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Minutes of Previous ASC Meetings4th Quarter 2009
Meeting cancelled
Meeting cancelled
December 17, 2009
Confirmation of Quorum: Pam Andrews, Bob Franco, Sue Wilson, Wally Greenough and Pat Corcoran
Call to Order: Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.
Staff in Attendance: Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant
Guest Attendees: Clark Cotner – 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Alan Black – 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 1) Approval of the November 19, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Minutes approved. Note: The Meeting of December 3rd was cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
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) Myers, SAG III, Lot 22 – 5477 Canvasback Road – On November 23rd the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) inspected the four (4) trees. The Douglas fir trees #1 & 2 were not approved for removal. The other two trees are on adjoining property which requires the inspection request to come from the owner of that property. b) Paden, TW, Lot 1 – 8802 Goldeneye Lane – The committee approved thinning of the tree in the backyard on November 23rd. The tree by the driveway is in the Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) greenbelt and was approved for removal by the SRA. c) Steeley, SAC, Lot 5 – 5671 Sanderling – Tree re-inspection is scheduled for December 18th. d) Washington, SAG IV-B, Lot 40 – 5366 Canvasback Rd. – The committee approved removal of the maple tree inspected on November 20th. e) Kroetsch, SAG II , Lot 49 – 5550 Peregrine Way – The committee approved removal of a branch on the upper part of a tree in the greenbelt area of St. Andrews Green inspected on November 20th. f) Kennett, DH II, Lot 23 – 5464 Puffin Place – Final inspection is scheduled after the meeting on January 14, 2010. g) Cohenour, BR II, Lot 5 – 9035 Shearwater – Final inspection is scheduled after the ASC meeting on January 14, 2010. i) Lee, PV, Lot 9 – 5606 Sandpiper Lane – Tree inspection scheduled for December 18th.
8) New Business – “Satellite dishes eighteen (18”) in diameter or less may be allowed if unobtrusive, so as to blend with the surroundings.” 9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – Updated
10) Unfinished Business a) Mazurkewycz, DC, Lot 6 – 9109 Pintail Loop – The garden committee reviewed the resubmitted landscaping plan. The neighbors did not submit any comments. The ASC approved the plan as submitted. b) Rockwell, SAG IV-B – 8850 Wood Duck Way – Mr. Rockwell provided the following update on his project for the December 3rd meeting: “The front yard is being graded with topsoil and we’re hoping to plant this weekend. The rock work should resume today or tomorrow. The garage doors may or may not make delivery before the 23rd, more info as available.
Once the drywall is delivered the driveway slab will be poured, weather
permitting.” Provided for the December 17th meeting: “Since my last report two weeks ago, we made early progress, as the front yard was graded (and more topsoil was to be brought in with the sod turf) and the cultured stone flanking the garage was completed, as well as more of the outdoor fireplace, then the
weather hit.
despondent and incredulous, that's been it. The staff will check the house on December 22nd to see what needs to be completed to finish the exterior improvements. The committee will discuss missing the deadline for completion at the meeting on January 14th.
11) Administrative Matters – Susan Wilson was thanked for serving on the ASC from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009. Susan’s help on the committee was very much appreciated.
12) ASC Administrator’s Report – None
13) Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, January 14th, at 8:30 a.m.
November 19, 2009Confirmation of Quorum: Pam Andrews, Bob Franco, Sue Wilson and Wally Greenough
Absent: Pat Corcoran
Call to Order: Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.
Staff in Attendance: Sandy Bonnickson, ASC Administrator/Minute Taker Rob Bloch, Construction/Compliance Consultant
Guest Attendees: Derek Marshall – 9:30 a.m. to 9:56 a.m.
1) Approval of the November 5, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Minutes approved.
2) Review the Current Agenda. Members reviewed the agenda for this meeting.
3) Approval of the Consent Agenda.
4) Acceptance Review – None
5) Formal Review – None
6) Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report – Ellis cleaned up debris on-site.
7) Inspections – the front yard and approved removal at the November 10th inspection. An emergency inspection was done on November 16th for the cedar tree in the backyard. The root ball was coming up and it was leaning toward the house. The ASC approved cutting back three
branches and thinning other limbs on this tree. house on November 10th. An addition inspection was done on November 16th requesting removal of dead wood on the tree behind the
alder approved for removal on November 10th.
8) New Business – None
9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction – Staff will check with the Kennett’s (DH II, Lot 23 – 5464 Puffin Place), to see if they are ready for the final inspection. It looks like 95% of the project has been completed.
10) Unfinished Business – construction was not approved. The committee took into consideration the following: “Upon approval of plans and specifications, no further approval under this Article X shall be required with respect thereto, unless such construction has not substantially commenced within six (6) months of the approval of such plans and specifications,(e.g., clearing and grading, pouring of footings, etc.) or unless such plans and specifications are materially altered or changed.” It was noted that the ASC did one extension on February 12, 2009 and that the City of Blaine allows extending permits twice. If the same plans (approved on March 27, 2008) are resubmitted, without changes, the
committee will request a minimal submission fee. The $5,000 deposit had not been
submitted. There is no deposit to return.
ready for the December 3rd meeting. height was approved by the committee. This will allow the vehicles entering the driveway to not scrape the bottom of the car. It was noted
that a property in close proximity had done this and this request does not
affect the storm water system.
sodded for a more complete look”. November 5, 2009
Confirmation of Quorum: Pam Andrews, Bob Franco, Pat Corcoran and Wally Greenough Absent: Sue Wilson
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: Tim Johnson – 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
1) Approval of the October 22, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Minutes approved as revised.
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 – home. The color of the house will be: Cabot “Canyon” solid stain. Trim will be: Manor Hill “Coconut Cream”, and the front door will be a Minwax stain Ebony/Red Mahogany. The committee would like clarification on the color of the garage doors. It was noted that the landscaping plan will be revised at a later date.
6) Construction/Compliance Consultant’s (CCC) Report – The CCC contacted the owner of 5601 Sanderling regarding a fence put in by the renters for a dog. The owners were not aware that the renters had a dog. The staff will send a letter to the owners requesting removal of the fence. The CCC will follow-up on a complaint of speeding by contractor employees in the vicinity of Osprey and Peregrine Way.
7) Inspections –
and it was
shown that the tree is
within a couple of feet of the utility box maintained by the City of Blaine.
8) New Business – HOA) attended the meeting. The homeowners would like to change the type of roofing on their 20 year old roof to EcoStar Midnight Gray. They feel this would be the most appropriate color for their buildings which do not have trees surrounding them. EcoStar Midnight Gray was removed from the approved list of colors for alternative roofing by the Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) on June 23, 2009. The color had a blue hue on some roofs. If this color is used it will have to be as a variance with review by the ASC and final
approval by the SRA. seagull problem and feel this type of roof would be in the best interest of the association. The BWV HOA will continue to improve their property by replacing the decks over time in the future. The ASC would like to know what colors the association will be painting the buildings and after the re-roofing is completed. They also requested a rendition of the color Midnight Gray superimposed on the present buildings. Mr. Johnson was asked to see if there are any large projects with the color Midnight Gray in the area. He stated they would like to do the first building in the spring of 2010 and the other two in the fall. There is concern, by the BWV HOA, of what may be found under the roof(s) as they are removed and redone, so they are being cautious about re-roofing the buildings all at once. Mr. Johnson will try to acquire the information for further consideration by the ASC at a future meeting.
9) Status Report: Homes Under Construction. – Updated
10) Unfinished Business – a) Mazurkewycz, DC, Lot 6 – 9109 Pintail Loop – A member of the landscaping committee reviewed the landscaping plan with the following suggestions and comments:
“It would help if the names of the plants like Blue Creeper, Shrub Juniper, Sedge and Oregon Grape had botanical names because
these
names do not help define
the size or type of plants that are proposed.
piled
when pushed off
the driveway. screening. If possible could they work with their neighbor? The Red Flowering Currants that are proposed are deciduous and the
Kinnikinnick is low growing.” is suggested that the variety of plant species be broadened. The New Zealand flax will die in this area; plant specie more appropriate for this climate should be substituted. b) Amundson/Parker, SAG II, Lot 50 – 5556 Peregrine Way – The ASC noted and approved the following changes to the house plans:
1. Move house back 15’-0” on site (approved at ASC meeting of October 22,
2009)
for spring
hydro-seeding in
spring or sod now.
11) Administrative Matters – None 12) ASC Administrator’s Report – The meetings will start at 9:30 a.m. until the end of the year.
13) Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19th, at 9:30 a.m.
October 22, 2009
Confirmation of
Quorum: Pam Andrews, Bob Franco and Sue Wilson 35% allowable amount. Owner requests removal of three trees, a double trunk birch, cedar and a pine. Trees are next to the building footprint. A variance for the garage setback was given by the City of Blaine in 2007 and the Architectural Standards Committee (ASC). It was noted that the variance by the COB does not expire. The color of the house will stay the same with the addition of the trim being an off-white to match the cladding of the windows. The garage doors will be the color of either the trim or siding. The committee accepted
the plans for posting. Formal review will be on November 5, 2009. does not affect the setback area. The impervious is still under the allowable amount. The committee reviewed the letter from a neighbor regarding the trees that were removed on this property. Approval had been given by the committee when the plans were submitted. The ASC staff reviewed what was approved for removal on the plans and then did an on-site inspection of the trees that had been removed. No trees were removed that had not been approved. This site had an abundance of brush and blackberry bushes. The larger trees removed were within the footprint of the house plans. Pictures of the area prior to any tree removal and after tree
removal were shown to the committee. A letter will be sent to the neighbor. the railings and flower boxes. The committee appreciates the work done by the Bank of the Pacific to improve the foundation area of units 5 and 6. It was noted that the Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) board had also noticed the improvement in this area from
the golf course and the street.
small trees (under 6”) were removed on the hillside. The committee approved the
landscaping changes off the patio area in the back. extension for completion was approved until December 23rd. The landscaping changes were noted and approved. The owner will be asked to send an update to the committee prior to each upcoming ASC meeting on the progress of the project. The ASC staff will
monitor the progress on a weekly basis to see that the deadline is met. pond in front of the home being completed. Mr. Mazurkewycz will be reminded that this area is to be fixed and put back in the condition
it was prior to the work that was completed. Letters will be sent thanking the
neighbors for their concern. October 8, 2009Meeting cancelled lack of agenda items
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