Architectural Review Committee Meeting

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 2, 2011 4:00 - 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: McKenzie, Dawson, Davis, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa Members Absent: Finklea Staff Members Present: Senior Planner Ebbs, Recording Secretary Abadilla CALL TO ORDER Chair McKenzie called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Committee Member Hill, seconded by Committee Member Davis, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Davis, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None Approval of Minutes 1. October 19, 2011 ACTION: Approved the Minutes of October 19, 2011 as submitted. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 2. 6B Fisherman’s Wharf No. 1 (Crepes of Brittany); Sign Permit Application 11-264; Applicant Thierry Crocquet; Owner City of Monterey; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Approve Sign Permit Application for a new window sign. ACTION: Approved the application with the Conditions of Approval and adopted Findings for Decision. Conditions of Approval:  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2011 1. This approval includes the neon window sign demonstrated on the plans dated October 19, 2011. 2. Use of this sign by the applicant indicates a recognition that the only approved signs at this location are the 8 square-foot awning sign and the 2 square-foot hanging sign at the entry to the corridor. All other signs are not permitted by this approval and are expressly prohibited. 3. The approval of this project is conducted in accordance with Chapter 31 of the Monterey Municipal Code, which authorizes the Architectural Review Committee to impose conditions of approval and obligates the applicant to abide by such conditions of approval. Further, each lease on Fisherman’s Wharf No. 1 requires that the tenant abide by all local laws, including Chapter 31. As such, any violation of this approval may also constitute a violation of lease and any resulting action described in the lease and available to the City of Monterey, potentially including declaration of a breach of lease. In proceeding with this approval, the applicant acknowledges the imposition of conditions of approval, the importance of abiding by them, and any potential ramifications of violation of the approval. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Not present. Public Comments: None. 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: 6 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Davis, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 3. 42 Fisherman's Wharf No. 1 (Kocomo’s); Sign Permit Application 11-235; Applicant Bob McIntyre; Owner City of Monterey; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Approve Sign Permit Application for new signs. ACTION: Approved the application with the Conditions of Approval and adopted Findings for Decision. Conditions of Approval: 1. This approval includes the exterior alterations identified on the plans dated September and October 6, 2011, with the following clarifications: a. The existing menu sign, wall sign and associated light are to be removed and the underlying siding shall be repaired, as applicable. b. The existing tiki statue shall be removed from the exterior of the building. c. The ice counter and display may not contain signs unless approved under a separate sign application. 2  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2011 d. The box width should be a maximum of 4 inches and contoured to follow the shape of the neon. 2. An encroachment permit is required for the display of the freestanding sign and/or for the installation of the projecting sign. Approval of these signs by the ARC does not suggest or guarantee that an encroachment permit will be issued for this purpose. 3. Prior to display of the freestanding sign, the concessionaire shall coordinate with the Housing and Property Manager to have a white box painted in an appropriate location on the deck of the Wharf. In no case shall any portion of the freestanding sign be located further than six (6’) feet from the face of the building. 4. The project shall be completed concurrently and in its entirety. Any application for Building Permit shall include all components of the project and final approval of the Building Permit will not be given until all components of the project are completed. 5. The approval of this project is conducted in accordance with Chapter 31 of the Monterey Municipal Code, which authorizes the Architectural Review Committee to impose conditions of approval and obligates the applicant to abide by such conditions of approval. Further, each lease on Fisherman’s Wharf No. 1 requires that the tenant abide by all local laws, including Chapter 31. As such, any violation of this approval may also constitute a violation of lease and any resulting action described in the lease and available to the City of Monterey, potentially including declaration of a breach of lease. In proceeding with this approval, the applicant acknowledges the imposition of conditions of approval, the importance of abiding by them, and any potential ramifications of violation of the approval. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Bob McIntyre was present. He answered questions regarding how the sign will be made, the proposed brackets, the rectangular shape of the sign, the brightness of the neon, and the black background of the sign. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Jacoubowsky stated that the sign should be rounded and contoured around the neon. On a motion by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, seconded by Committee Member Davis, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the application with the Conditions of Approval and adopted Findings for Decision. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Davis, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. 300 Bonifacio Place; Sign Permit Application 11-256; Applicant Shawn Capps for 1st Capital Bank; Owner John Crivello; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Approve Sign Permit Application for new signs. 3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2011 ACTION: Approved the application as submitted with Conditions of Approval and adopted amended Findings for Decision. Conditions of Approval: 1. The sign proposal shall be installed as follows: Elevation Sign West (Washington Street) Sign ‘A’: 2’ x 16’ = 32 square feet North (Bonifacio Place) Sign ‘A’: 2’ x 16’ = 32 square feet Sign ‘A’: 2’ x 16’ = 32 square feet East (Parking Lot) Sign ‘A’: 2’ x 16’ = 32 square feet Sign ‘B’: 2’ x 6’ = 12 square feet TOTAL 5 signs, 140 square feet 2. The signs shall be fashioned of dimensional sandblasted redwood, cedar or sign foam (high density urethane), and shall look like the signs presented in the original application. 3. The ATM is not approved as part of this application. Finding for Decision: 1. Having multiple entries into the building warrant the additional signage. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Henry Ruhnke and a representative of 1st Capital Bank were present. Mr. Ruhnke explained the proposal with regards to the existing multi-tenant businesses located at the Bonifacio site and the history of the sign program for the building. He answered questions regarding the functions of the businesses at the site, the findings from the 2001 approval, providing fin signs for the upper floor tenants, lighting and proposed sign material. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Dawson stated that usually signs are over the door and this proposal does not show that, the applicant needs to identify the doors into the business. Committee Member Davis stated that a new finding should state that the building has many doors and it should warrant the proposal as submitted. Committee Member Latasa stated that he likes the idea of getting rid of the small sign because it doesn’t work as well as the others. On a motion by Committee Member Davis, seconded by Committee Member Dawson, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the application as submitted with Conditions of Approval and adopted amended Findings for Decision. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Davis, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None 4  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2011 ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. 700 Cass Street; Architectural Review Application 11-202; Applicant Edward Dooling; Owner Eureka Group Inc.; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Reconsider Architectural Review for exterior paint colors. ACTION: Approved the application for a single-color building as presented. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the staff report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Jeff Davi and Anthony Davi were present. Mr. Jeff Davi explained the proposal with regards to wanting the solid color for the building and showed a presentation of single colored buildings compared to buildings with contrasting colors. He answered questions regarding painting the other buildings on site, the trees and the rear wall of the building. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Dawson stated that he like the idea of wrapping the color on the first floor with the same color of the outer building. On a motion by Committee Member Davis, seconded by Committee Member Latasa, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the application for a single-color building as presented. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: McKenzie, Dawson, Davis, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Finklea ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee Member Dawson announced that prizes, trophies and certificates were awarded to the organizers of the Art in the Adobe festival that was held at the end of September. Committee Member Latasa asked about the PG & E excavation at Figueroa and Del Monte Avenue and the status of the project at 1001 Hellam. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Senior Planner Ebbs announced that the Fresh & Easy Market on Del Monte Avenue will be back to City Council in November and the Sign Ordinance will be before the Planning Commission at their next meeting. ADJOURNMENT 5 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2011 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Forrest Ebbs Chair Senior Planner Architectural Review Committee 6