MOTIONS:

1/19/25 Mike made a motion to amend a previous motion dated 12/15/12 by Dan Braun.  It will now read, “to accept the definition of the annual period for determination of excess water usage to be December 1 through November 30 or at the time of the sale of a house.”  The motion was seconded by Jerry and unanimously approved.

1/19/25 Bruce made the motion that on February 1, 2025 the building fee for new construction will be increased to $3000.   It was seconded by Al and unanimously approved.

3/15/25    Jerry made the following motion, which was seconded by Kathleen: In order to maintain a dock slip, Marina fees, POA dues, and any other POA fees must be paid by February 1st or a property owner will be subject to a $200.00 fine in addition to the certified mailing fee.  If the Marina fee is not paid by February 14^th, an additional fee of $500.00 will be charged.   If all fees are not paid by the end of February, the property owner will forfeit his/her slip.  The motion was unanimously approved. 

4/19/25  Bruce made the motion to replace the lighthouse using Beaver Dam Woodworks.  The motion was seconded by Mike. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 

4/19/25  Al made a motion to expand the number of mailboxes at the West Gate and replace the roof at a cost not to exceed $30,000.  This was seconded by Scott and unanimously approved

5/17/25  A motion to approve a price of $250 for each Memorial Paver was made by Jerry and seconded by Scott.  Six board members were in favor with Bruce dissenting. Proceeds from pavers will be used to maintain the Memorial. 

7/19/25 A motion to include the CRCA Retaining Wall Guidelines in the Building Guidelines with the omission of bullet 2 was made by Scott and seconded by Al.  The motion was unanimously approved.

9/13/25  Based on that request, Scott made the following motion, which was seconded by Jerry to add the following to the Building Rules & Regulations under Article 5, Definitions: Motion was approved 5 – 0, Al abstained.  

 A structure will be considered a multi-family dwelling when any of the following exists:

1. More than one kitchen exists in each living area.
2. Separate main entrances exist in each structure.
3. Permanent attachments of more than five (5) feet separate the proposed structures.
4. More than one water and/or sewer connection.

RULES:

GRR: 7. Excessive water Usage: There is an excessive water usage charge for any amount of water used over 100,000 gallons in the period of December 1 – November 30 (12/15/12) or at sale of house. (1/18/25)

GRR: 19. Open Burning/Refuse: Burning is prohibited throughout WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES except for campgrounds. (Refer to campground rules.)  Contractors must remove all construction debris from WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES Contractors or non-property owners using P.O.A. maintained trash compactor will be fined. Chimineas and manufactured fire pits with spark arrestors are allowed (and must be attended at all times with sufficient water available to extinguish the fire. 11/18/25) Upon WLE approval and issued permit, masonry fire pits with spark arrestors  are allowed for contained outdoor fires. Homemade fire pits are NOT allowed. (9/15/12)

MARINA: 18. Subletting is done through the Office and cannot be done by the slip holder.

BUILDING:

January 2025

Article lll Permit Fees

Construction of New House (building permit & water & sewer hookup) $3,000.

Miscellaneous Construction:

1. New: To include but not limited to decks, porches screened or enclosed, garages, additions, dormers $0.50/ sf
2. Shed, gazebo, playhouse over 50 sf and/or with electrical service, and deck replacement to same dimensions… $50.00
3. Permit renewal for six months $100.00
4. Asphalt installation (six months)                  $50.00

Article X Fine Index

Article Vll Section 1 (Advertising signs) Fine $50.00

Article Vll Section 12 (Commercial Vehicle Parking) $150.00

Article Vll Section 13 (Vehicle Parking) $25.00

February 2025

Article lll Permit Fees

A permit for a new house is $3000.00

Article lV Building Permit Application

Section 1 Requirements: W.L.E. Building Permits are obtained by submitting a completed application to the Building Office containing the following:

Two (2) sets of construction plans. Architectural plans must have finished height elevations for the basement/crawl space, garage and first floor. Additionally, the plans show the overall dimension of the house from the highest point to the finished floor.

Section 6 Survey: The survey must be signed and sealed by a Pennsylvania licensed surveyor showing the following information: Size of the lots; property lines; required setback lines; location of building on site; existing road; proposed road and right-of-way widths as shown on recorded maps of W.L.E. to point nearest the front setback line; the perpendicular dimensions from one side of the property line to each corner of the dwelling on that side; the proposed driveway location; elevations including road elevation; building corner elevations on the existing grade prior to construction and proposed elevation grade post construction elevation on fixed boundary pins. This survey shall also include all building appurtenances (decks, stairs, chimneys, retaining walls, etc.). The proposed survey needs to show topographic elevations. The total calculated area of proposed impervious surface improvements on a lot.

Section 7a Final as Built Survey: The as-built/final survey signed and sealed by a Pennsylvania licensed surveyor showing the following actual information: Size of the lot, property lines, required setback lines, location of building on site, existing road, actual road and right of way widths as shown on recorded map of W.L.E. to the nearest point of the front setback line, the perpendicular dimensions from one side of the property line to each corner of the dwelling on that side, the actual driveway and parking pad location, elevation including road elevation, building corner elevation on existing grade after completion of construction and elevation on fixed pins and all existing impervious areas (See definitions for impervious area). The survey shall also include all actual building appurtenances such as decks, stairs, chimneys, retaining walls and outer structures.  The existing survey shall provide a calculation for the total area of impervious prior to requested improvements. The total calculated area of existing impervious surface improvements on a lot, shall include all buildings, asphalt, concrete, paver blocks and retaining walls.. The total existing impervious area shall not exceed 33% of the lot area. On two combined lots the impervious area shall not exceed 20% of the lot area. Changes that are made after the proposed survey need to be approved and shown on final survey.

September 2025 Revision Multi Family Dwelling

Article V

Section 12 Multi Family Dwelling

A structure will be considered a multi-family dwelling when any of the following exists:
1. More than one kitchen exists in each living area.
2. Separate main entrances exist in each structure.
3. Permanent Attachments of more than five (5) feet separate the proposed structures.
4. More than one water and/or sewer service connection.

October 2025

Revised overall rules & regulation document format and addition of building term definitions.

A courtesy advisory regarding contractor’s insurance has been added to WLE permits for WLEPOA members as WLE lot owners planning or undertaking construction or other work by contractors or other laborers/workers at their property in WLE. You cannot rely upon this advisory, since it may not pertain to your situation or relationship with your contractor, and is not intended as a substitute for sound, thorough and quality advice personally obtained by you from skilled, competent professionals. In your interest or for your protection, you should consult with appropriate, qualified professionals and experts for advice and guidance for your personal and private transactions with others; otherwise, you proceed at your own risk. The Association does not warrant, assure or vouch for the accuracy, thoroughness and legal significance of such advisories, and does not check for, investigate, verify or continue to verify, or monitor any information about contractors, and any of their characteristics and attributes, such as their business, skills, quality of workmanship, performance, reliability, and financial standing, and any document or information required of or submitted or affirmed by them. The Association is not required to procure, verify or maintain any information about contractors or any of their characteristics and attributes, and disclaims all warranties, liability and responsibility for the effects and consequences of heeding or you’re not heeding such an advisory, and the contractors’ compliance or noncompliance with their information and affirmations. The documents and other information submitted to the Association by or on behalf of contractors are for WLEPOA’s use and benefit but are available to its members as many of its other records are.

11/15/25  New Business: Al made the following motions to amend the rules, which was seconded by Scott:

Under General Rules – 19. Open Burning/Refuse: the word construction will be added, and fire must be attended and sufficient water available to extinguish the fire. It will be stated as follows:

19. Open Burning/Refuse:  Burning is prohibited throughout WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES except for campgrounds.  (Refer to campground rules.)  Contractors must remove all construction debris from WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES. Contractors must remove all debris from WALLENPAUPACK LAKE ESTATES Contractors or non-property owners using P.O.A. maintained trash compactor will be fined. Chimineas and manufactured fire pits with spark arrestors are allowed. Fires must be attended and sufficient water available to extinguish the fire. Upon WLE approval and issued permit, masonry fire pits with spark arrestors are allowed for contained outdoor fires. Homemade fire pits are NOT allowed. (9/15/12)

It was unanimously approved.