Planning Commission Meeting

Name: Planning Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2021-03-09T16:00:00
End: 2021-03-09T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · March 9, 2021

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 34980FF6-0DA5-4F8C-B201-A2C04543E8EE MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION March 09, 2021 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM TELECONFERENCE 580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Brassfield, Freeman, Dawson, Millich, Reed Commissioners Absent: Fletcher, Latasa Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Cole, Interim Principal Planner Roveri, City Traffic Engineer Renny, Recording Secretary Cleary, Administrative Assistant Ziel CALL TO ORDER Chair Brassfield called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. February 23, 2021 ACTION: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Commissioner Dawson, seconded by Commissioner Millich, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the February 23, 2021 Minutes as submitted: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Brassfield, Freeman, Dawson, Millich NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Latasa ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Reed RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** Recording Secretary Ziel provided information to the public on how to participate and provide public comment during the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tony Tollner commented on the Monterey Peninsula School District (MPUSD) draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), emphasizing issues with potential light pollution and traffic issues, and event use. Mr. Tollner encouraged the Planning Commission (PC) to hold MPUSD to the same standards in maintaining the Monterey character. PUBLIC HEARING DocuSign Envelope ID: 34980FF6-0DA5-4F8C-B201-A2C04543E8EE Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday March 09, 2021 3. Consider 167 Davis Lane; Use Permit Application UP-20-0158 to Allow a Mixed-use Project – One Residential Unit and Commercial Office Space; Applicant and Owner William Khieu and Juliette Le; CO-ES Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 ACTION: Approved as submitted. Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Interim Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Commissioner Reed asked if the office space would qualify as an ADU. Community Development Director Cole explained the State Zoning Law allows ADUs on single-family, multi-family, and mixed-use sites, and ADUs are approved ministerially in the Building and Safety division but applicants must prove they have adequate water credits for the proposed change in use. Commissioner Reed inquired about the process. Ms. Cole clarified all ADU and JADU applicants must submit to the Building Division. The proposed use is not an ADU because it is not secondary to another residential use. Vice Chair Freeman asked if the owner proposes to use the back parking lot for both commercial and residential parking. Ms. Roveri explained the property owner proposes four spaces for office and two for residential, all located off Davis Lane. Applicant Jack Paquin, general contractor representing the applicant, stated parking already exists and the plan is for residential parking on one side and commercial parking on the other. Chair Brassfield asked where the residential entrance would be located. Mr. Paquin explained it would be at the main entrance near the kitchen. Public Comments Commissioner Reed read a comment from Jan Burns asking where the carport will be located. Mr. Paquin explained the carport will be to the far right of the parking area. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Reed spoke in support of the proposal. Commissioner Dawson agreed, explaining the area contains many existing residential and commercial uses. Chair Brassfield also spoke in support of the project. On a motion by Commissioner Reed, seconded by Vice Chair Freeman and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit application UP-20-0158 to allow a mixed-use project – one residential unit and commercial office space – at 167 Davis Lane, pursuant to findings and criteria submitted in the draft resolution: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Brassfield, Freeman, Dawson, Millich, Reed NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Latasa ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday March 09, 2021 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34980FF6-0DA5-4F8C-B201-A2C04543E8EE Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday March 09, 2021 PUBLIC APPEARANCE 4. Discuss Draft Circulation Element and Provide Input (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6) ACTION: Item heard and discussed. Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Community Development Director Cole explained State regulations have changed regarding evaluation of circulation impacts and City ordinances are following to comply with State law. Interim Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Commissioner Dawson made the following suggestions:  Regarding paragraph four of the Agenda Report: Land Use Policy a.7 does not support non-aviation uses within the Airport District. The District is not part of Monterey and might be unaffected by City policy.  Regarding Policy a.11 and e.7 for future rail service: the projected path for rail service may not be wide enough to support a railroad.  In Goal h, at “zero collisions, involving fatal injuries”: remove comma for clarity.  Regarding packet page 38: involve airport district in discussions. Chair Brassfield asked the following questions:  Regarding Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT), are number of employees and their methods of transportation now being tracked? Kimley-Horn Vice President Frederik Venter explained VMT per employee is predicted then calculated to estimate overall VMT, and mitigation of VMT impact could potentially be focused on employees.  How can cars and busses be reduced in Monterey? Has the Fort Ord track adjacent to the Recreation Trail been examined as a potential transportation hub into the Peninsula? City Traffic Engineer Renny explained that Monterey/Salinas Transit (MST) is working with the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) to provide a bus system, called the Surfline, that would begin in Marina. Ms. Cole showed a video of the TAMC Surfline route from mst.org as Mr. Venter provided details. Commissioner Millich asked if the plan was coordinated with sea water intrusion. Mr. Venter suggested it was.  If existing parking areas disappear to allow for more traffic lanes, where will those cars park? The Chair shared concern for safety in widening roadways while increasing bicycle and pedestrian activity. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Reed noted a significant increase in amount of bicycles on the Recreation Trail. The Commissioner suggested that if a safer system is created, bicycle use could increase. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday March 09, 2021 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 34980FF6-0DA5-4F8C-B201-A2C04543E8EE Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday March 09, 2021 Vice Chair Freeman stated the plan exemplifies an ideal transportation system but shows no examples of problematic areas. Commissioner Millich stated the plan has good suggestions but many problems must be solved prior to implementation. Chair Brassfield asked for clarification regarding Policy i.15. Ms. Roveri explained Policy i.15 is part of the Environment, Equity, & Economy chapter, which prioritizes projects that increase mobility options for disadvantaged persons and create a more equitable transportation network. Ms. Cole explained the State of California has changed General Plan law to require cities address issues of Environmental Justice. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update received. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Regarding MPUSD’s draft EIR, Vice Chair Freeman requested City Attorney Davi attend a PC meeting to explain why the PC has no authority over school district property. Commissioner Millich asked if the same can be done with other local districts, such as airport and water. Chair Brassfield asked about wireless facility ordinances. Ms. Cole explained the goal is to finish the ADU ordinance first. _ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole Chair Community Development Director Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday March 09, 2021 4

Agenda

Planning Commission Commissioners Agenda Mike Brassfield, Chair Sandra Freeman, Vice Chair AFTERNOON SESSION ONLY Mike Dawson Daniel Fletcher Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Terry Latasa Stephen Millich 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Hansen Reed Teleconference Monterey, California IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-33- 20, and to do all we can to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards and Commissions are being conducted with virtual (electronic) participation only. BEFORE EACH MEETING, members of the public may participate by submitting comment(s) to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These emails and text messages are shared with the Planning Commission prior to the start of the meeting, but are not read aloud. All comments become part of the record and are made available online at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments DURING EACH MEETING: Join the ZoomGov Webinar to participate or watch the meeting live (no time delay):  On a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1619908039  Or by telephone: 833-568-8864 (Toll Free) or 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828- 7666 (New York, NY). If one doesn’t work, please try another. o Enter Webinar ID: 161 990 8039 # o If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions. Meetings are also streamed live on https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip to review the March 09, 2021 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: March 05, 2021 ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. Meeting Procedures 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 2. February 23, 2021 ***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. Consider 167 Davis Lane; Use Permit Application UP-20-0158 to Allow a Mixed-use Project – One Residential Unit and Commercial Office Space; Applicant and Owner William Khieu and Juliette Le; CO-ES Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 PUBLIC APPEARANCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each speaker. 4. Discuss Draft Circulation Element and Provide Input (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6) 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. 5. 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. Planning Commission 3/9/2021 4:00:00 PM 2 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. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission 3/9/2021 4:00:00 PM 3

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