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San Carlos commission approves split of 1660 Laurel Street parcel; owners keep historic 'Hobby House'
Summary
The Planning & Transportation Commission unanimously approved a tentative map to divide 1660 Laurel Street into two 5,000 ft² parcels, with staff noting the building known as the Hobby House (Dr. George Hine building) is eligible for individual historic listing and the map is exempt under CEQA §15315.
The San Carlos Planning and Transportation Commission on June 2 unanimously approved a tentative map to subdivide the 0.23-acre property at 1660 Laurel Street (APN 051-373-080) into two 5,000-square-foot parcels.
Senior Planner Ralph Robinson told the commission the site is in the MU-N40 zoning district and contains a two-story building known locally as the Hobby House (formerly the Dr. George Hine building). Robinson said a Historic Resource Evaluation prepared for the applicant and a peer review by the city's consultant (MIG, Inc.) both concluded the primary building is eligible for individual listing, while the later rear additions, parking and detached garage are not. Robinson also said the tentative map is eligible…
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