Welcome to the
Pacific Tower Condominium Association
Welcome to Pacific Tower Condominium's website. Pacific Tower is a 14 story high-rise condominium with 94 units located adjacent to Interstate 5, the Tacoma Dome, University of Washington Tacoma, and various museums and restaurants on Pacific Avenue. The condomunium is also within walking distance of downtown Tacoma. Our Association Manager is Jeanette Fournier Jeanette.Fournier@cdcmanagement.com from CDC Management Services LLC. Our monthly meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in our community room, please feel free to attend and participate.
Announcements
We still need a volunteer to take over the newsletter, if you wish to volunteer, please contact any board member.
Looking for a great buy and a wonderful place to live?
If you are looking for a wonderful place to live with some fantastic bargains, you will find them here at the Pacific Tower. Please contact a real estate agent so they can provide you all the information on some great deals currently available in our building. We have one, two and three bedroom units available. Contact any real estate agent to find out more.
MAY
2013
On the East side of the building we placed a test Berm to deflect the water that rushes down the hill when we have a heavy rain and runs over 20 feet inside the garage. This Berm will send the water further north down the hill toward the other drains. So far it has worked beautifully and will be permanently installed soon.
Ken Wright has made contact with the Telephone Company and now you can have your phone number programmed into the entrance box even though it is not a 253 area code. This is especially helpful to those who do not have a local land phone. Ken can program it into the box for you.The emergency disaster preparedness package is still in progress. We still need volunteers on each floor to be sure be building coordinators and to ensure all are out of the building.
If you are moving out or having furniture delivered it must be through the P-1 garage door. A form must be filled out notifying us of the time and date so the elevator can be padded. The form is in your information book under MOVING. We now also have small carts to carry boxes for your use. Contact a Board Member for the information. Remember no furniture or large items are to be brought in and out the front door, even if you live on that floor.
We would like to welcome three new tenants: Jason in 808, Susan in 1206 & Terri in 1201.
New vehicle decals have been issued which are good until June 2015. Remember to contact one of the board members if you buy a new car and will need a new decal so we have the new information on file in the office.
A new camera has been installed at the North East end of the building to cover more of the parking area on the East side of the building. The upgrading with the new camera has been amazing.
New area rugs have been put down in the main lobby, the P-1 and P-2 elevator lobbies. The North end lobbies will be redone early in June. This will stop a lot of dirt from coming into the building and you must admit they make the lobbies look better.
The concrete and stone area around the bottom of the building will be pressure washed next month by Spencer Construction. This means all parking across the East side will be closed while they work. Later, they will apply a sealer which again will mean the same parking area will be closed to protect the cars. We will provide information on alternate parking at that time. This information will be posted in the usual spots.
Your board continues to work for you to keep Pacific Tower a great place to live
New Residents
If you have just closed on the sale of a Unit or have signed a lease, you are probably anxious to get moved into Pacific Tower. Welcome! We want you to enjoy your new home. You are about to move into a beautiful, secure building alongside several dozen other Unit owners who each have a personal and financial stake in this property. Thus, moving into your new residence requires more steps and more coordination than simply loading a moving truck and arriving at the front door. The first step to getting moved in is to visit the CDC Management office to complete the administrative requirements. CDC will let you know when your documents are complete and the next steps for your move into Pacific Tower. Your move date needs to be scheduled with a PTCA Board member who will show you how to accomplish your move without compromising building security or incurring fines for damages or other violations. Please be aware that we need advance notice of approximately five (5) business days to schedule your move. You should find the document called "New Resident Information" very useful for easing your move. Remember, All moves into or out of the building must be scheduled in advance through CDC Management. The New Resident Information document should be provided to you either by the Management Company along with the resale certificate or by your landlord if you are a lessee or Special Occupant. You can also view, download or print the document at the following link: New Resident Information
Replacing Your Appliances
Heat producing appliances in our building, (kitchen range, clothes dryer, furnace and hot water heater) op-erate on 208 Volts of electricity, not the usual 240 Volts found in single family homes. If you are thinking about buying new appliances, be sure they are 208 volts. Ordinary 240 volt appliances will not work efficiently in Pacific Towers. You may be dissatisfied with their per-formance. If you are thinking about taking your condo appliances out to some other location, they may not work if the home is wired for 240 volts. A 208 volt appliance may burn out if plugged into a 240 volt outlet. There is also a danger of causing a fire. Info provided by Mark Owen, Blaze Electric & Svc Co, Inc.
Trash Containers
Remember that the trash containers at Pacific Tower are strictly reserved for collection of trash generated at Pacific Tower by residents of Pacific Tower. Do not deposit trash generated from anywhere outside Pacific Tower property. We all pay for this service through our annual assessment. Please be a good neighbor.
Pet Owners
The Association Management Documents require that pets be on a leash at all times when on the property anywhere outside your unit. Please remember also that the maximum number of pets is 2 per unit and the maximum combined weight of pets is 40 pounds: This includes visiting pets. PTCA will enforce these requirements. Please cooperate for the betterment of our community. Please do not allow your pet to relieve itself within 25 feet of any entrance or anywhere inside the building including stairwells and garage levels. Remember to always clean up after your pet.
Current Board Members
The current board members are:
Ray Macperson, President; Kay Lancaster, Vice-President; Dennis Brekke, Secretary; Ken Wright, Treasurer and Lee Kartes, Member-at-large.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
The Community Room 107 is a WI-FI Hotspot. Residents of Pacific Tower who need temporary access to the internet may bring their laptop computer to 107 and connect to the unsecured wireless network named "PT Tower". Access is limited to residents only who are over age 18. Use by non-residents/guests is not allowed. Access is available any time the Board is not using the network such as for a Board meeting with webcam connection. Access to the wireless network may be withdrawn at any time if abuse occurs including but not limited to excess downloading of large files, violation of copyright laws or commercial use. Access for residents is a privilege and is not intended to substitute for a resident's own permanent internet connection.
Leasing Requirements
If you wish to lease out your unit, please remember that you are required by the declaration to get in touch with the Management company and porvide a lease before you any resident can move in. There is a cap on number of rentals allowed. Email Jeanette Fournier at: Jeanette.Fournier@cdcmanagement.com , and she will forward you the procedures and copies of all documents needed. Did you know that the City of Tacoma requires you to have an annual business license and pay the annual license fee if you rent or lease your unit? Please review this license requirement prior to contacting Jeanette Fournier. It is the owner's responsibility to keep all leases current.
Still have questions? Contact any Board member for clarification.