ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Alstead is a covenant restricted community. Our the Alstead Architectural Committee and our Property Manager assists the Board in upholding those covenants and protecting our community and property values. When you want to make changes on your property, you must submit a “modification review form”. The process can sometimes be tedious, but please know that we have your best interest in mind. It takes time to review each request, so please be patient.
The best way for you to assist us in handling your request is to carefully read the instructions. Send your request in one pdf file along with a diagram of when the modification will take place. If it needs to be assembled on our end it will take longer to be processed. A properly assembled request can be reviewed and forwarded on for processing much more quickly. Below you will find some useful information about the modification process. Once completed, please return to please send it to the Alstead Board at alsteadbod@gmail.com and to our Fieldstone Property Manager, Jennifer Mathews at jennifermatthews@fieldstonerp.com for review.
Review Process
Homeowner submits a complete modification request package to the Alstead Board and Property manager via email. The package should be assembled in one pdf document for faster processing. All photos should be labeled and inserted into the document.
Request is forward to Alstead Architectural Review Committee (ARC) member for review.
The Alstead Board receives the ARC recommendation and determines whether approval or disapproval is appropriate and forwards to Fieldstone Property Manager. The Board has the final say for all requests.
Property Association Manager notifies homeowner of the Board’s decision in writing via letter from the association. No approvals/disapprovals are valid unless in writing. Verbal approval is not sufficient.
Timeline
The Board has 30 days to review and respond to your request. Please prepare for the full processing time.
FAQs:
Q: Why do I need to submit a modification request even though I am the owner of the property?
The modification request process is used to ensure that all exterior changes are held to the standards of the community. Alstead is a covenant restricted community. You agreed to abide by Alstead covenants when you bought your home.
Q: What if my modification request package is incomplete?
The request must be denied if the package is incomplete. Incomplete packages lead to a longer processing time. The clock starts once documents are received complete.
Q: Do I have to have my neighbor’s signatures even if the modification does not affect them?
Yes, all request require neighbor’s “In Favor” or “Not in Favor” signatures. If your neighbor signs “In Favor” this protects you, the homeowner, from a neighbor disputing your request in the future.
Q: If my neighbor is not in favor of my request will it be immediately disapproved?
No, the Board reviews all requests and has the final say for all requests.
Q: If I am re-painting the exterior of my home the same colors, do I need approval?
No, in this case you do not need approval.
Q: What does it mean when I am granted “conditional approval”?
In this case, the conditionals outlined by the ARC must be met to receive FINAL approval. If the conditions are not met, your project will be considered “unapproved”. Conditional approvals require a final inspection by a member of the ARC