HOA BOARD MEMORANDUM
TO: Encanto Canyon II Homeowners
DATE: 4/8/10
SUBJECT: Paint Colors and General Exterior Alterations of Homes
The recently added Dunn-Edwards Paints have been removed from the approved list of exterior wall paint colors. The brown palette is color palette that is usually chosen by designers for homes of adobe, territorial, or Santa-Fe architecture, not for our Mediterranean-style homes. The homes that have been recently painted using any Dunn-Edwards color will be grandfathered in, and will not be requested to change the color.
The ICI originally chosen paints by Pulte (the original developer of our subdivision) design professionals will remain on the approved list because they were chosen specifically for the Mediterranean style of our homes, and are necessary for touching up existing homes. However, a Dunn-Edwards “Spanish/Mediterranean Style Homes” brochure full of 12 exterior color “palette” choices is currently being approved by the Board. The palettes have one wall color and two corresponding trim colors. If you choose two-tone or three-tone color palette in any variation to highlight each home’s architectural features, you must use the corresponding trim colors for the wall color chosen by the designers in the brochure. You will find that the brochure will have a palette for everyone’s tastes, and it takes the guesswork out of choosing trim colors. Please contact the HOA president at sousaservice@yahoo.com to receive a copy of the brochure, and/or to meet and discuss any ideas you may have. So far, the brochure has received very positive feedback. HOA Acct#: 7525 E. Broadway #879044-000, 4320 E. Speedway #87013-008.
“The Spanish/Mediterranean style is known for its simple flowing lines and airy spaces. The most distinctive feature of these homes is the low-pitched, reddish tiled roof. Other architectural elements include thick, textured stucco walls, arched openings and heavy, carved-wood doors. These homes often feature a rich earthy color palette inspired by the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Stylistic elements include patches of molded decoration, stained wood, wrought-iron gates and fences, balconies and tiled courtyards.” Dunn-Edwards Spanish/Mediterranean Color Card PICTURE ABOVE
Please submit any color and/or exterior alteration ideas in writing for the Board to review. There are two major factors that The Board looks at when reviewing any color submittals:
- Is the color typical of a Mediterranean style home?
- Are the homes around your home the same color? Each home should have alternating paint color from the neighboring homes so that we don’t have one street with all same color houses.
The Board respects any homeowner’s wish for his/her home to be unique and supports any homeowner’s wish to make improvements and take pride in their home. Please read our Bylaws before submitting ideas since the Bylaws are the Board’s guide during the review process. Please be aware that our By-Laws state that any exterior alteration has to be submitted to The Board in writing for approval, including exterior painting and landscaping.
Article 3.1.4 No addition, alteration, repair, change or other work which in any way alters the exterior appearance, including but without limitation, the exterior color scheme, of any Lot, or the improvements located thereon, from their appearance on the date of this Declaration is Recorded shall be made or done without the prior approval of the Architectural Committee.
Attached is also a copy of the Landscape and Architectural Guidelines.
Thank you.
