Planning Commission Meeting

Name: Planning Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2022-06-14T16:00:00
End: 2022-06-14T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · June 14, 2022

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 634B2188-7654-41CC-B70B-350F41693FFD MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MONTEREY June 14, 2022 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOMGOV TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Freeman, Fletcher*, Latasa, Millich* * Participated remotely by videoconference Commissioners Absent: Dawson, Reed, Brassfield Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Cole, Associate Planner Sabdo, Recording Secretary Cleary This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(C) and Resolution No. 22-063 C.S. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freeman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and Recording Secretary Cleary explained to the public how to participate and provide public comment during the meeting. 1. Meeting Procedures CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 2. May 10, 2022 ACTION: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Commissioner Latasa, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the May 10, 2022 minutes as submitted: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman, Fletcher, Latasa, Millich NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Reed, Brassfield, Dawson ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING DocuSign Envelope ID: 634B2188-7654-41CC-B70B-350F41693FFD Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday June 14, 2022 3. Consider 246 Anita Street and 251 Clay Street; Minor Subdivision SD 21-0159 of a 7,200- Square Foot Parcel (APN 001-373-010-000) Into Two Separate Parcels; Applicant/Owner Dorothy E. Massey; R-3-6 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements, Article 19, Section 15315, Class 5 ACTION: Denied Minor Subdivision application SD-21-0159 of a 7,200-Square Foot Parcel (APN 001-373-010-000) into two separate parcels at 246 Anita Street and 251 Clay Street, pursuant to the recommendation from the Minor Subdivision Committee and findings presented in the Agenda Report Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Community Development Director Cole was also present and answered Commissioner questions. Chair Freeman asked on what basis the denial was recommended. Ms. Sabdo explained the proposal meets Finding 1 because it is not consistent with the Old Town Area Plan. Commissioner Fletcher asked who was on the Minor Subdivision Committee referring the item to the Planning Commission. Ms. Sabdo stated that the May 19, 2022 Minor Subdivision Committee comprised of City Engineer Tom Harty and Planning Commission Vice Chair Hansen Reed. Commissioner Millich inquired about the basis of the Minor Subdivision Committee decision. Ms. Sabdo explained that the Committee agreed with Staff’s Agenda Report and added that the only inconsistency is with the Old Town Area Plan. Ms. Cole clarified that the proposed minor subdivision application was referred from the Minor Subdivision Committee to the Planning Commission because of a Municipal Code requirement suggesting they could not make the decision. Commissioner Latasa asked why Senate Bill Nine (SB9) does not apply to this site. Ms. Sabdo stated SB9 applies to single-family residential zones, but the site in question is multifamily, zoned R-3. Commissioner Latasa mentioned the Old Monterey Area Plan uses the word discouraged and asked why the section does not say prohibited. Ms. Sabdo suggested the word discouraged is up for interpretation by the Planning Commission and added that Staff did not hear back from the Old Town Neighborhood Association after reaching out regarding the project. Chair Freeman asked how the proposed layout arose. Ms. Sabdo explained many revisions took place for this proposal to meet the R-3 standards. Ms. Cole added there was a straight-line version that was reviewed by the Minor Subdivision Committee that required a Variance and Initial Study with a high project cost. Commissioner Fletcher suggested the unusual property line could create problems if the parcels are owned by different people. Chair Freeman agreed. Applicant Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday June 14, 2022 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 634B2188-7654-41CC-B70B-350F41693FFD Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday June 14, 2022 Applicant and property owner Dorothy Massey explained reasons for proposing the subdivision, stated renters want to purchase their residence, and added that though the large lot would be smaller than it is now, each smaller lot would be larger than many around them. Chair Freeman asked what currently separates the properties. Ms. Massey explained there is a fence between them. Chair Freeman asked if Ms. Massey would bring the straight-line proposal to the Planning Commission to review splitting the property into two regular-shaped lots. Ms. Massey agreed and said she would bring the other proposal forward. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Fletcher and Chair Freeman asked clarifying questions regarding the site plan, setback requirements and calculations, and similar approved projects. Ms. Sabdo and Ms. Cole provided details. Chair Freeman inquired about sizes of other lots near the project site. Ms. Sabdo exhibited examples from the property information database. Commissioners Millich and Latasa shared concerns regarding difficulty approving a variance if proposed and agreed with Commissioner Fletcher’s concerns based on the unusual lot configuration and the Old Town Neighborhood Association Area Plan’s discouragement. Chair Freeman suggested each abnormal turn represents a potential future conflict and spoke in favor of denying the project because the Old Town Area Plan discourages substandard lot divisions. Commissioner Fletcher advised if the houses are removed the lot lines would remain and suggested this renders the substandard lot shape unacceptable and problematic. On a motion by Commissioner Latasa, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission denied Minor Subdivision application SD-21-0159 of a 7,200-Square Foot Parcel (APN 001-373-010-000) into two separate parcels at 246 Anita Street and 251 Clay Street, pursuant to the recommendation from the Minor Subdivision Committee and findings presented in the Agenda Report: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman, Fletcher, Latasa, Millich NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Reed, Brassfield, Dawson ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Chair Freeman asked if the Electric Bike Ordinance recently approved by City Council included only Class One bikes. Ms. Cole stated the Ordinance allows Class One and Class Two bikes. Chair Freeman suggested someone often rides a Class Three electric bicycle on the Recreation Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday June 14, 2022 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 634B2188-7654-41CC-B70B-350F41693FFD Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday June 14, 2022 Trail faster than the limit of 20 miles per hour and suggested the Ordinance be posted at the trail so unsafe individuals can be recorded and cited. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 4. Planning Office Update  Update received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole Chair Community Development Director Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday June 14, 2022 4

Agenda

Commissioners Sandra Freeman, Chair Planning Commission Hansen Reed, Vice Chair Meeting Agenda Mike Brassfield Mike Dawson Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Daniel Fletcher Terry Latasa 4:00 – 5:30 PM Stephen Millich Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St., Monterey, California and ZoomGov Teleconference IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and (C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted with a hybrid format providing both in- person and virtual (electronic and telephone) participation to promote social distancing and protect the health and safety of attendees. Details for Public Participation in this Meeting: BEFORE THIS MEETING, members of the public may submit comment(s) to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These 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 monterey.org/submitted-comments. DURING THIS MEETING, members of the public may attend and participate:  In-person (location listed above), with masks strongly encouraged for all, regardless of vaccination status, except those who are younger than two years old or have a medical condition that prevents wearing a mask.  Online via ZoomGov Webinar live (no time delay): o On a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1619908039 o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, Calif.) or 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). If one number does not work, please try another.  Enter Webinar ID: 161 990 8039 #  If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  To “raise your hand” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute.  Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions. This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/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 June 14, 2022 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: June 10, 2022 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. Draft May 10, 2022 Minutes ***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 246 Anita Street and 251 Clay Street; Minor Subdivision SD 21-0159 of a 7,200-Square Foot Parcel (APN 001-373-010-000) Into Two Separate Parcels; Applicant/Owner Dorothy E. Massey; R-3-6 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements, Article 19, Section 15315, 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. Planning Commission 6/14/2022 4:00:00 PM 2 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 6/14/2022 4:00:00 PM 3

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