Planning Commission Meeting

Name: Planning Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2011-04-26T16:00:00
End: 2011-04-26T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · April 26, 2011

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Afternoon Session Only 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Widmar, Davis, Garden, McCrone, Osorio (Arrived at 4:10 p.m.), Stocker Commissioners Absent: Stites Staff Members Present: Chief of Planning Engineering & Environmental Compliance Chip Rerig, Principal Planner Kimberly Cole, Senior Associate Planner Todd Bennett, Housing & Property Manager Rick Marvin, Administrative Analyst Sandra Reeder, Lt. Jeff Jackson, Recording Secretary Jaci Abadilla CALL TO ORDER Chair Widmar called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 12, 2011 Commissioner McCrone stated that on Page 3, Item 4, he seconded the motion not Commissioner Garden. On a motion by Commissioner McCrone, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the April 12, 2011 minutes with the amendment. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Widmar, Davis, Garden, McCrone, Stocker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Osorio, Stites ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. Commissioner Davis recused himself due to a conflict of interest at 4:10 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2. Recommend City Council and Redevelopment Agency approve Draft One-Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the 2011/2012 Housing Program and Budget (Administrative Action - Categorically Exempt From Environmental Requirements). ACTION: Recommended approval and adoption to the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on the proposed One-Year 2011/2012 Program Budget and Action Plan. Staff Presentation/Commissioners Questions: Sandra Reeder and Rick Marvin presented the staff report and answered Commissioners’ questions. Public Comments: Lynn Young, Executive Director, Josephine Kernes Memorial Pool, said that their program supports children and adults with disabilities. Her program helps with housing for people with disabilities to remain in a home and live independently. The City has tough decisions that have to be made and added that she is glad the City has continued to help support their program. Gloria Rolands, Coalition of Homeless Providers, stated that her program helps the homeless in the community. She thanked the City for their support and added that housing helps the people. They provide permanent and temporary housing county-wide and a service plan is currently being prepared. A homeless survey was completed by peers at the end of January and they are still finalizing the numbers. Kelly Margentini stated that she provides legal services for seniors 60 years and older. She thanked the City for receiving funds and added that she would like to work with the Housing Division to expand her service to include people that have rehab loans. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner McCrone asked if the City’s programs were effective based on the amount of money spent. The City needs to come up with a way to measure how the funds are being spent. He would like to see the number of people that are assisted with the down payment assistance program. Chair Widmar asked how many people have been served over the years and would like more insight into data. Commissioner Garden stated that the City is doing well with the amount of funds being spent on these organizations. Commissioner Osorio stated that a discussion should be held on whether the City needs to prioritize the services provided. The funds are limited to serve the community. Commissioner Garden motioned to recommended approval and adoption to the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on the proposed One-Year 2011/2012 Program Budget and Action Plan. Commissioner McCrone seconded the motion. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, April 26, 2011 On a motion by Commissioner Garden, seconded by Commissioner McCrone, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission recommended approval and adoption to the City Council and Redevelopment Agency on the proposed One-Year 2011/2012 Program Budget and Action Plan. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Widmar, Garden, McCrone, Osorio, Stocker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Stites ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Davis Commissioner Davis returned at 5:15 p.m. 3. Consider 685 Cannery Row; Use Permit 09-050; Applicant Santiago Marasigan; Owner The Cannery Row Company; C-R Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Consider twelve-month review of Use Permit 09-050 for Live Entertainment to determine if Conditions of Approval have been met and the extent of impacts upon adjacent properties, if any. The Planning Commission can grant the Use Permit for additional time, deny the Use Permit, or require additional or revised Conditions of Approval. ACTION: Continued the application until the May 10, 2011 Planning Commission meeting. Staff Presentation/Commissioners Questions: Todd Bennett asked the Commission to continue the item until the May 10, 2011 meeting due to the applicant not being present. Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Garden motioned to continue the application until the May 10, 2011 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Osorio seconded the motion. On a motion by Commissioner Garden, seconded by Commissioner Osorio, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission continued the application until the May 10, 2011 meeting. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Widmar, Davis, Garden, Osorio, Stocker NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: McCrone ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Stites ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS 4. Response to Commissioners’ Comments at the April 12, 2011 meeting. Report received. New Comments: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Commissioner Stocker said the website is still difficult to download the packets and requested the items be renamed to reflect the actual title but added that it is getting better to use.  Chair Widmar stated that the packets would be easier to review as a single document with bookmarks and agreed with Commissioner Stocker on the naming of the documents.  Commissioner Garden stated that the packet would be easier as one PDF document and asked if there was a program where he could apply a note to the document for comments.  Commissioner McCrone asked about the upcoming Charrette. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 5. Planning Office Update. Ms. Cole made the following announcements to the Commission:  The Charrette will be postponed until the end of June. The parking counts have been completed and about four weeks are needed to analyze the data.  Ms. Caraker has been working on the North Fremont and Waterfront Master Plans and both will be scheduled for an upcoming subcommittee meeting.  There will be a public safety meeting hosted by the Police Department on April 28, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Monterey Conference Center.  Ms. Cole will ask Rich Deal to come and speak on traffic volumes and population estimates. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole Chair Principal Planner Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 26, 2011 4

Agenda

Planning Commission Agenda Commissioners Ralph Widmar, Chair Regular Meeting Paul W. Davis, Vice Chair Leon Garden Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Willard McCrone Luis Osorio Council Chamber Moses Stites Afternoon Session Only David Stocker Few Memorial Hall of Records 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip to review the Tuesday, April 26, 2011, Planning Commission Agenda. For information call (831) 646-3886. Date: Posted: April 22, 2011 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. April 12, 2011 ***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 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. 2. Recommend City Council and Redevelopment Agency approve Draft One-Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the 2011/2012 Housing Program and Budget (Administrative Action - Categorically Exempt From Environmental Requirements). 3. Consider 685 Cannery Row; Use Permit 09-050; Applicant Santiago Marasigan; Owner The Cannery Row Company; C-R Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Consider twelve-month review of Use Permit 09-050 for Live Entertainment to determine if Conditions of Approval have been met and the extent of impacts upon adjacent properties, if any. The Planning Commission can grant the Use Permit for additional time, deny the Use Permit, or require additional or revised Conditions of Approval. 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 April 12, 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. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT — The general policy of the Planning Commission is that the Afternoon Session will end no later than 5:30 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 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. Planning Commission Tuesday, April 26, 2011 2 UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Apr 27 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM Apr 27 Council Special Meeting, 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 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 May 12 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 17 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 17 Planning Commission Meeting, Monterey Conference Center - 7:00 pm May 18 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 19 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM May 19 Planning Commission Meeting, Monterey Conference Center - 7:00 PM May 23 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM May 25 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 26 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 30 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3

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