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PRESIDENT’S UPDATE

By Gary Dahl, Board President
As the weather changes this Replacing flooring with the same type of flooring
month from winter into an early Replacing or installing new window coverings
spring—according to our friendly Decorating and replacing existing appliances with
groundhog, we welcome more new appliances in the same location
sunshine and increased time out-
doors. I’m looking forward to • Prior notification to Patrol Services regarding vendors
baseball’s opening day on March delivering related supplies and appliances is required for
28. Weather changes allow the Association more opportuni- controlled access regardless if you have an approved
ties to maintain and improve our common areas. So, as you application or one is not required.
walk around our beautiful property, please notify Manage-
ment of any areas of concern. Together we all can make a • A new permission for vid-
difference in our community. eo doorbells is contained in
the PR. Approval by the
New/Revised Policies and Procedures Association is required
PR 96 “Renovation and Architectural Modification Policies” before installation. The
and AR 2 “Renovation and Architectural Modification Re- installed doorbell must
quest Review Procedures” have been approved by your have either a nickel or sil-
board after two Board Meetings and a Town Hall discussion. ver finish and be placed on
They are posted online at the Association’s website. WAL is the wood surround two
making the renovation process as simple and time-sensitive inches below the unit’s
as possible while ensuring projects are done to standard and number. The doorbell can-
in compliance with appropriate laws. Recently, there’s been not be installed on the door
an increase in unit owners not obtaining approval for renova- frame or door itself.
tions/modifications to their units. So please review our new
policy before you attempt a renovation and risk additional WAL Market and Café
costs or your project being shut down. Remember, contact The Market Café has a new
the Association Office prior to renovations to ensure you are operator. Watergate Restaurant
& Café LLC is now operating
the Café. This Lorton, VA- Install approved devices two
Please review our new policy based LLC is registered with inches below the unit num-
ber on the door surround.
before you attempt a renovation the Virginia State Corporation
Commission and the principal
and risk additional costs or your operators are Suresh Spkota and Anjana Budhathoki. Chang-
es have started with increased stock and additional shelf
project being shut down. space in the store section. Over time they will refresh the
dining area and move the coffee machine so that a full-
service bar can open upon approval of a VA liquor license.
in compliance with PR 96. Here are some policy highlights: Welcome Suresh and Anjana to WAL and we look forward
• Applications requiring application for alterations include to a great relationship.
(see PR 96 for complete details and areas):
Electrical repairs, alterations and maintenance Annual Meeting
Plumbing and HVAC mechanical repairs and mainte- The 42 Annual Meeting of the Watergate at Landmark
nd
nance Condominium Unit Owners Association will be Monday,
Fixed Cabinet replacements, wall repairs, structural March 4, at 7 p.m. This meeting conducts annual business

impacts and door repairs and elects three board members. Board members vote and
decide on your maintenance fees (condo fees), replacement
• Renovations and upgrades not requiring an application reserve projects, policies, annual budget items, amenities
include (see PR 96 for complete list): and more for a 3-year tenure. Please vote prior to or at the
Alterations, remodeling and maintenance by either Annual Meeting. Your vote can make a difference.
unit owners or contractors that involve painting, wall-
papering, replacing carpet with carpet See you at the Annual Meeting!

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