FOUR SEASONS LAKESITES
PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION
I. PREFACE
A.
Purpose:
The Architectural Control Committee was
established to review all improvements to any lot within the Four Seasons
Lakesites residential development. The diligent monitoring of
improvements within the community assures the homeowner that the integrity of
the development will not be compromised. The amended Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants, which governs the land use, has been adopted to ensure
the quality of living within this planned residential community, as well as
maintain the peaceful sylvan characteristics of the area. The unique features
of the community neighboring the
B.
Membership:
The Four Seasons Lakesites Property
Owners Association's Board of Directors has appointed a nine member
Architectural Control Committee. The membership consists of six homeowners, one Developer representative and two
representatives of the property management company. The Committee employs
a Consulting Engineer to review and approve all wastewater treatment facilities
and offer engineering guidance in reviewing submitted plans. The
Committee's Administrator is available for consultation or assistance with the
review process and requirements during normal business hours by appointment.
The office of the Architectural Control Committee is at the property manager’s
office at Suite 101 Cliffside Center,
II.
BUILDING INFORMATION
A.
Overview:
Four Seasons Lakesites Property Owners
Association's Architectural Control Committee (ACC) has put together this
booklet for information and review for any POA member or their agent upon
considering submitting plans for any and all exterior improvements or changes,
including houses, garages, docks, seawalls, patios, pools, landscaping,
painting, wastewater system improvements, etc.
The ACC meets every other Tuesday at
1:30 p.m. The meetings are held in the conference room at U. S. Resort
Management Inc., Suite 101 Cliffside Center,
All plans must be submitted no later
than 1:30 p.m. on the Friday preceding the Tuesday meeting. When submitting
plans, all fees and applications must accompany them to be considered for
review.
B.
Selection of a Builder:
Choosing the right builder for your
residence is a major decision. You should be personally comfortable with
your contractor and feel he or she is competent. Speak to the references
the contractor has provided as well as others for whom your contractor has
built homes. Look closely at the workmanship of the homes your contractor
has built. Ask the homeowners if the contractor has been available after
the home was completed should minor repairs be needed. Do not hesitate in
seeking other references and comments other than those provided.
The Lake Ozark Builders Association can
provide a list of contractors who are members of the Association. Check
the local lending institutions for credit references. Request the firm or
individual contractor to provide proof of workman's compensation, personal
liability, and property insurance. Most owners' insurance policies will not
cover injuries to workers on your property during the course of construction or
during any improvements.
The ACC or the Board of Directors does
not provide a "preferred builders" list.
Any disputes that may arise between the
owner and the contractor must be resolved privately. The ACC will NOT
be involved as an arbitrator or for support of either party unless the dispute
involves a direct violation to the approved plans or the rules and regulations
for building within the development.
Promotional signs are expressly forbidden,
in accordance with Article IV. H. of the Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants.
C.
Design and Specifications:
1. General Information:
Every plan submitted should include a
minimum of one certified survey, two
complete sets of floor plans and specifications, and three copies of
site plans. One set of approved plans will be returned to the applicant;
notations as to revisions and/or requirements, or exceptions for approval will
be so noted on the returned plans. One set of plans will be retained for
the ACC files. The third copy of the site plan will be forwarded to the
appropriate regulatory agency (Village of Four Seasons or Lake Region Water and
Sewer for processing of wastewater application) on your behalf.
Once the ACC approves plans, no
modifications or alternation can be made without written ACC approval.
The Applicant is responsible for the
validity and accuracy of the plans submitted for review by the ACC. The
ACC is not responsible for errors or omissions in the plans and specifications
reviewed or approved. There are no variances granted at the building site
for any phase of construction. The approved plans become a valid binding
contract between the applicant and this office, therefore, it is necessary all
proposed changes are supplied to the ACC.
The plans should reflect all proposed
improvements using a noted scale. Construction details must be provided
for review. Type of siding, roofing materials, color scheme, building
materials, etc., must all be provided at the time plans are submitted. Color
swatches of base and trim color must be submitted with plans. The ACC may
request a bonafide sample of any of the proposed
building materials for the improvements. Should a sample be requested,
the samples will become a part of the ACC file and may not be returned.
Concrete is to be conventionally poured
with a raked or chopped finish. Other types of concrete must be submitted
for ACC review.
2. Floor Plans:
Two copies of floor plans must be
submitted, on a minimum paper size of 18 inches x 24 inches, to the ACC.
One copy will be retained for the ACC files and one copy will be returned to
the owner, or the owner’s designated representative.
Floor plans must be accurate, must
reflect the dimensions of the site plan, be to scale (with the scale noted),
and depict the position of all water using appliances and appurtenances, as a
part of the floor plan package, drawings showing front, rear, and side views of
the structure are to be included. Said drawings shall accurately depict
scaled dimensions, slopes, exterior materials, positioning of windows and
shutters, chimneys, and facades.
3. Site Plan:
Three copies of the site plan, on a
minimum size of paper of 18 inches x 24 inches, are to be submitted for review.
All improvements must be incorporated into the site plan including, but not
limited to:
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Dimensions of the lot, as referenced by accompanying certified survey;
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Topography with contour elevations drawn accurately in two foot increments;
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Building envelope noted, setbacks defined;
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Structure, including garages, decks, patios, and courtyards depicted by a
heavy, consistent line;
*
Roof line or overhang depicted by a broken line;
*
Square footage, entry level; lower and upper levels; and total.
(Square footage requirements are exclusive of decks, carports, garages,
gazebos, porches, etc.);
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Location, make, and model of wastewater treatment
unit, where applicable;
*
Location of drainfield and graywater
pit (include volume), where applicable;
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Location of grinder pump (including horse power), where applicable;
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Tree locations (all trees over six inches in diameter);
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Driveway location, dimensions, culvert location and size, existing finish grade
elevations, and type of material;
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Exterior heating and air conditioning units, size, and location;
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Projected lot lines extended lakeward;
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Boat docks, noting size, ramp size, slip configuration, anchorage, location,
distance from lot lines extended lakeward, distance
from neighboring docks, and distance from dock to the center line of the cove;
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Seawall location, contour elevations, existing and finish grade, finish
texture, materials, and color, where applicable;
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Floor elevations for each floor;
*
Trash enclosure location, size, dimensions, and lot and subdivision
identification;
*
Propane tank location, screening, drainage way, where applicable;
*
Swimming pools, size and location, cross-section and elevations, and pump house
(if included); swimming pools must meet safety requirements (i.e. BOCA Codes or
Fire Protection District) with fenced area; specifications of fence must be
depicted if applicable;
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Proposed landscaping, retaining walls or terrace walls, plantings, boulders,
etc. Site plans, which, in the opinion of ACC, do not provide sufficient
detail, will not be approved.
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Playgrounds, pet confinement areas, and fences, where applicable;
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Any retaining walls for support of driveway, elevations, and cross-section;
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Surface drainage paths, means of diverting, or channeling;
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Landscape plans must be submitted for all spec homes;
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See Exhibit B for sample site plan drawings.
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All exterior modifications must be submitted for ACC review.
4. Square Footage:
The following list is the minimum
square footage requirements for each lot classification. The number
represents the fully enclosed floor area (devoted to living purposes) on the
ground or first floor of a single family house (exclusive of porch areas, patios,
decks, garages, terraces, and unfinished basements):
Horseshoe
(commencing
with Heritage Isle)
"AWF" lots:
1200 square
feet
1500 square feet
"A"
lots: 1200
square
feet
1500 square feet
"B"
lots: 1020
square
feet
1250 square feet
"C"
lots:
840 square
feet
1100 square feet
"D"
lots:
640 square feet
"E"
lots: to be
determined by the ACC
"GC"
lots: 1400 square
feet
1500 square feet
(Country Club Estates 1, lots 1-76)
5. Setbacks:
All construction must be contained
within the building envelope. The setbacks are determined using the
following lateral distances from the surveyed property lines:
Front: 30 feet from any lot line coincident with road right-of-way.
Rear: 50 feet from
rear lot line; or 662 contour elevation on lots classified as
"AWF". This shall not apply to lots in areas with central
sewage collection, in which case a setback of 40 feet will be allowed.
Side: 10 feet from lot line (15 feet on all lots with a
classification of “GC”).
For setback requirements of the
wastewater treatment systems refer to Article XI. of
this document, utilities.
6. Surveys:
A certified property survey and
topography from a professional land surveyor, licensed in
After the survey has been completed,
the property pins are to remain intact. It is unlawful to remove any
property pins set by a licensed surveyor to delineate a property
boundary. Pin location is to be marked to facilitate the necessary
inspections. In order to clearly define the areas of activity, the
property limits must be string-lined.
A survey is required for all
improvements, seawalls, and landscaping unless property pins are in place and
can be validated. Should the proposed improvements be within the building
envelope and no setback restriction is in jeopardy, the ACC may waive the
required survey.
7. Elevations:
Determining grade elevations for
proposed home construction is mandatory and must be signed and sealed by your
surveyor. The contour elevations must be drawn accurately and to a noted
scale, in no more than two-foot increments. Certified surveys for
waterfront properties must depict the 658.5 and 662 contour elevations.
Certified surveys for lots on
Profile drawings of the structure must
incorporate the contour elevations of the lot. These elevations must be
numerically noted as well as drawn on the elevations of the structure.
Existing elevations are to be noted by means of a broken line; finish grade
elevations noted by a heavy, consistent line. The topography of the
property, as it relates to the structure, must be accurately detailed.
Elevations are to be provided if any
structure or improvement is to be above grade, such as decks, landings, terrace
walls, retaining walls, etc. Elevation of the floor of the lowest living
area and the elevation of the original and finished grade at each corner of the
structure must be included.
D.
Site Preparation:
Limited clearing may be approved for site
preparation in accordance with tree removal guidelines. Alteration of the
existing grade is not allowed. All property lot lines are to be string-lined
after the licensed surveyor has established the property pins. Failure to
do so can result in an inspection not being approved.
The preservation of trees should
be emphasized when designing and laying out the home. It is requested
that all flowering trees be allowed to remain wherever possible. To protect
trees, it is suggested a "drip line" be created which consists of a
fence or other identifying barrier be erected around the tree. This
"line" should follow the outermost branches of the tree as much as
possible.
See Article VIII. of
this document, for further information on trees.
E.
Fees:
1. Permit Fee:
A permit fee must be paid at the time
plans are submitted. The permit fees are necessary to defray the
administrative costs for operation of the ACC. Submittal fees
are not refundable. Checks should be made payable to Four
Seasons Permit Fund.
Fee schedules according to lot
classification are as follows:
HORSESHOE
Waterfront
Waterfront
$675.00 ACC Permit
Fund
$750.00 ACC Permit
Fund
$165.00
Non-waterfront
Non-waterfront
$425.00 ACC Permit
Fund
$500.00 ACC Permit
Fund
$165.00
2. Damage/Performance
Deposit:
A $1000.00 damage/performance deposit
must be posted for all new homes within Four Seasons Lakesites POA. Make check
payable to Four Seasons Damage Deposit Fund. Should there be
damage from construction, the ACC will determine
repair costs and the refund will be adjusted accordingly. A copy of the estimate
to correct the situation will be made available to the applicant upon
request. All damage/performance deposits shall be returned to titleholder
of the property, regardless who may have initially posted the damage
deposit.
The damage/performance deposit will be
refundable providing that all construction is completed in accordance with
the terms and conditions of these guidelines and instructions. The
ACC will issue a Stop Work Order for violations of the following articles:
1.
Dump trucks and other vehicles transporting sand,
gravel, top soil, fill, and any other material must be covered at all times.
2.
Four Seasons Security Department will strictly enforce all speed
limits within Four Seasons.
3.
All lots approved for construction must be maintained in a professional
workmanlike manner, with all debris and trash confined to a trash receptacle of
suitable size to accommodate the amount of rubbish for the lot. An
excessive amount of trash and debris left on a lot for a period of seven (7)
days will be considered a violation.
4.
Littering: Any driver, operator, or
worker will be prosecuted to the fullest extent
of the law for littering within the communities of Four Seasons. This may
include a $1000.00 fine and up to one year in jail in addition to other
measures deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.
5.
All fires for the removal of trash and
debris shall be attended to at all times, with appropriate means of
extinguishing immediately available. On Horseshoe Bend, all controlled
burns must be approved by the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District's Fire
Marshall as well as Four Seasons Security Department. On Shawnee Bend all
controlled burns must be approved by the Sunrise Beach Fire Protection
District's Fire Marshall as well as Four Seasons
Security Department.
6.
No fill, top soil, sand, gravel, or other
materials shall be placed on the road, road right-of-way, common area, or adjoining
property at any time without express permission from all affected parties.
7.
All construction equipment shall be parked
on the lot and not impede traffic flow nor create a hazard for driving. Temporarily
blocking one lane of traffic (i.e., delivering concrete, unloading and
loading), shall be adequately identified for oncoming traffic as a hazard
ahead, with Four Seasons Security Department being notified of the situation,
with time limits for each vehicle not to exceed one hour. No construction
vehicles may be left on the road or road right of way after hours or over
night, without expressed consent of Four Seasons Security. If an
exception is made, the vehicle or equipment must be clearly marked with
reflectors or flashers.
8.
Washing out of cement trucks in the road
right-of-ways, ditches, or adjoining property will not be allowed and may
result in the forfeiture of all or part of the damage deposit. The cost
for removing the wash will be borne by the contractor or property owner, as
deemed necessary by the ACC.
9.
Temporary individual sewage and personal sanitary facilities will be on all
lots during all phases of residential home construction.
10. Any
damage to adjoining property, roads, ditch lines, or common areas must be
restored in a manner satisfactory to the ACC as well as the adjoining property
owner (if applicable). If the restoration is not resolved in a timely
manner, the damage deposit will be forfeited and utilized to reclaim
area. An additional deposit will be required to bring the total back to
$1000.00. This must be supplied by the contractor/property owner before
resuming construction.
11. Changes
during the course of construction must be submitted prior to commencing with
said changes. Costs associated with this action will be deducted from the
damage deposit.
12. Neither
advertisements nor promotional materials shall be displayed at the construction
site, as stipulated in Article IV., H, of this document. Only the
building permit issued by the Architectural Control Committee and the local
fire protection district are to be displayed at the lot. A sign listing
the builder and telephone number is allowed as a means of locating the builder
in an emergency. No letters or numbers larger than three inches are
allowed on the signs.
13. A
minimum twenty-four hour advance notice is mandatory to schedule all
inspections by the ACC representatives. This does not infer the inspection
will be completed within the twenty-four hour notice time. All property
limits are to be identified by means of a string line to facilitate
inspections. All property identification lines are to be left intact
during the entire course of construction. It is the contractor's or
property owner's responsibility to inquire as to the status of the
inspection. No concrete may be poured until verification has been given
to the contractor or property owner that the inspection has been completed.
14. All utility
trenches must be backfilled and cables buried.
15. Caps are to
be placed on all cleanouts on drainfield, graywater pit and exposed pipes above grade; no dirt or
other media within six inches of bottom of riser on treatment tank.
16. Trash
enclosure installed with identification (lot and subdivision numbers) affixed.
17.
Property pins intact.
3. Banking:
This deposit shall be in an interest
bearing account, with all interest from the funds in the account being applied
to the operations account of the ACC.
F.
Variances:
A reasonable variance may be petitioned
before the ACC from the documented provisions of the Restrictive Covenants
wherein the granting thereof will not be materially detrimental or injurious to
the owners of other lots, as stated in Article V., E, of this document. The ACC
has used the following guidelines as criteria for reviewing said request:
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If there is a reason for finding a "hardship" based on a peculiar
topographical condition of the land.
*
If there exists a condition of the land whereby no
other feasible alternative is available to remedy the situation, the ACC will
review the petition on a case-by-case basis. Recommendations by the ACC
can be made to minimize or eliminate the magnitude of the variance and approval
contingent thereon.
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A variance may not be approved for a "self-inflicted hardship",
defined as a hardship created by the unapproved construction of a structure or
improvement in violation of the building guidelines. The ACC is not bound
to approve or grant variances after the violation has occurred. Submittal
of an "as built" plan for a self-inflicted hardship does not assure
the "as built" variances will be approved. Approval from
adjoining property owner(s) to allow the infraction to the setback does not
constitute approval by the ACC, nor does it supersede the ACC's decision.
*
Any home granted a variance by the ACC, which is also located within the
G.
Landscape:
Site plans presented to the ACC must
include a landscape plan for all homes being built on a speculation basis
(“spec homes”). Landscape plans must depict trees and bushes that will be
planted, and any above ground structures or grade
elevations which will be added. Features to be shown include, but are not
limited to, retaining walls, fountains, gazebos, flag poles, light standards,
sidewalks, and flumes. Property owners constructing homes to be
"owner occupied" are reminded that landscape maintenance is required
by the Four Seasons Declaration of Restrictive Covenants. Please refer to
Section XI., C, of this document, backflow preventor
requirements for irrigation systems.
H.
Trash Enclosures:
Any improved homesite
developed within the development of Four Seasons must erect and maintain a
trash enclosure, the design and location to be approved by the ACC, for the
purpose of concealing trash receptacles. All trash enclosures must have
affixed to the front or roadward side three inch
contrasting letters and numbers to identify only the lot and subdivision.
Letters/numbers should be a minimum of three inches in height and of
contrasting color to the sign background. Letters/numbers should be located in
the lower right-hand corner of the front (road) side. Trash enclosures shall
be of sufficient size to entirely conceal the trash receptacle, and be
located in such a manner accessible from the road. Trash enclosures must
be confined on the lot (See exhibit B, of this document) unless approval has
been granted from the appropriate road department.
TRASH
ENCLOSURE
For detail
drawings, please contact the
ACC
Administrator at: (573) 365-6628
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I.
Driveways & Culverts:
Plans must be submitted depicting
driveway location with dimensions; culvert location and size; along with
existing and finish grade elevations of driveway. Hard surface driveways
are required for all homes in Four Seasons.
For driveway construction into the side
lot setback to be approved, the driveway must be on level grade. Should
the utility easements be utilized by any bonafide
utility company, the portion of the driveway within the setback may need to be
removed. The costs associated with the restoration,
repairing, or replacing the driveway will be the responsibility of the
owner of record.
All surface runoff must be confined to
the limits of the lot and, should the driveway encompass a portion of the
setback, appropriate and efficient methods of diverting the runoff must be
included. Should a berm be utilized to support
the driveway, the berm must be confined entirely to
the boundaries of the lot. The driveway may not be supported by a
retaining wall or similar structure where it encroaches into the ten-foot side
lot line setback. Curbing must not exceed six inches in height above
grade level. The hard surface of the driveway must abut the road
pavement and be flush with the existing pavement of the road at the point of
juncture. Hard surfacing in anticipation for future road resurfacing will
not be allowed.
Culverts are mandatory if there is an
existing drainage ditch. The Horseshoe Bend Special Road District should
be contacted for correct culvert location if construction is on a road
maintained by the Horseshoe Bend Special Road District. Homeowners on
roads maintained by
J.
Fences:
Plans must be submitted depicting
location, dimensions, and type of fence proposed. No fence may be placed
directly on a common lot line. Preferably all fences are to be within the
building envelope. If the purpose of the fence is for pet confinement, it
is encouraged that electronic or "invisible fences" are installed.
Privacy fences are not allowed. Decorative fences, rock wing walls, etc.,
which are primarily for landscaping or cosmetic purposes, must also be free
from the ten foot setback and not located within the road right-of-way.
Light posts of stone or brick must be low profile and be positioned using the
same guidelines as decorative fences. Maintenance of such
structures is the responsibility of the owner of record and the Property Owners
Association is not responsible for any damage, direct or incidental, to any
structure outside the property boundaries.
K.
Decks and Deck Railings:
The ACC has the authority to allow a
deck to extend beyond the building envelope. However, to minimize the
extent of the encroachment into setbacks, all other possible means of
relocating the deck within the building envelope and maintaining a minimum deck
size must have been exhausted prior to requesting the ACC to allow an
encroachment. The applicant will be advised of the ACC’s decision to
allow the variance after the ACC has reviewed the plans. As previously
stated, variances will only be granted if a true hardship exists, based on the
lot's configuration and dimensions. The support posts for the deck may not
be any closer than three feet of the wastewater tank. Enclosing decks
extending beyond the building envelope is strictly prohibited. Enclosing
under the decks may be considered if the treatment tank or lateral lines are
not located under the deck. Please refer to Section XI., of this
document, Utilities.
All walking platforms, including decks
and martini decks, as defined by the area fire protection/life safety building
codes, above grade elevation and as stipulated in these building codes, must be
protected by a railing of some fashion. Pickets, if run vertically, must
meet the appropriate fire protection district's building codes. All
construction details for railings must be submitted to the ACC as well as the
appropriate Fire Marshall. Guardrail protection must be afforded to all
screened porches and similar structures above existing finish grade level as
designated by the fire codes.
L.
Swimming Pools:
All pools must be submitted on a site
plan, with a cross-section noting elevations attached. The pool may be
located within the fifty-foot setback providing adequate room for the lateral
field is provided. The pool may not be located within the ten foot side
setback, nor any appurtenances thereof (i.e.,
pump house, deck, retaining walls, etc.). All decking, retaining walls,
railings, etc., must be submitted to the ACC in accurate detail. The site
plan must note the cleanouts for the drainfield, greywater pit, and the wastewater treatment tank, along
with the lot dimensions, contours in two-foot increments, house location, and
setbacks. All swimming pools must meet BOCA Code for safety
purposes. Please refer to Article XI., C, of this document, for
information on backflow preventor requirements.
Drainage of the pool may be discharged into the
M.
Helicopter Landing Pads:
Helicopter landing pads must be
approved by the ACC. The approval will be based on regulations and safety
as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), surrounding
neighbors approval (surrounding neighbor radius to be determined by the ACC),
and general visual impact. The telephone number for the FAA office is
816-891-2100 or 816-891-2125.
N.
Poles:
No flag poles, light standards,
basketball goals, or other permanent structures or appurtenances over six foot
in height are to be erected without prior ACC approval.
O.
Signs:
A sign listing the builder and
telephone number is allowed as a means of locating the builder in an
emergency. No advertisements nor promotional
material shall be displayed at the construction site, as stipulated in Article
IV., H of the Four Seasons Lakesites POA Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants.
The
total dimensions of the sign cannot be greater than 24 inches x 24
inches.
The sign will
contain, within the 24 inch x 24 inch area, the building permit, affixed
there-to.
The
sign will be placed on it's own post (and in no case
on a tree), visible from the road.
The sign will
contain only the company name (no logos), emergency phone number, and
Four Seasons building permit. It will be of professional quality.
No casually painted or hand-printed signs.
Only
one sign is allowed for each job site.
The sign
containing the company name, emergency phone number and building permit
will only be allowed for the duration of the initial building
permit. If an extension of time is given to permit holder, only the
building permit, posted to a stake of sufficient
height to be visible from the
road, is to be displayed.
Signs which do
not meet the above criteria, or which are not, in the opinion of the ACC, the
quality expected within the development, will be removed.
III. REVIEW AND
PERMITTING PROCESS
A.
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE (ACC)
1. ACC Review and Permitting
Notice of the ACC’s decision regarding
approval or disapproval of plans will be sent to the applicant and owner of
record within five working days following the meeting. Should plans be
disapproved for any reason, a special meeting will NOT be called
to review the required revisions prior to the regularly scheduled
meeting. A majority vote by the ACC members is necessary for approval.
Upon written receipt of the approval by
the ACC, the building permit will be issued. The permit should be obtained
from the ACC Administrator at U.S. Resort Management, Inc.,
Building permits are issued for the
amount of time the applicant feels is necessary for completion of the project,
subject to Architectural Control Committee approval.
Should construction not be completed by
the date of expiration of the building permit, an extension must be requested
and approved by the Committee. Any improvement not completed or upon which
construction has ceased for ninety consecutive days or partially destroyed and
not rebuilt within the life of the building permit, shall be considered a
nuisance. The cost of repairs or completion shall be deducted from the
deposit or if the cost exceeds the deposit amount, the balance shall be
assessed to the property.
2. Appeals:
As provided for in the amended
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Article V.,
In the event a homeowner or contractor
elects to appeal a determination made by the ACC regarding the approval or
disapproval of plans or specifications, a written petition must be submitted to
the ACC’s Administrator within a minimum of ten days prior to the scheduled
Board of Directors meeting.
B. OTHER
REVIEWS
1. Lake Ozark Fire
Protection District:
The Lake Ozark Fire Protection
District's Fire Marshall must also review and approve plans for any proposed
construction on Horseshoe Bend. You may contact the Fire Marshall at
(573) 365-6407 or at the Lake Ozark Fire Station on Business Highway 54 in
2.
The Village of Four Seasons requires a
permit for any project within the village limits which requires a variance. The
property owner or the owner’s agent must go to the Village Hall (
3.
Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District
The Sunrise Beach Fire Protection
District’s Fire Marshall must also review and approve plans for any proposed
construction on Porto Cima/Shawnee Bend. You may contact the Fire
Marshall at (573) 374-4411 or at the the Sunrise
Beach Fire Station, HCR 69,
IV. OTHER
NECESSARY PERMITS
A.
Burn Permits:
Open burning may be allowed with
permission from the appropriate fire protection district, Lake Ozark Fire
Protection District or Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District, as noted in item
B above. The Four Seasons Security Department must be notified. You must
provide the lot number, subdivision, street, and contractor at the time the
burn request is granted. All fires must be attended to at all times,
with adequate arrangements for immediately extinguishing the fire provided.
Any unattended fire will be documented and the appropriate action instituted by
the Fire Protection District. The Property Owners Association may take
corrective action against the property owner to include a stop work order, fine
or both.
B.
Dredging Permits:
Should you desire to dredge to allow
more water depth for a dock or to improve the water frontage, it will be
necessary that the Corps of Engineers issue a permit prior to review by the ACC. A damage deposit will be required if the
excavated material is to be removed from the
site by land. If removed by barge, no damage deposit is necessary.
A permit for the work must be obtained by the ACC, as with all improvements.
To contact the Corps of Engineers,
write 700 Federal Building,
C.
Dock Permits:
It is MANDATORY that Ameren UE approve all improvements
lakeward of the 662 contour elevation, pursuant to
their Federal license to regulate Bagnell Dam.
At the current time, Ameren UE will not issue a
permit for a dock until the ACC has reviewed the application and has issued an
approval. You may contact the ACC office or Ameren
UE’s Permits Department at
A copy of the application for Ameren UE and/or the Corps of Engineers must accompany the
request for permit for lakeward improvements to the
ACC. Upon approval, a copy should be forwarded to the ACC for inclusion in
the lot file.
V.
INSPECTION PROCEDURES
A.
Overview:
During the construction process,
several inspections must be completed by the ACC inspectors. At least a
twenty-four hour notice is required to schedule all inspections.
Failure to allow sufficient time for scheduling the inspections may result in a
delay of construction time. If possible, inspections will be completed so
such delays do not occur. In the event the foundation of the structure is
within five feet of any lot line setback, it may be necessary that a certified
survey of the concrete or foundation is provided. It is the responsibility of
the applicant to inquire as to the results of the inspection by the ACC
Administrator. No work shall continue until said inspection has been
approved. If disapproved, construction must cease until the inspection
has been approved.
B.
Right of Entry:
Agents of the Property Owners
Association (POA) have the right to enter any lot or tract at any reasonable
time for the purpose of inspection, maintenance and repair of any part of the
sewage treatment system, or for the purpose of inspecting for possible
violation of the provisions of the Four Seasons Restrictive Covenants or other
rules and guidelines contained in this manual. The right of entry is
granted to the POA and its authorized representatives, its successors and
representatives, the Developer, and the representatives of any person, firm,
corporation, municipality or public agency contracting or otherwise acting with
or for the POA to provide security operation, maintenance or monitoring
service.
C.
Footing Location Inspections:
A footing location inspection is done
to see that the construction is being performed as submitted to ACC. No
structural review is inferred. Location is the only criterion used in ACC
footing inspections. No concrete may be poured at any time without
prior approval. Failure to comply will be a violation of the building
guidelines set forth for the development. All excavation is to be completed
and forms correctly placed prior to requesting said inspection. The ACC
may request a survey by a professional land surveyor licensed in the State of
When the footing inspection for the house
is done, the owner’s property will be reclassified from unimproved to improved for purposes of POA assessment.
D.
Final Inspection:
A final inspection will be completed at
the time of expiration of the building permit, with results made available to
the applicant. A copy of the occupancy permit from the appropriate fire
protection district must be submitted prior to the ACC’s final
inspection. Should an additional inspection be necessary after the
initial final inspection is completed, a charge of twenty-five dollars for each
additional inspection will be deducted from the posted damage/performance
deposit to defray the costs of administration. Should the improvement be
completed prior to expiration of the building permit, the applicant must notify
the ACC office to schedule the final inspection.
E.
Corrective Action:
Failure to comply with the above rules
and regulations may result in all or a portion of the damage deposit being
forfeited. Any other course of action deemed necessary by the Four Seasons
Lakesites Property Owners Association's Board of Directors may be implemented
to correct the violation. In the event a Stop Work Order is posted, all
construction activity shall cease until the corrective action is completed and
inspected by the ACC. Reinstatement of the building permit will require
that all corrective action has been taken.
VI.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
All construction and equipment must be
confined to the limits of the lot that has been approved for
construction. No brush, dirt, fill, equipment,
building materials, or other materials may be stored on an adjacent lot, common
area, or any road during the improvement process. All trash and debris
must be disposed of in a proper receptacle. All work is to be done in a
professional manner and the site cleaned up after each day's work. It is
mandatory that temporary sewage facilities be available on the construction
site during the entire course of construction. Particular attention
should be paid to guidelines in Section II., E., 2, of this document.
VII. COMMON AREAS
Areas designated as common, community,
or access on the plat recorded in
VIII. Trees
A.
The ACC and its agents will review tree removal requests in a manner that takes
the entire development into consideration, not just the individual lot.
B.
Tree removal is discouraged before actual development on a lot. Removal
shall be limited to those trees that are diseased or in danger of falling and
damaging property. If thinning of trees before development is desired, a
$75.00 permit fee must be paid and a $200.00 damage deposit
posted. All trees over five feet in height which are to be removed shall
be pre-marked. A pre-removal review will then be made by the ACC and only
those trees which have been pre-marked with white paint and not been countermarked
with orange industrial marking shall be removed. Removal of any trees not
marked or which are countermarked shall result in forfeiture of the damage
deposit and may result in additional fines.
C.
At the time of construction all trees over five feet in height which are to be
removed shall be marked with white paint and those trees over five feet to not
be removed shall be marked with orange industrial marking. If trees are removed
without a permit, the ACC shall require the property owner to replace any trees
removed immediately with a nursery grade replacement.
D.
Trees to be removed should be limited to those trees located in footprints of
construction, diseased trees, dead trees, and deformed trees.
E.
Some thinning of trees may be allowed (see Item B above). Priority for
preservation will be given to flowering trees and rare trees. Removal of
diseased trees is encouraged. A diseased tree is defined as one infested
with fatal and incurable viruses and blights. Normal infestation with
insects or nonfatal viruses and blights will not be a cause for removal.
F.
The property owner will assume all responsibility for the removal of trees from
their property. The property owner will pay all fees and fines and will
be responsible for proper clean up of any trees on their lot which are cut or
which fall over.
G.
All trees, brush, limbs, or other debris consequent to clearing or removal
shall be disposed of in an acceptable manner. Acceptable methods are
burning (with permit from the appropriate fire protection district) chipping
and mulching, or carrying off site to a location where permission to dispose
has been obtained. Failure to dispose of the cut material will be treated
as a violation of a permit and can result in forfeiture of damage deposit and
additional fines.
IX. LAKEWARD
IMPROVEMENTS
A.
Overview:
All docks, seawalls, swim platforms,
piers, or similar structures lakeward of the 662
contour elevation must be approved by the ACC prior to
construction, as outlined in the Restrictive Covenants. Property owners
must also obtain a permit from Ameren UE, the Army
Corps of Engineers or both. The ACC office can assist applicants with Ameren UE and Army Corps of Engineer's applications.
B.
Docks:
1. AWF (Waterfront
Boat docks (including anchoring
systems) must be placed within the property owner’s side lot lines extended lakeward. Front loading boat docks must maintain a
minimum setback of five feet from the side lot lines extended lakeward. Side loading boat docks must be setback a
minimum distance of one and a half times the length of the slip (entrance side
of well), from the side lot line extended lakeward.
The other side of the side loading boat dock must maintain a minimum setback of
five feet from the side lot line extended lakeward.
Boat docks may not extend more than one-third the distance to the opposite
shoreline or 25 feet from the center of the cove, whichever is more limiting.
The ACC follows Ameren UE location guidelines. A copy
of Ameren UE's completed
application must be submitted along with both Ameren UE’s fees and the ACC dock permit fee (see FEES below). A
cove plan must be submitted depicting the location of docks on the adjacent
lots, the distance between the existing docks and the proposed dock, and the
distance from the end of the proposed dock to the centerline of the cove. The
ACC will review each request on a case-by-case basis with an inspection done by
the ACC prior to review. If a possibility exists that the dock may encroach
over the extended lot lines, the ACC may exercise Article V.,F.
of the Restrictive Covenants and request a survey by a professional surveyor
licensed in the State of
$75.00 (Check made payable to ACC
Permit Fund)
$100.00 (One slip +$25.00 per
additional slip) Processing Fee
$250.00 (For docks
less than 1,800 sq. ft.) Use Fee
$400.00 (For docks
between 1,800 and 3,000 sq. ft.) Use Fee
For docks over 3,000 sq. ft., Ameren UE will bill the property owner an Annual Use Fee.
2. Common Property Docks:
There shall be no docks on lots
classified "A" or "B". Only those lots with a
classification of "AWF" are entitled to the waterfront privileges
such as a dock, seawall, etc. In the event a property owner purchased an
"A" lot and has a valid permission letter from the Developer, a dock
may be considered by the ACC. Only single-well, uncovered docks, with the
inside dimensions not to exceed 10 feet x 20 feet, with four-foot fingers may
be placed. A Common Property Agreement and an indemnification agreement between
the Property Owners Association and the owner must be executed and proof of
insurance provided. It remains the discretion of the Property Owners
Association and the Board of Directors to approve or disapprove a dock placed
on common areas. If the ACC feels that the cove is too narrow, the water
depth insufficient, or there may be access problems for other waterfront
property, the ACC may disapprove the request. All walkways to approved docks
are to be of natural materials. Seawalls, piers, and martini decks are
prohibited on recorded lots other than "AWF" lot classifications.
3. "BWF" Waterfront Properties and Docks:
The guidelines for lakefront
development on lots classified as "BWF" have been designed to protect
the development of the 20 foot x 20 foot parcels on water frontage along with
the public access easement running parallel with the side lot line. No
dock or similar improvement will be considered unless house plans have been
submitted and approved. Docks are limited to single-well, uncovered boat
docks with a maximum size of 18 foot x 28 foot outside dimensions. Docks
and anchoring devices must be contained within the 20 foot x 20 foot property
lines and are not to protrude outside the side lot lines extended; ramp length
will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the
ACC. The easements are five feet in width and immediately adjacent to the
side lot line of the adjoining lot as indicated on the plat by the designation
P.A.E. (Pedestrian Access Easement). All electrical apparatus shall be
contained within the easement and limited to underground rated wire, and low
intensity walkway lights. Owners of adjacent easements could consider an
agreement to share one set of steps down the center of the common easement
line. No permanent steps will be allowed within these easements. Clearing
of underbrush should be kept to a minimum. No trees can be removed.
All improvements, docks, and anchorage must be approved in writing by the ACC
and a survey and submittal fee supplied at the time of submittal.
C.
Decks on Seawalls:
If a proposed deck will extend lakeward over the seawall, it is necessary to obtain
approval from Ameren UE and the Corps of Engineers if
the deck is lakeward of the 658.5 foot elevation.
Construction details must be provided along with the appropriate side profile
elevations. The ACC office will assist the property owner with these
applications.
D.
Seawalls:
Plans depicting the location and
dimensions of the proposed seawall must be submitted and approved by the ACC
and Ameren UE prior to construction. Seawalls
must be constructed no more than three feet from the toe of the eroded
bank. The footing may not extend lakeward below
the 658.5 contour elevation, without Army Corps of
Engineer's approval. Should circumstances exist where the structure would be in
violation of the 658.5 contour elevation, approval
from the above agencies must accompany the request to the ACC. A cross section
must be submitted noting the elevation of the footing and top of wall along with a site plan depicting the exact aerial
location. See the typical cross-section, Diagram B, below for a seawall. Both Ameren UE fees ($100.00) and ACC fees ($200.00 and a
$500.00 damage/performance deposit) are required at the time the seawall
application is submitted. A footing location inspection is required for
seawalls. The installer is responsible for contacting the ACC prior to pouring
of the seawall. The installer must provide the ACC with a 24-hour notice
for footing inspections. No footing may be poured until approval has been
obtained.
SEAWALLS
For detailed
diagrams, contact the
ACC
Administrator at: (573) 365-6628
Diagram B
X.
CONSOLIDATING OR SUBDIVIDING LOTS
Lots may be subdivided if all portions
of the lots so subdivided are conveyed to the owners of an adjacent lot(s), thereby
enlarging such lot(s). The boundary between the enlarged lot(s) shall
constitute the new back and side lines for the purposes of the meeting the
building guidelines.
The subdivision of lots authorized by
this section shall be effective only if the owners of the lot being subdivided
and the owners of the lots being enlarged join in the execution of an
indenture, setting forth the new boundary of the enlarged lots. The indenture
shall be approved in writing by the President of the Property Owners Association
and is recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds,
Said owners of the enlarged lots shall
be liable for their pro-rated share of the assessments of the subdivided
lots. If a building or any part of a building is placed on a portion of
the subdivided lot, the owner to whom that portion was conveyed shall pay twice
his pro-rated share, since said portion will be considered a developed lot for
purposes of assessments.
XI. UTILITIES
A.
Wastewater:
The development of Four Seasons has
three forms of wastewater treatment. The mode which your property
utilizes is dependent on location. See the table below.
Central - all of CCE 1, 85-97 CCE 2,
658-660 and 665-668 PP5
Grinder Pump System – all of Porto
Cima/Shawnee Bend
NSF Class I connected to onsite
disposal field - all of Horseshoe Bend (except CCE 1,
85-97
CCE 2, 658-660 PP5, and 665-668 PP5)
1. Central Sewer Systems:
HORSESHOE
Those residential lots within areas of
the sewer certification are required to hook up to the central sewer
system. A written application for service (along with the connection fee)
will be required prior to service being available. The service line from
the structure to the property line is the responsibility of the customer.
The following are excerpts from the tariffs on file with the Missouri Public
Service Commission governing the sewer facility:
*
The utility company will provide the connecting accessories. The
applicant must contact the utility a minimum of forty-eight hours in advance
during normal business hours of when the service is anticipated and
installation thereof. The utility company must approve all connections
prior to the trench being backfilled by the Applicant.
*
The Applicant will not permit footing drains, down spouts, or other sources of
surface or storm water to enter into the sewer system through either the inside
piping or through the building sewer.
*
The size and slope of the Applicant's service sewer shall be subject to the
approval of the utility company, but in no event shall the diameter be less
than four inches. The slope of such four-inch pipe shall not be less than
1/8 inch per foot.
*
Whenever possible, the sewer service shall be brought to the building at an elevation
below the basement floor. No building sewer shall be laid parallel to or
within three feet of any bearing wall. The depth shall be sufficient to
afford protection from frost and be laid at a
uniform grade and in straight alignment insofar as possible. Changes in
direction shall be made only with properly curved pipes and fittings.
*
The Applicant or customer is responsible for the maintenance of the service
sewer from the collection sewer to the building of the customer and subject to
the approval of an authorized inspector of the utility company and honor the
rules and regulations as well as construction information of the utility
company.
*
The utility company will locate the point to which service sewer connection
will be made and will furnish a "Y" branch, when a "Y" branch
has not been installed previously, or other outlet at the collecting sewer,
which shall be located in the public right-of-way or utility easement.
The utility company will not be required to supply sewer service until each
connection has been inspected and approved. If any damage is caused to
the collecting sewer, the Applicant or customer shall be responsible for the
cost of repair or replacement. The "Y" branch is considered
part of the collecting sewer.
*
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water, surface
water, ground water, swimming pool water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, or
cooling water into the collecting sewers.
The homeowner is required to purchase a
grinder pump system to pump sewage from the home into the central sewage
system. The lake frontage lots require a high head five horsepower
grinder pump, and the second and third tier lots require a two horsepower
grinder pump. The low pressure sewer system was designed using the Myers
brand of grinder pumps or approved equal. If an alternate pump is used
the property owner will have to get approval from the Lake Region Water and
Sewer Company and will have to meet the general specifications as to capacity,
head, controls and alarm panel. Arrangements for the service of any
alternate pumps will have to be made through Enviro-Line
Pump Sales and Service before the grinder pump is bought. Sewer lines
cannot be connected to the following (this includes new and existing sewer
lines): drain gutters, floor drains, swimming pools, and hot tubs. Property
owners with questions concerning manufacturers or service of grinder pumps can
call 573-374-5838. Please ask for Dick Bowers.
2. Horseshoe
As provided by the Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants, the ACC employs the services of a licensed professional
engineer who advises the ACC on individual wastewater treatment systems in
accordance with the plan filed with the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources and currently sanctioned by the Missouri Department of Health. Four Seasons Lakesites POA has adopted specific guidelines
for the installation of the individual wastewater treatment plants, as well as
their operation and maintenance. The POA’s Environmental Services
division monitors, inspects, tests, and offers guidance on the wastewater
treatment systems' operation and maintenance. Prior to any individual
sewage facility construction, the ACC and their consulting engineer must review
and approve the proposed project.
At the time of submission for ACC
review, the plans must conform to the guidelines and provide all necessary
information. An approved building application along with the payment of
the damage deposit is mandatory prior to any construction. The site plan
should include model and supplier of the wastewater treatment unit; and the
location of the aerator, and drainfield, graywater pit, and all relevant distances and dimensions
(see sample site plans by contacting the ACC Administrator at: 573-365-6628).
Drip irrigation line systems may be used to replace a conventional lateral drainfield. These systems have been approved by the
Department of Health. You may contact the POA’s Environmental Services
(573-365-8116) office for more information and specifications on these systems.
Any improvements,
whether for replacement or for repair of the existing system, are to be
completed within ninety days after approval is granted. Approval will be provided by the
manager of Environmental Services division or the ACC. Any alterations
from the approved plans must be noted as such and submitted to the ACC.
The consulting engineer or the Environmental Services manager shall review such
changes a minimum of twenty-four hours in advance of the installation.
The Environmental Services manager is to be advised of the supplier’s final
approval and start up date.
a. Aeration Specifications:
The aeration tank must be a model
approved by the Four Seasons Lakesites POA and the ACC and must be installed
according to the submitted and approved plans. All aerators installed
should have a National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) seal properly affixed to the
aeration unit and the control panel.
The tank is to be placed far enough
within the building envelope to allow all inflow lines to be within the
building envelope. The tank is to be installed on a
level gravel or crushed stone pad at least four inches thick. The
tank cannot be cracked or broken. All connections to the tank must be
properly sealed and watertight. Tank must be set level (1/4 inch tolerance from
end to end and side to side).
All accesses to tank, backwash, and
test point are to be left easily accessible. Risers with covers are to be
properly placed on all access ports. Tops of all lids and covers are to
be left six inches above finish grade. Coverage by decks is
discouraged. In the event coverage is deemed necessary, at least six feet
of clearance between deck joists and tops of aerator covers must be
provided. No enclosure of space below the deck, which inhibits access to
the aerator or test point is allowed. Tank
backfill material must be sand or pea gravel for fiberglass tanks. Dirt
free of rocks over three inches in diameter is allowed for concrete
tanks. Tank is to be set at a depth that allows gravity flow of influent
and effluent, provides adequate ground cover of tank and lines, and provides
unrestricted access for service of unit. Maximum allowable differences in
elevation between aeration tank and backwash chamber is four inches.
Sides of tanks are to have at least
three feet of acceptable fill material between the tank and any retaining wall
if tank is set above grade.
If special conditions warrant, and if
approved by the consulting engineer and ACC, the installation of a lift station
to transport effluent from the treatment tank to the lateral field may be
approved. The lift station shall be located on the outflow side of the
treatment plant. The lift station capacity shall be determined by the
estimated flow, based upon the number of bedrooms. The lift station shall
be equipped with a sound and light alarm system separate from the aeration
control panel alarm system. Any fencing of the yard, including electronic
fencing, shall leave all access covers, controls, and indicator lights outside
of the fenced portion.
b.
Test Points:
All systems shall have a sampling point
in the effluent line located immediately beyond the final treatment
chamber. The sampling or test point shall consist of a vertical PVC riser
with a minimum diameter of four inches and shall extend at least two inches
above finish ground level. The riser is to be equipped with a threaded
cap. The entry line shall be at least eight inches above the bottom elbow
of the riser. An overflow lip is to be attached as per Diagram C below.
TEST
POINTS
For
detailed drawings, please contact the
ACC
Administrator at: (573) 365-6628
Diagram
C
b. Approved Wastewater
Treatment Systems:
The systems listed in Exhibit C of this
document have been designated as acceptable for installation within the
development of Four Seasons based upon:
(1) Information from the National
Sanitation Foundation (NSF);
(2) Information on individual systems
from the individual manufacturers following project visits and interviews; and
(3) Comparative report by a Missouri
Registered Engineer retained by the ACC.
The cost of each unit may vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer. The ACC or their consulting engineer does
not recommend any one specific unit; each owner is free to make his own
selection from the approved list.
Prices will include the units' delivery
to the site with installation instructions and an operating and maintenance
manual, inspections of proper installation and start-up services, two-year
warranty on parts and labor, and inspections and routine operation adjustments
every six months for two years.
c. Control Panel and Warning
Lights
All applications reviewed by the ACC
shall include an approved Nema III control
panel/outdoor wiring device or equivalent specifically designed for mounting
outdoors.
Control panels installed in any systems
prior to the above date and not designed for outdoor mounting may remain in
use. Should failure occur, replacement shall be made with a panel meeting
the new specifications.
If the control panel is separate from
the indicator light unit, the control panel is to be located on the exterior of
the structure, no further than thirty lateral feet from the aerator, mounted
three feet to five feet from the ground, and not located below or behind any
obstructions which hinder access. If mounted under a deck or similar
structure, the access area must have at least six feet of clearance (ground
level to lowest joists).
Service wire from timer to warning
light shall be at least 14-3 gauge.
On new construction, the responsibility
for the line from power supply to the warning light and power supply to timer
shall be the responsibility of the builder. The power source for the
wastewater treatment system shall be on a dedicated circuit.
On Horseshoe Bend, outdoor
indicator/warning lights are to be mounted at a location easily visible from
the public roadway serving the household; bulbs are to be in an outdoor globe,
at least twenty five watts with the indicator light colored green and the
warning light colored red. Warning lights must be of the blinking or
flashing variety. Mounting point is to be located where a bulb may be
easily changed. The light device shall be equipped with a small green
outdoor mounted bulb properly connected to the system to signify the aerator is
receiving a supply of power. The lights are to be mounted in a vertical
position with the red light being above the green. On units requiring
horizontal placement, the red light is to be nearer to the road or to the left
of the green light if the mount is facing the road.
On Porto Cima/Shawnee Bend, all
indicator lights shall be mounted facing the front (road) side of the
lot. The warning lights must be mounted at a location easily visible from
the public roadway. These lights must be mounted on the trash
enclosure. These warning lights must meet the same criteria as stated
above for Horseshoe Bend. However, on Porto Cima/Shawnee Bend, two sets
of warning lights are needed; one set for the
NSF aeration treatment system; and one set for the lift station (pump wet
well). Lights shall be mounted with warning lights positioned red over
green or red to the left of green. Aerator lights shall be mounted to the
left of the lift station lights.
d. Disposal Specifications:
(1) Horseshoe
A. Lateral Field - Location of wastewater drain lines
must conform to plans approved by the ACC. If major revisions become
necessary, amended plans must be approved by the ACC’s engineer.
The drainfield
is to be located a minimum of twenty-eight feet from the 662 contour elevation of the
The drain lines must include at least
ninety feet of perforated line. The consulting engineer employed by the
ACC may require lateral field expansion based upon the house size and/or lot
characteristics. Field measurements and verification of all lines is
necessary. Drain lines are to be placed in trenches at least thirty
inches but no more than thirty-six inches in depth. Drain lines and
connecting piping are to be glued or solvent welded together. Ends of
pipes are to be capped and sealed. See Diagram D.
TYPICAL
AERATION SYSTEM PLAN
N.
T. S.
For
detailed drawings, please contact the
ACC
Administrator at: (573) 365-6628
Diagram
D
No discharges of storm water, surface
water, ground water, swimming pool water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, or
cooling water into the drainfield are allowed.
In addition all roof runoff, stormwater, or cooling
water drains must be diverted away from the lateral drainfield
and the gray water pit areas. Failure to
divert this water may cause problems in the drainfield
or gray water pit.
Drainfield lines are to be constructed using PVC
pipe. Other drainfield line materials may be
used only with approval from the consulting engineer for the development.
Clay drain tile, bituminized fiber pipe, and corrugated pipe are not allowed.
Lots with less than ninety-five feet in
width at the closure line are to have at least three lateral line runs.
Placement of drain lines under
driveways, parking areas, or sidewalks, is discouraged. If site layout requires transversing
driveways or parking areas, such lines must be at least Schedule 40 grade and
cannot be included as part of the ninety feet minimum length.
At least eight feet of unperforated line shall be installed between the final
treatment chamber and the drainfield. If tank
excavation depth elevation is greater than drainfield
elevation, the unperforated line may be shortened as
approved by the ACC field inspector. Cleanouts are to be installed on all
drain field runs. A forty-five degree angle of entry is preferred.
Cleanouts are to be capped, but not glued. Two inches of exposure for
cleanouts is required. See Diagram E below.
CLEANOUT
DETAIL
For
detailed drawings, please contact the
ACC
Administrator at: (573) 365-6628
A minimum distance of twelve feet shall
be maintained between the centerline of all drainfield
lines.
The drainfield
lines are to be laid at zero gradient on at least
eighteen inches of approved crushed stone or washed river gravel. Lines
are to be covered with at least two inches of approved media and subsequently
covered with an approved straw, building paper, or geotextile
interface. Maximum depth of soil cover is twelve inches. Lines
connecting laterals shall have overflow inverts. The highest point in the
invert is to be four to six inches higher than the perforated drainfield line. See Diagram F below. The drainfield area is not to be covered with any neophrene or other cover that inhibits evaporation.
TYPICAL SECTION OF DRAINFIELD
N. T. S.
For
detailed drawings, please contact the
ACC
Administrator at: (573) 365-6628
DIAGRAM
F
B. Graywater
Pit Specifications -
Only clothes washer and water softener
backwash drains are to be routed into a graywater
pit. The pit volume must be one hundred and fifty cubic feet
minimum. Additional size may be required due to estimated high water
usage of home. Additional volume in the gray water pit is required when
more than ninety feet of lateral drainfield is
required. Installation of a surge tank is mandatory. The surge tank shall be
installed between the graywater pit and the drain
line from the home. The tank is to have a minimum capacity of one hundred
gallons. The outflow line shall be no more than six inches nor less than three inches from the floor of the tank.
The inflow line shall be no more than six inches nor
less than two inches from the cover of the tank. The tank should be
located as close to the house as is practical. The pit media shall
consist of material approved for usage in drainfield
trenches. Cleanouts, approved for use in the drainfield,
must be provided. Floor drains and air conditioner condensation is
to be released onto the lot. Hot tub drains are recommended for release
onto the lot, but may be released into lakes or into common areas. Should
discharge to the lake be chosen, a discharge permit must be obtained from the
Department of Natural Resources. A drainage plan should be included in
the site plans. See Diagram G below.
GREY
WATER PIT
For
detailed drawings, please contact the
ACC
Administrator at: (573) 365-6628
DIAGRAM
G
C.
Water Service:
1.
Backflow Preventers:
The Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) statutes may require that property owners install backflow preventers in water lines, including but not limited to
water lines to docks, swimming pools, and irrigation. Please contact the
DNR at 573-751-4594 or at www.dnr.state.mo.us.
2. Metered Water:
Metered water service is available to
most lots within the development of Four Seasons Lakesites. Property owners on
Horseshoe Bend should apply to Ozark Shores Water Company, Porto Cima/Shawnee
Bend property owners should apply to Lake Region Water and Sewer.
Commercial and multi-family service connections will be billed in accordance
with the tariffs on file with the Missouri Public Service Commission.
Installation of water service may be
coordinated with electrical utility installation and located in the same
trench. Ozark Shores Water Company (Horseshoe Bend) or Lake Region Water
and Sewer (Porta Cima/Shawnee Bend) will provide
water line to the meter, and it is the customer's responsibility to provide the
water service line and conduit for Ameren UE's or CoMo Electric’s power
cable to the structure. A trench must be dug within five feet of the
property corner (or location of meter). After meter is set, a
three-quarter inch male iron pipe thread will be needed to connect to
meter. It is the contractor's or applicant's responsibility to backfill
after the connection.
Any requests for turning water off at
the meter to repair a leak will be charged to the applicant, as provided for in
the tariffs on file with the Missouri Public Service Commission. It is
strictly forbidden for a customer, or a plumber employed by the customer, to
turn water service on or off at the meter. Ozark Shores Water Company (Horseshoe Bend) or Lake Region Water and Sewer (Porta Cima/Shawnee Bend) personnel are available to turn
service on and off during normal business hours. The cost to repair any
damage done to the meter by the customer or the customer's representative may
be billed to the customer.
In some areas of Four Seasons water
distribution system, water pressure is considerably higher than
necessary. The installation of a pressure reducing valve is suggested in
these areas.
As stated in the tariffs from the
Missouri Public Service Commission, neither Ozark Shores Water Company nor
Ozark Shores Water Company may be
reached by telephone at (573) 365-6792 or by writing to
2. Individual Water:
Only those homes located in the Ridge
Crest Subdivision shall have potable water wells. Wells to be used for
ground source heat pumps or irrigation may be allowed subject to approval by
ACC. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to properly
register these wells with Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Owners are requested to file copies of these permits with ACC.
D.
Fuel Storage Tanks:
1. Above
Ground Storage:
Appropriate screening or concealment of
any and all fuel storage tanks must be submitted to the ACC for review.
As provided for by Article IV.,K., of the Declaration
of Restrictive Covenants, the containment facility shall be screened so as not
to be visible from any road, common area, or lake. This may be
accomplished by means of physical enclosures styled similar to a trash
enclosure, or plantings, or berming. For
further information on typical trash enclosures, please refer to Trash
Enclosures, Section II., H, of this document.
2. Underground
Storage:
The designated utility corridors or
setback easements are not to be utilized for the drainage way or underground
tank burial. The tank and all appurtenances shall be in accordance with
the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District's (Horseshoe Bend) or Sunrise Beach Fire
Protection District’s (Porta Cima/Shawnee Bend)
regulations and be approved by the district's Fire Marshall.
A copy of said installation inspection
and yearly inspections shall be forwarded to the ACC for inclusion in the ACC’s
files. The drainage way shall be identified by above ground markers, at
the inlet and outlet of the line, and visible at all times. Said markers
shall document a "buried fuel line" and exact depth shall be on file.
Any deviations from the dimensions must
obtain Fire Marshall's approval prior to submission to the ACC.
E.
Telephone Service:
Local telephone service on Horseshoe
Bend and Shawnee Bend is provided by Southwestern Bell Telephone. Call
toll free 1-800-464-7928 to make arrangements.
F.
Cable Television:
Local cable service is from Charter
Cable. As with all utility service, it is important to contact them
before paving work on sidewalks and driveways are done. If you contact
Charter Cable at 1-800-892-2947 before doing driveway work, a conduit will be provided
free of charge. Allow two to three days for delivery.
G.
Electricity:
Power is supplied to all of Horseshoe
Bend and a portion of Porto Cima/Shawnee
Bend (Grand Point 1 and 2, and Eagles Cove) by Ameren
UE. Co-Mo Electric supplies power to all other subdivisions of Porta Cima/Shawnee Bend. Standard procedure is to
coordinate installation of power in the same trench as the water line.
XII. AMENDMENT PROCESS
The provisions of this Four Seasons
Lakesites Property Owners Association Architectural Control Committee
Guidelines for Home Builders shall be in effect and run with the land and
shall exist and be binding upon all properties in any subdivision listed in
Exhibit A of this document. This guideline for home builders can be amended
at any time by the Developer or:
A.
The requisite of such Owners as is required to effect such an amendment, as
outlined in the recorded Declaration of Restrictive Covenants or any amendments
thereto;
B.
By the affirmative majority vote of the Property Owners Association Board of
Directors; or
C.
The Architectural Control Committee may request the Property Owners Association
Board of Directors to amend any item pertaining to the ACC’s responsibility or
regulations governing construction within that property described in Exhibit A
of this document which is subject to these guidelines.
XIII. PROPERTY
The property covered by these
guidelines is described in Exhibit A of this document, which is attached to
these guidelines and incorporated therein by reference. Additional
property may be made subject to the guidelines upon designation by the
Developer, Four Seasons Lakesites, Inc., their successor or assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned
parties have set their hands and seals this __7th____ day of _____March___________
2001.
Four Seasons Lakesites, Inc.
BY: __Peter N. Brown signature on record_
PETER N. BROWN, President
DEVELOPER
(official
seal of Four Seasons Lakesites, Inc. on record)
Four Seasons
Lakesites Property Owners Association, Inc.
BY: __Beverly Thomas signature on
record_
BEVERLY THOMAS, President
ATTEST: __Charles Cassmeyer signature on record_
CHARLES CASSMEYER, Secretary
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF
Ss
Now on this ___7th_____ day of
__March________________, 2001, before me appeared Peter N. Brown, to me
personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the President
of Four Seasons Lakesites, Inc., a corporation, and that the seal affixed to
the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of said corporation and that
said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of said corporation by
authority of its Board of Directors, and said Peter N. Brown acknowledged said
instrument to be the free act and deed of said corporation.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal
at my office in the County and State aforesaid, the day and year first above
written.
__Carolyn Steidle signature on record____
Notary Public
(official seal of Carolyn Steidle
on record)
My Commission Expires: ___August 4,
2002____
STATE OF
Ss
Now on this ___7th_____ day of
______March_________, 2001, before me appeared Beverly Thomas, to me
personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that she is the President
of Four Seasons Lakesites Property Owners Association, Inc., a corporation, and
that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the corporate seal of said
corporation and that said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of said
corporation by authority of its Board of Directors, and said Beverly Thomas
acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said corporation.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal
at my office in the County and State aforesaid, the day and year first above
written.
__Karen J. Hughes signature on record___
Notary Public
(official seal of Karen J. Hughes on record)
My Commission Expires: __May 30,
2002____
EXHIBIT A
The Four Seasons Lakesites Property
Owners Association is a Missouri not-for-profit corporation, for certain lands
situated in the Counties of Camden and Miller, State of Missouri, and known as
Cornett Cove Subdivision Nos. 1 through 7; Country Club Estates
Subdivision Nos. 1 through 3; Equestrian Estates Subdivision Nos. 1 and
2; Imperial Point Subdivision; Kays Point
Subdivision Nos. 1 through 8; Palisades Point Subdivision Nos. 1 through
5; Regency Cove Subdivision; Ridgecrest Subdivision; Seasons
Ridge Subdivision; Grand Point Subdivision; Grand Point No. 2
Subdivision; Grand Point No. 3 Subdivision; Heritage Isle Subdivision;
Fox Run Subdivision; Eagles Cove Subdivision; Champions Run Subdivision; and La
Riva Est Subdivision.
EXHIBIT
C
NSF
CLASS I APPROVED SYSTEMS
Manufacturer:
JET J-500 and/or JET J-750 when required
Jet, Inc.
Telephone: (216) 461-2000
Local Distributor:
Mid State Septic Systems
Telephone: (573) 346-5865
FAX:
(573) 346-1602
This system has been recommended with
reliance upon:
1.
National Sanitation Foundation Standard
#40, dated April, 1974
2.
The report from Murdon
Corporation received November 24, 1984, as to structural stress
analysis.
3.
Letter from National Sanitation Foundation on Standard #40, dated
February 3, 1993 on J-353 (now called the J-500).
4.
Communications with the Missouri
Department of Natural Resources as to the adequacy of Class I units
without stress test requirements under "shock treatment".
Manufacturer:
NORWECO SINGULAR 900
500 gpd, 750 gpd, and 1000 gpd
Norweco, Inc.
Telephone: (419) 668-4471
Local Distributors:
Stewart Concrete Products
Route 1,
Halfway,
Telephone: (417) 445-2261
(800) 798-0183
FAX:
(417) 445-2661
Versailles Wilbert Vault Company
Route 4,
Telephone: (573) 378-5474
(800) 467-3785
FAX:
(573) 378-5477
This system has been recommended with
reliance upon:
1.
National Sanitation Foundation Report
#S40-8-1, dated April, 1984.
2.
National Sanitation Foundation Standard 40
report, dated June
18, 1993.
3.
Communications with Missouri Department of
Natural Resources as to the adequacy of
Class I units without stress test requirements under "shock
treatment".
Manufacturer:
MULTI-FLO FTB 0.5; FTB 0.60; FTB 0.75; or FTB 1.0
Multi-Flo Wastewater Treatment Systems
Telephone: (513) 293-1100
Local Distributor:
Tri-County Wastewater
Telephone: (573) 392-7890
(573) 365-9551
This system has been recommended with
reliance upon:
1.
National Sanitation Foundation Standard
#40, dated October, 1982.
2.
Communications with the Illinois
Department of Health as to the cost and extent of
maintenance requirements.
EXHIBIT
D
TELEPHONE
NUMBERS
U. S. Resort Management,
Inc. 573-365-6628
Charter Cable TV Company
800-892-2947
Four Seasons
Security 573-365-8560
Horseshoe Bend Special Road
District 573-365-2832
Modern
Sanitation
573-348-5012
Ozark Shores Water
Company
573-365-6792
Ameren UE (local and
permits)
573-365-9203
Co-Mo Electric Co.
573-374-5407
Post Office (
Post Office (
Four Seasons Lakesites, Inc.
(Development
Co.) 573-365-8590
Four Seasons
Construction 573-365-8514
Four Seasons Environmental Services
Div.
573-365-8116
Department of Natural Resources
(DNR)
573-751-2729