Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 25, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
4:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY
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, Senior Planner Hopper, Recording Secretary Leinen
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fletcher called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
Commissioner Reed made a motion to approve the Consent Items. Commissioner Dawson
seconded the motion. Commissioner Latasa abstained from voting due to his absence from
the October 11, 2016 meeting.
On a motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Dawson, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Millich, Davis, Dawson, Reed, Widmar
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Approval of Minutes
1. October 11, 2016
ACTION: Approved as submitted.
Other Consent Items
2. Approve 449 Calle Principal; Permit 16-414 to Extend Minor Subdivision 14-405 and Use
Permit 13-528 for Off-Street Parking within the Alvarado District for a New Three-Story
Mixed Use Building with 1,361 Square Feet of Retail Space and 18 Apartment Units;
Applicant Henry Ruhnke for Wald, Ruhnke and Dost Architects; Owner Anthony Davi,
Sr.; PC-D Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Section 15183.5
ACTION: Adopted a resolution approving a two-year extension of Use Permit 13-528 for
449 Calle Principal.
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lorna Moffat thanked the Planning Commission for their stance against Verizon’s request to
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place a cell tower in a scenic easement next to the SPCA and said allowing it would be
precedent setting. Ms. Moffat expressed concern regarding a lack of governmental protection
for citizens against the negative effects of cell towers. She said citizens need to educate and
protect themselves and recommended the book “Cell Phones: Invisible Hazards in the
Wireless Age,” by Dr. George Carlo. Kimberly Cole clarified that the proposed Verizon tower
Ms. Moffat spoke of is within the jurisdiction of Monterey County.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Recommend City Council Approve 1250 Seventh Street; HP Application 16-353 for H-2
(City Historic Resource) Historic Overlay Zoning; Applicant/Owner Malcolm Jack and
Kyoko Ikemoto; R-3-6 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Section
15305, Class 5
ACTION: Adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance
rezoning the property as a City Historic Resource from R-3-6 to R-3-6-H-2.
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Christy Hopper presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions.
Applicant
No applicant present.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Widmar made a motion to adopt a resolution recommending that the City
Council adopt an ordinance rezoning the property as a City Historic Resource from R-3-6 to R-
3-6-H-2. Commissioner Dawson seconded the motion.
On a motion by Commissioner Widmar, seconded by Commissioner Dawson, and carried by
the following vote, the Planning Commission Adopted a resolution recommending that the City
Council adopt an ordinance rezoning the property as a City Historic Resource from R-3-6 to R-
3-6-H-2:
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
In response to Vice Chair Millich’s question, Ms. Hopper said the lot size in the Oak Grove
neighborhood is generally 40 feet by 100 feet and that once the property is rezoned,
modifications would require a historic permit.
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
None.
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INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
4. Planning Office Update
Update received.
Ms. Cole said the City Council reviewed the proposed Emergency Shelter Overlay
Zoning at their October 18, 2016 meeting and continued the item to allow for additional
outreach. She said staff would like to hold a community workshop hosted by the
Planning Commission on November 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
In response to Commissioners’ questions, Ms. Cole said at their October 18, 2016
meeting, the City Council overturned the Planning Commission’s approval of the
appeal of a new cellular facility in the right-of-way near 860 Wave Street. She said the
Council struggled with their decision and that Crown Castle presented additional
arguments regarding compliance with State laws.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:19 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
AFTERNOON SESSION Paul W. Davis
ONLY Mike Dawson
Terry Latasa
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Hansen Reed
580 Pacific Street Ralph Widmar
Council Chambers 4:00 pm
Monterey, California
FIELD TRIP
The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip Monday, October 24, 2016, 2016 to
review the Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Planning Commission Agenda. For more
information, please call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: October 21, 2016
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. October 11, 2016
Other Consent Items
2. Approve 449 Calle Principal; Permit 16-414 to Extend Minor Subdivision 14-405
and Use Permit 13-528 for Off-Street Parking within the Alvarado District for a
New Three-Story Mixed Use Building with 1,361 Square Feet of Retail Space and
18 Apartment Units; Applicant Henry Ruhnke for Wald, Ruhnke and Dost
Architects; Owner Anthony Davi, Sr.; PC-D Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements per Section 15183.5
***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. Recommend City Council Approve 1250 Seventh Street; HP Application 16-353 for
H-2 (City Historic Resource) Historic Overlay Zoning; Applicant/Owner Malcolm
Jack and Kyoko Ikemoto; R-3-6 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements
per Section 15305, Class 5
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.
4. 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.
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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.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Oct 26 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Oct 26 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 26 Oversight Board Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Oct 27 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Library Community Room -
7:00 PM
Oct 27 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Nov 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 3 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 7 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Nov 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 10 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Nov 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 16 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 17 Disabled Access Appeals Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 1:00 PM
Nov 17 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 17 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Nov 22 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 23 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Nov 28 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885
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