Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 17, 2023
Minutes
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Ostovar, Schmidt
Members Absent: Pauly
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 4:00 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. May 3, 2023 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
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 May 3,
2023, Minutes as submitted:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Ostovar, Schmidt
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
3. Consider 611 Lighthouse Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0051 for Six
Rotating Projecting Signs (Flags) and Four Wall Signs; Applicant Ash Shoukry
(Bulldog Pub); Owner Anna C Vermi Tr.; Planned Community – Lighthouse (PC-LH)
Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from
CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 and Section 15331, Class 31)
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Action: Approved Sign Permit Application SI-23-0051 with Conditions for a
Reduced Number of Two Rotating Projecting Signs (Flags) and Two Wall
Signs at 611 Lighthouse Avenue.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Associate Planner Matthew Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered
Committee Members’ questions.
Committee Member Schmidt asked for clarification on flag height. Committee Member
Carter asked if the applicant attempted to follow city guidelines. Committee Member
Ostovar asked if the applicant considered presenting a project that was within the
guidelines. Mr. Buggert clarified the flag height and said he didn’t think guidelines were
attempted to be followed.
Vice-Chair Tregenza asked if square footage is included in the condition of approval. Mr.
Buggert said it does not specify square footage. Vice-Chair Tregenza suggested
including it in the condition of approval.
Applicant
No comments.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
Vice-Chair Tregenza commented that, aesthetically, two flags would look best on each
side of the door, and it could be left up to the applicant to decide which signs to keep.
Committee Member Schmidt said she felt six flags were excessive and the signs are
large but is more comfortable with the conditions of approval set in place by staff.
Chair Hunter and Vice-Chair Tregenza agreed with Committee Member Schmidt.
Committee Member Ostovar agreed and added that less flags may improve the visibility
of the business.
On a motion by Vice-Chair Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Schmidt, and carried
by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Sign Permit Application
SI-23-0051 with conditions for a reduced number of two rotating projecting signs (flags) and
two wall signs at 611 Lighthouse Avenue:
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Ostovar, Schmidt
NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Carter
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
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4. Consider 900 Munras Avenue; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0030 for Preliminary
and Final Architectural Review of New Fencing and Lighting; Applicant Juan Carlos;
Owner Villafranca Properties LLC; VAF-D2 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan
Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, Section 15303,
Class 3)
Action: Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0030 for Preliminary and Final
Architectural Review of New Fencing and Lighting at 900 Munras Avenue.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report. Committee Members had no
questions.
Applicant
Lisa Villafranca, applicant, shared the intent of the project is to create an outdoor space with
privacy for guests while keeping it aesthetically appealing.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
Vice-Chair Tregenza asked the owner to consider continuity and replace the other picket fence
at some point. Vice-Chair Tregenza said he likes the string lights as long as they are shielded
from the roadway and the sky.
On a motion by Committee Member Ostovar, seconded by Vice-Chair Tregenza, and carried
by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review
Permit ARP-23-0030 for preliminary and final architectural review of new fencing and lighting
at 900 Munras Avenue:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Tregenza, Carter, Ostovar, Schmidt
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Committee Member Carter thanked Mr. Schmidt and the City of Monterey for cutting down
overgrown brush.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Ms. Roveri shared an update on adding a 7th Committee Member and updates on the cannabis
ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair
Principal Planner Architectural Review Committee
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Agenda
Architectural Review Committee Committee Members
Meeting Agenda Ed Hunter, Chair
Patrick Tregenza, Vice Chair
Zoë Carter
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Payam Ostovar
Justin Pauly
4:00 PM Shelly Schmidt
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St.,
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***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. May 3, 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
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but not both.
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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 611 Lighthouse Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0051 for Six
Rotating Projecting Signs (Flags) and Four Wall Signs; Applicant Ash
Shoukry (Bulldog Pub); Owner Anna C Vermi Tr.; Planned Community –
Lighthouse (PC-LH) Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use
Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 and
Section 15331, Class 31)
4. Consider 900 Munras Avenue; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0030 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of New Fencing and Lighting;
Applicant Juan Carlos; Owner Villafranca Properties LLC; VAF-D2 Zoning
District; Commercial General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per
Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, Section 15303, Class 3)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
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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
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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
to the next regularly scheduled Architectural Review Committee Meeting, or continued to
a Special Meeting.
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