Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Name: Architectural Review Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2024-09-04T16:00:00
End: 2024-09-04T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · September 4, 2024

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, September 04, 2024 4:00 PM 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Pauly, Ostovar, Hunter, Palmer, Sanders, Turgen Members Absent: Tregenza Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Associate Planner Buggert, Recording Secretary Arganbright CALL TO ORDER Chair Pauly called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Recording Secretary Arganbright announced staff present and 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 No comments. 2. August 07, 2024 (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 Committee Member Hunter, seconded by Committee Member Palmer, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the CONSENT ITEMS as submitted: AYES: 6 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Pauly, Ostovar, Hunter, Palmer, Sanders, Turgen NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tregenza ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None) General Public Comment None. 3. -123-017-000); Architectural Review Permit ARP-24-0056 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story Addition and Second-Story Deck; Applicant and Owner Patricia Salazar Tr.; R-1-5 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Action: Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-24-0056 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story Addition and Second-Story Deck at 739 Archer Street as submitted. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Buggert questions regarding water for the ADU, conditions of approval, the differences between ADUs and JADUs, and potential deed restrictions. Principal Planner Roveri assisted with the questions regarding the conditions of approval and the deed restrictions. Applicant None. Public Comments None. Committee Member Comments The Committee discussed further about water credits and what the ARC was being asked to review. Buggert provided further information on the water credits, conditions of approval, and ADUs. Buggert and Roveri reminded the ARC their discretion was regarding the 2nd-story addition rather than the ADU. On a motion by Committee Member Palmer, seconded by Committee Member Hunter, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-24-0056 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story Addition and Second-Story Deck at 739 Archer Street as submitted: AYES: 6 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Pauly, Ostovar, Hunter, Palmer, Sanders, Turgen NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tregenza ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None) Recusal Chair Pauly recused themselves from participating in Item #4 due to a conflict of interest and exited the Council chamber. 4. Consider 1300 Munras Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-24-0140 for One Vehicle- Oriented Freestanding Sign with Internal Illumination; Applicant Jeremy Vanderkraats; Owner Diya Properties LLC (Representative Mike Patel); Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District (VAF); Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2024 2 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Action: Approved Sign Permit SI-24-0140 for One Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign with Internal Illumination at 1300 Munras Avenue with added conditions. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee lighting levels, the City sign guidelines, the special condition of approval, the current cement footing, the public utilities access point, and the internal illumination. Roveri assisted with questions regarding the survey and potential NCIP/CIP project to widen the sidewalk on Munras Avenue. Applicant Applicant Jeremy Vanderkraats responded to Committee questions current concrete base, type of illumination, level of illumination, and proximity to the property line. Vanderkraats stated that they foresaw no issue with adjusting the sign away from the property line, and there is no current concrete base for the sign. The Committee asked questions regarding the level of illumination and how to set the illumination. Vanderkraats responded that the settings would be adjustable and controlled by hotel staff. Public Comments Neighbor Charles Thomson noted the beautiful design and thought it looked much better than the current sign, but also expressed that they believed the internal illumination makes the hotel look much more commercial. Thomson said that they wanted to keep the signs and flowers in the windowsill that make the hotels on Munras Avenue have more of a cottage-type appeal. Thomson expressed concern that the internal illumination would make the area look more commercial. Committee Member Comments The Committee expressed appreciat and stated they understood their concern. Vice-Chair Ostovar wanted to see further internal committee dialogue regarding what the ARC would be willing to approve and the potential ramifications of allowing more internally illuminated signs along Munras Avenue. The Committee requested further information from Buggert regarding if the internal illumination for the project was considered an outlier for the area and zoning. Buggert responded and gave information on halo lighted signs versus internally illuminated signs and stated that most of the surrounding hotels use halo lighting. Buggert also restated that the project was before the ARC because it is in a VAF zone and because the illumination was not considered shielded. Committee Member Sanders stated they found the sign to be agreeable. The Committee discussed previous projects they had approved with internal illumination and expressed a displeasure with setting precedents allowing internal illumination. Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2024 3 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2024 The Committee reopened public comments to allow the applicant to answer further questions. Applicant Vanderkraats responded to the Commissioner comments and talked about the styling, illumination, and aesthetics of the current design. Vanderkraats mentioned a willingness to change the sign to halo lighting, but said the internally lit acrylic done well looks much better, is classier, and stands out more. The Committee agreed with Vanderkraats that the design was classy and stands out, but also let them know that this was the point of contention. Committee Member Comments The Committee recalled an internally illuminated sign they previously approved at the Monterey Beach Hotel and expressed an appreciation for that sign as well as for the tastefulness of the proposed sign and signaled a desire to approve the proposed sign. The Committee also mentioned the need for increased revitalization and evolution on Munras Avenue. The Committee discussed making a motion and elements they wanted in the motion On a motion by Vice-Chair Ostovar, seconded by Committee Member Palmer, and carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Sign Permit SI-24-0140 for an internally illuminated sign at 1300 Munras Avenue with conditions requiring a survey and a 12 to 18 inch buffer distance between the right of way and the sign: AYES: 5 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ostovar, Hunter, Palmer, Sanders, Turgen NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Tregenza ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Pauly Chair Pauly returned to the Council chamber. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 5. Planning Update Received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2024 4 Architectural Review Committee Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Principal Planner Chair Architectural Review Committee Architectural Review Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2024 5

Agenda

Architectural Review Committee Committee Members Meeting Agenda Justin Pauly, Chair Payam Ostovar, Vice Chair Ed Hunter Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Eric Palmer Gabe Sanders 4:00 PM Patrick Tregenza Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Kimberly Turgen St. 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 on to review the ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: August 29, 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. August 07, 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 739 Archer Street (Assessor’s Parcel Number 001-123-017-000); Architectural Review Permit ARP-24-0056 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a First- and Second-Story Addition and Second-Story Deck; Applicant and Owner Patricia Salazar Tr.; R-1-5 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 4. Consider 1300 Munras Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-24-0140 for One Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign with Internal Illumination; Applicant Jeremy Vanderkraats; Owner Diya Properties LLC (Representative Mike Patel); Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District (VAF); Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) Architectural Review Committee 9/4/2024 4:00:00 PM 2 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. 5. Planning Update 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.gov/submitted-comments and in the City Manager’s Office at 580 Pacific St., Room 1, 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. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Email: suggest@monterey.gov Website: http://www.monterey.gov 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.gov 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 City Council. 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.gov 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 9/4/2024 4:00:00 PM 3

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