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Tuscany is a residential
community in Woodinville, WA, USA.
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Tuscany
Park opens Wednesday, June 10th
Posted 6/6/2009
After a successful install, we need to wait for the cement
castings for the support posts to cure.
See pictures of the Tuscany community
install day on Saturday, June 6th.
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Tuscany Homeowners' Association
Meeting Monday, April 27th @ 7pm
Posted 3/19/2009
The board will discuss its current activities and homeowners
will need to vote on:
1) funding the playground 2) waiving an HOA audit
Read about the issues to vote on and see more details on the
playground funding at
http://tuscany-hoa.org/initiatives.htm .
If you cannot attend, you can vote by
sending email to the board with your name and address.
Where:
Wilder Elementary School |
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Redmond
Police Department Alert on Vehicle Prowls
Posted 3/4/2009
Redmond Safety Alert# 14353, Location:98052, 98053,
General Information
From Dec 29 - Feb 23, we've had
approximately 120 vehicle prowls. This was a growing problem
last year and it continues to be this year, not just for
Redmond, but for many surrounding areas. These mostly occur in
large parking areas, but some occur in residential areas. Most
occur in apartment complexes, gyms, grocery stores, restaurants,
condos, churches, parking garages, shopping areas, parks, pools,
and other areas where a prowler can search several vehicles in a
small area.
Be sure to lock all doors, windows, lockers,
and garages, and remove any valuable items that may be of use no
matter how long you are parked or where you are parked: home,
work, gym, store, etc.
Most items stolen from vehicles
include: GPS units, GPS holders, credit cards, wallets, purses,
cash, cell phones, cell phone chargers, tools, cosmetics,
computers, bags, stereos, digital cameras, clothes, CDs, etc. As
you can see all of these are preventable except for stereos if
they aren't removable.
Please be on the lookout for any
suspicious people in your neighborhood and out in public hanging
around looking in several vehicles. If you notice or hear
anything suspicious, please call 911 immediately. It's very
difficult to catch prowlers because they happen in a matter of
seconds. Don't react. Instead, observe and report license plate,
car, direction of travel, clothes worn, etc. The more info the
better.
( From
http://www.crimeweb.net/details.asp?id=14353 )
Here
is another Redmond Police Department Alert entitled:
Is Your GPS Leading You to
Becoming a Victim of Crime
http://www.redmond.gov/insidecityhall/police/pdfs/gps_theft.pdf
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Since
Thursday, Jan 22nd, several unlocked vehicles have been
burglarized
Posted 1/26/2009
All vehicles were parked outside and all were
unlocked.
Please pay extra attention to what is going on in your
community.
If you do see suspicious activity, there are 3
things you can do.
1) Make a report to the King County
Sheriff at Precinct Two in Kenmore. See
http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/sheriff/Contact.aspx
2) Contact the board
3)
Post an advisory to fellow residents in the Tuscany newsgroup
http://www.tuscany-hoa.org/discussion.htm
Local Sheriff, Robert Dorman, makes the following suggestions.
Let's Keep Tuscany Safe and Secure for everyone!!! Here are
some things that you can do to keep yourself and others safe:
1. Make sure that your lantern street lights are not burned
out! 2. Do not leave valuables in vehicles overnight 3.
Lock all vehicles when parked outside of the garage. 4.
Close the garage doors overnight 5. Lock the door from the
house to the garage. 6. Be sure to turn your porch and
driveway lights on as a deterrent 7. Report suspicious
persons and activity to the King County Sherriff. |
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Tuscany
HOA must come into compliance with Washington State RCW 64_38
Posted 2/21/2009
Tuscany HOA has recognized that it must come into compliance
with Washington State RCW 64_38. See the document
here.
Tuscany HOA will have
to consider establishing the following guidance:
- Articles of Incorporation as a Non-Profit
- Tuscany HOA By-laws - Potential
for Tuscany HOA Rules & Regulations - Revised
CC&Rs |
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Tree
Removal
Posted 2/22/2009
Homeowners should note that before removing any trees on their
property, King County should be contacted to get a tree removal
permit. This also applies to dying/leaning trees which require
a hazardous tree removal permit.
Contact King County tree
removal at 206-296-6600
Also note that the Native Growth Protection Areas within
Tuscany should not be disturbed. No vegetation should
be pruned or removed and none of the areas should be entered.
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Tuscany
Homeowners' Association Budget
Ratified
Posted 1/23/2009
At the HOA meeting on Tuesday, December 2nd, the
HOA budget was ratified and the current process to replace the
playground equipment explained.
You can see the vote
count and also view the line items of the 2009 budget in the
secured
Tuscany discussion group.
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Landscaping
Update from Landscaping volunteer, Sophie Golds
Posted 1/23/2009
I met with Jon Duran this morning, who is the new Teufel manager
for Tuscany. He seems excellent and expects that his team will
spend a full day working here each week from the Spring. We
discussed the following issues: Pruning of the
cherry trees on the entrance Boulevard: The
cherry trees should be pruned before the end of January which
will smarten up the entrance boulevard area.
Damage to Monument Hedging by Snow: Both the 'Estates'
and the 'Siena Woods' monument hedging have been damaged by the
snow. The damage will be corrected by pruning and staking where
possible but some replanting will be required (bids to follow).
Damage to Grass Verges by Cars/Trucks:
There has been a lot of damage recently to the grass verges. Jon
is going to put a bid together to have the damage repaired but
since damage is happening daily currently I think we should wait
a while. I have noticed that E&D Excavating our using the
entrance boulevard to turn and park their trucks, which may be
causing some of the damage. I spoke to the owner who said they
are delivering to a property further on down 133rd ST and was of
the opinion that we shouldn't worry since 'grass will grow
back', however he did check with his drivers who said they are
being careful - at least they know we are watching. Certainly
the damage at the Estates was caused by a very large vehicle
reversing. There is also a lot of damage to the grass at the
first trail entrance of the development (just past the entrance
sign on the rhs). There is no off-street parking there. Are we
ok with them parking on the grass or do we want to stop it?
Fallen Trees: Thanks to whoever cut up the tree
that fell in the wild grass area opposite the Siena Woods sign.
David and I removed all the trees that that had fallen over the
trail that we are aware of. Teufel will be removing the large
branch that is blocking the trail entered on the north side of
129th Way. Irrigation: I have
discussed cutting back the frequency of irrigation through the
Summer, since it seemed excessive last year. Jon raised his
concern that we are no longer using the gel packs for the
cul-de-sac island, since we risk losing the new plantings. I
know this was a previous board decision but am unsure if we are
worried about keeping the plants alive. All information on
rebates for upgrading sprinkler systems is available at
http://www.savingwater.org/outside_sprinklers.htm I will
look into this in the Spring. Here is the current status
of two other landscaping project: Eagle Scout
Community Project: Sean Richey has kindly volunteered
to use his Eagle Scout community project to help improve our
public trails. I have met with Sean Richey and his mom to
discuss the possible scope of this project. As a minimum we hope
to get one bridge repaired but the project may be extended.
Electricity Installation at Siena Woods Monument:
PSE have processed our application forms and I am expecting to
hear from Ernie Engen at PSE soon on the projected cost of the
project and the proposed method of installation. Please
let me know if you have any feedback on the above or any other
landscaping concerns.
OPEN -- Volunteer and make a
difference in your community!
Volunteers Landscaping Assistants
are needed.
Contact the board if you are interested in
this position. |
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Repair status of pothole at entrance of Tuscany
The
pothole issue was previously reported to King County Department
of Transportation, Road Services Division, Roads Maintenance
Section. Our request is documented as Citizen Action
Request #09-000786 and has been dispatched to the Roads
Maintenance Crew.
We are told with crews responding to
the many calls for repairs from water damage it will be a few
days before they get to individual potholes. You may call the 24
X 7 Customer Service Desk at 206-296-8100 or 800-KC.ROADS to
check on the status of repair. |
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Next Playground Meeting Monday, February 2nd @ 7pm
Contact Mark Herring if you are interested in participating.
mherring@yahoo.com
An initiative is underway to replace our playground.
Learn more
See the
fact sheet.
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Tuscany
Discussion Group - Version 2
Posted 11/22/2008
The discussion group has been migrated to a new infrastructure
and remains
exclusively for Tuscany homeowners.
Go to the Discussion Group page at
Discussion Group to participate.
Members using the
previous group will need to re-register.
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Tuscany's newest volunteers are:
Posted 11/19/2008
Sophie Golds
- Landscaping Stephen
Sturgis - Secretary
Tuscany
board thanks Leslie Nodtvedt for her tenure in charge of
Landscaping and Nancy Picarello for her tenure as Secretary. |
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Be vigilant for suspicious activity in Tuscany
Posted 10/31/2008
There have been some reports of suspicious activity in Tuscany
recently involving vehicles and people. Residents are
encouraged to keep a vigilant eye on their own property and
property of fellow residents. If you do see
suspicious activity, there are 3 things you can do.
1)
Make a report to the King County Sheriff at Precinct Two in
Kenmore. See
http://www.kingcounty.gov/safety/sheriff/Contact.aspx
2) Contact the board
3) Post an advisory to
fellow residents in the Tuscany newsgroup
http://www.tuscany-hoa.org/discussion.htm
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Mark Herring is Tuscany's new Treasurer as of Oct 19, 2008.
Tuscany would like to thank outgoing Treasurers Jennifer & Jeff
Thom for their service.
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Pictures of
Tuscany Labor Day Picnic

See pictures of the event
here.
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Our Playground Needs Your Help!!
Updated 7/30/2008 with some
concept designs.
An initiative is underway to replace our playground.
Learn more
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BLACK BEAR ALERT -- SEVERAL SIGHTINGS IN NEIGHBORHOOD
Seen July 8th, June 28th, June 6th, 2008. There have been several sighting of a black bear in the
Tuscany neighborhood including streets.
If you have a
dangerous
encounter with a black bear, you should contact the
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife at 1-877-933-9847.
More information about living with bears can
be found at
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/living/bears.htm
In particular, guidelines
for bear encounters are at
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/living/bears.htm#encounters
A July 14th, 2008 Seattle Times article:
Precautionary steps can keep bears out of neighborhoods
Salient points
- take down bird feeders from April to October
- keep garbage in garages until the morning of pickup
- thoroughly clean outdoor barbecue grills and remove pet food
from areas accessible to wildlife
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Tuscany Entrance Landscape Update
To deter grass tear-up from late-night
vehicle activity, rocks will be installed along the grass border
in front of the Tuscany monument.
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TUSCANY HOMEOWNER ALERT -- OFF-LEASH
DOGS ON TRAILS
If your dog
uses the Tuscany trails, please read this
announcement.
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