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Council Chamber
Few Memorial Hall of Records
Monterey, California
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Planning Commission
Agenda
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Regular Meeting
August 11, 2009
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
Agenda in
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Commissioners
David Stocker, Chair
Ralph Widmar, Vice-Chair
Toynette Bryant
Paul W. Davis
Leon Garden
Willard McCrone
Luis Osorio
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meeting packet may be reviewed by the public in the Monterey
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. |
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows the public to speak for a maximum of
three minutes on any subject, which is not on the agenda.
Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the
attention of the Planning Commission may do so by addressing
the Commission during Public Comments or by addressing a
letter of explanation to: Planning, Engineering, and
Environmental Compliance Division (PEEC), City Hall,
Monterey, CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will
contact the sender concerning the details. Note: Public
Comments are taken during the afternoon session and
continued at the evening session. Individuals may choose to
speak once for up to three minutes at either session, but
not both. |
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July 28, 2009 (Annotated Agenda) |
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REVIEW
OF CONSENT ITEMS
REVIEW OF CONSENT ITEMS allows for a review of those items
recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be
continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc. CONSENT ITEMS consists
of those items which are routine and for which a staff
recommendation has been prepared. A member of the public or
a Commissioner may request that an item recommended for
approval on consent be heard on the regular agenda for
further discussion. |
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C1. |
1410 Del Monte Center; Major Use Permit 09-084; Applicant
Jill Vivanco of American Assets Real Estate; Owner Del Monte
- POH LLC, DMSJH LLC, KMBC LLC, DMCH LLC; C-2-SC Zone;
Exempt from CEQA Requirements.
(Staff Report)
Recommendation to City Council to 1) adopt a Resolution to
amend the Del Monte Shopping Center Master Plan Limitations
on Allowed Business and Professional Uses in the Del Monte
Shopping Center to allow a seasonal farmers market as a
conditional use requiring Use Permit review by the City;
and, 2) approve Use Permit 09-084 for a 2009 seasonal
farmers market.
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C2. |
425
Watson Street; Variance Application 09-099;
Applicants/Owners Douglas Borer and Judith Stiles; R-3-5
Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. (Continued
from July 28, 2009)
(Staff Report)
Request for a Variance to allow retention of a 580 square
foot attic conversion in an existing single family residence
and deck rear yard setback of 4.06’. Variance is required
for 59% Floor Area Ratio (maximum allowed 35% Floor Area
Ratio) and 4.06’ deck rear yard setback (10’6” required).
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS are held to receive public comment on
certain items pending Planning Commission action. You are
welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the
Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to each
speaker. Project representation is required. |
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1. |
Use Permit for new two-story, five (5)-unit apartment
building (4,666 square feet). |
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Recess
5:30 p.m.
Reconvene
7:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows the public to speak for a maximum of
three minutes on any subject, which is not on the agenda.
Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the
attention of the Planning Commission may do so by addressing
the Commission during Public Comments or by addressing a
letter of explanation to: Planning, Engineering, and
Environmental Compliance Division (PEEC), City Hall,
Monterey, CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will
contact the sender concerning the details. Note: Public
Comments are taken during the afternoon session and
continued at the evening session. Individuals may choose to
speak once for up to three minutes at either session, but
not both. |
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REVIEW
OF CONSENT ITEMS
REVIEW OF CONSENT ITEMS allows for a review of those items
recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be
continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc. CONSENT ITEMS consists
of those items which are routine and for which a staff
recommendation has been prepared. A member of the public or
a Commissioner may request that an item recommended for
approval on consent be heard on the regular agenda for
further discussion. |
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C3. |
The Use Permit amendment will change a
Condition of Approval so the Use Permit and Vesting
Tentative Map have the same expiration date. The project
review will acknowledge delays due to litigation (tolling).
The mixed use project contains a proposed Cannery Row
History Center; 87,362 square feet of retail use, which
includes 30,000 square feet of restaurant use; 8,408 square
feet of Coastal/Community use; 38 market condominiums; 13
inclusionary housing units and 377 parking spaces; and
building height over 35 feet. |
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PUBLIC
APPEARANCES
PUBLIC APPEARANCES are reports on non-routine issues that
might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require
formal noticing as public
hearings. You are welcome to offer your comments after
being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time
each speaker is allocated. |
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537 Ramona
Avenue; Use Permit 09-088; Applicant Wayne Regan; Owner
Ramona Avenue Business Center; C-2 Zoning District; Exempt
from CEQA requirements.
(Staff Report)
Request for a 6,605 square-foot canine
daycare and overnight boarding use to be located in one
suite of existing one-story commercial building at 537
Ramona Avenue. A use permit is required for animal boarding.
The proposed use includes incidental basic canine training. |
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601
Franklin Street; Use Permit 09-117; Applicant Timothy Wong;
Owner Thomas and Joan Maher Trust; C-2 Zoning District;
Exempt from CEQA Requirements.
(Staff Report)
Request to open a private school in an existing commercial
building. |
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4. |
Appeal of Architectural Review Committee approval of
Preliminary Design Review for exterior modifications to the
second and third floor of the existing multi-family
residential building. |
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COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioners may ask questions for clarification, make
brief announcements or make a brief report on his or her
activities. In addition, the Commission may provide a
referral to staff or other resources for factual
information, request staff to report back to the body at a
subsequent meeting concerning any City matter, or direct
staff to place a request to agendize a matter of business on
a future agenda (G.C. 54954.2). |
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5. |
Response to Commissioners’ Comments at
June 28, 2009 Meeting.
(Staff Report) |
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PLANNING, ENGINEERING,
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DIVISION UPDATE
The Planning, Engineering & Environmental Compliance
Division Update furnishes information to the Planning
Commission on upcoming activities or announcements including
the scheduling of future meetings, study sessions, or
retreats. |
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Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance Division
Update.
(Staff Report) |
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The policy of the
Planning Commission is that the meeting will end by
11:00
p.m. Any public agenda items that have not been completed
by 11:00 p.m. will be continued either to a special meeting
or the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting
unless the Commission formally extends the adjournment time. |
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Members of the public
have the right to address the Planning Commission on any
item on the Agenda. The Chair will formally open the floor
for public comment on items such as "Public Appearance" and
"Public Hearings." If you wish to speak to items in any
other categories, for example "Consent Agenda" or "Staff
Informational Report," please advise the staff or the Chair
prior to the Commission's action on that item, and you will
be recognized. Notification as much in advance as possible
is appreciated. |
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Information distributed
to the Planning Commission at the meeting becomes part of
the public record. A copy of written material, pictures,
etc. should be provided to the Secretary for this purpose.
For more agenda
information, call 646-3885.
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