Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2022-01-19T16:00:00
End: 2022-01-19T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · January 19, 2022

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 19, 2022 4:00 PM 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar*, Pauly*, Schmidt*, Tregenza* Members Absent: None *Participated remotely by teleconference Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Senior Associate Planner Schmidt*, Recording Secretary Barrera CALL TO ORDER Chair Bluth called the meeting to order at 4:02 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 Committee Member Carter motioned to approve both the December 01, 2021, minutes and the December 15, 2021, minutes as submitted. Vice Chair Hunter seconded the motion. 2. December 01, 2021 Action: Approved as submitted On a motion by Committee Member Carter seconded by Vice Chair Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the December 01, 2021, minutes: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly, Schmidt, AYES: 7 MEMBERS: Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 3. December 15, 2021 Action: Approved as submitted On a motion by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Vice Chair Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the December 15, 2021, minutes: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly, Tregenza AYES: 6 MEMBERS: NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2022 ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Schmidt RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 4. Consider 2000 Garden Road; Architectural Review Application ARP-20-0088 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of the Conversion of an Existing Commercial Building to 34-Unit Apartment Building, and New Bicycle Storage and Waste Enclosure Accessory Structures, and One Density Bonus Law Incentive to Allow Waste Enclosure in Front Yard Setback; I-R-130-RA-ES-MF Zoning District; Industrial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32) ACTION: Approved Application ARP-20-0088 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of the Conversion of an Existing Commercial Building to 34-Unit Apartment Building, and New Bicycle Storage and Waste Enclosure Accessory Structures, and One Density Bonus Law Incentive to Allow Waste Enclosure in Front Yard Setback at 2000 Garden Road protection program and that prior to building permit issuance a full and complete landscape plan shall return to the ARC for review. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member Carter asked clarifying questions about water, airport noise, parking, and access to public transportation. Mr. Schmidt explained there is water for the proposed number of units and deferred to Principal Planner Roveri for noise standards. Mr. Schmidt verified the amount of parking and bike storage and is unsure of public transportation. Committee Member Schmidt asked clarifying questions about the entry. Ms. Roveri illustrated water availability conditions and emphasized the site still needs approval from the Water District to receive building permit. Committee Member Carter asked which parameters will be used for the deed-restricted low-income housing. Ms. Roveri answered affordability levels are defined in City Code. Community Development Director Kimberly Cole added information about the affordable housing ordinance and affordable rental rates. Committee Member Ostovar asked clarifying questions about bicycle lanes, tree removals, tree protection plans and plans for the outdoor patio. Mr. Schmidt ascertained there are no set plans for a new bike lane, there are no trees proposed to be removed, and outlined patio use. Ms. Roveri added there is a bike lane on Garden Road that connects to local stores and the requirement to provide bicycle storage is to encourage use of bicycles. 2 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Committee Member Ostovar asked for explanation on tree protection. Mr. Schmidt said that a tree protection plan can be added as a condition of approval. Applicant Comments Paul Davis, architect and applicant, presented the project and answered Committee Member questions. Committee Member Pauly commented on the color scheme, location of trash, landscape plan and asked clarifying questions regarding window materials. Mr. Davis explained the goal is to replenish tree population along the Highway and expand the patio design. Mr. Davis cited site topography and new State Regulations as reasons for location and size of trash enclosure. Committee Member Tregenza inquired about proposed elevations and landscape design. Mr. Davis disclosed that the landscape plan will be developed in more detail with irrigation for the Building Department. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Carter expressed enthusiasm to see the building upgraded. Committee Member Ostovar stated he prefers to see a tree protection plan, a more discrete trash location, and a path to appreciate the exterior space. Committee Member Pauly suggested eliminating excess parking to relocate the trash enclosure, reiterated the need for a more defined outdoor patio, and suggested a stucco treatment or better relationship between the paneling and windows. Committee Member Schmidt commented that the trash enclosure may be more accessible for individuals with disabilities in its current location. Chair Bluth requested Mr. Davis return for additional comments. Mr. Davis cited severe slopes as the reason for the trash enclosure location but is open to discussing other options. Motion: On a motion by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Committee Member Ostovar, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-20-0088 for preliminary and final architectural review of the conversion of an existing commercial building to 34-unit apartment building, and new bicycle storage and waste enclosure accessory structures, and one density bonus law incentive to allow waste enclosure in front yard setback at 2000 Garden Road, with the added conditions to include the landscape plan shall return to the ARC for review: AYES: 7 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly, Schmidt, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None 3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2022 ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. Consider 2600 Garden Road; Architectural Review Application ARP-20-0097 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Five New Three-Story Multifamily Residential Buildings and Accessory Structures, Tree Removal Application ART- 22-0002, Reasonable Accommodation Request to Locate Porte Cochere within Front Yard Setback, and Two Density Bonus Law Incentives for Building Height - Owner Slama L Keith & Jannette Trs Et Al; I-R-130-RA-ES-MF Zoning District; Industrial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32; Due to Safety Concerns Regarding Stability of Story Depicting the Proposed Buildings Are Posted and Building Corners Are Staked Where No Obstructions Exist at 2600 Garden Road ACTION: Approved Application ARP-20-0097 for Preliminary Architectural Review Only of Five New Three-Story Multifamily Residential Buildings and Accessory Structures, Reasonable Accommodation Request to Locate Porte Cochere within Front Yard Setback, and Two Density Bonus Law - at 2600 Garden Road, with the added condition that final architectural review is required to be considered by ARC prior to building permit issuance. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Committee Member Ostovar asked if there was a tree removal plan. Ms. Roveri stated that the tree removal plan was included in Exhibit A. Committee Member Schmidt questioned the required parking. Ms. Roveri clarified the proposed and required parking. Applicant Comments Doug Roberts, architect and applicant, provided further information and answered Committee Member questions. Committee Member Ostovar asked if other options were considered for the porte cochère and about the outdoor gathering spaces and the tree species in the courtyard area. Mr. Roberts explained structural limitations of the porte cochère, the landscaping is purposeful but natural and will remain mostly natural, and the tree species in the courtyard area are mostly pines. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Tregenza questioned if changes to the setback have been approved by other departments and expressed support for the project. Ms. Roveri confirmed setbacks have been reviewed and are not a concern. 4 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Committee Member Pauly shared disappointment in the lack of design for outdoor space, building design and scale, materiality and color scheme, and overall disapproval for the project. Committee Member Ostovar agreed with Committee Member Pauly and stated he would prefer a better landscape plan and porte cohere design, and more consideration to materiality and palette. Committee Member Tregenza agreed with wanting a more detailed landscape design. Committee Member Pauly pointed out he does not have an issue with density but took issue with the creative approach. Committee Member Ostovar surmised that some cities require a landscape design for approval. Committee Member Tregenza stated it is an improvement on what is there, but it is not his favorite affordable housing project. Committee Member Pauly interjected that it is not an affordable housing project, it is a market rate housing project with 20% affordable units. Vice Chair Hunter expressed the need for a more detailed concept to make final approval. Committee Member Ostovar asked Mr. Roberts about the accuracy of the tree removal plan. Mr. Roberts explained that the tree removal plan is not 100% accurate and agreed to present a more complete landscape plan to move forward. On a motion by Committee Member Tregenza, seconded by Vice Chair Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-20-0097 for preliminary architectural review only of five new three-story multifamily residential buildings and accessory structures, reasonable accommodation request to locate porte cochère within front yard setback, and two density bonus law incentives for building height - at 2600 Garden Road, with the added condition that final architectural review is required to be considered by ARC prior to building permit issuance: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None 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 6:39 p.m. 5 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 6

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Agenda Robert Bluth, Chair Edward Hunter, Vice Chair Zoe Carter Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Payam Ostovar Justin Pauly 4:00 PM Shelly Schmidt Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Patrick Tregenza St., and Zoom Teleconference Monterey, California IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and (C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted with a hybrid format providing both in-person and virtual (electronic) participation in order to promote social distancing and protect the health and safety of attendees. PLACE: This meeting will be held with virtual teleconference attendance, pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and (C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID- 19 pandemic, in order to protect the health and safety of attendees. Please see agenda when posted for details on how to participate by teleconference. Other methods of participation, including in person, may be available. Please see the agenda when posted for details on additional ways to participate, if any. Details for public participation in this Architectural Review Committee meeting:  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 will not be 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 THIS MEETING, members of the public may attend and participate:  In-person (location listed above), with masks required for all, regardless of vaccination status, except those who are younger than two years old or have a medical condition that prevents wearing a mask.  Online via ZoomGov Webinar live (no time delay):  Join on a computer or smartphone:  https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1619149563  Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254- 5252 (Campbell, Calif.) or 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.  Enter Webinar ID: 161 914 9563 #  If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  To “raise your hand” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute.  Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions.  This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/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 January 19, 2022 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 3. December 15, 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. 4. Consider 2000 Garden Road; Architectural Review Application ARP-20-0088 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of the Conversion of an Existing Commercial Building to 34-Unit Apartment Building, and New Bicycle Storage and Waste Enclosure Accessory Structures, and One Density Bonus Law Incentive to Allow Waste Enclosure in Front Yard Setback; I-R-130-RA- ES-MF Zoning District; Industrial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32) 5. Consider 2600 Garden Road; Architectural Review Application ARP-20-0097 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Five New Three-Story Multifamily Residential Buildings and Accessory Structures, Tree Removal Application ART-22-0002, Reasonable Accommodation Request to Locate Porte Cochere within Front Yard Setback, and Two Density Bonus Law Incentives for Building Height Increase to 38’-8” and Building Spacing Reduction to 20’; Applicant Brad Slama; Owner Slama L Keith & Jannette Trs Et Al; I-R-130-RA-ES-MF Zoning District; Industrial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32; Due Architectural Review Committee 1/19/2022 4:00:00 PM 2 to Safety Concerns Regarding Stability of Story Poles and Netting, These Were Not Provided; Instead, Three 24” x 36” Exhibits Depicting the Proposed Buildings Are Posted and Building Corners Are Staked Where No Obstructions Exist at 2600 Garden Road 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. 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 Architectural Review Committee 1/19/2022 4:00:00 PM 3 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 1/19/2022 4:00:00 PM 4

Get email alerts for Monterey

A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.

Report an issue with this meeting