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CVA Picnic Attendees
Take Note!
The Trail & Saddle Club has asked that members be reminded that they do not allow dogs.
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Thanks to everyone who donated to CVA's Legal Defense Fund!
To date we've received donations from over 100 members totaling
of more than $10,000!
If you haven't made
a contribution yet, just
to donate online. Thanks again!
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From the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library:
The Library is Open Again!
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Assessing Conditions
Before Landscaping
Patrick Regan
Thursday, September 14
7:30 PM
PG Museum of Natural History
Sponsored by the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.
Pat coordinates the annual native plant sale, which is scheduled for
Saturday October 7 at the MEarth facility at Carmel Middle School.
Pat's presentation on Sept 14 will focus on assessing site conditions and environmental objectives BEFORE any sort of plants are selected for a landscaping project. It should be an EXCELLENT program.
Here is the link to the September newsletter and meeting announcement for Monterey Bay Chapter, CNPS.
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The Romantics
September 23, 2017, 3 p.m.
St. Dunstan's Church
Featuring pieces from the French and Italian Romantic Periods, along with contemporary pieces from the Beatles.
Diane Keller, Guest Organist
St. Dunstan's Church, 23005 Robinson Canyon Rd., Carmel Valley
$20 adults; students and those under 18 free
Wine and cheese reception with the artist following
For more information contact 831-624-6646
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DRAMATIC AUTHOR PRESENTATION & BOOK SIGNING
Corn Hollow
by
LaVerne McLeod
This African American fictitious novel speaks boldly of the beautiful and horrible encounters of the protagonist, Tamara, while on her quest for an answer.
September 28th - You are invited to attend an interactive author presentation of Corn Hollow, hosted by Carmel Valley Community Chapel.
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Exploring a Sense of Place
A Program of the Carmel Valley Association Natural Resources Committee
Encouraging increased awareness and appreciation for the Carmel River and watershed through the arts and sciences. Stories of the land and river will be shared: how do the plants, animals and natural systems interact to create and support the whole ecosystem? Opportunities to reflect through the arts are a part of the outings.
October 14, 2017, Carmel River Lagoon, meet at the Lagoon parking lot
Fisherman and Carmel River Steelhead association VP Frank Emerson and Paola Berthoin
November 11, 2017, Location to be determined
Linda Yamane, Rumsian Ohlone basketweaver and storyteller, and Paola Berthoin
We look forward to your participation!
RSVP /questions call Paola Berthoin 624.9467
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ome and Share the Wonders of
Point Lobos
Easy Access Adventures!
Visitors of all abilities are invited to experience the Easy Access Trails at Point Lobos. You are welcome to tour at your own pace, whether you walk fast or slow, are pushing a stroller or walker, using a cane or wheelchair.
We also have a presentation that we can show to your group or staff at your
location.
Thanks to the Point Lobos Foundation we are now offering an entry waiver grant to many
organizations
Saturday, Sept. 16th - 10 am to noon - Seal Lion Point
Wednesday, Oct. 4 - 10am to noon - Sea Lion Point
Saturday, Oct. 21 - 10am to noon - Sea Lion Point
Highlights at Sea Lion Point - California Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, Otters,
Pelicans, Gulls and Cormorants - Whales in migration
or contact Melissa Gobell, Docent Program Coordinator
or 831 625-1470
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Header photo by
Carmel Valley Photographer
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Val Verde Development Denied
Great News for Our Valley!
On Tuesday, after testimony from neighbors and CVA members, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny Brian Clark's application for 31 home
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Supervisor
Mary Adams
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s on Val Verde Drive, an agricultural, flood prone area of the lower valley. Over 20 valley residents attended, and the Board received over 40 letters of opposition. No one, except Mr. Clark, spoke in favor of the development. Thanks to all!
Special thanks to attorney Molly Erickson who represented neighbors and to former CVA board member Margaret Robbins, who organized opposition when the Val Verde development was first proposed and has continued to work tirelessly on the project.
The Supervisors' 5-0 vote was unusually (amazingly, given recent history) lopsided. Fifth District Supervisor Mary Adams, THANK YOU! Carmel Valley finally has effective representation at the County level.
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Don't Miss Our
CARMEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION PICNIC
Sunday, September 17
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CV Trail & Saddle Club, 85 East Garzas Road
Join us for a gourmet picnic meal provided by Jerome Viel, of Jerome's Carmel Valley Market; music by the Dave Holodiloff trio; and talks by John Laird, CA Secretary for Natural Resources, and Mary Adams, Monterey Co. 5th District Supervisor. There will also be drawings for great local prizes.
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Volunteer Opportunities in Our Valley
CV Community Youth Center is currently seeking
new Board members to join our team!
We are a hands-on, all volunteer Board. All Board members have a job to do to make CVCYC a great place for our community. We have several positions to fill.
If you are a Carmel Valley resident with time to volunteer, please email us at
[email protected] or call 831-659-3983.
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The Angel Project
Needs Help!
The Carmel Valley Angel Project is looking for a Spanish-English bilingual volunteer to assist in the outreach to families who may need some help during the holidays. The job, to begin in the fall, consists of helping to find, phone, and schedule the families. Please contact Sandy Schachter at
[email protected] if you are interested.
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Hilltop Ranch Suspends Vineyard Tours
Expects to Appeal
On Wednesday, July 27th, the planning commission voted 7-0, to overturn the administrative interpretation that allowed Hilltop Ranch to have marketing events on site. Hilltop has indicated it will appeal the decision to the Board of Supervisors.
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Short-Term Rentals in Carmel Valley
The county is searching for answers to the complicated questions surrounding the issue. Among those being considered are: How should the difference between owner-occupied and absentee-owner properties be dealt with? Should there be limits on how many days a unit could be rented? What effects are short-term rentals having on overall housing market prices and on affordable long-term rentals?
It is very important that residents of Carmel Valley express their thoughts to the Planning Commissioners.
Please contact the Planning Commissioners as soon as possible about short term rentals. Email can be sent to the commissioners directly or:
to Melanie Beretti:
[email protected] (831)755.5285.
or to Jacquelyn Nickerson, Administrative Secretary:
[email protected] (831)755.5240
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Rancho Cañada Opening Brief
Filed in Superior Court
Attorneys William Parkin and Yuchih Pearl Kan filed an opening brief
July 7th on behalf of CVA, pointing out the following flaws in the permitting process:
- The County Is Long Overdue in Meeting Its Responsibilities in Enacting Measures that apply to a Multitude of Developments in the County, Including the Project.
- The County is in Violation of the Mandatory Terms of the 2010 General Plan because It Has Not yet Established the Required Development Evaluation System.
- The County's Affordable Housing Ordinance Is Inconsistent with the 2010 General Plan's Affordability Mandates.
- The Project Fails to Comply with the General Plan Because the County Failed to Score the Project Against a Development Evaluation System, which is a Mandatory Process Under the General Plan.
- The Project Was Exempted from the General Plan's Requirements for Affordable Housing, applicable to Other Developers, and the Project Does Not Even Comply with the Current Affordable Housing Ordinance.
- The Environmental Impact Report for the Project Failed to Comply with California Environment Quality Act.
The hearing is set for October 6 before Judge Lydia M. Villarreal.
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Sincerely,
Pris Walton, President
Carmel Valley Association
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Safely Dispose of Your
Sharps and Meds!
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Curious About CVA?
Carmel Valley Association is one of the oldest, largest, and
most successful community organizations in Monterey County. We are entirely volunteer, with no paid employees. Our mission is to defend the beauty, resources and rural character of our beautiful valley. We do that by working with residents, businesses, and government.
CVA was instrumental in the adoption of the Carmel Valley Master Plan and recently settled a lawsuit with Monterey County regarding traffic measurement and capping future development on very favorable terms for our valley. Our volunteer experts represent Carmel Valley's interest, testifying before governmental bodies concerning development, water, traffic, road signs, and other quality of life issues.
We keep valley residents informed about important issues and events with our online Calendar, our weekly email Bulletin, which goes to over 850 residents, and our quarterly Newsletter, which is mailed to over 7,000 valley addresses
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