Dwight | January 24, 2009
I love the look of old fashioned paneled columns but rain, wind, and sun can cause wooden panels to shrink and crack. Water gets under the paint and it starts to peal. No one wants the maintenance that comes with that. We are in the middle of a project that has a gorgeous view, and a direct South [...]
Dwight | January 21, 2009
Yesterday City Staff posted the Shoreline Master Plan as recommended to the City Council. There was a meeting on January 6 where this document changed hands from the Planning Commission to the Council. You can see the plan and other documents relating to the SMP at this location: http://www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/SMP.aspx It is also noted that DOE [...]
Dwight | January 15, 2009
Shoreline Residents: January 2009 Planning Commission Approves New Shoreline Rules Lakefront residents face greater restrictions Who is affected? All property owners within 200’ of Pine Lake, Beaver Lake, and Lake Sammamish. What new Rules? The new regulations are called the “City of Sammamish Shoreline Master Plan Update” (SMP). The new SMP contains 73 pages of [...]
Dwight | January 11, 2009
Creating A “Forever Home” on the Lake Building a house to live happily ever after on the water opens a world of possibilities, involves special considerations— and requires a builder who knows how to turn your vision into reality. Lakeside living can be dreamlike: the water works its magic day and night, season to season, appealing [...]
Dwight | January 11, 2009
Here is something you don’t see every day. This glass dome graces a two story foyer of a beautiful view home we are nearly done building. The warm glow of the stained glass is wonderful to see at night and is visable from the driveway as you approch the home. Great work guys! Dwight
Dwight | January 11, 2009
Nurture Your Inner Oenophile A wine cellar is a great way to store your collection— and a beautiful enhancement to your home Washington is a wonderful place to enjoy wine. Our local vintners and distributors hold tastings and tours, which is a fun way to learn about wines and decide what you like. [...]
Dwight | January 11, 2009
The following letter was submitted to the Planing commission on 10/30/08. I used my allotted 3 minutes of public testimony to describe my concerns further. At their next meeting the Shoreline Master Plan was modified and approved by the Committee. I will review and comment on the revisions once they are made public. D.K. MARTIN CONSTRUCTION, INC. [...]
