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Public hearing to consider:
a. Approving a Historic Property Contract (Mills Act Contract) with property owner Mark Haddawy, for the property located at 9260 Pias Ranch Rd, Big Sur, CA, commonly known as the ""Shaw House";
b. Approve an exception to the fair market property value cap of $3 million for a contract on a property valued at $6 million; and
c. Authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.
[PLN200215 - Mark Haddawy (Haddawy Mills Act Contract), 9260 Pias Ranch Rd, Big Sur, CA (APN: 419-251-018-000)]
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve a Historic Property Contract (Mills Act Contract) with property owner Mark Haddawy, for the property located at 9260 Pias Ranch Rd, Big Sur, CA, commonly known as the "Shaw House";
b. Approve an exception to the fair market property value cap of $3 million for a contract on a property valued at $6 million; and
c. Authorize to the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owners: Mark Haddawy
Plan Area: Big Sur Land Use plan
Flagged and Staked: Not Applicable
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15331
SUMMARY:
On September 29, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution (Resolution #20-162) adding the "Shaw House" to Monterey County's Local Official Register of Historic Resources as an excellent example of the work of William Shaw who was a master architect in the Monterey area. This action qualified the property for a Historic Property Contract pursuant to the state law known as the Mills Act and County regulations implementing the Mills Act. However, the application includes an exception to the fair market property value cap of $3 million established within the County Code (Section 18.28.040.C). In order for the Board to approve this contract application with a $6 million current fair market value, certain criteria must be met. The Historic Resour...
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