Planning Commission Meeting

Commissioners Planning Commission Peter Silva (Chair) Meeting Agenda Terry Latasa (Vice Chair) Robert Bluth Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Sandra Freeman Eric Palmer 4:00 – 5:30 PM Justin Pauly Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St. David Stocker 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 PC meeting agenda. For more information, call (831) 646-3885. Date Posted: February 6, 2026 ***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 27, 2026 Other Consent Items 3. Consider 774 Wave Street: Use Permit Application UP-25-0249 to Allow Restaurant, Fast Food, Use in Conjunction with Existing Live Entertainment/Dancing Use; Applicant Rhett A. Smith; Owners Rhett A. Smith and Judith D. Smith Trs; C-2-H2-CB3 Zoning District; Mixed Use Neighborhood General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) 4. Consider 2030 North Fremont Street: Use Permit Application UP-25-0018 to Allow the Conversion of Existing Commercial Space to Two New Guest Rooms at an Existing Hotel; Applicant Daisy Seo, Monterey Bay Travelodge; Owner SNKF Inc.; Visitor Accommodation Facility (VAF) Zoning District; VAF General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) 5. Consider 350 Calle Principal; Sign Permit Application SI-25-0113 for a Rotating Temporary Sign Program; Applicant Nicholas Finn, Monterey Marriott; Owner San Carlos Associates LLC; Visitor Accommodation Facility Zoning District; Visitor Accommodation Facility General Plan Land Use Designation (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***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. Planning Commission 2/10/2026 4:00:00 PM 2 PUBLIC APPEARANCE Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments. 6. Consider 2298 Prescott Avenue: Architectural Review Permit Application ARP-25-0028 and Tree Removal Permit Application ART-25-0250 for the Demolition of an Existing Single-Family Dwelling, Construction of a New Two- Story Single-Family Dwelling, and Removal of One Tree; Applicant Cristo Staedler, Eric Miller Architects, Inc.; Owner FTK Real Estate LLC; Residential Single-Family (R-1-5) Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan 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).) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the scheduling of meetings and study sessions. 7. 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 people with disabilities 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, including to coordinate the use of a hearing device, please contact 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 Planning Commission 2/10/2026 4:00:00 PM 3 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. CITY OF MONTEREY 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: (831) 646-3799 or suggest@monterey.gov Upcoming city meetings are listed at monterey.gov/agendas For more information, call (831) 646-3885 Planning Commission 2/10/2026 4:00:00 PM 4