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Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · May 6, 2020

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Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 080D8BD3-C835-4FAF-A8F6-E2D261F426AF MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Wednesday, May 6, 2020 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Carter, Bluth, Conner, Hunter, Pauly, Rath, Tregenza Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Kim Cole, Principal Planner Flower, Senior Associate Planner Roveri, Administrative Assistant Cleary 1. Meeting Procedures CALL TO ORDER Chair Carter called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Administrative Assistant Cleary provided information to the public about how to participate by calling in to give public comment on the live web meeting. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. March 4, 2020 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Committee Member Rath, seconded by Committee Member Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the March 4, 2020 minutes as submitted. AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Pauly, Rath, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Conner RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Consider 9 Dunecrest Avenue; Architectural Review Permit ARP-20-0054 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Second-Story Addition to an Existing One-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant Terry Latasa; Owner Kelley and Judy Conover; R-1-6-D1 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) Action: Approved Architectural Review Permit 20-0054 for preliminary and final DocuSign Envelope ID: 080D8BD3-C835-4FAF-A8F6-E2D261F426AF Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 06,2020 architectural review of a second-story addition to an existing one-story, single-family dwelling at 9 Dunecrest Avenue with amendments to include an 18 inch drop in roof height and a privacy screen on the rear deck to the west. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and took Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Tregenza questioned the positioning of photos taken from 17 Dunecrest. Ms. Roveri answered they were taken from the property’s rooftop deck. Committee Member Rath inquired about the ceiling height in relation to the building height. Applicant and Architect Terry Latasa stated the ceiling height could be designed at 10 feet rather than 12 as proposed if the Committee required it. Applicant Mr. Latasa spoke on behalf of the property owners in support of the second-story addition and iterated the difficulty in preserving views around construction. The architect requested approval based on project specifications preserving views and neighborhood aesthetics while adhering to zoning requirements. Public Comments Community Development Director Cole provided information to the public about how to participate by calling in to give public comment on the live web meeting. Laura Nagel, resident at 7 Dunecrest Avenue, stated the proposed addition is too high, blocking views from this and neighboring residences. Ms. Nagel stated the sky view from 7 Dunecrest is impeded if 9 Dunecrest is allowed a 12-foot ceiling. Claiming the additional two feet would not provide additional views to 9 Dunecrest, Ms. Nagel requested a lower roof for 9 Dunecrest. Neighbor and complainant Debra Proctor thanked staff for including her complaint in the staff report. Requested the ceiling and overall height is kept at a minimum to allow for views. Stated the design and addition will be a nice contribution to the neighborhood. Committee Member Comments Vice Chair Bluth suggested lowering the building height by two feet, stating the design modification would have low impact on the owners and high impact on neighbors. Committee Member Conner agreed and supported the design by neighborhood aesthetic standards. Ms. Conner identified that the proposed height meets zoning requirements, but supported approval of a lower building height based off neighbor preferences. Committee Members Rath and Pauly agreed the design meets all City requirements and expressed difficulty in compromising between differing neighbor views. Committee Member Pauly claimed the proposed addition is architecturally ungainly and that the structure aesthetics could benefit from a lower roof height. Mr. Pauly suggested lowering the ceiling height to 10 feet from the initial 12-foot request. Mr. Pauly inquired about a deck mentioned during public comment but not exhibited on the provided plans. *REOPEN APPLICANT COMMENT* 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 080D8BD3-C835-4FAF-A8F6-E2D261F426AF Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 06,2020 Mr. Latasa mentioned the owners will install a privacy screen along the west side of the proposed upper deck once impacts on neighbors have been addressed; the homeowners will then work with neighbors and the City to create a mutual privacy solution. The architect reiterated the project meets all height requirements and explained that the applicants wish to keep the window size as proposed, though they are willing to lower the roof height 1.5 feet. Mr. Latasa said the owners would be happy to compromise on a solution without lowering it all the way down to 10ft. *CLOSE APPLICANT COMMENT* On a motion by Committee Member Pauly, seconded by Vice Chair Bluth, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit 20-0054 for preliminary and final architectural review of a second-story addition to an existing one-story, single-family dwelling at 9 Dunecrest Avenue with amendments to include an 18 inch drop in roof height and a privacy screen on the rear deck to the west. AYES: 7 MEMBERS: Carter, Bluth, Conner, Hunter, Pauly, Rath, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 8. Planning Office Update  Update received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Ande Flower, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 3

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Agenda Committee Members Zoe Carter, Chair AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Robert Bluth, Vice Chair Shannon Conner Edward Hunter Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Justin Pauly Linda Rath Teleconference 4:00 PM Patrick Tregenza Monterey, California IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-33-20, and to do all we can to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus):  Meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards and Commissions will be conducted with virtual (electronic) participation only. Members of the public may watch the live stream of the City Council and Boards and Commission meetings at https://www.youtube.com/cityofmonterey (up to 10 second delay) or on television on Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). The YouTube live stream has the shortest delay and is recommended for anyone wishing to provide public comment (see details below).  BEFORE EACH MEETING, members of the public may participate by submitting comment(s) to planning@monterey.org from an email account or a cell phone’s texting app until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These emails and text messages will be shared with the Architectural Review Committee prior to the start of the meeting, but will not be read aloud during the meeting. All comments received will become part of the record.  DURING EACH MEETING, members of the public may participate by calling and speaking live during the designated time(s), subject to time limits that may be imposed pursuant to the Brown Act. To provide public comment: o Please follow along with the meeting on the YouTube live stream, as it has the shortest delay, and only call when the public comment period is announced. o When the public comment period is announced, call the telephone number that will be provided on-screen and announced at the meeting. Enter the conference room number, then #. o You will be muted upon joining the call. o Enter *5 to “raise your hand.” When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. o Between comment periods, please hang up the phone. If you wish to comment on another item, please call back when the public comment period is announced. FIELD TRIP The Architectural Review Committee will not conduct a field trip to review the May 06, 2020 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: April 30, 2020. ***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. March 4, 2020 ***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. 3. Consider 9 Dunecrest Avenue; Architectural Review Permit ARP-20-0054 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Second-Story Addition to an Existing One-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant Terry Latasa; Owner Kelley and Judy Conover; R-1-6-D1 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) 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. 4. 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 Architectural Review Committee 5/6/2020 4:00:00 PM 2 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. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Architectural Review Committee 5/6/2020 4:00:00 PM 3

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