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Generally only a few days depending on the extent of the work and the changes to the look of your property.

Bear in mind however that you are required to give the board up to 30 days for approval and NO work can commence until then. Failure to comply may result in fines or possibly requiring that all work be reversed. This is in the C.C.R's.  Please don't take that chance and don't schedule any work until you have an approval in hand.

There are a number of factors that determine the course of action here.

Hazardous trees have very quick remedies by both the board and the city of Sammamish. The A.C.C. chair can give you permission on behalf of Timberline Park right away but you'll still need permission from the city of Sammamish. The city also requires permission be granted by the Timberline Park H.O.A. in order for them to issue a permit (this is new).

Healthy trees on your property need both A.C.C. approval from the board and a permit from the city. These are separate items so both approvals are needed. Timberline Park tends to follow the same guidelines as the city as to the size and type of tree that requires permitting and approval.

Please note that, in the State of Washington, homeowners that derive enjoyment from adjacent greenbelts bear the costs of protecting themselves from potential hazards from them. This includes damage from wildlife (the deer and rabbits are eating my garden) to hazardous trees.

The city has a page that is dedicated to tree removal and hazardous trees and can be found here.

More on hazardous trees:

The City of Sammamish finally addressed the confusing issue of tree removal in the update to the municipal code dated April 20th 2021. It now includes a provision where residents can remove an imminent threat without having to go to the city and wait for approval.

Please note that the homeowner bears the cost of removal if the adjacent green belt is not commonly shared with the rest of Timberline Park such as the land bridge). If you would like to look at the pertinent part of the new municipal code, click here. Please make sure that you read and follow these guidelines to make sure to avoid potential fines.

Be advised that you also still need to submit an A.C.C. request to remove a tree that is not an imminent threat.

To any of you that have had to deal with this issue in the past, you know that this is a very welcome relief to a frustrating situation.

Please note:  you MUST submit an ACC Request for Approval form to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) BEFORE you finalize a contract to replace your driveway, and the ACC must approve the proposed driveway replacement before the project can begin. 

Every driveway has cracks.  Cracks can be effectively sealed with an appropriate concrete caulk which may help prevent water seepage and freezing from making the cracks worse.  However, tree roots or concrete collapse causing deep unevenness which can be hazardous to walking or driving on the concrete means it is time to replace the driveway

When it comes to that point, also be aware of electrical, gas and water lines which may (and probably do) run under your driveway.  A crumbling driveway can cause a dangerous interruption in utility lines.

Think ahead.  Look for a good concrete contractor several months in advance.  Talk to your neighbors about contractors they may have used, or contact your TPALO Board for a list of concrete contractors.

From the very beginning, the Timberline Park Association of Lot Owners (TPALO) and the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) have always required all driveways to be replaced with exposed aggregate concrete just as they were originally made.   No exceptions have been made to this rule since 1985.  Our Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), by which all homeowners have agreed to abide, require all driveways to be of exposed aggregate concrete.  For replacement, no other material will be approved 

REMEMBER:

  1. Turn in an ACC Request for Approval BEFORE you contract for any improvements to your home or landscaping.
  2. If appropriate (and driveway replacement makes it appropriate), contact your utility company to mark utility lines before digging begins.
  3. Driveways MUST be replaced with exposed aggregate concrete having a similar appearance as the typical exposed aggregate concrete driveways in Timberline Park.  Driveway replacement requires Architectural Control Committee approval.
  4. Driveway decorative trim additions may be permissible if they conform to the general appearance and character of the Timberline Park neighborhood.  Decorative trim additions, or changes to existing decorative trim, require Architectural Control Committee approval.