Clubhouse

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As indicated above, we needed 2 architects. One to help with the insurance claim (see Insurance section) and one for the future of the club house to make sure we covered the requirements while staying within our means.

1. Safety—The dominant reason for an architect is to ensure a building’s safety. The goals were to maximize efficiency, functionality, and sustainability for the safety of our community. Our team also worked closely with the Fire Marshal to ensure that all necessary changes were made to put us in the position to better insurance rates.
2. Building Codes—To provide MANDATORY signed, permit ready drawings to be submitted for approval by the Brown/Clermont County building inspectors, for building code compliance. With out this nothing can be done to the building.
3. Fiscal Responsibility—North Shore Design’s in-house construction estimating team’s expertise is to deliver estimates that are closely tied to current construction prices. In addition, they can tell us how to layout the building for future use, which will minimize costs down the road. 
4. Community Input—Community members indicated at the start of the planning that certain changes and additions should be made during this process. Many (almost all) have been stripped out of the current plans. However, due to North Shores expertise we can make minor adjustments now that, should the community decide in the future to make changes, it would decrease the expense and time it would take to otherwise implement. For example, many want a restaurant. Due to the failure of the last 2 votes and the cost associated with upgrading the building to accommodate a restaurant it is necessary to layout the building so that in the future if a restaurant is approved the building will be ready for additional changes. (Something that is still being actively pursued)

1. Safety— Ingress & egress (provisions for people to safely enter or exit the building.), new roof, fire suppression, circuit breakers, emergency lighting, upgraded electrical wiring, water shutoff valves, flooring, security systems, correctly sized & located HVAC systems, sound systems, interior & exterior restrooms, proper storage for tables & chairs, safe windows & doors, functional kitchen, removal of the fire pit area and balcony (fire marshal would object if just covered), access, parking at the front of the Clubhouse and emergency signage.
2. Building Codes—The building has not had any major updates in quite some time. Over the years the “improvements” have not always been “with in code”. In some cases, it was not necessary to follow the current codes. However, once the building inspector and fire marshal closed the building, it became required to update everything, included things not associated with the fire up to current standards to use the building. Including, requirements (which includes widening of access to the building, ramps, bathroom facilities and more), electrical system, plumbing system and HVAC. 
3. Community Input—The input for the community has not increased the cost substantially currently. 

1. Safety—Meeting ADA requirements, meeting building codes
2. Building Codes— Complying to all building codes and ADA requirements
3. Fiscal Responsibility— The Design Committee & BOT is doing everything in it power to get the building open as soon as possible at the lowest cost possible without sacrificing safety and the future of the facility. 
4. Community Input — We all want a useable space. A lot of people have some great ideas for the future that they are willing to pursue, but without a building it will make their efforts a lot more difficult. 

It is understood that this question refers to not only those financially unable to pay the assessments, but also to those that feel there is a less expensive way to approach the problem. The Board has reviewed other options to replace or remove the current club house. Those options did not provide a better solution. Unfortunately, 5312.10 of the Ohio Revised Code and LLPOA Code of Regulations details the financial responsibility that the Board must follow. The common expenses of the Association are to be divided amongst the Association Members in accordance with the allocations set forth in our declaration (LLPOA Code of Regulations Schedule of Fees). Therefore, the BOT cannot offer a waiver or discount of any type to any specific member. To request a payment plan, please contact the Office.