Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2022-09-07T16:00:00
End: 2022-09-07T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · September 7, 2022

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 1CC5CD46-2831-4EB8-A078-C37733320A29 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 07, 2022 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Hunter, Tregenza, Bluth, Carter*, Pauly* (4:03pm), Schmidt* Members Absent: Ostovar *Participated remotely via teleconference Staff Members Present: Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, 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 the Monterey City Council’s Resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic. CALL TO ORDER 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. August 03, 2022 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Vice-Chair Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Schmidt, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the August 03, 2022, minutes as submitted: AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar ABSTAIN: 2 MEMBERS: Bluth, Carter RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE DocuSign Envelope ID: 1CC5CD46-2831-4EB8-A078-C37733320A29 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 07, 2022 3. Consider 74 Via Descanso; Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0157 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Second-Story Solarium Addition to an Existing Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant/Owner Yvonne and Jose Rafael Ramos; R-1-20 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ACTION: Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0157 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Second-Story Solarium Addition to an Existing Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling at 74 Via Descanso. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if the applicants are closing an existing deck with the same footprint and how the roof will tie the two together. Mr. Schmidt clarified that part of the roof eave will be removed and the solarium window panes would be attached to the building as a continuation of the roof. Vice-Chair Tregenza inquired if the only access would be from the exterior spiral staircase and Mr. Schmidt answered there is access from inside the home as well. Applicant None. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Vice-Chair Tregenza commented that the project is not visible from the street, noted there are two letters of support from neighbors, and spoke in favor of the project. On a motion by Vice-Chair Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Bluth, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review permit ARP-22-0157 for preliminary and final architectural review of a second-story solarium addition to an existing two-story single-family dwelling at 74 Via Descanso: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Bluth, Carter, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 632 W. Franklin Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0016 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Reconstructed Rear Addition, New and Replaced Windows, and New Rear Deck; Applicant Terry Latasa; Owner Michael & Stacia Knight-Graham Trust; R-3-6 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Sections 15301 & 15303, Classes 1 & 3) ACTION: Continued ARP-22-0016 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Reconstructed Rear Addition, New and Replaced Windows, and 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1CC5CD46-2831-4EB8-A078-C37733320A29 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 07, 2022 New Rear Deck at 632 W. Franklin Street. Committee Member Bluth recused himself from this item stating he lives within 1,000 ft. of the property and he cannot comment on the item in any way shape or form. Committee Member Bluth left the Council Chambers. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Schmidt asked if there would be additional square footage added to the new roof. Mr. Schmidt stated no additional square footage would be added. Committee Member Pauly inquired about protected trees. Mr. Schmidt clarified the definition of protected trees has to do with size rather than species. Applicant Terry Latasa, applicant and architect described the homeowner history and intent of the project. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Vice-Chair Tregenza shared a photo of the home and suggested rebuilding the dormers. Mr. Latasa stated they will be replacing the dormers with better materials. Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if the second story was a converted attic, Mr. Latasa confirmed. Vice-Chair Tregenza stated the dormers are asymmetrical, and the project would be a good opportunity to correct an eye sore and recommended coming back to the Architectural Review Committee with a better design. Mr. Latasa asked the committee to approve the plans as submitted since it is an existing structure, and the plan is to make it look better. Committee Member Pauly stated the drawings looked better than the photo and disagreed that the dormers cannot be symmetrical. Vice-Chair Tregenza suggested the drawings show symmetrical dormers but in the photos they are not. Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if the intention is to build symmetrical dormers. Mr. Latasa clarified the goal is to make the dormers symmetrical. Committee Member Pauly spoke disapprovingly of building a deck around an existing tree. Mr. Latasa cited timing as a reason for not submitting a tree removal application. Committee Member Pauly made a motion to continue the item and see the dormer studies that were completed by the applicant. Vice-Chair Tregenza seconded the motion. On a motion by Committee Member Pauly, seconded by Vice-Chair Tregenza, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee continued ARP-22-0016 for preliminary and final Architectural Review of a reconstructed rear addition, new and replaced windows, and new rear deck at 632 W. Franklin Street: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1CC5CD46-2831-4EB8-A078-C37733320A29 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 07, 2022 ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 MEMBERS: Bluth 5. Consider Updates to Architectural Review Submittal Checklist Public Handout (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Committee Member Bluth returned to the Chambers. Committee Member Pauly announced he had to leave the meeting at 4:50pm. ACTION: Received Report and Held Discussion Regarding Architectural Review Submittal Checklist Public Handout Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Committee Members discussed and determined they will make comments for staff before the next ARC meeting. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Report received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:13pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Chris Schmidt Chair Senior Associate Planner Architectural Review Committee 4

Agenda

Committee Members Architectural Review Committee Ed Hunter, Chair Meeting Agenda Patrick Tregenza, Vice Chair Robert Bluth Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Zoe Carter Payam Ostovar 4:00 PM Justin Pauly Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Shelly Schmidt St., Monterey, California and ZoomGov Teleconference 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 September 7, 2022 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: September 2, 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. August 3, 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 74 Via Descanso; Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0157 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Second-Story Solarium Addition to an Existing Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant/Owner Yvonne and Jose Rafael Ramos; R-1-20 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) 4. Consider 632 W Franklin Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0016 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Reconstructed Rear Addition, New and Replaced Windows, and New Rear Deck; Applicant Terry Latasa; Owner Michael & Stacia Knight-Graham Trust; R-3-6 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Sections 15301 & 15303, Classes 1 & 3) 5. Consider Updates to Architectural Review Submittal Checklist Public Handout (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) Architectural Review Committee 9/7/2022 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. 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 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 9/7/2022 4:00:00 PM 3

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