ACC – DID YOU KNOW?
by Teresa Reed, VP Advocacy
John Cooper is the founder of Tellico Village. He proposed the concept of our community in 1984 and by January of 1986 development started in Tellico Village. The charter was established with all the founding documents. These documents mandate four committees, one of which is the ACC, the Architecture Control Committee.
The ACC committee has been functioning since the founding of Tellico Village. The ACC is responsible for reviewing architectural plans, approving or denying requests, and ensuring all construction complies with the community’s Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. Over the years more specific rules are now defined in the Blue Book for residential specifications and the Red Book for commercial specifications.
Our ACC committee is comprised of 7 volunteers who serve for 3 years. In addition, 2 POA representatives sit on the committee. The committee meets monthly to review permit request. During this review, the quality of the project and proper engineering of the lot for drainage is evaluated. Additionally, the committee ensures the continuity of our community by reviewing colors and finishes of a project including the actual construction of a new home. To protect a unique look throughout the community, an ACC representative goes to the neighborhood site to evaluate how the requested project will fit at that location. This process ensures continuity throughout the community while controlling excessive repeating of home colors or home styles in concentrated areas of the community.
Permits are required for any change to a property greater than 2’H x 2’W x 2’L. Changes or additions to structures, fencing, landscaping, retaining walls, out buildings, propane tanks, paint/siding changes, boat docks and sea walls all require permits.
Mike Giffin is the ACC manager. Mike has great respect for his ACC committee team because they work hard and they work well together. Moreover, they are a cohesive group. Additionally, the committee members spend time in workshops to stay current on the specifics or any changes to the Blue Book and Red Book. Mike is very pleased with his dedicated team.
You can find the Blue Book and Red Book at the POA website www.tellicovillage.org if you’d like more information. (You will need to sign in to the POA.) Please join me in expressing gratitude to the ACC for continuing to provide the aesthetic and pleasing appearance throughout the village.