The Planning Committee (PC) held its first meeting of the season in early November. Sadly, we accepted two resignations from members Carolyn Holland and Ray Sterbens. To kick off our season of work, the PC reviewed some past forms the former PC used for the operation of the committee ’ business. The first form was a Proposal Form. This form is used by organizations, clubs or individual ’ s requesting a project or improvement here in the Resort. The next form was a Prioritization Screening Criteria Form. This form is used by the committee to evaluate proposals put forward to the PC. Both forms are getting fine - tuned by the committee. The Proposal form will be introduced shortly. Projects need to be looked at and coordinated with the Financial Committee to see how they might be funded. The committee also listened to a short presentation by the chair regarding the need for a Strategic Plan necessary for our Resort and the steps to be taken to prepare our Resort to successfully move into the future with a plan. The PC looks forward to once again being an integral part of the Resort, making recommendations to the Board of Directors on short term projects and hopefully some long range ideas that would tie into a Master/ Strategic Plan.
Welcome back to the best RV Resort in the Coachella Valley and one of the best in the United States!
The A&A team has had very busy off - season processing permits so work could proceed during the summer months. The committee approved 105 permits and finalized 89 permits. For the season we finalized 433 permits. As we enter the 2022 - 23 season it is important to remember a few basic rules/guidelines when it comes to making changes and improvements to your lot. Permits are required for all Lot improvements and repairs including, without limitation, the construction, installation, alteration, removal, or remodeling of any walls, privacy screens, trellis fences, landscaping, golf ball screens/netting, antennas, utility lines, structures, installations, and improvements of any kind. A No Fee Permit will be issued for repairs to lot lights, fifth wheel enclosures and stairs, and removal of landscaping materials and hedges. You must submit a Permit Application and pay a $25 fee for all other improve- ments.
NO WORK CAN START BEFORE THE A&A COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF YOUR PERMIT.
So, if you are considering doing some work to your Lot and uncertain about whether it requires a Permit, please contact Julia, our Compliance Officer, for assistance with your Permit application or to request a consultation with members of the A&A Committee. Several rule changes were approved during the off - season related to lights on the Washingtonia palms, non - commercial signs, flags, and banners on your lot, and what vehicles can be parked on your lot in addition to your RV. As Owners, I encourage every one of us to become familiar with the governing documents which can be found on the ORPS.COM webpage. You can find them under the following tabs – MORE, then HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, then GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. If you need assistance accessing the website, please contact the Front Office. There is one specific rule I want to cover in some detail. In October the Board changed the minimum RV length from 24 feet to 26 feet. This change was based on feedback from the non - binding survey from August 2022 along with feedback from the A&A Committee and Owners throughout the resort. One of the main drivers for this decision was the overwhelming concern about the impact of smaller RVs on the overall aesthetics of the Resort.
Michael J Curley Planning Committee Chair
While the Board stands behind this rule change, they want to ensure that most of the Owners agree with this decision. The Board will add this to the ballot along with the election of Board members in March. And if you are an Owner and your RV is less than 26 feet, be sure to register your rig at the Front office since you are grandfathered under the old 24 - foot rule. The committee and I are looking forward to another great season at ORPS. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us. Finally, thanks to everyone for your efforts to keep ORPS the beautiful Resort we all love and enjoy!
Steve Farley A&A Chair
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DECEMBER 2022
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