CA members say ‘yes’ to new office building
By PHYLLIS HODGES
hodgespress@gmail.com
A vote by the Sun City Center Community Association members on March 14 and 15 yielded overwhelming support for building a new administration building at 1009 N. Pebble Beach Blvd. The alternative had been to renovate the structure currently at that location.
The question put before the members was whether to invest approximately $1.5 million in a new building or about $900,000 to renovate the current structure to repair its structural problems and to comply with today’s building codes. This building was actually built 40 years ago as a model home on South Pebble Beach Blvd. and then moved to the current location for use as the CA administration headquarters.
Members were informed that the project will be funded from the Capital Fund fee of $1,800 that new home buyers pay. There will be no impact on CA dues, currently $270 per member, per year, and no debt will be incurred.
The decision has been a lively subject for CA members since last year when the current building was determined to be unsafe due to deterioration of foundation supports. Community Association President John Luper has encouraged open dialogue over the past several months, then at a Feb. 21 membership meeting, architectural consultant Jonathan Moore presented costs and details about the alternatives. His presentation included renderings of the proposed new building and extensive details about the project. A question and answer period followed. A video of that meeting is available on the CA website at suncitycenter.org.
About the vote, Luper said, “The board and I are very pleased. With 84 percent of those who voted voting ‘yes,’ we feel strong support for proceeding with the new building. This will only add another gem to our beautiful and well-maintained community.”
BILL HODGES PHOTO
Work is expected to start mid-year to replace this North Pebble Beach Blvd. SCC Community Association administrative building with a new one. Modular office units on the Central Campus will house the staff and directors during the construction period.
