Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 1, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
4:00 PM 5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Hunter, Ostovar, Palmer, Schmidt, Turgen
Members Absent: Tregenza, Pauly
Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Principal Planner Roveri, Associate
Planner Buggert, Recording Secretary Arganbright
CALL TO ORDER
Committee Member Hunter called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. and announced Committee
Members and staff present. Recording Secretary Arganbright 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 17, 2024 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Approved as submitted.
No comments.
On a motion by Committee Member Palmer, seconded by Committee Member Schmidt, and
carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the CONSENT
ITEMS as submitted:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Hunter, Ostovar, Palmer, Schmidt, Turgen
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Tregenza, Pauly
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
3. Cons -175-018-000); Architectural
Review Permit ARP-23-0085 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First-
and Second-Story Addition; Applicant Kenneth Chad Brown; Owner Mario Orsi and
Vanessa Yamzon Orsi; R-1-5 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan
Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
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Action: Approved Architectural Review Permit Application ARP-23-0085 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First-and Second-Story
Addition at 799 Grace Street as submitted.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report. The Committee did not have
any questions for staff.
Applicant
The applicant, Chad Brown, thanked the Committee for its time and said they are hoping
to move forward with the adjustments made to the project.
Public Comments
Neighbor Howard Read thanked Brown and the project homeowners for the support and
outcome. Read then also thanked the Committee.
Committee Member Comments
The Committee expressed gratitude for the owners, applicant, and neighbors for working
through issues together, cooperating and coming to an amicable solution that meets
On a motion by Committee Member Schmidt, seconded by Committee Member Palmer, and
carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved ARP-23-0085 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First-and Second-Story Addition at 799 Grace
Street as submitted:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Hunter, Ostovar, Palmer, Schmidt, Turgen
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Tregenza, Pauly
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
None.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
4. Planning Update Received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
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Principal Planner Chair Architectural Review
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Agenda
Committee Members
Architectural Review Committee
Patrick Tregenza, Chair
Meeting Agenda
Justin Pauly, Vice Chair
Ed Hunter
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Payam Ostovar
Eric Palmer
4:00 PM
Shelly Schmidt
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. Kimberly Turgen
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.
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This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10
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PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS:
The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each
individual speaker is generally as follows:
1. Up to three minutes per speaker.
2. For regular Architectural Review Committee meetings, there is one 15-minute public
comment period for items not on the agenda.
3. The total time allocated for public comment:
a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item
b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item
c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item
At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to
line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone
or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Architectural Review
Committee. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of
time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an
interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional
circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may,
with the Committee’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time
allotted for each speaker.
FIELD TRIP
The Architectural Review Committee will not conduct a field trip to review the May 01, 2024
ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: April 26, 2024
***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
1. Meeting Procedures
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion
unless a member of the Architectural Review Committee or the public requests discussion or
a separate vote.
Approval of Minutes
2. April 17, 2024
***End of Consent Agenda***
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of
Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and
comments.
3. Consider 799 Grace Street (Assessor’s Parcel Number 001-175-018-000);
Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0085 for Preliminary and Final
Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story Addition; Applicant
Kenneth Chad Brown; Owner Mario Orsi and Vanessa Yamzon Orsi; R-1-5
Zoning District; Medium Density Residential 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 their activities. In addition, a Committee Member or the Architectural
Review Committee may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information.
(Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).)
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the
scheduling of meetings and study sessions.
4. Planning Update
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ADJOURNMENT
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the
meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments
and in the Planning Office at 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours.
Information distributed to the Architectural Review Committee at the Architectural Review Committee
meeting becomes part of the public record.
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.
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
INTERPRETATION: The Architectural Review Committee invites and encourages public participation
at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City Clerk at
cityclerk@monterey.org or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate
requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any
meeting of the Architectural Review Committee. The City is committed to addressing language
interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation.
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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 cityclerk@monterey.org or (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
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