Planning Commission Meeting

Name: Planning Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2023-05-23T16:00:00
End: 2023-05-23T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · May 23, 2023

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 9811EE43-1868-47AF-8C99-988A4946DFEB MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM ZOOMGOV TELECONFERENCE AND COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Fletcher, Bluth, Brassfield, Dawson, Latasa, Silva Commissioners Absent: Freeman Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Associate Planner Sabdo, Recording Secretary Barrera ***Afternoon Session Agenda Only*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Chair Fletcher called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Recording Secretary Barrera provided information to the public on how to participate and provide public comment live during the meeting. CONSENT ITEMS No public comments were provided regarding the Consent Agenda items, and no items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Commissioner Latasa said that page two of the May 09, 2023, Minutes stated Mr. Schmidt could not recall specific applications but at the meeting he said there was a case on Harrison Street regarding the setback, and requested that the Minutes be amended for clarity. Commissioner Latasa motioned to approve Consent Agenda with the May 09, 2023, Minutes amended as discussed. Vice Chair Bluth seconded the motion. On a motion by Commissioner Latasa, seconded by Vice Chair Bluth, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Bluth, Brassfield, Dawson, Latasa, Silva NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Approval of Minutes 2. May 09, 2023 Draft Minutes (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) ACTION: Approved as amended DocuSign Envelope ID: 9811EE43-1868-47AF-8C99-988A4946DFEB Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday May 23, 2023 OTHER CONSENT ITEMS 3. Recommend to the City Council that the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project List for the 2023/24 Fiscal Year Is Consistent with the City’s General Plan, Area Plans, Master Plans, Specific Plans, Coastal Plans, Traffic Calming Plans, and Move Monterey Multimodal Plan Including the Del Monte/Washington Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project and Supersedes Planning Commission Resolution 23-013 (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, 15302, 15306, Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061 or Initial Study Mitigated Negative Previously Prepared and Certified) ACTION: Approved as submitted ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING 4. Consider 600 Hawthorne Street; Use Permit UP-22-0055 to Allow Modifications to an Existing New Cingular Wireless PCS, LCC, dba AT&T Personal Wireless Service Facility Section 6409(a) Eligible Facilities Request on an Existing Church Building; Applicant James Phillips, MasTec Network Solutions on behalf of AT&T; Owner First Baptist Church of Monterey c/o Nathan M. Rehn; R-3-5 Zoning District; Residential – Medium General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 ACTION: Approved Use Permit UP-22-0055 to Allow Modifications to an Existing New Cingular Wireless PCS, LCC, dba AT&T Personal Wireless Service Facility Section 6409(a) Eligible Facilities Request on an Existing Church Building at 600 Hawthorne Street. Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Wireless application Consultant Jerry Hittleman presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions. Topics of discussion included conversion to 5G, health and Radio Frequency (RF) exposure, and safety precautions including signage. Applicant RF Engineer Bill Hammett provided clarification and further information regarding RF exposure, signage, mitigation processes, and safety efforts. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments The Commission established that the project is 6409 eligible and therefore cannot be denied. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 23, 2023 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9811EE43-1868-47AF-8C99-988A4946DFEB Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday May 23, 2023 Applicant James Phillips explained the project and equipment in more detail. Chair Fletcher reopened public the comment period. No comments were made. On a motion by Commissioner Latasa, seconded by Commissioner Brassfield and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit UP-22-0055 to Allow Modifications to an Existing New Cingular Wireless PCS, LCC, dba AT&T Personal Wireless Service Facility Section 6409(a) Eligible Facilities Request on an Existing Church Building at 600 Hawthorne Street: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Bluth, Brassfield, Dawson, Latasa, Silva NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 5. Consider 350 Calle Principal; Use Permit UP-22-0033 to Allow Modification to an Existing GTE Mobilnet California Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless Personal Wireless Facility Section 6409(a) Eligible Facilities Request on an Existing Hotel Building; Applicant Bjorn Morfin, Camp & Associates; Owner San Carlos Associates LLC, LP; Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 ACTION: Approved Use Permit UP-22-0033 to Allow Modification to an Existing GTE Mobilnet California Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless Personal Wireless Facility Section 6409(a) Eligible Facilities Request on an Existing Hotel Building at 350 Calle Principal Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Vice-Chair Bluth recused himself due to proximity of owned property to the project site. Wireless application Consultant Jerry Hittleman presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding cumulative RF exposure levels from collocated facilities, safety, aesthetics, and maintenance protocols. Applicant Applicant Bjorn Morfin explained how construction would be done, then discussed safety with the Commission. Wireless Engineer Dwayne Bonham supplied more detailed information regarding sign and antenna placement. Mr. Hittleman discussed aesthetics in response to Commissioner inquiry. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 23, 2023 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9811EE43-1868-47AF-8C99-988A4946DFEB Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday May 23, 2023 The Commission shared concerns of cumulative effects from collocated antennas and worker safety during construction and maintenance, focusing on sign placement and verbiage. On a motion by Commissioner Silva, seconded by Commissioner Dawson and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit UP-22-0033 to allow modification to an existing GTE Mobilnet California Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless Personal Wireless Facility Section 6409(a) eligible facilities request on an existing hotel building at 350 Calle Principal: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Dawson, Latasa, Silva NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Brassfield ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth PUBLIC APPEARANCE 6. Monterey 2031 General Plan Update Schedule – Housing Element, Safety Element, Land Use Element, Circulation Element (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ACTION: Received Update Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report, answered Commissioner questions, and further discussed the schedule and deadlines with the Commission. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Chair Fletcher formally welcomed Commissioner Silva to the Planning Commission. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Fernanda Roveri Chair Principal Planner Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 23, 2023 4

Agenda

Planning Commission Commissioners Agenda Daniel Fletcher, Chair Robert Bluth Planning Commission Meeting Mike Brassfield Mike Dawson Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Sandra Freeman Terry Latasa ZoomGov Teleconference and 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St., Monterey, California How to participate in this meeting:  Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is recommended and encouraged.  Remote via ZoomGov Webinar: o Join on a computer or smartphone:  https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1619908039 An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used. o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t 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 o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF)  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 May 23, 2023 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: May 19, 2023 ***Afternoon Session Agenda Only*** 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. May 09, 2023 Minutes (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) Other Consent Items 3. Recommend to the City Council that the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project List for the 2023/24 Fiscal Year Is Consistent with the City’s General Plan, Area Plans, Master Plans, Specific Plans, Coastal Plans, Traffic Calming Plans, and Move Monterey Multimodal Plan Including the Del Monte/Washington Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Project and Supercedes Planning Commission Resolution 23-013 (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, 15302, 15306, Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061 or Initial Study Mitigated Negative Previously Prepared and Certified) ***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. 4. Consider 600 Hawthorne Street Use Permit UP-22-0055 to Allow Modifications to an Existing New Cingular Wireless PCS, LCC, dba AT&T Personal Wireless Service Facility Section 6409(a) Eligible Facilities Request on an Existing Church Building; Applicant James Phillips, MasTec Network Solutions on behalf of AT&T; Owner: First Baptist Church of Monterey c/o Nathan M. Rehn; R-3-5 Zoning District; Residential – Medium General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 5. Consider 350 Calle Principal Use Permit UP-22-0223 to Allow Modification to an Existing GTE Mobilnet California Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless Personal Wireless Facility Section 6409(a) Eligible Facilities Request on an Existing Hotel Building; Applicant Bjorn Morfin, Camp & Associates; Owner: San Carlos Associates LLC, LP; Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 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. 6. Monterey 2031 General Plan Update Schedule – Housing Element, Safety Element, Land Use Element, Circulation Element (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Planning Commission 5/23/2023 4:00:00 PM 2 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. 7. 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. Planning Commission 5/23/2023 4:00:00 PM 3 MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Planning Commission 5/23/2023 4:00:00 PM 4

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