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Planning Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · April 22, 2025

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Docusign Envelope ID: E3191D63-6CB0-4842-A51F-24FC9B71AA67 22970814-03A6-40C7-B8AD-422139E8CADA MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman, Latasa Absent: None Staff Members Present: Planning Manager Hill, Principal Planner Roveri, Senior Associate Planner Buggert, 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. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes 2. April 8, 2025 (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 Dawson seconded by Commissioner Brassfield and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved the April 8, 2025 Minutes: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Former Commissioner Dan Fletcher addressed the Commission to express gratitude to the city staff and fellow commissioners for their service and support during his time in office. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Consider 519 Hartnell Street: Use Permit Application UP-25-0065 for a Massage Establishment; Applicant Domenica Golf; Owner Wesley N Callahan & Janice M Callahan Trs.; Planned Community -Downtown Specific Plan (PC-D-ES-CB2) Zoning District; Mixed Use Neighborhood General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 ACTION: Approved Use Permit Application UP-25-0065 for a Massage Establishment at Docusign Envelope ID: E3191D63-6CB0-4842-A51F-24FC9B71AA67 22970814-03A6-40C7-B8AD-422139E8CADA 519 Hartnell Street Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda report and answered Commissioner’s questions regarding signage, surrounding businesses, and hours of operation. Applicant Domenica Golf shared information on her background and provided clarity on their operating hours. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Commissioners spoke in favor and added the location is appropriate and the service is geared towards locals. On a motion by Commissioner Latasa seconded by Vice-Chair Silva and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit Application UP-25-0065 for a massage establishment at 519 Hartnell Street: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Silva, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman, Latasa NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 5. Consider 1150 Munras Avenue: Architectural Review Permit ARP-25-0059 for Structural Repairs at an Existing Hotel; Applicant Kenneth Turgen; Owner Natwarlal Panchal Tr Et Al; Visitor Accommodation Facility (VAF) Zoning District; Visitor Accommodation Facility General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ACTION: Approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-25-0059 for Structural Repairs at an Existing Hotel at 1150 Munras Avenue Vice-Chair Silva announced he has a conflict, recused himself and left the chambers at 4:24pm Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Senior Associate Planner Buggert presented the agenda report and answered commissioners' questions about why structural repairs come before the Planning Commission (PC). Applicant Ken Turgen shared information on new state guidelines and made himself available for questions. Public Comments None. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday April 22, 2025 2 Docusign Envelope ID: E3191D63-6CB0-4842-A51F-24FC9B71AA67 22970814-03A6-40C7-B8AD-422139E8CADA Commissioner Comments The Commission discussed possible updates to the Visitor Accommodation Facility (VAF) section of the charter. On a motion by Commissioner Brassfield seconded by Commissioner Freeman and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Architectural Review Permit ARP-25- 0059 for structural repairs at an existing hotel at 1150 Munras Avenue: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman, Latasa NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Silva COMMISSIONER COMMENTS The Commission spoke fondly of former Commissioner Fletcher’s time on the Planning Commission. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Mr. Hill gave an update on a recent City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Levi Hill Chair Planning Manager Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday April 22, 2025 3

Agenda

Planning Commission Meeting Commissioners Agenda Robert Bluth, Chair Peter Silva, Vice Chair Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Mike Brassfield Mike Dawson 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Sandra Freeman Terry Latasa 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.gov 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.gov/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above.  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 April 22, 2025 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: April 18, 2025 ***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. April 8, 2025 ***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 519 Hartnell Street: Use Permit Application UP-25-0065 for a Massage Establishment; Applicant Domenica Golf; Owner Wesley N Callahan & Janice M Callahan Trs.; Planned Community -Downtown Specific Plan (PC- D-ES-CB2) Zoning District; Mixed Use Neighborhood General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 4. Consider 1150 Munras Avenue: Architectural Review Permit ARP-25-0059 for Structural Repairs at an Existing Hotel; Applicant Kenneth Turgen; Owner Natwarlal Panchal Tr Et Al; Visitor Accommodation Facility (VAF) Zoning District; Visitor Accommodation Facility General Plan Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) Planning Commission 4/22/2025 4:00:00 PM 2 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. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Fax: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.gov WebPage: http://www.monterey.gov 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.gov 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.gov 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 monterey.gov/agendas More information is available by calling (831) 646-3885 Planning Commission 4/22/2025 4:00:00 PM 3

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