-
-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- Lake Chelan's Number One (1) Real Estate Agent on Google’s Mobile Places and Lake Chelan Real Estate
- Tweets that mention Tuscan Village Finally Gets a new Development Agreement | Chelan Real Estate Blog | Chelan Real Estate -- Topsy.com on Tuscan Village Finally Gets a new Development Agreement
- Tweets that mention Wine Tour Video from DrinkNectar.com | Chelan Real Estate Blog | Chelan Real Estate -- Topsy.com on Wine Tour Video from DrinkNectar.com
- Tweets that mention "Snapshot" of Lake Chelan real estate sales through 2nd quarter | Chelan Real Estate Blog | Chelan Real Estate -- Topsy.com on “Snapshot” of Lake Chelan real estate sales through 2nd quarter
- Tweets that mention Chelan rated one of the 8 Summer Lake Towns to visit on MSN | Chelan Real Estate Blog | Chelan Real Estate -- Topsy.com on Chelan rated one of the 8 Summer Lake Towns to visit on MSN
Subscribe to the Chelan Real Estate Blog
Category Archives: Construction
Your classic home, Earth Day and the EPA Lead Paint Regulations
On Earth Day, yesterday, new EPA regulations came into effect that greatly increase the cost of doing even minor work and repair on homes built before 1978. People have been quite surprised to learn this from a posting I did … Continue reading
Large Woody Debris, the dock saga continues….
Just yesterday I wrote about deferring mitigation for a dock that calls out for Large Woody Debris until the “fee in lieu” program and other possible options surrounding LWD can be resolved in the multi-jurisdictional public process that is underway … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Government, Lake Chelan Land Use, Lake Chelan Local, Manson Local
Tagged docks, land use, large woody debris, Mitigation
Leave a comment
The debate on Shoreline Mitigation with Large Woody Debris heats up!
The debate over dock mitigation using Large Woody Debris (LWD) in Lake Chelan is heating up. Large Woody Debris are usually bundles of old apple trees which are anchored to the bottom of Lake Chelan to supposedly mitigate for the … Continue reading
What New Home could a builder/developer build at Lake Chelan that would sell?
In many parts of the country, builders are working to become relevant again in the housing market. Their competition is less with other builders than it is with foreclosures and short sales. But at Lake Chelan, other than what is … Continue reading
McDonalds Develop “Upper” Historic Downtown Chelan with new Lakeview Hotel!
You may have seen the activity going on at BC McDonalds. I did not realize just how exciting the project was until I met with Brent McDonald, the owner, and Ron Coulter, the architect, for a tour of the project. … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, General Interest, Lake Chelan Local
Leave a comment
REVISED: Mandated Fish Mitigation potential Legal Liability for Property Owners of Lake Chelan Real Estate!
Russ Jones at the Lake Chelan Sailing Association has been doing his homework on the use of Large Woody Debris (LWD) for fish mitigation for construction of docks and waterfront improvements on Lake Chelan. By looking into the practice, he … Continue reading
More information on Shoreline Mitigation with Large Woody Debris
Since our earlier posting, Russ Jones of the Lake Chelan Sailing Association has put out more information on the use, and abuse, of “Large Woody Debris” as required mitigation for work on docks and shorelines along Lake Chelan. Russ starts … Continue reading
The Lake House is Taking Reservations as it prepares to Open in April!!
The operations team is busy preparing the resort for its “soft opening” April 1. The Winterfest Open House was a success with over 375 guests touring the completed Pool House and model residences on the 4th floor, Stehekin level. The photo on … Continue reading
LEGISLATIVE NEWS FLASH: HB 1718 to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, and the Thickness of Your Pocketbook!
The State Legislature is in session, so we all need to watch out for our livelihoods! Governor Gregiore put out an Executive Order Setting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals. That order has been embodied in House Bill 1718. It’s also known as “Cap … Continue reading
The Great Northern Land Company: moving forward in Chelan for 2009!
If you haven’t heard about the Great Northern Land Company you should keep reading. Great Northern is innovative, using green construction and doing projects right here in Chelan! Last week I met with Ed Gallaudet who is one of the … Continue reading
