Planning Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Commissioners Mike Dawson, Chair Meeting Agenda Robert Bluth, Vice Chair AMENDED Mike Brassfield Daniel Fletcher Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Sandra Freeman Terry Latasa ZoomGov Teleconference and 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Peter Silva 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 September 26, 2023 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: September 22, 2023 ***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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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. If an item is pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion, the Chair will request that persons wishing to speak on topics that are not on the agenda line up at the podium or use the “raise hand” function in Zoom, to determine the number of persons interested in speaking. The amount of time for public comment will be determined based on the number of persons interested in speaking. The maximum time allotted for public comment is 15 minutes. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure full opportunity for public input, the board chair may, with board consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker. Approval of Minutes 2. September 12, 2023 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS (MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA) 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. The Chair will request that persons wishing to speak on topics that are not on the agenda line up at the podium or use the “raise hand” function in Zoom, to determine the number of persons interested in speaking. The amount of time for public comment will be determined based on the number of persons interested in speaking. The maximum time allotted for public comment is 15 minutes. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure full opportunity for public input, the board chair may, with board consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker. 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 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. The Chair will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the podium or use the “raise hand” function in Zoom, to determine the number of persons interested in speaking on Public Appearance items. The amount of time for public comment on each Public Appearance item will be determined based on the number of persons interested in speaking. The maximum time allotted for public comment for each item is 15 minutes. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure full opportunity for public input, the board chair may, with board consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker. 3. Consider 875 Spencer Street; Application for H-2 Historic Zoning (TM-23- 0103); Applicant/Owner Michael D. Legan and Heidi J. Legan; R-3-5 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5 4. Consider 581 Larkin Street (581 Scott Street); Application for H-2 Historic Zoning (TM-23-0143); Applicant John Scourkes; Owner Liam O’Brien et al.; R- 3-6 Zoning District; Medium Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, 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 Planning Commission 9/26/2023 4:00:00 PM 2  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. 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 9/26/2023 4:00:00 PM 3