Happy Friday, Sonoma Verde!
Good afternoon! I hope you have all had a great week. I have an Irish blessing for you in honor of St. Patrick's Day:
May your troubles be less, your blessing be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.
We had a great Lunch N Learn this week, and I learned that I could host it without Ryan (we missed you Ryan!). The questions below were emailed in, but I could not address them during the Lunch N Learn. We feel these are great questions and wanted to share the Q&A with everyone.
Q: Why is it necessary for an engineer to review the ARC plans for buildings in our backyard? Our insurance covers any accidents, and I don't see any benefit of having an engineer review things like sheds, patios, landscaping, etc.
A: The Board of Directors hired the consulting firm to review ARC applications. An engineer and an architect review applications with the Sonoma Verde CCRs and Design Guidelines to ensure all requirements are met and do not violate any policy. The documents outline size restrictions, material requirements, property setbacks, etc.
Q: If the engineer has to review the ARC plans, does that mean CCMC assumes liability for these plans?
A: No, CCMC is not involved with the review of the documents, nor does CCMC or the management team approve or deny any application. The management team works at the direction of the Board.
Q: Is this engineer licensed?
A: Yes, the Engineer and Architect are licensed.
Q: What dictates whether or not the engineer approves/denies an ARC request?
A: The review firm provides a recommendation, and the Board provides the final decision. The Sonoma Verde Governing Documents and Design Guidelines dictate what is permissible and give the ARC Committee or Board of Directors authority to approve or deny requests.
I hope this helps answer questions you have (or didn't know you had yet!). Have a great weekend!
Thank you,
Jamie Patterson
Community Manager
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"My name is Dave and, uh, I like to party." - Dave, Hot Rod.
I am coming to you with some exciting news! It's something that the community here at Sonoma Verde has been asking about for a while now, and we're excited to finally be able to offer it to you!
The Sonoma Verde amenities are officially available for rental to our residents!
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Now, you're probably wondering what areas of the Amenity Center are available to rent? Fortunately, I have the answer!.
- Amenity Center Clubhouse (enclosed side)
- Large soccer field
- Small soccer field
- Baseball/softball field
There are also a few common questions that you may have, so I will try to address those here as well (knowing I won't get to them all):
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When is the first date I can book? The first date available to rent is Friday, April 1st (no, this is not an April fools joke).
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Can non-residents rent the facilities? No, only residents may rent the facility. Non-residents are welcome to attend parties, events, and practices, but the resident renting the facility must be present.
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Can I rent the community pool? The pool is not available to rent for private events. If you are renting the Amenity Center Clubhouse, you can use the pool (within appropriate pool season hours), but it will remain open to the community.
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I put in my request, so I've booked the space, right? Not yet! Your request still has to be approved by the Association management office, and you need to pay your rental fee and security deposit. Your date is not officially booked until you've completed these steps.
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Is it still first-come, first-served? If there are no rentals on the calendar, the amenities are still available on a first-come, first-served basis. If the space you're looking for is booked, the rental takes precedent over other use.
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Where can I see the calendar? You can find the calendar on the Sonoma Verde Association page!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Ryan Alexander
Lifestyle Director
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Sonoma Strollers
Date: Tuesday mornings, weekly
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Sonoma Amenity Center
Get together with other Sonoma residents to stroll (stroller optional) around the community while socializing and getting some fresh air! No kids? No problem! Anyone that wants to get out and active is encouraged to join!
Sonoma Strollers will meet every Tuesday at 9:00 AM beginning Tuesday, January 11th. Join us as we explore the new trails around Sonoma Verde!
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Sonoma Speaks
Virtual Lunch n Learn
Date: Tuesday, April 5th
Time: Begins at 12:00 PM
Location: Facebook Live
Join us on Tuesday, April 5th, for a laid-back monthly Association chat!
During these 15-30 minute virtual sessions, Association staff will cover any updates, hot topics, maybe some quick educational updates, and answer any questions you have!
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Sonoma Easter Egg Scramble!
Date: Saturday, April 16th
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Amenity Center Fields
Hop on over to the Sonoma Verde Amenity Center so we can kick off Easter weekend in style! We'll have J-Crew Entertainment out to DJ, face painters, balloon artists, bounce houses, and plenty of fun for everyone!
At 2:30 PM, we'll have age-appropriate egg "hunts" for multiple age groups, letting everyone have a chance to grab some goodies!
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Crafty Kids!
Date: Wednesday, April 13th
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pickup at SV Amenity Center
Crafty Kids is designed to allow kids ages 4-6 and parents to work together on a creative and productive project in the comfort of their own home!
Crafty Kids kits will be available for pickup at the Sonoma Verde Amenity Center beginning Wednesday, April 13th.
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STEM Stars
Date: Wednesday, April 20th
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pickup at SV Amenity Center
*Spark* that curiosity for science, technology, engineering, and math with a fun project dropped at your doorstep!
Kids ages 7-10 can jump into the exciting world of science and math with fun and entertaining at-home projects!
STEM Stars kits will be available for pickup at the Sonoma Verde Amenity Center beginning Wednesday, April 20th.
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Jamie Patterson
972.210.7120
What breed of dog would you be?
A beagle, because I'm noisy and loud.
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Ryan Alexander
972.210.7120
What breed of dog would you be?
An English bulldog, for sure. I'm a bit chubby with a big head, I love attention, and I overheat when it's hot outside.
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