[cid:image022.png@01DBB1D4.43602880] The Vuecrest View Newsletter, May 2025 Social Committee, Emeline Sheu, Committee Chair social@vuecrest.net<mailto:social@vuecrest.net> The 2025 Vuecrest Annual Easter Egg hunt was super fun! Really nice to see so many smiling faces having fun and enjoying the festivities. Special Thank you to Olivia Liang, Li Wong, Jonathan Kagle, Bradley Kagle, Mike Wittman, Doug & Jennifer Rasar, David & Mara Pitkethly, Tom Kadavy and EVERYONE who came out to make it a success! [cid:image002.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] [cid:image015.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] [cid:image026.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] [cid:image030.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] [cid:image031.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] [cid:image032.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] [cid:image033.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] [cid:image034.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] BellHop Service Area now includes Vuecrest, Jonathan Kagle You may have seen those 6-door electric shuttles cruising around downtown Bellevue over the past couple of years. They're part of the BellHop system, a free on-demand shuttle service funded by hotel room taxes and partners like the City of Bellevue and Amazon. Thanks to efforts from the Vuecrest Board, we can now access BellHop at our South and East entrances. This means that you can use your phone to hail a free ride from Vuecrest to Trader Joe's, the Bellevue Botanical Garden, the Farmer's Market (opening 5/22), Bellevue Club, or anywhere in Downtown Bellevue. There's support for wheelchair access too. Arranging a ride is pretty similar to using Uber or Lyft. To get started, download the Circuit app for iPhone<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id988052033> or the Android app<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thefreeride.rider>, set up a free account, and request a ride. Watch the live map to track your shuttle as it comes to pick you up, then hop in. For more information, including a coverage map and a video explaining the system, see VisitBellevueWA/Bellhop<https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/bellhop/>. Note that there can be a decent wait at peak times (beginning and end of workday, lunch), so plan ahead. [cid:image035.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] [cid:image036.png@01DBB1DC.BCFDE940] [cid:image004.png@01DBB1D4.272B8BF0] Landscape Committee, Kristin Bodiford, Committee Chair landscape@vuecrest.net<mailto:landscape@vuecrest.net> The Landscape Committee and our maintenance company NWG are busy improving the sight lines looking east and west as you pull out on to NE 8th St. Many Vuecrest residents noted this as a top safety concern, so we are making some modifications in this area. Several plantings have grown to a size, too large to see around or over and are ready to be removed to improve safety for both cars and walkers in this area. Mulch has been added to the area and eventually we'll add plantings that grow lower to the ground level and look amazing. If you have any questions you can reach the team at landscape@vuecrest.net<mailto:landscape@vuecrest.net>. [A group of houses with trees and a fence Description automatically generated] REMINDER: The next Vuecrest Board of Directors meeting is Thursday, May 1st , 6:00 -7:00 PM PT Owners are always welcome to attend. Join Zoom Meeting<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5687915826?pwd=b1c5L0phbEx2TXV3Z1EvMm1PSnlQZz09&omn=89616571653> Meeting ID: 568 791 5826 Passcode: 962269 PLAN AHEAD - 2025 Vuecrest Board of Directors and Vuecrest Annual Community meeting dates * June 5th, 2025, 6-7pm PT * Thursday, July 10th, 2025, 6-7pm PT * Aug 7th, 2025, 6-7pm PT * Sept 4th, 2025, 6-7pm PT * Oct 2nd, 2025, 6-7pm PT * Nov 6th, 2025, 6-7pm PT * Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025, 6-7:30pm PT, Vuecrest Community Annual meeting * Dec 4th, 2025, 6-7pm PT [cid:image006.png@01DBB1D4.272B8BF0] REMINDER - No Extended Street Parking in Bellevue or Vuecrest Community Be sure to park your vehicles off street and in your garage and/or driveways! The City of Bellevue does not allow vehicles to be parked on our streets longer than 24 hours (Bellevue Municipal Code 11.23.020) and parking over 24 hours is prohibited. Except for authorized time limit zones (BCC 11.23.022), no person may park or re-park a vehicle on either side of a public street within the same block for a period exceeding 24 consecutive hours. A vehicle shall be deemed to be parked in violation of this section unless the vehicle is moved to a different block every 24 hours. For purposes of this section, a block is defined as the stretch of roadway between the two closest public street intersections on either end of the stretch. For cases where a roadway ends, a block is defined as the stretch of roadway between the end of the roadway and the closest public street intersection. (Ord. 6686 1, 2022; Ord. 6383 1, 2017; Ord. 4611 6, 1993.) REPORT vehicles parked more than 24hrs. via the City of Bellevue APP is easy. Download the City of Bellevue APP to your mobile phone from the APP Store and submit your report. [cid:image007.jpg@01DBB1D4.272B8BF0] Good Neighbor and Compliance Committee, Committee members: Tony Chen, Madhavi Yerramilli-Rao, Matt LaPine The Good Neighbor Compliance (GNC) committee was organized to help neighbor-to-neighbor communication and provide guidance on resolving non-compliance issues. If you have an issue and have been unable to resolve it with your Vuecrest neighbor, please join on of our upcoming Good Neighbor and Compliance Committee meeting dates to discuss: * Apr 21st, 2025, 5-5:30pm PT * May 26th, 2025, 5-5:30pm PT * June 30th, 5-5:30pm PT * Jul 28th, 2025, 5-5:30pm PT * Aug 25th, 2025, 5-5:30pm PT * Sep 22nd, 2025, 5-5:30pm PT * Oct 27th, 2025, 5-5:30pm PT * Nov 24th, 2025, 5-5:30pm PT * Dec 22nd, 2025, 5-5:30pm PT [A group of hands holding up letters Description automatically generated] Safety Matters, Mike Wittman, Committee Chair safety@vuecrest.net<mailto:safety@vuecrest.net> About a year ago Vuecrest experienced a rash of mailbox break-ins, the timing of which some people associated with tax-filing season. Please remember to collect your mail daily, use informed delivery https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action provided by the USPS to know what to expect in your daily mail, and request the USPS to hold your mail if you plan to be away from home for an extended period of time using the USPS Hold Mail Service<https://www.usps.com/manage/hold-mail.htm?msockid=2c7c9930e63a677d1d768831e789660a>. Be Safe, Be A Good Neighbor! Contact our safety committee at safety@vuecrest.net<mailto:safety@vuecrest.net> if you would like to further explore your own disaster readiness. Safety Matters! [cid:image009.png@01DBB1D4.272B8BF0] Architecture Committee, Rob DeRider, Committee Chair vuecrestarchitecturecommittee@outlook.com<mailto:vuecrestarchitecturecommittee@outlook.com> A important part of living in Vuecrest to have all exterior upgrade projects in our community reviewed and approved before starting any such projects. As a reminder - Vuecrest requires all exterior changes, additions, redevelopments be reviewed to be sure they meet the Vuecrest Protective Restriction and Building Guidelines Policies requirements. We love Owners maintaining and upgrading their properties, but we also want those exterior projects to be reviewed and approved before works begins to avoid any costly re-work. Vuecrest requires that all projects obtain required City of Bellevue permits. It's easy to do - Just send a quick email to vuecrestarchitecturecommittee@outlook.com<mailto:vuecrestarchitecturecommittee@outlook.com> describing your project and we'll help you on next steps to a successful project. Here are just a few examples of popular projects that require review. * Exterior painting (includes house body, trim, gutters, entry doors, etc.) * New roofing material * Building a new fence * Shed (temporary, semi-temporary or permanent) * Exterior structures, gazebos, green houses, etc. * Landscaping, re-landscaping, planting hedges or other significant plant(s) * Property redevelopment / addition or new house * Pool, pool equipment sheds * New or replacing fences/gates * Solar array installation (new or replacement) * Adding outdoor kitchens * New exterior doors * Installation of artificial turf [Colorful hands in different colors Description automatically generated] Seeking new Vuecrest Committee, Board and volunteers If you are interested in participating in the Vuecrest Community Association HOA as a Director, committee member or help on a committee as a volunteer - we'd love to have you participate. Please drop us an email at secretary@vuecrest.net<mailto:secretary@vuecrest.net>, president@vuecrest.net<mailto:president@vuecrest.net>, or directors@vuecrest.net<mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> [A group of trash cans Description automatically generated] Trash/Recycle/Yard waste tote etiquette Here's a few reminders regarding trash/recycle/yard waste tote etiquette in the Vuecrest community; * Totes should be put out the day before collection and then pulled back in the day after collection * Totes should be stored on your property in a place not visible from the street * Place totes at or nearest the end of your driveway for collection only * Secure all bin lids in the down position, especially the garbage bin to ensure lids are down and garbage is contained and helps keep birds and other critters from making a mess before collection * Ask a neighbor to put your totes out or bring them in if you are planning to be out of town * Never leave totes out on the street for an extended period of time * Promptly clean-up any trash or other debris that may have occurred near your property during collection day Visit Republic Services Bellevue <https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/bellevue-wa> for more information and multilanguage translations. [cid:image019.jpg@01DBB1D4.272B8BF0][cid:image020.jpg@01DBB1D4.272B8BF0] NE 8th Street Crosswalk Project Update The City of Bellevue Transportation Department is currently designing a project to improve the safety of people walking and rolling at two locations along NE 8th Street at the cross streets of 95th Avenue NE and 98th Avenue NE. The project will feature installing a new median that will replace the existing eastbound left-turn pocket on NE 8th St., install new pedestrian flashing beacons at existing crosswalks along NE 8th St. at 95th Ave. NE and 98th Ave. NE, upgrade curb ramps to improve accessibility and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), install a new crosswalk median at NE 8th St. and 98th Ave. NE, upgrade existing sidewalk on the south side of NE 8th St. just west of 98th Ave. NE. Click here to learn more / NE 8th Street Crosswalk Upgrades<https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/transportation/projects/neighborhood-projects/ne-8th-street-crosswalk-upgrades> [cid:image021.png@01DBB1D4.272B8BF0] Keep your Vuecrest Contact Information UP-TO-DATE Please make sure your homeowner contact information is up to date. Log-in at www.PropVIVO.com<http://www.propvivo.com/> and update your contact information, and click Submit. Your information is only used for your informational and safety benefit. 2025 Board Members & Officers 2025 Directors: * Stevie Bathiche * Lea Sorgen * Stacia Smith * Lew Thayer * Rob DeRider * Jonathan Kagle 2025 Officers: * Rob DeRider - President * Stacia Smith - Vice President * Stevie Bathiche - Treasurer * Secretary - Chris Bodiford You can contact us at: Vuecrest Contact List: PropVIVO Property Management * services@propvivo.com<mailto:services@propvivo.com> Board of Directors * Directors@Vuecrest.net<mailto:Directors@Vuecrest.net> Officers * President president@vuecrest.net<mailto:president@vuecrest.net> * Vice President vicepresident@vuecrest.net<mailto:vicepresident@vuecrest.net> * Secretary secretary@vuecrest.net<mailto:secretary@vuecrest.net> * Treasurer treasurer@vuecrest.net<mailto:treasurer@vuecrest.net> Committees * Architecture Architecture@vuecrest.net<mailto:Architecture@vuecrest.net> * Good Neighbor Compliance goodneighbor@vuecrest.net<mailto:goodneighbor@vuecrest.net> * Landscape landscape@vuecrest.net<mailto:landscape@vuecrest.net> * Newsletter newsletter@vuecrest.net<mailto:newsletter@vuecrest.net> * Social social@vuecrest.net<mailto:social@vuecrest.net> * Safety safety@vuecrest.net<mailto:safety@vuecrest.net> * Website website@vuecrest.net<mailto:website@vuecrest.net> * Welcome welcome@vuecrest.net<mailto:welcome@vuecrest.net> * Block Watch blockwatch@vuecrest.net<mailto:blockwatch@vuecrest.net>