Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Name: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2021-10-20T16:00:00
End: 2021-10-20T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · October 20, 2021

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3631D0-DBB6-44A1-963F-D2AE373BE12E MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Wednesday, October 20, 2021 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOMGOV TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, Hambaro*, Rath Members Absent: O’Neil, Rodriguez * Participated remotely by videoconference Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Cole, Associate Planner Sabdo, Recording Secretary Cleary, Administrative Assistant Barrera 1. Meeting Procedures CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Smith-Crivello called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Administrative Assistant Barrera provided information on how to participate and provide public comment live during the meeting. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. August 12, 2021 Action: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Commissioner Dawson, seconded by Commissioner Rath, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the August 12, 2021 HPC minutes as submitted: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, Hambaro, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: O’Neil, Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Approve Findings Reflecting the August 12, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission Decision Denying Application HP 21-0079 to Remove 999 Belden Street from the New Monterey Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey List; Applicant/Owner Robert Winkleblack; R-3-5 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Statutory Exemption, Article 18, Section 15270 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3631D0-DBB6-44A1-963F-D2AE373BE12E Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Action: Approved findings reflecting the August 12, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission decision denying application HP 21-0079 to remove 999 Belden Street from the New Monterey Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey List. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Applicant Comments None. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Vice Chair Smith-Crivello suggested a Commissioner who voted in favor represent the findings. Commissioner Dawson suggested rewording Finding 4 to “As stated by Dr. Kirk’s report, the house maintains historic integrity of location, setting, design, materials, workmanship, and feeling”. On a motion by Commissioner Dawson, seconded by Commissioner Rath, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved findings reflecting the August 12, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission decision denying application HP 21- 0079 to remove 999 Belden Street from the New Monterey Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey List: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, Hambaro, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: O’Neil, Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 650 Camino El Estero/700 Camino El Estero (Marsh Building); Historic Permit 21-0104 to Allow Exterior Alterations/Repairs and Re-certify the Historic Preservation Report; Applicant: Lisa Lorono with SVR Inc; Property Owner: Mary Nikssarian; PC-D-H-1 Zoning Designation; Public/Semi-Public General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Section 15301, Class 1, Section 15303, Class 3, and Section 15331, Class 31 Action: Approved Historic Permit 21-0104 to allow exterior alterations/repairs and re- certified the historic preservation report at 650 Camino El Estero/700 Camino El Estero (Marsh Building). Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Applicant Comments Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday October 20, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3631D0-DBB6-44A1-963F-D2AE373BE12E Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Commissioner Dawson asked if is there a reason to differentiate new from historic tiles. Kent Seavey, Historian representing the applicant, explained there would be two sets of clearly differentiating tiles that conform to the majority on the roof. Vice Chair Smith-Crivello asked if tiles were removed in 2006 after a proposal to do so was approved. Community Development Director Cole clarified that not all of the work approved in 2006 was completed though the current approach remains consistent with the initial plan. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments None. On a motion by Commissioner Rath, seconded by Commissioner Collum, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Historic Permit 21-0104 to allow exterior alterations/repairs and re-certify the historic preservation report at 650 Camino El Estero/700 Camino El Estero (Marsh Building) based on the presented findings: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, Hambaro, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: O’Neil, Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. Consider 580 Calle Principal; Applications MA-21-0117 and TM-21-0120 for a Mills Act Contract and Rezone H-1 Historic Landmark Overlay Zoning, and Historic Permit Application HP-21-0135 for Rehabilitation (Minor Repairs and Alteration including New Window Openings) and Adoption of a Historic Preservation Report; Applicant Merritt Hawley of MAP Architect; Owner Blake Matheson, Raven’s Path; PC-D Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Sections 15301, 15305, 15331, Classes 1, 5, 31 Action: Approved applications MA-21-0117 and TM-21-0120 for a Mills Act Contract and rezone H-1 Historic Landmark Overlay Zoning, and Historic Permit application HP-21-0135 for rehabilitation (minor repairs and alteration including new window openings) and adoption of a Historic Preservation Report at 580 Calle Principal. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Vice Chair Smith-Crivello asked if the Gutierrez Adobe is attached and part of the project. Ms. Sabdo confirmed they share a wall but the Gutierrez Adobe is not included in the proposal. Applicant Comments Project applicant and architect Merritt Hawley was present to answer questions and emphasized that any changes proposed are to the building area that was rehabilitated in the 1980’s. Vice Chair Smith-Crivello asked clarifying questions regarding the renovations and design. Project Historian Seth Bergstein provided details. Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday October 20, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3631D0-DBB6-44A1-963F-D2AE373BE12E Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments None. On a motion by Commissioner Dawson, seconded by Commissioner Collum, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved applications MA-21- 0117 and TM-21-0120 for a Mills Act Contract and rezone H-1 Historic Landmark Overlay Zoning, and Historic Permit application HP-21-0135 for rehabilitation (minor repairs and alteration including new window openings) and adoption of a Historic Preservation Report at 580 Calle Principal: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, Hambaro, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: O’Neil, Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 6. Consider 456 Foam; Application HP-21-0155 to Remove the Property from the New Monterey Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey List; Applicant Dawn and David Hughes; Owner Diana Hughes Thornton; PC-LH Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5 Action: Denied Application HP-21-0155 to Remove the Property from the New Monterey Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey List, based on findings listed below the Motion. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Community Development Director Cole introduced the project. Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Commissioner Rath asked if condition and integrity are evaluated by the City. Ms. Cole explained that condition is typically not reason to delist a building, adding that project Historian Meg Clovis does not believe the building qualifies under the California or National Register. Applicant Comments On behalf of the applicants, Dawn Piazza stated that the house has been vacant since the City deemed it uninhabitable in November 2019 and highlighted areas where the house may have deteriorated. Commissioner Collum inquired about the deterioration timeline. Ms. Piazza suggested the property has not been cared for in roughly ten years. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments The Historic Preservation Commission recessed at 5:28 p.m. and reconvened at 5:33 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday October 20, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3631D0-DBB6-44A1-963F-D2AE373BE12E Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Commissioner Rath suggested consistency across decisions, stating that deterioration of the property is not cause for removal from the list, including that the sense of history in the area should be protected. Commissioner Hambaro spoke against removal, suggesting the cottage highlights Monterey’s history, and shared concern that removing deteriorated buildings could encourage people to let their buildings deteriorate. Vice Chair Smith-Crivello reopened applicant comments. Applicant Comments Project Historian Meg Clovis suggested the property does not represent its historical context as strongly as other examples from the same time. Vice Chair Smith-Crivello suggested that Monterey was settled by cannery workers and fishermen whose houses would not have been grand or impressive, adding that not every historical house hosted historical residents, and emphasizing need for humble examples where working-class people lived. Ms. Clovis claimed all provided examples are humble one-story cottages and resources identified during the survey were representative of working-class homes of the time. Vice Chair Smith-Crivello asked if there are still 125 houses representative of this style in New Monterey. Ms. Clovis explained some have been removed from the historic list. Commissioner Dawson spoke in favor of denial, claiming the house appears to maintain its integrity. Public Comments Nancy Runyon, resident of New Monterey, suggested the cottage contributes to the neighborhood’s character. Ms. Runyon stated that although photos show disrepair, it is all repairable, and suggested the house is an important example to keep in the neighborhood. Commissioner Comments Vice Chair Smith-Crivello proposed to have a structural engineer examine the site in terms of rehabilitation. Commissioner Rath suggested examining the house and neighborhood character rather than focusing on integrity and shared concerns for demolition if removed from the list. Commissioner Collum agreed to review by a structural engineer and inquired about water credits. Ms. Cole explained water credits run with the property even if fixtures are inoperable. Commissioner Dawson emphasized a need for consistency across decisions and stated the house has not been modified and seems to maintain its historic integrity. On a motion by Commissioner Rath, seconded by Commissioner Dawson, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission denied Application HP-21-0155 to Remove the Property from the New Monterey Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey List, based on the following findings:  The house contributes to the character of the neighborhood, the uniqueness of Monterey, and the wide variety of houses represented here.  It is important to protect individual houses.  The house maintains the integrity of the original setting in the neighborhood.  The fact that the house is dilapidated should not disqualify it from being historic. Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday October 20, 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID: 8E3631D0-DBB6-44A1-963F-D2AE373BE12E Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Wednesday, October 20, 2021  This is one of the few examples of this style in the Cannery Row area of New Monterey without structural changes. AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, Hambaro, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: O’Neil, Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 5. Planning Office Update  Update received. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Vice Chair Smith-Crivello inquired about the approval process for demolition of a local church. Ms. Cole explained that the church was formally removed by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) during the process of adopting the Downtown Historic Survey. Commissioner Hambaro asked if the Reconnaissance Surveys can be updated. Ms. Cole stated the main challenge is funding and suggested the HPC could request the City Council to fund various surveys, and recommended prioritizing surveys of neighborhoods not yet examined. Commissioner Dawson claimed there are Mills Act properties where owners have not done the work promised when their contract was signed, and asked what can be done to better track historic sites. Ms. Cole explained a Planner has begun historic inspections and will provide a progress report at a future HPC meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole, AICP Vice Chair Community Development Director Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes Wednesday October 20, 2021

Agenda

Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Carol O’Neil, Chair Special Meeting Agenda Jerilynn Smith-Crivello, Vice Chair Cathy Collum Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Carole Dawson Laurie Hambaro 4:00 PM Linda Rath Council Chamber Juan P. Rodriguez and Zoom Teleconference Monterey, California IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Monterey is committed to the safe public attendance of its public meetings and seeks to continue to offer virtual methods for public participation. BEFORE THIS MEETING, members of the public may submit comment(s) to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the Planning Commission and public at monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record. DURING EACH MEETING: Join the ZoomGov Webinar to participate or watch the meeting live (no time delay):  On a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1617397120  Or by telephone: 833-568-8864 (Toll Free) or 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). If one does not work, please try another. o Enter Webinar ID: 161 739 7120 # o If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions. Meetings are also streamed live on https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). FIELD TRIP The Historic Preservation Commission will not conduct a field trip to review the October 20, 2021 HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: October 15, 2021. CALL TO ORDER 1. Meeting Procedures 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. August 12, 2021 ***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. 3. Approve Findings Reflecting the August 12, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission Decision Denying Application HP 21-0079 to Remove 999 Belden Street from the New Monterey Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey List; Applicant/Owner Robert Winkleblack; R-3-5 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Statutory Exemption, Article 18, Section 15270 4. Consider 650 Camino El Estero/700 Camino El Estero (Marsh Building); Historic Permit 21-0104 to Allow Exterior Alterations/Repairs and Re-certify the Historic Preservation Report; Applicant: Lisa Lorono with SVR Inc; Property Owner: Mary Nikssarian; PC-D-H-1 Zoning Designation; Public/Semi- Public General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Section 15301, Class 1, Section 15303, Class 3, and Section 15331, Class 31 5. Consider 580 Calle Principal; Applications MA-21-0117 and TM-21-0120 for a Mills Act Contract and Rezone H-1 Historic Landmark Overlay Zoning, and Historic Permit Application HP-21-0135 for Rehabilitation (Minor Repairs and Alteration including New Window Openings) and Adoption of a Historic Preservation Report; Applicant Merritt Hawley of MAP Architect; Owner Blake Matheson, Raven’s Path; PC-D Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Sections 15301, 15305, 15331, Classes 1, 5, 31 6. Consider 456 Foam; Application HP-21-0155 to Remove the Property from the New Monterey Historic Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey List; Applicant Dawn and David Hughes; Owner Diana Hughes Thornton; PC-LH Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5 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 Historic Preservation Commission 10/20/2022 4:00:00 PM 2 announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. 7. Planning Office 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. 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