preserving, protecting, and defending the rural character
and natural resources of Carmel Valley since 1949
Carmel Valley Association
Weekly Bulletin
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Don't Miss This Year's
HOLIDAY DINNER & DANCE
Sunday, December 8
Hidden Valley Theater
4 – 7 p.m.
Music by the Dick Whittington Trio
Dinner by Jerome Viel Catering
Meet old friends ~ Make new ones!
Free one-year CVA membership for nonmembers
with ticket purchase.
If you can, bring an unwrapped gift for the Angel Project,
a book, or jacket for a child from tot to teen.
RSVP: 831-320-9914
or reply to this email.
Let us know how many will be attending.
Pay at the Door $30.00 per person
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Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee
SPECIAL MEETING CONCERNING OUR
Mid-Valley Shopping Center
A small number of valley residents gathered at Tularcitos School Tuesday night for the Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) meeting scheduled to consider the design proposals for the Mid Valley Center.
Janet Brennan, LUAC Chair, presided, Brandon Swanson represented the Resource Management Agency, and Henry Runke presented the design modifications proposed for the center by the developer, Russel Stanley. He described the elements of color scheme, common areas, parking, signage, lighting, and landscaping that the developer is proposing to improve the appearance of the center.
Brandon Swanson informed the audience that the county had received two reports on the architectural and historic significance of the Mid Valley Shopping Center, and that he had forwarded these reports to the Monterey County Historical Resources Review Board for their consideration and review
Pris Walton, Rick Manning, Paola Berthoin, and Larry Bacon represented the Carmel Valley Association. VA. Pris Walton stated that CVA supports maintaining the architectural integrity of the design and the economic success of the center. She expressed CVA’s major concern that the center maintain a sense of fitting into the landscape, and that any changes adhere to the general rural architectural scheme of the valley. Larry Bacon pointed out the architectural appeal and significance of the center and asked that the applicant‘s project respect the architects original design. Mr. Bacon asked that there be no cutting into the roof, that the covered walkway in front of Jeffrey’s remain as is currently exists, and that the fence on the south side of the property be a sound barrier. Paola Berthoin suggested that native plants be used for any new landscaping.
Other speakers voiced their concerns about the fence being proposed to reduce noise from deliveries to Safeway and to block the view from the condominiums on the south side. The planned adjustments to parking in front of the UPS store were also discussed.
The current month to month lease arrangements with the new owner was brought up by some attendees. Brandon Swanson indicated that discussion of the lease arrangements was not appropriate for the LUAC discussion since the topic at hand was design review. Mr. Stanley, who was not present, would be the person to answer questions on the subject of tenant-owner negotiations.
The LUAC passed a motion approving the project with the conditions that there are no signs on the roof, that the architectural integrity of the structures be maintained, hence no cutting into the breeze ways, that the exposed aggregate nature of the columns remains, that the fence on the south side of the property be 6 feet high, and that landscaping not be installed around the auto repair facility which would complicate entrance and exit from the service station.
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Here's a web site to check to see
if your area is scheduled for a power outage:
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Unregulated Vacation Rental
or Party House in Your Neighborhood?
Under pressure from CVA and community groups, the county has initiated a hotline for residents to report problems with short-term rentals in their neighborhoods:
by telephone at (831) 900-4441, or by online form:
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CV HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO OUR
Annual Holiday Party
Saturday, December 7
from 3:00 – 5:00 pm
History Center
77 W. Carmel Valley Road
Please bring an appetizer, dessert,
or bottle of white wine to share, if you can.
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Support the Angel Project
The Angel Project Store: Carmel Valley families needing a little help during the holidays are welcome to call for an appointment to shop for their kids' gifts at the free store. Shop by appointment only. Call Alicia at 831-298-7425 by December 8. Residents can support the Angel Store by donating new gifts in barrels placed at shops around the valley. You can also borrow a barrel for a holiday party by calling Christine at 659-1307.
You can also support both projects by making a tax-deductible donation at
www.cvangelproject.org, or checks can be sent to The Angel Project, PO Box 1305, Carmel Valley, CA 93924.
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CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY
FIRST SATURDAY PROGRAM
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Saturday December 7
Speaker: Jen Hunter
Jen Hunter is Resident Reserve Director of Carmel Valley's
Hastings Natural History Reservation.
Jen will discuss the beautiful black and white
animal we know as skunk.
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Madrigal Affair – Great Holiday Gifts!
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10-1 and Sunday, Dec. 8, 9-12
at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
28005 Robinson Canyon Road
Browse a curated, discounted selection of women’s and men’s apparel from Madrigal in Carmel, bid on Silent Auction treasures, and take home a luscious bakery sweet, jam, or handmade gift. Proceeds will fund grants to community nonprofits and parish ministries.
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Carmel Valley Santa's Fly-In
December 14, 2019
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM PST
Santa and Mrs Claus will arrive by helicopter at the Carmel Valley airstrip on Ford Road, Carmel Valley on Saturday, December 14,
enthusiastically greeted by children of all ages.
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Hospice Giving Foundation has launched a movement called HOPEGives. To kick off the movement we are hosting a launch event at Hidden Valley Music Seminars on Saturday, January 11th. This is a free event for the community to discover resources, information, and have conversations about end of life.
HOPEGives is a community health movement to shift societal attitudes about death. By deepening understanding and acceptance, HOPEGives helps individuals and families experience peace of mind through advance planning and compassionate end-of-life care.
Saturday, January 11, 2020
12 PM - 4 PM
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Carmel Valley Library
BACK TO SCHOOL!
Homework Center
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 3 PM - 6 PM
Thursdays, 2:30 PM - 6 PM
Fridays, 3 PM - 5 PM
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Senior Activities at the Youth Center
Senior activity hours are Tuesdays, 1-4 pm. in the Carmel Valley Community Youth Center community room. CVCYC board members and local volunteers are collecting books, games, cards, art supplies, and puzzles. Anyone is free to bring in games that they may want to play or refreshments to share. Movement activities are planned and other ideas include organized bus trips, walking groups, and writing programs. Donations are suggested but not required.
Those who wish to provide informational presentations or entertainment, donate supplies, or direct an activity, are invited to contact Teresa Goldberg by email at
teresa@cvcyc.org or call the center at 831-659-3983.
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Come and Share the Wonders of
Point Lobos
Easy Access Adventures!
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Issues of Concern to Residents of Carmel Valley
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Make sure you are signed up to receive emergency alerts!
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Pris Walton, President
Carmel Valley Association
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Carmel Valley Association is one of the oldest, largest, and most suc
cessful 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 weekly email Bulletin, which goes to over 1200 residents, and our quarterly Newsletter, which is mailed to over 7,000 valley addresses.
or reply to this email
Member Richard Cheatham has created a video about our beautiful Carmel Valley and CVA's role in preserving it.
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Header photo by
Carmel Valley Photographer
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