FAQ
How much are dues?
Dues are $575/yr. These are payable by check or money order. If you desire to pay by credit card or in another fashion, we will need to pass along any transaction fees charged to Valtera View Estates to you. You would need to contact Schneider Properties to have them send you a new invoice with information on how to pay online.
Can I pay my dues in smaller payments?
Yes, you may set up a quarterly payment plan or some other plan that lessens paying the $575 at one time, especially after Christmas and upcoming tax time. Please call Terry Asher-Simon of Schneider Properties at 425-626-0575 to set up an on-going billing program.
What services are provided for my dues?
Services provided are common area landscaping and any repairs/improvements, storm water system maintenance, property management fees, on-going city expenses and community activities.
Who are the current Valtera View HOA Board officers and how do I contact the Board for questions?
HOA Email Address: [email protected]
The current officers elected until 12/31/24 are:
John Mellein (President) 763-486-2904
Lisa Brunson (Vice President) 206-551-3605
Katherine Hill (Secretary) 425-205-8936
Dick Lee (Treasurer) 425-350-1320
Kendra Mooney (Architectural Committee Supervisor) 206-321-1908
In addition, Schneider Properties manages our dues and financial payments, and functions as our Property Manager. Terry Asher-Simon is our day-to-day representative, and can be reached at 425-626-0575 or [email protected]
Is there ever a HOA Board meeting that I can attend?
Each year an annual meeting with all 79 Valtera View homeowners is planned for late fall. In this annual meeting, among numerous topics to be discussed by the HOA Board, homeowners will be provided an in-depth look at the HOA finances and vote on the upcoming yearly budget, show completed and up-coming projects, vote for new Board officers, review outstanding issues and give homeowners a chance to voice opinions on any related HOA topic. If you have a specific need to be addressed personally with the HOA Board, please contact us to find out the next regularly-scheduled HOA Board meeting.
Do I need to get any type of approval if I want to build a fence or improve my lot, including planting trees?
Yes. In order to protect the overall design compatibility and the enhancement of property values of Valtera View, any home additions, exterior alterations, fences, walls, outside home painting, major landscaping and any other architectural plans must be approved in advance by the HOA Board. Homeowners need to submit an Alteration Request Form, completed with as much detail as possible, to an HOA Board officer. We will quickly give you a "thumbs up" or rationale why your improvement needs a change. This form can be accessed from the "Governing Documents" tab on the Home Page. Your current Board functions as the Architectural Committee.
What do I do if I have an issue with another homeowner?
The best and quickest way to a solution is to talk to your neighbor and try to see if you can reach common ground! But we know sometimes that is difficult. Your other option is to contact your HOA Board and we will try to provide some guidance and a decision if one is appropriate. Please note that any decisions made by a third party like the HOA Board seldom leave both homeowners satisfied.
Who do I call if I have a non-emergency situation that requires the police?
Please call the non-emergency number at the Snohomish County Sheriff’s office at 425-407-3999. You may also call 911 and tell them that the call is a non-emergency.
What are “Common Areas?”
Valtera View has a number of land tracts that are owned by the HOA for the benefit and enjoyment of all Valtera View homeowners. We do our best to maintain these areas in good condition. Please be aware that your action in a common area impacts all other homeowners. In addition, there are several easements that run through Valtera View that we do not own but we try to help minimize the overgrowth on them. Common areas also include common area fencing and mailboxes.
Can the HOA assess me with a fine?
Yes, but it would not be without several attempts to let a homeowner know they are violating a covenant. Typical fines are due to non-payment of yearly dues, improper lot maintenance, such as not cutting the weeds on the hill behind your house, or improper vehicle parking on your property or street that violates one of the covenants. Fines are expected to be paid once assessed and interest will be charged from the date due. Failure to pay fines assessed will lead to a lien imposed on your lot.
I would like to know the current financial shape of the Valtera View Homeowners Association and how my dues are being spent. How do I do that?
You can access the budget and spending of our HOA by accessing the Financials tab on the Home Page. It is the desire of the current Board to showcase each month's expenses, along with the yearly budget, on our website.
What are NGPAE designations on the Valtera View map?
Designated NGPAE (Tracts 985,988,997,998 and 999) are critical environment areas that have been determined by the County as a Native Growth Protection Area Easement and are identified with a sign. No clearing, grading or construction of any kind can occur in these areas. We also have a number of "Created" NGPAE areas that are generally behind certain homeowner lots. There areas were designated by the builder as needing protection because of the trees that were planted to visually improve the neighborhood of Valtera View. While these areas can be mowed and weedwhacked, and invasive trees removed, residents are not allowed to destroy any planted trees.
Who owns the pet clean-up stations?
The four pet clean-up stations located in the upper Valtera View, and the one station in the lower Valtera View, are owned by our HOA. We pay a nominal service charge for waste disposal, bag replacement, and to keep the units maintained. Please be kind to your neighbors! Pick up any animal waste deposited from your animal in any common area or lot.
Can my neighbor plant a tree that could block my sight line?
Sight lines are not specifically addressed in the Covenants but are a part of the Alteration Request Form that is mandated for any landscaping project that may impact the quality and tastefulness of Valtera View Estates. Generally, a sight line interference is one that blocks another's view and is incurred because a tree has grown as high as the tree owner's roof. Homeowners are required to continually trim or remove any trees on their property that may interfere with a neighbor's sight line enjoyment.
Is it lawful to skateboard on the street in Valtera View?
It is illegal to skateboard on the street in Valtera View. Under Washington Law RCW46.04.400, a skateboarder is considered a pedestrian. And under RCW46.61.250, a pedestrian must use the sidewalk when one is available.
Why does Valtera View consist of an upper and lower level? Can't we just separate into two different subdivisions?
No. Our Covenants require we continue to be a united association for 40 years, or until 2048. But even after 40 years, our upper and lower levels will continue to be linked. That is because every storm drain in the upper level streets, and every storm drain in the lower level streets flow into a joint stormwater system buried beneath the entrance to the lower level of Valtera View next to Sunnyside Blvd. This is the largest private stormwater system in Snohomish County!! And the water doesn't stop there. It continues to flow underneath Sunnyside Blvd. across 1/2 mile of wetland fields in a buried pipe and out to the slough in the distance. Valtera View Estates are 79 homes and will always be so.