December waterfall on Stanford Avenue creek path |
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SCRL News is a quarterly publication for the Stanford Campus Residential Leaseholders ("SCRL") membership that includes the homeowners of over 850 homes on the Stanford campus, on land leased from Stanford University. SCRL is an independent, non-profit community organization. |
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From the Executive Director |
We need you, in 2022!
Do you have time to get to know your neighbors and improve your community this year? There are lots of opportunities just waiting for volunteers to come forward. The Emergency Committee is looking for Area Captains to help prepare for the next emergency, as well as more volunteers to serve on the committee itself. Right now our Nominations Committee is busy trying to identify people to run for the Board of Directors. There are many other committees, projects, and activities, large and small, that could use your talents. Please help.
I know we’ve got a good spot for you.
Cindi Kingsley
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New emergency plan is ready. Are you? |
The SCRL Emergency Committee has spent the past two years working with representatives from the university to develop a more workable and robust emergency plan. According to committee co-chair Marvina White, “we have now reached a crucial stage” in the plan’s development: volunteers. Read more>>
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Twenty-five trees planted in first round of new program |
When University Arborist and Tree Manager Michael Gladden proposed an “adopt a tree” program for the SCRL neighborhood, it didn’t take long to find 25 neighbors who were ready to make the commitment to water the new trees. Read more>>
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Neighborhood Watch Revived on Allardice |
The Neighborhood Watch program has returned to the SCRL neighborhood. Organized by a group of neighbors on Allardice Way, the new program will bolster neighborhood safety and replace outdated signs from previous programs. Crime Prevention and Community Safety officer Bill Larson explains how the program works and what you can do to establish a functioning Neighborhood Watch on your street. Read more>>
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County moves closer to finalizing historical review process |
Santa Clara County is now enforcing new regulations focused on preserving the character of potentially historic structures in the San Juan Residential District (San Juan, Pine Hill I & II, and Frenchman’s). While the county did not identify any potential historic district and will not seek any historic preservation overlay districts, any residence over 50 years old will be subject to a new historical review process. SCRL board member Grace Hinton summarizes the latest developments here. Read more>>
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Little gallery brings art to the neighborhood |
Looking for some local art? There’s the Cantor Art Museum and the Anderson Collection on the west campus, of course, or the Stanford Art Gallery on the east campus. But for something really special, try Jill Knuth’s Little Free Art Gallery on Vernier Place. Read more>>
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Four owl boxes were installed in October in Lathrop and Frenchman’s Parks, at the Mayfield playfield, and near Gerona Road. Attracting more owls, who prey on rodents, is a part of the SCRL sustainability committee’s efforts to reduce the number of rodents and the use of rodenticides in the SCRL neighborhoods.
Neighborhood birdwatchers have yet to confirm that any owls have taken up residence and are on the lookout both for the birds and the tell-tale talon marks near the openings of the boxes. If you are out at dusk and happen to see owls near one of the boxes, let us know.
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Raimundo parking task force formed |
The SCRL board has approved the creation of a task force to study the issues around parking on Raimundo near Peter Coutts Road. The task force will be chaired by Professor Hank Greely and will include residents of Peter Coutts, residents from the nearby streets (Tolman, Cathcart, and Allardice), and university representatives from Public Safety and Lands, Buildings & Real Estate. The committee will present their findings to the board and make recommendations to the university by September 2022. |
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Send us your neighborhood photos! |
Because the slide show at the beginning of the annual meeting in December was such a hit, the board has decided to open their monthly meetings with a selection of recent photos from around the neighborhood. If you have photos of something interesting you’ve seen in the neighborhood, on campus, or at a community event, send them to Holly Thompson. We’ll add them to the slide show for neighbors to enjoy while waiting for the zoom meeting to begin.
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Interested in joining the SCRL board? |
The SCRL nominating committee, headed by Amado Padilla and Cheryl Foung, is looking for candidates interested in serving on the board. The committee is particularly interested in adding board members from Pearce Mitchell, Peter Coutts, Ryan Court, and Olmsted Terrace, all of which are currently under-represented. If you would like to serve, or know someone you think would be a good addition to the board, contact Amado Padilla, Cheryl Foung, or Cindi Kingsley. The committee will be interviewing candidates in February and March for the May election.
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Thinking about an electric bike? The SCRL Sustainability Committee has arranged a test ride opportunity on February 5, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Come to the Stanford Campus Bike Shop at Tresidder for SCRL e-bike day to learn more about e-bikes and take one for a spin. Bikes will be available and bike shop staff will be on hand to get you on your trial ride and answer questions about e-bikes. Bring your helmet!
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Heads Up: Construction in the Neighborhood |
Are you wondering about what’s going on at the corner of Dolores and Cabrillo? You can follow the progress of the project with email updates from The Department of Project Management, which sends out weekly updates for all construction projects on campus, including those in the faculty neighborhood. These helpful updates include timelines, safety reminders, and information about potential noise and traffic disruptions throughout campus. To check for updates or to subscribe, go to headsup.stanford.edu.
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SCRL honors longtime friend Robert Carpenter, welcomes new university liaison Jessica von Borck |
Robert Carpenter, who served as the university’s liaison to SCRL since 2009, retired in October from his job as Executive Director of Lands, Buildings & Real Estate Operations. The SCRL board dedicated a bench to this “steadfast friend of SCRL” in Frenchman’s Park and honored him at the October meeting. The university’s new liaison is Jessica von Borck, Executive Director of Land Use in LBRE. Members have enjoyed meeting her virtually in board meetings and working with her on emergency planning and other initiatives. |
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The 2021 Annual Meeting, postponed from the usual May date in hopes of meeting in person, was held on December 15, via Zoom after all. Sixty members joined the meeting, which included a year-in-review presentation from President Jim Sweeney, the financial report from Treasurer Larry Horton, and a public safety report from DPS Public Information Officer Bill Larson. You can find slides from the presentation and a recording of the meeting on the SCRL website.
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Covid memorial art installation near the Arizona Garden on campus |
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- ADUs (Auxiliary Dwelling Units) in the SCRL Neighborhood
- Lease review task force
- Raimundo parking task force
- Tax Appeal news (if there is any)
Anything else you’d like to hear about?
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Stanford Campus Residential Leaseholders
105 Littlefield Center, P.O. Box 18146 Stanford, CA 94309
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