Sterling Ranch Resident Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2020

SNOW IS AROUND THE CORNER! ARE YOU READY?

In Colorado it is never too early to talk about snow. With the forecasts changing from the extreme heat of summer to snow in the mountains as early as after Labor Day, getting one’s snow shovel ready, is appropriate. What is also appropriate is to share the upcoming changes in snow removal services for Sterling Ranch. Per the Douglas County code, “Residents are responsible for clearing driveways and sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowstorm to allow safe use by pedestrians. This is particularly important along school pedestrian routes to prevent children from having to walk in the street. It is required that owners place snow from their driveways and sidewalks onto their front yard and not into the street”. The streets within Sterling Ranch are maintained by Douglas County. Douglas County clears all roadways according to priority until conditions are safe for travel. Cul-de-sacs and some local streets may not be plowed if accumulations are minor and snow is expected to melt over the following 24-hours.

The Sterling Ranch CAB will be removing snow in CAB maintained areas around the community as follows:

Plowing of parking lots and drive lanes when snow accumulation reaches 3 inches.
Clearing of sidewalks and mailbox kiosks when snow accumulation reaches 2 inches.
Routes will be cleared at 2 inch intervals through the duration of the storm.
Ice melt / sand will be applied in areas identified for the safety of the residents.

When removing snow we ask of you the following:

Please do not place snow in the street because it will result in larger snow wind-rows in front of your home, created by snowplows. Additionally, piles of snow in the area of the gutter will inhibit drainage resulting in buildups of ice in the gutter and on the sidewalk.
Please place all snow removed from sidewalks and driveways on your adjacent landscaped areas. This practice will benefit the vegetation, reduce the amount of runoff, and will help to manage the amount of snow and ice in the street.

Last, when a snowstorm is predicted, please remove your vehicle from Motor Courts and County streets. This allows for a clear path for plows to remove snow and perform ice mitigation.

Click the link below to view the snow removal map and the areas of responsibility of the CAB and of the residents. Areas have changed from last year so please be prepared.

CAB SNOW REMOVAL MAP

CLUBHOUSE - OPENING SOON!

FACILITY USE RESERVATIONS:

Due to COVID-19, a limited amount of people will be allowed to use the pool and fitness center at one time. Reservations will be required to enter the facility. Frequent cleaning breaks will take place in between each reservation to allow for thorough cleaning. The Resident Services team will re-assess COVID policies every 2 weeks. To view the Pool and Fitness Center Reservation time slots, click the link below!

Once the opening date has been announced, Facility Use Reservations will be released every Monday at 6:00pm for the next week via email and on the website. If you are not receiving CAB emails, please click HERE to register for the email distribution list.

TIME BLOCKS

MEMBERSHIP CARDS FOR RESIDENT ACCESS:

Every closed home in Sterling Ranch will receive access to the clubhouse facility. To receive your membership cards for those living in your household, each home is required to fill out the Resident Amenity Center Form and provide proof of address for anyone over the age of 25.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR RESIDENT AMENITY CENTER FORM:

DOWNLOAD the Resident Amenity Center Form
COMPLETE the attached Resident Amenity Center Form, listing all members currently living in the home including children.
SAVE the completed form to you desktop or movile device
EMAIL the completed form to recreation@sterlingranchcab.com
A confirmation email will be sent back to you once we receive your form. Please be sure that you receive this!
Once you are notified your membership cards are ready, you will be REQUIRED to provide proof of residency for all members of the household 25 years of age or older.

**If you are unable to fill the form out ahead of time, please allow for extra time at pre-registration to fill out the form and receive your membership cards.

RESIDENT AMENITY CENTER FORM

PRIVATE FACILITY RENTALS:

Areas of the clubhouse are available to rent for a fee for your private use during the hours of operation. To request a private facility rental, please email recreation@sterlingranchcab.com with the following:

Name
Address
Date and Time Request for rental
Space you would like to rent
Number of people attending

A staff member will follow up with you to make an appointment to see the space. To confirm your reservation, you will need to submit the Facility User Rental Agreement, along with payment for the rental and security deposit. Rental dates and times will be held for 48 hours prior to confirmation.

**Due to COVID-19, there will be no reservations of the Great Hall permitted for the remainder of 2020**

To review the Facility User Agreement and pricing for the various spaces, please click the link below.

FACILITY RENTAL AGREEMENT

STERLING RANCH EVENTS

VIRTUAL MURDER MYSTERY PARTY

SEPTEMBER 25, 6:00PM

Murder Mystery USA will guide the group through a 2 hour, professional murder mystery experience! You will have live interaction with the full cast, a detective and 4 actors/suspects. Participants will be put in teams to work together to try and solve the murders with the aid of the physical clues along the way.

Cost: $30 per virtual screen

RSVP's close September 22.

RSVP TODAY!

BEAUTY APPOINTMENTS WITH THE CUT ON LOCATION |

WEEKLY - TUESDAY'S, THURSDAY'S & SATURDAY'S

WEEKLY TRIVIA |

WEDNESDAY'S, 7:00PM

YOGA IN THE PARK |

MONDAY'S, 8:00AM

THURSDAY'S 8:00AM

ACTIVE MINDS: SPACE | SEPTEMBER 8, 10:00AM

ADOPT A ROAD CLEAN UP | SEPTEMBER 12, 9:00-11:00AM

**RSVP REQUIRED**

BINGO NIGHT |

SEPTEMBER 17, 6:30PM

**RSVP REQUIRED**

VIRTUAL TEAM TO WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S |

SEPTEMBER 19, 8:00-11:00AM

VIRTUAL NATIONAL GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY CONTEST | SEPTEMBER 21-27

WHAT A HOOT OWL EDUCATION |

SEPTEMBER 30, 5:00PM

NEWS & UPDATES

Committee Update

Members of the Resident Advisory Committee (RAC) and Enforcment Committee (ENF) have been chosen and approved by the CAB Board of Directors. The first meetings will take place this month for the new committee members.

Enforcement Committee: September 9, 6:00pm

Resident Advisory Committee: September 10, 6:00pm

Feedback System

We want to hear from you!

If you have questions or concerns that you would like to share with the CAB please email us directly to info@sterlingranchcab.com. The Resident Services Team guarantees an answer within 48 hours of receipt of your email. This feedback system is monitored daily and the best way to get in contact with us!

Compliance Corner

Political Signage:

With election season approaching, political signage will be out and about in the community. Please make sure when placing out your signs, you follow the guidelines:

1 temporary political sign per candidate or ballot issue, placed no sooner than 45 days prior to an election, and removed within 7 days following an election.
There shall be no moving parts or lights attached to any signage on a residential lot. Signage is not permitted to be attached or hung from fencing, or placed on any Open Space or landscape tract.

Trampolines:

Trampolines are a great way to enjoy the outdoors! All trampolines require DRC approval and will be considered based on size, height, color, relationship to size of lot, relationship to landscaping, setbacks from property lines, method of installation, and proposed safety netting. Trampolines are required to be anchored per manufacturer specifications.

Do I Need DRC Approval?

If you are unsure whether items need DRC approval when thinking of making changes or additions to the exterior of your home or yard, check the Residential Property Owner's Guidebook first! The current version can always be found on the CAB website.

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNER'S GUIDEBOOK

Technology Connection

Copper Labs Upcoming Webinar

You’re invited! If you would like to learn more information about Copper Labs, above and beyond what is in this article, join us for a live webinar all about the Copper Labs Utility Monitoring System.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84042579143

Time: Thursday, September 24^th at 10 AM

If you cannot join, this live webinar will be posted on our website at:

https://lumiere.technology/knowledge-base/steward-video-gallery/

Copper Labs Information

Did you know that Copper Labs is headquartered in Boulder, CO? Over the years Sterling Ranch and its partners have been working hard to implement technology that betters our world. From rain water harvesting projects to utility equipment in every home, Sterling Ranch wants what is best for homeowners and the environmental community at Sterling Ranch. Copper Labs is the most cutting-edge residential utility monitoring equipment available and it is included in your home! Copper Labs is a utility monitoring device that enables you to track your utility usage, help you save money, and contribute towards creating a more sustainable future.

All three utility types are monitored in Copper Labs. This includes:

Water Usage (Indoor and outdoor)
Electric (Usage (and solar generation if applicable to your home)
Gas Usage

So how exactly does Copper Labs work? Copper labs captures the same radio frequencies that utility companies use for billing. On the side of your home you will see equipment for your utilities. You may even see the meter on this equipment. This meter tracks your usage and periodically sends out a signal to an Xcel Energy hub or truck that is driving by. Once this signal is received, Xcel takes that data and translates it to come up with your billing statement. Copper Labs captures that same frequency that is being sent out so that you have extremely accurate information for utility usage and projections.

How to download the Copper Labs App:

Make sure you download the Copper Labs app on your mobile device to see all of the up-to-date utility information for your home. Here’s how:

Go to the App store or Google play store and download the “Copper Home Energy Monitoring” app
Open the app and input the same email you use for your Steward System (ex. 1111eagleriverave@lumiere-home.net)
Retrieve the pin code – This will be sent to the mail app either on your wall mounted tablet or the Amazon Fire 10 tablet you received at closing
Input the pin code and see all of your home’s utility information

If you have any issues in this process, open a ticket with our team at:

https://lumiere.technology/open-a-ticket/

Thanks so much!

Spencer, Sterling Ranch Tech Team

School Traffic Safety Tips from South Metro Fire Dept

School bells ring, are you listening? In the class, desks are glistening. A beautiful view, but we’re so concerned too, about vehicle traffic around each of our schools.

We’re all responsible for safety in the neighborhoods surrounding our schools, but pedestrians and drivers must be on their toes.

Pedestrians need to expect the unexpected when crossing roads, using sidewalks and maneuvering parking lots. Parking lots in particular are dangerous places for shorter pedestrians because drivers may not see people in their rearview mirrors.

Utilize crossing guards to cross roads and be aware of cars that could move as well as those that are moving. Approaching a crossing is no time for distractions. Put down the screen and unplug the ears.

Drivers need to be on the lookout for students and adults, especially in parking lots. Follow the instructions of crossing guards and remember they are volunteers. Respect them, their huge responsibility, and their commitment to neighborhood safety.

When it’s time for drop-off and pick-up, be mindful of where you park. Don’t block the neighbors’ driveways, fire hydrants or the fire lane.

And don’t do a U-turn in a school zone; that’s the easiest way to hit a pedestrian or another vehicle, especially on those sun-glare filled mornings that can impair vision.