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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 residential units and 7 visitor-guest units to be followed by the construction of 19 new independent-living residential 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 approximately 57 protected oak trees and development on slopes in excess of 25%.
Project Location: 8545 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Number 169-061-012-000), 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 an Initial Study/Mitigation Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15074;
2) Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow demolition of 2 residential units, 7 guest units, a wood shop and 3 carport structures, to be followed by the construction of 19 residential units, 8 guest units, a 12-bed memory care facility, additions to the existing fitness center and “Meeting House” and associated site improvements.
b. Use Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 25%.
c. Use Permit to allow the removal of approximately 57 protected oak trees; and,
3) Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.
DISCUSSION:
Overview:
Carmel Valley Manor is a full-service retirement community consisting of cohesively designed buildings arranged in a campus-like setting. Constructed in 1962-63, the Manor is located, in part, on the site of the former Noel Sullivan Estate (also known as “Hollow Hills Farm”). Mr. Sullivan was well-known as a ...
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