Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2017-07-19T16:00:00
End: 2017-07-19T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · July 19, 2017

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Wednesday, July 5, 2017 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Silva, Rogers, Catanzaro, Gorman, Williamson, Rath, Freeman (arrived at 4:22 p.m.) 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. June 21, 2017 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Committee Member Williamson, seconded by Committee Member Rath, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the minutes of June 21, 2017 as submitted. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Silva, Rogers, Catanzaro, Gorman, Williamson, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Freeman ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None Other Consent Items 2. Approve 38 Sierra Vista Drive; Application ARP-17-0110 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicants and Owners Patricia Calla and Dennis Monterosso; R-1-10 Zoning District (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Committee Member Williamson, seconded by Committee Member Rath, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the application as submitted. Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 5, 2017 AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Silva, Rogers, Catanzaro, Gorman, Williamson, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Freeman ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Approve 2 Portola Plaza; Sign Permit Application SI-17-0266 for One Halo-Lit Wall Sign; Applicant Shawn Adams; Owner Custom House LP; VAF Zoning District (Exempt from CEQA per 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. Committee Member Rogers asked what trees appeared in front of the Monterey Conference Center in the landscaping plan. Ms. Roveri said that Gingko Biloba and Cypress trees would be planted in front of the Conference Center. Committee Member Williamson asked if the trees could be relocated in order to avoid blocking signage at the Portola Plaza Hotel & Spa. Ms. Roveri explained that relocating the trees would require another hearing, as the landscaping plan had been previously approved by the ARC in 2015. Committee Member Rogers asked how high the signage would be. Ms. Roveri deferred to the applicant. Applicant Shawn Adams, owner of Monterey Signs, said that the sign would be 15 feet high. He said that in designing the signage, he took the Conference Center into mind and noted that he wanted the signage to be balanced and coordinated. He added that the signage would be halo lit with LED lighting, therefore maintaining the hotel’s LEED Platinum certification. He said that the sign facing Del Monte Avenue was proposed to be larger because the current sign was too small and that visitors to the area would be able to see the larger sign much easier than the current one. He also noted that he wanted to keep the design proportionate to the large soffit on which it would be placed. 2 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Public Comment None. Committee Member Comments The ARC discussed the trees proposed for planting in front of the plaza. Mr. Bennett noted that the signs would be visible to passersby because the trees would not obstruct the entire view as traffic moved along Del Monte Avenue. Vice Chair Freeman asked if a sign program had been approved for the Conference Center. Ms. Roveri said that a sign program had been approved for the Conference Center on September 2, 2015. Upon inquiry, Mr. Bennett noted that Vice Chair Freeman would be able to comment on the project, but that she would need to abstain from voting due to arriving after the staff presentation and applicant comments. Vice Chair Freeman spoke about the time spent on review and approval of the Conference Center, as well as the iterations of designs for the plaza. She noted that the Conference Center was an extensive and influential project and that the signage for the Portola Plaza Hotel & Spa should not overshadow or compete with the signage for the Conference Center. Chair Silva said that he felt the larger sign area was necessary for the Portola Plaza Hotel & Spa and that he agreed with the staff report. He said the signage was well- designed and seemed like a natural solution to creating better visibility. He said that the Conference Center was an exceptional building and that it would contrast with the Portola Plaza Hotel & Spa. Vice Chair Freeman asked if the applicant had considered doubling, rather than tripling, the size of the signage. Mr. Bennett said that doubling the size of the signage had not been discussed in detail. On a motion by Committee Member Williamson, seconded by Committee Member Catanzaro, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the application as submitted. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Silva, Rogers, Catanzaro, Gorman, Williamson, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Freeman RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee Member Gorman asked if a member of the public could comment on 38 Sierra Vista. Chair Silva said that the item had been closed and therefore further comments were not permitted. 3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 5, 2017 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Mr. Bennett said that at the moment, one item was scheduled for the July 19, 2017 ARC meeting agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Todd Bennett Chair Senior Associate Planner Architectural Review Committee 4

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Agenda Committee Members Peter Silva, Chair Afternoon Session Only Sandra Freeman, Vice Chair Vito Catanzaro Jeffrey Gorman Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Linda Rath Hope Rogers 580 Pacific Street 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Tyller Williamson Council Chambers Monterey, California The Architectural Review Committee will conduct a field trip on Monday, July 17, 2017 to review the Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Architectural Review Committee agenda. The field trip will depart from the field behind Colton Hall at 4 PM. For more information, please call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: July 14, 2017 ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 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. July 5, 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. Consider 71 and 81 Cuesta Vista Drive; Application AP-17-0347 to Appeal City Forester's Decision to Deny Removal of Five Eucalyptus Trees; Appellant Elizabeth Todd; Owners Edward and Patricia Waldin and Elizabeth Todd; R-1-20 Zoning District (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15304, Class 4) 3. Approve 636 Grace Street; Application ARP-17-0322 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant Luis Lopez; Owners Liz and Ray Espinosa; R-1-5 Zoning District (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) Continued to the August 2, 2017 Architectural Review Committee Meeting 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. Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, July 19, 2017 2 UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Jul 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 5:00 PM Jul 20 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 26 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 3 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 7 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Aug 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 10 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM Aug 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 16 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 17 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Aug 17 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 22 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 23 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 28 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 30 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, July 19, 2017 3

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