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26 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2025 Architectural Review Committee Almost all my Breeze articles have addressed issues pertaining to why and how homeowners can comply with the requirements contained in the Architectural Guidelines and Standards (Guidelines), which is part of our CC&Rs. I have written about items that have come to the ARC that were outside what could be approved. In most instances, ARC has provided alternatives that allowed the homeowner to make changes that would allow them to have the landscaping and yard that they want. In a very few instances, what was requested was either prohibited by governmental laws or our CC&Rs. ARC is required to adhere to all city, state, and federal laws and regulations. Sometimes a request simply cannot be approved. Please be advised that ARC tries to find other options whenever possible. On numerous occasions, ARC has been aware of unscrupulous vendors selling various products making claims about the community that simply are not true hoping to create a need in the homeowner's mind. We advise homeowners to check the validity of these claims before purchasing any item based on a claim by a vendor. Four Seasons Beaumont is a very safe community with very few instances of crime occurring within our borders. By now you're wondering where I'm going with this article. Far too often ARC members have been asked why various items were approved when similar requests were denied. Some homeowners have also accused ARC members of giving preferential treatment to Board members and others. This is simply not true. All ARC activities occur during regularly scheduled meetings that are open to all homeowners. No approvals are given without a full review in a public meeting. Please attend one or all of our meetings and observe how we process each application. ARC does not look for violations of the Guidelines. All enforcement is done by the management company and the Board. There are several reasons why you may see something that appears to be a violation of ARC Guidelines. In most cases, the work was done without ARC approval. Once the management company becomes aware of a violation, they work to resolve the issue. The resolution includes several steps which can vary depending on how the homeowner responds to a letter from the management company advising them of the problem. Some issues can be resolved quickly. Others may take a long time to work through the process. Some of the issues that appear not to be in compliance with the ARC Guidelines may be the result of the Guidelines changing after the work was completed. Typically changes are made in response to requirements imposed by government entities. There have been many changes in local, state, and federal laws that have been incorporated into the ARC guidelines over the 20 years that Four Seasons Beaumont had been in existence — many more will occur over the next 20 years. In exceedingly rare circumstances, ARC, with the approval of the Board, has granted a one-time variance and allowed work to be completed that does not meet the exact Guideline requirements. Every application is reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis and specific implications of location and impact on surroundings are considered. If you see a property that you believe is not compliant with ARC Guidelines, please bring it to the attention of the management company. In many cases they are aware of the issue and are working to get it resolved. However, it is possible that your contact is the first time they have become aware of the issue. If you need verification that no one receives special treatment, please attend our meetings and observe our process. Every member of the current Board has made ARC applications and every application was considered in an open meeting. ARC works hard to ensure that the Guidelines and procedures are followed and that every homeowner, regardless of how and/or if they serve on any Board or committee, is treated the same. Finally, if you have a question or concern about any action of the ARC committee, please address it with ARC at one of our meetings. Don't assume that something underhanded was done and, more importantly, don't spread rumors that ARC is treating some homeowners differently than others. I am happy to discuss this article or any ARC matter with you. ~ Steve Cooley, (801) 815-5302, cooleyaudit@gmail.com The committee made an inspection walk on May 14 on the eastern portion of the Edison Easement and the Sams Canyon Meadow. This portion of the Edison Easement was well maintained with no erosion or trash and very little pet waste compared to previous walks. Sams Canyon Meadow was filled with beautiful f lowering grasses and native plants. We observed golden poppies and lavender blooms. We noted a couple of locations where tree branches were laying on and over the fence and some overgrown areas. Our concerns will be forwarded to K. Hovnanian and Park West. Our next inspection walk will be on July 2 at 8 am on Trail A and B loop. We will start from the Potrero Trail Monument in The Lodge parking lot. Please review the Daily Report for details of our monthly inspection walks. ~ Howard Ochi, hmochi47@hotmail.com Conservancy

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