Architectural Review Committee Meeting

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 7, 2014 AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Latasa, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle, Sullivan Members Absent: Freeman, Silva Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Kinison Brown, Senior Associate Planner Bennett, Urban Forester Reid, Recording Secretary Nelson CALL TO ORDER Chair Latasa called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. CONSENT ITEMS Committee Member Searle recused himself from the Minutes due to his absence from the April 16, 2014 meeting. On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Searle, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle (recused from item #1), Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Freeman, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None Approval of Minutes 1. April 16, 2014 ACTION: Approved as submitted. Other Consent Items 2. Consider 60 Fisherman's Wharf #1 (Formerly Isabella's); AR Permit 14-138 to Change Entry Doors to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Applicant Vince Dorio (Dry Creek Construction); Owner City of Monterey; Wharf Master Plan Area; Exempt from CEQA ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving an Architectural Review Permit to change entry doors to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2014 3. Consider 138 Seafoam Avenue; AR Application 14-115 for Modification to an Existing Approved Project that Includes Window and Deck Changes and Increases the Size of a Second Story Staircase; Applicant Christopher Barlow for Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects; Owner Carol Harpster; R-1-6-D-1 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving AR Application 14-115 for modification to an existing approved project that includes window and deck changes and increases the size of a second story staircase. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 4. Consider 300 Pacific Street; AR Application 14-123 for Paint Color Changes; Applicant Quan Nguyen on Behalf of Hotel Pacific; Owner Pacifica Companies; Planned Community Downtown PC-D Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving AR Application 14-123 for paint color changes and a new awning at 300 Pacific Street with added Conditions of Approval. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Taven M. Kinison Brown presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Barry Gamble, Hotel Pacific General Manager, said the design team is aware of the discrepancy in color between the white swatch on the color board and the white swatch painted on the building, and will have the paint remixed to ensure it matches the color presented. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Chair Latasa asked if staff could fine tune the color painted on the building to ensure it is not too white, as the current painted sample is lighter than what was submitted. Committee Member Dawson concurred that the color painted on the wall is a lighter shade than the color board sample. He also said he supports the color scheme presented because of its excellent contrasting colors and the blue punch-up color. In response to Committee Member Kimzey’s question regarding clarity of the Resolution, Chair Latasa suggested an additional Condition of Approval be added requiring that staff ensures the white color painted on the building is the correct color, as presented on the color board. Chair Latasa made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving AR Application 14-123 for 2  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2014 paint color changes and a new awning at 300 Pacific Street with added Conditions of Approval as follows: 4. The applicant shall paint additional samples on the building to ensure that the proposed color matches the sample provided on the color board. The paint color shall be approved by City staff prior to commencement of work. Committee Member Sullivan seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Latasa, seconded by Committee Member Sullivan, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee Adopted a Resolution approving AR Application 14-123 for paint color changes and a new awning at 300 Pacific Street with added Conditions of Approval: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Freeman, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None Committee Member Kimzey recused himself from item #5 due to the proximity of his residence from the subject property. 5. Consider 362 Cedar Street; Appeal 14-144 of City Forester Decision to Deny Tree Removal; Appellant Robert Williams, Attorney; Owner The Domus Patris Foundation; R-1-6 Single Family District; Exempt From CEQA Requirements ACTION: Continued the item to the May 21, 2014 Architectural Review Committee meeting. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Mr. Kinison Brown presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Urban Forester Reid was also present and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Mary Lynn Pinto, director of the Domus Patris Foundation, said there is a visible lean to the tree but there was no intention of removing it until notice was received from engineer Richard E. Dante saying the tree is a potentially deadly safety concern. Ms. Pinto said because of this, the Foundation’s only option from a liability standpoint was to submit an application for removal of the tree. In response to Committee Member Searle’s question, Ms. Pinto said the only engineer to inspect the tree has been Mr. Dante, and that the Foundation is fine with retaining the tree if the ARC sees fit since due diligence will have been done with the tree removal application process. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Dawson said the tree has a visible lean when viewed from Hellam Street, although the surrounding soil is not cracked or moving yet. He also said he supports removal of the tree because it has many huge limbs and appears dangerous. 3  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Chair Latasa said the visual appearance of the tree and the strongly worded letter from the engineer would likely cause considerable anxiety for the applicant. Committee Member Sullivan said he agrees with the forester and would vote for denial of the appeal as the tree is healthy, visually prominent, and will not necessarily drop limbs or fall. Committee Member Searle said he does not support tree removal at this time because the tree is healthy and not an immediate danger, but that removal may be appropriate in the future if evidence of damage or illness of the tree is presented. Committee Member Dawson made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving the appeal to remove one Monterey Pine tree. Chair Latasa seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Latasa, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee moved to adopt a Resolution approving the appeal to remove one Monterey Pine tree: AYES: 2 MEMBERS: Latasa, Dawson NOES: 2 MEMBERS: Searle, Sullivan ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Freeman, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 MEMBERS: Kimzey The motion failed. Committee Members Latasa, Dawson, Searle and Sullivan decided by consensus to continue the item to the next regularly scheduled meeting to allow for more ARC Members to be present. Committee Member Searle made a motion to continue to item to the May 21, 2014 ARC meeting. Committee Member Sullivan seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Searle, seconded by Committee Member Sullivan, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee Continued the item to the May 21, 2014 Architectural Review Committee meeting: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Latasa, Dawson, Searle, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Freeman, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 MEMBERS: Kimzey Committee Member Searle departed from the meeting at 4:34 pm. 6. Consider 620 Devisadero Street; AR Application 13-028 for Modifications to an Existing Personal Wireless Service (PWS) Facility; Applicant Jason Osborne for Crown Castle/Sprint; Owner California American Water Company; Residential Single Family District (R-1-5) Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements (Continued from February 19, 2014) ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving the proposed modifications to the existing Personal Wireless Services (PWS) facility, with amended Conditions of Approval. 4 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Todd Bennett presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Urban Forester Reid was also present and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Rosemary Byrne, on behalf of Jason Osborne, applicant, said the original plan for the site was to put as many trees as possible around the facility, but in speaking with CalAm they learned it would not be possible due to the underground vaults and utilities on site. She also said the two trees proposed to be planted closer to the facility will work better for screening and that Sprint would be amenable to planting additional trees on the other side of the facility even if the tanks are not ultimately removed. In response to Committee Member Kimzey’s question regarding the residents’ desire for screening of the antenna, Ms. Byrne said the applicant would be willing to add additional height to the crown of the faux tree to provide more shape and camouflage. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Dawson said he shares the disappointment of neighbors that the trees will not be large enough for screening purposes for another 15 years, but supports the project. Vice Chair Latasa said the applicant has been quite diligent in creating mitigation measures and addressing the interests of the neighbors as much as possible. Committee Member Kimzey suggested increasing the crown of the faux tree to three feet in height to provide more camouflage and compensate for the short screening trees. He also said the three year limit on caring for new trees should be removed from Condition 4 of the Resolution. Chair Latasa said an additional Condition should be added to the Resolution requiring the applicant to plant more trees on site regardless of whether or not the tanks are removed. Committee Member Kimzey made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving the proposed modifications to the existing Personal Wireless Services (PWS) facility, with amended Conditions of Approval as follows: 4. The two-phase Landscape Plan, dated April 3, 2014, shall be incorporated into the subject site as illustrated and as described in the March 31, 2014 letter. The applicant shall be responsible for the maintenance and care of all new trees until the trees have become established. Any trees that fail to become established shall be removed and replaced with the same tree species, container size and planting location within 45 days of notification by the City. 8. The applicant shall install a maximum three foot tall faux tree crown on the top of the monopole to provide a more natural appearance for the faux tree. 9. The applicant shall, in consultation with the City’s Urban Forester, plant more Pine trees along the lower fence line and along the Jessie Street frontage to better screen the PWS facility, regardless of future tank removals. 5  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Committee Member Dawson seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Kimzey, seconded by Committee Member Dawson, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee Adopted a Resolution approving the proposed modifications to the existing Personal Wireless Services (PWS) facility, with amended Conditions of Approval: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Latasa, Dawson, Kimzey, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: Freeman, Searle, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 7. Consider Recommending to the City Council to Accept the 2014-2015 Planning Office Work Program ACTION: Adopted a Resolution Recommending to the City Council to Accept the 2014-2015 Planning Office Work Program with added Condition. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Mr. Kinison Brown presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Dawson said view sharing and lighting are important, and suggested that the ARC work together with the Planning Commission to help develop these regulations. Chair Latasa said it is critical to codify view sharing in the City Code. Committee Member Dawson made a motion to adopt a Resolution recommending to the City Council to accept the 2014-2015 Planning Office Work Program with the following added Condition: 1. The Work Program shall be amended to specify that the ARC shall work with the Planning Commission in development of the view and lighting regulations in the Zoning Ordinance Update. Committee Member Sullivan seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Sullivan, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee Adopted a Resolution Recommending to the City Council to Accept the 2014-2015 Planning Office Work Program with added Condition: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Latasa, Dawson, Kimzey, Sullivan NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: Freeman, Searle, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 6  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2014 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee Member Dawson gave an update on the Richard Neutra house located in Pebble Beach and said the State Historic Board of Preservation supported its nomination for the National Register of Historic Places. Committee Member Dawson also said most of the roof over the garage at 1001 Hellam Street has been removed and it appears the project is moving into its final stages. Committee Member Sullivan asked staff for follow-up information on whether the window replacement at the Aquarium-owned house on the corner of David Avenue and Wave Street required Planning Department approval, as the new windows are not an appropriate choice. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 8. Planning Office Update  Received update  Mr. Kinison Brown presented the proposed Sign Guideline Checklist to the ARC for review. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Taven M. Kinison Brown Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 7