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4th Quarter 2009

 

 

October 8, 2009

Meeting cancelled

 

October 22, 2009

 

November 5, 2009

 

November 19, 2009

 

December 3, 2009

Meeting cancelled

 

December 17, 2009

 

 

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
a)  SACA – The committee approved the weather station to be placed on the corner of the roof.Approval as follows: Per Article 10.14 ……

            “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.

        Other than filing a police report for my stolen Sequoia tree (California Giant Redwood) in the center of the rear yard, which left me

              despondent and incredulous, that's been it.

        As you can imagine, there is no way we will hit the December 23 deadline, but weather permitting, we're progressing.”

 

              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, 2009

 

Confirmation 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
a)  Reynolds, SH, Lot 11 – 5467 Tananger Lane – The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) inspected the dead red alder tree in

            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.
b)  Hastings, SH, Lot 12 – 5463 Tananger Lane – The ASC approved removal of the alder tree in the backyard which leans toward the

            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.
c)  Myers, SAG III, Lot 22 – 5477 Canvasback Road – Tree inspection is scheduled for November 23rd.
d)  Paden, TW, Lot 1 – 8802 Goldeneye Lane – Tree inspection is scheduled for November 23rd.
e)  SACA, 5671 Sanderling Way – Tree inspection is scheduled for November 23rd.

 

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
a)  Eide, SAG IV-C, Lot 28 – 8692 Great Horned Owl Lane – The request to extend the date until December 31, 2010 to begin

            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.
b)  Mazurkewycz, DC, Lot 6 – 9109 Pintail Loop – The landscaping plan revisions, requested at the November 5th ASC meeting will be

            ready for the December 3rd meeting.
c)  Cohenour, BR II, Lot 5 – 9035 Shearwater – The request to change the curb height at the entrance to the driveway to one (1) inch

            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.
d)  Rockwell, SAG IV-B – 8850 Wood Duck Way – The update for this property as of November 18th is as follows by owner:
        “Stucco has been stalled by weather.
         Driveway edges, walkway, entry, are poured and beautiful.
         Entry is framed and scratch coat for cultured stone is ready.
         Intend to landscape front yard on Friday & Saturday, but weather is not cooperating. Front yard to right of driveway (entry side) will be

               sodded for a more complete look”.

11)  Administrative Matters – None

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report – 2010 ASC Meeting Calendar was shown to the committee.

13)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 3rd, at 9:30 a.m.

 

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
a)  Novak, BR I, Lot 34 – 9085 Chickadee Way – The Architectural Standards Committee (ASC) approved the plans to remodel the

            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
a)  Zimet, BR I, Lot 27 – 9143 Belted Kingfisher – The committee approved removal of the laurel tree. Pictures were taken of the tree

            and it was shown that the tree is within a couple of feet of the utility box maintained by the City of Blaine.
b)  Reynolds, SH, Lot 11 – 5467 Tananger Lane – An inspection for tree removal is scheduled for November 10th.
c)  Hastings, SH, Lot 12 – 5463 Tananger Lane – Tree removal inspection is scheduled for November 10th.

 

8)  New Business
a)  Johnson, Beachwalker Villas Homeowners – Tim Johnson, President of the Beachwalker Villa Homeowners Association (BWV

            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.

      The homeowners have spent a large amount of money to improve problems with the units and would like a 50 year roof. They have a

            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.

       New Zealand Flax by the driveway- These plants are not very hardy in our area. They are placed by the driveway where snow could be

             piled when pushed off the driveway.

       The 20 foot Fir in back of the garage looks dangerous. Its roots have been severely cut with little remaining.

       Screening - Lot # 7 has planted great screening and their plants are mature. Lot # 5 didn’t plant anything and they need the most

             screening. If possible could they work with their neighbor? The Red Flowering Currants that are proposed are deciduous and the

             Kinnikinnick is low growing.”
 
       The ASC would like the landscaping plan resubmitted for the November 19th meeting with the botanical names given for each plant. It

              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)
        2.  Add concrete at 3’-0” side door of garage
        3.  Remove (2) porch skylights
        4.  Change his and her master bath shower walls to ½ glass
        5.  Reduced size of windows above master bath tub
        6.  Rearrange guest bathroom
        7.  Changed garage windows to 3’ high windows
        8.  Changed all windows from double hung to casement
        9.  Removed all grids from windows
        10. Updated window schedule
  c)  Rockwell, SAG IV-B, Lot 45 – 8850 Wood Duck Way – Committee noted the updated status report as follows:
                Front Entry – Framing now with concrete completed. Cultured stone to follow.
                Gutters & Garage Doors – on order
                Foundation Walls – Stucco partially completed
                Gas Line – completed underground and backfilled, awaiting installation of meter and hook up.
                Rear Yard – perimeter planting complete, mulch to be applied to perimeter before Christmas, hydro-seeding was recommended

                             for spring
                Front Yard – Retaining wall complete. Almost ready to backfill with top soil, plant trees & shrubs. Decision to be made regarding

                             hydro-seeding in spring or sod now.
                Concrete – Front porch/stoop, walkway, driveway edge poured. Driveway to be poured after drywall is delivered in a few weeks.

 

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
Absent:                                     Pat Corcoran and Wally Greenough

Call to Order:                           Debbie Smith, Executive Director and Meeting Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.

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

Guest Attendees:                    Derek Marshall – 8:32 a.m. to 9:38 a.m.
                                                     Steve Novak – 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

1)  Approval of the September 24, 2009 Meeting Minutes. Minutes approved.
     Note: Architectural Standards Committee Meeting of October 8, 2009 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 
      a)  Novak, BR I, Lot 34 – 9085 Chickadee Way – The remodel plan submission was reviewed by the committee. Impervious is under the

           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.

5)  Formal Review – None

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

7)  Inspections – None

8)  New Business – None

9)  Status Report: Homes Under Construction – Updated

10)  Unfinished Business
        a)  Amundson/Parker, SAG II, Lot 50 – 5556 Peregrine Way – The committee approved the change in moving the house back 15’. It

              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.
        b)  The Bank of the Pacific, Clubhouse Point, Units 5 & 6 – The committee was informed that the Bank has completed the painting of

               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.
        c)   Kennett, DH II, Lot 23 – 5464 Puffin Place – The committee approved the extension request until November 19th. It was noted that

               small trees (under 6”) were removed on the hillside. The committee approved the landscaping changes off the patio area in the back.
        d)   Rockwell, SAG-IV, Lot 45 – 8850 Wood Duck Way – The ASC approved the exterior light change, by e-mail on October 8th. The

               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.
        e)   Mazurkewycz, DC, Lot 6 – 9109 Pintail Loop – Neighbor letters were reviewed regarding the pathway around the Drayton Cove

              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.

SRA Liaison Derek Marshall: The following are bullet points for the upcoming of the SRA Annual meeting on October 24, 2009, regarding the past year of the Architectural Standards Committee:

• “New Construction – 13 projects have been identified to the ASC, of which 7 are active and proceeding through the approval and inspection processes.

• Changes to existing homes – approximately 75 proposed revisions to existing homes and landscaping have been considered and in most cases approved, or the owners assisted to make the proposals consistent with the guidelines.

• The committee has received presentations on the plans being considered by the developers for the Drayton Harbor III, Burnside and end-of-spit developments.

• The condition of the neighborhood entrance signs was surveyed and various refurbishment proposals considered resulting in repainting of all gates and signs and the refurbishment of cedar posts where necessary. This resulted in a general improvement to the appearance of Semiahmoo within the existing maintenance budget.

• The committee worked with the owners of Clubhouse Point to improve the appearance of the un-finished project, particularly as seen from the golf-course, pending an improvement in economic conditions.”

11)  Administrative Matters – None

12)  ASC Administrator’s Report – None

13)  Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5th, at 8:30 a.m.


 

October 8, 2009

Meeting cancelled lack of agenda items

 

 

 

 

 

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