Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Agenda Commissioners Willard McCrone, Chair Regular Meeting Luis Osorio, Vice Chair Paul W. Davis Tuesday, December 9, 2014 Leon Garden Hansen Reed 580 Pacific Street David Stocker 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Ralph Widmar Council Chambers 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip on December 8, 2014 to review the Tuesday, December 9, 2014 Planning Commission Agenda. For information call (831) 646- 3886. Date Posted: December 5, 2014. ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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. Reconsideration of November 13, 2014 2. November 25, 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. 3. Consider 2252 N. Fremont Street; Appeal 14-400 of Architectural Review Committee Decision Denying Sign Application 14-282; Appellants/Owners Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis & Gloria Brown; Planned Community North Fremont (PC-NF) Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements 4. Consider 315 Calle Principal; Use Permit 14-367 for Food and Beverage Sales Including a Type 21 Liquor License; Applicant Rodney J. Riggs; Owner JMDJ Co.; Planned Community Downtown (PC-D) Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements RECESS 5:30 p.m. RECONVENE ***Evening Session Agenda*** 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED 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. 5. Consider 520-522 Fremont Street; Negative Declaration and Use Permit 14-136 for Mixed Use, Building Height that Exceeds Two Stories and 25', Joint/Shared Parking (19 Required; 16 spaces provided; 3 shared parking spaces), 70% Lot Coverage, 75 du/acre; Variance for Building Height that Exceeds 35' (35' Maximum; 41.5' Proposed); and/or Possible Affordable Housing Incentive for Building Height; Property Owners/Applicants: Cosentino 2000 Family Trust, Cosentino 1995 Family Trust, and Anthony, Nella, and Louie Cosentino; C-2 Zoning District 6. Consider 479 Alvarado Street; Re-Open Use Permit 11-154 (Live Entertainment) for Review and Amendment; Owners William & Laura Stahl, Trustees; Planned Community Downtown (PC-D) Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements 7. Consider 220 Olivier Street; Re-Open Use Permit 07-424 (Live Entertainment) for Review and Amendment; Owner Ranjit Kushwaha; Planned Community Downtown Historic Overlay (PC-D-H1) 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. 8. Planning Office Update Planning Commission Tuesday, December 9, 2014 2  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 Dec 11 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM Dec 11 HPC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 15 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Dec 16 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Dec 17 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Planning Commission Tuesday, December 9, 2014 3 Dec 17 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Dec 18 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 18 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Dec 22 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 23 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 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 31 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 8:00 AM Jan 6 Council Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jan 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jan 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jan 22 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jan 26 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, December 9, 2014 4