Zoning Administrator Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · September 17, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Thursday, September 17, 2015
4:00 PM
MONTEREY PUBLIC LIBRARY
625 PACIFIC STREET, SOLARIUM CONFERENCE ROOM
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
Todd Bennett, Senior Associate Planner, serving as the Zoning Administrator, called the
Zoning Administrator Meeting to order at 4:05 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consider 920 Drake Avenue; Request Variance for a Combination Retaining Wall
and Fence height in Corner-Side Yard (9' - 10" and less proposed, 8' - 0" standard),
Fence height in Corner-Side Yard (5' - 0" proposed, 4' - 0" standard), Fence Height
in Front Yard Setback area (5' - 5" and less proposed, 4' - 0" standard), and
Storage Shed in Front Yard Setback area (6' - 6" proposed, 15' - 0" standard);
Applicants Erikson Digman and Crystal Stomer; Owner Erikson Digman; R-1-5
Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements
ACTION: Adopted a Resolution approving Variance for a combination retaining
wall and fence in corner side yard area with Conditions of Approval,
approving Variance for fence height along corner side yard with
Conditions of Approval, Approving Variance for fence height in front
yard setback area, and denying Variance for storage shed in front yard
setback area.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:33 pm.
Approved,
Zoning Administrator
Agenda
Zoning Administrator
Agenda
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Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific Street 4:00 PM
Solarium Conference Room
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS. At this time, the public may speak for a maximum of three minutes on any
subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey Zoning Administrator and which is not on
the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the Zoning
Administrator may do so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to the
Zoning Administrator, City Hall, Monterey, CA 93940.
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARINGS are required by law for certain actions. You are welcome to offer your
comments after being recognized by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may limit
the time allocated to each speaker. Project representation is encouraged.
1. Consider 920 Drake Avenue; Request Variance for a Combination Retaining Wall
and Fence Height in Corner-Side Yard (9' - 10" and less proposed, 8' - 0" standard),
Fence height in Corner-Side Yard (5' - 0" proposed, 4' - 0" standard), Fence Height
in Front Yard Setback area (5' - 5" and less proposed, 4' - 0" standard), and Storage
Shed in Front Yard Setback area (6' - 6" proposed, 15' - 0" standard); Applicants
Erikson Digman and Crystal Stomer; Owner Erikson Digman; R-1-5 Zoning District;
Exempt from CEQA Requirements.
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT— The general policy of the Zoning Administrator is that the meeting will end no later
than 6:30 p.m. Any public agenda items that have not been completed within the designated
adjournment time may be formally extended by the Administrator, or continued to the next regularly
scheduled Zoning Administrator Meeting, or continued to a Special Meeting.
The Zoning Administrator agenda may be reviewed by the public in the Monterey Public Library, in the
Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance Division (PEEC), or on the web at
www.monterey.org beginning late Friday afternoon prior to the date of the meeting.
Members of the public have the right to address the Zoning Administrator on any item on the Agenda.
The Zoning Administrator will formally open the floor for public comment on items listed under “Public
Hearings.”
Information distributed to the Zoning Administrator at the meeting becomes part of the public record. A
copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided to the Administrator for this purpose.
Zoning Administrator 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. For more agenda information, call the Planning Office at 831-646-3885.
CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES:
Voicemail: 831-646-3799
FAX: 831-646-3793
Email: suggest@monterey.org
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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 (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
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Sep 22 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 23 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Sep 23 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Sep 28 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 30 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Oct 15 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 26 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 28 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 28 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
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Nov 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 4 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885
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