Peppertree Atlantic Beach I bankruptcy

[amycurl]

Have any of you contacted Roy Cooper's office? I would assume so, with him having already taking action against Festiva in NC. But I would continue to call his office and explain the lack of communication you've been getting from Festiva and the Festiva-controlled HOAs.

Secondly, I would reach out to the reporter who wrote the recent article, and provide him with your side of the situation. Follow-up from the press is a good thing--it puts pressure on Festiva--and the press usually *wants* to follow-up, but they need new information--or a new source (you--with your unique perspective as a non-local owner!) to do so.

I really feel for you guys.

 

[bogey21]

This whole thing has been a disaster and Festiva and The Board for Section II have been a disaster.

I sympathize with you all. No way you should have had to put up with all this. But the bright side, as I see it, is that you are getting close to having it behind you.

George

 

[Shelleykc]

Maybe, but it's difficult to base your vacation plans on possibilities and chances, especially when they're tied to one specific week. My parents were one of the very first HO at PAB, in Bldg. 1, Penthouse. One of my sisters and one of my cousins were HO on the second floor, right below. Many of my family have been going to PAB for over 35 years, and what has happened is beyond reprehensible. I've already rented a two bedroom cottage not too far from there, but the anger and frustration aren't going away. I've called PAB AND Festiva twice each this week, and I get nothing.

Your frustration and anger are mutually shared with the many Peppertree owners on this site. I hope you and your family will consider filing a formal complaint against Peppertree, Festiva Development, Patton Hospitality etc. with the NC DOJ. Ms Deborah Ahlman is the specialist assigned to Peppertree in the Attorney Generals' office.

 

[NC Air]

WOW , what a difference a week makes.
I was down here in early June to look at progress and came back again Friday 6/17 as I was in the area, and wanted a first hand update. Don't think any of us trust what management is telling us, so it was good to see with my own two eyes.

the last update I saw here someone posted 6/12 and said nothing had happened on bldgs 17-18-19-24-25.

Flash forward to Friday 6/17 and it looks like virtually ALL of the reinforcement of the walkways on ALL of these 5 buildings looks complete or nearly complete. GREAT NEWS....

See photos I took and compare the places with new lumber installed between the two dates. There is DEFINITE progress on buildings 17-18-19 and I think even 24-25 look to have had the 45 degree angle supports replaced. they look like they already had these 45 degree angle supports on 24-25 in my photos from 2 weeks ago, but that may have been existing wood from years ago. Whichever it is, the are now replaced. You can also see REALLY large horizontal beams on a regular basis under the floors of 2nd and 3rd floor all the way down from 25 to 17.

The stairways look about the same as the person who posted on 6/12, namely one stairway where the showers are that is complete from the parking lot up to the first floor.

There is construction material that appear to be future stairways and vertical supports for the stairs spread in front of all 5 of these buildings, and if you ask me, there's not that much of it remaining. It just doesn't look like it's a lot of work (or material) left to do to finish the stairs. Hopefully that means not much time needed to finish those stairs either.

As others have said though, waiting for the inspections and the certificate of occupancy is another matter. I will give them credit though, they do appear to be picking up speed as this cursed project seems to be in the home stretch.

I asked about dates in mid to late July for buidlings 17-18-19-24-25 at the registration area, but am not confident at all in the info the young lady gave me. Sorry, she just seemed to young and uninformed But her answer was an immediate "no way will they be ready in July."

I'm somewhat optimistic based on what I saw that this is wrapping up soon.


20160617_174104 by NC Air, (new building by former bldgs 1-9 pool?) on Flickr

20160617_174051 by NC Air, (backside of buildings 17-18-19)on Flickr

20160617_174030 by NC Air, (sie of building 17) on Flickr

20160617_173939 by NC Air, (buillding 19-18)on Flickr

20160617_173930 by NC Air, (buillding 18-17)on Flickr

20160617_173923 by NC Air, (buillding 19-18) on Flickr

20160617_173743 by NC Air, (bldg 17-18-19-24) on Flickr

20160617_173737 by NC Air, (bldg 25) on Flickr

20160617_173633 by NC Air, (bldg 24) on Flickr


20160617_173630 by NC Air, (bldg 24-25) on Flickr

 

[Egret1986]

Thank you for the most recent update and newest pictures

WOW , what a difference a week makes.
I was down here in early June to look at progress and came back again Friday 6/17 as I was in the area, and wanted a first hand update. Don't think any of us trust what management is telling us, so it was good to see with my own two eyes.

the last update I saw here someone posted 6/12 and said nothing had happened on bldgs 17-18-19-24-25.

Flash forward to Friday 6/17 and it looks like virtually ALL of the reinforcement of the walkways on ALL of these 5 buildings looks complete or nearly complete. GREAT NEWS....

See photos I took and compare the places with new lumber installed between the two dates. There is DEFINITE progress on buildings 17-18-19 and I think even 24-25 look to have had the 45 degree angle supports replaced. they look like they already had these 45 degree angle supports on 24-25 in my photos from 2 weeks ago, but that may have been existing wood from years ago. Whichever it is, the are now replaced. You can also see REALLY large horizontal beams on a regular basis under the floors of 2nd and 3rd floor all the way down from 25 to 17.

The stairways look about the same as the person who posted on 6/12, namely one stairway where the showers are that is complete from the parking lot up to the first floor.

There is construction material that appear to be future stairways and vertical supports for the stairs spread in front of all 5 of these buildings, and if you ask me, there's not that much of it remaining. It just doesn't look like it's a lot of work (or material) left to do to finish the stairs. Hopefully that means not much time needed to finish those stairs either.

As others have said though, waiting for the inspections and the certificate of occupancy is another matter. I will give them credit though, they do appear to be picking up speed as this cursed project seems to be in the home stretch.

I asked about dates in mid to late July for buidlings 17-18-19-24-25 at the registration area, but am not confident at all in the info the young lady gave me. Sorry, she just seemed to young and uninformed But her answer was an immediate "no way will they be ready in July."

I'm somewhat optimistic based on what I saw that this is wrapping up soon.


20160617_174104 by NC Air, (new building by former bldgs 1-9 pool?) on Flickr

20160617_174051 by NC Air, (backside of buildings 17-18-19)on Flickr

20160617_174030 by NC Air, (sie of building 17) on Flickr

20160617_173939 by NC Air, (buillding 19-18)on Flickr

20160617_173930 by NC Air, (buillding 18-17)on Flickr

20160617_173923 by NC Air, (buillding 19-18) on Flickr

20160617_173743 by NC Air, (bldg 17-18-19-24) on Flickr

20160617_173737 by NC Air, (bldg 25) on Flickr

20160617_173633 by NC Air, (bldg 24) on Flickr


20160617_173630 by NC Air, (bldg 24-25) on Flickr

I believe all affected owners are on the edge of their seats waiting and wondering.

Those of you that have provided updates, pictures, links and information, are appreciated. It is our only way of knowing what is going on at this resort and getting a visual on what stage of the construction that the buildings are in.

I will be calling tomorrow to add a guest to my August week and do not know what I will encounter. Fortunately, my guest is aware of what is happening at the resort. She plans to vacation at the resort when a family member that is an affected owner will be vacationing at Peppertree.

 

[CatCat]

Thanks, ShelleyKC! Believe me, I plan to!! My daughter, who shares my units, is my "pit bull" on the case ;-)!

 

[Mulligan101]

Thanks for the update and the photos

Flash forward to Friday 6/17 and it looks like virtually ALL of the reinforcement of the walkways on ALL of these 5 buildings looks complete or nearly complete. GREAT NEWS...

Thank you for the update and the photos. Although it was too late for me to use my week this year, it is encouraging to think that this debacle may end soon.

 

[Shelleykc]

Thanks, ShelleyKC! Believe me, I plan to!! My daughter, who shares my units, is my "pit bull" on the case ;-)!

You are very welcome, and thank you for willing to go the extra mile to file with the DOJ. Strength in numbers!!

 

[RLS50]

I am not an owner, but have been following this saga via this thread. First off, and most importantly, my sympathies to all owners who have had to endure this.

On one hand I guess it is good news that this specific issue appears to be nearing it's end.

On the other hand though, something Bogey21 said earlier it 100% true. This was a bad situation that appears to have been made many times worse due to the total lack of transparency and communication owners received. Communication is an absolutely critical component of professional crisis management.

So the real question I still have is not when they are going to get done, but why such a glaring lack of transparency and communication for so many months? Because that was the advice they received from their lawyers? Should one take it as evidence of a total lack of respect, maybe even bordering on contempt for existing owners? Or was it just evidence of basic incompetence and lack of experience?

No matter what the reason or rationale one uses to explain the complete lack of transparency and communication, if I was an owner I am not sure how I would ever trust these people again to be looking out for my best interests as an owner and fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities with my annual MF's.

Fool me once.

 

[allsmiles277]

Thank you for all the photos.....next hurdle is Inspection's Office depending where Peppertree AB is in line and if it all is approved or if more repairs have to be done. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I will never forgive Festiva or The Board for Section II for the pathetic way they went about this process. They appear to be clueless and not care about the owners. We as owners need to fix this and only get a management company who we can trust and that goes double for Board members for Section II. Let's vote all of them out.

 

[allsmiles277]

Has anybody taken any more photos or have any information on Buildings 15 and 16 ? I am hoping the workers are close to being finished.

 

[SheilaE]

Bldg 15

About a week ago I sent an email to Member Services reminding them they have been lax in sending updates on bldg progress, availability, etc. The generic person answered with a generic reply and said records show bldg 15 is open for occupancy. I would venture to say they know nothing. I just wanted to see what kind of reply I would get. :annoyed:

 

[allsmiles277]

Atlantic Beach Planning Department  
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Address: 125 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Phone252) 726-4456

 

[allsmiles277]

Planning, Zoning & Inspections
PO Box 10
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
Phone: 252 726-4456
Fax: 252 727-7043

 

[allsmiles277]

Just talked with Planning Office and they said they thought 15 and 16 have occupancy permits now but I have left a message for the Inspection's Dept last name Harrell and hope to get a call back with current valid information. I will post as soon as I hear back from the Inspection's dept.

 

[allsmiles277]

I got a call from Mr. Harrell of the Inspection's Dept and he has confirmed that Buildings 15 and 16 have Certificates of Occupancy.

 

[Egret1986]

Thank you for the contact info and update on the building occupancies

I got a call from Mr. Harrell of the Inspection's Dept and he has confirmed that Buildings 15 and 16 have Certificates of Occupancy.

I've got just over 30 days until my week starts in building 17. Fingers crossed.

 

[allsmiles277]

You are very welcome since THEY are the best source since Festiva and The Board for Section II hide things from us.

 

[allsmiles277]

Anybody heard anything about Buildings 17, 18, 19. 24 and 25 ????

 

[NC Air]

Anybody heard anything about Buildings 17, 18, 19. 24 and 25 ????

Last I heard about those buildings was when I went in to take the most recent pictures that are posted here. I was in the area and stopped in and asked at the registration desk, told them I read the newspaper article quoting end of June to finish everything. They laughed and said they didn't have any idea WHERE they got "end of June" from. I said how about "end of July" for those buildings -17-18-19-24-25 and the rep at the front desk said chances for 17-18-19-24-25 to be open by end of July were slim to none, which was very discouraging. I'm Still hoping they get their CO-certificate of occupancy- very soon, but I made other plans for this summer at Peppertree's recommendation.

 

[allsmiles277]

I just left a voicemail on John Harrell's line and hope to hear back from him today about 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25. I bet there are a truckload of people that wouldn't give a plug nickel for Festiva or The Board for Section II !!!!

 

[Cancun1994]

I just left a voicemail on John Harrell's line and hope to hear back from him today about 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25. I bet there are a truckload of people that wouldn't give a plug nickel for Festiva or The Board for Section II !!!!

I own a Unit in Building 25 and was advised today and Monday it is now open. I did call two times. Sure, can you tell I really trust these folks? Talked with two diiferent people

 

[allsmiles277]

How could anybody trust them now ??

 

[golobj]

Festiva?

I just went online to look at inventory available for exchange in Trading Places and found an exchange for PAB listed saying it is VRI. I went to the VRI site and sure enough found PAB listed on their site. Did the HOA change management companies to the good?

 

[bogey21]

Reading all these posts leads me to the conclusion that Festiva and the HOA are scum but that they are making progress and will ultimately get there.

George