I have, a few months ago, submitted a three page questioning of several items in our AC guidance document. At approximately 92 pages, it’s an intimidating read. I asked if several, older, statements/restrictions might be reviewed and be stricken. Also that a simple “bullet list” be written as a cover page.
I received no reply.
One recent gripe I have is that of the reroofing of the Cinder Come Lookout platform. This is an historical structure, not a residence, built decades ago. When it was determined to need a new roof, the approving committee cites that our rules no longer allow shake roofing materials. Period.
I would like to see exemptions be allowed in some circumstances. In the case of the Cinder Cone Lookout, and the yet to be reroofed gazebo, neither of them are residences. I assume that the prohibition to wooden shake roofs is based on fire risk. That risk would be to an inhabited structure, of high value, containing occupants, pets and belongings.
As purely historical, these structures should be maintained in their original form. Ask yourself whether or not an old cabin, preserved for its historical significance, be upgraded with modern materials?
