Zoning Administrator Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · February 17, 2022
Minutes
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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
CITY OF MONTEREY
Thursday, February 17, 2022
3:00 PM
ZOOMGOV TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Staff Members Present: Community Development Director Cole, Senior Associate Planner
Schmidt, Recording Secretary Cleary
CALL TO ORDER
Kimberly Cole, serving as Zoning Administrator, called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Recording Secretary Cleary provided information on how to participate and provide public
comment live during the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. Consider 323 English Avenue; Variance Application VA-21-0213 Request to Allow
Fencing to Exceed 4-Foot Height Limit (6-Foot Tall Fencing Proposed) within the Front
Yard Setback; Applicant/Property Owner Norman Scaravetti; R-1-6 Zoning (Residential
Single-Family) District; Low Density Residential General Plan Designation; Exempt
from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
ACTION: Approved Variance Application VA-21-0213 to allow fencing to exceed 4-foot
height limit (6-foot-tall fencing proposed) within the front yard setback at 323
English Avenue, with an added condition that the latticework above the
approved fencing be removed within twelve days of approval.
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt presented the Agenda Report and applicant Norman
Scaravetti was present to answer questions.
Zoning Administrator Cole suggested the variance findings can be met as outlined in the Agenda
Report, stated the most significant finding is that as cars exit the highway their headlights shine
directly into the home, and approved the proposed variance with an added condition that the
latticework be removed within twelve days of the date of approval. Mr. Scaravetti confirmed
twelve days is sufficient to remove the latticework.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Zoning Administrator Cole adjourned the meeting at 3:18 p.m.
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Zoning Administrator Minutes Thursday February 17, 2022
Approved,
Kimberly Cole, AICP
Community Development Director
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Administrator Meeting Minutes
Thursday February 17, 2022
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Agenda
Zoning Administrator
Meeting Agenda
Zoning Administrator Meeting
Thursday, February 17, 2022
3:00 PM
ZoomGov Teleconference
Monterey, California
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and
(C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings
given the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting of the Monterey Planning Commission is being
conducted with virtual (electronic and telephone) participation to promote social distancing and
protect the health and safety of attendees.
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CALL TO ORDER
1. Meeting Procedures
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.
2. Consider 323 English Avenue; Variance Application VA-21-0213 Request to
Allow Fencing to Exceed 4-Foot Height Limit (6-Foot Tall Fencing Proposed)
within the Front Yard Setback; Applicant/Property Owner Norman Scaravetti;
R-1-6 Zoning (Residential Single-Family) District; Low Density Residential
General Plan 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 4:00 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 at the Planning Office, the City
Clerk’s Bulletin Board, or on the web at www.isearchmonterey.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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and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special
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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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