Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 8, 2025
Minutes
MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Thursday, May 8, 2025
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Barlow, Collum, , Pyzel, Rath, Rodriguez, Smith-Crivello
Members Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Principal Planner Sabdo, Senior
Associate Planner Schmidt, Recording Secretary Arganbright
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Rath called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and Recording Secretary Arganbright
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 13, 2025 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Commissioner Smith-Crivello commented that the minutes of the previous meeting could use
further detailed information.
Chair Rath requested to fix pronouns used on item 3.
ACTION: Approved with amendments.
On a motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Barlow, and carried
by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the March 13, 2025,
HPC Minutes with amendments, by the following vote:
Barlow, Collum, Pyzel, Rath, Rodriguez,
AYES: 7 MEMBERS:
Smith-Crivello
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
3. Consider 15 Del Monte Avenue; HP-25-0073 to Remove the Property from the
Downtown Area Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey; Applicant and
Property Owner Hillstrom Corinn Leeanne; PC-D-ES Zoning District; Medium
Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements
per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, May 8, 2025
ACTION: Approved HP-25-0073 to Remove the Property from the Downtown Area
Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey at 15 Del Monte Avenue as
submitted.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Principal Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions
regarding the inclusion of vernacular buildings in the Downtown Area Context Statement,
building records, and alterations to the original house.
Applicant Comments
Applicant Corinn Leeanne Hillstrom answered a Commission question about the recent history
of the house. Hillstrom stated that they did not currently have plans for the property but wanted
to keep their options open.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
The Commission expressed agreement that the building did not meet the criteria for the national
or state register as mentioned in the Staff report. The Commission noted the numerous
additions to the property that were not historically significant.
On a motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Collum, and carried
by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved HP-25-0073 to
Remove the Property from the Downtown Area Context Statement and Reconnaissance
Survey at 15 Del Monte Avenue as submitted, by the following vote:
Barlow,
AYES: 7 MEMBERS:
Smith-Crivello
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None
Commissioner Barlow recused herself due to a potential conflict of interest regarding item
4.
4. Consider 851 Cannery Row: Historic Permit Application HP-25-0064 for Exterior
Alterations including New Door and Windows at the Second Level, and to Adopt a
Historic Preservation Report; Applicant Shawn Capps, Wald, Ruhnke and Dost
Architects; Property Owner Shake Family Trust of 2009; Cannery Row and Historic
Landmark Overlay (CR-H-1) Zoning District; Mixed Use Neighborhood General Plan
Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class
3, and Section 15331 and Class 31
ACTION: Approved Historic Permit Application HP-25-0064 for Exterior Alterations
including New Door and Windows at the Second Level and Adopted a Historic
Preservation Report at 851 Cannery Row as submitted.
Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner
questions regarding previously removed internal stairs, permits for alterations, and existing
conditions such as the floor plan and the building behind the proposed project.
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, May 8, 2025
Applicant Comments
Applicant Henry Ruhnke stated the history of the project and permitting. Ruhnke then answered
Commissioner questions regarding the single-story building behind the proposed project, the
stairs to the second floor, proposed changes to windows, and water credits.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
The Commission commented on the history of the building.
On a motion by Commissioner Smith-Crivello and seconded by Vice-Chair Rodriguez, and
carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved Historic Permit
Application HP-25-0064 for Exterior Alterations including New Door and Windows at the
Second Level, and adopted a Historic Preservation Report at 851 Cannery Row as
submitted, by the following vote:
-
AYES: 6 MEMBERS:
Crivello
NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 1 MEMBERS: Barlow
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
The Commission commented that the proposals were interesting and noted the cultural
celebration of La Merienda on the first weekend of June.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Update Received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:54 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, May 8, 2025 Cathy Collum
Carol O’Neil
4:00 PM William Pyzel
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. Jerilynn Smith-Crivello
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.gov/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 to review the May 8, 2025
HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: May 2, 2025
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. March 13, 2025
***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 15 Del Monte Avenue; HP-25-0073 to Remove the Property from the
Downtown Area Context Statement and Reconnaissance Survey; Applicant
and Property Owner Hillstrom Corinn Leeanne; PC-D-ES Zoning District;
Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5
4. Consider 851 Cannery Row: Historic Permit Application HP-25-0064 for
Exterior Alterations including New Door and Windows at the Second Level,
and to Adopt a Historic Preservation Report; Applicant Shawn Capps, Wald,
Ruhnke and Dost Architects; Property Owner Shake Family Trust of 2009;
Cannery Row and Historic Landmark Overlay (CR-H-1) Zoning District; Mixed
Use Neighborhood General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3, and Section 15331 and
Class 31
Historic Preservation Commission
5/8/2025 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
5/8/2025 4:00:00 PM
3
Get email alerts for Monterey
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.