Petition to Island Terrace Condominium Board of Directors
Island Terrace Residents for Hallway Options
Decision Makers:
Island Terrace Condominium Board of Directors
Dear Board Members,
Thank you for your continued work on the hallway project and for supporting the Design Committee’s efforts. As residents, we appreciate having a committee to gather input, coordinate vendors, and translate our community’s preferences into a coherent proposal.
That said, the Design Committee represents the residents; it has not been delegated absolute authority to make final design decisions on behalf of the residents. Its proper role is to act as a conduit—facilitating communication, presenting well-developed alternatives, and bringing resident feedback forward so the Board can make an informed decision consistent with our governing documents and community standards.
In this spirit, we request that the current approval timeline be paused and that the Committee present multiple, complete design options to residents before any commitments are made. Specifically:
- Provide at least three distinct design schemes (not simply “high vs. low cost”), each including finishes, lighting concept, signage/wayfinding, and an itemized total cost with maintenance/longevity notes.
- Hold a brief presentation and Q&A (virtual or in-person) and conduct a 5–7 day resident survey to rank options and capture comments.
- Confirm that no contracts, deposits, or orders will be placed until resident input is collected and considered by the Board.
- Should the chosen design scheme contemplate high-end and lower-cost options, include an expected per unit assessment range for those options.
Offering clear options earlier in the process is the best way to build consensus, ensure transparency, and produce a durable, attractive result that reflects the community’s preferences and protects property values. The hallway is a long-lived common-area investment; it warrants a process that invites broad input rather than a single path presented late in the timeline.
We appreciate the Committee’s volunteer work and the Board’s stewardship. Please let us know the soonest date the Committee can share the alternative schemes and the proposed survey window. Should the Board or the Design Committee find it useful or helpful, several of us are happy to assist with resident outreach and logistics to keep this on a timely track.
Thank you for your consideration.
14 Comments
Absolutely agree! As we move forward with the hallway upgrades, I would love for us to keep the overall design direction modern, clean, and neutral. Creating an elevated, timeless look that appeals to a broad range of buyers rather than reflecting a specific personal style or aesthetic. I think choosing neutral finishes and contemporary design elements will help maintain the building’s appeal, attract a wider range of potential buyers, and ultimately protect and preserve our home's value
Please don’t take this petition as we don’t appreciate everyone’s hard work. We do. But I 100% agree with the petition. I was going to start one of my own. I have been quite confused why a designer would only give basically one option. Maybe that’s what we paid for. Reguardless, it’s not enough. We are trading one green carpet for another… and the bow ties??? I guess my feeling is, our hallways our not an art project. We need options. Please do not move f/d as is thank you
Agree with all. This is a special Morris Lapidus building and needs to look the very best. Lighting/fixture/color/cost options need to be at least 3-4 for each category, with pricing. We won't be doing this again for about another 30 years...
There need to be more choices. Different color options Cost associated with each option Timeline Samples available Do not like current color options feels old.
I agree with the overall comments that more options are needed in every facet of this project. I have lived here almost 33 years and at least 2-3 options have always been presented.
I own in the building and I’m also in Real estate and it’s very important that Design to keep up the values of our residences
We need more options and after seeing the example delivered to the front desk today, we can’t have that as only option. We are in 2026. Potential buyers will appreciate modern colors and definitely a green door looks like we are back to 1980.
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Petition to Island Terrace Condominium Board of Directors
Island Terrace Residents for Hallway Options
Decision Makers:
Island Terrace Condominium Board of Directors
Dear Board Members,
Thank you for your continued work on the hallway project and for supporting the Design Committee’s efforts. As residents, we appreciate having a committee to gather input, coordinate vendors, and translate our community’s preferences into a coherent proposal.
That said, the Design Committee represents the residents; it has not been delegated absolute authority to make final design decisions on behalf of the residents. Its proper role is to act as a conduit—facilitating communication, presenting well-developed alternatives, and bringing resident feedback forward so the Board can make an informed decision consistent with our governing documents and community standards.
In this spirit, we request that the current approval timeline be paused and that the Committee present multiple, complete design options to residents before any commitments are made. Specifically:
- Provide at least three distinct design schemes (not simply “high vs. low cost”), each including finishes, lighting concept, signage/wayfinding, and an itemized total cost with maintenance/longevity notes.
- Hold a brief presentation and Q&A (virtual or in-person) and conduct a 5–7 day resident survey to rank options and capture comments.
- Confirm that no contracts, deposits, or orders will be placed until resident input is collected and considered by the Board.
- Should the chosen design scheme contemplate high-end and lower-cost options, include an expected per unit assessment range for those options.
Offering clear options earlier in the process is the best way to build consensus, ensure transparency, and produce a durable, attractive result that reflects the community’s preferences and protects property values. The hallway is a long-lived common-area investment; it warrants a process that invites broad input rather than a single path presented late in the timeline.
We appreciate the Committee’s volunteer work and the Board’s stewardship. Please let us know the soonest date the Committee can share the alternative schemes and the proposed survey window. Should the Board or the Design Committee find it useful or helpful, several of us are happy to assist with resident outreach and logistics to keep this on a timely track.
Thank you for your consideration.
14 Comments
It’s important for all of us to have a chance to see other choices of colors, designs and patterns to make an informed decision!
Absolutely agree! As we move forward with the hallway upgrades, I would love for us to keep the overall design direction modern, clean, and neutral. Creating an elevated, timeless look that appeals to a broad range of buyers rather than reflecting a specific personal style or aesthetic. I think choosing neutral finishes and contemporary design elements will help maintain the building’s appeal, attract a wider range of potential buyers, and ultimately protect and preserve our home's value
Please don’t take this petition as we don’t appreciate everyone’s hard work. We do. But I 100% agree with the petition. I was going to start one of my own. I have been quite confused why a designer would only give basically one option. Maybe that’s what we paid for. Reguardless, it’s not enough. We are trading one green carpet for another… and the bow ties??? I guess my feeling is, our hallways our not an art project. We need options. Please do not move f/d as is thank you
Agree with all. This is a special Morris Lapidus building and needs to look the very best. Lighting/fixture/color/cost options need to be at least 3-4 for each category, with pricing. We won't be doing this again for about another 30 years...
There need to be more choices. Different color options Cost associated with each option Timeline Samples available Do not like current color options feels old.
I agree with the overall comments that more options are needed in every facet of this project. I have lived here almost 33 years and at least 2-3 options have always been presented.
I own in the building and I’m also in Real estate and it’s very important that Design to keep up the values of our residences
We need more options and after seeing the example delivered to the front desk today, we can’t have that as only option. We are in 2026. Potential buyers will appreciate modern colors and definitely a green door looks like we are back to 1980.
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It’s important for all of us to have a chance to see other choices of colors, designs and patterns to make an informed decision!