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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSW6180801_Declaration of Covenants_20230908 B3796 - P 204 For Registration Kimberly S. Hargrove Register of Deeds Harnett County, NC Electronically Recorded 2020 Mar 23 03:36 PM NC Rev Stamp:$ 0.00 Book: 3795 Page:204 - 227 Fee: $62.00 Instrument Number: 2020004567 DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS KATHRYWS RETREAT SUBDIVISION THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND/OR THE FLAG OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF POLLICAL SIGNS This document prepared by and mail after recording to: John B. Adcock Adcock Law Firm, P.A, PO Box 1478 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 submitted electronically by "Adcock Law Firm, PA" in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Harnett county Register of Deeds. B3796 - P 206 be modified, of the Subdivision and to exercise any development. rights; (v) to amend, modif,,, waive and/or enforce this Declaration and any of the provisions herein, (vi) to annex additional property to the Subdivision and this Declaration; (vii) all rights otherwise reserved herein, and (viii) all "Special Declarant Rights" as the same is defined in the North Carolina Planned Community Act at N.C.G.S. § 47F-1-103(28) and as maybe hereafter amended or modified Section 1.2 The Period of Declarant Control or Development Period means the period of time beginning at the recordation of this Declaration in the Harnett County Registry, and terminating on the earlier to occur of: (i)the date that Declarant terminates in writing the Period of Declarant Control and transfers all Special Declarant Rights to the Homeowners' Association; or(ii)the date on which all Lots in the Subdivision have been conveyed by the Declarant and the construction of dwelling units and Lot improvements have been approved in writing by the Declarant and completed by the Lot Owners. Section 1.3 Declarant reserves all "Development Rights" as the same is defined at N.C.G.S. § 47F-1-103(11) and as may be hereafter amended or modified. Section 1.4 Mutuality. The covenants, restrictions, and agreements set forth in this Declaration are made for the mutual and reciprocal benefit of every parcel within the Property, and are intended to create mutual equitable servitudes upon each such parcel in favor of the other parcels, to create reciprocal rights among the respective Owners, and to create privity of contract and an estate between the grantees of each and every parcel within the Property, their heirs, successors and assigns. Section 1.5 Benefits and Burdens. Every person who is an Owner does by reason of taking title to land located within the Property agree to all terms and provisions of this Declaration and shall be entitled to its benefits and subject to its burdens. ARTICLE 2 HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION Section 2.1 Homeowners' Association. There has been created a North Carolira non-profit corporation known as Kathryn's Retreat Homeowners' Association, Inc. (hereinafter the "Association" and/or "HOA" and/or "Homeowners' Association), which shall be responsible for the maintenance, management and control of the Common Areas as more specifically set forth in this Declaration. The Association shall have all the powers of an owner's association as set out in the North Carolina Planned Community Act, N.C.G.S. § 4717-3-102 and as may be hereafter amended or modified. This is the Declaration to which the Articles of Incorporation (the"Articles')and by Bylaws (the`Bylaws")of the Association make reference. Section 2.2 Board of Directors and Officers. The Board of Directors, and such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance with the Articles or the Bylaws, shall conduct the affairs of the Association. Section 2.3 Rules and Regulations. By a majority vote of the Board of Directors, the Association may, from time to time adopt, amend and repeal Rules and Regulations with respect to all aspects of the Association's rights, activities and duties under this Declaration. The Rules - 3 - B3795 - P 208 Section 2.7 Maintenance Obligation of the Lot Owners. The responsibilities of each Lot Owner shall include: Section 2.7.1 (a) To clean, maintain, keep in good order, repair and replace at Owner's expense all portions of Owner's Lot and Dwelling Unit. Any repair, replacement and maintenance work to be done by an Owner must comply with any Rules and Regulations of the Association including architectural control and visual hannony. Section 2.7.2 (b) To perform Owner's responsibilities in such manner so as not to unreasonably disturb other persons residing within the Subdivision. Section 2.7.3 (c) Not to paint or otherwise alter, decorate or change the appearance of any exterior portion of Owner's Dwelling Unit, without the written consent of the Association. Section 2.7.4 (d) Not to impair the use of any easement without first obtaining the written consents of the Association and of the Owner or Ovniers for whose benefit such easements exist. (e) Each Lot Owner shall be deemed to agree,by acceptance of delivery of a deed to a Lot, to repair and/or replace at Owner's expense all portions of the Common Areas which may be damaged or destroyed by reason of Owner's own intentional or negligent act or omission, or by the intentional or negligent act or omission of any invitee, tenant, licensee and/or family member, including, but not limited to, any repairs necessary which result from damage incurred by pets or vehicles owned by the Lot Owner, or owned by any guest, invitee, tenant or licensee of such Lot Owner. ARTICLE 3 COVENANT FOR ASSESSMENTS Section 3.1 Regular Assessments. Regular Assessments for the payment of the Common Expenses shall be made in the manner provided herein and in the manner provided in the Bylaws. The Regular Assessment is established for the benefit and use of the Association and shall be used in covering payment of all of the Common Expenses. Section 3.2 Special Assessment. In addition to levying Regular Assessments, and to the extent that the reserve fund is insufficient, the Association, or the Declarant if during the Period of Declarant's Control, may levy Special Assessments to construct, structurally alter or replace improvements which are a part of the Common Areas. Provided that after the expiration of the Period of Declarant's Control, the prior written consent is obtained by a majority of the Members who are voting either in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called for such purpose or unless expressly stated in the annual budget. The Declarant shall have authority to levy a Special Assessment during the Period of Declarant's Control, without prior approval of the Members of the Association or Lot Owners. If the Special Assessment is approved, the Board of Directors shall calculate each Lot's proportionate share of the Special Assessment for the capital improvements, and shall give the Lot Owner(s) written notice of the proportionate share and of the date(s) that the Special Assessment is due and payable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, B3795 - P 210 the Builder has not sold the Lot following the Builder's one-year possession of the Lot, then the Builder shall be subject to the monthly Regular Assessment provided for herein which shall commence on the first day following the Builder's one-year possession of the Lot the same as any Owner of a Lot. The Board of Directors shall fix the amount of the monthly Regular Assessment to be paid by each Member at the beginning of each calendar year. Written notice of the monthly Regular Assessment shall be sent to every Member subject thereto. The Board of Directors shall establish the due dates. Section 3.5.2 The Board of Directors, or an adjudicatory panel established by the Board of Directors, may levy a reasonable Fine Assessment as a fine or penalty for violation of this Declaration. A lien may be filed for this Fine Assessment, and this Fine Assessment may be enforced by foreclosure and otherwise treated as a Regular Assessment. Section 3.5.3 Both Regular and Special Assessments for a Lot Owner shall be determined by the Association based upon the proportion that each Lot bears to the aggregate number of Lots located on the Property, except those owned by Declarant which are not assessed. The Association's governing body may, a- its discretion, waive the Regular Assessment for any year or part of a year for any Lot not occupied as a residence. Section 3.6 Billing. The amount of the initial Regular Assessment shall be determined by the Declarant and or the Association. The Association shall inform each Lot Owner of the amount of the total Regular Assessment due from the Owner of that particular Lot. This Regular Assessment may be modified to be paid in monthly installments or as otherwise required by the Association. The Owner of each Lot must pay Owner's Lot's required Regular Assessment in advance on the first (I st) calendar day of each month for the month in which it is due, unless the Association otherwise directs. Payment is to be made to such person at such an address as the Association determines. Special Assessments are due thirty (30) days after the bill for the Special Assessment has been mailed or otherwise sent out by the Association, unless the Association otherwise directs. Subject to the rights of the Builder set out hereinabove, the Owners of the initial Lots in the Subdivision, except Declarant, shall be obligated to begin paying the Regular Assessment as of the first (1 st) day of the initial conveyance of the Lot from Declarant to the Owner. If the Subdivision is expanded and additional Lots are brought into the Subdivision during a given Assessment year, those additional Lots shall begin paying the Regular Assessment on the first (I st) day of the initial conveyance of the Lot from Declarant to the Owner. Section 3.7 Common Surplus. If the Regular Assessment collected in any given year is in excess of the actual Common Expenses for that year, the Board may, at its sole discretion: (a) return each Owner's share of the Common Surplus; (b) credit each Owner's share of the Common Surplus to each Owner's payment for the Regular Assessment for the following year; or(c) apply the Common Surplus to the reserve. Section 3.8 Assessment Certificate. The Association shall, upon demand and at any reasonable time, furnish to any Owner liable for Assessments a certificate in writing signed by an Officer or other authorized agent of the Association, setting forth the status of said Assessments; i.e., "current" and, if not current, "delinquent" and the amount due. Such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of the payment of any Assessment therein stated to have been paid. A - 7- B3795 - P 212 Section 3.14 Non-Liability of Foreclosure Sale Purchaser for Past Due Common Expenses. When the holder of a first mortgage or first deed of trust of record or other purchaser of a Lot acquires title to the Lot as a result of foreclosure of the first mortgage or first deed of trust or by deed in lieu of foreclosure, such acquirer of title, its successors and/or assigns, shall not be solely liable for the share of the Common Expenses or other Assessments by the Association chargeable to such Lot which became due prior to the acquisition of title to the Lot by such acquirer, other than Assessments for which a claim of lien has been docketed with the Harnett County clerk of superior court prior to the recordation of the lien being foreclosed. Such unpaid share of Common Expenses or Assessments shall be deemed to be Common Expenses collectible from all of the Lots, including that of such acquirer, its successors and/or assigns. This provision shall not relieve the party acquiring title or any subsequent Owner of the subject Lot from paying future Assessments. Section 3.15 Liability for Assessments Upon Voluntary Conveyance. In a voluntary conveyance of a Lot, any grantee or grantee's first mortgagee shall inform the Board of Directors in writing of such contemplated conveyance and such grantee or first mortgagee shall be entitled to a statement from the Board of Directors of the Association setting forth the amount of all unpaid Assessments (including current Assessments) against the grantor due to the Association. Neither the grantee nor the mortgagee shall be personally obligated for any delinquent Assessments, but such delinquent Assessments, along with interest, late charges, costs and reasonable attorneys'fees, shall be a lien against the Lot in accordance with this Declaration. Section 3.16 Late Charge. The Association may impose a charge against any Lot Owner who fails to pay any amount assessed by the Association against his Lot within ten (10) days after such Assessments are due and payable and who fails to exercise Owner's rights under this Declaration or under the laws of the State of North Carolina to successfully contest such Assessment. The amount of the late charge shall be the greater of Twenty and No/100 Dollars ($20.00) or twenty percent (20%) of the delinquent amount, or such other amount as may be determined by the Association from time to time. Additionally, if a Lot Owner shall be in Default of payment of an installment upon an assessment or of a single monthly assessment, the Association has the right to accelerate all monthly Assessments remaining due in the current fiscal year. The total of such Assessments, together with the delinquent Assessments, shall then be due and payable by the Lot Owner no later than ten (10) days after the delivery of written notice of such acceleration to the Lot Owner or twenty (20) days after mailing of such notice to him or her by certified mail, whichever occurs first. If such acceleration amount is not paid by the due date, the above-described late charge may be imposed on the part of such accelerated amount not paid by the due date. Section 3.17 Miscellaneous Section 3.17.1 The Association may change the interest rate due on delinquent Assessments (including any late charges), except that the rate cannot be changed more often than once every six (6) months. As of its effective date, the new interest rate will apply to all Assessments then delinquent. - 9- B3795 - P 214 Refusal to approve plans, locations or specifications by said Board of Directors or Architectural Control Committee may be based upon any reasonable ground, including, without limitation, lack of hannony of external design, color, location or relation to surrounding structures and topography and purely aesthetic considerations which, in the discretion of said Board of Directors or Architectural Control Committee shall be deemed sufficient. After approval by the Board of Directors or Architectural Control Committee is given, no alterations may be made in such plans except by and with the prior written consent of the Architectural Control Committee or the Board of Directors. One (1) copy of all plans, specifications and related data shall be furnished to the Board of Directors or Architectural Control Committee for its records. ARTICLE 5 USE RESTRICTIONS Section 5.1 Use and Occupancy. The Association may make Rules and Regulations to govern the use and occupancy of the Subdivision. In addition, the following covenants, conditions, and restrictions, as to use and occupancy, shall run with the land and shall be binding upon each Lot Owner, Owner's heirs,tenants, licensees, successors and/or assigns. Section 5.1.1 Restrictions on Occupancy. Occupancy of each Dwelling Unit shall be limited to two individuals for each bedroom shown on the plans for the Dwelling Unit approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Provided: (A) this occupancy limitation shall not limit occupancy by persons under the age of eighteen (18) years (a "Minor") who are domiciled with: (i) a parent or another person having legal custody of the Minor(s); or (ii) the designee of the parent or other person having custody of the Minor, provided the designee has the written permission of the parent or other person; (B) this occupancy limitation and this Declaration shall at all times be interpreted and enforced in compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act and North Carolina Fair Housing Act. A person shall be deemed to be in "occupancy" if they stay overnight in the Dwelling Unit more than seven(7)nights, consecutive or nonconsecutive, in any thirty(30)day period or more than fourteen(14)nights in any six (6)month period. Section 5.1.2. Leasing of Units. In order to maintain the predominantly owner-occupied character of the Subdivision, leases of Dwelling Units shall be prohibited except as expressly authorized and conditioned herein this Declaration. Section 5.1.2.A. Definition. "Leasing"or"Lease" as used in this Declaration, refers to: (A) any agreement which gives rise to relationship of landlord and tenant or lessor and lessee; or(B) a contract or agreement between an Owner and another for possession of a Lot or portions thereof for a term of days, weeks, months and/or years; or (C) an agreement under which an Owner gives up possession and/or use of a Lot for consideration. Lease or Leasing shall also mean any agreement or contract with Lease to purchase provisions. Section 5.1.2.13. Restriction on Leasing. In order to maintain the predominately owner occupied character of the Property, Leasing of Dwelling Units is prohibited except as otherwise authorized by the Board as an "Exemption" in accordance with the standards set out hereinbelow and as otherwise stated hereinbelow. Any Lease not so authorized shall be a violation of this Declaration. - 11 - B3795 - P 216 decreased below ten percent (10%), the Board shall notify the first Owner on the Non-Exempt waiting list that permission has been granted to Lease. The Owner shall have ninety (90) days after the date of such notice within to enter into a written Lease and provide a copy to the Board, otherwise the Owner's request to Lease the Non-Exempt Unit shall be deemed denied. If a Non- Exempt Unit is not occupied within ninety(90) days after approval by the Board, the approval of the Non-Exempt Unit for Lease shall automatically expire. If the Board fails to respond within sixty (60) days of receipt of a written request delivered via certified mail, return receipt requested, for permission to Lease a Non-Exempt Unit, the request to Lease a Non-Exempt Unit shall be deemed approved. Section 5.1.2.E. Lease Requirements. In addition to the foregoing, any Lease of a Dwelling Unit in the Subdivision shall be in violation of this Declaration unless the following conditions are satisfied: 1. Any subleases or assignment of Leases must receive prior written approval by the Board. 2. The Owner of a Dwelling Unit must provide to the lessee a complete and current copy of this Declaration, the Bylaws and Rules of the Association prior to the execution of a Lease. 3. Each Owner Leasing a Dwelling Unit agrees with, and every Lease shall contain (and if omitted shall be deemed to contain),the following provisions: (a) Contingency for Board Verification. The lessee acknowledges that notwithstanding the effective date or Lease term set for in this Lease, this Lease shall not be an effective agreement and or Lease unless and until submitted to the Board of the Association for verification of the Owner's eligibility to Lease the Dwelling Unit and that the Lease is in acceptable form. (b) Compliance with Governing Documents. The lessee acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions, Conditions and Restrictions for Kathryn's Retreat Subdivision, the Bylaws of the Association and the rules of the Association (the "Governing Documents"). Lessee agrees to comply and ensure compliance by all occupants of the Dwelling Unit, with the Governing Documents. Any violation of the terms and provisions of the Governing Documents shall constitute a breach of the Lease allowing the Owner to terminate the Lease without liability and if necessary seek eviction of the lessee and all occupants pursuant to the laws of the State of North Carolina. The Owner hereby delegates and assigns to the Association acting through its Board of Directors, the power and authority to enforce this provision against the lessee,including the power to evict the lessee as attorney in fact or agent on behalf of the Owner. (c) If an assessment or other amount due to the Association is more than thirty (30) days delinquent for the Lot being Leased, then at the Association's option, the Association may collect rents due under the Lease during the period of such delinquency. Upon written request to the lessee and Owner, the lessee shall pay to the Association all rents until such time the delinquency is satisfied. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Lease to the contrary, - 13 - B3795 - P 218 Section 5.3 Obstruction of Easements and Stormwater Measures. No obstructions shall be placed in any easement, Subdivision Road, Common Area, Existing Ponds or stonnwater measures/devices as shown on the map or plat of the Subdivision recorded in the Harnett County Registry. Section 5.4 Parkinu. Except for vehicles being used by persons providing services to the Declarant or Builder, the Association, the Lot Owners or otherwise to be used or authorized to be used at the Subdivision by the Declarant, no part of the Subdivision may be used for the parking of any trailer coach, house trailer, mobile home, automobile trailer, recreational vehicle, camper, utility trailers, four wheelers, "side by side" recreational vehicles, trucks which exceed three-fourths (3/4) ton (collectively, the "Special Vehicles"), unless such Special Vehicles are parked in the garage of the Lot Owner who owns such Special Vehicle and the garage door of such Lot Owner is completely closed at all times when a Special Vehicle is parked therein. Operative vehicles, other than Special Vehicles, used by a resident of a Lot as a primary source of transportation may be parked in the driveway of such Lot Owner or in any garage space owned by the Owner of such Lot. However, the residents of any one (1) Lot may not collectively park more than four (4) operative vehicles in the Subdivision. Inoperative vehicles may not be parked within the Subdivision unless said inoperative vehicles are parked in the garage and the garage door is completely closed. No auto maintenance and/or repairs may be performed in the Subdivision except if perfonned inside the garage of a Lot Owner. Vehicles, whether owned by a Lot Owner or not, parked in violation of any part of this Declaration or in violation of any Rules or Regulations, shall be towed and stored at the Owner's risk and expense. By parking in the Subdivision, the Owner of the vehicle or other vehicle user hereby waives any claim against the Association resulting directly or indirectly out of the towing of any vehicle, unless the towing can be shown beyond a reasonable doubt to have been done maliciously by the Association. Note that the Association is not obliged to try to determine the owner of a vehicle and first give notice before towing the vehicle. If a Lot Owner is not sure about the right to park at any particular area or space, the Lot Owner should request, in writing, a written opinion from the Board. If the Board gives the approval sought by the Lot Owner or if the Board does not answer the written request by the Board, the Lot Owner may park in the space until further written notice to the contrary from the Board. Note that the Association's right to tow a vehicle includes the right to immobilize it. Boats and boat trailers may be kept on a lot,but must be kept in the backyard and with a fenced in area such that the boat or boat trailer cannot be seen from the public right of way or other Lots. Section 5.5 Exterior Surfaces of Buildings, Flags and Political Signs. Except as otherwise permitted herein, Lot Owners shall not cause or permit anything to be hung or displayed on the inside or outside of windows or hung on the outside of the Dwelling Unit doors (except the temporary display of seasonal or holiday wreaths and decorations) or placed on the exterior walls of a building, and no sign, awning, canopy, flag shutter, radio or television antenna shall be affixed to or placed upon the exterior walls or roof or any part of the building or the Common Areas without the prior written consent of the Association. Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Association, Lot Owners shall not cause or permit any curtains, shades or other window coverings to be hung inside or outside any windows, doorways, and/or patio doors which will show any color on the outside other than white or beige tones. The flag of the United States of America, seasonal garden flags, United States' Military Flags, and State Flags that are no greater in size than four (4') feet by six (6') feet may be displayed. The - 15 - B3796 - P 220 sanitary containers. No open fires shall be permitted on any part of the Subdivision other than fires in charcoal grills or other similar cooking devices or decorative fire pits located upon the Lots. Section 5.10 Prohibited Activities. Except as otherwise provided in this Declaration,no business, trade, industry, occupation or profession of any kind, whether for profit or not for profit, shall be conducted,maintained or permitted on any part of the Subdivision. A Lot Owner is pennitted to place and maintain one (1) standard "For Sale" sign in the yard or in the window of his Dwelling Unit; provided, however, it is of a typical size within the industry or within an area expressly permitted by the Board of Directors. No other sign that is visible from the outside of Dwelling Units may be placed on any part of the Subdivision except as expressly permitted by this Declaration of the Board of Directors. Declarant and/or the Board shall have the right to immediately remove and dispose of those items in violation of this Declaration. A Lot Owner must obtain the prior written consent of the Board of Directors in the event a Lot Owner desires to maintain a "For Sale" sign which is not of a typical size within the industry, or desires to maintain other displays or advertising, unless otherwise provided for under the Rules and Regulations. The right is reserved by the Declarant to use any such unsold or unoccupied Dwelling Units or other structures in the Subdivision as models and/or offices in connection with the construction, sale or rental of Dwelling Units. Section 5.11 Trash Disposal. Each Lot Owner shall deposit all trash, garbage or other rubbish as directed and instructed by the Board. All Builde_s must have a suitable trash container on the Lot during construction. Lot Owners shall keep trash containers at all times in each Lot Owner's garage (if applicable), or in such other location as designated by the Board, except on the days on which trash, garbage or other rubbish is collected by the local waste removal authorities. Any trash containers placed outside by the Lot Owners in the location designated for collection by the local waste removal authorities shall only remain in such location for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. The Board shall have the right to dispose of any trash, garbage or other rubbish of a Lot Owner in violation of this Article, and may assess the Lot Owner for the cost of such removal, which amount shall be payable on the date the next installment of the regular assessment is due. Section 5.12 Nondiscrimination. No owner(including the Declarant), or any employee, agent or representative thereof, shall discriminate upon the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed or national origin in the sale,lease or rental of any Lot or in the use of the Common Areas. Section 5.13 Setbacks. All setbacks shall meet the setback requirements as set out by Harnett County. All setbacks, soil and erosion control measures and devices, tree protection zones, buffers, sight triangles and other matters identified on the recorded map of the Subdivision shall be complied with by each Lot Owner. Setbacks shall be measured from the Lot boundaries. Unless prohibited by applicable federal, state and/or local laws, regulations or ordinances, the Declarant or Architectural Committee may waive the setback requirements up to forty (40) percent of the minimums set forth herein. Violations of setback requirements of less than five (5) percent shall not be considered a violation of these covenants provided they do not violate applicable government ordinances. - 17 - B3795 - P 222 for residential streets with similar traffic patterns and vehicle counts as the Subdivision Roads. Provided, however, nothing in this Declaration shall be construed as requiring Declarant to bear the cost of anything other than maintenance, and maintenance shall not include improvements to the roads beyond their condition as constructed, and shall not mean or refer to widening, landscaping or any other upgrading, unless such improvements are necessary for NCDOT to take over said road. Section 5.18 Declarant shall not be responsible for repairing damages caused by, or maintenance necessitated by, either permanent or temporary improvements made or installed within the Subdivision Roads right-of-way, by or at the direction of the Property owners who own property adjoining the Subdivision Roads. "hnprovements" shall include without limitation all driveway pipes, mailboxes, ditches, trees, vegetation (excluding grass), signs, grading and other improvements installed or constructed in or affecting the Subdivision Roads right-of-way. The Property owners who caused any such damage shall be responsible for its repair. Section 5.18.1 Declarant shall not be responsible for repairing damages caused by, or maintenance necessitated by, the parking or use of vehicles or other Personal Property within the Subdivision Roads right-of-way, by or at the direction of the Property owners who own property adjoining Subdivision Roads or their invitees. "Vehicles" and "Personal Property" shall mean all vehicles, including without limitation: cars, trucks, boats, recreational vehicles, golf carts, all- terrain vehicles and trailers. The Property owners who caused any such damage shall be responsible for its repair. Section 5.19 In the event improvements installed or constructed by the Lot Owner or its predecessor-in-interest cause NCDOT to refuse to accept the Subdivision's Roads or any part hereof, the Lot Owner of the Lot for which such improvement is appurtenant thereto shall be responsible for repairing or modifying such improvements such that NCDOT will accept said Road. ARTICLE 6 ROADS,EASEMENTS AND COMMON AREAS Section 6.1 Roadway Easement. Declarant grants to all Lot Owners the non-exclusive right of ingress and egress on, over and across the Subdivision Roads. The Subdivision Roads shall be maintained, insured and repaired by the Association in accordance with this Declaration. Section 6.2 Stormwater Measures. All stormwater controls, soil and erosion control and/or measures and devices shown on those plats of the Subdivision shall be maintained and repaired by the Association in accordance with this Declaration and all applicable federal, state and/or local laws,rules, ordinances and regulations. Section 6.3 General Easements. An easement is hereby reserved and/or granted in favor of the Declarant and/or the Association in, on, over and through the Common Areas, the Lots and/or Dwelling Units for the purposes of maintaining, cleaning, repairing, improving, regulating, operating, policing, replacing and otherwise dealing with the Common Areas, Lots and/or Dwelling Units, utilities and stormwater and erosion control, including all improvements thereon as required or permitted by the Subdivision's plans or applicable law. An easement is - 19 - B3795 - P 224 repairs thereon which is the responsibility of a Lot Owner who has failed to remove said violation or to perform such maintenance or make such repairs (i) after having given such owner at least ten(10)days prior notice, or(ii)without giving notice in the event of an emergency. Section 7.1.3 Any action brought by the Association hereunder may be brought in its own name, in the name of its Board or in the name of its managing agent. In any case of flagrant or repeated violation by a Lot Owner, he or she may be required by the Association to give sufficient surety or sureties for Owner's future compliance with the covenants, conditions and restrictions contained in this Declaration,the Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations. Section 7.2 Severability. Invalidation of any one of these covenants, conditions or restrictions by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any other provisions which shall remain in full force and effect. Section 7.3 Restrictions Run With Land. The easements or other permanent rights or interests herein created and the covenants and restrictions of this Declaration shall run with and bind the Property, and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Association, Declarant or the Owner of any Dwelling Unit subject to this Declaration, their respective legal representatives,heirs, successors, and/or assigns. Section 7.4 Amendment. The Declarant may amend this Declaration at any time and for any reason during the Period of Declarant Control. After the Period of Declarant Control, the Association may amend this Declaration at any time, as long as said amendments are consistent with the design, scheme and purposes of this Declaration, by the affirmative vote or written agreement of the majority of the Lot Owners. Any amendment to this Declaration must be recorded with the Harnett County Register of Deeds. Following the end of the Development Period, no such agreement to amend, in whole or in part, shall be effective unless written notice of the proposed amendment is sent to every Member at least thirty (30) days in advance of any action taken, and no such amendment shall be effective with respect to any permanent easements or other permanent rights or interests relating to the Common Areas herein created (unless such amendment is consented to in writing by Declarant and all other beneficiaries of such permanent easements, rights of interests, etc.). Section 7.5 Reservation of Special Declarant Rights. Declarant reserves the right to maintain sales and management offices, model units, construction trailers, storage or staging areas, and advertising signs upon Lots or the Common Areas and upon Lots owned by Declarant until the expiration of the Development Period, and to exercise all other Special Declarant Rights as defined herein or as allowed under the laws of the State of North Carolina. Without limiting the foregoing, and notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, during the Development Period, Declarant shall have the right to annex additional Lots or Common Areas into the Subdivision by filing a supplement to this Declaration with the Harnett County Register of Deeds,together with an amendment to the Plat(if applicable). Such additional Lots or Common Areas need not be contiguous to the Property. Declarant shall have the right to assign all or a portion of any rights or easements reserved herein by a written assignment thereof and recorded with the Harnett County Register of Deeds. -21 - B3795 - P 226 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has caused this instrument to be executed as of the day and year first above written. LITTLE CROSS,LLC B A y. , R. Hu Surles, Klanager of Little River Partners,LLC, as Ma , ger of Little Cross, LLC Seal-Stamp NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY I, a Notary Public of the State aforesaid certify that R. Hugh Surles ADC��, personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he is a Manager of p Little River Partners, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company and that ';'�pTAt�y' _ Little River Partners, LLC is a Manager of Little Cross, LLC, and that by _ - authority duly given and as the act of Little Cross,LLC,the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its Man Witness y hand and official stamp or q. C1 BI..�G 'V seal this 23rd day of March?i3_ Notary Public Jo .Adcock,Notary Public commission expires: January 24,2021 -23 - B3879 - P 744 For Registration Kimberly S. Hargrove Register of Deeds Harnett County, NC Electronically Recorded 2020 Oct 0912:59 PM NG Rev Stamp: $ 0,00 Book: 3879 Page:744 - 753 Fee:$26.00 Instrument Number: 2020018378 AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS KATHRYN'S RETREAT SUBDIVISION THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND/OR THE FLAG OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF POLLICAL SIGNS This document prepared by and mail after recording to: John B. Adcock Adcock Law Firm,P.A. PO Box 1478 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 submitted electronically by "Adcock Law Firm, PA" in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Harnett county Register of Deeds. B3879 - P 746 3 AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS I. Article 2, Section 2.6 of the Declaration is hereby amended and modified by the addition of the following sentence: Maintenance obligations of the Association shall include lawn maintenance for Lots that have completed Dwelling Units and are no longer owned by a Builder(the"Association Lot Maintenance").The Association Lot Maintenance shall include grass cutting,grass trimming and blowing cut grass off driveways and sidewalks.The costs and expense of Association Lot Maintenance shall be a Common Expense. 11. Article 3, Section 3.5.1 of the Declaration is hereby amended and modified by the addition of the following: The initial Monthly Regular Assessment shall be One Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($150.00)per month. This initial Monthly Regular Assessment is subject to change in accordance with the Declaration and such change shall not require an amendment to the Declaration. 111. Article 4 of the Declaration is hereby amended and modified by the addition of a new Section 4.1.2 as follows: Section 4.1.2. Architectural and Landscape Guidelines. The Architectural Review Committee ("ARC") implemen s these Architectural and Landscape Guidelines (the "Guidelines") to assure an attractive, compatible, and aesthetically pleasing community, The Guidelines are used by the ARC and the Board of Directors for the evaluation of proposed improvements to Lots in the Subdivision. The Declarant, ARC and the Board of Directors reserve the right to implement additional regulations that may supplement the Guidelines and such additional regulations will not require an amendment to this Declaration. A. Membership: During the Period of Declarant Control the Declarant reserves the right to be the sole member of the ARC. If Declarant is not acting as the sole member of the ARC, then it shall be comprised of three(3)to (5) members appointed by the Declarant during the Period of Declarant Control or the Board of Directors thereafter. The right to appoint members to the ARC shall be retained by the Declarant until the Period of Declarant Control has expired. At such time, the Board of Directors of the Association shall appoint the members of the ARC in accordance with Article IV of the Declaration. Decisions by the ARC shall be made by the vote of a majority of its members. B. Responsibilities of the ARC: 1. Reviewing and evaluating plans for improvements on the Lots in accordance with the Guidelines and the Declaration. -3 - f r B3879 - P 748 E. The Review Procedure: No improvement shall be erected, remodeled or placed on any Lot, except by the Declarant, or its assigns,until all plans, specifications and a site plan have been submitted to and approved in writing by the ARC as to: 1. Quality of workmanship and materials, adequacy of site dimensions, adequacy of structural design, and facing of main elevation with respect to nearby streets; 2. Conformity and harmony of the external design, color, type and appearance of exterior surfaces; 3. Location with respect to topography and finished grade elevation and effect of location and use on neighboring Lots and any improvements situated thereon and drainage features;and 4. The other standards set forth within the Guidelines and the Declaration in which the Declarant, the ARC and/or the Board of Directors have been vested with the authority to render a final interpretation and decision. Final plans and specifications (including a site plan showing the location of the contemplated improvements on the Lot) for all improvements proposed to be constructed on a Lot shall be submitted to the ARC for approval or disapproval. The ARC is authorized to request the submission of samples of proposed construction materials. Any modification or changes to the ARC— approved set of plans and specifications (specifically including, but without limitation, the above described site plan) must again be submitted to the ARC for its inspection and approval. The ARC's approval or disapproval as required herein shall be in writing. The ARC shall prepare an Application for Design Approval to be used by Owners when making application for approvals. Once the ARC has approved the plans and specifications for the proposed improvements, the construction of such improvements must be promptly commenced and diligently pursued to completion, and if such construction is not commenced within the time set therefore by the ARC in the written approval (but in no event later than one (1) year after such approval), such approval shall be deemed rescinded and before construction of improvements can thereafter be commenced on the Lot in question, the plans and specifications therefore must again be approved by the ARC pursuant to this Article. F. Conditions of Approval - Rejection of Plans: Approval by the ARC shall in no way relieve the Owner and/or Builder of responsibility and liability for the adherence to any applicable governmental ordinances and codes. Construction documents submitted for review or any portion thereof may be disapproved upon - 5 - P B3879 - P 750 C. Foundation can be crawl, slab or stem wall. If on a stern wall or crawl fronts must be brick or stone however side and back may parged on sides and back. D. Retaining walls which attach to the residence should utilize the same materials that the wall comes in contact with. Cross-tie timbers may be used following approval by the ARC. F. All fencing must be approved by the ARC. No chain link fencing is allowed. Fencing must be no higher than five feet (5') feet in height. Black aluminum or steel type fencing, vinyl fencing and stained or plain wood fencing may be allowed. Owners, where possible, shall share common fencing on side boundary lines. Privacy fencing six feet (6') in height may be installed in the back yards of corner Lots, Lots that are adjacent to streets or that adjoin Common Areas. Fencing is allowed in the rear yard only and must be installed a minimum of ten feet(10') from the front corner(s)of the home. G. All garages shall be a minimum of two(2)car front or side load. H. Driveways must be concrete and shall be a minimum of sixteen feet(161)in width at apron/edge of asphalt roadway. 1. Natural areas within the landscape plan are acceptable; however, the entire front or rear areas cannot be left in a natural state. If areas within the yard are left natural, these areas must be kept in a well-maintained appearance. Foundation planting shall be required on all homes. This material shall be a minimum of 3' high at installation. Centipede is the required warm season sod and must be installed on the entire yard. J. Any front porch columns shall be a minimum of six inches (6") wide by six feet (6')tall. K. The builder is required to install in the front yard of each home one (1)maple tree or one(1)oak tree at a minimum of two inch (2")in caliber. L. Accessory buildings are allowed, exMt on the following Lots: 1, 2, 19 thru 30, 53, 54, and 71 thru 88. Accessory buildings shall be approved by the ARC. The dimensions of accessory buildings shall not exceed twelve feet by twelve feet(12' x 12'). The exterior of accessory buildings shall have the same material and color of the Dwelling located on the Lot. 4. Technical and Procedural Items: A_ Water run-off and control for each Lot is the responsibility of the Owner. B. After clearing, all Lots will be required to have some type of construction fencing (the orange plastic type, or silt fencing where needed) along the sides and rear property lines to contain blowing trash and such from washing onto the adjoining property. C. Builders are reminded of the requirement to keep sites clean. A trash receptacle is required for every site. No stockpiling of dirt or debris is allowed on an active building site or on a Lot. The street right of way adjacent to a Lot is also to be maintained in a clean manner during and after construction. D. An adequate bed of gravel located in the temporary driveway shall be established on every Lot for construction traffic in an effort to keep as much debris out of the street as possible. - 7 - B3879 - P 752 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has caused this instrument to be executed as of the day and year first above written. LITTLE CROSS,LLC By: A4—, R. Hu Surles, Manager of Little River Partners,LLC, as Manager of Little Cross,LLC Seal-Stamp NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY I, a Notary Public of the State aforesaid, certify that R. Hugh Surles personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he is a Manager of Little River Partners, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company and that Little River Partners, LLC is a Manager of Little Cross, LLC, and that by authority duly given and as the act of Little Cross,LLC,the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its Manager. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal this 9 day of Oct 20, Notary Public B.Adcock,Notary Public My commission expires:January 24,2021 \\\\ff4ft11tltt��t A000.�`'• o . CCwAA t - 9- B3923 - P 645 For Registration Matthew S.Willis Register of Deeds Harnett County, NC Electronically Recorded 2021 Jan 14 08:53 AM NC Rev Stamp: $ 0.00 Book: 3923 Page:645 - 650 Fee: $26.00 Instrument Number: 2021000930 AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS KATHRYN'S RETREAT SUBDIVISION THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND/OR THE FLAG OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF POLLICAL SIGNS This document prepared by and mail after recording to: John B. Adcock Adcock Law Firm, P.A. PO Box 1478 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 submitted electronically by "Adcock Law Firm, PA" in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Harnett county Register of Deeds. s B3923 - P 647 protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of the Subdivision as a whole and of each of said Lots. All of these restrictions shall run with the land and shall be binding, for a period of thirty (30) years from the date hereof, upon the Declarant and upon the parties having or acquiring any right, title or interest, legal or equitable, in and to the Property or any part or parts thereof subject to such restrictions, and shall inure to the benefit of the Declarant and every one of the Declarant's successors-in-title to any of the Property. AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS I. Article 5, Section 5.6 of the Declaration is hereby amended and modified by deleting the first sentence and replacing with the following: No animals of any kind shall be raised,bred or kept on any Lot or in any Dwelling Unit or in the Common Areas, except that two (2) domesticated household pets may be kept in a Dwelling Unit or on a Lot, subject to the Rules and Regulations,provided that they are not kept,bred or maintained for any commercial purpose, and that they are kept subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Association. 11 Section 4.1.2, Architectural and Landscape Guidelines, Subsection H.2.L. (as set out in Section III of the Amendment and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Kathryn's Retreat Subdivision,recorded at Book 3879 Page 744, Harnett County Registry) is hereby amended and modified by deleting the first sentence and replacing with the following: Accessory buildings are allowed, except on the following Lots: 53, 54 and 71 thru 88. III. Phase 3 of the Subdivision, as further described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is annexed into and made part of the Subdivision and made subject to the Declaration as the same has been amended ar_d as further amended by this Amendment. Except as specifically amended and/or modified by the terms herein, the Declaration and all other provisions thereof shall be unchanged and shall remain in full force and effect. [The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank] - 3 - B3923 - P 649 Consent: R. Hugh Surles, Manager of Hugh Surles Builders, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company and owner of Lot 1, Phase 3 of the Subdivision, joins in the execution of this Amendment to acknowledge, consent and approve the content of this Amendment. This the 13111 day of January 2021. Hugh Surles Builclws, LLC By: R. HuP Surles, Manager Seal-Stamp NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY I, a Notary Public of the State aforesaid, certify that R. Hugh Surles personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he is a Manager of Hugh Surles Builders, I.LC, a North Carolina limited liability company, and that by authority duly given and as the act of Hugh Surles Builders, LLC, the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its Manager. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal this 13th d Ja uary 2021. Notary Public Jolm dcock,Notary Public My c mission expires:January 24,2021 �O�N B: gOCQ �OTAy� ��" • . - y' 0UN1*q, , _ 5_ Matthew S. Willis Register of Deeds Harnett County, NC Electronically Recorded 11/15/2022 11:13:35 AM NC Rev Stamp: $0.00 Book: 4173 Page: 2064 -2068 (5) Fee: $26.00 Instrument Number: 2022113359 AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS KATHRYN'S RETREAT SUBDIVISION THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND/OR THE FLAG OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF POLLICAL SIGNS This document prepared by and mail after recording to: John B. Adcock Adcock Law Firm, P.A. PO Box 1478 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 submitted electronically by "Adcock Law Firm, PA" in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing reccrdable documents and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Harnett county Register of Deeds. BK 4173 PG 2066 DOC# 2022113359 NOW, THEREFORE, the Declarant hereby declares, ratifies and affirms that all of the Subdivision,including Phase 4 as described on Exhibit A attached hereto,and located within the Subdivision,are held and shall be held,conveyed,hypothecated or encumbered,leased,rented, used, occupied and improved, subject to that Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Kathryn's Retreat recorded at Book 3795 Page 204 in the Harnett County Registry and as amended and/or modified by that Amendment and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Kathryn's Retreat Subdivision recorded at Book 3879 Page 744, by that Amendment and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Kathryn's Retreat Subdivision recorded at Book 3923, page 645 in the Harnett County Registry, by that Amendment and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Kathryn's Retreat Subdivision recorded at Book 4171, page 880 in the Harnett County Registry and as amended or modified by this Amendment,all of which are established and agreed upon for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of the Subdivision as a whole and of each of said Lots. All of these restrictions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon the Declarant and upon the parties having or acquiring any right,title or interest, legal or equitable, in and to the Property or any part o r parts thereof subject to such restrictions, and shall inure to the benefit of the Declarant and every one of the Declarant's successors-in-title to any of the Property. AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS The Declaration is hereby amended and modified as follows: 1. Article 2, Section 2.6 of the Declaration is hereby amended and modified by the addition of the following: Maintenance obligations of the Association shall include the regular repair and maintenance of that 30' Private Access & Utility Easement traversing the front yards of Lots 89 through 97 ("Access Drive Lots") as shown on that plat recorded at Plat Book 2022, Page 508 in the Harnett County Registry (the "Access Drive"). The Access Drive is a Limited common element as the same is defined at N.C. Gen. Stat. §47F-1-103(18). Maintenance and repair of the Access Drive shall not include improvements to the Access Drive beyond its condition as constructed by Declarant, and shall not mean or refer to widening, landscaping, or any other upgrading, unless otherwise determined to be necessary by the Association.Upon completion of the Access Drive in accordance with the plans approved for the Property by the applicable governmental authorities, Declarant shall have no further obligation to improve,repair or maintain the Access Drive. Article 3, Section 3.18 of the Declaration sets out the allocation of costs, expenses and assessments for the Association's maintenance and repair obligations pertaining to the Access Drive. 2. Article 3 of the Declaration is hereby amended and modified by adding a new Section 3.18 as follows: Section 3.18 Limited Common Element—Phase 4 Access Drive. The Access Drive, as defined in Article 2, Section 2.6 of the Declaration, is a Limited common element for the exclusive use and benefit of the Access Drive Lots. The Association is authorized to impose additional Regular Assessments and Special Assessments (as defined and set out in this Article 3 of the Declaration) as necessary to cover the costs for the maintenance and repair of the Access Drive. Said additional BK 4173 PG 2068 DOC# 2022113359 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has caused this instrument to be executed as of the day and year first above written. LITTLE CROSS,LLC By: R. Hdgh Surles, Manager of Little River Partners, LLC, as Manager of Little Cross, LLC Sea]-Stamp NORTH CAROLINA WAKE COUNTY I, a Notary Public of the State aforesaid, certify that R. Hugh Surles personally came before me this day and acknowledged that he is a Manager of 1Alfr Little River Partners, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company and that 1 X Little River Partners,LLC is a Manager of Little Cross,LLC,and that b authority 2' g Y Y duly given and as the act of Little Cross.LLC,the foregoing instrument was signed V 7n it naive by its Manager. Witness my hand and official stamp or seal this p V A IW. ay of November,2022. µ , r( ✓ Notary Public U j Notary Public My commission expires: - 6- Matthew S. Willis Register of Deeds Harnett County, NC Electronically Recorded 10/21/2022 01:49:41 PM NC Rev Stamp: $0.00 Book: 4171 Page: 880 - 883 (4) Fee: $26.00 Instrument Number: 2022111985 AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS KATHRYN'S RETREAT SUBDIVISION (Phase 4) THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND/OR THE FLAG OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA THIS DOCUMENT REGULATES OR PROHIBITS THE DISPLAY OF POLLICAL• SIGNS This document prepared by and mail after recording to: John B. Adcock Adcock Law Firm,P.A. PO Box 1478 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 submitted electronically by "Adcock Law Firm, PA" in compliance with North Carolina statutes governing recordable documents and the terms of the submitter agreement with the Harnett county Register of Deeds. BK 4171 PG 882 DOC## 2022111985 County Registry and as amended and/or modified by that Amendment and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Kathryn's Retreat Subdivision recorded at Book 3879 Page 744 and by that Amendment and Supplement to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Kathryn's Retreat Subdivision recorded at Book 3923, page 645 in the Harnett County Registry and as amended or modified by this Amendment, all of which are established and agreed upon for the purpose of enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of the Subdivision as a whole and of each of said Lots. All of these restrictions shall run with the land and shall be binding, for a period of thirty (30) years from the date hereof, upon the Declarant and upon the parties having or acquiring any right, title or interest, legal or equitable, in and to the Property or any part or parts thereof subject to such restrictions, and shall inure to the benefit of the Declarant and every one of the Declarant's successors-in-title to any of the Property. Except as specifically amended and/or modified by the terms herein, the Declaration and all other provisions thereof shall be unchanged and shall remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has caused this instrument to be executed as of the day and year first above written. LITTLE CROSS, LLC By: X /, & R. H10h Sur es, Manager of Little River Partners,LLC, as Manager of Little Cross,LLC Seal-Stamp NORTH CAROLINA �....�� WAKE COUNTY I, a Notary Public of the State aforesaid, certify that R. Hugh Surles Qr' Oj,��} personally came before me thus day and acknowledged that he is a Manager of ' ittle River Partners, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company and that * * * t tittle River Partners, LLC is a Manager of Little Cross, LLC, and that by /# authority duly given and as the act of Little Cross,LLC,the foregoing instrument y; was signed in its name by its Manager. Witness my hand and official stamp or L GAut',,. sea _day of October,2022. /� Notary Public N ! Notary Public My commission expires: 3 C ­7 - 6-