Zoning Administrator Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 6, 2022
Minutes
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DRAFTMINUTES
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Thursday, October 6, 2022
3:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND
ZOOMGOV TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Staff Members Present: Senior Associate Planner Schmidt serving as Zoning
Administrator, Associate Planner Sabdo, Recording Secretary
Cota
This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance,
pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(C) and the
Monterey City Council’s Resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the
COVID-19 pandemic.
CALL TO ORDER
Senior Associate Planner Schmidt, serving as Zoning Administrator, called the meeting to order
at 3:00 p.m. and Recording Secretary Cota explained to the public how to participate and provide
public comment live during the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
2. September 15, 2022
ACTION: Approved as submitted
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Consider 1010 Cass Street, Suite C1; Use Permit Application UP-22-0147 for a Massage
Establishment and Personal Improvement Services (Yoga and Pilates); Applicant Julie
Kert; Owner JPD Holdings LLC; CO Zoning District; Commercial General Plan Land Use
Designation; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1
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ACTION: Approved Use Permit Application UP-22-0147 for a Massage Establishment and
Personal Improvement Services (Yoga and Pilates) with revisions
Staff Presentation/Zoning Administrator Questions
Associate Planner Sabdo presented the Agenda Report.
Zoning Administrator Schmidt asked if one person would be present during her Pilates classes.
Applicant Julie Kert confirmed there would be and added that occasionally it may be two people.
Zoning Administrator Schmidt asked Ms. Kert if she is familiar with the Police Department’s
process for massage licensing. She confirmed that she is.
Applicant
Applicant Julie Kert was present to answer questions. Ms. Kert elaborated on her business.
Public Comments
None.
Zoning Administrator Comments
Zoning Administrator Schmidt approved Use Permit UP-22-0147 with a correction to Finding
One to add at the end of the last sentence that the site contains an adequate amount of parking
for the proposed use and a change to Special Condition Three, to add “or exterior alterations to
the building” after “any new signage”.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:13 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Administrator Meeting Minutes
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Agenda
Zoning Administrator
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 6, 2022
3:00 PM
ZoomGov Teleconference and
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific St.,
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, meetings of the Monterey City Council
and its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted with a hybrid format
providing both in-person and virtual (electronic and telephone) participation to promote
social distancing and protect the health and safety of attendees.
Details for Public Participation in this Meeting:
BEFORE THIS MEETING, members of the public may submit comment(s)
to planning@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages
are shared with the Zoning Administrator prior to the start of the meeting but are not read
aloud. All comments become part of the record and are made available online
at monterey.org/submitted-comments.
DURING THIS MEETING, members of the public may attend and participate:
In-person (location listed above), with masks strongly encouraged for all, regardless
of vaccination status, except those who are younger than two years old or have a
medical condition that prevents wearing a mask.
Online via ZoomGov Webinar live (no time delay):
On a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1606665889
Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, Calif.)
or 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). If one number does not work, please try another.
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Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read
our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions.
This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10
second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay).
CALL TO ORDER
1. Meeting Procedures
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
2. September 15, 2022
***End of Consent Agenda***
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.
3. Consider 1010 Cass Street, Suite C1; Use Permit Application UP-22-0147 for a
Massage Establishment and Personal Improvement Services (Yoga and
Pilates); Applicant Julie Kert; Owner JPD Holdings LLC; CO Zoning District;
Commercial General Plan Land Use Designation; Exempt from CEQA 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 www.monterey.org beginning Friday afternoon prior to this meeting date.
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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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
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