exhibit f correspondence ref100047 carmel cottages

Exhibit FCorrespondenc e

REF100047Carmel Cottage s

Planning CommissionFebruary 9, 2011

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Sunday, January 09, 2011 4 :31 PM

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Holm, Carl P . x5103

Subject: Carmel Cottage s

As a homeowner on Rio Vista, Drive, Carmel, we have concerns regarding Carme lCottages on Carmel Valley Road .

One of the biggest concerns that we have is IF there will be access to Carmel Valle yRoad from the cottages . We understand the need for emergency vehicles accessin gCarmel Valley Road, but would like assurance that no other access be permitted as thi swould be a very dangerous situation and create a real traffic hazard as the traffic woul dbe moving to the left turn lane and making u-turns at the entrance to Rio Vista an dCanada Drives.

Sincerely ,

Mr and Mrs Samuel Curles s25865 Rio Vista Dr .Carmel, CA 9392 3

831-620-067 [email protected]

02/01/2011

Carmel Valley AssociationP.O. Box 157, Carmel Valle, California 93924

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Jay Brown, ChairMonterey County Planning Commission168 W. Alisal StreetSalinas, CA 93901

RE : Carmel Cottages

Dear Chair Brown and Fellow Commissioners ,

The Carmel Valley Association is in its 6 2nd year of representing residents up and down theCarmel Valley . We have hundreds of members, and operate exclusively as an all-volunteergroup, funded by membership fees and donations only .

The Carmel Valley Association is quite concerned about the evolution of the CarmelCottages development at the mouth of Carmel Valley . When this project was approved in2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Master Plan, the project was conditioned so that i twould comply with CVMP policies (CV-4 .2.2, 4 .2.3, 26.1 .2 .5, 28.1.8, 28.1.12, and 7.2.1 .3)screening new construction from Carmel Valley Road and properties located south of th eproject . The design was portrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the ruralcharacter of Carmel Valley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontag eto reflect other parts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being builtdoes not reflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This project has had a series of compliance problems and is now seeking, we understand, t ofurther undermined what was actually approved by gutting both the gray water tertiarytreatment system with underground cisterns for irrigation, and the required landscapingconditions. We strongly urge you to deny this request . This project competed with aproposed affordable housing project next door for critical water supply and must not no wbe allowed to play fast and lose with its water conditions . As well with its landscapingplans: this is a very large project that needs to implement its promised extensive screening .The fact that the developers have already cut down a large pine tree that was supposed t obe preserved gives us pause as to how seriously they take the conditions of the project' sapproval .

We urge you to make sure the developers abide by what was approved, and not be allowe dto piece-meal a different, and inferior, project . Thank you .

Sincerely,

Christine Williams, President

"To preserve, protect and defend the natural beauty and resources of Carmel Valley"

Ca[ifoniaNative Pant SocietyMonterey Bay Chapter

2 Via MilpitasCarmel Valley, CA 93924

Jan. 31, 201 1

Monterey County Planning CommissionMonterey County Court Hous eSalinas, CA 9390 1

Dear Commissioners :

The Monterey Bay Chapter of CNPS would like to express strong opposition to the request by the de-veloper of "Carmel Cottages" to alter the conditions of the project in ways that would make it inconsis-tent with the Carmel Valley Master Plan (CVMP) .

It is our understanding that because of size of the project in the face of severe water constraints, th eoriginal developer was only able to get approval by agreeing to incorporate extensive landscaping tha twould be maintained by a grey-water tertiary system. Yet the system has not been constructed, and thebuilding inspector has unaccountably failed to enforce the conditions .

The design of this project was portrayed in 2004 as modest one-story cottages that would be consisten twith the CVMP provisions protecting scenic views in the area . As anyone viewing it now from CarmelValley Road, Carmel Rancho Boulevard, Rio Vista Drive or Val Verde Drive can plainly see, it has be-come a massive blot on the landscape . Instead of presenting a plan to screen the structures, or at least tobreak up their obtrusive character, the developer has ignored the conditions and now seeks to have the mrescinded. Further, the builders removed a large pine tree that was to be protected, and damaged othe rexisting vegetation that could have been incorporated in the needed screening .

The Native Plant Society has been working for over 30 years to inform landowners and planning agen-cies about the importance of using drought-tolerant native plants in landscaping in order to save wate rand encourage understanding and appreciation for the many attractive natives that thrive in our area . In1981 our members worked with the Water Management District to prepare a list of appropriate tree sand shrubs, and we are very gratified that many landowners and builders have come to realize the ad-vantages of these plants. We sponsor an annual plant sale at Carmel Middle School each fall where bot hmembers and the general public can purchase native plants for their gardens . When planted in the fall totake advantage of the beginning of the rainy season, many plants can survive without further irrigation .Plants that are installed after the rainy season will require a lot more water to survive and thrive .

Unfortunately instead of being proactive on the landscaping issue, this developer simply seeks to hav ethe conditions removed . It is simply not acceptable for the county to cave in on this issue, which threat-ens the viabilitiy of the CVMP and the credibility of the county .

We urge you to deny this request and require the developer to proceed with appropriate landscaping a ssoon as possible, and before occupancy can be permitted. Thank you for your consideration.

DecLicatec( to the preservation of Cati forma native f(ovi

January 31, 201 1

To the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors :

Attention : Carl Holm, CP, Assistant Planning Director

Re: Carmel Cottages, 26245 Carmel Rancho Boulevard, REF10004 7

We demand that adequate drought resistant landscaping be immediately installed at th e"Carmel Cottages" project at the mouth of Carmel Valley and that its graywate rrequirement be honored .

Ruth Smith, SecretaryCarmel Valley Women's Network26282 Atherton DriveCarmel, CA 93923

January 28, 201 1

Carl HolmPlanning Dept.Resource Management AgencyCounty of Montere y168 W. Alisal St.Second FloorSalinas CA 9390 1

Dear Mr. Holm,

In 2004, The Carmel Cottages project on Carmel Valley Rd. was approved. Landscaping toscreen the new construction from the view shed on Carmel Valley Rd . and Val Verde Dr . was aspecific condition of approval for the project . The new owner of Carmel Cottages refuses to dothe landscaping because it will require tertiary treatment with gray water . The project has alimited amount of permitted water and gray water is the only way landscaping can bemaintained.

We demand this condition of landscaping be enforced . It is essential that vegetative be providedin order to maintain the rural character of Carmel Valley and create a sound barrier for th eresidents of the project .

We appreciate your concern in this matter .

Sincerely,

The Ventana Chapter P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA 93921

Web site : www.ventana .sierraclub.org

Dale Agro nVentana ChapterExecutive Committee

Chair and Commissioners ,

Re: Carmel Cottages

While landscaping and screening of new construction may seem like a very mino rpoint to those who do not live in Carmel Valley, it was so important to the peopl ewho met for four long years and drew up the Carmel Valley Master Plan thatalmost 20 policies in that plan were devoted to plants and plantings . (Eight ofthese policies are attached as Exhibit A .)This screening is one vital way that wepreserve the rural character that's so much a part of Carmel Valley .

Case in point . I own one of the 92 homes at Arroyo Carmel which is located at th emouth of Carmel Valley on Rio Road . When this project was built and completedin the mid 1970's, 400 trees had been planted on the 12-plus acres . Today, almostnone of the 92 homes are visible from Rio Road or from the entrance to th eproject .

Unfortunately, without a treatment system for gray water, Carmel Cottages wil lnever have adequate landscaping and screening and will forever remain a neyesore at the mouth of Carmel Valley . Not only has the new owner refused toplumb for greywater and do the necessary treatment, but two years beforeconstruction began the property was clear cut under the guise of weed removal .Then to add insult to injury, right before construction began the remaining nativevegetation including a hugh pine tree, an extensive willow forest were removed ,and two protected oaks were butchered .

Since Building Inspection has refused to red tag the property and has refused t obring this project into compliance with the conditions of approval, I am askin gyou to do everything in your power to correct this situation . Please start byinsisting that the original conditions be complied with and insist that droughtresistent landscaping be installed now . People of Carmel Valley have collected4,Lf

signatures requesting this . (Attached as Exhibit B )

Thank you ,

/il P2-ds &6e/,,frMarg : t Robbins3850 Rio Road #2 6Carmel, CA 9392 3

February 1, 2011

Exhibit A: Carmel Valley Master Plan Policies

The areas designated for commercial development in the valley shouldbe placed, in design control distriOts, have planted landscaping coverin gno Ies's than 10% -of-the site, and provide adequate parking . (See alsoPolley 26.1.29 CV)

Landscaping of commercial projects should include large-growin gstreet trees . Parking areas shall be screened with exclusive use o f

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native plants or compatible plant materials . Land sculpturing should b eused where appropriate .

In new development, the potential for impac t i on rare and endangeredspecies shall be assessed by County staff and appropriate mitigation o fidentified impacts shall be required in accord with policies 11 .1 .1 .1 and11.1 .1 .2. Existing vegetation shall be protected and only plants simila rin habit, form and water requirements to native vegetation common t othe valley shall be used as the redo

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Plant materials shall be used to integrate the: man-made and natura lenvironments, to screen or soften the visual impact of new develop-ments, and to provide diversity in developed areas .

Botanically appropriate species shall be used for required landscapingand erosion control.

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Croplands And .orchards shall be retained for agricultural use. When aparcel cannot be developed because of this policy, a low-density, clus-tered development may be apProv.O• However, the developmen tshould occupy those portions of the land not in cultivation or on aportion of the land adjoining existing vertical forms-either on-site or .off-site and either natural or man- made, so that the development wil lnot diminish the visual quality of such parcels . In no case shall an

. .overall density exceed one unit per 2 1/2 acres, providing that th edevelopment of new residential units are sited on one third of th eproperty or-.less . Required agriculturally related .structures 'and housin gfor workers of that parcel may be approved but these too should be

. placed so .as not to diminish the :visual quality of the open space .

Gardens, orchards, row, crops, grazing animals, farm equipment an dbuildings are part of the heritage and the character. -of Carmel Valley.

- This rural agricultural nature should be encouraged, except on slopes o f30% or greater or where it would require the conversion or extensiv enrtmnvnl of pyictin a native. vps,Fttntinn

Exhibit B: Petitions For Landscaping

7LANDSCAPE THE EYESORE CALLED CARMEL COTTAGES !

When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2.3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28.1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character. What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmentsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit. (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new ownerrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projectunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fromseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable. We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley MasterPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2 .2, 4.2 .3, 26 .1 .2 :5, 28.1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7 .2 .1 .3) by screening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wa sportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as havin g a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem p;us underground cisterns for irrigation, since tht; :? 'ri jéct was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit. (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved . (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove 'thegrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every timewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "in your face" ugly for posterit yand this is unacceptable. We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley MasterPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2 .3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28 .1 .8, 28 .1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianceissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending thejnnditianto remove thegrey water requirement and

he-landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb forc,Zrey waterandhopes to use a landscapeplan that no where nearmeets whit we were promised in 2004. (4) Inaddition to making this projectunpa able, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fromseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe. drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequat edrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable. We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistan tlandscape and insist that it be installed immediatele. o that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley MasterPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2 .2, 4.2.3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28.1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7 .2 .1 .3) by screening new construction fromCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation wor kbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved . (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projectunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fromseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every timewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistan tlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishedduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit. (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004. (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every timewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every timewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable. We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistan tlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2 .2, 4.2 .3, 26 .1 .2 .5, 28.1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7 .2 .1 .3) by screening new construction fromCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water 'tertiary treatmentsystem plus underground cisterns for . irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to 'remove thegrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new ownerrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004. (4) In addition to making this projectunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along-the-sôuthernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fromseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard.

in summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every time we visi tprofessional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every time we drive down Rio Vist aDrive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight, Carmel Cottages is "in your face" ugly . So ,unless the County insists on adequate drought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "in you rface" ugly for posterity and this is unacceptable. We, the undersigned, demand an adequate drought-resistant landscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be established during th ewinter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Master -Plan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2 .3, 26.1 .2 .5, 28 .1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new. construction fromCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project. The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does no treflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit. (2) Since before the foundation wor kbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004. (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every timewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight,Carmel Cottages is "in your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterit yand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2 .2, 4.2 .3, 26.1 .2 .5, 28.1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7 .2 .1 .3) by screening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianceissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove thegrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nearmeets what we were promised in 20.04. (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterit yand this is unacceptable. We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley MasterPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4 .2.3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28 .1 .8, 28 .1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project. The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does no treflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianceissues were resolved . (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove thegrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nearmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly. So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterit yand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistan tlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2 .2, 4 .2.3, 26 .1 .2 .5, 28 .1 .8, 28 .1 .12, and 7 .2 .1 .3) by screening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project. The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of CarmelValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved . (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fromseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly. So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterit yand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishedduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2.3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28 .1 .8, 28 .1 .12, and 7.2.1 .3) by screening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does no treflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit. (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved . (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearingbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004. (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequat edrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain In your face" ugly for posterit yand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistan tlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2 .2, 4.2.3, 26.1 .2 .5, 28 .1 .8, 28 .1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new construction fromCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project. The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianceissues were resolved . (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearingbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fromseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterit yand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistan tlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishedduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2.3, 26.1 .2 .5, 28.1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7.2.1 .3) by screening new construction fromCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit. (2) Since before the foundation wor kbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianceissues were resolved . (3) Now we understand that here is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "in your face" ugly. So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain In your face" ugly for posterit yand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe d.during the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2 .2, 4 .2 .3, 26 .1 .2 .5, 28 .1 .8, 28 .1 .12, and 7.2 .1 .3) by screening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of CarmelValley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character. What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit. (2) Since before the foundation wor kbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved . (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearingbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004. (4) In addition to making this projectunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless theC,_o.u ,insists on adegLuatedrouht-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable. We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

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Date : December 20, 2010 9 :47 :41 AM PST

From CVA and Margaret Robbins

Please . . . .we need your help to support the Planning Department's demand that landscaping be installed on the project called Carmel Cottages, which i slocated right behind Balaton 's on Carmel Valley Road at the mouth of Carmel Valley . The demand will be made at the January 12, 2-11 meeting of th ePlanning Commission.

If you head an organization, please write a short letter and send by email to Carl Holm (e-mail HoImCPâloo .monterey .ca .u.) followed by a hard copy tothe Planning Department, do Carl Holm, 168 W Alisal St, 2nd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 . The deadline is Friday . January 7 . 2011 .

As an individual you can help by getting signatures on the following petition from neighbors, visiting your friends, service people you employ, in fact almos tanyone who comes to the mouth of Carmel Valley . Deadline is NOON, Monday, January 10, 2010 . -Call Margaret Robbins (624-11'53) to arrange for dro p

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LANDSCAPING THE EYESORE CALLED CARMEL COTTAGES !Assisted Living complex at CV Road and Rancho . . .going up now

When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Master Plan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies .(CV-4.2.2,4.2 .3, 26.1 .2.5, 28 .1 .8, 28 .1 .12, and 7 .2 .1 .3) by screening new construction from Carmel Valley Road and p roperties located south of thep roject . The design was portrayed a sthree 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carmel Valley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect other parts of-CarmelValley Road and our rural character . What is being built does not reflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned in the Carmel Valley Maste rPlan .

This petition represents neighbors who share the following issues and concerns :(1) The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatment system plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit .(2) Since before the foundation work began, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition compliance issues were resolved .

(3) In addition to making this project unpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southern property line that was conditioned to remain to help scree nthis huge complex from several other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every time we visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every time w edrive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight, Carmel Cottages is "in your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequate drought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "in your face" ugly for posterity and this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand an adequate drought-resistant landscap eand insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be established during the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .


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Christine Williams, Presiden tCarmel Valley AssociationP . O . Box 157, CV, 93924659-1307

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Date : December 20, 2010 9 :47 :41 AM PS T


Please.... we need your help to support the Planning Department's demand that landscaping be installed on the project called Carmel Cottages, which i slocated right behind Brinton's on Carmel Valley Road at the mouth of Carmel Valley. The demand will be made at the January 12, 2-11 meeting of th ePlanning Commission.

If you head an organization, please write a short letter and send by email to Carl Holm (e-mail H olmCP@co .monterey .ca .u s) followed by a hard copy tothe Planning Department, do Carl Holm, 168 W Alisal St, 2nd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 . Thedeadline isFriday . January 7 . 2011 .

As an individual you can help by getting signatures on the following petition from neighbors, visiting your friends, service people you employ, in fact almostanyone who comes to the mouth of Carmel Valley . Deadline is NOON, Monday, January 10, 2010 . Call Margaret Robbins (624-1153) to arrange for dro poff or pick up . < ..< cut, paste and copy petition below

LANDSCAPING THE EYESORE CALLED CARMEL COTTAGES !Assisted Living complex at CV Road and Rancho .. .going up now

When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Master Plan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4 .2 .2,4 .2.3, 26.1 .2 .5, 28 .1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7.2 .1 .3) by screenin g new construction from Carmel Valley Road and oroperties located south of the oroiect• The design was portrayed a sthree 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carmel Valley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect other parts of Carme lValley Road and our rural character. What is being built does not reflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned in the Carmel Valley Maste rPlan.

This petition represents neighbors who share the following issues and concerns :(1)The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatment system plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit .(2)Since before the foundation work began, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition compliance issues were resolved .(3)In addition to making this project unpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southern property line that was conditioned to remain to help scree nthis huge complex from several other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every time we visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every time w edrive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight, Carmel Cottages is "in your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequate drought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "in your face" ugly for posterity and this is . unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand an adequate drought-resistant landscap eand insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be established during the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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Please . . . . we need your help to support the Planning Department's demand that landscaping be installed on the project called Carmel Cottages, which islocated right behind Brinton's on Carmel Valley Road at the mouth of Carmel Valley . The demand will be made at the January 12, 2-11 meeting of th ePlanning Commission .

If you head an organization, please write a short letter and send by email to Carl Holm (e-mail H olmCP@cn .monterey .ca .u s ) followed by a hard copy tothe Planning Department, c/o Carl Holm, 168 W Alisal St, 2nd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901 . The deadline is Friday . January 7, 2011 .

As an individual you can help by getting signatures on the following petition from neighbors, visiting your friends, service people you employ, in fact almos tanyone who comes to the mouth of Carmel Valley. Deadline is NOON, Monday, January 10, 2010 . Call Margaret Robbins (624-1153) to arrange for dropoff or pick up . < < .'****" ***"* , cut, paste and copy petition belo w

LANDSCAPING THE EYESORE CALLED CARMEL COTTAGES !Assisted Living complex at CV Road and Rancho .. .going up now

When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Master Plan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4 .2.2 ,4.2.3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28 .1 .8, 28 .1 .12, and 7.2.1 .3) by screening new construction from Carmel Valley Road and orooerties located south of the project . The design was portrayed asthree 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carmel Valley . We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect other parts of Carme lValley Road and our rural character. What is being built does not reflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned in the Carmel Valley Maste rPlan.

This petition represents neighbors who share the following issues and concerns :(1)The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatment system plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit .(2)Since before the foundation work began, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition compliance issues were resolved .(3)In addition to making this.project unpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southern properly line that was conditioned to remain to help scree nthis huge complex from several other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard.

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every time we visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every time w edrive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight, Carmel Cottages is "in your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequate drought -resistant landscaping, this project will remain "in your face" ugly for posterity and this is unacceptable. We, the undersigned, demand an adequate drought-resistant landscap eand insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be established during the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .



Christine William sVoice/Fax 831-659-1307Cell 831-224-264 2

Christine Williams, Presiden tCarmel Valley AssociationP . O. Box 157, CV, 93924659-1307

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2.3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28.1 .8, 28.( .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by scrèening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does no treflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (I )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation wor kbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearingbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004. (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every tjme we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant"landscaping, thi s . project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistan tlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishedduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2 .3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28 .1 .8., 28.1 .12, and 7.2.1 .3) by screening new construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1 -story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted alon g.the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does not 'reflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was déscribed to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmentsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit. (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearingbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne r'refuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets: what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the souther nproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard.

in summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every timewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists. on adequatedrought-resistant . landscaping, this project will remain In your face" ugly for posterityand .this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistan tlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2 .2, 4.2.3, 26.1 .2.5, 28.1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new, construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project. The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does no treflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1)The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit. (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianceissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearingbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rdefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004 : (4) In addition to making this projectunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and' Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

in summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant .landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterity:and this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistan tlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishedduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief .

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2 .3, 26.1 .2.5, 28.1 .8, 28.1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new, construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three I -story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1)The project was déscribed to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmentsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearingbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne r'refuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every timewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant .landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterit yand-this is unacceptable..We, the undersigned, deniand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and-insist that it be-installed immediately to that it can be establishedduring the winter rains and we can start to. get some visual relief.

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2.3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28.1 .8., 28.1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new, construction fromCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character . What is being built does no treflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmentsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation wor kbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearingbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard.

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every, tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly . So, unless the County insists- on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistant

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2.3, 26 .1 .2.5, 28.1 .8., 28.1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new, construction fro mCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The dèsign wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of CarmelValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect otherparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character. What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmentsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianceissues were resolved. (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nea rmeets what we were promised in 2004. (4) In addition to making this projec tunpalatable, the new owner re -Moved a very large pine tree along the southernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Val Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard.

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Cannel Valley, every tim ewe visit professional: offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly. So, unless the County insists- on adequatedrought-resistant .Iandscapi.ng, this project will remain "In your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable. We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistant

. landscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

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When this project was approved in 2004, under the previous Carmel Valley Maste rPlan, the project was conditioned so that it would comply with CVMP policies (CV-4.2.2, 4.2.3, 26.1 .2.5, 28.1 .8, 28 .1 .12, and 7 .2.1 .3) by screening new. construction fromCarmel Valley Road and properties located south of the project . The design wasportrayed as three 1-story cottages that would retain the rural character of Carme lValley. We were told that an orchard may be planted along the frontage to reflect othe rparts of Carmel Valley Road and our rural character. What is being built does notreflect what was presented to the public in 2004, and is not what was envisioned i nthe Carmel Valley Master Plan .

This petition represents neighbors that share the following issues and concerns : (1 )The project was described to the public as having a grey water tertiary treatmen tsystem plus underground cisterns for irrigation, since the project was granted alimited, special circumstances water permit . (2) Since before the foundation workbegan, County Building repeatedly refused to stop work until condition complianc eissues were resolved . (3) Now we understand that there is going to be a hearin gbefore the Planning Commission to consider amending the condition to remove th egrey water requirement and change the landscaping condition because the new owne rrefuses to plumb for grey water and hopes to use a landscape plan that no where nearmeets what we were promised in 2004 . (4) In addition to making this projectunpalatable, . the new owner removed a very large pine tree along the southernproperty line that was conditioned to remain to help screen this monstrosity fro mseveral other properties on Vat Verde Drive and Carmel Rancho Boulevard .

In summary, every time we drive to and from the mouth of Carmel Valley, every timewe visit professional offices on the east side of Carmel Rancho Boulevard, every tim ewe drive down Rio Vista Drive, and every time we stop at the Savemart stoplight ,Carmel Cottages is "In your face" ugly. So, unless the County insists on adequatedrought-resistant landscaping, this project will remain "in your face" ugly for posterityand this is unacceptable . We, the undersigned, demand adequate drought-resistantlandscape and insist that it be installed immediately to that it can be establishe dduring the winter rains and we can start to get some visual relief.

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