The Vuecrest View April 2021 In This Issue: Happy Easter! How Social are YOU? Vuecrest Do-Gooders Discovered Any Remodeling or Exterior Changes Planned? Keep Your Contact Information Current Calendar Items: Vuecrest Book Club Meetings (See emails below for REMOTE information) Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting REMOTE ACCESS Info Below Thursday, April 1st at 6:00P (Please NOTE: Monthly Board Meeting is starting one hour earlier than usual) Happy Easter! Once again, the Covid pandemic restrictions have caused the cancellation of our annual Vuecrest Easter Egg Hunt. Let’s set our sights for 2022 and keep ourselves safe for next year. We wish everyone a very Happy Easter! How Social are YOU? You don’t have to be the life of the party to plan a celebration! If you like thinking outside the Covid-box, managing details, working both independently and with a fun group of Directors, this spot may have your name on it. We’re looking for a volunteer to take over the Social Chair position on the Vuecrest HOA Board. One or more people are welcome to coordinate this position together. Please email president@vuecrest.net <mailto:president@vuecrest.net> for more details, we’re excited to hear your good ideas! Vuecrest Do-Gooders Discovered Last month we reported on two exemplary humans who had shoveled a path all the way from our front door to our driveway during one of the heavy snow days. Well, our sleuth network has discovered that those Do-Gooders are our very own neighbors, Mara and David Pitkethly! With a borrowed snow shovel, they used their muscles and kind hearts to spread help and happiness around the neighborhood. Thanks Mara and David! Any Remodeling or Exterior Changes Planned for 2021? Have you been trapped inside all winter planning to make some great changes to your home? If so, you may want to check with the Vuecrest Architectural Director, Rob DeRider at architecture@vuecrest.net <mailto:architecture@vuecrest.net> before getting started, just to be sure that your new exterior pink-polka-dot paint scheme will coordinate with the neighborhood CC&R’s. Also, the City of Bellevue says you may need a city review and/or permit if you’re planning any one of the following: Adding new square footage to your existing home Altering a load bearing wall Relocating, adding or increasing the structural load on a structural beam, column or footing Adding a second kitchen Adding or widening a window or door in an exterior wall Adding any new heated space, such as converting a garage into a room Installing, repairing, replacing or enlarging a deck where the highest walking surface is more than 30 inches above the ground. Building a garage or carport Performing an earthquake home retrofit Installing, removing or replacing a driveway MyBellevue City Service App MyBellevue is a mobile app that makes it possible for people to request services and access city news, jobs and social media easily with their smart phones and other portable devices. Here’s a link to get you there… https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue <https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue> Keep your Vuecrest Contact Information UP-TO-DATE Please make sure that your homeowner contact information, tenant information, and/or property management information is always up to date. Your information is not shared or distributed to any third party and is only used for your informational and safety benefit. Here’s how to update your information…Go to www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us <http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us>, Input your information, and click Submit. CALENDAR ITEMS: Vuecrest Book Club (REMOTE meetings) Vuecrest has its own Book Club and all residents are welcome to attend. We meet once a month at 7PM, usually on the first Monday at various members’ homes. It is a very relaxed atmosphere with light refreshments served. Feel free to join us to chat, laugh, nibble and meet new friends. Newcomers are always welcome whether or not you’ve had a chance to read the book! Email Mara Pitkethly dtpit@UW.edu <mailto:dtpit@UW.edu> or Melissa Hambleton mhambleton@comcast.net <mailto:mhambleton@comcast.net> for details. Monthly REMOTE Board Meeting Thurs, April 1st at 6:00P This board meeting will be held remotely. To join the meeting use the link or dial-in information below. Everyone is welcome to join. Please let the Directors know at least three days in advance if you will be bringing any items for discussion so they may be included in the agenda. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86258922232?pwd=V053VmRpWDdNQW56aWFJY3ViRWxLdz09 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86258922232?pwd=V053VmRpWDdNQW56aWFJY3ViRWxLdz09> Meeting ID: 862 5892 2232 Passcode: 160767 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86258922232#,,,,*160767# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 862 5892 2232 Passcode: 160767 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kt0chg4C8 <https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kt0chg4C8> The usual monthly Board Meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month, but may be changed for holidays or Director’s schedules. Please check www.vuecrest.net <http://www.vuecrest.net/> for updates and contact directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> with your questions.