The purpose of the Decision Log is to serve as a record of all decisions made by Heartwood Cohousing. Adoptions or revisions of agreements are noted here, but the actual agreements are included elsewhere in this Book of Agreements. Other decisions are recorded only here in the Decision Log. For background on the making of the decision, see the meeting Agendas and Minutes.
December 11 - 13, 1998 Private Homes Workshop 2
Model & Lot Choices
We consensed to the following proposal:
Lot Pricing
We consensed to adopt the current lot pricing system as proposed.
Single/Duplex Flexibility for Lots D1 & D2
We consensed to the following proposal:
Model & Lot Choices
We consensed to the following proposal with Barry, Ruthanne,
Katie, Sondra, and Werner standing aside:
Model A
We consensed to the following proposal:
Common House Construction Technology
We consensed to the following proposal with Pam Fair & Sondra
standing aside:
Lorax Timber Products
We consensed to the following proposal:
Model Placement
We consensed to the following proposal with Lorrie Carlson,
Barry, and Ruthanne standing aside:
December 7, 1998 Business Meeting
Quorum
We consensed to adopt the following proposal:
Authorization to Hire Builder
We consensed to authorize Mac and Barry (in collaboration with
Jim and Matt) to enter into an initial agreement with a builder for
SJC-built homes and common house.
November 23, 1998 Business Meeting
Common House Concerns
Consensed that Matt can disregard the line in the CH program that
says storage closet must be close to the kitchen clean-up area. We
ask Matt to relocate the storage closet where he best sees fit, but
to consider having the mop and broom and vacuum storage to be outside
of the kitchen pantry area.
Consensed to have Matt increase the size of the island substantially, yet proportionally, to fit the new open space w/in the kitchen. Allow the Kitchen Team to determine if the island should be fixed or stationary. (Note: more space in the kitchen was created w/the relocation of the storage closet and moving around the fridge.)
Consensed that no changes necessary to make kitchen more interactive. Drop the concern.
Consensed to move location of the beverage center over to be back-to-back w/the dishes and silverware shelving, and that the shelving be floor-to-ceiling and approx. 10" to 20" deep. (Note to Matt: we are concerned about congestion, so please use your expertise in moving this to mitigate congestion around the serving area.)
Consensed to drop the concern that dish storage is too far from dish cleaning area.
Consensed to drop the concern to relocate the heating source in the hearth room.
Consensed to drop the concern that the office is too big.
Consensed to drop the concern to have round tables in the dining room.
Consensed to drop the concerns that the storage is too small & the laundry too big.
Consensed to drop the concern that the CH won't be cool in the summer.
Consensed to drop the concern that the school area is too small.
Consensed to drop the concern that the art room too small.
Consensed to drop the concern that the rec. room too large.
November 20 - 22, 1998 Private Homes Workshop 1
Design Process
We consensed to use Matt's version of the design process.
Private Homes Design Priorities
We consensed to group the design priorities as follows (listed
highest priority to lowest):
Basements
We consensed to include basements in all SJC built households
(with 4 stand aside votes by Dan, Ruthanne, Pam and Pam).
Models
We consensed to have Matt recognize 5 models as current groups
desire with allowance to combine groups and still meet desire and
design models for only 3 or more households.
Private Homes Construction Technology
We consensed to super-stick construction for the SJC-built homes
with 3 people Standing Aside: Pam, Katie, and Mark.
November 9, 1998 Business Meeting
Jim Leach as Consultant
We unanimously agreed by Super Majority Vote to the following
proposal:
Matt Worswick as Designer
We unanimously agreed by Super Majority Vote to the following
proposal:
Common House Program
We agreed by Super Majority Vote to the following:
GENERAL GOALS
Change wording "represent authenticity to purpose" to "form follows
function" -- no other changes.
ENVIRONMENT FOR (ACTIVITIES)
Add dining/eating to the list, all other as is.
DETAILS
Eliminate "unique niche spaces" from list; change "good acoustics" to
"great acoustics"; all other as is.
THE BUILDING SHOULD BE
Change word "sustainable" to "earth friendly"; all other as is.
ATMOSPHERE
Eliminate "grits and guts" but leave "dynamic"; all other as is.
PROVIDE (FUNCTIONS)
Add celebrations; place for adults to gather; place to create;
eliminate "defined adolescent domain"; all other as is.
CAFE
Have a beverage station in the dining room, which would not entail
extra space. All mention of "cafe" dropped in the consensed part of
the program.
DINING ROOM
Character: change "good acoustics" to "great acoustics" - top
priority; add "musical" (includes sound system); change "different
spaces/ceiling heights" to "moderate ceiling height"; under that add
"homey / intimate feel"; all other as is.
KITCHEN
Character: "social" added to "interactive"; "good ventilation" rather
than "not too hot"; add "natural light"; "musical"; "interactive
amongst cooks and with rest of common house"; "safe"; rest as is.
Relationships: add "direct access to outside"; delete "accessible to herb garden"; eliminate "close to terrace"; rest as is.
TERRACE
Character: add "musical"; "variably defined spaces"; add "have eddies
or quiet sitting spaces"; add "easy flow from common house to village
green"; add "spacious enough to seat entire community with overflow
to sidewalk"; rest as is.
Relationships: add "connected to entry"; delete "cafe"; rest as is.
HEARTH ROOM
Character: add "musical"; add "arrangement and lighting to
accommodate games and conversation"; eliminate "semi-circle seating";
add "quiet"; all else as is.
Relationships: Delete "close to cafe"; all else as is.
KID'S ROMP ROOM
Activities: add "active play"; eliminate "learning as an activity";
all other as is.
Character: change "carpeted" to "soft floor"; all else as is.
Relationships: add "if possible" to close to bathroom criteria; all else as is.
STORAGE CLOSET
Character: add "good lighting"; delete "high shelves"; add "good
ventilation"; delete "not smelly"; all else as is
ENTRY
Character: flows well is top priority; change "separate access" to
"separate storage for kids and adults shoes etc."; add "clean and
uncluttered"; add "artistic welcome" (something similar to Harmony
Village); all else as is.
Relationships: scratch "close to bathroom"; add "oriented to the west"; add "connected to terrace"; change to "close to kids room if possible"; all else as is.
KID'S SCHOOL / CRAFT ROOM
Activities: change "schooling during day" to "schooling"; all else as
is
Relationship: change "close to adult creative room if possible"; all else as is.
GUEST ROOM #1
Character: Decision: add "good lighting"; add "good ventilation"; add
"quiet"; all else as is.
Relationships: remove "not close to laundry" (we added quiet to character); change "door to full bath" to "close to full bath"; all else as is.
LAUNDRY
Activities: delete "listening to music"; all else as is.
Character: delete "sparse"; add "homey/pleasant"; add "natural light if possible"; add "good ventilation"; add "safe"; all else as is.
Relationships: delete "near exterior door"; all else as is.
RECREATION ROOM
Character: add "musical"; change "acoustic separation" to "acoustic
separation if possible"; all else as is.
GUEST ROOM #2
Activities: add "variable"; all else as is.
Character: change criteria to read the same as Guest Room #1.
Relationships: make same as Guest Room #1.
ADULT CRAFT AREA
Activities: add "variable"; all else as is.
Character: add "musical"; add "good ventilation"; add "natural light"; all else as is.
Relationships: change to "close to kids school area, if possible"; add "consider having it in a separate building"; all else as is.
COMMUNITY OFFICES
Character: add "efficient"; all else as is.
MORE STORAGE
Character: eliminate "not too big"; eliminate "walk-in style"; rest
as is.
Relationships: add "wherever it fits"; eliminate "dark corner"; rest as is.
October 26, 1998 Business Meeting
Budget Approval
We consensed to adopt the Budget as proposed.
Site Plan Revision
We decided the following by Super Majority Vote:
FIX BACKYARD CONFLICT
Reduce size of backyards of C4 & C5 so that lot line runs
directly from C5/C6 corner to C3/C4 corner.
Designate non-vegetated open space behind A2, C4, and C5 as Orchard. Orchard means that we will plant trees and bushes to create a visual barrier behind backyards which may be fruit trees, but not necessarily.
CREATE PATHS TO ORCHARD
Reduce size of backyards of A2 & C6 to create a 20' corridor from
Village Green to Orchard.
TWEAK LOT SIZES
Increase the sizes of A4 and B1 to 75' X 120'. B1 is actually
slightly bigger because of SW corner.
Increase the size of D1 so that itās west side line is a continuation of the side line of C1 and the front line of A5 and itās back line is a continuation of the back line of D2.
Increase the backyards of A1 and B3 so that they include the natural vegetation line.
Reduce size of D8 so that its east side line is parallel with its west side line.
Increase width of A3 and A4 by 5 feet each by reducing corridor between A3 and B5 to 8'.
MOVE GARAGES
Eliminate optional garages from behind D3 - D8. Create 3 optional
double garages across the road behind D6 and D7.
October 23 - 25, 1998 Common House Programming Workshop
Basic Configuration and Budget
We consensed to build a common house that falls somewhere between the following 2 options:
Classify Spaces
We consensed that the following list of CH rooms are a "given"
(they represent the minimum space that will be built and finished):
We consensed that the following prioritized list of CH rooms are "optional" (they will be built and finished if space and budget allow):
Unit Mix
We consensed not to revise the site plan with regard to unit mix
(14 duplex, 10 single).
Dining Room Capacity
We consensed that the DR including any overflow area will be
designed to seat the maximum Phase 1 population of 65 (includes
current babies).
October 12, 1998 Business Meeting
Consensus Training Requirement
We voted that the Consensus Training requirement will not be
reopened. The vote was 8:0.
Absentee Member Voting
We consensed to adopt the LDM Voting Proposal, but to also make
it available to locals and to strike the "expire" clause. Mac stood
aside.
Offer to Buy Ambaya's Kitchen Equipment
The group decided by super majority vote to accept the following
proposal:
September 28, 1998 Business Meeting
Septic Strategy
We consensed to go with the individual systems in our county
application, while continuing to work on the variance for the
clustered systems (this would be clear in the county application as
well).
September 14, 1998 Business Meeting
Membership Application
We consensed on the following new language for the Membership
Application:
August 17, 1998 Business Meeting
Member Investor Discounts
We consensed to adopt the proposal as presented.
August 3, 1998 Business Meeting
Budget Approval
We consensed to adopt the Budget as proposed.
Profits to HOA
We consensed to adopt the following proposal:
Land Purchase Agreement
We consensed to authorize Mac & Lyn to enter SJCDC into the
land purchase agreement.
Design Strategy
We consensed to have Mac negotiate with Matt to lead the
programming workshops. If a good price can be agreed to, Matt will
lead the programming workshop for the Common House over one big
weekend. Matt will also lead the Private Homes programming workshop
over another weekend (or two if necessary). The workshops will be
between October 1 and Christmas and Mac will have the authority to
make that schedule. The group asked for lots of homework so that
workshops can proceed at a quicker pace and perhaps save resources.
July 6, 1998 Business Meeting
CDOT Strategy
We consensed to the following:
Refine Site Plan
We then addressed various specific site plan issues and decided
the following:
June 22, 1998 Business Meeting
Design Style Agreement
We consensed to adopt the Design Style Agreement as modified.
Private Parking
We consensed to the Private Parking proposal as follows:
Refine Site Plan
We consensed that we wanted no lot more than 30 degrees off of
due south.
June 8, 1998 Business Meeting
Project Manager Spending Authorization
We consensed to authorize Mac to spend up to $5000 on
expenditures directly related to Preliminary Plat Approval, which
specifically includes water, sewer, access, fire, and plat
preparation.
May 11, 1998 Business Meeting
Budget Approval
We consensed to adopt the Budget as proposed.
Marketing Goal Update
Given that we'll have 11 Members as of May 22, we consensed to
enter into a purchase agreement with Mac to purchase our share of the
land.
Refine Site Plan
We consensed to the following site plan specifics:
Graduated Risk Option
We consensed to adopt the Graduated Risk Option as proposed.
April 20, 1998 Business Meeting
Well Drilling
We consensed to authorize Mac to spend up to $4000 on well
drilling and testing related to the cluster site.
Jim Leach Partnership
We consensed to authorize Mac to enter SJC into a partnership
agreement with Jim Leach.
Members' Loan Liability
We consensed that our borrowing from private investors will
be structured so that shareholders will not be liable for more than
their membership investment. We recognize that this will mean paying
private investors a rate of interest commensurate with their risk.
The rate of interest and other loan specifics will be agreed upon by
the group.
April 13, 1998 Business Meeting
Renters and Guests
We consensed to adopt the Renters and Guests Agreement.
Phase 2 Plan
We consensed to adopt the Phase 2 Plan Agreement.
March 16, 1998 Business Meeting
Membership Goal
We consensed to establish a Membership goal of a minimum of 12
Member Households by May 22, 1998. If we achieve that goal, we will
purchase the land. If we don't achieve it, we won't purchase the
land.
We consensed that Equity Credits will be modified so that all Members as of May 22, 1997 will have their Equity Credits raised to $5000 and a new equity credit of $3000 will be established for Members as of May 22, 1998. The other 2 levels of Equity Credits will remain unchanged.
Loan Approval
We consensed that Mac is authorized to borrow up to a total of
$10,000 from private investors. Additional borrowing will require
additional authorization.
January 19, 1998 Business Meeting
Decision Making Agreement
We consensed to modify the Decision Making Agreement. Changes
included:
Design & Construction
We consensed to modify the General Design Plan
We consensed to explore partnering with Jim Leach as our developer.
Long Distance Membership
We consensed to adopt the Long Distance Membership Agreement.
November 24, 1997 Business Meeting
Membership Recruitment Budget
We consensed to allocate a budget for Membership Recruitment of
$150 per month until SJC has obtained assurance of a workable access.
At that point, the budget will be increased to $500 per month. The
budgeted amounts are cumulative.
Project Manager Compensation Details
We consensed that:
November 10, 1997 Business Meeting
Purchase of Winter's Property
We consensed to have Mac make every effort to purchase the
Winter's property for not more than $325K contingent upon
satisfactory County approval. SJC will take responsibility for any
gain or loss resulting from the subsequent resale of the home. Other
alternatives besides buying Winter's home are also to be pursued.
Details of calculating any gain or loss are to be worked out in the
future.
Possible Loss of Earnest Money on Purchase of Lot #5
We consensed that any loss of earnest money ( $3000) will be
borne by SJC. Mac will create an SJCDC reserve to cover the potential
loss.
Private Loans to SJCDC
We consensed that private investors should not loan SJC any more
money until SJC requests it.
October 27, 1997 Business Meeting
Modify General Design Plan to address County's Concerns
We consensed to modify the General Design Plan Agreement to
address wetlands, prime agricultural land, forested land, wildlife
habitat, and passive solar efficiencies.
Private Use of Community Resources
We consensed to adopt the Private Use of Community Resources
Agreement.
September 29, 1997 Business Meeting
Definition of a Household
We consensed to follow County rules with regard to how many
households a Member will be allowed to construct on their lot and
with regard to how a household is defined. It will be up to the
County Building Department to regulate this.
(At the time this was agreed to the County was allowing one household on each lot. A household was defined by the presence of provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation for not more than one family, or a congregate residence for 10 or less people.)
September 1, 1997 Business Meeting
Project Manager Compensation
Consensed to compensate Mac for his work as Project Manager with
first choice of a lot free and clear. The choice is to be made before
the lots are priced.
August 4, 1997 Business Meeting
Guaranteed Financial Pre-qualification
All existing Members must obtain a Guaranteed Financial
Pre-qualification for the purchase of a $125,000 home (including lot)
or for a $90,000 home if they qualify to get owner/builder financing.
Members are exempted from this requirement if they can prove liquid
assets in excess of $125,000. Members must submit applications for
pre-qualification before September 15, except for the Goldbergs who
must submit their application before October 1.
This requirement to obtain a Guaranteed Financial Pre-qualification will be incorporated into the Membership Application.
July 21, 1997 Business Meeting
Recreational Use of Motorized Vehicles
Consensed to prohibit the use motorized vehicles for recreation
on our land. Incorporated into Community Living Agreement.
June 16, 1997 Business Meeting
Change in Meeting Schedule
Consensed to revise Business Meeting schedule from the 2nd and
4th Monday of every month to every other Monday.
Land Purchase
Consensed to adopt the Pink proposal (Lots 3, 4, most of 10, and
some of 5) with a modification to include a little more pasture and a
little less hilltop, for a total of ~118 acres for ~$240K. We may
decide to buy more land later and we may want to limit building on
the hilltop. The ability to tweak the proposal according to the
survey and other considerations was also included in this decision.
June 9, 1997 Business Meeting
Authorization for Survey Work
Consensed to authorize Mac to have necessary survey work done.
May 12, 1997 Business Meeting
Community Suppers
Consensed to give Heather full authority to make decisions about
the community suppers.
Project Manager's Role & Authority
Consensed to authorize the Project Manager:
Agricultural & Pet Ownership Agreement
Consensed to adopt the agreement proposed by the Ag Task Force
with the addition of a sentence that states that the community may
choose to set limits or govern agricultural activity as it sees fit,
realizing it will be an ongoing issue that will be addressed as
needed. The sentence will be formulated by the Ag task force, put in
a Pen Pal letter, and adopted unless someone objects.
Project Manager Compensation
Consensed to gather the information, put it in a Pen Pal letter,
and then continue the discussion and decision process.