Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2019-03-20T16:00:00
End: 2019-03-20T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · March 20, 2019

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Wednesday, March 20, 2019 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Rath, Bluth, Carter, Rogers, Silva Members Absent: Gorman Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Flower, Associate Planner Roveri, Recording Secretary Salameh MEETING PROCEDURES CALL TO ORDER Chair Rath called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 1. March 6, 2019 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Committee Member Silva, seconded by Committee Member Carter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the March 6, 2019 minutes as submitted: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Rath, Bluth, Carter, Rogers, Silva NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Gorman ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 2. Approve 724 Abrego Street and 731 Munras Avenue; Permit Amendment Application PA-19-0041 to Amend Sign Permit Application SI-17-0145 to Include an Internally Illuminated Wall Sign and Approve Three Signs; Applicant Phil Vanderkraats; Owner Cypress Plaza Center LLC; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and took Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Silva asked questions about the calculation process for the Mountain Mikes signage area, adding that he felt the applicant was being penalized by City sign area measurement standards. He also asked about the final illuminated color temperature and brightness. Ms. Roveri explained how sign area was calculated according to City guidelines. She explained that the sign would measure 3500 Kelvin once installed. Committee Member Carter stressed the need for clarification on sign area measurements. Chair Rath asked for clarification on the condition of approval stating that internal illumination should be minimal. Ms. Roveri explained that the applicant should submit a section drawing to staff that would illustrate the final brightness of the sign. Chair Rath asked how the Mountain Mikes sign compared with other signs in the parking lot area. Ms. Roveri deferred to the applicant. Applicant Phil Vanderkraats, owner of Signs by Van, explained that illuminated signs were new to him and that a third party was in the process of designing the internally illuminated Mountain Mikes sign. He said that they were willing to ensure the finished sign did not exceed 3500 Kelvin, offering to install a dimmer if necessary. Chair Rath asked Mr. Vanderkraats how the height of the Mountain Mikes sign would compare with other signs facing the parking lot. Mr. Vanderkraats replied that the newly proposed Mountain Mikes sign would be a bit taller, as it was the main tenant in the complex. Committee Member Silva asked Mr. Vanderkraats if he took exception to the conditions given by the City and Mr. Vanderkraats said no, that the conditions were acceptable to him. Committee Member Bluth pointed out a possible condition in units of light measurement, as Kelvin measured color temperature and lumens measured color brightness. He noted that 6500 lumens—the maximum listed in the staff report—would appear quite bright. Mr. Vanderkraats concurred, adding that he would ensure the sign be made as dim as possible. Public Comments None. 2 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Committee Member Comments Chair Rath asked if there was a limit to lumens for internally illuminated signage. Ms. Roveri explained that lumens were limited to 10 per linear foot of building frontage. Committee Member Silva said that he would support the application as conditioned, but asked that staff reconsider the methodology of sign area measurement. He also commended the staff report. Committee Member Bluth reiterated concerns regarding the overall brightness of the sign. Ms. Roveri said that Citywide Sign Guidelines had been supplied to the applicant and that whatever the frontage, the sign could not exceed 10 lumens per linear foot of it. Committee Member Carter concurred with Committee Member Silva on sign area measurement requirements, but said that she supported the application. Chair Rath said that she agreed with the staff report and would like the applicant to submit a section drawing for review to ensure that the sign did not exceed conditioned brightness. On a motion by Committee Member Silva, seconded by Committee Member Bluth, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Permit Amendment Application PA-19-0041 to amend Sign Permit Application SI-17-0145 to include an internally illuminated wall sign and approve three signs at 724 Abrego Street and 731 Munras Avenue with staff-recommended conditions of approval and special condition of approval that the sign shall comply with City guidelines on lumens. AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Silva, Rogers, Rath, Carter, Bluth NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Gorman ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Flower said that she would report back Committee liability regarding tree removals in the near future. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:32 p.m. 3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Ande Flower, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 4

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Agenda Linda Rath, Chair Jeffrey Gorman, Vice Chair AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Robert Bluth Zoe Carter Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Hope Rogers Peter Silva 580 Pacific Street Council Chambers 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monterey, California The Architectural Review Committee will conduct a field trip on Monday, March 18, 2019 to review the Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Architectural Review Committee meeting agenda. The field trip will depart from the lawn behind Colton Hall at 4 PM. For information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: March 15, 2019 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. March 6, 2019 ***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 724 Abrego Street and 731 Munras Avenue; Permit Amendment Application PA-19-0041 to Amend Sign Permit Application SI-17-0145 to Include an Internally Illuminated Wall Sign and Approve Three Signs; Applicant Phil Vanderkraats; Owner Cypress Plaza Center LLC; 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 20, 2019 2 Mar 21 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 21 PRC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Mar 25 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 27 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Mar 27 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 28 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Apr 2 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Apr 3 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 4 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 4 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Apr 9 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 10 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 05:30 PM Apr 11 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 11 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM Apr 16 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Apr 17 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 18 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 18 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, City Hall - Dutra Street Parking Lot - 2:00 PM Apr 18 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Hilltop Park Center - 6:30 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, March 20, 2019 3

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