Minutes for Previous ASC Meetings:

2nd Quarter 2010

April 8, 2010

April 22, 2010

May 13, 2010

May 27, 2010

June 10, 2010 (meeting cancelled)

June 24, 2010

June 10, 2010 (meeting cancelled)

Meeting Cancelled - Lack of Agenda Items

May 27, 2010

Confirmation of Quorum:          Pat Corcoran, Alan Black, Bob Franco and Pam Andrews

Absent:                                           Wally Greenough

Call to Order:                                 Pat Corcoran, ASC Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
 

Absent:                                           Debbie Smith, SRA Executive Director and Meeting Chair
 

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

                                                          Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant
 

Guest Attendees:                         Derek Marshall, SRA Liaison – 8:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.

 

1)  Approval of the May 13, 2010 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:

      a)  Political Signs – Several people had “We the People” signs in their yards or windows. They were notified that these signs

            were not allowed in the Semiahmoo community. The signs have been removed by the owners.
 

7)  Inspections –
a)  Cooper, BR II, Lot 11 – 9030 Shearwater Rd. – The ASC approved removal of three (3) trees on May 17th. The tree roots

            are causing the neighbors walkway to heave.
b)  Mazurkewycz, DC, Lot 6  9109 Pintail Loop – The committee did a final inspection on May 17th. Approval was given with

            the stipulation that the punch list items be completed before the funds on deposit are released to the owner.
c)  SACA, Lot 10 – 5721 Sanderling Way – A tree has caused the stairway to lift and could be causing damage to the

           foundation of the home. The committee approved removal of this tree on May 17th.
d)  Tanovan, SAG I, Lot 6 – 8921 Bald Eagle Drive – The committee approved removal of the tree next to the driveway and next

            to the house at the inspection of May 17th.
e)  Donovan, SAG II, Lot 1 – 8850 Bald Eagle Drive – Tree inspection scheduled for June 1st.
 f)  GEV III – Tree inspection is scheduled for June 1st.

8)  New Business –
      a)  Jardine, BR I, Lot 44 – 5741 Kildeer Way – A tree was removed on the owners property without authorization from the

                 ASC. A letter of non-compliance with a warning will be sent to the owner.

            b)  Novarro, SH, Lot 33 – 8608 Blue Grouse – The change in house colors was approved as follows: Body of house,

                 Sherwin Williams 7514 Foothills; Trim Sherwin Williams 7551 Green Villas; and Door Sherwin Williams 7593 Rustic Red.

                 Owners will be asked about the garage door color.

           c)  Lulu, DH II, Lot 12 – 5550 Pine Siskin – The dry creek bed landscaping enhancement along the west side of the house

                 was approved by the committee.

           d)  Baker, SAG IV-C, Lot 31 – 8668 Great Blue Heron – The sample color for the deck rails was not submitted. The owners

                 will need to provide a sample of the color on wood before the committee can make a decision on this issue.

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

10)  Unfinished Business –

             a)  Kennett, DH II, Lot 23 ― 5464 Puffin Place – The committee reviewed the area in front of the gate to Drayton Hillside

                  Gate 2 for placement of a sign to inform people that this is not a through access area. The staff will see where to get a “No

                  Through Access” sign on this gate. It will be the same size as the 20 mph sign and placed next to it on the gate.

             b)  Semiahmoo Marina – The committee inspected the sign that the Semiahmoo Marina Association would like to replace

                   near the roundabout. It was noted that present sign and the proposed replacement sign do not meet the Semiahmoo

                   Master Plan guidelines. It is recommended that the Semiahmoo Marina submit a sign that would be on one post stating the

                   Marina and Starfish Café in the wording according to the Master Plan. A copy of the sign information will be given to the

                   Marina. This issue will be reviewed at a future meeting.

            It was noted that Windermere has three signs in front of the building. One is on the building, another large sign just to the left

                  of the walkway entrance and a ‘planted’ sign on the right. The committee feels it would be appropriate that the white sign

                  with blue lettering, on the right of the pathway, be removed from the front of the building.

            c)  Gravel paths – Derek Marshall SRA Liaison to the ASC commented on the SRA Gravel Path ad hoc committee report.

                  (copy attached with the minutes of this ASC meeting) It is suggested that guidelines be established by the ASC if the paths

                  are removed by a property owner. This issue will be included in future meetings as it is an on-going project with no formal

                  approval as of this date.

11)  Administrative Matters – None

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report – None

13)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 10th, at 8:30 a.m.
 

May 13, 2010

Confirmation of Quorum:              Pat Corcoran, Wally Greenough, Alan Black, Pam Andrews and  

                                                              Bob Franco – 8:30 a.m. – 10:44 a.m.

Call to Order:                                    Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
 

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

Guest Attendees:                             Derek Marshall, SRA Liaison – 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
                                                        Ed Szol – 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a,m.
 

1)  Approval of the April 22, 2010 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 –  There is an issue in the Boundary Ridge neighborhood regarding a

      residents tree located near the street that has grown taller than allowable height according to the View Control Plan. A certified arborist will be asked to look at the tree and give suggestions on how to proceed. Issue tabled until the next meeting.
 

7)  Inspections – 

     a)  Cooper, BR II, Lot 11 – 9030 Shearwater Rd. – Inspection scheduled for May 17th

     b)  Mazurkewycz, DC, Lot 6 – 9109 Pintail Loop – Final inspection scheduled for May 17th

     c)  SACA, Lot 10 – 5721 Sanderling Way – Tree inspection on May 17th

     d)  Cosky, SH, Lot 46 – Tree stump removal was noted by the Architectural Standards Committee

     e)  Tanovan, SAG I, Lot 6 – 8921 Bald Eagle Drive  Inspection for removal of trees shown on the landscaping plan will take place on May 17th

8)  New Business 
      a)  Mueller, SAG IV-C, Lot 18 ― 8730 Wood Duck Way – The committee approved the addition of the Solatubes on the roof. The driveway

                  paver colors will be compared on May 17th with the house brick and flagstone walkway colors.

            b)  Kennett, DH II, Lot 23 ― 5464 Puffin Place –  Photographs will be taken of the front area of the Drayton Hillside II, gate 2 to see

                  where a sign could be placed so people see this is a dead end road.
      c)  Todoroff, SAG IV-C, Lot 5 –  8772 Wood Duck Way – The change in house colors to Sherwin Williams Portabello (SW 6102) for

                  body of house; Sherwin Williams Nomadic Desert (SW 6107) for trim and Sherwin Williams Black Fox (SW7020) for the entry door

                  was approved by the committee.
      d)  Szol, Aerie – Mr. Szol spoke to the committee about the trees on the Aerie/Marstoff shoreline property that were “crowned” this past

                  winter. He would like to continue and finish the crowning of the trees on Mr. Martsolfs property during the upcoming winter, if the

                  committee approves continuation of the project. This is tabled for further review. The committee may request a naturalist to examine

                  the area and give recommendations on how to manage the trees along the shoreline that have previously been topped and may be

                  dead. What is the appropriate height on trees? There was a discussion of deciduous and coniferous trees. Updating the

                  recommended plant/tree list will be researched.
      e)  Davids, TW, Lot 22 – 8829 Goldeneye Lane – The committee requests the placement of the satellite dish be relocated to an

                  unobtrusive location. The Davids will be asked to submit a request to the ASC for approval before relocating their satellite dish.

                  According to the Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R’s):

            Section 10.14 Antennas. No television antenna, radio receiver, or other similar device shall be attached to or installed on any portion

                  of the Development, unless contained entirely within the interior of a building or other structure, nor shall radio or television signals,

                  nor any other form of electromagnetic radiation, be permitted to originate from any Site which may unreasonably interfere with the

                  reception of television or radio signals within the Development; provided, however, that Declarant and the Association shall not be

                  prohibited from installing equipment necessary for master antenna, security, cable television, mobile radio, satellite signal reception

                  or other similar systems within the Development.

            Satellite dishes eighteen inches (18”) in diameter or less may be allowed if unobtrusive, so as to blend with the surroundings.

                  Approval for installation must be obtained from the Architectural Standards Committee, and if applicable, the Condominium

                  Association, prior to placement.

9)  Status Report: Homes Under Construction.  This report was reviewed

10)  Unfinished Business
        a)  Williams, TW, Lot 4 – 8814 Goldeneye – The SRA Board of Directors approved the use of DaVinci roofing materials during their

                    meeting of April 30, 2010. The color approval will be done on a case-by-case basis by the ASC. The current color ring will only

                    contain the colors that are deemed appropriate for use at Semiahmoo.
        b)  Dawson, DH II, Lot 22  5468 Puffin Place  In follow up to last months meeting, further research is needed on the exact type of

                    evergreen replacement tree with prices and installation. Agenda item tabled for future meeting.
        c)  Tanovan, SAG I, Lot 6  8921 Bald Eagle Drive  The ASC reviewed the landscaping plan and the recommendations from the

                    garden committee. The committee approved the landscaping plan with the following recommendation: Laurel can grow quite tall

                    and there is concern it could create a hedge-like effect if it grows too high. The committee recommends using boxwood instead of

                    laurel. They also suggest the use of Allan Block rather than the treated wood around the lawn area.

              d)  Country Club Villa’s (CCV)  The committee was updated on the response by a realtor after receiving a reply from the ASC

                    regarding the use of for sale signs at CCV. The realtor was directed to contact the management company for CCV with his

                    requests.
        e)  Derek Marshall, SRA Liaison to the ASC, commented that the ad hoc gravel path committee is continuing to conduct meetings on

                   guidelines for the paths. It is a work in progress and the committee will be notified as more information is available.

11)  Administrative Matters – None

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report  – The Semiahmoo Marina staff submitted a sketch for a new Marina Store sign. The sketch presented

              was not in color and the committee would like a color copy presented for the next meeting. Exact dimensions for this sign should be

              submitted. Is the sign next to the road by the Marina being updated and refreshed? If so a color sketch will need to be

              submitted to the committee. Would this sign be according to the master plan requirements? Tabled until the next meeting.

13)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 27th, at 8:30 a.m.

 

April 22, 2010

Confirmation of Quorum:                 Bob Franco, Pat Corcoran and Pam Andrews

Absent:                                                 Alan Black and Wally Greenough

Call to Order:                                      Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

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

Guest Attendees: ,                             Derek Marshall, SRA Liaison  – 8:30 a.m. – 9:52 a.m.

1)  Approval of the April 8, 2009 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  – None

8)  New Business
      a)  Dawson, DH II, Lot 22  – 5468 Puffin Place  – A significant specimen evergreen tree was removed by the Dawson’s on, what they

            thought was lot 22, which actually belongs to the Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA). The tree was over the 4’ height and 6”

            diameter. After reviewing the pictures and alternatives the staff will check on the cost of replacement of this tree in the 15 to 20’ height

            when planted. They will inquire who actually cut the tree. A bond will be required by the Dawson’s to include the cost of the tree, shipping

            handling, any taxes and planting of this tree. An 18 month guarantee will be required for survival success of the new tree. The Dawson’s

            will be informed of the potential liability of non-compliance in removing this tree.
 

            Further clarification on the Drayton Hillside II plat will be done on the actual area where the tree was removed. This issue was tabled until

            the next meeting.

9)  Status Report: Homes Under Construction. The report was noted. Rob Bloch (CCC) will check With the Mazurkewcz’s to see if they are

      ready for final inspection. Their deadline date is May 15, 2010.

10)  Unfinished Business
        a)  Williams, TW, Lot 4 – 8814 Goldeneye  –   Several committee members had the opportunity to see the DaVinci alternative roofing in

              both Vancouver, B.C. and Bow, Washington. Photos were shown to the committee and they recommend approval of the product for the

              Semiahmoo community. It is recommended that the color for each roof be selected on a case by case basis. The information and

              recommendation will be sent to the SRA for review and approval.
        b)  CCV – In further research of the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R’s) of the Country Club Villas Owners Association the

              following was noted:
              “Section 10.7 Signs. No sign of any kind shall be displayed to the public view on or from any Unit, Limited Common Element or

              Common Element without prior consent of the Board. The Board may erect, on the Common Elements, a master directory listing Units

              that are for sale or lease or may regulate the size and location of signs advertising Units for sale or lease.”

 
             At the meeting of March 1, 2009, the Country Club Villas Owners Association House Rules stated:
              “6. No signs are to be posed in windows, exterior walls or the common areas. This included real estate “for sale” signs”.

              Further: Country Club Villas Owner Association Annual Meeting Minutes, March 13, 2010 “Homowners are reminded no real estate

              signage is permitted on site.”
 

              It was noted that open house signs are allowed only on the days and times of an open house and must be removed immediately after

              the open house. Signs are not allowed on SRA property along the area across from CCV’s.
        c)  Novak, BR I, Lot 34 – 9085 Chickadee Way   The request for a color change on the supporting columns was approved by the

              committee. It is noted that this it is a blended stain and does not have a color name. The update on the project was noted by the

              committee
        d)  Ellis, SAG II, Lot 29  8795 Osprey Road  The submitted landscaping plan was approved. The recommendations and comments from

              the garden consultant will be noted in the letter to the owner.
        e)  Update on Tree Manual – The progress on the tree manual was shown to the committee. The ASC Administrator is working with

             John Hymas, certified arborist, to add information to the manual and put in final form. Suggestions will be made for revising the Tree

             Removal, Retention and Replacement Guidelines and Standards. The complete manual will be scanned and put on a CD after

             completion.
        f)  Forgaard, SAG IV-C, Lot 15 – 8717 Bufflehead Court – It was noted that the deck color will be natural.

11)  Administrative Matters  – None

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report  – None

13)  Adjournment  – The meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 13th, at 8:30 a.m.

 

April 8, 2010

Confirmation of Quorum:                 Alan Black, Bob Franco, Wally Greenough Pat Corcoran and Pam Andrews

Call to Order:                                       Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

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

Guest Attendees:                                John Hymas, Certified Arborist, Moonlight Tree Service – 9:05 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
                                                                 Derek Marshall, SRA Liaison – 8:30 a.m. – 10:17 a.m.

1)  Approval of the March 25, 2009 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)  Taysi, SH, Lot 41 – 8638 Blue Grouse Way – The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) inspected six (6) dead trees, on this   lot,on March 29th. The committee approved cutting of the trees but not complete removal. After further discussion, with the owner, it was noted that he wanted to leave the stumps but remove the remainder of the trees. Additionally the lot would be brushed and cleaned up. The committee approved this request on April 1st, noting cutting of the trees and leaving the stumps so the soil is not disturbed.
     b)  Wilson, TW, Lot 5 – 8818 Goldeneye Lane – The committee inspected two trees, on March 29th, at the request of Mr. Wilson’s neighbor. A pine tree had started leaning toward the neighbors driveway and he was concerned it would fall onto his property. The committee approved removal of that tree and the alder next to it as both trees had been growing side-by-side and the roots were intertwined. That night the pine tree did come down on the neighbors driveway.

8) New Business –
     a)  John Hymas, Certified Arborist – Mr. Hymas discussed, with the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC), different types of actions taken in tree maintenance. This included a lengthy discussion of many terms, including some unknown to the committee. As an arborist, he thought the trees a long the Drayton Harbor walkway, in Aerie and Mr. Martsolf’s property, were topped rather than thinned or crown reduced. Mr. Hymas will work with staff to start a manual, for use by the committee, with updated materials to use in tree inspections. The work on this project will be for consideration of revising and updating the Tree Removal, Retention, and Replacement Guidelines and Standards. This issue is tabled until the next meeting.
     b)  McNeill, DC, Lot 16 – 9108 Mallard Road – The committee approved use of the G.E.M. Euroshake Alternative Roofing submitted sample. The name is requested from the manufacturer. [Hand split shake color: Driftwood 4/9/2010]
     c)  Mueller, SAG IV-B, Lot 18 – 8730 Wood Duck Way – The committee approved the landscaping changes and sandstone and rock samples submitted by the Mueller’s, on April 1st.
     d)  CCV – Son-Rise Property Management has been contacted for information regarding the change in the Country Club Villas Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions regarding banning ‘for sale signs’ by the road on Snow Goose Lane. This issue was tabled until a future meeting.

9)   Status Report: Homes Under Construction. The report was noted.

10)  Unfinished Business –
        a)  Williams, TW, Lot 4 – 8814 Goldeneye – The DaVinci alternative roofing request was tabled until the next meeting. Committee members need additional time to view the homes with this roofing product.
        b)  Rockwell, SAG IV-B, Lot 45 – 8850 Wood Duck Way – The committee has not received a request for final inspection from Mr. Rockwell.
        c)  Forgaard, SAG IV-C, Lot 15 – 8717 Bufflehead Ct. – The committee approved the proposed deck on April 1st. An on-site inspection was done on March 29th. The committee noted the proximity of the surrounding homes and the very small backyard area for use in a wet area. Rob Bloch, the Construction/Compliance Consultant (CCC), contacted the City of Blaine (COB) regarding a variance into the setback area. The COB stated if the deck was not higher than 30” it could go into 50% of the setback area without a variance. This deck will be 7’ into the setback area and the deck is 8” high, which is within these guidelines.

             The Forgaard’s were asked to please notify the ASC office with the color of the deck as they may be required to submit a color sample for approval by the committee.

11) Administrative Matters – None

12) ASC Administrator’s Report – The committee was notified of a request from a possible buyer regarding information on file in the ASC office for the Clubhouse Point lots. This person is doing due diligence at this time. Staff will contact the City of Blaine to see if they have information on each development not completed in the community.






13) Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:17 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday,
April 22nd, at 8:30 a.m.
 

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