Having exterior work done to your property?
Review the process first, then submit an Architectural Review Board (ARB) application if required.
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Resident Since: 2010
Board Member Since: December 2020
Ross has called Gatling Pointe home since 2010 and currently serves as the GPCA Treasurer. Ross is also the GPCA Webmaster, responsible for maintaining the Association’s website as well as its email platform which ensures essential information is shared with homeowners.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Ross retired in 2016 after honorably serving for 24 years. His Air Force career encompassed assignments to duty stations in the continental United States and overseas, as well as deploying in support of multiple operations around the globe.
He is currently employed at Newport News Shipbuilding as a Software Engineer performing SharePoint Application Administration and various other IT-related functions.
He and his wife, Amy, have two children, Isabella and Jackson. An avid baseball fan (Go Braves!), Ross enjoys staying active, expanding his knowledge of all things IT, and tackling projects around the house.
Resident Since: 2018
Board Member Since: April 2021
Kim Burbage and her husband have lived in Gatling Pointe on Clipper Creek Lane since 2018. Kim has enjoyed serving on the Board of Directors since 2021.
She is a Realtor with Liz Moore and Associates and when not working enjoys time in the yard with her dogs Fergus and Freya.
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Board Member Since: October 2020
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Resident Since: 2000
Board Member Since: July 2021
Pete Carlson has served as a Director on the Gatling Pointe Board of Directors since July 2021 and is currently the Vice President of our association. He has also served our community as a member of the Architectural Review Board.
Currently retired, he has been an active volunteer with his church, Benn’s United Methodist Church, as Chair of the Financial Committee and President of United Methodist Men for the last 20 years. Pete has also volunteered with the Luter YMCA in Smithfield as President of the Y Board and as a Y Board Member for many years. As a life member and Vice President of the Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue Squad, he has spent many years (2001-2013) as an EMT-Intermediate responding to medical emergencies in Smithfield and our county.
Pete served for 30 years as a Warden with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons and as the Assistant Director of the agency responsible for inmate management. Once retired from government service in 1999, he became a full-time professor of political science/public administration at Christopher Newport University for the last 19 years. While at CNU he served as president of the Faculty Senate and as Chair of the University Faculty.
Educationally, Pete has a Doctorate and Masters in public administration from the University of Southern California and a BA in psychology from Willamette University in Oregon.
Pete and his wife, Rhonda, have lived on Commodore Lane in Gatling Pointe for the last 22 years. They have enjoyed living in our Gatling Pointe community.
The Gatling Pointe Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 8 am – 12 pm – rain or shine (no rain date). To register, click below – a minimum of 10 participating homes is needed to host the community sale.
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Use the guide below to determine whether or not an ARB application is required to be submitted for exterior modifications to your home or property. It is advised not to start any work or enter into any obligations for work until the ARB has been engaged and approval of your submission is granted.
If needed, corresponding articles and sections from Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Applicable to All Property in Gatling Pointe and other guidance is provided for reference.
If you don’t see an item relevant to your project, are unsure if an application is needed, or have a question in general, please email the ARB for clarification or assistance.
| Item | ARB Required? | Applicable Article and Section |
| Deck/Porch Repair/Replacement | Yes | Article I, Section 5 |
| Doors (including Garage Doors) | ||
| Painting | ||
| Roof Replacement | ||
| Room Addition/Extension | ||
| Siding Repair/Replacement (including vinyl siding) |
Article I, Section 5 and Approved Siding |
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| Window Replacement | Article I, Section 5 |
| Item | ARB Required? | Applicable Article and Section |
| Topographical | Yes | Article I, Section 15 |
| Irrigation | No | N/A |
| Lighting | Consider brightness and impact on neighbors | |
| Tree Removal | Varies | Article I, Section 16 |
| Vegetation | Yes | Article I, Section 15 |
| Item | ARB Required? | Applicable Article and Section |
| Antennas/Satellite Dishes | No, but there are limitations | Article III, Section 10 |
| Driveway/Sidewalks | Yes | |
| Fence Installation (Buried/Invisible Pet Fences) | No | N/A |
| Fence Installation (Above Ground) | Yes |
Article I, Section 4 and Architectural Guidelines (Design - Item #6) |
| Mailboxes |
Article I, Section 10 and Mailbox Information |
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| Shed Installation | Article III, Section 3 | |
| Signage | Varies |
Article I, Section and Uniform Sign Regulation |
Residents are reminded of the following key dates as they apply to open burning in Isle of Wight (IoW) County:
Gatling Pointe is located outside of a Development Service District and open burning is governed by Chapter 7 of the IoW County Virginia Code of Ordnances. Specifically, Section 7-15 provides guidance on permissible open burning; sections 7-17 and 7-18 should also be noted. Additionally, the following conditions must be met during any instance of open burning:
Considerations such as burning wet leaves and health factors should be given to fellow residents and above all else, safety must be given the highest priority.