Zoning Administrator Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · January 7, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Thursday, January 7, 2016
4:00 PM
MONTEREY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER
Todd Bennett, Senior Associate Planner, serving as the Zoning Administrator, called the
Zoning Administrator Meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consider 777 Pearl Street (Sollecito Ballpark); Variation 15-490 to Allow
Construction Hours Outside of Allowable Construction Hours; Applicant Lori L.
Williamson for the City of Monterey; Owner City of Monterey; "O" (Open Space)
Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements (Article 19, Section 15301,
Class 1)
Action: Adopted Resolution approving Construction Hours Variation 15-490 to
allow for nighttime work associated with the resurfacing of the Sollecito
Ballpark, subject to Conditions of Approval.
2. Consider 620 Devisadero Street; Use Permit Application 15-471 to Allow for
Modifications to an Existing Personal Wireless Service (PWS) Facility; Applicant
Leah Hernikl agent for T-Mobile; Owner California American Water Company
(CalAm); R-1-5 Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements (Article 19,
Section 15301, Class 1)
Action: Approved Resolution approving Use Permit 15-471 to allow for
modifications to the existing PWS facility, subject to Conditions of
Approval.
3. Consider 454 Cedar; Variance 15-347 to Allow an Accessory Building to Exceed
Height Limits (Proposed 14'; Standard 12'); Applicant Terry LaTasa (Architect);
Owner Charles and Rene Kimzey; R-1-6-H2 Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements (Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
Action: Denied Variance 15-347 for an Accessory Structure greater than 12 feet
tall (14 feet proposed), with Findings.
4. Consider 445 Casa Verde Way; Use Permit 15-336 for the Conversion of an 8-Unit
Apartment Complex to 13-Units and Variance 15-412 for a Second-Story Balcony
Projection into the Rear Yard Setback (Proposed 5 feet; Standard 4 feet);
Applicant/Owner Jeff Davi for Casa Verde Associates ; R-3 Zoning Designation;
Exempt from CEQA Requirements (Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
Action: Approved Use Permit 15-336 for the conversion of the existing 8-unit
apartment complex to a 13-unit apartment complex, and approved
Variance Permit 15-412 for second-story balcony projections in the rear
yard of the subject site, subject to Conditions of Approval.
5. Consider 1193 Fourth Street; Variance Permit 15-458 to Allow an Accessory
Structure in Front Yard Setback (9' - 6" feet proposed, 15 feet standard);
Applicant/Owner Robert E. Walker; R-3-6 Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements (Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
Action: Denied Variance Permit 15-458 to allow for the retention of an accessory
structure within the front yard setback, with Findings.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm.
Approved,
Zoning Administrator
Agenda
Zoning Administrator
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 7, 2016
580 Pacific Street
Council Chambers 4:00 PM
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 777 Pearl Street (Sollecito Ballpark); Variation 15-490 to Allow
Construction Hours Outside of Allowable Construction Hours; Applicant Lori L.
Williamson for the City of Monterey; Owner City of Monterey; "O" (Open Space)
Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements (Article 19, Section 15301,
Class 1)
2. Consider 620 Devisadero Street; Use Permit Application 15-471 to Allow for
Modifications to an Existing Personal Wireless Service (PWS) Facility; Applicant
Leah Hernikl agent for T-Mobile; Owner California American Water Company
(CalAm); R-1-5 Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements (Article 19,
Section 15301, Class 1)
3. Consider 454 Cedar; Variance 15-347 to Allow an Accessory Building to Exceed
Height Limits (Proposed 14'; Standard 12'); Applicant Terry LaTasa (Architect);
Owner Charles and Rene Kimzey; R-1-6-H2 Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements (Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
4. Consider 445 Casa Verde Way; Use Permit 15-336 for the Conversion of an 8-Unit
Apartment Complex to 13-Units and Variance 15-412 for a Second-Story Balcony
Projection into the Rear Yard Setback (Proposed 5 feet; Standard 4 feet);
Applicant/Owner Jeff Davi for Casa Verde Associates ; R-3 Zoning Designation;
Exempt from CEQA Requirements (Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
5. Consider 1193 Fourth Street; Variance Permit 15-458 to Allow an Accessory
Structure in Front Yard Setback (9' - 6" feet proposed, 15 feet standard);
Applicant/Owner Robert E. Walker; R-3-6 Zoning Designation; Exempt from CEQA
Requirements (Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
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.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Jan 12 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 14 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 19 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 20 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jan 21 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Jan 25 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 27 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jan 27 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 27 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Feb 2 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 3 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 4 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 9 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 11 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 16 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 17 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 18 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Feb 18 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885
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