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Minutes for Previous ASC Meetings:

2nd Quarter 2011

April 14, 2011

 

April 28, 2011

 

May 12, 2011

 

May 26, 2011

 

June 9, 2011

 

June 23, 2011

 

 

June 23, 2011

 

Confirmation of Quorum:             Alan Black, Clark Cotner, Wally Greenough and Chris Benner

 

Absent:                                             Derek Marshall

 

Call to Order:                                   Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
 

Staff in Attendance:                      Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker
                                                      Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant
 

Guest Attendees:                           Ken Raithel, SRA Liaison – 9:00 to 10:05 a.m.
 

1)  Approval of the June 9, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved.

 

2)  Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.
 

3)  Approval of the Consent Agenda. None
 

4)  Acceptance Review – None
 

5)  Formal Review –
a)  Warkentin, DH I, Lot 1 – 5488 Pine Siskin Road – The Geo Tech report cannot be done for three (3) weeks. This review is tabled until the Geo Tech

            report is provided to the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC).
 

6)  Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report – None
 

7)  Inspections –
a)  Novak, BR I, Lot 34 – 9085 Chickadee Way – The committee approved removal of five (5) trees at the inspection on June 14th.
b)  Quinnell, RT, Lot 15 – 8602 Great Horned Owl Lane – Tree inspection scheduled for June 28th.
c)  Osinski, SH, Lot 35 – 8616 Blue Grouse Way – Committee approved removal of the alder tree behind the house which was giving access to the raccoons

            into the attic, via e-mail on June 15th.
 

8)  New Business –
a)  Hardy, DC, Lot 22 – 9136 Wigeon Court –The committee approved the change in entry door color to Benjamin Moore, AF-300, Dinner Party.
b)  Kanelopoulos, SAG I, Lot 35 – 8930 Bald Eagle Drive – The committee approved the deck extension. The addition will be painted the same color as the

           existing deck.
c)  Hobberlin, SAC, Lot 13 – 5670 Sanderling Way – The deck replacement request was approved. It was noted the deck will be Timbertech Walnut Grove.

            The two decks will be joined by a bridge and the maple next to the house will be removed.
d)  Hanson, SAG II, Lot 36 – 8835 Osprey – The request to change the gravel path in front of the owners home to bark/cobble stone with three (3) ferns was

            approved by the committee.
e)  Digital Plans – All new submissions will require a digital copy of the house plans in addition to the three (3) hard copies already provided. A memo will be

           submitted to the SRA Board of Directors regarding this change.
 

9)  Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – The updated report was reviewed.
 

10)  Unfinished Business
  a)  Record Retention – A memo will be forwarded to the SRA Board of Directors with the suggested record retention cost figures and a priority list of

              importance.  This could be done in phases.

        b)  Letter to lot owners – The revised document will be given to the SRA Board of Directors for their information and review.

        c)  Emmerson, BR I, Lot 28 – 9141 Belted Kingfisher – The committee approved the extension to start this project for six (6) months, until January 27, 2012.

        d)  Tanovan, SAG I, Lot 6 – 8921 Bald Eagle Drive – Staff will contact the owner next week to set a time, even after hours to meet with the owner regarding

              the playset. The committee expects to review the findings at the meeting on July 14th.

        e)  Campbell, SAG I, Lot 36 – 8920 Bald Eagle Drive – Owner is working on the rails and railings for the deck. Staff will contact the owner to see the timeline

              for putting in the gate in the front of the house. This will be reviewed at the meeting on July 14th.
 

11)  Administrative Matters – None
 

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report –

        a)  Marin – This issue was discussed at the meeting.
 

13)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 14th, at 9:00 a.m.

 

June 9, 2011

 

Confirmation of Quorum:             Alan Black, Clark Cotner, Derek Marshall and Wally Greenough

 

Absent:                                             Chris Benner

 

Call to Order:                                   Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

Staff in Attendance:                       Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker
                                                       Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant

 

Absent:                                              Debbie Smith, Executive Director
 

Guest Attendees:                            Ken Raithel, SRA Liaison – 9:00 to 10:35 a.m.


 

1)  Approval of the May 26, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved.

 

2)  Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.

 

3)  Approval of the Consent Agenda. None

 

4)  Acceptance Review

     a)  Warkentin, DH I, Lot 1 – 5488 Pine Siskin Road – The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) approved the house submission for posting. The Geo

           Tech report needs to be provided for final review.

 

5)  Formal Review –
a)  Valente, SH, Lot 2 – 8665 Blue Grouse Way – The committee approved the remodel submission. Timeline for completion is six (6) months.
 

6) Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report – None
 

7)  Inspections –
a)  Osinski, SH, Lot 35 – 8616 Blue Grouse Way – On June 1st the committee approved the removal of three (3) maple trees and limbing a tree in the back

            of the house.

      b)  Cipriani, SAG IV-A, Lot 72 – 5388 Quail Run – On June 1st the committee inspected and approved removal of the bifurcated Douglas Fir to the left of the

            house and the tree on the right near the road. They did not approve removal of the tree snapped off during a storm. This seems to be a healthy tree with new

            growth.
c)  Gill, RT, Lot 23 – 5375 Plover Ct. – The committee inspected the trees on June 1st and approved removal of all the trees that had been requested on the

            house plan.
d)  Middleton/Sahota, SAG IV-A , Lot 8 – 5422 Canvasback Rd. – The committee did an on-site inspection of the trees on June 1st. They designated

            keeping the trees as per the updated plan of June 9th. In addition, they approved removal of the ‘double’ tree at the center of the northeast

            property line.
e)  Marin – The committee scheduled an inspection for June 13th.
 

8)  New Business –
a)  Griffiths, SAG III, Lot 6 – 5524 Canvasback – The committee reviewed and approved the deck which will be built over the existing patio area using a Trex

            type product. The color will be gray.
b)  Hanauer, BR I, Lot 11 – 9145 Great Blue Heron Lane – The committee approved the change in house colors to: Benjamin Moore HC-103, Cromwell

            Gray for the body of the house, gutters and crown molding and some window trim. Benjamin Moore N103 01, Brilliant White will be used on the remaining

             wood trim and faηade boards.
 

9)  Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – The updated report was reviewed.
 

10)  Unfinished Business –

        a)  Record Retention – This item is still being reviewed by staff.
  b)  Letter to lot owners – Committee members will review the draft letter before the meeting of June 23rd. Tabled until next meeting.

        c)  Hintz, SAG III, Lot 2 – 5504 Canvasback Road – The change in skylight placement and removal of stone around the bottom of the entryway timbers was

             approved by the committee. Timber color will be the same as on the plan for the area in the back of the house.

        d)  Tanovan, SAG I, Lot 6 – 8921 Bald Eagle Drive – Owner has not contacted the staff to schedule an appointment to view the yard on-site.

        e)  Campbell, SAG I, Lot 36  – 8920 Bald Eagle Drive – Staff checking to see if deck and gate are completed.
 

11)  Administrative Matters – None
 

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report – A photo of the completed lights for the Harborview homes was reviewed by the committee.
 

 

May 26, 2011

 

 

Confirmation of Quorum:         Alan Black, Clark Cotner, Chris Benner and Wally Greenough

 

Absent:                                          Derek Marshall

 

Call to Order:                                Debbie Smith, SRA Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
 

Staff in Attendance:                   Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker
                                                   Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant

 

Guest Attendees:                        Ken Raithel, SRA Liaison – 9:02 to 10:35 a.m.


 

1)  Approval of the May 12, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved.
 

2)  Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.

 

3)  Approval of the Consent Agenda. None

 

4)  Acceptance Review  –
a)  Valente, SH, Lot 2 – 8665 Blue Grouse Way –  The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) reviewed the remodel submission which was accepted for

            review. Postcards will be sent to the neighbors for any comments.

 

5)  Formal Review –
a)  Gill, RT, Lot 23 – 5375 Plover Ct. – The submission was formally approved with the exception of the trees. An on-site inspection of trees to be removed will

           be done on June 1st. It was noted that the heat pump and solar panels have been removed from the plans.
b)  Middleton/Sahota, SAG IV-A, Lot 8 – 5422 Canvasback Rd. – The submitted house plans were approved except for the trees. The committee will do an

            on-site inspection of trees on June 1st. It was noted that the heat pump has been removed from the plan and all mechanical equipment will be located within

            the house. The placement of the solar panels was noted.
c)  Hanrahan, BR I, Lot, 29 – 9135 Chickadee Way – The remodel house plans were approved as submitted.
 

6)  Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report –
a)  Emmerson, BR I, Lot 28 – 9141 Belted Kingfisher – A letter will be mailed to the owners requesting a start date on the building of their home.
 

7)  Inspections –
a)  Martin, SAG IV-B, Lot 16 – 5376 Canvasback Road – After further inspection and discussion the committee did not approve removal of the alders in the

           common area on Drayton Hillside I. The committee took into consideration the comments from the neighbors and the Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA)

           Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R’s) and the Drayton Hillside I (DH I) CC&R’s. The trees create a buffer for noise and privacy. Both the SRA, DH I

           CC&R’s and the Semiahmoo Masterplan specifies a greenbelt buffer area be left in a natural state along the roads and homes on the perimeters of the

           community. The staff will research sailing of the cedar trees to protect the neighbors from unnecessary limbs and trees coming down in the DH I common

           area.
b)  Bailey, TW, Lot 23  8821 Goldeneye Lane – The ASC approved removal of the dead cherry tree at the inspection on May 17th.
c)  Cymbalski, SH, Lot 37 – 8624 Blue Grouse Way – The committee approved removal of the dead conifer at the inspection of May 17th.
d)  March, SAG IV-A, Lot 54 – 5385 Quail Run – The ASC inspected three Douglas Fir trees in the back yard and approved removal of the trees on May 17th.

            Two of the trees are infested with ants.
e)  Osinski, SH, Lot 35 – 8616 Blue Grouse Way – A tree inspection is scheduled for June 1st.
 f)  Cipriani, SAG IV-A, Lot 72 – 5388 Quail Run – Tree inspection is scheduled for June 1st.
 

8)  New Business –
a)  Tanovan, SAG I, Lot 6 – 8921 Bald Eagle Drive – The committee discussed placement of the playset as it is presently situated. They noted the play

            set has a blue ‘tarp’ color on the top which is not allowed. They suggest that the play set be relocated closer to the house and stagger the screening from

            the neighbors with trees or substantial bushes. Owner needs to specify what will be planted in the berm area by the road. The Tanovan’s will be contacted

            by staff for an on-site meeting with a committee and staff member to make suggestions on these changes. This issue is tabled until additional information

            is provided by the owner.
 

9)  Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – The updated report was reviewed.
 

10)  Unfinished Business –
 a)  Hill, BR I, Lot 33 – 9099 Chickadee Way
– The completed remodel addition to the room above the garage was noted.
 b)  Renoud, DC, Lot 20 – 9132 Wigeon Court – All brush has been chipped and the property is cleaned up.
 c)  Record Retention – This has been tabled until the meeting of June 9th.
 b) View Control Letter – The letter was reviewed by SRA and will be mailed in June to the appropriate property owners.
 

11)  Administrative Matters –
 a)  Debbie reported that during their May 20, 2011 monthly meeting, the Board of Directors (with Declarant approval) reappointed Wally Greenough to a two-

             year term (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013) on the ASC.

 

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report –

        a)  Staff is awaiting further information from the City of Blaine on who has jurisdiction of the trees in front of the Semiahmoo Fire Station. The committee

              suggests limbing the two cherry and cedar trees. This would provide a view from the fire station and keep the trees which are very healthy.
  b)  The heat pump decibel information will be kept on file and reviewed with any new requests for heat pumps.

 

13)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 9th, at 9:00 a.m.
 

 

May 12, 2011

 

 

Confirmation of Quorum:             Alan Black, Clark Cotner, Chris Benner and Derek Marshall

 

Absent:                                             Wally Greenough

 

Call to Order:                                   Alan Black, ASC Committee Member and Vice Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

Staff in Attendance:                      Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker
                                                      Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant

 

Absent:                                             Debbie Smith, Executive Director
 

Guest Attendees:                           Ken Raithel, SRA Liaison – 9:00 a.m.

                                                            Bal Gill, – 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

                                                            Shinder Sahota – 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

 

1)  Approval of the April 28, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved.

 

2)  Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.

 

3)  Approval of the Consent Agenda. None

 

4)  Acceptance Review – None
a)  Gill, RT, Lot 23 – 5375 Plover Ct. – The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) reviewed the submission which was accepted for posting. Placement of

            the solar collectors must be shown on the plans. It was noted that the solar panels will be flush with the roof and no exterior equipment will be needed except

            the panels. The heat pump information, including decibel level, and placement will be brought to the committee at a future date. The trees to be removed

            must be flagged and noted on the plans. The driveway will be using interlocking pavers with a ribbon affect on the outer edges. The committee was favorably

            impressed with the “green” type of building materials being used in the home.

      b)  Middleton/Sahota, SAG IV-A , Lot 8 – 5422 Canvasback Rd. – The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) reviewed the submission which was

            accepted for posting. Placement of the solar collectors must be shown on the plans. It was noted that the solar panels will be flush with the roof and no

            exterior equipment will be needed except the panels. The heat pump information, including decibel level, and placement will be brought to the committee at a

            future date. The trees to be removed must be flagged and noted on the plans. The driveway will be using interlocking pavers with a ribbon affect on the outer

            edges. The committee was favorably impressed with the “green” type of building materials being used in the home.

      c)  Hanrahan, BR I, Lot 29 – 9135 Chickadee Way – The committee approved the additions and changes to your home as submitted; pending neighborhood

           comments.
 

5)  Formal Review – None
 

6)  Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report – None
 

7)  Inspections –

     a)  Martin, SAG IV-B, 5376 Canvasback Road– Several comments have been received from residents in the Drayton Hillside neighborhood on the removal of

           the brush alders in the Common Area in Drayton Hillside I. An additional inspection and further research is being done on this issue. It is postponed until the

           next meeting.

     b)  Bailey, TW, Lot 23 – 8821 Goldeneye Lane – Tree inspection scheduled for May 17th.

     c)  Cymbalski, SH, Lot 37 – 8624 Blue Grouse Way – Tree inspection will be on May 17th.
 

8)  New Business –
a)  Hogan – The committee is favorable to the concept idea which was presented at the meeting on April 28th. If and when a formal request is brought to the

           committee it will be reviewed completely, no action can be taken on the concept at this time.
b)  Cosky, RT, Lot 38 – 8657 Wood Duck Way – The pond addition and stone walkway along the side of the house was approved by the committee. The

            owners must provide a cut sheet for the lights around the pond for approval by the committee.

      c)  Campbell, SAG I, Lot 36 – 8920 Bald Eagle Drive – The committee approved the deck change. This is a replacement deck; the old deck was rotting. The

            railing will be 42” in height and the rails will be wood with a gate at the top of the stairs coming up from the side of the house. Lattice will be placed around

            the bottom of the deck. The deck will be natural in color. The committee approved the removal of two trees in the front of the house that are within a couple of

            feet of the home. The tree roots from these trees have caused the cement flooring in the garage to crack. It is understood that a gate will be put at the front of

            the house and that the design and type of gate will be submitted to the committee for approval. Owner must submit to the committee the type of landscaping

            that will be placed in front of the house and lattice around the deck.
d)  Tanovan, SAG I, Lot 6 – 8921 Bald Eagle Drive  – The owners will submit a request for the play set for review by the committee at the meeting of May

            26th.
e)  Clubhouse Point – The committee approved moving the mailboxes from inside the Clubhouse Point gate to outside the gate to Canvasback Road. This

            change has been approved by the United States Postal Service.
 

9)  Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – The updated report was reviewed.
 

10)  Unfinished Business –
  a)  Magelssen, TW, Lot 3 – 8810 Goldeneye Lane – The neighbors had no comments on the landscaping plans. The committee approved the plans. It was

             noted that the greenhouse has been removed from the plans and that the butterfly bush was replaced with Viburnam Opulus. The type of lights for the bocce

             ball court will be submitted at a later time. This project will go into the summer or fall of 2012 before completion.

        b)  View Control Plan – Final revision of View Control Letter was approved. A copy of the letter will be forwarded to the SRA Board for their information.

        c)  McNutt, SAG I, Lot 34 – 8940 Bald Eagle Drive – The committee approved the home remodel extension until June 9th.
 

11)  Administrative Matters – None
 

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report –
  a)  The ASC Administrator is awaiting further information from the City of Blaine regarding the trees that the North Whatcom Fire Department wish removed at

              the Semiahmoo Fire Station.

        b)  The decibels for heat pumps will be addressed at the meeting of May 26th.
 

13)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26th, at 9:00 a.m.
 

 

April 28, 2011

 

 

Confirmation of Quorum:                Alan Black, Clark Cotner, Wally Greenough and Derek Marshall

Absent:                                                 Chris Benner

Call to Order:                                       Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 8:59 a.m.

Staff in Attendance:                          Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker

                                                                Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant

Guest Attendees:                               Ken Raithel, SRA Liaison – 9:00 – 11:40 a.m.
                                                                Colin Hogan – 9:30 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.

1)  Approval of the April 14, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved.

2)  Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.

3)  Approval of the Consent Agenda. None

4) Acceptance Review  – None

5)  Formal Review – None

6)  Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report
– None

7)  Inspections –

      a)  Hendrix, SAG I, Lot 43 – 8870 Cormorant Circle – Final inspection completed on April 18th.

      b)  Martin, SAG IV-B, 5376 Canvasback Road – Request for removal of trees in the Drayton Hillside I Common area. The Architectural Standards Committee

           (ASC) will inspect the trees on May 2nd.

8)  New Business –

      a)  Hogan – A letter will be sent to Mr. Hogan requesting he send the committee a letter specifying what information he needs from the committee in order for

            him to move forward with his conceptual plan.

9)  Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – The updated report was reviewed.

10)  Unfinished Business –

        a)  Magelssen, TW, Lot 3 – 8810 Goldeneye Lane – The immediate neighbors will be sent a notice of the proposed changes in landscaping (the plans will

             be available for review in the ASC office). Any comments will be reviewed by the committee during the next meeting. Several plants were not named on the

             plan and one is considered a noxious weed in Whatcom County. This issue is tabled until the meeting of May 12th.

        b)  Records Retention – A final recommendation for the Semiahmoo Resort Association Board of Directors will be completed by the last meeting in May.

        c)   Hintz, SAG III, Lot 2 – 5504 Canvasback Road – The committee approved moving the heat pump to the right of the man door on the south elevation. It

               was noted that a 2x10 belly band will be placed around the bottom of the house for the siding; this was not on the architectural drawings.

        d)  View Control Plan – A revised copy of the in the View Control Plan letter will be given to the SRA Board of Directors.
        e)  Vacant Lot Maintenance – No changes are necessary at this time. The staff will create a letter to send to the owners of vacant lots regarding responsibility

             of maintaining lots.
        f)  Deck Fencing – Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant (CCC) will check several homes in the community regarding possible unauthorized deck

            fencing.
       g)  Heat Pump Decibels – The committee will review the various decibels of heat pumps at the May 12th meeting.

11)  Administrative Matters – None

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report
–
        a)  Limbing of the trees on the corner of Cormorant Court and Bald Eagle Drive is now complete, which improved, the line of sight for pedestrians and vehicle

              traffic.
        b)  Staff will meet with a homeowner regarding a deck with enclosed fencing.
        c)  Staff will follow-up with the owner who has placed a play set on their property.
        d)  An owner wanted to put larger stone on the path in front of their home that has crushed rock. The committee only approves the crushed rock. The SRA

              Maintenance staff will be replacing the old crushed rock with new by the end of May.
        e)  A member of the North Whatcom Fire/Rescue requested removal of some trees by the Semiahmoo Fire Station. Staff will check with the City of Blaine

             to see who has jurisdiction for these trees.
        f)  A number of people have contacted the ASC Staff regarding building new homes in the community.

13)  Adjournment
– The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 12th, at 9:00 a.m. Alan Black agreed to chair this

        meeting in Debbie’s absence.

April 14, 2011

 

Confirmation of Quorum:             Alan Black, Chris Benner, Clark Cotner, Wally Greenough and Derek Marshall (9:45 a.m.)

Absent:                                              None

Call to Order:                                    Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Staff in Attendance:                       Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker

                                                             Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant

Guest Attendees:                            Ken Raithel, SRA Liaison – 9:00  – 10:10 a.m.

1)  Approval of the March 24, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved.

2)  Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.

3)  Approval of the Consent Agenda. None

4)  Acceptance Review  – None

5)  Formal Review
  – None

6)  Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report  – None

7)  Inspections  –
     a)  MacAskill, SAG II, Lot 42 – 8845 Bald Eagle Drive – The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) approved removal of the five (5) trees that are dead   or dying at the inspection on March 28th.
     b)  Hawn, TW, Lot 10 – 8838 Goldeneye Lane – The committee approved removal of two (2) trees on March 28th.
     c)  Hendrix, SAG I, Lot 43 – 8870 Cormorant Circle – Final inspection for the garage addition is scheduled on April 18th.

8)  New Business  –
     a)  Vacant Lot Maintenance – The committee discussed maintenance on vacant lots. There has been dumping of lawn and/or other debris on some lots. The committee suggests including in the next newsletter the Community Rules 11.01 (6.) No trash or debris may be dumped or placed on vacant lots or any other portion of the development (10.17). This is considered trespassing on private property. Sanitary Service Company (SSC) will be contacted to see if a flyer on disposing
of yard waste be made available in the office for home/lot owners. In addition, it is recommended that a request be made to SSC to send a flyer to the customers in the Semiahmoo community. It is suggested that homeowners review the maintaining of their vacant lots to make sure that vegetation is not encroaching on the neighboring lots. No changes in current vacant lot guidelines are necessary at this time.
     b)  Novak, BR I, Lot 34 – 9085 Chickadee – A request was made that the ASC notify neighbors on any home remodel submissions. Only new home notifications have been sent to surrounding neighbors in the past. The committee approved this change and postcards will be sent to the neighbors for any future remodel submissions.
     c)  Lulu, DH II, Lot 12 – 5550 Pine Siskin – The additions in landscaping were approved by the committee. It was noted this will include a waterless pond (on the west side of the house) and three (3) arbors along the steps going down on the eastside of the property. The arbors will be of cedar and finished with a natural cedar color; they will be as per the drawing submitted to the ASC.
    d)  Magelssen, TW, Lot 3 – 8810 Goldeneye Lane – Landscaping changes were submitted to the committee for this home. The committee went on-site after the meeting to review the request. They suggest the following: The garden committee review this request with their suggestions on the landscaping plan. The property is very wet and the committee wanted to know how this drainage will be addressed. A staff member will check the property lines to see if the present berm
(to the north) is within the property lines. Will the additional berm along that side of the home create worse drainage onto the property? It was noted that gates and free-standing greenhouses are not allowed in the community. The bocce ball court will be addressed further when the issues above are brought back to the committee for review.
   e)  Cochran, SAG II, Lot 30 – 8797 Osprey Road – It was observed that an additional commercial vehicle has been parked on the street on a regular basis. The Community Rules 11.01 (17) Parking of vehicles (other than the parking of personal vehicles of guests while visiting) is not permitted on neighborhood streets. Off-street parking must be provided by the property owners (10.19). Parking and storage restrictions apply to mobile homes, trailers, motor homes, tractors, trucks other than pick-up trucks, boats,boat trailers, commercial vehicles of any type, etc., (10.19).This issue was brought up to the owner in 2004. A letter will be sent to the owner requesting that the vehicles be parked in the garage or in the driveway.

9)  Status Report: Homes Under Construction.  – The updated report was reviewed.

10)  Unfinished Business  –
        a)  View Control Issue – The draft View Control letter was reviewed and approved. A copy will be forwarded to the Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) Board of Directors for their information.
        b)  Records Retention – The committee discussed fire proof cabinets. The cost for four (4) would be approximately $10,000. Further research will be done to see if a small concrete room could be built for less than this amount without needing the special cabinets. Digital Applied Imaging will be contacted for an approximate cost of digitizing the paper files. Alternate off-site storage was also suggested as a means of storing the paper files.
        c)  Hannon, SAG I, Lot 42 – 8874 Bald Eagle Dr. – The owners have been contacted regarding limbing of the trees/shrubs on this corner. The SRA Maintenance crew will be completing the work before the end of April. An additional letter will be sent to the owners once the work is completed.

11)  Administrative Matters  – None

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report  – None

13)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 28th, at 9:00 a.m.
 

 

 


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