Organization and Answers to your concerns
Q. Why are we building such a large community center?Q. Is the Community Development Organization (CDO) part of the ranch operations?
Q. Will non-residents be able to use the center?Q. How will the community center sustain itself?
Q: Has a location for the community center been selected yet?
Q: Will this area be part of the CRR HOA or remain under control of the MacPherson family?
Q: Will the building be open at all time for member access?
Q: Will anyone on the CDO group benefit financially from the building of the community center or development of the land?
A.
The community center will enhance operations of the Chapel and
Senior Center by providing larger space if needed for events.
B.
Both Ranch Chapel and Seniors Group are in favor of a community
center.
How will the community center sustain itself?
A. The community center will maintain itself by using fees, room
rentals, donations, volunteers and grant money to maintain the building.
B.
1.
Various size office spaces
2.
A commercial kitchen
3.
Small banquet/Reception area
4.
Large banquet facility
5.
A stage/platform for performances or
movie nights
6.
Outdoor activities area
7.
Health club
8.
Swimming pool
9.
Coffee shop
10.
Crafts shop
11.
Day care
A.
Yes, the facility will be built to service the community as well as
other individuals or groups who want to have an event on the Ranch. User fees
will be determined at a later date.
B.
Renting space of the facility will be a source of revenue to
maintain the center.
Will a community center put undue stress on the ranch water system?
A.
The water company has been contacted and
there are no foreseeable problems.
B.
There will have to be a holding tank or
system in place for fire suppression.
C.
Part of the project study will be the
feasibility of the community center having its own well, therefore not connected
to the Ranch water.
The CDO is a separate entity from the ranch. The CDO was
founded and operated by ranch residents as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation,
created specifically to bring improvements to the Crooked River Ranch community
through the use of grants and donations.
The structure of an HOA is such that they cannot receive grants,
donations, or gifts. Being a
non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, the CDO group can obtain these monies to
develop such things as a community center.
No association dues or taxes will be used to fund the construction. The construction of the community center will be done with grant money both public and private, with gift money, donations, and fund raisers.
Has a location for the community center been selected yet?
A.
Many discussions have revolved around the location of a Community
Center. Should it be located below
in the commercial area or up on top?
Based on multiple meeting with ranch members it was decided it should be located
on top.
B.
Based on the building size,
parking requirements, and outdoor activity areas the CDO committee felt that at
least 10 acres is needed for a community center site.
C.
A parcel has been identified that would meet the needs for a
community center and would be most centrally located on the ranch.
D. The area we are presently negotiating to develop is located between Shad, Quail, and Mustang. The parcel of ground for the community center is proposed to be located on the corner of Quail and Mustang. The acquisition of the site is based on several requirements:
1. The site is currently owned by the MacPherson family the original developers of CRR. The site is also currently zoned Grass Land.
a. The MacPherson family has agreed to donate 10 acres of land for the community center (approx value $100,000) in return for community support of a master plan for the remainder of land for future development by the family. The draft master plan developed by the CDO committee has met with approval from the MacPherson’s.
b. The master plan must be submitted to Jefferson County and the Land Conservation Development Commission (LCDC) for approval and rezoning.
Will this area be part of the CRR HOA or remain under control of the
MacPherson family?
A.
Once agreement is reached with the family, the acreage will become
a new phase on the ranch which will become dues paying properties.
B.
The 10 acres and community center will remain under the ownership
and control of the CRR CDO, 501(c)(3).
C.
The remainder of property will be developed per the master plan and
zoning.
Why are we building such a large community center?
A.
The current architectural drawing was created as our initial
presentation display for the community center. An architectural drawing of the
final community center will be designed based on community
needs and financial resources.
B.
Proposed community center uses:
1.
Outdoor walking path around the perimeter of property
2.
Exercise area
3.
Arts, crafts, and adult education classes, etc.
4.
Community functions
5.
Youth and adult sports area
6.
Large kitchen
7.
Library
8.
Indoor swimming pool
9.
Game/social room
10.
Large multipurpose event room
Will the building be open at all times for member access?
The main portions of the building will
be locked and opened at times to be determined.
The development of the property under the master plan seems to indicate
that there will be increased traffic and more pressure put on our roads.
A.
There may actually be less traffic on
the main roads to and from the ranch because of the commercial spaces and local
activities at the community center.
B.
There will be a traffic study done as
part of the development study.
Will anyone on the CDO group benefit financially from the building the
community center or development of the land?
A.
Per ORS 65.361 the non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation statuses of the
CDO group prohibits anyone on the board from profiting from any action taken by
the board unless full disclosure has been made and approval has been made based
on being in the best interest of the corporation.
B.
If a member leaves the group they will be able to submit a bid like
any other company that will be submitting bids for a chance at working on the
project.