The purpose of this page is to provide to the Fox Hills community all information about the Pool Project meant to build new pools for the Fox Hills neighborhood.
Summary of activity
Please email Max Sneyd, FHCA President ( [email protected] ) or Paul Bernstein, FHCA Pool and Tennis Coordinator ([email protected]) with concerns and questions.
Summary of activity
- The special assessment for financing the project passed in 2023, with each household committing to pay $600 per year over a 5 year period to be used for pool construction. The annual Special Assessment payment is due by October 1 of each year. The final Special Assessment payment will be due by October 1, 2027.
- Coastal Construction Company is the contractor selected to build the new pools.
- Pool designs have been approved and construction is ongoing.
- The pool project is expected to be completed in May of 2025.
Please email Max Sneyd, FHCA President ( [email protected] ) or Paul Bernstein, FHCA Pool and Tennis Coordinator ([email protected]) with concerns and questions.
July 25, 2023 - Special Assessment Vote Results:
YES: 195 (73.3% of the votes; 54.2% of the households)
NO: 71 (26.7% of the votes; 19% of the households)
The Proposal for a Special Assessment passed.
Payments of $600 per year will be due by the first of October in the years 2023-2027.
- 358 eligible households
- 266 ballots received (262 electronic; 4 paper)
- 74.3% of the eligible households cast a ballot
YES: 195 (73.3% of the votes; 54.2% of the households)
NO: 71 (26.7% of the votes; 19% of the households)
The Proposal for a Special Assessment passed.
Payments of $600 per year will be due by the first of October in the years 2023-2027.
Why the Community has undertaken to build new pools:
The Fox Hills Pool Committee wanted to take a moment to address the important matter of our beloved pool facilities. After careful assessment and consideration, the Pool Committee recommended to the Fox Hills Community Association Board of Trustees to propose a Special Assessment to rebuild the pools. The evidence and reasoning behind this recommendation is summarized below.
Here are some key points to consider regarding the current state of the pools:
The FHCA Board understands that Pool construction is a significant financial undertaking. Many months of work went into assessing feasible options and developing the best proposal. We will continue to share all the details of the pool project through the Fox Tales newsletter.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and the continued support you provide to our community. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Pool Committee or a FHCA Board member. Together, we can ensure that our pool facilities remain a vibrant and enjoyable centerpiece for years to come.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Pool Committee
The Fox Hills Pool Committee wanted to take a moment to address the important matter of our beloved pool facilities. After careful assessment and consideration, the Pool Committee recommended to the Fox Hills Community Association Board of Trustees to propose a Special Assessment to rebuild the pools. The evidence and reasoning behind this recommendation is summarized below.
Here are some key points to consider regarding the current state of the pools:
- The pools were over 50 years old and have surpassed their expected lifetime.
- The deeper (dive) pool was visibly leaking, evident from the significant puddle of water in the northeast corner. In fact, both pools leaked about 3 inches of water per day.
- These leaks were most likely due to cracked underground plumbing, as indicated by the need to snake out the water drains. When the drains were snaked out, there was evidence of clay and dirt, indicating partially collapsed and leaking pipes.
- The leaks caused the concrete pool deck to heave and crack, a further indication of underlying plumbing issues.
- Tiles on the pools were popping off every year due to water behind the pool walls - dozens this past summer, compared to an occasional 1-2 in years prior.
- Repairing the concrete alone would likely cost $150-200k. Addressing the plumbing issues would require significant additional expenditures.
- The pools require re-marciting every 5-6 years at a cost of approximately $60,000 per pool ($120,000 total). Due to their age and too many layers of marcite, the old pools would have needed the old marcite stripped and new marcite added. This would cost about $240,000.
- Keeping and maintaining the old pools, with a total estimated cost of over $400,000, was not advisable when, for approximately $1,000,000, we could have two brand new pools with new plumbing, an entirely updated concrete pool deck, and an extended lifespan.
- Moreover, our old dive pool fell short of competition size, putting us at risk our membership in the RASL swim league.
The FHCA Board understands that Pool construction is a significant financial undertaking. Many months of work went into assessing feasible options and developing the best proposal. We will continue to share all the details of the pool project through the Fox Tales newsletter.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and the continued support you provide to our community. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Pool Committee or a FHCA Board member. Together, we can ensure that our pool facilities remain a vibrant and enjoyable centerpiece for years to come.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Pool Committee
Original Design renderings
Below are original renderings of the general concept of what the new pool area might look like. These renderings are broadly accurate, but many details have been updated during the planning and construction process. Please note: these renderings show a diving board, but at this stage, no diving board will be added to the Competition Pool. Also, the competition pool will be farther north than shown on the rendering.
Below are original renderings of the general concept of what the new pool area might look like. These renderings are broadly accurate, but many details have been updated during the planning and construction process. Please note: these renderings show a diving board, but at this stage, no diving board will be added to the Competition Pool. Also, the competition pool will be farther north than shown on the rendering.
What are we getting for this money:
As of now, the plan also includes two new pavilions and a new guard shack (not shown in the renderings above). These amenities are contingent on the Pool Project remaining on budget.
The Master Plan over the next several years also includes:
- The old shallower (“kids/family/slide”) pool has been gutted, remodeled and slightly extended. The old pool sloped from 3 feet deep to 5 feet, while the new pool will be much more shallow (6 or 12 inches) on the north end for the youngest families, and include a modified zero entry. Pool-wide steps will lead to the deeper south end, which will eventually slope down to a maximum depth of approximately 4 feet.
- The old deeper (“dive/competition”) has been demolished and will be replaced with a 4-lane pool that will be 25 meters (82.021 feet) long and 29 feet wide. It will be 9 feet at the deep end and 4 feet deep at the shallower end. The orientation of this pool will be oriented north/south such that it will be somewhat parallel with the remodeled “kids/family” pool, though the new competition pool will be set significantly farther north on the property than the “kids/family” pool (and farther north than on the above rendering).
- The entire pool deck and underground piping has been demolished and will be replaced. Artificial turf will likely be used in place of grass or concrete for some areas surrounding the pools, especially in the newly-created space north of the Clubhouse, which will host the Gaga Pit and play structure (not shown on the above rendering).
- A new salt water system to handle the larger volume of water in the larger pools will be added.
- Additional features include:
- 9-foot depth a the deep end of the competition pool
- Pebble finish on the walls of the family pool, and on the pool floor a depiction in tile of the Fox Hills crest
- Some areas in the northeast corner using artificial turf for play areas
- New fencing between the pool and the parking lot
- Moving the fence line right of the clubhouse (north-east corner) to the front of the clubhouse, providing more mixed-use space. This is where the play structure and Gaga Pit will be moved.
- Bubblers in the shallow section of the family pool
As of now, the plan also includes two new pavilions and a new guard shack (not shown in the renderings above). These amenities are contingent on the Pool Project remaining on budget.
The Master Plan over the next several years also includes:
- Resurface and slight expansion of the parking lot, likely before the summer of 2027
- Extension and renovation of the bathrooms
Relevant meeting notes, survey results and documents:
| 2023.06.22 - Pool Committee - Letter to Fox Hills.docx |
| 2023.06.05 - Detailed FAQ regarding the pools |
| 2023.05.30 - Pool Committee - meeting.pdf |
| 2023.05.26 - Pool Committee - Survey 2 - report.pdf |
| 2023.04.03 - Pool Committee - Survey 1 report.pdf |
| 2023.02.06 - Pool Committee - meeting.pdf |