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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · March 9, 2023

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 1038FE15-F212-4B7B-9F25-82CE37743C33 MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, March 9, 2023 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Chair Smith-Crivello, Vice-Chair Collum, Dawson, O’Neil, Rath Members Absent: Hambaro, Rodriguez Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Associate Planner Buggert, Recording Secretary Barrera 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. February 09, 2022 ACTION: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Commissioner Dawson seconded by Vice-Chair Collum, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the February 09, 2023, HPC minutes as submitted, by the following vote: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, O’Neil, Rath NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Hambaro, Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Consider 559 Pacific Street; Sign Application SI-22-0234 for One Rotating Banner Sign and Three Wall Sign Replacements; Applicant Melanie Zaragoza; Owner City of Monterey; PC-D-H2 Zoning District; General Plan Commercial and Parks and Open Space Land Use Designations; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 ACTION: Approved with Conditions Sign Application SI-22-0234 for One Rotating Banner Sign and Three Wall Sign Replacements at 559 Pacific Street. DocuSign Envelope ID: 1038FE15-F212-4B7B-9F25-82CE37743C33 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, March 9, 2023 Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Chair Smith-Crivello questioned if allowing a larger sign would enable other applicants to do the same. Mr. Buggert stated the application is for this property and a specific location. Mr. Buggert clarified that applications that exceed the sign guideline requirements must go before the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) or the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Commissioner O’Neil asked if guidelines are based on wall frontage or height. Mr. Buggert answered frontage and added the application exceeds frontage requirements. Commissioner Dawson asked for clarification on how the signs will be attached to the wall. Mr. Buggert referred to photo taken of existing sign. Commissioner Rath questioned the square footage of existing signs. Chair Smith-Crivello asked what year the building was constructed. Mr. Buggert said he was unsure of square footage. Ms. Roveri stated the building was built in 1930. Applicant Comments None. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Rath opposed the size of the sign and expressed concern over setting a precedence for surrounding signs. Commissioner O’Neil agreed. Commissioner Dawson suggested the new sign be the same size as the existing sign but determined it would be too small. Mr. Buggert shared the dimensions of the existing signs versus the proposed signs. Chair Smith-Crivello asked what the applicant’s reasoning was behind the size. Mr. Buggert answered it was aesthetic. Commissioner Dawson suggested approving a sign that is a certain size or having the applicant come back with a different proposal. Ms. Roveri suggested approving the smaller signs with the condition that the large sign comes back to HPC. Chair Smith-Crivello said the applicant should come back with a proposal for the large sign. Commissioner O’Neil made a motion to approve three wall sign replacements with the condition that the applicant come back with a smaller design for the banner sign for HPC approval. Commissioner Rath seconded. On a motion by Commissioner O’Neil, seconded by Commissioner Rath, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved with conditions Sign Application SI-22-0234 for one rotating banner sign and three wall sign replacements at 559 Pacific Street: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Collum, Dawson, O’Neil, Rath DocuSign Envelope ID: 1038FE15-F212-4B7B-9F25-82CE37743C33 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, March 9, 2023 NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Hambaro, Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Dawson requested training on demolition by neglect. Ms. Roveri said she is working on that request as well as training on the criteria for adoption of historic zoning. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS  Update received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri, AICP Chair Principal Planner Historic Preservation Commission

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Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Meeting Agenda Jerilynn Smith-Crivello, Chair Cathy Collum, Vice Chair Carole Dawson Thursday, March 9, 2023 Laurie Hambaro Carol O’Neil 4:00 PM Linda Rath Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Juan P. Rodriguez St., and Zoom Teleconference Monterey, California How to participate in this meeting:  Written comment: 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 meeting body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is recommended and encouraged.  Remote via ZoomGov Webinar: o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey- org.zoomgov.com/j/1617397120 An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used. o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.  Enter Webinar ID: 161 739 7120 #  If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF)  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 March 9, 2023 HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: March 3, 2023 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. February 9, 2023 ***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 APPEARANCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker. 3. Consider 559 Pacific Street; Sign Application SI-22-0234 for One Rotating Banner Sign and Three Wall Sign Replacements; Applicant Melanie Zaragoza; Owner City of Monterey; PC-D-H2 Zoning District; General Plan Commercial and Parks and Open Space Land Use Designations; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 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. 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 Historic Preservation Commission 3/9/2023 4:00:00 PM 2 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: (831) 646-3799 FAX: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.org WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 646- 3935. Notification 30 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, 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. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Historic Preservation Commission 3/9/2023 4:00:00 PM 3

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