689 Mermaid Avenue — AP/HPP/CDP 25-0186 Appeal
Description
The Council reversed the Planning Commission on appeal and approved the architectural, historic preservation, and coastal development permits for the project, refunding the appeal fee.
Impact summary
Fills a dead 2.5-foot gap between the house and shed to fit a safe staircase, without changing the street-facing character.
Applicant
- Address
- 689 Mermaid Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA (APN 006-085-001-000)See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 12
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council Regular Meeting — May 20, 2026
The Council reversed the Planning Commission on appeal and approved the architectural, historic preservation, and coastal development permits for the project, refunding the appeal fee.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting — April 9, 2026
A major remodel of a historic two-story house adding 138 square feet, a code-compliant staircase, and a second-floor bathroom, with HPP exceptions for coverage, rear setbacks, and parking — approved 3-1 but technically denied for lack of a fourth vote.
Historic Resources Committee — January 28, 2026
Companion cottage remodel with upstairs bathroom and code stairs; needs several zoning exceptions and a coastal development permit, so it goes to the Planning Commission with a favorable recommendation.
Related issues (1)
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