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DA240329 - VARELA ERNEST & MARTHA
Public hearing to consider recommending that the Chief of Planning approve an after the fact Design Approval to clear code enforcement case (24CE00295) for the painting of an historic residence and to complete the repairs of a dilapidated detached storage shed to include an additional 150 square feet and convert back to a garage. Colors to consist of 407 Carbon (black) for the trim, HLS4252 (Tudor Tan) for the accent and HLS4263 Hammered Pewter (greyish) for the house, materials to consist of vertical wood siding for the garage. The property is located at 20 First Street, Spreckels (Assessor's Parcel Number 177-033-018-000) Greater Salinas Area Plan.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the County of Monterey Historic Resources Review Board (HRRB) adopt a resolution recommending that the Chief of Planning: 1) Find the project qualifies for a class 3 exception pursuant to section 15331 of the CEQA guidelines; and 2) approve an after the fact Design Approval to clear code enforcement case (24CE00295) for the painting of an historic residence and to complete the repairs of a dilapidated detached storage shed to include an additional 150 square feet and convert back to a garage.
DISCUSSION:
According to the Spreckels Design Guidelines established by the Monterey County Planning and Building Inspection Department, the house is a residential type A, two story L-shaped Victorian Cottage house. This type of home was built from 1898-1908 by prominent architect, William H. Weeks. The residence is located on one of the main blocks, block “B”. On August 27, 1991, the town of Spreckels became an official designated Historic District when the County enacted the new Monterey County Zoning Ordinance (Title 21). This concludes that the property is historically significant. According to the Official Map of Spreckels, the structure is a contributing structure. Contributing refers to a structure that was built by the Spreckels Su...
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