Somerset Community Association
Bellevue, WA
Bellevue, WA
 SCA Joins D8 Homeowners Lawsuit, August CRC Meeting, Eastgate/Factoria Neighborhood Plan Overview
SCA Joins D8 Homeowners in Lawsuit to Clear Title Dear Neighbors, The Somerset Community Association (SCA) has been working to resolve ongoing uncertainty around the Third Amendment (A3) to the Division 8 (D8) CC&Rs. This uncertainty creates a risk of legal challenges for both the SCA and D8 homeowners. At our March Town Hall, we suggested three possible paths:
While we offered to help with an A4, few owners supported that option—more requested information about a court ruling. The attorney who oversaw A3 cautioned that any owner could sue to enforce it, or challenge decisions not based on it. Because of this risk, and following legal advice, the SCA accepted the invitation to join a group of D8 owners already pursuing a court ruling. The request is to clear property titles for only the named plaintiffs and to clarify the responsibilities of the SCA and the CRC. This approach is the most efficient way to gain clarity and protect property titles. The SCA is asking the court ONLY to decide whether A3 is enforceable, and the CRC will then follow the court’s decision. Funding: The property owners who are plaintiffs are funding the lawsuit’s legal costs. The SCA is funding only its own legal guidance through the SCA attorney and is not contributing to the lawsuit’s expenses. If the SCA had not joined the lawsuit as a plaintiff, we would likely have incurred more legal expenses, as the SCA attorney would have needed to be involved in all communications and requests for information from the outside attorney leading the effort. The Board unanimously approved the motion to join the D8 property owners currently listed in the complaint. To avoid any conflicts of interest, four Board Members recused themselves. The remaining eleven Board Members voted in favor of the motion. Why it matters for all divisions: The court’s ruling will help guide future efforts to amend CC&Rs, helping to protect governing documents across Somerset—especially important as Bellevue’s Middle Housing Code changes take effect. We will share updates as the case moves forward. Thank you for supporting efforts to keep our neighborhood strong and well-protected. If you would like to join and/or support the effort please email [email protected], and/or contact the SCA at [email protected] for more information. SCA Board of Directors August CRC Meeting Date: Wednesday, August 13 Time: 7PM Location: Zoom Attendance. Please make sure to register to receive the invite link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nn-hxy4QRNWyUR5fxc3-xQ Meeting Objectives
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Applicants: Share your proposal and/or anything you’d like your neighbors to know. (optional) Neighbors: How do you think this remodel would impact your property or your enjoyment of your property? (optional) Covenant Review Committee Great Neighborhoods - Eastgate & Factoria kickoff event on Sept. 4 Join us to shape the future of Eastgate and Factoria! Bellevue is known for its diverse, vibrant, and welcoming neighborhoods. The high quality of life that residents enjoy is no accident - it’s the result of thoughtful and collaborative planning with the people who live, work and play here. The Great Neighborhoods program is the process for developing neighborhood area plans that reflect the community’s values and vision for the future. Community members are invited to join the planning team at an in-person Eastgate and Factoria kickoff event.
This will be an open-house event. Come at anytime and get a chance to review information boards highlighting neighborhood data, talk to the planning team and provide input on how we can shape the future of these neighborhoods. This is a family-friendly event. People of all ages are invited to attend and enjoy light refreshments as they learn about this process. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Neighborhood area plans inform future growth and change by providing guidance on how to improve livability by enhancing public spaces, mobility options, opportunities to gather and more. Visit our online engagement hubs to learn more about the project, sign-up for updates or provide input.
Eastgate: www.engagingbellevue.com/great-neighborhoods-eastgate Factoria: www.engagingbellevue.com/great-neighborhoods-factoria Meeting Recording, Presentation Slides, Next Steps Thank you to everyone who attended the SCA Board’s Town Hall, focusing on the Third Amendment to the Division 8 CC&Rs (A3). The meeting provided background information and allowed Division 8 property owners to discuss potential next steps related to the Notice of Invalidity recorded against the amendment. Attached are the presentation materials and video recording from the meeting for those who could not attend.
A3 Town Hall Zoom Recording SCA Presentations: A3 Meeting Slides Division 8 Resident Statements and Testimonies Resident Submitted Questions Submissions from Residents: Baocheng Chu Presentation View Crew Presentation Next Steps for Division 8 OwnersThree options were discussed:
We appreciate your engagement and commitment to your community. Please reach out with any questions. SCA Board of Directors What: March Somerset Town Hall
Topic: Division 8 Third Amendment When: Thursday 3/27/25 6:30 - 8:00PM Where: Somerset Elementary School Cafeteria (Zoom option available) Click here to register for Zoom access Important message, please translate: 重要信息，请翻译成您的语言 REMINDER to submit documents you would like to present, and questions you would like answers to, at the March SOMERSET TOWN HALL. Send either content or questions to [email protected].
Submissions received prior to the meeting will have time allocated for them, similarly you can sign up to speak without pre-submitting a document. Division 8 lot owners will be given priority to speak, as will questions about the 3rd Amendment (vs other topics). What: March Somerset Town Hall Topic: Division 8 Third Amendment When: Thursday 3/27/25 6:30 - 8:00PM Where: Somerset Elementary School Cafeteria (Zoom option available) Click here to register for Zoom access Agenda and more materials to follow. All residents are welcome to ask questions, present ideas, and propose solutions (legal counsel welcome) as time allows. All questions submitted prior to the meeting will be aggregated by topic and listed anonymously. SCA Documents: Third Amendment as Recorded by Division 8 Resident SCA Notice of Invalidity SCA Counsel Legal Opinion Re Third Amendment Submissions from View Crew: View Crew Submissions Join the SCA and your Neighbors on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30PMImportant message, please translate: 重要信息，请翻译成您的语言 What: March Somerset Town Hall
Topic: Division 8 Third Amendment When: Thursday 3/27/25 6:30 - 8:00PM Where: Somerset Elementary School Cafeteria (Zoom option available) Click here to register for Zoom access Agenda and materials to follow As proposed and agreed to at the 2/13/25 Special Meeting discussing View Protections, the SCA board is facilitating a Town Hall Meeting for Division 8 property owners, but all Somerset residents are welcome to join. All Division 8 property titles have been affected by the recording of a CC&R amendment, and a subsequent Notice of Invalidity. Please join your neighbors to discuss options to clarify and resolve this current status. All residents are invited to ask questions, present ideas, and propose solutions (legal counsel welcome). The SCA lawyer will be on hand to address legal questions. Feel free to send either content or questions to [email protected] prior to the meeting, to be made available at the Town Hall. Documents: Third Amendment as Recorded by Division 8 Resident SCA Notice of Invalidity SCA Counsel Legal Opinion Re Third Amendment |
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