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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · May 9, 2013

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MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, May 9, 2013 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Palminteri, Barlow, McLain, O’Brien, O'Neil, Petty Commissioners Absent: Fletcher Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Caraker, Senior Associate Planner Hopper, Recording Secretary Halabi CALL TO ORDER Chair Palminteri called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Commissioner O'Neil, seconded by Commissioner McLain, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approve the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Palminteri, Barlow, McLain, O’Brien, O'Neil, Petty NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Approval of Minutes 1. April 11, 2013 ACTION: Approved as amended. Commissioner O’Neil requested that the minutes reflect her opposition in the first vote for item #4. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC HEARING 2. Recommend that the City Council Exclude 296 Lighthouse Avenue and 398 Pine Street from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List ACTION: Recommend that the City Council Exclude 296 Lighthouse Avenue and 398 Pine Street from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, April 11, 2013 Staff Presentation/Commissioner Comments: Christine Hopper presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions. Applicant: No applicant present. Public Comments: None. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Petty recommended discussing each item separately to allow greater clarity and enable each property to be considered on their separate merits. The Commission concurred. 296 Lighthouse Avenue: Commissioner Petty made a motion to recommend that the City Council exclude 296 Lighthouse Avenue from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List. Commissioner Barlow seconded the motion. On a motion by Commissioner Petty, seconded by Commissioner Barlow, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission recommend that the City Council exclude 296 Lighthouse Avenue from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Palminteri, Barlow, McLain, O’Brien, O'Neil, Petty NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 398 Pine Street: Chair Palminteri made a motion to recommend that the City Council exclude 398 Pine Street from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List. Commissioner O’Brien seconded the motion. On a motion by Commissioner Palminteri, seconded by Commissioner O’Brien, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission recommend that the City Council exclude 398 Pine Street from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List. AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Palminteri, Barlow, McLain, O’Brien, O'Neil, Petty NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 2 Thursday, April 11, 2013 2 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, April 11, 2013 3. Consider 426 Alvarado Street; Historic Permit 11-318 for Exterior Alterations; Applicant Sam Phillips; Property Owner Alpha Beta Investors; C-2-H2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving Historic Permit 11-318 for Exterior Alterations. Staff Presentation/Commissioner Comments: Christine Hopper presented the Agenda Report and answered commissioners’ questions. Applicant: Sam Phillips, Ausonio Incorporated, said the owners would likely entertain the idea of placing a plaque, to highlight the historic nature of the building, in the alcove. Mr. Phillips said the painting and façade would be finalized in the next week. Public Comments: Sharon Dwight, New Monterey Neighborhood Association President, expressed concern about the minimal exterior lighting on the building. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner O’Brien said she supports the project and the addition to Alvarado Street. Commissioner O’Neil made motion to adopt a Resolution approving Historic Permit 11- 318 for exterior alterations. Commissioner McClain seconded the motion. On a motion by Commissioner O’Niel , seconded by Commissioner McClain , and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission adopted a Resolution approving Historic Permit 11-318 for Exterior Alterations. AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Palminteri, Barlow, McLain, O’Brien, O'Neil, Petty NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Chair Palminteri said the Alliance of Monterey Area Preservationists series on cultural landscapes was fantastic. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Hopper said staff is revisiting the New Monterey Context Statement to review properties classified as eclectic. She said staff plans to hire Architectural Resources Group (ARG) to make revisions, incorporate an additional 15 primary records and make updates. Ms. Hopper said in the event modifications are made, the update will return to Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 3 Thursday, April 11, 2013 3 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, April 11, 2013 the commission for review. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:50 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Elizabeth Caraker, AICP Chair Principal Planner Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 4 Thursday, April 11, 2013 4

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Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Agenda Merritt Palminteri, Chair Daniel Fletcher, Vice Chair Regular Meeting Christopher Barlow Virginia McLain Thursday, May 9, 2013 Jean O’Brien Few Memorial Hall of Records Carol O’Neil Council Chambers 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Bob Petty 580 Pacific Street Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will conduct a field trip on Monday, May 6, 2013, to review the Thursday, May 9, 2013, HPC Agenda. The HPC will depart for the field from behind Colton Hall at 4:00 PM. For information call (831) 646-3886. Date Posted: April 5, 2013 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. Approval of Minutes 1. April 11, 2013 ***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 HEARING PUBLIC HEARINGS are required by law for certain actions. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker. Project representation is encouraged. 2. Recommend that the City Council Exclude 296 Lighthouse Avenue and 398 Pine Street from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List 3. Consider 426 Alvarado Street; Historic Permit 11-318 for Exterior Alterations; Applicant Sam Phillips; Property Owner Alpha Beta Investors; C-2-H2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements 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. 4. New Monterey Historic Context Statement Update 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. UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL May 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, May 9, 2013 2 May 16 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM May 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM May 22 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM May 23 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 23 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM May 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 27 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM May 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jun 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jun 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 13 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jun 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jun 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, May 9, 2013 3

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