CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE

300 FOREST AVENUE

PACIFIC GROVE, CALIFORNIA 93950

TELEPHONE (831) 648-3190 • FAX (831) 648-3184

 

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

 

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD

 

DATE & TIME:        TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009 – 6:00 P.M.

LOCATION:    CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 300 FOREST AVENUE

 

NOTE: The Architectural Review Board (ARB) may move and reorder the items on the consent and regular agendas. The public is encouraged to be present at the start of the meeting to hear and comment on items of interest.

 

The Architectural Review Board will not begin consideration of any item on the agenda later than 9 p.m. unless, by majority vote, the ARB decides to consider an item or items after 9 p.m. Any items on this agenda not considered this evening will be continued to a future meeting.

 

The general findings and conditions of approval for architectural approval applications are noted on the last page of this agenda. These apply to all final approvals of architectural applications. Special and additional findings and conditions may be added to an architectural approval as deemed necessary by the ARB. 

 

All projects are subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and disclosure. CEQA status is noted on the agenda for each project.

 

Structures listed on the City’s Historic Resources Inventory (HRI) are denoted on the agenda with an “(HRI)” next to their project address.

                                                                                               

Architectural Review Board (ARB) Members:

 

            Jeff Becom

            Darlene Billstrom

            Jeff Edmonds

            Ken Hinshaw

            Doug Howe, Chair

            Maryanne Larson Spradling, Vice Chair

            Wilda Northrop          

Members of the audience may come forward to review and observe exhibits being presented for any agenda item.  Public comment on a specific agenda item may be made after the applicant has presented his/her project to the Board.

 

1.            CALL TO ORDER

 

2.            ROLL CALL

 

3.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Review and take action on the minutes from the December 23, 2008, Regular ARB Site Review and Regular Meeting.

 

4.            COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

 

(Comments from the audience may concern matters not on the agenda, but must deal with matters subject to the jurisdiction of the Board.  Comments will not receive Board action.)

 

5.            COMMUNICATIONS

 

6.            WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE

 

7.            CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS

 

8.            PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS

 

9.            SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

 

10.        ADMINISTRATIVE ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS

 

11.        ITEMS WITHDRAWN OR TABLED

 

12.        REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCE

 

13.        CONSENT AGENDA

 

a.                  Project Address:  147 14th Street

Applicant:  Jeanne Byrne, Architect, on behalf of Roy Ridgway

Final Review of landscaping, exterior lighting and colors as required per ARB final approval of Architectural Approval No. 3524-05 on February 14, 2006

CEQA status:  Class 3 Categorical Exemption

Staff reference:  Senior Planner, Sarah Hardgrave

Recommended action: Discuss and take appropriate action.

 

 

 

 

14.        REGULAR AGENDA

 

a.                  Project Address:  224 5th Street (HRI)

Architectural Approval Application No. 3844-08 to allow a design change for a proposed addition to the rear of a single-family dwelling that is listed on the City’s Historic Resources Inventory.  Project received previous Architectural Approval for a rear addition (AA 3560-06) on April 16, 2006, and received approval for Historic Preservation Permit No. 08-0237 allowing a reduced rear yard setback of 8 feet on November 13, 2008.

Applicant:  Jesse Williams and Peter Moppert, for Laidlaw Williams

CEQA status:  Class 31 Categorical Exemption

Staff reference:  Senior Planner, Karen Vaughn

Recommended action: Discuss and take appropriate action.

 

b.                  Project Address:  238 Spruce Avenue (HRI)

Historic Relocation Permit Application No. 08-62, Architectural Approval Application No. 3745-08 and Tree Permit No. 08-0470 to allow the on-site relocation of a single-family dwelling, a new 2-story addition to the existing dwelling, and the pruning of existing oak trees on-site.  The existing structure is listed on the City’s Historic Resources Inventory.  The existing historic structure is proposed to be moved approximately 20 feet forward on the site, necessitating the pruning of the existing oak trees.  Per Code Section 23.76.100, a structure proposed for relocation may be permitted following the same procedural guidelines described in Section 23.76.090, Demolitions, and the filing of an application for relocation.  The Historic Resources Committee has reviewed the application, as per Code Section 23.76.090(b)(2), and has forwarded the application to the Architectural Review Board for action.

Applicant:  Ed Bredthauer, on behalf of Charlie and Nancy Alvarez

CEQA status:  Class 31 Categorical Exemption

Staff reference:  Senior Planner, Karen Vaughn

Recommended action: Discuss and take appropriate action.

 

c.                   Project Address:  306 7th Street (HRI)

Historic Preservation Permit Application No. 08-0239 and Architectural Approval Application No. 3833-08 to allow renovations, a 118 square foot addition, and new front entry ramp and landing to an existing single-family dwelling.  The existing structure is listed on the City’s Historic Resources Inventory and has non-conforming setbacks.

Applicant:  Hunter Eldridge, on behalf of Max and Jean Bell

CEQA Status:  Class 31 Categorical Exemption

Staff reference:  Senior Planner, Karen Vaughn

Recommended action: Discuss and take appropriate action.

 

d.                  Project Address:  1040 Benito Avenue

Architectural Approval Application No. 3834-08 and Tree Permit Application No. 2008367 for a proposed new 2-story single-family dwelling and removal of 3 trees on a vacant lot.

Applicant:  Roy Larson, owner

CEQA status:  Class 3 Categorical Exemption

Staff reference:  Senior Planner, Karen Vaughn

Recommended action: Discuss and take appropriate action.

 

e.                   Project Address:  512 8th Street

Architectural Approval Application No. 3845-08 for a proposed new 2-story single-family dwelling on a vacant lot.

Applicant:  Baldwin Living Trust, Richard Baldwin and Margaret Baldwin, Trustees

CEQA status:  Class 3 Categorical Exemption

Staff reference:  Senior Planner, Karen Vaughn

Recommended action: Discuss and take appropriate action.

 

f.                   Project Address:  1169 Presidio Boulevard

Architectural Approval Application No. 3797-08 for review of carport details for a project approved by the ARB on October 28, 2008.  This item was continued from December 9, 2008 to allow the applicant time to revise the carport plans.

Applicant:  Ted Larson, on behalf of Dave Gross

CEQA status:  Class 1 Categorical Exemption

Staff reference:  Senior Planner, Karen Vaughn

Recommended action: Discuss and take appropriate action.

 

 

 

15.        Reports of Boardmembers

 

Boardmembers may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a brief report on his or her activities. In addition, the Board members 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 a City matter or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda (G.C. 54954.2).

 

16.        REPORTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Reference:  Senior Planner, Lynn Burgess

 

17.        ADJOURNMENT

 

Note:  Materials for this agenda, and copies of previous meeting agendas and minutes for the Architectural Review Board, are available for review at the Community Development Department, 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Architectural Review Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the Community Development Department, 2nd Floor of City Hall, during normal business hours (8 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and can be requested for review at the Business Desk, 1st Floor of City Hall, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Materials can also be requested of staff during the Architectural Review Board hearing.

 

THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE CITY MANAGER’S CONFERENCE ROOM AND CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN PACIFIC GROVE CITY HALL ARE ACCESSIBLE MEETING PLACES.  A LIMITED NUMBER OF DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE HEARING IMPAIRED.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE ONE OF THESE DEVICES, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SECRETARY AT (831) 648-3190.

 

 

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 

Applicants or their representatives must be present at the meeting for which their item, including those items on the Consent Agenda, is scheduled.  If unable to attend, the applicant must submit a written request for continuance prior to the meeting.  The item may be denied if continuance is not requested. 

 

Decisions rendered by the Architectural Review Board may be appealed to the Planning Commission using a form available at the Community Development Department.  The appeal form, plus an appeal fee, must be filed with the Community Development Department within 10 days (5 days in the case of a single-family dwelling in an R-1 zone as considered under the terms of subsection F. of Section 23.73.040 of the Municipal Code) of the action or decision being appealed. Notwithstanding the time limit for appeal set out in the above section, the Planning Commission and the City Council shall always have until their next regularly scheduled meeting following Architectural Review Board action to decide to review such action. No building permit pertaining to an Architectural Review Board action may be issued until the appeal period has passed. 

 

Applicants are requested to contact the Building Department for building permit requirements. No sign approved by the Architectural Review Board shall be painted, erected, or otherwise installed until the appeal period has passed.  Any proposed exterior changes from approved plans require Architectural Review Board review and approval.  There is a fee for design changes submitted after the architectural approval application has been granted final approval.

 

STANDARD FINDING FOR APPROVAL OF AN ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL APPLICATION

 

The architecture and general appearance of the building(s) will be in keeping with the neighborhood and the completed project will not be detrimental to the orderly and harmonious development of the City nor impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood.

 

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION APPROVALS

 

1.      This approval shall be null and void if a building permit has not been applied for within one year from the date of approval. Application for extension of this approval must be made prior to the expiration date.

2.      All construction must occur in strict compliance with the proposal as set forth in the application(s) for permits, subject to any special conditions. Any deviation from the approved plans must be reviewed and approved by the staff and may require Architectural Review Board approval.

3.      The terms and conditions shall be perpetual, and it is the intention of the Architectural Review Board and the permittee to bind all future owners and possessors of the subject property to the terms and conditions.

4.      Review by the Public Works Department is required prior to issuance of the building permit. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Public Works Department before undertaking any work in the Public way and prior to issuance of the building permit.

 

STANDARD FINDING FOR APPROVAL OF A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION

 

The proposed sign effectively conveys the business type and identity to the public and possesses pleasing elements of design that protects and enhances the architectural character and harmony of the community, buildings, and neighborhood in which it is located.

JUDICIAL TIME LIMITS

 

This serves as written notice that Pacific Grove Municipal Code Section 1.20.010 incorporates Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the State of California and provides a ninety-day limitation for judicial review of any final administrative decision by the council, or any board, commissioner, or officer of the city.