Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · August 8, 2019
Minutes
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, August 8, 2019
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Dawson, Napoli, Collum, O’Brien, O’Neil
Commissioners Absent: Barlow, Smith-Crivello
Staff Members Present: Housing and Community Development Manager Caraker,
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, Recording Secretary
Salameh
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Dawson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Alta Mesa Historic Context Statement and Survey Project Update (Not a Project
Under CEQA per Article 20, Section378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
The HPC received a report from Architectural Historian Diana Painter on the status of the Alta
Mesa Historic Context Statement and Survey Project.
Commissioner O’Neil asked how the city’s historic themes fit into its greater historic theme
Ms. Caraker said that discussion of that topic would be addressed further in the historic context
statement as it progressed.
Public Comments
A member of the public said that his property was built in 1925 and that records he had found
indicated it was on Mesa Road. He noted El Dorado Street’s directional address changes and
said he was curious if it one point it has been a dirt road.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
2. July 11, 2019
Action: Approved as submitted.
On a motion by Commissioner O’Neil, seconded by Commissioner O’Brien, and carried
by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the July 11, 2019
HPC minutes as submitted.
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: O'Brien, Dawson, Napoli, Collum, O’Neil
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Barlow, Smith-Crivello
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
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***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner O’Brien asked if a book existed in the library or a government institution
that encapsulated all information on the historic resources within the City, and
Commissioners replied that they were not aware of such a book, but that books on
specific areas within the City did exist.
Commissioner Collum noted that previously-approved signage at Dust Bowl Brewery
looked great. She also noted upcoming events and encouraged Commissioners to
attend.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Ms. Caraker said that the draft historic ordinance was near completion and explained the
adoption process.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Elizabeth Caraker Chair
Housing and Community Development Manager Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation Com
2mission Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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Agenda
Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners
Agenda Carole Dawson, Chair
Michael Napoli, Vice Chair
Regular Meeting Christopher Barlow
Cathy Collum
Thursday, August 8, 2019 Jean O’Brien
Carol O’Neil
Few Memorial Hall of Records Jerilynn Smith-Crivello
4:00 PM
Council Chambers
580 Pacific Street
Monterey, California
FIELD TRIP
The Historic Preservation Commission will not conduct a field trip to review the August 8,
2019 HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted:
August 1, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
1. Alta Mesa Historic Context Statement and Survey Project Update (Not a
Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section378 and Under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
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
2. July 11, 2019
***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.
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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