HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSPA23-0006 HOA.pdfIronwood Heights
c/o Albert Management, Inc.
PO Box 12920, Palm Desert, CA 92255–2920
760.346.9000
760.346.9997
January 10, 2023
Brian M. and Brenda L. Gentles
73555 Agave Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92260
RE: Property located at: 73555 Agave Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Account # 106600162
Architectural Approval for: General Construction
Dear Homeowner(s):
Please consider this letter as written confirmation that the Architectural Committee has conditionally approved your
application for General Construction.
The following conditions apply to this approval: Exterior Lighting Requirements.
1. Landscape lighting color will be soft white (2700K–3000K)
2. Only light bulbs, with a maximum 700 lumens output maybe used for exterior site
1. lighting applications. Light fixtures should be located and designed to avoid sp illover onto
adjacent lots.
3. Use of spotlights, and path lights when installed fo r the correct purpose are designed to minimize
light leaving a property or impacting a neighbor.
4. Exterior building lighting, either attached to or aspart of a building, shall be the minimum needed
to provide general illumination for safety at entries, patios, and outdoor spaces and associated
landscape structures.
5. Exterior site/garden lighting must be directed on vegetation or prominent site features and not
upon the building.
6. Lighting of plant materials shall be achieved with subtle light sources and down lighting which are
designed to provide light in only one direction.
7. To preserve the dark sky, uplighting shall be carefully done designed and installed to minimize
impact on neighbors. Lamps and lanterns may not emit up-light 360 degrees. Fixtures should
shield bulbs from direct sight lines and prevent stray light from intruding upon neighboring
properties.
8. Security lighting maybe installed with timed motion detector sensors which automatically turn off
after 5 minutes.
9. Recessed soffit lights over garage doors are allowed if they are accent down lights that do not
exceed 700 lumens, with one light per car space.
10. Recessed soffit down lights around the perimeter of a house must also meet the 700 lumens
maximum and only 1 light spaced every ten (10) feet or more. Applicable to new construction or
remodel only.
11.Exterior Televisions are permitted; however, they must be installed in a location where the light from
the TV does not encroach onto the neighboring property. Noise generated by the TV shall be considered
when approving location of a TV installation and use of such shall not infringe upon the quiet enjoyment of
neighbors.
Recognizing that lighting technology is rapidly evolving and there are numerous options available, lumens
must be consistent with incandescent lighting. We encourage Owners to investigate and choos e “Night
Sky” compliant fixtures which are designed with architectural features that shield excessive light.
The intent of this policy is to preserve and enhance our serene desert evenings for years to come. The
Board of Directors hopes you will respect the spirit in which it was implemented. Every effort will be made
to approve plans as quickly as reasonably possible. Please allow plenty of time for larger projects, as
lighting analysis may be complex for extensive renovations.
Once your project is completed, please alert management or submit the enclosed completion form. Once received, our
office will schedule an inspection of the project by the Architectural Committee.
The CC&Rs provide the Architectural Committee with the duty and responsibility to review all applications requesting
additions, alterations, improvements, or modifications to the exterior of his/her residence, residential lot, and/or the
common area and to ensure that the architectural applications comply with the Architectural Application Guidelines and
Procedures and comply with the Association’s Governing Documents and are consistent with the overall conformity and
harmony of the original design and the aesthetic beauty our community.
We thank you for your cooperation in following the architectural procedures. Please contact our office upon completion
of this project so that the final completion may be signed off by the Architectural Committee and if applicable, any
refundable deposit returned.
We thank you for your cooperation with the community policies and procedures. Should you have any questions, please
contact, Tiffany Lara at 760.346.9000 or by email at tiffany.lara@albertmgt.com.
Sincerely,
On behalf of the Ironwood Heights Architectural Committee
Gerard Gonzales, Community Association Manager
cc: Architectural Committee