Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Agenda Bob Petty, Chair John Castagna, Vice Chair Daniel Fletcher Special Meeting Virginia McLain 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jean O’Brien Carol O’Neil Thursday, January 12, 2012 Merritt Palminteri Council Chambers Non-voting Commissioners Few Memorial Hall of Records Dennis Hodgin Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will not conduct a field trip to review the Thursday, January 12, 2012 HPC Agenda. For information call (831) 646-3886. Date Posted: January 6, 2012 CALL TO ORDER CONSENT ITEMS CONSENT ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc. Consent items consist of those items which are routine and for which a staff recommendation has been prepared. A member of the public or a Commissioner may request that an item recommended for approval on consent be heard on the regular agenda for further discussion. 1. 201 Van Buren Street; HPC Application 11-270 (Mills Act Contract); Applicant/Owner James Cox (Cox Holding Company, LLC.); PC-H-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Recommend that the City Council to approve a Mills Act Contract (property tax savings program for historic structures) for the property. Approval of Minutes 2. November 10, 2011 ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS. At this time, the public may speak for a maximum of three minutes on any subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey Historic Preservation Commission and which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the Commission may do so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to the Commission, City Hall, Monterey, CA 93940. Public Comments are taken during the afternoon session and continued at the evening session. Individuals may choose to speak once for up to three minutes at either session, but not both. PUBLIC APPEARANCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker. 3. Receive Certified Local Government Annual Report  STUDY SESSION STUDY SESSION items are used to provide information and to clarify issues. Study Sessions provide a setting for informal discussions between staff, consultants, board, commission, committee members, and the City Council regarding specific programs, projects or policies. No formal action is taken on the items. 4. New Monterey Commercial and Residential Neighborhood Historic Survey COMMISSIONER COMMENTS COMMISSIONERS may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a brief report on his or her activities. In addition, a Commissioner may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any City matter, or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda. (G.C. 54954.2) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS supply information on activities or announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT— The general policy of the Historic Preservation Commission is that the Afternoon Session will end no later than 6:30 p.m. Any public agenda items that have not been completed within the designated adjournment time may be formally extended by the Commission, or continued to the next regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, or continued to a Special Meeting. Agenda packets may be reviewed by the public in the Monterey Public Library, in the Planning Office, or on the web at http://www.monterey.org/ beginning late Friday afternoon prior to the date of the meeting. Members of the public have the right to address the Commission on any Agenda items. The Chair will formally open the floor for public comment. However, if you wish to speak to items during "Consent Agenda" or "Staff Informational Report," please advise the staff or the Chair prior to the action on that item and you will be recognized. Notification as much in advance as possible is appreciated. Information distributed to the Commission at the meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided to the Secretary for this purpose. Historic Preservation Commission 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. For more agenda information, call the Planning Office at 831/646-3885. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: 646-3799 FAX: 646-3793 Email: suggest@ci.monterey.ca.us WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. For disabled access to the City, 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 or for information on an agenda. Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, January 12, 2012 2  UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Jan 16 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Jan 17 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jan 18 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 19 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jan 23 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jan 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM Jan 26 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 26 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 1 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 9 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Library - 4:00 pm Feb 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 16 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 20 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Feb 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 22 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, January 12, 2012 3