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Deck Replacement Project -- 2022 Status Updates

7/1/2022

 

July 1 Update

Decks through unit 6132 have been completed.
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June 27 Update

Decks through unit 6129 have been completed.

May 27 Update

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May 2, 2022 Update

Tentative REVISED Schedule (subject to change):
  • 6103-6106: approx. May 2 – May 13, 2022
  • 6107-6112: approx. May 16 – May 20, 2022
  • 6113-6118: approx. May 23 – June 6, 2022
  • 6119-6124: approx. May 31 – June 10, 2022
    NOTE: MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY: May 27 - May 30, 2022 - NO CONSTRUCTION
  • 6125-6130: approx. June 6 – June 17, 2022
  • 6131-6134: approx. June 20 – June 24, 2022
  • 6135-6140: approx. June 27 – June 30, 2022
    NOTE: FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY: July 1 – July 4, 2022 - NO CONSTRUCTION
  • 6141-6144: approx. July 5 – July 8, 2022

April 22, 2022 Update

Due to the snow storm that hit the Tahoe area this week, the start of the deck replacement project has been delayed by about a week.  A revised schedule will be posted once dates can be confirmed.

2022 Deck Replacement Announcement

As the weather gets warmer, the anticipation for Spring/Summer projects is on the horizon. With that in mind, please find linked below, the tentative schedule for the completion of our Rear Deck Replacement Project.  The project will start Monday, April 25, 2022.
 
Owners are asked to remove all items from their deck prior to their tentative start date and will be invoiced for removal of any items that remain when construction begins. Any owners needing assistance with removal or replacement of items on their deck can make arrangements in advance with CAMCO and will be invoiced for this service. 
 
For most decks, the construction work can be completed from the exterior of the building using scaffolding.  However, if you have an extremely high deck or there is uneven ground below, please understand that the contractor may need to access your deck through your unit. Owners will be notified if this is required and must make arrangements through CAMCO in advance to provide access.
 
As part of the project, Placer County is requiring that carbon monoxide and smoke detectors be in the locations listed on the attached building code requirements sheet under Title 24 along with the affidavit. If you meet these requirements, please sign, and return the attached affidavit to 
Admin@camcotruckee.com. If you do not return the attached affidavit with your signature affirming that your unit meets these requirements, then your unit will be subject to an inspection for carbon monoxide and smoke detectors as per Placer County Ordinance on your scheduled deck replacement dates, and any required carbon monoxide and/or smoke detectors will be installed, and you will be invoiced for the materials and labor by CAMCO on behalf of the Indian Hills Owners Association.  CAMCO must have access to your unit to perform this work so that the building permit can be signed off by the County.
 
Individual owners will be invoiced if any additional costs are incurred due to construction delays resulting from failure to provide timely access.
 
IMPORTANT:  Owners should advise all of their guests (RENTERS, family, friends) IN ADVANCE that this work will be taking place in Indian Hills over the Spring/ Summer months and that the schedule is approximate and subject to change as the work progresses.  Guests staying within 2 weeks before or after work is scheduled on your unit/building should be advised that it’s possible the work will be in progress during their stay.  Owners should notify their guests as schedule changes are announced that may potentially impact their stay.

An attempt will be made to notify occupants by placing a written notice at front doors 1 to 3 days before work begins.

TENTATIVE Schedule:
  • 6103-6106: approx. April 25 – May 6, 2022
  • 6103-6112: approx. May 2 – May 13, 2022
  • 6113-6118: approx. May 16 – May 20, 2022
  • 6119-6124: approx. May 23 – June 6, 2022
    NOTE: MEMORIAL HOLIDAY - May 27- May 30, 2022 - NO CONSTRUCTION
  • 6125-6130: approx. May 31 – June 10, 2022
  • 6131-6134: approx. June 6 – June 17, 2022
  • 6135-6140: approx. June 20 – June 24, 2022
  • 6141-6144: approx. June 27 – June 30, 2022

REQUIRED Affidavit for CO2 & Smoke Detectors HERE

Future updates to the construction schedule can be found on this website

Front Decks and Stairs Replacement Information Gathering

4/22/2022

 
The Indian Hills Owners' Association board is trying to understand the cost of an eventual deck replacement project for the front decks, stairs, landings, etc. on each of the units/building in our project. 

The first step of that process is to decide on a few possible designs so that we can ask contractors to give us estimates for the project.  Our architect mocked up some options in the attached document for this purpose.

Currently, there is no immediate plan to replace the front decks.  The board needs to understand the costs of each of the various capital projects so that we can plan appropriately.  This project is not planned for the near term, however it is on a list of capital projects that will need to be undertaken in the future.

If homeowners have an opinion on the various options presented by the architect, please send a note to CAMCO to be passed on to the board.  This document is also available in the Documents section of the website, under "Other Association Documents".

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Deck Replacement Project -- Status Update

10/21/2021

 

2021 REAR DECK WORK IS FINISHED FOR THE SEASON

Due to the weather, the rear deck project has wrapped up for the 2021 season.  All decks through unit 6102 (except the lower deck of 6085) were completed this year.  The remaining decks will be replaced during the 2022 spring/summer/fall construction season.
Thank you to everyone for your cooperation in removing items from your decks, and your patience during this construction project.  Hopefully homeowners are enjoying their new decks.
Progress Report Week of 10/22 (Week 26):
  • Decks are complete through 6102, except lower deck of 6085.​
Progress Report Week of 10/15 (Week 25):
  • Decks are complete through 6100, except lower deck of 6085.
Progress Report Week of 10/8 (Week 24):
  • Decks are complete through 6098, except lower deck of 6085.
  • The contractors were not able to work on Friday due to snow.
  • Weather permitting, the plan is to complete through unit 6106 (last of the 2-deck units) over the next 2 weeks. That will be it for this year!  
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    That leaves 38 decks (6107 thru 6141) for next year.
Progress Report Week of 10/1 (Week 23):
  • Rear decks are complete through 6095.
Progress Report Week of 9/24 (Week 22):
  • Rear decks are complete through 6090, plus 6092.
  • Unit 6091 has upper and lower deck boards in place, no railings yet.
  • Unit 6093 upper deck is complete, lower deck has deck boards but no railing yet.​
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Progress Report Week of 9/17 (Week 21):
  • Rear decks are complete through 6087 except lower deck on 6085.
  • Deck boards only have been replaced on 6088 through 6092.
Progress Report Week of 9/3 (Week 19):
  • Decks through 6086 were completed, EXCEPT:
  1. 6074: still waiting on 20' deck bards, should be starting on Tuesday, 9/7/2021
  2. 6085: lower deck is on hold awaiting removal of equipment
Progress Report Week of 8/27 (Week 18):
  • Decks through 6081 (except 6074) were completed 
  • 6074 cannot begin until next shipment of 20' boards due to the size of the deck. 
  • Smoke has started to impact the progress, work was suspended some days this past week due to poor air quality.
Progress Report Week of 8/20 (Week 17):
  • 6069 through 6073 were completed 
  • 6075 work was started
  • 6074 cannot begin until next shipment of 20' boards due to the size of the deck.  This shipment is expected in 2 weeks.
Progress Report Week of 8/13 (Week 16):
  • 6062 through 6068 were completed 
  • 6069 had deck boards (only) installed this week
Progress Report Week of 8/5 (Week 15):
  • 6056 through 6061 were completed 
  • 6062 through 6064 had deck boards (only) installed this week
Progress Report Week of 7/30 (Week 14):
  • 6053 through 6055 were completed through 7/30/2021 
  • 6057 through 6060 had deck boards (only) installed this week
  • The railing installation in now lagging the deck board installation by about a week due to production delays at the powder coaters.
Progress Report Week of 7/23 (Week 13):
  • 6048 through 6049 were completed through 7/23/2021  (so all units up to 2049 are now complete)
  • 6053 through 6056 had deck board (only) installed this week, the railings are held up at the powder coating shop.  (Upper deck of 6056 is not usable this coming weekend).
  • The crew is still about a week ahead of the schedule below.
Progress Report Week of 7/16:
After time off for the 4th of July holiday, work resumed on 7/12/2021.
  • 6042 through 6047 were completed through 7/16/2021
  • 6049 will be completed on 7/19/2021
  • The project has caught up and is now a week ahead of schedule.
  • 6053 - 6057 will be started this week
Progress Report Week of 7/2:
  • Railings were added to 6033 through 6038, so these are now completed
  • 6039 through 6041 were completed
  • 6042 is in progress (decking installed)

No work is scheduled this week, due to the holiday.

​Happy 4th of July to all!
Progress Report Week of 6/26:
  • 6030 and 6032 were completed, so 6001 through 6032 are now completed.
  • Decking (only) was installed for 6033 through 6038 due to a delay in receiving the next shipment of metal railings.
  • The metal railings were delivered on Friday 6/25/21, one week later than expected.  6033 through 6038 should be complete with railings by Weds morning.

See below for the revised projected schedule through 10/8/2021.  This is based on one deck/day and no work during the following holiday periods: 
  • Friday 7/2 through Friday 7/9 (4th of July holiday)
  • Monday 9/6 (Labor Day)

The calendars for a few school districts in the Sacramento and San Jose areas indicated that their fall term start before Labor Day, so only Labor Day itself is indicated as a no-construction day. 
Progress Report Week of 6/19:
  • 6028, 6029 and 6031 were completed during week 9. 
  • 6030 and 6032 are in progress. 
​Additional dry rot was found and addressed this week.  The project is still about a week behind schedule.  
​The schedule will be revised at the end of next week.
Progress Report Week of 6/12:
  • Units 6021 through 6027 were completed
There was good progress this week!  We’re about a week behind schedule per the latest schedule, but the pace has picked up to more than one deck/day.  The schedule was developed based on one deck/day
Progress Report Weeks of 5/24 to 6/4:
  • 6017 through 6020 Mill Camp were completed
  • 6021 is in progress
  • 6023 through 6028 Mill Camp will begin this week
Progress Report Week of 5/17 to 5/21:
  • 3 more decks were completed.  Work was impacted by weather.
  • Project Schedule was revised through mid-August (provided below in the pdf)
Progress Report Week of 5/10 to 5/14:
  • 7 more decks were completed.

Recap of Project Status to Date:
  • 6001 to 6010 completed (15 decks)

15 of the 20 decks that were scheduled during the first 4 weeks have been completed.  Materials were available during  weeks 1 and 2 for only 5 of the 10 scheduled decks.  Additionally, 3 of the 15 decks needed additional repairs.
A revised construction schedule will be published late next week.

Progress Report Week of 5/3 to 5/7:
  • Three (3) decks were completed this week and one more is in progress.

Recap of Project Status to Date:
  • 6001 to 6004 have been completed
  • 6005 will be completed this morning (5/10)
  • 6006 and 6010 (2 decks each) have been completed

Work will continue this week on 6007 - 6009 (2 decks each). Project is about 6 to 7 work days behind schedule.

Deck Replacement Project Status

4/29/2021

Spring has arrived and our rear deck safety upgrade project began as planned on Monday, 4/19/2021.  Unfortunately, two things impacted progress during the first two weeks of the project:


  1. There has been a delay in receiving materials.
  2. Hidden damage to some structural components has been found.
 
For the first week of the project, there was decking material on hand for three decks rather than five.  Additionally, only the railings for the 6006 to 6010 building, unique in Indian Hills, were available.  The railings impacted which units could be done that week, so the contractor began with the 6006 to 6010 building rather than the 6001 to 6005 building.  The work on the 6010 decks revealed some structural damage that was addressed.  This additional work did take additional time. 
 
For the second week of the project, there was decking material on hand for two additional decks rather than five.  Additionally, the railings for the other buildings had begun to arrive, so work returned to the originally planned sequence with 6001.  As of 4/28/2021, the following five decks have been replaced:

  • 6006  - upper deck only
  • 6010 – upper and lower decks (structural damage was also addressed)
  • 6001  - single deck
  • 6002 – single deck
 
The decking manufacturer expects to deliver a shipment (10 pallets) to Truckee by Monday, 5/3/20221.  As soon as the materials have been received, work will begin again starting with 6003 and proceeding forward in the planned sequence.  It is hoped that the project will not continue to experience delays due to materials.   
 
To recap project status, 10 decks should have been completed by 4/30/2021, but only 5 decks were completed, primarily due to materials availability.  The project is one week behind schedule after two weeks.  As was identified in the original schedule, the schedule will be revised in mid-May and a revised schedule will be published. 

UPDATE 5/3/2021
Delayed materials have arrived, and work has resumed.  An updated schedule will be posted in the next week or so.

Updated Painting Schedule

5/28/2021

 
Indian Hills 2021 Painting Schedule
 
Work Hours: This work may be performed Monday through Friday between 7 am and 8 pm as allowed by Placer County Ordinance.

Approximate Schedule (Subject to Change):  Pressure washing may occur prior to the dates below.
  • No work                  May 29 - May 31
  • Units 6069-6073     (DONE)        
  • Units 6074-6078    June 1- June 4           
  • Units 6053-6057    June 7- June 17         
  • Units 6047-6049    June 15- June 25      
  • Units 6042-6046    June 23 - July 2
  • No work                 July 3- July 5
  • Units 6131-6134    July 6 - July 14           
  • Units 6135-6140    July 13 - July 26         
  • Units 6141-6144    July 23- Aug 3        
  • Units 6125-6130     Aug 2 - Aug 12      
 
As indicated above, this schedule is subject to change on an ongoing basis due to weather and other factors.  CAMCO will notify owners via email when any significant deviation from the schedule is known.  The most current schedule available will be posted on the Indian Hills website (www.indianhills.net).

Exceptions cannot be made to accommodate the schedules of owners or their guests.  The contractor and CAMCO should not be asked to stop or delay the work. 
 
The board recommends that owners advise all of their guests (renters, family, friends) in advance that this work will be taking place in Indian Hills over this spring/summer and that the schedule is approximate and subject to change as the work progresses.  Guests staying within 2 weeks before or after work is scheduled on your unit/building should be advised that it is possible the work will be in progress during their stay.  Owners should notify other guests as schedule changes are announced that may potentially impact their stay.

2021 Painting Schedule

4/12/2021

 
Work Hours: This work may be performed Monday through Friday between 7 am and 8 pm as allowed by Placer County Ordinance.

Approximate Schedule (Subject to Change):  Pressure washing may occur prior to the dates below.
  • Entry doors Rocky Point unit 6058-6068, 6079-6124.    April 12-April 30
 
  • Units 6069-6073       April 19-May 7         
  • Units 6074-6078       May 10- May 19                      
  • Units 6053-6057       May 14- May 28                      
  • Units 6047-6049       May 24- June 4            
  • Units 6042-6046       June 3- June 18           
  • Units 6131-6134       June 14 - June 25              
  • Units 6135-6140      June 28- July 9             
  • Units 6141-6144       July 12- July 23        
  • Units 6125-6130       July 19- Aug 3      
 
As indicated above, this schedule is subject to change on an ongoing basis due to weather and other factors.  CAMCO will notify owners via email when any significant deviation from the schedule is known.  The most current schedule available will be posted on the Indian Hills website (www.indianhills.net).

Exceptions cannot be made to accommodate the schedules of owners or their guests.  The contractor and CAMCO should not be asked to stop or delay the work. 
 
The board recommends that owners advise all of their guests (renters, family, friends) in advance that this work will be taking place in Indian Hills over this spring/summer and that the schedule is approximate and subject to change as the work progresses.  Guests staying within 2 weeks before or after work is scheduled on your unit/building should be advised that it is possible the work will be in progress during their stay.  Owners should notify other guests as schedule changes are announced that may potentially impact their stay.

Indian Hills Rear Deck Safety Upgrade Project

4/1/2021

 
Indian Hills owners and guests will soon be enjoying upgraded, code-compliant rear deck railings and maintenance-free, fire-resistant decking surfaces.  The Board presented renderings of a conceptual design for the rear decks at the June 7, 2020, board meeting.  Construction of a prototype deck was discussed at the August 8, 2020, board meeting and was completed by Labor Day weekend at 6059 Rocky Point.  The Board shared photographs of the prototype deck at the 2020 Annual Owners Meeting on August 31, 2020, and made the prototype available for owners to inspect that weekend. The design was presented again at the December 2020 board meeting and the project was approved for implementation during the 2021 and 2022 construction seasons. 

Bringing the deck railings into compliance with current building code will help ensure the safety of our owners and guests while they are enjoying the elevated rear decks, while also mitigating potential Association liability.  Some of the more significant applicable current building code requirements include a minimum 42-inch railing height from the finished surface of the deck (the current railings are approximately 36 inches high), no opening in the railed area equal to/larger than 4 inches, and sufficient structural rigidity and attachment integrity to withstand a lateral force of 50 pounds per linear foot of railing, as well as a concentrated force of 200 pounds at any single point. 
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The Board retained both a California licensed architect and a California licensed structural engineer to ensure that the design is fully code-compliant and aesthetically appropriate for our buildings.  The Board worked closely with these professionals, and the contractors who bid on the project, to optimize the design for cost-efficient construction, including building the prototype deck summer.  The Board also worked closely with the architect, contractor, and Timber Tech to select the Azek deck surface material.  This is a much higher quality and thicker material than Trex, meets Northstar fire department requirements for fire resistance, and will be installed in compliance with Timber Tech Azek specifications, including joist spans and attachment fasteners. The Association will receive a 50-year warranty on the Azek material, including deformation/sagging, cracking, and color.  The Association will also be relieved of the need to re-stain the rear deck surfaces every two to three years at a cost of $20,000-25,000 each occasion.         
 
 Indian Hills has 141 units with a total of 171 decks.  Project costs are anticipated to be about $1 million including:
  • Architectural services (approx. $20,000)
  • Prototype Deck ($6,750)
  • Structural engineering/plans ($17,100)
  • Permits (approx. $34,000)
  • Demolition, materials and construction ($916,400)
 
This is about $7,100 per unit and about $5,900 per deck.  An owner suggested that the Board consider a Special Assessment to help fund this project and a survey was conducted via Survey Monkey to determine owner interest.  30 of the 57 owners who responded to the survey were in favor of a modest assessment ($2,000 to $3,000) and the Board decided to conduct a vote.  
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Although 111 units have only a single rear deck while 30 units have two, Indian Hills CC&Rs Article 5.6 Division of Assessments states that “Regular and Special Assessments shall be divided among the Units equally”.  This means that all owners, whether their units have one or two decks, must be assessed the same amount. 

A Special Assessment of $2,500 per unit would provide $352,500 to help offset the total cost for the rear decks.  The remaining funds will come from the Association’s reserve account for capital improvements. 

As owners should be aware, our reserve account has been identified in our annual Reserve Study as underfunded for more than ten years.  The board has been increasing our regular annual assessment annually to help build our reserve balance. 

The Indian Hills Board of Directors recommends that owners approve the Special Assessment for $2,500 to reduce the funding needed for the project from our existing reserves. 
 

Indian Hills Rear Deck Replacement Project Schedule

3/29/2021

 
​As the weather gets warmer, the anticipation for Spring/Summer projects is on the horizon. With that in mind, please find shown below the preliminary schedule for the Rear Deck Replacement Project beginning in 2021 with a forecasted completion date in 2022. Please be advised that the project will start Monday, April 19, 2021, the same day that Northstar Ski Operations is set to close.
 
It is anticipated that the work on each deck will take 1 to 2 working days from the beginning of demolition to completion of construction. Owners are asked to remove all items from their deck prior to their scheduled start date and will be invoiced for removal of any items that remain when construction begins. Any owners needing assistance with removal or replacement of items on their deck can make arrangements in advance with CAMCO and will be invoiced for this service. 
 
For most decks, the construction work can be completed from the exterior of the building using scaffolding.  However, if you have an extremely high deck or there is uneven ground below, please understand that the contractor may need to access your deck through your unit. Owners will be notified if this is required and must make arrangements through CAMCO in advance to provide access.
 
As part of the project, Placer County is requiring that carbon monoxide and smoke detectors be in the locations listed on the building code requirements sheet under Title 24 along with the affidavit, which is shown below, or available from this link. If you meet these requirements, please sign, and return the attached affidavit to Admin@camcotruckee.com. If you do not return the attached affidavit with your signature affirming that your unit meets these requirements, then your unit will be subject to an inspection for carbon monoxide and smoke detectors as per Placer County Ordinance on your scheduled deck replacement dates, and any required carbon monoxide and/or smoke detectors will be installed, and you will be invoiced for the materials and labor by CAMCO on behalf of the Indian Hills Owners Association.  CAMCO must have access to your unit to perform this work so that the building permit can be signed off by the County.
 
Individual owners will be invoiced if any additional costs are incurred due to construction delays resulting from failure to provide timely access.
 
IMPORTANT:  The Board recommends that owners advise all of their guests (RENTERS, family, friends) IN ADVANCE that this work will be taking place in Indian Hills over the Spring/ Summer months and that the schedule is approximate and subject to change as the work progresses.  Guests staying within 2 weeks before or after work is scheduled on your unit/building should be advised that it’s possible the work will be in progress during their stay.  Owners should notify their guests as schedule changes are announced that may potentially impact their stay.
An attempt will be made to notify occupants by placing a written notice at front doors 1 to 3 days before work begins.

Please contact the CAMCO office if you have any questions.
 
Kind Regards,
 
Danielle Stephens
​CAMCO
Administrative Assistant

2020 Reserve Study

9/16/2020

 
The 2020 Reserve Study has been finalized and posted in the Documents section of this website.
​A copy is shown below:

Annual Meeting

9/8/2020

 
The annual owners' meeting of the Indian Hills Owners' Association was held over Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 5.   The Power Point slides from that meeting are available in the "Board of Directors Meeting Minutes" section of the Documents section of this website.  In addition, there are Power Point slides from Bryan Miller's presentation about the state of our siding and roofing.

Northstar Fire Defensible Space Requirements (5 Year Plan)

9/9/2019

 
Northstar Fire is requiring the Northstar condominium complexes, including Indian Hills, to follow the following 5 year plan to bring the properties up to State, County, and local codes regarding defensible space.  CAMCO is coordinating this work with the Board and Northstar Fire to ensure we come into compliance.
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