3rd Quarter 2009
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July 9, 2009
Meeting Cancelled
July 23, 2009
August 13, 2009
August 27, 2009
September 10, 2009
September 24, 2009
September 24, 2009
Confirmation of Quorum: Pam Andrews,
Bob Franco and Pat Corcoran
Absent:
Wally Greenough and Sue Wilson
Call to Order:
Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order
at 8:34 a.m.
Staff in Attendance:
Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker
Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant
Guest Attendees:
Derek Marshall – 8:30 a.m. to 8:54 a.m.
1) Approval of the September 10, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Minutes
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) McBride, SAG IV-A, Lot 61 - 5419 Quail Run
– The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) inspected two (2) trees, on
the eastern corner of the property, and approved both for removal. The owners
will replace with one tree in the future.
8) New Business –
a) Cipriani, SAG IV-A, Lot 72 5388
Quail Run – The ASC approved the color Behr Ultra Premium Plus,
Satin Finish, color “Evening Hush” for the fascia. The body and trim colors will
remain the same.
b) Conger, SAG III, Lot 12 –
5512 Canvasback – The committee approved the change in house colors
as follows: Sherwin Williams DHC 135 Tyson Taupe for the body; and Sherwin
Williams CW057W White Solitude as the new trim color.
9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – Updated
10) Unfinished Business –
a) Gateway Controls –
The new gate sign design was reviewed and approved by the committee. The signs
will be placed on each of the 13 gates in the upper right hand corner of each
gate. It is noted that Gateway controls has offered to clean, adjust, and
tighten every phone entry pedestals at their expense at the time of install of
the new gate signs.
b) Clubhouse Point – The
committee appreciates the work that has been completed on the foundation of
units 5 & 6. The painting of the railings and planter boxes should complete the
work.
11) Administrative Matters – None
12) ASC Administrator’s Report – None
13) Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 8:54 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, October 8th, at 8:30 a.m.
September 10, 2009
Confirmation of Quorum:
Pam Andrews, Sue Wilson, Wally Greenough, Bob Franco and Pat Corcoran
Call to Order:
Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order
at 8:29 a.m.
Staff in Attendance:
Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker
Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant
Guest Attendees:
Richard Rockwell – 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
1) Approval of the August 27, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Minutes
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 – The CCC will
contact the builder of the home being constructed at BR II,
Lot 5 – 9035 Shearwater regarding cleanup of the
site.
7) Inspections –
a) Miszczak, RT, Lot 21 – 8617 Great Horned Owl Lane – The
committee approved the recommendations of the arborist for removal of
the diseased
tree in front of the house which is creating a safety hazard. The request to
thin tree branches on numerous trees throughout
the property,
some touching the roof, were also
approved. This will create better stability to the trees during very windy
conditions. In
addition the committee approved the removal of the photinias
which have the fungus. These bushes will be replaced after the soil has
been treated.
All items have been approved without an on-site inspection.
8) New Business –
a) Gateway Controls – Gateway Controls submitted a request to place
a metal sign on all the gates. It is requested that a new computer
design be
submitted to the
committee with the name of the company, phone number and website address, no
advertising. The
committee noted the size and placement on the
right corner of the gates. This agenda item is tabled until a mockup of the new
sign is
reviewed.
9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – Update
10) Unfinished Business
a) Rockwell, SAG-IV B, Lot 45 – 8850 Wood Duck Way – The
following changes on the plans were approved by the committee:
1. Redi-rock will be used for the
retaining wall on east side of driveway. Small landscaping rocks on west side by
the garage. (this area
has a minimal grade
change)
2. Using Sto-stucco medium in the color
1015 Mocha Brown on the concrete elevation areas “B”, “C” and “D”.
3. Cultured stone to be used on sides
of fireplaces. Fifteen (15”) inches of shroud to cover main fireplace stone as
originally approved.
Shroud will be black
matte with 4” flashing bands on both fireplaces in matte black. Note patio
fireplace will only have black band 4”.
4.
Outside lighting fixtures approved are: #1 Scottsdale 2 (this is the primary
fixture); #2 Aztec 39185 (only as an alternative) Note:
each fixture is allowed a
maximum of 25 watts.
b) Cohenour, BR II, Lot 5 – 9035 Shearwater – The City of
Blaine approved placing the play set within the 200’ setback area. A
neighbor requested reviewing the request for placement again and not placing it
next to their property. After looking at the pictures and
reviewing the information submitted the committee felt the safest place for the
play set was where it was requested at the last meeting.
This
area is not within the line of sight of the neighbors. The
committee stands by the approval given at the August 27th meeting.
c) Kennett, DH II, Lot 23 – 5464 Puffin Place –
The committee reviewed and approved the final landscaping plan. It was noted
that
there
is a reduction in the number
of overall plants and that they will be placed in groupings in the patio area.
It was also noted that the
heat pump will have Hicksi Yew to block the view from
the neighbors.
d) Clubhouse Point – The committee received a summary of the
improvements on the foundations of units 5 and 6. The sheathing has
been
completed and painted brown. The top of the foundation and railing have not been
completed yet. The bank will be contacted to
see
when this will be done. The committee
suggested not putting bark on the top of the foundation as the bark will make
small streams
during the rainy weather season.
e) G.E.M. Inc.– The Semiahmoo Resort Association board
approved the use of G.E.M. Euroshake roofing material at the June 23rd
meeting
for use in the
Semiahmoo community. Any color is subject to the ASC review and approval on a
case by case basis.
f) Lamoureux, PV, Lot 1 – 5562 Sandpiper Lane –
The newest information on the tree removal in Prestwick Woods/Village was noted.
11) Administrative Matters – None
12) ASC Administrator’s Report – None
13) Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m. The next meeting
will be held on Thursday, September 24th, at 8:30 a.m.
August 27, 2009
Confirmation of Quorum:
Pam Andrews, Sue Wilson, Wally Greenough, and Bob Franco
Absent:
Pat Corcoran
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:
Alex Mazurkewycz – 9:00 a.m. – 9:12 a.m.
1) Approval of the August 13, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Minutes
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) Johnston, BR I, Lot 42 - 9144 Belted Kingfisher – Approved for construction.
6) Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report – None
7) Inspections – None
8) New Business –
a) Clifton, SAC – 5640 Sanderling Way –
The committee approved the deck railing modification to a seated rail area.
The color for
the deck railing will be: Benjamin Moore HC 85, Fairview Taupe.
b) Powell, SAG I, Lot 10 – 8961 Bald
Eagle Drive – The committee approved change in house colors to: Devine
Ginseng P-1 for the
body of the house and Benjamin Moore HC-85 Fairview Taupe for the trim color.
c) Abercrombie, SAG I, Lot 11 – 8965 Bald Eagle Drive – The committee approved the change in landscaping as
follows:
1.
Improve drainage by placing a French Drain under the bed. The ‘holes’ to be
partially filled with sand to improve drainage of the
upper layer into the French Drain which in turn drains into the storm sewer.
a. Mix sand and compost into the soil of the upper layers
2.
Replant the bed with the following plants; Physocarpus (Ninebark), Coppertina or
Diablo Variety; Eupatorium / Eupatoriadelphus
(Joe Pye Weed) a mid-size variety; Phygelius x.
Rectus (Cape Fuchsia – Yellow) a mid-size variety; Heuchera (American
Alumroot)
a mix of
available varieties.
Variety of the species will depend on local availability and that may change but
a similar
variety of the species will be selected.
It is noted whether the locations (see drawing) will be 2) Eupatorium and 3) Phygelius; they
could be planted as 2) Phygelius and 3)
Eupatorium. Both configurations are
approved.
9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – Update
10) Unfinished Business
a) Cohenour, BR II, Lot 5 – 9035 Shearwater – The committee approved the change
in
placement of the children play set within the
200’ shoreline setback. This
approval is contingent
on the approval, by the City of Blaine, of the shoreline permit being submitted
by
the owner.
b) Flannery, DC, Lot 4 – 9113 Pintail Loop – The committee noted and approved
the retaining
wall samples brought to the ASC
office for review.
c) Kennett, DH II, Lot 23 – 5464 Puffin Place – The committee approved the
completed
landscaping plan via e-mail prior to the
meeting. It was noted that the plants
by the patio will be
staggered not in a hedge configuration. A master gardener will work with the
owners making
suggestions on reducing the number of plants as shown on the original
landscaping plan.
d) Wall, SAG III, Lot 5 – 5520 Canvasback – The committee approved a change in
house color
as follows: Sherwin Williams SW
3006 Sandcastle for the body of the house,
including the
garage doors and anything that is presently painted a body color. Accent
and
door will be
painted Sherwin Williams SW 2123 White. The ‘trim’ will be an accent color since
the body
color Sandcastle will be
painted on the fascia board, gutters, etc.
e) Mazurkewycz, DC, Lot 6 – 9109 Pintail Loop – The committee approved the
addition of eight
(8) cast concrete steps. It was
noted the steps will start at street level
sweeping right and contour
back toward the house. This additional 60 sq. ft. of concrete is
within the
allowable impervious
amount. It was also noted that a Basalt bench will be placed near the front of
the double doors.
Owner will be required to amend the plans showing this hardscape change.
f) Lamoureux, PV, Lot 1 – 5562 Sandpiper Lane – The request for a change in
disposal of the
trees (approved for removal on
March 19, 2009 on the Prestwick Village
property), was noted by
the committee. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
(CC&R’s) of Semiahmoo
in section
10.07(d) states the following:
(d) Unless located within five (5) feet of a building or a recreational or
parking facility, no
Owner of Multi-Family,
Neighborhood or Commercial Association, other than declarant,
shall be entitled to cut, remove, or mutilate any trees,
shrubs, bushes, or
other vegetation
having a trunk diameter of six (6) inches or more at a point of four (4) feet
above
ground
level, without obtaining the prior approval of the ASC provided that dead or
diseased
trees which are inspected
and certified as dead or diseased by the ASC or its
representative, as well as other dead or diseased shrubs, bushes, or
other
vegetation,
shall be cut and removed promptly from any Site by the Owner.
11) Administrative Matters – None
12) ASC Administrator’s Report – None
13) Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m. The next meeting will be
held on Thursday,
September 10th, at 8:30 a.m.
August 13, 2009
Confirmation of Quorum:
Pam Andrews, Sue Wilson, Wally Greenough, Bob Franco and Pat Corcoran
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:
Jim Horn, Beachwalker – 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m.
1) Approval of the July 23, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Minutes approved.
2) Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this
meeting.
3) Approval of the Consent Agenda. None
4) Acceptance Review –
a) Johnston, BR I, Lot 42 –
9144 Belted Kingfisher – The plans were reviewed and accepted for posting.
The plans will need to be updated when the outside light fixtures placement is
decided.
5) Formal Review –
a) Amundson/Parker, SAG II, Lot 50 –
5556 Peregrine Way – Approved for construction.
6) Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report – Staff to
send a letter to Mr. Rockwell asking for a response to the previous letter of
May 28th. The completion date for the project is October 23, 2009. There is
concern when the rainy season starts that the area will be very muddy if this
project is not completed by that time.
7) Inspections –
a) SRA Alan Tozier – The committee
approved removal of the dead alder tree at the entrance/exit area of St. Andrews
Gate I.
8) New Business –
a) Collins, SAG II, Lot 40 – 8851
Bald Eagle Dr. – The committee approved the installation of the heat pump,
Goodman, GSZ13-13SEER. It will be placed in the location shown on the pictures.
b) Flannery, DC, Lot 4 – 9113 Pintail
Loop – The request to place a stone retaining wall along the curb in front
of the house and stone steps incorporated into the left side of the wall were
approved by the committee; contingent upon a sample of the stone being presented
to the committee for review. The retaining wall is to be completed within a 30
day period after start of the project. It was noted that the wall will be three
feet in height and stretch from the driveway to edge of the lot with the ends
being tapered.
c) Wall, SAG III, Lot 5 – 5520
Canvasback – The committee deferred a decision on the change in house color
to Sherwin Williams Navajo White and trim/door to Sherwin Williams Basil until
pictures can be taken and reviewed by e-mail.
9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – The committee
suggested removing Gleneagle, Seagrass, Inverness & Preswick Woods from the
status report.
10) Unfinished Business –
a) Kennett, DH II, Lot 23 – 5464
Puffin Place – The committee reviewed and approved the landscape plan except
for the area by the patio in back. This must be submitted for final approval for
all of the landscaping to be approved. Owner to note hedge like areas are not
allowed.
b) Cohenour, BR II, Lot 5 – 9035
Shearwater – The committee approved the extension for construction to
12-1-09 and the children play equipment as shown on the plans. It is noted the
play set will be out of the line of sight from the neighbor.
c) Signage – The request
from City of Blaine for replacing a sign on the Semiahmoo Parkway was approved.
The committee would like to see consistency for all of the signs at the four way
stop area. The new sign with the wooden frame was noted. An e-mail will be sent
to all the committee members to review.
d) Clubhouse Point – Units 5 & 6 –
The committee reviewed the newest update on landscaping the foundation of units
5 and 6. The committee approved the request to sheath the foundation and paint
the wood and railings Cabot “Brown”. This is the color of the completed homes.
It was noted that the whole project has been recently been cleared of weeds and
overgrowth.
e) Marin – It was noted that
there has been no response from the SW Group regarding the certified
non-compliance letters sent on July 20th, for Marin buildings “A, B, and C”. The
committee will forward the non-compliance information to the Semiahmoo Resort
Association Board of Directors for further consideration and action.
Jim Horn from
Beachwalker Villas spoke on behalf of the Beachwalker homeowners association.
The Beachwalker Villa homeowners are very unhappy about the unfinished buildings
and landscaping, between Building “A” and “B”. They would like to see the area
cleaned up and the landscaping made presentable between these buildings. As
additional information is received on the Marin project by the ASC or SRA it
will be shared with the Beachwalker Homeowners Association.
f) Atreya, BR I, Lot – 9149 Great
Blue Heron – The committee approved the change in deck color from
‘Brownstone’ to ‘Slate Gray’.
g) Signage – The request to Trillium
regarding the Kayak and Bike Banner sign has been tabled for a future meeting.
11) Administrative Matters – None
12) ASC Administrator’s Report – None
13) Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m. The next meeting will be
held on Thursday, August 27th, at 8:30 a.m.
July 23, 2009
Confirmation of Quorum: Pam Andrews,
Sue Wilson and Wally Greenough
Absent:
Bob Franco and Pat Corcoran
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, Liaison to SRA – 9:10 a.m. to 10:23 a.m.
1) Approval of the June 25, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Minutes
approved.
Note: July 9th meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.
2) Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for
this meeting.
3) Approval of the Consent Agenda. None
4) Acceptance Review –
a) Amundson/Parker, SAG II, Lot 50 – 5556 Peregrine
Way – After review the plans were accepted for posting. Formal review will
take place on August 13th.
5) Formal Review – None
6) Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report –
Staff to review Mr. Rockwell’s file regarding final landscaping submission for
SAG IV-B, Lot 45 – 8850 Wood Duck Way .
7) Inspections –
a) Smith, MRC, Lot 1 – 5528 Canvasback Rd. – Inspection
scheduled for maple tree removal on July 27th.
b) Wong, MRC – 5536 Canvasback Rd. – Tree removal inspection
scheduled for July 27th.
c) Sofie, SAG II, Lot 4 – 8838 Goshawk Road –
The committee approved removal of the tree inspected via e-mail pictures on July
13th.
8) New Business –
a) MacTavish, DC, Lot 25 – 9139 Wigeon Ct. – The committee approved
change in deck color to: Sikkens Cetol SRD semi-transparent
stain #214 Hickory.
b) Atreya, BR I, Lot 12 - 9149 Great Blue Heron - The committee
approved the change in deck material from wood to AZEK in the color
‘Brownstone’.
c) Wallace, BR I, Lot 50 – 9175 Great Blue Heron – The committee
approved the change in the body of the house to Sherwin Williams
Woodscapes Solid Acrylic Stain. The new color is a light yellow. The trim will
remain white.
d) England, SAG I, Lot 5 – 8911 Bald Eagle Drive – The committee
approved the change in door color from white to ‘Cushy Suede’.
9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – Reviewed
updated list.
A letter will be sent to the Cohenours’ requesting a time line for completion of
the project. The completion date on the status report is 8-18-09. It was noted
that people are driving across the property at Seagrass and parking near the
water. Pam Andrews will contact Trillium to see if signs would help to deter
people from driving on the grassed areas and park on the blacktop.
10) Unfinished Business
a) Kennett, DH II, Lot 23 –
5464 Puffin Place – The Garden Committee reviewed the plan and
commented that the root barrier note on
the plan needs to be emphasized. The ASC reviewed the landscape plan and tabled
the review until the next meeting pending
additional information as follows:
If the retaining wall is not completed
until later, how will the landscaping be kept from eroding down the bank during
heavy rains? How
will the retaining wall be completed after the landscaping is done? The
steepness of the hillside would make this a very complicated
task. Bringing materials up from the road below might be a problem. Plants that
create a hedge are not allowed in Semiahmoo. Plants
can be staggered or species alternated so a hedge effect is not created.
b) Ellis, SAG II, Lot 29 – 8795 Osprey Road – The ASC
approved the following changes to thehouse plans:
Sheet C1: Change porch at rear and entry
Sheet A1
1. East Elevation
a. Revise Entry
b. Remove dormer at garage
c. Remove 4 transoms
d. Revise from gable from door to window
e. Remove radius roof at porch in west
2. West Elevation
a. Change 2 windows in master bathroom to 1 with no transom
b. Remove Transom from kitchen window
Sheet A2
1. North Elevation
a. Change 2 windows at exercise room to one
b. Add skylight in bonus room
c. Remove side window at master bedroom
2. South Elevation
a. Remove dormer above garage
b. Revise roof
Sheet A3
1. Square porch at golf course
2. Change windows indicated on elevation notes above (exercise, master
bedroom,master bath, den, kitchen)
Sheet A4
1. Remove dormer at bonus room
2. Remove porch at landing room, change doors to windows
3. Add skylight
Sheet A5
Changed drawings to reflect above changes
Sheet S1
No revisions
Sheet S2
Revised landing plan and dormer
Sheet S3
Revised porch at rear and front, dormer at bonus room and landing roof
Sheet S4
No revisions
c) Signage – Signs Plus – Price estimates for the Great
Blue Heron and Semiahmoo Spa signs were submitted to the committee. No
action will be taken at this time. Derek Marshall noted that the Great Blue
Heron sign had been refreshed and requested the committee
look at the signs by the golf course. He wanted to know about the signs at the
end of the spit (circle area). Pam commented that the
long term signage will be different for this area when the final plans for this
area is changed. Debbie noted that the neighborhood signs
are in the process of being repainted. In addition the posts, gates and
pedestals are also being refreshed. A letter will be sent to
Trillium regarding the signs by the water tower for the rental area of kayaks
etc.
d) Stonehaven – The committee reviewed the recommendations
from the Garden Committee of possible replacements for the
“Chanticleer Pear” tree. The committee approved removal of the “Chanticleer
Pear” as a required tree for the Stonehaven
neighborhood. If an owner in the Stonehaven community wants a substitution tree
the list of recommended trees from the Garden
Committee will be given to the owner.
e) Lamoureux, PV, Lot 1 – 5562 Sandpiper Lane –
A request was received from Mr. Lamoureux to mediate with Homestead on the
removal of trees on the Homestar/Homestead property next to his home. The
committee reviewed all the previous correspondence
including a letter copied to Mr. Lamoureux stating that the trees could be
removed but the financial responsibility was a neighbor to
neighbor issue.
f) Clubhouse Point – The Bank of the Pacific will be
contacted regarding follow-up information regarding painting the foundation and
wood of units 5 and 6. It was noted that on “view 2” of the landscaping plan
that plastic was to be placed on the foundation and bark put
down on top. Also the boxes with the ‘vines’ are not in place. An update will be
required by the ASC meeting of August 13th.
11) Administrative Matters – The Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) Board
of Directors appointed Wally Greenough as the newest
member of the Architectural Standards Committee.
12) ASC Administrator’s Report – None
13) Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m. The next meeting
will be held on Thursday, August 13th, at 8:30 a.m.
July 9, 2009
Meeting Cancelled due to lack of quorum
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