Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Agenda Commissioners Luis Osorio, Chair AFTERNOON SESSION Hansen Reed, Vice Chair ONLY Paul W. Davis Leon Garden Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Willard McCrone 580 Pacific Street David Stocker Council Chambers 4:00 pm – 7:00 PM Ralph Widmar Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will conduct a field trip on Monday, April 13, 2015 to review the Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Planning Commission Agenda. For more information call (831) 646-3885. 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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. March 24, 2015 ***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 700 Munras Avenue (Casa Munras Hotel and Spa); Appeal 15-166 of an Architectural Review Committee Decision to Deny an Illuminated Strip Light Border for a New Projecting Sign; Appellant Frank Donangelo for Inns of Monterey; Owner Casa Munras, L.P.; VAF Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA  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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Planning Commission Tuesday, April 14, 2015 2  UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Apr 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 16 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Apr 16 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 16 PRC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Apr 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Apr 22 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Apr 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Apr 23 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Apr 23 Disabled Access Appeals Board Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM Apr 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Apr 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 5 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 6 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 7 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 12 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 14 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 18 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 19 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 20 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, April 14, 2015 3