Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · March 26, 2024
Minutes
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Fletcher, Freeman, Latasa, Silva
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, 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. February 27, 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 Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, and carried by
the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the February 27, 2024 Minutes as
submitted:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Dawson, Bluth, Brassfield, Fletcher, Freeman, Silva
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
***End of Consent Agenda***
3. Consider 300 Cannery Row Floodplain Development Permit MFPD-21-1749 and Request
for Variance to MCC Section 9-71.5 (Coastal High Hazard Areas) for a Modified
Foundation Design
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ACTION: Approved Floodplain Development Permit MFPD-21-1749 and Request for
Variance to MCC Section 9-71.5 (Coastal High Hazard Areas) for a Modified
Foundation Design at 300 Cannery Row
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Chief of Inspection Services/Building Official Lori Williamson presented the Agenda Report and
answered Commissioner questions regarding surrounding buildings, liability, and the purpose
of two discretionary reviews.
Applicant
Applicant Melanie Griswold shared additional details on the purpose of a variance request.
Public Comments
None.
Commissioner Comments
The Commissioners spoke in favor of the project, and with a unanimous vote, approved the
project.
On a motion by Commissioner Brassfield, seconded by Commissioner Latasa and carried by
the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Floodplain Development Permit MFPD-
21-1749 and request for variance to MCC Section 9-71.5 (Coastal High Hazard Areas) for a
modified foundation design at 300 Cannery Row:
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
4. Consider 774 Wave Street; Use Permit Application UP-23-0151 to Allow Live
Entertainment/Dancing with Type 90 ABC License and Mobile Food Vending on Private
Property Exceeding 2 Hours; Applicant Rhett A. Smith; Owners Rhett A. Smith and
Judith D. Smith; C-2-H2 Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use
Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
ACTION: Approved Use Permit Application UP-23-0151 to Allow Live
Entertainment/Dancing with Type 90 ABC License and Mobile Food Vending
on Private Property Exceeding 2 Hours at 774 Wave Street
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and answered Commissioner
questions regarding the location of the food truck, ADA parking, and water requirements.
Applicant
Applicant Rhett Smith answered Commissioner questions and shared additional information on
the historicity of the property and the intentions for obtaining a use permit.
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Public Comments
Several members of the public spoke in favor of the project including, Dennis Murphy, Sloan
Campi, Foster Smith, Judy Smith, Garrett Harden, Stone, Nina Parks, Sofyan Karim, Bob
Oliver, Dane Torres, John Millman, Steve Vagnini, Mike Buffo, Jamias Henry, Paula Arnold,
and a remote commentor.
Commissioner Comments
The Commissioners spoke in favor of the project and clarified the conditions that staff modified.
Staff provided additional clarification on the previous Use Permit approval and public access.
Staff reiterated the recommended conditions and modified conditions.
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-23-0151 to allow
live entertainment/dancing with Type 90 ABC License and mobile food vending on private
property exceeding 2 Hours at 774 Wave Street:
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 Brassfield recommended Planning Commissioner training. Vice-Chair Bluth
agreed.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. Hill provided an update on the Draft Housing Element. Community Development Director
Cole shared an update on the Local Coastal Program (LCP).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Levi Hill Chair
Planning Manager Planning Commission
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Agenda
Planning Commission
Meeting Agenda Commissioners
Mike Dawson, Chair
Robert Bluth, Vice Chair
Planning Commission Meeting
Mike Brassfield
Daniel Fletcher
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Sandra Freeman
Terry Latasa
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. Peter Silva
Monterey, California
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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
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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 March 26, 2024 PC
meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: March 22, 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. February 27, 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 300 Cannery Row Floodplain Development Permit MFPD-21-1749
and Request for Variance to MCC Section 9-71.5 (Coastal High Hazard Areas)
for a Modified Foundation Design; Applicant: 300, LLC c/o Melanie Griswold;
Owner: 300, LLC c/o Glen Yonekura; CR Zoning District; Commercial General
Plan Land Use Designation; CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH#
2010061043
4. Consider 774 Wave Street; Use Permit Application UP-23-0151 to Allow Live
Entertainment/Dancing with Type 90 ABC License and Mobile Food Vending
on Private Property Exceeding 2 Hours; Applicant Rhett A. Smith; Owners
Rhett A. Smith and Judith D. Smith; C-2-H2 Zoning District; Commercial
General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per
Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
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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).)
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.
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