We’d like to provide a quick update on the Post 44 alcove renovation project—particularly for those wondering, “Why the delay?”
As many of you may already know, the project came to a halt after we discovered that our previous contractor was unlicensed and unable to obtain a permit from the City of Scottsdale. The city received multiple inquiries about the construction, which they were not aware of, prompting us to pause the project.
A few E-Board members and I recently met with the City of Scottsdale’s inspection supervisor, who expressed a willingness to work with us to resolve the situation. He recommended we hire an architect to produce a full rendering of the project for submission through the city’s official review and approval process.
With full support from the E-Board, we hired the architect recommended by the city. The rendering is currently in progress. During recent discussions, the architect we hired discovered there is no official record (at the city) of the ~2006 alcove buildout at Post 44. Because of this, the previously undocumented construction must now be included in the new rendering and be reviewed as part of the current approval process. (Note: The city transitioned its records to microfiche around that time, so the original blueprints and permit may still exist.)
The rendering is expected to take up to seven weeks.
Dean Olson—who successfully managed our recent roof replacement—has graciously volunteered to take over as project lead. Dean brings extensive experience managing large construction projects for Tesoro Oil, and I’m confident in his ability to guide this project to completion. Going forward, Dean will serve as the sole point of contact for external communication.
To simplify the process, we’ve also decided to reduce the overall scope of the renovation. The two remaining elements are:
- Enlarging the entrance to the alcove, and
- Installing a higher-quality swinging door to the patio.
All other patio enhancements have been deferred and will be addressed on a separate timeline.
Thank you for your patience and continued support.