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Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · May 1, 2024

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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 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 01, 2024 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, Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 01, 2024 2 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, May 01, 2024 Principal Planner Chair Architectural Review Committee Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 01, 2024 3

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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.  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). 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 Architectural Review Committee 5/1/2024 4:00:00 PM 2 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. ACCESSIBILITY: 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 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 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. Upcoming city meetings are listed at http://isearchmonterey.org More information is available by calling (831) 646-3885 Architectural Review Committee 5/1/2024 4:00:00 PM 3

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