High Visibility/Impact areas With limited funds, projects that will have high impact on large sections of the neighborhood will be favored.
Shrub/Tree/Grass Selections Give consideration to selecting plants that are native to the area as they generally have a greater chance of survival. The CPAP drawings on the website list all trees and shrubs that were originally specified for Loudoun Valley Estates by professional arborists. These are not an exclusive list but may help your selection. Also consider maintenance, potential sizes of plants over time and proximity to residences and other physical features.
Lack of Top Soil There area number of areas where the top soil is inadequate. In these cases it may be necessary to bring in additional top soil and /or remove rocky outcrops. If the area is large, consider ground cover plants that may be cheaper that grassing large areas.
100% Subcontracted Projects
Some projects will require professional subcontractors – removing rock, bringing in large amounts of top soil etc.
LIG Implemented Projects
Some LIG projects lend themselves to implementation by the local residents. An example would be where a number of trees are to be planted, and to get more trees for the budget, the LIG proposes to install them themselves. The HOA encourages such projects for reasons of both stretching the budget and neighborhood involvement. Unfortunately LIG implemented projects raise a number of issues. Firstly, liability. The LIG will be requested to sign a waiver holding the HOA harmless from any claims resulting from the project. Secondly, the HOA can only release funds, once the project is complete.
Weather permitting Eastern Coastal Management will be sweeping the streets in the Meadows (townhomes) section of the community Thursday & Friday - April 1st & 2nd beginning at 8:30 a.m. They will also be cleaning the Townhome Pool parking lot & the Clubhouse parking lot. We'd greatly appreciate your cooperation so they can do a very thorough job.
Please park your cars in your garages or on your driveways so they can sweep from curb to curb. Please note the street sweeper will not be cleaning your sidewalks and driveway aprons. You can hand sweep the aprons and side walks into the street before they come through next week.
A LIG is a Local Interest Group. The Loudoun Valley Estates Home Owners Association wants to encourage residents to actively participate to improve our neighborhood. A LIG will be a group of neighbors who will propose a LIG project that will be in an open space in close proximity their homes.
What is a LIG project?
A project that is proposed by a LIG. The project will improve the aesthetics of a common area in close proximity to the LIG member’s homes. There are two types of LIG-
100% Subcontracted. Where the project will be implemented by third parties
LIG implemented. Where the LIG themselves will do the necessary labor and procurement of plants and shrubs etc.
How do I form a LIG?
Speak to your neighbors and see how much interest there is in your project. If there is good support, define and submit the LIG Project Form.
What can the scope of a LIG Project be?
Subject to the Guidelines, this is up to you.
By what criteria will LIG projects be evaluated?
The Open Spaces Committee will evaluate LIG projects as follows –
Consistency with Guidelines
Visibility and Impact. Projects that have high visibility to many households and/or passing traffic will be favored.
LIG support. The Open Spaces Committee will be looking for projects that have enthusiastic and motivated members. Our long dry summers and cold winters can be particularly hard on young grass, shrubs and trees. LIGS who can demonstrate they will take some level of ownership of maintenance and installation (See Guidelines) will be favored.
Competition from other LIG projects and available budgets.
LIG projects that stretch the available budgets through LIG involvement such as funding and or labor from households.
What are the timescales?
We are constrained by nature, so projects for 2010 need to be submitted to the Open Spaces Committee meeting scheduled for April 22 2010 so implementation can be completed shortly after. LIG proponents are invited to present their projects at this meeting. It is envisioned decisions will be made at the meeting.
Once approved, how will the LIG project be implemented?
Projects that will be totally subcontracted.
Once approved, the Loudoun Valley Estates Home Owners Association will liaise with the subcontractors and manage the project including all commercial relationships. Only the Loudoun Valley Estates HOA on-site manager can sign contracts on behalf of the HOA.
Projects managed by LIGS
The LIG will be free to implement the project as approved. Reimbursement of costs will be made against receipts.
How much money is available this year?
$10,000 has been approved for 2010.
How much money is available for each project?
This depends on the competition. If we receive only one project that meets the criteria then we are prepared to spend the entire budget on one project.
How do I submit a 2010 LIG project?
Let the HOA property manager you will be submitting a LIG project by March 30th
Attend the Open Spaces Committee Meeting on April 22nd with the following:
As many of the LIG members as possible.
Drawings and photographs, annotated as necessary to show location, and the proposed project.
How the project will be implemented - by the LIG or by a professional subcontractor.
Project Start and End Dates
Be prepared to answer questions on ongoing maintenance requirements, shrub selection/ adequacy of budget etc. Remember – the best presented projects are likely to be those approved.
Are members of the Open Spaces Committee/Board of Directors available to help us?
Yes, all are available to help. They can be contacted from the website.
LIG Project Guidelines
For all LIG projects
High Visibility/Impact areas
With limited funds, projects that will have high impact on large sections of the neighborhood will be favored.
Shrub/Tree/Grass Selections
Give consideration to selecting plants that are native to the area as they generally have a greater chance of survival. The CPAP drawings on the website list all trees and shrubs that were originally specified for Loudoun Valley Estates by professional arborists. These are not an exclusive list but may help your selection. Also consider maintenance, potential sizes of plants over time and proximity to residences and other physical features.
Lack of Top Soil
There area number of areas where the top soil is inadequate. In these cases it may be necessary to bring in additional top soil and /or remove rocky outcrops. If the area is large, consider ground cover plants that may be cheaper that grassing large areas.
100% Subcontracted Projects
Some projects will require professional subcontractors – removing rock, bringing in large amounts of top soil etc.
LIG Implemented Projects
Some LIG projects lend themselves to implementation by the local residents. An example would be where a number of trees are to be planted, and to get more trees for the budget, the LIG proposes to install them themselves. The HOA encourages such projects for reasons of both stretching the budget and neighborhood involvement. Unfortunately LIG implemented projects raise a number of issues. Firstly, liability. The LIG will be requested to sign a waiver holding the HOA harmless from any claims resulting from the project. Secondly, the HOA can only release funds, once the project is complete.
LIG Modalities
FAQs
What is a LIG?
A LIG is a Local Interest Group.The Loudoun Valley Estates Home Owners Association wants to encourage residents to actively participate to improve our neighborhood.A LIG will be a group of neighbors who will propose a LIG project that will be in an open space in close proximity their homes.
What is a LIG project?
A project that is proposed by a LIG.The project will improve the aesthetics of a common area in close proximity to the LIG member’s homes.There are two types of LIG-
1.100% Subcontracted.Where the project will be implemented by third parties
2.LIG implemented.Where the LIG themselves will do the necessary labor and procurement of plants and shrubs etc.
How do I form a LIG?
Speak to your neighbors and see how much interest there is in your project.If there is good support, define and submit the LIG Project Form.
What can the scope of a LIG Project be?
Subject to the Guidelines, this is up to you.
By what criteria will LIG projects be evaluated?
The Open Spaces Committee will evaluate LIG projects as follows –
1.Consistency with Guidelines
2.Visibility and Impact.Projects that have high visibility to many households and/or passing traffic will be favored.
3.LIG support.The Open Spaces Committee will be looking for projects that have enthusiastic and motivated members.Our long dry summers and cold winters can be particularly hard on young grass, shrubs and trees.LIGS who can demonstrate they will take some level of ownership of maintenance and installation (See Guidelines) will be favored.
4.Competition from other LIG projects and available budgets.
5.LIG projects that stretch the available budgets through LIG involvement such as funding and or labor from households.
What are the timescales?
We are constrained by nature, so projects for 2010 need to be submitted to the Open Spaces Committee meeting scheduled for April 22 2010 so implementation can be completed shortly after.LIG proponents are invited to present their projects at this meeting. It is envisioned decisions will be made at the meeting.
Once approved, how will the LIG project be implemented?
Projects that will be totally subcontracted.
Once approved, the Loudoun Valley Estates Home Owners Association will liaise with the subcontractors and manage the project including all commercial relationships. Only the Loudoun Valley Estates HOA on-site manager can sign contracts on behalf of the HOA.
Projects managed by LIGS
The LIG will be free to implement the project as approved.Reimbursement of costs will be made against receipts.
How much money is available this year?
$10,000 has been approved for 2010.
How much money is available for each project?
This depends on the competition.If we receive only one project that meets the criteria then we are prepared to spend the entire budget on one project.
How do I submit a 2010 LIG project?
Let the HOA property manager you will be submitting a LIG project by March 30th
Attend the Open Spaces Committee Meeting on April 22nd with the following:
oAs many of the LIG members as possible.
oDrawings and photographs, annotated as necessary to show location, and the proposed project.
oHow the project will be implemented - by the LIG or by a professional subcontractor.
oProject Start and End Dates
oBe prepared to answer questions on ongoing maintenance requirements, shrub selection/ adequacy of budget etc.Remember – the best presented projects are likely to be those approved.
Are members of the Open Spaces Committee/Board of Directors available to help us?
Yes, all are available to help. They can be contacted from the website.
LIG Project Guidelines
For all LIG projects
High Visibility/Impact areas
With limited funds, projects that will have high impact on large sections of the neighborhood will be favored.
Shrub/Tree/Grass Selections
Give consideration to selecting plants that are native to the area as they generally have a greater chance of survival.The CPAP drawings on the website list all trees and shrubs that were originally specified for Loudoun Valley Estates by professional arborists.These are not an exclusive list but may help your selection.Also consider maintenance, potential sizes of plants over time and proximity to residences and other physical features.
Lack of Top Soil
There area number of areas where the top soil is inadequate.In these cases it may be necessary to bring in additional top soil and /or remove rocky outcrops. If the area is large, consider ground cover plants that may be cheaper that grassing large areas.
100% Subcontracted Projects
Some projects will require professional subcontractors – removing rock, bringing in large amounts of top soil etc.
LIG Implemented Projects
Some LIG projects lend themselves to implementation by the local residents.An example would be where a number of trees are to be planted, and to get more trees for the budget, the LIG proposes to install them themselves.The HOA encourages such projects for reasons of both stretching the budget and neighborhood involvement.Unfortunately LIG implemented projects raise a number of issues.Firstly, liability.The LIG will be requested to sign a waiver holding the HOA harmless from any claims resulting from the project.Secondly, the HOA can only release funds, once the project is complete.
