CVA Is Creating a Record of Issues and Problems That Occur in Our Valley.
to record a problem you have or would like to report to authorities.
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From Shelly Aliotti, Carmel Valley Art Association:
On November 26th our businesses open their doors to welcome the community, to meet us, see what we do, and have a special treat in this 'moveable snack & greet'.
The merchants do whatever best showcases their businesses. Some may offer our guests something to snack on, hot cider, cookies, treats or eats; others have wine specials, discounts or live music (Trailside Cafe & Big Sur Vineyards), raffles (Patricia Qualls raffles a painting, CVAA with their annual "mini art raffle" from Nov. 12 - Dec. 12). CVAA also invites you to their Holiday "Meet the Artists" Reception, 4 - 6pm.
This is a wonderful and friendly opportunity for us all to 'Meet & Greet' the community-at-large and for them to meet us... local artisans, merchants and winemakers. With the addition of the wonderful lights and decorations that are arranged by Paul Ingram and his team of volunteers, we now look like a village! We sparkle and we encourage the community in town to come see us sparkle within and without!
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St. Dunstan's Church Madrigal Affair Holiday Boutique
Sip, shop and savor Saturday, Dec. 2, 3-6 pm at "A Madrigal Affair" boutique at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, Carmel Valley.
Browse a curated, discounted selection of clothing and accessories from Madrigal in Carmel, bid on the fabulous Silent Auction, and take home a luscious bakery sweet.
Be serenaded with sounds of the season as you enjoy wine, beverages, and small bites.
Admission $20 advance purchase, $25 at the door. Sale continues Sunday, Dec. 3, 9 am to 1 pm (free admission Sunday).
Free child care available. Proceeds fund grants to organizations meeting urgent needs in Monterey County.
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59th Santa Fly-In
December 9, 2017
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Carmel Valley Community Youth Center will bring to the Monterey Peninsula the 59th Annual Santa's Fly-In at the Carmel Valley Airfield on Ford Road in Carmel Valley, California. This jolly event will begin at 10:30 am, rain or shine, with all eyes looking up at the crisp winter sky awaiting the delivery from helicopter of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Greeted by holiday music, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their way through the crowd to their sleigh which will begin the parade through the quaint and walk-able Carmel Valley Village enroute to Carmel Valley Community Youth Center on Ford Road.
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Christmas at the Chapel
Tuesday, December 12
7:30 pm
Carmel Valley Community Chapel
located at the intersection of Paso Hondo and Village Drive in Carmel Valley Village
Join us for a festive musical Christmas celebration featuring violinist Eldar Khudyev; pianist Rick Yramategui: the Carmel Valley Singers, Anne Burleigh, director; and other guests artists.
Admission: Suggested donation of $25 per person. (but any amount will be gratefully accepted)
For more information call 831-659-2278
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Come 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.
Saturday, Nov. 18 - 10 am to noon - Sea Lion Point Wednesday, Dec. 6 - 10 am 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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Safely Dispose of Your
Sharps and Meds!
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Header photo by
Carmel Valley Photographer
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SUCCESS!
County Supervisors re-affirm the Planning Commission's Decision
to to Deny Appeal for " Director's Interpretation"
at Hilltop/Cima Colima by a Vote of 4 to 1!
Carmel Valley residents breathed a sigh of relief as the Monterey County Board of Supervisors decided to deny the Appeal by Hilltop to overturn the Planning Commission decision. Yesterday afternoon, after testimony from neighbors, CVA members, and attorneys, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors denied Hilltop/Cima Colima's appeal to allow extensive commercial activities and events at Hilltop Ranch. Despite abundant evidence provided by residents and their attorney, HillTop/Cima Colina's attorney claimed that the activities at Hilltop were "educational activities" and a "marketing strategy" and not events.
Opponents successfully pointed out that commercial events are not permitted in areas zoned low density residential, and that allowing them at Hilltop would set a dangerous precedent for all areas zoned as low residential in the county. It would have meant that planting a few acres of grapes (about 3 acres in this case) in a residential area would automatically allow events.
The supervisors' decision comes not only as a great relief to Hilltop neighbors, whose tranquility had been shattered by the noise and traffic generated by Hilltop, but to all county residents who live in residential areas.
Thank you to CVA members and Carmel Valley residents who turned out in force to testify, to our attorney Molly Erickson, and to contributors to our legal defense fund, which allows us to continue to represent valley residents' interests. We also thank the Hilltop neighbors and their attorney Tony Lombardo for their vigorous testimony that helped win the day.
One success is behind us, but our lawsuit challenging the approval of the Rancho Cañada subdivision is to be heard next year (see article below), and our legal defense fund still needs your help.
If you haven't made
a contribution yet,
Or send a check to
Carmel Valley Association
PO Box 157
Carmel Valley CA 92924
Thanks!
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From the Regional Park District:
Palo Corona Park Workshop #2 Tonight!
Thank you to everyone who participated in Public Workshop #1!
UPDATE: We will host a presentation of Public Workshop #2 in Carmel Valley on Thursday, November 16th. You are welcome to attend. The details of the meetings are listed below. Please come to review the results of the polling from all three Workshop #1 meetings and online survey, and provide your feedback on several site plan alternatives.
Carmel Valley Public Workshop #2
Thursday, November 16, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Rancho Cañada, Fiesta Room
4860 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
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From Beverly Dekker-Davidson:
We know that preventing wildfires saves lives, property and precious resources. Pre-fire preparation and planning also saves money and helps first responders. Since 2009 the Firesafe Council For Monterey County (FSCMC) has administered over 2 million dollars in grants and donations funding public safety education, community outreach and the reduction of hazardous fuels throughout the county. We are primarily focused on completing hazardous fuel reduction projects that protect neighborhoods, improve emergency ingress/egress and facilitate first responder access. To accomplish these projects, we partner with public agencies, private property owners, conservation and environmental organizations.
We are a countywide organization of volunteers who sincerely believe we can work to prevent wildfires. The FSCMC has completed a number of projects in Carmel Valley including multiple projects in Rancho Tierra Grande, Carmel Views, Cachagua/Jamesberg and Tassajara communities. We are, and will continue through 2018, completing a $50,000 fuel reduction project in Rancho Tierra Grande. This grant has paid for two neighborhood chippings programs here in Mid Valley and will, next year, target the removal of the invasive and highly flammable Genista monspessulana (French broom) as well as cleanup of Buckeye and Berwick Canyons. In addition, there is planned removal of detritus between Rancho Tierra Grande and Carmel Valley Road.
Our focus for this year's MC Gives project this year builds upon a very successful program we began last year to create outreach to some of the underserved communities in the county. Last year we focused upon South County and it was critical for acquiring support and funding for two fuel reduction projects, including the creation of a co-operative fuel reduction agreement with the U.S. Army Fort Hunter Liggett. This year's MCGives "Big Idea" is to continue this community outreach to the underserved areas of North County. We are currently and will continue to fund and administer projects in Carmel Valley, as much more work needs to be done to decrease the hazardous fuel loads and increase our safety in Carmel Valley and throughout Monterey County.
That is why we are asking for your help. All of this effort takes money and your contributions would be greatly appreciated. The FSCMC has created a matching fund for donations, so if you contribute through MC Gives your contributions will be matched by approximately 15%; So, if you give $100 the result is a match which will make your contribution worth $115. How great is that?
Giving is easy. You can either donate via the website by going to: www.Montereycountygives.com/chamber or by check. If you do a check please make it out to
The Community Foundation for Monterey County / MCGives. Then write on the memo line on your check is for MCGives the Firesafe Council. Please send your check to: The Community Foundation for Monterey County Attention MC Gives 2354 Garden Road Monterey, CA 93940 So easy and gratefully received.
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Val Verde Development Denied
On September 12, the County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a motion of intent to deny the Carmel Rio Road subdivision. The supervisors agreed with CVA and the neighboring residents and businesses that the subdivision project does not fit the site or the county plans.
We thank Supervisor Jane Parker for making the motion to deny, and to Supervisor John Phillips for seconding the motion, and for their perceptive comments about problems with the project.
We also thank Supervisors Mary Adams, Simon Salinas, and Luis Alejo for voting for the motion.
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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 save the date for an anticipated hearing on the Draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance: Monterey County Planning Commission, Wednesday, November 29, 2017, time to be determined.
And 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
The hearing has been moved from October 6, 2017 to January 26, 2018. The hearing will be in Department 1 of the Salinas Courthouse located at 240 Church Street. That is the new building adjacent to the County Government Building. (Some of you may have reported to jury duty in the basement.). Department 1 is on the top floor; there is an elevator. The Hon. Lydia M. Villarreal is the judge.
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Sincerely,
Pris Walton, President
Carmel Valley Association
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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 900 residents, and our quarterly Newsletter, which is mailed to over 7,000 valley addresses
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