Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2022-11-16T16:00:00
End: 2022-11-16T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · November 16, 2022

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Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 01575CB4-8E5F-454B-B149-B3558FA826F3 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 16, 2022 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Hunter, Tregenza, Bluth, Carter*, Pauly*, Ostovar* Members Absent: Schmidt *Participated remotely via teleconference Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, 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. October 05, 2022 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Committee Member Bluth, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the October 05, 2022, minutes as submitted: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Bluth, Carter, Pauly NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Schmidt ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE DocuSign Envelope ID: 01575CB4-8E5F-454B-B149-B3558FA826F3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2022 3. Consider 601 Lighthouse Avenue; Preliminary Architectural Review of Architectural Review Permit Application ARP-22-0201 to Allow a Commercial Building Conversion to a Mixed Use Building with Five Residential Units, New Interior Parking, Roof Access and Roof Deck, and Ground-level Retail Space; Applicant Christopher Barlow, Wald, Ruhnke and Dost Architects LLP; Owner Monterey 601 Lighthouse Ave LLC; PC-LH Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 and Section 15331, Class 31 ACTION: Approved with the Added Special Condition that no permanent addition can be installed on the roof deck that is above the height of the 42-inch guard rail Preliminary Architectural Review of Architectural Review Permit Application ARP-22-0201 to Allow a Commercial Building Conversion to a Mixed-Use Building with Five Residential Units, New Interior Parking, Roof Access and Roof Deck, and Ground-level Retail Space at 601 Lighthouse Avenue. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Member questions. Committee Member Bluth asked if the Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the project. Mr. Schmidt confirmed they have not, and it is not a requirement. Committee Member Bluth asked what the deck will be used for. Mr. Schmidt stated it is for the residents. Committee Member Carter questioned the rental costs of these units and said she is pleased that someone is building units with existing water credits. Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if the railing will be removed and for clarification on how the deck will be constructed. Mr. Schmidt said the portion of deck railing above 35 feet will be removed and suggested referring to the applicant for clarification. Chair Hunter questioned if a public comment regarding noise from a nearby restaurant / bar would be considered. Mr. Schmidt referred to applicant. Chair Hunter inquired if there will be retail space and signage applications. Mr. Schmidt asserted all commercial sign applications must go through the city. Committee Member Ostovar asked about the number of parking spaces and if it can be reduced. Mr. Schmidt said applicants provided the parking voluntarily. Applicant Christopher Barlow, architect and applicant, described the purpose of the project and detailed the design. Owner Ethan Hare, project site owner, described the building design and addressed the public comment regarding noise. Mr. Hare clarified the exterior of the building is concrete and the condos will be sold and not rented. 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01575CB4-8E5F-454B-B149-B3558FA826F3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if the deck could be smaller. Mr. Hare stated that the purpose is to have more than one resident use the deck at the same time. Committee Member Bluth questioned if the common area will be furnished. Committee Member Ostovar asked if there will be moveable planters and furniture. Mr. Hare confirmed it would be furnished. Vice-Chair Tregenza inquired about string lights and suggested they not be allowed. Mr. Hare specified there are no plans for string lights. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Bluth spoke in favor of the project. Committee Member Pauly stated he approves of the design and suggested a condition that nothing is placed on the deck that would exceed the guard rail and lighting. Committee Member Ostovar echoed Committee Member Bluth and Committee Member Pauly’s sentiment. Chair Hunter agreed with Committee Member Pauly’s suggested condition. On a motion by Vice-Chair Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Pauly, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved with the added special condition that no permanent addition can be installed on the roof deck that is above the height of the 42-inch guard rail preliminary architectural review of Architectural Review Permit ARP-22- 0201 to allow a commercial building conversion to a mixed-use building with five residential units, new interior parking, roof access and roof deck, and ground-level retail space at 601 Lighthouse Avenue: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Bluth, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Schmidt ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01575CB4-8E5F-454B-B149-B3558FA826F3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Committee Member Pauly left the meeting at 4:47pm. 4. 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) ACTION: Approved Updates to 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 approved updates to the Architectural Review submittal checklist. Chair Hunter asked if the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) should be referred to if a property is potentially historic. Ms. Roveri clarified that the city code states properties that are not designated historic do not require HPC review. Ms. Roveri said that the checklist can include a requirement to indicate if a property is potentially historic. Committee Member Bluth asked if the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) could refer potentially historic projects to the HPC. Ms. Roveri stated that is not allowed per city code. Mr. Buggert added that an architectural historian is required to assess a potentially historic property. Public Comments Jerilynn Smith-Crivello, Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission, expressed concerns about the checklist and the role differentiation between the Architectural Review Committee and the Historic Preservation Commission. Committee Member Bluth noted a change in city code would be a good idea to allow HPC to review projects that are potentially historic homes. Ms. Roveri interjected that a city code amendment would need to be agendized prior to discussion and recommended a letter directed to the Community Development Director. Committee Member Carter inquired about the number of projects that would need ARC and HPC approval. Mr. Buggert confirmed that zero homes have gone before both committees because it’s not required per city code. Ms. Roveri confirmed there have been a handful of properties that have required an architectural historian’s review. Jerilynn Smith-Crivello asserted there is a project coming before the ARC that concerns the HPC. Carole Dawson, HPC Commissioner, added the project is a J.C. Anthony built home in Alta Mesa and although it is not designated historic, it is intact from 1926. Ms. Dawson asserted the home should go before the HPC rather than the ARC. 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 01575CB4-8E5F-454B-B149-B3558FA826F3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Vice-Chair Tregenza asked what the criteria is to deem a home historic. Ms. Roveri detailed the four criteria that the HPC considers. On a motion by Vice-Chair Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Bluth, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Updates to Architectural Review Submittal Checklist Public Handout: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Bluth, Carter, Ostovar NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Schmidt, Pauly ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee 5

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Meeting Agenda Ed Hunter, Chair Patrick Tregenza, Vice Chair Robert Bluth Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Zoe Carter Payam Ostovar Council Chamber, 580 Pacific 4:00 PM Justin Pauly St., Monterey, California and Shelly Schmidt 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 November 16, 2022 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: November 10, 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. October 05, 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 601 Lighthouse Avenue; Preliminary Architectural Review of Architectural Review Permit Application ARP-22-0201 to Allow a Commercial Building Conversion to a Mixed Use Building with Five Residential Units, New Interior Parking, Roof Access and Roof Deck, and Ground-level Retail Space; Applicant Christopher Barlow, Wald, Ruhnke and Dost Architects LLP; Owner Monterey 601 Lighthouse Ave LLC; PC-LH Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 and Section 15331, Class 31 4. 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) 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 11/16/2022 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 11/16/2022 4:00:00 PM 3

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