THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION MONTHLY BBulletinulletin October 2009 No. 426 SEPTEMBER 19 COMMUNITY MANAGER’S REPORT BOARD MEETING SUMMARY It has been a short time that I have been serving as your On September 19, 2009, The Sea Ranch Board of Interim Community Manager, and in that time I have Directors completed an agenda which included one come to appreciate the tremendous complexity of our item of new business. Association’s business. Since my September 1, 2009 official start date, some of the ANNOUNCEMENTS activities and issues that have involved the Community Manager include: Chair Retzer reported to the membership on the Board of Directors’ retreat held on September 5. • Bluff erosion The retreat was facilitated by Michael Kisslinger of • Water rates and Water Company governance forms North Coast Opportunities and included discussion • Several unusual litigation cases about the roles and responsibilities of a governing • Five special Board of Directors meetings, four involved board; the guiding principles and shared purposes with selecting a search firm for the new Community under which the Board operates; and guidelines Manager recruitment and one day-long Board retreat regarding the policy-making duties of the Board • Improvements to the Board meeting facilities and the operational functions of the Community • Road resurfacing Manager and Association staff. The Board affirmed • Swimming pool hours of operation that the Association exists to protect the common • Review of financial statements and investment activities interests of its members and concurred in its desire • Website changes for an ethical, effective and well-run Association • Responses to a variety of member concerns that is supportive of a participatory community • Meetings with some of the Operations and Policy and a steward of The Sea Ranch concept. Committee chairs and members • Solar and wave energy use at The Sea Ranch Additionally, Chair Retzer reported on his most • Development of the 2010/11 preliminary budget recent Town Hall meeting, held on September 9, which was also attended, at least in part, by The Sea Ranch Association organization is indeed a busy Directors Austin and Moelter. Discussion at that and vibrant place! meeting included the limitations of the Davis- Stirling Act regarding informal meetings; postings In the coming weeks, in addition to the ongoing activities of the office, I plan to conduct a workshop for the on the Listserv (TSR Email List unaffiliated with the organization’s managers and supervisors on the topic of Association) by Directors; the relationship of Ethics in Community Management. insurance coverage to the legal costs of prosecution and defense; and fire mitigation and safety, In closing this brief message, I want to thank the especially of our Commons areas and undeveloped Association staff members for their assistance to me these lots. past weeks. They are some of the most dedicated employees with whom I have ever worked. I would also Chair Retzer also reported that the Board had like to thank the Board of Directors and The Sea Ranch received a communication from the previous membership for allowing me to be of service to this great Community Manager entitled “Observations from community. the Outgoing Community Manager.” Following Will Randolph cont’d on page 17 Interim Community Manager

1 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 GENERAL RATE INCREASE REQUEST FOR THE SEA RANCH WATER COMPANY

We have received the draft Resolution (W-4798) from the office of the California Public Utilities Commission related to our request for new water rates. The Resolution is posted on the Association website at: http://www.tsra.org/news.php?viewStory=655.

The Resolution will be presented to the Commissioners for deliberation and potential adoption with or without modification at its October 29, 2009 meeting. The Commission will be receiving comments from the public until October 19, 2009 on this draft, which will increase the average water bill by approximately 49.5%.

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 707-785-2444 with your questions.

Ellen A. Buechner, CFO The Sea Ranch Water Company

What’s Inside … BULLETIN © Community Manager's Report … p. 1 Website posting date: 10/12/09 BOD Meeting Summaries & Actions … pp. 1, 17-18 Printed issue date: 10/28/09 Water Co. Rate Increase Request … p. 2 The purpose of The Sea Ranch Association BULLETIN is to provide Nominations for Sea Rancher of the Year … p. 3 information to members about the official business and operations of The Sea Ranch Association. Finance Matters - 2010/11 Budget … p. 4 Published Monthly for members by THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION Trails Talk: Hiking the CTPZ … pp. 6-7 Post Office Box 16 • The Sea Ranch, California 95497 Ask Scott: Huckleberries … pp. 8-9 Tel: 707-785-2444 • Fax: 707-785-3555 • E-Mail: [email protected] Circumambulation Wrap-up & Photos … p. 9 Editor: Will Randolph Assistant Editor: Janice Bonora, [email protected] DCEM: Where's Your Car? … p. 10 Design/Layout/Typesetter: Jerry Evitts Correspondence Posted on Website … p. 10 Printed on recycled paper with 30% post-consumer fiber. No part of H1N1 Flu Update … p. 12 this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means Emergency Mgmt: Tsunami Advisory … p. 12 without the prior, written permission of the Editor, excepting brief quotes used in connection with reviews written specifically for Slurry Seal and F&R Updates … p. 13 inclusion in a newspaper or magazine. All materials for the BULLETIN should be sub-mitted electronically to the Assistant Census Bureau Contacts … p. 15 Editor who can also provide submission deadlines. Sanitation Zone Repairs … p. 16 Budget Meeting Schedule … p. 16 THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION OFFICE Architectural Review Notification … pp. 19-26 WILL BE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF Recreation Information … pp. 27-28 THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS Sea Ranch Classic Film … p. 30 November 10 Tuesday Veteran’s Day November Forum: Seasonal Sightings … p. 30 November 26 Thursday Thanksgiving December 25 Friday Christmas Read the Bulletin online at www.tsra.org!

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 2 Community Information

Time To Nominate 2010 Sea Rancher of The Year

The Sea Rancher of The Year award is given to a Please send your nominations detailing the services member (or members) of the Association in rendered by your nominee(s) to: Interim Community recognition of their outstanding contributions of Manager, Will Randolph, P.O. Box 16, The Sea Ranch, service to The Sea Ranch Community over an CA 95497-0016; or hand-deliver it to the Association extended period of time. office no later than November 17, 2009.

If you know someone whom you would like to The recipient of this prestigious award will be nominate for this award, you must act now! acknowledged at the Midwinter Meeting on Saturday, February 13, 2010.

PREVIOUS SEA RANCHERS OF THE YEAR

1970 Don Carlos Hines 1990 Jeff and Millie Davis 1972 Elizabeth B. Morse 1991 Daniel H. Levin 1973 Tom Christensen 1992 Joanne Hafner 1974 William E. Rand 1993 John Wingate 1975 J.S. Woodruff M.D. 1994 George Snyder 1976 Al Boeke 1995 Dick Soule 1977 Pauline Satur 1996 Duane and Kathi Gordon 1977 Sylvia Moore 1997 Dick Warren 1977 Joseph Griffin 1998 John Lundell and John McChesney 1978 Harry Estes 1999 Al Wool 1979 Dave Nagle 2000 Mel Mirsky 1980 Dale Wood 2001 Walt and Joanne Guenther 1981 James L. Cockburn 2002 Matt Sylvia and Lawrence Halprin 1982 Jerry and Sally Skibbins 2003 Rae Hudspeth 1983 Byrne Thrailkill 2004 Diane Boeke and Carol Emory 1984 Patricia Ditzler 2005 Martha “Dibby” Tyler 1985 Ginny Trumbull 2006 Sandra J. Bush 1986 Bill Platt 2007 Peter and Patty Mattson 1987 George Wickstead 2008 John Horn 1988 Janann Strand 2009 Alex and Anne Long

FIRST JOINT BOARD/FINANCE COMMITTEE FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 BUDGET WORKSHOP

NOVEMBER 21, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. DEL MAR CENTER HALL

THE COMPLETE BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 16

3 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 Finance Committee

FINANCE MATTERS attracting and retaining the dedicated staff that runs Sea Ranch day to day and year to year. We also know The Upcoming 2010/2011 Budget that legal expenses will increase due to litigation the Association is obligated to undertake to protect vital It’s budget time again – and with all that has happened Association interests. on The Sea Ranch this year, it promises to be interesting. Not only do we have three new Board The Board was able to eliminate cost of living (COLA) members (Retzer, Austin, Moelter), but we also have the salary increases for the current budget year based on new (interim) Community Manager, Will Randolph, the consumer price index for this area reducing to 0%. while the Board conducts the search for a new We don’t know if the same condition will apply for the community manager. upcoming year so that could add some pressure. Some projects were delayed or stretched out – hedgerow Between the discussions that drove last year’s budget, replacement and fuel load reduction, for example. It the debates during the Board election, and the Finance isn’t wise to extend these delays indefinitely, so this Committee workshops during the summer, there is no could add to our expenses. lack of input on how we should plan the upcoming 2010/2011 budget. It’s important to remember that the On the other hand, Finance Committee workshops Finance Committee is purely advisory and it is the held in May and July identified some revenue Board that approves the budget along with the other enhancement and cost reduction opportunities that we policy decisions that have to be made through the year. are vigorously pursuing. While none of them will have However, in the current circumstances, and as an assist a major impact on our operating expenses, they can to Will Randolph, we have assembled a set of principles help. that will drive the discussion at the already scheduled budget workshops on November 21, January 9 and We also have the advantage of a new pair of eyes in February 6. Will Randolph, and we plan to work with Will to see where we can save money without impacting the All of the discussion and debate over the past year or so services and amenities that make Sea Ranch the place has demonstrated to most of us that Sea Ranch we want it to be. members do not want to see reductions in the services and amenities that make up the Sea Ranch experience, We want to emphasize that despite all of the recent nor do they want to see user fees or other charges discussion, there does not appear to be a consensus imposed for services or amenities that are currently around major budget cuts on The Sea Ranch. The Board included in the monthly assessment. They do want to can and will speak for itself. However, as an entry point be assured that the Association is operating with fiscal for this year’s budget process, we believe that a prudence and a clear awareness of the current thoughtful and fiscally prudent budget based on economic climate. Therefore, we will be presenting a maintaining amenities and services is the right answer. draft budget at the first budget workshop on November 21 that will be fiscally prudent and thoughtful, but will At the time of writing this article, we do not know not feature service and amenity reductions or new exactly what impact the projected 2010/2011 budget charges. will have on our monthly assessment. An educated guess would suggest that we will see a small increase. Because the Association Board (albeit a different Board But we also believe that keeping the assessment flat from the one that serves today) held the assessment flat year to year should not be the deciding criterion. The for the current 2009/2010 budget year, this increases 2010/2011 budget should be based upon community budgetary pressure on the upcoming 2010/2011 needs and efficient use of operating expenses. That is budget. Costs that are entirely beyond the Association’s our goal in advising the Board, and we will be working control are rising – for example, we have recently closely with Will and his staff to plan a 2010/2011 learned that our employee health care expenses will rise budget that meets these objectives. 8.6%. Our Association staff is very important to us, and health care benefits are critically important to Finance Committee

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 4 Finance

THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION Staff is currently beginning the Water Company budget BALANCE SHEET AT 8/31/09 process. Item This Month Last Month Change As of the end of August and with 33% of the fiscal year Assets 5,341,427 5,420,074 (78,647) completed, we were at 35% of the net budget. Budget Liabilities 1,382,451 1,450,808 (68,357) variances at this time of the year mostly reflect a Equity 3,958,976 3,969,266 (10,290) timing difference for projects.

No Director’s expenses were submitted for reimburse- INCOME/EXPENSES ment in August. ALL FUNDS Year-to-Date

Respectfully submitted, Revenue Expense Tim Gallagher, Treasurer Actual 1,795,385 1,997,145 Budget YTD 1,808,128 2,004,310 Better Than Plan 7,165

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUGUSTFINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2009 Worse Than Plan 12,743

THE SEA RANCH WATER COMPANY

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Water Company Staff has reached agreement on the disputed items of the water rate case with the staff of the California Public Utilities Commission. THE SEA RANCH WATER COMPANY A draft resolution adopting new rates has been circulated for a 30-day comment period to those OPERATING FUND EIGHT MONTHS ENDING 8/31/09 customers who requested a copy at the public meeting. A copy is posted on the Association All Funds Year-to-Date Revenue Expense website (see notice on page 2 of this Bulletin). The Actual 560,096 689,763 resolution will go to the Commission for approval Adopted Budget 778,378 764,937 on 10/29/09. We are hopeful that new rates will Better Than Plan 75,174 be in effect by the end of this calendar year. Worse Than Plan 218,282 With eight months of the year elapsed, we were BALANCE SHEET 28% under budget in operating revenues (due to EIGHT MONTHS ENDING 8/31/09 timing of the rate increase) and 10% under budget in operating expenses. Please feel free to contact Assets 6,545,760 me at (707) 785-2444, ext. 227 or send email to FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUGUSTFINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2009 Liabilities 5,534,378 [email protected] with questions. Stockholders’ Equity 1,011,382 Ellen Buechner, Chief Financial Officer, The Sea Ranch Water Company

5 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 Trails Committee

the west, and you hear sounds of the sea soften into silence as you move further into the woods. You notice mosses, especially on low stumps left by last century’s loggers, manzanita, some bishop pine, and a kind of ancient ground cover with skinny arms and reedy, tubular stalks filling in some areas between the larger shrubs and trees. You note signs of erosion, so far just a benign scouring of the trail as it crosses a draw, and know you wouldn’t want to be here during a rain storm. It occurs to you that this is probably part of some mountain lion’s range. The CTPZ is quieter and more remote than many areas of The Sea Ranch. You suspect hiking alone might not be wise.

At TMs 120, 118 and 119, you continue on Big Tree Trail, passing up Big Tree Loop Trail for this hike. You are TTRRAAIILLSS TTAALLKK moving downhill now through areas of lower, denser growth followed by a stretch with tall trees closing in a Photo by Bill Lawson well-maintained narrow trail. Still moving quickly, HIKING enjoying clear air and sunshine, you soon reach TM 115 The Central Timber Production Zone and the parking area near the Upper Cluster.

You decide to visit the Central Timber Production Turning to your left, you face Madrone Extension. This Zone and choose from a number of possible starting trail appears quite steep, but by slowing a bit for some points to begin your hike on a bright fall morning extra breath, you easily cover the approximately 1,000 from Trail Marker 123 (at Big Tree Close just off Timber feet to Ridge Trail. Finding TM 116, you proceed along a Ridge Road). There you enter a world of towering trees, broad path at elevations of around 400 feet, following vibrant shrubs, ferns, pines, and redwoods and walk the ridge but slightly below it, close to The Sea Ranch along a narrow, well-defined trail of cushioning yellow boundary. Over the ridge and roughly parallel to it runs leaves. Long branches filter the sunlight and almost the South Fork of the Gualala River which long ago touch high above the trail. You carry the latest version made a path through shattered and pulverized rock left of The Sea Ranch Trails Map © 2009 which identifies by the collision of two continent-size plates - the Pacific this path as Big Tree Trail. and the North American. The 750 mile intersection of these plates is a famous Sea Ranch neighbor - the San The Sea Ranch Association purchased the 283 acre site Andreas Fault. It runs southeast/northwest from the Gulf known as the Central Timber Production Zone (CTPZ) of California to Cape Mendocino and is classified as from Gualala Redwoods in 1993. In 2002, the CTPZ active. The fault zone runs as much as a half mile wide was annexed as “starred” Commons permitting through the CTPZ and doesn’t always telegraph its “recreation and Sea Ranch related community boundaries. Trust it’s there. facilities” (The Sea Ranch Comprehensive Environmental Plan 2004, p. 4-4). The CTPZ is The CTPZ was logged in the early 20th century, and fires maintained as open space for Sea Ranch Association may have burned much of the land in the 1920’s. There members. Trails are its only recreational use was more logging in the 1970’s and some selective tak- improvement. ing of timber in 1990 and 1991. Staying left and on Ridge Trail as you pass TM 111, you see baby manzanita Now on one of those trails, you approach Trail Marker and a noteworthy charred redwood remnant - an aged (TM) 124, numbered in red on the map, and note that plinth some 60 feet tall showing endurance if not surviv- it indicates a short trail off to Lupine Close, perhaps to al. This stretch of ridge offers tall woods and a wide be enjoyed some other time. Soon you see through variety of other sorts of plant life - years of study for the broadleaf bushes that the land falls sharply away on amateur botanist and a source of beauty for all visitors.

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 6 Trails Committee–(cont’d)

Interested in the San Andreas Fault, you turn right at TM 110 onto Sag Ponds Trail. It goes down and to the left at SATURDAY HIKES TM 109A. You look on your right for a sag pond - a notable depression giving the appearance of being always Saturday, October 17 wet. Sag ponds are indicators of earthquake fault activity. They are sometimes just spongy and puddled, but other Hike: A ramble introducing the Annapolis Road times like a little lake lush with special plants such as bear trail, newly finished by your Trails Committee. grass and even orchids. The one you visit today is fairly This latest addition to our trails system provides a dry. safe and scenic route from the meadow up to the Verdant View business area, eliminating the need Turning left at TM 108 to transition back to Ridge Trail, to walk on Annapolis Road. you begin a short gentle climb and pass The Sea Ranch Water Company Tank #5, 24 feet tall and today full to the Location & Time: Meet at the Ohlson 20 foot level. This tank and others like it at elevations of Recreation Center parking lot at 1:00 p.m. and some 400 feet provide water under pressure to Sea Ranch carpool to the trailhead. Hike duration is about structures and the community’s fire hydrant system. 1-1.5 hours.

You meet Ridge Difficulty: Some steep up and downhill sections. Trail again at TM Hike Leader: Lynn Tuft, [email protected] 107 and go right. You are nearing Coordination: Steve Brugler, [email protected] the end of your hike. You note on the map several loops, Saturday, November 21 transitions and extensions for Hike: A northerly loop from the Ohlson Ranch other hikes on House inland to Breaker Reach and back along a other days and scenic stretch of the Bluff Trail. seasons. As one Location & Time: Meet at the Ohlson Sea Rancher Recreation Center parking lot at 1:00 p.m. Hike observed, “How duration is about 1 1/2 hours. easy it is to forget forest Difficulty: Mostly flat trail. trails. They are Hike Leader: Linda Moon really gems, and each is Coordination: Steve Brugler, [email protected] different.”

You now travel Photo by Bill Lawson about one-third SAVE THE DATE! Redwood Remnant on Ridge Trail mile through tall Saturday, December 12 timber, passing TM 105 on your right and TM 104 on your left, to end your hike at TM 104A. This is the intersection December’s hike will take place on the second of Timber Ridge and Longmeadow Roads. Perhaps you Saturday of the month instead of the usual third have stationed a car here or arranged a ride. If not, the Saturday. The hike will be a loop going south pleasure of a return hike to your starting point awaits. from the Ohlson Ranch Center with a halfway Bill Lawson stop for some Christmas cheer. Details will be in Trails Committee member the November Bulletin.

7 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 Native Plant Committee

Welcome to “Ask Scott”, the interactive space presented by the Native Plant Committee and The Sea Ranch Association Department of Design, Compliance and Environmental Management. This column provides an opportunity for Association members to pose landscape related questions while making it fun and approachable to all. Be sure to include your unit, block and lot number so Scott can determine your ecological zone. Email your landscape questions to [email protected] Scott Graf

BERRY ENVY You have discovered one of my personal top ten favorite native plants, the Blue Huckleberry, Vaccinium ovatum. A first Dear Scott, cousin of everyone’s favorite the blueberry, huckleberries have much to offer in most any Sea Ranch landscape. Those I recently took a walk in the Demonstration delicious, profuse clusters of sweet, dark purple berries that Garden, and among many interesting plants, I ripen in summer are just one of the many benefits of having was particularly attracted to the huckleberry this plant in your landscape. bushes. They are pretty plants, and I understand they produce edible fruit. Would these succeed Naturally occurring in most all of The Sea Ranch planting around my house in the “Lower Terrace Zone?” zones, huckleberries are evergreen and handsome year-round. If so, do you have any hints to help ensure their Small, dark green ovate leaves are glossy and reflect light in a success? dazzling way. New spring growth starts out in a lovely shade Signed, of red, adding to the fun and interest of this plant. The new Very Berry Interested! growth is followed by charming clusters of little pink flowers which will mature into the prized berries. Dear VBI, And while harvesting those berries is a labor of love (they’re First let me say that I am delighted to hear that not much bigger than a peppercorn!), they’re loaded with folks are still discovering the Demonstration taste and a huge amount of vitamin C. Once an important Garden. I know that all the volunteers who staple in local indigenous peoples’ diet, they also were once work in the garden will be pleased to hear that the primary marketable food harvest of the North Coast. Sea Ranchers continue to visit and learn things Many a local resident made a “living” earning just 5 cents a from our evolving display of native treasures! pound back in the days of the great Depression.

All of this from one plant, which is also remarkably versatile and easy to grow! Found from the dark redwood forest to the open sunbaked meadows, it can be surprising where huckleberries decide to grow. With full sun, the fruit of the shrub is more reliable and sweet, and the plants tend to max out at about 4-5 feet tall. But in the dark shade, they can reach over 10 feet tall, as they seek the sun.

An easy walk on the Azalea Loop Trail (north of the Chapel) will lead you past some terrific mature specimens, which by September are loaded with fruit. Stop and eat a few; you’re guaranteed to be hooked and will run home to plant them.

In the more landscaped setting around your home, huckleberry can make a neat foundation shrub or break up the monotony of a fence. Several interplanted as an “island” Huckleberry, Vaccinium ovatum

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 8 Trails Committee

2009 CIRCUMAMBULATION WRAP-UP This year 109 people (and 11 dogs) participated in the hike, with 48 hikers (and 6 dogs) completing the entire course. The “most mature” hikers on the course were 73 (one of whom completed the entire route), and the youngest was 7 years old. (Well, we did have one six month old, but she had a little help from mom). The youngest to hike the whole route was 11. The fastest hiker, finishing the course in 5 hours 45 minutes, was 72! We congratulate all ambulators and hope to see all of you again next year.

The Trails Committee would like to thank all of those who partici- pated in the 2009 Circumambulation on September 5. We had a delightful addition this year, when a number of our local musicians came out to serenade the ambulators along the course. We had recorder music in the woods, guitar and vocals by the dog park and at the finishing line, and even some show tunes (electric piano and voice) to pep up hikers on the Bluff Trail as they geared up for the home stretch.

Thank you to the many volunteers who made the event possible by baking cookies, putting out signs and arrows, distributing flyers, helping with signups, hauling around coolers, ice, and drinks, helping at the rest stops, and hiking as a leader or a “sweep.” And special thanks to the musicians who made us smile and added to the joy of the day! We had perfect weather and a wonderful day on the trails.

Bonnie & Paul Plakos, Co-Chairs, 2009 Circumambulation

See more Circumambulation photos on the website! www.tsra.org/news.php?viewStory=656

Native Plant Committee–(cont’d) in your meadow with ferns, iris or bunch grasses can of The Sea Ranch, little soil preparation is needed. A create a tempting rest stop for song birds, who enjoy small basin around each plant with some redwood the fruit. Randomly planted in the foreground with duff or mulch around the base will help keep the other taller shrubs such as wax myrtle in the rear, weeds down and the soil light and moist. Then, as if huckleberry help to break up and add interest to a that were not easy enough, in my experience, the deer privacy thicket, as if nature planned it herself. simply leave these plants alone! So no unsightly wire cage is required. Vaccinium ovatum is easy to find at most of the better nurseries, however, like most natives, you will not find Once you plant your huckleberries, it may be a couple them at your local home improvement center. Planted of years before they are large enough for you to from one or five-gallon size containers, they adapt harvest a handful of those berries. But once you finally quickly with periodic watering required until well do, call me. We’ll make an awesome batch of established. Once they are mature, they don’t care huckleberry pancakes! much for transplanting. Signed, Scott “the native plant guy” Thriving in the acidic, well-drained soils found in most

9 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 Design, Compliance & Environmental Management

HIDE & SEEK – WHERE’S YOUR CAR?

Ever since the industrial revolution, we have lived in a It can be extrapolated that if the regulations require an society that revolves around the automobile, and owner to provide screened parking, then the intent is given the distance that many members travel to enjoy that it be used. Consciously locating parked cars in their Sea Ranch homes, the car is a necessity. However, visually screened areas limits the creation of visual because of their assortment of colors and reflective disturbances and allows other owners to enjoy the finishes, vehicles create a significant visual distraction natural beauty on both private property as well as in our landscape. shared areas of The Sea Ranch. And for those members whose homes participate in a vacation rental program, In order to preserve the rural character of our small this same courtesy should be practiced by renters using community and not create a suburban car-lined the home. The rental agencies need to provide such streetscape, The Sea Ranch CC&R’s (3.03(l)(8)) direction to their clientele. stipulates that each residence must provide for visually screened parking within its private property for at least Didn’t we all come to Sea Ranch to see the dramatic two (2) automobiles.* In addition, as necessary at a landscape, wildlife and ocean views, not the side of an specific site, the Design Committee may require more S.U.V.? Your courteous cooperation will be appreciated extensive visual screening than required by the CC&R by all. standards if warranted. This provision can be satisfied through the use of an enclosed garage, carport, fenced Lisa Scott parking area, or combination of these elements. Other Executive Director effective screening measures may be achieved with Design Compliance & Environmental Management native shrub planting and/or earth berming. * Refer to The Sea Ranch Rule 6.1 for specific It is anticipated that there will be times when there limitations on temporary overnight parking, may be more vehicles on-site than can be alternative use of screened parking areas, and parking accommodated in the screened area. However, should in connection with home offices or work areas. The this be more than a temporary condition, the staff of Sea Ranch Rules are posted on the Association website the Department of Design, Compliance and at http://www.tsra.org/photos/TSRA_Rules.pdf. Environmental Management would be pleased to Regulations regarding the appropriate parking of boat consult with you on how to best address the issue on and recreational vehicles are available at The Sea your specific site. Ranch Association office (707) 785-2444.

CORRESPONDENCE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE

The following correspondence was discussed at the Association Board of Directors meeting of September 19, 2009 and is now posted on the Association website:

“Observations from the Outgoing Community Manager” by John Fox and dated September 5, 2009 http://www.tsra.org/mod/secfile/viewed.php?file_id=162

“Letter from Bill Retzer to be Posted on TSRA Web Site” by Bill Retzer and received by the Association on September 21, 2009 http://www.tsra.org/mod/secfile/viewed.php?file_id=163

For assistance in accessing the website, contact [email protected]. Copies of these documents are also available at The Sea Ranch Association office at 975 Annapolis Road. Please contact Member Services at [email protected] or 707-785-2444 for more information.

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 10 Design, Compliance & Environmental Management–cont’d

Notice is Hereby Given for the Request for Height Variance and Submittal of Preliminary Plans Preliminary Site Visits (PSV) 0 In accordance with Resolution 15 adopted by the Board of Directors Conceptual Reviews 1 Preliminary submittals** 0 Location: Unit 30, Lot 14 (200 Headlands Close) Final Submittals 2 This home submittal will be reviewed at the Design All Revised Submittals 0 Committee meeting scheduled for November 20, 2009. Additions 2 The designated height limit for this lot is 16 feet. The Miscellaneous Submittals 5 height variance request is to permit construction of a portion of the proposed house to a height of 18 feet. Landscape Plans 5

You may inspect the field stakeout and visit the Extension of Plan Approval 0 Department of Design, Compliance, and Environmental Misc. Staff Reviews 27 Management to review plans prior to the Design Tree Application 16 Committee review date. Your written comments may be submitted prior to the meeting date, at which time they Encroachment Permits 4 shall be considered by the Design Committee. Percolation Permits 1 Violations 11 CC&R COMPLIANCE DISPUTES REPORT Compliance Inspections 72 Unit 3, Block 1, Lot 10, Hills: Vegetation removal or Construction Starts/Residences 0 destruction – CC&R section 3.07(a) and 7.4.1, 7.4.4 of Construction Starts/Additions 2 the Design Manual and Rules. Construction Completions/Residences 0 Unit 12, Lot 46, Reber: Failure to complete construction Construction Completions/Additions 1 improvements in accordance to CC&R section 3.03(j).

ROADSIDE BRANCH COLLECTION SERVICE Homes Completed 1765 (Third Monday of each month) Homes Under Construction 12 Upcoming Collection Dates: Total Number of Homes 1777 October 19 and November 16 Total Number of Undeveloped Lots 511 Remember, you must sign up for this service by Total Number of Properties 2288 the Saturday preceding the collection date. • SUMMARY • DESIGN REVIEWS August• SUMMARY 2009

Please keep vegetation debris piles ** Neighboring owners within 300' are routinely off the road areas. notified when preliminary plans have been submitted for a new residence and are invited See the Association website for more information to examine the plans at our office and to sub- and to submit your service request online, or call mit their written comments prior to the the Association office at 707-785-2444. scheduled date of review. www.tsra.org

11 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 Emergency Management

2009 H1N1 FLU UPDATE

2009 H1N1 continues to be the dominant virus • Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay worldwide. While public health agencies are only home for several days; a supply of over the counter testing in cases of hospitalization, fatality and a few medicines, alcohol-based hand rubs, tissues, face others, sampling has shown that 97% of the flu cases masks and other related items might be useful and are 2009 H1N1. Everyday actions can help prevent the help avoid the need to make trips out in public spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like while you are sick and contagious. influenza. Plans are to provide the 2009 H1N1 vaccine to • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you everyone who wants it. However, the first priority cough or sneeze, or sneeze into your elbow. groups for the vaccine are pregnant women, people who live with or provide care for children younger • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap than six months of age, health care and emergency and water are not available, use an alcohol-based service personnel, people six months to 24 years of hand rub. age, and people 25 to 64 years of age who are at • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications because spread this way. of an underlying health condition or compromised immune system. These groups have the greatest risk of • Try to avoid contact with sick people. being infected with 2009 H1N1.

• Stay home if you are sick. Centers for Disease More information will be provided as soon as we know Control (CDC) recommends that you stay home when the 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinics are from work or school and limit contact with others scheduled. CDC recommends that you also get the to keep from infecting them. seasonal flu vaccine.

• Follow public health advice regarding school Stay Healthy, closures, avoiding crowds, and other social LouiseDeWilder distancing measures. Emergency Management Director

TSUNAMI ADVISORY

The Sea Ranch experienced a very minor tsunami on September 29th, starting at about 9:00 p.m. Louise DeWilder, Director of Emergency Management, sent out a tsunami advisory to all members’ email addresses that afternoon via the Association’s Emergency Message System. If the tsunami had been forecasted to be a threat, the telephone option of this system would have been used. While this tsunami was devastating to people and property in Samoa and American Samoa, the amplitude registered only 1.1 feet at Arena Cove.

If you did not receive the tsunami advisory, please check your spam filters or contact Louise DeWilder ([email protected]) to add your contact information to the Emergency Message System.

Stay Safe, Louise DeWilder Emergency Management Director

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 12 Facilities & Resources

and maintenance associated with them. Projects completed in September were: • Completion of the Moonraker sauna remodeling • Replacement of the Moonraker Center entry stairs

REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS Facilities staff members under the guidance of Delores Schumacher have remodeled the sauna interiors and replaced the two sets of entry stairs at Moonraker Recreation Center. The work on the saunas included

All Photos by Tracey Anderson SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM The Roads Program is designed to extend and preserve the life of our streets and is a five-year road maintenance program spread out over seven years. This year’s work included Crow’s Nest Drive, Timber Ridge from Crow’s Nest to Sea Forest, Sea Forest, Moonraker to Highway One, Yardarm, Stone Crop, Unit 3 west of Highway One and Unit 7 including Moonraker pool Sauna remodel Clipper’s Reach. This amounted to nearly 1,000,000 square feet of road surface being treated.

Work on this project started in May with the mailing of bid packets to interested contractors. In July and August, crews prepared the streets, including crack cleaning/ sealing, fog sealing of curbs, cutback of vegetation along the roadside, and surface cleaning of the street. This all must happen before the contractor applies the slurry seal.

This year’s slurry seal program went smoothly and Replacement of the Moonraker Center entry stairs without any major issues (despite the rain storm the new heaters, new wood walls and insulation, new tile day prior to starting). Thank you to those of you who floors with drains (for more efficient cleaning and were affected by this work. We appreciate your maintenance), new lighting, added ventilation, and understanding and patience. new sitting benches. The work required a great deal of F&R UPDATES woodworking craftsmanship and attention to detail, The Resources staff will now be focusing on the Fuels and now that it is completed, it gives the saunas a Management Plan re-entry and the new work added to refreshed appearance. The new entrance steps and the plan. Other projects in the upcoming months will added handrails will make the facility entrance safer include: and more user friendly. • Highway One fence replacement from Tallgrass to Note: The wood used for the sauna walls and benches north end of Ranch was milled cypress from the Signature Hedgerows that • Resealing of Ohlson Pool kiosk siding were replanted. The Facilities staff has been busy operating the three John Prescott, Operations Manager recreation facilities and completing various projects Facilities and Resources

13 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 Security The Sea RanchAssociation Bulletin, October2009

back pageofthis Find allAssociationdepartments, physicaladdresses,telephoneextensions andfaxnumberslistedonthe WHEN WEAREONYOUR MIND… Extension 222,[email protected]. call at707-785-2444from8:30a.m.-5:00.p.m.,Tuesday through Saturday. Afterhoursleaveamessage at However, Associationstaffcannotcontactyouifyour telephonenumbersareoutofdate.Pleasegiveusa YOU AREALWAYS ONOURMIND! SUMMARY OF CALLS • AUGUST 2009 THEFT SUSPICIOUS PERSON/VEHICLE SEC. DEPT. INITIATED ACTION MISSING/LOST PERSON MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL AID HAZARDS (TREES,WIRESDOWN,ETC) FIRE DISTURBANCE -NOISE DISTURBANCE -NOISE CHECK THEWELFARE **BURGLARY ASSOCIATION INITIATED ACTION ASSIST MEMBER/RENTER ASSISTANCE -LAW ENFORCEMENT ANIMAL RELATED ALARMS TYPE OFCALL WARNING NOTICESISSUED VEHICLE ACCIDENT VANDALISM/PROPERTY DAMAGE TRESPASS PERSON/VEHICLE ** August2008–NorthWater Treatment Plant * MostCC&Rviolationsareresolveddailyinthefield. * CC&R VIOLATIONS Bulletin or ontheAssociationwebsite (www.tsra.org) underthe“Contacts” menu. 1 6 2 6 1165 867 729 163 115 4 2 6615 2663 1850 1686 327 245 2009 275 53 59 342 1241 433 7 242 427 901 306 182 12 335 615 181 38 268 99 35 27 28 99 26 33 99 9 7 513 370 529 855 392 372 93 685 595 343 163 59 521 587 89 144 129 357 61 104 97 69 11 42 15 938 19 29 12 8 2 28 9 3 17 1 1 010 3 3 838 14 28 5 2 46 915 2 037 17 2 34 0 6 3 812016 0 8 2 14 August 2008 2009 YEAR T O DA Lin Plescia,Director ofSecurity 2008 TE Member Services Staff Member Services Paula, Sandy, Darrell T 2008 OT 55 22 50 45 18 68 17 86 AL Security

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU CONTINUES WORK ON THE SEA RANCH

The Sea Ranch Association office has received a few calls from concerned members regarding Census Bureau activities on The Sea Ranch. Their concerns were mainly about the type of questions being asked by census employees, such as “What time does your husband leave for work?” or “When does he arrive at work?” We contacted the Census Bureau and were told that the questions being asked are intended to collect transportation data, such as the number of people on our highways and commuting times and distances.

Mara Hotchkiss, American Community Survey Supervisor of the U.S. Census Bureau, stated that the Census Bureau will be gathering questions and data throughout the decade. Below is the information she provided which includes her contact information.

“The U.S. Census Bureau conducts several surveys on an ongoing basis. If you are ever contacted for one of these surveys, please feel free to contact the Seattle Regional Office so that we can verify the legitimacy of the survey and the selection of your address for this survey.

With identity theft being such a prevalent problem, it is difficult to provide personal information without wondering about the credibility of the organization and individuals collecting this information. Please be assured that any information provided to the U.S. Census Bureau is confidential and protected. By law, the Census Bureau will not publish or release to anyone any information that would identify you or your household (Title 13, Section 9).

If members of your community are ever contacted in person at their residences for any survey, the Census Bureau representative will show the resident an official badge, discuss the survey, and provide the resident with an official document about the survey. In California, you may then call 1-800-233-3308, ext. #13, and we will be glad to verify the field representative’s identity and confirm the legitimacy of the survey.

The Census Bureau also operates several call centers that are open on evenings and weekends. Any Census Bureau representative calling from one of these call centers should give his/her name, be able to explain the survey, and provide a case number. If you would then like to confirm that this caller is a legitimate Census employee from one of the call centers, you may call our National Processing Center at 1-866-226-2864.

Additionally, there may be several U.S. Census Bureau employees in your area working on projects with the 2010 Decennial Census. This is the largest operation conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. If you have questions about the 2010 Decennial Census, please contact the Seattle Regional Census Center at 1-877-471-5432.

We would be happy to address any specific concerns that you may have, as the receipt of survey information is extremely important to community planners and others. We can be reached at our Seattle Regional Office at 1-800-233-3308, ext. #13.”

We would like to thank the Association members for contacting us about their concerns and hope the above information is helpful.

Darla Buechner Administrative Assistant to the Community Manager

Lin Plescia Director of Security

15 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 THE SEA RANCH SANITATION ZONE REPAIRS

During the week of September 14th, the contractor THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION Miksis Services Inc. made repairs to the two sanitary 2010-11 Fiscal Year Budget Meeting Schedule sewer systems on The Sea Ranch. Miksis Services Inc. is a company specializing in trenchless “No-Dig” pipeline and structure repairs. The company was 11/21/09 First Joint BOD/Finance Committee Workshop employed by the Sonoma County Water Agency to 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Del Mar Center Hall facilitate the repairs of deficiencies within the sewer system which were revealed by the closed circuit “State of the Association” report, discuss approved television sewer inspection (11 miles long) in early goals, identify major issues, initial discussions 2008. The televising and repair are the result of of operational budgets and committee requests. efforts by The Sea Ranch Community Manager to evaluate the condition of the sewer collection 12/5/09 Finance Committee review of budget requests system. 2:00 p.m., Del Mar Center, Room #1 (regular Finance Committee meeting) Aided with a set of engineered repair reports, Marc Taylor and Randy Burke (both of The Sea Ranch 1/09/10 Second Joint BOD/Finance Committee Workshop Water Company), set out with the contractor to 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Del Mar Center Hall locate the areas requiring repairs. The repairs Consensus on budgets, discussion of capital involved the sewer pipe lining, sewer manhole leaks, projects, achieve tacit agreement on assessment and interior lining of the sewer manholes. amount and prepayment discount. Inspection was conducted by Fred Berry of the Sonoma County Water Agency. Reinspection of the 2/06/10 Third Joint BOD/Finance Committee Workshop repairs will be completed within a year to make 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Del Mar Center Hall certain that the goals were achieved. Discuss any issues left unresolved from the 1/09 workshop. Evaluating the collection system is only one part of the program undertaken by Sonoma County Water 2/27/10 Association Budget adopted by Board Agency to ensure the health of the overall system. The other part of the program is the evaluation of 3/10/10 Budget published in March Bulletin the wastewater treatment plants. The engineered work on the treatment plants has been completed, and a report of findings is being developed.

Randy H. Burke Master of Public Health (MPH) THE SEA RANCH WATER COMPANY Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) 2010 Fiscal Year Budget Meeting Schedule Director of Works, The Sea Ranch Water Company/Association 10/24/09 First Water Company Budget Workshop 10:30 a.m. Del Mar Center Hall

11/21/09 Second Water Company Budget Workshop 2:00 p.m. (if another workshop is necessary)

12/12/09 Budget Adoption – WC Board Meeting

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 16 September 19 Board Meeting Summary—(cont’d) cont’d from page 1 discussion, the Interim Community Manager indicated that the letter and a response from the Board Chair would be posted on the Association website and made available for pickup at the Association office. Members can find copies of Dr. Fox’s letter (http://www.tsra.org/mod/secfile/viewed.php?file_id=162) and Chair Retzer’s letter (http://www.tsra.org/mod/secfile/viewed.php?file_id=163) on the Association website.

There was a member announcement inviting all members and staff to a farewell reception for John and Nancy Fox, being held on Sunday, September 27 at the Del Mar Center Hall.

There was a member announcement about the upcoming Solar Fair, being organized by the Solar Array Task Force, on Saturday, October 10 at the Del Mar Center Hall. Additional information can be found at the website at http://www.tsra.org/news.php?viewStory=614.

MEMBERS’ AGENDA

There was a member comment expressing concern over heavy use of the new Association Attorney’s hours during the past three months, nearly three times the rate of hours agreed upon. The Interim Community Manager responded that current procedure is to route all requests for the Association Attorney through the Community Manager’s office, and while hours will go up and down over time in response to current needs, recent conversations with Carol Korade indicate that her current hours are reasonable and on a positive and effective track.

NEW BUSINESS

In the final agenda item of the meeting, the Board reviewed the six proposals received in response to the Association’s Request for Proposal for Community Manager Search issued August 24. Following discussion, three firms were dropped from further consideration, leaving three firms that will be invited to The Sea Ranch to make presentations to the Board of Directors in a continuance of this September 19 meeting.

Will Randolph Interim Community Manager

THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION 2009-2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUMMARY OF ACTIONS BOARD MEETING – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

NEW BUSINESS:

Review Proposals and Award Contract to Executive Recruitment Firm for the Community Manager Search: After discussion, the Board of Directors unanimously agreed to interview the three search firms listed:

1. Peckham & McKenney 2. Ralph Anderson & Association 3. Avery Associates

The Sea Ranch Association Board of Directors also agreed to try and meet with these firms in time to report and act on a search firm selection in a Regular Open Board Meeting to be noticed and held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 Noon. Submitted by Darla Buechner Recording Secretary to the Board of Directors

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On September 25, 2009, The Sea Ranch Board of Directors reconvened the September 19th Special Session which included one continued item of new business.

NEW BUSINESS In the continued agenda item, the Board interviewed two of the three Community Manager executive recruitment firm candidates. Robert Burg of Ralph Andersen & Associates and Phil McKenney of Peckham & McKenney gave presentations to the Board, followed by a period of questions and answers.

The third interview, with Avery Associates, was held over in a continuance of this September 25 meeting due to difficulties with the speaker phone.

On September 28, 2009, The Sea Ranch Board of Directors reconvened the September 19th Special Session which included one continued item of new business.

NEW BUSINESS In the continued agenda item, the Board interviewed the final Community Manager executive recruitment firm candidate. Paul Kimura of Avery Associates gave a presentation to the Board, followed by a period of questions and answers.

On September 29, 2009, The Sea Ranch Board of Directors reconvened the September 19th Special Session which included one continued item of new business.

NEW BUSINESS In the continued agenda item, the Board considered the interviews recently conducted with the three executive recruitment firm candidates. Following a period of discussion and member comment, the Board unanimously selected Peckham & McKenney as the recruitment firm for the Association’s new Community Manager. Will Randolph Interim Community Manager

THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION 2009-2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUMMARY OF ACTIONS RECONVENED BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 RECONVENED BOARD MEETINGS – SEPTEMBER 25, 28 and 29, 2009

NEW BUSINESS

Review Proposals and Award Contract to an Executive Recruitment Firm for the Community Manager Search: On Friday, September 25, 2009, the Board of Directors interviewed two of the three search firms listed: 1. Peckham & McKenney 2. Ralph Anderson & Association The Board of Directors agreed to hold the Avery Associates interview on Monday, September 28, 2009 and to meet again on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 to award the contract. 3. Avery Associates On Tuesday, September 29, 2009 The Board of Directors unanimously agreed that the contract be awarded to Phil McKenney of Peckham and McKenney. www.peckhamandmckenney.com. Submitted by Darla Buechner Recording Secretary to the Board of Directors

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 18 Notification of Architectural Review Process

The Sea Ranch Association is required to annually provide notice to the membership in accordance with Section 1378 of the The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (California Civil Code) regarding the Architec- tural Review Process. Any Owner proposing to construct or reconstruct, or to refinish or alter any part of the exterior of, any improvement on or within his private area (proposed changes) must obtain prior approval from the Design Committee. The procedures for obtaining Design Committee review and approval of proposed changes are set forth in The Sea Ranch Restrictions, section 3.03, and The Sea Ranch Design Manual and Rules, section 4 and section 7.4. as follows.

THE SEA RANCH RESTRICTIONS (3) no power, telephone or other utility line furnish such Owner with a building guide (wire or conduit) which would be visible which summarizes the ecological factors A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS, from neighboring property shall be installed relevant to the design, construction and COVENANTS upon, and maintenance of improvements at The Sea AND CONDITIONS Ranch and the various design controls and (4) no living tree having a height of six (6) restrictions applicable to the Owner’s pri- Section 3.03. Private Area: feet or more and having a trunk measuring vate area. The Owner shall acknowledge by Construction and Alteration of Improve- six (6) inches or more in any diameter at letter that he has read and studied the con- ments; Excavations; etc. ground level shall be destroyed or removed tents of the building guide, as shall any from, any private area until and unless the architect employed by the Owner to design The right of an Owner to construct, recon- Owner of such private area first obtains the the proposed work. If the Design Commit- struct, refinish, alter or maintain any im- approval therefor from the Design Commit- tee shall so request within ten (10) days provement upon, under or above any private tee as herein provided and such Owner oth- following its receipt of said letter of ac- area, or to make or create any excavation or erwise complies with all of the provisions of knowledgement, the Owner and his archi- fill thereon, or to make any change in the nat- this section. The Association shall, in the tect, if any, shall meet with a member of ural or existing surface drainage thereof, or to event of any violation of clause (1) or clause the Design Committee in order to benefit install any utility line (wire or conduit) there- (2) above, restore such private area to its from such member’s knowledge of and on or thereover, or to destroy or remove any state existing immediately prior to such experience with The Sea Ranch Restrictions, tree therefrom, shall be subject to all of the violation, in the event of any violation of the Design Committee Rules, and the ecolo- following limitations and conditions of this clause (3) above, remove all unauthorized gy of The Sea Ranch. Such meeting shall be section. power, telephone or other utility lines at a mutually convenient time not to ex- (wires or conduits) and, in the event of any ceed sixty (60) days following the Design (a) Except to the extent permitted by paragraph violation of clause (4) above, replace any Committee’s request therefor, and shall be (g) below, any construction or reconstruction of tree which has been improperly removed or held at the office of the Association at The or the refinishing or alteration of any part of the destroyed with either a similar tree in type Sea Ranch or at some other mutually con- exterior of, any improvement upon any private and size or with such other tree as the Asso- venient place. area is absolutely prohibited until and unless the ciation may deem appropriate. The Owner Owner of such private area first obtains the of such private area shall reimburse the As- (2) Following receipt by the Design Com- approval therefor from the Design Committee as sociation for all expenses incurred by it in mittee of said letter of acknowledgement herein provided and otherwise complies with all performing its obligations under this para- and following said meeting, if any, the of the provisions of this section. The Association graph; provided, however, that with respect Owner shall submit to the Design Commit- shall remove any improvement constructed, to the replacement of any tree the Owner tee for approval such plans and specifica- reconstructed, refinished, altered or maintained shall not be obligated to pay an amount in tions for the proposed work as the Design in violation of this paragraph and the Owner excess of the expenses which would have Committee may from time to time request, thereof shall reimburse the Association for all been incurred by the Association had it including, when deemed appropriate by the expenses incurred in connection therewith. elected to replace the destroyed or removed Design Committee, but without limitation, tree with a tree similar in type and size. the following: (b) Except to the extent reasonably necessary for (aa) a plot plan of the lot showing (i) the construction, reconstruction or alteration of (c) Any Owner proposing to construct or recon- contour lines, (ii) the location of all ex- any improvement for which the Owner has ob- struct, or to refinish or alter any part of the isting and/or proposed improvements, tained approved plans pursuant to this section, exterior of, any improvement on or within his (iii) the proposed drainage plan, (iv) the private area, or to perform any work which under proposed sanitary disposal facilities, (v) (1) no excavation or fill which would be paragraph (b) above requires the prior approval the location of all existing trees having a visible from neighboring property shall be of the Design Committee, shall apply to the height in excess of six (6) feet and hav- created or installed upon, and Design Committee for approval as follows: ing a trunk measuring six (6) inches or more in any diameter at ground level, (2) no change in the natural or existing (1) The Owner shall notify the Design Com- (vi) such trees which the Owner propos- drainage for surface waters upon, and mittee of the nature of the proposed work, es to remove, and (vii) the location of all and the Design Committee shall thereupon proposed utility installations;

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(bb) floor plans; Committee shall be deemed approved. One set this paragraph any approval given pursuant to of plans as finally approved shall be retained paragraph (d) above shall be deemed revoked un- (cc) drawings showing all elevations; and maintained by the Design Committee as a less upon the written request of the Owner made permanent record. to the Design Committee prior to the expiration (dd) description of exterior materials and of said one (1) year period and upon a finding by color, with samples; (e) Notwithstanding the provisions of para- the Design Committee that there has been no graph (d) above, if within the forty-five (45) day change in circumstances, the time for such com- (ee) working drawings and construction period referred to in said paragraph (d) the mem- mencement is extended in writing by the Design specifications; and bers of the Design Committee, in their sole Committee. discretion, unanimously find that the proposed (ff) the Owner’s proposed construction work would, for any reason whatsoever (including (j) With further reference to paragraph (h) above schedule. the design, height or location of any proposed im- the Owner shall in any event complete the provement and the probable effect thereof on construction, reconstruction, refinishing or The Design Committee shall require that the other Owners in the use and enjoyment of their alteration of the foundation and all exterior sur- submission of plans and specifications be ac- private, restricted private, common, restricted faces (including the roof, exterior walls, windows companied by a reasonable plans inspection common or project areas) be incompatible with and doors) of any improvement on his private fee in an amount not to exceed One Hundred The Sea Ranch, then the Design Committee shall area within one (1) year after commencing con- Dollars ($100). not approve the plans, drawings and specifica- struction thereof, except and for so long as such completion is rendered impossible or would (3) If at any time following an Owner’s tions submitted to it pursuant to paragraph (c) result in great hardship to the Owner due to notification of the Design Committee above and shall so notify the Owner concerned in strikes, fires, national emergencies or natural pursuant to clause (1) above of his pro- writing setting forth the reasons for such calamities. If Owner fails to comply with this posed work the Design Committee shall disapproval. paragraph, the Design Committee shall notify determine that it would be in the best in- the Association of such failure, and the Asso- terests of The Sea Ranch for such Owner (f) Grantor shall, upon the timely request of the ciation, at its option, shall either complete the to employ an architect to design any im- Design Committee, file with the Design Com- exterior in accordance with the approved plans provement involved in the proposed mittee copies of such of the plans and spec- or remove the improvement, and the Owner work, the Design Committee shall inform ifications described in paragraph (c) above, which shall reimburse the Association for all expenses such Owner in writing of its deter- have been prepared by Grantor and which are incurred in connection therewith. mination, whereupon all plans and speci- deemed by the Design Committee to be necessary fications submitted pursuant to clause (2) for the purpose of maintaining a permanent (k) Upon the completion of any construction or above must be prepared by an architect. record of all Improvements constructed or being constructed by Grantor upon any private area at reconstruction of, or the alteration or refinishing of the exterior of, any improvement, or upon (d) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (e) be- the time such private area became a part of The the completion of any other work for which ap- low, the Design Committee shall approve the Sea Ranch. proved plans are required under this section, the plans, drawings and specifications submitted to it Owner shall give notice thereof to the Design pursuant to paragraph (c) only if the following (g) Any provision herein to the contrary not- Committee, and within sixty (60) days thereafter conditions shall have been satisfied: withstanding, any Owner may at any time, and from time to time, without first obtaining the the Design Committee, or its duly authorized (1) the Owner and the Owner’s architect, if approval of the Design Committee and without representative, may inspect such improvement to any, shall have strictly complied with the otherwise complying with paragraph (c) above, determine whether it was constructed, recon- provisions of paragraph (c) above; and reconstruct or refinish any improvement or any structed, altered or refinished in substantial portion thereof, excavate or make any other in- compliance with approved plans. If the Design (2) the Design Committee finds that the stallation, in such manner as may be set forth in Committee finds that such construction, recon- plans and specifications conform to The Sea the last plans thereof approved by the Design struction, alteration, or refinishing was not done Ranch Restrictions, particularly to the re- Committee and not revoked pursuant to para- in substantial compliance with approved plans, it quirements and restrictions of this section graph (i) below or in the plans and specifications shall notify the Owner of such noncompliance and to the Design Committee Rules in ef- filed pursuant to paragraph (f) above. within such sixty (60) day period and shall re- fect at the time such plans were submitted quire the Owner to remedy such noncompliance. to the Design Committee. (h) Upon receipt of the approval from the Design If upon the expiration of sixty (60) days from the Committee pursuant to paragraph (d) above, the date of such notification the Owner shall have All such approval shall be in writing and may Owner shall, as soon as practicable, satisfy all failed to remedy such noncompliance, the Design be conditioned upon the submission by the conditions thereof and diligently proceed with Committee shall notify the Association of such Owner or the Owner’s architect, if any, of such the commencement and completion of all con- failure, and the Association, at its option, shall additional plans and specifications as the struction, reconstruction, refinishing, alterations either remove the improvement or remedy the Design Committee shall deem appropriate for and excavations pursuant to the approved plans. noncompliance, and the Owner shall reimburse the purpose of insuring that the construction the Association for all expenses incurred in con- of the proposed improvement shall be in ac- (i) With reference to paragraph (h) above, Owner nection therewith. If for any reason the Design cordance with the approved plans; provided, shall satisfy all conditions and commence the Committee fails to notify the Owner of any such however, that plans, drawings and specifica- construction, reconstruction, refinishing, alter- noncompliance within sixty (60) days after re- tions which have been neither approved nor ations or other work pursuant to the approved ceipt of said notice of completion thereof from rejected within forty-five (45) days from the plans within one (1) year from the date of such the Owner, the improvement shall be deemed to date of submission thereof to the Design approval. If the Owner shall fail to comply with be in accordance with said approved plans.

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(l) The following standards and restrictions trim, fences, pipes, equipment, mailboxes (dd) an exterior parking area not visible are applicable to the construction, reconstruc- and newspaper tubes. from neighboring property. tion, alteration and refinishing of any and all improvements from time to time existing upon (5) The colors of all exterior surfaces shall (9) Each residence shall contain a fenced private areas: be shades of grey or brown of values be- service yard enclosing all aboveground trash tween black and white or shades of grey- and garbage receptacles, exterior incinera- (1) No more than one (1) residence shall be greens or brown-greens (such as russet, tors, clotheslines and other maintenance constructed on any lot; provided, however, citrine, and olive) of values between black and service facilities used by the Owner. that two (2) residences may be constructed and medium, and the value range for each on lots containing three (3) or more acres if: lot shall be further limited by the applicable (10) Each residence shall contain a sewage letter key, if any, set forth on a subdivision disposal system approved by the Design (aa) such residences are designed as a map, as follows: Committee and the public authority, if any, single visual element and are visually having jurisdiction. In no event shall sew- connected by fences, berms, or other (aa) the value range for “A” lots shall be age be discharged directly or indirectly, into major landscape elements, and white to medium; the ocean, any creek, marsh, river, sound or beach or shoreline or bank thereof. (bb) the main structures of such resi- (bb) the value range for “B” lots shall be dences are separated by not more than medium light to medium dark; and (11) All fuel tanks, water tanks or towers, two hundred fifty (250) feet. A guest or similar storage facilities shall either be suite or like facility, without a kitchen, (cc) the value range for “C” lots shall be constructed as an integral part of the main visually attached to the main residence medium to dark. structure of the residence or shall be in- structure with a minimum connecting stalled or constructed underground. structure of a wall or fence not less than (6) No roof shall be finished with built-up six (6) feet high or a covered walk, shall tar and gravel; provided, however, that (12) No water well or other independent be deemed to be included as part of the built-up tar and dark gravel of values be- water supply works or facility shall be con- single residence. tween brown and black may be used to structed or maintained within any private finish that flat roof or a carport if in the area of less than one (1) acre as long as (2) No corral, barn or other improvement to opinion of the Design Committee such car- there is available to such private area a house horses, and no tennis court shall be port is designed as an integral part of a high source of water supplied through one or constructed or maintained on any lot con- fence. more water distribution systems owned taining less than three (3) acres, and no and maintained by the Association, a public structure to house sheep, goats, cattle or (7) Except for nails, bolts, other approved utility corporation, a mutual water compa- fowl shall be constructed or maintained on connecting devices and hardware fixtures ny or any governmental entity or any lot containing less than ten (10) acres. used in connection therewith, all fences, organization. screens and similar exterior structures shall (3) All improvements shall be constructed be constructed solely of wood; provided, (13) There shall be no exterior lighting of in accordance with applicable building line, however, that subject to the provisions of any sort either installed or maintained, the setback, and height provisions set forth on subparagraph (4) above, retaining walls, light source of which is visible from neigh- the subdivision map; provided, however, fences used to enclose animals and fowl boring property. that with the consent of the Design as contemplated by paragraph (f) of Committee and if permissible by law, a section 3.02, and tennis court fencing may (14) There shall be no antenna of any sort carport or garage may be constructed on a be constructed of other material. either installed or maintained, which is property line if such carport or garage: visible from neighboring property. (8) Each residence shall contain parking (aa) is designed together with, and as an space within the private area for at least two integral part of, the carport or garage of (2) automobiles by one of the following an adjacent property owner, and means: THE SEA RANCH DESIGN MANUAL AND RULES (bb) is detached from any part of the (aa) a garage either attached to or de- main residence structure by a minimum tached from the main structure of the distance of twenty (20) feet. Height shall residence; 4.0 Design Review be measured from the natural grade on the highest side of the improvement to (bb) a carport enclosed on not less than Articles III and IV of The Sea Ranch Restrictions the highest point of the roof or any pro- two (2) sides, either attached directly to and The Design Manual and Rules establish a jection therefrom. the main structure of the residence or process of design review to maintain the continu- connected by a roof or major fence; ity of the traditions and design values of The Sea (4) No reflective finishes (other than glass) Ranch and to help property owners explore the shall be used on exterior surfaces (other (cc) an exterior parking area enclosed on unique potential of each site. The Restrictions than surfaces of hardware fixtures), includ- not less than two (2) sides by a five (5) provide that an owner must obtain Design ing but without limitation, the exterior sur- foot fence or planted berm; or Committee approval to construct, reconstruct, re- faces of any of the following: roofs, all pro- finish, alter, demolish, or modify the exterior of jections above roofs, retaining walls, doors, any improvement (as defined in The Restrictions)

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upon, under, or above any private area or to 4.2 DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN, 4.5 TIME SCHEDULE change, alter, or modify the natural drainage, or, COMPLIANCE and ENVIRONMENTAL Specific time schedule guidelines for design re- subject to section 7.4 hereof, to remove or to MANAGEMENT (DCEM) view submittals are set forth in the DCEM docu- install any tree, landscape or vegetation. The term The Department of Design, Compliance and ment, Design Committee Review Procedures. The “improvement” shall include buildings, outbuild- Environmental Management provides staff sup- DC generally meets on the first and third Friday ings, roads, driveways, parking areas, fences, port to the DC and administers the design review of each month. If a submittal is received no later retaining walls, stairs, decks, hedges, landscaping, process as set forth in The Restrictions and The than 12:00 noon on the Thursday two weeks pri- windbreaks, poles, and any structure of any type Design Manual and Rules. The DCEM may act on or to the next DC meeting date for Preliminary or kind. The Department of Design, Compliance certain applications as set forth herein at section Reviews or one week prior to the next DC meet- and Environmental Management (DCEM) pro- 4.12 that constitute minor construction changes ing date for Conceptual and Final Reviews, then vides separate applications for specific improve- and minor additions, at section 7.4 for landscap- the submittal shall be first considered at such ments; such as new construction, additions, ing and vegetation removal, and section 7.2 for meeting. For each submittal required by The modifications, extensions, demolitions, tree review and approval of septic design and loca- Restrictions or The Design Manual and Rules, of the removal, landscape, septic systems, roofing, and tion; provided, however, that any such DCEM three required submittals, unless time is waived exterior finishes. actions are reviewable by the DC at the request of by the owner or the owner’s representative, the the applicant or the DC’s own motion. DC will act on and notify the owner or the own- Design review is not a static process but is based er’s representative in writing within forty-five on balancing the traditions that have served the 4.3 DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS (45) days of the date that the submittal is community well in the past with the evolving For new construction and major additions, the received by the DCEM. Plans, drawings, and needs and building techniques for the future. This design review process consists of a pre-design site specifications that have been neither approved or process benefits from the experience and observa- visit (the “Preliminary Site Visit”) and three rejected within forty-five (45) days from the date tion of planning and design professionals who design review stages for DC consideration and of submission thereof to the DC shall be deemed have worked on The Sea Ranch, as well as from action: the Conceptual Design Review submittal, approved. If the DC denies a submittal or ap- the continuity of experience of The Sea Ranch the Preliminary Design Review submittal, and the proves a submittal with conditions, the written Design Committee. Final Design Review submittal. The DCEM will notification shall set forth the reasons for such schedule the submittal for review by the DC fol- disapproval or conditional approval and specify 4.1 Design Committee (DC) lowing the time schedule below (section 4.5) in that the owner has a right to request reconsidera- A Design Committee established pursuant to Arti- accordance with The Design Manual and Rules. tion by the DC pursuant to section 4.17 hereof. cle IV of The Restrictions directs the design review Minor alterations and additions generally do not In the case of denial, the Design Committee process described generally in Article III of The require a Preliminary Site Visit or Conceptual notification must advise the owner of the right to Restrictions. The DC is comprised of three mem- Submittal. The DC will not process submittals for file with the Community Manager a Request for bers, one of whom is the designated architect properties that are in violation of The Restrictions Reconsideration (“Request”) by the Board of member, and two alternate architect members. or The Design Manual and Rules, as set forth more Directors of The Sea Ranch Association pursuant The Association Board of Directors appoints the fully in section 4.20. to section 4.18 hereof. DC members and alternates. Any alternate archi- tect member may act in the place of any other 4.4 DESIGN COMMITTEE ACTIONS 4.6 SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST member as needed. The vote or written consent The DC shall approve a submittal if the plans, All submittals shall be accompanied by and pre- of any two (2) members shall constitute an act by drawings, and specifications submitted to it satis- pared in accordance with the DC Submittal the DC unless a unanimous decision of its fy the requirements set forth in The Restrictions Checklist (“Checklist”). The Checklist is available members is required pursuant to The Restrictions. (section 3.03(e)) and the DC Submittal Checklist, from the DCEM. The DCEM may modify the (section 3.03(e)) and the DC finds that the plans and specifica- Checklist from time to time to facilitate design tions conform to The Restrictions and The Design review. The Restrictions provide that to construct, recon- Manual and Rules in effect at the time such plans struct, refinish or alter, any improvement, change were submitted to the DC. If the DC denies 4.7 PRELIMINARY SITE VISIT the natural drainage, or change the natural land- approval of a submittal or approves a submittal (New Construction and Major Additions) scape or vegetation on any private area, an owner with conditions, the notification shall be in Prior to any submittal to the DC, a lot owner and must first file an application on the appropriate writing and set forth the reasons for such disap- the owner’s architect or designer, if any, shall form as provided by the DCEM and then obtain proval or conditions. meet on the site with a member of the DC or the approval from the DC. The permit requirement DCEM staff to discuss the specific characteristics does not apply to building interiors or to routine “If members of the DC, . . . in their sole discretion, and constraints of the site and the possibilities work done to sustain the integrity of the struc- unanimously find that the proposed work would, for for developing a project that provides the most ture, utilities, or site if such work is consistent any reason whatsoever (including the design, height appropriate fit between the needs and desires of with the existing approved plans. It is the goal of or location of any proposed improvement and the the owner and the traditions and rules of The Sea the DC to avoid harsh contrasts in the landscape probable effect thereof on other Owners in the use and Ranch as set forth in The Restrictions and The De- and to encourage and foster design that is appro- enjoyment of their private, restricted private, common, sign Manual and Rules. priate to the traditions of The Sea Ranch so that restricted common, or project areas) be incompatible there is harmony between buildings and the land- with The Sea Ranch, then the Design Committee It is strongly advised that this meeting be scape setting and between groups of buildings in shall not approve the plans, drawings and specifica- scheduled before proceeding with any de- neighborhoods. tions submitted to it . . . and shall so notify the sign work on the project. It is also advised Owner concerned in writing, setting forth the reasons that if there are any questions or concerns about for such disapproval.” The Restrictions, The Sea Ranch Design Manual and

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Rules or the review process, owners and/or their DCEM with two sets of comprehensive prelimi- proposed construction including the house, designers should meet with the DCEM staff nary plans describing the proposed improvement. garage, and decks; ribbon the building perimeter; before submitting materials for formal review. The preliminary plans are drawings and support- and stake and ribbon all fences and the centerline ing materials that provide a comprehensive of the driveway. (Plastic ribbon is required.) The 4.8 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW description of all aspects of the design and that DC will inspect the building stakeout during the (New Construction and Major Additions) comply with the requirements of Article III of The Preliminary Design Review. The DC may require The conceptual design review submittal provides Restrictions. story poles to indicate the height of the structure. the opportunity for the owner and the owner’s The Preliminary Design Review submittal must architect/designer, if any, to obtain feedback from The submittal must include: contain an affirmation that the stakeout and story the DC at the early stages of the design process. poles, if required, are in place. The submittal must include the signed applica- 1. A site plan that depicts the existing topography tion form and the Checklist and shall clearly and vegetation, proposed grading, drainage, 4.9.2 Adjacent Owner Notification At the articulate the overall concept through written vegetation, and location of all existing and/or time of the Preliminary Design Review submittal statements, diagrams, drawings, photographs, proposed improvements, buildings and adjacent owners of property within 300 feet of the bound- and in model form if appropriate. (See section improvements or buildings. aries of the subject lot shall be notified in writing 3.0 The Design Process) by the DCEM of the DC review and invited to 2. Floor plan(s), sections and elevations that examine the stakeout at the site and the plans at The submittal must include: completely and fully describe the form of the the DCEM office. Interested persons may then building, the individual building elements and submit their written comments to the DC prior to the scheduled date of the review. The DC may 1. A survey of the lot, prepared by a licensed the relation of the building to the site. expand the area for notification depending on the surveyor or civil engineer, that shows major potential of the project to impact a larger area. topographic and vegetation features and all 3. A depiction of exterior building details, materi- setbacks and easements, if any. als, and finishes. 4.10 FINAL DESIGN REVIEW After receiving approval of the preliminary design 2. A site analysis, including a diagrammatic 4. A simple model or three-dimensional drawings review submittal from the DC, the owner may description of the site and its context (the term that explain the relationship of the building to present the final documents including the signed “site” is interpreted as encompassing not only a the site and to adjacent neighboring buildings. Checklist, three copies of the building plans (in- particular building lot, but the influences of adja- cluding all information regarding details, finishes, cent properties, environmental elements, and 5. A neighborhood map depicting developed and fences, site work, and landscaping) and any addi- natural features including landform, drainage, undeveloped lots. tional information specified by the DC. The plans adjacent buildings, vegetation, and close and and specifications presented shall be the exact distant views). 6. A landscape plan to demonstrate the integra- construction documents that the owner will tion of the building elements with the site submit to Sonoma County for a building permit. 3. A site development concept, which should in- development and landscape planting, for the These documents must also fully address any con- dicate how the planned project will respond to protection of the landscape during site prepara- ditions that the DC imposed in the Preliminary the conditions delineated in the site analysis. tion and construction, and restoring the Design Review approval. landscape after construction 4. A building design concept, including sketch 4.11 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT plans, sections, and elevations, and a drawing 7. A bulk study, if required by the DC. If the The DC provides the architectural review for pro- and/or model that shows the three-dimensional building appears to be out of scale in relation to jects on The Sea Ranch and Final Design Review relationship between the building and the site. the site and/or the houses in the neighborhood, a approval must be obtained from the DC prior to bulk study will be required. A bulk study will acquiring a Sonoma County Building Permit. The 5. Photographs of the site and adjacent lots to evaluate the proposed improvement in relation to plans submitted to Sonoma County must conform help explain the relationship of the proposed adjacent and nearby buildings that the DC deter- to the Final Design Review approval from the DC. building to its environment. The DC will inspect mines to constitute the visual neighborhood After obtaining the required permit(s) from Sono- the building site during the conceptual design grouping. ma County, and submitting evidence of same to review. The DC may require that the owner and the DCEM, a Construction Permit will be issued the owner’s architect or designer meet with the 8. A certified arborist’s or professional forester’s by The Sea Ranch Association (TSRA) which must DC as part of the conceptual review. report for any site within a designated high wind- be posted where visible at the site. All exterior throw area. The report must identify the location construction and site work must be completed 6. The DC may require that the owner and the of all proposed site improvements and the loca- within one year from the time of issuance of the owner’s architect or designer meet with the DC tion of each tree on the site whose diameter at TSRA Construction Permit except in the event of as part of the conceptual review. five feet off the ground is over 4 inches, and conditions beyond the owner’s control, such as assess the danger, if any, of those trees to the pro- strikes, fires, or natural calamities. 4.9 PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW posed improvements or to adjacent improve- (All Projects) ments or common area. 4.12 CONSTRUCTION CHANGES OR After conceptual design review, an owner may ADDITIONS make a preliminary design review submittal. At 4.9.1 Stakeout Requirements Prior to the Any proposed changes and/or additions to the this stage, the owner or the owner’s authorized Preliminary Design Review submittal, the owners approved construction documents made prior to, representative must complete and sign the or their representative shall locate and “flag” the during, or after construction must be approved Checklist, submitting this document to the corners of the lot; stake the corners of all prior to initiating these changes or additions.

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Subject to review by the DC, the DCEM may act services such as, but not limited to, the review of Request for Reconsideration (“Request”) with the on minor changes and additions to previously projects, construction observations, inspections, Community Manager within thirty (30) days of approved plans. and approval extensions. These charges are set the DC’s notification to the owner of its denial. forth in TSRA fee schedule to cover the cost of The Request must include a copy of the DC’s 4.13 REQUIRED COMPLIANCE services and may change from time to time. denial notification and set forth the reasons and INSPECTIONS Owners may obtain a copy of the fee schedule factual support for seeking reconsideration. An inspection of footings or slab on-grade from the DCEM. foundation forms, verifying the exact building Upon receipt of the Request, the Community location, shall be performed by a registered Civil 4.15 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES Manager will set it for consideration at an open Engineer or a Land Surveyor engaged by the own- Receipt of a construction permit from TSRA is meeting of the Board of Directors no later than er. Before pouring any concrete footings or slabs more than a license to build; it carries with it an forty (40) days from the receipt of the Request. or proceeding to the next stage of construction, obligation on the owner’s part to observe The the owner must submit the consultant’s report to Restrictions and Rules that affect all improvements At this meeting, the owner is to be provided the DCEM certifying by drawing and letter that and ownerships at The Sea Ranch and to one-half hour to present the reasons and factual the building is located in accordance with the ap- complete the project in compliance with the support for the reconsideration of the DC deci- proved plans. approved plans. Prior to making any changes, sion. The Community Manager, DC members, or additions, or revisions to the approved plans, the other staff person(s) may then take one-half hour An intermediate inspection to determine overall owner or the owner’s representative must submit to address the issues presented. Members will construction and window and door opening such proposed changes, additions, or revisions to then be accorded time to comment, provided conformance with approved final submittal docu- the DCEM for review by the DC or the DCEM that such comments are limited to facts present- ments and approved changes and additions shall pursuant to section 4.12 of The Design Manual ed to the DC as reflected in the file. The Board of be performed by DCEM, following a request for and Rules. Property owners who contemplate Directors may consider only such facts as were said inspection by the contractor. During con- building, remodeling, additions, maintenance, presented to the DC as reflected in the DC file. struction, the project may be monitored by the refinishing or reconstruction should consult The DCEM. Upon completion of all exterior work, the Restrictions, particularly Articles III and IV. At the conclusion of the owner’s presentation, owner or the owner’s representative shall request the presentation by the Community Manager or the DCEM to make a final inspection to verify 4.16 MEETINGS WITH THE DESIGN other staff person(s), and members’ comments, that all exterior work has been completed in ac- COMMITTEE the Board of Directors will act on the Request. cordance with approved final plans and other An owner or the owner’s architect, designer, or Within five (5) business days of acting, the submittal documents. If no such request is made, contractor may request a meeting with the DC to Community Manager will notify the owner in the DCEM shall make an inspection twelve discuss and/or clarify the results of DC action on writing of the Board’s decision on the Request, months after the issuance of TSRA Construction Conceptual, Preliminary, or Final Design Review together with a statement of reasons for it. Permit. submittals and landscape management applications. In no event will the Board of Directors take more After its inspection, if the DCEM finds that the than forty-five (45) days from the date the Re- construction is completed in accordance with the 4.17 DESIGN COMMITTEE quest is received by the Community Manager to approved plans, it shall issue a Final Acceptance RECONSIDERATION notify the owner of its decision. Letter and refund the construction performance An owner or owner’s representative may request deposit, less any amount withheld as a penalty the DC to reconsider a denial or conditional The Board of Directors’ inquiry shall extend to for late completion or as otherwise provided by approval. The DC shall act on such a request in the question of whether the DC has proceeded The Sea Ranch Restrictions, The Design Manual and writing within thirty (30) days of receipt by the without or in excess of its jurisdiction, whether it Rules, and the applicable fee schedule. DCEM and notify the owner or owner’s represen- gave fair consideration to the owner’s submittal tative in writing within five (5) business days of and whether the DC prejudicially abused its If the DCEM finds that the improvement was not such action. discretion. completed in accordance with the approved plans, it shall notify the owner or the owner’s If the DC denies a request for reconsideration of representative of the violation (section 4.20) and Abuse of discretion is established if the DC did a conditional approval, it will be deemed a denial may require the removal and/or correction of the not proceed in the manner required by law, The for purposes of appeal to the Board of Directors, unapproved construction, specifying a reasonable Sea Ranch Restrictions, The Design Manual and and the written notification must advise the time to correct the violation. Rules, or other applicable Sea Ranch or DC rules, owner of the right to file with the Community or if the decision is arbitrary and capricious in Manager a Request for Reconsideration The DC may also require the submittal of as-built that it is not supported by the reasons set forth (“Request”) by the Board of Directors of TSRA plans to reflect approved modifications and in the DC’s notification, or the reasons are not pursuant to section 4.18 hereof. changes to the approved final submittal. Failure supported by the facts and submissions consid- to complete all exterior construction, including ered by the DC. The Board may affirm the DC’s 4.18 APPEAL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS restoration of the site in accordance with the decision, or reverse it and grant the permit, or approved plans, and conditions or standards set A Design Committee decision to deny an owner’s remand the matter to the DC for further forth by the DC may result in the forfeiture of submittal made pursuant to The Restrictions consideration. part or all of the deposit. (section 3.03) is subject to reconsideration by the Board of Directors of The Sea Ranch Association 4.19 FILE ACCESS 4.14 FEES at an open meeting of the Board of Directors. To DCEM files may be made available to: The DC shall require the payment of fees to cover obtain reconsideration, an owner must file a

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1. DC members and the DCEM staff while in the 7.4 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT or stability of any other trees or vegetation and performance of official duties. Vegetation management is critical to maintaining whether it is consistent with maintaining the the environmental and aesthetic values and the general health of the landscape. When a report is 2. TSRA BOD and legal counsel for TSRA while in health and safety of The Sea Ranch and its mem- required, the Tree Proposal will be deemed com- performance of official duties. bers. The responsibility for prudent and effective plete and accepted for filing after the owner management of vegetation is shared by the De- submits the report, the completed Tree Proposal 3. TSRA Community Manager while in perfor- sign Committee (The Restrictions sections 3.01(b), form, and the required application fee, if any. mance of official duties. 3.03(a), 3.04(b), 3.05(c), and 3.07(b)) and by TSRA (The Restrictions sections 3.05(a), 5.04(b), 7.4.3 Vegetation Removal or Destruction 4. Owners of the property or owner’s designated 5.04(d), 5.04(e), 5.05, 5.05(a), 5.05(b), and (Unimproved Private Areas) Except as provid- agent; provided, however, that the comment 5.06(a)), and by the members (The Restrictions ed in sections 7.4.7, 7.4.12, and 7.4.13 hereof, an letters from neighbors and/or the names of com- sections 3.02(d), 3.03(a), 3.03(b), and 3.03(c)). owner is prohibited from removing or destroying menters may be withheld to protect the privacy vegetation on an unimproved private area unless of members. Vegetation removal, destruction and landscaping the owner first has obtained DC approval for such are subject to DC review as set forth in sections alterations pursuant to sections 4.9 and 4.10 and Plans, drawings, and conditions of approval con- 4.1 and 4.9 above and this section 7.4, the has obtained a Construction Permit pursuant to tained in a file may also be made available to purpose of which is to set out the standards, section 4.11. other owners who are directly affected by loca- criteria, and application process for Design tion, drainage, or privacy issues, or conditions of Committee review of proposals to remove or 7.4.4 Vegetation Removal or Destruction approval. Each time access is granted to a person destroy vegetation from any Private Area, Re- (Common Area, Restricted Common Area who is not a member of the DC or the DCEM stricted Private Area, Common Area, or Restricted and Restricted Private Area) No person other staff, a record will be inserted in the file identify- Common Area. than TSRA or its duly authorized agent may re- ing the person granted such access, the purpose move or destroy vegetation on any Common for which access was sought, the name of the 7.4.1 Vegetation Removal or Destruction Area, Restricted Common Area, and Restricted person approving access, and the date of access. (Improved Private Areas) An owner must Private Area (“TSRA Responsibility Area”). Except complete and submit a Tree Proposal Application as otherwise provided in section 7.4.12, to re- 4.20 VIOLATIONS form (“Tree Proposal”) together with an applica- move or destroy vegetation in any such area, It is a violation of The Restrictions and The Design tion fee, if any, to the DCEM and obtain review TSRA by the DCEM must complete and submit a Manual and Rules to construct, reconstruct, refin- from the DC pursuant to section 4.1 or from the Tree Proposal to the DC and obtain its approval ish, alter, demolish, or modify any improvement, DCEM pursuant to section 4.2 to remove or de- pursuant to section 4.1 hereof. or alter or modify the natural drainage, land- stroy any of the following vegetation from the scape, or vegetation on The Sea Ranch without owner’s private area: The DCEM may apply to the DC for the removal first obtaining approval from the DC or, where or destruction of vegetation from a TSRA Respon- appropriate, from the DCEM, pursuant to section 1. Any tree, living or dead, having a height of six sibility Area on its own initiative or at the request 4.2 or to fail to complete all exterior work within feet or more and a trunk diameter at ground level of an owner (“Requesting Owner”) who completes a twelve-month period after the issuance of a of six inches or more in any direction, or shrub and submits to the DCEM a Tree Proposal in ac- TSRA construction permit. The DC or the DCEM measuring over six feet in height or spread in cordance with sections 7.4.1 and 7.4.2 above. will report violations to TSRA for enforcement any direction. As used herein, an owner destroys action. a tree or shrub by significantly damaging the root 7.4.5 Neighbor Notification With respect to system or other parts by any means, or by remov- Tree Proposals made pursuant to section 7.4.4, The DC will not process new applications for lots ing more than one third of the live wood or the DCEM shall send written notice to property that are in violation of The Restrictions or The substantially altering the natural form of the tree owners within 300 feet that the Tree Proposal is Design Manual and Rules provided, however, that or shrub. available at the DCEM office and that they have the DC may waive this prohibition in the interest thirty days to review and comment on it. Upon of the health, safety, and welfare of the TSRA or 2. Any standing stump of three feet or more in expiration of this review period, the Tree Proposal its owners; and provided further that an owner diameter and two feet or more in height, and any shall be deemed complete, the DCEM shall file it may apply for approval for any work which was log of two feet or more in diameter and eight feet with the DC for its consideration and at that time performed without DC approval, or which is at or more in length. of filing by the DCEM, the 45 day rule shall variance with the approved plans, or is in viola- commence. tion of The Restrictions or The Design Manual and 3. Any tree or shrub planted pursuant to a DC- Rules; and provided further that any such appli- approved landscape plan. 7.4.6 Review Criteria The DCEM and/or the cation must be made in accordance with the DC will consider applications under 7.4.1 and requirements of this Design Manual and Rules and 7.4.2 Professional Report Requirement 7.4.4 in light of applicable environmental and must be accompanied by plans that describe with To complete a Tree Proposal, the DCEM or the aesthetic values expressed in The Restrictions and specificity the improvements or other alterations DC may require the owner to obtain at the own- this Design Manual and Rules (including without that constitute the violation and for which ap- er’s expense and to submit a Registered Profes- limitation view protection or restoration, privacy, proval is sought. The DC (or the DCEM pursuant sional Forester’s (Forester) or certified Arborist’s design, habitat, wind protection, and landscape to section 4.2) will act on the application in (Arborist) report that evaluates the consequences values) and the health and safety concerns of The accordance with the requirements of The Restric- of the removal or destruction of the vegetation, Sea Ranch and its members (including fire danger, tions and The Design Manual and Rules. If the DC including, among other things, whether the re- forest management and windthrow protection). If denies the application, it will require removal of moval will have an adverse impact on the health the Tree Proposal is for fire danger or windthrow the improvements constituting the violation(s). protection, any report that the DCEM or the DC

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requires pursuant to 7.4.2 must evaluate, in addi- personal property, or persons and that the tree 7.4.11 Encroachment Permit An owner must tion to the requirements of 7.4.2, the fire or removal will decrease the overall danger that is obtain an encroachment permit from the DCEM windthrow danger presented and the effect of the posed, and before removing any trees from a TSRA Responsi- Tree Proposal on that danger. bility Area. 2. That if the tree or trees are on another owner’s 7.4.7 Vegetation Removal or Destruction Private Area or on any TSRA Responsibility Area, 7.4.12 Fuel Management Fuel management is (Hazardous Trees) A tree on The Sea Ranch the owner submitting the Tree Proposal has critical for fire safety at The Sea Ranch. Vegeta- (including private areas, restricted private areas, exhausted all reasonable efforts to have the other tion removal and trimming to maintain a private common areas, and restricted common areas) is owner or TSRA to address the danger. area in a fire safe condition per the requirements hazardous if it poses a danger of falling on any of Public Resources Code section 4291 and The improvements or if it poses such a danger to 7.4.8 Approval Conditions The DCEM (or Sea Ranch Rule 1.03 is subject to this section 7.4. persons, or other personal property. the DC as applicable) may impose reasonable Prior to submitting a tree proposal, owners are conditions on approval of a Tree Proposal under encouraged to contact DCEM and the California An owner whose private area improvements are this section 7.4, including but not limited to Division of Forestry for recommendations on fuel endangered by such a tree or trees (wherever such conditions for environmental protection or management in private areas as mandated by trees are situated) may initiate a request for re- restoration, mitigation and clean up. Public Resources Code section 4291. moval by submitting a Tree Proposal to the DCEM together with the required application fee, 7.4.9 Notification The DCEM (or the DC as 7.4.13 Land Management Thinning Subject if any, and a professional report per section 7.4.2 applicable) shall notify in writing the applicant to DC approval, TSRA or an owner (subject to or other evidence from a qualified professional and the owner of the tree(s) of its action on an section 7.4.7) may thin the Pine Plantations that the tree or trees constitute a danger. The application under 7.4.1, 7.4.4 and 7.4.7 within planted by the developer to improve the health DCEM will expedite the review of a Tree Proposal 45 days of the date that the application is accept- of the forest. for the removal of trees that pose a danger as a ed for filing. If the DCEM is the decision maker, priority ahead of any other Tree Proposals. the notice shall specify that the applicant or the 7.4.14 Pruning An owner is responsible for tree owner may appeal the decision to the DC by maintaining the vegetation on the owner’s If an owner is submitting a Tree Proposal for the filing a written notice of appeal with the DCEM private area in compliance with section 6.3.1 of removal of a hazardous tree or trees from another within 30 days of the date of the decision notice. this Design Manual and may prune vegetation owner’s private area, s/he shall provide evidence The DC shall act on the appeal within 45 days of without a permit; provided that removal of more in the Tree Proposal that s/he has exhausted all receipt of the notice of appeal. than one-third of the live wood or substantial reasonable efforts to have the other owner alteration of the natural form of a tree without address the danger. Upon receipt of such an If the application is approved, the notice shall prior approval of the DC or DCEM is prohibited. application, the DCEM promptly shall notify the specify the time within which the approved work tree owner and, consistent with health and safety must be carried out. For applications made pur- 7.4.15 Protecting Existing Vegetation concerns, shall provide such tree owner a reason- suant to 7.4.7, the notice shall require the tree During Construction As part of an application able time to review and comment on it. Upon removal within a specified time not to exceed for new construction or for a major addition, the expiration of the specified review period, the Tree ninety days and shall specify that if the owner of DC may require a plan to protect vegetation on Proposal shall be deemed complete and accepted the trees fails to remove the trees as required, the site during construction or to restore the site for filing. TSRA will exercise its rights under The Restrictions vegetation after construction. To protect the site to enter the property to remove the trees and to during construction, the DC may restrict con- If the Tree Proposal is for the removal of a haz- carry out the conditions of approval, all at the struction to a reasonable portion of the lot so ardous tree or trees from any TSRA Responsibility tree owner’s expense. that the maximum amount of natural vegetation Area, the owner shall provide evidence in the can be retained and may require the installation Tree Proposal that s/he has exhausted all reason- 7.4.10 Removal Cost With respect to applica- of temporary fencing for the protection of desig- able efforts to have TSRA address the danger. tions made pursuant to section 7.4.7 for the nated trees, shrubs, and/or areas of the site that removal of hazardous trees, the owner of the should remain undisturbed. See also section An owner’s Tree Proposal for the removal of a trees to be removed is responsible for the re- 7.1.7. hazardous tree or trees from any TSRA Responsi- moval costs. With respect to applications made bility Area shall be subject to section 7.4.4, 7.4.5 pursuant to 7.4.1, the applicant is responsible for 7.4.16 Emergency Conditions In the event and 7.4.6 above; provided, however, that consis- the removal costs. With respect to applications of emergency conditions where health, safety tent with health and safety concerns, the DCEM made pursuant to 7.4.4, the Requesting Owner is and damage to property is imminent, the DC may modify the procedure and time for review by responsible for the removal costs. The Sea Ranch authorizes DCEM staff, Community Manager neighboring owners. Upon expiration of this re- Association shall assess the responsible person or Director of Facilities & Resources to assess view period as modified, the Tree Proposal shall (tree owner, applicant or Requesting Owner) any conditions, and if deemed necessary, execute be deemed complete and the DCEM shall file it and all costs that it incurs associated with the immediate actions. with the DC for its consideration. tree removal and the carrying out of the condi- tions, including the use of The Sea Ranch The DCEM (or the DC as applicable) will approve Association staff and equipment and the use of an application under this section 7.4.7 if it finds: contract agents. Such costs shall include 1. Based on the professional arborist report or administrative time, labor, equipment, tools and other evidence from a qualified professional that overhead associated with the tree removal. the tree or trees pose a danger to improvements,

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2008 26 Recreation Information for Members, Guests & Renters Members, please leave this page in your homes for your guests and renters. Renters, please call your Rental Agency for further information. SWIMMING POOLS & TENNIS COURTS Del Mar Center (DMC) Location: 40600 Leeward Rd. – west side of Highway One (mile marker 56.88), turn on Deer Trail. Facilities: Large outdoor heated pool (40 ft. wide x 82 ft. long + shallow area), saunas, 2 tennis courts. Summer Hours: Memorial Day Weekend – End of September Pool: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lap swim & Aquatic exercise 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Open swim Tennis: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tennis reservation sheets are available every Monday at 7:00 a.m. Use of courts is first-come, first-served on weekends & holidays. Winter Hours: October – Memorial Day Weekend Pool: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lap swim & Aquatic exercise 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Open swim Tennis: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ohlson Recreation Center (ORC) Location: 37600 Highway One – west side (mile marker 53.76), enter south of Knipp-Stengel Barn. Facilities: Large outdoor heated pool (28 ft. wide x 82 ft. long + shallow area), saunas, 3 tennis courts, half-court basketball, volleyball court (sports equipment is not provided, please bring your own). Summer Hours: Memorial Day Weekend through end of September Pool: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lap swim & Aquatic exercise 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Open swim Tennis: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tennis reservation sheets are available every Friday at noon. Winter Hours: POOL CLOSED October – May (Reopens Memorial Day Weekend) Except for following holidays: Thanksgiving week, weekend before Christmas through New Year’s Day, week before and week after Easter (Consult May/October Bulletins and the website for exact days and hours of operation). Pool: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Lap swim & Aquatic exercise 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Open Swim Tennis: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Moonraker Recreation Center Location: 35336 Moonraker Rd. – west side of Highway One (mile marker 51.06). Facilities: Small outdoor heated pool (20 ft wide x 33 ft long + shallow area), saunas, tennis court.

Summer Hours: Memorial Day Weekend – End of September Pool: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Aquatic exercise (Monday – Friday) 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Open swim Tennis: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tennis reservation sheets are available every Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Winter Hours: October – Memorial Day Weekend Pool: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Aquatic exercise (Monday – Friday) 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Open swim Tennis: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A member personal I.D. Card must be presented for each individual at all recreation centers. Renters must present a Renter Identification Pass at all recreation centers.

27 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 Recreation Information for Members, Guests & Renters

Members, please leave this page in your homes for your guests and renters. THE SEA RANCH LIBRARY

Motto: “Donate, borrow, and return” Location: Ohlson Ranch House – Highway One, mile marker 53.76 at Ohlson Recreation Center. Hours: Daily 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Books can be donated from your own library for others to borrow. Please return borrowed books within two weeks to keep them in circulation.

Reminder for Members: Kindly check your shelves at home to see if you have a book with The Sea Ranch Library stamp that you may have neglected to return and bring it to the Ohlson Ranch House as soon as possible. Members who rent their homes are especially urged to see that Sea Ranch Library books don’t languish on their shelves. OTHER RECREATION AREAS

(Note: These areas cannot be reserved exclusively. However, if your group is planning a picnic or other activity, call the Association at 785-2444 for calendar information.)

One-Eyed Jack’s Playground Leeward Road between Units 24 & 28 – Picnic tables and barbecue available.

The Hot Spot On the Gualala River at the end of River Beach Road, Unit 14. Picnic tables and barbecues are available, but area is subject to closure during winter months. MAPS & GUIDES

Sea Ranch Trails Maps: Includes: Units, streets, beach & bluff access, parking areas, trails with numbered trail posts, etc. Price $3.00 each

Guides/Booklets: Wildlife, marine life, trails & walks, wildflowers, history and development of The Sea Ranch. Prices vary.

Available at The Sea Ranch Association Office – 975 Annapolis Road, Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. I.D. INFORMATION

The Sea Ranch Association requires owners, guests, and renters to have appropriate I.D. while using any recreational facilities and Sea Ranch Common area, including all Association trails.

Rental Agency Renters: Place renter I.D. tag on vehicle and carry renter I.D. pass to register at pool or to reserve tennis courts. Please call your Rental Agency for further information.

Visitors Renting Directly from Member: Place member’s hangtag on vehicle and carry member’s personal I.D. card to register at pool or to reserve tennis courts.

Overnight Guests of Member: Same as visitor renting directly from member.

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 28 encouraged toattend. presented atthisworkshop.Allmembersare and rateincreaseimplications,willbe their CapitalImprovementPlanfunding Subcommittee recommendations,including septic systeminspection.TheBoard treatment systems,andmanagementof Ranch’s watersystem,sewerandwastewater changes tothegovernanceofTheSea and theWater Companyareconsidering The BoardsofDirectorstheAssociation

COMMITTEE MONTHLY Saturday, November7at2:00p.m. 2ND BOARDWORKSHOP

MEETING SCHEDULE THE GOVERNANCEOF SEA RANCHUTILITIES Del MarCenterHall contact theAssociationofficeat707-785-2444forconfirmation. circumstances require thatmeetingdatesandtimesbechanged,please are postedontheAssociation’s websitewww.tsra.org. committee processatTheSeaRanchworks.Committeemeetingminutes membership, andyouareencouragedtoattendlearnhowthe All meetingsoftheAssociation’s committeesareopentothe DMC =DelMarCenterORH =OhlsonRanchHouse Website 2nd Friday Vision InterpretiveProgram Nov28 Utilities Trails Solar ArrayTask Force Planning Native Plant Gardens Communication Security Finance Committee Oct 23,Dec11 3rd Saturday ORH 3rd Saturday DMCRoom#2 9:00–Noon Nov 21(Room#2) 2nd Saturday(noneinOct.) Nov 18 3:00–5:00 Oct 10 Contact AssociationOffice 3rd Thursday Date ieTf LawEnforcementandFireServices Education To andSocialServices MedicalServices bedetermined 5thDistrictSupervisor, SonomaCounty Jim DeWilder StateAssemblyman,1 Mike Tuft Efren Carrillo Wes Chesbro inourlocalarea.SAVEimpact services THEDATE! providers indiscussinghowstatebudgetcutsarelikelyto EfrenCarrillowilljoinlocalservice Sonoma CountySupervisor with thebudgetdeficit?StateAssemblymanWes Chesbroand reductionscanweexpectastheStategrapples What service The StateBudgetMess:HowItAffectsUsLocally 29 THE SEARANCHFORUM Saturday, December5,2009 Since sometimes The Sea RanchAssociation Bulletin, October2009 Community Information Del MarCenterHall 3 p.m.to5 :0–50 SAOffice TSRA DMC Room#2 3:00 –5:00 DMCRoom#1 3:00 –5:00 ORH DMCRoom#1 9:00 –Noon 9:00 –11:00 DMCRoom#1 1:30 –4:30 DMCRoom#4 9:00 –11:00 ORH 1:00 –3:00 2:00 –5:00 Office TSRA 10:00 –Noon T SPEAKERS ime presents st Assembly District Location Community Information

1939—2009! THE SEA RANCH FORUM The Sea Ranch 70th Birthday Celebration presents Is 1939 your Birthday Year? If so, you and your guest are invited to: Seasonal Sightings: Winter and Spring The Sea Ranch 70th Birthday Celebration A Seasonal Look at What Is Happening October 25, 2009 at the Del Mar Center in the Natural World Around Us The Party will be held on Sunday evening, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Please let us send you a Saturday, November 7, 2009 formal invitation. 10 am to 12 noon at Del Mar Center Hall The 70th Birthday Party began with a group (Please note the change in time) back in 1998, and it has continued almost every year since. Many find that friendships are made and/or renewed during the evening. A happy consequence is a strengthened bond with our community. And to others who are not Celebrants but would like to participate as Hosts, Waiters and Chefs, please consider joining us. That makes it a double party for us all! To learn how to join the fun, please contact Rosemarie Hocker at 785-3058 or [email protected].

THE SEA RANCH CLASSIC FILM PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 Tomorrow (1972) is a four-star adaptation of William Faulkner’s story of a handy- Learn more about what you can expect to see man who cares for and eventually falls during the winter and spring seasons and in love with an abandoned pregnant woman. how the changing seasons affect the plants Robert Duvall and Olga Bellin star. and animals that share this spot on the planet with us or visit us on a regular basis. All films are at 7:30 p.m. in the Knipp-Stengel Barn (dress warmly). Free admission, coffee, and SPEAKERS INCLUDE popcorn to Sea Ranchers and their guests. Sea Ranch members who would like to be notified by Jeanne Jackson Foliage: Color, Food, and Habitat Rich Kuehn Winter Birds and Migrations email of upcoming Sea Ranch Classic Film Sandy Bush Marine Mammals showings can send their email address to Jackie Baas Mushrooms On The Forest Floor [email protected]. To be announced Land Mammals

The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 30 Calendar –ONGOING GROUPS/ACTIVITIES– Calendar

DEL MAR GARDENERS WOMEN’S GOLF Wednesdays – 9:00 a.m. to Noon - DMC Play Days: Tuesday and Thursday – 9:00 a.m. Call Dave Osteraas 785-9633 Pat Romeiro, Captain, 785-2866 Wilma Klagenberg 785-3530 DEMONSTRATION GARDEN VOLUNTEERS Fourth Saturday 10:00 a.m. Demonstration Garden, ORC YOGA Call Jon Raymond 785-2909 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. – DMC Hall GROUP SING Call Jeanne Osterland 785-2190 Mondays 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., DMC Hall Call Dave Bess 785-1154 ZUMBA DANCE EXERCISE Thursdays – DMC Hall MAH-JONGG GROUP 4:00 to 5:30 p.m Wednesdays – Call Bobbie Penney 785-9302 Call Jan Fogel 785-1789 PETANQUE Wednesdays & Saturdays – 10:00 a.m. One-Eyed “Jacque’s” MEETINGS AND EVENTS George Rathmell 785-2989 or Rich Clune 785-9131 PIANO GROUP ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS 2nd Monday of month – 1:30 p.m. Future Meetings: 10/24/09, and 12/12/09 Adelle Platt 785-9506 or Keith Jacobsen 785-1199 Regular meetings held on the 4th Saturday of every other month, 1:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Center Hall. SENIOR AEROBICS Tuesdays 8:30 a.m., DMC Hall WATER COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Call Pat Romeiro 785-2866 10/24/09 at 10:30 a.m. in the Del Mar Center Hall SENIOR STRENGTH TRAINING COMMITTEE MONTHLY MTG. SCHEDULE - (see p. 29) Monday and Thursday – Call Pat Romeiro 785-2866 ROADSIDE BRANCH COLLECTION - 3rd Monday (see p. 11) TAI CHI SOLAR FAIR (Solar Array Task Force) - 10/10 Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., DMC Hall Nancy Carter 785-3504 or Martha Wohlken 785-3311 10:00 a.m. at the Del Mar Center Hall FALL PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP - 10/10 TEAM SEA RANCH Bicycling for fun & fitness. 10:00 a.m. in the Demonstration Garden (ORH) Call M.A. & Bryan Brauer 785-1108 TOWN HALL MEETING WITH THE BOARD CHAIR - 10/14 THE SEA RANCH BRIDGE GROUP 12 noon at the Del Mar Center Hall (second Wed. of the month) Last Friday of month 12:45 to 4:45 p.m. – ORH OCTOBER SATURDAY HIKE - 10/17 (see p. 7) For reservations call Lillian Thomas 785-2122 1:00 p.m. at the Ohlson Recreation Center parking lot THE SEA RANCH FLYING SOCIETY 1ST WATER COMPANY BUDGET WORKSHOP - 10/24 (p. 16) Pilots & Non-Pilots Welcome Contact Steve Kaplan 785-3601, [email protected] 10:30 a.m. at the Del Mar Center Hall 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - 10/25 (see p. 30) THE SEA RANCH KNITTING GROUP Mondays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. DMC 5:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Center Paddy Batchelder 785-2889, [email protected] THE SEA RANCH FORUM - SEASONAL SIGHTINGS - 11/7 THE SEA RANCH TENNIS CLUB 10:00 a.m. at the DMC Hall - Note change in time (see p. 30 ) Mixed Doubles & Men or Women’s Tennis 2ND UTILITIES GOVERNANCE WKSHP - 11/7 (see p. 29) New Members Welcome. Call Marvis Forst 785-3823, 2:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Center Hall Mike Mee 785-3999 or Kathye Hitt 884-3744 TOWN HALL MEETING WITH THE BOARD CHAIR - 11/11 THE SEA RANCH THESPIANS www.searanchthespians.com 12 noon at the Del Mar Center Hall (second Wed. of the month) SEA RANCH CLASSIC FILM - 11/11 (see p. 30) TRANSFORMATIONAL MOVEMENT CLASS Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., DMC Hall 7:30 p.m. at the Knipp-Stengel Barn Call Sylvia Shordike 885-9595 NOVEMBER SATURDAY HIKE - 11/21 (see p. 7) WATER EXERCISE GROUP – Del Mar Pool 1:00 p.m. at the Ohlson Recreation Center parking lot Monday through Friday – 7:30 a.m. 1ST BOD/FINANCE BUDGET WORKSHOP - 11/21 (see p. 16) Call Dorothy Stevenson 785-3374 9:00 a.m. at the Del Mar Center Hall or Marianne Baxter 785-9513 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. – 10:00 to 11:00 a.m THE SEA RANCH FORUM - 12/5 at 3 p.m. DMC (see p. 29) Call Lita Gitt 785-3370 The State Budget Mess -- How it Affects Us Locally

31 The Sea Ranch Association Bulletin, October 2009 THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION Prsrt Std P. O. BOX 16 U.S. Postage THE SEA RANCH, CA 95497-0016 PAID Address Service Requested Permit No. 2 Gualala, CA

THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION BB UU LL LL EE TT IINN DD EE AA DD LL IINN EE Administrative Offices • 975 Annapolis Road • The Sea Ranch Remember, think ahead! General Information and Member Services Phone: 707-785-2444 Tuesday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. General Fax: 707-785-3555 The submission deadline for the Website: www.tsra.org Email: [email protected] November 2009 Bulletin Ext. Department Contact is noon on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. 222 • Facilities Reservations Paula Lim The November issue will be posted on ` 226 • Member Assessments Haidi Hatfield 227 • Finance & Human Resources Director Ellen Buechner the website by November 09, and paper copies 232 • Facilities & Resources, Operations Manager John Prescott will be received by Sea Ranchers on 232 • Maintenance of Roads, Trails & Commons John Prescott 233 • Emergency Management Director Louise DeWilder approximately Wednesday, November 25, 2009. 234 • Information Technology Manager Sara Windsor 235 • Administrative Assistant to Community Manager Darla Buechner 236 • Communication Director Janice Bonora 248 • Maintenance of Buildings & Recreational Facilities Schus Design, Compliance & Environmental Management Phone: 707-785-2316 • Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Julie Browne, Operations Manager Security Business Phone: 707-785-2444 • Urgent Calls Only: 707-785-2701 Business Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Lin Plescia, Director (Fri., Sat., and Holidays only - 24 hours On-Call: 707-785-2701) The Sea Ranch Emergency Message System To hear Emergency Update Information from our Emergency Message System Phone: 866-716-4911 (provide our organization ID: 8390625#) THE SEA RANCH WATER COMPANY Office Annex • 35600 Verdant View • The Sea Ranch Phone: 707-785-2411 • General Fax: 707-785-9756 HOW MAY WE HELP? PLEASE LET US KNOW PLEASE LET US WE HELP? HOW MAY Operations: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Financial Services: Mary Condon • Director of Works: Randy Burke Urgent On-Call (after hours, weekends and holidays): Cell 707-328-0400 OnSite Wastewater Disposal Zone Phone: 707-785-2756 • Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.