Planning Commission Meeting

Name: Planning Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2011-04-12T19:00:00
End: 2011-04-12T21:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · April 12, 2011

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Evening Session Only 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Widmar, Davis, Garden, McCrone, Osorio, Stites, Stocker Commissioners Absent: None Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Cole, Senior Planner Ebbs, Code Compliance Coordinator Wright, Recording Secretary Hanes, Housing & Property Manager Marvin CALL TO ORDER Chair Widmar called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Commissioner Garden, seconded by Commissioner Osorio, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS. AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Widmar, Davis, Garden, Osorio, Stites, Stocker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: McCrone RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 1. 454 Cedar Street; HPC Application 11-040 (Mills Act Contract and H-2 Historic Zoning); Applicant/Owner Lorene M. and Charles H. Kimzey; R-1-6 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Recommendation to City Council to adopt an Ordinance to rezone the property as a City Historic Resource from R-1-6 to R-1-6-H-2. ACTION: Recommendation to the City Council to adopt an Ordinance to rezone the property as a City Historic Resource from R-1-6 to R-1-6-H-2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. February 22, 2011 On a motion by Commissioner Osorio, seconded by Commissioner Garden, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the February 22, 2011 minutes. AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Widmar, Davis, Garden, McCrone, Osorio, Stites, Stocker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2011 3. March 8, 2011 On a motion by Commissioner Osorio, seconded by Commissioner Garden, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the March 8, 2011 minutes. AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Widmar, Davis, Garden, McCrone, Osorio, Stites, Stocker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING 4. 41 Ave Maria Road; Minor Variance Permit 11-070; Applicant Jeanne C. Byrne, Architect; Owners Ken Higashihara & Dai Dee Pun; R-1-15 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Consider front yard setback variance of 1' - 3" (20' to garages, 15' to living areas required) to allow for the construction of a two-car garage and an underfloor residential addition on the site of an existing single-story, single family dwelling. The project includes development on slope greater than 25%. ACTION: Approved the requested setback variance and development on slope greater than 25% with Findings and Conditions. Staff Presentation/Commissioners Questions: Kim Cole presented the staff report and answered Commissioners’ questions. Applicant: Jeanne Byrne, Architect, said the applicant intends to relocate to the property permanently and because they own several classic cars that require regular maintenance, additional space for parking is imperative. She also said the owner intends to remove two temporary storage units that are currently on the property and has added the extra storage to provide space to move the items in the units. Public Comments: Paul E Davis said he previously owned a neighboring property and concurs that parking is an issue for the subject property. He said the proposed solution is a valid change for the property and encouraged the Commission to approve the application. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Davis said this is a reasonable solution to the lack of parking for the property. Commissioner Garden said a condition should be added to preserve what will be the necessary sight line exiting the garage by backing out and he does not agree with the Traffic Engineer that two no parking signs are necessary. He said an alternative should be considered that is less invasive and could be incorporated into the landscaping. Commissioner Davis motioned to approve the requested setback Variance and development on slope greater than 25% with findings and an added condition to investigate a landscaping feature that reasonably addresses the sight line issues that does not include the addition of signage. Commissioner McCrone seconded the motion. On a motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner McCrone, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the requested setback Variance and development on slope greater than 25% with findings and an added condition to investigate a landscaping feature that reasonably addresses the site line issues that does not include the addition of signage. AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Widmar, Davis, Garden, McCrone, Osorio, Stites, Stocker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None JOINT SESSION WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) Committee Members: Chair Scott McKenzie, Vice Chair Mike Dawson, Paul E. Davis, Dan Finklea, Peter Arellano, Boris Jacoubowsky, Terry Latasa PUBLIC APPEARANCE 5. Code Compliance Update Staff Presentation/Commissioners Questions: David Wright presented the staff report and along with Forrest Ebbs and Rick Marvin, answered Commissioners’ questions. Public Comments: None. Commissioner Comments: Chair Widmar recognized acceptance of the report. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2011 3 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6. Response to Commissioners’ Comments at the March 8, 2011 meeting. Report received. New Comments:  Commissioner Stocker said the new website is difficult to download the packets and requested the items be renamed to reflect the actual title. Ms. Cole said she would forward the comment onto the City Clerk’s office and gave a brief explanation of the intention of the changes happening with the web based procedures and welcomed the feedback.  Commissioner Garden said the presentation by the Code Compliance Coordinator clarified how the process is working. He also asked for an update on the presentation from the Parking Division regarding the current changes happening in the City.  Commissioner Osorio said there a large amount of signs all over the City and several repeat the same information. He suggested staff review the necessity of the various signs in the Downtown Area. Ms. Cole said some of the sign issues are being addressed with the work that is being done on the various specific plans. Commissioner Osorio also said there is a lot of on street parking downtown and encouraged other Planning Commissioners to walk the Downtown area. He encouraged staff to have a walk-around with the Planning Commission to look at parking in the downtown area. Ms. Cole said that there will be a three day workshop with the hired consultants to review the parking in the Downtown area on May 17-19, 2011. She suggested the Planning Commission take part in a portion of this effort and informed the Commission that they will be tasked with determining alternatives for the study.  Commissioner Davis said the citizen concerns that that are creating letters in the newspaper need to be addressed and suggested the specific plans also address social problems that are occurring in the downtown area. Ms. Cole said it would be appropriate to authorize the Chair to write a letter to the City Council addressing the items that have been brought up by the public and are outside of the Planning Commissions' jurisdiction.  Commissioner MCCrone said the appearance of the Waterfont parking lot in front of the passenger depot needs to be addressed and he is concerned because it is located in the gateway to Monterey and the first thing visitors to Monterey see. He said it needs to be cleaned up and restrictions need to be put into place. He also suggested moving the trucks and vehicles currently on the site to the property located across the street, and he would like to see the Waterfront Master Plan process move forward. He suggested the subcommittee gather to work through the projects.  Chair Widmar announced that the Mayor's meeting went very well. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 7. Planning Office Update. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2011 4 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2011  After a discussion regarding the Planning Office schedule, Ms. Cole informed the Commission she would bring the schedule back to the Commission every month to inform the Commission of the status of the Planning Office projects. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:08 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole Chair Principal Planner Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 12, 2011 5

Agenda

Planning Commission Agenda Commissioners Ralph Widmar, Chair Regular Meeting Paul W. Davis, Vice Chair Leon Garden Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Willard McCrone Luis Osorio Council Chamber Moses Stites Evening Session Only David Stocker Few Memorial Hall of Records 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Monterey, California 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. 1. 211 Hoffman Avenue; Use Permit Application 10-273 (Mixed Use Building); Applicant/Owner Eric Miller Architects; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Recommendation to City Council to adopt an Ordinance to rezone the property as a City Historic Resource from R-1-6 to R-1-6-H-2. Approval of Minutes 2. February 22, 2011 3. March 8, 2011 FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will conduct a field trip on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 4:00 P.M. to review the Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Planning Commission Agenda. The Planning Commission departs for the field from behind Monterey City Hall–Colton Hall Museum. For information call (831) 646-3886. Date Posted: April 8, 2011 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. JOINT SESSION WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) Committee Members: Paul E. Davis, Chair, Dan Finklea, Vice Chair, Peter Arellano, Mike Dawson, Boris Jacoubowsky, Terry Latasa, Scott McKenzie 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) 4. Response to Commissioners’ Comments at the March 8, 2011 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. 5. Planning Office Update. ***End of Consent Agenda*** ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARINGS are required by law for certain actions. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker. Project representation is encouraged. 6. 41 Ave Maria Road; Minor Variance Permit 11-070; Applicant Jeanne C. Byrne, Architect; Owners Ken Higashihara & Dai Dee Pun; R-1-15 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Consider front yard setback variance of 1' - 3" (20' to garages, 15' to living areas required) to allow for the construction of a two-car garage and an underfloor residential addition on the site of an existing single-story, single family dwelling. The project includes development on slope greater than 25%. 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. 7. Code Compliance Update 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 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 Tuesday, April 12, 2011 2 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 Apr 13 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, CONA - 7:00 PM Apr 14 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 14 HPC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 18 Council Retreat Meeting, Council Chamber - 8:30 AM Apr 18 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Apr 19 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Apr 20 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 20 ARC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Apr 25 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 26 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Hilltop Park Center - 7:00 PM Apr 27 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM Apr 27 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Apr 27 Council Closed Session Addendum, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Apr 28 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 28 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Planning Commission Tuesday, April 12, 2011 3 May 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 4 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, April 12, 2011 4

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