Architectural Review Committee Meeting

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 3, 2014 AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle, Silva Members Absent: Sullivan Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Kimberly Cole, Senior Associate Planner Christine Hopper CALL TO ORDER Chair Latasa called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm. CONSENT ITEMS 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: 6 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle, Silva NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Sullivan ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None *Committee Member Silva abstained from item #1 on the Consent Agenda. Approval of Minutes 1. August 20, 2014 Minutes ACTION: Approved with Amendments. Committee Member Latasa said that the Conditions of Approval for 865 Lighthouse should be altered to remove the language that states ”prior to the issue of Building Permits.” Committee Member Freeman said that the Conditions of Approval for 865 Lighthouse Avenue Resolution should be altered to state the ARC requested resubmittal of the wood finish and colors, not the sign proposal. Committee Member Freeman also suggested the following Condition of Approval be added to reflect the Committee’s decision: the sign proposal will be reviewed by the ARC Other Consent Items 2. Consider Via Paraiso Park (Hermann Drive); AR Permit 14-328 for a Small Library; Applicant Friends of the Library; Owner City of Monterey; O Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 3, 2014 ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving AR Permit 14-328 Preliminary and Final Design Review for a Small Library at Via Paraiso Park. 3. Consider 487-491 Alvarado; Amendment to AR Permit 12-224 for Final Architectural Review of Outdoor Furniture; Applicant Justin Pauly; Owner City of Monterey; No Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Adopted a Resolution Approving an Amendment to AR Permit 12-224 for Outdoor Furniture. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 4. Consider 585 Cannery Row; AR Permit 14-248 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Minor Exterior Changes; Applicant Daryl Hawkins (JHW Architects); Owner Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation; C-R Cannery Row Commercial Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving AR Permit 14-248 for Final Architectural Review that specifies a brown TPO for the electrical shed roof. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Kimberly Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Applicant: Daryl Hawkins requested the Committee approve a tan shade of the TPO material for the shed roofing in order to help prevent seagull droppings. Public Comment: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Silva said he supports the alteration of color and the use of TPO. Committee Member Kimzey said this is a minor, appropriate alteration. Committee Member Dawson made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving AR Permit 14-248 for Final Architectural Review that specifies a brown TPO for the electrical shed roof. Committee Member Kimzey seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Kimzey, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee adopted a Resolution approving AR Permit 14-248 for Final Architectural Review that specifies a brown TPO for the electrical shed roof: 2  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 3, 2014 AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle, Silva NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Sullivan ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. Consider 6 Cuesta Vista ; AR Permit 14-224 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Two-Story Addition to an Existing Single-Family House; Applicant Stephen Poletti & Mike and Nisha Patel; Owner Stephen Poletti; R-1-20 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Adopted a Resolution Approving AR Permit 14-224 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Two-Story Addition to an Existing Single-Family House with amended Conditions of Approval. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Kimberly Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Applicant: Mike Patel, applicant, said this project was approved three years ago but expired. He said he is applying for the same permits. Public Comment: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Kimzey said the Condition of Approval that requires landscaping should be removed. Committee Member Kimzey made a motion to adopt a Resolution Approving AR Permit 14-224 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Two-Story Addition to an Existing Single-Family House with the following amended Conditions of Approval: Standard: 1. That, prior to submittal for Building Permits, the applicant shall provide a copy of these Conditions of Approval on the front page of any plans to be included in the Building Permit submittal. 2. That the hours of construction shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday. 3. That this approval will expire 24 months from the date of approval by the City of Monterey Architectural Review Committee unless the required building permits are issued for the project. It is the applicant’s responsibility to track the expiration date and any request for extension must be made a minimum of 60 days prior to expiration. No renewal notice will be sent to the applicant or property owner. Committee Member Silva seconded the motion. 3  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 3, 2014 On a motion by Committee Member Kimzey, seconded by Committee Member Silva, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee Adopted a Resolution Approving AR Permit 14-224 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Two- Story Addition to an Existing Single-Family House with amended Conditions of Approval AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle, Silva NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Sullivan ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 6. Consider 55 Camino Aguajito; Sign Permit Application 14-142 for a Multi-tenant Sign Program; Applicant Don Desai; Owner William Gamble; VAF Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. ACTION: Continued the item with the following direction for redesign: remove wall signs, remove changeable copy sign, explore altering the awning signs to reduce font size and consider removal one of the awning signs. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions: Christine Hopper presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Applicant: Don Desi said he changed the five sign faces when the business changed. He said the pole sign is vital to the operation and visibility of the restaurant. Mr. Desai said if the Committee requires the pole sign to come down he will withdraw his application. Public Comment: None. Committee Member Comments: Committee Member Searle said the item should be continued, with direction, to allow the business owner to return with an agreeable solution. Committee Member Dawson said modifying the square footage of the three awning signs could minimize the total sign area. Committee Member Silva made a motion to advise the applicant to remove the wall signs. Committee Member Searle seconded the motion. Committee Member Kimzey said there are currently too many signs on the property and that he does not support the motion. On a motion by Committee Silva, seconded by Committee Member Searle, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee moved to advise the applicant to remove the wall signs: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Searle, Silva NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Kimzey ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Sullivan ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Committee Member Dawson made a motion to continue the item with the following direction for redesign: remove the changeable copy sign, explore altering the awning signs to reduce font size and consider removal one of the awning signs. Committee Member Freeman seconded the motion. On an amended motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Freeman, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee continue the item with the following direction for redesign: remove the changeable copy sign, explore altering the awning signs to reduce font size and consider removal one of the awning signs: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle, Silva NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Sullivan ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee Member Dawson said AMAP will be hosting a tour of Salinas. Committee Member Kimzey said he attended the Lighthouse Specific Plan meeting alongside Committee Member Freeman. He commended staff on their work on the plan thus far. Committee Member Silva said the exterior alterations to the Monterey Herald Building have been completed and the building looks great. Committee Member Latasa said he attended a meeting with the Chair and Vice chair of the Planning Commission and said he voiced his disappointment with the tone of the Planning Commission at the hearing for the appeal of 230 Lighthouse Avenue. He said the discussion was interesting and helpful. Committee Member Freeman suggested the ARC hold a special meeting to go over the guidelines for Resolutions. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 7. Planning Office Update  Update received. 5 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 3, 2014 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:04 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Christine Hopper Chair Senior Associate Planner Architectural Review Committee 6