Title
PLN240186 - MOSS RICHARD F & BETTINA E MOSS TRS
Public hearing to consider a request to add the "McDonald House" to the Monterey County Register of Historic Resources; and a Historic Property (Mills Act) Contract for the property at 55 Encina Drive, Carmel Valley (Assessor's Parcel Number 187-041-042-000).
Project Location: 55 Encina Drive, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Monterey County Historic Resources Review Board (HRRB) adopt a resolution recommending that the:
1) Project qualifies for a Class 31 categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15331, and that none of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 apply;
2) Chief of Planning determine that the property at 55 Encina Drive Carmel Valley would qualify for a Historic Property Contract should it be listed on the Monterey County Register of Historic Resources;
3) Board of Supervisors list of the "McDonald House" on the Monterey County Register of Historic Resources; and
4) Board of Supervisors approve said Historic Property Contract.
SUMMARY:
The property contains a single-family residence, the McDonald house, which the property owners are requesting be listed on the Monterey County Register of Historic Resources and that a Mills Act contract be approved for the property. The Mills Act contract application includes a proposed work plan generally keeping with the intent of the Mills Act, including rehabilitation and maintenance activities that restore and maintain the residence.
DISCUSSION:
The property is an approximately 6.27 acre lot on Encina Drive west of Laureles Grade developed with a single-family residence with an attached garage and pool, constructed in 1972 and 1973, respectively. A building permit (23CP03997) has also been issued to construct a detached 964 square foot accessory dwelling unit on the property on May 17, 2024.
Historic Register Eligibility
Monterey County Code section 18.25.070 states that a site may be designated on the M...
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