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‘VOL II, 9\[p.2, january 1995 ‘Ifiefissoc QMMemb‘ers President: LindaThompson 2370ManionDrive 738-5365 V. President: NormaKeever 2006OceanDrive 738-5069 Secretary: MargeBloomfield 2364ManionDrive 738‐8672 Treasurer: MickieChopping 2265LakesideCourt 738-0226 Gates& Security: GeneKeever 2006OceanDrive 738-5069 Hospitality: SallyAllegaert 2164ManionDrive 738-7717 Park: JohnOrr 2334ManionDrive 738-0944 andalltheCurrierswhentheymove! SURVEY RESULTS Last year members were asked their opinions on two TheSchroederDelReyDevelopmentSurvey importantsubjects: theprojectedpark onOceanDrive The unprecedentedresponse to this survey is anindi‑ just south of Horizon,andRichardSchroeder's use of cation of its importance to members. One hundred Surf Pines roads to access his DelRey development. fifty-six responses (out of a possible 267) were Herewithwe report on the responses to these surveys received. Of these, 127 replied that they were andonrecentdevelopments. opposed to incorporating the proposed development ThePark;ReportbyJohnOrr within Surf Pines aswe} asto the use of our roads. Forty-four people responded to the park survey; of Twenty-nine members favored at least some accom‑ them 25 favored the idea of apark. Of those 25, 20 modation with the developers and anumber of those expressedapreferencefor achildren's playground; 17 thought that Surf Pines could benefit financially and asked for restrooms; 16 thought a barbecue pit or in otherways. firepit ahighpriority. There was asmatteringof sup‑ port for other suggestions, such aspicnic tables, a WhenMr.Schroederpresentedhisprojectto theannu‑ wadingpool,volleyballcourtandabasketballcourt. al meeting, several members urged the board to seek Those who opposed apark were concerned with pos‑ legal advice, which we have done. Our lawyer has sible higher taxes, homeowner liability, insurance met with Mr. Schroeder and his attorney andnegotia‑ costsandmaintenancecosts. tions aregoingforward. Agreement has beenreached that the Del Rey development will remain separate As the park committee liasion,I would suggest a "go from Surf Pines. There is no question of our roads easy,but go" approach. Phase 1: levelthe uppertier beingusedfor general traffic from the south. We are of the lot(whichcovers aboutthree acres) andclear a currently looking at ways to accommodate Mr. roughpathuptothe areafromOceanDrive. The lev‑ Schroeder with anemergency access, which state fire eledareawouldbeplantedwithgrassandafewpicnic officialswillprobablyrequire. In theeventof anatur‑ tables would be placed there once the grass is estab‑ al disaster or a serious fire, such an escape hatch lished. The areacouldthenbeusedforpicnics,games would beof asmuch benefit to Surf Pines asto our andsmallgatherings. Phase2: addmorepicnictables southernneighbors. if demandindicates; additionallow-maintenanceland‑ scaping and perhaps a sand area that would support The Del Rey development plan has been revised and‑ volleyball, badminton and/or horseshoes. Phase 3: a now envisages 47 homesites. Mr. Schroeder intends children’splaygroundwith swingsets, aslide andplay to seek planning approval for the revised proposal at area similar to that at Cannon BeachMunicipalPark; the Marchmeetingof thePlanningCommission. perhapsafirepitfor barbecues. A map and design will be the next step. All those wishing to lendassistance or providefurther input are encouragedto callTimRegan,738-0439,or John Orr, 738-0944. Speeding SECURITY Once again we remind all drivers in Surf Pines that Severalsecurity issueshavecome totheboard'satten‑ ourspeedlimitof 25milesanhourisintendedtosafe‑ tion. These concern use of the gates, private home guardlives andproperty,including your own. Please alarmsystems and,of course,speeding. observethis sensiblelimit. If yousee someone speed‑ Gates ing, try to get the license number, note the time and day and some description of the car, and let Ken Here is a heartfelt plea from Ken Buckinghamabout know. propergateprocedures: The safety of SurfPines residents, theirfamilies and ROADALERT FOREVERYONEWHO property is very important to me. Butthe gates and AVOIDEDFALLINGINTOPOTHOLES myselfare notfoolproof. Tobeassecure aspossible takesthehelpandcooperation01’ngtheresidents. We're sorry about the state of Manion Drive at the Just because someone is pushing numbers does not south end of Surf Pines! The board contracted with mean they have a right to enter, so PLEASE do not PalmbergPavingtorepairthe roadfromapproximate‑ open the gatefor a vehicle aheadofyou, even if you ly LakesideDrivetothe southgate sometimelastfall. are in a hurry andbeingdelayed. Findoutfirst who Thisrepairwastoincludeupgradingthe speedbumps, ishavingtroubleopeningthegateandwhy. particularly at Horizon and Manion. However, Nevergiveyourpersonalgatecodetoanyone;it isfor PalmbergPavingwas unable to get thejob done due theuseof residentsandtheirfamiliesonly. If avehicle isparkedoutsidethegateat thesideofthe They havepromisedusthey willdotherepairassoon road,it usuallymeansthedriverdoes nothaveavalid aspossiblenext spring. At the same time weplan to code or transmitter: Sucha vehicle may try tofollow resurface Horizon, fill apothole near 2363 Manion, anothercarin. Topreventthat,afteryouhavepassed try to upgradeacoupleof placeswhere water collects through the gate stop and let it come down behind during heavy storms, and improve and paint all the you. Do thesamethingwhenleaving;it willtakeonly speed bumps. In the meantime, Jon Palmberg afewseconds andwillbeamajorfactor in improving promised ushewouldputreflectors by the bumps to security. Thankyouforyourcooperation. help highlight them and Ken has had enough good Ken“Buckingham, Weatherto paintstripeson the worst ones. KUDOSto Security,738-0637 Ken for repairing the monster potholes on Manion! Butthefillis alreadywashingawaywithrainandtraf‑ The general gate code for contractors was phasedout fic,sotakecare,all! by the end of December and now each person who regularlyworks in SurfPineshasaspecialnumber. If Dueto the damage that occurs to ourroads whenever you have someone coming to do casualjobs, letKen anew house is constructed, the boardhas decided to know in advance and get a number for that person’s levy a$250 roadimpact fee onconstruction contrac‑ use. torsforeachnewbuilding. Remember,too, never advertise or publish your gate number. If youarehavingagarage saleor largeparty, WHENALL ELSEFAILS, letKenknowandget aspecialnumberfor useonthat READTHE DIRECTIONS day only. If youpostanoticewith your privatenum‑ ber,it isanopeninvitationtoanyoneinterestedtouse Welabored long and hard over a handbook that we it atany time. hoped would answer most of your questions about HouseAlarms SurfPines,andthisfallwe madesurethateverymem‑ ber of the Association got a copy. Please read it. The sheriff‘s department has recently remindedus of There is a lot of information in the handbook about ClatsopCountyrulesforhomealarmsystems. MOST IMPORTANT: every alarm user mustmaintain a gates, security, burning regulations, county zoning valid permit. It costs $25 per year. Use of analarm regulations,andthe like. You may beable toanswer systemwithout apermitor three ormorefalse alarms your question without calling a board member (who withinacalendaryearwill subjectthe ownerto afine. oftenwillansweryourquestionby lookingit upin the No alarm may sound for longer than 15 minutes. handbook). If youloseyour copy, there is acharge of There have been instances of alarms sounding for $5 to replace it. This charge will cover the cost of hours and seriously disturbing neighbors. This is a reprinting, notebooks and mailing. REMINDER: violation, also subjectto afine. Fullparticularsof the Please leave your handbook with your house if you ordinance and permit forms are available from the sellthehouse. Thanks! sheriffs officein Astoria. TREES, TREES,TREES INCIDENTALNOTES Property owners who do not live in Surf Pines or in the loss of trees from our recent storms. Considering the areamayfinddifficulty in visitingtheir propertyif the age of most of the pines and the force of wind they do not have agate code. You can get anumber gusts hittingthem, wecan only expectmorelosses as by payingthe$225 gateassessment. If youcomeonly time goes on. The board knows that many residents rarelyanddo notwant to pay the assessment,try to let are left with quantities of debris, damaged trees and Kenknow in advance of avisit, sohecan arrange for dangerous hanging limbs to deal with. Ken and a youtogetin. crew of specialists have worked long hours to keep SurfPinesroadspassable,to removedangerous trees, If you are planning to build on your property, you andtohelpindividualsclearblockeddriveways. shouldknowthatwhenthewaterto your homeiscon‑ nected, Surf Pines Association considers you aresi‑ If you need help with tree clearing on your property, dentandfullmembershipdueswillbecharged. here is a list of people who have done work in Surf Pines and might be available. Remember always to Residents are remindedthat even with aburningper‑ get firm estimates of what each part of the job will mit you can inconvenience your neighbors by smoke cost, asprices vary considerably. Be sure, too, that from your fire. Please be thoughtful and burn only workers arelicensedandbonded. whensmokewillnotbeanuisanceto others. DavidKurns,Seaside 738-0362 Be aware, too, that vacant land belongs to someone. JohnKurns,Tolovana 436-0344 Trees onothers'property shouldnotbetrimmedorcut (Availableforemergencyclearing) without the owner's permission. At least two recent DouglasBrown,Seaside 738-8195 incidents of unauthorized cutting have occurred. In JeffAnspach,SurfPines 738-3649 onecasetheowneris very upsetandwouldappreciate (Hasachippersothere'snoneed information about who is responsible. If you have toburnorhaulbrushaway) DamenMitchell,SurfPines 738-0649 reason to believe that unauthorized cutting is taking place,pleasecallKentoinvestigate. (Full-servicearborist) Forresidents' information,the followingroads are the At the annualmeeting,one membercalledthe board's responsibility of Surf Pines to clear of debris after attentiontotheplantoopenpartsof TrestleBaytothe storms: Surf Pines Road,Manion Drive,High Surf, oceanandurgedusto informourselves aboutpossible Horizon,Lucas Drive,Ocean Drive,Malarkey Drive, impacton our beaches. We canreportthat theproject the spur off Malarkey up to Glarum's, and the lake hopesby removingparts of the rockwall to stimulate accessthatpassestheLeinassars'drive. recovery of fish stocks, particularly Chinook salmon. Workistostartin thefallandtheeffectswillbemoni‑ Many residents have bemoaned the condition of the tored by the US. Corps of Engineers. If unforeseen trees along Surf Pines Road. What was only a few problems occur, the rock can be replaced. We can years ago ahandsomeavenueis nowin sadcondition. onlywaittoseeif ourbeachesareaffectedin anyway. Theboardhasanactionplanandsoonthe brokenand damagedtrees willberemoved. NormaKeeveristak‑ In gratitude for our efforts in securing the left turn ingcharge of the replantingeffort She needs volun‑ lane off Highway 101,Mr. PaulSee sent the associa‑ teers to help with plantingseedlings that will be sup‑ tion a contribution of $50 toward the cost. We, in plied by the state Forestry Department nurseries. turn,thankhimforhisgenerosity. Planting should be done over a two-day period in MarchandNormawouldlikeaminimumof 15volun‑ teers who could work about six hours each day. Of WELCOME T0 NEWRESIDENTS course,the morehelpersthere arethe lesstime thejob will take. PleaseletNormaknow betweenFebruary 1 George and Phyllis von Weller are now living on and 15 (at the latest) that you'd like to help. Manion Drive and the Crawford family has bought a Donationsof trees willalsobegratefully accepted. houseonLucasDrive. Welcometo bothfamilies. p90};qoesgIasungJOqmosIsnf[01AnmqfiIH‘ofiumgamong 3 1 n g mm:(mmJQUIIH)xenpodv new islgugsp3,11sumqu11nq‘pozgmpsmulIQAQUIsqwaoaquI Alma Amzd"8Jo;sunk] HWIL ALHVJ SURFPINESWATERASSOCIATION- "PIPELINE" BULKRATE SURFPINESASSOCIATION- "BREEZE" u.s.POSTAGE 2003MANIONDRIVE PAlD WARRENTON,OR 97146 PermitNo.10