Roads
Frequently Asked Questions
The homeowner is responsible for maintaining driveway culverts including removing debris and sediment (soil and leaves) in and around the culvert. The homeowner is also responsible for replacing a rusted out or collapsed driveway culvert.
We strongly recommend double wall plastic culverts when putting in a new driveway culvert or a replacement.
As a general rule, plowing will occur when when the snow depth is over 6” at the s-curve above Poplar Forest Road.
The decision to plow is based upon the amount of snow and forecasted temperatures. Plowing is expensive, so the decision to plow is made by the Association’s Executive Committee. See Winter Roads Plan.
No. Fairview Forest does not allow salting of roads or pathways.
Salt causes enormous ecological damage and also contaminates well-water drinking supplies. Remember, road salt is made of poisonous industrial salt compounds, and should not be confused with table salt.
Yes, we strongly encourage you to have a 4-wheel drive vehicle for winter driving on our roads.
Snow tires are also strongly encouraged. New rubber compounds used in snow tires provide good traction in winter conditions where ice and snow are present.
Please contact the Road Steward for that particular road. Road Stewards are listed near the bottom of this page.
How can I order a retro-reflective address sign for the end of my driveway (for emergency services)?
These are available for a small fee at the local fire department in Fairview or Reynolds.
We encourage all residents to install one of these signs at your driveway’s entrance to help emergency services (and deliveries) find your house.
The Roads Committee can provide a list of contractors who are known to provide asphalt paving services in Fairview Forest. However, we cannot recommend specific contractors.
Approximately 75%-80%
Winter Roads Plan
Road Chip/Seal Schedule (2023 - 2027)
Winter Roads Plan
Legal requirements regarding snow removal:
The Restrictive Covenants state that among the purposes of the Association is to “repair, maintain and improve” our roads. However, there is no duty under the Restrictive Covenants and By-laws to conduct snow removal activities. Snow removal is not maintenance nor is it repair. Snow removal is thus a service provided solely within the limits of the Association’s budget. This policy defines the parameters of snow removal the Association will undertake. During snow/ice events, all roads shall be deemed “travel at your own risk.”
The logistics and expense of snow removal make it very difficult for the community to plow its roads. Each winter season is different and each winter storm event really has to be judged and decisions made at that time.
Snow removal plan guidelines:
- The Association will not attempt snow removal until more than than six inches of snow has accumulated.
- Measurements will be taken generally at mid-elevations (tops of Maple Forest Road/Chestnut Forest Road and at the junctions of Poplar Forest Road and at higher elevations on White Oak Forest Road at Fairview Forest Drive.
- Other important factors include the pending weather forecast and the proximity of warmer weather.
- The decision to remove snow accumulation will be made by the Roads Committee Chair with consensus of the President and at least one other Board member.
- No clearing will take place until the snow storm is over.
- The Association will not de-ice or sand the roads. Homeowners are requested to not use rock salt (sodium chloride) on surfaces to melt ice. We need to protect our wells and our ground water source.
(FFHA Regulation, June 2011)
Road Chip/Seal Schedule (2023 - 2027)
Unstable prices and the occasional emergency road repair render this paving schedule subject to change.
2023
- Dogwood Forest Road
- Chestnut Forest Road
- Rock Springs Road
- Black Oak Forest Road
2024
- One-half of Fairview Forest Drive
2025
- Other-half of Fairview Forest Drive
2026
- White Oak Forest Road
- Apple Forest Road
- Rock Springs Lane
- Hickory Forest Road
- Hickory Forest Lane
2027
- Weeping Cherry Forest Road
- Maple Forest Road
- Poplar Forest Road
- Red Oak Forest Road
Repeat
Committee Responsibilities
The Roads Committee is responsible for overseeing maintenance of approximately 9 miles of paved roads in Fairview Forest.
- The committee works from a 5 year Road Plan (currently in re-development) which details a schedule of Chip and Seal applications to be done on each road.
- The committee is responsible for overseeing maintenance of 106 culverts that go under these roads and the ditch system.
- The committee monitors and repairs road surfaces for potholes, shoulder breakdown, and damage done by contractor equipment used on residential property.
- The committee assesses damage to community property related to private construction within Fairview Forest and approves whole or partial refunds of construction deposits.
Committee Members
Wayne Craig
Committee Chair
Mike Noyes
Vacant
Vacant
Road Stewards
Road stewards inform the Roads Committee about issues such as: pot holes, road edge degradation, leaf dams plugging ditches or culverts, fallen trees and other obstructions.
Justin Hamel
Black Oak Forest Rd.
Mike Masiello
Chestnut Forest Rd.
Jeff Showers
Dogwood Forest Rd.
Wayne Craig
Fairview Forest Dr.
Lee Dupree
Hickory Forest Ln.
Ron Niederhouse
Hickory Forest Rd.
Tom Haworth
Maple Forest Rd.
Nancy Craig
Poplar Forest Rd.
Vacant
Red Oak Forest Rd.
Julian Brinson
Rock Springs Rd.
Bob Seymour
Weeping Cherry Forest Rd.