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File #: 26-011    Name: PLN240141 - CARMEL VALLEY MANOR
Type: General Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/2/2026 In control: Historic Resources Review Board
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action:
Title: PLN240141 - CARMEL VALLEY MANOR Public hearing to consider a recommendation to the Monterey County Planning Commission for a Combined Development to allow alterations at the Carmel Valley Manor including the demolition of 2 duplex units, 5 single family dwellings and 7 visitor-guest units to be followed by the construction of 24 new independent-living duplex units and 8 visitor-guest units. Additional new construction would include a 12-bed assisted-living memory care facility and additions to the existing fitness center and “Meeting House.” The project also proposes the removal of 81 protected oak trees and development on slopes in excess of 25%. Project Location: 8545 Carmel Valley Road, and 33, 27078, 27085, 27105, 27120 and 27125 Los Arboles Drive, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Numbers, 169-061-012-000, 169-041-018-000, 169-041-025-000, 169-041-024-000, 169-041-023-000, 169-041-003-000, 169-041-019-000 and 169-061-018-000), Carmel Valley Master Plan.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report.pdf, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Project Plans, 4. Exhibit C -Phase I Historic Assessment (May 19, 2013), 5. Exhibit D - Phase II Historic Assessment w/ Architectural and Historic Preservation Design Guidelines (February 10, 2025 [Assessment] and September 2013 [Design Guidelines]), 6. Exhibit E -Historic Review of the proposed Master Plan project (June 3, 2024 / August 7, 2023 / March 23, 2015), 7. Exhibit F - Applicant-submitted project overview (May 16, 2024), 8. Exhibit G - Carmel Valley LUAC meeting minutes (July 21, 2025), 9. Exhibit H - Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
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PLN240141 - CARMEL VALLEY MANOR
Public hearing to consider a recommendation to the Monterey County Planning Commission for a Combined Development to allow alterations at the Carmel Valley Manor including the demolition of 2 duplex units, 5 single family dwellings and 7 visitor-guest units to be followed by the construction of 24 new independent-living duplex units and 8 visitor-guest units. Additional new construction would include a 12-bed assisted-living memory care facility and additions to the existing fitness center and “Meeting House.” The project also proposes the removal of 81 protected oak trees and development on slopes in excess of 25%.
Project Location: 8545 Carmel Valley Road, and 33, 27078, 27085, 27105, 27120 and 27125 Los Arboles Drive, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Numbers, 169-061-012-000, 169-041-018-000, 169-041-025-000, 169-041-024-000, 169-041-023-000, 169-041-003-000, 169-041-019-000 and 169-061-018-000), Carmel Valley Master Plan.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the County of Monterey Historic Resources Review Board (HRRB) adopt a resolution recommending that the Planning Commission:

1) Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15074;
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Merger between seven legal lots of record: Parcel 1 (.39 acres), Parcel 2 (.64 acres), Parcel 3 (.27 acres), Parcel 4 (.39 acres), Parcel 5 (.38 acres), Parcel 6 (.54 acres) and Parcel 7 (22.15 acres), resulting in one parcel containing approximately 24.76 acres (Adjusted Parcel A)
b. Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow demolition of 2 residential duplex units, 5 single family dwellings, 7 guest units, a wood shop and 3 carport structures, to be followed by the construction of 24 residential units, 8 guest units, a 12-bed memory care facility, additions to the existing fitness center and “Meeting House” and associated site improvements.
c. Use Permit to allow development on slopes...

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