May 10, 2007

This is to provide everyone a brief update on two development projects in the works --

 
1 - Lot 84 of Tract 693, 8 home development
I met with Dan Lloyd of HR Holdings last Thursday at the site, and let him know that we would be requesting a left-turn lane be installed to enter the subdivision.  This will require widening the exit lane near the Gatehouse and re-striping of all lanes.  
 
This subdivision is presently in process, and will be scheduled before the Planning Commission in the near future.  A postcard will be mailed to all property owners notifying everyone of the date and time.
 
2 - Weyrich Development, up to 350 homes off the end of Gateway Drive (to Dip Creek)
The Association was invited to meet on Tuesday at RRM Engineering to get a preview of this development project.   In attendance were Vice President/Director Bill Barker, CSD General Manager John D'Ornellas and myself.  The project calls for up to 350 homes including approximately 70 multi-family homes and single-family lots ranging from 9,000 square feet up to 1+ acres.  All amenities developed will be available to all Heritage Ranch Members.  Amenities shown on the proposed plan include: an Equestrian Center, two parks, trails, an aquatic park, a dog park, boardwalks along the shoreline, a small (high water) launch ramp, open space and a clubhouse/banquet room on the water's edge.  Four story-boards were brought back to the Association Office and are in the lobby for viewing.  Handouts will be made available hopefully by next week free of charge and information will also be posted on our website.  A presentation done by RRM Engineering to the full HROA Board is scheduled for Friday, July 13, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation Barn.  A postcard will be mailed to all property owners notifying them of this event.
 
The project schedule is anticipated to be at least eighteen months prior to a hearing before the Planning Commission.  The project is first initiated by the SLO County Board of Supervisors, which is followed by a lot a detail work in preparation for the Planning Commission hearing(s) including: an EIR, LAFCO annexation, etc.
 
Any one is encouraged to contact me directly on either of these projects.  You may also want to contact John D'Ornellas at CSD who is being asked to provide water and sewer services to this subdivision.
 
Linda Richey
General Manager