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| Architectural Review Board (info) |
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May 13, 2008
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Meeting Dates |
| ARB Application | Mid-Month Review Meeting -- Tuesday, May 20, time TBD.
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| Before you Apply
Refer to the Franklin Farm Architectural Standards and Guidelines. If you have any questions regarding Exterior Alteration Applications, you may contact the office at 703-620-6230 or e-mail us at foundation@franklinfarm.org. |
ARB Application Public Review
ADDRESS |
PROJECT |
PUBLIC REVIEW CLOSE DATE |
| 3324 Stone Heather Court | Change shutters and front door color | 5/13/2008 |
| 3100 Still Pond Court | Replace front door and change color; replace sidelights | 5/13/2008 |
| 13118 Applegrove Lane | Change color of shutters | 5/13/2008 |
| 13504 Apple Barrel Court | Install picket fence; replace HVAC system; replace patio bricks | 5/13/2008 |
| 3456 Briargate Court | Install black and white landscape fencing; install basketball goal | 5/13/2008 |
| 12765 Turberville Lane | Install board-on-board fence | 5/14/2008 |
| 3231 Rounding Run Court | Replace front door and screen door | 5/14/2008 |
| 12801 Gatepost Lane | Install awning to divert water from stairway | 5/15/2008 |
ARB NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
At the June 3, 2008, meeting of the Architectural Review Board (ARB), there will be a public hearing on the following topics: (1) Screening of recreational vehicles; (2) Fencing for backyards that abut to front yards; (3) Lockable mailboxes for townhouses and single-family homes.
Residents who would like to comment on these topics should plan to attend this meeting (Still Pond Community Center, 6:30 p.m.).
Energy-Saving Tips
Here are a few easy steps you can take to stay warm and keep your energy bills low —
Get a tune-up! … Just as you do with your car, to improve gas
mileage and overall performance, a yearly tune-up of your heating and cooling
equipment can improve its efficiency and performance — and offer you more “mileage”
from your system. Now is the time to call a licensed HVAC professional to arrange
for an annual visit to inspect and tune up your furnace.
Change your filters! … Replace or clean the air filter on your
home heating system every single month to keep your system running efficiently
and avoid wasting energy. Dirt and neglect are the No.1 cause of premature failure
of heating and cooling equipment.
Let the fresh air in! … Take advantage of extended periods
of time during the fall when it is not too hot or cold outside by giving your
heating or cooling system a break and opening up the windows for a little fresh
air. Heating and cooling your home amounts to about half of the average home’s
annual energy costs!
More tips from EPA to save energy and help reduce your “carbon footprint”
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Sleep is good! … Check the sleep or “power management” settings
on your computer’s CPU and monitor to ensure they go to sleep when you are not
using your computer for more than 15 minutes.
Unplug it! … Make an effort to unplug battery chargers when
not in use, turn home office equipment off from a power strip, and turn lights
and ceiling fans off when no one is in the room. Many products use energy, even
when turned off, if they are still plugged in. Small trickles of energy use
in your home can drain your wallet — and waste our natural resources.
Beware of Blustery Winds
The blustery winds common during
late fall and winter can create challenges during days of trash pickup. A single
unsecured trash container can result in an entire neighborhood covered with
newspapers, loose litter and other debris. With a little forethought, the amount
of miscellaneous trash can be reduced resulting in “litter free” neighborhoods.
To avoid a wind-blown mess on your street, follow these tips in preparing your
trash and recyclables for weekly pickup.
-- The best possible trash container is a hard-sided unit with
a tight lid attached to the container. When using containers, consider using
bags inside them to allow for easy disposal and to minimize the scattering of
trash.
-- Recyclables should be weighted down inside the container.
Blustery winds can blow the lightweight plastic bottles and newspapers into
neighboring yards.
-- Watch the weather reports and when high winds are predicted,
wait until the morning of the scheduled pickup to place trash or recyclables
at curbside.
Wildlife and Your
Home
Every fall residents begin reporting more sightings of skunks, fox, ground hogs, mice and rats in the area. To help keep wildlife away from your home, the following tips from the Fairfax County Health Department may be helpful:
-- Remove attractants, such as garbage and pet food, from the vicinity of your house. (Place trash at your curb the morning of pickup instead of the night before).
-- Keep seeds and shells from bird feeders off the ground, as they attract rats.
-- Eliminate convenient den sites such as wood and rock piles, elevated sheds, openings under concrete slabs and porches, and access to crawl spaces under houses. Confirm that the animal has left the site before you block it, so you do not trap the animal.
-- If necessary, contact a local pest control company to remove the animal.
-- Remember, do not approach these animals. Let them move away from you and, if you notice abnormal behavior, please contact the local animal control authorities at 703-691-2131. For removal, contact a local pest control company through the Yellow Pages. You may also contact the Health Department to report violators at 703-246-2300.
Architectural Standards and Guidelines
The placement of directional, real estate signs will be allowed only on weekends and must be removed by sundown on Sunday evening. Front yard real estate signs must meet County regulations with respect to size, content and removal. Signs may only be placed on the front yard of the property and only one sign per property is allowed. All signs must be removed one week after verification of complete contract acceptance.
Please remember, air conditioning units extending from windows are prohibited. If additional cooling is needed in your house, additional ground air conditioning units may be added or relocated pending an approved ARB application. Applications are available at www.franklinfarm.org or at the Foundation office.
Architectural Standards and Guidelines
The storage of lawn equipment, snow removal equipments, barbeque grills, etc., is not permitted in the front or side of yard. All such items must be stored either in the garage, approved storage shed or back yard screened form view of adjacent properties. Decks and patios my be used for storage of items such as grills and outdoor lawn furniture, which are normally used in those locations.
Many forms for the Foundation require the lot number and section number of your house, as well as your Franklin Farm neighborhood. A quick and easy tool has been developed for you to retrieve this information. Check it out!
Architectural Review Board Information
Purpose
The Architectural
Review Board shall ensure and maintain the architectural integrity and aesthetic
qualities of homes, ensure that exterior alterations comply with the objectives
set forth in the Covenants, and monitor issues and new initiatives that impact
Franklin Farm’s Architectural Standards.
How to Join
Please contact ARB Chairman Teague Tolson.
Meeting Place and Time
We meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Still Pond Community Center at 6:30 p.m. There is also a mid-month review meeting each month -- date and time are listed under "Meeting Dates" above.
The Franklin Farm Foundation - 12700
Franklin Farm Rd - Oak Hill, VA 20171
Phone: 703-620-6230 Fax: 703-620-9021
E-Mail: foundation@franklinfarm.org
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