[2008] New Construction at Cypress Pointe

[pedro47]

I am praying the storm will pass the Orlando area.

 

[Stu]

The Work Must Go On, In Spite of Fay!

While construction on the Rec Area and Cafe moves along, yet another construction project has begun (repaving parking lots and driveways), even as they dry out from Fay!

Make sure you have your overalls on before viewing these!

Here's GM Gaston's latest pix:

http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/082708/Cafe082708.htm

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[Stu]

Happy Labor Day Weekend from Cypress Pointe!

From Prez John Chase:

The last of the updates in photos before the Labor Day weekend
(with thanks to GM Gaston for the great photos.):

http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/082908/Cafe082908.htm

Up for next 2 weeks:

- Start of the Gazebo Construction (pending Fire Dept permit approval)

- Installation of fencing around Recreation / Picnic area

- Ceilings and floor marble in Cafe - finish walls and counter areas

- Equipment installation in Cafe

- Ongoing repaving of all driveways and parking areas

Currently the Recreation / Picnic area is scheduled for opening 9/20
(except for Gas Grills to be installed later in the fall)

Cafe soft opening week of 9/22 - Grand opening October 2008.

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[pedro47]

I liked that sign for the CYP I owners that stated "No Special Assessment."

 

[AwayWeGo]

Something About The Company Name Sounds Familiar.

I liked that sign for the CYP I owners that stated "No Special Assessment."

Me too. Too bad we can't say the same about Phase Two. So it goes.

-- hotlinked --​

( Nice calligraphic lettering, eh ? )

Meanwhile, I can't help wondering whether the guys shown installing the plate glass are in cahoots with the timeshare company.

Diamond Glass Co.

Diamond Resorts Inc.

-- hotlinked --
​

Coincidence ?

I hope so.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[timeos2]

We had our SA(s) now we enjoy the plan working as designed

Me too. Too bad we can't say the same about Phase Two. So it goes.

Meanwhile, I can't help wondering whether the guys shown installing the plate glass are in cahoots with the timeshare company.

Diamond Glass Company.

Diamond Resorts Inc.

Coincidence ?

I hope so.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

Alan - I looked at that and never connected the two! No relation (as far as we know).

Phase 2 - CPGV - has their own set of BIG projects underway including their laundry / maintenance building already well along, the move of the tennis court and new shuffleboard courts (nearly complete) and soon the start of the full unit renovations. Some pictures of that work here. As we had to do in 2004 when CPR did their first full unit renovation the money had to come from a special assessment as past collections simply hadn't been set to an adequate level. And just as CPR did in 2004 the Board of CPGV is looking at the long term and setting fees going forward that should prevent the problem from occurring again. It can work as the results at CPR show.

While both sides have great pride in their individual resort we are forever linked in most guests (and some owners) minds as one bigger resort. No wonder as we share everything except the units. Having both sides of the street the very best they can be is the best for all. The CPR Board and management supports the CPGV Board in the tough decision to do the best thing for the resort and its owners by getting the money needed to do the upgrades as they have always supported us. We're a few years ahead in implementing our plan as they didn't get started as soon as we did due to our 1992 construction start - theirs was 1995. The turnover to owner control also came 3 to 4 years after ours.

My long winded way of saying we're not trying to denigrate CPGV for the recent SA they needed but that we sympathize with that need and have gone through it ourselves (twice). But now we can proudly state that thanks to those assessments and a successful followup plan for proper reserve and operational funding we can safely state that the next unit renovation at CPR will not require a special assessment. It is very important that our owners, who have been so supportive of the Board and management during the renaissance of CPR, know that going in. It is my opinion that when the NEXT CPGV renovation cycle rolls around, thanks to the hard work of that Board and management, CPGV owners will also hear a similar message.

 

[pedro47]

Sounds like that "not" being a part of big brother has improved the overall operation of both resorts.

 

[AwayWeGo]

Here's Hoping.

Sounds like that being a part of big brother has improved the overall operation of both resorts.

I would like to think that the Phase Two leadership is paying attention & following the vicarious example of Phase One.

That is, there's no need to learn everything the hard way when there's a successful guide close at hand that's already been there & done that.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[AwayWeGo]

Waste Not & Want Not.

CPGV - has their own set of BIG projects underway including their laundry / maintenance building

Phase I has its newish R.A.L.P.H. Building -- Repairs And Laundry Plus Housekeeping.

Phase II is putting up its own companion on-site facility, the A.L.I.C.E. Building -- All Laundry Items Cleaned Efficiently.

The financial savings from laundering all towels, sheets, bedspreads, etc., in house instead of sending them out at great expense will be significant, on both sides of the street.

It is possible -- not certain at this stage, but not impossible -- that there could be an added environmental bonus from doing laundry on the premises.

The county recently placed limits on landscape irrigation, except when reclaimed water is used. The Disney complex, for example, can irrigate everything on their jynormous site to a fare-thee-well using reclaimed effluent from the Reedy Creek Improvement District's sewage treatment plant (located right over there close to the Orange Lake timeshare). Cypress Point I & II, with minimal facility modifications, ought to be able to "reclaim" the on-site laundry rinse water for landscape irrigations purposes, no ?

Wouldn't that be something ?

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[Stu]

Photos Post-Hanna/Pre-Ike + Bonus Pix of New Ass'n Model!

Hi everyone!

Well I was headed for Myrtle Beach but due to Hanna, we decided to change everything att he last minute and tomorrow we're off to Jackson ole WY and the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. So we're huddled in at the JFK Ramada for (hopefully) the first flight out tomorrow a.m. In the meantime, with nothing worth watching on TV, I broke out the laptop and now provide you with this update!

Thanks to GM Gaston we have ongoing pix of the new Rec Area fencing and forever wild forbidden area (kinda like the Federation/Romulan Neutral Zone). Also the color scheme for the new Cafe Pointe is shown.

As a bonus, we now get to see the beginning of construction of the new Association model unit for the upcoming 2010/2011 major renovation (which is fully funded from the CPR Phase 1 Reserve Account as it should be, with NO Special Assessment, for those of you who hadn't heard that tidbit yet!). See all at:

http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/090608/Cafe090608.htm

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[pedro47]

There are some new update photos of Cypress Pointe Cafe and Recreation projects dated 9/12/2008.

 

[AwayWeGo]

Whoa! That's Outstanding.

There are some new update photos of Cypress Pointe Cafe and Recreation projects dated 9/12/2008.

Thanks for the update, Pedro.

Click here to see the pix.

Is Cypress Pointe a great timeshare or what ?

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[timeos2]

The gazebo rises at Cypress Pointe Recreation/picnic area

The new gazebo has started to rise at the entrance to the recreation/picnic area at Cypress Pointe Resort.

 

[AwayWeGo]

Whussup With The Phase One Gazebo ?

The new gazebo has started to rise at the entrance to the recreation/picnic area at Cypress Pointe Resort.

Will the new gazebo, when completed, be among the Phase I facilities that everybody gets to use while staying at either Phase I or Phase II ?

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[timeos2]

Its available to all

Will the new gazebo, when completed, be among the Phase I facilities that everybody gets to use while staying at either Phase I or Phase II ?

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

Absolutely shared. Our standing agreement between the two Associations says that all common areas - existing or newly created - are to be available to all owners/guests. At some time I suppose a unique area with limited access could be created for one side or the other owners/guests only but, so far, that hasn't occurred. Plan on enjoying the new recreation / picnic area and all its features no matter which Cypress Pointe unit you enjoy.

 

[Stu]

Cafe Pointe Opening Day Tentatively 3 Oct 08!!!

From CPR GM Gaston:

We passed the final electrical inspection from the county today in the
Cafe. Now the general contractor calls for the Fire Department to set
the inspection, they have 48 hrs to answer and hopefully the
inspection will be done Monday.

After that, the final building inspection is expected for Wednesday next
week. We will then start training officially and open toward the end of the week. Planned opening is Friday, October 3, 2008!

See the photos here:

http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/092608/Cafe092608.htm

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[pedro47]

Stu, the new cafe is located in the main building/reservation complex correct?

 

[timeos2]

Relax by the pool with a cappuccino

Stu, the new cafe is located in the main building/reservation complex correct?

It is located on the outside of the Clubhouse facing the Volcano Pool where the former pizza shack/snack bar/convenience store used to be.

 

[AwayWeGo]

Free Cafe Pointe Coffee . . .

Now the general contractor calls for the Fire Department to set the inspection, they have 48 hrs to answer and hopefully the inspection will be done Monday.

. . . for the Fire Chief & all the firefighters.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[Stu]

Spy Photos of CPR Renovation Model Suite!!!

Latest from Association Prez John Chase:

"Here are some cell phone pictures (thanks Stu!) from the new 2010
model we just got to see this past weekend:

http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/101108Model/Model101108.htm

While we think we can afford most of what we saw there may be some
changes and costs we have to save. Let's hear what you like and don't
like so the decisions can reflect what the owners really want to see.
The pictures cannot do it justice - but for now it's the best we have.
Walking into the unit it is simply stunning and it seems to create a
completely new resort.

Remember this is a whole new direction reflecting the resorts being
built today and getting CPR ready to compete for the next 6-8 years.
It is a change from our original Caribbean look and bright colors toward a
more subdued but still colorful and tropical unit look. We also wanted
to get best use out of the available space. It seems to have
accomplished all our goals."

There will be professional photos taken, but this is what we have for now. The pro photos will better convey the true colors of the interior and will be posted as soon as we get them.

BTW, John didn't mention it, but all of the ceiling fans have also been replaced. The new fans are quiet, handsome and come with wall-mounted, portable remote control units as well.

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[pedro47]

Lock-out room unit looks very nice; good job on the lock-out bathroom;
I liked the grantie around the master bedtoom bath tub area,
living room, dining room and guest room I would give a solid 9.0.
Everything looks very nice.

 

[pedro47]

Outstanding photos !!!!

 

[CharlesS]

Outstanding photos !!!!

And taken with a cell phone no less!!!!
Charles

 

[Stu]

Café Pointe

Here is the proclamation from Gaston we've been waiting for...

"TO: ALL GUESTS

FROM: Cypress Pointe Resort

SUBJECT: Café Pointe

We are proud to report that our new addition, Café Pointe, has officially opened for business on Friday October 24, 2008.

Café Pointe is located in the Club House in front of the Volcano Pool.

Our Board of Director invites you to visit Café Pointe and taste the variety of coffee, tea, and pastries offered.

Cordially,

Gaston Correa
General Manager"

Coming soon, the official opening of the new recreation center, followed later by the installation of gas grills at its picnic area!

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[littlestar]

Wow, Stu, the new decor looks terrific. When we had a unit at Cypress Pointe last year my sister-in-law didn't like the "no door" on the bathroom thing - so that's terrific that will be fixed in the future.

I really like the colors because they are still light and tropical (not too dark like a lot of the remodels are now). Although I like the present colors, too. But the new color scheme looks very classy.