Architectural Review Committee Meeting

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 6, 2011 4:00 - 5:30 PM 7:00 - 11:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: McKenzie, Dawson, Arellano, Jacoubowsky, Latasa Members Absent: Davis, Finklea Staff Members Present: Senior Planner Ebbs, Recording Secretary Abadilla CALL TO ORDER (Chair) McKenzie – Present, (Vice Chair) Dawson – Present, (Member) Arellano – Present, (Member) Jacoubowsky – Present, (Member) Latasa – Present Chair McKenzie called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS Glen Johnson stated that he is shocked at what the ARC approved at Sapporo’s and London Bridge Pub at 256 Figueroa. He added that the signage at that location is out of control and he is ashamed of the Committee. CONSENT ITEMS Committee Member Dawson motioned to pulled Item 1 from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Committee Member Jacoubowsky seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0-2(Absent Davis, Finklea). Approval of Minutes 1. March 2, 2011 ACTION: Approved the Minutes of March 2, 2011 as submitted. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Dawson questioned the Conditions of Approval for Item 3, 6 Cuesta Vista, and Senior Planner Ebbs clarified the motion for Item 4, 350 Calle Principal. Chair McKenzie stated that he will be voting no on the minutes due to the motion for Item 4. 2. March 16, 2011 ACTION: On consent, approved the Minutes of March 2, 2011 as submitted. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. 11 Dunecrest Avenue; ARC Application 10-246; Applicant Steve Mickel; Owner Ralph Scalzo; R-1-6-D1 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Architectural Review for the construction a second-story addition to a single-family dwelling, consisting of a habitable loft, storage area, and roof deck.  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2011 ACTION: Adopted the Findings for Decision. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Steve Mickel, Frances and Dan Scalzo and Anna Marie Scalzo Curry were present. Mr. Mickel stated that he revised the plans as suggested by the ARC at their last meeting. Public Comments: Tina Patel stated that the ARC had come to their house on the last field trip and decided that there were no view impact to their property because they considered the views as a single view. She had copies of the Del Monte Beach Shared View Guidelines and the View Impact Policy which she read from. She stated that she is willing to work with the applicant to redesign the project so both properties would have views of the bay. Committee Member Comments: After reading the Del Monte Beach Shared View Guidelines for clarification and discussing if the addition could be moved so both properties would have views, Committee Member Jacoubowsky moved to adopt the Findings for Decision. Committee Member Latasa seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, seconded by Committee Member Latasa, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee adopted the Findings for Decision. AYES: 5 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Arellano, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Davis, Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. 25 Fisherman’s Wharf No. 1 (Wharf Woonka); ARC Application 11-079; Applicant Dennis Joshi; Owner City of Monterey; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Review of Sign Application. ACTION: Continued the application to the May 4, 2011 meeting so the ARC can have a night field trip to verify the brightness of the lights. 1. The applicant shall show the current lights and install reduced wattage lights at one section so the ARC can compare. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Mike Terron from Northwest signs and Dennis Joshi were present. Mr. Joshi stated that he has an approval for 14 recessed lights but they have only installed 12. He added that the lights are not that bright and he was approved for neon but installed LED instead. Mr. Terron stated that LED strip lights are not as bright as neon and he thought that that was the atmosphere of the Wharf in general. 2  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2011 They both answered questions regarding the wattage of the LED lights, the colors of each letter, the rope lighting and if each letter is individually installed or all one sign. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: After a discussion regarding the wattage of the LED lights, Committee Member Jacoubowsky moved to continue the application to the May 4, 2011 meeting so the ARC can have a night field trip to verify the brightness of the lights. Committee Member Latasa seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, seconded by Committee Member Latasa, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee continued the application to the May 4, 2011 meeting so the ARC can have a night field trip to verify the brightness of the lights. AYES: 5 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Arellano, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Davis, Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. 30 Fisherman’s Wharf No. 1 (Red Snapper Restaurant & Bar); ARC Application 11-080; Applicant Dennis Joshi; Owner City of Monterey; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Review of Sign Application. ACTION: Continued the application for redesign. 1. The applicant shall resubmit a sign program for entire building. 2. The main sign shall be flat, dimensional and constructed of plywood. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Mike Terron from Northwest signs and Dennis Joshi were present. Mr. Joshi stated that he will remove existing signs to have the new sign installed. He answered a question regarding the existing signage. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: After a discussion regarding a sign program for the entire building, Committee Member Arellano moved to continue the application for redesign. Committee Member Latasa seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Arellano, seconded by Committee Member Latasa, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee continued the application for redesign. . AYES: 5 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Arellano, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Davis, Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 3  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2011 6. 96 Fisherman’s Wharf No. 1 (Princess Monterey Whale Watching); ARC Application 11-015; Applicant Benji Shake; Owner City of Monterey; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Reconsideration of paint colors. ACTION: Denied the request to paint the building yellow and reinstated the prior approval of a grey building with white trim. Finding for Decision: 1. Due to the unique location and because it is a stand-alone structure the yellow is too strong for that building. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Merritt Palminteri was present. She answered questions regarding the eave color, the window trim and using the grey color for the wainscot. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: After a discussion regarding the daffodil or decisive yellow colors, Committee Member Latasa moved to deny the request to paint the building yellow and reinstate the prior approval of a grey building with white trim. Committee Member Dawson seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Latasa, seconded by Committee Member Dawson, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee denied the request to paint the building yellow and reinstated the prior approval of a grey building with white trim. AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Dawson, Arellano, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 1 MEMBERS: McKenzie ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Davis, Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None RECESS: 5:30 PM RECONVENE: 7:00 PM (Chair) McKenzie – Present, (Vice Chair) Dawson – Present, (Member) Arellano – Present, (Member) Jacoubowsky – Present, (Member) Latasa – Present Chair McKenzie called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 4  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Due to project representative not being present, Committee Member Latasa moved to place Item 7 to the end of the Agenda. Committee Member Arellano seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0-2(Absent Davis, Finklea). 7. 5 Custom House Plaza (Maritime Museum); ARC Application 11-085; Applicant Thomas Bateman Hood; Owner City of Monterey; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Preliminary and Final Review for new wall mural. ACTION: Approved the application with the Conditions of Approval and adopted Findings for Decision. Conditions of Approval: 1. The applicant shall coordinate with the Traffic Engineer and Parking Division to ensure that the process of painting the fence will not disrupt the recreation trail immediately adjacent to the fence. Rerouting, installation of warning signs, or other precautions may be necessary. 2. The proposed lighting shall be dimmable. 3. The top cap shall proceed along vertical edges at the fence. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Thomas Hood and Randy Thayer were present. Both men explained the project with regards to adding LED lights, how the project will be taped off as to not interfere with traffic, and how the wall will be prepped and painted. They answered questions regarding the artist chosen to sketch the mural, the lights, the wave-like pattern, and the old mural. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: After a discussion regarding the wave-like pattern and the brightness of the proposed lights, Committee Member Latasa moved to approve the application with the Conditions of Approval and adopt Findings for Decision. Committee Member Jacoubowsky seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Latasa, seconded by Committee Member Dawson, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the application with the Conditions of Approval and adopted Findings for Decision. AYES: 4 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Arellano ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Davis, Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 8. 2362 North Fremont Street (Fireplace Inn); ARC Application 11-058; Applicant Julian Bills; Owner Sunil Patel; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Review of Sign Application for new internally-illuminated wall signs. Architectural Review for new paint colors. 5  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2011 ACTION: Approved the application with the Conditions of Approval and adopted Findings for Decision. Conditions of Approval: 1. Prior to painting, the v-shaped details on the chimney, the two exterior light fixtures on the front elevation of the building, and any light fixtures on the east side of the building shall be removed. 2. The fence and brick elements shall each be painted one consistent color – the trim color shall not be used on the fence posts/rails or the bricks, as is the current condition. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Sunil Patel was present. He explained the project and agreed with the Condition of removing the light fixtures and answered questions regarding fireplaces and the v-shaped details. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Dawson moved to approve the application with the Conditions of Approval and adopt Findings for Decision. Committee Member Jacoubowsky seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the application with the Conditions of Approval and adopted Findings for Decision. AYES: 5 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Arellano, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Davis, Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 9. 750 Cannery Row (Blazing Saddles); ARC Application 11-068; Applicant Jeff Sears; Owner Cannery Row Hotel Development Venture L.P.; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Preliminary and Final Review of New Commercial Kiosk with Signs. ACTION: Approved the application with the original Conditions of Approval recommended by staff and adopted Findings for Decision. Conditions of Approval: 1. The signs shall be modified such that there is one 4 square-foot sign on the upper panel and one 8 square-foot sign on the lower panel. The map on the horizontal surface does not constitute a sign. 2. Bicycles shall be stored entirely within the demarcated walkway area as shown on the plan. Bicycles shall not be stored on the driving surface for the hotel or any other area. Further, a 6’-4” clearance shall be maintained between stored bicycles and the adjacent planter. No elevated flags or pennants, or other signage shall be displayed on the bicycles. 3. The kiosk shall be located a minimum of three (3’) feet away from the public sidewalk to allow for customer staging. 6 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2011 4. This approval does not authorize, and specifically prohibits, the installation of signs at any other location for this business unless approved under separate permit. 5. The applicant shall comply with all Conditions of Approval for Use Permit 10-111. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Anna Laine and John Turner were present. Mr. Turner handed out a photo showing a proposal for additional storage for bikes behind the monument sign by the porte-coche of the InterContinental Hotel. All present explained the project with regards to Condition 2 and answered questions regarding the signs, having a chair and umbrella, moving the kiosk, and the proposed additional storage for bikes. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: After a discussion regarding the location for the additional storage for the bikes, Committee Member Dawson moved to approve the application with amended Conditions of Approval. The motion failed for lack of a second. Committee Member Latasa moved to approve the application with the original Conditions of Approval recommended by staff and adopt Findings for Decision. Committee Member Jacoubowsky seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Latasa, seconded by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the application with the original Conditions of Approval recommended by staff and adopted Findings for Decision. AYES: 4 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Arellano ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Davis, Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Senior Planner Ebbs announced that the Mayor’s Meeting will be on Monday, April 11th and there will be a joint Planning Commission and ARC meeting on April 12th at 7:00 PM to hear a presentation on code enforcement. He added that the Planning office will be closed on Thursday and Friday due to parking counts and stated that the next ARC meeting on April 20th is canceled. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee Member Dawson announced that AMAP will be holding a Spring Forum on April 29th at the Conference Center. 7 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2011 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Forrest Ebbs Chair ARC Planner Architectural Review Committee 8