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Historic Resources Board OKs Rockwell House work with conditions on chimney, retaining walls and additions
Summary
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Historic Resources Board approved staff’s determination of consistency for work at the Rockwell House (DS 25240 Ramos), with conditions requiring the chimney be rebuilt to original dimensions and materials, street‑facing retaining walls to receive Carmel stone veneer, and additions to be visually differentiated.
The Carmel-by-the-Sea Historic Resources Board on Wednesday approved a staff determination that alterations and landscaping work at the Rockwell House (DS 25240 Ramos) can be found consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards, provided a set of conditions intended to preserve the building’s character.
Staff described the property — the Rockwell House at the northeast corner of 12th and San Antonio, designed by M.J. Murphy in 1923 — as a notable example of Craftsman design and summarized Phase 2 consultant findings recommending conditions under Standards 2, 6, 9 and 10. Staff recommended differentiation of siding on the proposed addition, restoration of the chimney to…
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