MC Board of Supervisors Consider Short Term Rental issue

at their March 21st meeting.

Local residents, CVA members and other individuals interested in the Short Term Rental issue impacting Monterey County, joined Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting for the staff presentation of an Analysis Report to the BOS on this subject. 

The report considered potential effects of introducing an interim ordinance that would better align the timing of when short term rental applications were processed with the CEQA process requirement for environmental impact assessments and public comment periods as part of implementing a Short Term Rental process for Monterey County.

Potential actions could include instituting a pause to the processing of permits not yet submitted, and to those having been submitted but not yet through the process, in order to address concerns that permits were being approved without having completed an environmental impact assessment.

As a result of the public comments made during the meeting, lively conversation ensued.



There were commenters with serious concerns about delaying the intake of new permit applications and also about the impact of delays to permits which were in progress being reviewed.

Concerns were equally voiced by commenters dismayed that permits as currently processed are granted in perpetuity, which if approved without an environmental review or open to public comments as required by CEQA, would cause problems because there would be no recourse to address the permits since they would have already been approved in perpetuity.

It will likely come as no surprise that the meeting did not result in a solution. But there was unanimous agreement from all five supervisors to assign staff specific follow up on items for research and additional potential options to address issues raised in the meeting, and to return with this additional information at next week’s BOS meeting.

Stay Tuned!!

Carmel Valley

Historical Society

Annual Membership Meeting

Saturday, April 1/4:00 – 5:30pm

History Center, 77 W. Carmel Valley Road

DISCUSSION and VOTE

Review of Accomplishments & Finances

Ratification of Revised Bylaws

Election of Board Members 

Reconnect with friends &

enjoy light refreshments

CVA's Newly Created Natural Heritage Committee

Will Soon Need Your Help!

As you may have heard, the Carmel Valley Association has recently created a new Natural Heritage Committee.

The committee's mission is to help celebrate, protect, restore and sustain Carmel Valley’s natural ecosystems; the social, cultural, spiritual, and economic benefits they provide; and the vital linkages between people and nature -- past, present, and future.  

While this mission can seem challenging, it is increasingly vital in our times if we want to save what we treasure most about the Carmel Valley.

And, we need help to meet that challenge. Once the new Committee has met, we will update this page with information about how to become a member or to contribute as a volunteer or intern. Look for updates in early to mid-April, 2023.

From the Big Sur Land Trust:

Race for Open Space Registration is now open!

This April, Big Sur Land Trust is hitting the trails once again for our annual fundraiser to save open space and care for the lands you love in Monterey County! Whether you want to go fast, slow, solo, or with others, this year's Race for Open Space has something for you.

Throughout April, you can run/walk/hike through Big Sur Land Trust’s nature preserves in Big Sur, Carmel Valley, Greenfield, and Salinas. And, thanks to our partners at Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, California State Parks, Santa Lucia Preserve, and Santa Lucia Conservancy, on Saturday, April 1 you have several options to experience conserved lands that are not usually open to the public. You can choose the 8.5-mile, 9.5-mile, or 21-mile Adventure Courses — or from our new 2-mile fun run! During the rest of the month, we will also lead guided hikes at additional open spaces that are rarely open to the public. Live out of the area? You can participate virtually on your favorite local trails.

These treasured open spaces represent the vitality of Monterey County. Please join us and support healthy lands, healthy people, and healthy communities! You’ll be supporting our mission to inspire love of land across generations, conservation of our unique Monterey County landscapes, and access to outdoor experiences for all. Click to get more details and sign up.

Thank you!

Ashley Gora

Big Sur Land Trust Race Director

From the American Institute of Architects,

Monterey Bay Chapter:

2023 Arts + Architecture Lecture Series

Housing: Finding Solutions with Architecture

Housing: Finding Solutions with Architecture

Our 2023 lecture series is focused on the critical issue of Housing. The fact this has gotten to a crisis point in California and especially in locations like the Central Coast has been obvious for many years. Ever increasing housing prices have kept out not just people below the poverty line and the homeless but a significant percentage of the population from owning a home, and thereby preventing them from achieving the traditional American dream and the primary form of wealth creation.  

Thursday, April 27

Brooks+Scarpa: Housing Solutions

Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA and Angela Brooks, FAIA

This presentation will explore new models that have transformed affordable and low-income housing into cutting edge architecture.

Thursday, May 18

Housing on the Central Coast: Community Panel Discussion and Forum

Moderated Panel Discussion with Community leaders in public office, planning, housing advocacy and project development.

All events will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at SandBox Sand City, a community and performance space at 440 Ortiz Avenue, Sand City, CA

Tickets: $10 for AIA Members and Sponsors, $25 for the general public

Click here to register

Community Bridges Storm Recovery Webinar Recording Available

If you missed the webinar, you can view a recording at

This Link

When Fun Isn’t Fun, Let CVA Know!

Many residents have been contacting CVA needing help with problems tracing to special events, with issues ranging from traffic to noise, parking, trash, fire safety and more. CVA is here to help see that your concerns make it to the appropriate county representative and get attention. 

You can report incidents or areas of concern by

CLICKING THIS LINK.

Removing Invasive Genista?

CVA has two weed wrenches to loan -

making the work of removing genista much easier.

Contact:

Paola Berthoin

25440 Telarana Way

Carmel, CA 93923

RisingLeaf Restoration Consulting

www.paolafiorelleberthoin.com

www.passion4place.net

831.624.9467

Native vegetation thinned, trimmed, and pruned

Conservation Fuel Management Handbook

Best Management Practices for Defensible Space

Conservation fuel management is a

collaborative community endeavor!

LEARN THE MANY WAYS

YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR HOME:

Read the Manual in English

or in Spanish

Issues of Concern to Residents of Carmel Valley

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 weekly email Bulletin, which goes to over 1650 residents, and our quarterly Newsletter, which is mailed to over 7,000 valley addresses.

president@carmelvalleyassociation.org

or reply to this email 

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