Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Agenda Commissioners Willard McCrone, Chair Regular Meeting Luis Osorio, Vice Chair Paul W. Davis Tuesday, November 12, 2013 Leon Garden Hansen Reed Few Memorial Hall of Records David Stocker Council Chambers Afternoon Session Only Ralph Widmar 580 Pacific Street 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will conduct a field trip on Friday, November 8, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. to review the Tuesday, November 12, 2013 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: November 7, 2013 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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. October 22, 2013 ***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 414 Ramona Avenue; Use Permit 12-254 for the Addition of Two (2) Detached Residential Units and Carport; Applicant/Owner Peter Laughlin; R-3-15 Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. 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. Consider Annual Report from the Planning Commission to City Council 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. 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, November 12, 2013 2  UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Nov 14 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 14 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 14 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Nov 18 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM Nov 19 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Nov 20 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Nov 25 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 27 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 27 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Nov 28 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Nov 28 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Nov 29 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Dec 2 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM Dec 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Dec 4 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 4 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Dec 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 12 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, November 12, 2013 3