Author: Marcy Mitchell

Metro District Regular Board Meeting at 5:00pm

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It’s that time of year again. We have been fortunate with the amount of snow/rain received this season with more precipitation forecasted for next week. Wolf Creek has received 382″ YTD and will likely eclipse 400″.

That being the case, we still need to prepare our property and homes for this summer. Archuleta county remains in moderate drought conditions. https://www.drought.gov/states/colorado/county/Archuleta

What are the primary threats to homes during a wildfire?

Research around home destruction vs. home survival in wildfires point to embers and small flames as the main way that the majority of homes ignite in wildfires. Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood and/or vegetation that can be carried more than a mile through the wind can cause spot fires and ignite homes, debris and other objects.

There are methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home or any attachments. Experiments, models and post-fire studies have shown homes ignite due to the condition of the home and everything around it, up to 200’ from the foundation. This is called the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ).

Use this link to learn more about how to protect your home from wildfires – https://www.nfpa.org//-/media/Files/Firewise/Fact-sheets/FirewiseHowToPrepareYourHomeForWildfires.pdf

Timber Ridge has partnered with Put Hill Customs to provide fire mitigation and reclamation assistance. They will come to your home for a complimentary assessment and quote. They have agreed to provide Timber Ridge property owners a 10% discount off of their services. You can reach them via their website or by calling 970.946.8885.  https://www.puthillcustoms.com/

If you haven’t already, we also recommend having your property assessed by a member of the Wildfire Adapted Partnership. This is a free service that will restart mid-April.

https://www.wildfireadapted.org/home-wildfire-risk-site-visit

As a reminder, if tree removal is required you must submit a Property Improvement Application via the neighborhood website to the IRC. https://ctrmd.org/building-in-timber-ridge/

With your assistance, we continue to be a certified Firewise USA® neighborhood.

Best,

Timber Ridge Board

Whether building in Timber Ridge or submitting a request for work to be done, the application and submission must go through the new HOA APP Folio APP. Once you activate your APP you will be able to submit an application for approval. The request will be sent directly to the IRC Committee.

• Please download the AppFolio Portal APP on your phone for real time tracking of dues, paying for social committee, and the ability to submit IRS (architectural review) applications.
• Even if you paid via your dues via a check, you will need to activate your home portal in order to receive HOA communications. There is no cost or fee to use the APP.

Click here for architectural guidelines, permit applications and what you need to know

Effective March 18th the amendment to eliminate Short Term Rentals was passed by more than 67% of the HOA membership and is now filed with the county. This excludes the (3) prior approved properties which have until March 18th 2025 to maintain their STR status.