The larger crew was unable to make it up here from Auburn and productivity was limited. The local Cal-Fire engine was able to help out and we had some good consumption on several piles near the lodge, burning 1 of the 13 acres remaining on HOA property on Tuesday. We burned a few more snow...Read More
Carnelian Woods’ Firewise certification has again been renewed through the end of 2025. The Firewise certification means that our housing development has been inspected by the local fire authorities and found to meet guidelines to minimize wildfire risk. The certification can allow homeowners to obtain lower insurance premiums and is found on the Forestry Committee...Read More
We are planning on December 16th and 17th to continue pile burning on the Carnelian Woods property. We plan on completing all 13 acres over these two days, but snow and moisture may cause delays. We do our best to minimize smoke impacts, but please be advised smoke may linger for a few days. With...Read More
The hours of the office, lodge, and hot tubs have changed. The days the office is staffed may change periodically, so please call before coming in. The hot tubs will be open Wednesday through Sunday over Thanksgiving weekend. See the home or facility hours page for hours.Read More
Ramon Manzano of North Tahoe Protection District re-inspect the failing areas of Carnelian Woods and cleared the STR permits for this year. There are areas on the north side of units 143 and the south side of unit 147 that have large fuel loads that need some separation and will be reinspected in the next...Read More
We currently have insurance through the California Fair Plan (CFP) to their allowed maximum amount of $20M. The premium is $76,609 per year, about what CW was previously paying to Farmers before CW was dropped. Our agent has recommended we budget for a 25% premium increase this next year (insurance renews April 1) and we...Read More
Below is an update from RMC on the progress at Carnelian Woods as of 9/13. Roofing repairs are completed! Roofers are awaiting a dumpster delivery to get the remainder of the debris removed off site. RMC is scheduling for the storage container and restroom to be picked up. RMC is awaiting plans on the balconies...Read More
Below is an update from RMC on the progress at Carnelian Woods as of 9/6. Last update was reported that the roofer would be taking a break, but they are going to stay on site for the next week to attempt to complete the remaining roofing. Once the roofer is complete the storage bin will...Read More
North Tahoe PUD plans to replace the water service laterals to Carnelian Woods–Units 33 to 46. Construction will begin after Labor Day and be substantially complete by October 15th with site clean-up work likely continuing until the end of October. The site is a very challenging area to dig, with a lot of rock, so they are...Read More
Below is an update from RMC on the progress at Carnelian Woods as of 8/30. Roofing crews are continuing with roofing. It is taking a little longer than expected. They plan to complete the bottom buildings by Wednesday next week, then move to the top section. The roofer will work through 9/7 and then have...Read More
