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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · May 8, 2014

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MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, May 8, 2014 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBER MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Fletcher, McLain, O'Neil, Petty Commissioners Absent: Barlow, Hawley, O'Brien Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Caraker, Recording Secretary Nelson CALL TO ORDER Chair Fletcher called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Commissioner Petty, seconded by Commissioner McLain, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, McLain, O'Neil, Petty NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Barlow, Hawley, O'Brien ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Approval of Minutes 1. April 10, 2014 ACTION: Approved as submitted. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Consider 499 Reeside Avenue; HP Permit 14-122 Requesting Removal of the Property from the New Monterey Historic Reconnaissance Survey; Applicant Brad Rickard for Permit Services, Inc.; Owner Mong-Hwa Ota; R-3-5 Zoning District (Exempt from CEQA Requirements) ACTION: Adopted a Resolution removing 499 Reeside Avenue from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List and confirmed that the property is not eligible as a historic resource. Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Elizabeth Caraker presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, May 8, 2014 Applicant Pirthy Jassi, The Home Depot, said he was contacted by the applicant for home improvements that would make the house warmer inside, and was unaware a Historic Permit was necessary for the project. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments In response to Commissioner Petty’s question, Ms. Caraker said the City was unaware that the unpermitted work was taking place over the past two years and is now following up with the permitting processes. She also said review of the project by the Architectural Review Committee will still be required if the property is removed from the New Monterey Historic Reconnaissance Survey. Commissioner O’Neil said she concurs with staff’s report that a fair amount historic of integrity has been lost. Commissioner McLain made a motion to adopt a Resolution removing 499 Reeside Avenue from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List and confirm that the property is not eligible as a historic resource. Commissioner O’Neil seconded the motion. On a motion by Commissioner McLain, seconded by Commissioner O'Neil, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission Adopted a Resolution removing 499 Reeside Avenue from the New Monterey Reconnaissance Survey List and confirmed that the property is not eligible as a historic resource: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, McLain, O'Neil, Petty NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Barlow, Hawley, O'Brien ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Petty said Planning staff member Kimberly Cole gave a fantastic presentation on Neighborhood Preservation at the California Preservation Foundation (CPF) Conference two weeks ago. Commissioner O’Neil said her husband attended Cannery Row presentation at the CPF Conference and said it was quite good. Commissioner McLain said both Christy Hopper and Kimberly Cole of the Planning Office did very good job presenting at the CPF Conference. Commissioner O’Neil said during the CPF Conference she spoke with an architectural firm from Sacramento that has experience gaining neighborhood and community support for projects through media materials such as brochures, door hangers and reports. Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 8, 2014 2 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, May 8, 2014 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Caraker said the Planning Commission may direct staff to prepare an Environmental Analysis for the Waterfront Master Plan at their next meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, so the Plan may be coming back before the HPC soon for final recommendation to City Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Elizabeth Caraker, AICP Chair Principal Planner Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 8, 2014 3

Agenda

Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Agenda Daniel Fletcher, Chair Christopher Barlow, Vice Chair Regular Meeting Merritt Hawley Virginia McLain Thursday, May 8, 2014 Jean O’Brien Few Memorial Hall of Records Carol O’Neil Council Chamber 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bob Petty 580 Pacific Street Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will not conduct a field trip on Monday, May 5, 2014 to review the Thursday, May 8, 2014 HPC Agenda. For information call (831) 646- 3886. Date Posted: May 2, 2014 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 10, 2014 ***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. Consider 499 Reeside Avenue; HP Permit 14-122 Requesting Removal of the Property from the New Monterey Historic Reconnaissance Survey; Applicant Brad Rickard for Permit Services, Inc.; Owner Mong-Hwa Ota; R-3-5 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. 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 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM May 15 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, May 8, 2014 2 May 19 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM May 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 22 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM May 26 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM May 26 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 27 Council Retreat Meeting, Monterey Conference Center - 1:00 PM May 28 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 28 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM May 28 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jun 2 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Jun 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jun 4 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 5 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 9 Mayors Subcommittee Meeting, Council Chamber - 12:00 PM Jun 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Historic Preservation Commission Thursday, May 8, 2014 3

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