The Cascades Board of Directors held a board meeting on Thursday, February 23rd. The February Board Documents are available here: February Board Docs. Here is a recap of the meeting:
Stone House Landscaping
The Board approved a proposal from Merrifield Gardens for landscaping around the Stone House Community Center in the amount of $57,817.76. The funds will come from the Beautification Projects section of the annual budget, which has allocated $78,000 worth of projects for 2023.
Proffer Amendments
A motion to approve the Zoning Concept Plan Amendment(ZCPA) applicant fee of $26,230 to amend proffers at the Stone House recreational area failed. A proffer is a voluntary commitment & zoning regulation to reduce the impact of new development on neighboring properties and the county.
The Board has instructed the management staff to explore various options for dedicated Pickleball courts at Stone House and present the options at the March Board meeting.
Homeowner Manual Section 57 Update
The Board approved updates to section 57 of the Homeowner manual to clarify & provide more guidance for the types of decorative landscape walls that are allowed.