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Martins Cove
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New home owner question
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2/12/2005 2:46:48 AM
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Jay,
The lake does drop but usually only once a year in the fall and only 5-6 feet so maintenance can be performed on the steam plant in Wilsonville. Sometimes it is dropped in the spring as well. Usually it is for about 1-2 weeks but this year it was fully drawn for only 2 days. You can get all that type of info by calling 1-800-lakes11.
For building permits, you better hurry. They are currently free but it is probable that the cost will go to $200 as a base price and more for a larger structure soon. The "Lake Pimp" as we call him, but not to his face because he holds your permit literally in his hands, is Tim Herrin. He lives in Shelby Shores and is easliy recognized by the old green marine police boat he drives. You can look at alabama power's web site for his phone # or call the 1-800-lakes11 and wade through the prompts for it. You will need a plat map as well as a detailed drawing, with measurements, of exactly what you are wanting to do. I've heard that you can no longer have more than 1 wall on boat houses, even if it is replacing an existing structure. Fortunately, mine was grandfathered in. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules before you start because Tim is a nice guy, but a stickler for details...and he does check your progress much like a building inspector does. The only difference is that he just drops in without a call from you.
You can get a lot of this info from the Lay Lake HOBO (Homeowner boatowner assn at www.laylake.org)
Hope this helps. If you need more, ask your new neighbors or, if you can't get any help, call me.
Jamie Olliff
Owner
Martin's Cove on Lay
www.martinscoveonlay.com
205-229-2721 Cell
URL: Martin's Cove on Lay
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