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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: Allen Tai
City Planner
Date: April 10, 2023
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
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Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
March 23, 2023
1901 Buena Vista Avenue, PLN23-0094, (Action Date 4-3-23)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the removal of a coast live oak (quercus agrifolia) tree that is 3' in diameter located near the entry to the house and adjacent to the sidewalk. The tree trunk is causing structural damage to the stair/retaining wall and removal has been recommended by a certified arborist. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-3 Residential District. CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA guidelines section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land, because the project involves the removal of problematic vegetation for the protection of public health and safety. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
2052 San Jose Avenue, PLN21-0068, (Action Date 4-3-23)
DESIGN REVIEW and CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of an existing substandard, uninhabited 700 square foot accessory dwelling located in the rear yard of an existing residential property. The project also consists of the construction of a new two-story building containing an approximately 1,200 square foot upper level single family residence over an attached 1,200 square foot accessory dwelling unit. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-4, Residential District. CEQA Determination: This project is a Class 1 and Class 3 categorical exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15301(l)(1) - Existing Facilities - demolition and removal of individual small structures and accessory structures including one single-family residence, and, Section 15303 (b) - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures - a duplex or similar multi-family residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units. The existing accessory dwelling is not a historic resource. Project Planner: Brian McGuire, (510) 747-6819, bmcguire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:bmcguire@alamedaca.gov>
1233 Versailles Avenue, PLN23-0064, (Action Date 4-3-23)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 1,441 second story addition, a 375 square foot rear deck and a 121 square foot rear balcony, at an existing single-family home. General Plan: Low-Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, 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:
Allen Tai
City Planner