Claremont Springs HOA
Architectural Review Committee Decision Letter
Request ARC-2026-0142
Property Address: 1234 Oak Ridge Dr
Owner: Sarah & Michael Chen
Project Type: Pergola addition
Decision Date: March 18, 2026
Reviewer: Jennifer Walsh
ARC Determination
Committee may approve with conditions requiring final stain color confirmation and lighting fixture specification.
Project Description
Install a cedar pergola on the rear patio with integrated string lighting. Posts set 18 inches from the property line per survey.
Governing Authority Citations
Declaration · Article IV, §2.07
Architectural improvements require ARC approval prior to commencement.
Architectural Guidelines · §3.2
Detached structures shall not exceed the principal structure ridge height.
ARC Policies · Section 4.1
Site plans and elevation drawings required for all exterior modifications.
Findings Summary
- Finding 1: Proposed pergola materials align with community design standards for rear-yard structures.
- Finding 2: Setback survey indicates compliance with side-yard clearance requirements.
- Finding 3: Proposed height remains below the principal structure ridge per submitted elevation.
Conditions of Approval
- Submit final stain color sample matching community earth-tone palette.
- Light fixtures must be downward-facing and dark-sky compliant.
- Construction to commence within 90 days of letter date.
Evidence Review
Applicant statements in the project description were reviewed but not independently verified.
No supporting evidence was uploaded for this request.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Claremont Springs HOA Architectural Review Committee.
Jennifer Walsh
Architectural Review Committee
Letter generated March 18, 2026 · Review ID 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000demo