Northern Calif Congregational Retirement Homes Inc (Carmel Valley Manor)

Northern Calif Congregational Retirement Homes Inc, operating as Carmel Valley Manor, has submitted a combined development permit application to Monterey County for a major campus expansion and redevelopment. The project entails the demolition of three residential units, seven guest units, a wood shop, and three carport structures, to be replaced by nineteen new residential units, eight additional guest units, and a 12-bed memory care facility. The plan also includes expansions to the existing fitness center and meeting house, along with extensive site improvements involving 7,100 cubic yards of cut and fill grading. To accommodate construction on steep terrain, a use permit is sought to allow development on slopes exceeding 25 percent, and a separate use permit is required for the removal of 61 protected oak trees, which represents a significant environmental consideration. The project is located in the 93923 zip code area of California and is being led by applicant Jay Zimmer, with primary coordination handled by Associate Planner Steve Mason of Monterey County. The application was posted on June 2, 2026, and is being processed under project number 2026030053.