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Community Association June 2019 Design styles evolve. Technological advancements in building materials progress over time. Our landscaped environment matures. In a world of constant change, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is tasked with evaluating and ac- commodating the aesthetic forces that reshape the Eagle Creek estate homes and villa neighborhoods. In a manner consistent with the character and appearance that has distinguished our residences for over 35 years, the ARC remains a guardian of our determination to preserve and enhance Eagle Creek as a desirable, top- tier country club community. Currently, residential construction in SWFL features neutral palettes with elegant detailing and color accents. At Eagle Creek, refreshed exterior hues now distinguish the villa neighborhood along Cypress View Drive. Combined with new tile roofs in four colors, contemporary exterior lighting and Bahama-style shutters, a unified yet distinctive theme now proudly graces each residence. All developed under the guidance of the ARC. Early Eagle Creek residences featured cedar shake roofs and stucco walls with brick and Florida limestone ac- cents. Starting in the late 1990s the developers changed the cedar shake roofs to concrete tile on new residences and villas. Owners, whose homes were originally built with cedar shakes which failed, opted to substitute either tile or asphalt shingles because there was no published roof criterion. In 2002, when the ARC Handbook was first written and up until this spring, it contained a provision requiring that asphalt shingle roofs be replaced with some form of tile. Over the years, many asphalt shingle roofs were converted to tile. At present, 38 estate homes have asphalt shingle roofs – they represent 22% of all estate homes. While homes with asphalt shingles may now be replaced with same, the ARC with the full backing of the Eagle Creek Community Association Board, strongly recommends that Owners continue to replace asphalt shingle roofs with some form of tile for their enhanced appearance and home value and to improve the aesthetic appeal of the community at large. Advancements in metal roofing provide an attractive, light-weight alternative to asphalt shingles and tile. Cedar shake in appearance, these interlocking stone-coated metal roof systems meet Miami-Dade wind requirements, offer a 50-year guarantee and outperform asphalt shingle roofing in almost every regard, including competitive cost when durability is considered. In an effort to give guidance to homeowners looking to make changes, the Architectural Review Committee provides an ARC Handbook that outlines specific requirements, materials and processes to make exterior im- provements easier to navigate. As importantly, look upon the ARC as an encouraging partner when reviewing your requests. e ARC approves nearly 98% of all Exterior Change Requests. Disappointment is rare. Sincerely, Bill Owen President, Eagle Creek Community Association
