Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2021-09-01T16:00:00
End: 2021-09-01T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · September 1, 2021

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EA82717-09D3-4BE2-9675-B5F19601ECFA MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 01, 2021 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar*, Schmidt*, Tregenza* Members Absent: Pauly * Participated remotely via videoconference Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Cole, Associate Planner Sabdo, Associate Planner Buggert, 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. August 04, 2021 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Vice Chair Bluth, seconded by Committee Member Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the August 04, 2021 minutes as submitted: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Tregenza RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Consider 541 Dry Creek Road; Application ARP-21-0082 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First and Second-Story Addition and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant, Alan Lehman, Lehman Design Studio; Property Owner Ali and Jon Zeljo; R-1-8 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EA82717-09D3-4BE2-9675-B5F19601ECFA Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 01, 2021 Action: Approved application ARP-21-0082 for preliminary and final architectural review of a first and second-story addition and exterior alterations to an existing two-story single-family dwelling at 541 Dry Creek Road. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Applicant Presentation Applicant Alan Lehman provided information regarding the project’s plans and goals. Chair Carter asked what color the new house would be. Mr. Lehman suggested the proposed colors are tan with gray wood siding. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments None. On a motion by Committee Member Hunter, seconded by Committee Member Tregenza and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved application ARP-21-0082 for preliminary and final architectural review of a first and second- story addition and exterior alterations to an existing two-story single-family dwelling at 541 Dry Creek Road: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 484 Laine Street; Application ARP-20-0043 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First and Second-Story Addition, A Reconstructed and Expanded Second-Story Rear Deck, and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Two- Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant and Property Owners, Michael Richardson and Caitlin Richardson; R-3-5 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) Action: Approved application ARP-20-0043 for preliminary and final architectural review of a first and second-story addition, a reconstructed and expanded second-story rear deck, and exterior alterations to an existing two-story single-family dwelling at 484 Laine Street. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday September 01, 2021 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EA82717-09D3-4BE2-9675-B5F19601ECFA Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 01, 2021 Committee Member Schmidt asked if the proposed deck would be level with the existing deck. Ms. Sabdo explained the deck would match its existing elevation but the guardrails would be higher. Applicant Presentation Applicants Caitlin and Michael Richardson provided background on the house and project, outlining concerns of safety and access, and answered Committee Member questions. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments None. On a motion by Vice Chair Bluth, seconded by Committee Member Schmidt and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved application ARP-20- 0043 for preliminary and final architectural review of a first and second-story addition, a reconstructed and expanded second-story rear deck, and exterior alterations to an existing two-story single-family dwelling at 484 Laine Street: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. Consider 260 Alvarado Street; Sign Permit Application SI-21-0097 for an Amended Portola Hotel Multi-Tenant Sign Program for Venture Gallery, and for a New 15 Square Foot Wall Sign for Venture Gallery; Applicant John Phillip Vanderkraats with Signs By Van; Property Owner, Custom House Hotel Co Ltd; VAF Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) Action: Approved sign permit application SI-21-0097 for an amended Portola Hotel multi-tenant sign program for Venture Gallery and a new 15 square foot wall sign for Venture Gallery at 260 Alvarado Street, with the added conditions that the applicant must remove the A-frame sign and the bracket sign must be removed. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Committee Member Tregenza asked why the fin sign is being reduced if there is no fin sign. Ms. Sabdo explained that all sign areas are added to determine total square footage and the applicant aims to allow for all signs in the future. Committee Member Tregenza expressed concern for having a wall bracket without a sign, and requested adding a condition requiring the wall bracket be removed until it is utilized for signage. Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday September 01, 2021 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EA82717-09D3-4BE2-9675-B5F19601ECFA Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 01, 2021 Committee Member Ostovar echoed questions on the signs and empty bracket, shared concerns for increasing allowed size, and asked if approval would apply to all tenants in the master sign program. Ms. Sabdo explained that the proposal is only for Venture Gallery and the request is to change one portion of the multitenant sign program. Ms. Cole explained that the sign program sets square footage limits by sign type. Committee Member Tregenza suggested setting a maximum amount of total square footage rather than having parameters for signs not in use. Ms. Cole suggested keeping existing square footage limits and adding a condition of approval. Chair Carter agreed with Committee Member Tregenza in setting a maximum square footage to use how applicants see fit. Committee Member Hunter shared concerns for applicants requesting one sign using all allotted square footage and recommended limiting allowable square footage per sign. Committee Member Ostovar agreed with previous comments. Vice Chair Bluth suggested requiring any proposed awning signs to revisit the ARC. Ms. Cole suggested tenants like the flexibility of having different sign styles and recommended keeping the sign program similar to existing standards. Chair Carter asked if the signs would have to be a certain size. Ms. Cole explained that there is a maximum square footage in place and suggested various approaches to placing limits on signage. Committee Member Ostovar suggested avoiding permanent changes because the total square footage is under the maximum allowed. Committee Member Tregenza agreed. Applicant Presentation None. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Ostovar suggested the proposal is similar to current requirements and recommended adding a percentage limitation on sizing. Vice Chair Bluth asked if new tenants would have to bring new proposals to the ARC. Ms. Cole confirmed they would. Committee Member Ostovar asked if this would be a one-time exception or a blanket change for all tenants. Ms. Cole confirmed it would be a single allowance. Committee Member Tregenza moved to approve the proposal with conditions. On a motion by Committee Member Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Hunter and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved sign permit application SI-21-0097 for an amended Portola Hotel multi-tenant sign program for Venture Gallery and a new 15 square foot wall sign for Venture Gallery at 260 Alvarado Street, with the added conditions that the applicant must remove the A-frame sign and the bracket sign must be removed: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Carter, Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday September 01, 2021 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8EA82717-09D3-4BE2-9675-B5F19601ECFA Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 01, 2021 ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update received. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole, AICP Chair Community Development Director Architectural Review Committee Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday September 01, 2021 5

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Meeting Agenda Zoe Carter, Chair Robert Bluth, Vice Chair Edward Hunter Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Payam Ostovar Justin Pauly 4:00 PM Shelly Schmidt Council Chambers and Patrick Tregenza ZoomGov Teleconference Monterey, California IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Monterey is committed to safe public meeting attendance and continues to offer virtual options for public participation. Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 remains in effect, providing greater flexibility for agencies holding public meetings during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. BEFORE THIS MEETING, members of the public may submit comment(s) to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the Architectural Review Committee and public at monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record. 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: 833-568-8864 (Toll Free) or 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). If one does not work, please try another. 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 September 1, 2021 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: August 27, 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. August 4, 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 541 Dry Creek Road; Application ARP-21-0082 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First and Second-Story Addition and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant, Alan Lehman, Lehman Design Studio; Property Owner Ali and Jon Zeljo; R-1-8 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) 4. Consider 484 Laine Street; Application ARP-20-0043 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First and Second-Story Addition, A Reconstructed and Expanded Second-Story Rear Deck, and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant and Property Owners, Michael Richardson and Caitlin Richardson; R-3-5 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) 5. Consider 260 Alvarado Street; Sign Permit Application SI-21-0097 for an Amended Portola Hotel Multi-Tenant Sign Program for Venture Gallery, and for a New 15 Square Foot Wall Sign for Venture Gallery; Applicant John Phillip Vanderkraats with Signs By Van; Property Owner, Custom House Hotel Co Ltd; VAF Zoning District; Commercial 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 Architectural Review Committee 9/1/2021 4:00:00 PM 2 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS supply information on activities or announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. 6. 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 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 9/1/2021 4:00:00 PM 3

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