Architectural Review Committee Meeting

Committee Members Architectural Review Justin Pauly, Chair Committee Meeting Agenda Payam Ostovar, Vice Chair Ed Hunter Eric Palmer Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Gabe Sanders Shelly Schmidt 4:00 PM Patrick Tregenza 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.gov 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.gov/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  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 ARC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: 3/14/2025 ***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. March 5, 2025 ***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 1150 Munras Avenue; Sign Permit Application SI-24-0239 for Two Replacement Vehicle-Oriented Freestanding Signs; Applicant Chris Merrell; Owner Panchal Natwarlal M Tr. et al.; Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District; Visitor Accommodation Facility General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 4. Consider 2600 Sand Dunes Drive; Application PA-25-0049 Amending Architectural Review Permit ARP-24-0028 for Exterior Alterations, Fencing, Landscaping, Lighting, Speakers, Furniture, and Sauna Equipment, and Application ART-24-0249 for the Removal of Four Trees; Applicants Rebecca Weinstein and Brian Gates; Owner ACP MONTEREY HOTEL LLC; Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District; Visitor Accommodation Facility General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 and Section 15304, Class 4 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 Architectural Review Committee 3/19/2025 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.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 3/19/2025 4:00:00 PM 3