Zoning Administrator Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 2, 2019
Minutes
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MINUTES
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Thursday, May 2, 2019
4:00 PM
580 PACIFIC STREET, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Staff Members Present: Principal Planner Flower, Associate Planner Schmidt
CALL TO ORDER
Ande Flower, serving as Zoning Administrator, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Approve 1054 Hellam Street; Variance Application VA-19-0153 to Allow Accessory
Structure (Existing 18' 6" Tall Attached Garage) to Exceed Height Limit (12' 0" standard,
22' 6" proposed) to Support Roofline Alterations to Rooftop Deck, and Allow
Enlargement of Nonconforming Single Family Residential Structure by No More Than
10% Additional Floor Area (MCC 38-214); Applicant/Owner Svetlana Kotelnikova; R-1-6
Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt
from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301 Class 1
ACTION: Adopted a resolution approving Variance Application VA-19-0153 for an
exception to the 12-foot height limit for accessory structures to allow a 22.5-
foot tall garage and allow enlargement of a nonconforming single family
dwelling by no more than 10% additional floor area.
Christopher Schmidt, Associate Planner, presented the project. Applicant was present to
answer questions.
Noreen Shook expressed concern regarding the dormer, privacy, and street parking and she
asked if there can be a retaining wall.
The project was approved as submitted.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Zoning Administrator Bennett adjourned the meeting at 4:35
p.m.
Approved,
Ande Flower
Principal Planner
Zoning Administrator
Agenda
Zoning Administrator
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2019
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 1054 Hellam Street; Variance Application VA-19-0153 to Allow Accessory
Structure (Existing 18' 6" Tall Attached Garage) to Exceed Height Limit (12' 0"
standard, 22' 6" proposed) to Support Roofline Alterations to Rooftop Deck, and
Allow Enlargement of Nonconforming Single Family Residential Structure by No
More Than 10% Additional Floor Area (MCC 38-214); Applicant/Owner Svetlana
Kotelnikova; R-1-6 Zoning District; Low Density Residential General Plan Land Use
Designation; Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301 Class
1
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
May 3 Appeals Hearing Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM
May 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 8 PRC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 5:30 PM
May 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 9 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
May 10 Appeals Hearing Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM
May 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 15 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 6:00 PM
May 16 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 20 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
May 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 12 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 05:30 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3885
Zoning Administrator
Thursday, May 2, 2019
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