Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2023-04-19T16:00:00
End: 2023-04-19T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · April 19, 2023

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 46FC65B5-FB76-4356-9B0A-E640B0D3E3D9 MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 19, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Pauly, Schmidt Members Absent: Ostovar Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, Associate Planner Buggert, 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. April 05, 2023 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Vice-Chair Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Carter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the April 05, 2023, Minutes as submitted: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Consider 495 Washington Street; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0022 for a 15.8 Square Foot Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign; Applicant Morgan Compton, Sign Works; Owner Babarla LLC; PC-D-ES Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 46FC65B5-FB76-4356-9B0A-E640B0D3E3D9 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Action: Approved Sign Permit Application SI-23-0022 for a 15.8 Square Foot Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign at 495 Washington Street. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Chris Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if the existing sign is permitted and if the proposed sign is illuminated. Mr. Schmidt clarified that all new signs must submit a planning application and there is no proposed lighting. Applicant None. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments None. On a motion by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Committee Member Pauly, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Sign Permit Application SI-23-0022 for a 15.8 square foot replacement vehicle-oriented freestanding sign at 495 Washington Street: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 500-528 Foam Street; Architectural Review Application ARP-23-0033 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations including New Landscaping and Fencing; Applicant Douglas Roberts, JHW Architects, Inc.; Owner The Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation; PC-LH Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 and Section 15302, Class 2 Action: Approved with an added condition Architectural Review Application ARP-23- 0033 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations including New Landscaping and Fencing at 500-528 Foam Street. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Chris Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Chair Hunter asked if the lighting would be down facing. Mr. Schmidt explained the existing lighting is down facing and the proposed lighting is down facing but the applicant will need to provide photometrics. Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 19, 2023 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 46FC65B5-FB76-4356-9B0A-E640B0D3E3D9 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Committee Member Schmidt asked if the proposed landscaping will be different heights. Mr. Schmidt referred to the staff report and explained there will be a mix of trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if the applicant will paint the building. Mr. Schmidt referred to the applicant. Applicant Doug Roberts, architect and applicant, explained the project in more detail. Mr. Roberts stated they have no plans to paint the building and stated they would like the option to build a 7-foot fence. Committee Member Carter asked if the applicant wants the fence to be 7 feet rather than 6 feet and if Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) uses the stored vessels. Mr. Roberts said they may want to make it 7 feet and he is unsure if MBARI uses the stored vessels. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments None. On a motion by Committee Member Pauly, seconded by Committee Member Carter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Application ARP-23-0033 for preliminary and final architectural review of exterior alterations including new landscaping and fencing at 500-528 Foam Street with the added condition that the rear fence may go up to 7 feet: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. Consider 6 Lower Ragsdale Drive; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0043 for One Internally Illuminated Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign; Applicant Jon Mata; Owner Community Hospital Properties; Industrial, Administration, and Research Zoning District (I-R-150- D2-ES); Industrial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) Action: Approved Sign Permit Application SI-23-0043 for One Internally Illuminated Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign at 6 Lower Ragsdale Drive. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Matthew Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Jon Mata, applicant, thanked the staff and Committee for their time and stated he was available for questions. Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 19, 2023 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 46FC65B5-FB76-4356-9B0A-E640B0D3E3D9 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments Vice-Chair Tregenza asked what the measurements of the signs are in the surrounding buildings. Committee Member Schmidt spoke in favor of the project and asked for clarification on operating hours. Mr. Mata said the proposed sign is consistent with the surrounding signs. Mr. Buggert stated at least a portion of the operating hours would be at nighttime. Principal Planner Rover added there will be inpatient care. On a motion by Committee Member Schmidt, seconded by Committee Member Carter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Sign Permit Application SI-23-0043 for one internally illuminated vehicle-oriented freestanding sign at 6 Lower Ragsdale Drive: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 6. Consider 1200 Munras Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0027 for Two Vehicle- Oriented Freestanding Signs with Internal Illumination; Applicant Jon Mata; Owner Monterey Surf Inn; Visitor Accommodation Facility (VAF) Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) Action: Approved Sign Permit Application SI-23-0027 for Two Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Signs with Internal Illumination at 1200 Munras Avenue. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Matthew Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’ questions. Applicant Jon Mata, applicant, thanked the staff and Committee for their time and stated he was available for questions. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments None. Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 19, 2023 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 46FC65B5-FB76-4356-9B0A-E640B0D3E3D9 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, April 19, 2023 On a motion by Committee Member Carter, seconded by Vice-Chair Tregenza, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Sign Permit Application SI- 23-0027 for two vehicle-oriented freestanding signs with internal illumination at 1200 Munras Avenue: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Pauly, Schmidt NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee Member Pauly noted the hotels along Munras Avenue are in poor condition. Chair Hunter agreed. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update Received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Meeting Agenda Ed Hunter, Chair Patrick Tregenza, Vice Chair Zoë Carter Wednesday, April 19, 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 19, 2023 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: April 14, 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. April 5, 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 495 Washington Street; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0022 for a 15.8 Square Foot Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign; Applicant Morgan Compton, Sign Works; Owner Babarla LLC; PC-D-ES Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 4. Consider 500-528 Foam Street; Architectural Review Application ARP-23-0033 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations including New Landscaping and Fencing; Applicant Douglas Roberts, JHW Architects, Inc.; Owner The Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation; PC-LH Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 and Section 15302, Class 2 5. Consider 6 Lower Ragsdale Drive; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0043 for One Internally-Illuminated Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign; Applicant Jon Mata; Owner Community Hospital Properties; Industrial, Administration, and Research Zoning District (I-R-150-D2-ES); Industrial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) 6. Consider 1200 Munras Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0027 for Two Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Signs with Internal Illumination; Applicant Jon Mata; Owner Monterey Surf Inn; Visitor Accommodation Facility (VAF) 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 Architectural Review Committee 4/19/2023 4:00:00 PM 2 announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. 7. Planning Office Update ADJOURNMENT 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 4/19/2023 4:00:00 PM 3

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