Architectural Review Committee Meeting

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 17, 2014 AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle (5:00 pm) Members Absent: Silva Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Cole, Senior Planner Hopper, Senior Associate Planner Bennett, Recording Secretary Leinen CALL TO ORDER Chair Latasa called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm. CONSENT ITEMS Christine Hopper informed the ARC that the applicant for item #2 requested a continuance of the application to January 21, 2015 due to not being able to attend tonight’s meeting. Committee Member Kimzey requested that item #3 be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Committee Member Dawson made a motion to approve item #1 of the Consent Agenda, continue item #2 to January 21, 2015, and remove item #3 for discussion. Vice Chair Freeman seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Freeman, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved consent item #1, continued consent item #2, and removed consent item #3 for discussion: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Searle, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None Approval of Minutes 1. December 3, 2014 ACTION: Approved as submitted. Other Consent Items  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2014 2. Consider 2338 Del Monte Avenue (Mobil Gas Station); Sign Permit 14-268 for Two Free Standing Vehicle Oriented Signs and Decals; Applicant Ahmand Ghaderi (A&S Engineering); Owner Tesoro Sierra Properties LLC.; C-3-D2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Continued to January 21, 2014 per applicant’s request. 3. Consider 2024 Del Monte Avenue; Sign Permit 14-463 Amending Sign Program 02- 201; Applicant Kim Reeder (Central Coast Athletics); Owner Del Monte Ventures LLC; C-2-D2/ R-3-6 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Removed from consent; Discussed; Adopted a Resolution approving Sign Permit 14-463 amending Sign Program 02-201. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Kimberly Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Kim Reeder, applicant, said the building is unique in that it has two entrance doors for one business. She asked the ARC to approve the application for one sign to reduce confusion for customers. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Chair Latasa said he supports the proposed project due to the unusual circumstances, such as the lot’s size and visibility issues. In response to Commissioner Dawson’s question, Ms. Cole said a finding could be made for additional signage because the proposal would prevent proliferation of signs, allow for effective and equal signage opportunities on the site, and compensate for the building’s orientation towards the parking lot. Committee Member Kimzey said he objects to the proposed project because the sign guidelines should be enforced and prior projects have been held to the letter by the ARC. He also expressed concern about excess amounts of signage if the project is approved as proposed. Vice Chair Freeman made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving Sign Permit 14-463 amending Sign Program 02-201. Committee Member Dawson seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Freeman, seconded by Committee Member Dawson, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee adopted a Resolution approving Sign Permit 14-463 amending Sign Program 02-201: AYES: 3 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Kimzey ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Searle, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** 2  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 4. Consider 724-744 Lighthouse Avenue; Application 14-220 for a Multi-Tenant Sign Program; Applicant/Owner Igor Gandzjuk; Community Commercial (C-2) Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements (continued from July 16, 2014) ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving the proposed Multi-Tenant Sign Program with Conditions of Approval and added finding that lowering the height of the pole sign would be inappropriate due to safety concerns. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Todd Bennett presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Igor Gandzjuk, applicant, said the property is unique and has limited visibility due to being set back from Lighthouse Avenue and a planter in the parking lot. He also said he would like to preserve the pole sign to prevent having to reconfigure the parking lot. In response to Committee Member Kimzey’s question, Mr. Gandzjuk said the pole sign is 25-30 feet in height and has existed since the mid 1960’s. He also said lowering the sign would not be cost effective or structurally sound. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Vice Chair Freeman said the pole sign is the only other sign that announces New Monterey aside from one monument sign near the Coast Guard Station, so it should be preserved. Committee Member Kimzey said the sign does not comply with guidelines in height or size, and the role of the ARC is to ensure projects comply with the guidelines. Committee Member Dawson said the proposed sign works, and lowering it would cause a loss in parking. He also said a finding should be made stating that the storefronts are removed 30-40 feet from the street and existing building signage is insufficient. Chair Latasa said he supports the project at the existing height because lowering the sign is not feasible, and the applicant followed the previous direction given by the ARC in July. He also said the pole sign is a classic, mid-century item that has aesthetic value. Chair Latasa suggested a finding be added to the Resolution stating that lowering the sign would cause safety issues and therefore the sign should remain its current height. Committee Member Dawson made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving the proposed Multi-Tenant Sign Program with Conditions of Approval and the added finding that lowering the height of the pole sign would be inappropriate due to safety concerns. Vice Chair Freeman seconded the motion. 3  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2014 On a motion by Committee Member Dawson, seconded by Committee Member Freeman, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee adopt a Resolution approving the proposed Multi-Tenant Sign Program with Conditions of Approval and the added finding that lowering the height of the pole sign would be inappropriate due to safety concerns: AYES: 3 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Kimzey ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Searle, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. Consider 200 Glenwood Circle; AR Application 14-286 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for Alterations to Existing Porte Cochere, Installation of Security Gates and Construction of New Shade Structure and Associated Landscaping and Landscape Lighting; Applicant Rick Brereton, Architect for Architectural Design & Restoration, Inc.; Owner Pacifica Host Hotels; PC Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for alterations to existing porte cochere, installation of security gates and construction of a new shade structure and associated landscaping and landscape lighting at 200 Glenwood Circle. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Ms. Hopper presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Rick Burton, architect, said he supports staff’s report. Colby Young, project manager was also present. In response to Chair Latasa’s question, Mr. Burton said the stone veneer will be cultured. In response to Committee Member Dawson’s question, Mr. Young said the proposed changes to the porte cochere will improve the aesthetics of the building. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Dawson said he likes the proposed entrance and walkway, and that they will be a great improvement for the site. Chair Latasa concurred. Committee Member Kimzey made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for alterations to existing porte cochere, installation of security gates and construction of a new shade structure and associated landscaping and landscape lighting at 200 Glenwood Circle. 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 Preliminary and Final Architectural Review for alterations to existing porte cochere, installation of security gates and construction of a new shade 4  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2014 structure and associated landscaping and landscape lighting at 200 Glenwood Circle: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Searle, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 6. Consider 414 Calle Principal; Application 14-472 for Outdoor Seating and Exterior Modifications; Applicant Henry Ruhnke (Wald, Ruhnke and Dost Architects); Property Owner City of Monterey; Planned Community Downtown (PC-D); Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving Application 14-472 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of outdoor seating, awnings, and paint color changes at 414 Calle Principal with Conditions of Approval and added Special Conditions of Approval. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Ms. Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Henry Ruhnke, Wald, Ruhnke & Dost, applicant/architect, said he agrees that a bollard is not necessary and that it has been removed from the most current plans. Tony Tollner, owner of Montrio Bistro, was also present. In response to Vice Chair Freeman’s question, Mr. Ruhnke said the shade and the awning will both be yellow, but will not be symmetrical. He also said the shade will have decorative iron supports and will not be retractable. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Vice Chair Freeman complimented the project’s quality and the painting of the windows and door which will bring the feel of the restaurant outside. She also said she does not like having two different awnings, but can see the reasons for it. Committee Member Searle agreed with Vice Chair Freeman regarding the different awnings, but said they are both very nice and the applicant made a good case for them. In response to Committee Member Kimzey’s question about Special Condition #5 of the Resolution, Ms. Hopper clarified that “etc.” refers to any exterior material that has not yet been reviewed. Committee Member Kimzey made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving Application 14-472 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of outdoor seating, awnings, and paint color changes at 414 Calle Principal with Conditions of Approval and added Special Conditions of Approval as follows: 6. The bollards shall be removed from the project plans. Vice Chair Freeman seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Kimzey, seconded by Committee Member Freeman, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee adopt a Resolution 5  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2014 approving Application 14-472 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of outdoor seating, awnings, and paint color changes at 414 Calle Principal with Conditions of Approval and added Special Conditions of Approval: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 7. Consider 654 Cannery Row; Application 14-437 for Outdoor Seating and Exterior Modifications; Applicant Jim Vocelka; Property Owner City of Monterey; Cannery Row (CR); Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving AR Application 14-437 for outdoor seating and exterior modifications at 654 Cannery Row, with added Special Conditions of Approval. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Ms. Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Craig and Rebecca Riddell, Ottone Restaurant Group, said applicant Jim Vocelka was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Ms. Riddell said that the transoms and bollards have been removed from the most current plans, and that the flower boxes will also be removed. Ms. Riddell said she would like to keep the existing wall sconces instead of having light posts. Mr. Riddell said he and Ms. Riddell agree with staff’s recommendations. In response to Vice Chair Freeman’s question, Ms. Riddell said the proposed awning will be a shed style with a custom logo balloon. In response to Chair Latasa’s question, Ms. Hopper clarified that deferred items should not require additional coastal permits, unless they are substantial changes. In response to Committee Member Searle’s question, Ms. Riddell said the awning over the patio retracts and the heaters will be mounted to the underside of the balcony. In response to Committee Member Kimzey’s question, Mr. Riddell said the seating area will be designed with a slight slope to provide drainage without having a step up. Public Comments Frank Donangelo, Cannery Row Company, said the Cannery Row Company is very much in favor of the project. He said it will add interest to Cannery Row and that he looks forward to the project. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Searle said he likes the applicant’s proposal and is in favor of the project. Committee Member Dawson said the Lalla Franchise has been successful and the proposed project will be a huge improvement to the space. He also said he has no objections to the outdoor seating, but hopes the awnings will coordinate with those on the Spindrift Hotel. 6 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Committee Member Kimzey asked if the sidewalk bump out and fencing will cause a loss of parking. Chair Latasa said the project has been approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, and the ARC’s job is to look at design elements. Ms. Cole confirmed that both the Planning Commission and City Council reviewed plans including the bump out and fence. Committee Member Searle said he is not in favor of the awning bisecting the supports for the upper balcony. Chair Latasa said he would be inclined to defer the awnings for more details and sections to ensure the proposal is clear. Vice Chair Freeman said she supports the elimination of the lamp posts due to the amount of space they would take up in the small seating area, and agreed that it would be helpful to see project details in a more organized manner. Ms. Hopper confirmed that the ARC could adopt a Resolution approving Preliminary Architectural Review and defer Final Review to staff based on the Conditions decided by the ARC. Vice Chair Freeman made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving AR Application 14- 437 for outdoor seating and exterior modifications at 654 Cannery Row, with added Special Conditions of Approval as follows: 7. The flower boxes shall be removed from the project plans. 8. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following details shall be submitted to staff for review and approval: elevation and section drawings of the balcony and proposed improvements (awnings, heaters, lights, etc.), sections of the shed and curved awning, and revised detail sheet to confirm planters, transom windows and yellow bollards are removed from the plan. On a motion by Committee Member Freeman, seconded by Committee Member Dawson, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee adopt a Resolution approving AR Application 14-437 for outdoor seating and exterior modifications at 654 Cannery Row, with added Special Conditions of Approval: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Latasa, Freeman, Dawson, Kimzey, Searle NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Silva ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Vice Chair Freeman requested that all ARC members attend the January 21, 2015 ARC meeting and said it is important to have all the architects on the Committee present for the Conference Center discussion. Committee Member Searle said he enjoyed hearing the diverse opinions regarding the Conference Center at the joint meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission and ARC on December 16, 2015. Ms. Cole suggested that ARC members who were not present for the December 16th meeting watch the recorded video before the ARC discusses the Conference Center on January 21st. 7  Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Chair Latasa expressed concern regarding the size of the signage for the Casa Munrus Hotel and asked that staff compare the approved drawings to the sign installed in the porte cochere INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 8. Planning Office Update  Update received  Ms Hopper. said the January 7, 2015 ARC meeting will be canceled due to a lack of quorum.  Ms. Hopper also said new member, Renata Amba, will be joining the ARC at the January 21, 2015 meeting.  Ms. Cole said the Chair and Vice Chair rotations and Subcommittee appointments will take place at the January 21st ARC meeting.  Ms. Cole also asked any ARC members interested in attending the League of Cities conference to contact her directly. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Christine Hopper Chair Senior Planner Architectural Review Committee 8