Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · December 11, 2012
Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: McCrone, Davis, Osorio (Arrived at 4:06 pm), Stocker, Garden
Commissioners Absent: Reed, Widmar
Staff Members Present: Chief of Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance
Rerig, Principal Planner Cole, Associate Engineering Surveyor
Green, Recording Secretary Hanes,
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Garden called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner McCrone, and carried
by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS:
AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: McCrone, Davis, Stocker
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Osorio, Reed, Widmar
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Garden
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Approval of Minutes
1. November 27, 2012
ACTION: Approved as submitted.
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Consider 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 Ragsdale Drive and 2 and 4 Lower Ragsdale Drive;
Permit 12-160 Planned Unit Development and Tentative Parcel Map Merging Three
Parcels and Re-subdividing Into Seven Parcels; Applicant Matt Nohr Wald Ruhnke
and Dost Architects; Owner Muller Ryan LLC; Industrial, Administration and
Research Development Control Zoning District; Initial Study Prepared
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ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving the Negative Declaration and adopted a
Resolution approving Permit 12-160 Planned Unit Development and
Tentative Parcel Map merging three parcels and re-subdividing into
seven parcels.
Staff Presentation/Commission Questions:
Kim Cole presented the Agenda Report and along with Norm Green, Associate
Engineering Surveyor and Matt Nohr with Wald, Ruhnke and Dost Architects (WRD),
answered Commissioners' questions.
Applicant:
Matt Nohr, WRD, gave a brief description of the project and answered Commissioner
McCrone’s question indicating that all residents will have shared ownership of the area
and the common area parcel is a shared ownership.
Public Comment:
None.
Commission Comments:
Commissioner Stocker made a motion to adopt a Resolution approving the Negative
Declaration and adopt a Resolution approving Permit 12-160 Planned Unit Development
and Tentative Parcel Map merging three parcels and re-subdividing into seven
parcels. Commissioner McCrone seconded the motion.
On a motion by Commissioner Stocker, seconded by Commissioner McCrone, and
carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution approving
the Negative Declaration and adopted a Resolution approving Permit 12-160 Planned
Unit Development and Tentative Parcel Map merging three parcels and re-subdividing
into seven parcels:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Garden, McCrone, Davis, Osorio, Stocker
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Reed, Widmar
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Osorio questioned staff about the City’s comments regarding a
Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Sand City that was circulated for
public comment. He asked for the specific location where the comment could be
accessed. Ms. Cole confirmed that the City has received the Draft EIR and it is
under review.
Chair Garden reminded the Commission of a Holiday Celebration at his home for
the Planning Commission and invited them and staff to attend.
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INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Ms. Cole reminded the Commission about the upcoming Boards and Commission
Meeting on December 13, 2012 at 4:00 pm in the Council Chambers with a
reception immediately following at the Monterey Conference Center. Chair
Garden made mention of the topics he will be presenting at the meeting on behalf
of the Planning Commission.
3. Planning Office Update
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:41 pm.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Kimberly Cole Chair
Principal Planner Planning Commission
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Agenda
Planning Commission
Agenda
Commissioners
Regular Meeting Leon Garden, Chair
Willard McCrone, Vice Chair
Tuesday, December 11, 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,
December 11, 2012, Planning Commission Agenda. For information call (831) 646-
3886. Date Posted: December 7, 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. November 27, 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. Consider 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 Ragsdale Drive and 2 and 4 Lower Ragsdale Drive;
Permit 12-160 Planned Unit Development and Tentative Parcel Map Merging Three
Parcels and Re-subdividing Into Seven Parcels; Applicant Matt Nohr Wald Ruhnke
and Dost Architects; Owner Muller Ryan LLC; Industrial, Administration and
Research Development Control Zoning District; Initial Study Prepared
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)
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.
3. 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.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Dec 13 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Library - 4:00 pm
Dec 13 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Dec 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Dec 13 HPC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Dec 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 19 Oversight Board Meeting, ORCA Finance Conference Room - 4:00 PM
Dec 20 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Dec 20 PRC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Dec 24 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Dec 25 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Dec 26 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Dec 27 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 27 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Dec 31 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 8:00 AM
Jan 1 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Jan 2 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 9 Oversight Board Meeting, TBD - 4:00 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885
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