Cottage Glen
Commonly Asked Questions
Q.
What
are the association fees?
A.
The Association fees were
raised to $280 per month, payable quarterly,
at the July 2008 Annual Homeowners' meeting. Association fees are
subject to change.
For single family cottages larger than 2400 square feet, there is a
surcharge on the Association Fees.
Q. Is
there a resident caretaker?
A.
Yes. Doug McCubbin is the
full-time resident caretaker.
He and his wife, Phyllis, live in one of the cottage homes at
Cottage Glen.
Q.
What
do the association fees cover?
A.
The Association fees cover
operating expenses such as payroll, road maintenance, use and
upkeep of the common elements, trash removal, recycling, snow
removal, and sanitary system and water usage. The fees also fund
specific reserves for items such as painting, roofing, equipment
replacement, and road resurfacing.
Q. What
amenities does Cottage Glen offer?
A.
Cottage Glen features
indoor & outdoor pools, whirlpool, sauna, tennis courts, a
complete fitness center, groomed hiking trails, picnic area and
underground utilities, all in a beautiful wooded setting.
For more details, see Recreational Amenities.
Q.
Can
I modify my home?
A.
All exterior and interior
structural changes must be approved by the Association.
Exterior cosmetic changes must also be approved by the
Association.
Q.
What
about my landscaping?
A.
Owners of single-family and
duplex homes will be responsible for maintaining their own
landscaping within a defined area around the residence. Property
beyond this defined area will be maintained by the Association in a
manner consistent with the natural setting. In order to maintain
uniformity around the 4-unit buildings, owners will not be allowed
to have individual landscaping. All plantings around the 4-unit
buildings will be maintained by the Association.
Q.
Who
is the lender for Cottage Glen?
A.
Baylake Bank in Sturgeon
Bay is the lender to the development. Purchasers interested in
financing their units are encouraged to contact Mike Gilson for
current financing rates and terms.
Q.
What
are the warranties on appliances?
A.
All manufacturers'
warranties will pass to Owners at closing.
Q.
Are
pets allowed?
A.
Owners are allowed a
maximum of two domesticated pets (dogs &/or cats).
Pets must be on leash or in the owner's hands while outdoors.
Owners are responsible for picking up after their pets.
Renters are not allowed to have pets on the property.
Q.
Is
outdoor grilling allowed?
A.
Gas grills only are allowed
at the residences in Cottage Glen and they must conform with local
ordinances.
Q.
What
are the estimated taxes for a home at Cottage
Glen?
A.
It is estimated that the
taxes will initially be less than 1% of the purchase price.
Q.
How
many homes will there be at full occupancy?
A.
There are a total of 74
homes planned at Cottage Glen.
73 of the homes are or will be owner occupied and the 74th home is
for the resident caretaker.
The caretaker's home will be owned by the Homeowners'
Association.
Q.
How
will decisions be made? What are the voting
rights?
A.
The Association has a Board
of Directors currently comprised of five home owners.
Each unit owner will have a vote in all elections and the Developer
will have special voting privileges according to the
Declaration.
The Association is currently controlled by the Developer.
Q. What
is the rental policy?
A.
The rental policy is one
month minimum.
Q.
How
are heat and electric costs charged to each
unit?
A.
Propane tanks will provide
fuel for each home.
Owners will be billed for their actual consumption by Schaus
Propane.
Likewise, each home will have a meter for electrical service and
each owner will receive an individual bill from WPS.
Q.
Are
there plans to blacktop the roads?
A.
If you haven't visited
Cottage Glen recently, we are happy to tell you that the roads have
been blacktopped;
and they look fantastic.
Driveways of individual homes will be blacktopped upon completion
of each individual building.
For more information on Cottage
Glen,
please contact the listing broker
- Premier Properties of Door County Inc.
-
by phone 920.854.9799 or e-mail.