Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · September 13, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Fletcher, Millich, Davis, Dawson, Latasa, Reed, Widmar
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Chief of Planning, Engineering & Environmental Compliance
Cole, Principal Planner Caraker, Senior Planner Hopper, Senior
Associate Planner Bennett, Associate Planner Roveri, City
Attorney Davi, Recording Secretary Leinen
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fletcher called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. August 23, 2016
ACTION: Approved as amended.
Commissioner Millich requested that the phrase “…to improve the project” be corrected to
“…to approve the project” in the seventh paragraph of page seven. Commissioner Latasa
requested that the word “watching” be corrected to “watched” in the ninth paragraph of page
two.
Commissioner Widmar made a motion to approve the August 23, 2016 minutes as amended.
Commissioner Dawson seconded the motion.
Vice Chair Millich abstained from voting due to his absence from the August 23, 2016 meeting.
On a motion by Commissioner Widmar, seconded by Commissioner Dawson, and carried by
the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the August 23, 2016 minutes as
amended:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Davis, Dawson, Latasa, Reed, Widmar
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Millich
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Other Consent Items
2. Consider 12 Thomas Owens Way; Development Control Overlay (D-2) Review of AR
Permit 14-371 for a 128 Square Foot Second Story Addition for an Existing Office
Building; Applicant Michael J. Avila; Property Owners Michael and Patty Avila and Steve
and Ursula Avila; I-R-20-D2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per
Article 19, Section 15303
ACTION: Adopted a resolution approving Development Control Overlay review of AR
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Permit 14-371 for a 128 square foot second story addition with Conditions of
Approval.
Commissioner Widmar made a motion to adopt a resolution approving Development Control
Overlay review of AR Permit 14-371 for a 128 square foot second story addition with
Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Latasa seconded the motion.
Commissioner Davis abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest.
On a motion by Commissioner Widmar, seconded by Commissioner Latasa, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Development Control
Overlay review of AR Permit 14-371 for a 128 square foot second story addition with
Conditions of Approval:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Millich, Dawson, Latasa, Reed, Widmar
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Davis
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
3. Consider Findings for Approval of Appeal 16-292 of a Zoning Administrator Decision on
Use Permit 16-138 to Approve a New Personal Wireless Service (PWS) Facility in a
Portion of the City of Monterey Right-of-Way Immediately Adjacent to 860 Wave Street;
Appellant Nina Beety; Owner City of Monterey; Zoning District C-2; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements per Article 19, 15303
ACTION: Adopted a resolution adopting findings for approval of Appeal 16-292 of a
Zoning Administrator Decision on Use Permit 16-138 to approve a new
Personal Wireless Service (PWS) Facility in a portion of the City of Monterey
right-of-way immediately adjacent to 806 Wave Street.
Commissioner Widmar made a motion to adopt a resolution adopting findings for Approval of
Appeal 16-292 of a Zoning Administrator decision on Use Permit 16-138 to approve a new
Personal Wireless Service (PWS) Facility in a portion of the City of Monterey right-of-way
immediately adjacent to 860 Wave Street. Commissioner Reed seconded the motion.
Vice Chair Millich abstained from voting due to his absence from the August 23, 2016 meeting
when the appeal was approved.
On a motion by Commissioner Widmar, seconded by Commissioner Reed, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution adopting findings for approval of
Appeal 16-292 of a Zoning Administrator Decision on Use Permit 16-138 to approve a new
Personal Wireless Service (PWS) Facility in a portion of the City of Monterey right-of-way
immediately adjacent to 860 Wave Street:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Davis, Dawson, Latasa, Reed, Widmar
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Millich
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
***End of Consent Agenda***
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nina Beety said it is difficult to hear Commissioners and staff speaking when seated in the
back of the Council Chambers. Chair Fletcher said the Commissioners and staff will make a
point of speaking into their microphones.
PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Davis recused himself from item #4 due to being a neighbor of the subject
property. Commissioner Latasa recused himself due to being the project applicant. Both
Commissioners left the room.
4. Consider 10 Via Paraiso; Use Permit 16-321 for a Historic Incentive to Allow
Construction of a New Detached Garage within the Rear Yard Setback; Applicant Terry
Latasa; Owners Sandy Freeman and Cyd Crampton; R-1-8-H2 Zoning District; Exempt
from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31
ACTION: Adopted a resolution approving Use Permit 16-321 for a Historic Incentive to
allow construction of a new detached garage within the rear yard setback
with Conditions of Approval.
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Christy Hopper presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions.
Applicant
Sandy Freeman, property owner, said the house was purchased in 2012 and was in excellent
condition, aside from the garage. Ms. Freeman said she would like to demolish and rebuild
the current garage due to leaks, dry rot, termite damage, and the unstable floor, and the use
permit for a Historic Incentive provides this opportunity. Ms. Freeman also said that due to the
garden and surrounding vegetation, putting the new garage in the same footprint as the
existing garage would be beneficial.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Reed made a motion to adopt a resolution approving Use Permit 16-321 for a
Historic Incentive to allow construction of a new detached garage within the rear yard setback
with Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Widmar seconded the motion.
On a motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Widmar, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Use Permit 16-321
for a Historic Incentive to allow construction of a new detached garage within the rear yard
setback with Conditions of Approval:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Millich, Dawson, Reed, Widmar
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Davis, Latasa
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5. Consider 343 Dela Vina Avenue; Variance 16-360 to Allow a 46.7% Floor Area Ratio (40%
Standard); Applicant Ryan Cornelsen; Owner Interim, Inc.; R-3-15 Zoning District
(Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
ACTION: Adopted a resolution approving Variance 16-360 to allow 46.7% floor area
ratio with Conditions of Approval.
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Fernanda Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions.
Applicant
Henry Ruhnke, Wald, Ruhnke and Dost Architects, on behalf of applicant, said the subject
building is over 150 feet from Dela Vina Avenue and is not visible from the street or Highway 1.
He also said the area proposed for infill is under an existing breezeway and that the additional
bulk and mass of the project will not be impactful. Mr. Ruhnke said the proposed project is the
only way for the facility to provide services to the community in a way that complies with state
regulations. In response to Commissioner Latasa’s question, Mr. Ruhnke said a water permit
is not needed because no bathrooms are being added and the project falls under residential
use.
Public Comments
Barbara Mitchell, Executive Director of Interim, said Interim has been in the community for 41
years and that the project was initially proposed in 2014 but lacked funding. She also said that
currently, Interim’s only residential treatment crisis center is located in Salinas. Ms. Mitchell
said the proposed project will allow the existing residential treatment facility to be moved to
Fort Ord and an additional residential treatment crisis facility to be created.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Dawson said the project should be approved because the facility currently is
not in compliance with State regulations and it is important to come into compliance.
Commissioner Reed made a motion to adopt a resolution approving Variance 16-360 to allow
46.7% floor area ratio with Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Widmar seconded the
motion.
On a motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Widmar, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission Adopted a resolution approving Variance 16-360 to
allow 46.7% floor area ratio with Conditions of Approval:
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Millich, Davis, Dawson, Latasa, Reed,
Widmar
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
6. Consider Recommendation to the City Council to Amend City Code Section 38-112.4,
Personal Wireless Service Facilities, to Reflect Changes in Cellular Technology (Exempt
from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305)
ACTION: Adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend M.C.C.
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Section 38-112.4, Personal Wireless Service (PWS) Facilities to reflect
changes in cellular technology with the additional recommendation that the
City Council should examine Citywide noise ordinances.
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Todd Bennett presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions. City
Attorney, Christine Davi, and Tripp May of Telecom Law Firm (via telephone) also answered
Commissioners’ questions.
Public Comments
Nina Beety said that City only considered the viewpoint obtained from Telecom Law Firm and
not the viewpoint from firms that represent Cities in the telecom field. She also said the
proposed ordinance has an ambiguous definition of co-location and removes public
protections, creating an open-door policy for cellular companies and mandatory approval of
projects. Ms. Beety said the proposed ordinance is discriminatory and that antennas in the
right-of-way are in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act for those disabled by
electromagnetic sensitivity. She also said the ordinance eliminates Architectural Review
Committee review of applications and she expressed concern about the Zoning Administrator
meeting process. Ms. Beety asked the Planning Commission to require California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review of wireless facilities and to deny any cell towers in
the right-of-way. She also said that the requirement of proof of significant gap coverage was
removed from the ordinance in 2014 and asked that it be put back into the ordinance.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Dawson said 60 decibels is too loud and the noise limitation for PWS facilities
should be more stringent. Commissioner Reed said an amendment to the Citywide Ordinance
would be the only way to lower the decibel noise limit for PWS facilities. Commissioner
Dawson expressed concern regarding protection being given only to views in the public right-
of-way.
Commissioner Dawson requested that the following edits be made to the draft ordinance:
E.2: Add “to” between the words “encouraged” and “schedule”
G.2: Remove “of” between the words “accept” and “all”
G.2: Add missing section number to final sentence
Commissioner Widmar said much of what can be controlled by the City has been preempted at
the federal level, and that the proposed ordinance strengthens the control the City has and
gives more flexibility. He said he supports the ordinance as proposed and that the ultimate
decision will be made by City Council. Commissioner Widmar made a motion to adopt a
resolution recommending that the City Council amend M.C.C. Section 38-112.4, Personal
Wireless Service (PWS) Facilities to reflect changes in cellular technology. Commissioner
Reed seconded the motion.
Commissioner Reed said he has concerns about protecting the City’s views but the proposed
ordinance is the best the City can do at the moment. He also said the ordinance can be
amended in the future if new case law arises.
Commissioner Dawson said he does not support the motion due to his concerns regarding
views and noise. Commissioner Latasa also expressed concern regarding view and noise
issues. Commissioner Widmar amended his motion to include a recommendation that the City
Council should examine Citywide noise ordinances. Commissioner Reed seconded the
amended motion.
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In response to Commissioner Davis’ question regarding elimination of the requirement for
evidence of a significant gap coverage, Mr. May said significant gap coverage was omitted
from the ordinance because “significant gap” does not have a definition and having it in the
ordinance would cause additional cost, frustration, and possible litigation.
On a motion by Commissioner Widmar, seconded by Commissioner Reed, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution recommending that the City
Council amend M.C.C. Section 38-112.4, Personal Wireless Service (PWS) Facilities to reflect
changes in cellular technology with the additional recommendation that the City Council should
examine Citywide noise ordinances:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Millich, Davis, Reed, Widmar
NOES: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Latasa
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Chair Fletcher adjourned the afternoon session at 5:41 p.m.
RECONVENE
***Evening Session Agenda***
7:00 – 11:00 pm
Chair Fletcher called the evening session to order at 7:01 p.m.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Davis recused himself from item #7 due to a conflict of interest and left the room.
7. Consider 457 Wave Street; Minor Subdivision 13-467 and Use Permit 13-468 for Two
Three-Story Residential Condominium Buildings (35’ Height Each) Totaling Four
Dwelling Units and 96% Lot Coverage; Applicant Eleigh Kelly; Owner Monterey Wave
Street Partners LP; C-2 Zoning District (CEQA Initial Study with Mitigated Negative
Declaration Previously Circulated and Certified)
ACTION: Adopted resolutions approving Use Permit 13-468 for four dwelling units,
height in excess of two stories and 25 feet, and lot coverage in excess of
50%; and approving Minor Subdivision 13-467 for two three-story residential
condominium buildings with additional findings as recommended by staff.
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Ms. Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions. Ms.
Roveri said that staff is recommending additional findings to the Minor Subdivision resolution
that were not included in the published Agenda Packet.
Applicant
Paul E. Davis, representative for applicant, thanked staff and said the proposed project
consists of four condominium units built over nine parking spaces and required a lot line
adjustment of just under five feet. He also said the units will be staggered for interest and a
gable design will be used to mimic the historic buildings of Cannery Row. Mr. Davis said the
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proposed building is similar in height to neighboring buildings and that there will be outdoor
patios with stormwater collection planters to meet open space requirements. In response to
Commissioner Dawson’s question, Mr. Davis said the specifications for the stormwater
overflow planters are based on State stormwater requirements. In response to Commissioner
Latasa’s question, Mr. Davis explained how water credits were obtained for the project.
Public Comments
Frank Sollecito, representative of the Cannery Row Antique Mall Owners Association, thanked
staff and the Planning Commission for their service. Mr. Sollecito expressed concern
regarding potential traffic impacts of the Antique Mall loading and unloading merchandise on
the street, and said a functioning easement needs to be recorded to ensure backdoor loading
and unloading. Mr. Sollecito said when the spaces inside the building were sold, the tenants
were promised four Antique Mall parking spaces in the Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions. He also said the Owners Association is not against the project, but that it needs
to be done in a way that will not duplicate the loading and unloading problems on Cannery
Row. In response to Commissioner Dawson’s question, Mr. Sollecito said a loading zone in
front of the building would be a secondary solution, but it would take away more parking. In
response to Vice Chair Millich’s question, Mr. Sollecito said overall the City looses if an
easement is not recorded. Ms. Roveri clarified that the proposed project meets the parcel map
condition of retaining the loading dock between the buildings for access. In response to
Commissioner Latasa’s question, Mr. Sollecito said it would be favorable for the building
design to accommodate vehicle unloading in the garage.
Steve Travaille, former owner, said he bought the property in 1994 and developed the Antique
Mall. Mr. Travaille said he sold the property to the current owners in 2008 and was promised
at that time that the Antique Mall would have four parking spaces. He also said loss of the four
spaces will impact the Antique Mall and that having a loading dock is extremely important. Mr.
Travaille said there are serious issues with drainage and flooding on the property and that
drainage does not appear to have been addressed in the project.
Gary Guerra said he lives across the street from the Antique Mall and he questioned where
parking for the Antique Mall employees and customers will be located if future tenants of the
proposed building will be using the on-site parking.
Chair Fletcher gave applicant, Mr. Davis, an opportunity to address questions raised during
Public Comment. Mr. Davis said that he will confirm with his engineer that drainage has been
addressed for the project. Mr. Davis also said that there is not enough head room to have
direct access through the parking garage to a loading dock due to grade differences. Mr.
Davis confirmed that the parking in the proposed garage will essentially be for residents of the
building, but said the Antique mall is in a parking district and parking is available in the nearby
City parking garage.
In response to Chair Fletcher’s and Vice Chair Millich’s questions, Ms. Roveri said nine spaces
are required for the proposed four residential units and that the subdivision of the lots did not
require parking for the Antique Mall to be provided on the adjacent lot. Ms. Hopper said the
subdivision of the lots allowed for intensification of use without additional parking and did not
require the Antique Mall to provide any off-street parking.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Dawson said since the parking was sold to another party, the original party has
no claim to it.
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Commissioner Reed made a motion to adopt resolutions approving Use Permit 13-468 for four
dwelling units, height in excess of two stories and 25 feet, and lot coverage in excess of 50%;
and approving Minor Subdivision 13-467 for two three-story residential condominium buildings,
with additional findings as recommended by staff. Commissioner Dawson seconded the
motion.
Under further discussion, Commissioner Dawson recommended that the City create a loading
zone consisting of at least one parking spot at the front of the Antique Mall to aid with loading
and unloading. Commissioner Dawson clarified that the loading zone is just a
recommendation and not a Condition of Approval.
Commissioner Latasa said he will support the motion, but he is uncomfortable taking all the
parking from the Antique mall and moving it to the street. Commissioner Latasa said the
proposed building is very handsome and is designed appropriately for the Cannery Row area.
On a motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Dawson, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission adopted resolutions approving Use Permit 13-468 for
four dwelling units, height in excess of two stories and 25 feet, and lot coverage in excess of
50%; and approving Minor Subdivision 13-467 for two three-story residential condominium
buildings with additional findings as recommended by staff:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Millich, Dawson, Latasa, Reed, Widmar
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Davis
8. Consider 575 Foam Street; Minor Subdivision 15-349 for Four Residential
Condominiums and Use Permit 15-149 for: 1) Condominiums, 4) Four Residential Units,
3) Building Height that Exceeds Two Stories and 25', and 4) Lot Coverage (100%);
Applicant Luyen Vu for Eric Miller Architects, Inc., Property Owner EGM Investor, LLC;
C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303
ACTION: Adopted resolutions approving Minor Subdivision 15-349 for four residential
condominiums and approving Use Permit 15-149 to allow condominium use,
four residential units, building height in excess of two stories and 25', and lot
coverage in excess of 50%.
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Ms. Hopper presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions.
Applicant
Eric Miller, owner and project architect, said the proposed project was originally approved
together with the building at 211 Hoffman Avenue, but for financial reasons the buildings had
to be separated into two projects. Mr. Miller said the building elevation is the same as what
was approved several years ago and that he wants to build four high-end units that both the
City and the property owners can be proud of. In response to Commissioner Dawson’s
question, Mr. Miller said the proposed showerhead configuration in the units was the only
allowable way to have a second showerhead. In response to Commissioner Latasa’s
question, Mr. Miller said the water credits for the building came from a prior building that was
torn down. Mr. Miller also said he will speak with a mechanical engineer to ensure proper
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airspace between the proposed building and the mechanical vents on the neighboring building.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Latasa said a beautiful job was done on the commercial building on the
adjoining property and the proposed building will match in style. He also said the proposed
project is a great project that will provide housing. Commissioner Latasa made a motion to
adopt resolutions approving Minor Subdivision 15-349 for four residential condominiums and
approving Use Permit 15-149 to allow condominium use, four residential units, building height
in excess of two stories and 25', and lot coverage in excess of 50%. Vice Chair Millich
seconded the motion.
On a motion by Commissioner Latasa, seconded by Commissioner Millich, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission adopted resolutions approving Minor Subdivision 15-
349 for four residential condominiums and approving Use Permit 15-149 to allow condominium
use, four residential units, building height in excess of two stories and 25', and lot coverage in
excess of 50%:
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Millich, Davis, Dawson, Latasa, Reed,
Widmar
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
9. Consider Recommendation to the City Council to Amend City Code Section 38-11
(Definitions); add Article 16B to Create a New Emergency Shelter Overlay Zoning
District to Permit Emergency Shelters Meeting Specific Operational and Management
Requirements by Right; and Apply the Overlay Zone to all Properties zoned General
Commercial (C-3) (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305)
ACTION: Adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend Monterey
City Code (MCC) Section 38-11 to add a definition for emergency shelters;
add Article 16B to create a new emergency shelter overlay zoning district to
permit emergency shelters meeting specific operational and management
requirements by right; and apply the overlay zone to all properties zoned
General Commercial (C-3).
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Elizabeth Caraker presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Latasa said he is confident that Housing and Property Management staff
researched and determined that the proposed area is appropriate for the zoning overlay.
Commissioner Reed made a motion to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council
amend Monterey City Code (MCC) Section 38-11 to add a definition for emergency shelters;
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add Article 16B to create a new emergency shelter overlay zoning district to permit emergency
shelters meeting specific operational and management requirements by right; and apply the
overlay zone to all properties zoned General Commercial (C-3). Vice Chair Millich seconded
the motion.
On a motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Millich, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City
Council amend Monterey City Code (MCC) Section 38-11 to add a definition for emergency
shelters; add Article 16B to create a new emergency shelter overlay zoning district to permit
emergency shelters meeting specific operational and management requirements by right; and
apply the overlay zone to all properties zoned General Commercial (C-3):
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Millich, Davis, Dawson, Latasa, Reed,
Widmar
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Dawson and Commissioner Reed said they will not be present at the
September 27, 2016 meeting.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
10. Planning Office Update
Update received
Ms. Caraker said the Planning Commission will review an update to parking standards at
the September 27, 2016 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Elizabeth Caraker, AICP Chair
Principal Planner Planning Commission
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Agenda
Planning Commission
Commissioners
Agenda
Daniel Fletcher, Chair
Stephen Millich, Vice Chair
Regular Meeting Paul W. Davis
Mike Dawson
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Terry Latasa
Hansen Reed
580 Pacific Street 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Ralph Widmar
Council Chambers 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Monterey, California
FIELD TRIP
The Planning Commission will conduct a field trip Monday, September 12, 2016 to review
the Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Planning Commission Agenda. The Planning
Commission will depart from the field behind Colton Hall at 4:00 PM. For more information
please call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: September 8, 2016
***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. August 23, 2016
Other Consent Items
2. Consider 12 Thomas Owens Way; Development Control Overlay (D-2) Review of AR
Permit 14-371 for a 128 Square Foot Second Story Addition for an Existing Office
Building; Applicant Michael J. Avila; Property Owners Michael and Patty Avila and
Steve and Ursula Avila; I-R-20-D2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303
3. Consider Findings for Approval of Appeal 16-292 of a Zoning Administrator
Decision on Use Permit 16-138 to Approve a New Personal Wireless Service (PWS)
Facility in a Portion of the City of Monterey Right-of-Way Immediately Adjacent to
860 Wave Street; Appellant Nina Beety; Owner City of Monterey; Zoning District C-
2; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, 15303
***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.
4. Consider 10 Via Paraiso; Use Permit 16-321 for a Historic Incentive to Allow
Construction of a New Detached Garage within the Rear Yard Setback; Applicant
Terry Latasa; Owners Sandy Freeman and Cyd Crampton; R-1-8-H2 Zoning District;
Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31
5. Consider 343 Dela Vina Avenue; Variance 16-360 to Allow a 46.7% Floor Area Ratio
(40% Standard); Applicant Ryan Cornelsen; Owner Interim, Inc.; R-3-15 Zoning
District (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
6. Consider Recommendation to the City Council to Amend City Code Section 38-
112.4, Personal Wireless Service Facilities, to Reflect Changes in Cellular
Technology (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305)
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.
7. Consider 457 Wave Street; Minor Subdivision 13-467 and Use Permit 13-468 for Two
Three-Story Residential Condominium Buildings (35’ Height Each) Totaling Four
Dwelling Units and 96% Lot Coverage; Applicant Eleigh Kelly; Owner Monterey
Wave Street Partners LP; C-2 Zoning District (CEQA Initial Study with Mitigated
Negative Declaration Previously Circulated and Certified)
8. Consider 575 Foam Street; Minor Subdivision 15-349 for Four Residential
Condominiums and Use Permit 15-149 for: 1) Condominiums, 4) Four Residential
Units, 3) Building Height that Exceeds Two Stories and 25', and 4) Lot Coverage
(100%); Applicant Luyen Vu for Eric Miller Architects, Inc., Property Owner EGM
Investor, LLC; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19,
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Section 15303
9. Consider Recommendation to the City Council to Amend City Code Section 38-11
(Definitions); add Article 16B to Create a New Emergency Shelter Overlay Zoning
District to Permit Emergency Shelters Meeting Specific Operational and
Management Requirements by Right; and Apply the Overlay Zone to all Properties
zoned General Commercial (C-3) (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305)
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Sep 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Sep 15 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 19 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Sep 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Sep 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 26 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 28 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Sep 28 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Sep 28 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Oct 3 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Oct 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Oct 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
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