Architectural Review Committee Meeting

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, October 3, 2012 AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Hill, Davis, Jacoubowsky, Latasa, Sullivan, Dawson Members Absent: Bartram Staff Members Present: Senior Planner Ebbs, Urban Forester Reid, Recording Secretary Nelson CALL TO ORDER Chair Dawson called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm. CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Hill, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Dawson, Hill, Davis, Jacoubowsky, Latasa, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Bartram ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 1. Consider 456 Washington Street; Sign Permit Application 12-249 for Approval of a Multitenant Sign Program; Applicant Scott Maidment for Apex Signs & Graphics; Owner Foursome Development Company; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving the proposed signs. 2. Consider 381 Cannery Row; Sign Permit Application 12-248 for Modification to a Multitenant Sign Program; Applicant Gale Rawitzer for Acme Awning Company; Owner Cannery Row Company; VAF Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving the proposed modifications to the multitenant sign program. Approval of Minutes Committee Member Hill requested to have the word "substandard" removed from his comment on Item #4 under Committee Comments. 3. September 19, 2012 ACTION: Approved as amended.  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2012 ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE Chair Dawson requested to move item #7 to the first item under Public Appearance. 4. Consider 479, 481 and 491 Alvarado Street; Architectural Review 12-224 for Installation of Sidewalk Seating Area in the Public Right-of-Way; Applicant Justin Pauly; Owner City of Monterey; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. ACTION: Continued Preliminary Architectural Review to the October 17, 2012 meeting as requested by the applicant. Forrest Ebbs informed the Committee that the applicant requested a continuance of the item to the October 17, 2012 meeting. Committee Member Davis made a motion to continue Preliminary Architectural Review to the October 17, 2012 meeting, as requested by the applicant. Vice Chair Hill seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Davis, seconded by Committee Member Hill, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee continued Preliminary Architectural Review to the October 17, 2012 meeting, as requested by the applicant.: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Dawson, Hill, Davis, Jacoubowsky, Latasa, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Bartram ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. Consider 662 Jessie Street; Tree Removal Appeal 12-252 for Removal of a Monterey Pine Tree; Applicant/Owner Lisa Porch; R-1-5 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. ACTION: Continued item to time uncertain to allow the applicant to explore other possible solutions. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Forrest Ebbs presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member's questions. Applicant: Lisa Porch said that Peninsula Septic Tank Service used a camera to verify that the roots of the tree had gone through the sewer pipes. She said that postponing removal of the tree would result in the pipes needing to snaked approximately every six months. In 2  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2012 response to Committee Member Davis’ question, Ms. Porch said that she has concerns about the tree falling on a neighbor’s house. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Chair Dawson suggested placing an additional pipe into the existing pipe as an alternative and less expensive solution to excavating and removing the tree. Committee Member Jacoubowsky concurred. Vice Chair Hill asked if any mitigation to save the tree or discussion of replacing the tree has occurred. Mr. Ebbs asked the applicant if replacing the tree was a consideration. Ms. Porch said she is not opposed to replacing the tree pending the City Foresters’ approval. In response to Committee Member Davis’ question, Mr. Reid said that a replacement tree could be placed anywhere on the property. In response to Committee Member Latasa’s question, Mr. Reid said that excavation of the pipe could not be done without devastating the tree. Committee Member Latasa made a motion to continue the item to allow the applicant an opportunity to consider alternative solutions. Committee Member Jacubowsky seconds the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Latasa, seconded by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee continued the item to allow the applicant an opportunity to consider alternative solutions.: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Dawson, Hill, Davis, Jacoubowsky, Latasa, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Bartram ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 6. Consider 599 Lighthouse Avenue; Architectural Review 12-206 for Installation of New Storefront Windows; Applicant Morteza Torabbeigi; Owner Hooker Juliet Ann Burkett TR ET AL; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. ACTION: ACTION: Approved Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for the installation of new storefront windows with amended Conditions of Approval. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Forrest Ebbs presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member's questions. Applicant: Patrick Stafford, Mahoney and Associates, made reference to a letter he submitted at the meeting regarding the benefits of non-divided windows. He said that the new "Jazz" bus stop in front of the building will be a positive addition because it will draw more attention to the building. 3  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Morteza Torabbeigi said the store is more of an art gallery and divided windows would not do the large display rugs justice and will not allow the public an opportunity to see the entire rug. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Sullivan said there is another rug store on Lighthouse Avenue that has divided windows and the rugs are easily visible. He said he is not in favor of the large non-divided window panes. Committee Member Davis said he is not opposed to a store with big windows but the trim should be simplified. Committee Member Latasa concurred. Vice Chair Hill made a motion to approve Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for the installation of new storefront windows with added conditions as follows: Specific: 5. The proposed windows on the north elevation (Lighthouse Ave) shall be modified as follows: a. The decorative ornament and upper casing shall be replaced with a solid non-ornamental casing; and, b. The decorative plinths shall be eliminated. 6. The existing windows on the west elevation (Hoffman Ave) shall be modified as follows: a. The ornament on the upper casing shall be removed. 7. The above modifications shall be reflected on the plans submitted for Building Permits. Committee Member Davis seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Hill, seconded by Committee Member Davis, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for the installation of new storefront windows with the amended Conditions of Approval.: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Dawson, Hill, Davis, Jacoubowsky, Latasa NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Sullivan ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Bartram ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 7. Consider 429 Hannon Avenue (APN 013-071-019); Architectural Review 12-205 for Construction of a New Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant Jason and Andrea McCoy; Owner San Paolo Mario Joseph TR; R-1-6 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. ACTION: ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving Preliminary and Final Architectural Review with amended Conditions of Approval. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Forrest Ebbs presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member's questions. 4 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Applicant: Jerry Horton, General Contractor, gave a brief explanation of the decision to construct the house with wood on the first floor and stucco on the second floor, making note of other similar houses in the neighborhood. Committee Member Jacubowsky suggested constructing the house with wood on the second floor and stucco on the first floor because stucco is a heavier material. Committee Member Sullivan concurred. Committee Member Davis made a suggestion to either remove the window to the right of the fireplace and add a window seat, or remove the hip to the left of the fireplace. Andrea McCoy asked for clarification regarding the requirement to have two different finishes on the outside of the house. Chair Dawson said review of the project indicated that a single texture was too plain. Mr. Ebbs said that smaller scale homes look better with two finishes. Committee Member Davis added that the lower part of the house creates a natural break. Public Comments: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Latasa said flipping the wood to the second floor and the stucco to the first floor is an appropriate change and concurred with Committee Member Davis to extend the roof slope down for a lower eve line to make a continuous window seat and chimney. Vice Chair Hill disagreed and said that both sides of the house are visible from the front. Committee Member Sullivan made a motion to approve Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for construction of a new two-story single family dwelling with added conditions as follows: Specific: 6. The stucco siding shall be applied to the lower half of the building and the wood siding shall be applied to the upper half of the building. 7. The fireplace projection on the south elevation shall be elongated eastward to contain the adjacent window. The interior of this space may be used as a window seat, built-in bookshelf or similar feature. 8. All windows shall contain grids, with the exception of the sliding door. Committee Member Jacoubowsky seconds the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Sullivan, seconded by Committee Member Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for construction of a new two-story single family dwelling with amended Conditions of Approval.: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Dawson, Hill, Davis, Jacoubowsky, Latasa, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Bartram ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2012 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS  Chair Dawson informed the Committee that the free Monterey History Fest will be on October 13 and 14, 2012, throughout the town, and will include a treasure hunt.  Committee Member Latasa asked for an update on the 218 Larkin Street project. Mr. Ebbs said the contractor is working with staff to fix the mistake.  Committee Member Jacoubowsky asked for an update on 115 Soledad Drive. Mr. Ebbs said the Code Enforcement Officer, Al Fasulo, is working on the situation. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:20pm Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Forrest Ebbs Chair Senior Planner Architectural Review Committee 6