1. Nativity Lutheran Church
FFHA 2017 Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Nativity Lutheran Church
th Ave SE, Renton

2. Call to Order (55 required for Quorum)
FFHA 2017 Annual Meeting
Call to Order
(55 required for Quorum)

3. Meeting Agenda Call To Order – Roll Call (55 required for Quorum)
Introductions
2016 Activities & 2017 Planned Activities
Treasurer’s Report
Special Meeting Roll Call (if needed, 28 required for Quorum)
Elections
1 Board Member returning
Treasurer returning
Call for Committee Volunteers
Rezone Issue
Block Watch Program
Rules & Regulations update
Open Forum
Adjournment

4. 2016 Officers & Committee Members
Board of Directors
Vince Capelli, President
Mike Radice Vice-President
Marcia Whitcomb, Secretary
Treasurer
Bill Sexauer
Architectural Committee
Greg Cannon - Chairperson
Ed Frazelle
Justin Works
Vince Capelli
Marcia Whitcomb
Shannon Paige
Ted Clifford
Maintenance Committee
Mike Radice - Chairperson
Mark Ward
Chuck DeSmith
Zeke Demir
Social Committee
Janine Weber – Chairperson
Barbara Brown
Heidi Hass

5. Association Background Info: Map of Fairwood Firs
Native Growth Protection Easement
Tract E
Tract F
Tract A
Tract C
Native Growth Protection Easement
Association Background Info: Map of Fairwood Firs
Tract D
Covenants, Article VI, Section 1k:
The rear or side 20 feet of lots 20, 27 through 45, 87, 88, and 89 have been designated on the final plat as a native growth protection easement. All cutting or clearing of trees is prohibited therein except as deemed a danger to residential improvements or as diseased. Maintenance of said native growth protection easements shall be the responsibility of the individual lot owners.
Tract A
Behind entry
Tract B

6. 2016 Activities: Issues Addressed by the Board
Implemented Block Watch program
Revitalized front entrance. Added blooming begonias
Repaired, tested, and winterized sprinkler system
Many trees trimmed or removed for safety & appearance
Developed Rules & Regulations documents
Continued fun social events – BBQ, Easter Egg hunt, 4th of July flags
Doggie Walk Bag stations kept stocked
As of end of 2016, 97% of households dues are paid
New LED Christmas lights for front entrance

7. Annual Fairwood Firs Egg hunt
2016 Activities:
Annual Fairwood Firs Egg hunt
All ages are welcome!
Social Committee: Janine Weber, Sherrie Ferguson, Maureen Sadilek, Barbara Brown, Britt Ward
Maintenance Committee: Chuck DeSmith

8. Neighborhood Park Picnic & Social
2016 Activities:
Neighborhood Park Picnic & Social
Grand Fir Park
Really fun picnic and BBQ
Very well attended
Games and recreation
Great food!
Firetrucks and Aid Vehicles
Social Committee: Janine Weber, Sherrie Ferguson, Maureen Sadilek, Barbara Brown, Britt Ward
Maintenance Committee: Chuck DeSmith

9. Fourth of July Celebration
2016 Activities:
Fourth of July Celebration
Flags placed on lawns by Mike Radice and family
Social Committee: Janine Weber, Sherrie Ferguson, Maureen Sadilek, Barbara Brown, Britt Ward
Maintenance Committee: Chuck DeSmith
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10. Halloween 2016 Activities:
Some neighbors reported approx. 500 visitors
Popcorn machine
Safe environment
Social Committee: Janine Weber, Sherrie Ferguson, Maureen Sadilek, Barbara Brown, Britt Ward
Maintenance Committee: Chuck DeSmith

11. 2017 Planned Activities: Front Common Area Continue blooming flowers
Clean up North end
Arborist annual walk through
Continue Block Watch program
Implement Rules & Regulations
Make plan for sprinkler upgrade
Continue fun social events
BBQ
Easter Egg Hunt
July 4th Flags
Halloween
Christmas Decorations
Social Committee: Janine Weber, Sherrie Ferguson, Maureen Sadilek, Barbara Brown, Britt Ward
Maintenance Committee: Chuck DeSmith

12. Bill Sexauer Treasurer’s Report Treasury Report Agenda
Intro and Recognition
2013 Activities
Treasury Report
Committee Volunteers
Elections
Open Forum
Adjournment

13. Treasurer’s Report Spent within budget in 2016 and prior years.
Contingency fund ($5K savings acct) not touched.
Dues increased from $380 to $400 for First increase in 3 years.
Funds saved from prior years allowed extra money to be spent on Front Entrance revitilization and tree removal.
We need to decide how to fund sprinkler replacement. Special Assessment or higher dues?

15. Special Meeting - Call to Order (28 required for Quorum)
FFHA 2017 Annual Meeting
Special Meeting - Call to Order
(28 required for Quorum)

16. Background Info: Board of Directors
3 members
3-year terms staggered
1 elected per year
Duties
Budget management
Committee oversight
Enforcement of by-laws, covenants
Addressing neighborhood issues
Enforcement:
Covenants
Article II Property Rights
Section 1. Owners Easements of Enjoyment.
b) the right of the Association to suspend the voting rights and right to use of the recreational facilities by an owner for any period during which any assessment against his Lot remains unpaid; and for a period not to exceed 60 days for any infraction of its published rules and regulations
Article VII General Provisions
Section 1. Enforcement.
The Association, or any Owner, shall have the right to enforce, by any proceeding at law or in equity, all restrictions, conditions, covenants, reservations, liens and charges now or hereafter imposed by the provisions of this Declaration. Failure by the Association or by any Owner to enforce any covenant or restriction herein contained shall in no event be deemed a waiver of the right to do so hereafter.

17. Nomination for Alternate Board Member
BOD Elections for 2017
Board of Directors
President - position open
Vice President – Marcia Whitcomb (Joined Board Aug 2014)
Secretary – position open
Treasurer
Bill Sexauer (began term Feb 2016)
Nomination for Alternate Board Member
Position open

18. Call for Volunteers
Social Committee
Maintenance Committee
Architectural Control Committee

19. Background Info: Committees
Architectural Control Committee
Oversee and approve architectural and exterior changes
Items Covered
Building, Fence, Wall, Driveway, Roof, Antenna
Conduct annual review of houses for covenant compliance and general appearance
Maintenance Committee
Organize and set up work parties for neighborhood projects
Oversee maintenance of common areas
Oversee landscape revitalization projects
Social Committee
Organize and set up neighborhood social events
Deliver welcome baskets to new residents
“Section 8” term refers to the portion of the Housing Act of 1937 and is a HUD subsidized housing voucher program to provide assistance to low income individuals and families. Tenant pays up to 30% of income for rent, and gov’t pays remainder to landlord at Fair Market Rate. Benefits to landlord:
a large available pool of potential renters (the waiting list for new Section 8 tenants is usually very long, see below),
generally prompt regular payments from the PHA for its share of the rent, and/or
a perceived higher quality of tenants, since a tenant can be permanently removed from the Section 8 program if s/he damages the rental unit and/or fails to pay his/her share of the rent.
Families who participate in the program must abide by a series of rules and regulations, often referred to as "family obligations," in order to maintain their voucher.

20. Rezone Issue Fairwood Firs – Rezoning Background Early 2016
King County Executive’s Recommended Plan to keep R-6 zoning
Late 2016
KC Land Use Planning Committee proposed an amendment to rezone to R18 UH with conditioned zoning requiring combination of:
Senior residential single-family
Senior citizen assisted housing
Day care facilities
Nursing
Personal care facilities
Or, if none of those must provide at least 20% affordable housing
Dec 2, 2016
Fairwood Rezoning - Amendment B-1.A and B-1.E approved
Sponsors: Dembowski & Reagan Dunn
R-6 UM (urban medium 4-12 du/acre) zoning change to R-18 UH (urban high >12 du/acre)
du = dwelling unit

21. Rezone Issue Parcels owned by Wesley homes 3423059031, 35, 61
Parcel owned by Schneider
Fairwood Firs

22. Rezone Issue Amendment B-1.A and B-1.E Zoning Conditions
All 4 Parcels:
Recorded conservation easement required for critical & buffer areas
Must submit development application by 12/31/23
Conditional Use Permit public process that has light design review elements to evaluate issues like building design, lighting, parking and traffic impacts, and setbacks
Wesley Parcels (3 northern):
Maximum building height of 65 feet
Only single-family residences for seniors, senior citizen assisted living housing, senior day care facilities, and nursing and personal care facilities
Schneider Parcel
At least 20% affordable housing

23. Rezone Issue Wesley Homes Schneider Community meetings
Specific building requirements identified in zoning
Construction will begin in approximately three years and last about 18 months
Main building will be 5 stories high
200 residents with staff
Assisted and independent living facility, including memory care
Underground parking
Single entry/exit road off of 140th with no traffic light planned
Schneider
No community meetings
No specified building height cap
At least 20% affordable housing
Per builder – limited parking availability to encourage use of public transportation

24. Rezone Issue Where can I get more information?
Contact the King County Council
(Fairwood Firs Council Rep)
Utilize the King County Website
Sign up to receive s from King County
Watch for notices for the Conditional Use Permit public process
Communicate dates/times with others in the community
Attend the meetings and get your opinions heard
The stronger the community voice, the more impact we will have

25. Block Watch Program
Voluntary program
Neighbors working together to improve neighborhood security
King County Sheriff sanctioned
Fairwood Firs has 6 sectors
Each sector has a Captain

27. Rules & Regulations
FFHA currently has no effective mechanism for enforcing our covenants.
Other nearby HOAs have adopted R&Rs:
Fairwood Greens
Candlewood Ridge
Carriage Wood
FFHA Board is proposing the adoption of R&Rs in 2017 to cover:
Recreational Vehicles
Vehicles (ones that rarely move)
Architectural Control (roofs, fences, paint colors)
Landlord Responsibilities
In Home Businesses
Appeal Process

28. Rules & Regulations
A committee has worked throughout 2016 developing the R&Rs and preparing the documents.
Fairwood Greens HOA is allowing us to use their R&Rs as a template.
When violations of covenants occur, the R&Rs generally require a warning letter be sent before the imposition of monetary fines.
Certain ongoing violations of a permanent nature will be grandfathered in – roofs, driveways, fences.

29. Rules & Regulations
Our attorney has been consulted, and we have the green light to proceed.
Adoption of R&Rs requires a majority vote of the FFHA Board.
The Board will be responsible for enforcement.
An Appeal Process will be adopted.
It’s critical that there is strong support from the community for adopting R&Rs.

30. Open Forum

31. Adjournment
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32. Architectural Control Committee Volunteers
Name
Phone
Lot #

33. Maintenance Committee Volunteers
Name
Phone
Lot #

34. Social Committee Volunteers
Name
Phone
Lot #