preserving, protecting, and defending the rural character
and natural resources of Carmel Valley since 1949
Carmel Valley Association
Weekly Bulletin
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The Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee
Considers Storage Facility Propsal for Mid Valley
Approximately 25 people attended the May 1 meeting of the Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee to hear a presentation about a new storage facility which is proposed for a two-acre parcel off Center Street in mid valley. After the meeting was called to order by Chairperson Janet Brennan, Monterey County project planner Mary Israel responded to questions which had been submitted in writing about the width of the entrance to the project.
The project was then described by Tony Lombardo, who represented the applicant. He pointed out that the proposed project was appropriate for the zoning of the area, smaller than the nearby Storage Pro facility, and that there would be low traffic and water impacts. The project’s architect distributed pictures of the two-story, 71.540 square-foot structure, showing how it would be located on the site and how it would appear from different viewpoints.
Neighbors expressed concerns about traffic, noise, lighting, and the need for another storage facility. They also mentioned how frequently adecades old trail on the property between the Robinson Canyon bridge and Center Street is used by locals. Paola Berthoin listed the specific sections of the Carmel Valley Master Plan which apply and which direct new development to conform to a rural architectural theme, to be visually compatible with the character of the valley and controlled in height and bulk in order to retain an appropriate scale. She pointed to CV 3.14: “Wherever possible a network of shortcut trails and bike paths should interconnect neighborhoods, developments, and roads.” And CV 1.20: "Development...shall enhance the quality of areas that have been degraded by existing development.”
“Development, including road cuts as well as structures, should be located in a manner that minimizes disruption of views from existing homes.” The request for a permit to remove an oak tree was also discussed.
A motion was made and passed that the project should be redesigned to reduce the scale and mass of the building and reassure continued use of the existing footpath along the boundary of the property.
Staff said an initial study will be prepared to determine what type of environmental document is needed. The public will have an opportunity to respond to the study. After environmental review is completed, the project will go to the planning commission for consideration.
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in Our Efforts to Preserve
Carmel Valley!
Our hard-working all volunteer board and committee members continue to work to preserve, protect, and defend the natural beauty, resources, and rural character of Carmel Valley, but our true strength is our many hundreds of members.
Please join us now, either with a credit card on our secure PayPal site or by printing our application form and sending us a check. Our successes are possible because only of members like you! Our successes are only possible because of members like you! Thank you!
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C. S. Noel, President
Carmel Valley Association
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First Saturday Event:
The Communal World of the Acorn Woodpecker
Did you know there’s been a research study happening every day for almost 50 years in Carmel Valley? Hastings Natural History Reservation (a 2500 acre University of California Biological Field Station) has been home to this research project studying acorn woodpeckers, where a population has been continuously monitored since 1974.
Come listen to Walt Koenig describe the peculiar behaviors of the Acorn Woodpecker, and hear about one the longest running bird research projects in the world!
When: Saturday May 6 @ 10:15am
Where: Carmel Valley Branch Library
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The Carmel Valley Women’s Club Announces March Luncheon Speaker:
Lillian Barbieto, World Renowned Co-Founder
of Carmel Dance Festival Brings Dancers to Carmel Valley Village
The Carmel Valley Women’s Club (CVWC) continues their monthly luncheons on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Blue Fox Cellars, with special guest, Lillian Barbieto, Artistic Director and Founder of Ballare Carmel and the Carmel Dance Festival.
Lillian will showcase her resident dance company with a performance from three professional dancers, who will perform at the upcoming “For the Love of Dance FUNraiser” with Carmel artist Simon Bull. She will talk about the founding of the Carmel Dance Festival and the many dance activities available for members of the community, including seniors.
The speaker series luncheons are held on the first Wednesday of each month. The CVWC is a social, civic, and educational organization celebrating Friendship, Education, and Community. Many of the activities of The CVWC support the Carmel Valley Women’s Club Foundation, organized exclusively for the purposes of providing education scholarships to women who reside in the Carmel Valley, to support organizations with tax exempt status that promote the welfare of Carmel Valley resident and families, and to respond to an immediate regional community emergency.
The luncheon series welcomes non-members as guests. To RSVP, sign up on the website, https://cvwomensclub.org, or call Cynthia Rivera (831) 624-3757 for more information about the luncheon or membership.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Blue Fox Cellars
25 Pilot Road (across from Café Rustica)
Carmel Valley Village, CA 93923
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Carmel Valley Garden Show
May 13 & 14
Our friends at the Carmel Valley Garden Club are putting on their 52nd annual Garden Show in a few weeks! This is a fun and free annual event where proceeds go towards grants for nonprofits in Carmel Valley. There will be eactivities all weekend including:
- plant & floral displays
- advice and demonstrations from vendors and artists
- plant, flower, and photography contests
- silent auction with art, experiences, and artisanal products from our region
- and all sorts of activities for the kiddos, including face painting!
Oh, and Hidden Valley Cafe will be serving food, wine and beer!
When: May 13th & 14th, 10am - 4pm
Where: Hidden Valley Music Seminars
104 W Carmel Valley Rd
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Carmel Valley Manor Will Replace its Failing Septic System
Mandated by the Monterey County Health Department, the project, which has been in the planning stage for years, will be completed in two phases, each taking about six months
The non-profit residential community is now undertaking a major sewer improvement project to replace its 60-year-old failing septic system and will connect to the Carmel Area Wastewater District system. The eight-million-dollar project, $6 million of which is construction costs, is being funded by Carmel Valley Manor and spearheaded by the Carmel Area Wastewater District. The project has been in the planning stage for several years and has been approved by all local and State agencies. Completing the new sewer system will benefit other businesses and organizations along the route, and the sewer line will be large enough to accommodate existing residences and businesses as far away as Carmel Valley Ranch. In addition, the sewage will be treated by the Carmel Area Wastewater District and reused to irrigate local golf courses such as Pebble Beach.
Below is the latest schedule for work that affects Carmel Valley Road. Schedule is subject to change due to weather or other factors:
- Timing and duration of main sewer installation on Carmel Valley Road:
- Start 4/28/23
- End 7/7/23
- End date does not include laterals, testing, or final pavement restoration
- Two-way traffic to be maintained during installation during most of the duration of work
2. Installation of Sewer Laterals on Carmel Valley Road:
- Start 7/17/23
- End 7/31/23
- Two-way traffic to be maintained where possible. May be temporary lane closures at times
- Pavement restoration on Carmel Valley Road TBD
No construction will occur during Car Week in August.
Upon completion, the new sewer system will not only serve the over 400 residents, staff and guests at Carmel Valley Manor, but it will also serve the Monterey County Regional Fire District, Carmelo School, All Saints Day School, Quail Lodge, and numerous residences and businesses in the Valley.
For more information on this project, please contact John Haupt, Carmel Valley Manor’s Director of Capital Planning, jhaupt@cvmanor.com.
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From the Big Sur Land Trust: | |
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Race for Open Space has been extended into May!
After considering the substantial repairs required on our courses due to recent storms, current predictions for even more rain and wind, and the continuing impacts to our surrounding communities, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the Adventure Course events, the Fun Run, and the Arroyo Seco Ranch guided hike until May. All other guided hikes and self-guided hikes remain open in April! The Race for Open Space is our largest fundraising event of the year, and we hope you will take advantage of all the hiking opportunities in April and these new dates for more adventures in May!
Here are the events originally scheduled for Saturday, April 1, which have been rescheduled to Saturday, May 27:
- Palo Corona to South Bank Trail (2 mile) Fun Run
- Williams Canyon to Palo Corona (8.5 mile) Adventure Course
- Palo Corona to San Jose Creek Trail (9.5 mile) Adventure Course
- Palo Corona to Mitteldorf Preserve (21 mile) Adventure Course
The Arroyo Seco Ranch Guided Hike originally scheduled on Sunday, April 9 has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 6.
Please note: All Race for Open Space self-guided hike opportunities at Mitteldorf Preserve and Glen Deven Ranch are still open throughout April. And, with exception of the Arroyo Seco Ranch hike, all guided hikes are also still being held in April.
Learn more and sign up here.
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Nature Explorer’s Summer Camp NOW ENROLLING
The Santa Lucia Conservancy has been a mainstay for hands-on environmental education since 1999, and this year, they are launching a summer camp pilot program for 3-6th graders from June 5-16.
Camp leaders integrate science, natural history, and art through fun, engaging activities that teach children to become keen observers of the natural world, give them the space to ask questions, and encourage them to express themselves creatively. Kids will explore topics including native plants, redwood ecology, watershed function, songbirds, owls, cultural history, mammals, restoration, and the wildlife corridor from the mountains to the sea – all within ecologically significant protected lands in Carmel Valley!
We are also providing full scholarships to 10 children from underserved communities thanks to a grant from Save the Redwoods league Learn more and register: https://slconservancy.org/summer-camp/
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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
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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.
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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, 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
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Community Bridges Storm Recovery Webinar Recording Available
If you missed the webinar, you can view a recording at
This Link
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When Fun Isn’t Fun, Let CVA Know!
Many residents have been contacting CVA for help with problems including special events, short terms rentals, out of compliance lighting at night, noise, traffic, and road conditions.
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.
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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
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Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests Are Available at
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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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Issues of Concern to Residents of Carmel Valley | |
Make sure you are signed up to receive emergency alerts!
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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.
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