Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · September 6, 2023
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Tregenza, Pauly, Hunter, Ostovar, Turgen
Members Absent: Carter, Schmidt
Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Senior Associate Planner Schmidt,
Associate Planner Sabdo, Associate Planner Buggert,
Recording Secretary Barrera
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Tregenza 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.
OTHER CONSENT ITEMS
Chair Tregenza pulled items 2, 3, and 4 from the Consent Agenda.
2. Consider 487 Pierce Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0165 for a Wall
Mural and Street Art; Applicant Ellen Martin, Old Monterey Foundation; Owner
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey; PC-D-ES Zoning District;
Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section
15301, Class 1 and Section 15332, Class 32)
Action: Pulled from Consent; Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0165
For A Wall Mural and Street Art at 487 Pierce Street.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered
Committee Members’ questions.
Applicant
None.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
None.
On a motion by Chair, seconded by Committee Member Ostovar, and carried by the
following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit
ARP-23-0165 for a wall mural and street art at 487 Pierce Street:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Tregenza, Pauly, Hunter, Ostovar, Turgen
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Schmidt
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
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RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
3. Consider 414 Hawthorne Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0091 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations, Garage Addition
and Second-Story Addition at an Existing Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling;
Applicant Terry Latasa, TLA; Owner Robert and Tina Treichler; R-3-5 Zoning
District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from
CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
Action: Pulled from Consent; Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0091
For Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations,
Garage Addition and Second-Story Addition at an Existing Two-Story
Single-Family Dwelling at 414 Hawthorne Street.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered
Committee Members’ questions.
Applicant
None.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
None.
On a motion by Vice-Chair Pauly, seconded by Committee Member Ostovar, and carried by
the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit
ARP-23-0091 for preliminary and final architectural review of exterior alterations, garage
addition and second-story addition at an existing two-story single-family dwelling at 414
Hawthorne Street:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Tregenza, Pauly, Hunter, Ostovar, Turgen
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Schmidt
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
4. Consider 1000 Aguajito Road; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0099 for Two Replacement
Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Signs (20 Sq. Ft. and 47.49 Sq. Ft.) and a Replacement
53.78 Sq. Ft. Wall Sign; Applicant Chris Merrell, Northwest Signs; Owner ARC
Hospitality NBT MNTCA001 Owner LP; VAF Zoning District; Commercial General Plan
Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section
153011, Class 11
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Action: Pulled from Consent; Approved Sign Permit Application SI-23-0099 for Two
Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Signs (20 Sq. Ft. and 47.49
Sq. Ft.) and a Replacement 53.78 Sq. Ft. Wall Sign at 1000 Aguajito Road.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered
Committee Members’ questions.
Applicant
None.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
None.
On a motion by Vice-Chair Pauly, seconded by Committee Member Turgen, and carried by the
following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Sign Permit Application SI-23-
0099 for two replacement vehicle-oriented freestanding signs (20 Sq. Ft. and 47.49 Sq. Ft.)
and a replacement 53.78 sq. ft. wall sign at 1000 Aguajito Road:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Tregenza, Pauly, Hunter, Ostovar, Turgen
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Schmidt
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
5. Consider 1300 Munras Avenue; Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0245 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Chain Link Fence Installation;
Applicant Mike Patel, Kamini Patel; Owner Diya Properties LLC; VAF Zoning
District; Commercial General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19,
Section 15301, Class 1)
Action: Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0245 for Preliminary and
Final Architectural Review of a modified proposal to allow a wood fence to
be installed at 1300 Munras Avenue.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Vice-Chair Pauly announced he lives next door to the project site, recused himself, and
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left the Council Chamber at 4:22 p.m.
Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee
Members’ questions.
Committee Member Turgen asked clarifying questions about the height of the fence.
Chair Tregenza asked clarifying questions about the material. Mr. Buggert answered.
Applicant
Applicant Juan Carlos Marquez provided additional details on the proposed materials
and asked the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) if the fence may be stained a
greenish color.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Turgen commented on number of different fence finishes.
Committee Member Ostovar stated the fence stains should match. The Committee
agreed no stain or paint should be applied to the fence
Chair Tregenza and Committee Member Turgen spoke against the fence stain.
On a motion by Committee Member Turgen, seconded by Chair Tregenza, and carried by the
following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit
ARP-22-0245 for preliminary and final architectural review of a modified proposal to allow a
wood fence to be installed at 1300 Munras Avenue:
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Tregenza, Hunter, Ostovar, Turgen
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Schmidt
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 1 MEMBERS: Pauly
Vice-Chair Pauly returned to the Council Chamber at 4:39pm.
6. 1. Consider 902 Lighthouse Avenue; Architectural Review Application ARP-22-0171 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations and 1.5’ Building
Height Increase to an Existing One-Story Commercial Building; Applicant Greg
Borchardt, PM Design Group, Inc.; Owner Beck Julie Work Tr Et Al; PC-LH Zoning
District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1; and;
2. Consider 902 Lighthouse Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-22-0188 for a 28.84
Square-Foot Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign and 35.31 Square-Foot
Roof Sign; Applicant David Ford, All Sign Services; Owner Beck Julie Work Tr Et Al;
PC-LH Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from
CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15311, Class 11
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Actions: Approved Architectural Review Application ARP-22-0171 for Preliminary and
Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations and 1.5’ Building Height
Increase to an Existing One-Story Commercial Building at 902 Lighthouse
Avenue; and,
Approved Sign Permit Application SI-22-0188 for a 28.84 Square-Foot
Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign and 35.31 Square-Foot Roof
Sign at 902 Lighthouse Avenue.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee
Members’ questions.
Chair Tregenza inquired about the purpose of the parapet height. Mr. Schmidt referred to
applicant.
Committee Member Ostovar asked if the monument sign would go over the existing base.
Chair Tregenza asked if the backlist sign is the same. Mr. Schmidt replied yes.
Applicant
Applicant Steve Rosenbloom provided additional details on their revised proposal. Mr.
Rosenbloom said the revised design softened the parapet look and lowered the height per the
ARC’s request.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
Committee Member Hunter spoke in favor of the updated design. Chair Tregenza, Vice-Chair
Pauly, and Committee Member Ostovar agreed.
Chair Tregenza stated the design is not ideal but commended the Carl’s Jr. corporation for
giving special consideration to the ARC’s guidance.
Chair Tregenza suggested revisiting the Lighthouse Specific Plan’s sign guidelines in respect
to menu boards and LED signage.
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On a motion by Committee Member Turgen, seconded by Chair Tregenza and carried by the
following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Application
ARP-22-0171 for preliminary and final architectural review of exterior alterations and 1.5’
building height increase to an existing one-story commercial building at 902 Lighthouse
Avenue:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Tregenza, Pauly, Hunter, Turgen
NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Schmidt
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
On a motion by Committee Member Turgen, seconded by Chair Tregenza, and carried by the
following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Sign Permit Application SI-22-
0188 for a 28.84 square-foot replacement vehicle-oriented freestanding sign and 35.31
square-foot roof sign at 902 Lighthouse Avenue:
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Tregenza, Pauly, Hunter, Turgen
NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Ostovar
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Schmidt
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
***End of Afternoon Session Agenda***
RECESS 5:30 p.m.
The Committee recessed at 5:07 p.m.
RECONVENE
The Committee reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with Committee Members Tregenza, Pauly, Hunter,
Ostovar, Turgen present.
Chair Tregenza noted that the applicant for item 8 had requested a continuance and also
reordered the agenda so that item 9 be discussed first in the evening session.
***Evening Session Agenda***
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
9. Consider 580 Filmore Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0088 for Preliminary
and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story Addition, New Gable
Roofing, Expanded Second-Story Balcony with Partial Flat Roof, and Exterior
Alterations to an Existing Single-Family Residence; Applicant, Avery Cobe, M Designs
Architects; Property Owner, Atkerson Eric Tr & Chih-Tein Tr; R-1-5 Zoning District; Low
Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article
19, Section 15301, Class 1
Action: Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0088 for Preliminary and Final
Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story Addition, New Gable Roofing,
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Expanded Second-Story Balcony with Partial Flat Roof, and Exterior Alterations
to an Existing Single-Family Residence at 580 Filmore Street.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’
questions.
Chair Tregenza and Vice-Chair Pauly asked clarifying questions about the material and color.
Committee Member Turgen asked about the color of the stucco. Ms. Sabdo referred to
applicant.
Applicant
Project architect Malika Junaid explained the owners intend on using sustainable materials. Ms.
Junaid clarified the siding material and color and said the stucco will be white and that the
composite wood material would be charcoal grey color.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
Vice-Chair Pauly spoke in favor of the design and commended the applicant on the quality of
the drawings.
Chair Tregenza stated he was initially concerned about the color and design but overall, spoke
in favor of the project.
On a motion by Committee Member Hunter, seconded by Committee Member Turgen, and
carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural
Review Permit ARP-23-0088 for preliminary and final architectural review of a first- and
second-story addition, new gable roofing, expanded second-story balcony with partial flat roof,
and exterior alterations to an existing single-family residence at 580 Filmore Street:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Tregenza, Pauly, Hunter, Ostovar, Turgen
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Schmidt
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
7. Consider 470 Wave Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0161 for Preliminary
and Final Architectural Review of a Two-Story Garage and Storage Structure; Applicant
Cindi Scarlett; Owner Erin Lawler; C-2 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land
Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3
Action: Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0161 for Preliminary and Final
Architectural Review of a Two-Story Garage and Storage Structure at 470 Wave
Street with the condition that the height should comply with the maximum height
limitation of the zoning for the site.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee Members’
questions.
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Vice-Chair Pauly asked for a summary on the historic and archaeology research. Mr. Buggert
summarized.
Chair Tregenza asked for photos of the story poles that would illustrate the vantage point of the
1st floor balcony across the street. Mr. Buggert shared photos.
Applicant
Architect and applicant Cindi Scarlett shared background information on homeownership and
explained the intent behind project.
Owner
Owner Erin Lawler expressed a desire to preserve the historic integrity of home.
Public Comments
Brian Tall, Wave Street Condo and Antique Mall owner, shared concerns about the project
height, and potentially obstructed views and the impact of the resale value.
Committee Member Comments
Vice-Chair Pauly asked for clarification on the layout of the condos across the street.
Chair Tregenza asserted the lower balconies will lose their view of the ocean but will still have
some views from the second story balconies.
Vice-Chair Pauly pointed out that it is in a high-density area.
Committee Member Hunter said he had concerns about the obstructed views until he realized
they were town homes and that views would be maintained at the upper level.
Committee Member Ostovar surmised that some views will be lost but there will still be views
from the second story balcony.
Vice-Chair Pauly spoke in favor of the design.
Due to a discrepancy on the originally submitted plans and subsequent revised plans provided
by the applicant, Mr. Hill suggested adding a condition of approval specifying the height of the
structure shall not exceed the maximum height allowance for the C-2 zoning district, which is 25
feet.
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On a motion by Committee Member Hunter, seconded by Committee Member Turgen, and
carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural
Review Permit ARP-23-0161 for preliminary and final architectural review of a two-story
garage and storage structure with an added Condition specifying the height of the structure
shall not exceed the maximum height allowance for the C-2 zoning district, which is 25 feet at
470 Wave Street:
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Pauly, Hunter, Ostovar, Turgen
NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Tregenza
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Schmidt
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
8. Consider 2030 North Fremont Street; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0128 for One Wall
Sign with Internal Illumination; Applicant Julio Gil; Owner Manuel Aviles; Visitor
Accommodation Facility Zoning District (VAF); Commercial General Plan Land Use
Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15311, Class 11)
Action: Continued Sign Permit Application SI-23-0128 for One Wall Sign with Internal
Illumination at 2030 North Fremont Street to a date uncertain.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
None.
Applicant
None.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
None.
On a motion by Chair Tregenza, seconded by Committee Member Hunter, and carried by the
following vote, the Architectural Review Committee continued Sign Permit Application SI-23-
0128 for one wall sign with internal illumination to a date uncertain:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Tregenza, Pauly, Hunter, Ostovar, Turgen
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Carter, Schmidt
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
None.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Received update.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Levi Hill, AICP Chair
Planning Manager Architectural Review Committee
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Agenda
Committee Members
Architectural Review Committee
Patrick Tregenza, Chair
Meeting Agenda
Justin Pauly, Vice Chair
Zoë Carter
Ed Hunter
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Payam Ostovar
Shelly Schmidt
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***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
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2. Consider 487 Pierce Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0165 for a
Wall Mural and Street Art; Applicant Ellen Martin, Old Monterey Foundation;
Owner Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey; PC-D-ES
Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA
per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 and Section 15332, Class 32)
3. Consider 414 Hawthorne Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0091 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior Alterations, Garage
Addition and Second-Story Addition at an Existing Two-Story Single-Family
Dwelling; Applicant Terry Latasa, TLA; Owner Robert and Tina Treichler; R-3-
5 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation;
Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
4. Consider 1000 Aguajito Road; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0099 for Two
Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Signs (20 Sq. Ft. and 47.49 Sq.
Ft.) and a Replacement 53.78 Sq. Ft. Wall Sign; Applicant Chris Merrell,
Northwest Signs; Owner ARC Hospitality NBT MNTCA001 Owner LP; VAF
Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt
from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 153011, Class 11
***End of Consent Agenda***
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5. Consider 1300 Munras Avenue; Architectural Review Permit ARP-22-0245 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Chain Link Fence Installation;
Applicant Mike Patel, Kamini Patel; Owner Diya Properties LLC; VAF Zoning
District; Commercial General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per
Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
6. 1. Consider 902 Lighthouse Avenue; Architectural Review Application
ARP-22-0171 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of Exterior
Alterations and 1.5’ Building Height Increase to an Existing One-Story
Commercial Building and Site; Applicant Greg Borchardt, PM Design Group,
Inc.; Owner Beck Julie Work Tr Et Al; PC-LH Zoning District; Commercial
General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per
Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1; and;
2. Consider 902 Lighthouse Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-22-0188 for a
28.84 Square-Foot Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign and
35.31 Square-Foot Roof Sign; Applicant David Ford, All Sign Services; Owner
Beck Julie Work Tr Et Al; PC-LH Zoning District; Commercial General Plan
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Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19,
Section 15311, Class 11
RECONVENE
***Evening Session Agenda***
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC APPEARANCE (EVENING)
7. Consider 470 Wave Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0161 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a Two-Story Garage and
Storage Structure; Applicant Cindi Scarlett; Owner Erin Lawler; C-2 Zoning
District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA
per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3
8. Consider 2030 North Fremont Street; Sign Permit Application SI-23-0128 for
One Wall Sign with Internal Illumination; Applicant Julio Gil; Owner Manuel
Aviles; Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District (VAF); Commercial
General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per
Article 19, Section 15311, Class 11)
9. Consider 580 Filmore Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0088 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story
Addition, New Gable Roofing, Expanded Second-Story Balcony with Partial
Flat Roof, and Exterior Alterations to an Existing Single-Family Residence;
Applicant, Avery Cobe, M Designs Architects; Property Owner, Atkerson Eric
Tr & Chih-Tein Tr; R-1-5 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General
Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301,
Class 1
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Architectural Review Committee
9/6/2023 4:00:00 PM
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