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Welcome to the FRMA website

John Marcotte — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:47:12 +0000

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.

Many homesites offer city, mountain, valley or vineyard views. All benefit from our clean, quiet surroundings, well-lit streets and lush landscaping plus natural parks and generous open spaces.

Fountaingrove Ranch ranks among the best places to live in America. Through our extraordinary spirit of community volunteerism, the Fountaingrove Ranch Master Association is committed to preservation of our unique community.

Whether resident or visitor, we hope you enjoy your visit.

NOTICE of Board of Directors meeting

Gigi LaFontaine — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:00:28 +0000

The Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2010 at 7:00 pm in 3554 Round Barn Blvd., Suite 206, Santa Rosa.

Water Conservation

Gigi LaFontaine — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:50:32 +0000

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.

CC&Rs(Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions)

Gigi LaFontaine — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:44:29 +0000

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.

Earlier this year, the Board became aware that there are separate CC&Rs for SUBDIVISIONS such as “Southridge Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions”. These “post-facto” documents were created after the Master CC&Rs were created and recorded. Since these subdivisions did not create a separate homeowners’ association and never amended their CC&Rs, the Board lacks the authority to enforce these separate CC&Rs except as they coincide with the CC&Rs of Fountaingrove Ranch.

In addition, new federal and state laws that have been passed affect the FRMA CC&Rs. From time to time over the past 24 years, residents who belong to the Master Association have expressed concerns about excessive parking, noise, animal control, garbage cans, boats and trailers and how the FRMA CC&Rs can be enforced.

The Board anticipates that this review process required by California law could take as long as a year and will require community meetings of the members to produce a final product. We want to include all of our membership in the review process and get it right.

The Restated CC&Rs is color coded for easy reading. Please use the following information to assist you in reviewing this important document.

The blue text is substantially the same as in their current documents with the developer specific provisions removed and some language revised for easier reading and clearer communications.

The red text are sections drafted to reflect and comply with Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, Corporations Code, and California case law. There are a few items that can be modified (such as the Association can change the due date of assessments and date they are late, choose a lower interest rate on delinquent accounts, etc.) but most have very little flexibility.

The black text is what the Board of Directors is recommending to be added.

All owners and members are strongly urged to please read and provide comments on the CCRs as soon as possible by email to frmaccrs@att.net.

Click on the following link Restated CC&Rs to review and download.

Architectural Control Committee reminders…

Gigi LaFontaine — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:48:09 +0000

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.

Election Results

Gigi LaFontaine — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:34:49 +0000

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