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Planning Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · February 13, 2024

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DocuSign Envelope ID: B92ED4AF-4FF9-4CB7-8111-5954064063DE MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 13, 2024 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Fletcher, Latasa (4:01 p.m.), Freeman, Silva Commissioners Absent: None Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Principal Planner Roveri, Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, Recording Secretary Barrera ***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 None. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes 2. January 23, 2024 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) ACTION: Approved as submitted. On a motion by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Vice-Chair Bluth, and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the January 23, 2024 Minutes as submitted: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Fletcher, Silva NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman, Latasa RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ***End of Consent Agenda*** 3. Consider an Employee Parking Program and Residential Parking Program for 457 Wave Street; C-2 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation (CEQA: Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration Previously Circulated and Certified) DocuSign Envelope ID: B92ED4AF-4FF9-4CB7-8111-5954064063DE Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday February 13, 2024 ACTION: Approved an Employee Parking Program and Residential Parking Program for 457 Wave Street; C-2 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation at 457 Wave Street Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding the semantics of employee parking versus owner parking, the fee schedule, accessible space requirements and the amount of spaces that have been sold from the Cannery Row Parking lot. Planning Manager Levi Hill outlined the requirements of the parking adjustment fee and stated that the parking superintendent would evaluate the capacity of the Cannery Row garage before any future parking agreements are approved. Applicant Applicant and owner, Brian Tall with Wave Street Partners, LLC shared additional information on the proposed shared parking agreement. Public Comments Bob Faulis, owner of 501 Wave Street provided comments regarding an upcoming hearing with the Coastal Commission and spoke in support of the shared parking agreement. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Latasa and Commissioner Freeman spoke in favor of the parking agreement. Commissioner Brassfield spoke in opposition to shared parking, generally. On a motion by Commissioner Silva, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved an employee parking program and residential parking program for 457 Wave Street: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Bluth, Fletcher, Freeman, Latasa, Silva NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Brassfield ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 4. Recommend City Council Approve Amendments to Chapter 38 of the Monterey City Code, Establishing Exemption Criteria and Minimum Performance Standards Relating to the Use of Emergency Generators During Emergency Power Outages; Exempt from CEQA per Article 18, Section 15269(c) ACTION: Adopted Resolutions Recommending that the City Council Approve Amendments to Chapter 38 of the Monterey City Code, Establishing Exemption Criteria and Minimum Performance Standards Relating to the Use of Emergency Generators During Emergency Power Outages Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday February 13, 2024 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: B92ED4AF-4FF9-4CB7-8111-5954064063DE Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday February 13, 2024 Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner questions regarding installation, safety, and decibel requirements. The Commissioners discussed the types of generators available, placement and decibel limit, and provided further feedback for the City Council. Public Comments Bob Faulis emphasized a need for generator enclosures and expressed concerns about affordability. Commissioner Comments The Commissioners had no additional comments. On a motion by Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission recommended City Council approve amendments to Chapter 38 of the Monterey City Code, establishing exemption criteria and minimum performance standards relating to the use of Emergency Generators during emergency power outages: AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Fletcher, Freeman, Latasa, Silva NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Freeman stated a generator could enable houses to sell quicker and suggested making a backup generator a requirement for building a new home. Vice-Chair Bluth said PG&E offers rebate programs to support residents with medical issues or residents living in a fire area. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Updated Received. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Levi Hill Chair Planning Manager Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday February 13, 2024 3

Agenda

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Commissioners Mike Dawson, Chair Robert Bluth, Vice Chair Planning Commission Meeting Mike Brassfield Daniel Fletcher Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Sandra Freeman Terry Latasa 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. 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 February 13, 2024 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: February 9, 2024 ***Afternoon Session Agenda Only*** 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 1. Meeting Procedures 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 2. January 23, 2024 ***End of Consent Agenda*** GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction. 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.) 3. Consider an Employee Parking Program and Residential Parking Program for 457 Wave Street; C-2 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation (CEQA: Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration Previously Circulated and Certified) 4. Recommend City Council Approve Amendments to Chapter 38 of the Monterey City Code, Establishing Exemption Criteria and Minimum Performance Standards Relating to the Use of Emergency Generators During Emergency Power Outages; Exempt from CEQA per Article 18, Section 15269(c) COMMISSIONER 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).) Planning Commission 2/13/2024 4:00:00 PM 2 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. 5. 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 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 2/13/2024 4:00:00 PM 3

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