Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2011-11-16T16:00:00
End: 2011-11-16T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · November 16, 2011

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 16, 2011 4:00 - 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Dawson, Davis, Finklea, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa Members Absent: McKenzie Staff Members Present: Senior Planner Ebbs, Recording Secretary Abadilla CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Dawson called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. CONSENT ITEMS Committee Member Comments: Vice Chair Dawson clarified Item 5 by stating that Mr. Jeff Davi explained the proposal. Committee Member Latasa corrected Item 3, Condition of Approval (d), by stating the box width should be a maximum of 4 inches. On a motion by Committee Member Davis, seconded by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Dawson, Davis, Finklea, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: McKenzie ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None Approval of Minutes 1. November 2, 2011 ACTION: Approved the Minutes of November 2, 2011 as amended. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 2. 889 Jefferson Street; Architectural Review 11-262; Applicant Merrit Palminteri of the Paul Davis Partnership; Owner Jim and Carrie Barry; R-1-6 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements (Continued to December 7, 2011). Architectural Review and Request for Variation to Permit a Substandard Side Yard Setback (4'-0" required; 3'-2" proposed) for 217 square-foot addition and other architectural changes. Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 ACTION: Tabled the application. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the agenda report and stated that the applicant is exploring options with regards to historic preservation and recommended that the Committee table the item. On a motion by Committee Member Latasa, seconded by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee tabled the application. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Dawson, Davis, Finklea, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: McKenzie ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 3. 47 Fisherman’s Wharf No. 1; Sign Permit Application 11-241; Applicant Phil Vanderkraats for Café Fina; Owner City of Monterey; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Approve Sign Permit Application for new signs. ACTION: Approved the application with amended Conditions of Approval and adopted amended Findings for Decision. Conditions of Approval: 1. Prior to installation of the wall sign, the existing floodlights shall be painted to match the building and repositioned. 2. With this approval, the only approved signs are the 46 square-foot (23 x 2) projecting sign, the 9 square-foot freestanding sign, the 1.4 square-foot wall sign and the valance sign. With the installation of the wall sign, the concessionaire shall acknowledge that all allowed sign area for the building will be used and that no additional signs may be installed under the current sign regulations. 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. Finding for Decision: 1. The void in the existing projecting sign warrants the extra signage on the valance. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the agenda report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Phil Vanderkraats and Dominic Mercurio were present. Mr. Vanderkraats explained the proposal with regards to the current projecting sign being counted twice since it is installed at 2 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 an angle to the building and the applicant wanting the words of Café Fina Ristorante on the valance of the awning because people think that the restaurant only sells coffee. Both men answered questions regarding the entrance, the flood lights, and complaints received by the City. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Davis stated that the sign is nice looking and by adding Café Fina Ristorante on the valance is not a big variation. Committee Member Latasa stated that he has a problem with approving a variation for one person, then other businesses would be coming in asking for variations for their businesses. Committee Member Jacoubowsky asked if there is a way that the lights could be painted to match the building and if the 2x4 could be lowered. 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 amended Conditions of Approval and adopted amended Findings for Decision. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Dawson, Davis, Finklea, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: McKenzie ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. 640 Wave Street; Sign Permit Application 11-278; Applicant Andy D. Jimenez for Century Theatres; Owner Cannery Row Company; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Approve Sign Permit Application for new signs. ACTION: Approved the amended application submitted at the meeting with the Conditions of Approval and adopted Findings for Decision. Conditions of Approval: 1. There shall be a maximum of one sign facing the Recreation Trail. This sign shall be oval and reduced in size to a maximum area of three (3) square feet. 2. All signs shall be fashioned of dimensional sandblasted redwood, cedar or sign foam (high density urethane) with a wood-grain finish and a minimum thickness of 1½”. 3. Sign A may only be illuminated by gooseneck light fixtures installed above the sign in such a way that light projects rearward onto the sign at a minimum angle of 45 degrees. 4. The existing light fixtures on the previous “IMAX” sign facing the Recreation Trail shall be removed and the underlying surface repaired. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the agenda report and answered Committee Members’ questions. 3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Applicant: Not present. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Davis stated that round blade signs would look better at the various locations. Committee Member Jacoubowsky stated that matching all the signs by using sign foam would be acceptable. On a motion by Committee Member Davis, seconded by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the amended application submitted at the meeting with the Conditions of Approval and adopted Findings for Decision. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Dawson, Davis, Finklea, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: McKenzie ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. 570 Munras Avenue; Sign Permit Application 11-267; Applicant Scott Marcum for Verizon Wireless; Owner City of Monterey; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Approve Sign Permit Application for new signs. ACTION: Continued the application with direction for redesign. 1. Reduce the width of the sign to fit into the space between the two columns. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the agenda report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant: Not present. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Jacoubowsky stated that the check mark and the sign scattered over the wall is unappealing and is not a good solution for the space. Committee Member Latasa stated that the proportion of the sign is off in comparison to the building. Committee Member Davis stated that the sign is out of proportion with the current signs above. 4 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 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 with direction for redesign. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Dawson, Davis, Finklea, Hill, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: McKenzie ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee Member Finklea asked what is opening up in the location next to Peet’s Coffee on Munras Avenue and the status of the PG & E excavation at Figueroa and Del Monte Avenue. Committee Member Latasa asked the status of 1001 Hellam Avenue. Committee Member Jacoubowsky recommended to everyone that the Big Band Event should not be missed next year. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 6. Annual Report ACTION: Forwarded the Annual Report to the City Council as amended. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Senior Planner Ebbs presented the agenda report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Comments: Vice Chair Dawson pointed out a couple grammar errors. Committee Member Jacoubowsky recommended adding projects that were significant to the Committee. Committee Member Davis stated that the Committee enjoys working with staff. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:06 PM. 5 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Forrest Ebbs Chair Senior Planner Architectural Review Committee 6

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Agenda Scott McKenzie, Chair Mike Dawson, Vice Chair Paul E. Davis Regular Meeting Dan Finklea Jonathan Hill Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Boris Jacoubowsky Council Chamber Terry Latasa Few Memorial Hall of Records 4:00 - 7:00 PM Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Architectural Review Committee will conduct a field trip Monday, November 14, 2011 to review the Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Architectural Review Committee Agenda. The Architectural Review Committee will depart for the field from behind Colton Hall at 4:00 PM. For information call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: November 11, 2011 ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 7:00 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. November 2, 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. 889 Jefferson Street; Architectural Review 11-262; Applicant Merrit Palminteri of the Paul Davis Partnership; Owner Jim and Carrie Barry; R-1-6 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements (Continued to December 7, 2011). Architectural Review and Request for Variation to Permit a Substandard Side Yard Setback (4'-0" required; 3'-2" proposed) for 217 square-foot addition and other architectural changes. 3. 47 Fisherman’s Wharf No. 1; Sign Permit Application 11-241; Applicant Phil Vanderkraats for Café Fina; Owner City of Monterey; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Approve Sign Permit Application for new signs. 4. 640 Wave Street; Sign Permit Application 11-278; Applicant Andy D. Jimenez for Century Theatres; Owner Cannery Row Company; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Approve Sign Permit Application for new signs. 5. 570 Munras Avenue; Sign Permit Application 11-267; Applicant Scott Marcum for Verizon Wireless; Owner City of Monterey; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Approve Sign Permit Application for new signs. 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. 6. Annual Report Forward the Annual Report to the City Council. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT — The general policy of the Architectural Review Committee is that the Afternoon Session will end no later than 7:00 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. Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, November 16, 2011 2 CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: 646-3799 FAX: 646-3793 Email: suggest@ci.monterey.ca.us WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. For disabled access to the City, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish- language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646- 3935 to coordinate use of a device or for information on an agenda. UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Nov 17 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Nov 22 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 23 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 24 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Nov 25 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Nov 28 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Dec 7 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 6:15 PM Dec 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 8 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 15 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Dec 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Dec 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 22 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, November 16, 2011 3

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