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Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · December 4, 2019

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F229EEB-5CF3-4E9D-93A8-582A451D5173 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Wednesday, December 4, 2019 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Rath, Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Tregenza Members Absent: Conner Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Flower, Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, Administrative Assistant Salameh 1. Meeting Procedures CALL TO ORDER Chair Rath called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. November 20, 2019 Action: Approved as amended. 3. Approve Sign Permit Application SI-19-0376 for One Wall Sign at 439 Alvarado Street (Mechanics Bank) Action: Approved Sign Permit Application SI-19-0376 for one wall sign at 439 Alvarado Street (Mechanics Bank) On a motion by Vice Chair Carter, seconded by Committee Member Hunter and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the consent agenda, with an amendment to the minutes of November 20, 2019. AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Rath, Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Conner ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 4. Approve 156 Via Gayuba; Architectural Review Application ARP-19-0372 to allow 2nd Story Addition and 2nd Story Deck; Applicant Ryan Cornelsen; Owner Susan J. Rede; R-1-6 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements Per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F229EEB-5CF3-4E9D-93A8-582A451D5173 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Action: Approved Architectural Review Application ARP-19-0372 to allow 2nd Story Addition and 2nd Story Deck at 156 Via Gayuba. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions. Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and took Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Ryan Cornelson, of Wald, Ruhnke & Dost Architects explained that no further plans existed for expansion, aside from the addition currently before ARC. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Tregenza said that while the home and neighborhood were lovely, he would like to see more fenestration to lend to the character of the addition. He said that the design was not as imaginative as he felt it should be, despite the applicant having met all design guidelines. Committee Member Bluth noted that the design was advantageous in maintaining neighbors’ views, despite lack of aesthetics. Committee Member Tregenza added that while the neighbor had the right to an addition, he wanted to noted that he was not in favor of a stacked saltbox-type of design. Chair Rath agreed with Committee Members Bluth and Tregenza, adding that she felt the applicant had done the best he could with the limited space. On a motion by Committee Member Bluth, seconded by Vice Chair Carter and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Application ARP-19-0372 to allow 2nd Story Addition and 2nd Story Deck at 156 Via Gayuba. AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Rath, Carter, Bluth, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Conner ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 MEMBERS: Hunter COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 5. Planning Office Update 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1F229EEB-5CF3-4E9D-93A8-582A451D5173 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 4, 2019  Update received. Principal Planner Flower discussed upcoming projects. Committee Member Bluth mentioned that he was not sure how to address view impact concerns and asked for input on how to assess those dilemmas as they arose. Principal Planner Flower noted that view impacts would be discussed in depth and an upcoming project at 260 Laine Street. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:28 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Ande Flower, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 3

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Architectural Review Committee Agenda Committee Members Linda Rath, Chair AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Zoe Carter, Vice Chair Robert Bluth Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Shannon Conner Edward Hunter 580 Pacific Street 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Patrick Tregenza Council Chambers Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Architectural Review Committee will conduct a field trip on Monday, December 2, 2019 to review the Wednesday, December 4, 2019 ARC meeting agenda. The field trip will depart from the lawn behind Colton Hall at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: November 27, 2019 ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 1. Meeting Procedures 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 2. November 20, 2019 Other Consent Items 3. APPROVE SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION SI-19-0376 FOR ONE WALL SIGN AT 439 ALVARADO STREET (MECHANICS BANK) ***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. 4. Approve 156 Via Gayuba; Architectural Review Application ARP-19-0372 to allow 2nd Story Addition and 2nd Story Deck; Applicant Ryan Cornelsen; Owner Susan J. Rede; R-1-6 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; 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. 5. Planning Office Update 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 Architectural Review Committee 12/4/2019 4:00:00 PM 2 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. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Architectural Review Committee 12/4/2019 4:00:00 PM 3

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