Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Name: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2024-07-11T16:00:00
End: 2024-07-11T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · July 11, 2024

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:00 PM 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Collum, , Pyzel, Smith-Crivello Members Attending Via Barlow Teleconference: Members Absent: Rodriguez Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Principal Planner Roveri, Recording Secretary Arganbright CALL TO ORDER Chair Collum called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Recording Secretary Arganbright announced staff present and 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. June 13, 2024 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) Action: Approved as amended. Commissioner Smith-Crivello had questions regarding what was included in the meeting minutes and had comments as to what should be included in future minutes. Hill responded. Principal Planner Roveri read the public comment received from previous commissioner Dawson regarding the June 13, 2024, Minutes to the Commission. Commissioner Smith-Crivello motioned to approve the minutes with the amendments submitted by Dawson, and Commissioner Barlow seconded the motion; however, the motion did not carry because it did not receive a majority vote. On a motion by Vice-Chair Rath, seconded by Commissioner Pyzel, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS as amended : AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: -Crivello NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: (None) ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: (None) ***End of Consent Agenda*** Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, July 11, 2024 PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Consider 581 Scott Street: Historic Permit HP-24-0007 and Use Permit UP-24-0081 for a Two-Story Addition with Decks, Request for Setback Incentive, and Adoption of Historic Preservation Report; Applicant John Scourkes, Scourkes Architecture; Owners: Liam -3-6-H-2 Zoning Designation; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303 Action: Approved Historic Permit HP-24-0007 and recommended Use Permit UP- 24-0081 to the Planning Commission for a two-story addition with decks at 581 Scott Street with conditions of approval. Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions questions regarding the Mills Act, standards for additions to historic properties, recent changes to the rear of the subject building, the Page & Turnbull peer review and associated historic preservation report, square footage of the proposed addition, setting a precedent for additions to historic properties, and deferred a question regarding the to the applicant. Applicant presented a slideshow regarding the history of the property, proposed project, and historic report. regarding the 2nd-story deck, the removal of rear additions to the subject building, water credits, story poles, and siting. Historian Meg Clovis addressed issues raised in the peer review by Page & Turnbull regarding SOI) standards 2 and 9. Project Architect John Scourkes addressed previous Commissioner questions regarding water credits, Mills Act tax incentive, ceiling heights, square footage and footprint. Scourkes addressed further concessions by stating the current iteration is more feasible and then answered Commissioner questions regarding changes to the roof deck and fenestration. Public Comments Richard Hellam, the previous owner of 581 Scott St, spoke in favor of the project as proposed. Joel Panzer spoke against the project as proposed. Nancy Soulé spoke against the project as proposed. Kent Seavey spoke in favor of the project as proposed. Project homeowner, David McCloughlin, spoke in favor of the project as proposed. Commissioner Comments Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, July 11, 2024 2 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, July 11, 2024 Commissioner Pyzel believed that there was a conflict between having the addition blend in and at the same time be differentiated from the Hellam House. Pyzel specified that the addition would differentiate itself from the Hellam House. Vice Chair Rath expressed appreciation for the project but did not believe the project met SOI standard 9 due to the incompatibility of the blocking, massing, fenestration, and flat roofing. Rath suggested changing the fenestration to be more compatible. Rath also recommended if the project is approved that the Commission include a condition that if there are archaeological findings the necessary procedures approved by the City are followed. the second historic consultant that reviewed the project, noted the flat roofs in the surrounding neighborhood apartments, and noted the effect the painting and fenestration had on the compatibility of the addition with the original home. Chair Collum restated Preservation Brief 14 and believed that the addition is competing and not compatible with the historic building. The Commissioners then discussed the issues raised by the Page & Turnbull report. Commissioner Smith-Crivello believed the addition was meant to be distinct from the original house and that the proposed project accomplished that. Smith-Crivello was curious if the applicant was willing to move the addition away from the historic house. Public Comments Cont. The Commission opened public comment to ask questions of the applicant and allow them to respond. responded to Commissioner Smith- question regarding the potential separation of the addition and that desired by the Commission. Commissioner Comments Cont. Commissioner Barlow appreciated the homeowners for allowing the field trip to the project site and putting up story poles. Barlow expressed interest in an updated Page & Turnbull report and how it would differ since the applicants had made concessions since the original report. Barlow noted that after she visited the project, she was less concerned with the sizing. Barlow also expressed disappointment at the lack of a process for building an addition to a historic property in a different style, height, or size. ADUs that are much larger than their respective original homes across Monterey, however, they all are the same color as the original home. on the size of the addition and also asked if the historic report by Meg Clovis could be updated. Hill responded that approval of the project needed to include adoption of the historic preservation report and an assessment that the proposed work properly meets the SOI standards. Vice-Chair Rath motioned to deny the historic preservation report and therefore deny Historic Permit HP-24-0007 and not recommend Use Permit UP-24-0081 to the Planning Commission for a two-story addition with decks at 581 Scott Street and the motion failed Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, July 11, 2024 3 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, July 11, 2024 for a lack of a second. Hill clarified SOI standards 2 and 9 for the Commission and offered support in drafting a motion. On a motion by Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner Smith-Crivello, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Historic Permit HP-24- 0007 and recommended Use Permit UP-24-0081 to the Planning Commission for a two-story addition with decks at 581 Scott Street with conditions of approval. AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Collum, Barlow, Pyzel, Smith-Crivello NOES: 1 MEMBERS: Rath ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: (None) 4. Chair and Vice-Chair Rotation Roveri addressed the Historic Preservation Commission rotation of Chair and Vice-Chair positions. On a motion by Commissioner Smith-Crivello, seconded by Chair Collum, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission voted to confirm the appointments as recommended: Linda Rath as Chair and Juan Rodriguez as Vice-Chair. AYES: 5 MEMBERS: Collum, Rath, Barlow, il, Pyzel, Smith-Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: (None) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 5. Planning Update Received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Principal Planner Chair Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, July 11, 2024 4

Agenda

Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Agenda Cathy Collum, Chair Linda Rath, Vice Chair Julie Barlow Thursday, July 11, 2024 Carol O’Neil William Pyzel 4:00 PM Juan P. Rodriguez Jerilynn Smith-Crivello Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. 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). PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS: The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each individual speaker is generally as follows: 1. Up to three minutes per speaker. 2. For regular Historic Preservation Commission meetings, there is one 15-minute public comment period for items not on the agenda. 3. The total time allocated for public comment: a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Historic Preservation Commission. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may, with the Commission’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker. FIELD TRIP The Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a field trip on July 8 to review the July 11 HPC meeting agenda. The field trip will meet at 581 Scott Street at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: 7/5/2024 CALL TO ORDER 1. Meeting Procedures CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the Historic Preservation Commission or the public requests discussion or a separate vote. Approval of Minutes 2. June 13, 2024 ***End of Consent Agenda*** GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearings are held to receive a staff presentation and public comment on certain items prior to Historic Preservation Commission action. NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you challenge the Historic Preservation Commission’s zoning, planning, or land use decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing on the matter, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at the time of or prior to the public hearing. (Government Code section 65009.) 3. Consider 581 Scott Street: Historic Permit HP-24-0007 and Use Permit UP-24- 0081 for a Two-Story Addition with Decks, Request for Setback Incentive, and Adoption of Historic Preservation Report; Applicant John Scourkes, Scourkes Architecture; Owners: Liam O’Brien and David McLoughlin, Somerset Monterey LLC; R-3-6-H-2 Zoning Designation; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303 PUBLIC APPEARANCE Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments. 4. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice-Chair (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Historic Preservation Commission 7/11/2024 4:00:00 PM 2 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioners may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on their activities. In addition, a Commissioneror the Historic Preservation Commission may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information. (Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. 5. Planning Office Update ADJOURNMENT The general policy of the Historic Preservation Commission is that the Afternoon Session will end no later than 5:30 p.m. and the Evening Session will end no later than 11:00 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. Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.gov/submitted- comments and in the Planning Office at 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours. Information distributed to the Historic Preservation Commission at the Historic Preservation Commission meeting becomes part of the public record. 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. An appeal fee will apply. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Fax: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.gov WebPage: http://www.monterey.gov INTERPRETATION: The Historic Preservation Commission invites and encourages public participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City Clerk at cityclerk@monterey.gov or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission. The City is committed to addressing language interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation. ACCESSIBILITY: 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 cityclerk@monterey.gov or (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. Upcoming city meetings are listed at http://isearchmonterey.org More information is available by calling (831) 646-3885 Historic Preservation Commission 7/11/2024 4:00:00 PM 3

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