Construction on Antelope and Craig near Holland
by Sarah
5/16/2008 11:01:00 AM
Many of you have been asking about the construction that is being done on Antelope Road and Craig, near Holland. The work is being performed under contract for Christensen Ranch. They are currently working on installing a sewer line from Garbani Rd. to the project, with about 600 feet left to go (as of 5/14). After that is completed they will begin putting in the storm drain. The estimated time left for the project is 10-12 weeks according to Bill Schmidt, the on site superintendent.Labels: Antelope-Road, Christensen-Ranch
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Christensen Ranch - Construction Update
by Steve
5/12/2008 09:11:00 AM
Some of you have asked about the Christensen Ranch townhome project on the corner of Antelope and Craig, wondering why construction has stopped, and have commented that the builder, Brenson Communities, has stopped paying their contractors.
Well, I contacted Brenson Communities and got ahold of a person who is intimate with this project, and received the following response...
We have slowed construction, not stopped it. With regards to not paying contractors, that statement is inaccurate. We have had some bank delays in funding, but we plan to have this resolved within the next few weeks. Our contractors are working with the project to move forward. We plan to complete the project to finished lots and wait the market out before any vertical construction takes place. Thank you.
It's kinda the same situation with the Audie Murphy Ranch project, they're building the pads, and waiting for the market to improve before any buildings go up.
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Parking Overflow from Christensen Ranch
by Steve
8/14/2007 09:51:00 PM
I received an e-mail a week ago from a local resident concerned about protenial parking overflow from the new
Christensen Ranch townhomes currently under construction at the old Bogey's Bar & Grill site.
Specifically, there's belief that the townhome units at Christensen Ranch offer inadequate parking for residents and visitors, and that these people will park their cars at nearby homes...
I was talking to someone at my work and they said that they were looking to move to Menifee. One of the places they went to was Christensen Ranch. she said that after talking to the sales people and looking at the "future" pictures of the ranch, she noticed that there was a very limited amount of parking spots on their property.
There are 2 car garages and a driveway that you have to share with your neighbor but besides that, there was a very small amount of extra outdoor parking and almost no visitor parking. I was thinking you can do a story about how that will effect the local houses that are right next to the condos, that after people move in, how bad will overflow / street parking will be.
I live a few blocks away and I drive by that area about 6 days week. I am and I think the people next door to the ranch would like to know what the ranch has planned, if any, for traffic and parking issues in regards to the area around but off of their property.
So I contacted Brenson Communities, the builder of Christensen Ranch, and forwarded them a copy of the above. I received the following response from Justin Brennan, vice president of Brenson Communities...
I am surprised by that comment as it is far from accurate. Every home has a two car direct access garage. Many have an additional drive way. On top of the driveway, the county of Riverside has mandated that we fulfill a parking requirement along the streets in a parallel fashion. I am not clear as to the exact number of parking spaces, but it's sufficient to handle homeowner guests and overflow to the community. I appreciate your email and I will speak with sales staff.
It sounds to me that if there's any concern, it'll be cars parked parallel on the side of Antelope and Craig Rds.
Brenson Communities offers a map of the new Christensen Ranch, but it's hard to see the parking spaces...
http://www.brensonhomes.com/..../cr_siteplan.pngI used to live in a condominium complex in Lake Forest, and every now and then, they'd repave the driveways within the complex. On those times, no one was allowed to park their cars within the complex, but usually only for about 12-24 hours. So, they had to park on the side of the street, and this created a long line of parked cars. However, they'd only repave a portion of the complex at a time, to minimize parking disasters.
So what do you all think? Is this a legitimate concern, or not? Anyone want to chime in, click on "Post a Comment" at the end of this article.
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New Town-Home Communities Underway in Menifee
by Steve
8/24/2006 10:30:00 AM
Cheryl Ferrulli, CEO of the Menifee Sun City Chamber of Commerce, wrote the following article regarding some new communities under way in Menifee...
Affording a home is tough, especially when it's your first purchase. The median home price in Riverside County is $422,000, up $9,000 from the previous quarter, according to DataQuick real estate tracking system. Fortunately, builders are bringing new types of housing that will help keep the American Dream within reach.
Brenson Communities is planning to build two luxury town-home communities in Menifee. Christensen Ranch is planned along Antelope Road, just north of the golf driving range, and The Bridge At Menifee is slated for Haun Road, just west of I-215. Each town-home community will have a pool, sports courts, playgrounds, spas and community centers.
However, there are a few features that make these two neighborhoods unique. Most the town-homes at Christensen Ranch and The Bridge at Menifee will have backywards and their own garages. The two communities are being designed for the working professionals, families that are looking to make their first purchase, and seniors who want to downsize into a town-home but still want a small backyard for gardening.
Each neighborhood will have a homeowners association to maintain the landscaped grounds, community areas and ample open space. Units are expected to range from 1,100 sq. ft to 2,180 sq. ft, with 2-4 bedrooms.
The 30-acre Christensen Ranch and the 17-acre The Bridge at Menifee are expected to generate more than $3 million in fees to improve local roads and about $2 million for local schools. Brenson Communities - a family owned, award willing development company based in San Diego - will also install traffic signals, improve the flood control system and widen the roads around the two communities.
For more information about the two communities, please call the Christensen Ranch hotline toll free at 800-995-6867 or The Bridge at Menifee hotline toll free at 800-896-6308.
-- Cheryl L. Ferrulli
To contact Cheryl, or the Chamber of Commerce, visit their website:
http://www.menifeesuncitychamber.com.
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