SBCA ARC Committee Monthly Meeting Minutes for November 17, 2006 Approved
Attendees: A. Andersen, T. Callahan (SBCA ARC), L Colasurdo (SBCA ARC), Roy Kraft (SBCA ARC), J. Perlot (SBCA ARC), B. Stoner (SBCA ARC), Barb Schafer (Olympic Terrace), S. Graber (OT), S. Hatch (Bayview), J. Marley (OT).
Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Minutes of October 20, 2006 meeting approved.
Homeowner’s comments regarding specific issues:
S.Hatch informed the ARC committee that the date is not yet firm for the Bayview (Windrose) tree removal. After waiting three weeks for bid response, there was only one received – from Yeoman’s Tree Service. T Oswald will notify ARC of the start date. It is expected the work will be completed before Christmas.
Pending applications: None
New Applications: 06-145-Olympic Terrace-Graber-Complaint
The complaint by Ms. Graber was based on tree trimming and limbing performed by her neighbor that allegedly impacted severely on her privacy. The neighbor removed several limbs of existing native conifers without a permit from the Village ARC or the SBCA ARC and without the prior knowledge of the Graber’s. The village ARC representative stated that they felt the complaint was without warrant and was not severe enough to adversely affect the privacy of the Graber’s. Ms. Graber strongly disputed this. After considerable discussion the SBCA ARC made the determination that Mr. Pendergast was in error in not submitting a request for permit to limb those trees that were over 6 inches in diameter. The Design Standards are quite clear on this point and it was decided that a letter should be written to Mr. Pendergast admonishing him for not requesting a permit. The letter should point out the specific paragraphs in the Design Standards pertaining to this. Had this been done and the Graber’s been properly notified the dispute would probably not occurred. It is difficult and expensive to remedy what has already occurred and also impossible to make an after-the-fact determination. The Village ARC was also informed at this meeting that they should reemphasize to their members the requirement for obtaining a permit for any tree trimming of native trees over 6 inches in diameter regardless of its effect on views or privacy.
MSP that the SBCA ARC will leave the view definition language as it exists, and consider each matter on a case by case approach.
06-149 -Greenview-Koley-Tree
removal
approved after a site visit by ARC
06-153-Olympic
Terrace-Claudson-Tree removal
approved
06-151-Woodridge-Mattoni-no trespassing sign on property
Olympic Ridge is no longer the builder of record. SBCA ARC requests the
homeowner replace the no trespassing reflective sign
with a more modest sized non-reflective one saying ‘private residence”, that the
siding be put on the house, the garage doors in place
and with building materials locked inside for security within forty-five (45
)days conditional
approval
06-154-Olympic
Terrace-Macstravic-Large limb removal
approved
Permit Extensions 06-151- Woodridge-Mattoni-Extension of permit new home construction
Village ARC Issued Permits:
06-146-Olympic Terrace-Claudson-Landscaping
06-147-Bayview-Michaeledes-Re roof house
06-148-Bayview-Segar-Re roof house
06-050-Olympic
Terrace-Claudson-Landscaping
06-152-Inner
Harbor-Inner Harbor HOA- redo stairs
Updates: 06-129-Timberton-Bergquest-final plans for deck remodel
SBCA Issued Permits:
06-130 LPV-1 Lybarger-Tree Removal
06-131-Woodridge-Porter-New Generator
06-132-Woodridge-Ditzler-Tree Removal
06-136-Olympic
Terrace-Tree Removal
06-139-Bayview-Bayview Windrose group (new application was Oswald group)
06-142-Sheldon-Woodridge Village-Remodel
Application moved to next meeting None
Applications Voided: None
Denied Applications None
New Business: View Language in CC&R’s and/or Design Standards.
MSP to approve revised complaint form. (see encl)
The new addition to the form will read as follows: Your complaint will be heard at the next scheduled SBCA ARC meeting, and it is strongly recommended that you attend,)
MSP to approve revised neighbor notification form (see encl)
MSP to approve new request for time extension form (see encl)
Discussion:
Mention was made of a meeting Nov 9, 2006 held by LMC in North Bay relating to trees, views and CC &R enforcement in their area. The SBCA ARC based on its experience here in South Bay feels that its standards are very good; that there is language to protect both trees and views. For the December ARC meeting a New Business item will outline specific duties for Village ARC reps thus empowering them effectively and helping them guide their homeowners on the permit process, as well as inform them as to what actions they may approve at the Village level.
J.Perlot submitted a position paper on protecting views and rights for the committee to study.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 Next meeting: Friday, December 15 9:00 am at the Bay Club
Encl:
Complaint form
Neighbor notification form
Request for time extension form
Suggested position paper - Perlot