Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 13, 2022
Minutes
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, October 13, 2022
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Chair Smith-Crivello, Vice-Chair Collum, Dawson*, Hambaro*,
O’Neil, Rath
Members Absent: Rodriguez
*Participated remotely by videoconference
Staff Members Present: Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, Associate Planner Buggert,
Recording Secretary Barrera
This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance,
pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(C) and the
Monterey City Council’s Resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the
COVID-19 pandemic.
1. Meeting Procedures
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Smith-Crivello called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. and Recording Secretary
Barrera provided information to the public about how to participate by calling in to give
public comment on the live web meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
2. September 08, 2022
ACTION: Approved as submitted.
On a motion by Commissioner O’Neil, seconded by Vice-Chair Collum, and carried by the
following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the September 08, 2022
HPC minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, Hambaro,
AYES: 6 MEMBERS:
O’Neil, Rath
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
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3. Consider 828 Pacific Street; Application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-22-0176) and
H-2 Historic Zoning (TM-22-0190); Applicant/Owner Ben Michael Beesley and
Shannon Highfield; R-1-6 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan
Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5
ACTION: Approved Application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-22-0176) and H-2 Historic Zoning
(TM-22-0190) at 828 Pacific Street.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner
questions.
Commissioner Dawson asked for clarification on location of property and why Criterion 1 did
not apply. Mr. Buggert indicated Meg Clovis; historian did not identify Criterion 1 in her findings.
Applicant Comments
Ben Beesley, applicant and owner presented additional information on the homeowner and
builder history.
Commissioner O’Neil asked for clarification on the property lines. Mr. Beesley stated there has
not been a survey.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Dawson asked if the home being built by Albert D. Seeno could be added to the
motion. Mr. Schmidt stated that Mills Act homes will have a plaque listing who owned the home
and who built the home.
Chair Smith-Crivello noted the significance of the home being built by Albert D. Seeno and
being owned by The Giamona’s, a Sicilian fishing family.
On a motion by Commissioner O’Neil, seconded by Vice-Chair Collum and carried by the
following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission Application for a Mills Act Contract
(MA-22-0176) and H-2 Historic Zoning (TM-22-0190) at 828 Pacific Street:
AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, Hambaro, O’Neil,
Rath
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Commissioner Hambaro asked where the public can find information on Mills Act homes. Mr.
Schmidt clarified that Agenda reports can be found online, in the Planning Office, and by request.
Commissioner Hambaro suggested having a specific link to Mills Act homes and would like to see
more information and what deems a home historic or not. Commissioner Hambaro expressed
hope that the Historic Reconnaissance Survey could be updated. Chair Smith-Crivello said that
any home deemed historic or not has a list of criteria which can be found online or in the library.
Commissioner O’Neil added that the City search engines are not particularly user friendly and
suggested having a place on the website that is linked to historic homes.
Mr. Schmidt explained that there are some homes that were not included on the Historic
Reconnaissance Survey, but overall Historians do a good job determining which homes should
be included. Mr. Schmidt added that there is a public GIS system and there is a link to the surveys
for sites that have had them prepared.
Commissioner Dawson suggested a spread sheet with links to surveys. Chair Smith-Crivello
commended the Old Town Neighborhood Association for creating a walking path, identifying Mills
Act homes.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Update received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Chris Schmidt Chair
Senior Associate Planner Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda
Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners
Jerilynn Smith-Crivello, Chair
Agenda
Cathy Collum, Vice Chair
Carole Dawson
Laurie Hambaro
Thursday, October 13, 2022 Carol O’Neil
Linda Rath
4:00 PM Juan P. Rodriguez
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific
St., and Zoom Teleconference
Monterey, California
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and
(C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings
given the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards,
Commissions, and Committees are being conducted with a hybrid format providing both in-
person and virtual (electronic and telephone) participation to promote social distancing and
protect the health and safety of attendees.
Details for Public Participation in this Meeting:
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
shared with the Historic Preservation Commission prior to the start of the meeting but are not
read aloud. All comments become part of the record and are made available online at
monterey.org/submitted-comments.
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- In-person (location listed above), with masks strongly encouraged for all, regardless of
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This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/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
13, 2022 HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted:
October 07, 2022
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. September 08, 2022
***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. Consider 828 Pacific Street; Application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-22-0176)
and H-2 Historic Zoning (TM-22-0190); Applicant/Owner Ben Michael Beesley
and Shannon Highfield; R-1-6 Zoning District; Low Density Residential
General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA 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
announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of
meetings and study sessions.
4. 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.
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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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