Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · March 2, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
4:00 PM 5:30 PM
ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza
Members Absent: Pauly
Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Cole, Principal Planner
Roveri, Associate Planner Sabdo, Recording Secretary Barrera,
Administrative Assistant Cleary
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bluth called the meeting to order at 4:00 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.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Presentation on Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 35 (No Written Report)
ACTION: Heard presentations and discussed Senate Bills 9 and 35.
Principal Planner Roveri shared a presentation regarding Senate Bill 35 (SB35) and
answered Committee Member questions.
Committee Member Carter asked what percentage of the City falls under non qualifying
zones. Ms. Roveri stated that a geospatial study of eligible zones has not been done but
one will be required once an application is received. Ms. Roveri suggested that Specific
Plan areas would most likely receive most of the SB35 applications.
Vice Chair Hunter asked for clarification regarding water credit requirements. Ms. Roveri
explained that new water meters are not permitted, and existing water credits must be
used.
Committee Member Carter inquired if the State Water Resources Control Board will allow
the City extra water for affordable housing and Ms. Roveri answered no.
Principal Planner Roveri shared a presentation regarding Senate Bill 9 (SB9) and
answered Committee Member questions.
Chair Bluth asked if the historic overlay limits Old Town from SB9. Ms. Roveri said there
are some homes outside the historic district where SB9 would apply.
Chair Bluth asked about water availability. Ms. Roveri reiterated new units would be
required to use existing water credits. Ms. Cole added cities are compelled to approve
subdivisions, allowing people to potentially subdivide vacant lots without water.
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Committee Member Carter inquired about the application process. Ms. Roveri explained the
City will adopt an SB9 ordinance with objective standards which will go through a public hearing
process that will reach our Council for a decision.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
3. January 19, 2022
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 January 19, 2022
minutes as submitted:
AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
4. Consider 11 Portola Avenue; Application ARP-21-0234 for Preliminary and Final
Architectural Review of the Demolition of an Existing, One-Story Residence and the
Construction of a New One-Story Single-Family Residence; Applicants and Property
Owners Doug and Katrina Hintze; R-1-6 Zoning District; Low Density Residential
General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section
15303, Class 3)
Action: Approved application ARP-21-0234 for preliminary and final architectural
review of the demolition of an existing, one-story residence and the construction of
a new one-story single-family residence at 11 Portola Avenue.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee
Committee Member Ostovar requested clarification regarding material of garage. Ms.
Sabdo described the material.
Applicant
Mark Thompson, architect and applicant, explained additional details of the project and
offered to answer questions.
Katrina Hintze, owner and applicant, shared the design was meant to pay homage to the
adobes.
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Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Tregenza spoke in favor of the project and suggested it would be an
improvement to the neighborhood. Committee Member Carter agreed.
On a motion by Committee Member Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Carter, and
carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved architectural review
permit application ARP-21-0234 for preliminary and final architectural review of the demolition of
an existing, one-story residence and the construction of a new one-story single-family residence
at 11 Portola Avenue:
AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly
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 4:59 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair
Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee
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Agenda
Architectural Review Committee Committee Members
Meeting Agenda Robert Bluth, Chair
Edward Hunter, Vice Chair
Zoe Carter
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Payam Ostovar
Justin Pauly
4:00 PM Shelly Schmidt
ZOOMGOV Patrick Tregenza
TELECONFERENCE
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FIELD TRIP
The Architectural Review Committee will not conduct a field trip to review the March 2,
2022 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted:
February 25, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
1. Meeting Procedures
PRESENTATIONS
2. Presentation on Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 35 (No Written Report)
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
3. January 19, 2022
***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 11 Portola Avenue; Application ARP-21-0234 for Preliminary and
Final Architectural Review of the Demolition of an Existing, One-Story
Residence and the Construction of a New One-Story Single-Family
Residence; Applicants and Property Owners Doug and Katrina Hintze; R-1-6
Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use 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.
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,
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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.
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