Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2023-04-05T16:00:00
End: 2023-04-05T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · April 5, 2023

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D280223-BA6D-43B3-9E5D-FAE5AAFC555B MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 5, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly, Schmidt Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Recording Secretary Barrera CALL TO ORDER Chair Hunter called the meeting to order at 4:01 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. March 15, 2023 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 March 15, 2023, minutes as submitted: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Ashmore shared concern over an approved project at 222 Via Del Rey. Mr. Ashmore stated the conditions of opaque lower windows are not being met and would like to know how to proceed. Lorna Moffat stated she appealed the project at 2 Upper Ragsdale Drive and thanked the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) for their help. PUBLIC HEARING DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D280223-BA6D-43B3-9E5D-FAE5AAFC555B Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3. Consider 50 Ave Maria Road; Architectural Review Permit ARP-21-0149 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling, and Tree Removal Permit ART-23-0052 for the Removal of One Tree; Applicant Mark Ellis, Ellis Architecture Inc.; Owner Maria Costa; R-1-12 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, and Section 15303, Class 3) Action: Approved with Conditions Architectural Review Permit ARP-21-0149 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single- Family Dwelling, and Tree Removal Permit ART-23-0052 for the Removal of One Tree at 50 Ave Maria Road. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Ostovar asked if there are concerns about the number of trucks going in and out, if it will be a disturbance to the community, and if the arborist reviewed the impact on existing trees. Ms. Roveri answered the city forester has reviewed the recommended replacement tree but is unsure if they reviewed the impact of trees. Applicant Mark Ellis, architect and applicant, clarified only one tree will be impacted and the grading volume will be balanced by settling the house into ground and having a side retaining wall. Committee Member Ostovar asked for clarification on the design of the driveway and what kind of protection measures are being taken for the three large oaks. Mr. Ellis explained the existing driveway was steeper than the current standards and the trees will not be impacted near the top of the driveway but near the garage, and careful retaining will need to be done. Public Comments Lorna Moffat asked the applicant to explore alternative options than removing the tree. Committee Member Comments Vice-Chair Tregenza suggested a 3:1 tree replacement ratio. Committee Member Schmidt asked about standard tree replacement. Ms. Roveri clarified that the standard tree replacement is outlined in the city code. Committee Member Ostovar spoke in favor of design and tree replacement. Committee Member Ostovar expressed concern about the large oak near the driveway due to the amount of cutting. Committee Member Pauly noted the width of the driveway is narrow and in a critical root zone. Vice-Chair Tregenza questioned if the city forester looked at the oak and if it is safe. Ms. Roveri clarified the forester looked at the removal and replacement tree. Committee Member Carter asked fellow Committee members what the best situation Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D280223-BA6D-43B3-9E5D-FAE5AAFC555B Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023 would be to save the oak tree. Committee Member Pauly suggested bridge footing. Committee Member Carter asked if there is a concern about oak roots growing under a home. Committee Member Ostovar answered yes but if it is impacted by the roadway, it shouldn’t be an issue. Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if the proposed driveway material is pavers. Ms. Roveri confirmed they are proposed to be pavers. Chair Hunter reopened public comment. Mr. Ellis explained the grading plan in more detail and expressed a desire to save the oak trees. Lorna Moffat thanked the Committee for bringing up the issue of the oak tree and commended the applicant for wanting to save them. Chair Hunter closed public comment. Vice-Chair Tregenza stated the applicants seem to be putting a good faith effort to save the oaks and suggested a condition that the applicants take necessary steps to make sure the trees survive. Committee Member Pauly spoke in favor of the design of the house and pointed out the clay tiles in the drawings are plastic tiles. Committee Member Pauly noted the plastic tiles will not achieve the desired appearance and encouraged the applicants to use clay tiles. Vice-Chair Tregenza suggested the applicant obtain a report from a licensed arborist on how to mitigate the trees. Committee Member Carter made a motion to approve with the added condition that the applicant submit a certified arborist’s report which details best practices to preserve onsite oak trees. On a motion by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Vice-Chair Tregenza, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-21-0149 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling, and Tree Removal Permit ART-23-0052 for the Removal of One Tree at 50 Ave Maria Road with the added condition that the applicant submit a certified arborist’s report which details best practices to preserve onsite oak trees: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D280223-BA6D-43B3-9E5D-FAE5AAFC555B Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023 4. Consider 39 Wharf #1 (Fisherman's Wharf); Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0005 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story Addition of a New Storage Structure for the Fishmarket at Old Fisherman's Grotto; Applicant Ryan Cornelsen; Owner Chris Shake/City of Monterey; PC-W (Planned Community- Waterfront) Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 Action: Approved with an added condition Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0005 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story Addition of a New Storage Structure for the Fishmarket at Old Fisherman's Grotto at 39 Wharf #1. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Committee Member Pauly questioned if the building is historic. Ms. Roveri clarified that the wharf decking is potentially historic, but the building does not qualify to be designated historic. Vice-Chair Tregenza asked clarifying questions about the business next door and if there has been any public comment. Ms. Roveri stated the tenants have not complained to the Planning Office and no public comments have been received. Committee Member Carter asked clarifying questions on the location and use of the storage. Committee Member Schmidt asked if building on top of the deck affects historic preservation. Committee Member Ostovar asked for confirmation that the proposed project is the same footprint. Ms. Roveri answered proposed project will not affect the historic preservation and the footprint will be the same. Applicant Ryan Cornelsen, applicant and architect, explained the goal and location of the project and answered Committee Member’s questions. Ms. Roveri added that the ceiling next door is vaulted, and it is not two stories. Committee Member Carter asked if the storage is meant to be refrigerated. Mr. Cornelsen said the goal is to clean up the area, provide additional storage, and it is not meant to be refrigerated. Committee Member Pauly asked if there was room to get a cricket out. Mr. Cornelsen said the space is small but there is room to get a cricket out. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Committee Member Schmidt about the condition that the roof not attach to 43 Wharf #1. Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8D280223-BA6D-43B3-9E5D-FAE5AAFC555B Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023 On a motion by Vice-Chair Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Schmidt, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0005 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second- Story Addition of a New Storage Structure for the Fishmarket at Old Fisherman's Grotto at 39 Wharf #1 with the added condition that the project shall not attach to the 43 Wharf #1 building: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Ostovar, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update Received. Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if there would be a follow-up to Mr. Ashmore’s public comment. Ms. Roveri stated she will follow up. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023 5

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Meeting Agenda Ed Hunter, Chair Patrick Tregenza, Vice Chair Zoë Carter Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Payam Ostovar Justin Pauly 4:00 PM Shelly Schmidt Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St., and ZoomGov Teleconference Monterey, California How to participate in this meeting:  Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is recommended and encouraged.  Remote via ZoomGov Webinar: o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey- org.zoomgov.com/j/1619149563. An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used. o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t 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 o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF)  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 April 05, 2023 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: March 31, 2023 ***Afternoon Session Agenda Only*** 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. March 15, 2023 ***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 50 Ave Maria Road; Architectural Review Permit ARP-21-0149 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling, and Tree Removal Permit ART-23-0052 for the Removal of One Tree; Applicant Mark Ellis, Ellis Architecture Inc.; Owner Maria Costa; R-1-12 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, and Section 15303, Class 3) 4. Consider 39 Wharf #1 (Fisherman's Wharf); Architectural Review Permit ARP- 23-0005 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second- Story Addition of a New Storage Structure for the Fishmarket at Old Fisherman's Grotto; Applicant Ryan Cornelsen; Owner Chris Shake/City of Monterey; PC-W (Planned Community-Waterfront) Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 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. 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 Architectural Review Committee 4/5/2023 4:00:00 PM 2 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. 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