CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
DATE & TIME: TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010 – 6:00 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY
HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS –
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
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:
Robin
Aeschliman
Jeff Becom
Jeff
Edmonds, Vice-Chair
Ken
Hinshaw
Doug Howe,
Chair
Wilda
Northrop
Materials related to an item on this agenda are
available on the City of
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 8, 2009, 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 MEMBER REPORTS
10. ADMINISTRATIVE ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALS
11. ITEMS WITHDRAWN OR TABLED
12.
REQUESTS FOR
CONTINUANCE
13.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Project Address: 810 Spruce Avenue
Architectural Approval Application No. 3926-09 (Final) for a Design
Change to a previously approved project.
Modifications include change from horizontal siding to board and batt
siding in order to restore the original appearance of the structure, and
modifications to window sizes and trim.
Applicant: Michael Groshong, City of Pacific Grove Housing Rehabilitation Inspector
CEQA status: Class 1 Categorical Exemption
Recommended
Architectural Review Guidelines: 36, 37 and 38
Staff
reference: Senior Planner,
Recommended
action: Discuss and take appropriate action.
b.
Project Address: 984 Ransford Avenue
Architectural Approval Application No. 3925-09 (Final) for a Design
Change to a previously approved project.
Modifications include a first floor addition of 120 square feet to a
previously approved 144 square foot addition located on the rear of the
residence.
Applicant: Juvenal Quezada, on behalf of Nickolas and
Jennifer Garcia
CEQA status: Class 1 Categorical Exemption
Recommended
Architectural Review Guidelines: 28, and 31
Staff
reference: Associate Planner, Valerie
Tallerico
Recommended
action: Discuss and take appropriate action.
c.
Project Address: 180 Central Avenue
Architectural Approval Application No. 3927-09 (Final) for a Design
Change to a previously approved project.
Modifications include change in stone material on the south, west and
east elevations and addition of a column and canopy over the entry on the east
elevation.
Applicant: Daryl Hawkins, Architect, on behalf of Andres
Czerwak
CEQA status: Class 1 Categorical Exemption
Recommended
Architectural Review Guidelines: 36, 37, and 38.
Staff
reference: Associate Planner, Valerie Tallerico
Recommended
action: Discuss and take appropriate action.
14.
REGULAR
AGENDA
a.
Project Address: 672 Mermaid (HRI)
Architectural Approval
Application No. 3739-07 to allow replacement of a previously demolished 494
square foot detached garage with a new 811 square feet new garage,
replacement of asphalt driveway, parking pad and walkway, rehabilitation of the
existing two-story secondary housing unit known as 672 Mermaid Avenue,
demolition of an attached 166 square foot laundry/storage facility, and, after
the fact, the new foundation under the main house at 671 Ocean View Boulevard.
Historic Preservation Permit No. 07-0229
was approved on December 8, 2009 and concept Architectural Approval was also
granted on December 8, 2009.
Applicant: Jeanne C. Byrne, FAIA, on behalf of Cathy
Bonnici
CEQA status:
Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted December 8, 2009
Recommended
Architectural Review Guidelines: 4, 9, 10, 12, 33, 35, 37, 38, Guidelines for
Historic Buildings 1, 3, 4 & 5, and Window Guidelines 1 & 2
Staff
reference: Senior Planner,
Recommended
action: Discuss and take appropriate
action
b.
Project Address: 143 18th Street (HRI)
Architectural Approval Application No. 3903-09 (Concept) to allow a 369
sq. ft. second-story addition to an existing single-family dwelling. The existing structure is listed on the
City’s Historic Resources Inventory and has non-conforming setbacks and
parking. Historic Preservation Permit
No. 09-0249 was approved on November 11, 2009.
Applicant: Ted Larson, Architect on behalf of James and
Karen Withrow
CEQA status: Class 31 Categorical Exemption
Recommended
Architectural Review Guidelines: Historic Buildings, Appendix I, Guidelines 1,
2, 3, and 4.
Staff
reference: Senior Planner,
Recommended
action: Discuss and take appropriate
action
c.
Project Address: 420 Willow Street
Architectural Approval Application No. 3912-09 to allow a remodel and
addition to an existing single family dwelling and the addition of a second
floor deck and exterior stairs on the rear of the residence. The project was
continued from the December 8, 2009 ARB meeting.
Applicant: Hunter Eldridge, on behalf of Judy Brown
CEQA status: Class 1 Categorical Exemption
Recommended
Architectural Review Guidelines: 7, 28, and 36
Staff
reference: Associate Planner, Valerie
Tallerico
Recommended action: Discuss and take appropriate action
d.
Project Address: 221/223 Second Street
Architectural Approval Application No. 3920-09 (Final), to
allow the expansion of an existing deck. This project was continued from the
December 8, 2009 ARB meeting.
Applicant: Bill Mefford, on behalf of Erica Gamecho
CEQA
Status: Categorically Exempt, Class 1
Recommended
Architectural Review Guidelines: 7, 36, 37, and 38.
Staff
reference: Associate Planner, Valerie
Tallerico
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: Chief Planner, Lynn Burgess AICP
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,
THE CITY OF
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 not listed on the historic resources inventory
as considered under the terms of subsection A. of Section 23.73.080 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.
Applicants with approved projects that have
been deemed statutorily or categorically exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) may file a Notice of Exemption (NOE) directly
with the Monterey County Clerk in order to reduce the CEQA challenge period
from 180 days to 35 days (CEQA Guidelines Section 15062). Applicants wishing to file the NOE should
contact their planner for instructions on how to file the notice with
Filing of a NOE by the City of
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