Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 4, 2017
Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Freeman, Rogers, Catanzaro, Gorman, Williamson, Rath
Members Absent: Silva
Staff Members Present: Housing and Community Development Manager Caraker,
Associate Planner Schmidt, Recording Secretary Salameh
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Freeman called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. August 2, 2017
Action: Approved as submitted.
On a motion by Committee Member Rath, seconded by Committee Member Gorman,
and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the
Minutes of August 2, 2017 as submitted.
AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Freeman, Rogers, Catanzaro, Gorman, Williamson,
Rath
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Silva
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
2. Approve 571 Wave Street; Application ARP-17-0427 for Sign Face Changes and
Internally-Illuminated Signage; Applicant Vincent Balestreri; Owner Inns of
Cannery Row - Spindrift ; VAF Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements
per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
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Action: Approved with staff-recommended condition of approval that the vehicle
oriented freestanding signage be lowered to eight feet in height and constructed
on solid bases that match the existing building.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and took Committee Members’
questions.
Public Comment
None.
Applicant
Vincent Balestreri thanked staff and said that it was a pleasure working with Mr. Schmidt
on this project.
Vice Chair Freeman asked Mr. Balestreri if only the turquoise waves shown in the
illustrations would be illuminated on the signange.
Mr. Balestreri said yes.
Vice Chair Freeman asked about the lighting in the rendering near the garage on
Hoffman Street.
Mr. Balestreri said that the lighting would be removed.
Committee Member Gorman asked if the signage could be retrofitted to comply with City
standards.
Mr. Balestreri said that the signage posts would be replaced and that the sign would
comply with guidelines.
Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Williamson said that he was in support of the application, with staff
recommended conditions of approval.
Committee Members Rath and Rogers agreed with Committee Member Williamson.
Vice Chair Freeman noted that the sign proposal utilized an interesting technique and
that she believed the internal illumination would be successful, as it had for other similar
signage.
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 with staff-recommended condition of approval that the vehicle oriented
freestanding signage be lowered to eight feet in height and constructed on a solid bases
that match the existing building.
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Freeman, Rogers, Gorman, Williamson, Rath
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Silva
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 1 MEMBERS: Catanzaro
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
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None.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Ms. Caraker thanked the ARC for their participation in the August 2017 Study Session
and said that another similar session was anticipated for November.
Committee Member Gorman said that it would be helpful for study sessions or training
could be tailored to upcoming agenda items.
Ms. Caraker said that the Planning office would gladly receive ARC ideas on study
sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Elizabeth Caraker Chair
Housing and Community Development Manager Architectural Review Committee
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Agenda
Architectural Review Committee Committee Members
Agenda Peter Silva, Chair
Sandra Freeman, Vice Chair
AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Vito Catanzaro
Jeffrey Gorman
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Linda Rath
Hope Rogers
580 Pacific Street Tyller Williamson
Council Chambers 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Monterey, California
FIELD TRIP
The Architectural Review Committee will conduct a field trip on Monday, October 2, 2017 to
review the Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Architectural Review Committee agenda. The field
trip will depart from the field behind Colton Hall at 4:00 p.m. For information, please call
(831) 646-3885. Date posted: September 29, 2017
MEETING PROCEDURES
***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. August 2, 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. Approve 571 Wave Street; Application ARP-17-0427 for Sign Face Changes and
Internally-Illuminated Signage; Applicant Vincent Balestreri; Owner Inns of Cannery
Row - Spindrift ; VAF Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per 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.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Oct 5 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 12 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 12 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Oct 17 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 18 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 19 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Oct 19 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 23 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Oct 25 Oversight Board Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Nov 1 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 2 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 6 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Nov 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 9 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Nov 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885
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