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Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · December 15, 2021

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DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8C2587-3B1D-4729-A2CD-D8565BAEA405 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, *Ostovar, *Pauly(4:24pm), Tregenza Members Absent: Schmidt *Participated Remotely Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, Recording Secretary Barrera CALL TO ORDER Chair Bluth called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. Recording Secretary Barrera 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. December 01, 2021 Action: Continued to Next ARC Meeting. On a motion by Committee Member Tregenza, seconded by Vice Chair Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee continued the December 1, 2021 minutes to the next scheduled meeting: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Pauly, Schmidt ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Consider 8 Castro Road; Architectural Review Permit ARP-21-0119 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of 210 Square Feet of Second-Story Floor Area Additions and New Windows at an Existing Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant Kevin Flanders, KF Construction; Owner Marc Russo; R-E-20-D1 Zoning District; Very Low-Density General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ACTION: Approved application ARP-21-0119 for preliminary and final architectural review of 210 square feet of second-story floor area additions and new windows at DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8C2587-3B1D-4729-A2CD-D8565BAEA405 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 an existing single-family dwelling at 8 Castro Road. This item was moved from the consent agenda and heard fourth, after item three. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Comments None. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Carter asked for clarification on placement of chimney. Mr. Schmidt confirmed location of chimney will not move. On a motion by Committee Member Tregenza, seconded by Chair Carter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved architectural review permit ARP- 21-0119 for preliminary and final architectural review of 210 square feet of second-story floor area additions and new windows at an existing single-family dwelling at 8 Castro Road: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Schmidt ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 3001 Monterey-Salinas Highway; Architectural Review Permit ARP-21- 0127 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Outdoor Pavilion, Restroom, Parking Lot Expansion and Landscaping, and Tree Permit ART-21-0182 for the Removal of 77 Trees; Applicant Shawn Capps, WRD Architects; Owner Calvary Monterey; CO-ES Zoning District; Industrial General Plan Land Use Designation; Mitigated Negative Declaration Adopted; Due to Safety Concerns Regarding Stability of Story Poles and Netting, These Were Not Provided; Instead, Two 30” x 42” Exhibits Depicting the Proposed Building Are Posted at the Site Drive Entrance (2959-3021 Monterey Salinas Highway) and at the Location of the Proposed Project (3001 Monterey Salinas Highway) ACTION: Approved with conditions from Monterey Regional Airport staff that 1. an Exterior Lighting Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the applicable airport manager prior to the issuance of any construction permits. All exterior lighting shall be unobtrusive, down-lit, harmonious with the local area, and constructed or located so that only the intended area is illuminated, and off-site glare is fully controlled, and 2. submit FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration to evaluate any equipment (i.e. cranes) that will have a penetration to the airspace. The form is to be submitted to the FAA, electronically via the online web link: (https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp) architectural review permit ARP-21-0127 for preliminary and final architectural review of a new outdoor pavilion, restroom, parking lot expansion and landscaping, and tree permit ART- 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8C2587-3B1D-4729-A2CD-D8565BAEA405 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 21-0182 for the removal of 77 trees at 3001 Monterey-Salinas Highway. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Tregenza asked clarifying questions regarding total parking spaces and if there is any public transportation that services that facility. Committee Member Pauly questioned if the city has required calculations for existing structures on site. Mr. Schmidt answered there are 336 proposed parking spaces but would be more if the project wasn’t vested. He said there is public transportation but is unclear of frequency. Mr. Schmidt clarified that the city has calculations for required parking, but it varies based on indoor and outdoor pavilions. Committee Member Pauly asked what the status of the original plan was and if there is a monitoring system for tree removal and replacement. Mr. Schmidt recommended status of original application be differed to applicant and that past tree replacement has been monitored by biologists. Committee Member Carter asked if the project goes through Airport Land Use Commission or the city and if the recommended conditions from the Airport will be addressed. Mr. Schmidt stated that county staff works directly with Airport Land Use Commission and the county advised the project does not need to go before the Airport Land Use Commission. Principal Planner Roveri clarified the airport can make a request but it’s up to the county to determine if a project goes before the Airport Land Use Commission. Mr. Schmidt asserted the county has determined the project is exempt from going before the Airport Land Use Commission, but the airport’s condition request will be reviewed. Committee Member Ostovar asked follow up questions regarding parking lot, tree removal ratio, and procedures as well as clarification on proposed structures and design. Applicant Comments Henry Runke, applicant presented more details and provided background information on the project. Committee Member Carter asked for clarification regarding noise. Mr. Runke said due to COVID, the services for the last two years have been outside and there has not been an issue. Committee Member Tregenza questioned if Sunday is the only day where all parking spaces are needed. Mr. Runke answered that there are services throughout the week, but Sunday is the 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8C2587-3B1D-4729-A2CD-D8565BAEA405 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 busiest. Committee Member Ostovar asked for more context of overall design, turf, and grading. Mr. Runke clarified the turf is artificial, the grading is tiered down towards the stage and the design is not meant to replicate the original buildings. Committee Member Pauly questioned if planning approvals expire. John Bridges, applicant provided clarified that the use permit is not changing, only design. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments None. On a motion by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Vice Chair Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved with conditions from Monterey Regional Airport staff that 1. an Exterior Lighting Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the applicable airport manager prior to the issuance of any construction permits. All exterior lighting shall be unobtrusive, down-lit, harmonious with the local area, and constructed or located so that only the intended area is illuminated, and off-site glare is fully controlled, and 2. submit FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration to evaluate any equipment (i.e. cranes) that will have a penetration to the airspace. The form is to be submitted to the FAA, electronically via the online web link: (https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp) architectural review permit ARP-21-0127 for preliminary and final architectural review of a new outdoor pavilion, restroom, parking lot expansion and landscaping, and tree permit ART-21- 0182 for the removal of 77 trees at 3001 Monterey-Salinas Highway: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Schmidt ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m. 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: FF8C2587-3B1D-4729-A2CD-D8565BAEA405 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 5

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Agenda Committee Members Zoe Carter, Chair Architectural Review Committee Robert Bluth, Vice Chair Meeting Shannon Conner Edward Hunter Wednesday, December 15, 2021 Justin Pauly Shelly Schmidt Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Patrick Tregenza St., and Zoom Teleconference 4:15 PM Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Architectural Review Committee will not conduct a field trip to review the December 15, 2021 ARC meeting agenda. 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. December 1, 2021 Other Consent Items 3. Consider 8 Castro Road; Architectural Review Permit ARP-21-0119 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of 210 Square Feet of Second-Story Floor Area Additions and New Windows at an Existing Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant Kevin Flanders, KF Construction; Owner Marc Russo; R-E-20-D1 Zoning District; Very Low Density General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***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. Consider 3001 Monterey-Salinas Highway; Architectural Review Permit ARP-21- 0127 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Outdoor Pavilion, Restroom, Parking Lot Expansion and Landscaping, and Tree Permit ART-21-0182 for the Removal of 77 Trees; Applicant Shawn Capps, WRD Architects; Owner Calvary Monterey; CO-ES Zoning District; Industrial General Plan Designation; Mitigated Negative Declaration Adopted; Due to Safety Concerns Regarding Stability of Story Poles and Netting, These Were Not Provided; Instead, Two 30” x 42” Exhibits Depicting the Proposed Building Are Posted at the Site Drive Entrance (2959-3021 Monterey Salinas Highway) and at the Location of the Proposed Project (3001 Monterey-Salinas Highway) 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- Architectural Review Committee 12/15/2021 4:15:00 PM 2 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 12/15/2021 4:15:00 PM 3

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