Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 13, 2023
Minutes
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, April 13, 2023
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Vice-Chair Collum, Dawson, Hambaro, O’Neil, Rodriguez
Members Absent: Chair Smith-Crivello, Rath
Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Associate Planner Buggert, Recording
Secretary Barrera
1. Meeting Procedures
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Collum 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. March 09, 2023
ACTION: Approved as submitted.
On a motion by Commissioner O’Neil seconded by Commissioner Dawson, and carried by
the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the March 09, 2023,
HPC minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
AYES: 3 MEMBERS: Collum, Dawson, O’Neil
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Rath
ABSTAIN: 2 MEMBERS: Hambaro, Rodriguez
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
3. Consider 559 Pacific Street; Sign Application SI-22-0234 for One Rotating Banner
Wall 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 Sign Application SI-22-0234 for One Rotating Banner Wall Sign and
Three Wall Sign Replacements at 559 Pacific Street.
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Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner
questions.
Commissioner Dawson pointed to page 29 of the packet and stated that “open” sign was not
included. Mr. Buggert clarified it is a temporary sign, which can be up for 30 days and can be
applied for twice a year.
Applicant Comments
Corey Madden, applicant, provided more information on the purpose of the project and shared
brochures that illustrated the aesthetic of the design.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Hambaro stated a friend is unable to find the museum and asked if there was a
way for the sign to be more accessible to the public. Ms. Madden added that a sign on the
elevator shaft would be visible to the public. Ms. Madden added that banners contribute to
public art.
Commissioner O’Neil asserted the original sign wasn’t reduced in size as much as desired but
acknowledged it is a big space to fill. Ms. Madden said the other two banners on the other side
of the wall exceed the stipulation and they’ve existed for 15 years, and the signs add value to
the historic district.
Commissioner Rodriguez added that he would trust the designer of the signs to create
something that would bring people into the museum rather than turn them away.
Commissioner Dawson said the concern was setting a precedence for larger signs but agreed
with Commissioner Rodriguez.
Vice-Chair Collum spoke in favor of the project.
Commissioner Rodriquez asked staff if the applicant must come back every time the signs
change. Ms. Roveri said approval would be for a rotating banner wall sign program in the size
and location presented and they will not need to come back to HPC for approval to change
them.
On a motion by Commissioner O’Neil, seconded by Commissioner Rodriguez, and carried by
the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Sign Application SI-22-0234
for one rotating banner wall sign and three wall sign replacements at 559 Pacific Street:
AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Vice-Chair Collum, Dawson, Hambaro, O’Neil,
Rodriguez
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Rath
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
None.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
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Update received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Fernanda Roveri, AICP Vice-Chair
Principal Planner Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda
Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners
Jerilynn Smith-Crivello, Chair
Meeting Agenda
Cathy Collum, Vice Chair
Carole Dawson
Laurie Hambaro
Thursday, April 13, 2023 Carol O’Neil
Linda Rath
4:00 PM Juan P. Rodriguez
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St.,
and ZoomGov Teleconference
Monterey, California
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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.
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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 April 13,
2023 HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted:
April 7, 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. March 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 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 559 Pacific Street; Sign Application SI-22-0234 for One Rotating
Banner Wall 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
written material, pictures, etc. should be provided to the Secretary for this purpose.
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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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