January 12th, 2019
11 am - 12 pm
Cheney Public Library Meeting Room
Monday, December 31, 2018
Updated Bylaws 2018
The bylaws take precedence over the “Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions” which will be filed but no longer distributed.
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Current:
10.05 Landscaping. Prior to landscaping upon any Lot, the Owner shall submit a landscaping plan to
the Architectural Control Committee for approval. (a) Within 6 months following initial occupancy of the dwelling structure, weather
permitting, each Lot shall be improved with front yard landscaping, including watering
systems, specified in the plan approved by the Architectural Control Committee, and back
yard completion must take place within 12 months after occupancy.
(b) All yard areas shall be landscaped, sodded or seeded and maintained in a professional
manner and in accordance with an approved landscaping plan.
the Architectural Control Committee for approval. (a) Within 6 months following initial occupancy of the dwelling structure, weather
permitting, each Lot shall be improved with front yard landscaping, including watering
systems, specified in the plan approved by the Architectural Control Committee, and back
yard completion must take place within 12 months after occupancy.
(b) All yard areas shall be landscaped, sodded or seeded and maintained in a professional
manner and in accordance with an approved landscaping plan.
Updated:
10.05 Landscaping.
(a) All yard areas shall be landscaped & maintained in a professional manner,
whether it grass or xeriscape. Front lawns can not be barked or
graveled.
whether it grass or xeriscape. Front lawns can not be barked or
graveled.
Current:
10.03 Garbage Disposal. All refuse, garbage and trash shall be kept at all times in covered
containers, which shall be kept and maintained within the enclosed structure of the garage,
or appropriately screened from view behind a fence or behind the house, except when
necessarily placed for pick up by garbage removal services. Revision 03-08-11. Garbage
cans must be put away within 24 hours of garbage collection. No lumber or scrap, refuse,
trash or other materials shall be kept, stored or allowed to accumulate on any Lot. There is
absolutely no dumping of any kind on vacant lots or in common areas.
containers, which shall be kept and maintained within the enclosed structure of the garage,
or appropriately screened from view behind a fence or behind the house, except when
necessarily placed for pick up by garbage removal services. Revision 03-08-11. Garbage
cans must be put away within 24 hours of garbage collection. No lumber or scrap, refuse,
trash or other materials shall be kept, stored or allowed to accumulate on any Lot. There is
absolutely no dumping of any kind on vacant lots or in common areas.
The Architectural Control Committee and/or Association through its agents shall have the
right to enter upon any vacant Lot for the purpose of removing weeds, brush, growth or
refuse, and charge the cost thereof to the Owner and which shall become a Limited
Assessment against the Lot.
right to enter upon any vacant Lot for the purpose of removing weeds, brush, growth or
refuse, and charge the cost thereof to the Owner and which shall become a Limited
Assessment against the Lot.
Updated:
10.03 Garbage Disposal. All refuse, garbage and trash shall be kept at all times in covered
containers, which shall be kept and maintained within the enclosed structure of the garage,
on the garage side of the house, or appropriately screened from view behind a fence or
behind the house, except when necessarily placed for pick up by garbage removal services.
Revision 03-08-11. Garbage cans must be put away within 24 hours of garbage collection.
No lumber or scrap, refuse, trash or other materials shall be kept, stored or allowed to
accumulate on any Lot. There is absolutely no dumping of any kind on vacant lots or in
common areas. The Architectural Control Committee and/or Association through its agents
shall have the right to enter upon any vacant Lot for the purpose of removing weeds, brush,
growth or refuse, and charge the cost thereof to the Owner and which shall become a
Limited Assessment against the Lot.
containers, which shall be kept and maintained within the enclosed structure of the garage,
on the garage side of the house, or appropriately screened from view behind a fence or
behind the house, except when necessarily placed for pick up by garbage removal services.
Revision 03-08-11. Garbage cans must be put away within 24 hours of garbage collection.
No lumber or scrap, refuse, trash or other materials shall be kept, stored or allowed to
accumulate on any Lot. There is absolutely no dumping of any kind on vacant lots or in
common areas. The Architectural Control Committee and/or Association through its agents
shall have the right to enter upon any vacant Lot for the purpose of removing weeds, brush,
growth or refuse, and charge the cost thereof to the Owner and which shall become a
Limited Assessment against the Lot.
Current:
10.04 Animals. No livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any Lot
except that dogs, domestic cats or other household pets may be kept for an Owner’s
personal use, provided:
except that dogs, domestic cats or other household pets may be kept for an Owner’s
personal use, provided:
- Such animals are not bred or maintained for any commercial purpose.
- Dogs and cats shall be limited to two (2) per household.
(c) Any such household pets shall be properly restrained and controlled at
any time they are within the Project.
any time they are within the Project.
(d) Any kennel for animals which is constructed or maintained on any Lot,
shall be (1) screened from view so as not to be visible from anywhere within the
Project and in a location and of construction approved by the Architectural
Control Committee; (2) located and maintained in a manner to avoid any
endangerment of or nuisance to, adjacent Lot Owners; and (3) maintained in a
clean, odor free and insect free manner.
shall be (1) screened from view so as not to be visible from anywhere within the
Project and in a location and of construction approved by the Architectural
Control Committee; (2) located and maintained in a manner to avoid any
endangerment of or nuisance to, adjacent Lot Owners; and (3) maintained in a
clean, odor free and insect free manner.
(e) The Owner is responsible to cleanup after their animal’s deposits on any
property within the Project.
property within the Project.
(f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, household pets shall not be kept which
unreasonable bother or constitute a nuisance to Owners of other Lots.
unreasonable bother or constitute a nuisance to Owners of other Lots.
Updated:
10.04 Animals. No livestock or poultry of any kind shall be raised, bred or kept on any Lot except that
dogs, domestic cats or other household pets may be kept for an Owner’s personal use,
provided:
dogs, domestic cats or other household pets may be kept for an Owner’s personal use,
provided:
(a) Such animals are not bred or maintained for any commercial purpose.
(b) Dogs and cats shall be limited to two (2) per household.
(c) Any such household pets shall be properly restrained and controlled at any time
they are within the Project
(d) Any kennel for animals which is constructed or maintained on any Lot, shall be
(1) screened from view so as not to be visible from anywhere within the Project
and in a location and of construction approved by the Architectural Control
Committee; (2) located and maintained in a manner to avoid any endangerment of or nuisance
to, adjacent Lot Owners; and (3) maintained in a clean, odor free and insect free
manner (e) The Owner is responsible to cleanup after their animal’s deposits on any property
within the Project. (f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, household pets shall not be kept which unreasonable
bother or constitute a nuisance to Owners of other Lots.
(1) screened from view so as not to be visible from anywhere within the Project
and in a location and of construction approved by the Architectural Control
Committee; (2) located and maintained in a manner to avoid any endangerment of or nuisance
to, adjacent Lot Owners; and (3) maintained in a clean, odor free and insect free
manner (e) The Owner is responsible to cleanup after their animal’s deposits on any property
within the Project. (f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, household pets shall not be kept which unreasonable
bother or constitute a nuisance to Owners of other Lots.
(g) The Architectural Control Committee and/or Association can approve chickens and
rabbits which will follow the City of Cheney guidelines
rabbits which will follow the City of Cheney guidelines
Current
10.07 Vehicle Restrictions. REVISED: September 10, 2006 by the Board of Directors to be: No campers,
recreational vehicles, trailers, boats or motorcycles shall be parked upon any Lot unless fully
enclosed in a garage or fenced or screened in a manner specifically approved for that Lot by
the Architectural Control Committee, and shall not be parked on any street or Common Area
within the Project. No snowmobiles, snow removal equipment, golf carts, semi-truck and/or
trailer, maintenance equipment or similar equipment or vehicles, and non working or
unlicensed or commercial vehicles or greater than three quarter ton in size and no junk cars
or other unsightly vehicles shall be parked on any Lot at any time, unless fully enclosed in a
garage on said lot and shall not be parked on any street. All other parking of equipment shall
be prohibited, except as approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee. No
parking areas or driveways shall be constructed or maintained except as approved by the
Architectural Control Committee. Parking bays or areas, or driveways, are prohibited in
areas between side Lot lines and buildings or approved driveways unless specifically
approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
The speed limit on all the private streets within the Project will be 20 miles per hour
maximum in accordance to Washington State RCW 46.61.419 and will be enforced by
the City of Cheney police department and/or the Orchards HOA.
recreational vehicles, trailers, boats or motorcycles shall be parked upon any Lot unless fully
enclosed in a garage or fenced or screened in a manner specifically approved for that Lot by
the Architectural Control Committee, and shall not be parked on any street or Common Area
within the Project. No snowmobiles, snow removal equipment, golf carts, semi-truck and/or
trailer, maintenance equipment or similar equipment or vehicles, and non working or
unlicensed or commercial vehicles or greater than three quarter ton in size and no junk cars
or other unsightly vehicles shall be parked on any Lot at any time, unless fully enclosed in a
garage on said lot and shall not be parked on any street. All other parking of equipment shall
be prohibited, except as approved in writing by the Architectural Control Committee. No
parking areas or driveways shall be constructed or maintained except as approved by the
Architectural Control Committee. Parking bays or areas, or driveways, are prohibited in
areas between side Lot lines and buildings or approved driveways unless specifically
approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
The speed limit on all the private streets within the Project will be 20 miles per hour
maximum in accordance to Washington State RCW 46.61.419 and will be enforced by
the City of Cheney police department and/or the Orchards HOA.
Vehicle parking is prohibited in all posted fire lanes, both entrances, all sidewalks
(must have a minimum of 4 feet clearance at all times), and all other marked or designated
areas.
All vehicles must be at least fifteen feet from a fire hydrant and fifteen feet from the corners
of the streets.
Non-compliance of the parking policy will result with vehicle citations, vehicle towing
and/or property owner fines enforced by the City of Cheney police department and/or the
Orchards HOA.
The available parking areas are not to accommodate residential overflow of vehicles but are
intended for guests and visitors. Use your garages and driveways. Vehicles are not allowed to
hang over the driveways onto the sidewalks.
Amendment approved by Homeowners January 9, 2016: Vehicles cannot be park
permanently on the streets, more than 72 hours. If, during the winter they impede
the snowplow, they will be tagged with a violation notice giving them 72 hours to
remove the vehicle or the Association will have the vehicle towed and impounded
at the owner’s expense.
(must have a minimum of 4 feet clearance at all times), and all other marked or designated
areas.
All vehicles must be at least fifteen feet from a fire hydrant and fifteen feet from the corners
of the streets.
Non-compliance of the parking policy will result with vehicle citations, vehicle towing
and/or property owner fines enforced by the City of Cheney police department and/or the
Orchards HOA.
The available parking areas are not to accommodate residential overflow of vehicles but are
intended for guests and visitors. Use your garages and driveways. Vehicles are not allowed to
hang over the driveways onto the sidewalks.
Amendment approved by Homeowners January 9, 2016: Vehicles cannot be park
permanently on the streets, more than 72 hours. If, during the winter they impede
the snowplow, they will be tagged with a violation notice giving them 72 hours to
remove the vehicle or the Association will have the vehicle towed and impounded
at the owner’s expense.
Updated:
10.07 Vehicle Restrictions. REVISED: September 10, 2006 by the Board of Directors to be:
(a) No camper, recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, jet ski, golf cart, or any
other recreational vehicle shall be parked upon any Lot unless fully enclosed in a garage or in
designated area (garage side of the house, even or behind the garage door as if a continuing
straight line is extended to the garage side lot line), in a manner specifically approved for that Lot
by the Architectural Control Committee, and shall not be parked in the garage driveway or on any
street or Common Area within the Project.
(b) No, snow removal equipment, semi-truck and/or trailer, maintenance equipment or similar
equipment or vehicles, and non working or unlicensed or commercial vehicles or greater than
three quarter ton in size and no junk cars or other unsightly vehicles shall be parked on any
Lot at any time, unless fully enclosed in a garage on said lot and shall not be parked on any street.
All other parking of equipment shall be prohibited, except as approved in writing by the Architectural
Control Committee.
(c) No parking areas or driveways shall be constructed or maintained except on the garage side of the
house as approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Parking bays or areas, or driveways, are
prohibited in areas between house side Lot lines and buildings or approved driveways.
(d) The speed limit on all the private streets within the Project will be 20 miles per hour maximum
in accordance to Washington State RCW 46.61.419 and will be enforced by the City of Cheney
police department and/or the Orchards HOA.
(e) Vehicle parking is prohibited in all posted fire lanes, both entrances, all sidewalks (must have a in accordance to Washington State RCW 46.61.419 and will be enforced by the City of Cheney
police department and/or the Orchards HOA.
minimum of 4 feet clearance at all times), and all other marked or designated areas. All vehicles
must be at least fifteen feet from a fire hydrant and fifteen feet from the corners of the streets.
Non-compliance of the parking policy will result with vehicle citations, vehicle towing and/or property owner
fines enforced by the City of Cheney police department and/or the Orchards HOA. The available parking areas
are not to accommodate residential overflow of vehicles but are intended for guests and visitors. Use your
garages and driveways. Vehicles are not allowed to hang over the driveways onto the sidewalks. Amendment
approved by Homeowners January 9, 2016: Vehicles cannot be park permanently on the streets, more
than 72 hours. If, during the winter they impede the snowplow, they will be tagged with a violation notice
giving them 72 hours to remove the vehicle or the Association will have the vehicle towed and impounded
at the owner’s expense.
December Meeting Minutes 2018
The Orchards HOA Meeting Minutes
December 10, 2018
Start: 7 pm
End: 7:24 pm
Members Present
Tom N.
Philip S.
Brian C.
Michael R.
Ashley W.
Treasurer Report: Will be updated***
Old Business
-No old business to address at this time
New Business
-The Board discussed suggested road repair fixes will be looking to repair broken concrete on Silverthrorn in 2019 and will be looking at a crack seal in 2020 as recommended by the company that did road repair early this year
-The Board reviewed the snow plowing contract from Neighborhood Lawn and Tree and The Board Ok'd it. That being said, Brian Crow will be in touch in the event there are issues or updates that need to be made
-Homeowners are asked to contact emergency PD when there are cars in fire lanes or parked on the road/sidewalks. This will ensure that PD hears from members of the community as problems are occurring
Motion to adjourn meeting by Philip, seconded by Ashley
December 10, 2018
Start: 7 pm
End: 7:24 pm
Members Present
Tom N.
Philip S.
Brian C.
Michael R.
Ashley W.
Treasurer Report: Will be updated***
Old Business
-No old business to address at this time
New Business
-The Board discussed suggested road repair fixes will be looking to repair broken concrete on Silverthrorn in 2019 and will be looking at a crack seal in 2020 as recommended by the company that did road repair early this year
-The Board reviewed the snow plowing contract from Neighborhood Lawn and Tree and The Board Ok'd it. That being said, Brian Crow will be in touch in the event there are issues or updates that need to be made
-Homeowners are asked to contact emergency PD when there are cars in fire lanes or parked on the road/sidewalks. This will ensure that PD hears from members of the community as problems are occurring
Motion to adjourn meeting by Philip, seconded by Ashley
November Meeting Minutes 2018
The Orchards HOA
Meeting Minutes
November 15, 18
Members Present:
Tom Neubauer
Philip Sineli
Rachel Blom
Brian Crow
Michael & Charlene Rosenau
Start: 7:01
End: 7:35
Treasurer Report:
Income :
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Dues
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$ -
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Fines / Fees
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Late Charges
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Other Income
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Total Income :
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$ -
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Expenses :
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Neighborhood Lawn
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$ 163.20
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Cheney / Utilities
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$ 233.69
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Auto Rain
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$67.95
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Copy Junction
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$
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Total Expenses :
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$ 464.84
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Balance in Checking on
August 31st, 2018
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$ 25,184.38
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Balance in Savings as of
October 31, 2018 (0.00 divident credit)
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$ 12,357.75
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Balance in CDs as of October
31 2018 (divident credit)
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$ 80,866.87
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Motion to approve bills and budgeting by Rachel,
seconded by Philip.
Old Business:
1.
Trailer on Thistle Creek was moved about a week
due to a broken foot
2.
RV on Silverthorn was reminded of City of Cheney
regulations stating it may be there for 72 hours
New Business:
1.
Winter Newsletter will be going out to inform
The Orchards about snow removal laws, bylaw updates, and open positions for the
2019 HOA Board
2.
Sinking concrete on Meadow Glenn and Silverthorn
is being looked into to fix
3.
Neighborhood Lawn and Tree is being reminded to
not block driveways during plowing and to clear mailboxes and fire hydrants.
Some updating to the contract may be in order
4.
House on Thistle Creek has been in violation of
parking rules and code of conduct regarding noise
5.
Dog noise has been a complaint in The Orchards.
Houses in violation will be sent bylaw notices regarding dog noise
6.
The Board is planning on a Spring Block Party in
2019. Location, date, and time will be TBD. Homeowners will be notified in
advance of the festivities.
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