Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · June 8, 2023
Minutes
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, June 08, 2023
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 teleconference
Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Recording Secretary Barrera, Building
Official Lori Williamson
1. Meeting Procedures
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Smith-Crivello called the meeting to order at 4:03 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. April 13, 2023
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 April 13, 2023, HPC
minutes as submitted, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 MEMBERS: Collum, Dawson, Hambaro, O’Neil
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez
ABSTAIN: 2 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello, Rath
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
3. Consider 486-498 Alvarado Street; Historic Permit Application HP-23-0108 for
Alterations and Repairs to the Alvarado Adobe and Historic Preservation Report
Application HP-23-0109 for Readopting a Historic Preservation Report for the
Alvarado Adobe; Applicant Cameron Davi Boone, AG Davi, Ltd.; Owner Robert Y.
Chyr Tr.; PC-D-H1 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation;
Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31
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Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, June 08, 2023
ACTION: Approved Historic Permit Application HP-23-0108 for Alterations and Repairs
to the Alvarado Adobe and Historic Preservation Report Application HP-23-
0109 for Readopting a Historic Preservation Report for the Alvarado Adobe at
486-498 Alvarado Street.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Principal Planner Fernanda Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner
questions.
Commissioner O’Neil asked clarifying questions about the cement plaster width and for help
identifying a building in Figure 1 of the Agenda Report. Ms. Roveri said the damaged area
varies in width and some pieces can be repaired, but thicker pieces must be replaced. Ms.
Roveri clarified the Alvarado Adobe isn’t depicted in Figure 1.
Chair Smith-Crivello invited Lori Lynn Williamson, City of Monterey Building Official, to share
details about the incident in which the wall collapsed. Ms. Williamson made herself available to
answer questions about the building structure.
Commissioner O’Neil asked about the emergency response protocol and if it was used. Ms.
Williamson said the fire department comes first, possibly traffic control, and if they need a
building official, they will call the building office.
Applicant Comments
Anthony Davi, applicant and owner representative, shared details of the owner’s hardship due
to the damage of the building, ongoing issues with the insurance company, and stated their
goal is to repair the building to its original condition.
Gary Koll, architect and project manager, shared additional information on the thickness of the
wall and detailed the repair process.
Chair Smith-Crivello asked if they intended on restoring the building to a more authentic style.
Mr. Koll said the goal for this project is to repair the current damage. Mr. Koll added this would
be to document the repairs in a way that would be helpful to a future restoration project.
David Wessel, project architect with Architectural Resources Group, added they intend on
repairing the wall according to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards and they are anxious to get
started being that it is weather-permitting and materials will need to be ordered from out of
state.
Chair Smith-Crivello invited property manager Cameron Davi-Boone to share her experience
since the wall was damaged.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
None.
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Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, June 08, 2023
On a motion by Commissioner O’Neil, seconded by Commissioner Rath, and carried by the
following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Historic Permit Application HP-
23-0108 for alterations and repairs to the Alvarado adobe and Historic Preservation Report
Application HP-23-0109 for readopting a historic preservation report for the Alvarado Adobe at
486-498 Alvarado 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
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
Chair Smith-Crivello shared details of La Merienda celebration and thanked the people who
worked hard to put the event on and thanked all who attended.
Chair Smith-Crivello read a letter received from a professional guide in Carmel which expressed
concern over the attention given to historic buildings.
Commissioner O’Neil questioned whether the City had given any thought about planning a
celebration of Monterey. Commissioner O’Neil shared an article written by Jane Smiley from
The Herald.
Commissioner Hambaro announced her resignation. Chair Smith-Crivello thanked
Commissioner Hambaro for her service.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Update received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Fernanda Roveri, AICP 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, June 8, 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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FIELD TRIP
The Historic Preservation Commission will not conduct a field trip to review the June 08,
2023 HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted:
June 02, 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. April 13, 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 486-498 Alvarado Street; Historic Permit Application HP-23-0108 for
Alterations and Repairs to the Alvarado Adobe and Historic Preservation
Report Application HP-23-0109 for Readopting a Historic Preservation Report
for the Alvarado Adobe; Applicant Cameron Davi Boone, AG Davi, Ltd.;
Owner Robert Y. Chyr Tr.; PC-D-H1 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan
Land Use Designation; 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.
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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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