Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 23, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
4:00 PM
AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY
FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Dawson, Brassfield, Fletcher, Millich, Reed
Commissioners Absent: Latasa
Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Cole, Recording Secretary
Leinen
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Dawson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. October 9, 2018
ACTION: Approved as submitted.
Commissioner Reed made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Brassfield
seconded the motion.
On a motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Commissioner Brassfield, and carried by
the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the minutes:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Brassfield, Fletcher, Millich, Reed
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Approve 200 Glenwood Circle; Mitigated Negative Declaration ER-18-0225, and Use
Permit PA-17-0504 for a New 4-Story, 40-Unit Senior Independent Living Apartment
Building and Site Improvements; Applicant Douglas Roberts, AIA; Owner P Monterey
LP; Planned Community Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land
Use Designation
ACTION: Continued to November 13, 2018.
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Kimberly Cole said the City received two letters yesterday (Better Neighborhoods and
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California Native Plant Society) and recommended that the Commission continue the public
hearing to the following meeting to allow staff time to respond. Ms. Cole answered
Commissioners’ questions.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Millich asked for clarification regarding CEQA requirements of the project as the
original Park Lane project was approved in the 1960’s before CEQA was in place.
Commissioner Millich made a motion to continue the item to November 13, 2018.
Commissioner Reed seconded the motion.
On a motion by Commissioner Millich, seconded by Commissioner Reed, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission continued the item to November 13, 2018:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Brassfield, Fletcher, Millich, Reed
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
3. Approve 18 Lower Ragsdale; Permit Amendment PA-18-0266 to Amend UP-11-048 to
Allow Modifications to an Existing Personal Wireless Service Facility; Applicant James
Phillips with MASTEC Network Solutions; Owner Moore Evans General Partnership; IR-
150-D2 Zoning District; Industrial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from
CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
ACTION: Adopted a resolution approving PA-18-0266 to amend UP-11-048 to allow
modifications to an existing Personal Wireless Service facility.
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Ms. Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioners’ questions. Ms. Cole
introduced Tyler Brown of Best Best and Krieger and Lee Afflerbach of CTC Technology and
Energy, both present via telephone. Ms. Cole thanked applicant, James Phillips of MASTEC
Network Solutions, for signing a tolling agreement with the City.
Applicant
James Phillips, MASTEC Network Solutions on behalf of AT&T, said the antenna needs to be
removed and replaced because it is a GSM antenna made for early 2000’s technology. He
also said the large, outdated cabinet being removed will be replaced with a unit the size of a
shoe rack and that the co-ax will be removed and replaced with fiber. Mr. Phillips said the new
unit will provide a new, cutting-edge broadband communication frequency for first responders
on a large, already existing system. In response to Commissioner Millich’s question, Mr.
Phillips said the network will be a proprietary network for first responders. In response to
Commissioner Brassfield’s question, Mr. Phillips said the technology can be available to first
responders via an in-vehicle console. In response to Chair Dawson’s question, Mr. Phillips
confirmed that the proposed antenna is a 4G LTE antenna, however, it would not be for use by
the public. He also said the antennas would be powered off when replaced and that standing
directly in front of them would be extremely harmful but the exposure level from the ground is
34% of the maximum exposure level for the FCC. In response to Commissioner Fletcher’s
question, Mr. Phillips said the antenna is tilted to ensure the right area is being caught
because if it were pointed straight out the rays would go too far and in the wrong direction. In
response to Commissioner Brassfield’s question, Mr. Phillips said the antenna is made to
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project from the front and that any workers on the roof would see colored, metal warning signs
required by the FCC. He also referred to the requirements for signage in the RF report. Mr.
Phillips said cellular sites are turned off quite frequently for building maintenance reasons such
as roofing and plumbing.
Public Comments
Jean Rasch, Monterey Vista Neighborhood, asked staff if any letters of complaint were
received and whether there are residents in a close proximity to the site. Ms. Cole said no
letters were received and that residents are not located in a close proximity. Ms. Rasch spoke
of a cellular application that was previously reviewed by the City for the location at 1340
Munras Avenue and said the current application and the site location seem appropriate.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Reed made a motion to adopt a resolution approving PA-18-0266 to amend
UP-11-048 to allow modifications to an existing Personal Wireless Service facility.
Commissioner 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 approving PA-18-0266 to
amend UP-11-048 to allow modifications to an existing Personal Wireless Service facility:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Brassfield, Fletcher, Millich, Reed
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Fletcher said he is glad to see the mural reinstalled at the Conference Center.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
4. Planning Office Update
Report received.
Commissioner Brassfield asked about the vacancy on the Planning Commission and
Ms. Cole said the subcommittee is meeting this week. Chair Dawson said he has
attended two meetings so far and no decisions have been made.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Kimberly Cole Chair
Community Development Director Planning Commission
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Agenda
Planning Commission
Agenda Commissioners
Mike Dawson, Chair
AFTERNOON SESSION Terry Latasa, Vice Chair
Mike Brassfield
ONLY Daniel Fletcher
Stephen Millich
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Hansen Reed
580 Pacific Street
Council Chambers 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Monterey, California
The Planning Commission will conduct a field trip on Monday, October 22, 2018 to
review the Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Planning Commission meeting agenda. The
field trip will depart from the field behind Colton Hall at 4 PM. For information, call
(831) 646-3885. Date Posted: October 19, 2018.
***Afternoon Session Agenda***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
MEETING PROCEDURES
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 9, 2018
***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. Approve 200 Glenwood Circle; Mitigated Negative Declaration ER-18-0225, and Use
Permit PA-17-0504 for a New 4-Story, 40-Unit Senior Independent Living Apartment
Building and Site Improvements; Applicant Douglas Roberts, AIA; Owner P
Monterey LP; Planned Community Zoning District; Medium Density Residential
General Plan Land Use Designation
3. Approve 18 Lower Ragsdale; Permit Amendment PA-18-0266 to Amend UP-11-048
to Allow Modifications to an Existing Personal Wireless Service Facility; Applicant
James Phillips with MASTEC Network Solutions; Owner Moore Evans General
Partnership; IR-150-D2 Zoning District; Industrial General Plan Land Use
Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
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.
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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
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Oct 24 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Oct 25 Council Subcommittee BCC, Council Chamber - 2:00 PM
Nov 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 8 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Nov 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 15 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Nov 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Dec 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 5 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Dec 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Dec 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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