Westwood Park Association
Minutes of monthly meeting 5/24/07

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. at 45 
Pizarro.

Roll Call:
Present:  Greg Clinton, Anita Theoharis, Julie 
Hagelshaw, Nanette Asimov, Grant Edelstone, Anne 
Chen, Asa Williams

Absent: 

Community members:  
Robert Diohep, 90 Hazelwood
Robert Stark, 90 Hazelwood
David Najman, 100 Colon
Margaret Reed, 41 Westwood
Hugh Byrne, 1448 Plymouth
Mohammed Hijazi, 50 Eastwood
David Melamed, 35 Valdez
Stephen Theoharis, 45 Pizarro
Kathy Beitiks, 85 Hazelwood

New Business:

Planning and Zoning:  Anita Theoharis

111 Colon Ð Anita

111 Colon Avenue Approval/Disapproval of 
Proposed Vertical Addition
 
Mr. Joseph Railla, Architect for the project sponsors 
gave a presentation.  He stated that he disagreed with 
the WPA Design Review that stated "The vertical 
addition component of the design is more a more 
problematic element of the proposal."  And "there is a 
uniformity of building height and massing that 
accentuates the low density of the single family homes 
by emphasizing light and air within the 
neighborhood."
 
Residents Robert Diohep, Robert Stark, David 
Najman, Margaret Reed, Hugh Byrne, David 
Melamed and Stephen Theoharis all expressed concern 
regarding the negative impact a vertical addition will 
have on the surrounding properties as well as setting 
a precedent for the Westwood Park subdivision as a 
whole. They all agreed that this project would change 
the unique neighborhood character of Westwood 
Park and did not conform to the WPA Residential 
Character District architectural requirements.
 
Anita Theoharis explained the background of the 
WPA Residential Character District and showed a map 
of the 685 homes that detailed the various building 
story heights.
 
All board members agreed with the WPA Design 
Review of the project and the neighbors' concerns.
 
Motion made by Anita Theoharis, seconded by Anne 
Chen to disapprove the proposed vertical addition 
and approve the horizontal aspect of the proposed 
project. If a larger horizontal addition is proposed, the 
design must be reviewed by WPA.  

54 Eastwood Drive - Mohammed Hijazi.  
Notice of violation at 54 Eastwood.  Has converted to 
3 units.  Provides photos.  He has no more view out 
kitchen window.  It is now just a wall of sheet metal.  
Mr. Mohammed will take legal action.  
Anita went through permit history and it is a very 
strange history.  Anita will write letter to chief 
building inspector and ask them to explain what is 
going on.  
Anita and Mohammed will work together to try to 
solve this situation.  

Bob Stark Ð Vertical, units and parking Ð 3 issues that 
people are concerned with.
Several neighbors have completely paved their front 
yard.  One neighbor has a truck stored in the yard.  

Greg Ð help us brainstorm and come up with a good 
system to enforce these issues.  Try to arrange a 
hierarchy of people to help out with this.  A 
"committee taskforce".  

New map of Westwood Park Ð Hugh Byrne
Hugh brought new map that he created from aerial 
photos.  It looks amazing!  Can be blown up and more 
data can be added to it.


Approval of Minutes of April 17
Moved by Grant
Seconded by Anita
Passed unanimously.

Co-Treasurer's Reports:
Account balances provided in report from co-
treasurer, Grant Edelstone as follows:
Checking: $956.90
6 month CD: $30,000
Maximizer: $38,500
Total: $69,456.90

Dues and Liens: Julie Hagelshaw
68% of residents have paid.  

Committee Reports:

Newsletter:  Nanette Asimov
Next newsletter will come out before picnic and add 
article on paving and "Neighborhood emergency 
numbers."  

Common Area Maintenance:  Greg Clinton
Work days will be July 14 and 21.

Old Business:
Set-back parking Ð Greg
We will put together a taskforce.  

1250 Plymouth Ð Greg
Spoke to city attorney.  Two kinds of nuisance: public 
and private.  In terms of private nuisance neighbors 
could file a suit.  As far as public nuisance there is not a 
whole lot that can be done.  Safety violations will be 
logged with Kathy Pubill.

150 Eastwood Ð Anne
Will call to check on the status of this.  There is a 
second notice of violation.  

Welcome package Ð Asa 
Have CDs/ DVDs.  Will get letter from parent's 
group.  
Should include something in package about the 
unique character of neighborhood and maybe FAQs.
Will get revised version from Greg.

Database Ð Julie
Converting and in dialogue about this.

New Business

Annual meeting date Ð Anita
September 22nd is proposed date.

Email list Ð Greg
Very careful with what we put out to the 
neighborhood email list.  
Julie Ð we shouldn't do the school fundraiser 
advertisements because it'll be too many if everybody 
will want to send.  
Also include notice in newsletter to sign up for email 
list.  Can also put it on the dues bills so that people can 
sign up that way.


Next meeting:  June 19, 2007 at 10 Valdez.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Asa Williams, Co-Secretary