Living in Solterra

Home Improvements

The Solterra Homeowners Association created the 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 who review the DRB applications from homeowners in conjunction with the landscape consultant before they are submitted to the DRB. The committee recognizes that Solterra has an identifiable community character and a strong theme that will be reinforced through landscaping and outdoor spaces.

ALRC Committee Members

  • Pete Hendel
  • Peggy Waterman
  • Rod Pope
  • Robin Harris
  • Alexis Kenney
  • Marsha Williams

Landscape Consultant

Nancy Bauer

It is extremely important that most exterior improvements or modifications be approved by the Design Review Board (DRB), which 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 ensures that Solterra remains a desirable place in which to live and protects the homeowners’ investments 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 second Monday of the month. The deadline to submit to Overlook Property Management is the second Monday of the previous month.

Essential Documents

Please carefully review these documents prior submitting your Design Review Request Form and making any modification(s) to the exterior of your home.

Solterra Homeowners Guide to DRB Applications (Revised: November 2024)

This document describes the process and presents an overview of the information needed for the submittal to the DRB. It is essential to read to understand the process. The document includes the following information:

  • Change of Exterior Paint Palette
  • Requirements for Landscaping Applications
  • Requirements for All Other Applications
  • Official Plat Requirements
  • Prohibited Modifications or Additions
  • Application Approval Process
  • DRB Approved Artificial Turf Grasses
  • Quick Reference for Frequently Requested Modifications
  • Landscaping Plan and Drawing Requirements

Residential Improvements Guidelines and Site Restrictions for Solterra (Revised: November 2024)

This document provides the following details and exhibits:

  • Procedures for Architectural Approval
  • Process for Approval
  • Specific Types of Improvements/Site Restrictions to include submission requirements and
    official plat requirements
  • Garden Structure Definitions and Examples
  • Fence, Handrail, and Railing Guidelines
  • Exterior Lighting Requirements
  • Lakewood Suggested Street Trees
  • Solterra Landscape Plan Examples
  • DRB Approved Artificial Turf Grasses

DRB Application

This is the form to submit to Overlook Property Management for DRB approval for all modifications of the home exterior that require an application.

DRB Application for Paint

This is the form to submit to Overlook Property Management for DRB approval for all modification of painting schemes of the home.

Additional Information

Residents in the Solterra Patio Homeowner’s Association (PHOA) fall under two homeowner’s associations:

  1. Solterra HOA (Master):
    The Master HOA approves house and landscape architectural changes to include paint proposals based on an overall scheme that has been agreed upon by the Master’s" Design Review Board" FOR THE ENTIRE SOLTERRA COMMUNITY. Ensure that your application materials are complete. If any required document is missing, the application will not be processed.
  2. Solterra Patio HOA:
    The Patio Home community is a subset of the Master Community, and our association has its own Declarations of Covenants and its own Rules and Regulations that allow for further guidelines for items such as general architectural changes, including the paint colors of our homes. These documents can be found on the Solterra Patio HOA's website.

The Solterra Patio HOA Board reserves the right to approve paint color and general architectural changes for the benefit of the entire patio home community. The Solterra Patio HOA will pay particular attention to any improvements and changes that affect the footprint of the home’s current exterior patios, flower boxes and beds. We must maintain throughways for mower access to front and rear yards. 3.5’ to 4.0’ is the minimum width that must be maintained for mower access. We do this to maintain the unique character and harmony of the patio homes and ultimately to enhance property value of our homes.

Exterior improvements, as well as changes to the current paint color of our home must be approved by the Solterra Patio HOA prior to submitting to the Solterra HOA (Master) for consideration.

Failure to obtain both approvals on modifications may result in fines or legal action.

Follow these steps to have the best chance of getting your Architectural request approved in a timely manner:

  1. Review the following documents:
    1. Homeowners Guide to DRB Applications
    2. Residential Improvements Guidelines and Site Restrictions for Solterra
    3. DRB Application Form
  2. Complete the Design Review Request Form found on the home page of the Solterra Patio HOA's website
  3. If your request is for a change in your current exterior paint and/or trim color, see the paint specifics below
  4. Submit to Advance HOA Management for Patio HOA approval.
  5. After a decision letter approving proposed changes has been received from the Solterra Patio HOA, submit your DRB Application Form along with the Solterra Patio HOA decision letter to the Solterra HOA (Master) for final approval.

Note: Remington Homes homeowners must get an approved Design Review Request from the Patio HOA before submitting Solterra Design Review Request application to the Solterra Design Review Board (DRB). Approved Patio HOA Design Review Request must be attached to the DRB application.

Turf specifics:

All landscaping submittals shall adhere to Solterra HOA (Master) and the City of Lakewood’s landscaping requirements. All applicants will provide Solterra Patio’s HOA with two photos: one of the area to be replaced with turf, one of the area as viewed from the street. Artificial turf may be considered in rear yards but may not be in areas visible from public streets. Turf samples will not be forwarded to Solterra HOA (Master) nor returned to sender.

Paint specifics:

**If you are painting your home the exact same color as it is currently painted there is no requirement to submit an architectural application to either the Solterra HOA (master) or our Solterra Patio HOA.**

If you desire a color that is different from your current home’s color you must submit an application to the Solterra Patio HOA. The submission must include photos of your current home exterior, and adjacent homes with labels of the relationship to the applicants home. After the decision by Solterra Patio HOA, you must submit that decision letter to the Solterra HOA (Master) along with their DRB Application.

To access a list of the original colors as well as the recommended list of additional colors, see the Paint Color Palettes & Schemes on the Solterra Patio HOA's website.

Owners are not limited to selecting from the recommended colors. If the recommended colors are mixed and matched, we will need the owner to pull all the color schemes together and label them onto one page. Digital copies will not be accepted.

If you have questions please contact Advance HOA Management at clientservices@advancehoa.com

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