The View From Your Window….
by Pat Dickerson
I have been thinking lately about the view from my windows as well as the beautiful view that we all have as we walk the streets and paths of our community. I think we are blessed to have a rolling landscape, wonderful trees, and marvelous flower beds and grass in the yards and in the islands of Summer Lakes and I want to personally thank everyone for the “eye candy” that I enjoy.
Having said that, I would like to ask that everyone be alert to any heretofore unnoticed items that could detract from our otherwise beautiful “view from our windows.” The covenants that we all agreed to follow when we bought our lots in Summer Lakes have only one purpose; to keep the sub-division neat and clean and orderly for all to enjoy. And, of course, to keep the value of our investments going up continually. I suggest that we all steel ourselves against the boredom sure to follow and dig out our copy of this infamous document and at least scan it to remind ourselves of our agreement for the betterment of all around us.
I know that I have some things that I need to spiffy up and I am guessing that some of you do also. Stuff like yard equipment left out within sight of neighbors and visitors; that left over material from a recent project or items that we will fix as soon as we have time; or even the travel/utility trailer, camper, or boat that stays away from the storage lot longer than need be.
Rosie and I are so very proud of where we live and thankful for the good neighbors that we have and we want to thank all of you for being here and being our neighbors.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Reminder of Covenants & Restrictions
With spring/summer in full swing, home owner's find it's a great time for fixing up and adding on. Atlantic Coasts' Jimmy Luquire, the General Manager of Summer Lakes, kindly reminds residents that all exterior structural improvements need to be approved by the Architectural Review Board (ARB).
Specifically, the Summer Lakes covenants state (in part)...
"No building or other structure shall be erected, constructed, placed, maintained or altered on any Lot in the Property until the building plans (including floor plans, external design, location with respect to lot lines, topography and finished grade elevations), specifications and site plan showing the location of such building, have been approved in writing by the Architectural Review Board. (Full description in covenants 4.B).
Specifically, the Summer Lakes covenants state (in part)...
"No building or other structure shall be erected, constructed, placed, maintained or altered on any Lot in the Property until the building plans (including floor plans, external design, location with respect to lot lines, topography and finished grade elevations), specifications and site plan showing the location of such building, have been approved in writing by the Architectural Review Board. (Full description in covenants 4.B).
Going Green!
Before...
The yellow trash cans along the walkway have been transformed into a more pleasing-to-the eye color (Hunter Green) blending in with the walking trail. Now we're a little more 'eco-friendly' in our look. :>)
Security Gate Enhancements
As promised, Atlantic Coast has installed a custom made extension to the gate entrance at the residents' storage area. This blocks the gap caused by the slope of the ground in an effort to keep the less-than-honest folks from easily sliding under the gate.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sprucing Up Summer Lakes
Spring has sprung and the sound of progress can be heard and seen around and near our neighborhood.
For many weeks the sounds of heavy equipment have been emanating from acros
s the lake in the Abella Gate subdivision. Jimmy Luquire, of Atlantic Coast Properties, reports they are engaged in ‘prep work’ – constructing a large pond and clearing the roads for the subdivision. Jimmy says it’s a way to keep their employees busy during these slow times; they anticipate opening the subdivision when the economy bounces back and there is a greater demand for new homes.
There is a great deal of sprucing up in the Summer Lakes neighborhood. Here are the highlights according to Jimmy Luquire…
Cold Creek Nursery has planted flowers around the front entrance on Highway 1 and the large entrance island on Summer Rain. It was the promised beautification initiative promised by Atlantic Coast. It looks great! Thank you, Jimmy.
Atlantic Coast crews have distributed fresh pine straw in the main entrance and entrance island. They will continue to add new pine straw to all the islands in the neighborhood.
The sign lighting at the main entrance has been repaired. It was discovered that squirrels had chewed through the wiring putting out the lights.
Last week, Atlantic Coast construction crews were busy burying irrigation pipes to the front entrance area and the center islands on Summer Rain. This connects those areas to the new water well which was drilled this winter and eliminates the use of expensive city water for irrigation of the largest common areas. This will significantly reduce water costs to the homeowners association. Aiken Electric is scheduled to run underground electricity to the island on Summer Rain and Summer Lakes Blvd so electrical timers for the sprinklers can be installed.
Jimmy also reports that he has contracted with Aiken Electric to install two security lights in the storage area following the recent break-in of two RV’s. He says Atlantic Coast crews will also be constructing an extension on the gates to close the gap that now allows someone to shimmy under the gate.
Finally, Jimmy reminds all residents of the covenant that prohibits the parking of boats, trailers and RV’s around homes. The Summer Lakes storage area is available free of charge. A key can be obtained from the office.
For many weeks the sounds of heavy equipment have been emanating from acros
s the lake in the Abella Gate subdivision. Jimmy Luquire, of Atlantic Coast Properties, reports they are engaged in ‘prep work’ – constructing a large pond and clearing the roads for the subdivision. Jimmy says it’s a way to keep their employees busy during these slow times; they anticipate opening the subdivision when the economy bounces back and there is a greater demand for new homes.There is a great deal of sprucing up in the Summer Lakes neighborhood. Here are the highlights according to Jimmy Luquire…
Cold Creek Nursery has planted flowers around the front entrance on Highway 1 and the large entrance island on Summer Rain. It was the promised beautification initiative promised by Atlantic Coast. It looks great! Thank you, Jimmy.
Atlantic Coast crews have distributed fresh pine straw in the main entrance and entrance island. They will continue to add new pine straw to all the islands in the neighborhood.
The sign lighting at the main entrance has been repaired. It was discovered that squirrels had chewed through the wiring putting out the lights.
Last week, Atlantic Coast construction crews were busy burying irrigation pipes to the front entrance area and the center islands on Summer Rain. This connects those areas to the new water well which was drilled this winter and eliminates the use of expensive city water for irrigation of the largest common areas. This will significantly reduce water costs to the homeowners association. Aiken Electric is scheduled to run underground electricity to the island on Summer Rain and Summer Lakes Blvd so electrical timers for the sprinklers can be installed.
Jimmy also reports that he has contracted with Aiken Electric to install two security lights in the storage area following the recent break-in of two RV’s. He says Atlantic Coast crews will also be constructing an extension on the gates to close the gap that now allows someone to shimmy under the gate.
Finally, Jimmy reminds all residents of the covenant that prohibits the parking of boats, trailers and RV’s around homes. The Summer Lakes storage area is available free of charge. A key can be obtained from the office.
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