Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Name: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2023-09-14T16:00:00
End: 2023-09-14T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · September 14, 2023

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, September 14, 2023 4:00 PM 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Collum, Rath, Barlow, Dawson, Rodriguez, Smith- Crivello Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, Associate Planner Buggert, Recording Secretary Barrera CALL TO ORDER Chair Collum called the meeting to order at 4:00 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. Chair Collum introduced and welcomed the new Commission Member Barlow. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. July 13, 2023 ACTION: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Commissioner Smith-Crivello seconded by Commissioner , and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the July 13, 2023, HPC Minutes as amended, by the following vote: AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Collum, Rath, -Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 2 MEMBERS: Barlow, Rodriguez RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Consider 581 Larkin Street (581 Scott Street); Application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-23-0142) and H-2 Historic Zoning (TM-23-0143); Applicant John Scourkes; -3-6 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5 ACTION: Recommended City Council and Planning Commission adopt an ordinance to rezone the property to H-2 Historic Zoning (TM-23-0143) and Recommended Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, September 14, 2023 City Council Approve the Application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-23-0142) at 581 Larkin Street with amendments. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding the address change from Scott Street to Larkin Street, whether furnishings were typically included in maintenance plans, and maintenance schedule. Applicant Comments Meg Clovis, historian shared additional details on the history of the home and its previous owners and made herself available for questions. Commissioner Smith-Crivello asked for clarification on the Sanborn map to which Clovis responded. Vice-Chair Rath questioned whether the interior was to be kept historic or remodeled to which responded it was a mixture of both with an emphasis on reinvigorating the original flooring and doors. Commissioner Barlow asked if the Mills Act covers the main residence or all the buildings on the property and Mr. Buggert stated they would all be covered. Commissioner Barlow also confirmed a cost- Commissioner Dawson and Planning Manager Hill clarified that the new building would not be covered under the Mills Act. Hill encouraged the Commission to alter the maintenance plan to include only maintenance on the existing historic structure. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments recommended approving a revised maintenance schedule that only covers existing development for the historic properties. On a motion by Commissioner Smith-Crivello, seconded by Commissioner Dawson, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended City Council and the Planning Commission adopt an ordinance rezoning the property to H-2 historic zoning (TM-23-0143) and City Council approve application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-23-0142) with the condition that a revised maintenance schedule specify only existing historic property be covered at 581 Larkin Street: AYES: 7 MEMBERS: Collum, Rath, Barlow, Smith-Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 498 Alvarado Street; Permit Amendment PA-23-0150 to Allow Four Wall Signs, Two Projecting Signs, and Associated Multi-Tenant Sign Program; Applicant Jon Mata; Owner Robert Y Chyr Trust (Representative Robert Y Chyr); PC-D-H1 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 and Section 15311, Class 11 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, September 14, 2023 ACTION: Approved Permit Amendment PA-23-0150 to Allow Four Wall Signs, Two Projecting Signs, and Associated Multi-Tenant Sign Program at 498 Alvarado Street. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding the logo, current and remaining signs, planters, the proposed painted sign along Pearl Street, and regarding tenants which was referred to the applicant. Applicant Comments Applicant Jon Mata thanked staff for their presentation and confirmed the second level is being used by the bank. Mata responded to questions regarding tenants and signage. Hill noted that the amount of signage is limited by the amount of frontage for each store and Senior Associate Planner Chris Schmidt reaffirmed that any new signage would come back to the Historic Preservation Commission. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments None. On a motion , seconded by Commissioner Barlow, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Permit Amendment PA-23- 0150 to allow four wall signs, two projecting signs, and associated multi-tenant sign program at 498 Alvarado Street: AYES: 7 MEMBERS: Collum, Rath, Barlow, Smith-Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 5. Consider 414 Alvarado Street; Application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-23-0142); Applicant and Owner Sanchez Adobe LLC; PC-D-H1 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 ACTION: Recommended City Council Approve Application for a Mills Act Contract (MA- 23-0142) at 414 Alvarado Street. Commissioner Barlow recused herself from this item and left the Council Chamber at 4:51p.m. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding the site owners, intended uses of the building, Mills Act, and deferred a question about the fire hydrant maintenance to the applicant. Applicant Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, September 14, 2023 Cody Phillips, representative of the owners, explained the use of the building and answered the previous question regarding the fire hydrant maintenance. Phillips also noted the owners were excited and committed to preserving the building. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments None. On a motion by Commissioner Smith-Crivello, seconded by Vice-Chair Rath, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended City Council approve application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-23-0142) at 414 Alvarado Street: AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Smith- Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 MEMBERS: Barlow Barlow returned at 5:03pm COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Barlow shared information on her background. Smith-Crivello noted that the Historic Preservation Commission previously approved a Mills Act Smith-Crivello commented on the success of the Santa Rosalia Festa Italia and mentioned the potential cancellation of the Greek Festival. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update Received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Levi Hill, AICP Chair Planning Manager Historic Preservation Commission

Agenda

Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Meeting Agenda Cathy Collum, Chair Linda Rath, Vice Chair Julie Barlow Thursday, September 14, 2023 Carole Dawson Carol O’Neil 4:00 PM Juan P. Rodriguez Council Chamber, 580 Pacific Jerilynn Smith-Crivello St., Monterey, California and ZoomGov Teleconference 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 September 14, 2023 HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: September 8, 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. July 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 581 Larkin Street (581 Scott Street); Application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-23-0142) and H-2 Historic Zoning (TM-23-0143); Applicant John Scourkes; Owner Liam O’Brien et al.; R-3-6 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5 4. Consider 498 Alvarado Street; Permit Amendment PA-23-0150 to Allow Four Wall Signs, Two Projecting Signs, and Associated Multi-Tenant Sign Program; Applicant Jon Mata; Owner Robert Y Chyr Trust (Representative Rober Y Chyr); PC-D-H1 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 and Section 15311, Class 11 5. Consider 414 Alvarado Street; Application for a Mills Act Contract (MA-23- 0142); Applicant and Owner Sanchez Adobe LLC; 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. 6. 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. Historic Preservation Commission 9/14/2023 4:00:00 PM 2 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. 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 9/14/2023 4:00:00 PM 3

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