Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Agenda Commissioners Ralph Widmar, Chair Regular Meeting Paul W. Davis, Vice Chair Leon Garden Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Willard McCrone Luis Osorio Council Chamber Moses Stites 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. David Stocker Few Memorial Hall of Records 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip on Monday, January 10, 2011, at 4:00 P.M. to review the Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Planning Commission Agenda. For information call (831) 646-3886. Date Posted: January 7, 2011 ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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 1. November 23, 2010 2. December 14, 2010 ***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 Planning 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 APPEARANCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker. 3. Cannery Row /Breakwater Cove Street Name Change  Consider Recommending that the City Council Adopt a Street Name Change for the Section of Cannery Row between Foam Street and Breakwater Cove 4. Downtown Vision and Goals Continue Drafting Vision and Goals for the Downtown Specific Plan RECESS 5:30 p.m. RECONVENE ***Evening Session Agenda*** 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED 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 Planning 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 APPEARANCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker. 5. Waterfront Master Plan Draft Concept and Strategies (Continued from December 14, 2010). Consider Recommending that the City Council Accept a Draft Concept and Strategies for the Waterfront Master Plan COMMISSIONERS 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) 6. Response to Commissioners' Comments at the December 14, 2010 meeting. 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. 7. Planning Office Update. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT — The general policy of the Planning 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 Planning Commission Tuesday, January 11, 2011 2 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 Planning Commission Meeting, or continued to a Special Meeting. 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. Planning 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. The appeal filing fee is $370. For more agenda information, call the Planning Office at 831/646-3885. Planning Commission Meetings are cable cast live and videotaped for replay on Monterey's Government Access Channel 25 by Access Monterey Peninsula (AMP). CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: 646-3799 FAX: 646-3793 Email: suggest@ci.monterey.ca.us WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. For disabled access to the City, 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 or for information on an agenda. UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Jan 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 13 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 17 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Jan 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jan 18 Council Special Meeting, Conference Center - 4:00 PM Jan 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jan 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 25 Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 26 Council Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Planning Commission Tuesday, January 11, 2011 3 Jan 27 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 27 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 10 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 10 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 16 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, January 11, 2011 4