Architectural Review Committee and Our Vision Moving Forward

To: All Residents of The Bluffs

From: The Board of Directors

Date: June 3, 2026

Dear Residents of The Bluffs,

We are writing to inform you of an important transition within our community. The entire Architectural Review Committee (ARC) has submitted an abrupt resignation. While this change was unexpected, the Board accepts their decision and wishes to publicly thank the outgoing members for their many years of dedicated service to The Bluffs. Their contributions over an extended period helped guide various aspects of our community’s development, and we are grateful for the time and effort they invested.

As we move forward, the Board believes this moment presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen and elevate our community’s standards. The Bluffs has always stood for prestige, timeless beauty, and the thoughtful preservation of our unique environment. We are now in an excellent position to establish a new ARC team that fully embodies these values and works in closer partnership with our residents and builders.

To maintain continuity and high standards during this transitional period, the Board will work closely with Betsy McManus, our experienced design and review consultant who handles much of the heavy lifting for our community. The Board will serve as a proxy ARC, offering full support alongside Betsy to ensure that ongoing matters are addressed thoughtfully and without interruption.

Our new approach will focus on a collaborative and supportive process. The incoming ARC will partner closely with homeowners and builders alike to help turn visions into reality while honoring the significant investments each of you have made in our community. The new ARC team will engage all parties with respect, kindness, and genuine concern for each project. We are committed to a balanced framework that maintains the highest aesthetic and architectural standards without unnecessary obstacles, ensuring that every project enhances rather than detracts from the overall beauty and character of The Bluffs.

The Board will take this opportunity, together with the new ARC team, to review the current ARC guidelines. We are committed to balancing our guidelines in ways that serve both the community as a whole and all stakeholders effectively.

If you currently have a project in the pipeline and feel your needs are not being fully met during this transition, please reach out directly to any Board member. We will gladly assist and ensure your project receives the attention and support it deserves.

This new dawn for the ARC represents our shared commitment to:

Greater transparency and timely communication throughout the review process

Respectful recognition of the financial and personal investments our residents and builders place in their properties

A constructive partnership model that supports creativity and compliance with our governing documents

Consistent, fair, and professional oversight that protects and elevates property values across the entire community

The Board will work hand-in-hand with the new ARC to ensure these principles are upheld. Our goal is not merely to review plans, but to actively support outcomes that reflect the excellence our community deserves. We are confident this refreshed approach will foster greater harmony, reduce friction, and allow The Bluffs to shine even more brightly in the years ahead.

We will provide additional details regarding the new ARC members and application processes in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to the Board with any questions or suggestions.

Thank you for your continued dedication to making The Bluffs the exceptional community it is.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors