Planning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 22, 2024
Minutes
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Dawson, Fletcher, Freeman, Latasa
Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Recording Secretary Barrera
***Afternoon Session Agenda Only***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bluth called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Recording Secretary Barrera announced
staff present and provided information to the public about how to participate by calling in to give
public comment on the live web meeting.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
2. September 10, 2024 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Commissioner Brassfield made a correction to the minutes.
ACTION: Approved as amended
On a motion by Commissioner Dawson, seconded by Commissioner Latasa, and carried by the
following vote, the Planning Commission approved the CONSENT ITEMS as amended:
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Dawson, Fletcher, Freeman,
Latasa
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
***End of Consent Agenda***
3. Consider 1430 Mark Thomas Drive: Use Permit UP-24-0176 to Allow Modifications to an
Existing Wireless Communications Facility on an Existing Commercial Building;
Applicant: Katelyn Millbank, Network Connex on behalf of T-Mobile; Owner: FWREF
Monterey, LLC; Visitor Accommodation Facility (VAF) Zoning District; Visitor
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Accommodation Facility General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per
Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3
ACTION: Approved Use Permit UP-24-0176 to Allow Modifications to an Existing
Wireless Communications Facility on an Existing Commercial Building; Applicant:
Katelyn Millbank, Network Connex on behalf of T-Mobile; Owner: FWREF Monterey, LLC;
Visitor Accommodation Facility (VAF) Zoning District; Visitor Accommodation Facility
General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303,
Class 3
Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions
Rincon Consultant Jerry Hittleman presented the Agenda Report answered Commissioner
questions regarding location and visual impacts.
Planning Manager Hill gave additional information regarding concealing techniques and RF
emissions.
Applicant
Katelyn Milbank was available for questions.
Public Comments
Nina Beety requested the item be tabled until the item is posted on the website.
Commissioner Comments
Planning Manager Hill clarified noticing requirements.
Commissioner Brassfield suggested staff receive training.
On a motion by Commissioner Latasa seconded by Commissioner Brassfield and carried by
the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit UP-24-0176 to allow
modifications to an existing wireless communications facility on an existing commercial building
at 1430 Mark Thomas Drive:
AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Dawson, Fletcher,
Freeman, Latasa
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
The Commission discussed the conditions for approving wireless applications.
Commissioner Latasa suggested agendizing the safety issues regarding electric bikes.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
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Planning Manager Hill updated the Commission on previous Council meetings and the MidPen
Housing Project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Levi Hill Chair
Planning Manager Planning Commission
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Agenda
Planning Commission Meeting Commissioners
Agenda Robert Bluth, Chair
Peter Silva, Vice Chair
Mike Brassfield
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Mike Dawson
Daniel Fletcher
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Sandra Freeman
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. Terry Latasa
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.
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To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute
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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 on to review the October 22, 2024 PC
meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: October 18, 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. September 10, 2024 Minutes
***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 1430 Mark Thomas Drive: Use Permit UP-24-0176 to Allow
Modifications to an Existing Wireless Communications Facility on an Existing
Commercial Building; Applicant: Katelyn Millbank, Network Connex on behalf
of T-Mobile; Owner: FWREF Monterey, LLC; Visitor Accommodation Facility
(VAF) Zoning District; Visitor Accommodation Facility General Plan Land Use
Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3
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).)
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INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the
scheduling of meetings and study sessions.
4. 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
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