Fountaingrove Ranch, one of California’s most dynamic and beautiful communities, meanders across the northeastern foothills of the Mayacamas Range within the city limits of Santa Rosa. More than 800 distinctive homes and condominiums populate thousands of acres of oak, fir and redwood-studded hillsides, ridges and canyons surrounding a championship 18-hole private golf course, lake and open space. Read the rest of this entry »
The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm and will be held in 3554 Round Barn Blvd., Suite 206, Santa Rosa.
The Board of Directors of the Fountaingrove Ranch Master Association is starting the process of reviewing the original CC&Rs, first recorded on October 22, 1985, as the Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Fountaingrove Ranch. There have been no revisions to the CC&Rs since that date. Read the rest of this entry »
These questions and answers are just the beginning. If you have a new question to pose, do it here via e-mail.
1. Do I need a permit to pour a concrete pad on my property?
Yes. All “hardscape” improvements require an application. Hardscape includes walkways, patios, pads, rock walls etc. The ACC encourages property improvements but wants to help you comply with our CC&Rs as you proceed. Therefore, we ask you to submit your plans. You may prepare simple drawings and you may appear in person at an ACC meeting to present your plan. In most cases, we’ll approve. In some cases we’ll ask a professional consultant to evaluate the plan and report compliance with the CC&R’s. Read the rest of this entry »
Early this year the Board decided to do our part to better conserve water during our drought. Some of our irrigation systems are older with sprinkler head that are less than efficient. This effort is beyond the normal replacement of parts that wear out. The City has a program the Association intends to take advantage of that would help pay for the replacement and upgrades. While we have improved numerous landscape areas, this work is continuing. Our goal is to save both water and money.
The design guidelines and rules offered in the design review manual have been developed in an effort to maintain and compliment the natural physical character of Fountaingrove and to achieve a consistent level of review by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC). New construction, exterior modifications and major landscape projects must be submitted for preliminary review and must be received ten (10) workdays prior to the next scheduled meeting. The ACC meetings are held on the third Tuesday every month. If you have any questions, please call Gigi LaFontaine at 575.5171.
Adopted by Fountaingrove Ranch Master Association Board of Directors
November 14, 2007
This report is intended as both a plan and guide for the annual mitigation of wildland fire fuels in both the open space areas within the FRMA and adjacent properties.
Because of the proximity of the FRMA to vast areas of wildland, as well as areas of FRMA open space which contain significant amounts of vegetation and are adjacent to homes, it is incumbent upon the FRMA to remain vigilant as to the condition of these areas and take appropriate steps to ensure that they are maintained in a fashion which meets fire safety requirements. Failure to do so could result in individual and/or collective liability, for FRMA board members, the association and the property manager, which could be either criminal and/or civil in nature.
Therefore, the attached report should be reviewed at least annually and updated as necessary to comply with changing conditions, regulations and laws. The Property Manager should be instructed to take the necessary steps to ensure that all FRMA opens space areas and properties adjacent to the FRMA comply with current regulations, including consulting with the Santa Rosa Fire Department, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, County Fire Services and contractors, as needed. This report provides all of the information necessary to accomplish the above tasks.
We had 4 candidates for 4 open seats. Following are the election results:
Number of ballots cast: 309
Jim MacMillan 279 elected
Jim Johnson 269 elected
Ulrike Gantz 259 elected
Laura Roney 269 elected
2008 Annual Meeting 296 approved
IRS Ruling 70-604 306 approved
The current Directors and the newly elected Directors voted for the Officers of the Corporation. The Officers are as follows:
Skip Epperly President
Jim MacMillan Vice President
Paul Van Iderstine Secretary
Laura Roney Chief Financial Officer
Jim Johnson Director
Ulrike Gantz Director
Susan Nowacki Director
AS A REMINDER….PLEASE DO NOT dump yard waste or anything else at FRMA open spaces or elsewhere especially as we enter the fire season. Dumping is also illegal and could result in a stiff fine.
Anyone witnessing dumping is encouraged to get vehicle descriptions and license plate numbers. This information should be reported to the police.
Please submit new questions directly to Gigi LaFontaine by clicking here.
1. Can I arrange automatic payment of my dues from my bank account?
Yes. Please call LaFontaine Management Services, (707) 575-5171 for assistance.
2. May I pay my dues quarterly, biannually or annually?
Yes. Read the rest of this entry »
