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Board Priorities Now Open for Owner Comments

Each year the board evaluates the priorities of the previous year and sets a path forward for the coming year. At the end of 2021, board members identified two priorities already in progress and four new priorities to be further developed in 2022. These items will be added to the normal work of the board and management, with a Director heading up each initiative.

The board would like to hear your feedback on these priorities for 2022. Member comments will be open for the next two weeks. Please send us your feedback on our website by CLICKING HERE or you can email comments@pdpoa.org (make sure to include your Palmetto Dunes property address).  We look forward to hearing from you!  Thank you.

Inflight Priorities:

  • Beachfront Clubhouse – The Board and management are  moving forward on the reimagining of the Dunes House as an owners beachfront clubhouse. This is a collaborative effort between the PDPOA and Greenwood.  The proposal under consideration includes tearing down the current Dunes House and rebuilding it as a two-story building, with a rooftop lounge. The first floor would be a commercial dining facility operated by Greenwood. The second floor and rooftop lounge would be restricted for use by Palmetto Dunes property owners. We are currently working on lease negotiations with Greenwood and should have an update on the project during the first half of 2022. If this project moves forward, we anticipate breaking ground on the new Beachfront Clubhouse in September 2023, with an opening projected for the summer of 2024.
  • Improved Cell Service – As PD continues to be a highly desirable place to live and visit, what technological advances do we need to tackle to meet the needs of our residents and visitors?  There is continued concern about inadequate cell service and bandwidth in the northern eastern part of Palmetto Dunes.  Reliable service and bandwidth are a critical necessity as potential buyers and visitors explore the various options for retirement and destination planning. We have been working with a cell provider to identify the best location to install a tower in the northern part of the community and are looking at options for placement, as well as permits.

Topics Requiring Further Development:

  • Strategic Plan Initiative – Lewis Carroll wrote, “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.” Our community has benefited from the destination and paths identified in our current five-year strategic plan, but it is reaching the end of its projected life.  Now is the time to engage many of the different stakeholders and establish the direction for the next three to five years.  This proactive endeavor will be based on the previous strategic plan, be an open and an inclusive process, and incorporate tools such as a demographic study of our existing community. A strategic plan is an invaluable asset to the community, providing critical continuity and guidance for the association board, administration, and more.
  • PD-Owned Facilities Building – As the PDPOA continues its ambitious program of infrastructure work throughout the community—including bridge replacements and upgrades of roadways, drainage systems and the like—it has become apparent that we need to consider building our own facilities center to house the dedicated members of our maintenance team. Currently that team works out of an old, cramped metal building that is owned by Greenwood and which might not always be available to us. Having our own facilities center would both improve working conditions for our valued employees and enable the PDPOA to do the best possible job for owners going forward.
  • 7 Lee Shore – As you know the PDPOA purchased 7 Lee Shore in 2018.  The acquisition of Lee Shore was aligned with the long-term strategic plan to acquire property to re-purpose for the membership, build a sense of community, and increase access to the lagoon.  In 2019 the 7 Lee Shore redevelopment committee surveyed residents in the community to gather owner input on existing amenities and what enhancements should be made for the future. That work was presented to the board; however, the development and the direction of the Dunes House project delayed the work on Lee Shore. In 2022, the board has a priority to develop a strategic direction for the future of this property.
  • Short-Term Rental PP&G (Phase 2) – Some believe that the pendulum has swung too far toward a short-term rental/ vacation community in PD rather than a balance of STR and residents. After much discussion and community feedback in 2019 and 2020, the board approved the Short-Term Rental PP&G’s with an effective date of April 1, 2021.  The STR PP&G’s required owners who rent their properties to register annually with the PDPOA.  Additionally, this document set forth expectations around owner/rental company availability to assist renters and detailed the rules for short-term renters.

    The STR committee recommended and the board discussed additional STR guidelines at that time, but they were not implemented. The goal for 2022 is to consider implementing some or all of these additional guidelines as a proposed covenant amendment for owner consideration.

    • Minimum Rental Duration
    • Minimum Age to Rent
    • Occupancy Limits
    • Maximum home size for new construction/remodels
    • Certification of rental agencies and homeowners who rent
    • Penalties (fines for non-compliance)

Please send us your feedback on our website by CLICKING HERE or you can email comments@pdpoa.org (make sure to include your Palmetto Dunes property address). Owner comments will close on Friday, February 11, 2022.