Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · December 18, 2013
Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Sullivan, Latasa, Dawson, Freeman (4:04 pm), Jacoubowsky
Members Absent: Kimzey, Silva
Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Cole, Principal Planner Kinison Brown,
Recording Secretary Nelson
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sullivan called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member
Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee
approved the CONSENT ITEMS:
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Sullivan, Latasa, Dawson, Jacoubowsky
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: Freeman, Kimzey, Silva
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
Approval of Minutes
1. December 4, 2013
ACTION: Approved as submitted
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
2. Consider 10 Ryan Ranch Road; AR and Tree Removal Permit 13-497 Allowing Two
New Storage Buildings; Applicant Gary Parola (Monterey Disposal Service); Owner
City of Monterey, Negative Declaration Previously Filed
ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving Architectural Review and Tree
Removal Permit 13-497.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Kimberly Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’
questions.
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Applicant
Wade Reese, Architect for Monterey Disposal, was present to answer Committee
Members’ questions.
In response to Chair Sullivan’s question, Mr. Reese said that the purpose of the chain
link fence is to allow air to move freely under the canopy where debris is sorted.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Dawson made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving
Architectural Review and Tree Removal Permit 13-497.
On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member
Freeman, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee adopted
a Resolution to approve Architectural Review and Tree Removal Permit 13-497:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Sullivan, Latasa, Dawson, Freeman, Jacoubowsky
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Kimzey, Silva
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
3. Consider 1500 Mark Thomas Drive (Santa Catalina School); Tree Removal Permit
13-511; Applicant Richard Patterson; Owner Santa Catalina School; R-1-20 Zoning
District; Mitigated Negative Declaration Adopted
ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving Tree Permit 13-511.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Ms. Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions.
Applicant
Richard Patterson, Assistant Head of School Advancement for Santa Catalina School,
said the current overhang height is 10.5 feet and the proposed project would raise the
overhang to 13 feet for fire clearance and require removal of the Holly tree and two
ornamental trees.
In response to Committee Member Dawson’s question, Mr. Patterson said that a taller
brush fire truck may have difficulties with the current 10.5 foot clearance space, but that
there is access from an alternate side.
In response to Chair Sullivan’s question, Mr. Patterson said removal of the ornamental
trees is necessary because they are located where the gas and water lines will run and
where staging will occur.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Jacoubowsky said there are no viable alternatives to the proposed
fire lane project because the site easternly to the fire road drops off rapidly towards the
freeway.
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Committee Member Dawson made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving Tree Permit
13-511.
On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member
Jacoubowsky, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee
adopted a Resolution approving Tree Permit 13-511:
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Latasa, Dawson, Freeman, Jacoubowsky
NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Sullivan
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Kimzey, Silva
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
In response to Committee Members’ comments, Ms. Cole clarified that the issue of
umbrellas at 409 Alvarado Street must be agendized for a formal discussion to be held
and that there is no vehicle for reconsideration as the appeal period has ended.
Committee Member Dawson said he is participating in an Alliance of Monterey Area
Preservationists (AMAP) drive that is being held to save a Richard Neutra house in
Pebble Beach and have it registered on the California Register of Historic Resources.
Committee Member Freeman said that the pending dates need to be updated on the City
of Monterey public website for ARC and confirmed that the next ARC meeting will be on
January 15th.
Chair Sullivan wished everyone a happy holiday season.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Kinison Brown said a very constructive discussion was held between Hans
Jannasch, River Gurtin, and neighbors regarding the project at 6 Loma Vista Drive.
Ms. Hopper informed the Committee that the applicant for 2090 North Fremont Street
has requested additional time, and that the project will be at the ARC meeting in January.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:42 pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Principal Planner Chair
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Agenda
Architectural Review Committee Committee Members
Agenda James Sullivan, Chair
Terry Latasa, Vice Chair
Regular Meeting Mike Dawson
Sandra Freeman
Boris Jacoubowsky
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Charles Kimzey
Few Memorial Hall of Records Peter Silva
Council Chambers AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY
580 Pacific Street 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Monterey, California
FIELD TRIP
The Architectural Review Committee will conduct a field trip Monday, December 16, 2013 to
review the Wednesday, December 18, 2013 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: December 13, 2013
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. December 4, 2013
***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 Comments are taken during the afternoon
session and continued at the evening session. Individuals may choose to speak once for up to
three minutes at either session, but not both.
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. Consider 10 Ryan Ranch Road; AR and Tree Removal Permit 13-497 Allowing Two
New Storage Buildings; Applicant Gary Parola (Monterey Disposal Service); Owner
City of Monterey, Negative Declaration Previously Filed
3. Consider 1500 Mark Thomas Drive (Santa Catalina School); Tree Removal Permit
13-511; Applicant Richard Patterson; Owner Santa Catalina School; R-1-20 Zoning
District; Mitigated Negative Declaration Adopted
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 5:30 p.m. and the Evening Session will end no later than 11:00 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. An appeal fee will apply. For more agenda information, call the Planning Office at 831/646-
3885.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Dec 19 PRC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Dec 23 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Public Library - 4:00 pm
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Dec 24 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Dec 25 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Dec 26 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Jan 1 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Jan 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 10 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 16 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jan 20 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Jan 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 22 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Jan 22 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jan 23 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jan 24 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 14 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885
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