Morgan Creel, LLC has submitted a pre-application to Placer County. This time their plan is to build 48 single family homes on the south side only. The filing is again under the expedited SB330. This change will eliminate the need to change zoning, a major roadblock to their last application. We’ll let you know as things evolve.

As always, comments welcome.

At least one person expressed interest in joining the Architectural Review Committee ant asked how to get more information. They really need people. Below is an application which you can complete and send in. If you have questions as to what’s involved you can contact Amanda at residentsupport.ca@fsresidential.com, or phone them at 800-428-5588.

An open meeting of the HOA Board was held Tuesday, 3/19 at Creekview Ranch School. Approximately 20 people attended in person. The following are the main takeaways from that meeting.

• From the committee reports, two stood out. First, the ARC is down to one person. The CC& R’s mandate 5 with a minimum of three. This is a BIG issue as this committee decides what building and maintenance of our properties is allowed. Do you want your application decided by one single member? Come on people. Surely a few among us can devote a small amount of time to staff this. Please can we have volunteers.
• Second, the Landscape committee reported on numerous new proposals for plant removal, replanting, and maintenance costing thousands of additional dollars. Nearly all are add-ons to our sole source provider, Procida. A lot of discussion centered on why these couldn’t be incorporated in an overall maintenance contract. Several years ago the Landscape Committee developed a scope of work, and measurement metrics which would allow competing the work. Landscape is among the top 3 expenses of our Association! The then board rejected the work and again went sole source with Procida. With each new board and even a change in management companies nothing changed. With a new Board we must, in our opinion, compete this contract. The earlier work of the Landscape Committee could still be used as a basis. It is not too early to start this process!
• The treasure’s report included a reserve fund of over $2 million. Lorenzo reported that the fund was in “good shape” . Since the recent raise in dues was apparently needed to fix a reserve deficit, we would ask for a current accounting (with numbers) of our surplus/shortfall to support this report.
• The Golf Course Committee reported that no new action has been taken by Morgan Creek, LLC. The latest deadline for their preliminary application has again lapsed requiring a new submittal if they choose to proceed. Although a lawsuit was threatened against the County for deeming their application incomplete, none has materialized thus far.
• First Service reported that the Association continues to aggressively pursue dues delinquency. There are approximately $32,000 in delinquencies. Liens are being filed.
• A comment was made that the greeters at the Vineyard gate are worthless, letting anyone in, not calling homeowners for guests, and generally being ineffective. This view is shared by most of us. It was suggested we eliminate the daytime greeters and leave the gates open during daytime, then closing the gates in the evening (e. g. 6 pm to 11 pm) and staffing them then when a greeters presence would be more useful. We strongly endorse this suggestion.
• Comments were made about the proposed rezoning of two parcels across from Creekview Ranch School for high density affordable housing (apartments). This is part of a State mandate. Although not part of our Association’s purview, this proposed action seems worth reporting. A Placer MAC meeting was held March 20 to discuss this proposal. If you’re concerned, get involved.

As always, comments are welcome!

The next open homeowners meeting will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday, March 19 at Creekview Ranch School on Cook Riolo Road. A copy of the agenda is included below. For those of you who want to attend via Zoom, the agenda contains a meeting link.

As always, we urge you to come, get an update on community activities, and express your accolades and concerns. This is your Community!