Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · August 1, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Freeman, Carter, Rogers, Silva
Members Absent: Gorman, Rath, Williamson
Staff Members Present: Housing and Community Development Manager Caraker,
Recording Secretary Salameh
MEETING PROCEDURES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Freeman called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. June 20, 2018
Action: Approved as amended.
After the minutes were approved, Chair Freeman welcomed new Committee Member Carter
and asked for a brief introduction of herself, to which Committee Member Carter obliged.
On a motion by Committee Member Rogers, seconded by Committee Member Silva, and
carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the June 20,
2018 Minutes as amended.
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Freeman, Carter, Rogers, Silva
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: Gorman, Rath, Williamson
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, August 1, 2018
2. Deny 71 and 81 Cuesta Vista Drive; Permit Amendment Application PA-18-0208 to
Amend Application AP-17-0347 to Change the Replacement Tree Requirement from
Five 36-Inch Box Trees to Zero Trees; Applicant and Owner Elizabeth Todd; R-1-20
Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation; Statutorily
Exempt from CEQA per Article 18, Section 15270
Action: Continued to the September 5, 2018 ARC meeting, at the applicant’s request.
On a motion by Committee Member Silva, seconded by Committee Member Rogers, and
carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee continued the item to
the September 5, 2018 ARC meeting.
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Freeman, Carter, Rogers, Silva
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: Gorman, Rath, Williamson
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
None.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Ms. Caraker said that she would add a tour of the Van Buren Senior Affordable Housing
Project to the ARC’s regularly-scheduled field trip agenda, August 13, 2018.
Chair Freeman said that she looked forward to touring the affordable housing units and
also noted that she was relieved to see the ARC’s 878 Oak Street decision upheld by
Planning Commission and City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:11 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 Sandra Freeman, Chair
Linda Rath, Vice Chair
AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Zoe Carter
Jeffrey Gorman
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Hope Rogers
Peter Silva
580 Pacific Street Tyller Williamson
Council Chambers 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Monterey, California
The Architectural Review Committee will not conduct a field trip to review the
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Architectural Review Committee agenda. For
information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: July 27, 2018
MEETING PROCEDURES
***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. June 20, 2018
***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. Deny 71 and 81 Cuesta Vista Drive; Permit Amendment Application PA-18-0208 to
Amend Application AP-17-0347 to Change the Replacement Tree Requirement from
Five 36-Inch Box Trees to Zero Trees; Applicant and Owner Elizabeth Todd; R-1-20
Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation; Statutorily
Exempt from CEQA per Article 18, Section 15270
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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and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Architectural Review Committee
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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Aug 2 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Aug 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 9 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Aug 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 16 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Aug 16 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Aug 22 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Aug 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Aug 27 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Sep 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Sep 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885
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