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Monterey, California


Planning Commission
Agenda

Regular Meeting

August 25, 2009
 

Afternoon Session Only

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Agenda in PDF


Commissioners


David Stocker, Chair
Ralph Widmar, Vice-Chair
Toynette Bryant
Paul W. Davis
Leon Garden
Willard McCrone
Luis Osorio


The Planning Commission 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. 

NOTICE OF FIELD TRIP
The Planning Commission will conduct a field trip on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. to review the Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Planning Commission Agenda.  The Planning Commission departs for the field from behind Monterey City Hall–Colton Hall Museum.  For information call (831) 646-3886.                                                                                                 Date Posted: August 21, 2009

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

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. 

APPROVAL OF ANNOTATED AGENDAS

           July 28, 2009 (Annotated Agenda)
          
           August 11, 2009
(Annotated Agenda)

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ITEMS allows for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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.

C1.

2969 Monterey Salinas Highway; Minor Subdivision (Commercial Condominium Subdivision) and Use Permit 08-235; Applicant Ken Jenvey for Wald, Ruhnke and Dost Architects; Owner John Anderson; I-R-130-D-2 Zoning District; Negative Declaration Filed.  (Continued from July 28, 2009)  (Staff Report)

 

Consideration of a Minor Subdivision (Commercial Condominium Subdivision) and Use Permit for two new office buildings (59,520 total square feet).  Building A will be one-story and encompass 23,808 square feet.  Building B will be two stories with 35,712 square feet.  The offices will be individually owned as condominiums.  Water will be provided to the site by wells.

   
C2.

1241 Eighth Street; Variance 09-092; Applicant Ray Van Pelt, Contractor; Owner Foazi Barouki; R-3-6

Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements.  (Continued from July 28, 2009)  (Staff Report)

 

Request for a two-story addition to an existing one-story, single family dwelling.  Variance is required for a proposed Floor Area Ratio of 40% (standard is 35%).

 

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.

1.

685 Cannery Row, Suite 101 (Cannery Row Pizzeria); Major Use Permit 08-136; Applicant Michael Olivetti; Owner Cannery Row Company; C-R Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements.  (Staff Report) 

 

Request for a use permit for live entertainment, including live entertainment and karaoke, and outdoor seating in conjunction with a full-service restaurant.  Use permit is required for live entertainment and outdoor seating.

   

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). 

2. Response to Commissioners’ Comments at August 11, 2009 Meeting (Staff Report)

PLANNING, ENGINEERING, and 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. 

3. Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance Division Update (Staff Report)

ADJOURNMENT

     The policy of the Planning Commission is that the meeting will end by 6:00 p.m.  Any public agenda items that have not been completed by 6:00 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.

     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.

     Planning Commission decisions may be appealed to City Council 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.  The appeal filing fee is $140.

     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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