Zoning Administrator Meeting

Name: Zoning Administrator Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2018-01-18T16:00:00
End: 2018-01-18T18:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · January 18, 2018

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Minutes

MINUTES ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Thursday, January 18, 2018 4:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Staff Members Present: Acting Community Development Director Cole, Associate Planner Schmidt CALL TO ORDER Kim Cole, Acting Community Development Director, serving as Zoning Administrator, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments were submitted that were within the jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Approve 8 Upper Ragsdale Drive; Use Permit UP-17-0553 for Modifications to an Existing Wireless Facility; Applicant Natalia Jepsen; Owner University Corporation of Monterey Bay; I-R-150-D2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15304, Class 4 ACTION: Approved as submitted, with Standard Conditions of Approval. Associate Planner Schmidt provided a brief overview of the proposed project. Applicant Natalia Jepsen provided an overview of the project and stated that the project results in replacing existing antennas. Nina Beety said she is opposed to the project. Ms. Beety corrected the applicant, stating that the proposed project does not replace antennas but installs two new antennas. She stated that she will be negatively affected by the proposed facility, and the coverage map provided by the applicant is not consistent with the coverage map found on Sprint’s website. She stated that there is no information in the radiofrequency report detailing RF emission from other sources. She stated that the RF report was not an independent assessment. Ms. Beety requested to see the CEQA documentation for the original facility approval. She stated that there were no measurements of exposure to those within the building. She asked if Sprint has liability insurance. She stated that the proposed project would result in disabling effects from EMF and will pose as an access barrier. Zoning Administrator Minutes Thursday, January 18, 2018 The applicant clarified that new antennas were proposed. She stated that the radiofrequency report confirms the project is compliant with the Federal Communications Commission requirements. Ms. Beety stated that the RF emissions from the proposed project would be illegal in some countries. Seeing no more public comments, Zoning Administrator Cole closed public comments. Zoning Administrator Cole determined that the project is consistent with the City’s Personal Wireless Facility ordinance and approved the project with the proposed standard conditions. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Approved, Kim Cole Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 18, 2018 2

Agenda

Zoning Administrator Agenda Regular Meeting Thursday, January 18, 2018 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. Approve 8 Upper Ragsdale Drive; Use Permit UP-17-0553 for Modifications to an Existing Wireless Facility; Applicant Natalia Jepsen; Owner University Corporation of Monterey Bay; I-R-150-D2 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15304, Class 4 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 WebPage: http://www.monterey.org 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 (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 MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Jan 22 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 23 Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 24 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Jan 24 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jan 25 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 8 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM Feb 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 15 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 26 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 28 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Feb 28 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885 Zoning Administrator Thursday, January 18, 2018 2

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