SBCA ARC Committee Monthly Meeting Minutes for December 22, 2006         Approved    

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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. Hatch (Bayview).

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.  

Minutes of November 17, 2006 meeting approved.

Homeowner’s comments regarding specific issues:  none

Pending applications:                         None

New Applications:                              06-156-Olympic Terrace-Pendergast-emergency tree removal              approved 
                                                            06-157-Olympic Terrace-Pelletier-emergency tree removal                  approved

Permit Extensions:                             None

Village ARC Issued Permits:            06-155-Olympic Terrace-Several homes-Emergency tree removal:
                                                            Schaefer, Pelletier, Marley, Main, Howard, Pendergast
                                                            Latimer –fir removal to be viewed by SBCA ARC reps today to determine if permit should be approved.

Updates:                                             Bayview tree cutting

                        S.Hatch, T.Callahan and L.Colasurdo in a meeting with B.Nightingale felt that they got great input and information. Jefferson County is going to charge $153 for multiple tree removals in the future (e.g. Bayview project). Nightingale cited slope stability, geotech input, hydraulic issues, topping versus removal, and stated that there is not ever a simple solution to these matters. The Vegetation Management: A Guide for Puget Sound Bluff Property Owners (a NOAA publication) received praise for its delineation of these issues.

                        Syd Hatch also suggested an article be written for The Voice regarding emergency tree removal, replacement of previously cut beeches, lower reasonable replacement plantings owners might consider once a tree is removed, and that an SBCA ARC or Village rep be present. Bayview Village is working on a comprehensive plan to accommodate for emergency tree removal to avoid the falling of over-saturated trees. There will be more permit applications coming to cut on the slope, with a list of preferred replacement trees. A wide-angle photo taken will indicate clearly beforehand which trees are targeted.              

It was also suggested that a letter be sent to PLA suggesting it might be good public relations for them to observe and follow the CC&R’s outlined for the Village in which the new construction is taking place. Their cutting of trees in defiance of the permit issued by Jefferson County for a new construction in Teal Lake Village is cause for concern.. There was no one there to police it as there is only one compliance officer for the entire Jefferson County.

 SBCA Issued Permits:                       06-149-Greenview-Koley-Tree removal
                                                            06-153-Olympic Terrace-Claudson-Tree removal
                                                            06-154-Olympic Terrace-Macstravic-Large limb removal

Application moved to next meeting:       None

Applications Voided:                               None

Denied Applications                                None

New Business:                                   Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 10:00 am
Workshop meeting at the Bay Club open to all SBCA members.

Meeting adjourned at 10:15                                                        Next meeting: Friday, January 19^th.
                                                                                                                                                 9:00 am at the Bay Club