Author: PBHOA

Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District has scheduled a control burn in Toll Canyon Open Space which lies to the west of Pinebrook. Under the direction of the Summit County Fire Warden, slash piles remaining from the 2016 fire mitigation and forest health project will be burned. The burning of these piles is necessary as they present a continual fuel load that needs to be properly mitigated as part of the project guidelines. Burning operations are planned for some time in late January through late February based on the required ideal conditions for snow cover, weather conditions and air quality regulations to ensure safety. Burn piles will leave a temporary visual scar on the landscape. The District is dedicated to minimizing that scar as much as possible in Summer of 2018 by way of re- seeding, raking debris and disbursing ash. Additional signage will be posted while the area is closed. The District is committed to the safety and wellbeing of the public and our public lands. Additional information can be found here. Questions should be directed to Open Space Management Supervisor, Jessica Kirby, 435-649-1564 x26 or email jessica@basinrecreation.org

It’s been a mild winter so far, but soon (hopefully) the snow storms will arrive. Summit County wants to remind Pinebrook residents of their snow safety regulation and guidelines:

• Summit County plow operators will work from 4:00 am – 10:00 pm, unless a storm rolls in overnight and continues throughout the day.
• KEEP YOUR SNOW ON YOUR PROPERTY – NOT IN THE STREET. Snow storage – property owners must contain ALL of the snow from their property, including their driveway, onto their own property (Summit County Code 7-3-4 & 7-3-5). They may not push their snow out onto the County Road or into the County Right-of-Way. Doing so creates hazards to plow operators and other drivers.
• YOUR MAILBOX IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. All landscaping, mail boxes, markers and other items placed in the County Right-of-Way are at RISK. Damage to these items will not be the responsibility of the County (Summit County Code 7-3-10). Crews do everything they can to miss/avoid hitting these items, but they cannot see what’s under the snow, and as heavy/wet snow rolls out the end of the plow blade, there is a lot of force that easily knocks things over (like mailboxes). Any damage that may be caused to County snow removal equipment may become the responsibility of the property owner.
• DON’T PARK IN THE STREET. No on-street parking on County Roads (except as otherwise marked by the County) between November 15th and April 15th. Vehicles or other obstacles which hamper County snow removal operations will be towed or removed at the owner’s expense. The County shall not assume any liability for damage to vehicles parked on the street, or other obstacles placed in the County right-of-way in violation of this chapter. Damage to snow removal equipment resulting from contact with vehicles which are illegally parked or other obstacles placed in the County right-of-way shall be the responsibility of the vehicle owner or persons responsible for the obstacles placed in the County right-of-way. (Summit County Code 7-3-3)
• GARBAGE/RECYCLING DAYS – If weather delays trash or recycling pickup, they will be serviced the next day, if possible. Please pull your cans off of the road so plows can keep clearing snow. Severe weather delays can cause a cascade of delays to areas that are supposed to be served on subsequent days.
• GENERAL SAFETY:

– When walking or riding watch for plows. Plow drivers may not see you.
– Do not run into the street to flag down a plow. This may surprise the operator and cause an accident.
– Do not build snow forts in the big snow berms along the road. A plow could come along at any time and push into the piles.

For the full county document, click here. If you have questions, you can reach the county at (435) 336-3970

Basin Recreation’s Trails and Open Space is working with the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) to mitigate the risk and hazard of wildfire on Toll Canyon and Summit Park Open Space properties.

The project, which is planned to begin September 13, 2017 will treat an 80-ft corridor of forested open space along the dirt jeep road route (known as the Hoof-it Trail) between Summit Park and Toll Canyon, then continue up the ridge (along the Over Easy Trail to Summit Slam). The FFSL Hot Shot Fire Crews will work throughout the month of September and October, clearing brush and hazardous trees.

This project will create a continuous break from Pinebrook to Summit Park by connecting the fuel reduction zone created in summer 2017 within lower Toll Canyon and previous control areas created in 2006-07.  The “Firewise” buffer created by this project will also serve to reduce the volume of surrounding forest vegetation (fuels) that present a hazard to nearby homeowners, while providing a safe route for emergency personnel to attack fire in the case of a catastrophic event. FFLS crews will also remove beetle killed trees and thin dense growing conifers to improve forest health and enhance wildlife habitat in the area. A chipper will be utilized to dispose of the debris and redistribute the residue on the forest floor for recycling. Firewood rounds will be stacked on the road for a community collection, scheduled for later fall.

In the interest of public safely, users of Hoof-it in Toll Canyon and Over Easy to Summit Slam in Summit are advised to avoid the area when crews are actively working. Crew, when working will be in the area from 6am-6pm Monday through Friday.  The project is projected to be completed in spring 2018.

Those interested in firewood collection should click HERE to be place on the request list.

Wouldn’t it be great to have our own neighborhood pool & recreation center, right at the bottom of Pinebrook Road?

Several years ago, plans were created for a private equity membership pool & recreation center in Pinebrook.  Then the economy crashed,the project was put on hold.  Now there is a growing group of residents who would like to see this pool & rec center constructed. Are you interested as well?

If so, go to the pool intiative website, check out all the information (there are multiple tabs with a lot of information to answer your questions) and see what you think.  If you’re a member of the Pinebrook Master Association and you’d like to participate in this opportunity, join our list of interested parties by sending an email to pool4pinebrook@gmail.com.

Short & Sweet Summary:

Membership will require a one-time equity contribution (most likely $5000 as originally stated in the brochure, but is still to be finalized) as well as a monthly (possibly annual) maintenance assessment for those who wish to join.

If you’re interested in putting in a $250 deposit to reserve your opportunity to join, NOW is the time to do it!  Checks should be made to Pinebrook Recreation Center (PRC L.C.) and can be sent to or dropped off at 7950 Pinebrook Rd (the Gorgoza Mutual Water Company’s offices). Since we now have a builder committed to the project, we need to be getting funding together to demonstrate our commitment – so if you want to be in on this, send in a deposit TODAY!
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO obligation for Pinebrook homeowners to join this private venture.  As stated in the brochure, “…the facilities will be constructed, operated, and insured by the Pinebrook Recreation Center, LC (PRC), a nonprofit association with no assessment, expense, or liability to the Master Association members who choose not to join.”   It was designed as an equity membership for those who want to contribute & participate.  If you do not wish to participate, since this will be a private venture, your HOA fees will not be affected.

Come join your neighbors for the annual Summer Party on Saturday Aug. 13th at 5pm at Pinebrook Park. Enjoy a deluxe taco bar and some cold refreshments. Bring the whole family and some chairs to sit on, but please leave dogs at home. See you there!

The general meeting of the Pinebrook Homeowners Association will be held March 30th at 7.pm. at the offices of Gorgoza Mutual Water Company. If you cannot attend, but would like to make someone else your proxy so they can vote on your behalf, please use this form.

A cougar recently visited a Pinebrook home on Tall Oaks Drive. The cat departed peacefully. However, the day after, one dog was killed and another injured in Summit Park. DWR shot and killed the cat. There is no way to know if the cat was the same one seen in Pinebrook. Residents should be aware that wildlife is constantly present in our mountain home. As was the case in Summit Park, pets that are allowed to roam off leash present an easy meal for predators. Parents, pet owners and hikers should always take precautions (recreate in groups, not solo) and be on the alert for wildlife.

The next HOA board meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 13 at 7pm at the offices of Gorgoza Mutual Water Company.  As always, homeowners are welcome to attend.  Please contact Cory McNeely at 435-649-2327 if you have issues to discuss and would like to be added to the agenda.