Snapshot – August 2023

In case you missed the July 27, 2023 Board of Directors meeting, below is a “snapshot” of the General Manager’s report to the community.  The entire report is in the July 2023 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – Click Here to download the PDF.

Rancho Vistoso Blvd Street Lights

Chris Monrad from Monrad Engineering provided an overview of the exiting conditions of our streetlighting and the pilot program that replaced 12 of the inductive fixtures with LED. The conversion will result in a 75% reduction of utility costs.

This highly informative meeting explained the problems with the current system and the options available to address these issues. Mr. Monrad will be putting together a master plan with cost and a preventative maintenance program for the board to consider.  The board is extremely interested in getting homeowner input on this subject. Meetings will be announced on the association website at www.ranchovistosohoa.com and through email blast.

Entryway Re-Landscape Proposal

The Landscape and Parks Committee and Finance Committee will be reviewing the revised AAA Landscape proposal to re-landscape the entryways for both Big Wash Overlook Place and Scenic Overlook Place. The committee’s recommendations will go to the board for consideration.

Siena Front Entryway Re-Landscape

AAA Landscape has replaced dead plants to the front entrance and add stone to the fountain area.

Rancho Vistoso Blvd Entryway Monuments

Proposals have been received from three landscaping contractors to refurnish the entrance monuments located on RVB & Tangerine Rd and RVB & Oracle Rd. Submissions will be reviewed by the Parks & Landscape Committee and interviews will be scheduled with each company.

VCA Signage

Installation of the letters for the Vistoso Highlands monument has been completed by Territorial Signs.

Irrigation Project– Bids are expected by the beginning of August for this project. The project encompasses the common areas along Innovation Drive between Rancho Vistoso Blvd. & Tangerine Rd. and Desert Fairway Dr. between La Canada Dr. and Hidden Springs Dr.

Erosion Projects

• Big View Ct. Channel – WLB is near completion in revising the design plans to address the additional erosion uncovered in the drainage channel. Once the updated design is received a copy will be forward to the Town of Oro Valley for approval.
• 27 Mile – Management has secured an additional proposal for this project since the original contractor selected decided to step down. WLB is currently working on the revision to the design plan to address the slope grade at the trailhead entrance. Once the design is received a copy will be sent to the Town or Oro Valley for approval.
• Bridal Veil – The signed addendum scope of work for this project has been sent to Bogardus Engineering. The revised plans for the Bridal Veil drainage channel are expected by the end of July

VCA Facilities

• Oro Valley Police Department has the authority to patrol and arrest individuals at our community facilities. Hopefully, this will help curtail vandalism that is occurring at some of our parks.
• Management has received a complaint about owners leaving their dogs off lease in the Sunset Ridge Park. A notice will be included in the next newsletter to remind pet owners that dogs are to be on lease and to report any infractions to the Town of Oro Valley Police.

Architectural Design Plans

Members of the ALRC did meet with members of the A23 Studios team for the proposed 132-Apartment development at the old Vistoso Golf Course location to discuss the design and landscape plans for the project. There will be several more meetings on this project. This project will also be reviewed by the Town of Oro Valley Planning & Zoning Committee for code and general plan compliance.

Revision to Architectural and Landscape Review Guidelines

The board will be considering a revision to the Architectural and Landscape Review Guidelines to include language addressing driveway/curb strips. This will be discussed at the July 27 board meeting. 

Reserve Study

Association Reserves has completed an on-site inspection of the community’s assets for the master association 2024 report. This is an important tool to assist the association to budget for the replacement and repair of major components of the association. The 2023 reserve study is posted on the association’s website at www.ranchovistosohoa.com.