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HRB approves alterations to George Grafthouse on Scenic Avenue
Summary
The Historic Resources Board issued a determination of consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for proposed exterior changes to the George Grafthouse (DS24351), including three skylights, a replacement French door, a low mineral glass windbreak and exterior lights; the board's vote was unanimous.
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Historic Resources Board voted to issue a determination of consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for proposed exterior changes to DS24351, the George Grafthouse on Scenic Avenue, a Spanish eclectic house found significant under criteria 3.
What the board approved: Staff described the project as including three new skylights located so they would be inconspicuous from public rights of way; replacement of an existing non-historic window with French doors to match other nonoriginal French doors; a 1 foot, 9 inch mineral-glass windbreak atop an existing nonoriginal wall; and replacement exterior lighting designed to be compatible but not falsely historic.
Staff recommendation and testimony: Jacob (staff) presented the project and cited the consultant's Phase 2 report, saying the skylights "are inconspicuous and not visible from the public right away." Architect Eric Miller, representing the applicant Del Mar Carmel, LLC, said he concurred with the staff analysis.
Board action and vote: A board member moved to issue a determination of consistency with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation for DS24351 (George Grafthouse). The motion was seconded. The board voted unanimously: Board member Dyer — yes; Board member Goodhue — yes; Board member Gualtieri — yes; Board member Pomeroy — yes; Chair Grama — yes. The motion passed.
Why it matters: The property is listed in the local inventory (added 1999) and the HRB’s consistency determination affirms that the proposed work would not create a false historical appearance and meets the Secretary of the Interior's Standards as applied locally.
Ending: The board’s determination allows the applicant to proceed with the described changes subject to any conditions in the staff resolution and standard city permitting processes.
