Bedroom Conversion DRB Submittal Information

The amenity allotment for residences is based on the number of bedrooms displayed in the most recent set of plans approved by the Design Review Board (DRB). Only rooms that are labeled as a “bedroom” on the approved plans are counted as a bedroom. Please be aware that rooms labeled as "bunkrooms" are not counted as bedrooms for occupancy purposes and would not contribute to the maximum amenity allotment.

For any room to be considered a bedroom, it must be labeled as such on the DRB approved set of plans and meet the following requirements:

• Access to a full bathroom on the same floor without going through another bedroom.
• A minimum of 100 square feet of conditioned space. A minimum of 100 square feet must maintain a knee wall height of not less than 7’-0”, not including closet space.
• A closet with a minimum clear space 2’-0” deep x 3’-0” wide and be accessible from inside the bedroom or on-suite bathroom.
• An entry door installed with minimum dimensions of 2’-8” x 6’-8”.

A room may not be considered a bedroom if it is used to access another room except a bathroom or closet.

The Community Association maintains a record of the DRB approved building plans for residences within the community. To increase the number of bedrooms on record with the community, a new or modified set of plans, drafted by a WaterColor approved architect/designer, would be required to replace those currently on file. 

 These plans are to contain the following:

• Cover page, containing residential information and an Itemized list of proposed modifications. 
• Properly labeled floor plans depicting the existing conditions of every floor.
• Updated floor plan(s), showing the interior modification(s) and/or change of use.
• Site plan, showing the required amount of parking, via dimensioned 8' - 6" x 18' - 0" parking areas contained within the property lines.

 The following is required to be submitted as a package for DRB consideration:

• PDF of plans submitted to the Town Architect, designreview@coastalarchitectsllc.com, and Design Review Board Manager, afromknecht@ccmcnet.com. 
• Bound 11”x17” hardcopy set of plans with signed and dated seal of architect on cover page. 
• Completed “Minor Modification Application”
• “Minor Modification” review fee of $400, made by check made payable to, “WaterColor Community Association”.

 Please refer to the below, “WaterColor Parking Space Requirement”, document for current parking requirements. 

After a submission is received, the DRB will review the updated plans during their next scheduled meeting. If the changes are approved, the plans on file for the residence will be updated and the bedroom count and maximum amenity allotment will be recorded.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Compliance & Design Review Manager, Andrew Fromknecht, at afromknecht@ccmcnet.com.