Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2022-07-06T16:00:00
End: 2022-07-06T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · July 6, 2022

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 005ED196-2872-4392-ADC7-6CF8056FD326 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 06, 2022 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Hunter, Carter*, Ostovar*, Schmidt*, Tregenza Members Absent: Bluth, Pauly *Participated remotely via teleconference Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Associate Planner Buggert, 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. 22-063 C.S. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Hunter called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and 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. June 15, 2022 Action: Approved as amended. Vice Chair Hunter and Committee Member Carter abstained from the minutes due to absence from the June 15, 2022 Architectural Review Committee meeting. Committee Member Ostovar noted Committee Member Pauly’s vote was not added into the final vote count for item 6. On a motion by Committee Member Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Ostovar, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the June 15, 2022 minutes as amended: AYES: 3 MEMBERS: Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Bluth, Pauly ABSTAIN: 2 MEMBERS: Hunter, Carter RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE DocuSign Envelope ID: 005ED196-2872-4392-ADC7-6CF8056FD326 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 06, 2022 3. Consider 165 Via Gayuba; Application ARP-22-0062 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Second-Story Addition and Setback Variation at an Existing Single-Family Residence; Applicant Salvador Jorgensen; Owner Salvador Jorgensen and Cheryl A Logan Trs.; R-1-8 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) (Continued from June 15, 2022, Architectural Review Committee Meeting) ACTION: Approved with Conditions Application ARP-22-0062 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Second-Story Addition and Setback Variation at an Existing Single-Family Residence at 165 Via Gayuba. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Tregenza asked what the height from the base of the garage to the peak of the roof is and what the overall height limits for roofs are. Mr. Buggert stated the height is 21’-5” and the overall height limit is 25 feet. Vice Chair Hunter questioned if there are fire safety or code concerns with the chimney being lower than the roof ridge line. Principal Planner Roveri answered chimneys are exempt from maximum building height requirements and if it needs to be adjusted, it will be addressed at the building permit stage. Committee Member Ostovar suggested the possibility of adding style conditions to the chimney if it needs to be heightened at the building permit stage. Ms. Roveri confirmed that if the chimney needs to be changed, a condition can be added that the material and look must be the same. Applicant Salvador Jorgensen, applicant explained the purpose of the project and noted he has worked with his neighbors to create a low impact design that ties in with the spirit of the neighborhood. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Tregenza shared the project is a nice addition and commended the applicant for working with their neighbors. Committee Member Schmidt and Committee Member Ostovar agreed, adding staff presentation was simple and effective. 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 005ED196-2872-4392-ADC7-6CF8056FD326 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 06, 2022 On a motion by Committee Member Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Carter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved with conditions application ARP-22-0062 for preliminary and final architectural review of a second-story addition and setback variation at an existing single-family residence with the added condition that chimney will match existing materials and look if it needs to be taller at 165 Via Gayuba: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Bluth, Pauly ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice Chair (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ACTION: Confirmed Ed Hunter as Chair and Patrick Tregenza as Vice Chair. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments None. On a motion by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Committee Member Schmidt, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee confirmed annual appointments for Chair and Vice Chair: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Carter, Ostovar, Schmidt, Tregenza NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Bluth, Pauly ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Roveri addressed the Architectural Review Committee’s (ARC) previous request for an updated ARC submittal checklist, lighting standards for signs, and tree protection standards. Ms. Roveri said she is working with Mr. Buggert to place recommendations for updates to ARC checklist and will bring them forward at the next meeting. Ms. Roveri stated the lighting standards for signs is a bigger project and ordinances to comply with new state standards for SB35 and SB9 take priority. Ms. Roveri stated that the Planning office does not have the authority to request that the Parks and Recreation Department present on Tree Protection Standards. Committee Member Tregenza suggested reaching out to sign company to better understand the evolving technology. 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 005ED196-2872-4392-ADC7-6CF8056FD326 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, July 06, 2022 Committee Member Carter agreed. Committee Member Ostovar thanked staff for hearing questions and comments. Committee Member Carter recommended attending or volunteering at the Firefighter Pancake breakfast for next year’s Fourth of July celebration. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:35pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri, AICP Vice Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 4

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Meeting Agenda Robert Bluth, Chair Ed Hunter, Vice Chair Zoe Carter Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Payam Ostovar Justin Pauly Council Chamber, 580 Pacific 4:00 PM Shelly Schmidt St., and ZoomGov Patrick Tregenza 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 strongly encouraged 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 July 07, 2022 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: July 01, 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. June 15, 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 165 Via Gayuba; Application ARP-22-0062 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Second-Story Addition and Setback Variation at an Existing Single-Family Residence; Applicant Salvador Jorgensen; Owner Salvador Jorgensen and Cheryl A Logan Trs.; R-1-8 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) (Continued from June 15, 2022, Architectural Review Committee Meeting) 4. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice Chair (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 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. Architectural Review Committee 7/6/2022 4:00:00 PM 2 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 7/6/2022 4:00:00 PM 3

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