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OWNERS’ MANUAL
July 2014
WELCOME TO KALA POINT
May your residence here be a long and happy one!
This manual offers information to help you as you become established in the community.
Section I – ORGANIZATION: introductions to the Kala Point Office and the KPOA governance system:
The Board of Directors, the twelve Standing Committees, the governing documents and the
Administrative Policies and Procedures (APPs).
Section II - ENVIRONS: defines the property owned in common by all KPOA members. It also gives
guidelines for developing your lot, both in building and landscaping.
Section III – ACTIVITIES: a brief introduction to the many social, outdoor, and community-oriented
activities available to Kala Pointers.
Section IV – CONNECTIONS: covers the KPOA bulletin boards, utilities and services such as garbage
pick-up and recycling, newspaper delivery, Internet Service Providers, and cable or satellite TV.
The APPENDIX includes lot and address maps of Kala Point, designation of the emergency exits, and a
copy of the Rules and Regulations.
Kala Point’s Front Gate
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Tennis/Pickle Ball
Court
Clubhouse Pool
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KALA POINT OWNERS’ MANUAL
WELCOME
A HISTORY OF KALA POINT DEVELOPMENT
SECTION I: KPOA’s ORGANIZATION
A. The Kala Point Owners’ Association……......................…….5
The KPOA Office…………………………….……5
Board of Directors………………………………....6
Committees………………………………….…...6-7
B. The Project Documents …………………………………......8
Governing Documents and APPs………………....8
SECTION II: ENVIRONS
A. Common Areas………………………………………...10
Some Special Concerns…………………… ….11-13
B. Lot Development…………………………………….....14
Houses and other Structures………………….….14
Landscaping Tips………………………………....15
Hardy Plants…………………………………...15-16
SECTION III: ACTIVITIES
A. Special Interest Groups………………………….…….17
B. Volunteering…………………………………….…..17-18
At Kala Point
In the Greater Community
SECTION IV: CONNECTIONS
A. Communications within Kala Point …………….……18
Emergency Preparedness
Bulletin Boards
B. Utilities
Water……………………………………………...19
Electric Power…………………………………….19
C. Services
Waste Disposal…………………………………19-20
Cable TV…………………………………………..20
Internet Service Providers………………………..20
Fax Services……………………………………….21
Newspaper delivery…………………………….…21
SECTION V: APPENDIX
A. Street Locations
B. Kala Point Map w/Emergency Exits
C. Rules and Regulations
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF KALA POINT
DEVELOPMENT
Kala Point was a wild area, accessible only by boat or four-wheel drive, when
Renate Wheeler first took interest in it as a possible development site back in the
early ‘70s. The beauty of terrain and vegetation plus a lucky find of adequate
domestic water made possible development of one of the finest private residential
communities anywhere.
The Kala Point Owners’ Association, initially called the Kala Point Swim & Racquet
Club, was officially incorporated in 1975. The first home sites were offered for sale
the next year. The first condominiums, those on Harborview Drive and Sailview
Drive, came on line in 1977. They were followed by townhouse condos in The
Bluffs and in Kala Heights.
Kala Point really began to assume its present form as a residential community in
the late ’70s and early ’80s, along with the opening of the clubhouse in 1979.
Home sites were developed in a series of Divisions numbered 1 through 10.
Division 10 lots, some of which border Old Fort Townsend State Park, came to
market in 1988. Kala Heights’ waterfront lots 1-14 were finished in 1989. Kala
Terrace, developed later, is on the right when going down Sailview from Kala Point
Drive.
Currently, all developer lots are sold. Sales of houses and condominiums continue
strong, with increasing property values.
A wider history of the Kala Point area, back to the days of Vancouver’s explorations
and the Native American tribal holdings, can be picked up at the Kala Point Office.
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SECTION I: KPOA’S ORGANIZATION
The Kala Point Owners’ Association
Kala Point is governed by the Kala Point Owners’ Association, whose membership is made up exclusively
of property owners within the community. Annual assessments are paid by each owner to provide for the
operation and maintenance of all facilities and grounds that are commonly owned for the enjoyment and
benefit of members, their guests and tenants. A list of current Board members and committee
chairs/members is in the front of your Kala Point Residents’ Directory.
The KPOA Office
The Association employs maintenance staff, administrative assistants, clubhouse attendants, and a
General Manager to serve the community. The General Manager reports to the Board and serves on
several of the Board’s committees.
The office is a major provider of information and services to the membership. It is located in
RV Storage Lot B, at the end of Kala Point Drive.
Address: 1760 Kala Point Drive
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Telephone: 360-385-0814
Fax: 360-385-0686
Office Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm weekdays or as posted
E-mail General Manager, Keith Larson:
gm_larson@kalapoint.org
Email Administrative Assistant, Melanie Rosas: aa_rosas@kalapoint.org
Email Administrative Assistant, Rene Larson: aa_larson@kalapoint.org
At the office, you can rent RV and/or boat storage spaces, purchase gate cards, clubhouse keys, mailboxes
or Tele-entry access. The office also has KPOA Residents’ Directories, Owners’ Manuals, Architectural
Standards Forms, Vegetation Removal Request Forms, Emergency Preparedness Manuals, Car Sticker
Decals, Visitor Passes, Renter’s Passes, and more.
For a reasonable fee, you can make copies, or send and receive faxes. Members can also receive Public
Notary Services free of charge.
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The Board of Directors and Committees
The Board of Directors
Affairs of KPOA are managed by a nine-person Board of Directors, which is elected by the membership.
Resumes of nominees appear in the June issue of The Kala Pointer which is mailed or e-mailed to the
entire KPOA membership. Directors serve staggered three-year terms, with three terminating each year
and their replacements elected by membership vote at the Association’s Annual Meeting (held usually on
the second Sunday of July). This process ensures both a continuity of management and the regular
infusion of new thinking and expertise.
The Board of Directors’ responsibilities and authority are specifically delineated within the CC&Rs and
Bylaws. They are primarily responsible for implementing policies and enforcing rules and regulations.
The Board also manages KPOA’s finances. In the fourth quarter of each year, it estimates KPOA’s
upcoming needs, adopts an operating budget for the following year and sets the amount of owner
assessments for that year.
Open Board meetings are held regularly on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the
clubhouse. Agendas of meetings appear in advance on the bulletin boards around Kala Point. Minutes are
posted after each meeting on the bulletin boards and a summary version is printed in The Kala Pointer
each month.
Board members volunteer their time and energies without compensation. That is true also of members of
the committees that serve the community and report to the Board.
Standing Committees
There are twelve standing committees, each working under its own Administrative Policies and
Procedures (the APPs). The following short description of these committees does not cover the full scope
of their authority and missions. Members should familiarize themselves with the APPs, especially those
for the Architectural, Tree, and Grounds Committees.
The Architectural Committee operates under the Governing Documents, with Board-approved policies
and standards. It approves plans and specifications for all new structures or modifications to existing
structures, though it is not responsible for engineering design.
The committee works with property owners to ensure that structures appear in keeping with the wooded
environment of Kala Point. Modification of the natural state of the lot before and during residence
construction, as well as later additions or exterior changes, must have the committee’s prior written
approval. During the development and construction phases, the committee also approves or disapproves
vegetation removal for purposes of preservation, safety, and view establishment
An Architectural Approval Request form is available at the office and on www.kalapoint.org.
The Internal Control Committee (formerly Audit Committee) was formed in March 1994 to
periodically review KPOA’s fiscal operations and practices, including the operation and functions of the
Finance Committee.
The Communications Committee organizes records, maintains and disseminates to members such
information as the Board may specify. It facilitates open communication among members.
The Elections Committee serves as impartial elections commissioners in the conduct of all elections
requiring the written vote of the membership and ensures the integrity of the balloting process.
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The Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) organizes and maintains an emergency plan for Kala
Point including the neighborhood emergency preparedness teams, CPR and First Aid classes at Kala Point
(in cooperation with the Red Cross), distribution of emergency manuals to Kala Point members and
liaison between Kala Point and local emergency agencies.
The Finance Committee, chaired by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), operates under the CC&Rs and
policies and procedures approved by the Board of Directors. It oversees KPOA’s accounting system,
prepares the annual budget, invests operating and reserve funds, reviews insurance coverage, submits
quarterly and annual financial reports to the Board, monitors income and expenses against budgets,
monitors collection of assessments and preparation of liens, and reviews any other matter that may have
financial impact on KPOA.
The Grounds Committee monitors the aesthetics and maintenance standards of the common areas of
Kala Point, including roads. It enforces relevant Rules and Regulations including those relating to pet
control, fireworks, etc.
The Publications Committee edits and publishes The Kala Pointer, the monthly newsletter for Kala
Point. A summary of Board meetings, social news and calendar, new neighbor information, and several
regular columns are included in each issue. The Kala Pointer is published the first week of the month and
mailed or e-mailed to all KPOA members. This committee also coordinates reviews and maintains the
website www.kalapoint.org.
Nominations Committee has the responsibility to identify, recruit and nominate candidates for open
positions on the KPOA Board of Directors, utilizing the committee’s best efforts to achieve the goal of
having at least two candidates for each open position on the Board.
The Personnel Committee was formed in April 1994 and is responsible for evaluating KPOA personnel
policies and procedures and for recommending any changes to the Board. The Committee annually
reviews wages and salaries of KPOA personnel and recommends any changes to the Finance Committee.
The Social Plus Committee sponsors a full array of social functions and fund-raisers throughout the year.
Social events usually include potlucks at the clubhouse, international dinners in homes, beach picnics and
TGIF at the clubhouse every Friday. The committee also arranges a Newcomers’ Social Event to
welcome new residents to Kala Point.
The committee also sponsors fund-raisers for organizations in the wider community, including an annual
Potato Bake fundraiser for the East Jefferson Fire and Rescue Department, an Annual Kala Point Food
Bank Drive for the Jefferson County Food Bank, and the KPOA Employees Holiday fund drive.
The Tree Committee operates under the CC&Rs and policies and procedures approved by the Board of
Directors and is responsible for decisions relating to the trimming, limbing, or cutting of sizeable native
trees (those with a diameter of six or more inches at three feet above ground level) after construction is
completed on a private lot. Contact the Tree Committee if in doubt about rules on vegetation control.
The committee’s permission is also needed before trimming any vegetation on common property. A
Vegetation Control Request form can be obtained at the office or from www.kalapoint.org.
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The Project Documents
The governing documents of KPOA, in order of precedence, are:
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 64.38
Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions – the ‘CC&Rs’ Restated and
Revised September 27, 2006 and February 23, 2007
Articles of Incorporation, dated January 8, 1975 and amended July 9, 1992
Bylaws of the Kala Point Owner’s Associated dated August 14, 1984 and amended July 9, 2006.
Rules and Regulations, amended November 2, 2006 and March 11, 2008
RCW 64.38 Homeowners’ Associations is the Washington state statute that provides consistent laws
regarding the formation and legal administration of homeowners’ associations.
The Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) is the basic document
that provides for the use, enjoyment, enhancement and protection of Kala Point. Owners’ written
acceptance of the provisions of these documents is required at time of purchase.
The Articles of Incorporation is the founding document of the Kala Point Owners’ Association
(formerly Kala Point Swim and Racquet Club), a nonprofit corporation formed to provide for
maintenance, preservation, control and development of Kala Point; to promote the health, safety and
welfare of the residents; and to foster and maintain acquaintance and friendship through various activities.
The Bylaws govern the operation of the Kala Point Owners’ Association and the Board of Directors,
regulating such matters as membership, voting rights, lien rights, meetings, directors, officers, conflicts
and resolutions.
The Rules and Regulations are those rules that are adopted or amended by the Board of Directors from
time to time and which regulate the use of Kala Point properties and common areas.
In conjunction with these are expanded policies pertaining to specific concerns, i.e., pets, fireworks and
burning. All owners should be familiar with the current rules. A copy of them is included in this manual
for quick reference (see Appendix). The cross-referenced index of subjects of all these documents has
been prepared by the Kala Point staff.
Administrative Policies and Procedures (APPs) are not governing documents, but they do control the
process of appealing decisions made by the enforcement committees (Architectural, Tree and Grounds) as
well as setting architectural standards, rules on vegetation removal, systems for holding elections, and
other activities that each member will want to understand.
Copies of any of the above-described materials are available at the KPOA office. They are also available
online at www.kalapoint.org.
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The Beach at Kala Point
Play Area at the Beach
The Beach at Kala Point
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SECTION II: ENVIRONS
Path near the Clubhouse
Common Areas
Kala Point Tennis Courts
Considerable property at Kala Point is held in common. Common Areas of the KPOA are shown as white
areas on the Kala Point maps in the Appendix to this manual. The Appendix also provides a copy of the
Rules and Regulations which are largely directed to use and preservation of the Common Areas.
In addition, Kala Point Village (timeshares), Kala Point Condominium Association, Kala Bluffs
Condominium Association (townhouses) and Kala Heights Association (townhouses) own, govern and
maintain their own common areas.
The Common Areas include, but are not limited to, the following:
Beach Areas
We have 1¼ miles of waterfront which include a dock, buoys, boat rack, boat-loading ramp, fresh water
outlets, gazebo, playground with equipment, horseshoe pit, picnic tables, barbecues, toilets and parking.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse is the center of Kala Point community activities. Hours of operation differ for the various
activities by day of week and by season and are posted at the door. The clubhouse has a meeting room, a
fireplace room, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, wading pool, locker rooms, kitchen, decks, restrooms,
game room, exercise equipment and parking. It can be rented for private functions.
Office
The KPOA office is located in the RV area at the end of Kala Point Drive. Association business is
conducted there and most committees hold their regular meetings in the office conference room. The
office is on the second floor; the maintenance shop is on the ground floor.
Tennis Courts
Three tennis courts are off Sailview Drive, below the Clubhouse, and two are on Kala Heights Drive, just
off Kala Point Drive. (See Rules and Regulations.)
Open Areas and Greenbelts
These areas include the bluff slopes, Tract A between Nantucket and Windship Drives, the large areas
between Cedarview and Kala Heights Drives, the narrow easements connecting some streets and the
walking trails.
Streets
Along with 7½ miles of paved roads, there are berms and ditches, access roads, alleys, signs and parking
areas. A listing of Kala Point streets and their locations and maps is in Section V of this Manual.
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RV Lots
KPOA currently owns two RV storage lots. RV parking is restricted
to these spaces developed for that purpose by KPOA. The original lot
is on property at the upper well site off Pinecrest Drive. The newer
facility is located at the west end of Kala Point Drive near the KPOA
office building. Annual fees depend on the length of the space rented.
Call the KPOA office for current rates.
Mail Stations and Bulletin Boards
There are eight mail stations around Kala Point. Every mail station has
a bulletin board containing announcements and posts. Mail is delivered
Monday through Saturday by USPS Contract Carriers and an outgoing
mail receptacle is located at every mail station. Contact the KPOA
Office to inquire about posting items on bulletin boards.
Common Area Note: The playground area at the entrance to Kala Point
Village belongs to the Village Owners’ Association and is reserved for
Village use only. The sports court off Pinecrest Drive near the water
towers is for the use of the Kala Point membership.
Some Special Concerns
Following are some special concerns pertaining to the Common Areas.
Safety of Children
Please supervise your children at the dock, beach areas, pool and clubhouse according to the rules posted
there.
Clamming and Crabbing
A Washington State shellfish license is required for clamming and crabbing. Before clamming, place a
phone call to the Red Tide Information Hotline 1-800-562-5632 or check the internet at
www.wa.gov/wildlife to be sure that the clamming area is free of Red Tide, a toxic shellfish condition.
You must refill the holes that you have dug when you have finished clamming. It is Washington State
law.
Clam Digging at Kala Point Beach
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Wildlife
Many interesting mammals and birds depend on our green belts for cover. KPOA has designated the
lagoon as an environmentally sensitive area which is “off limits” for humans and domestic animals. It is
a haven for waterfowl, especially during migration periods.
Birds: Kala Point is a bird watcher’s paradise. An annual Audubon bird count on our
property noted 47 species on one winter day. Watch for Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Herons
and Pileated Woodpeckers. More than 150 species of birds have been identified at Kala
Point and immediate area, including Port Townsend Bay.
River Otters are seen occasionally in the beach area and a Red Fox has reared her litter here each spring
for several years. Dogs can be a threat to these animals.
Colombian Black-tail Deer are common, and a pleasure to watch albeit they are nibblers of roses, fruit
trees, and other vegetation. Gardeners share their deer deterrent techniques. Drivers should beware of the
sudden appearance of deer on the road day or night. Auto parts stores sell deer whistles for $12 to $16
which may be useful for drivers on the Olympic Peninsula.
Mountain Beavers, exclusive to this quadrant of the country, are not beavers at all but more like oversized
gophers. Nocturnal and seldom seen, they are responsible for the extensive holes and tunneling beneath
brushy undergrowth.
Raccoons are often seen at Kala Point, and though they look cute when they come up
to your door, it is violation to feed them. They can carry diseases, and become very
destructive and a nuisance. Feeding them is doing them no favor as they can become
dependent upon handouts and lose their ability to care for themselves.
Salmon hatchlings mature for a few months in pens attached to the KPOA dock each spring, a project
sponsored by North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC), before release into the ocean.
Coyotes, cougars, bobcats and bears may come into Kala Point property. If you sight any of these
predators, call Washington State Patrol, who will alert the Dept. of Wildlife. Call the KPOA office also
and they will post notices on bulletin boards.
Kala Pointers especially interested in nature studies or conservation may want to join efforts with
Audubon or the Jefferson County Land Trust. For gardeners, there is the Tri-Area Garden Club, the
Olympic Rhododendron Society, and more.
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Main Gates
Our entrance and exit gates are closed from 6pm to 6am daily,
and are closed all day on weekends and holidays. After closing,
the gates can be opened by gate cards issued to all members,
transmitters or Tele-Entry (which can all be purchased at the
KPOA Office). Duplicate or replacement gate cards are
available at the KPOA office. Damaged gate cards may be
returned and a new card will be issued for a reduced fee.
The Tele-Entry phone connection allows guests to type in a three digit code when they arrive at the
entrance gate which dials a local phone number, designated by you. This enables you to open the gate by
pressing a number on your telephone. There is a one-time hookup charge for this service which transfers
to the new owner when you sell your home.
Gates are monitored by a video camera. If the gates are forced open by you or your guest(s), you are
responsible for the cost of repairs.
The entrance and exit gates are equipped with a battery back-up system. In the event of a power outage,
both gates will open and remain open until power is restored. In the event of a gate malfunction, your
clubhouse key will open the emergency exit off Terrace Drive.
Emergency Gates
If ingress or egress via the main gates is blocked, three Emergency Gates may be used. The first
emergency exit is from RV Storage Lot A off Pinecrest Drive near the water tower. The Emergency Gate
opens into the Woodland Hills property which has roads leading to Route 19 near the Airport. The second
emergency exit is from the RV Storage Lot B at the end of Kala Point Drive. The route takes you on a
dirt road bordering the Fort Townsend State Park to a left turn down to the Park camping area. (See
details in the Appendix of this manual.) This route may not be safe and should be used only in dire
emergency. The third emergency exit is off Terrace Drive, onto Victory Ave.
Gates into the RV lots and onto the emergency exit roads are normally locked, but in an emergency they
can be opened with your clubhouse key.
Vehicle Authorization
You should apply a Kala Point logo decal to the lower left corner of the windshield of your vehicle.
These decals are available at the KPOA office. This vehicle identification helps to control
unauthorized use of our facilities, particularly in the beach area.
Road Rules
Please observe the posted speed limits. The speed limit throughout Kala Point is
25 mph unless otherwise posted.
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Lot Development
Kala Point development has been guided by designers,
architects and planners whose appreciation for the natural
attributes of the area shows in the layout, structures,
roadways, landscaping, greenbelt preservation, signage and
other improvements.
Represented at Kala Point are many natural characteristics of
the Pacific Northwest. There is much pride in this legacy.
The Association’s CC&Rs and vegetation policies mandate
cooperation among members in preserving one another’s
views on the view-properties east of Kala Point Drive and
Baycliff Drive, while maintaining a forest on properties west
of upper Kala Point Drive and Baycliff.
Set-backs required by Kala Point exceed those required by
Jefferson County, preserving a sense of privacy and
spaciousness. Out-buildings are strictly regulated. Restrictions such as these make it imperative for
residents to check the Architectural Standards and Tree Policies (APP III and APP II-22) before
making improvements on their lots.
Houses and Other Structures
Any structure built or set down on your property must be approved in advance, in writing, by the
Architectural Committee. This includes, but is not limited to, houses, gazebos, greenhouses, firewood
shelters, fences, dog-runs, tool sheds.
To request approval, pick up an Architectural Committee Approval Form at the office, or download it
from www.kalapoint.org. The committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the
KPOA office, at which time they decide to approve or disallow requests received during the preceding
month.
If you are dissatisfied with an Architectural Committee decision, you can appeal it to the Board. The
procedure for appeals is outlined in APP I, Compliance and Appeals. It should be noted that fines may be
imposed for non-compliance with a committee decision.
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Landscaping Tips
When planning any change in the vegetation on
your lot, consider:
1. Kala Point Vegetation Policy (APP II-22)
2. Suitability of plants in light of our voracious deer
population and our low annual rainfall — about 19
inches, mostly during autumn and winter.
Vegetation Policy requires that if you want to
remove a tree that is bigger than 19 inches in
circumference (six-inch diameter) at three feet
above the ground, get your Vegetation Control
Request Form in before the Tree Committee’s monthly meeting on the second Thursday of each month.
Request forms are available at the KPOA office or they can be downloaded at www.kalapoint.org.
The committee reviews all written Vegetation Control Request forms and visits each request location.
Once a request has been approved in writing, a Committee member is assigned to act as liaison or
coordinator.
Members should cooperate in view requests and view maintenance to preserve the property values of
neighbors. When trees are removed, owners are encouraged to replace them with other species,
preferably slower, lower growing trees or shrubs.
Some Hardy Plants Recommended for Kala Point
Trees
In addition to landscaping plans that accommodate larger trees on your lot, you should consider keeping
some of the smaller indigenous trees, shrubs, and even flowers. The younger conifers, Western Red
Cedar, Douglas Fir and Western Hemlock may be needed for replacement.
There are probably other plants on your lot worth accommodating. Many newcomers have yet to learn
which native species may be worked into landscaping plans with good effect. Some owners have very
successfully blended a garden environment with the native environment; neither complete clearing nor
complete naturalizing would be in keeping with the expectations of the community. For example, cutting
back salal can result in a compact and tidy regrowth, which integrates well with ornamental flowering
materials that may be added.
Wild Plants of the San Juan Islands discusses many native plants common on this corner of the Olympic
Peninsula. Sunset’s New Western Garden Book also is very useful.
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Opinions differ among old-timers and the lists following are not deemed to be complete. But here are
some native plants, in addition to conifers, for which there is a fair consensus as to possible value on
private lots at Kala Point.
Broadleaf Trees
Pacific Madrone is a broadleaf evergreen which, if balanced and shapely, is prized
by many gardeners. It develops amazing colors on the peeling trunk and limbs.
Big Leaf Maple makes a massive show of lemon yellow in autumn.
Red Alder as a mature grouping on the south side of your lot will offer summer shade,
allow winter sunlight, and put nitrogen into the deeper soil strata. Seedlings need to be controlled.
(Notice that not all gray-barked deciduous trees are Alder; many are the less desirable Willow which is
more brittle and tends to develop less symmetrically.)
Large Shrubs
Rhododendron may be pruned back severely to force more compact growth.
Vine Maple colors gold to clear red in autumn.
Hazelnut is multi-stemmed and provides squirrel food.
Little Wild Rose and Nootka Rose flower in late spring, perfuming the air.
Deciduous Huckleberry provides good pie fruit.
Thumbleberry develops showier flowers and is easier to confine than other Rubus (blackberry types).
Elderberry and Ocean Spray make a good effect in wild areas but are hard to keep tidy in a garden.
Smaller Shrubs
Oregon Grape, a low, shade-loving broadleaf evergreen, flowers in spring, has grapelooking clusters of fruit in summer, and develops red color in autumn.
Sword Fern transplants well and is shade-loving.
Blue Huckleberry is an attractive broadleaf evergreen.
Salal, a broadleaf evergreen, likes to mound over stumps or will adjust to ground
cover function with an annual cropping.
Perennials
Western Trillium
Vanilla Leaf
Western Starflower
False Solomon’s Seal
Wild Orchid
Plant Purchases
In selecting nursery stock, remember that considerable horticultural development has resulted in many
glorified versions of native species. Maples, Rhododendrons and Lilies are examples. These are most
likely to thrive on your lot.
Non-invasive ground covers and other alternatives to grass lawns can cut down on your routine
yard work and minimize watering during dry months or vacations. Erosion experts have advised
that excessive watering, even on the inland side of Kala Point, will contribute to substrata
undercutting of the shoreline bank.
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SECTION III: ACTIVITIES
The interest groups listed below do not begin to cover the great range of activities and organizations open
to your participation in the Tri-Area and Port Townsend. However, these group activities take place
within Kala Point. For information on outside activities, read The Leader, Port Townsend’s weekly
newspaper, go to the Visitors’ Information Center located in the Park and Ride next to Safeway, and
watch the bulletin boards at each mailbox location.
Special Interest Groups
Newcomers are encouraged to participate in any group. Bulletin board or newsletter
notices include names and numbers to call. The Kala Kalendar shows schedules of
many of these groups.
Your Kala Point Residences’ Directory lists current contacts for the following activity
groups. The list is updated twice yearly and can be picked up at the Administration
Office.
Friends of Old Fort Townsend (trail maintenance)
Birding
Book discussion groups
Genealogy
Bridge and Duplicate Bridge
Hiking
Crabbing and Clamming
Men’s Golf
Encore Performers (singing)
Pickleball
Exercise groups for women and co-ed (club house)
Sailing and Kayaking
Singles Group
Square Dancing
Tennis
T.G.I.F. (Friday evening social)
Women’s Golf
Volunteering
At Kala Point:
The Kala Point Board of Directors and committee members help keep
Kala Point attractive, pleasant and well-run. Contact committee
chairpersons - listed on page two of The Kala Pointer, KPOA’s
monthly newsletter - if you have an interest in running for the Board
or joining a committee.
If limited-time volunteer work interests you, keep an eye out for
announcements in The Kala Pointer on the formation of ad hoc
committees and task forces.
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In the Greater Community:
Many organizations in the area welcome volunteer help. The following list is just a sampling:
American Association of University Women
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Centrum Foundation
Chamber of Commerce Visitors' Center
Crisis Line
Extension Service WSU/Cooperative Extension
Genealogical Society
Habitat for Humanity
Heritage Foundation
Historical Society of Jefferson County
Hospice of Jefferson County
Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary
Jefferson County Humane Society
Jefferson County Land Trust
Libraries: Jefferson County and Port Townsend
Marine Science Center
NOSC – North Olympic Salmon Coalition
Rhododendron Festival Association
Retired Seniors Volunteer Program
Tri-Area Community Center
UGN (United Good Neighbors)
Wild Olympic Salmon
SECTION IV: CONNECTIONS
Communications within Kala Point
Emergency Preparedness Plan: A community-wide emergency preparedness plan is established to help
residents help one another in the event of a major emergency such as an earthquake, severe storm, forest
fire, etc. The emergency preparedness plan is under the general direction of the Emergency Preparedness
Committee (EPC), with help from other committees and residents.
The Kala Point Emergency Response Handbook, included in your New Neighbor packet, provides basic
information on how to prepare for several possible disasters or emergencies that could occur in this region
of the country, on what to do during an emergency, and on what to do after the emergency is over.
The handbook contains many suggestions and recommendations ranging from how to turn off utilities to
how to act when faced with a bear or cougar.
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Bulletin Boards: There are eight bulletin boards in Kala Point, seven located at the mail stations and one at
the clubhouse. The bulletin boards are one means of communicating between KPOA and residents. They are
monitored by members of the Social Plus Committee in order to keep the boards neat and to ensure that the
boards are being used in accordance with the Bulletin Board guidelines:
1. The primary purpose of the Kala Point bulletin boards is to provide space for the posting of
information about the meetings and activities of the Kala Point Board of Directors, its various
committees and auxiliary condominium organizations. In addition, when space permits, notices of
community service and cultural events of interest to Kala Pointers may be posted at the discretion of
the Social Plus Committee.
2. No notices for sale of goods or services are permitted on the Kala Point bulletin boards. Paid
advertisements may be placed in The Kala Pointer, the monthly newsletter.
3. Political, religious or controversial notices or announcements of events in connection therewith, are
not permitted.
4. Grievances should be presented to the Social Plus Committee or the KPOA Board. Residents’
suggestions are welcome and may be submitted at the Association Office. Only Social Plus
Committee representatives or KPOA staff are authorized to remove bulletin board notices.
5. Copies of these guidelines are posted on each bulletin board.
Utilities
Water
Public Utility District (PUD) #1 of Jefferson County provides water services to
Kala Point. Call the PUD to report a problem with your water or if you have
questions or complaints. Their web site is www.jeffpud.org or call 360-385-5800
or 800-700-7152.
Electric Power
The PUD also provides electric service to Kala Point. Call the PUD to report a power
failure or if you have questions or complaints. See above for contact information.
Services
Waste Disposal and Recycling
Homeowners & Townhouse Owners
Regular weekly curb-side pickup of trash is handled by Murrey's Disposal Company on an individual
subscriber basis. They can be reached at 360-385-6612 or online at www.murreysdisposal.com. They
advise putting cans out on Monday evenings to insure the Tuesday morning pickup
sometime after 8:00 a.m.
Large recycling dumpsters for are located in KPOA Storage Lot B, which is generally
open on weekdays from about 6:30am-3:30pm. If you come after those hours and the
gate is locked then use the Clubhouse Key to open it. Be sure to lock the gate on your
way out.
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The Jefferson County Solid Waste Disposal Site runs a receiving center for recyclable materials. It is
located just off Jacob Miller Road about 1½ miles from the intersection of Jacob Miller Road and Hwy
20. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays and national holidays.
More information can be found online at jeffersoncountysolidwaste.com.
If you take your own non-recyclable garbage to the Jefferson County
Solid Waste Disposal Site, your vehicle will be weighed in and out to
determine charges.
Clean yard waste (brush, leaves, tree branches under 10" in diameter,
etc.) can be disposed of at the site for a fee. No waste, lumber or stones
allowed. Compost can be purchased from this same site from time to
time. Call 360-385-7908 for information regarding compost sales.
Condominium Owners/Residents
All garbage should be placed in the refuse cans provided in the garbage bin for the building in which your
unit is located. If and when the cans are full, utilize the extra cans or plastic bags in the garbage bin.
Currently, garbage is handled by Olympic Disposal of Port Angeles and is picked up each Tuesday.
Garbage costs are paid by the Kala Point Condominium Association and are part of your annual
assessment. Garbage problems should be referred to the KPCA Board.
Timeshare Village
Garbage may be placed in the refuse cans most convenient to your unit
for pickup on Tuesdays. Recycle bins are also at these locations. Costs
are covered by your annual assessment.
NOTE: If you have a disposal unit in your kitchen sink, you should
realize that in a septic tank system, material slow to bio-degrade makes
the need for a pump-out more frequent. Therefore, you are advised not
to put raw vegetable trims, eggshells or coffee grounds into the disposal.
Excess fats and oils, even when dispersed by detergents, can ruin your
drainage field, creating a problem far more serious than a septic tank
needing to be pumped.
Cable TV & Internet Service Providers
There are many options for Cable TV services and Internet
Service Providers. Ask your neighbors who they prefer or do
an internet search to explore your options.
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Fax Services
Faxes may be sent and received from the following location:
Kala Point Owners’ Association Office
1760 Kala Point Drive
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: 360-385-0814
Fax No: 360-385-0686
Newspaper Delivery
The Leader is Port Townsend’s weekly newspaper and subscribers receive their weekly paper in the mail
every Wednesday. Other newspapers are delivered to your paper tube or box. Newspapers available
include:
The Leader, weekly
Kitsap Sun, daily
New York Times, daily and Sundays
Peninsula Daily News, daily
Seattle Times, daily a.m. and/or Sundays
Newspaper Delivery Box
Homeowners should erect a newspaper box with a plastic newspaper tube inside. It may complement
their house design and style. Recommended dimensions are available at the Association Office.
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The Clubhouse
The Main Room at the Clubhouse
The Fireplace Room
at the Clubhouse
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Clubhouse Pool Deck
The Pool at the Clubhouse
Clubhouse Upper Pool Deck
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SECTION V: APPENDIX
Street Locations
Kala Point Map w/Emergency Exits
Rules & Regulations
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STREET LOCATIONS
Street
Alderwood Place
Baycliff Drive
Baycliff Place
Belvedere Drive
Blenheim Place
Bluffs Court
Bluffs Drive
Bluffs Lane
Brookhaven Place
Buckhorn Place
Cedarview Drive
Cedarview Lane
Compton Place
Corbridge Place
Creekwood Place
Danbury Court
Dunraven Place
Fairbreeze Drive
Foxfield Drive
Grenville Court
Harborview Drive
Hemlock Court
Kala Heights Drive
Kala Point Drive
Kala Lagoon Court
Nantucket Place
Oakshore Court
Oakshore Drive
Park Place Court
Pinecrest Court
Pinecrest Drive
Pinewood Court
Saddletree Drive
Sailview Drive
Seaview Court
Shorecrest Court
Shorecrest Place
Sulgrave Place
Terrace Drive
Trafalgar Drive
Upper Bluffs Drive
Village Drive
Wellington Court
West Ridge Court
Windship Drive
Section
1A
6A, 6B
6A
6B
4B
2A
2A
2A
6A
1B
5A
5A
1A
3A
6A
6A
1B
7B
1B
7B
3B
8
5A
3A, 8, 9
10B
3A
7A
7A
6B
9A
9A, 9B
8
1A
3B
5B
8
7A
1B
10A
4B
2A
2B
4B
9B
4A, 4B
#Location
off Saddletree Dr. (middle region), 0.15 mi. from Foxfield (south end)
off Kala Point Drive, 0.7 mi. from Main Gate
opposite Baycliff Drive (south end) on Kala Point Drive
off Baycliff Dr., approx. parallel to Kala Point Drive
approx. 0.05 mi. from the south end of Trafalgar Drive
off Bluffs Drive about mid-point (dead end)
off Sailview Drive about 0.1 mi. from Kala Point Drive
1st left off Sailview Drive from Kala Point Drive
about 0.1+ mi. north off Baycliff Drive (south end)
off Foxfield Dr., north end, about 0.05 mi. from Kala Point Drive
1st left off Kala Heights Drive at tennis courts
connects Kala Point Drive and north end of Cedarview Drive
about 0.07 mi. from north end of Saddletree Drive
off Kala Point Drive. after Trafalgar Dr. about 0.45 mi. from Main Gate
off south end of Baycliff Drive, about 0.05 from Kala Point Drive
off Pinecrest Dr., south end, about 0.04 mi. from Baycliff Drive
off Foxfield Dr. (southwest corner), 0.2 mi. from Kala Point Dr.
from Kala Point Dr. to Pinecrest Dr., 0.1 mi. west of Baycliff Dr.
1st left off Kala Point Dr. at Main Gate, north to K.P. Dr. near Trafalgar Dr.
off mid-Fairbreeze Drive, to the northeast
off Sailview Drive, lower end, 0.2 mi. from Kala Point Drive
south of north end of Kala Point Drive opposite Pinewood Court
off Kala Point Drive at tennis courts, about 0.8 mi. from Gate
A main road, from Main Gate to Office area (about 1.6 mi. long)
off Sailview Drive below Clubhouse
off Kala Point Drive, 0.6 mi. from Gate
off mid-Oakshore Drive, 0.1 mi. from Fairbreeze Drive
connects Pinecrest Drive & Fairbreeze Drive
off Kala Point Dr., about 0.5 mi. north of Baycliff Dr. intersection
off Pinecrest Dr., in “southwest corner”, about 0.25 mi. from K.P. Dr.
from north end of Kala Point Dr. to Baycliff Drive
south of north end of Kala Point Drive opposite Hemlock Court
parallel to Kala Point Drive, between K.P. Dr. & Foxfield Drive
0.1 mi. after Main Gate on right off K.P. Dr.--to Condos, Bluffs, Clubhouse
1st right off Kala Heights Drive (Condo area) from Kala Point Drive
about 0.1 mi. from north end of Kala Point Drive, to the south
off Oakshore Drive, north end, about 0.1 mi. from Pinecrest Drive
north off Foxfield Drive at south end, about 0.1 mi. for Kala Point Drive
the first right off Sailview Drive from Kala Point Drive
0.2 miles on right from Main Gate off K.P. Dr.; connects to Windship Dr.
off Sailview Drive, 0.05 mi. from Kala Point Drive
to right off Sailview Dr. about 0.1 mi. from K.P. Dr. -- Timeshare area
off Trafalgar Drive
off Pinecrest Dr. at mid-point, 0.35 mi. from Pinecrest/Baycliff
0.4 miles on right from Main Gate off KP Dr.; connects to Trafalgar Dr.
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