Planning Commission Meeting

Name: Planning Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2022-07-12T16:00:00
End: 2022-07-12T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · July 12, 2022

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 809E6BC9-F27C-48CF-965C-1066F5015555 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MONTEREY July 12, 2022 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOMGOV TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Freeman, Brassfield*, Dawson, Fletcher*, Latasa, Millich* * Participated remotely by videoconference Commissioners Absent: Reed Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Cole, Associate Planner Buggert, 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 the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. June 14, 2022 ACTION: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Commissioner Millich, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the June 14, 2022 minutes as submitted: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman, Fletcher, Latasa, Millich NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Reed ABSTAIN: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Brassfield RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING DocuSign Envelope ID: 809E6BC9-F27C-48CF-965C-1066F5015555 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday July 12, 2022 3. Consider 95 Prescott Avenue; Use Permit Application UP-22-0079 to Allow Commercial Recreation and Entertainment; Applicant Bella Avery; Property Owner The Cannery Row Company, L.P., Vince Balestreri as Authorized Agent; C-2 Zoning District (Community Commercial District); Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 ACTION: Approved Use Permit application UP-22-0079 to allow commercial recreation and entertainment use at 95 Prescott Avenue pursuant to Conditions and Findings presented in the Agenda Report with an added Condition of Approval to edit Exhibit A to properly address the name of the company Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Associate Planner Buggert presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Community Development Director Cole was also present to answer Commissioner questions. Commissioner Brassfield asked if recording capability is required. Mr. Buggert specified security recordings are required to be retained onsite for three days. Commissioner Latasa and Chair Freeman inquired about approval and alcohol license requirements. Ms. Cole and Mr. Buggert provided details. Applicant Craig Watts and Jesse Ledin were present to answer questions on behalf of the project. Commissioner Brassfield asked about video surveillance. Craig Watts mentioned all entrances, bar areas, main areas, offices, and liquor storage would be under video surveillance. Commissioner Latasa pointed out a mislabel on the architectural drawings and asked which companies are involved in the project. Jesse Ledin suggested that could be fixed and explained the business name is Tipsy Putt LLC, which owns Flatstick Pub in Sacramento and Tahoe, and specified the Monterey location would be named Tipsy Putt. Chair Freeman asked how many mini golf holes there would be. Mr. Watts explained the site would have 19 holes spanning two courses. Commissioner Millich asked if there are restrooms on each level. Mr. Watts explained the top level and basement each have restrooms and there is an elevator that accesses each floor. Mr. Watts provided more information regarding the business and efforts to support local entities. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Latasa spoke in support of the project. Commissioner Millich agreed. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday July 12, 2022 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 809E6BC9-F27C-48CF-965C-1066F5015555 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday July 12, 2022 Commissioner Dawson inquired about signage. Mr. Buggert explained a Planning permit is necessary for new signs to be installed. Commissioner Brassfield and Chair Freemen agreed with Commissioner Latasa. On a motion by Commissioner Latasa, seconded by Commissioner Brassfield and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit application UP-22-0079 to allow commercial recreation and entertainment use at 95 Prescott Avenue pursuant to Conditions and Findings presented in the Agenda Report with an added Condition of Approval to edit Exhibit A to properly address the name of the company: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman, Brassfield, Dawson, Fletcher, Latasa, Millich NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Reed ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 4. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice Chair (CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and 15061 - Not a Project) ACTION: Confirmed Hansen Reed as Chair and Dan Fletcher as Vice Chair Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Community Development Director Cole presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Ms. Cole announced Vice Chair Reed had shown interest in accepting the Chair position and asked Commissioner Fletcher if he would accept the position of Vice Chair. Commissioner Fletcher said he would absolutely accept the position. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments None. On a motion by Commissioner Millich, seconded by Commissioner Dawson and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission confirmed Hansen Reed as Chair and Dan Fletcher as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman, Brassfield, Dawson, Fletcher, Latasa, Millich NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Reed ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday July 12, 2022 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 809E6BC9-F27C-48CF-965C-1066F5015555 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday July 12, 2022 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Vice Chair Fletcher inquired about Massage Envy and if the ARC could concern themselves with its appearance. Ms. Cole offered to look into the project status. Commissioner Latasa requested an estimated date for the wireless ordinance discussion. Ms. Cole suggested August is the goal and explained the legal team has been reviewing the public comment letters and suggestions that have been submitted. Commissioner Brassfield and Commissioner Millich requested an update on recent court cases pertaining to wireless cell towers. Ms. Cole suggested it may be possible to begin the next wireless ordinance discussion with an update on recent legal actions. Commissioner Latasa inquired a recent City Council decision regarding a Housing consulting firm. Ms. Cole provided details. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 4. Planning Office Update • Update received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:46 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kimberly Cole Vice Chair Community Development Director Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday July 12, 2022 4

Agenda

Commissioners Planning Commission Sandra Freeman, Chair Meeting Agenda Hansen Reed, Vice Chair Mike Brassfield Mike Dawson Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Daniel Fletcher Terry Latasa Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St., 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Stephen Millich 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 July 12, 2022 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: July 08, 2022 ***Afternoon Session Agenda Only*** 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. June 14, 2022 ***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 95 Prescott Avenue; Use Permit Application UP-22-0079 to Allow Commercial Recreation and Entertainment; Applicant Bella Avery; Property Owner The Cannery Row Company, L.P., Vince Balestreri as Authorized Agent; C-2 Zoning District (Community Commercial District); Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements 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. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice Chair (CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and 15061 - Not a Project) 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 Planning Commission 7/12/2022 4:00:00 PM 2 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. 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 7/12/2022 4:00:00 PM 3

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