Title
PLN230203 - COUNTY OF MONTEREY (PORTER-VALLEJO MANSION)
Public hearing to consider a recommendation to the Monterey County Planning Commission for a Use Permit to allow alterations to a historic resource (Porter Vallejo Mansion), including repair and replacement of roofing, siding, and windows; repair and relocation of mechanical equipment including exterior screening to hide equipment; replace front porch decking; repairs to front railing to be replaced in kind; mothballing of a detached water tower; and removal of a trellis, fencing and play equipment.
Project Location: 29 Bishop Street, Royal Oaks (Assessor's Parcel Number 117-323-013-000)
Report
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Monterey County Historic Resources Review Board (HRRB) adopt a resolution recommending that the County of Monterey Planning Commission:
1. Find that repair and rehabilitation of the historic property qualifies for a Class 31 categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15331; and
2. Approve of a Use Permit to allow alterations to a historic resource (Porter Vallejo Mansion), including repair and replacement of roofing, siding, and windows; repair and relocation of mechanical equipment including exterior screening to hide equipment; replace front porch decking; repairs to front railing to be replaced in kind; mothballing of a detached water tower; and removal of a trellis, fencing and play equipment.
SUMMARY
On October 5, 2023, Staff presented the proposed project for PLN230203. The HRRB asked about the current state of the siding and voiced concerns that the original siding may be damaged during the process of removing it. The Applicant confirmed that there is no barrier at the exterior walls to prevent water intrusion and removing the siding would be necessary to install a new moisture barrier and properly waterproof all of the windows. The HRRB requested an analysis on the condition of the siding and to report back to the HRRB the quantity of siding that ...
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