1. Community Comments
2. Board Agenda (to be posted on Web site 3 days before meeting)
   Building and Remodel Policy
   Fines for Covenant Violations
3. Committee Reports
4. Building and Remodels
   Milne-17730 13th Ave NW: The footprint will be expanded
   O’Neil-18645 17th NW: Garage extension, and an addition to the west side of the house. The roof will be lowered 9 inches.
5. Closing

• Elaine Phelps noted that she did not apologize for rude behavior, but for loosing her temper. She felt that the minutes reflected none of the comments made by people opposed to the Board.
• Mark Smith remarked that entire discussion regarding Cottingham's remodel was not included in the minutes.
• Bliss felt that minutes did not fully explain all sides.
• Solle said that if everything that everyone said was included in the minutes, they would be 12 pages long. She said that people have complained to her that the minutes are already too long. She tries to pare it down and make sure all view points are represented.

• Diana Dillard felt that marking trees with balloons is subjective. One tree targeted by Rasch was on city property. She feels that the community is becoming more divided and that Rasch is using his position to get back at her.
• Jill McKinley wanted to know if Innis Arden money is being used to sue residents, and if so, shouldn't the residents be notified ahead of time. She added that if you didn't have a view when you moved in, then your expectations for a view should be limited.
• Mark Smith felt that the lawsuit should be discussed at a meeting, and that not doing so was a clear violation of RCW 64.38.
• Al Wagar said that internal remodels should not be the Board's concern.
• Elaine Phelps wanted to know when it was decided, when the executive meeting occurred, and how the vote went. She wanted to know if Rasch participated.
• Larry Bliss expressed that he was appalled that a lawsuit was filed regarding an interior remodel.
• Mary Filipovic hoped that this could be explained and was not misuse of power.
• Dan Lyons appreciated the people who were working on the Board.
• Dave McCormick felt that there were better things to spend the Club's money on and felt that the Dillard's remodel was a positive thing.

• Phelps noted that the RCW requires that the Board report on executive meeting.
• Rasch responded that Jacobs will report about this during the next meeting.

• Phelps reminded the Board that the application process must comply with the covenants.
• Rasch will have the process reviewed by the Club attorney before implementation.
• Taber pointed out that one problem is adequate notification of neighbors of a remodel.

• $10 per day for the first month,
• $20 per day for the second month,
• $40 per day for the third month,
• $80 per day for the fourth month,
• doubling every month
  

• Wagar urged the Board to back off and try something else. Views would be an issue, and how can you tell if trees are view blocking or not? Wagar felt it would be ambiguous.
• Fosmire pointed out that the cumulative affect of all over height trees has a big impact on people's views.
• Ness asked if fines would be considered for all covenant violations and Rasch said yes.
• Elaine said that Bill Boeing did provide for covenant enforcement in the General Provisions paragraph 5 which states that disputes must be decided in court.
• Judy Allen said that in 1989 she was sued along with everyone else in this friendly neighborhood for having trees out of compliance. She didn't want to loose the birds or the wind break, but in the end, realized she was wrong. She cut the trees, honoring the covenants and her neighbors.
• Dillard wanted to know why we don't start with some other issues.
• Rasch replied that suits are being looked into for non-view covenant violations, the process of which was published in the October 2002 Bulletin prior to Rasch being elected to the Board.
• Mary Filipovic wanted to know if there were any active lawsuits against other individuals in Innis Arden and Rasch said there were none.
• June Howard said that most people want to comply with the covenants and few would be fined.
• Bliss wanted to know specifically what covenants would be targeted and what would be the fine.
• Rasch said that the Board is considering going after businesses in Innis Arden. There is discussion about amending the covenants with regard to animals (currently, no more than one cat or one dog is allowed by the covenants).
• Bob Phelps felt that fines would make Innis Arden like a police state. He suggested sending a letter from the Board, signed by neighbors, to get someone to comply
• Josh West brought up the issue of increased Board liability
• Rasch said that the Board would work on remedies that a person has to appeal a decision. There could be a hearing with mediation.
• Wagar suggested taking a straw vote on this issue and Rasch said no.
• Laurie Hopkins wanted to know if there would be a remedy for frivolous complaints.
• Fran Lilliness supports this system and is happy to see the Board stick its neck out.
• Jill McKinley liked the idea of fines as well, but wished that more people would participate in the community's efforts.
• Ness asked what the scope of 'neighbor' is--adjoining property, the other side of the Reserve?
• Rasch said that according to King Superior Court, all residents in Innis Arden are neighbors.
• Bliss wanted to know if the Board was going to be concerned with house paint and Rasch responded that the Board is in the process of revising the remodel process and will make it clear what requires Board consideration
• Mark Smith asked if the Board would be willing to have an open meeting to discuss the Building and Remodel process and Rasch declined to answer.

Amend the Bylaws
Action: A motion to amend the Bylaws to reflect that the 2nd Tuesday of the month is when Board Meetings are held was passed unanimously

C. Committee Reports
Treasurer:
Howard submitted February's financial reports. The Club has paid $1,213 for clearing of right-of-way, and the City has reimbursed us. The audit is scheduled for the end of March.
Action: A motion to set aside $3,000 for the clubhouse roof and $10,000 for the retaining wall was passed unanimously.

Activities:
The committee has purchased a microphone. The rummage sale brought in $11,166 thanks to Sherri Robbins, Johanna Warness and scores of other hard working volunteers. Remaining clothes have been donated to the Shoreline Center and Homeless shelter. Late February, Susie Wirth from Sweet Basil shared her cooking, floral arrangement and presentation secrets. Recipes will be posted on the Web site. The wine tasting event is scheduled for March 22nd. Smit suggested that we can have a drink and all be friends! Next Activities meeting will be at Tracey Landboe's home April 1st, 7:00 PM. The Salmon BBQ has been scheduled for September, and an October fest is being planned.

Clubhouse:
The lights have been repaired. Susan Lundli, clubhouse manager, is taking care of the broken pipe.

Reserves:
Fosmire recently received an invertebrate study of Boeing and Storm Creeks (in Eagle Reserve). A biologist would need to interpret this study and determine how the invertebrates would affect salmon runs. The survey of 3 reserves has been completed. An arborist will determine what trees are hazardous.

• Weinberg mentioned that some of his trees were tagged and asked what the white flags represented. Fosmire explained that the flags helped surveyors keep track of what trees have been identified and they will eventually be removed.
• Laurie Hopkins asked if a tree could be left, even if it is hazardous.
• Bliss said that a trained ecologist is needed to determine if a tree is hazardous.
• Wagar said that the probability of a tree falling and hitting a target is used to determine if a tree is hazardous.
• Smith asked if Fosmire would be willing to have someone accompany the arborist as the determination is made and Fosmire said he is waiting for guidance from the City before proceeding with any identification or removal of hazardous trees.

Grounds:
Taber met with Gary Barckert and got a quick overview of the clubhouse grounds. He has a wish list of projects, many of which could be completed with a work party. Among them: removal of some metal poles (that don't appear to have any use), pruning of trees/shrubs etc that encroach into the lawn, repair of a few spots on the field. He probably won't test the sprinkler system until May, when he annually discovers what needs repair. Some more major items are 1) the track is in pretty bad shape around the SW corner due to tree roots, 2) there appears to be the remains of an old oil tank off the NE corner of the pool house (he thought it had been decommissioned - but if so, the pipe should have been cut off), 3) there is some major pruning and 4) deferred maintenance that should be done all over the place, the lawn needs a major plug & thatch job, and the retaining wall on the west side is failing. Taber added that she has received neither contracts nor payment from the baseball and soccer leagues.

Buildings and Remodels:

Milne-17730 13th Ave NW: The footprint will be expanded: The flagging is up. The plans and application will be submitted in the next day or so. Milne needs to be told that application is made during a Board Meeting.

Cottingham-17228 10th NW: Elevator: Application is incomplete

Guzman-1536 NW 186th: Renovations including new siding, deck replacement:
Action: A motion to approve his application pending the removal of the propane tank and bringing trees into compliance was passed 7-1

Marcu-1435 NW 188th St: New addition in the back, three rooms and a bath: The revised plans now meet the 10 foot setback requirement. There are 7 trees that are 80 feet tall. Marcu tried to mark trees with balloons but they blew away. This house is used as a business, an adult group home.

• Roi Nevaril requested that the addition be in character with existing house, that Marcu sticks to the plan, and that the area is landscaped when the remodel has been completed.
• Bruce Town expressed concern that if nursing homes were allowed in this neighborhood, what would prevent a home for sex offenders. Sledziewski replied that Innis Arden is not zoned for sex offender housing and the city wouldn't allow it.
• Weinberg wanted to the Board to look at future implication of allowing nursing homes. He objects to the remodel based upon the fact that it's a business.
• Elaine Phelps said that this is a difficult and delicate issue to deal with legally.
• Smit felt we needed legal advice. While having compassion for people in nursing home, as a Board member how can we approve of a remodel that is violating the covenants?

Action: A motion to disapprove the remodel subject to review by an attorney was passed unanimously.

Runions-17759 13th NW: New entry, minor addition:
Action: A motion to approve the application was passed unanimously.

Runions shared some thoughts about the Building and Remodel process. He was a little daunted about the procedure but got through it in a month. He felt the Board needs to define adjacent and peripheral properties, and that the process should be simpler.

Lamb reported that the large crane seen in the vicinity of Richmond Beach was located on 17th NW, used for landscaping. O'Neil is gutting the house he bought from Lerch. He will be adding onto the west side of the house and the roofline will be lower than the existing roof.

Because of an error made in the original plan, the Reitens were required to raise the roof an additional 6 inches. This was signed off by adjacent neighbors.

D. Closing

• Phelps reported that a sewage pumping station and sewer line are going to be replaced around 10th NW. In addition, there will be a holding tank for sewage, and she fears that sewage will be spewing into Boeing Creek and Puget Sound. Anyone interested in this should contact the City. She also hopes that if the Board is considering levying fines, that the whole community be invited to a meeting.
• Bliss said that all Board members should review the Building and Remodel applications.

Action: A motion to have a meeting to discuss legal matters was passed unanimously.

Rasch noted that this was Pam Smit's last Board meeting and praised her contributions to the community. He added that the Activities Committee sponsors events that bring the community together.

Action: At 10:00, a motion to adjourn was unanimously approved.
-Carol Solle, Secretary

Innis Arden, Before and After

Photo taken from the same house on Springdale Court in 1956 (top) and 2003 (below). Trees in foreground below are in Blue Heron Reserve. Trees in background are on private property.

Hidden Lake Pump Station and Sewer Improvement Project

King County is going to replace aging wastewater facilities in Shoreline. The project goals are:

• Address critical capacity needs
• Reduce sewage backups into home
• Reduce overflows into Puget Sound
• Minimize impacts on the community and the environment
• Look for opportunities to partner with other agencies to reduce impacts and costs Provide opportunities for public input
• Phase I construction will address critical capacity needs and will occur from 2004 to 2006. Phase II will evaluate future needs.

This project will have an impact on our neighborhood. For more information, contact Jennifer Kauffman at 206-263-6059 or by e-mail or click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to open the file. You can download it for free.

Innis Arden Bulletin Board

Second Mortgage Wanted
Innis Arden resident since 1962 seeks to borrow $100,000 at 6% secured by his house to replace an existing second mortgage. Call: Roger Day 542-0900 or e-mail: rday@zipcon.net

FOR SALE…
White melamine dresser with 5 drawers and a door with three shelves. Excellent condition. Best Offer. Call Chris at 206-542-8769.

SW Boosters…
Would like to thank all of the community members who donated, volunteered and attended the Tropical Nights auction on March 1st. Although final numbers are not in, this year's auction raised more money than any other previous auction.

Wanted
One or two residents from our neighborhood to represent Innis Arden in the Council of Neighborhoods of the City of Shoreline. Meetings are held at 7:00 on the first Wednesday of every month which last about 2 hours. Learn the latest about what the City is doing, hear from the Council members, suggest ways to improve our City, learn about new traffic plans and collect information to be included in the Bulletin. Refreshments provided. If you are interested, please contact Carol Solle at 542-4978.