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VOL. 13, N0. 33
NOV. 24, 2017
Association drafts rules to ban short-term rentals
By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — During a Nov. 2 board meeting, the Rancho Santa Fe Association addressed the short-term rental phenomenon by unveiling draft vacation rental rules essentially prohibiting them within the Covenant. Like other major cities across the nation, San Diego County remains an epicenter for travelers who seek short-term residential rentals.
The Association proposed the guidelines to help stop the practice of renting out rooms, guest homes or homes for short stays. It’s a topic many towns are grappling with since short-term rentals, being offered on sites such as Airbnb, are within residential neighborhoods and are largely unregulated. “The board of directors approved posting of approved rules regarding short-term rentals,” Chris-
ty Whalen, Association assistant manager and Covenant administrator, said. “The rules have been sent to members and have been posted on the website and community bulletin boards. We encourage our members to review the rules and provide written comments to us by Dec. 2, 2017.” Currently on Airbnb, a variety of short-term stay options in Rancho Santa Fe range from rooms and guest-
house quarters to entire residences. Under the draft Association vacation rental rules, new regulations would drastically change these options. According to the draft, vacation rentals are not allowed for a stay less than 30 consecutive days. “The Lease must be for the entire dwelling and not merely for a portion of a dwelling. A sublease of a dwelling subject to this
regulation is strictly prohibited,” as stated in the proposed regulations. Single-room rentals, as well as guest homes on an estate, will be prohibited in the Covenant if approved. If adopted, advertising a short-term vacation rental on the internet and rental sites will be forbidden. Covenant members will also need to notify the Association on their intent of a short-term rental and supply
the names of the occupants, their vehicle information and contact information while there. Pet information would also be required. When creating the draft rules, the Association also considered how Del Mar is handling the issue as well as the city of San Diego. During the 30-day timeframe, the draft proposal on vacation rentals is subject to revision based on Covenant resident comments.
Deck the halls RSF Garden Club announces holiday wreath making By Christina Macone-Greene
Adrienne Falzon takes part in the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club’s wreath-making event last year. The annual tradition will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center. Photo by Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club’s longtime tradition of holiday wreath making is around the corner. Creative minds will gather together at 10 a.m. on Dec. 7 at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center to arrange their masterpieces. The day is a united effort in that every year, the Rancho Santa Fe Association has access to clippings and donates them to the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club on this day. These trimmings include evergreens ranging from holly berries to eucalyptus. In addition to what’s provided such as greenery and rings to create the wreaths, participants are also invited to bring their own clippings and adornments. Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club Executive Director Shelly Hart said both members of the club and members of the community take part in the festive fun. “People who want to make an extra wreath are encouraged to do so because we take the extras to the Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center,” Hart said. “Our wreath making event is open to the public, and it’s a lot of fun — it’s the perfect time to get everyone in the holiday spirit and bring something home that they can decorate their house with.” This event attracts 30 to 40 participants. While this day is a special one for all
who attend, it is especially so for Hart. The 2016 wreath making activity was Hart’s first official day working with Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center as its new executive director. Hart said it had been a year filled with memories. “My first year was just getting the hang of things, meeting people, getting to know the community and understanding what members wanted to be involved in,” Hart said. “I was planning events that were already set in place and put on the calendar for me.” Hart is excited about 2018. She and the activities committee recently had a meeting mapping out all its events in the year ahead. “What I’m planning to do differently this year is to put up the entire calendar at the beginning of the year versus doing it a quarter at a time,” said Hart, adding she hopes this will help members and they will like the change. TURN TO WREATHS ON 6
Kressley inspires Rancho audience By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — While the Emmy-award-winning Carson Kressley dished out fashion advice during a special event hosted by the Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund, he reminded women to embrace their silhouette, no matter their shape or size. On Nov. 14, guests attending the membership meeting at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club first enjoyed libations and appetizers before Kressley took center stage.
New York Times bestselling author Kressley talked about fashion tidbits from his newest book, “Does This Book Make My Butt Look Big?” While the evening overflowed with humor, Kressley delivered poignant advice on how women can find their personal style. And it starts with closet cleansing, he said. “There are so many bad things in your closet,” Kressley said. “When you are getting ready in
the morning, that is the most important experience, because it sets the tone for everything else you do.” Kressley went on to say that items in a closet that are not “positive” can trigger a terrible rest of the day. Examples that the fashion guru provided were pieces of clothing from five years ago with the price tags still attached or apparel intended to be worn after a TURN TO KRESSLEY ON 9
Emmy award winner and best-selling author Carson Kressley makes his first book tour stop at a Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund meeting. Photo by Christina Macone-Greene