{"id":2464,"date":"2021-04-04T05:55:35","date_gmt":"2021-04-04T05:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/?page_id=2464"},"modified":"2021-05-27T08:51:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T14:51:53","slug":"hoa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/hoa\/","title":{"rendered":"HOA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION<\/span><\/p>\n

A<\/span>lta Meadow Ranch is governed by a home owners association.\u00a0 The ranch functions best when our\u00a0communal\u00a0infrastructure is in working order, and since all owners benefit from this arrangement, the responsibility for maintenance is a shared one.\u00a0 A process exists for emergency expenditures, a possibility not entirely unexpected in a land heavily influenced by natural forces.\u00a0 Special assessments may be necessary and must be approved by 3\/5 of the members of the HOA. \u00a0Upon joining the HOA new members will contribute a deposit to establish an operating account and reserve fund.\u00a0 Contribution of dues for the reserve account will be on an as-needed basis while ongoing expenses will be billed monthly. \u00a0Monies in the HOA account will be used for repairs and maintenance of those areas of the ranch designated for common use or having common interest and are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • \u00a0Roads (repairs and snow removal)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Bridges\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0River and creek banks<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Common area trails<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Common area ponds<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Trees in common areas<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Mail facility<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Refuse collection structure<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Weed abatement on common and private areas<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Fire preventive measures (removal of downed timber & dead limbs) in common areas<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Payment of refuse collection fees and accounting fees<\/span><\/li>\n
  • \u00a0Ownership and management of water rights and maintenance of gravity irrigation system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    HOA Responsibilities<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

    The roads will need minor repairs almost yearly, and snow accumulations require plowing on an unpredictable basis.\u00a0 The entry way bridge and the bridge between Tracts A and C were constructed with substantial concrete abutments and steel beam supports.\u00a0 Barring an accident or major flooding, they should be functional for the foreseeable future. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    With regard to irrigation, all tracts benefit directly or indirectly from the gravity irrigation from Chicken Creek, with the diversion located on Forest Service land just west of the ranch.\u00a0 Absent this vital water, the entire ecosystem of Alta Meadow will suffer serious degradation.\u00a0 The diversion is a carefully crafted, fish-friendly weir (as opposed to a dam) and will require occasional maintenance. The irrigation ditches will need maintenance from time to time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Since snow removal will depend on the amount of snowfall, the time necessary to remove it will be the basis on which charges are calculated.\u00a0 Alta Meadow Ranch Inc. will provide the snow removal equipment and personnel, and will bill the HOA for this service on common area roads. \u00a0The cost per hour will reflect standard charges for the equipment and operator. \u00a0Charges to individual owners will reflect the time required to remove snow from their\u00a0driveways and roads not designated as common areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Alta Meadow Ranch, Inc. also has equipment to perform minor road repairs.\u00a0 For more substantial repairs and maintenance of roads, as well as repairs of stream banks and irrigation system, the HOA will employ a construction company with heavier equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Owners Options and Responsibilities\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

    Services provided for individual owners by the ranch caretakers will be billed separately on a monthly basis.\u00a0 Upon request from owners, these services could include lawn mowing, house cleaning, minor road and driveway repairs, and general caretaking in case of a prolonged absence from the ranch.\u00a0 Additionally, \"Earth and Wood Landscaping,\" the company that installed much of the ranch landscaping and watering system, will be available to individual owners to perform semi-annual inspections and maintenance for the automated irrigation systems on Tracts A, C, & D.\u00a0 Those portions of Alta Meadow Trail not considered common areas as well as private driveways will be the responsibility of individual owners. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    The owners of Tracts B, C, & D will be responsible for harvesting hay from their respective fields.\u00a0 A custom haying company will be employed and costs for this service will be shared by the owners based on acreage.\u00a0 Hay storage is available in the buildings on Tracts B and E. \u00a0The hay could be used\u00a0for ranch livestock\u00a0or for sale\u00a0on the local market, with proceeds distributed according to acreage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Restrictions on Land Use<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

    No subdivision of any tract will be permitted.\u00a0No renting or leasing to other parties is permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n

    TRACT A consists of about 47 acres of meadow and forest.\u00a0 It is the site of the River House,\u00a0located near the West Fork of the Bitterroot River.\u00a0 On the southwestern edge of this property is a former trailer site for which utilities were installed by a previous owner.\u00a0 It has electricity, a water well and a septic system.\u00a0 There is a conservation easement on this property which limits building and land use.\u00a0 The site of the previous trailer with its utilities may be used for a barn or shop, but not another residence.\u00a0 The River House could be replaced by a building roughly of same size in the same location.\u00a0 No other additional residences or buildings will be permitted.\u00a0 The available\u00a0land\u00a0is suitable for a small number (3) of horses, and fencing is permitted for that purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n

    TRACT B contains 65 acres of meadow, forest, willow groves and pasture. \u00a0It\u2019s eastern border is the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, and a hiking trail runs through its northern aspect. \u00a0The Bench House is sited near the northwestern boundary of the property. \u00a0This dwelling could be replaced\u00a0with a building of similar size. \u00a0There is a pasture, tack shed, and hay barn on the property, as well as a round pen. \u00a0The pasture could be extended to the north if more area is needed. \u00a0A portion of this tract is a hayfield and requires harvesting each summer in order to maintain water rights for the ranch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    TRACT C is about 37 acres of meadowland, willow groves and ponds.\u00a0 It abuts the West Fork of the Bitterroot River on the east and US Forest Service land on the West. \u00a0Its southern border traverses a willow grove which provides an excellent visual barrier. \u00a0On its northwestern border is the Ranch House.\u00a0 A covenant for this parcel limits construction of a new residence to replacement of the present residence and garage\/shop. No additional fencing or building will be permitted.\u00a0 A portion of this tract is a traditional hayfield and requires harvesting each summer in order to maintain water rights for the ranch. \u00a0A small number (3) horses may be kept by owners of Tract C by leasing the horse facilities on Tract B. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    TRACT D consists of about 29 acres of meadow and willow groves containing three cabins, two of which are restored original buildings. \u00a0This tract is bounded by the West Fork of the Bitterroot River on the east, Chicken Creek on the south and US Forest Service land on the west. \u00a0The northern boundary traverses the meadow and willow grove, the latter providing an excellent visual barrier.\u00a0 The cabins are separated visually by an extensive landscaping project planted in the spring of 2002.\u00a0 It will be a HOA requirement that this landscaping be maintained.\u00a0 A portion of this tract is traditional hayfield and requires harvesting each summer to maintain water rights for the ranch.\u00a0 A covenant for this parcel stipulates that no additional fencing will be permitted.\u00a0 One new building in the form of a residence will be permitted on tract D in the location of the Barn House. \u00a0In the case of a remodel effort, the Barn House has a flexible building plan which would lend itself to extensive renovation.\u00a0 There is ample room to expand in all directions except southward, whether starting anew or remodeling.\u00a0 Only the owner\u2019s personal vehicles (cars & light trucks) may be parked outside the cabins until a garage is available.\u00a0 The Stage Coach Inn and\u00a0Homestead are\u00a0designated as historical buildings and may not be destroyed or moved.\u00a0 A small number of horses (3) could be kept by owners of Tract D by leasing the horse facilities on Tract E,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    TRACT 6 is an 8 acre parcel on the hillside east of the river and road, home to the Chalet.\u00a0 The West Fork of the Bitterroot River forms its western boundary and it melds into Tract E on the south and east.\u00a0 The land surrounding the home on this tract is heavily forested and somewhat uneven, and is unsuitable for further construction, fencing or the keeping of livestock. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    TRACT E is a 43 acre parcel south of Chicken Creek at its confluence with the West Fork of the Bitterroot River.\u00a0 The land on the east side of the river is steep and forested. \u00a0On the west side there is a horse barn and large implement shed, as well as two fenced pastures and a riding arena.\u00a0 A portion of the implement shed will be considered common area and used for storage of equipment used to maintain HOA common areas. \u00a0The barn has four indoor stalls and four covered outdoor stalls. \u00a0It has heated watering troughs, a dedicated water well, electricity and a tack room. \u00a0Tract E is for sale, but its horse barn and pastures are available for lease to other owners of ranch property until it is sold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Architectural Standards <\/u>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Ranch style construction compatible with other buildings at AMR<\/span><\/p>\n

    Exteriors \u2013 Log or board (cedar or redwood) with river stone accents<\/span><\/p>\n

    Exterior finish - Natural or stained but not painted<\/span><\/p>\n

    Roof material \u2013 metal or slate (fire protection)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Metal roof colors \u2013 Dark Brown, Dark Green, Terra Cotta<\/span><\/p>\n

    Building height \u2013 not to exceed 35 feet above grade<\/span><\/p>\n

    Square footage not to exceed 8,000 SF and must be greater than 2,500 SF<\/span><\/p>\n

    Primary<\/u>\u00a0heating source must not be a wood stove or wood burning fireplace<\/span><\/p>\n

    Residences must include garage spaces for all vehicles with the\u00a0exception of those on\u00a0Tract D for the present time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    General Restrictions<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

    The speed limit for vehicular traffic is 20 miles per hour on Alta Meadow Trail and driveways to individual homes.\u00a0 For all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles the speed limit is 10 miles per hour, and Alta Meadow Trail can only be use by these vehicles to enter and leave the ranch.\u00a0 No use of ATVs or snowmobiles will be permitted on the hiking trails or meadows except for ranch maintenance and repair projects.\u00a0\u00a0Visiter's and owner's recreational vehicles may be parked outside a home for no more than one week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION Alta Meadow Ranch is governed by a home owners association.\u00a0 The ranch functions best when our\u00a0communal\u00a0infrastructure is in working order, and since all owners benefit from this arrangement, the responsibility for maintenance is a shared one.\u00a0 A process exists for emergency expenditures, a possibility not entirely unexpected in a land heavily […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-full.php","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2464"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2464"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3142,"href":"https:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2464\/revisions\/3142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/altameadow.com\/altameadow\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}