TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2024
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Julia Krog
PHONE:
707-234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
PHONE:
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Hardship Waiver Application Pursuant to Mendocino County Code section 20.760.100 for the Property at 45040 Main Street, Mendocino (APN 119-238-10) Requesting Demolition of an Existing Water Tower
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Determine that the existing water tower is not eligible for a Hardship Waiver and the demolition of the water tower is not a remedy provided for by Mendocino County Code section 20.760.100.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
In 1995 the Board adopted Ordinance No. 3915, which included Mendocino County Code section 20.760.100 Duty to Maintain.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
A Hardship Waiver application was submitted to the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors on October 16, 2024. The Hardship Waiver application is regarding the water tower at 45040 Main Street in Mendocino and requests "approval of a Hardship Waiver from the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors to demolish this structure."
The Hardship Waiver application process is discussed in Mendocino County Code (MCC) section 20.760.100 Duty to Maintain. This section of County Code requires that "all buildings of historic significance (as described in the Inventory of Historic Buildings, Appendix 14, "Historic Structures" of the Mendocino County Local Coastal Plan dated August 17, 1983, as amended) in the Mendocino Historic Preservation District shall be preserved against decay, deterioration and structural defects." This section requires that it is the responsibility of property owners to ensure there is reasonable care, maintenance and upkeep consistent with the standards in subpart (A) to histo...
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