Planning Commission Meeting

Name: Planning Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2015-07-14T16:00:00
End: 2015-07-14T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · July 14, 2015

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Tuesday, July 14, 2015 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Davis, Garden, Stocker, Reed, Widmar Commissioners Absent: McCrone, Osorio Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Cole and Recording Secretary Alicia Salas CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Reed called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Commissioner Stocker, seconded by Commissioner Garden and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Garden, Stocker, Reed, NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Osorio, McCrone ABSTAIN: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Widmar, Davis RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Approval of Minutes 1. June 23, 2015 ACTION: Approved as submitted. ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC HEARING 2. Consider 449 Alvarado Street and 470 Tyler Street Lot Line Adjustment 15-220; Applicant Pat Ward (Bestor Engineers, Inc.); Property Owner Holman Building Associates L.P.; PC-D and PC-D-H1 Zoning Districts; Exempt from CEQA ACTION: Approved as submitted. Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Kim Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions. Applicant Pat Ward of Bestor Engineers, representing the applicant Nader Ahga, was present to answer Commissioners’ questions but no questions were asked by the Commissioners. Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Public Comments Alex Hubbard, attorney representing Saucito Land Company, said they are a party to the private alley easement that crosses a portion of lot eleven. He said that Saucito Land Company does not object to the project except to the extent that it might affect the private right-of-way. Mr. Hubbard said they do not want the lot line adjustment to adversely impact its parcels, which they are currently rebuilding after the Alvarado Street fire and are asking the Planning Commission to not impose any conditions that would affect the easement. He went on to say that the major concern is that the total width of the easement, which is less than twelve feet at Tyler Street, is not wide enough for two lanes of traffic and there is no other way to the property except through this alley. He said they want to ensure that the flow of traffic and access to both properties remains intact. Mr. Hubbard said they are here in the sprite of cooperation and open communication. Commissioner Stocker asked if there is anything inherit in the subdivision that caused concern. He said the subdivision does not look like it is changing access. Mr. Stocker asked if they are here to make the point as part of the record. Mr. Hubbard said Saucito Land Company does not have a problem with project itself but wanted to make clear their concerns. Jerry Anderson, on behalf of Saucito Land Company, said we support the project but we are conservative and look forward to the project. Commission Member Comments Commissioner Stocker made a motion to approve the lot line adjustment. Commissioner Widmar seconded the motion. On a motion by Commissioner Stocker, seconded by Commissioner Widmar and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the lot line adjustment AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Widmar, Stocker, Garden, Reed, Davis NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Osorio, McCrone ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner Davis said he was unsure if this would be his last meeting. He said it had been a pleasure to work with his fellow Planning Commissioner members and greatly respects the Commissioners and the Planning staff. He said he feels the City has changed the least in terms of physical environment and that is due to responsible decision making. He also said the right decisions have been made by the various commissions, boards and council in order to achieve that feeling and hopes that this continues in the future. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 14, 2015 2 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, July 14, 2015 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 3. Planning Office Update Ms. Cole said there is one item for the next Planning Commission meeting, 701 Lighthouse Avenue which is an amendment to the Use Permit. She said that she will not be in attendance at that meeting but Todd Bennett will be running the meeting instead. Ms. Cole said thank you to the Planning Commission for all their work with the specific plans and all the long hours spent helping to formulate those plans. She said it has been fun and hopes that will continue into the future as well. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:18 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole, AICP Chair Principal Planner Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3

Agenda

Planning Commission Agenda Commissioners Luis Osorio, Chair AFTERNOON SESSION Hansen Reed, Vice Chair ONLY Paul W. Davis Leon Garden Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Willard McCrone 580 Pacific Street 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 on Monday, July 13, 2015 to review the Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Planning Commission Agenda. Date Posted: July 10, 2015 For more information please 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. June 23, 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 449 Alvarado Street and 470 Tyler Street Lot Line Adjustment 15-220; Applicant Pat Ward (Bestor Engineers, Inc.); Property Owner Holman Building Associates L.P.; PC-D and PC-D-H1 Zoning Districts; 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). CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 FAX: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.org WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 646- 3935. Notification 30 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, 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. Planning Commission Tuesday, July 14, 2015 2 UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Jul 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 16 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jul 16 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jul 22 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jul 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Jul 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 4 Council Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Aug 20 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, July 14, 2015 3

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