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New Creatives Interest Group Under Consideration
Creativity is the lifeblood of any thriving community. It is the spark that ignites innovation, fosters connection, and enhances the quality of neighborhood life. This post very briefly explores the importance of “creatives” in the community and extends an invitation to residents to become part of a Montage Creatives Interest Group (MCIG) being explored.
Creatives, a term now widely associated with individuals engaged in any form of artistic or innovative endeavor, are the heart and soul of vibrant neighborhoods. They are not just artists, but also architects, engineers, writers, social media enthusiasts, advertisers, photographers, culinary artists, crafters, musicians, and more. Their diverse talents and perspectives enrich the community, making it a more interesting, attractive, and enjoyable place to live.
The impact of creatives on a community is multifaceted. First, they contribute to the neighborhood’s aesthetic appeal. Their influence can be seen in the design and appearance of Montage homes, landscapes, signage, and common area amenities. They bring color, texture, and style to the built environment, turning ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones.
Secondly, creatives foster a sense of community. They organize and participate in cultural events, exhibitions, and workshops, bringing residents together and strengthening social bonds. These activities provide opportunities for residents to connect, learn, and collaborate, enhancing the social fabric of the community.
Thirdly, creatives add value to the community. Studies show that neighborhoods with a high concentration of creatives tend to be well-kept, attractive, and stable. Creatives are known to work to add value to their community, improving the quality of place and making it more desirable for current and prospective residents.
Recognizing the critical role of creatives, cities across the country are making efforts to incubate neighborhood hotspots for creatives. The goal is to attract new residents who are likely to contribute positively to the community. In this spirit, I invite residents of Montage to join the discussion on the establishment of an interest group (MCIG) to explore the matter further.
The MCIG is envisioned as a platform for creatives in Montage to connect, collaborate, and contribute. As a member, you will have the opportunity to share your talents, learn from others, and work together on projects that enhance the community. Whether you are a professional artisan, an amateur creative, or someone who appreciates the arts, you are welcome to join.
By joining the MCIG, you will also be contributing to the broader arts scene in Cathedral City. The city’s Public Arts Commission is expanding its arts activities and is keen to involve more resident artists. There are opportunities to exhibit and sell your works at the city’s new quarterly Artists exhibition at the Cathedral City Library, and to be included in a new directory of local artists.
In conclusion, creatives play a crucial role in shaping the character, vitality, and resilience of our community. By nurturing creativity, we can enhance neighborhood value, foster social connection, and improve the quality of life for all residents. We invite you to join the Montage Creatives Interest Group and be part of this exciting journey. For more information, please contact Scott Reese at scott.o.reese@gmail.com. Let’s together make Montage a recognized hub of creativity and innovation in Cathedral City!
April 2024 Architectural Review Committee Agenda
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
DATE: Friday, April 5, 2024
LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, March 1, 2024
OLD BUSINESS
ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)
- 36108 Chagall — Windows: Replace 10 windows, 3 in front (George Dobosh) — COMPLETE
- 36392 Monet — Paint: Home exterior (Steve Lake) — COMPLETE
- 36392 Monet — Shutters + Wrought Iron: Complete removal (Steve Lake) — COMPLETE
- 36110 Da Vinci — Paint: Scheme 1 minus Shaggy Barked (Bill Moore) — COMPLETE
- 36285 Artisan — Paint: Paint gray areas that have faded (Jean-Guy Poitras) — COMPLETE
- 36101 Dali — Driveway: Sandblast and seal (Corinne Cull) — AIR OK
- 36315 Dali — Plants: Install new plants in backyard (Jack Fitzsimmons) — AIR OK
- 36285 Artisan — Driveway + Walkway: Pour new concrete (Jean-Guy Poitras) — AIR OK
- 36285 Artisan — Plants: Remove Queen Palms, add Olive tree (Jean-Guy Poitras) — AIR OK
- 36285 Artisan — Steps: Pour new concrete steps to front gate (Jean-Guy Poitras) — AIR OK
- 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Install in front yard (Craig Haynes) — AIR OK
NEW BUSINESS
- 36285 Artisan — Landscape: Redo front yard (Jean-Guy Poitras)
- 36321 Chagall— Paint: Scheme 8 special + Black Walnut (DE6063) (Ann Kuhn)
- 36331 Dali — Steps: Pour new concrete steps with under lighting (David Leytus)
- 36334 Dali — Paint: Scheme 8 (Warren Michaels)
- 36350 Monet — Paint: Scheme E, delete Rosewood, add Mayan Chocolate (Don Hayes)
- 69717 Picasso — Paint: Scheme L (Tracy Breihof)
- 69859 Van Gogh — Pergola: Install 12’ x 12’ x 8’ in backyard (Craig Haynes)
- Report on April perimeter walk with Conserve
DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED:
- Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
- Time: 1:30 pm
- Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 pm
March 2024 Architecture Review Committee Agenda
DATE: Friday, March 1, 2024
LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, February 2, 2024
ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)
- 69834 Van Gogh —Gate: Replace front gate (Allen Lechtman) —COMPLETE
- 69834 Van Gogh —Paint: Shutters, gate, front door (Allen Lechtman) —COMPLETE
- 69716 Picasso —Wall: Modify existing wall (David Javens)—COMPLETE
- 36229 Dali —Plants: Palm, fruit trees, vines in backyard (Robert Holt) —COMPLETE
- 69834 Van Gogh —Paint: Shutters, gate, front door (Allen Lechtman) —COMPLETE
- 36367 Artisan —Gate: Replace front gate with iron gate (Greg Brettingen) —COMPLETE
- 36282 Dali —Gutters: Add to sides of house with downspouts (Ed Schnaars) —COMPLETE
- 36350 Artisan —Paint: Heather, Downing Earth, Metal Fringe (Tom Zemanek)–COMPLETE
- 36229 Artisan —Paint: Home exterior and wall Scheme I (Jeff Smith) —COMPLETE
- 36383 Artisan —Gutter: Installed on back of house (Marc Cadieux) —COMPLETE
- 36110 DaVinci —Turf: Install artificial turf in front yard (Bill Moore) —COMPLETE
- 36108 Chagall—Windows: Replace 10 windows, 3 in front (George Dobosh)—AIR OK
- 36392 Monet—Paint: Home exterior (Steve Lake)—AIR OK
- 36392 Monet—Shutters + Wrought Iron: Complete removal (Steve Lake) —AIR OK
- 36101 Dali —Driveway: Sandblastand seal(Corinne Cull) —AIR OK
- 36315 Dali —Plants: Install new plants in backyard (Jack Fitzsimmons) —AIR OK
- 36285Artisan—Driveway + Walkway: Pour new concrete(Jean-Guy Poitras)
- 36285 Artisan —Paint: Repaint dark gray areas that have faded(Jean-Guy Poitras)
- 36285 Artisan —Plants: Remove 2 Queen Palms, add Olive tree (Jean-Guy Poitras)
- 36285 Artisan —Steps: Pour new concrete steps to front gate (Jean-Guy Poitras)
- 36110 DaVinci —Paint: Scheme 1 same colors minus Shaggy Barked (Bill Moore)
Report on March perimeter walk with Conserve—Norm Giere
Discuss removal and replacement of date palms on corner and DaVall
DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED:
- Date: Friday,April5,2024
- Time:1:30pm
- Location: Norm Giere’shome, 36272 ChagallCourt, Cathedral City
ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 pm
February 2024 Architecture Review Committee Agenda
DATE: Friday, February 2, 2024
LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER: APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, anuary 5, 2024
ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)
- 36229 Artisan —Door: Replace front door (Jeff Smith)—COMPLETE
- 36229 Artisan —Gate: Replace front gate (Jeff Smith) —COMPLETE
- 69792 Matisse—Plants: Replace with agave + cactus (Gary Bennett)—AIR OK
- 36108 Chagall—Windows: Replace 10 windows, 3 in front (George Dobosh)—AIR OK
- 36282 Dali —Gutters: Add to 3 sides of house with downspouts (Ed Schnaars) —AIR OK
- 69834 Van Gogh —Gate: Replace front gate (Allen Lechtman) —AIR OK
- 69716 Picasso —Wall: Modify existing wall (David Javens)—AIR OK
- 69834 Van Gogh —Paint: Shutters, gate, front door (Allen Lechtman) —AIR OK
- 36350 Artisan—Paint: Heather,Downing to Earth,Metal Fringe(Tom Zemanek)
- 36367 Artisan—Gate: Replace front gate with iron gate(Greg Brettingen)
- 36229 Artisan—Paint: Home exterior and wall Scheme I(Jeff Smith)
- 36392 Monet—Paint: Trite White, Stucco Tan, Desert Suede, Blue Fescue( Steve Lake)
- 36392 Monet—Shutters + Wrought Iron: Complete removal (Steve Lake)
- 36229 Dali—Plants: Add new palms, fruit trees, vines in backyard (Robert Holt)
- 36101 Dali —Driveway: Sandblast and seal(Corinne Cull)
Report on February perimeter walk with Conserve—Norm Giere
Discuss adding rule regulating use/timing of Dumpsters and moving Pods
DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED: •
Date: Friday, March1,2024
- Time: 1:30pm
- Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 pm
January 2024 Architecture Review Committee Agenda
DATE: Friday, January 5, 2024
LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, December 1, 2023
ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)
- 69904 Matisse —Pergola: 12’ x 8’ x 8’ high color is Slate (Sonny Mazzarella) —AIR OK
- 69792 Matisse—Plants: Replace with agave + cactus (Gary Bennett)—AIR OK
- 69702 Matisse —Sunshade: Gray fabric triangular shade 7’ x 7’ x 7’ (Brian Holt)—AIR OK
- 36108 Chagall—Windows: Replace 10 windows, 3 in front (George Dobosh)—AIR OK
- 36229 Artisan—Door: Replace front door (Jeff Smith)
- 36229 Artisan —Gate: Replace front gate (Jeff Smith)
- 36282 Dali —Gutters: Add to 3 sides of house with downspouts (Ed Schnaars)
- 69834 Van Gogh —Gate: Replace front gate (Allen Lechtman)
- 69716 Picasso—Wall: Modify existing wall and extend wall to courtyard (David Javens)
- 69834 Van Gogh —Paint: Shutters, gate, front door—Vista Ranch House (Allen Lechtman)
Report on January perimeter walk with Conserve—Norm Giere
Discuss Conserve layouts for corner and Gerald Ford and Da Vall entrys
DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED:
- Date: Friday,February2,2024 • Time:1:30pm
- Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 pm
December 2023 Architecture Review Committee Agenda
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
DATE: Friday, December 1, 2023
LOCATION: Sue Johnson’s home, 36171 Dali Drive, Cathedral City
TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, November 3, 2023
OLD BUSINESS
ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)
- 36248 Chagall — Palm: Install one Washingtonia in front yard (Greg Jones) — COMPLETE
- 36248 Chagall — Turf: Install artificial turf in front + side yard (Greg Jones) — COMPLETE
- 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Put in front yard and side yard (Larry Bliely) — AIR OK
- 69716 Picasso — Queen Palms: Remove 4 from backyard (David Javens) — AIR OK
- 69904 Matisse — Pergola: 12’ x 8’ x 8’ high color is Slate (Sonny Mazzarella) — AIR OK
- 69792 Matisse— Plants: Replace with agave + cactus (Gary Bennett) — AIR OK
- 36229 Artisan — Pergola: 10’ x 13’ x 8” color is gray (Jeff Smith) — AIR OK
- 69702 Matisse — Sunshade: Gray fabric triangular shade 7’ x 7’ x 7’ (Brian Holt) — AIR OK
NEW BUSINESS
- 36108 Chagall— Windows: Replace 10 windows, 3 in front (George Dobosh)
COMMITTEE OPERATIONS
- Report on December perimeter walk with Conserve — John Geary
- Discuss ambiguous wording on the Montage Rules and Regulations rule #25.9
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
FUTURE SCHEDULE
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED
- Date: Friday, January 5, 2023
- Time: 1:30 pm
October 2023 Architecture Review Committee Agenda
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
DATE: Friday, October 6, 2023
LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, September 1, 2023
OLD BUSINESS
ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)
- 69897 Van Gogh — Landscape: Xeriscape, add artificial turf (Robert Fouyer) — COMPLETE
- 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove tree, add Palo, plants (Anita Anderson) — COMPLETE
- 36201 Artisan — Paint: Door, gate, fascia Bison Beige (Richard Larson) — COMPLETE
- 69702 Matisse — Solar: Add 8 panel to roof array (Brian Holt) — COMPLETE
- 36229 Artisan — Foam roof: Add foam roof (Kevin Smith) — COMPLETE
- 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Put in front yard and side yard (Larry Bliely) — AIR OK
- 69716 Picasso — Queen Palms: Remove 4 from backyard (David Javens) — AIR OK
- 36229 Artisan — Dumpster: Removing interior flooring (Kevin Smith) — AIR OK
- 69904 Matisse — Pergola: 12’ x 8’ x 8’ high color is Slate (Sonny Mazzarella) — AIR OK
NEW BUSINESS
- 36241 Chagall — Paint: Drifting, Weathered Brown, Palomino Pony (Pam Litman)
- 36282 Dali — AC: Install new system, conduit to match home color (Ed Schnarrs)
- 36282 Dali — Drain: Install new underground drains to mitigate water runoff (Ed Schnarrs)
- 36229 Dali — Paint: Trail dust, Cedar Chest, Cottage White, Arizona Clay (Nancie Brown)
- 36229 Artisan — Plants: Add to courtyard and backyard (Jeff and Kevin Smith)
- 36121 Da Vinci— Sconces: Replace sconces on garage, courtyard, side yard (Jed Nahum)
- 36248 Chagall — Turf: Install artificial turf in front yard and side yard (Greg Jones)
COMMITTEE OPERATIONS
- Report on October perimeter walk with Conserve — Norm Giere
- Set up October date for Montage exterior home inspection — Norm Giere
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
FUTURE SCHEDULE
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED:
- Date: Friday, November 3, 2023
- Time: 1:30 pm
- Location: Sue Johnson’ home, 36171 Dali Drive, Cathedral City
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 pm
September 2023 Architectural Review Committee Agenda
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
DATE: Friday, September 1, 2023
LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, August 4, 2023
OLD BUSINESS
ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)
- 36248 Dali — Solar: Install 12 panels on roof (Kim Duong) ) — COMPLETE
- 36379 Monet — Garage door: Install new door (Tema Magalen) — COMPLETE
- 36379 Monet — Paint: Heather, Drifting, Palomino Pony (Tema Magalen) — COMPLETE
- 36379 Monet — Gate: Metal/glass (Tema Magalen) — COMPLETE
- 36226 Dali — Mini-split: Add to AC garage (John Geary) ) — COMPLETE
- 36269 Chagall — Awning: Add 2 retractables in backyard (Rich Hegstad) — COMPLETE
- 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove large tree in front (Anita Anderson) — COMPLETE
- 69747 Van Gogh — Windows: Replace 4 windows (Ron Morones) — AIR OK
- 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Put in front yard and side yard (Larry Bliely) — AIR OK
- 69716 Picasso — Queen Palms: 4 from backyard (David Javens) — AIR OK
- 69897 Van Gogh — Landscape: Xeriscape, add artificial turf (Robert Fouyer) — AIR OK
- 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove tree, add Palo V, plants (Anita Anderson) — AIR OK
- 36229 Artisan — Dumpster: Removing interior flooring (Kevin Smith) — AIR OK
- 36229 Artisan — Foam roof: Add foam roof (Kevin Smith) — AIR OK
NEW BUSINESS
- 69904 Matisse — Pergola: 12’ x 8’ x 8’ high color is Slate (SonnyMazzarella)
COMMITTEE OPERATIONS
- Report on September perimeter walk with Conserve — Norm Giere
- Report on detention basin mediation — Scott Reese
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
FUTURE SCHEDULE
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED:
- Date: Friday, October 7, 2023
- Time: 1:30 pm
- Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT: 2:30 pm
Architectural Review Committee August 2023 Agenda
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
DATE: Friday, August 4, 2023
LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City TIME: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Thursday, July 6, 2023
OLD BUSINESS
ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)
- 36347 Monet — Paint: Home exterior (Anita Anderson) — COMPLETE
- 69747 Van Gogh — Windows: Replace 4 windows (Ron Morones) — AIR OK
- 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Put in the front yard and side yard (Larry Bliely) — AIR OK
- 69716 Picasso — Queen Palms: 4 from the backyard (David Javens) — AIR OK
- 36248 Dali — Solar: Install 12 panels on the roof (Kim Duong) ) — AIR OK
- 36379 Monet — Garage door: Install new door, color is Graphite (Tema Magalen) — AIR OK
- 36379 Monet — Paint: Heather, Drifting, Palomino Pony (Tema Magalen) — AIR OK
- 36379 Monet — Gate: Metal/glass color matches garage door (Tema Magalen) — AIR OK
- 69897 Van Gogh — Landscape: Xeriscape, add artificial turf (Robert Fouyer) — AIR OK
- 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove tree, add Palo V, plants (Anita Anderson) — AIR OK
NEW BUSINESS
- 36226 Dali — Mini-split: Add to AC garage (John Geary) ) — AIR OK
- 36269 Chagall — Awning: Add two canvas retractable awnings in the backyard (Rich Hegstad)
- 36229 Artisan — Dumpster: Removing interior flooring (Kevin Smith)
- 36229 Artisan — Foam roof: Add foam roof (Kevin Smith)
- 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove the large tree in the front yard (Anita Anderson)
COMMITTEE OPERATIONS
- Report on August perimeter walk with Conserve — Norm Giere
- Report meeting with Dunn-Edwards regarding adding custom colors — David Leytus
OPEN FORUM
- Discuss any issues not on the agenda
FUTURE SCHEDULE
Next meeting scheduled:
- Date: Friday, September 1, 2023
- Time: 1:30 pm
- Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court
ADJOURNMENT
Adjournment: 2:30 pm
July 2023 Architecture Review Committee Agenda
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
DATE: Thursday, July 6, 2023
LOCATION: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court, Cathedral City
TIME: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
CALL TO ORDER:
APPROVE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Friday, June 2, 2023
OLD BUSINESS
ARCHITECTURAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST (AIR)
- 36272 Chagall — Garage door: Install door, color is Graphite (Norm Giere) — COMPLETE
- 36379 Artisan — Gate: Move front gate/wall 10’ toward street (Lucia Silva) — COMPLETE
- 36331 Dali — Glass: Replace glass in windows in rear of house (David Leytus) — AIR OK
- 69747 Van Gogh — Windows: Replace 4 windows (Ron Morones) — AIR OK
- 36383 Artisan — Garage doors: Replace w/metal & glass (Marc Cadieux) — AIR OK
- 36110 Da Vinci — Artificial Turf: Put in front yard and side yard (Larry Bliely) — AIR OK
- 69716 Picasso — Queen Palms: 4 from backyard (David Javens) — AIR OK
NEW BUSINESS
- 36248 Dali — Solar: Install 12 panels on roof (Kim Duong)
- 36379 Monet — Garage door: Install new door, color is Graphite (Tema Magalen)
- 36379 Monet — Paint: Calico Rock, Play on Gray, Shaker Gray (Tema Magalen)
- 36379 Monet — Gate: Metal/glass color is Shaker Gray (Tema Magalen)
- 69897 Van Gogh — Landscape: Xeriscape front, add artificial turf (Robert Fouyer)
- 36347 Monet — Paint: Home exterior (Anita Anderson)
- 36347 Monet — Landscape: Remove tree, add Palo Verde, add plants (Anita Anderson)
COMMITTEE OPERATIONS
- Report on July perimeter walk with Conserve — Norm Giere
- Discuss protocol for approving custom home paints — Norm
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
DISCUSS ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
FUTURE SCHEDULE
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED:
- Date: Friday, August 4, 2023
- Time: 1:30 pm
- Location: Norm Giere’s home, 36272 Chagall Court