Potential Mailbox Thief

There were reports today about a driver of a Silver PT Cruiser going through mailboxes in the neighborhood. The first few letters & numbers of the license plate were provided to a resident by a UPS driver. Please report any suspicious activity to the El Dorado County Sheriff at 621-6600.

Gates Remaining Open

Several residents have asked about why the exit gates are not closing properly. This is caused by the heat and changing moisture conditions under the chip seal at the main gate. The gates are working as well as can be expected given that the sensor loops are buried in gravel and sand. We would have to replace the chipseal with blacktop to get consistent performance from the gate equipment, or replace the sensor loops with optical sensors which could be vandalized.

Sometimes, the local fire department locks open the gates to let their trucks in faster for water refills from our tank and they forget to release the gates. In those cases, we much contact them and ask them to move the emergency key to the off position because only emergency officials can have those keys and we cannot override them.

How Long Since You've Pumped Your Septic Tank?

Have you ever had your septic tank pumped out? Experts recommend it be done every 5 years depending on the number of occupants of your home. Our homes are now 10 years old, so even with only two-person occupancy, it is a good idea to do it soon. Sludge builds up over time and can flow and clog the leach field, requiring very costly replacement of the leach field. I've recently received estimates for pumping from Sweet Septic for $400 plus another $350 to locate and dig down to the tank from a separate contractor. Has anyone else done this and gotten a better deal?

Neighborhood Yard Sale June 21st

We're planning to have a neighborhood yard sale on June 21st. Each home will host it's own merchandise and gates will open at 8am unless the majority feel we should open earlier. Contact Dean Zimmermann at 676-1926 for more information, and leave your email address so he can maintain contact.

Now Online! Gate Hold-Open Requests

A new gate hold-open request feature has been added to the site on the Gates Committee page. Please use this form to ensure your gate hold open requests are received and you receive confirmation.

Building Something?

Please review the CC&Rs and guidelines and submit your plans for improvements to the SHARC on the Architectural Review Form prior to beginning work. (view form)

Talk to Your Neighbor First

Before bringing matters to the Board of Directors or Architectural Review Committee, please discuss your plans for improvements or concerns about changes you see underway with the neighbor undertaking the project.