Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2017-03-01T16:00:00
End: 2017-03-01T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · March 1, 2017

Agenda Minutes Packet

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MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 1, 2017 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Silva, Freeman, Rath, Rogers Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Senior Associate Planner Bennett, Associate Planner Roveri, Recording Secretary Salameh CALL TO ORDER Chair Silva called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 1. February 15, 2017 Action: Approved as amended. On a motion by Committee Member Rath, seconded by Committee Member Silva, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee _approved the minutes of February 15, 2017 as amended. AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Silva, Freeman, Rath, Rogers NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 2. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair, Vice Chair, and Subcommittees (CEQA: Not a Project) Action: Approved Staff’s recommendation to appoint Sandra Freeman to Vice Chair of the Architectural Review Committee. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Bennett presented the Agenda Report and took Committee Members’ questions. Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Public Comment None. Committee Member Comments Chair Silva said that over the years, Committee Member Freeman had proven a commendable choice to hold the position of Vice Chair. He made a motion to approve Committee Member Freeman’s appointment to Vice Chair. On a motion by Committee Member Silva, seconded by Committee Member Rogers, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the appointment of Sandra Freeman to Vice Chair of the Architectural Review Committee. AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Silva, Freeman, Rath, Rogers NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 3. Approve 550 Wave Street; Sign Permit Application 16-003 for a Multi Tenant Sign Program; Applicant Glenn E. Warner, Architect; Owner Yaghoob Hakim Baba Jack Hakim; C-2 Zoning District (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) Action: Approved as submitted. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and took Committee Members’ questions. Vice Chair Freeman asked if the café and the candy store could have fin signs within the allocated square footage. Ms. Roveri said yes and explained the site plan, which included projecting signs. She noted that staff found that neither the café’s nor the candy store’s fin signs would be visible from the recreation trail. Chair Silva asked about sign area calculations based on building frontages, including a wall face with a 45 degree angle to the street. Ms. Roveri explained that the wall in question was considered a frontage and that any building face with a door or entrance would be calculated into sign square footage. Committee Member Rath asked if the new sign would be larger than the current sign. Ms. Roveri deferred to the applicant. Public Comment None. Applicant Glenn Warner, architect for the project, said that the new directory sign would be 10 inches wider than the current one to accommodate individual signs of equal size for each tenant. He said that he felt Ms. Roveri’s presentation was very adequate in describing the signage proposal and that his main goal was to conform to the Citywide Sign Guidelines. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Rath said that although the sign was proposed to be larger, she did not see any major visual impacts as a result and that she was in support of the project. 2 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Vice Chair Freeman noted that the Steinbeck Plaza was in need of new tenants and that updated signage would hopefully encourage an increase in tenants. She noted that it may be more advantageous for the café and the candy store to place their fin signs within sight of the recreation trail, but said that Mr. Warner’s efforts in visual improvements for the plaza were much appreciated. On a motion by Committee Member Freeman, seconded by Committee Member Rogers, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the application as submitted. AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Silva, Freeman, Rath, Rogers NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Mr. Bennett said that the Boards and Commissions Subcommittee was currently in the process of interviewing and making recommendations for appointments of new ARC members. He also noted that the 520-560 Munras Avenue Biergarten project would be on the agenda at the next ARC meeting on March 15, 2017. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Todd Bennett Chair Senior Associate Planner Architectural Review Committee 3

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Agenda Committee Members AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Peter Silva, Chair Sandra Freeman Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Hope Rogers Linda Rath 580 Pacific Street 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Council Chambers Monterey, California The Architectural Review Committee will not conduct a field trip on Monday, February 27, 2017 to review the Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Architectural Review Committee Agenda. For more information, please call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: February 23, 2017 ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 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. February 15, 2017 ***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. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair, Vice Chair, and Subcommittees (CEQA: Not a Project) 3. Approve 550 Wave Street; Sign Permit Application 16-003 for a Multi Tenant Sign Program; Applicant Glenn E. Warner, Architect; Owner Yaghoob Hakim Baba Jack Hakim; C-2 Zoning District (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) 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. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: 831-646-3799 FAX: 831-646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.org WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 646- 3935. Notification 30 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device. UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, March 1, 2017 2 Mar 2 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 6 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Mar 6 MP Regional Water TAC Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Mar 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 9 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM Mar 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 16 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Mar 16 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 22 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Mar 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 30 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Apr 3 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Apr 4 Council Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Apr 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, March 1, 2017 3

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