ARB Information

Documents:

Letter to new home builders

Architectural Design Standards

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Avery Park

Preliminary Plan application

ARB Checklist

Checklist Item #2:  New home construction application

Checklist Item #4:  Proof of builder's risk insurance

Checklist Item #6:  Plot plan requirements

Checklist Item #8:  Specifications list

Checklist Item #12:  Contractor/Homeowner agreement

Final inspection form for refund

Improvements/Alterations application

Per the Avery Park Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, it is the responsibility of the property owner to notify the Architectural Review Board (ARB) prior to well installation.  Approval is not required, but notification allows the ARB to communicate directly with the well installer to ensure compliance with culvert installation, water diversion and appropriate silt fence installation to preclude damage to adjacent property or community property.  If this is not done, the property owner is responsible for clean up of the property and any repairs required.

 Additionally per the Architectural Design Guidelines, if the well is functional, the area around the well needs to be cleaned up and a simulated rock placed over the well casing.  If the well is non-functional, the area around the well site must be returned as much as possible to the pre-existing condition and native shrubs planted to conceal the area.  Per Buncombe County requirements, the non-functioning well must be filled and permanently sealed/capped.

Mary Jane B. Klug

mjklug@bellsouth.net

828-687-9732

TREE CUTTING GUIDELINES FOR AVERY PARK

According to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for Avery Park, Article 9.5 (b) (ii), the following guidelines pertain to tree removal:

Tree Removal. No trees that are more than six(6) inches in diameter at a point two(2) feet above the ground shall be removed without  the prior written consent of the ARB; provided however, any trees, regardless of their diameter, that are located within ten (10) feet of a drainage area, a sidewalk, a residence, or a driveway, or any diseased or dead trees needing to be removed to promote the growth of other trees or for safety reasons may be removed without the written consent of the ARB.  The ARB may adopt or impose requirements for, or condition approval of, tree removal upon the replacement of any tree removed.

The above guidelines are reinforced in the Architectural Design Standards under Article 3 (c):

In accordance with Article 9, Section 9.1, of the CCR’s, no exterior structure or improvement shall be placed, erected, installed, or made upon any Property/Unit, or adjacent to any Property/Unit, without first obtaining written approval from the ARB.  Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

(c)  Removal of trees (greater than six inches in diameter), evergreen shrubs or other distinctive vegetation.

Additionally, under Article 5.9 (a) Landscaping and Fences, the following applies:

(a)    No clear-cut tree removal or topping of trees is allowed.  Very selective tree removal and/or thinning to improve views may be considered for approval.