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Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Andrew Thomas, AICP
Planning, Building and Transportation Director
Date: February 14, 2022
Re: Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
Since the last regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting, the following applications have been reviewed by staff, and public notices have been sent to solicit neighborhood input. Decisions on these applications will be made on the dates noted below. Staff will provide an update at the Planning Board meeting during Staff Communications if changes to the status of any project occur.
Decisions become final unless a member of the public files an appeal during the 10-day appeal period immediately following the decision date, or the Planning Board or City Council call for review a Zoning Administrator or Planning, Building and Transportation Department decision during this appeal period. All appeals and call for reviews will be heard at a public hearing before the Planning Board.
How to Access Project Files:
We encourage the use of Building Eye for direct access to current Planning applications, real time status, and plan drawings:
1. Click or go to: <https://alameda.buildingeye.com/planning>
2. Enter project address in search box.
3. Click on the Map Marker (i.e. dot on the map) to display the project summary sidebar.
4. To view the project file, click on the “More details” button. A new window will appear.
5. In the new window that opens, click on “Record Info” tab and then click “Project Documents” in the drop down menu. A list of project documents will display.
If you experience any trouble accessing the files electronically, please contact Planning staff for assistance 510-747-6805 or visit the Permit Center to view the files in person.
Zoning Administrator
February 7, 2022
PLN21-0517 - Administrative Use Permit - 2301 Lincoln Avenue - Applicant: 7-Eleven. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit and Public Convenience and Necessity Determination to upgrade an existing Alcohol Beverage Control Type 20 license (for off-sale of beer and wine liquor) to a Type 21 license (for off-sale of distilled spirits) at an existing 7-Eleven convenience store. The new distilled spirits display area will be contained within an approximately 15-square-foot area of the store.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - January 27, 2022
1028 Eagle Avenue, PLN22-0002, (Action Date 02-07-22)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of replacement of the front concrete and steel stairs with a new wood stairway design and replacement of the existing sliding aluminum front windows with new bay windows. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-2, Two Family Residence District. CEQA Determination: Design review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 cal.app.5th 80. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
3360 Fernside Boulevard, PLN21-0506, (Action Date 02-07-22)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of a new two story addition onto existing split level single family residence, approximately 996 square feet, raising the overall height of the house from 19 feet 11 inches to 25 feet 2 inches and an enlarged front porch. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, One Family Residence District. CEQA Determination: Design review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 cal.app.5th 80. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
1629 Moreland Drive, PLN21-0578, (Action Date 02-07-22)
DESIGN REVIEW & CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL - The project consists of a 95 square foot rear second story addition, a new 250 square foot rear deck, and the demolition of existing two-car garage to accommodate the construction of new accessory dwelling unit. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, One Family Residence District. CEQA Determination: Design review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 cal.app.5th 80. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
779 Santa Clara Avenue, PLN21-0519, (Action Date 02-07-22)
DESIGN REVIEW & CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL - The project consists of a front facade modification to remove an incompatible existing front addition and add a new porch, hipped roof and bay window and a new 212 square foot rear addition and 210 square foot rear deck at an existing 2-story home. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, General Residential District. CEQA Determination: Design review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 cal.app.5th 80. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Planning Building and Transportation Director