Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 20, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
4:00 PM 5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Bluth, Hunter*, Carter, Pauly* (4:02pm), Schmidt*, Tregenza*
Members Absent: Ostovar
*participated remotely via teleconference
Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Senior Planner Schmidt, Recording
Secretary Barrera
1. Meeting Procedures
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bluth called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Recording Secretary Barrera provided information on how to participate and provide public
comment live during the meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
2. March 16, 2022
ACTION: Approved as submitted.
On a motion by Committee Member Tregenza seconded by Vice-Chair Hunter, and carried
by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the March 16, 2022
minutes as submitted:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Schmidt, Tregenza
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar
ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
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3. Consider 2045 North Fremont Street; Sign Permit Application SI-21-0227 for One
Replacement Internally Illuminated Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign, Two
Replacement Internally Illuminated Roof (Canopy) Signs, Two Replacement Wall
Signs and Replacement Signage on Three Fuel Dispensers; Applicant Sign
Development Inc.; Owner Lurenmatt LLC.; Planned Community Zoning District
North Fremont Specific Plan (PC-NF); Commercial General Plan Land Use
Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
ACTION: Approved Sign Permit Application SI-21-0227 for one replacement internally
illuminated vehicle-oriented freestanding sign, one replacement non-
illuminated roof sign, one non-illuminated roof sign, two replacement wall
signs and replacement signage on three fuel dispensers at 2045 North
Fremont Street.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee
Member questions.
Committee Member Tregenza asked clarifying questions about the wording and color of signs
six and seven. Mr. Schmidt indicated the owners intend
to paint the building in a similar color scheme as shown on their elevation.
Committee Member Carter referenced a property on Casa Verde and N. Fremont as an
example of internally illuminated signage that was done without approval. Committee Member
Carter questioned if the intent is to reduce internally illuminated signs in the North Fremont
Street District, if visibility around signs could be ensured, and if goose neck lighting is an option.
Mr. Schmidt stated the plan allows for replacement of internally illuminated signs one time,
provided the ARC agrees it is exceptionally designed and a solid base is recommended by
guidelines, and the City Traffic Engineer reviewed and approved the sign plans.
Committee Member Schmidt asked if the dimensions of the new sign were the same as the
existing sign. Mr. Schmidt confirmed they are the same.
Applicant Comments
None.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Tregenza recalled concerns with a sign on Casa Verde but pointed out it
may have been an issue with the proposed LED lights and spoke in favor of the project.
Committee Member Tregenza suggested a reflectively lit gooseneck sign may be hard to see.
Chair Bluth indicated there was a kelvin issue with other two gas stations and the visibility issue
at Casa Verde was due to the sharpness of the turn.
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On a motion by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Committee Member Tregenza
and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved with
conditions Sign Permit Application SI-21-0227 for one replacement internally illuminated
vehicle-oriented freestanding sign, one replacement non-illuminated roof sign, one non-
illuminated roof sign, two replacement wall signs and replacement signage on three fuel
dispensers at 2045 North Fremont Street:
AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Carter, Pauly, Schmidt, Tregenza
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Committee Member Carter recalled the sign looking poor at the Hyatt because it was placed in
front of the existing sign.
Chair Bluth pointed out there are several property management signs in the area and would like
more information on the rules governing those signs. Chair Bluth questioned if we need to make
a request to change the rules. Principal Planner Roveri offered to bring a presentation on rental
signs to the next meeting.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Schmidt shared the City Council reviewed an ordinance amendment regarding Accessory
. Mr. Schmidt said there are existing policies, and the amendment may
allow development standards to be applied more broadly. Mr. Schmidt noted there may be more
ADU applications presented before the ARC.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:33 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, April 20, 2022 Payam Ostovar
Justin Pauly
4:00 PM Shelly Schmidt
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Patrick Tregenza
St., and Zoom Teleconference
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FIELD TRIP
The Architectural Review Committee will not conduct a field trip to review the April 20,
2022 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted:
April 15, 2022
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
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discussion.
Approval of Minutes
2. March 16, 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.
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3. Consider 2045 North Fremont Street; Sign Permit Application SI-21-0227 for
One Replacement Internally Illuminated Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign,
Two Replacement Internally Illuminated Roof (Canopy) Signs, Two
Replacement Wall Signs and Replacement Signage on Three Fuel
Dispensers; Applicant Sign Development Inc.; Owner Lurenmatt LLC.;
Planned Community Zoning District – North Fremont Specific Plan (PC-NF);
Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per
Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
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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
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announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of
meetings and study sessions.
4. Planning Office Update
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT — The general policy of the Architectural Review Committee is that the
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Afternoon Session will end no later than 5:30 p.m. and the Evening Session will end no later than
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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.
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