Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Commissioners Agenda Daniel Fletcher, Chair Stephen Millich, Vice Chair AFTERNOON SESSION Paul W. Davis ONLY Mike Dawson Terry Latasa Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Hansen Reed 580 Pacific Street Ralph Widmar Council Chambers 4:00 p.m. Monterey, California FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip Monday, November 7, 2016 to review the Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Planning Commission Agenda. For more information, please call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: November 4, 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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 25, 2016 ***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. Recommend to the City Council to Amend City Code Section 38-106(A), Exceptions to Height Limits, to Allow Improvements to Enhance Energy Conservation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305) 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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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Nov 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 10 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM Planning Commission Tuesday, November 8, 2016 2 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 Dec 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 5 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Dec 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Dec 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 7 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Dec 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 8 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM Dec 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 14 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Dec 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission Tuesday, November 8, 2016 3