Architectural Review Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · September 18, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
4:00 PM 5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Pauly (arrived 4:05 p.m.), Ostovar, Hunter, Sanders, Turgen
Members Absent: Palmer, Tregenza
Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Principal Planner Roveri, Senior
Associate Planner Schmidt, Recording Secretary Arganbright
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Ostovar called the meeting to order at 4:01 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. September 04, 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 Turgen, and
carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved the CONSENT
ITEMS as submitted:
AYES: 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ostovar, Hunter, Sanders, Turgen
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 3 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Pauly, Palmer, Tregenza
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None)
General Public Comment
Brent Thye commented that at the previous meeting on September 04, 2024, the project
at 739 Archer was proposing to build a wall that is not compliant with the required side
yard setback and this was not discussed in the meeting.
Chair Pauly arrived at 4:05 p.m.
Committee Member Sanders recused themselves to avoid any conflict of interest with the
project at 1054 Hellam Street.
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3. Consider 1054 Hellam Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0086 for Preliminary
and Final Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling; Applicant
Natalia Amatuni; Owner Svetlana Kotelnikova Tr.; R-1-6 Zoning District; Low Density
Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19,
Section 15303, Class 3)
Action: Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0086 for Preliminary and Final
Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single-Family Dwelling at 1054 Hellam
Street as submitted.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Committee
the previously approved variances and the proposed roof deck.
Applicant
Owner Svetlana Kotelnikova stated that they had changes to the previous structure because
the garage was too short and that also affected the rear elevation. Kotelnikova noted that they
tried to minimize structural work and that there were no changes to the façade.
Ostovar asked if civil engineers were involved in the construction and Kotelnikova responded
that yes, they were, the soil and water issues were the main issues in constructing the house,
and that the civil drawings took a year to get.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
The Committee expressed appreciation for the designs and how the property owner worked
with soil engineers to address the topography of the property.
Chair Pauly did note that they would have had reservations regarding the 3rd story deck within
a side yard setback and how it may be a privacy issue, but they did not want to adjust an item
that has already been approved.
Vice-Chair Ostovar mentioned having seen the surrounding area and noticed other roof decks
and did not see any issue with it.
On a motion by Committee Member Hunter, seconded by Vice-Chair Ostovar, and carried by
the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Architectural Review Permit
ARP-23-0086 for Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single-
Family Dwelling at 1054 Hellam Street as submitted:
AYES: 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Pauly, Ostovar, Hunter, Turgen
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Palmer, Tregenza
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Sanders
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4. Consider 1240 Munras Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-24-0172 for One
Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign; Applicant Jon Mata; Owner VON 20
MUNRAS L P; Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District; Commercial General Plan
Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
Action: Approved Sign Permit SI-24-0172 for One Replacement Vehicle-Oriented
Freestanding Sign at 1240 Munras Avenue as submitted.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Principal Planner Roveri
questions regarding the square footage of the sign and sign guidelines.
Planning Manager Hill confirmed that Chair Pauly lived farther than the recommended recusal
distance.
Applicant
Applicant, Jon Mata, appreciated presentation. Mata said the sign was a nicer
design than the Motel 6 and that they were tasked with making it visible to motorists on Munras
Avenue. Mata stated they were aware of the sign guidelines, but that they were unaware of
how the sign guidelines allocate square footage for VAF-zoned properties.
The Committee asked about the posts which were not within the city sign guidelines and Mata
said the client wanted something more along the theme of the hotel and the bollards fit well.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member Comments
The Committee expressed appreciation for what they considered to be an upgrade from the
Motel 6 sign. The Committee also wanted to further discuss the posts and why or when the
applicants can bypass the sign guidelines.
The Committee discussed that the ARC is positioned in these situations to see that the
applications are not black and white, and to allow room for situations that are inconsistent with
the sign guidelines but make sense within larger context. The Committee then expressed that
they were not certain there was a compelling argument for allowing the posts for the proposed
sign, but also that they did not see a problem with the inconsistencies in the sign guidelines.
The Committee commented that they thought the sign was charming.
On a motion by Committee Member Hunter, seconded by Committee Member Turgen, and
carried by the following vote, the Architectural Review Committee approved Sign Permit SI-24-
0172 for One Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign at 1240 Munras Avenue as
submitted:
AYES: 5 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Pauly, Ostovar, Hunter, Sanders, Turgen
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Palmer, Tregenza
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ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: (None)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
The Committee discussed the field trip and the usual timing of the site visits.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
5. Planning Update Received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Principal Planner Chair
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Agenda
Architectural Review Committee Committee Members
Meeting Agenda Justin Pauly, Chair
Payam Ostovar, Vice Chair
Ed Hunter
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Eric Palmer
Gabe Sanders
4:00 PM Patrick Tregenza
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. Kimberly Turgen
Monterey, California
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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 conduct a field trip on Monday, September 16, 2024
to review the Wednesday, September 18, 2024 ARC meeting agenda. The field trip will meet
at 1054 Hellam St at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call (831) 646-3885.
Date Posted: September 13, 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. September 04, 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 1054 Hellam Street; Architectural Review Permit ARP-23-0086 for
Preliminary and Final Architectural Review of a New Two-Story Single-Family
Dwelling; Applicant Natalia Amatuni; Owner Svetlana Kotelnikova Tr.; R-1-6
Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation
(Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
4. Consider 1240 Munras Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-24-0172 for One
Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Sign; Applicant Jon Mata; Owner
VON 20 MUNRAS L P; Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District;
Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per
Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
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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 Office 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.
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