Design Review Committee
Design Review Committee (DRC)

The Design Review Committee goals are as follows:
  • Uphold the esthetic value and visual integrity of the community
  • Act as community liaison to the HOA Board
  • Supervise homeowner activity for compliance to covenants
The Design Guidelines, Solar Guidelines, and Design Review Form are available on the HOA Documents and Forms page. Remember, property changes including all exterior changes to a home must go through the DRC review process.

Contact designreview@trailmark.org for more information or to volunteer your time.
Exterior Homeowner Improvement Requests

​The Design Review Committee (DRC) reviews exterior homeowner improvement requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month.
  • A completed Home Improvement Request & Yard Access form, and all supplemental information, i.e., brochures, plot plans/yard diagrams, etc., must be received by the management company not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to the DRC meeting. Send to: TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com.
  • Documents must be signed and dated.
  • Exterior Paint Projects: Physical paint color samples/chips are required if one selects paint colors that are not pre-approved, as in our paint sample book. Approved color schemes are posted on the HOA Documents & Forms page - Find and click on the EXTERIOR PAINT CHART button.  
  • Scanned and/or monitor representations have proven unreliable in determining whether a paint scheme is appropriate for the TrailMark community. Each paint chip must be annotated with the specific area to be painted (siding, fascia, trim, exposed beams, etc.). Place in a sealed envelope with the homeowner’s name and address clearly written on the envelope. All other project documents will be forwarded to the management company. For homeowner convenience, paint chips may be dropped off at 9718 S Johnson Way.   
  • Paint Sample Book: Homeowners may review the paint sample books which are available through our management company by calling or sending an email to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. 

Request for Additional Information/Denied Requests: DRC requests returned to homeowners for additional project information and/or denied requests will be reviewed during a following, normal review session.

Notice of Completion: Once project approval is obtained and home improvements are completed, homeowners are required to submit the Home Improvement Notice of Completion to the management company.

Emergency Requests:  Valid emergency requests will be reviewed as needed. Our working emergency definition:
A serious, unexpected and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action to repair or replace. For example:
  • A damaged, inoperable garage door that requires repair/replacement,
  • A damaged roof, that, as the result of a natural event such as high winds, is at risk of leaking, requiring immediate full or partial replacement
  • Immediate need for Installation of a handicapped railing
  • A broken window that places a resident at risk due to potential shattering and/or unwanted entry.         

For questions regarding exterior project request requirements, to review the TrailMark Exterior Color Scheme books (which include paint chips), and/or other DRC related issues, please contact the management company at trailmark@westwindmanagement.com.

​​Please Note: All documents submitted to the DRC may be submitted via mail, email, or fax:

TrailMark Homeowners Association, Inc.
Littleton, CO 80127
c/o Westwind Management Group
27 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO  80112
720-756-3187 Office
303-369-0007 Fax
TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com
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Articles from the Design Review Committee

Information in the content below may be outdated.
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​Numerous recent Home Improvement projects had potential for delay due to Incomplete Requests
 
The months of April-June are routinely those when the greatest number of requests are received. Over the last several months, many projects have had the potential for being delayed due to incomplete request documentation. The HOA website provides a great deal of information about individual requests and what is required to be considered. This information might assist with submitting a complete request, thereby minimizing the potential project delays:               >  Artificial Turf/Grass
               >  Doors
               >  Driveway Installation/Replacement
               >  Fencing
               >  Garage Doors
               >  Solar Panel installation
               >  Swimming Pool
               >  List of Routine Home Maintenance/Repairs Not Requiring DRC Review
               >  Exterior Paint Colors
  • In general, incomplete requests will be re-reviewed during the next meeting week after all required documents are submitted. 
The Design Review Committee (DRC) reviews exterior homeowner improvement requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month, schedules permitting. To ensure that your completed request (includes all required documentation) receives a timely review, it must be received by the management company not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to the scheduled DRC meeting week.

Posted July 1, 2023
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Many Exterior Projects must be approved
 
Exterior Home and Property Improvement projects are likely to require being reviewed and approved by the HOA’s Design Review Committee (DRC) for compliance with the Community's Covenants and Standards.
 
Kindly check the HOA Documents & Forms page on the TrailMark website to see what guidelines and exceptions might apply to your exterior projects before you begin.
 
Posted June 1, 2023
PicturePhoto by Deahna Visscher
From the Design Review Committee (DRC)
 
FENCES: With the recent high winds, many TrailMark fences were blown over and/or weakened. All fences should routinely be checked for sturdiness and/or need for repair or replacement. A reminder: Per our CCRs, if you are replacing, repairing, and/or staining your fences, a request to the DRC is required prior to project start. Requests should include: a plot plan or property drawing showing what fences and/or gates are being replaced, the fence design, and the stain color. 
  • Replacement fences will be built like-for-like in accordance with the TrailMark Design Guidelines, paragraph C.8., and exhibits #2 & 3 - Standard 4’ Solid Cedar Fence, page 24. Guidelines are posted on the TrailMark website under HOA Documents and Forms.
  • Due to community aesthetics, TrailMark no longer allows the untreated finish and has approved color options considered most compatible with the privacy fencing along TrailMark Parkway and Independence Street. These colors blend throughout the community and enhance our overall appearance:
           ➡  Sherwin Williams (or comparable) WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain (has
                 slight pigmentation for increased protection):
                   >  SW3504     Woodridge
                   >  SW3522    Banyan Brown
                   >  “TrailMark Fence Fawn’  (same as HOA perimeter fencing)
A completed Home Improvement Request form, Yard Access form, and all supplemental information, i.e., brochures, plot plans/yard diagrams, etc., must be received by the management company not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to the DRC meeting. Send to: TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com.
  • Documents must be signed and dated.
 
EXTERIOR PAINT PROJECTS:  Physical paint color samples/chips are required if one selects paint colors that are not pre-approved, as in our paint sample book.  Approved color schemes are posted here – EXTERIOR PAINT CHART.  
  • Scanned and/or monitor representations have proven unreliable in determining whether a paint scheme is appropriate for the TrailMark community. Each paint chip must be annotated with the specific area to be painted (siding, fascia, trim, exposed beams, etc.). Place in a sealed envelope with the homeowner’s name and address clearly written on the envelope. All other project documents will be forwarded to the management company. For homeowner convenience, paint chips may be dropped off at 9718 S Johnson Way. 
  • Paint Sample Book: Homeowners may review the paint sample books which are available through our management company by calling or sending an email to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com.    
 
Request for Additional Information/Denied Requests:  DRC requests returned to homeowners for additional project information and/or denied requests will be reviewed during a following, normal review session.
Notice of Completion:  Once project approval is obtained and home improvements are completed, homeowners are required to submit the Home Improvement Notice of Completion to the management company.
Emergency Requests:  Valid emergency requests will be reviewed as needed. Our working emergency definition: A serious, unexpected and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action to repair or replace. For example:
  • A damaged, inoperable garage door that requires repair/replacement
  • A damaged roof, that, as the result of a natural event such as high winds, is at risk of leaking, requiring immediate full or partial replacement
  • Immediate need for Installation of a handicapped railing
  • A broken window that places a resident at risk due to potential shattering and/or unwanted entry        

For questions regarding exterior project request requirements, to review the TrailMark Exterior Color Scheme books (which include paint chips), and/or other DRC related issues, please contact the management company at trailmark@westwindmanagement.com.
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Please Note:  All documents submitted to the DRC may be submitted via mail, email, or fax:
 
TrailMark Homeowners Association, Inc.
c/o Westwind Management Group
27 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO  80112
720-756-3187 Office
303-369-0007 Fax
TrailMark@westwindmanagement.com

Posted May 1, 2023
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Fire Hydrants:
Homeowners are responsible for maintaining clearance
 
Questions have surfaced to the Design Review Committee (DRC) about fire hydrant maintenance. South Metro Fire and Rescue provided the following information to assist homeowners. 
 
While homeowners are planning their spring projects, now is a good time to remind those with fire hydrants adjacent to their property of the requirements for the upkeep of these critical infrastructure components. 
 
The City and South Metro Fire are responsible for the maintenance of the fire hydrants. The workers who maintain the hydrants need to walk, probe, and possibly dig around the hydrant, so any plants there are likely to be routinely damaged. What is vitally important is that the fire hydrant is not obscured from view, nor access blocked, in any way.
 
Homeowners are responsible for maintaining a clearance of three (3) feet around the fire hydrant. This means that fall leaves and other debris that collect near the hydrant must be maintained. This does not mean that nothing can be planted in this area.
 
If you have a fire hydrant on your property, you may landscape around it if there is three (3) feet of clearance and it can be easily accessed in the event of a fire and for maintenance.
 
Tips for maintaining the area around the hydrant:
• Plants need to be low-growing so they won't obscure visibility or access to the hydrant in any way.
• While lawn grass stands up best to maintenance treatment, plants suitable for planting between pathway paving stones also tolerate some foot traffic. Grass needs to be mowed short.
• River rock and/or mulch are suitable in the three (3) foot area as long as they are well maintained.
• Shrubs, trees, fruit, vegetables, and flowers are not to be planted inside the three (3) foot area.
 
If you have any questions about hydrant maintenance, please contact South Metro Fire Rescue at the Non-Emergency, 24/7 Dispatch number: 720-258-8911

Posted April 1, 2023
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Front and back yard improvements require approval
From the Design Review Committee (DRC)
 
HOMEOWNERS:
Although chilly temperatures persist, now is the perfect time to consider your spring and summer exterior home improvement projects – decks/patios, landscaping, painting, roofing, windows, etc.  As a gentle reminder, per Article 4, “TrailMark’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions,” Design Review Committee (DRC) review and approval is required for exterior property improvements, prior to project initiation. Please submit your completed Home Improvement Request Form and all project planning documents to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com, or mail to:
 
     TrailMark Homeowners Association, Inc.
     c/o Westwind Management Group, LLC
     27 Inverness Drive East
     Englewood, CO  80112
 
The DRC reviews requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month. To ensure that your project receives a timely review, complete requests must be received not later than 12:00 noon the Friday prior to a scheduled DRC review week. 
 
Find the required forms, guidance, and contact information on the HOA website: https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
 
TrailMark’s Philosophy: In accordance with our CCRs and TrailMark Design Guidelines, TrailMark’s planning and design philosophy is to maintain a consistent, quality design expression by maintaining the original high prairie and foothills environment. By adhering to this philosophy, your request will receive a more expeditious review and approval.
 
Worth Repeating:
• All exterior property improvements require DRC Review and approval. The only exception is routine home maintenance/repairs that do not require DRC submission. Review the list at https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/repairs_not_requiring_drc_review.pdf.   
• The DRC reviews homeowner requests the 1st & 3rd week of each month. Please ensure that your request is received by the management company the Friday prior to the DRC review week, so your complete request can be reviewed without delay.
• If you have any questions, please send them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
 
Thank you,
 
TrailMark Design Review Committee (DRC)
TrailMark HOA
designreview@trailmarkhoa.org
https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html ​

Posted April 1, 2023
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Home Improvement Requests

​While the community transitions to a new management company, please send your DRC requests to trailmark@westwindmanagement.com. When the new management company is on-board, new instructions will be published. As a reminder, the DRC reviews requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month. To ensure that your completed request is reviewed expeditiously, it must be received not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to a review week. 
 
Get your DRC forms from the HOA website at https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html. If you have any questions of the DRC, please email designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
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New DRC Committee Solicitation
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The Design Review Committee (DRC) continues to seek new volunteers. The DRC’s vision/philosophy/purpose is posted on the HOA website at https://www.trailmark.org/design-review.html. Please review to better understand the DRC.
As a DRC member, one must commit to the following:
  • Active participation requires:
    • Active participation in DRC meetings the 1st and 3rd week of each month, year-round. 
    • Review of submitted homeowner requests prior to each meeting and post preliminary decisions on Google Drive prior to each meeting;
    • Routine daily/weekly email monitoring to respond to emergency requests.
  • Become knowledgeable of and be able to apply the TrailMark Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) and Design Guidelines;
  • Help develop new improvement standards. This requires research, writing, editing, and presenting potential standards to the HOA Board for their review and decision;
  • Other shared responsibilities:
    • Document all homeowner request decisions;
    • Receive relevant materials required to support homeowner requests;
    • Maintain and track the TrailMark paint sample books;
    • Develop and submit relevant articles to the TrailMark newsletter, website, and/or Facebook page;
    • As necessary, conduct on-site visits to better understand homeowner requests.
    • Conduct post-completion reviews to determine compliance with that which was DRC approved.
DRC time commitment varies by the time of year. Generally:
  • March-October:  Minimum 2-4 hours weekly. Review requests, participate in DRC meetings.
  • November-February:  1-2 hours weekly with meetings often cancelled.
If interested in volunteering for the DRC, please submit the following to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org:
  • Name
  • Address
  • Contact Info – phone; email address
  • Relevant qualifications that might contribute to the committee’s stated vision/philosophy/purpose.
  • Why you would like to join the DRC
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Please submit your interest to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org as soon as possible. 
From the Design Review Committee (DRC)
New Member Solicitation
 
The Design Review Committee (DRC) is soliciting new volunteers to join this very important committee. As posted on the TrailMark website the DRC’s vision/philosophy/purpose:
  • Encourage consistent quality and design expression throughout TrailMark’s boundaries, while allowing for owner individuality of improvement expression. 
  • Facilitate restoration of the original high prairie and foothills environment through a distinctive native prairie landscape design. This design uses a combination of traditional sodded lawns, unmowed native grasses, wildflowers, sage, rabbit brush, pine, many other prairie natives, and native moss rock field stones and rounded granite river boulders. 
  • Define the means by which homes built at TrailMark can be compatible with each other and with TrailMark’s unique setting. This establishes the basis for The DRC’s decisions - compliance with the spirit of TrailMark’s original design to facilitate mutual enhancement and protection of the TrailMark’s qualities.
  • Review and approve/approve with conditions/disapprove/request additional information, all Home Improvement Requests submitted by TrailMark homeowners.
As a DRC member, one must commit to the following:
  • Active participation in DRC meetings the 1st and 3rd week of each month, year-around. Active participation requires:
    • Receipt and review of all submitted homeowner requests prior to each meeting;
    • Individually post preliminary decisions on Google Drive prior to each meeting;
    • Attendance at each meeting (currently via ZOOM) ready to discuss and render thoughtful decisions on each submitted request;
    • Routine daily/weekly email monitoring to respond to emergency requests.
  • Become knowledgeable of and be able to apply the TrailMark Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs) and Design Guidelines;
  • Participate in developing new TrailMark property improvement standards.  Doing so requires research, writing, editing, and presenting potential standards to the HOA Board for their review and decision;
  • Other potential responsibilities, shared amongst all committee members:
    • Documenting all homeowner request decisions;
    • Receive submitted paint chips and other relevant materials required to support homeowner requests;
    • Maintain and track the issuance of the TrailMark paint sample books;
    • Develop and submit relevant news articles for the TrailMark newsletter, website, and/or Facebook page;
    • Occasionally conduct any required homeowner on-site visits to review and get a better understanding of homeowner requests.
    • Conduct post-completion projects to determine their compliance with that which was DRC approved.
DRC time commitment varies by the time of year. Generally:
  • March-October: Minimum 2-4 hours weekly. Review requests, participate in DRC meetings.
  • November-February: 1-2 hours weekly with meetings often cancelled.
If you are interested in volunteering for the DRC, please submit the following to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org :
  • Name
  • Address
  • Contact Info – phone; email address
  • Any relevant qualifications that might contribute to the committee’s stated vision/philosophy/purpose.
Please submit your interest to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org as soon as possible but not later than January 15, 2023.
A letter from the HOA President regarding Architectural (DRC) Reviews
​December 6, 2022

Dear TrailMark Residents,

Many of you have logged onto 4 Seasons Management Company’s new portal to set up your HOA account. Several of you have noticed a section that states there is a new $25 fee for submitting a DRC request.

This is clearly a mistake. Our Board reported this to 4 Seasons when the new portal was revealed on November 28th. 4 Seasons is still trying to get this mistake corrected.

Our HOA Board is very diligent in making sure that our residents are protected and informed of the details. When requesting to perform a project in your front or back yard, please continue to go to the TrailMark website and print out the Home Improvement Request form from our website. Here’s a link for easy access - https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/hoa_home_improvement_request_yd_access_202204.pdf. To ensure a timely request review, please submit your Home Improvement Request Form and all applicable documents, by noon, the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting. Submit to hello@4shoa.com. 

We will continue to keep you posted if anything changes. For now, please continue to fill out the form we mentioned above and return to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org and to hello@4shoa.com.

Thank you,

Ken Colaizzi, President
TrailMark HOA
Littleton, CO  80127
president@trailmarkhoa.org
https://www.trailmark.org
From the Design Review Committee (DRC)
 
The DRC has been very busy over the summer, reviewing in excess of 170 requests since June, or 414 so far this year. 
 
The DRC reviews homeowner requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month, schedules permitting. Send all documentation to the management company at hello@4shoa.com. All complete requests should be received by the management company not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to a scheduled review week. The DRC strives to return decisions to the management company within one week of the scheduled review. 
 
Painting: 
 
a.  Scanned and/or monitor representations have proven unreliable in determining whether a paint scheme is appropriate for the TrailMark community. In accordance with the Design Guidelines, physical paint color samples are required unless one selects pre-approved paint colors. TrailMark color schemes are posted on the HOA website under Documents and Forms at approvedpaintcolors_sw_201907.pdf (trailmark.org), or you may review the paint sample books which are available from our management company. Call 303-952-4004 or email to hello@4shoa.com.
 
b.  At present, you may drop off paint chips at 9387 W Gibralter Place. Ensure that paint chips are in a sealed  envelope with the homeowner name and address on the outside. The Homeowner Improvement Request Form will continue to be submitted to the management company with color selections annotated.
 
Review the TrailMark Design Guidelines to determine what is required, before you submit a request:
https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/trailmark_design_guidelines_2002.pdf
 
Download the Home Improvement Request Form at:
https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/hoa_home_improvement_request_form__202201
 
Additional guidance is available at HOA Documents & Forms - TrailMark.
 
Posted October 6, 2022
Exterior Home Projects
(Painting, Landscaping, Roofs, Solar, Radon Mitigation, Fences, Driveways, Walkways, etc.)
 
Your Design Review Committee (DRC) reviews requests the 1st & 3rd week of every month. Your request must be received by the management company not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to the DRC meeting, to ensure your request is complete and can be reviewed without delay.
 
Per Article 4 of our Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for TrailMark, prior approval is required for any (exterior) property improvement. The HOA process begins with submitting the Home Improvement Request Form to the Design Review Committee (DRC) prior to initiating any outside project.
 
Find the appropriate forms on the TrailMark HOA website: https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
     a.  Download the Home Improvement Request Form at: https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/hoa_home_improvement_request_yd_access_202204.pdf
     b.  If you live on open space, you must submit a completed Yard Access Form (the last page of the Home Improvement Request Form).
     c.  Review the TrailMark Design Guidelines to determine what is required, before you submit a request:
https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/trailmark_design_guidelines_2002.pdf
     d.  Additional Design Guideline addendums for the following may be found at HOA Documents & Forms - TrailMark
          • Doors
          • Driveway Installation/Replacement
          ​• Fencing
          • Garage Door Standard
          • Solar Panel installation Guidelines
          • Swimming Pool Standard
          • List of Routine Home Maintenance/Repairs Not Requiring DRC Review
          • Exterior Paint Colors
     e.  Documents should be submitted to 4 Seasons Management Group via mail or email. Email is always the most efficient.
 
Please forward all relevant documents to:
 
4 Seasons Management Group
9351 Grant Street, Suite 500
Thornton, CO 80229
 
Office: (303) 952-4004
Email: hello@4shoa.com
 
Painting:
     a. Scanned and/or monitor representations have proven unreliable in determining whether a paint scheme is appropriate for the TrailMark community. In accordance with the Design Guidelines, physical paint color samples are required unless one selects pre-approved paint colors. TrailMark color schemes are posted on the HOA website under Documents and Forms at approvedpaintcolors_sw_201907.pdf (trailmark.org), or you may review the paint sample books which are available from our management company. Call or email to hello@4shoa.com.

Posted September 1, 2022
From the Design Review Committee

Due to the recent storm, many trees in TrailMark have been damaged to the point where they need to be removed. The TrailMark Board and the Design Review Committee (DRC) acknowledge the tremendous cost and inconvenience that these damages represent to many in our community. In our ongoing efforts to respond to this situation, please note the following:

  • Normally, the removal of any existing tree requires DRC approval. However, the “List of Routine Home Maintenance/Repairs not requiring DRC Review” permits the removal of dead trees without approval. We interpret this to include trees badly damaged by the storm that likely will not survive or that may pose a risk to people or property. These trees may be removed without prior approval.
  • Front Yards are required to include a minimum of one tree and five shrubs under the Design Guidelines. Due to the current availability of live trees and the unexpected cost of the storm, homeowners who remove a front-yard tree due to storm damage will have one year to replace the tree.
  • Planting a replacement tree does require DRC approval. When submitting your request, please include the type of tree and a plot plan of your yard showing the proposed location. The Design Guidelines (available below) include a list of recommended deciduous and evergreen trees that may be planted as a replacement.
Posted May 25, 2022
TMMD / HOA Fences
 
Some residents have TMMD/HOA fences surrounding their back yards/front yards. The fences are split rail, with 6” x 6” posts (see picture included). Recently, the HOA has been made aware of homeowners dismantling these types of fences to perform work in their back yards. In each case reported, the homeowners did not have permission to dismantle the fence.
 
In order to perform approved work in your back yard, which includes removing TMMD/HOA fencing, you must fill out a Yard Access Form, include a $1000 check for potential damages, and submit it to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org. When residents don’t follow these rules, and contractors and/or homeowners damage the TMMD/HOA fence, the members of our association have to pay for the damages that are left behind.
 
Please understand that if this form is not submitted by homeowners, then you do not have permission to take down the TMMD/HOA fence, nor perform work over the fence. The HOA will strongly enforce damages to the TMMD/HOA fence. The HOA will be discussing this issue at the March 10th HOA meeting. We appreciate your cooperation with keeping our fences in great shape.
 
Thank you,
TrailMark HOA Board of Directors
Posted March 1, 2022
From the Design Review Committee (DRC)
 
HOMEOWNERS:
 
Although snow is on the ground and cold temperatures persist, now is the perfect time to consider your spring and summer exterior home improvement projects – decks/patios, landscaping, painting, roofing, windows, etc.  As a gentle reminder, per Article 4 of TrailMark’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, Design Review Committee (DRC) review and approval is required for exterior property improvements prior to project initiation.  Please submit your completed Home Improvement Request Form and all project planning documents to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org, or mail to:
 
Worth Ross Management Company
​999 18th Street, Suite 3000
​Denver, CO 80202
 
The DRC reviews requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month. To ensure that your project receives a timely review, complete requests must be received not later than 12:00 noon the Friday prior to a scheduled DRC review week.
 
Find the required forms, guidance, and contact information on the HOA website: https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
 
TrailMark’s Philosophy:  In accordance with our CCRs and TrailMark Design Guidelines, TrailMark’s planning and design philosophy is to maintain a consistent, quality design expression by maintaining the original high prairie and foothills environment. By adhering to this philosophy, your request will receive a more expeditious review and approval.
 
Home Painting:  For those planning exterior painting, TrailMark has paint sample books with forty-nine (49) approved paint schemes. Contact the management company at designreview@trailmarkhoa.org to review our paint schemes.  In accordance with TrailMark’s design philosophy, TrailMark’s paint schemes are centered on brown, earth tones. As a point of clarification, you must submit the Homeowner Request Form and identify the specific paint scheme you have selected prior to initiation of your paint project.
 
Worth Repeating:
 
The DRC reviews homeowner requests the 1st & 3rd week of each month. Please ensure that your request is received by the management company the Friday prior to the DRC review week, so your complete request can be reviewed without delay. If you have any questions, please send them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.

Posted March 1, 2022
From the Design Review Committee (DRC) Regarding Hail Damage Requests
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On September 3rd, many TrailMark homes sustained significant hail damage. To assist homeowners with needed hail damage repairs, the Design Review Committee (DRC) published and committed to review hail damage requests on an out-of-cycle basis. This allowed homeowners to quickly schedule repairs to roofs, fences, paint, siding, windows, etc. Almost four (4) months later, the DRC has conducted approximately 280 out-of-cycle reviews for hail damages. 

Since the emergency nature of these requests has long passed, effective immediately, all hail damage requests will be placed in the normal DRC review queue, and will be reviewed during the normal DRC weeks - 1st and 3rd week of every month. Requests must be received not later than 12:00 noon, Friday prior to the scheduled DRC review. This allows DRC members to review the requests to ensure all required documentation and information is present to allow a speedy review. Required forms may be obtained from the HOA website at HOA Documents & Forms at https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html

Please send all DRC requests to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org. Given the current transition to a new management company, and to ensure timely review, please send requests to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org, not to the management company.

Posted December 21, 2021
From the DRC
 
The Design Review Committee (DRC) reviews exterior homeowner improvement requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month. All applicable documents, brochures, paint chips, plot plans/yard diagrams, etc. must be received by the management company not later than 12:00 noon, the Friday prior to the DRC meeting. Send to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org. 
 
DRC requests for additional project information and/or re-submitted denied requests will be reviewed during a following, normal review session. To ensure that your requests receive timely review, include required project information submission early in your project planning.
 
As always, valid emergency requests are reviewed as needed; such as recent hail storm damage home repair requests.   Since the hail storm in early September, the DRC has reviewed 169 requests on an emergency basis due to hail damage. Note that some requests required multiple reviews because of insufficient information so the application needed to be returned to the homeowner and reviewed again once the required information was provided by the homeowner. Please be sure to provide all information required which includes a yard access form if your property borders open space. Even if the homeowner is not planning on accessing the open space their property borders for their project, a Yard Access Form must be completed and signed. The homeowner will simply note on the yard access form whether or not the open space will be accessed for the project.  
 
Thank you for your patience as the committee continues to meet two times each month to review regular home improvement requests and receives multiple emergency hail damage requests on a daily basis.
PLEASE NOTE:  Regarding Home Improvement Forms
 
If your property is next to OPEN SPACE, and you are filling out a HOME IMPROVEMENT REQUEST FORM, you must also fill out a HOME IMPROVEMENT YARD ACCESS FORM. Also, once ALL home improvements are complete, there is one more form: HOME IMPROVEMENT NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
 
Thank you for your assistance,
Design Review Committee
Posted November 1, 2021
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From the HOA Board President regarding new Roofs
 
On behalf of the HOA Board and the many homeowners whose homes sustained damage during the September 3rd hail storm, our grateful thanks to the Design Review Committee and management company for their extraordinary effort completing in excess of 170 damage reviews since about September 16th. To assist our homeowners, the DRC announced that they would review these many requests out-of-cycle, and in doing so, expedited the ordering of materials and scheduling repair work. This monumental effort involved many personal phone calls and emails, and required many, many additional hours to accomplish. Their effort is greatly appreciated by the Board and our many homeowners. Thanks for a job well done!!!
 
Posted November 1, 2021
Regarding the recent Storm Damage
​
​From your Design Review Committee (DRC): 

TrailMark experienced an intense hail storm on Friday, September 3rd.  Many houses sustained damage and are expecting to require roof and/or solar replacements and repairs, and other more minor repairs. To assist homeowners, the Design Review Committee would like to offer assistance to help move the process forward, and minimize delays. 

•  Per our CCRs, yes, you must submit a request to the DRC for a roof / solar replacement or repair.

•  What documents are needed?

     1.  Home Improvement Request Form
          -  Provide the shingle manufacturer, shingle style (i.e., asphalt…), type (i.e., three tab),
             and color. 
          -  Provide a manufacturer brochure and indicate shingle and color selection.

     2.  IF you live on open space – Home Improvement Yard Access Form

     3.  IF you need solar system replacement/repair - TrailMark Solar Device Checklist

•  REMINDER: 

     -  All required City of Littleton building permits must be obtained.

     -  Flashing, roof jacks, conduit, radon piping, vents, and chimneys must be painted the
​        color of the surface upon which they rest.

Due to short timelines to get these replacements/repairs completed, the DRC will review roof & solar projects out-of-cycle, meaning that the homeowners will not have to wait until the next scheduled DRC meeting. The DRC will strive to review requests within 48 hours of receipt by the DRC. 

To ensure expeditious review, please ensure that all required documents are included so the request may be reviewed without delay. Send your request to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.

Posted September 17, 2021
New List of Routine Home Maintenance / Repairs not requiring DRC Review

The Design Review Committee (DRC) continually seeks to streamline the review process for proposed home improvement projects. Thus, the DRC developed a list of routine maintenance and repair items for which a homeowner is not required to submit a request review to the DRC. The parameters established in the attached document must be met before determining that the submittal of the standard Home Improvement Request Form is not required. 

Additional items may be added to this list from time to time. The most current list will be posted on the HOA website under Documents & Forms at HOA Documents & Forms - TrailMark. Homeowners are responsible for reviewing this list as they plan maintenance and repairs, to ensure that they do not violate the parameters documented in our community covenants whereby project review is required.

Posted June 21, 2021
From the DRC - Exterior Homeowner Improvements
 
The Design Review Committee (DRC) had a busy month as 30 homeowner improvement request forms were reviewed in April. 
 
If you are thinking about an exterior home project for this late Spring or Summer, below you will find a few helpful reminders and links to homeowner forms. 
 
Exterior Home Projects are such improvements as: Painting, Landscaping, Roofs, Solar, Radon Mitigation, Fences, Driveways, Walkways, etc.
 
The DRC reviews requests the 1st & 3rd week of every month. Your request and accompanying documents, such as paint chips, must be received by the management company by 12:00 noon on the Friday prior to the DRC meeting, to ensure your request is complete and can be reviewed without delay.
 
Per Article 4 of our Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for TrailMark, prior approval is required for any (exterior) property improvement.
 
The HOA process begins with submitting the Home Improvement Request Form to the Design Review Committee (DRC) prior to initiating any project.
 
Find the appropriate forms on the TrailMark HOA website:
https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
a. Download the Home Improvement Request form at:
https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/hoa_home_improvement_request_form_201704.pdf
b. If you live on open space, you must submit the Yard Access Form:
https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/hoa_home_improvement_yard_access_form_201704.pdf
c. Review the TrailMark Design Guidelines to determine what is required, before you submit a request:
https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/trailmark_design_guidelines_2002.pdf
d. Additional Design Guideline addendums for the following may be found at
https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
  • Doors
  • Driveway Installation/Replacement
  • Fencing
  • Garage Door Standard
  • Solar Panel installation Guidelines
  • Exterior Paint Colors
e. Documents should be submitted to the management company via mail, email, or fax.
 
If you have any questions, please send them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org
 
Posted May 1, 2021
PicturePhoto by Chris Martinez
From the DRC
(Design Review Committee)
 
In March the Design Review Committee reviewed 20 requests, a total of 41 for 2021 thus far.
 
The DRC’s vision and philosophy is to encourage consistent design expression while allowing homeowners individual expression when making home improvements.
 
When the DRC reviews home improvement requests, the committee must consider the impact the proposed change will have on the community as a whole and determine whether the change compliments and continues to blend with the community’s natural surroundings and maintains a cohesive, attractive appearance, as outlined by Shea in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCR’s).
 
When we drive, walk and bike through TrailMark and we see spectacular views and houses and yards that compliment the community and the natural surroundings, we are seeing that the Design Review Committee is following the vision set forth in the TrailMark CCR’s.
 
The DRC continues with the development of a swimming pool standard and a standard for minor repairs not requiring DRC approval.

Posted April 1, 2021
PicturePhoto by Kimberley Lorden
From the DRC: Exterior Home Projects from Proposals to Approvals
 
Spring is around the corner! Hooray! If you anticipate spring, summer or fall exterior home projects, now is the perfect time to put those plans and your request together and submitted to the Design Review Committee (DRC) – painting/staining, roofing, landscaping, windows, decks/patios, fences, driveways, etc. ALL project forms and documents completely describing your project must be submitted to the DRC.
 
The DRC reviews project proposals the 1st and 3rd week of every month. We highly recommend that you submit your Homeowner Request Forms and all relevant documents to the management company to ensure that your project gets the required review and approval, to allow you to stay on your project schedule.
 
Documents must be submitted to the management company the Friday prior to the 1st and 3rd week reviews. Send all documentation to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
 
Find the required forms, guidance, and contact information on the HOA website: https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
 
TrailMark’s planning and design philosophy is to maintain a consistent, quality design expression, maintaining the original high prairie and foothills environment, in design and color. By adhering to this philosophy, your request will receive an expeditious review.
 
Home Painting:  For those planning exterior home painting, TrailMark has paint sample books with forty-nine (49) approved paint schemes. Contact the management company at designreview@trailmarkhoa.org to review our paint scheme sample books. TrailMark’s paint schemes are centered on earth tones. As a point of clarification, you must submit the Homeowner Request Form and identify the paint scheme you have selected prior to initiation of your paint project. If you wish to create your own paint scheme you must submit paint chips obtained from paint stores. Copies of paint chips are not accepted because of color distortion.
 
Worth Repeating:  The DRC reviews homeowner requests the 1st & 3rd week of each month. Please ensure that your request is received by the management company the Friday prior to the DRC review week, so your complete request can be reviewed without delay. If you have any questions, please send them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
 
The DRC reviewed 13 homeowner requests during the month of February. 11 requests were approved while 1 was not approved and 1 request, which had multiple projects listed, was partially approved. 1 homeowner request required a DRC member to visit the homeowner to gather additional information and see the proposed site, prior to approval.   
 
In addition to holding two DRC meetings to review homeowner requests that were submitted during the month of February, the DRC held a Zoom meeting for the purpose of sharing information about the committee with TrailMark homeowners. The DRC shared information about the DRC's philosophy and goals, the DRC process, current initiatives, future endeavors, and several  other topics. In addition, during the Zoom meeting, the DRC addressed questions that were emailed to the committee prior to the meeting. Thank you to those that were able to attend and as always, if you have any questions please send an email to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.
 
Posted March 1, 2021
TrailMark Swimming Pool Standard
 
The HOA/DRC has developed a community-wide swimming pool standard and is asking for your input to the proposed standard. To see more information and view the standard, go to our Swimming Pool Standard page.

Please submit your comment(s) to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org. Comments will be considered as we continue to refine the standard into a final document. All comments should be received at designreview@trailmarkhoa.org not later than March 5, 2021.
​DRC Special Meeting Thursday, February 25th

Invitation to the 2/25/2021 ZOOM, DRC Special Session
 
The Design Review Committee will hold a Zoom Meeting on 2/25/2021, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. 
The purpose of the meeting is to provide information about the DRC to the TrailMark Homeowners.

The agenda is as follows:
  • Introduction
  • TrailMark HOA/DRC Philosophy based on CCR’s
  • DRC’s Purpose/Goals
  • The DRC Process
  • Design Guideline Updates  
  • Current Initiatives/Future Plans
  • DRC Grandfathered Issues
  • The DRC Emergency Application Process
  • Homeowner Submitted Questions
  • Closing
 
Please send a question or two (per household) related to the topics above, to the DRC not later than noon, 2/17/2021. Email questions to: designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.

Following the information sharing session, the DRC will address the questions received via email. To respect everyone’s time, please limit questions to topics that relate to the community as a whole and not individual design requests.
 
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What’s the DRC up to?

Check the newsletter each month to see how the DRC (Design Review Committee) is updating our design guidelines to address the aging of the neighborhood. After receiving requests from residents for a paver option on their driveway, the DRC created an updated guideline to include some paver options for driveways in addition to the standard concrete driveways. Paver driveways will incorporate into the neighborhood by keeping the original grey color scheme as well as a simple design of either a basket weave, or running bond. Read the complete guideline here: https://www.trailmark.org/uploads/3/9/0/8/39089355/driveway_install-replace_std.pdf​
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Posted February 1, 2021
What’s the DRC up to?

Check the newsletter each month to see how the DRC is updating our design guidelines to address the aging of the neighborhood. 
 
With this cold weather, you might be considering replacing your front door or installing a storm door. This is a great time to check out the updated styles that have been approved for both types of doors. A selection of front doors with windows have been included as well as a variety of storm doors. Check out the complete update here.
 
The Design Review Committee reviewed 5 home improvement request forms during the month of December. This month’s lull in homeowner applications offered the committee the perfect time to put the last finishing touches on swimming pool standards which will be presented to the HOA Board. The DRC also used this opportunity to continue in the development of a list of minor repairs to the exterior of our homes which will not require DRC approval. The committee foresees this list being available to the public in the near future.  
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Posted January 1, 2021
What’s the DRC up to?

Check the newsletter each month to see how the Design Review Committee is updating our design guidelines to address the maturing of the neighborhood.

The DRC has recently had several requests for additional signage of address on homes and properties. Two sets of house address numbers are permitted on each lot with only one being on the residence itself. It is recommended that the house number be placed either above the garage door, or to the side of the garage door closest to the front door. Numbers should be no larger than 7 inches in height. If placing address on stone, you should use a plaque with a contrasting background for ease in reading.

The DRC received 8 applications from homeowners during the month of November. Seven were approved and one was sent back to the homeowner noting that DRC approval is not required for putting up holiday lights.

The DRC continues their discussion regarding swimming pool standards and the defining of minor repairs that may not require DRC approval.

Posted December 1, 2020
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From the Design Review Committee:
Fall Winterization
 
Fall is here and many homeowners are preparing to paint their fences. In response to one homeowner’s inquiry, below is the Sherwin Williams paint formula for TrailMark perimeter fences (not wing fences). Homeowners may paint all fences except the wing fences the same color as the open space fences.  Homeowners on open space are responsible for painting only the inside of the fence.
 
Those planning to update their wing and/or perimeter fences (fences between properties) with stain, the TrailMark approved options are:
  • A clear, waterproof sealant
  • Sherwin Williams WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain - Slight pigmentation for increased protection
 
  SW3504 Woodridge                                                         SW3522 Banyan Brown
The natural, untreated finish is no longer an approved fencing option. It has been determined that the long-term wear and tear of this option does not provide an attractive appearance.

Project Request: As with all exterior projects, staining/painting fences must be submitted and approved by the DRC prior to initiation of the project:
  • The DRC reviews requests the 1st and 3rd week of each month.
  • All requests should be received by the management company, by 12:00 noon, the Friday previous to the DRC meeting to ensure their expeditious review.
  • Failure to provide complete information to the DRC will delay the review of your request. If documentation is absent from the request, it will be returned to the homeowner, asking that additional information be submitted in writing.
DRC Reviews:  The DRC reviewed 22 Home Improvement Requests in September, and 26 in October.

Posted November 1, 2020
Fence Paint/Stain Colors addendum

(Click on first image to view document.)​
Posted June 20, 2020; Updated August 27, 2020
TrailMark Paint Sample Books

​Paint sample books are available for review again. However, all paint books that are borrowed must be wiped down/sanitized before returning.

Contact the management company at designreview@trailmarkhoa.org to request a paint sample book.
Posted June 12, 2020
Trex® Fencing

You can match your fence to the new community Trex® Composite Fencing! If it is time to replace/repair your fence and you want to use the new Trex fencing, simply submit an application to the Design Review Committee for approval and be sure to note that you will be using the same color as the installed fence – Trex in the Saddle color. Trex Saddle is the only approved color for use in TrailMark. 

Posted June 1, 2020
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Photo by Linda Jagiello
Homeowners, please take note 
 
The policy regarding fines for completing exterior work without DRC approval is changing. After much discussion and consideration of comments received from homeowners, the board has voted to increase the fine if DRC approval is not obtained prior to a project starting on the exterior of a home. The fine will now be $250. If you follow the process and obtain DRC approval, this fine is not an issue. The intent is to ensure the people are following the rules of the HOA and obtaining approval. Please note this policy change will go into effect May 1, 2020. If you have a question about whether or not your work needs approval, the best course of action is to ask. 
 
KINDLY NOTE: If you have any questions about whether or not your work needs approval, or about a violation notice, the best course of action is to immediately communicate/ask.  
 
Angie Kelly, CRS
Phone: 303-381-4980
Email: akelly@crsofcolorado.com

Posted April 1, 2020
Proposed change to Enforcement Policy regarding exterior work to all TrailMark homes and properties 
 
The HOA would like to remind everyone about the importance of submitting applications for all exterior work planned for your home. The Design Review Committee works hard to ensure that the integrity and design of the homes are upheld and that all of our Residents have a clear path to getting their home/ property improvement projects accomplished. Because of this commitment to ensuring every homeowner follows the governing documents, which you agreed to when you purchased your home, the HOA Board is discussing a change to the enforcement policy. The proposed policy will be discussed at the next Board meeting. The policy change would increase the fine for those homeowners who do not submit for DRC approval prior to initiating exterior work on their home and property. This includes painting, fences, doors, windows, decks, driveways, landscape work, etc. The current fine is $50. This does not seem to be a strong enough fine because many homeowners continue to ignore the HOA rules and complete exterior work as they wish, resulting in improvements that do not comply with current policy and standards, and in some cases, requires the improvement be re-done. Therefore, the proposed fine is $250. Regardless of the work being done, if work is completed without a Home Improvement Request and subsequent DRC approval, the new fine could be $250. It is important to get approval, and it is important to recognize the rules of the HOA for the community in which you live!

Posted March 1, 2020
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​Wing and Lot/Perimeter Fence Maintenance
 
With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to consider fence maintenance to keep your property and the community, as a whole, looking fresh and well-kept. Please, take time to check your fencing and where re-staining, re-painting, repairing, or replacing in necessary – please - take action. Remember that these repairs require DRC review prior to project initiation.
 
In the best interests of TrailMark’s aesthetic beauty, natural, untreated fencing is no longer an acceptable option given its dowdy appearance from irrigation splash and age. The following are approved stains and solid paint options, as they are the most compatible with the TREX privacy fencing along TrailMark Parkway and Independence Street: 
 
Sherwin Williams WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain - Slight pigmentation for increased protection   
◦  SW 3504 Woodridge   
◦  SW 3522 Banyan Brown   
◦  Custom Match #7170-0115255 (same as HOA perimeter fencing)   

TREX Fencing: The DRC is developing the TrailMark standard for the use of TREX fencing material for homeowner responsible fences. TREX is an approved material for wing fences and lot/perimeter fences. To blend with existing community TREX fencing and the approved stains and solid paint options (above), SADDLE is the only TREX color allowed. DRC review and approval is required prior to project initiation.
 
The DRC reviews requests the 1st and 3rd week of every month. To ensure your request receives timely review, please submit required forms and all relevant project information by the Friday prior to the DRC review weeks.

Forms and other information are posted on the HOA website:  
​https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html.

​Submit to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.

Posted February 28, 2020
From the Design Review Committee (DRC) 
 
HOMEOWNERS: 
 
Spring is around the corner and now is the perfect time to think about your external home improvement projects – painting, roofing, landscaping, windows, decks/patios, etc. As a gentle reminder to all homeowners, per Article 4 TrailMark’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, approval is required for all exterior property improvements. Again, ALL project forms and documents must be submitted to the DRC for review and approval prior to project initiation. The DRC reviews project proposals the 1st and 3rd week of every month.  We highly recommend that you submit your Homeowner Request Forms and all relevant documents to the management company the Friday prior to the 1st and 3rd week reviews, to ensure that your project gets the required review and approval to allow you to stay on your project schedule. 
 
Find the required forms, guidance, and contact information on the HOA website: https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html 
 
TrailMark’s Philosophy:  In accordance with our CCRs and TrailMark Design Guidelines, TrailMark’s planning and design philosophy is to retain a consistent, quality design expression of maintaining the original high prairie and foothills environment. By adhering to this philosophy, your request will receive a more expeditious review and approval.  
 
Home Painting:  For those planning on exterior home painting, TrailMark has paint sample books with forty-nine (49) approved paint schemes. Contact the management company at designreview@trailmarkhoa.org to review our paint scheme. In accordance with TrailMark’s design philosophy, TrailMark’s paint schemes are centered on brown, earth tones. As a point of clarification, you must submit the Homeowner Request Form and identify the paint scheme you have selected prior to initiation of your paint project. 
 
Door Standard: The DRC has worked diligently to respond to requests that clearer standards be developed to help clarify a vague portion of the Design Guidelines. Specifically, the standard for doors. Please review the updated and clarified guidelines and remember that any exterior change to your home requires DRC approval. 
 
Worth Repeating: The DRC reviews homeowner requests the 1st & 3rd week of each month. Please ensure that your request is received by the management company the Friday prior to the DRC review week, so your complete request can be reviewed without delay. If you have any questions, please send them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org. 

Posted February 1, 2020
From the DRC (Design Review Committee) 
 
As another reminder, all exterior work done at your home requires DRC approval. Please be sure to submit the necessary paperwork when planning work on the exterior of your home. If you are unsure if approval is needed, contact the Property Manager to ask!

Posted December 1, 2019
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Wing and Lot/Perimeter Fence Maintenance 
 
The new privacy fences along TrailMark Parkway and Independence Street provide a clean, well-kept view of TrailMark. However, with a drive around the community the view is quickly marred by fences blackened, multicolored from previous repairs, and/or strapped together where pickets need to be replaced or repaired. Please, take the time to look around your property and where fencing needs to be re-stained, re-painted, repaired, or replaced – please - take action. 
 
In the best interests of TrailMark’s aesthetic beauty, natural, untreated fencing is no longer an acceptable option given its appearance over time from irrigation splash and age. The following stains and solid paint are acceptable: 
 
Sherwin Williams WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain - Slight pigmentation for increased protection   
◦  SW3504 Woodridge   
◦  W3522 Banyan Brown   
◦  Custom Match #7170-0115255 (same as HOA perimeter fencing)   

These colors are considered to be most compatible with the new TREX privacy fencing along TrailMark Parkway and Independence Street. 
 
TREX Fencing: The DRC is developing a new TrailMark policy regarding the use of TREX fencing material, instead of wood, for these fences. TREX is now allowed for wing fences and lot/perimeter fences. The only TREX color allowed is SADDLE.

Posted September 1, 2019
Exterior Home Projects and DRC Requests - Prior Approval is Required 
 
As with all exterior projects, you must submit a request to the DRC prior to the initiation of your project. 

  1. Submit your request using the TrailMark HOA Home Improvement Request Form found on the HOA website.
    Download at: https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
  2. If you live on community open space, you must submit the Home Improvement Request – YARD ACCESS form: 
    https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
  3. All documents to support your request must be submitted to the management company via mail, email, or fax. 

​NOTE:  In accordance with TrailMark’s Design Guidelines dated April, 2002, page 12, “It is extremely important to receive approval before commencing work. Failure to do so may result in removal or modification of improvements by the Owner.” Please get your projects DRC approved prior to initiating!!!

Posted September 1, 2019
From the Design Review Committee (DRC)
Spring is around the corner. Now is the time to start planning your external home projects – painting, roofing, landscaping, windows, decks/patios, etc. Per Article 4 of TrailMark’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, approval is required for any and all external property improvements. Therefore, ALL projects must be submitted to the Design Review Committee (DRC) for review and approval prior to commencing any work. To ensure that you get your necessary approvals, we recommend that you get your project requests submitted early so that projects can commence according to your desire schedule.
 
TrailMark’s Philosophy: In accordance with the TrailMark Design Guidelines, TrailMark’s planning and design philosophy is consistent, quality design expression, maintaining the original high prairie and foothills environment.  Your request will receive a more expeditious review if you adhere to this philosophy.
 
Home Painting: TrailMark has paint sample books with approved paint combinations. Contact the management company at designreview@trailmarkhoa.org to review the paint books. Generally, TrailMark’s paint schemes are centered on brown, earth tones. To allow individuality, complimentary accent colors for front doors, shutters, porch railings, etc. are considered.
 
Fence Painting: Non-Open Space fences are a homeowner’s responsibility to maintain. 
  • Wing fences: Fences installed on both sides of the house, facing the street.
  • Perimeter fences: Fences following the property lines that divide properties. These generally run from the wing fence down the sides of the property and across the back of the lot. Not all properties have side fences. 
  • Open space fences: Fences placed along designated open space. Maintenance of only the inner side of these fences is a homeowner responsibility. The HOA maintains the side facing the open space.

To extend the life of fences and to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance throughout TrailMark, sealants or stains are required. The HOA has approved the following fence options which will provide increased wood protection and consistent appearance:
  • A clear, waterproof sealant
  • TrailMark Fence-Fawn (Sherwin Williams)
  • SW3504 Woodridge (Sherwin Williams)*
  • SW3513 Spice Chest (Sherwin Williams)*
  • SW3508 Covered Bridge (Sherwin Williams)*
  • SW3522 Banyan Brown (Sherwin Williams)*
*Sherwin Williams WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain or similar product

Sherwin Williams Account: To assist homeowners, the HOA Board established a TrailMark Sherwin Williams account that provides a discount on Sherwin Williams paint and stain products. It is a cash account so either pay for the paint/stain or have your contractor do so. Generally, the discount is 15% depending on the product(s) purchased. Identify yourself as a TrailMark resident and provide the account number: 230805194. If the Sherwin Williams store you are using does not register this account number, they should call 303-932-1352 to confirm the account.

Posted February 1, 2019
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From the Design Review Committee (DRC) continued:
Exterior Home Projects (Painting, Landscaping, Roofs, Solar, Radon Mitigation, Fences, Driveways, Walkways, etc.)

Per Article 4, of our Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for TrailMark, approval is required for any property improvement. Submit a Home Improvement Request Form to the Design Review Committee (DRC) prior to initiating any project.

Find the appropriate forms on the TrailMark HOA website: 
https://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html
The DRC reviews requests the 1st & 3rd week of each month. Your request must be received by the management company by Friday prior to the DRC meeting, to ensure your request is complete and can be reviewed without delay. If you have any questions, please send them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.

Photo by Lynne Martin; Posted February 1, 2019
PicturePhoto by Stacy Van Der Renson
From the Design Review Committee (DRC)

HOMEOWNERS:

Spring is around the corner and now is the time to start planning your external home projects – painting, roofing, landscaping, windows, decks/patios, etc. As a gentle reminder to all homeowners, per Article 4 of TrailMark’s Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, approval is required for any and all external to the house property improvements. Therefore, ALL projects must be submitted to the DRC for review and approval prior to commencing any work. Thus, we recommend that you get your project requests submitted early to ensure that you get the necessary approvals to commence project work.

TrailMark’s Philosophy: In accordance with the TrailMark Design Guidelines, TrailMark’s planning and design philosophy is consistent, quality design expression of maintaining the original high prairie and foothills environment. Your request will receive a more expeditious review if you adhere to this philosophy.

Home Painting: For those planning on external painting of your home, TrailMark has paint sample books with approved paint combinations. Contact the management company at designreview@trailmarkhoa.org to review these paint books. In accordance with TrailMark’s design philosophy, TrailMark’s paint schemes are centered on brown earth tones. To allow individuality, complimentary accent colors for front doors, shutters, porch railings, etc. are considered.

Fence Painting: The HOA has expanded the options for fences that are the homeowner’s responsibility –

a. Wing fences: Fences installed on both sides of the house, facing the street.

b. Perimeter fences: Fences following the property lines that divide properties. These generally run from the wing fence down the sides of the property and across the back of the lot. Not all properties have side fences. 
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c. Open space fences: Fences placed along designated open space. Only the inner side of these fences is the responsibility of the homeowner. The HOA maintains the side facing the open space.

TrailMark Design Guidelines, paragraph C. 8. Fencing, TrailMark Fences specifies the approved options for wood fences:
  • Natural, untreated finish
  • A clear, waterproof sealant
  • TrailMark Fence-Fawn (Sherwin Williams)

Over time we have learned that the “untreated” option is no longer the attractive option it once was therefore we have moved away from the option. We encourage homeowners to select another approved color option. With this in mind, the HOA has approved the following additional fence options (Sherwin Williams WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain or similar product, which provides increased wood protection):
  • SW3504 Woodridge
  • SW3513 Spice Chest
  • SW3508 Covered Bridge
  • SW3522 Banyan Brown

​Sherwin Williams Account: To assist homeowners, the HOA Board established a TrailMark Sherwin Williams account that provides a discount on Sherwin Williams paint and stain products. It is a cash account so either pay for the paint/stain or have your contractor do so. Generally, the discount is 15% depending on the product(s) purchased. Identify yourself as a TrailMark resident and provide the account number: 230805194. If the Sherwin Williams store you are using does not register this account number, they should call 303-932-1352 to confirm the account.

Landscaping, Fences Replacement, Garage Doors and other projects: Your best bet is to review the TrailMark Design Guidelines during your project planning phase to ensure that your project meets the guidelines. Deviation from the guidance may delay the review of your project simply to allow for research.

Project Reviews: For expeditious review of your project, submit all materials to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org. For additional information and forms, go to the HOA website at http://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html.

​The DRC reviews requests the 1st & 3rd week of each month. Please ensure that your request is sent in not later than the Friday prior to the DRC review week, to ensure your request is complete and can be reviewed without delay. If you have any questions, please send them to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org.

Posted April 2, 2018
Exterior House Painting

​As reported during the November Annual Meeting, it has been noted during the community compliance inspections that many homes are in need of total or partial painting. To assist homeowners with planning for this project, you are reminded that paint sample books showing all pre-approved color combinations are available for your review. Contact our Community Manager at designreview@trailmarkhoa.org who will make arrangements to get the books.

Paint Books: The paint books contain paint chips showing the original paint color schemes (KWAL brand) for the houses in TrailMark. KWAL was bought out by Sherwin Williams, so you can take the paint samples to Sherwin Williams (or any other paint company) to get the desired colors scanned to arrive at the correct color formula. Regardless of the series your home is (600, 500, 400), you may select any of the forty-one color combinations in these books. The home must be painted exactly as indicated in the combination as to where a specific color is to be applied. To change the placement of a specific color requires identifying exactly what color goes where.

If a homeowner chooses a color combination from the TrailMark sample books and must get the paint chips scanned, paint chips are not required to accompany your paint request because the resulting paint color is not a standard paint color therefore paint chips are not available. However, on your request you must state that you are getting your selected colors scanned to arrive at the exact color as in the paint sample book.

Sherwin Williams Account: The HOA Board established a TrailMark Sherwin Williams account that will allow TrailMark residents to receive a discount on Sherwin Williams paint and stain products. This is a cash account so you may either pay for the paint or have your contractor do so. Generally, this account provides a 15% discount, depending on the product(s) being purchased. Identify yourself as a TrailMark resident and provide the following account number: 230805194. If for some reason the Sherwin Williams store you are using does not register this account number, they should call 303-932-1352 to confirm the account.

Something Different? If you wish to change from an approved color combination (those in the books), you must submit the proposed paint color name, paint “chips”/samples and the proposed location for each color (siding, trim, shutters, front door, garage door, etc.), for the DRC’s consideration. Because of color discrepancies between actual paint chips and copies (Xerox) of paint chips, copies are not acceptable when submitting your request to the DRC. Please be aware that generally, TrailMark’s paint scheme is brown, earth tones. To allow individuality, complimentary accent colors for front doors, shutters, porch railings, etc. are considered. Take a look around the community to see if you see something you like.

​Lastly, per Article 4 of our Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for TrailMark, approval is required for any property improvement. So, yes, even if you are painting your house the existing colors, you are required to submit a Home Improvement Request Form to the DRC prior to initiation of painting.

Posted December 4, 2017
Maintaining Fences
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​The Design Review Committee (DRC), reminds homeowners that maintenance of several fence types in TrailMark are the responsibility of the homeowner.  TrailMark fences include:

Wing fences:  Fences installed on both sides of the house, facing the street. Homeowner responsible.

Perimeter fences:  Fences following the property lines that divide properties.  These generally run from the wing fence down the sides of the property and across the back of the lot.  Not all properties have side fences.  In general, these fences are the responsibility of the homeowner(s). 

Open space fences:  Fences placed along designated open space.  Only the inner side of these fences is the responsibility of the homeowner.  The HOA maintains the side facing the open space.
 
TrailMark Design Guidelines, paragraph C. 8. Fencing, TrailMark Fence specifies that the approved options available for the finish of wood fences are as follows:
- Natural, untreated finish
- A clear, waterproof sealant
- Maxum Formula 2 (Fawn M-2030) This is a KWAL Color which was replaced by Sherwin Williams.

While the intent of these options was made in the best interests of TrailMark’s aesthetic beauty, it is apparent that the natural, untreated finish is no longer the attractive option it once was, given black staining and water marks.  Therefore, TrailMark is moving away from this option and is encouraging homeowners to select an approved color option.

The clear, waterproof sealant protects the wood for a period of time but generally does not provide UV protection, or the UV protection is minimal, requiring more frequent maintenance.  Homeowners who selected this option are encouraged to select an approved color option in order to reduce the maintenance requirement.
 
Expanded Approved Fence Colors:
 
Sherwin Williams WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain - Slight pigmentation for increased protection
· SW3504 Woodridge
· SW3513 Spice Chest
· SW3508 Covered Bridge
· SW3522 Banyan Brown
 
 
Should you have questions about fence painting, please direct your questions to designreview@trailmarkhoa.org

Posted June 1, 2017
Fences

(Content originally published in the May 2016 newsletter)

With spring around the corner, the Design Review Committee (DRC) asks homeowners to take a look at your wing fences and perimeter fences.  

TrailMark fences include:

Wing fences:  Fences installed on both sides of the house, facing the street.  Homeowner responsibility.

Perimeter fences:  Fences following the property lines that divide properties.  These generally run from the wing fence down the sides of the property and across the back of the lot. Not all properties have side fences, however, these fences are the homeowners responsibility.

Open space fences:  Fences placed along designated open space. Only the inner side of these fences is the responsibility of the homeowner.  The HOA maintains the side facing the open space.

TrailMark Design Guidelines, paragraph C. 8. Fencing, TrailMark Fence specifies that the approved options available for the finish of wood fences are as follows: Natural, untreated finish
A clear, waterproof sealant Maxum Formula 2 (Fawn M-2030)

While the intent of these options was made in the best interests of TrailMark’s aesthetic beauty, it is apparent that the natural, untreated finish is no longer the attractive option it was at one time given black staining, and water marks. Therefore, TrailMark is moving away from this option and is encouraging homeowners to select an approved color option. The clear, waterproof sealant protects the wood for a period of time but generally do not provide UV protection, or the UV protection is minimal, requiring more frequent maintenance. Homeowners who have this option are encouraged to select an approved color option in order to reduce the maintenance requirement. Maxum Formula 2 (Fawn M-2030) [Kwal woodcraft #6230 Deep Base Solid Color, B-4Y, C-6Y, F-Y24, T-Y] is the color currently used for all open space fences. It is still available and approved for use. Sherwin Williams, or any other paint supplier, can mix this color.

Approved Fence Colors:
Sherwin Williams WoodScapes Semi-Transparent Stain - Slight pigmentation for increased protection
SW3504 Woodridge
SW3513 Spice Chest
SW3508 Covered Bridge
​SW3522 Banyan Brown

Use of colors other than those that have been approved requires submittal of a home improvement request to the Design Review Committee. Any questions may be sent to the DRC at designreview@trailmarkhoa.org 

Posted April 1, 2017
TrailMark Exterior Projects

Homeowners: 

Before long, spring will be upon us so now is the time to start thinking about projects external to your home – painting, roofing, landscaping, windows, decks/patios, etc. Spring is the busiest time for the DRC to review requests. To ensure that you get the necessary approvals to commence project work, the DRC recommends that you start your planning now and get your request submitted as soon as possible.

Go to the TrailMark website to get your forms, review the guidelines and procedures, and other information: http://www.trailmark.org/hoa-documents-amp-forms.html

PAINTING:   
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REMINDER: Several homeowners received notices last year for exterior painting. The due date for completion of these projects is generally spring 2017. If you have not received approval for your color selection, get your request submitted now to enable you to meet the spring deadline.

Covenant control is on-going and exterior painting will be noted. Get ahead of the game and get your colors selected and a request submitted for review.   

The DRC has paint books available that detail TrailMark’s original color combinations. Contact the management company to request the paint books.
 
The Board has established a TrailMark Sherwin Williams account allowing residents to receive a paint and stain product discount. Generally, the discount is 15% depending on the product purchased. Identify yourself as a TrailMark resident and provide the following account number: 230805194. If the Sherwin Williams store you are using does not register this account number, they should call 303-932-1352 to confirm the account. 

Regardless of whether one selects an approved paint combination or creates a unique combination, ALL exterior painting projects require Design Review Committee approval prior to the start of painting. 

CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS / WALKWAYS / AND PORCHES: 

Many concrete surfaces throughout the community are in need of repair and/or replacement due to: 

Spalling - surface failing in which the concrete is flaked or pitted.
Sagging and/or cracking. 
 
Repair and/or replacement of these surfaces may be required for safety and aesthetic reasons, and can be expensive. We advise homeowners to look at these surfaces and take action where required.   

REMINDER: It is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain sidewalks and curbs adjacent to one’s property.

​For more information see: 
http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebook/index.php?book_id=504&chapter_id=27619#s956018
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Posted February 1, 2017
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