Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2018-02-07T16:00:00
End: 2018-02-07T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · February 7, 2018

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Wednesday, February 7, 2018 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Silva, Rogers, Catanzaro, Gorman, Rath, Williamson (4:06 p.m.) Members Absent: Freeman Staff Members Present: Housing & Community Development Manager Caraker, Senior Associate Planner Bennett, Recording Secretary Salameh CALL TO ORDER Chair Silva called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 1. December 20, 2017 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Committee Member Gorman, seconded by Committee Member Catanzaro, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the minutes of December 20, 2017 as submitted: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Silva, Rogers, Catanzaro, Gorman, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Freeman, Williamson ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC APPEARANCE 2. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice Chair This item was heard third on the agenda. Action: The ARC agreed by consensus on Staff’s recommendation to appoint Linda Rath to Vice Chair and Sandy Freeman to Chair. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Rogers declined the position of Vice Chair. Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Committee Member Rath accepted the position of Vice Chair. Ms. Caraker said that no motion was necessary and explained the chair rotation process. 3. Approve 444 Alvarado Street; AR Permit 0360 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Outdoor Seating; Applicant Steven Rodhouse; Owner Nick Craft for Bonifacio Plaza Associates; PC-D Planned Community Zoning District (Downtown Specific Plan); Exempt from CEQA Requirements. This item was heard second on the agenda. Action: Approved AR Permit 0360 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Outdoor Seating and advised the applicant to work with City staff on appropriate sidewalk clearance measures. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Bennett presented the Agenda Report and took Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Gorman noted that the paint along the curb at this section of Alvarado Street looked dilapidated and asked Mr. Bennett if he could work with the appropriate City department to improve its appearance. Applicant Steve Rodhouse spoke on behalf of the property owners and said that he himself would construct the outdoor seating area. He addressed the variations presented by staff and said that the property owners would prefer to have a larger outdoor seating area and remove and replace the existing street tree. He asked for the ARC’s approval of the project. Tony Rodhouse addressed concerns that a neighboring restaurant’s garbage service may be impeded by replacement of the street tree and said that they rolled their garbage bins down to the street; therefore access to the back alley would not be blocked by a replacement tree. The Rodhouses answered the ARC’s questions regarding the layout of the outdoor seating area and potentially redesigning the patio space to accommodate the existing street tree. Mr. Bennett answered the ARC’s questions regarding sidewalk ADA requirements, potential realignment of Alvarado street and its future impacts on the business, and implications of replacing the street tree. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Chair Silva thanked the applicant for proposing outdoor seating on Alvarado Street, noting that it would be an improvement to the ambiance of the street, as previous outdoor seating applications had been. He also remarked that the cost of replacing the tree would not be an inexpensive one and advised that the long term should be taken into consideration when making their decision. 2 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, February 7, 2018 ***Public Comment Reopened*** Mr. Rodhouse said that they would like to reflect on their options, as they knew that removing and replacing the tree may become a costly choice. The ARC discussed the possibilities and implications of removing and replacing the existing street tree, taking the underground utilities into consideration. Ms. Caraker informed the ARC that their determination should focus on the materials proposed for the fence, tables and chairs for the outdoor seating area and that the ARC could direct the applicant to work with the appropriate City staff on the removal and replacement of the street tree. On a motion by Committee Member Williamson, seconded by Committee Member Gorman, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved AR Permit 0360 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Outdoor Seating and advised the applicant to work with City staff on appropriate sidewalk clearance measures. 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 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Chair Silva said that he was grateful for his time served as Chair of the ARC and also encouraged everyone to go see the newly renovated Monterey Conference Center. Committee Member Gorman thanked Committee Member Silva for his service as Chair over the past year. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Elizabeth Caraker Chair Housing & Community Development Manager Architectural Review Committee 3

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Agenda Peter Silva, Chair Sandra Freeman, Vice Chair AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Vito Catanzaro Jeffrey Gorman Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Linda Rath Hope Rogers 580 Pacific Street Tyller Williamson Council Chambers 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monterey, California The Architectural Review Committee will conduct a field trip on Monday, February 5, 2018 to review the Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Architectural Review Committee agenda. The field trip will depart from the field behind Colton Hall at 4 PM. For information, please call (831) 646-3885. Date posted: February 1, 2018 ***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. December 20, 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 and Vice Chair 3. Approve 444 Alvarado Street; AR Permit 0360 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Ouotdoor Seating; Applicant Steven Rodhouse; Owner Nick Craft for Bonifacio Plaza Associates; PC-D Planned Community Zoning District (Downtown Specific Plan); Exempt from CEQA Requirements. 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, February 7, 2018 2 Feb 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 8 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 8 HPC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 15 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 26 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 28 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Feb 28 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 8 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM Mar 9 Disabled Access Appeals Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 2:00 PM Mar 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, February 7, 2018 3

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