Planning Commission Meeting

Name: Planning Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2023-12-12T16:00:00
End: 2023-12-12T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · December 12, 2023

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

DocuSign Envelope ID: 4265F0C6-7BF2-4609-9C90-C09C58C13B97 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Fletcher*, Freeman, Silva Commissioners Absent: Latasa *Attended afternoon session only Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Cole, Planning Manager Hill, Senior Associate Planner Schmidt*, Senior Associate Planner Sabdo*, Recording Secretary Barrera *Attended evening session only ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Chair Dawson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Recording Secretary Barrera called the roll and explained to the public how to participate in the meeting remotely. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments were made. PRESENTATIONS 2. Receive Presentations from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Landscape Architecture Students on their design concepts for various downtown study areas. Student Presentations/Commissioner Questions Students presented design concepts on various downtown areas. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Commissioners commended the students on their presentations and provided comments. Commissioner Brassfield suggested recommending a concept plan to the City Council. Commissioner Silva said he appreciated the students’ efforts to introduce public art in their designs and proposed implementing a public art ordinance. Vice-Chair Bluth agreed. Community Development Director Cole outlined the Planning office’s long term planning goals and suggested coming back before the Planning Commission with a progress report on specific plans. RECESS 5:16 p.m. ***End of Afternoon Session Agenda*** DocuSign Envelope ID: 4265F0C6-7BF2-4609-9C90-C09C58C13B97 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday December 12, 2023 The Planning Commission recessed at 5:16 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. CONTINUED GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS No Public Comments on non-agenized matters were received. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes 3. November 28, 2023 ACTION: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Vice-Chair Bluth, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the November 28, 2023 Minutes as submitted: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Freeman, Silva NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Latasa ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 4. Consider 1047 Cass Street; Use Permit Application UP-23-0215 to Allow Mixed-Use (One New Residential Unit) and Building Height Over 25’; Applicant Rueytsu Huang, Todd Jersey Architecture, Inc.; Property Owner Brendan Connolly, 1045 Cass LLC; CO-ES Zoning District (Commercial Office and Emergency Shelter Overlay); Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 ACTION: Approved With Conditions Use Permit Application UP-23-0215 to Allow Mixed- Use (One New Residential Unit) and Building Height Over 25’ at 1047 Cass Street Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding water service, proposed height, and the reasons the project came before the Planning Commission. Applicant Todd Jersey, project architect provided additional details about the project. Brenden Connolly, applicant and property owner, explained the water service and shared information on the purpose of the project. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday December 12, 2023 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4265F0C6-7BF2-4609-9C90-C09C58C13B97 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday December 12, 2023 Commssioner Silva asked questions about fire access, ADA issues, and the drainage plan. Commissioner Silva recommended examining these issues further before applying for a building permit. Mr. Schmidt stated that he will make note of the concerns. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments The Commissioners had no additional comments. Commissioner Silva motioned to approve the project with the condition that the project will come back to Planning staff or the Planning Commission if the site plan is significantly changed during the building phase. Commissioner Brassfield seconded the motion. On a motion by Commissioner Silva, seconded by Commissioner Brassfield and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved with conditions Use Permit Application UP-23-0215 to allow mixed-use (one new residential unit) and building height over 25’ order at 1047 Cass Street: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Freeman, Silva NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Latasa ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 5. Consider 2330 Del Monte Avenue; Use Permit Application UP-23-0124 to Allow a New U- Haul Box Warehouse Building with a Maximum Height of 32 Feet (29-foot ridge with a 3- foot parapet), a Floor Area of 20,708 Square Feet, and the Relocation of Outdoor Activities/Storage of U-Haul Rental Vehicle; Consider Architectural Review Application ARP-23-0017 for the Construction of a New U-Haul U-Box Warehouse and Exterior Alterations to the Site Subject to the D2 – Development Control Overlay District; Tree Removal Permit ART-23-0106 for the Removal of Eight (8) Palm Trees and Five (5) Red Flowering Gum Trees; and Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project; Applicant Kathryn Avila with Avila Construction Company; Property Owner Oxford Life Insurance Company; C-3-D2-ES Zoning District, Commercial General Plan Designation ACTION: Approved With Conditions Use Permit Application UP-23-0124 to Allow a New U-Haul Box Warehouse Building with a Maximum Height of 32 Feet (29-foot ridge with a 3-foot parapet), a Floor Area of 20,708 Square Feet, and the Relocation of Outdoor Activities/Storage of U-Haul Rental Vehicle; Consider Architectural Review Application ARP-23-0017 for the Construction of a New U-Haul U-Box Warehouse and Exterior Alterations to the Site Subject to the D2 – Development Control Overlay District; Tree Removal Permit ART-23- 0106 for the Removal of Eight (8) Palm Trees and Five (5) Red Flowering Gum Trees; and Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project at 2330 Del Monte Avenue Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday December 12, 2023 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4265F0C6-7BF2-4609-9C90-C09C58C13B97 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday December 12, 2023 Senior Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding calculated parking, public access, fire access, and size of replacement trees. Applicant Kathryn Avila, the applicant, shared additional details about the project and explained how they arrived at the current design. A representative of U-Haul answered questions on overflow vehicles. Commission Brassfield inquired about the size and number of trucks on site. Commissioner Silva questioned the parking impacts on the neighboring business. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments The Commissioners had no additional comments for the applicants. Commissioner Brassfield expressed frustration at the state’s CEQA requirements. On a motion by Commissioner Silva, seconded by Vice-Chair Bluth and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting program for the U-Haul U-Box Storage Facility Project at 2330 Del Monte Avenue: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Freeman, Silva NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Latasa ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None On a motion by Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Vice-Chair Bluth and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit Application UP-23-0124, Architectural Review Application ARP-23-0017, and Tree Removal Permit ART-23-0106 to allow a new U-Haul box warehouse building with a maximum height of 32 feet (29-foot ridge with a 3-foot parapet), a floor area of 20,708 square feet, and the relocation of outdoor activities/storage for the U-Haul U-Box storage facility project at 2330 Del Monte Avenue: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Freeman, Silva NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fletcher, Latasa ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday December 12, 2023 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4265F0C6-7BF2-4609-9C90-C09C58C13B97 Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday December 12, 2023 Vice-Chair Bluth suggested utilizing the Monterey Update newsletter to inform members of the public who is responsible for street and sidewalk repair. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Update received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Levi Hill Chair Planning Manager Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday December 12, 2023 5

Agenda

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Commissioners Mike Dawson, Chair Planning Commission Meeting Robert Bluth, Vice Chair Mike Brassfield Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Daniel Fletcher Sandra Freeman 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Terry Latasa Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Peter Silva 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). PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS: The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each individual speaker is generally as follows: 1. Up to three minutes per speaker. 2. For regular Planning Commission meetings, there are two 15-minute public comment periods, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Speakers may only comment during one session. 3. The total time allocated for public comment: a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Planning Commission. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may, with the Planning Commission’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker. FIELD TRIP The Planning Commission will not conduct a field trip to review the December 12, 2023 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: December 8, 2023 ***Afternoon Session Agenda*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. Meeting Procedures GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS PRESENTATIONS 2. Receive Presentations from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Landscape Architecture Students on their design concepts for various downtown study areas. RECESS 5:30 p.m. RECONVENE ***Evening Session Agenda*** 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. CONTINUED GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the Planning Commission or the public requests discussion or a separate vote. Approval of Minutes 3. November 28, 2023 ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearings are held to receive a staff presentation and public comment on certain items prior to Planning Commission action. NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you challenge the Planning Commission’s zoning, planning, or land use decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing on the matter, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at the time of or prior to the public hearing. (Government Code section 65009.) 4. Consider 1047 Cass Street; Use Permit Application UP-23-0215 to Allow Mixed-Use (One New Residential Unit) and Building Height Over 25’; Applicant Rueytsu Huang, Todd Jersey Architecture, Inc.; Property Owner Brendan Connolly, 1045 Cass LLC; CO-ES Zoning District (Commercial Office Planning Commission 12/12/2023 4:00:00 PM 2 and Emergency Shelter Overlay); Commercial General Plan Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 5. Consider 2330 Del Monte Avenue; Use Permit Application UP-23-0124 to Allow a New U-Haul Box Warehouse Building with a Maximum Height of 32 Feet (29-foot ridge with a 3-foot parapet), a Floor Area of 20,708 Square Feet, and the Relocation of Outdoor Activities/Storage of U-Haul Rental Vehicle; Consider Architectural Review Application ARP-23-0017 for the Construction of a New U-Haul U-Box Warehouse and Exterior Alterations to the Site Subject to the D2 – Development Control Overlay District; Tree Removal Permit ART-23-0106 for the Removal of Eight (8) Palm Trees and Five (5) Red Flowering Gum Trees; and Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project; Applicant Kathryn Avila with Avila Construction Company; Property Owner Oxford Life Insurance Company; C-3-D2-ES Zoning District, Commercial General Plan Designation COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioners may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on their activities. In addition, a Commissioner or the Planning Commission may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information. (Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. 6. Planning Office Update ADJOURNMENT Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments and in the Planning Office at 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours. Information distributed to the Planning Commission at the Planning Commission meeting becomes part of the public record. 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. 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 INTERPRETATION: The Planning Commission invites and encourages public participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City Clerk at cityclerk@monterey.org or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any meeting of the Planning Commission. The City is committed to addressing language interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation. ACCESSIBILITY: 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 Planning Commission 12/12/2023 4:00:00 PM 3 Office at cityclerk@monterey.org or (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. Upcoming city meetings are listed at http://isearchmonterey.org More information is available by calling (831) 646-3885 Planning Commission 12/12/2023 4:00:00 PM 4

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