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Minutes of Previous ASC Meetings3rd Quarter 2011August 15, 2011 (rescheduled from August 11, 2011 September 22, 2011
Confirmation of Quorum: Alan Black, Derek Marshall, Clark Cotner, Wally Greenough and Chris Brenner
Call to Order: Wally Greenough, ASC Committee Member and Vice Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
Absent: Debbie Smith, SRA Executive Director
Staff in Attendance: Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker
Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant Guest Attendees: Ken Raithel 9:02 to 10:26 a.m.
1) Approval of the September 8, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved.
2) Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.
3) Acceptance Review None 4) Formal Review None
5) Construction/Compliance Consultants (CCC) Report None 6) Inspections a) Leslie, SAG III, Lot 10 5509 Canvasback Road The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) discussed the request to re-review the decision on the tree next to the walkway on September 12th. The committee approved removal of the tree and noted that a small tree with shrubs and grass will be placed in the area along the walkway. b) Lots on Pine Siskin - The committee inspected the lots along Pine Siskin and did not see that any changes needed to be made on the lot maintenance for these lots. Mr. Baldwin who sent the original request was not in concurrence with that decision and the committee again discussed this at the meeting on September 22nd. They recommend that he talk with the homeowner association for Drayton Hillside. The ASC Administrator was informed that there is no Drayton Hillside Homeowners Association. It will be suggested that Mr. Baldwin contact the neighbors as this is a neighbor to neighbor issue. c) Semiahmoo Fire Station trees The committee inspected the trees on September 12th and suggested and/or approved that one tree be removed and the other two limbed up. The City of Blaine (COB) owns this property so staff forwarded this information to the City and is awaiting an answer from the COB. d) Valente, SH, Lot 2 8665 Blue Grouse The request to limb down the tree next to the house was approved. Photos were shown to the committee for review. The top of this tree is dead. e) Spargo, DH II, Lot 11 - 5509 Pine Siskin - The trees on Ms. Spargos property were reviewed by the committee via photos. This property is heavily vegetated and it would be hard to go on-site to perform an inspection. The committee approved the removal of the 7-9 alders. It is understood that the neighbors in Harbor Ridge will have the overgrown vegetation and trees removed at their expense.
f) Mason, SH, Lot 8 - 5452 Tananger Lane - A
tree inspection is scheduled for September 26th. 7) New Business a) Mills, SH, Lot 32 8606 Blue Grouse Way The following house color change was approved: True Value Memorable, 17D4 for the body of the house and the trim color will be True Value Memoir, 17D2, which is the same color the trim is painted now. b) Feist, SAG IV-A, Lot 77 5427 Canvasback Road The hot tub on the back deck of the house was approved by the committee. It is the same color as the house and deck and does not seem noticeable from the golf course or neighbors. There is adequate foliage around the deck area screening the hot tub. c) Engledow, SAG II, Lot 45 5528 Peregrine Way The committee reviewed the request for adding an arbor and pond. There will be a bridge over the pond with a waterfall. It is noted that the pond is replacing a dry stream bed. The committee approved the requests. Wally Greenough and Derek Marshall recused themselves from this vote. d) Glazier, SAG III, Lot 3 5506 Canvasback Road The committee approved the use of exposed aggregate in the driveway area to the east of the present driveway. The impervious will now be at 30%. It was noted that rhododendrons will be placed on the east side of the property to fill in by the new driveway
expansion and privacy from the neighbor. 8) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. The report was reviewed.
9) Unfinished Business cap on file when the home was built. A sample color must be provided to the committee for the meeting on October 13th.
b) Synnott, TW, Lot 7 8826 Goldeneye Lane Change in
windows from 3 to 2 on the plan were approved by the committee. The stonework will be reduced as per the plans, which are being revised by JWR with these changes. The owner must work with Rob Bloch on deciding how the outside wall will be extended, approximately 1.5 (+/), to provide the wrap around to the closest corner as per the Guidelines and Standards for Home Construction Section 3.6. d) Innovation Homes, SAG IV-A, Lot 8 5422 Canvasback Road The request to use 3 solar panels; 5 tubular skylights and remove the man door from the garage were approved. The committee noted the large rock found under the house has necessitated moving the height of foundation up and a man door is not practical. The front stonework will be reduced as per the updated plans, which will be provided by JWR. The owner must work with Rob Bloch on deciding how the outside wall will be extended, approximately 1.5 (+/), to provide the wrap around to the closest corner as per the Guidelines and Standards for Home Construction Section 3.6. e) Remodel fee The committee reviewed the information from the City of Blaine (COB) and have approved the following: If a remodel requires structural engineering changes on the exterior and a permit is required from the COB the remodel fee will $250. If more than 5 hours of staff time is necessary an additional $50 per hour will be charged to the owner. These changes will be forwarded to the Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) Board of Directors for
review and approval. These changes will go into effective January 1, 2012. 10) Administrative Matters None
11) ASC Administrators Report None
12) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:26 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, October 13th, at 9:00 a.m.
September 8, 2011
Confirmation of Quorum: Alan Black, Clark Cotner, Wally Greenough and Chris Brenner
Absent:
Derek Marshall Call to Order: Debbie Smith, SRA 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 9:00 to 9:40 a.m.
1) Approval of the August 25, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes
were approved. 2) Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.
3) Acceptance Review None
4) Formal Review None
5) Construction/Compliance Consultants (CCC) Report
None 6) Inspections a) Leslie, SAG III, Lot 10 5509 Canvasback Road On September 1st the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) inspected the tree the owners had requested removed. This is a very healthy tree. The committee denied removal of the tree and suggested pruning the tree up 6 8 for better access to the walkway. b) McMurray, BR I, Lot 37 9086 Chickadee Way The committee inspected the trees in the owners yard on September 1st. The ASC approved removal of a hemlock in the front yard. They suggested alternate limbing of branches to give less sail in the tall trees which the owner had concerns about in strong winds. c) Lakshin, SAG IV-B, Lot 23 5332 Canvasback Loop On September 1st the committee approved removal of the hemlock between the neighbor and owners property with the suggestion to replace with a viburnum. The committee did not approve removal of the maple in the back but suggested limbing down this tree from the top but not topping. d) Matz, SAG IV-C, Lot 30 8668 Great Horned Owl Lane The committee approved removal of the fencing around the patio area. On September 1st the committee did an on-site review of the backyard area and approved the request to install a hot tub and outdoor natural gas firepit. It is understood that the hot tub will have landscaping or lattice/landscaping screening around it. e) Natri, SAG I, Lot 25 9010 Snowy Owl Lane The committee inspected the trees in question on September 1st. They approved removal of the 10 fir closest to the stump on the southeast side of the property and retaining the 12 fir in the same area. f) Cotner, DC, Lot 27 9134 Mallard On September 1st the committee approved removal of the pine tree which has pine beetles and suggested removal of the grand fir growing next to it. If the grand fir is removed it is suggested that it be replaced with a smaller type tree. g) Graham, BR II, Lot 3 9017 Shearwater Road The committee reviewed the information from the City of Blaine (COB) and the tree inspection from an outside source. These trees are halfway down the bank and in danger of falling and taking the bank with them. The COB suggests cutting the trees down, leaving the stumps and root tree wads in place. No heavy equipment should be used and no other vegetation disturbed. The committee concurs with the COB regarding these trees and approves removal as specified in the letter from the COB on September 6, 2011. h) Dougan, SAG II, Lot 39 8852 Osprey The alder tree was inspected and approved for removal on September 8th. This tree is overhanging onto the neighboring property and could hit the house if it breaks. It is understood that Mr. Collins, the neighbor, will be responsible for any costs and removal of the tree and any debris from the property.
7) New Business a) Dawson, DH II, Lot 22 5468 Puffin Place The committee approved the change in house colors to: Cabot 1607 Solid Oil Dawson Gray 2011 for the trim and Cabot Semi-solid 1407 Gray Shingle 2011 for body of the house. b) Hall, RT, Lot 25 5384 Plover Court The request for a change in walkway and landscaping was approved by the committee. The owner can use any of the samples provided to the committee for the walkway. The proposed walkway must be added to the plans on file in the office.
c) Lot Maintenance A site inspection of
several of the lots in Drayton Hillside is scheduled for September 12th. 8) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. The updated report was reviewed. Staff will check on the progress of the Hanrahan remodel in Boundary Ridge.
9) Unfinished Business stone on the outside of the house was approved.
b) Remodel fee The person at the City of Blaine
who is responsible for remodel fees is on vacation. This issue will be reviewed
at a later date.
10) Administrative Matters None 11) ASC Administrators Report None
a) Hogan, BR I, Lot 27 9143 Belted Kingfisher The committee
approved the use of a temporary bounce house for a child party on September 24th
12) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, September 22nd, at 9:00 a.m. August 25, 2011
Confirmation of Quorum: Alan Black, Clark Cotner and Derek Marshall
Absent: Wally Greenough and Chris Benner
Call to Order: Debbie Smith, SRA Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 8:55 a.m.
Staff in Attendance: Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant
Guest Attendees: Ken Raithel 8:55 to 10:32 a.m.
1) Approval of the August 15, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved with change from substantial to substantially in item 7f.
2) Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.
3) Acceptance Review None
4) Formal Review
subject to a tree inspection of trees along the south side of the house.
5) Construction/Compliance Consultants (CCC) Report None
6) Inspections
7) New Business
inspections on August 29th.
questions pertaining to the wall
height in front of the home in SAG IV-B. This is a building inspector issue.
of mailbox is necessary. Changing the standard of the mailbox presently in place
would have an adverse effect throughout the community.
that corner lot. There is concern that this could be a hazard as you cannot see
around that corner when turning onto either Blue Grouse or Snow Goose Lane.
8) Status Report: Homes Under Construction The updated report was
reviewed.
9) Unfinished Business
landscaping plan and using bark and low ground cover on the pathway was approved
by the committee. regarding a history of placement of trees in the bioswale, which is within the shoreline management setbacks. Issue tabled until a later meeting. Letter will be
sent to Mr. Binns on the status of this issue.
10) Administrative Matters None
11) ASC Administrators Report None
12) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:32 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8th, at 9:00 a.m.
August 15, 2011 (rescheduled from August 11th)
Confirmation of Quorum:
Alan Black, Clark Cotner, Chris Benner and Derek Marshall Absent: Wally Greenough
Call to Order:
Debbie Smith, SRA Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to
order at 8:58 a.m. Staff in Attendance: Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant
Guest Attendees:
None 1) Approval of the July 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. This line item will be removed from the agenda.
4) Acceptance Review a) Natri, SAG I, Lot 25 9010 Snowy Owl Lane The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) accepted the new home submission for posting. Neighbors will be notified of submission and can make comments prior to the next ASC meeting.
5) Formal Review noted that the spa/pool have been removed from the plans; colors for home were approved and the timeline for the this project will be the end of October. A
name change will be requested for this project when the owners sell the
property.
6) Construction/Compliance Consultants (CCC) Report None 7) Inspections a) Lauritzen, RT, Lot 11 8616 Great Horned Owl Lane The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) inspected and approved removal of two (2) trees on August 1st. b) Crockett, BR I, Lot 14 9157 Great Blue Heron On August 1st the committee inspected and approved removal of two (2) trees at the front of the house. One tree will require replacement. c) Wright, MC, Lot 7 5552 Canvasback Road The committee approved removal of three (3) trees on the golf side of the house on August 1st. They suggest replacing with one or two small maple trees. The Melrose Cottage Association approved this removal. d) Hogan, BR I, Lot 27 9143 Belted Kingfisher On August 1st the committee inspected and approved removal of two trees (pine and maple) next to the house. Any additional tree removal will require a formal request from the owner to the committee. e) Rathe, SAG I, Lot 38 5568 Harlequin Ct. The committee approved removal of the tree on August 1st that sits along the side of the property line. f) Rockwell, SAG IV-B, 8850 Wood Duck Way The home is substantially complete satisfying the committee and closing this issue. g) Crockett, BR I, Lot 14 9157 Great Blue Heron The committee approved removal of the tree in the backyard area next to the house per the photos shown to the ASC. The tree branches are leaning on the house and that side of the tree is dying. No replacement is necessary. h) Hogan, BR I, Lot 27 9143 Belted Kingfisher The committee approved removal of the tree with aphids from a photo shown to the committee.
i) Binns, DH I, Lot 14 5398 Night Heron Dr. The
committee will do an inspection of the trees along the bioswale on August 16th.
8) New Business None 9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. The updated report was reviewed.
10) Unfinished Business a) Tanovan, SAG I, Lot 6 8921 Bald Eagle Drive The committee approved the change in placement of the play set (along the side of the house under the trees) and the gravel path replacement with bark. b) Hintz, SAG III, Lot 2 5504 Canvasback Road The committee approved the changes in color to the house. The landscape submission to be reviewed by the Garden Committee for the August 25th meeting
c) Paris, SH, Lot 38 8626 Blue Grouse Way The owner is
out the area and will contact staff regarding changing the color of the chimney
cap.
11) Administrative Matters None
12) ASC Administrators Report None
13) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:37 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, August 25th, at 9:00 a.m. July 28, 2011
Confirmation of Quorum: Alan Black, Clark Cotner, Wally Greenough, Derek Marshall and Chris Benner
Call to Order: Debbie Smith, SRA 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 10:10 a.m.
1) Approval of the July 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 a) Carr, TW, Lot 7 8826 Goldeneye Lane The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) accepted the remodel plans for the neighbors to review. The owners should provide the following information for the Final Review for the remodel: Is the swim/spa above or in the ground? Provide house color changes
for trim, body and entry door. Timeline for completion of project and tentative
landscape plan for pool. 5) Formal Review
a) Warkentin, DH I, Lot 1 5488 Pine Siskin Road The committee
reviewed the GeoTech Report and approved the plans for the new home.
6) Construction/Compliance Consultants (CCC) Report None
7) Inspections b) Bobski, DC, Lot 10 9101 Pintail Loop The committee inspected and approved removal of two trees on July 18th. c) Gill, RT, Lot 23 5375 Plover Court The committee inspected the tree in question on July 14th. They did not approve removal and suggested the owner get an arborist report to see if the tree was diseased or in danger of coming down. d) Lauritzen, RT, Lot 11 8616 Great Horned Owl Lane Tree inspection scheduled for August 1st.
e) Crockett, BR I, Lot 14 9157 Great Blue Heron Tree inspection
scheduled for August 1st. 8) New Business a) Kennett, DH II, Lot 23 5464 Puffin Place The committee approved the change in color for the posts under the deck area to match the trim around the house. If putting rock on the lower part of the posts at a later date to match the rock on the front of the house; a formal request will be necessary for the file. b) Hogan, BR I, Lot 27 9143 Belted Kingfisher Request for guardrails on lower patio/yard area; and proposed gate decision is deferred until August 1st when the ASC will do a tree inspection. c) Fee for Home Remodels The committee approved a basic remodel fee of $250.00; which equates to five (5) hours of work by staff. Any additional hours will be billed at $50 per hour. Any necessary inspections on completion of project will be charged at this rate if over the initial five (5) hours. This fee request
will be forwarded to the Semiahmoo Resort Association Board of Directors for
review and approval. Change to be implemented on January 1, 2012.
9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. The updated report
was reviewed. 10) Unfinished Business a) Tanovan, SAG I, Lot 6 8921 Bald Eagle Drive The play set has been moved from the front area of the property. b) Campbell, SAG I, Lot 36 8920 Bald Eagle Drive The fencing at the entrance has been removed. Owner has until August 22, 2011 to complete deck/railing changes.
c) Taylor, SAG I, Lot 9 8951 Bald Eagle Dr. A letter was
sent to the owner and the trampoline has been removed from the driveway. staff and is working with staff to get this resolved. e) Hanauer, BR I, Lot 11 9145 Great Blue Heron The change in gutter color to Bright White was approved by the committee. This is the color of the trim approved on June 9th.
f) Paris, SH, Lot 38 8626 Blue Grouse Way The
committee will re-inspect the red chimney cap on August 1st.
11) Administrative Matters None
12) ASC Administrators Report None
13) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, August 11th, at 9:00 a.m. July 14, 2011
Confirmation of Quorum: Alan Black, Clark Cotner and Wally Greenough
Absent: Derek Marshall and Chris Benner
Call to Order: Wally Greenough, ASC Committee Member and Vice Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 9:12 a.m.
Staff in Attendance:
Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker
Absent:
Debbie Smith, Executive Director
Guest Attendees:
Ken Raithel, SRA Liaison 9:12 to 9:50 a.m.
1) Approval of the June 23, 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 Consultants (CCC) Report None
7) Inspections
been noted on the plans.
g) Gill, RT, Lot 23 5375 Plover Court The committee will
inspect the tree on Plover requested by the owner on July 14th
8) New Business
chimney caps will be painted by September 1st.
the committee and does not have any screening from the neighbors or street.
9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. The updated report
was reviewed.
10) Unfinished Business
review of the property. A non-compliance letter will be sent from the committee.
date of the letter.
11) Administrative Matters None
12) ASC Administrators Report
13) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, July 28th, at 9:00 a.m.
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