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Winter 2019 Mediterranean Home Texture and Light in a Family Friendly Courtyard Site Plan 101 Cool Toned Curb Appeal Resources Events
Start at Home Beautiful Communities our home is so much more than four walls it is an investment in your family your community and your new memories Enhancing your home s beauty not only increases community property values but also creates a space in which you and your loved ones are proud to grow together We invite you to partner with us to incorporate SAMLARC s Mediterranean themes into your home In this edition of Mediterranean Home you will explore the ways in which texture and light bring beauty to one of SAMLARC s earliest homes You will also nd helpful hints for creating a site plan of your home and be amazed at a dramatic hardscape renovation Each piece in this magazine is intended to help articulate the warmth and elegance of SAMLARC s Mediterranean community aesthetics We hope you will nd inspiration in these pages and encouragement to begin your own journey When you are ready to begin we invite you to partner with the SAMLARC Community Services team to submit an application for your home improvement project Your application will then be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee for cohesion with SAMLARC s design standards Once your application has been approved your project may begin We look forward to working alongside you in creating a beautiful home Community Services Team Carla Galosic Carla Galosic Community Services Manager Business O ce Manager 949 709 0016 carla galosic fsresidential com 22342A Avenida Empresa Suite 102A 949 709 0010 Michelle Estrada Rachel Rains Representative 949 709 0026 Representative 949 709 0024 michelle estrada fsresidential com rachel rains fsresidential com SAMLARC s Architectural Review Committee reviews all architectural and landscaping applications for harmony with SAMLARC s Mediterranean inspired design The ARC meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month Please contact the SAMLARC Community Services Team to obtain an application packet and learn more SAMLARC s Mediterranean design resources Architectural Standards and Policies Guidelines are also available online at SAMLARC org architectural 2
Mediterranean Home Spotlight Home Family and Mediterranean Warmth t rst glance you wouldn t believe this beautiful home was built in the 1980s Craig and Shirley Sherreitt were some of the earliest SAMLARC Members they moved into the SAMLARC community in 1989 For more than thirty years the Sherreitts home has been family focused their children learned to climb trees using the ornamental strawberry tree in the front courtyard and now their eleven grandchildren are doing the same In considering their home s transformation Before the Sherreitts wanted to keep family rst They envisioned a space that would be welcoming open and low maintenance for enjoyment year round The Sherreitts have incorporated the warmth and re nement of Mediterranean design into their home with stunning results The rst step in this home s transformation began with its color Like many original SAMLARC homes the house featured several shades of salmon pink and white The Sherreitts reviewed their Paint Village for a refreshing paint scheme and traded in the salmon for a warm palette of creams and earth tones The use of stacked stone veneer adds elegance and texture to the front of the home without the bulkiness of full stonework The varied colors of the stone veneer are balanced by the neutral garage doors with windows that add visual interest without overwhelming the front of the home A small lawn with arti cial turf is edged with lavender adding a colorful accent to the front yard The front of the home is now distinctive serene and easy to maintain 3
Within the courtyard the Sherreitts incorporated light sound color and texture to create a welcoming space A trio of fountains murmur peacefully across the path from the ornamental strawberry tree Low maintenance Mediterranean plants such as waxleaf privet hedges the ornamental strawberry tree and yellow stalked bulbine o er color and texture year round The agstone pavers in the front courtyard o er visual movement as visitors arrive A path of arti cial turf connects the front courtyard and back patio opening the ow of the space and framing the sky beyond Using arti cial turf o ered the Sherreitts a way to maintain the organic feeling of the space without the labor of maintaining sod The Sherreitt s home embraces the beauty and practicality of Mediterranean design We hope their home inspires your own home design Before beginning a home improvement project please connect with a Community Services team member to complete a SAMLARC Home and Landscape Improvement Form The application is available online at SAMLARC org architectural and also through the SAMLARC Business O ce Partnering with the SAMLARC s Community Services team not only helps you create a home you love but enriches the integrity of SAMLARC s Mediterranean design We look forward to helping you create a beautiful home in our vibrant community Homeowners Craig l and Shirley Sherreitt r The 2019 Architectural Standards and Policies Guidelines are available for review at SAMLARC org Please review the documents as you plan your project as all changes require approval from your sub association if applicable and SAMLARC 4
Site Plan 101 It s All in the Details Like a blueprint for a home a well designed detailed site plan creates a visual representation of a space using scaled dimensions Site plans are useful in mapping existing structures and envisioning new features Site plans display the physical boundaries of a space such as property boundaries buildings and utility irrigation lines as well as existing and proposed modi cations Landscaping site plans include information on plant selection size and placement Hardscaping site plans incorporate elements such as walkways steps pilasters and lighting Before you begin a new home improvement project invest a few hours into drafting a site plan of your home Site plans are invaluable in helping you map out a home you love They are also essential in helping the Architectural Review Committee to understand the scope of your plans and must be included as part of a complete architectural submittal packet We invite you to keep the following tips in mind when creating a site plan for your submittal Architectural Standards Home improvement projects not only make your home beautiful but also increase property values throughout the community SAMLARC s Mediterranean themes are designed to create a cohesive community aesthetic Review the Architectural Standards and Policies Guidelines to ensure that your project complements SAMLARC s community design The Architectural Standards and Policies Guidelines are available at SAMLARC org architectural Dimensions Mapping out your space does not need to be a complicated venture A measuring tape and graph paper will help you plot the shape of your space Many resources are available to assist in creating a site plan such as the County Tax Assessor s O ce and Google Earth At minimum your site plan should include the length and width of your proposed improvement area A photograph of the existing space can help the Architectural Review Committee ARC envision your improvements All paint and landscape changes requires approval from your sub association if applicable and SAMLARC 5
Features and Improvements If you would like to transform the hardscape of your home e g new or expanded walkways lighting or steps list the dimensions of each feature Landscape plans should specify the location of each plant addition or removal After completing the Plant List form in your home improvement application consider assigning a symbol to each type of plant You may then add the symbols to your site plan to represent each plant s location We know that planning a new home design is an exciting process Before breaking ground on your project partner with a member of the Community Services team to ensure that your application process is smooth and simple After receiving approval from the SAMLARC Architectural Review Committee ARC your home improvement journey may begin Did You Know Santa Margarita Water District SMWD o ers a wealth of resources on Mediterranean plants water smart rebates weather data landscape design and more While not all of the SMWD designs or plants may meet SAMLARC s Architectural Standards the information and resources are valuable to all California gardeners Visit SMWD com 6
Cool Toned Curb Appeal ince purchasing their home in 1996 the Mendoza family has taken pride in their beautiful home by keeping it well maintained As a real estate agent Patty Mendoza keeps her ngers on the pulse of home trends and understands the importance of contemporary curb appeal When the Mendozas felt it was time to update the exterior of their home they made sure the transformation would be both timeless and tuned in to current trends They began by selecting a cool toned paint palette from their Paint Village and built their beautiful hardscape landscape and exterior paint designs As the largest piece of hardscape the driveway o ered a valuable opportunity to create visual interest The plain concrete driveway was replaced with pavers installed in a diamond design o set with strips of arti cial turf The front walkway was reworked with a welcoming paver design that complements the geometrical designs of the driveway Framing the entryway of the home the existing stucco pilasters received a stacked stone veneer makeover and the lanterns on top were replaced with planter bowls that now frame the beautiful entryway The removal of a mature queen palm and the original sod lawn and the addition of Mediterranean water wise plants and arti cial turf proved to accomplish the Mendozas goal of saving water while maintaining the beauty of the front yard landscape Dark mulch complements the home s paint trim and the planter bowls can be easily replanted if desired By considering the existing and potential design enhancements of their home the Mendoza family was able to enhance their home s curb appeal and value We invite you to look for similar opportunities to update your own home s design and beauty When you are ready to begin your home enhancement journey please partner with a member of the SAMLARC Community Services team to complete a home improvement packet the rst step in creating a home you love 7
SAMLARC Architectural Resources SAMLARC Community Services Community Services Manager Carla Galosic 949 709 0016 carla galosic fsresidential com Community Services Representatives Michelle Estrada 949 709 0026 michelle estrada fsresidential com Rachel Rains 949 709 0024 rachel rains fsresidential com SAMLARC Home Enhancement Application 949 709 0010 samlarc org architectural Save the Date Homeowner Landscape Planning Workshop City of Rancho Santa Margarita Building Permits 949 635 1800 ext 6101 cityofrsm org Santa Margarita Water District 949 459 6420 smwd com Dunn Edwards Paints 949 459 1195 dunnedwards com SAMLARC s Architectural Review Committee reviews all architectural and landscaping applications for harmony with SAMLARC s Mediterranean inspired design The ARC meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month Please contact the SAMLARC Community Services Team to obtain an application packet and learn more March 16 at 9 00 a m Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club Looking for ideas for a vibrant and lush front yard We invite you to join us for an educational landscaping workshop The session will be led by industry professionals including a licensed Landscape Architect and a California Certi ed Nursery Professional Their insight and knowledge of SAMLARC s distinct Mediterranean style will help you shape a beautiful landscape for your home Light breakfast will be included for attendees Visit SAMLARC org to register