Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

Name: Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2025-07-10T16:00:00
End: 2025-07-10T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · July 10, 2025

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Thursday, July 10, 2025 4:00 PM 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Members Present: Barlow, Collum, , Pyzel, Rath, Smith-Crivello Members Absent: Rodriguez Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Principal Planner Roveri, 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. June 12, 2025 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) No comments. ACTION: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Collum, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission approved the June 12, 2025, HPC Minutes as submitted, by the following vote: AYES: Barlow, Collum, Pyzel, Rath, Smith- 6 MEMBERS: Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, July 10, 2025 3. Consider 581 Scott Street: 1) Permit Amendment Application PA-25-0086 to Historic Permit HP-24-0007 for an Expansion of a Rooftop Deck; 2) Historic Permit Application HP-25-0104 for Alterations to the Garage and Tobacco Barn; and Adoption of an Amended Historic Preservation Report; McLoughlin, Somerset Monterey LLC; Residential Medium Density Multifamily (R-3- 6-H-2) Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3, and Section 15331, Class 31) ACTION: Continued Permit Amendment Application PA-25-0086 to Historic Permit HP- 24-0007 for an Expansion of a Rooftop Deck and Historic Permit Application HP-25-0104 for Alterations to the Garage and Tobacco Barn; and Adoption of an Amended Historic Preservation Report at 581 Scott Street to a date uncertain. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding an updated maintenance schedule, the proposed uses of the garage and tobacco barn, plumbing fixtures in the garage and tobacco barn, historic designation, noticing of the project, and deferred a question to the applicant. Applicant Comments In response to Commissioner questions, applicant John Scourkes explained the owners wanted consistency in the rooftop deck and the proposed changes only came up as the approved work was being constructed. Scourkes then responded to a Commissioner question about the current layout of the rooftop deck and stated there was no proposed lighting. Scourkes responded that the tobacco barn could be used for residential purposes such as a game room or home office. Scourkes stated the proposed skylight window additions to the tobacco barn retain the historic integrity and have been substantiated by a qualified historian. Public Comments Neighbor Elizabeth Atkinson recited building code regarding the spiral stairs to the rooftop deck. Atkinson also stated the addition of skylights would not be historical. Neighbor Sandra Carnozzo wished to clarify if their home would look down on the rooftop deck or if the rooftop deck would look down on their property. Carnozzo believed the new structure would not be compatible with the historical nature of 581 Scott St. privacy. Bailey stated his understanding of the history of the project. Commissioner Comments The Commission debated the extension of the rooftop deck and whether adding skylights to the historical tobacco barn would be compatible. The Commission then expressed a desire to do a site visit. The Commission stated they wanted to know the proposed use of the tobacco barn so that the public has the ability to comment and to see a landscaping plan for the site as well. Hill responded to the Commission concerns regarding the sewer lateral of the property and uses of the accessory structures. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, July 10, 2025 The Commission appreciated comments from neighbors and pictures for additional perspective on the accessory structures. continue the project to a date uncertain due to the ongoing construction at the site. On a motion by Commissioner Smith-Crivello and seconded by Commissioner Collum, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission continued Permit Amendment Application PA-25-0086 to Historic Permit HP-24-0007 for an Expansion of a Rooftop Deck at 581 Scott Street to a date uncertain: AYES: Barlow, - 6 MEMBERS: Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None 4. Consider 817 Martin Street: Mills Act Contract Application MA-25-0156 with H-2 Historic Zoning; Applicant Gregory Bernard; Property Owner Gregory Michael Bernard and Jessica Rae Bernard; Residential Single-Family (R-1-15) Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5) ACTION: Recommended approval of the Mills Act Contract Application MA-25-0156 with H- 2 Historic Zoning at 817 Martin Street to the City Council with conditions. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding the history of the additions to the property and the maintenance schedule. Roveri stated that the Monterey Vista neighborhood is a non-design review neighborhood, so ground-floor additions were not reviewed by Planning staff. Applicant Comments Historian Kent Seavey explained how the property was historic by giving an in-depth history of the property and the inhabitants. Applicant Gregory Bernard appreciated retracing the history of the property and made themselves available for questions. The Commission asked how many of the fixtures and fittings in the house were original and Bernard responded. Bernard stated how they came up with the maintenance schedule costs. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments The Commission expressed appreciation for the historical report but also wanted to make the maintenance schedule more consistent with other Mills Act maintenance schedules. Public Comments Continued Bernard stated the need for additional items in the maintenance schedule. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, July 10, 2025 Seavey stated the property as a whole should be included in the maintenance schedule. Commissioner Comments Continued The Commission debated whether to include items such as fencing and tree trimming in the maintenance schedule and expressed a desire for modifications to be made post approval. On a motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Barlow, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval to the City Council of Mills Act Contract Application MA-25-0156 with H-2 Historic Zoning at 817 Martin Street with the condition that the applicant work with Staff on a revised maintenance schedule: Barlow, - AYES: 6 MEMBERS: Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None PUBLIC APPEARANCE 5. 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) ACTION: Continued Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice-Chair to the next regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission Meeting. Staff Presentation/Committee Member Questions Principal Planner Roveri recommended the appointments be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting so that Vice-Chair Rodriguez is present. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments None. On a motion by Commissioner and seconded by Commissioner Collum, and carried by the following vote, the Historic Preservation Commission Continued the Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice-Chair to the next scheduled Historic Preservation Commission Meeting: AYES: Barlow, - 6 MEMBERS: Crivello NOES: 0 MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 MEMBERS: Rodriguez ABSTAIN: 0 MEMBERS: None RECUSED: 0 MEMBERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: The Commission wanted to know more updates on the consolidation of Committees and Commissions and Hill responded. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Thursday, July 10, 2025 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update Received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:55 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, July 10, 2025 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.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 on to review the HPC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: July 3, 2025 CALL TO ORDER 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 1. June 12, 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.) 2. Consider 581 Scott Street: 1) Permit Amendment Application PA-25-0086 to Historic Permit HP-24-0007 for an Expansion of a Rooftop Deck; 2) Historic Permit Application HP-25-0104 for Alterations to the Garage and Tobacco Barn; and Adoption of an Amended Historic Preservation Report; Applicant John Scourkes, Scourkes Architecture; Owners Liam O’Brien and David McLoughlin, Somerset Monterey LLC; Residential Medium Density Multifamily (R-3-6-H-2) Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3, and Section 15331, Class 31) 3. Consider 817 Martin Street: Mills Act Contract Application MA-25-0156 with H- 2 Historic Zoning; Applicant Gregory Bernard; Property Owner Gregory Michael Bernard and Jessica Rae Bernard; Residential Single-Family (R-1-15) Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5) 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 Historic Preservation Commission 7/10/2025 4:00:00 PM 2 CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 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 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 Historic Preservation Commission 7/10/2025 4:00:00 PM 3 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 7/10/2025 4:00:00 PM 4

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