Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 8, 2014
Minutes
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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