Minutes of Previous ASC Meetings

4th Quarter 2011

 

 

October 13, 2011

 

October 27, 2011

(Meeting Cancelled)

 

November 3, 2011

(Meeting Cancelled)

 

November 17, 2011

 

December 1, 2011

(Meeting Cancelled)

 

December 15, 2011

 

 

December 15, 2011

 

 

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

 

Absent:                                                 Wally Greenough

 

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  9:00 to 10:25 a.m.
 

1)  Approval of the November 17, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved.
Meeting of December 1, 2011 was cancelled.

 

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

3)  Acceptance Review – None
 

4)  Formal Review – None
 

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

6)  Inspections –
a)  Fortunasco/Hall – 5384 Plover Court – On November 23rd the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) inspected and approved removal of the dead

            maple tree on the fairway side of the owners property.
b)  Woodard, BR I, Lot 7 – 9129 Great Blue Heron Lane – The committee inspected the tree requested for removal on November 23rd. The committee

            approved removal and noted that the tree is not diseased but this tree is a view control issue.
c)  Conley, BR I, Lot 13 – 9153 Great Blue Heron Lane – On November 23rd the committee inspected and approved removal of the fir tree in the front of the

            property by the road. It was noted that the tree is not diseased but is growing next to the utility box. In addition, this tree is a view control issue.
d)  Hintz, SAG III, Lot 2 – 5504 Canvasback Road – The ASC approved the final inspection on November 23rd.
e)  Emmerson, BR I, Lot 28 – 9141 Belted Kingfisher – On November 23rd the committee inspected the trees marked with orange tape and approved all for

           removal except the one closest to the water side of the property.
f)  Gongaware, BR I, Lot 40 – 9120 Chickadee Way – On December 5th the committee inspected and approved removal of the tree located in the backyard

            which is leaning toward the house.
g)  Emmerson, BR I, Lot 28 – 9141 Belted Kingfisher – On December 5th the committee inspected the trees closest to the path between Belted Kingfisher

            and Chickadee Way. The committee approved removal of eleven (11) trees in this area and noted that no additional trees could be removed below the

            orange ribboned tree (closest to the path) except for the trees marked in orange as noted in the inspection on November 23rd.
h)  Koenig, SAG IV-C, Lot 37 – 8689 Wood Duck Way – A tree inspection is scheduled for December 19th.
i)   Wall, SAG III, Lot 5 – 5520 Canvasback Road – Tree inspection is scheduled for December 19th.
j)   Pinto, DH II, Lot 21 – 5476 Puffin Place – The committee scheduled a tree inspection for December 19th.
k)  Tree discussion: The committee discussed and stated that no trees will be removed from lots approved for building a home until clearing of the lot and

            excavation for building the house is started.

 

7)  New Business – None

 

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

9)  Unfinished Business –
a)  Amundson/Parsons – The committee discussed the heat pump on the Amundson property and a letter will be sent to the Parsons and Amundsons

           regarding this discussion.
b)  Natri, SAG I, Lot 25 – 9010 Snowy Owl Lane – The request to change the entry and garage doors was approved. The committee also approved the

            change in beam and entry door colors on the home.
c)  Synnott, TW, Lot 7 – 8826 Golden Eye Lane – The extension request to complete the remodel and landscaping was approved until May 31, 2012.
d)  Marin – The committee sent a letter to the COB Planning Commission as a party of record for this meeting with the same conditions as the permit in 2006.
e)  Warkentin, DH I, Lot 1 – 5488 Pine Siskin – The committee approved the following changes in color and stone used for the deck: Sherwin Williams (SW)

           Squirrel for the shakes, SW Dusty Mountain for the siding, SW Toasty Gray for the Trim and Leonardo Ceramica Cemento Matte for the stone on the deck.
f)  Sign for Semiahmoo Spit properties – A letter is in the mail to the ASC regarding the sign placed between the SRA building and the marina from the

           owner of these properties.
 

10)  ASC Administrator’s Report – Alan Black was acknowledged and thanked for the last two years of service as a valuable member of the ASC.
 

11)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 9:00 a.m.
 

 

November 17, 2011

 

 

Confirmation of Quorum:             Clark Cotner, Wally Greenough, Derek Marshall and Chris Brenner

 

Absent:                                             Alan Black

 

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 – 9:00 to 10:12 a.m.

                                                            Carol Selby – 9:45 to 10:00 a.m.

 

1)  Approval of the October 13, 2011 Meeting Minutes. The minutes were approved.
The meeting of October 27, 2011 was cancelled. (no quorum)
The meeting of November 3, 2011 was cancelled. (lack of agenda items)

 

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

 

3)  Acceptance Review – None

 

4)  Formal Review – None

 

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

 

6)  Inspections –

     a)  Kanelopoulos, SAG I, Lot 35 - 8930 Bald Eagle Drive - The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) inspected two trees in the backyard and approved

           removal on October 17th.

     b)  Alberstein, BR I, Lot 45 - 9198 Great Blue Heron Lane - On October 17th the committee approved removal of two maple trees. The tree in the front is

           lifting the driveway and the maple in the back is lifting both decks on the house.

     c)  McDermott, SAC, Lot 4 - 5661 Sanderling Way - The committee approved removal of the tree on the west side of the house on October 17th. It was noted

           the tree is growing next to the house and deck.

     d)  Steiner, SAC, Lot 7 - 5691 Sanderling Way - The committee inspected and approved removal of the tree growing next to the house on October 17th. The

           tree has very large roots which are in danger of lifting the patio and foundation areas.

     e)  Natri, SAG I, Lot 25 - 9010 Snowy Owl Lane – On October 17th the committee inspected and approved removal of five alder trees.

     f)   Fortunasco/Hall, RT, Lot 25 – 5384 Plover Court - The committee has scheduled a tree inspection on November 21st.

     g)  Woodard, BR I, Lot 7 - 9129 Great Blue Heron Lane - Tree inspection is scheduled for November 21st.

     h)  Conley, BR I, Lot 13 - 9153 Great Blue Heron Lane - The committee will inspect the tree on November 21st.

      i)  Hintz, SAG III, Lot 2 - 5504 Canvasback Road - A final inspection is scheduled for November 21st.
j)  Emmerson, BRI, Lot 28 – 9141 Belted Kingfisher – The tree inspection is scheduled for November 21st.
 

7)  New Business –
a)  Sign for Semiahmoo Spit properties – The committee noted and discussed the for sale sign that has been erected between the SRA and the Marina

            buildings. A letter will be sent to the owner of these buildings and area with a copy of the sign regulations. No letter was sent to the ASC regarding approval

            of this sign before placement.
b)  Marin – Notice of Application with City of Blaine – The committee members discussed this issue and the staff will contact the City of Blaine to see what

            is required for the ASC to become a party of record on this application.
 

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

 

9)  Unfinished Business –

      a)  Paris, SH, Lot 38 - 8626 Blue Grouse Way – The committee reviewed and approved the request to paint the entry and side door of the house a burgundy

           color. In addition, the committee approved the change of color of the chimney cap as requested by the owner. The committee recommends that the chimney

           cap be painted the same color as the body of the house. A photo of the earliest chimney cap color for this home will be sent to the owner.
 

10)  Administrative Matters – None

 

11)  ASC Administrator’s Report –

        a)  2012 ASC Calendar – The 2012 ASC Calendar was approved with the change to one meeting in December due to the holiday.

 

12)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:12 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1st, at 9:00 a.m.

 

 

October 13, 2011

 

 

Confirmation of Quorum:         Clark Cotner, Wally Greenough and Chris Brenner

Absent:                                          Alan Black and Derek Marshall

Call to Order:                                Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.

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

                                                         Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant

Guest Attendees:                        Ken Raithel – 8:00 to 9:12 a.m.

1)  Approval of the September 22, 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 Consultant’s (CCC) Report – None

6)  Inspections –

     a)  Mason, SH, Lot 8 - 5452 Tananger Lane – The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) approved the removal of nine trees on the back of the property

           on September 26th. Three of these trees were within the no disturb area. All of these trees are dying or leaning toward the house creating a hazard to the

           owners or neighbors.

     b)  Raithel, DC, Lot 9 - 9103 Pintail Loop – The committee approved removal of the tree in the back of the house on September 26th.

     c)  Miller, BR I, Lot 30, 9131 Chickadee Way – The committee reviewed and approved removal of the three trees located on the waterside of the owners

           property on September 28th. The trees were reviewed via e-mail photos. It was noted they will be replaced with flowering shrubs.
     d)  Semiahmoo Fire Station trees – The committee sent the City of Blaine (COB) an e-mail and suggested that a flowering cherry tree and the fir tree in front of

           the firehouse on Semiahmoo Parkway be limbed up for a better view. In addition it was suggested that the smaller flowering cherry tree which was growing

           next to the utility box and leaning toward the building be removed. The COB completed the work as suggested and the firehouse has a view from the

           windows.
     e)  Rustand, SAG IV-C, Lot 34 - 5381 Snow Goose Lane – The large overhanging limb next to the RV garage was approved for removal on October 6th via

          e-mail photos.
     f)  Kanelopoulos, SAG I, Lot 35 - 8930 Bald Eagle Drive – Tree inspection scheduled for October 17th

    g)  Alberstein, BR I, Lot 45 - 9198 Great Blue Heron Lane – Tree inspection scheduled for October 17th

    h)  McDermott, SAC, Lot 4 - 5661 Sanderling Way – Tree inspection on October 17th
     i)  Steiner, SAC, Lot 7 - 5691 Sanderling Way – Tree inspection scheduled October 17th
     j)  Natri, SAG I, Lot 25 - 9010 Snowy Owl Lane – Tree inspection scheduled for October 17th

7)  New Business –
      a)  Webb, SAG IV-A, Lot 57 - 5401 Quail Run – The committee approved the removal of the existing door from the master bedroom, changing the bay window

            to French doors and extending the deck as per the drawings. It is noted the same colors, siding and decking will be used on these additions.
      b)  Steele, DC, Lot 8 - 9105 Pintail Loop – The committee approved adding a 5’x 5’picture window on the back wall of the house.

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

9)  Unfinished Business –
      a)  Campbell, SAG I, Lot 36 – 8920 Bald Eagle Drive – The metal gate and decorative 8” area (matching the gate) above the brick on both sides of the

            entryway was approved by the committee. Note: the lights on the brick have been in place since 2003. There is no change by the owner regarding these

            lights.
      b)  Natri, SAG I, Lot 25 - 9010 Snowy Owl Lane – The committee approved the following: removal of the outdoor fireplace/chimney, changing the inside

            fireplace to a wood burning fireplace, adding a window to the ‘bonus’ room, adding a heat pump (subject to verification of the decibel level) and raising the

            patio flush with the doors and addition of steps going down on both sides to the yard. A handrail is not necessary with this change.

      c)  Paris, SH, Lot 38 - 8626 Blue Grouse Way – The committee reviewed the request to paint the trim around the sliding glass door at the back of the house a

            burgundy color. The committee denied this request. The response by the owner regarding the chimney cap was reviewed and the committee would like the

            owner to change the color of the chimney cap to an earth tone color. The owner initially painted the chimney cap burgundy without approval from the

            committee. The committee erred in not looking at the chimney cap from other areas of the community before giving the approval on July 14th. They

            subsequently reversed the decision on August 1st. This decision remains in effect.
      d)  Synnott, TW, Lot 7 - 8826 Goldeneye Lane – The committee approved extending the remodel building time to the end of November

10)  Administrative Matters – None

11)  ASC Administrator’s Report –
        a)  View Control – A letter will be sent to the Woodard’s regarding trees blocking the view of the neighbor.
        b)  Harbor Ridge – The owner of the lot next to Harbor Ridge gave permission to the Harbor Ridge owners (DH II, Lot 15C) to brush a portion of his lot at their

              expense.
        c)  Webb/Holmes, DC, Lot 11 – 9111 Pintail Loop – The change in color to Sherwin Williams Composed SW 6472 for the garage door, was noted. This is

              the same color as the trim already on the house.

12)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 9:12 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 3rd, at 9:00 a.m.