5e) Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action to Consider an Appeal of Mendocino Historical Review Board Approval of MHRB Permit 2016-0018, Which Includes Conditions of Approval to Which the Applicant Disagrees
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
I was chair of the MHRB when it considered this project. It was NOT one of the many difficult decisions in the 6 years I was on the board. Despite multiple opportunities, this project was presented as a rehab project in order to avoid the current setback requirements. Both field visits, and corroboration from the applicant's own architect, made it clear that it would be infeasible to meet the 50%reuse requirement and is therefore a new project. The board approved the rest of the project.
I was chair of the MHRB when it considered this project. It was NOT one of the many difficult decisions in the 6 years I was on the board. Despite multiple opportunities, this project was presented as a rehab project in order to avoid the current setback requirements. Both field visits, and corroboration from the applicant's own architect, made it clear that it would be infeasible to meet the 50%reuse requirement and is therefore a new project. The board approved the rest of the project.