The Carmel Valley Historic Airpark was the world's first residential
airpark development, built in 1941. It is located a few miles from the
scenic central California coast, 8 nm (by air) southeast of the Monterey
Airport (MRY).
What is the future of the world's first residential airpark?
| The world's first residential
airpark development: |
 Although
it is the world's first, it was minimally developed and has remained untouched
for 60 years. This extraordinary 30 acre open space mountain view property
is the last original and largest, preserved undeveloped property in Carmel
Valley Village. The California Office of Historic Resources has determined
that it is the world's first planned airpark, is historic and eligible
for state listing and preservation funding for private residential development
and operation.
Now an upscale rural scenic enclave, Carmel Valley California offers a
luxury scenic, high quality of life investment area. World famous cultural
events include: ATT National ProAm Golf Tournament, Pebble Beach Concours
d'Elegance, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Marine Sanctuary, Laguna Seca Raceway,
Salinas Airshow, the Carmel Bach Festival, Concourse Italiano, The Tomato
Festival at Quail Lodge, and many culinary events. Nearby are Carmel-by-the-Sea,
Monterey, Pebble Beach, Big Sur and neighboring communities and resort
destinations. In addition, Carmel Valley is a fine wine-growing area and
enjoys an ideal temperate year-round climate without the chronic coastal
fog typical of the Central Coast. It has many area aviators and aviation
interest groups with Monterey, Salinas and Marina airports nearby, offering
complete services.
| Three hangar homes could be built: |
Studies have determined that three hangar homes could be built. Extensive
planning, engineering, and architectural designs have been completed,
including wells and soil testing (see development plans) which would allow
three exclusive hangar homes to be built on the property.
| Overwhelming neighborhood and
community wide support: |
The airport has overwhelming support from the neighborhood and community.
A vigorous effort has shepherded the effort toward preserving this world
resource.
| Carmel Valley Historic Airpark
Society (CVHAS): |
CVHAS, a local preservation group, is fostering interest for revival
of the property as a residential airfield. The CVHAS has retained California's
foremost preservation consultants to establish its importance and guidelines
for its preservation and development.
 Imagine
private ownership of the world's first residential airpark - in desirable
Carmel Valley, California!
Just this year, the owner has publicized his desire to sell the airpark
property as three separate parcels, which range from eight to 11 acres
each. The asking price is $495K per acre, or $14.4 million for the entire
29-acre property.
The following describes completed and reviewed work in anticipation of
the airpark's preservation:
| Completed planning, infrastructure,
permits & zoning |
- Architectural plans for three hangar homes
- Soil drainage & percolation tests, allowed building findings
- Existing municipal water meter & service
- Capped new well site with ample flow for three homes and irrigation
- 3 lots comprise 29.5 acres
- Zoning LDR-1 as a legal non-conforming use, allows 1 new dwelling
unit per lot
- CalTrans, Div of aeronautics permit # Mon-4, FAA site # 0137
- No existing permanent structures
- 1820' hard surface runway w/ 580' grass extension, & 1600' grass
approach; 2400' taxiway, multiple tie-down areas
| Optional land uses & limitations |
- Build up to 3 new hangar homes
- Vineyard on runway approach
- Worker affordable housing on Ford Rd peripheral lot
- Cooperative limited public trail access and maintenance, administered
by Carmel Valley Village parks district
- Existing level of aviation activity; no intensification
 State
and Federal legislation encourage the preservation of privately owned
historical resources. This airpark property is eligible for State restoration
funding due to its historic status. Funding may be applied to
- Runway repaving or sod planting, fencing, maintenance
- Public access and trail construction and maintenance
- Eligibility for Mills Act alternative property tax assessment, to
be adopted by Monterey County
Aviators and preservationists are asked to help secure preservation
of this historic airpark
- Please send contributions for ongoing administrative and legal costs
payable to:
Carmel Valley Historic Airpark Society
PO Box 683
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
- Direct your aviation and investor friends to CVHAS
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Last updated February 18, 2008
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