Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2021-07-07T16:00:00
End: 2021-07-07T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · July 7, 2021

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 83A4CF4A-1B15-4ECD-9B2C-268CA06CAFC6 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 07, 2021 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Teleconference MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar Members Absent: Pauly, Schmidt, Tregenza Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Property Manager Janna Aldrete, Recording Secretary Cleary 1. Meeting Procedures CALL TO ORDER Chair Carter called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Recording Secretary Cleary provided information on how to participate and provide public comment live during the meeting. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. June 02 , 2021 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Committee Member Hunter, seconded by Vice Chair Bluth, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the June 02, 2021 minutes as submitted: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Ostov ar NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: Pauly, Schmidt, Tregenza ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE DocuSign Envelope ID: 83A4CF4A-1B15-4ECD-9B2C-268CA06CAFC6 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 07, 2021 3. Consider 693 Del Monte Avenue at the Corner of Figueroa Street and Del Monte Avenue (APN 001702013000) and the City Right-of-Way at the Corner of Washington Street and Del Monte Avenue (adjacent to APN 001567012000); Sign Permit Application SI-21-0072 for Two Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Temporary Event Signs to be Rotated on an As-Needed Basis; Applicant Robert Wecker for Fisherman’s Wharf Association; Owner City of Monterey; PC-W (Planned Community-Waterfront) Zoning District; Parks and Open Space and Public/Semi- Public General Plan Designations; Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 Action: Approved Sign Permit application SI-21-0072 to allow two vehicle-oriented freestanding temporary event signs to be rotated on an as-needed basis at 693 Del Monte Avenue, at the corner of Figueroa Street and Del Monte Avenue (APN 001702013000) and the corner of Washington Street and Del Monte Avenue (APN 001567012000) with special conditions that the permit be requested and approved by the Traffic Engineer, that the City can revoke the permit if conditions of approval are violated, and that display of event signage may not exceed 3 consecutive days. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Committee Member Ostovar asked how many signs would be in use and how many times per year the sign would change. Applicant Robert Wecker, Designer for the Wecker Group, suggested that there will be three or four more events in 2021 and most signs would be up for one or two days, from Friday to Sunday. Mr. Wecker explained that the reusable signs would not list dates but would have lettering visible enough to direct tourists to the Wharf from the street. Mr. Wecker specified that no more than twelve events would be advertised for no more than two days each. Chair Carter asked who would design and make the signs. Mr. Wecker stated he would design the signs, explaining that information on the signs would be minimal and keep the Monterey character. Ms. Roveri introduced Janna Aldrete, Property Manager for the City of Monterey. Ms. Aldrete asked how long each sign would be on display. Mr. Wecker explained that each event would have a sign posted for two days. Applicant Presentation None. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Vice Chair Bluth spoke in support of approval, explaining that the existing Wharf signs perform their function well and using them to highlight events seems logical. Committee Member Ostovar agreed that the signs feel like a piece of Monterey, commended the additions being contained within the sign, and suggested adding a maximum duration requirement for the temporary signage. DocuSign Envelope ID: 83A4CF4A-1B15-4ECD-9B2C-268CA06CAFC6 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 07, 2021 On a motion by Vice Chair Bluth, seconded by Committee Member Hunter and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Sign Permit application SI-21-0072 to allow two vehicle-oriented freestanding temporary event signs to be rotated on an as-needed basis at 693 Del Monte Avenue, at the corner of Figueroa Street and Del Monte Avenue (APN 001702013000) and the corner of Washington Street and Del Monte Avenue (APN 001567012000) with special conditions that the permit be requested and approved by the Traffic Engineer, that the City can revoke the permit if conditions of approval are violated, and that display of event signage may not exceed 3 consecutive days: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: Pauly, Schmidt, Tregenza ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC APPEARANCE 4. Consider 529 Pine Street; Architectural Review Application and Setback Variation Request ARP-21-0080 to Reduce the Front-Yard First-Story Deck Setback from 9 Feet to 5 Feet, 8-1/2 Inches from the Front Property Line; Applicant Libby Barnes; Owner Stephen J and Diane R Biehle Trs.; R-1-5 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 Action: Approved Architectural Review application and Setback Variation request ARP-21-0080 to reduce the front-yard first-story deck setback from 9 feet to 5 feet, 8-1/2 inches from the front property line at 529 Pine Street. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Committee Member Hunter asked if comments were received from neighbors regarding the change or reservations toward the expansion. Ms. Roveri stated the Planning Office had not received any comments for this project. Applicant Presentation Applicant Libby Barns, with De Sola.Barnes Architects, introduced their client and explained the project. Public Comments Next-door neighbors Martha and Steve Nelson commented in support of approval. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Ostovar spoke in support of approval, stating that the proposal seems to be minimally impactful, and adding that an increase in size could lead to an increase in use which is positive for the neighborhood. Committee Member Hunter agreed, explaining that the impact on the setback is small and the change would be an improvement to the house’s overall appearance. DocuSign Envelope ID: 83A4CF4A-1B15-4ECD-9B2C-268CA06CAFC6 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 07, 2021 On a motion by Committee Member Hunter, seconded by Vice Chair Bluth and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review application and Setback Variation request ARP-21-0080 to reduce the front-yard first-story deck setback from 9 feet to 5 feet, 8-1/2 inches from the front property line at 529 Pine Street: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 3 MEMBERS: Pauly, Schmidt, Tregenza ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Vice Chair Bluth congratulated Ms. Roveri on her promotion to Principal Planner Chair Carter encouraged viewers to attend Farmer’s Market to support local businesses. 5. Planning Office Update  Update received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Agenda Zoe Carter, Chair Robert Bluth, Vice Chair Edward Hunter Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Payam Ostovar Justin Pauly 4:00 PM Shelly Schmidt 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 are being conducted with virtual (electronic) participation only. BEFORE EACH MEETING, members of the public may participate by submitting comment(s) to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These emails and text messages are shared with the Architectural Review Committee prior to the start of the meeting, but are not read aloud. All comments become part of the record and are made available online at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments DURING EACH MEETING: Join the ZoomGov Webinar to participate or watch the meeting live (no time delay):  On a computer or smartphone https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1619149563  Or by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free) or 669-254-5252 (Campbell, Calif.) o Enter Webinar ID: 161 914 9563 # o If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions. Meetings are also streamed live on https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). FIELD TRIP The Architectural Review Committee will not conduct a field trip to review the July 7, 2021 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: July 2, 2021 ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. Meeting Procedures 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. June 2, 2021 ***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 693 Del Monte Avenue at the Corner of Figueroa Street and Del Monte Avenue (APN 001702013000) and the City Right-of-Way at the Corner of Washington Street and Del Monte Avenue (adjacent to APN 001567012000); Sign Permit Application SI-21-0072 for Two Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Temporary Event Signs to be Rotated on an As-Needed Basis; Applicant Robert Wecker for Fisherman’s Wharf Association; Owner City of Monterey; PC-W (Planned Community-Waterfront) Zoning District; Parks and Open Space and Public/Semi-Public General Plan Designations; Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 4. Consider 529 Pine Street; Architectural Review Application and Setback Variation Request ARP-21-0080 to Reduce the Front-Yard First-Story Deck Setback from 9 Feet to 5 Feet, 8-1/2 Inches from the Front Property Line; Applicant Libby Barnes; Owner Stephen J and Diane R Biehle Trs.; R-1-5 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA 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 Architectural Review Committee 7/7/2021 4:00:00 PM 2 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. 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