CV Planning Board Elections

Elections coming up for the Carmel Valley Planning Board, the seats for neighborhoods 4 and 7 are vacant, so, if you're interested in the community, here's you're chance to participate! Additionally up for election are the seats for neighborhoods 8, 8a/b, 9, PHR District 11, one investor seat and one business seat. Find the CV Planning Board Neighborhood Maps Here. Karen Billing, our great local reporter at the Carmel Valley News, points us to the full details in this CV Planning Elections Story.

One Paseo - What Kilroy is Showing Investors

Kilroy One Paseo project Carmel Valley, San Diego original proposalKilroy One Paseo project Carmel Valley, San Diego Jan 2011 proposal

Kilroy has conveniently placed on their website (inside of a Jan 2011 Kilroy Investor's report covering San Diego) some nice overviews of the One Paseo project in Carmel Valley. So, while they show their investors this Early One Paseo Development Overview and this Later One Paseo Development Overview, they continue to show us One Paseo Marketing Imagry. Look at how massive the development is when presented to investors and compare it to the marketing fluff we get to see. Yes, I know the images are out-of-date, but the newer one isn't that far off. FWIW, I welcome any new photos from Kilroy! See the One Paseo section for more posts on this subject.

Leap Year Special: 2 Free Library Concerts in Feb, 2012

This February, we get 2 free concerts at the Carmel Valley Library, one on Feb. 8 and one on Feb. 29! The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will present The Life and Music of Samuel Barber on Feb. 8. This program will explore the life and music of Samuel Barber, one of America’s greatest composers of art songs, with narration by Joanne Regenhardt, songs by soprano Janelle DeStefano, and piano accompaniment and solos by James Frimmer. Then on Feb. 29, pianist Michael Chang will perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt, Lowell Liebermann, and Sergei Prokofiev.

For more information, you can view the CV Library Concert Page, call the CV Library at (858) 552-1668, visit the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library web site, or check out more CV Library Posts. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley.

CV Planning Board's January 2012 Agenda

Here is the agenda for the January 2012 meeting of the Carmel Valley Community Planning Board. The meeting is on Thursday night, January 26, 7:00 PM at the CV Library (3919 Townsgate Dr.) The agenda includes items on the local Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) Budgets, the San Dieguito River Park, the Del Mar Mesa Carmel Mountain Resource Management Plan, and the proposed development in the River Valley (Rancho Del Mar Retirement Community). Here's the Jan 2012 CV Planning Board Agenda, read it for complete information.

CCA Student Science and Research Night, Jan 24, 2012

The Students at CCA will present their work to the public at the QUEST Research Poster Session / Gallery Walk at CCA on January 24, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This is like a science fair, where students from research courses present their proposals and research, answering questions and gathering feedback from those attending. Robotics will also be bringing robots and projects to share. Event open to all. For additional information, see the CCA Foundation Website.

Breast Cancer Awareness at Cathedral Catholic, Jan 16, 2012

Cathedral Catholic High School is hosting the first annual "Cure for Cancer Cup" soccer event, a match-up between CCA & Cathedral Catholic on Monday, January 16th at Cathedral Catholic (5555 Del Mar Heights Road). The varsity girls game is scheduled for 4:00pm, followed by the boys varsity game at 6:00pm. The event is designed to raise awareness for breast cancer and will include a donation jar and a moment of silence for all those affected by this disease. All fans/students are encouraged to wear pink to the game in support of the cause.

February 2012 Events at Grace Point Church

Two events happening at Grace Point Church this February: First, a Marriage Conference, Feb. 3 - 4. On Friday, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, hear from the author of “Marriage Forecasting,” Professor Tim Muehlhoff. On Saturday, 3 sessions plus Q&A time, 9:00am - 3:30pm. Free Friday night childcare, no childcare Saturday. Cost: $35 couple. Sign up at (858) 481-0424 (or gpc@gracepointsd.com). Next is a Parenting Seminar on Friday, Feb. 24 from 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Dealing with Anger & Bad Attitudes in Children, & Their Parents! Childcare not provided. Cost is $20/adult or $30/couple. Register online at www.biblicalparenting.org/register or call (800) 771-8334.

2012 Ocean Air Park Winter Program

Sorry it's a bit late (OK, a lot late...) We somehow overlooked updating to the latest 2012 Winter Program for the Ocean Air Recreation Center. So, here it is and you can download the 2012 Ocean Air Recreation Center Winter Program Brochure and check out all the activities available at the Ocean Air location. Program registration is underway now, and many of the classes are just starting. See the program for complete program and registration information.

Scripps Aquarium Half-off Admissions on the 20th

Looking for something to do with the kids? How about half-off admission to the Birch Aquarium at Scripps? They're celebrating their 20th anniversary at the current location by offering San Diego County residents: Half price admission. The catch? Well, it only works on 20th of every month through September. Valid for local residents, see the Birch Aquarium Special Deals Page for more information.

 

CV Middle School Free Electronics Recycling, Jan 7, 2012

From the San Dieguito Union High School District Facebook page, the Carmel Valley Middle School PTSA is hosting a free electronics recycling event this Saturday, January 7th, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the school. This is a great way to get rid of your old, unused technology (computers, TVs, monitors, etc.) and support fundraising for the PTSA's new classroom computer fundraising campaign. A list of acceptable items is located on their website (www.cvmsptsa.com). It looks like they accept most small electronics, but do NOT accept: appliances, microwaves, lamps & bulbs, alkaline batteries and other hazardous waste.

Free Concert at the CV Library on Jan 18, 2012

January’s free family music program, sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library, is on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7:00 p.m. It will feature guitarists Arthur Golden and Chan Jenuine in a program of American folk songs, blues, rags, etc. The program will last 45 minutes. The Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley. For further information call (858) 552-1668, or see the CV Library Concert Page.

CV Recreation Council Meeting Canceled, Jan 3, 2012

I received this Cancellation Notice from the CV Recreation Council: Due to lack of agenda items the Recreation Council Meeting scheduled for January 3, 2012 is cancelled. The next regular scheduled Recreation Council meeting will be February 7, 2012 at 7:00pm. Summer Field closure and allocation meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 7, 2012 at 6:00pm. Note: CV Recreation Council Meetings are at the CV Recreation Center, 3777 Townsgate Dr. See the CV Rec Council Page for additional information on the Recreation Council.

CCA Swap Meet, Jan 14, 2012

The Canyon Crest Academy ASB is holding a swap meet on January 14, 2012, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm in the CCA parking lot. If you have stuff you'd like to get rid of, you can get your own spot for selling goods (see the CCA ASB Vendor Form). Vendor forms due by Jan 11.

Del Mar Highlands Town Center Christmas Celebration

It seems that Santa Arrives at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the upper and lower plaza near the theater. Bring your camera. Festivities include Dickens Carolers, Hot Chocolate and Cookies! Also, donate a toy to the Marine Toys 4 Tots Foundation, and attend a special presentation at 6:00 PM for the Be True To Your School "Save the Arts" program in support of Carmel Valley Schools.

One Paseo, More Comparisions to Local Developments

I'm not against the idea of a large, mixed use project in Carmel Valley. In fact, I support the general idea (if it's at the right scale.) However, I believe the developer of the One Paseo, San Diego project is not providing a true picture of what the project will look like, and we deserve full disclosure for a project of this magnitude. So, until Kilroy gives us some good comparisons, I'll continue to look for my own. See the One Paseo section for more posts on this subject.

Here's a Picture of the La Jolla Crossroads (click for larger image) development in UTC (or, click here for google maps). I first thought this was way too dense for comparison, but I now believe it's not that far off -- 5 stories of residential (One Paseo is 5 to 6 stories), and the four buildings along Sydney Ct. (click for google maps) are about the same length as the Del Mar Heights Road frontage of One Paseo (click for google maps). That is, if you look at the Google Maps view, the 4 buildings on the right are similar in size an scale to what is being proposed for residential development along Del Mar Heights Road in Carmel Valley. Not exact, but similar (I believe these buildings have a bit larger footprint, but the height and density are similar. If Kilroy has a better comparison or any comments, I'd love to post it.)

Update: Kilroy claims that "Most of the residential proposed is 4 stories as it faces the outside community, mirroring the other residential on the other side of Del Mar Heights Road." I don't see how this makes sense. The residential across the street is 2 stories, not 4 or 5. And, their own One Paseo Detailed Site Plan shows 5 and 6 story buildings along Del Mar Heights, although it could be 4 and 5 story, with the 5 and 6 story buildings reserved for "Main Street". And, what about that 10 story residential tower at High Bluff... More info, Kilroy? Please?

As a reality check, here's an image of those same four La Jolla Crossroads buildings overlayed on the One Paseo site (images from Google Maps). I believe I've kept the same scale, you're welcome to check my work:

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