IRISH BEACH ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMMITTEE

PO Box 245 Manchester, CA 95459

(707) 882-3183   ibadc@ibiclub.com    ibiclub.com

May 17, 2008

Open meeting beginning at 10:00am at the Rex Dunning Firehouse, 15401 Forest View Drive.

 

CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Leon Drolet called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00AM.  He introduced Committee members Nik Epanchin, John McGehee and Gordon Moores and Walt Salmen.

 

Others present:  Wes Bean, Diane Taylor, Karl Taylor, Al Thompson, Loretta Thompson, Steve Whitaker, Su Whitaker.

 

APPROVE MINUTES/TREASURER’S REPORT:

Approve minutes of 3/15/08:  Nik moved to approve the minutes.  John seconded and the motion passed 4-0 with Walt abstaining.

Treasurer’s Report:  4/1/07-3/31/08:  John moved to approve the report as submitted.  Nik seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

The Committee proposes the following additions to the existing published procedures:

 

Phase II ADC approved a structure which the owner has reduced in area, height and volume without any appreciable changes in its physical location on the lot.  

 

There will not be new imposed requirements (poles or variances) associated with scheduling the hearing for the smaller structure.

 

Nik moved to approve the policy.  John seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  The policy will be posted on the web site for no less than 30 days.

 

Verification of Foundation Location and Top Plate Elevation.

 

For New Home Construction, Property Owners are required to use the services of licensed surveyors for verification of foundation location and top plate elevation. 

 

For Major Exterior Projects, the IBADC will use its discretion in requiring Property Owners to use the services of licensed surveyors for verification of foundation location and top plate elevation.  In most cases of dwelling expansions, contiguous with the main structure and of proposed roof ridge elevation below that of the existing structure, location and elevation verification by the building contractor will be sufficient.  Such verification will be stated on the appropriate IBADC form. 

 

John moved to approve the policy.  Walt seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  The policy will be posted on the web site for no less than 30 days.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

FRIEDERICHS 1/088 (14941 Navarro Way):  Minor Exterior Projects application for a buried propane tank and garbage enclosure.  No comments were received.  Nik moved to approve the application as submitted.  Walt seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

 

RAPELJE 1/003 (15400 S. Hwy 1):  Receipt of pre-construction extension fee for NHC permit 0605-1003.  A revised Phase II application was also submitted.  The current Provisional Permit is valid until 7/1/08 and may be extended either by payment of the $150 fee or by documenting and submitting an extension request due to third party delays.  Mr. Rapelje has also requested a June hearing, however, the Committee is not able to reach a quorum in June and the hearing will take place at the 7/19/08 meeting.  In the new Phase II application, the house remains within the approved building envelope but the size is reduced to just over 1200ft2 and the height variance lowered from 3’6” to 2’0”.  Gordon argued that this should be treated as a new application, not as a revision of the existing permitted house, and a new fee should be required.  He said that a new Phase I review is not needed and therefore the fee should be something less than the application fee of $1500 but more than the extension fee of $150.  Nik reasoned that since the Provisional Permit has not lapsed, the new Phase II application should be heard as a revision, not as a new application.  He argued that the IBADC cannot impose a fee that is not part of the established published procedures, although a new fee could be established in the future to address this type of situation.  After discussion, the Committee agreed, without a vote, that neither new story poles nor an additional application fee are required but that the new Phase II application must be mailed to the neighbors for review and comment.  Gordon expressed some concerns about the new application, including the look of the house, parking and the need for a height variance.  These will be addressed at the July hearing. 

 

TILLER 1/014 (15150 Irish Beach Dr.):  4/4/08  Email update on the status of MEM permit 0707-1014.  Construction work is currently being done with only a Provisional Permit.  The Committee will send a letter to Ms. Tiller explaining that final construction drawings are needed within two weeks of the date of the letter. 

 

FREIS 1/015 (15120 Irish Beach Dr.):  Receipt of a letter from William Moores stating that unpermitted enclosures have been constructed.  William Moores also suggested in the letter that the enclosures be moved to the north to preserve views.  The Committee members agreed that moving the enclosures is unnecessary for view corridor preservation.  The Committee is unsure as to whether the enclosures are new or have simply been repaired.  A letter of inquiry will be sent to the Freis. 

 

SEGHESIO 1/017 (15050 Irish Beach Dr.):  5/1/08 Notification of intention to reroof the house with 40-year Elk Prestique in Weatheredwood color. 

 

WILENS/HOOPER 1/023 (14950 Navarro Way):  5/7/08  Notification of intention to rebuild the deck.  A permit may be required for the project.  The front entry and walkway have been replaced, which does not need a permit. 

 

HOFFMAN 1/052 (14780 S. Hwy 1): 4/2/08   Receipt of pre-construction extension fee for permit 0307-1052.

 

CONNER 1/063 (44000 Noyo Way):  3/18/08 and  4/17/08  Submittal of color samples for the siding and trim and notification that construction on Major Exterior Modification permit 1005-1063 will begin on 5/2/08. 

 

TAYLOR 1/066 (14871 Navarro Way):  4/12/08  Notification that they intend to replace the existing propane tank and extend the screening fence by one foot.  This will have no view impact.  They may also have to replace the existing septic tank.  The Taylors reported that the septic work is almost complete and the propane tank will be replaced later in the summer.  The existing fence will have to be modified and they will submit a proposal. 

 

JASSOWSKI 1/083 (15001 Navarro Way): 3/18/08  Notification that the deck and siding will be re-stained in the same color.

 

SCHAEFFER 2/21 (44641 Pomo Lake Dr.):  4/22/08  Receipt of an email from Robards (2/22) stating their objection to possible revised plans, described to them by Schaeffer, which places a stairway to the upper deck on the east side of the house.  They are also concerned that the propane tank is underground, as agreed in the Phase II hearing.  At this time, the Schaeffer’s have not submitted revised plans to the Committee.  Any changes to approved plans must be approved by the Committee.     

 

SCHAEFFER 2/21 (44641 Pomo Lake Dr.):  5/2/08 Receipt of pre-construction extension fee for permit 0307-0221. 

 

LANDSBERG 2/25 (44860 Arena Circle): 4/10/08   Notification of intention to reroof the house with 40-year Elk Prestique in Weatheredwood color. 

 

LISTER 3/56 (43651 Sea Cypress Dr.)  4/2/08  Notification of plans to paint the trim and front door.  Color samples were provided.  The colors are approved.

 

HEITZ 4/56 (15370 Forest View Rd.):  4/22/08  Notification of the completion of Major Exterior Modification permit 0907-0456.

 

WOLFE 9A/49 or 3/39 (43600 Sea Cypress Dr.):  Notification of intention to complete the previously permitted fence construction

 

GMEINER 7/23 (44370 O’Rorey’s Roost):  4/7/08  Receipt of a letter regarding construction delays for permit 0702-0723.  The Committee will ask for more details.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

McCormick 1/029 (14870 Navarro Way):  3/28/08  The IBADC informed the McCormicks that their variance application is on hold until they erect story poles connected with tape and another 30-day comment period is concluded.  The IBADC received an email from Taylor (1/066) stating that they want to see the story poles in order to evaluate the view impact of the proposed home.  A letter will be sent notifying them that the story poles must be connected with tape before a new variance letter will be sent.

ALLRED 1/050 (14720 S. Hwy 1):  2/25/08  Receipt of letter requesting a follow-up determination regarding the proposed shed.  (See minutes of 11/17/07).  Committee members met with the Allreds at their property on 5/15/08 and the location of the new shed was established 6ft from the north property line.  Gordon voiced his concern about the location and its effect on the neighbor’s building placement and his objection to the look of the shed.  The shed will be built on pier blocks and can be moved. 

sURVIVOR trust 1/059 (14800 S. Hwy 1):  The IBADC wrote a second letter to Cal Fire on 3/31/08 requesting them to inspect the abandon property for fire hazards and to take appropriate action.  Cal Fire responded on 4/4/08 stating that a Defensible Space inspection was done and the results sent to the property owner.  Follow-up inspections will also be done.  Leon reported that CalFire has sent notice to the owners stating that the property must be cleaned up within a month or CalFire will do the work and put a lien on the property to recover the cost. 

TAJBAKSH/POWELL 3/13 (14600 Cypress Point Rd.):  4/2/08  Resubmittal of height verification by contractor Virgil Knoche.

TAJBAKSH/POWELL 3/13 (14600 Cypress Point Rd.):  Receipt of property line survey results.  The property line issue between Tajbaksh/Powell and Zamboni is resolved. 

OWNER/BUILDERS:  The IBADC has asked several owner/builders in Irish Beach to comment on how to handle owner/builders who intend to take much longer to complete exterior construction than presently handled by the CC&Rs and procedures.  (See minutes of 3/17/07 and 5/19/07.)  Leon reported that Tim Murray (4/10) would be finished with exterior construction in the fall and said he will submit the delays at that time.  Roger Bean (4/20) also says he will be done in the fall.

 

ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING

John moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:15am.  Nik seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

The next meeting is scheduled for July 19, 2008.