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Planning commission approves rehabilitation of Oak Court Commercial Block downtown
Summary
Commission approved design review and use permits for rehabilitation of the Oak Court Commercial Block, allowing conversion of restaurant space to retail and one additional residential unit, with historic‑board findings and standard conditions.
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Planning Commission on Aug. 13 approved a design review and associated use permits for a multi‑building rehabilitation at the Oak Court Commercial Block on Lincoln Street, clearing the way for new retail spaces and one additional apartment within an historic downtown block.
Staff described the project as rehabilitation and site improvements for three connected buildings — two historically significant Colonial Revival buildings facing Lincoln Street and a later 1973 rear building — with no increase in building height or total floor area.
Planner Catherine (staff) told the commission the Historic Resources Board reviewed the project and found it consistent with…
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