Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2022-06-01T16:00:00
End: 2022-06-01T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · June 1, 2022

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 830FF7F6-4858-40E9-9950-1500B248F99F MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 01, 2022 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Bluth, Hunter*, Ostovar*, Pauly* (4:03pm), Schmidt* Members Absent: Carter, Tregenza *participated remotely via teleconference Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, Recording Secretary Barrera This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(C) and Resolution No. 22-026 C.S. 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. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. May 18, 2022 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Committee Member Schmidt, seconded by Vice Chair Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the May 18, 2022 minutes as submitted: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Tregenza ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE DocuSign Envelope ID: 830FF7F6-4858-40E9-9950-1500B248F99F Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, June 01, 2022 3. Consider 700 Lobos Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0031 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations, including a New Garage Door and Roofline, Replacement Windows, 205 Square Foot Addition with New Doors, New Roof Deck above Addition with Access Stair at an Existing One- Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant Anna Bornstein, Lewis Builders; Owners Stephanie Anastasia and Rushia Turner; R-1-5 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan ACTION: Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0031 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations, including a New Garage Door and Roofline, Replacement Windows, 205 Square Foot Addition with New Doors, New Roof Deck above Addition with Access Stair at an Existing One-Story Single-Family Dwelling at 700 Lobos Street. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Pauly and Committee Member Ostovar asked clarifying questions about height limit and elevation of the railing. Mr. Schmidt answered the height is below the limit and explained the railing elevation. Applicant Rushia Turner, applicant, described the scope and goal of the project. Ms. Turner expressed the desire to work with their neighbor and willingness to implement landscaping options to preserve their neighbor’s privacy. Committee Member Ostovar asked if alternative landscaping options have been identified. Ms. Turner explained they optioned for quick growing plants but are open to other ideas. Public Comments Stephanie Chastain, neighbor of applicant, expressed concerns over lack of privacy, blocked sunlight, and choice of landscaping plants. Ms. Turner clarified landscaping materials have not been purchased. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Pauly asserted the landscaping should be worked out among neighbors and spoke disapprovingly of the deck design but in favor of the project. Committee Member Ostovar agreed and suggested a combination of vines and solid plants for privacy. Committee Member Ostovar questioned if the motion needs to include that the neighbors will work together on coordinating planting. Mr. Schmidt stated the draft resolution includes a condition requiring a minimum of two screening landscape plantings but is not specific. Mr. Schmidt deferred to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) for a motion. 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 830FF7F6-4858-40E9-9950-1500B248F99F Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, June 01, 2022 On a motion by Vice-Chair Hunter, seconded by Committee Member Pauly, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review approved Permit ARP-22-0031 for preliminary and final architectural review of exterior alterations, including a new garage door and roofline, replacement windows, 205 square foot addition with new doors, new roof deck above addition with access stair at an existing one-story single-family dwelling at 700 Lobos Street: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Tregenza ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 457 Wave Street (APN 001026003000); Permit Amendment Application PA-22-0077 to Amend Architectural Review Permit 16-443 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Third-Story Floor Area Additions and Other Exterior Alterations to Two Three-Story Residential Condominium Buildings; Applicant Paul W. Davis, Architect; Owner Monterey Wave Street Partners LP; C-2 Zoning District (CEQA Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration Previously Circulated and Certified) ACTION: Approved 457 Wave Street (APN 001026003000); Permit Amendment Application PA-22-0077 to Amend Architectural Review Permit 16-443 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Third-Story Floor Area Additions and Other Exterior Alterations to Two Three-Story Residential Condominium Buildings at 457 Wave Street. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Vice-Chair Hunter asked for clarification on prior conditions of approval. Ms. Roveri repeated conditions. Committee Member Pauly questioned if the project had been red tagged. Ms. Roveri answered no and referred to applicant’s architect for explanation. Applicant Paul Davis, architect, explained the applicant mistakenly moved forward with the project before the required recording of the parking agreement was submitted. Mr. Davis said the applicant has resubmitted for approval of the completed construction plus the grille and glass block. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Pauly stated the project is straight forward. Chair Bluth agreed. 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 830FF7F6-4858-40E9-9950-1500B248F99F Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, June 01, 2022 On a motion by Committee Member Schmidt, seconded by Vice-Chair Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Permit Amendment Application PA-22-0077 to amend Architectural Review Permit 16-443 for preliminary and final architectural review of third-story floor area additions and other exterior alterations to two three- story residential condominium buildings at 457 Wave Street: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Bluth, Hunter, Ostovar, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Tregenza 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 5:08 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 4

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Meeting Agenda Robert Bluth, Chair Edward Hunter, Vice Chair Zoe Carter Wednesday, June 01, 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 and telephone) participation to promote social distancing and protect the health and safety of attendees. Details for Public Participation in this 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 are shared with the Architectural Review Committee prior to the start of the meeting but are not read aloud. All comments become part of the record and are made available online at monterey.org/submitted-comments. 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):  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 does not 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 June 01, 2022 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: May 27, 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 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. May 18, 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. 3. Consider 700 Lobos Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0031 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations, including a New Garage Door and Roofline, Replacement Windows, 205 Square Foot Addition with New Doors, New Roof Deck above Addition with Access Stair at an Existing One-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant Anna Bornstein, Lewis Builders; Owners Stephanie Anastasia and Rushia Turner; R-1-5 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) 4. Consider 457 Wave Street (APN 001026003000); Permit Amendment Application PA-22-0077 to Amend Architectural Review Permit 16-443 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Third-Story Floor Area Additions and Other Exterior Alterations to Two Three-Story Residential Condominium Buildings; Applicant Paul W. Davis, Architect; Owner Monterey Wave Street Partners LP; C-2 Zoning District (CEQA Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration Previously Circulated and Certified) 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) Architectural Review Committee 6/1/2022 4:00:00 PM 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- 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 6/1/2022 4:00:00 PM 3

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