Planning Commission Meeting

Name: Planning Commission Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2025-07-22T16:00:00
End: 2025-07-22T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · July 22, 2025

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

Docusign Envelope ID: 32C409FD-7B7A-4791-839B-6FFB654417C0 BE6093AB-3457-457E-ACCA-687D4CAF91CD MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 22, 2025 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Bluth, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman Absent: Latasa, Silva Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Roveri, Principal Planner Sabdo, 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. June 10, 2025 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) ACTION: Continued On a motion by Commissioner Brassfield seconded by Commissioner Freeman and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission continued the June 10, 2025, Minutes: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Nina Beety spoke against the City’s recommendation at a recent Planning Commission meeting regarding Senate Bill 9. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Consider 817 Martin Street: Application for H-2 Historic Zoning (AMD-25-0174); Applicant Gregory Bernard; Property Owner Gregory Michael Bernard and Jessica Rae Bernard; Residential Single-Family (R-1-15) Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5) Docusign Envelope ID: 32C409FD-7B7A-4791-839B-6FFB654417C0 BE6093AB-3457-457E-ACCA-687D4CAF91CD ACTION: Approved Application for H-2 Historic Zoning (AMD-25-0174) at 817 Martin Street Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the Agenda Report and responded to questions regarding ownership and public right-of-way visibility. Ms. Roveri stated that the Mills Act procedures are under review and that the City may amend the ordinance; however, the current historic ordinance remains in effect. Chair Bluth inquired whether the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approved the item unanimously. Commissioner Freeman asked about the new Mills Act parameters. Ms. Roveri stated that staff will present proposed amendments at a later date. Applicant Gregory Bernard shared additional details about the history of the home and their intended historic preservation. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Freeman suggested that the Planning Commission (PC) receive the (HPC) meeting minutes for additional context. Ms. Roveri noted that the HPC minutes will not be finalized until after the next HPC meeting in August. On a motion by Commissioner Brassfield seconded by Commissioner Dawson and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved application for H-2 Historic Zoning (AMD-25-0174) at 817 Martin Street: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Brassfield, Dawson NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Freeman ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 4. Consider 841 Foam Street: Use Permit Application UP-25-0125 for a Massage Establishment; Applicant Better Side Wellness; Owner Anthony G Davi Tr.; Planned Community – Lighthouse Specific Plan (PC-LH-CB1) 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-25-0125 for a Massage Establishment at 841 Foam Street Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Senior Associate Planner Buggert presented the agenda report and responded to questions about accessibility and the number of massage parlors within a 500-foot radius. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday July 22, 2025 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 32C409FD-7B7A-4791-839B-6FFB654417C0 BE6093AB-3457-457E-ACCA-687D4CAF91CD Commissioner Brassfield asked if there had been a discussion on types of businesses encouraged in the Lighthouse Specific Plan. Applicant Applicant representative Anthony Davi clarified the layout and access. Mr. Davi provided additional information on why the applicant proposed this location. Public Comments None. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Freeman spoke in favor of the project, noting easy accessibility and privacy as benefits to the applicants. On a motion by Commissioner Freeman seconded by Commissioner Brassfield and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit Application UP-25-0125 for a massage establishment at 841 Foam Street: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa, Silva ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 5. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice Chair (CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and 15061 - Not a Project) ACTION: Continued Chair and Vice Chair Appointments to the August 12, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Staff Presentation/Commissioner Questions Principal Planner Roveri presented the agenda item, and the Commission made a motion to continue the item to the next PC Meeting. Commissioner Freeman asked how the combined Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and PC will operate. Community Development Director Cole shared that direction will be considered by Council at an upcoming Special Council meeting. Public Comments None. On a motion by Commissioner Brassfield seconded by Commissioner Freeman and carried by the following vote, the Planning Commission continued the Confirmation of Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice Chair: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Bluth, Brassfield, Dawson, Freeman NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Latasa, Silva Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday July 22, 2025 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 32C409FD-7B7A-4791-839B-6FFB654417C0 BE6093AB-3457-457E-ACCA-687D4CAF91CD ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Dawson announced he will not return to PC after his term ends. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS None. 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 July 22, 2025 4

Agenda

Commissioners Planning Commission Meeting Robert Bluth, Chair Agenda Peter Silva, Vice Chair Mike Brassfield Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Mike Dawson Sandra Freeman 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 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 July 22, 2025 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: July 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. June 10, 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 817 Martin Street: Application for H-2 Historic Zoning (AMD-25- 0174); Applicant Gregory Bernard; Property Owner Gregory Michael Bernard and Jessica Rae Bernard; Residential Single-Family (R-1-15) Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5) 4. Consider 841 Foam Street: Use Permit Application UP-25-0125 for a Massage Establishment; Applicant Better Side Wellness; Owner Anthony G Davi Tr.; Planned Community – Lighthouse Specific Plan (PC-LH-CB1) Zoning District; Mixed Use Neighborhood General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 PUBLIC APPEARANCE Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments. 5. Confirm Annual Appointments for Chair and Vice Chair (CEQA: Exempt per Planning Commission 7/22/2025 4:00:00 PM 2 CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and 15061 - Not a Project) 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. 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.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 7/22/2025 4:00:00 PM 3

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