Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 5, 2011
Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
4:00 - 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Dawson, Davis, Hill, Jacoubowsky
Members Absent: McKenzie, Finklea, Latasa
Staff Members Present: Senior Planner Ebbs, Recording Secretary Abadilla
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Dawson called the meeting to order at 4:01 PM.
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, seconded by Committee Member Davis,
and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the
CONSENT ITEMS:
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Dawson, Davis, Hill, Jacoubowsky
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Finklea, Latasa
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
Approval of Minutes
1. September 21, 2011
ACTION: Approved the Minutes of September 21, 2011 as submitted.
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
2. Receive Report and Update on Downtown Public Space Concepts for the Downtown
Specific Plan.
ACTION: Received Update on the Downtown Specific Plan and Public Space
Concepts.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions:
Project Consultant Henry Ruhnke gave a presentation regarding the Downtown Specific Plan
and Public Space Concepts.
Public Comments:
None.
Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, October 5, 2011
3. Chapter 31 of the Monterey Municipal Code, Sign Ordinance.
Consider new Citywide Sign Ordinance.
ACTION: Continued the Sign Ordinance to the October 19, 2011 ARC meeting.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
None.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Senior Planner Ebbs announced that the Starbucks on Alvarado Street will be having their
ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:00 AM on Thursday.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Forrest Ebbs Chair
Senior Planner Architectural Review Committee
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Agenda
Architectural Review Committee Committee Members
Agenda Scott McKenzie, Chair
Mike Dawson, Vice Chair
Paul E. Davis
Regular Meeting
Dan Finklea
Jonathan Hill
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Boris Jacoubowsky
Council Chamber Terry Latasa
Few Memorial Hall of Records 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Monterey, California
FIELD TRIP
The Architectural Review Committee will not conduct a field trip Monday, October 3, 2011 to
review the Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Architectural Review Committee Agenda. For
information call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: September 30, 2011
***Afternoon Session Agenda***
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
CONSENT ITEMS
CONSENT ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or
recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc. Consent items consist of those items which
are routine and for which a staff recommendation has been prepared. A member of the public or a
Committee Member may request that an item recommended for approval on consent be heard on the
regular agenda for further discussion.
Approval of Minutes
1. September 21, 2011
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS. At this time, the public may speak for a maximum of three minutes on any
subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey Architectural Review Committee and which is not
on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the Committee may do
so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to the Committee, City Hall,
Monterey, CA 93940.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate public
discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to offer your
comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker.
2. Receive Report and Update on Downtown Public Space Concepts for the
Downtown Specific Plan.
3. Chapter 31 of the Monterey Municipal Code, Sign Ordinance.
Consider new Citywide Sign Ordinance.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a
brief report on his or her activities. In addition, a Committee Member may provide a referral to staff or
other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent
meeting concerning any City matter, or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of business
on a future agenda. (G.C. 54954.2)
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS supply information on activities or
announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and
study sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT — The general policy of the Architectural Review Committee is that the Afternoon
Session will end no later than 6:00 p.m. Any public agenda items that have not been completed within
the designated adjournment time may be formally extended by the Committee, or continued to the next
regularly scheduled Architectural Review Committee Meeting, or continued to a Special Meeting.
Agenda packets may be reviewed by the public in the Monterey Public Library, in the Planning Office,
or on the web at http://www.monterey.org beginning late Friday afternoon prior to the date of the
meeting.
Members of the public have the right to address the Committee on any Agenda items. The Chair will
formally open the floor for public comment. However, if you wish to speak to items during "Consent
Agenda" or "Staff Informational Report," please advise the staff or the Chair prior to the action on that
item and you will be recognized. Notification as much in advance as possible is appreciated.
Information distributed to the Committee at the meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of
written material, pictures, etc. should be provided to the Secretary for this purpose.
Architectural Review Committee decisions may be appealed within ten (10) days from the date of the
decision on forms available in the Planning Division during business hours. When the tenth day falls
on a weekend or a holiday, the appeal deadline date is the next working day following the holiday or
weekend. The appeal filing fee is $170. For more agenda information, call the Planning Office at (831)
646-3885.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Oct 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 13 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Oct 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Oct 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 26 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM
Oct 26 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 27 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 10 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 11 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Nov 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 16 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 17 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
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