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Planning Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · September 25, 2012

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, September 25, 2012 AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Garden, McCrone, Davis, Stocker, Widmar (arrived at 4:12 pm) Commissioners Absent: Osorio, Reed, Widmar Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Caraker, Recording Secretary Hanes, Housing & Property Manager Marvin CALL TO ORDER Chair Garden called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Commissioner Stocker, seconded by Commissioner McCrone, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Garden, McCrone, Davis, Stocker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Osorio, Reed, Widmar ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Approval of Minutes 1. September 11, 2012 ACTION: Approved as submitted. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Recommendation to approve the FY 2011-2012 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Housing and Community Development Programs (Exempt from CEQA Requirements). ACTION: Received a staff report on Housing and Community Development (HCD) activities in FY 2011-2012 and authorized submittal of the CAPER to the U.S. Department of HUD. Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Staff Presentation/Commission Questions: Rick Marvin presented the Agenda Report and along with Elizabeth Caraker, answered Commissioners' questions. Public Comment: Lynn Young, Executive Director of Kernes Adaptive Aquatics, thanked the City for the many years of support and informed the Commission that their goal for the grant is to assure that their clientelle, which consists of 75% seniors, remain healthy, independent, and living on their own as much as possible. She also invited the Commission to attend a Swim-a-Thon on October 7, 2012 at Santa Catalina School from Noon - 3:00 pm and handed out a flyer. Commission Comments: Commissioner Stocker made a motion to receive the staff report on Housing and Community Development (HCD) activities in FY 2011-2012 and authorize submittal of the CAPER to the U.S. Department of HUD. Vice Chair McCrone seconded the motion. Commissioner Davis said he is disappointed about the assets that are being stolen out of our community. On a motion by Commissioner Stocker, seconded by Commissioner McCrone, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission received a staff report on Housing and Community Development (HCD) activities in FY 2011-2012 and authorized submittal of the CAPER to the U.S. Department of HUD.: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Garden, McCrone, Davis, Stocker NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Osorio, Reed, Widmar ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS 3. Response to Commissioners’ Comments at the September 11, 2012 Meeting Report received. New Comments:  Commissioner Widmar expressed concern about the intersection of Munras Avenue and Soledad Drive because the right lane is a narrow lane and the left turn lane is the widest lane with very few cars present. He suggested taking footage from the wide left lane and add it to the right lane to avoid a potential collision. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 25, 2012 2 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, September 25, 2012 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 4. Planning Office Update Report received and reviewed. New Comments:  Vice Chair McCrone inquired about the expected available date for the financing plan for the Specific Plans. Elizabeth Caraker informed the Commission that the information will be available in October. Chair Garden encouraged the public to go to the City website and view the document.  Chair Garden informed the Commission that the presentation from Wayne Dalton is being prepared but will not be presented at the next meeting.  In answer to Vice Chair McCrone's question about the Waterfront Subcommittee Meeting happening today, Elizabeth Caraker gave a brief description of the intention of the meeting and informed the Commission that the Consultant is available to meet with anyone that is not available to attend the meeting to answer any further questions.  Chair Garden asked staff to update the schedule online for the Downtown, North Fremont, Lighthouse and Waterfront Specific and Master Plans. Ms. Caraker said she would update the website accordingly. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:49 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole Chair Principal Planner Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3

Agenda

Planning Commission Agenda Commissioners Regular Meeting Leon Garden, Chair Willard McCrone, Vice Chair Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Paul W. Davis Luis Osorio Hansen Reed AFTERNOON SESSION Few Memorial Hall of Records David Stocker ONLY Ralph Widmar Council Chambers 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip to review the Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Planning Commission Agenda. For information call (831) 646-3886. Date Posted: September 21, 2012 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. September 11, 2012 ***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 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. Recommendation to approve the FY 2011-2012 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Housing and Community Development Programs (Exempt from CEQA Requirements). 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) 3. Response to Commissioners’ Comments at the September 11, 2012 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. 4. 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 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. An appeal fee will apply. 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, September 25, 2012 2 UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Sep 26 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM Sep 26 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Sep 26 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Sep 27 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 27 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 6:00 PM Oct 2 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Oct 3 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 4 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Oct 9 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 11 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 11 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Library - 4:00 pm Oct 16 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Oct 17 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 18 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Oct 22 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 23 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 24 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM Oct 24 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Oct 24 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Oct 25 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3

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