We finally heard from our Farmers agent about the nonrenewal, almost a month after we heard directly from Farmers. They also were unclear on what policies were nonrenewed. Not happy with that responsiveness, we’ve been pursuing new insurance with a new agent, Pacific Premiere Insurance. Our agent there, Brian Grant, is working hard to find...Read More
NTFD is planning to resume pile burning on Thursday and Friday. This time near the top of Agate Road on Agate Bay Water Property, and down near the creek to complete some acreage from last week’s pile burning. The goal is to burn about six acres of piles over the two day period. April Shackelford...Read More
The majority of piles in the middle unit (Unit 2) were burned over the last three days completing 21 total acres (approx. 280 piles). Atmospheric conditions were in our favor and smoke was very minimal to area residents. Approximately 1.2 acres remain and will be handled by our local Cal-Fire Engine Team. When a decent...Read More
NTFD is planning to resume pile burning on Wednesday, January 3rd. Work will start at the area between Carnelian Woods Ave. and Silver Pine Dr. and may move uphill if conditions are favorable. The remaining acreage including the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) property will be burned at another time. The ignition request has been submitted...Read More
The lodge and hot tub hours have been expanded for the holiday season, but note that they are closed on Christmas Day and on New Year’s Day. Hours adjust again on January 2. See the website for specifics.Read More
Below is an update from RMC on the progress at Carnelian Woods. Items completed this week: Remainder of upper buildings painted where siding was replaced. Unit 126 window trim repaired. Looks like we found the roofing material manufacturer, or at least a material almost identical. Spec sheet from the manufacturer looks correct. We are awaiting color...Read More
Carnelian Woods received a letter of nonrenewal from Farmers Insurance on December 13, 2023 that our insurance would expire on its renewal date, March 31, 2024. We have all of our insurance with them through a master and additional policies and are looking into exactly which policies are not renewing. We were advised last year...Read More
Below is an update from RMC on the progress at Carnelian Woods: Items completed this week: Unit 3 trim repaired and sealed. Unit 42 chimney sealed and vent pipe installed (by Don’s team). Final metal roofing will be installed once we have the permit and underlayment to install. Siding was installed and the chimney is...Read More
There has understandably been a lot of concern about completing the repairs to our units and ensuring the roofs don’t leak as winter weather starts. The insurance is covering all the damage to the units on a time and materials basis, so our primary contractor, Restoration Management Company (RMC), has every incentive to make sure...Read More
Carnelian Woods’ Firewise certification has again been renewed through the end of 2024. 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
