ForestMeadows
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Forest
Meadows
Properties
(209) 728-8000
WHO PREPARED THE MASTER PLAN? . . . The planning concept can be attributed to no
one individual but rather to the co-operative effort of environmentalists, land planners
and professional engineers, working with the developer for over a four-year period. This
was accomplished by providing underground utilities, minimum tree removal, extra wide
roads and an insulating green belt or trail system for riding or walking behind each and
every homesite in the community.
WHAT YEAR WAS IT DEVELOPED? . . . In the early 1970's.
HOW LARGE ARE THE LOTS? . . . The homesites vary from about 1/4 acre to 3/4 acre.
Actually you purchase the lot plus an interest in the open area, the trails and the
natural preserve.
WHO DESIGNED THE 18 HOLE PAR 60 GOLF COURSE? . . . The executive course was designed
by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and his organization contributed much to the layout and design
of the residential area surrounding the golf course.
WHERE DO WE GET OUR WATER? . . . The water is brought onto Forest Meadows by Calaveras
County Water District and is pumped up to a 478,000 gallon storage tank at the highest
elevation on the development and a 350,000 gallon tank near the Hilltop Park, which
provided adequate pressure for both the fire hydrants and to serve all homes in the
subdivision.
IS THERE A SEWER SYSTEM IN FOREST MEADOWS? . . . Yes. The sewer system is installed
and ready for individual connections. The construction cost is included in the purchase
price of your homesite. There are no bonds or assessments.
WHAT ABOUT ELECTRICITY? . . . An underground system has been installed and paid for by
the developer, with individual service from PG&E provided for each homesite in the
subdivision.
HOW ABOUT TELEPHONE? . . . Every homesite is served by an underground system already
installed.
IS CABLE TV AVAILABLE? . . . Yes.
ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS? . . . Yes. The restrictions are designed to help protect your
Real Estate Investment. Every property owner receives a copy.
HOW ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL? . . . An architectural Review Board must approve
plans for all structures. Again, this is to protect your Real Estate Investment. Their
minimum square footage is 1500 feet.
WHO MAINTAINS THE ROADS, PARKS AND TRAILS? . . . They are maintained by the Forest
Meadows Association who owns them.
ARE THERE FIRE ROADS OR EXITS IN THE DEVELOPMENT? . . . Yes. The County requires
several exits for this purpose.
MUST I BELONG TO THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCITATION? . . . Yes, all owners are automatically
part of the Association. There is a monthly fee which is not expected to increase
disproportionately as the original budget submitted to the State provided a reasonable
rate for all maintenance required. The Homeowners dues are $648.00 per year (11/20/97).
WHAT IS OUR ELEVATION? . . . We are located at the mild 3200-ft. elevation, which is
right at the snow line and above the fog.
WHAT IS THE TOTAL SIZE OF FOREST MEADOWS? . . . The master plan shows just over 1700
acres. There are approximately 650 homesites. About 425 have been improved in which 1/3
are retired, 1/3 are vacation homes and 1/3 living and working in the area. Tentative maps
have been conditionally approved for two additional phases of 234 and 92 homesite.
HOW MANY PARKS ARE THERE IN THE DEVELOPMENT? . . . There are two separate park areas,
each having it's own pool, two separate tennis courts, and picnic areas. The Hilltop Park
offers a clubhouse for any special events you may have, weddings, family reunions, etc.
WHAT IS THE FIRE RATING? . . . Forest Meadows carries a rating of 5, which is very
good for a mountain development due to the excellent water storage and distribution system
provided by the developer. The nearest fire department is 1 1/2 miles.
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