Construction Progress Photos at Cypress Pointe REsort

[Stu]

Many new photos of improved resort infrastructures

From the Prez, John Chase:

"Although things seem to be moving slowly they are moving. Here is the progress so far this week on the driveway and cart path, the building 5 stucco repairs and the residential roof progress. Buildings 8 and 1-4 are substantially complete now. Building 5 has some of the new metal surface in place and now the work on the final two buildings - 6 & 7 - has started. It is still anticipated that the whole project will be completed before summer.

On Friday, weather permitting, the driveway and cart path surfaces are scheduled to be put down. No recent updates on the Clubhouse, Gift Shop or Cafe, which still awaits design approval. Still remaining for 2007 are the new directional signs around the resort, the fencing and landscaping around the new building and the new recreational area (scheduled to begin construction as soon as the roofs are complete).

See the latest photos: http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/NewBuild/Newbuild022107.htm

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[Stu]

Progress Photos from March 2nd

Latest Construction progress as of March 2nd from Association Prez John Chase:

"Some updated photos from all the projects around the resort. The new building work is heading toward completion. The pavement should be installed early next week, the fence gates later in the week and then the only remaining item is the landscape work.

http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/NewBuild/Newbuild030207.htm

The roofing project is now concentrated strictly in the northeast corner of the property with buildings 5, 6 and 7 all in various stages of construction. Buildings 1,2,3,4 and 8 are finalized and accepted. After the completion of the remaining roof work exterior painting on all the buildings except 6 and the Clubhouse will begin. It is also anticipated that the recreation area work will start soon after the roofs are completed and that area is cleared of construction equipment.

The new lobby accent lighting has been installed except for the new chandelier. We have a few shots of the lobby this week.

Just a reminder to all owners to return your proxy ballots and to attend the annual Owners Meeting at 9AM, Saturday March 24, 2007 at the Clubhouse if you can."

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[timeos2]

The doorman stays

Then I guess it's goodbye to the uniformed doorman on duty right there at the main entrance.

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

Alan - Just noticed this post from awhile back. According to Gaston there are no plans to abolish the doorman position even with the new automatic doors. The main reason for the position is to help owners and guests with luggage to the buildings. As you know our buildings are 3 stories with no elevators so some guests appreciate a hand with getting the luggage in and out of the unit. We can't retrofit elevators but we can make sure guests feel their trip is important and they will get the service that exceeds expectations.

 

[Stu]

New progress photos at CPR from 14 March

Just in from the CPR@LBV Condo. Association Prez, John Chase:

"The finishing touches are underway. See the new driveway/cart path installation, the new entrance and exit gates and the start of the landscape work. Note that exterior painting on Building 5 is part of the original renovation project from 2004 and will be underway shortly along with all remaining residential buildings. Final acceptance of the RALPH (Stu's note: the new maintenance/laundry/storage facility) building project is scheduled for next week."

Here's the link:
http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/NewBuild/Newbuild031307.htm

Reminder to CPR Phase 1 owners: the Annual Meeting of Owners is scheduled for Saturday, 24 March 2007 at 9:00 a.m. EDT.

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[AwayWeGo]

Whoa! What About Those Large Pipe Valves? (Not Gas Valves, I Hope.)

Here's the link:
http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/NewBuild/Newbuild031307.htm

The new driveway looks semi-dangerously near to a set of humongous pipe valves tucked right in there between the new driveway curb & the picket fence. I sure hope they're not gas valves. Check out...

It would be comforting if a strong, truck-proof protective barrier could be added, just to make sure no errant delivery or service truck accidentally whacks into that valve cluster on its way to or from the new Ralph Cay building.

It's always something, eh?

(NOTE: Image shamelessly hotlinked from the Cypress Pointe web site that Stu linked.)​

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

 

[timeos2]

We may flood but we won't explode

The new driveway looks semi-dangerously near to a set of humongous pipe valves tucked right in there between the new driveway curb & the picket fence. I sure hope they're not gas valves. Check out...

It would be comforting if a strong, truck-proof protective barrier could be added, just to make sure no errant delivery or service truck accidentally whacks into that valve cluster on its way to or from the new Ralph Cay building.

It's always something, eh?

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

Those are the water main pipes. We had to work around those (actually rerouting just one) as the building was designed. Those big, concrete filled red pipes you see on either side of the valves are the protection allowed. We also worried about the building overhang so there are balusters on the other side as well. The whole driveway design is done with the need to have one way traffic only and controlled access by the electronic gates. Heaven help the first delivery truck driver that hits a pipe, gate or the building as Gaston will be on the phone to their insurance carrier within minutes. Because of the gate control we know who gets access and when. And yes, it IS always something it seems.

 

[pedro47]

Suggestion can you plant some type of evergreen plants or some type of small green busch that will not grow more than 30 inches in height and width?

Weekly update pic's 3/13/2007 on CYP web site are just outstanding !!!

Good luck all will work out for you !

 

[timeos2]

Just a day later

Just a day later the same view now looks more "green" with the piping hidden.

There are some more views from this afternoon posted on the original link

 

[Stu]

More photos added to previos link

Additional photos from 3/14 - 3/17/07 were added to the below link to show the near complete driveway and relandscaping adjacent to the new building.

http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/NewBuild/Newbuild031307.htm

From the Prez: "It is expected that the building, fencing and grounds will be totally complete by the Annual Meeting next weekend (Stu's note: Saturday, March 24th at 9:00 a.m. EDT.). The residential building exteriors will be painted next and the construction of the new recreation area in front of the Clubhouse is scheduled to begin in mid to late May."

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[Stu]

The RALPH Bldg is complete - see its final update here!

The last update on the construction of the new M/L/S building, now officially known as "Ralph Cay" ("Repair and Laundry Plus Housekeeping"), was posted today.

I suggest you notice in the photos that follow how well the new landscaping blends in beautifully and hides some of the otherwise more noticeable eyesores usually associated with this type of installation. The new building itself matches the theme and appearance of Cypress Pointe's existing residential buildings.

The next round of photos will happen when there is change on the
status of "Cafe Pointe", the start of construction on the new recreation
area or any breaking news that can best be seen in pictures., or any breaking news that can best be seen in pictures.

Please go visit at:

http://cypresspointe.net/Graphics/NewBuild/Newbuild032507.htm

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

 

[pedro47]

The new Cafe Pointe will be a much added addition to a truely wonderful resort. Our whole family and the grandkids loved CYP!!!

 

[stumac]

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this -- new at timeshares.

I am considering buying at Cypress Pointe Resort, Phase I and am wondering what the current maintenance fees are on a three bedroom and if there are going to be any added assessments because of the renovations?

 

[AwayWeGo]

Fees, Shmeez.

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this -- new at timeshares.

I am considering buying at Cypress Pointe Resort, Phase I and am wondering what the current maintenance fees are on a three bedroom and if there are going to be any added assessments because of the renovations?

It's as good a place as any to ask about that stuff, so why not?

I think annual fees at Phase I are in the neighborhood of $770. All Phase I ownership is 3BR lock-off. (Phase II has 1- & 2- & 3BR ownership, plus various oddball UDIs designed to fit into the Club SunTerra SunOptions timeshare points system but not much good for anything else.)

It took a major serious Special Assessment to pay for all the outstanding Phase I renovations. But if you buy now, you escape paying it -- some previous owner already sprang for that Special Assessment (which was such a whopping big amount that owners at the time were offered the option of paying in 3 annual installments if they couldn't swing the whole amount all at once).

Then, after that, management had to come to grips with the roof problem. Fortunately, that did not involve another Special Assessment. Instead, the resort got a loan for all the new roofs, then budgeted loan repayment & interest into the regular annual maintenance fees. Plus, there may still be some legal action pending against the suppliers & installers of the original roofs that didn't hold up as expected. Any financial recovery from that, minus attorney fees & associated costs, would bolster the Phase I Reserve Fund.

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

 

[timeos2]

Normally we'd ask that you email the resort

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this -- new at timeshares.

I am considering buying at Cypress Pointe Resort, Phase I and am wondering what the current maintenance fees are on a three bedroom and if there are going to be any added assessments because of the renovations?

Since this is a thread about CPR I guess there is no harm in replying publicly. We do not hide our fees and in fact publish them on our web site each year.

The current operation, reserve and taxes (annual fee) averages $765 per week. I say average because the tax is added by the County and can vary up to $12 either way on any given week. Operation and reserve expenses are the same for every week. That number, $765, includes the cost of the roof loan repayment as part of reserves.

The work now underway and planned for the remainder of 2007 is fully paid for. All announced plans through 2011 and beyond are estimated to be fully covered by the fees being slowly collected over time. While you can expect increases in future years mostly due to rising costs that will effect every resort and homeowner and a $5 per year planned increase in reserve fees, we do not anticipate the need for any special assessments to owners going forward. In fact it is our goal to make the necessary small adjustments over the years specifically to avoid the need for special assessments in the future. We are now on a pay as you go basis for operations and collect ahead of time for capital (reserve) work and taxes. The Board will work very hard to keep it that way

 

[timeos2]

No recovery

Then, after that, management had to come to grips with the roof problem. Fortunately, that did not involve another Special Assessment. Instead, the resort got a loan for all the new roofs, then budgeted loan repayment & interest into the regular annual maintenance fees. Plus, there may still be some legal action pending against the suppliers & installers of the original roofs that didn't hold up as expected. Any financial recovery from that, minus attorney fees & associated costs, would bolster the Phase I Reserve Fund.

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

Alan - Despite our best efforts we have had to end our lawsuit for recovery on the roofs. Our Attorney's have advised us that with the extremely limited documentation we were able to pull together from 15 years ago there was little hope of forcing the builder or insurance company to settle. Rather than throw more fees at the issue they recommended we cut our losses and end the suit. That was done on 1/29/07 and the Board received official notice this past weekend.

 

[stumac]

thanks

thanks for the info. It sounds like a good deal. renovations look great. this is my first time in timeshares. Anything I need to be concerned about cypress pointe?

 

[timeos2]

thanks for the info. It sounds like a good deal. renovations look great. this is my first time in timeshares. Anything I need to be concerned about cypress pointe?

Yes. When you stay once you may be very tempted to buy more and visit more often. You may not want to go home at all.

We've learned to accept that.

It was our first timeshare in 1993 and still our favorite.

 

[Stu]

Where to start looking for CPR units for sale

You might begin by contacting those owners advertising their own units for sale here at TUG, also at Redweek.com, and at the CPR&LBV Association webpage:

http://cypresspointe.net/FORSALELIST.htm

With regards to those listings at the Association's webpage link above, the following disclosure/disclaimer applies:

"Cypress Pointe Resort is sold out. All ownerships are 3 bedroom, deeded, float use. Float means no use week is automatically assigned and a timely annual request for a reservation must be made by the owner. There are two seasons - Diamond weeks 5-17,21-35,45-47,50-53 Inclusive and Emerald (quiet time) weeks 1-4,18-23,36-45, 48,49 Inclusive. We have some owners below interested in selling their time.

This listing is provided as a courtesy to our owners and future owners. Any offers made must go to and any additional information needed must
come directly from the owners listed below. Cypress Pointe Resort and the Association are not involved in any transaction."

There are numerous other Resale companies you can visit also, many with links here at TUG, but then there will be a middleman's commision to be factored in on the asking/sale price. If you do it direct, I recommend you find a good, credentialed escrow company to close the deal for both parties.

Best regards,
Stu Schwartz

I am considering buying at Cypress Pointe Resort, Phase I and am wondering what the current maintenance fees are on a three bedroom and if there are going to be any added assessments because of the renovations?