July 2002
Covenant
Revisions
Being Considered
According to the Covenants….
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Shareholders may have up to 15 hens, but no more than 1 cat or 1 dog
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Garden sheds must have a 25 foot setback, placing them in the middle of the back yard
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Homes must be at least 900 square feet and cost no less than $4,000
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Most signs are prohibited
At the May and June Board meetings, Kate O'Neill Laskin invited interested residents in joining her to do a comprehensive review and suggest possible revisions to Innis Arden's Mutual Restrictive Easements. Judy Allen, June Howard, Joe Knight, Fran Lilleness, Roger Lowell, Ewa Sledziewski, and Josh West have volunteered. More volunteers are welcome, as are comments. Carol Solle has set up a "Forum" on the IA website (www.innisarden.com/phpBB2) on which residents can see our meeting schedule and participate in discussing the issues in person or on-line.
Our group has met twice to date and plans to meet next on Monday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse. Our ambitious goal is to present a draft proposal (a sort of "straw man") for open community discussion and input at regular or special Board meetings during October, November and December. If the Board were to endorse a revision, the earliest that it would be presented for shareholder approval would be at the annual meeting in January 2003. A revision of the current Easements could only become effective if two thirds of all households approve it. (150 each in IA #2 & 3; 60 in IA #1.) So, residents should rest assured that they can have as much input into this process as they wish, that any revision requires a super-majority of residents to approve, and that until that occurs, the current Easements remain in effect.
Several factors have inspired our revision effort. Our Easements are 50
years old. With the exception of the repeal of a racial and religious
exclusion, and the addition of the view amendment and the mandatory dues
amendment, they remain in their original form. In the meantime, our physical,
economic, regulatory and legal community has changed a lot; our old Easements
make it hard for the community, and the Board, to adapt to those changes
fairly and efficiently, while maintaining values and characteristics of
the community that are still cherished by those who live here. Peter Eglick,
the attorney who has defended the Club in two recent lawsuits, has repeatedly
urged us to modernize and clarify our Easements. In his opinion, some
of the recent disputes in the community are generated, at least in part,
by confusion about how to interpret the Easements and about who has the
right, or duty, to enforce them. We feel can all agree on essential Easements
that are clear and few in number and where the occasional dispute can
be quickly resolved through a process that is inexpensive and even-handed.
Our first two meetings have been brainstorming sessions in which we have
tried to establish a process for identifying what, if anything, needs
to be revised in our current Easements and finding models for modernizing
them to deal with contemporary issues in a fair and cost-effective manner.
Each of us is reading the existing Easements carefully to identify provisions
that we think should be retained, provisions that need clarification or
other modification, and provisions that may have become irrelevant. We
have also gathered restrictive Easements and covenants from a variety
of western Washington neighborhoods to see if we can find models that
might be appropriate for our community in whole or in part. The samples
so far include view communities that were established at about the same
time as ours, such as Blue Ridge, to newer communities, such as Montreux
(south) and Mill Creek (north). Finally, we are also studying the Shoreline
City Code and King County Code to determine the extent to which those
Codes may now set standards that we could incorporate by reference.
Please direct questions or comments to the Forum on Covenant Revision on the IA website. Residents who do not have access to the internet may send their correspondence to: Innis Arden Club, P.O. Box 7222, Shoreline WA 98133, ATTN. Covenants
-Kate O'Neill Laskin
Agenda
for the August 13th, 7:00 PM
Abbreviated Board Meeting
Building and Remodels
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Barinoff, 18241 14th Ave NW, fence. The property line has been surveyed, is staked and indicated with a tightline. The fence will be 4 feet in the front and 6 feet in the back, beginning at the building site line.
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Carlstrom, 1033 NW 175th, small addition in back.
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Hanson, 18361 8th NW, deck extension.
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Leland, 18331 8th NW, limited new second floor over the central part of the existing single floor to accommodate a new bedroom, bathroom, study and small view deck.
Condolences are extended to the family of Fred Thiele who passed away July 9th. He was an Innis Arden resident for 40 years and enjoyed his many friends here. He especially loved going skiing on the bus with all the ladies. Services will be held at the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church Friday, August 2nd at 2:00.
A 'Thank you'….
to Margaret Atwood for her years of service to the community, most recently as part of the Bulletin mailing committee. She will be moving out of the neighborhood.
Mike Jacobs Selected as New Grounds Chair
Mike, who is active in the Richmond Beach Little League, Hillwood Soccer, and managing our Reserves, will be taking over the responsibility of Clubhouse property, the playground, the 8th NW entrance, and the Springdale triangle. The Board welcomes him as a new member.
Since I became an Innis Arden Board member as clubhouse chairperson, I have spent many hours trying to figure out what could be done to this old building so that it would look and serve us better than it does now. It is really sad that this facility is so rarely used for community events. There were times when spring and fall dances, luncheons and dinners were held in the clubhouse. It's all history now. I believe that we can revive the old spirit of having a good time together.
The clubhouse was built more than 50 years ago. Like every old building it needs repairs, updates, renovations. Every single room requires a significant makeover from the floor to the lighting in the ceiling.
Over sixty percent of the three hundred and twenty eight respondents to our survey would like some kind of improvements done to the clubhouse. The question is what do we want to do and how are we going to have it done? How much can be achieved by our effort in the form of services and labor, what would we need to pay for and how would we finance it?
Everybody is cordially invited to the Future of the Clubhouse meeting which will take place on Monday, September 9, 7 PM at the clubhouse. A tour of the clubhouse will be a part of our meeting. Please reserve 2 hours and come with your ideas, comments and suggestions.
The clubhouse could be used by our residents, people with a broad spectrum of interests, hobbies, and professions for classes, meetings, clubs, activities for children and our seniors, parties, exhibitions, discussions etc. Imagine for example, New Year Eve parties with live music, nice decorations, flickering candles on tables, gourmet dinners served from our kitchen, and dancing on a hardwood floor. Do I sound like a dreamer? Of course, I do but what would life be worth without dreams?
Have a great summer. See you in September,
Your Clubhouse Chair,
Ewa Sledziewski (azs13@attbi.com)
Shoreline
to Join Cities Nationwide for "America's Night Out Against Crime"
On Tuesday, August 6th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, neighborhoods throughout
Shoreline are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities
nationwide for the "19th Annual National Night Out" (NNO) crime
and drug prevention event.
NNO is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organizing and fighting back against crime.
This is your opportunity to meet new neighbors and renew friendships. Residents in Innis Arden are asked to lock their doors, turn on the outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Join the neighborhoods in the City of Shoreline in participating in National Night Out! More information can be found on the website www.natw.org or call the Police Storefront office at 206-546-3636.
Off-duty King County Police Officers were hired by Innis Arden to enforce traffic laws and patrol the area on the following dates and times:
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May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, 2002 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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May 25, June 1, June 8 and June 15, 2002 from 9 pm to 1 pm.
Officers ran radar on Springdale Court NW, 14th NW and NW 188th.
The Friday officer gave 8 or 9 citations, mostly to non-residents on May 24. June 6 the officer gave 5 citations and 3 warnings. Speeds were 46, 46, 38, 39, 40 -- all in a 25 mph zone. Most were residents. June 7, seven tickets were issued -- 5 were residents of Innis Arden. Speeds were 44, 39, 35, 34, 36, 38, 35. This officer also walked the trails of the reserves and found no transients or anything resembling a camp. June 14, 7 citations were given, 5 to non-residents. Speeds were 33, 35, 35, 50, 34, and two failure to stop at a stop sign.
Saturday nights were not as busy. The officer reported that most nights there was very little traffic and no activity noted in the reserves. May 24, no citations that I recall. June 1, two citations and two warnings. June 8, three citations including one for negligent driving where the driver was going 56, passed a car crossing the double yellow line and left skid marks, a non-resident. There was one warning and two juveniles were caught trespassing at the community center at 10:10 pm. On June 15, there were three citations and two warnings.
If you notice traffic violations, speeding, or illegal parking in Innis Arden, please make a note of the color, year, make, model and license plate number, and call the King County Communication Center at (206) 296-3311. In addition, if you notice an abandon vehicle, call (206) 205-0969.
Shoreline's Police Chief, Denise Pentony, said citizen reports of speeding will help her in allocating resources to our neighborhood. If you see speeding, PLEASE call and complain. We have to let the City and its Police Department know that this is still a problem and we still want them to take action to help us.
Board
Meeting Minutes
Innis Arden Club, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
July 9, 7:00 PM
Summary of Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Board members present: Roger Lowell (President), June Howard (Treasurer),
Carol Solle (Secretary), Ewa Sledziewski, (Clubhouse), Loys Lamb (Buildings
and Remodels), Dave Fosmire (Reserves), Pam Smit (Activities). Absent:
Kate Laskin (Vice President)
Community members attending: About 25
The June 2002 minutes were approved unanimously.
Discussion
Discussion
of the Playfield: Gary Barckert described the history of the Innis
Arden Playfield. When the Clubhouse was built, half of the field sloped
off toward 15th N.W. Fill dirt was brought in and a railroad tie retaining
wall was built. It is unknown whether grass was actually planted, or random
vegetation volunteered. A sprinkler system was installed during the early
80's. No one managed the sprinkler system or the field and the grass was
very high. Eventually neighborhood kids took turns mowing parts of the
fields with a Toro mower until a rock was thrown and broke out a car window.
At this point (1982-83) Greg Barckert was hired to mow, fertilize, and
monitor the sprinkler system.
Currently, the field needs to be renovated. Moles have created significant damage to the field and have made the rock problem worse, particularly when mowing. The molehills need leveling out and rocks removed. Soccer and baseball games wreck the field particularly in the spring and fall when it is wet. Lowell added that to make it weather proof, it needs sand and drainage. Lowell will obtain a mole removal estimate from Zolt. Marc Weinberg suggested that because moles eat grubs, some kind of insecticide might be a solution.
Board Meeting Day Change: Currently, Board Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Frequently meetings have to be rescheduled to the 2nd Tuesday due to elections, holidays and the rummage sale. This presents a problem getting the Bulletin out in time for the following meeting if it is on a 1st Tuesday.
Action: A motion to schedule Board Meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month was passed unanimously.
Complaint: Elaine Phelps felt that land use attorney Richard Hill should not be advising the Board because he has represented a resident in a tree height dispute and cannot be impartial. Solle mentioned that attorney Peter Eglick has been the Club's attorney for years, preceding the current administration, and he represented residents who were petitioned to cut their trees.
Lawsuits Against Board Being Considered: Elaine Phelps warned the Board that the Club's insurer be informed that some shareholders are considering suit against the Board regarding the following:
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Malfeasance with regard to Reserves management
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Inconsistent enforcement of covenants, for example, not enforcing setback restriction for garden sheds and allowing hedges on 8th NW to be greater than 6 feet
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According to land use attorney Richard Hill, the Board does not have the authority to enforce the view covenant. For this reason, vegetation compliance should not be a consideration for Building and Remodels.
Blockwatch and National Night Out: Judy Allen reported that there will be a regional meeting for Blockwatch at the Shoreline Center, and 'National Night Out' is August 6th. Details will be reported in the July Bulletin.
Filling Board Vacancies: Elaine Phelps expressed her opinion that Board vacancies should be decided upon during Board meetings. Lowell responded that personnel issues needed to be discussed in private in an executive meeting.
Committee Reports
Treasurer's
Report:
The Financial Report for June 2002 was distributed to the Board. Revenues
exceed expenses by $5,200. Approximately 33 shareholders have not yet
paid their dues.
Action: A motion to either phone or send a certified letter with return receipt to each delinquent shareholder was passed unanimously.
Previous Treasurer Hugh Hoff is still the Club's 'registered agent'.
Action: A motion to assign as registered agent Cole Property Management was passed unanimously.
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Blockwatch: Captains have been identified who will be calling neighbors for their involvement
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Salmon BBQ: It had been scheduled for September 15th, but has been changed to September 6th
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Activities Committee: Taking the summer off
Clubhouse:
Sledziewski extended a thank you to Judy Allen and Sylvia Moran for scrubbing
the kitchen. A new janitor has been hired who will be working 2 hours/week.
Survey results showed that 12% of respondents wanted to build a new clubhouse,
20% wanted major improvements, and 32% wanted minor improvements. As a
result, in September there will be a meeting to discuss the clubhouse's
future.
Reserves:
Vegetation Management Policy (VMP)
Fosmire met with Mr. Stewart from Shoreline to discuss the VMP. Mr. Stewart
concurred with the Board's decision to revoke the agreement because there
are sufficient regulations governing critical areas in the Shoreline Municipal
Code. A motion was made to revoke the VMP agreement with the City of Shoreline.
Bliss said that the VMP was set up to 'aid and abet the community' and
that 'homeowners will pay more money without it'. Fosmire said that although
Dr. Kluge used the VMP to prune two trees in the reserve, he still had
to pay for a clearing and grading permit, provide a map, and get a letter
from an arborist. Solle asked Bliss what additional steps would be required
without the VMP, and he said that Dr. Kluge did not need to provide a
SEPA and soil stability report. Fosmire noted that the Grouse Reserve
Neighborhood Association, working outside of the VMP, was not required
to provide a SEPA and soil stability report.
It was decided that Fosmire, Lowell, Bliss, Wagar, Vadset and Rust would
meet with the City within the next couple of weeks to determine conclusively
if the VMP agreement with the City is of value to Innis Arden residents.
If it does have value, then work will resume on amending the VMP.
Grounds:
The new Grounds chair will be responsible for negotiating an agreement
with soccer and baseball leagues. The rates will be raised, parking monitored,
and there will be zero tolerance for trash.
Action: A motion to have the new Grounds chair work out an agreement with the leagues regarding parking, garbage, field usage and respect for the community was passed unanimously.
Buildings and Remodels:
There was discussion as to whether fences should require a Building and
Remodel permit. The covenants state that if a fence is no higher than
4 feet along the building line (front) and 6 feet on the sides and back,
written permission from the grantor was not required. It was decided that
fences shall be included in the Building and Remodel permit process to
ensure that they are compliant.
Action: The Vanden Ende remodel was approved unanimously.
Action: The Wayrynen/Paradise remodel was approved unanimously.
Three Building and Remodel Applications were not received in time for the June Bulletin (Carlstrom, Hansen, and Barinoff). Normally Board meetings are not held in August, but to accommodate these remodel requests, an abbreviated meeting will be held on August 13th.
Dillard and Rasch have come to no agreement regarding Dillard's trees and Loys will be returning the plans to Dillard.
Public Comment
Elaine Phelps
again expressed her opinion that vegetation compliance should not be a
consideration for Building and Remodels because the Board cannot enforce
the tree height amendment. This will be put on the agenda for the September
Board Meeting.
Action: At approximately 10:00, a motion to adjourn was unanimously
approved.
-Carol Solle, Secretary
Summer Concerts in the Park
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM
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July 31- Jo Miller and her Burly Roughnecks, rockin' rockabilly at Cromwell Park
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August 7- Nick Vigarino's Meantown Blues at Richmond Beach Salt Water Park
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August 14- Crossfire Bluegrass at Richmond Beach Salt Water Park
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August 21- Portage Bay Big Band at Richmond Beach Community Park
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PLAYGROUND UPDATE
The Activities Committee is in the process of purchasing a new two seat swing and will be replacing the old broken one in the playground area. The new swing set will be installed early in September. Additionally, a portable volley ball net and posts are being purchased and will be available for use in late August to early September. Money is also being put aside and budgeted for the future replacement of the large play structure sometime in 2004.
Great News! On the Wall color specialists are generously offering their time and patience--GRATIS-- to refurbish the memorial bench at the Innis Arden playfield. Be sure to stop by next month to see the "new" memorial bench.
2002 Salmon BBQ--Look for your "salmon-colored" reservation form in your bulletin. We hope to have school-aged helpers assisting families with children so you can get to know your neighbors. Call Pam Smit 533-0240 or Chris Kocher 533-1223 if you can help with the children activities.
NEXT MEETING-Wednesday, September 18th at 7:00pm at Pam Smit's house.
Activities Committee…WHO, WHAT WHEN, WHERE, AND WHY…
WHO: We are a group of self-selecting community volunteers who organize and execute a variety of activities open to the neighborhood. We also recruit, cajole, encourage (and sometimes beg or plead) others to join in and help make these events happen.
WHAT: To name a few, the Egg Hunt, Salmon Barbeque, Holiday Party, and the Rummage Sale, our largest fundraiser, are some of the events supported by the Activities Committee. We also sponsor the successful women's and junior tennis programs. We don't just dole out jobs we can tell you what's happening in your community and the projects we are doing. Just come and listen, learn and take on as much or little as you want.
WHEN: You may join us at anytime!! Meeting dates are always posted in the bulletin and you may call Chris at 533-1223 or Pam at 533-0240 to find out more. It's a great way for newcomers in the neighborhood to meet people and get involved. Some members are active all year-round and some help at certain times--it's up to you! We appreciate anyone who gives of their time, talent, expertise, etc.
WHERE: We meet at members' homes, and usually in the evening. Sometimes we meet during the daytime.
WHY: Don't ask what your community can do for you, but what you can do for your community!!
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If you have an injury below the knee and are confined to crutches, you
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people with ankle injuries, foot surgery or other problems which prevent
them from walking on an injured foot. These devices are available for
rent through a new company: A LEG UP, LLC. For further information please
call: SARA BLAIR 206-546-1963
Wanted:
Innis Arden Logo!
Are there any graphic artists in our neighborhood who would be willing
to design a logo for letterhead and possibly entrance signs? If so, please
submit ideas to Carol Solle, csolle@earthlink.net
or 17061 12th NW.
Neighborhood
Emailing List
If you would like to be notified of periodic neighborhood news (for example,
a new Bulletin on the Web site, crime alerts, etc.) email Carol Solle
at csolle@earthlink.net
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Attention
Absentee Shareholders!
Do you rent out your Innis Arden home? Does your tenant want to be updated
about neighborhood news? If so, the Bulletin is published on the website.
If your tenant does not have internet access and wants the Bulletin mailed,
please call (206)-542 4978 or email csolle@earthlink.net
or write to:
Carol
Solle
17061 12th NW
Shoreline WA 98177