Manager’s Messages

Communitywide Painting Project

The Board of Directors has contracted with Premier Commercial Painting to restore and repaint the white trim and stucco throughout the community. The painting project will begin on January 26, 2026. It is anticipated that the project will take nine to ten weeks to complete. The sequence of the building painting is as follows:

Building #Units
40034311 – 34341 Violet Lantern
50034351 – 34371 Violet Lantern
60024586 – 24606 Santa Clara
30024552 – 24582 Santa Clara
20034302 – 34312 Amber Lantern
70024532 – 24542 Santa Clara
10034322 – 34342 Amber Lantern

Premier Painting will be posting notices on the building prior to that building’s start date. Although efforts will be made to minimize the disruption this will cause, you should be aware that the painters will be erecting scaffolding as needed and will occupy some of the guest parking spaces in the motor courts as a staging area for materials.  They will not, however, need access to the inside of your units. 

The trim painting project is being coordinated with the deck repairs that are currently in process.  These repairs are intended not only to address existing rot and termite damage but to begin to replace the fir posts and rails with redwood which is more rot and termite resistant.  Over time, arrangements will be made with all unit owners (if they haven’t already) to inspect each deck and repair it as needed.  To that end, the Board has engaged John Copeland for consulting services, and with John’s recommendation, the Board has engaged contractor Dave Weld to perform the repairs.  He has completed several balconies and the Board has been impressed with the quality of the work.

The painting project does not include painting doors and windows, which in accordance with The Admiralty’s CC&Rs are the responsibility of unit owners.  However, Premier has offered, as part of its contract with The Admiralty, to paint each set of wooden front doors at a cost of $145.00 per door if the unit owner wishes.  This would be at the unit owner’s election and expense. The offer does not apply to deck or terrace doors or windows.

The owners we have received consent from to paint the front doors are listed below. If you would like to be added to the list, please email Community Director, Rhonda Hart. Please note that by electing to have your front door painted, you are consenting to receive a charge of $145.00 billed to your HOA account.

24582 Santa Clara Avenue
24576 Santa Clara
34302 Amber Lantern
34371 Violet Lantern
34306 Amber Lantern
24552 Santa Clara
24606 Santa Clara
24572 Santa Clara
34331 Violet Lantern
34311 Violet Lantern
24566 Santa Clara
34361 Violet Lantern
24562 Santa Clara

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Community Director, Rhonda Hart.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation as we complete maintenance which will enhance the appearance and value of our beautiful community. 

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Wood Bridge Railing Painting

The Board has contracted with Signature Painting to repaint the railings on the wood bridge leading to the Bluff Top Trail. The work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, and is anticipated to take 2 days to complete. Please avoid the areas while the work is in progress. Thank you!

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Deck and Painting Project Update

Residents were previously notified that the Board has contracted with Premier Commercial Painting to restore and repaint the white trim and stucco throughout the community. The painting project was originally anticipated to begin in Fall 2025, however, has been pushed back to Spring 2026 in order to allow for more time to complete the deck repairs as this work should be done prior to painting. Some decks that will require scaffolding in order to complete the repairs will be done in conjunction with the painting project as the scaffolding will already be in place.

The trim painting project is being coordinated with the deck repairs that are currently in process.  These repairs are intended not only to address existing rot and termite damage but to begin to replace the fir posts and rails with redwood which is more rot and termite resistant.  Over time, arrangements will be made with all unit owners (if they haven’t already) to inspect each deck and repair it as needed.  The Board has engaged John Copeland for consulting services, and with John’s recommendation, the Board has engaged contractor Dave Weld to perform the repairs.  He has completed several balconies and the Board has been impressed with the quality of the work.

The contractor will be working through the units in the buildings. Some units in the buildings have had their decks addressed in the past couple of years, and some have not. The contractor is also working on addressing any exterior termite damage on the buildings in conjunction with the deck repairs. The following building will have been completed as of the end of October 2025:

Building #Units
40034311 – 34341 Violet Lantern

The remaining buildings will be completed in the estimated order:

Building #Units
50034351 – 34371 Violet Lantern
70024532 – 24542 Santa Clara
20034302 – 34312 Amber Lantern
30024552 – 24582 Santa Clara
60024586 – 24606 Santa Clara
10034322 – 34342 Amber Lantern

The contractor will be reaching out to the owner directly when it is time to coordinate their inspection. More communication will be sent as to when the repainting project is scheduled once it has been set. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Management.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation as we complete this important maintenance which will enhance the appearance and value of our beautiful community. 

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Social Committee – Volunteers Wanted!

Would you like to see more community events, holiday gatherings, or neighbor get-togethers? The Board is exploring the idea of forming a Social Committee and is looking for resident volunteers who would enjoy helping plan and coordinate community activities.

A Social Committee could organize things like seasonal celebrations, community barbecues, game nights, or even small projects that bring neighbors together and strengthen our sense of community. No prior experience is needed—just a positive attitude and a little enthusiasm!

If you’re interested in getting involved or learning more, please contact the Community Manager. Let’s work together to make our community an even more connected and welcoming place to live!

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Window Maintenance Responsibility

The Board would like to clarify responsibility for window maintenance within the community.

In general, any window that can open and close—including sliding, casement, or double-hung windows—is considered the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain, repair, or replace as needed per the CC&Rs.

With regard to “fixed” glass windows (those that do not open or close), the Association is only responsible for maintaining the fixed glass that is part of a skylight assembly. All other fixed glass windows are the individual homeowner’s responsibility.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation in helping to keep the community’s buildings well maintained and in good condition.

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Location

34342 Amber Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629

Management Team

Manager
Rhonda Hart | rhart@actionlife.com

Assistant
Berlynn Espinoza | bespinoza@actionlife.com

Management Company

Action Property Management
www.actionlife.com
Regional Office
320 Commerce, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92602
Phone | (949) 450-0202
Fax | (949) 450-0303