Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Name: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2024-08-08T16:00:00
End: 2024-08-08T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · August 8, 2024

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

Docusign Envelope ID: 4F17453D-28A7-40E8-AF40-D703238AAA4A MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, August 08, 2024 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Chair Rath, Vice-Chair Rodriguez, Barlow, Collum, O’Neil, Pyzel, Smith-Crivello Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Associate Planner Buggert, Recording Secretary Barrera CALL TO ORDER Chair Rath called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. and Recording Secretary Barrera provided information to the public about how to participate in the live web meeting. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. July 08, 2024, Field Trip 3. July 11, 2024 Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Commissioner O’Neil clarified comments they made about the Oak Grove neighborhood and ADUs. Chair Rath stated the minutes are very general and then requested additions to the minutes to reflect the applicant’s refusal of modifications. Commissioner Smith-Crivello requested further clarity regarding comments they had made at the meeting. Commissioner Barlow clarified that the HPC was not evaluating or choosing between the two historic reports from the previous meeting item. Rodriguez abstained from voting on both minutes as he was absent. ACTION: Approved as amended On a motion by Commissioner O’Neil, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Crivello, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS as amended, by the following vote: Rath, Barlow, Collum, O’Neil, Pyzel, Smith- AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: (None) Docusign Envelope ID: 4F17453D-28A7-40E8-AF40-D703238AAA4A Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, August 08, 2024 ABSTAIN: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: (None) PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Rodriguez confirmed with assistance from Planning Manager Hill that they lived over one thousand feet from the project site and per the Brown Act did not need to recuse themselves from item number four. 4. Consider 603 and 605 Hoffman Avenue; Historic Permit Amendment Application PA- 24-0090 for Alterations to the Historic Dwelling and Amendment of the Historic Preservation Report; Applicant Susana DeFatima Silva; Owner Test of Tyme, LLC; R-3-5-H2 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301 and 15331, Class 1 and 31 ACTION: Approved as submitted Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered commissioner questions regarding the timeline of the project, the state of the historic house before the 1950s, the windows, and if the project received any comment letters. Commissioner Smith-Crivello commented that the alterations were already made, but that they were presented as “proposed” and wanted to make sure that the resolution properly stated that the approval is a retroactive approval. Hill assisted by clarifying what the HPC was being asked to approve. Applicant Don Whitaker provided a detailed explanation of the double-hung windows, the overall scope of the project, and the approach taken with the windows. He pointed out that the aluminum windows do not seem to be original or historic, and observed that the exterior retains the typical appearance of a historic Victorian home. The Commission inquired whether Whitaker could determine the original size of the window openings, to which Whitaker responded that it was not possible due to significant alterations to the openings. The Commission then asked if Whitaker had ordered the windows after the siding was removed. Whitaker confirmed that they had fabricated the windows, and yes, they were made after the siding had been removed. Whitaker clarified that they were speaking as the project applicant/contractor. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments The Commission expressed appreciation for the updates and believed the windows to be an improvement to the home. Docusign Envelope ID: 4F17453D-28A7-40E8-AF40-D703238AAA4A Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, August 08, 2024 On a motion by Vice-Chair Rodriguez, seconded by Commissioner O’Neil, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the Historic Permit Amendment application PA-24-0090 for alterations to the historic dwelling and amendment of the Historic Preservation Report at 603 and 605 Hoffman as submitted, by the following vote: Rath, Rodriguez, Barlow, Collum, O’Neil, Pyzel, AYES: 7 MEMBERS: Smith-Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: (None) ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: (None) PUBLIC APPEARANCE 5. Receive Mills Act Inspections Informational Report (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ACTION: Received report The Commission appreciated Buggert’s work in providing the informational report. Vice-Chair Rodriguez had questions regarding older historic properties that did not have maintenance schedules, the process of cancelling a contract, who determines if the property is in breach of contract, the properties listed in the report as not inspected, enforcement of the Mills Act contracts, and if the City has cancelled any contracts in recent history. Both Hill and Buggert responded to Commissioner Rodriguez’s questions. Commissioner Barlow then asked if there was a process for modifications to the maintenance plan. Buggert responded that the process for modifications was on a to-do list for the coming year. Barlow stated that the Commission should be cognizant of and encourage consistency across maintenance plans. Buggert then noted that staff is looking to update maintenance plans for consistency and accessibility soon. Hill updated the Commission on the progress of the Mills Act Fiscal Analysis and answered questions regarding the demographics served as well as what financials were analyzed. The Commission further discussed potential updates to the Mills Act program maintenance plans. Hill confirmed that when Mills Act properties are sold the contract persists. Hill informed the Commission that in order to cancel the Mills Act contract for a property the new owner would have to make a request with the City and pay a fee. Rodriguez expressed a desire to discuss Mills Act properties that are or were destroyed by neglect. Public Comment None. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Docusign Envelope ID: 4F17453D-28A7-40E8-AF40-D703238AAA4A Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, August 08, 2024 Commissioner O’Neil requested that Staff check with the State Parks Department to see what is going on with the First Theater. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS The Commission received the update and mentioned other cultural events happening around the peninsula. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Levi Hill, AICP Chair Planning Manager Historic Preservation Commission

Agenda

Historic Preservation Commission Commissioners Meeting Agenda Linda Rath, Chair Juan Rodriguez, Vice Chair Julie Barlow Thursday, August 8, 2024 Cathy Collum Carol O’Neil 4:00 PM William Pyzel 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 not conduct a field trip on to review the HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: August 02, 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. July 08, 2024 3. July 11, 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.) 4. Consider 603 and 605 Hoffman Avenue; Historic Permit Amendment Application PA-24-0090 for Alterations to the Historic Dwelling and Amendment of the Historic Preservation Report; Applicant Susana DeFatima Silva; Owner Test of Tyme, LLC; R-3-5-H2 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301 and 15331, Class 1 and 31 PUBLIC APPEARANCE Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments. 5. Receive Mills Act Inspections Informational Report (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Historic Preservation Commission 8/8/2024 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. 6. 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 8/8/2024 4:00:00 PM 3

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