FAQ

There are 19 Thomas $ Betts CS841BR Sitelight Red-Dot 100-Watt weatherproof bronze spotlight units located at the entrances; 4 are on the East side of 214th, 5 are on the West side of 214th, 5 are on the East side of 218th, and 5 are on the West side of 218th.  The light bulb base code is an E26 with a recommended shape code of PAR38.

 

They require Sylvania 72534 LED11PAR20/DIM/930/FL30/P2/LW LED Flood Bulb, 11W 550-Lumen. The replacement bulbs can be bought from Walmart.

 

There are also 4 26-Watt fluorescent fixtures.  These fixtures have 2 each 12-Watt bulbs.

 

Westchester HOA owns and is responsible for the service lines from the electrical meters to the PSE transformers at each entrance.

 

 

You're help is always welcomed by the Board. All board and committee members serve as volunteers to help run and manage the HOA.  The Board and various Committee members work to maintain the HOA's appeal and financial well-being. Please contact us at board@westchesterhomeowners.com

Yes, the WHOA is registered as a non-profit organization and renews yearly.

In the past few weeks we have had a few homeowners with excessively loud amplified sound systems for parties which were

• a) too loud and
• b) after 10pm.

The annual dues are due by Jan 15th of the calendar year and are considered late if received by Feb 15th. A late fee is assessed after receipt of payment after Feb 15th.

The board tries to hold the annual HOA meeting during the 3rd week of January; typically a Wednesday evening event held at a local gathering place (school. Redmond Ridge Community Center, etc).

This includes but is not limited to the following improvements:

 

Garden & Tool Sheds, House Color Changes, Fences, Walls Shrubs, Sports Courts, Gazebos, Tree Houses, Bath Houses, Basketball Courts,   Dog Kennels, Dog Runs, Hot Tubs and Spas, Decks, Playground Equipment, Basketball Hoops, Tennis Courts, Room Additions, Doll Houses, Pool equipment houses, Swimming pools, Exterior Structural Changes, Zip Lines, Lights, Bouncy Houses, Tree Removal (8 feet and above),  Shrubs (5 feet and above), Trampolines, & Barns                                                                               

King County plows and sands roads that are on our designated snow routes. During large, countywide events, crews must prioritize plowing main arterials and major roads and may not be able to reach snow routes on residential streets. If your road is on a snow route but has not been plowed, you may call or email our 24/7 Road Helpline to request snow removal service, or to report downed trees, or any other winter weather emergency. In most cases, communities should not expect roads other than designated snow routes to be plowed and sanded in any type of storm. If you need life-safety emergency access plowing, or are medically vulnerable and in need of treatment, call 9-1-1.

 

 

 

https://winter-response.kingcounty.gov/

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services/roads/snow-and-ice.aspx#collapseFourPrimary

 

No. The County cannot authorize private citizens or private snow removal contractors to plow public roads. Plowing public roads is dangerous and difficult work. Our county crews are licensed and trained to handle the hazards of extreme weather conditions, out-of-control vehicles on slippery roads, abandoned vehicles, children playing near or in the road and steep terrain.

Please do not attempt to plow a county road.

Residents or contractors who plow a public road risk significant personal liability if someone is hurt or killed, or if property is damaged. Other jurisdictions such as Pierce and Snohomish counties also do not allow private residents or private contractors to plow public roads.

 

kingcounty.gov/depts/local-services/roads/24x7-helpline.aspx

Anyone can nominate themselves or a neighbor who will be a good steward of the CC&Rs and Bylaws of our community.  The duties of the HOA board are noted on our Blog post  /editor_upload/File/Board%20Leadership%20responsibilities.pdf

 

As of June, 2020, Miranda Landscaping is responsible for the following activities (They are also licensed and insured company.):

 

The HOA maintains the fenceline along the road.  Any issues, please contact the HOA Board at board@westchesterhomeowners.com

The association maintains the 18 mailbox huts located throughout the association. 

Previously, the HOA had been in touch with King County Parks and Recreation and discovered they are only responsible for 18’ either side of the Eagle trail which follows the gas pipeline.  KCP&R stated their guidance was either the Westchester HOA or the Redmond Ridge HOA.  The Westchester board believes that they are responsible for the first 50’ of the trail as it leaves 219th Pl NE. 

King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks, managed by the Watershed Dept.This property is owned by King County – WLRD, and it is managed by our Stormwater Section.  King County refers to this facility as D91831.
A Special Use Permit is required for any use of that land.  There is an annual fee of $100/yr, but it was waived indefinitely back in 2012 since the HOA does nothing with the land, except pay the maintenance of the lawn/tree areas. "will pay the fee in exchange for you having your HOA landscaping crews continue to mow our pond" - The HOA response to KC-WLRD "Westchester HOA will continue to pay the landscaping crew to mow the Tract B. King County will remove the yearly Special Use Permit fee for Westchester"

 

If the HOA wants to do anything, they should submit a simple proposal on what the Homeowners Association would like to do on the property.  Please submit a simple sketch showing where your activities would take place.  I understand that King County’s Storm Water Section would review your proposal.