Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Agenda Commissioners Willard McCrone, Chair Regular Meeting Luis Osorio, Vice Chair Paul W. Davis Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Leon Garden Hansen Reed 580 Pacific Street Afternoon Session Only David Stocker Council Chambers 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Ralph Widmar Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip Monday, February 24, 2014 to review the Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Planning Commission Agenda. For information call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: February 21, 2014 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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. February 11, 2014 ***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 2401 Del Monte Avenue (Conversion of La Quinta Inn to Hampton Inn); Use Permit 14-035 to Reopen Use Permit 83-52 to Add a 1745 Square Foot Breakfast Room; Applicant James McCord, AIA; Owner Del Monte Hospitality, LLC.; VAF Zoning District; 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) 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. Planning Commission Meetings are cable cast live and videotaped for replay on Monterey's Government Access Channel 25 by Access Monterey Peninsula (AMP). 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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Feb 26 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 26 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Feb 26 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Planning Commission Tuesday, February 25, 2014 2 Feb 27 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 27 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBA - 7:00 PM Mar 3 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Mar 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 10 Mayors Subcommittee Meeting, Council Chamber - 12:00 PM Mar 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Mar 17 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Mar 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Mar 20 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, February 25, 2014 3