Architectural Control
The Solterra Homeowners Association has created an Architectural/Landscape Review Committee to help the process in submitting requests to the Design Review Board (DRB). The Architectural/Landscape Review Committee (ALRC) is comprised of Solterra residents that review the resident DRB applications before they are submitted to the Architectural consultant and the DRB. The committee understands that Solterra has an identifiable community character and a strong theme that will be reinforced through landscaping and outdoor spaces.
It is extremely important that ALL EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES be approved by the Design Review Board (DRB) of the Association. This is a requirement of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. The intent of this requirement is not to hinder people from freedom of choice but to ensure their choices are in harmony with the overall appearance of the community. An attractive, harmonious community will be a desirable place in which to live, and will also prove to be a better investment over time. Failure to obtain approval on modifications may result in fines or legal action.
The DRB (Design Review Board) meets once a month, typically the first Wednesday of the month and the deadline to submit to Overlook Property Management is the first Thursday of the previous month.
ALRC Committee Members
Pete Hendel
Peggy Waterman
Douglas Varvil-Weld
Rod Pope
Tiffany Jacobs
Alexis Kenney
Landscape Consultant
Nancy Bauer
The following information is presented as a guide to submitting applications to the DRB. PLEASE READ THESE DOCUMENTS BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO MAKE ANY IMPROVEMENTS.
Homeowners Guide to DRB Applications: This document describes the process and presents an overview of the information needed for the submittal to the DRB. Read this first to understand the process.
Residential Improvements Guidelines and Site Restrictions for Solterra: This document explains in detail what is needed for a submittal as well as all the restrictions on the types of improvements. The document also includes the following information:
DRB Application Form: This is the form to submit to Overlook Property Management when you want the the DRB to approve your plans.
Additional information
Updates to the DRB and ALRC documents for October 2021: Colorado has passed several legislative bills in September that have required the Solterra HOA and DRB to amend sections of the Residential Improvement Guidelines and Site Restrictions (RIGASR) documents. These new requirements allow artificial grass in rear yards as well as provide additional protections for homeowner’s freedom of expression for signs and flags. As a result, the DRB has issued several changes to the RIGASR and associated documents. This document summarizes the changes to the relevant documents.
Elements of Solterra-Design Guidelines Rev2105: This is supplemental information on the theme, style and character of the architecture in Solterra.
Cardel Paint Colors Plan: For Cardel Homes in Filings 1-13, the following file lists the plan#, Elevation Lot, location, address, date of DRB approval and the color scheme. Find your address and then find the color scheme number.
Cardel Paint Colors Scheme: This file lists in detail all the colors for each part of the house by color scheme. Use the color scheme number found in the previous step to find the color used for the roof, stucco, brick, trim, downspouts, concrete, etc.
It is extremely important that ALL EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS OR CHANGES be approved by the Design Review Board (DRB) of the Association. This is a requirement of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. The intent of this requirement is not to hinder people from freedom of choice but to ensure their choices are in harmony with the overall appearance of the community. An attractive, harmonious community will be a desirable place in which to live, and will also prove to be a better investment over time. Failure to obtain approval on modifications may result in fines or legal action.
The DRB (Design Review Board) meets once a month, typically the first Wednesday of the month and the deadline to submit to Overlook Property Management is the first Thursday of the previous month.
ALRC Committee Members
Pete Hendel
Peggy Waterman
Douglas Varvil-Weld
Rod Pope
Tiffany Jacobs
Alexis Kenney
Landscape Consultant
Nancy Bauer
The following information is presented as a guide to submitting applications to the DRB. PLEASE READ THESE DOCUMENTS BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO MAKE ANY IMPROVEMENTS.
Homeowners Guide to DRB Applications: This document describes the process and presents an overview of the information needed for the submittal to the DRB. Read this first to understand the process.
Residential Improvements Guidelines and Site Restrictions for Solterra: This document explains in detail what is needed for a submittal as well as all the restrictions on the types of improvements. The document also includes the following information:
- Solterra Approved Fence Styles
- Lakewood Landscape Requirements
- Elements of Solterra-Landscape Design Guidelines Rev Jan 2020
- Solterra Landscape Plan Examples
DRB Application Form: This is the form to submit to Overlook Property Management when you want the the DRB to approve your plans.
Additional information
Updates to the DRB and ALRC documents for October 2021: Colorado has passed several legislative bills in September that have required the Solterra HOA and DRB to amend sections of the Residential Improvement Guidelines and Site Restrictions (RIGASR) documents. These new requirements allow artificial grass in rear yards as well as provide additional protections for homeowner’s freedom of expression for signs and flags. As a result, the DRB has issued several changes to the RIGASR and associated documents. This document summarizes the changes to the relevant documents.
Elements of Solterra-Design Guidelines Rev2105: This is supplemental information on the theme, style and character of the architecture in Solterra.
Cardel Paint Colors Plan: For Cardel Homes in Filings 1-13, the following file lists the plan#, Elevation Lot, location, address, date of DRB approval and the color scheme. Find your address and then find the color scheme number.
Cardel Paint Colors Scheme: This file lists in detail all the colors for each part of the house by color scheme. Use the color scheme number found in the previous step to find the color used for the roof, stucco, brick, trim, downspouts, concrete, etc.