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Zoning Administrator and Design Review Recent Actions and Decisions
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Andrew Thomas, AICP
Assistant Community Development Director
Re: Zoning Administrator and Design Review 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, which typically coincides with a Planning Board meeting date. 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. The Planning Board or City Council may also call for review a staff decision during this appeal period. All appeals and call for reviews will be heard the Planning Board.
Zoning Administrator Hearing Items
October 11, 2016
PLN16-0454 - 3284 Central Avenue - Design Review and Use Permit - Applicant: Joanna Bianchi for Michelle Labrador. A public hearing to consider a use permit to allow an approximately 520 square-foot Second Unit pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) 30-4.1(b)(9). The public hearing will also consider Design Review for the addition and replacement of windows and doors located on the sides and rear elevations of the home. The property is located within the R-2 (Two Family Residential) zoning district. The property is listed on the Historical Building Study List with an “S” designation. This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PLN16-0431 - 1310 Central Avenue - Use Permit Modification - Applicant: Leon Zekster and Nissan Saidian. A public hearing to consider a modification to a previously approved Use Permit to allow non-automotive retail sales at an existing gas station. The applicant requests permission for the sale of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, limited to one small refrigerator and two display racks of prepackaged snacks, occupying approximately six square feet of the existing register area. The property is located within the R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) zoning district. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Design Review Applications
This is the link to the plans:
<http://alamedaca.gov/community-development/planning/Design-Review-Projects>
PLN16-0403 1116 Buena Vista Avenue (Action Date 10-10-16)
The project consists of a 353-square-foot addition to the second story of an existing two-family dwelling unit. The second story addition will have a hipped roof and the overall height of the building will be twenty five (25’) feet. The addition will add six (6) new windows and new window trim will be added throughout the building. The project also involves adding a new front porch and a 26-square-foot addition at the first story entrance. The porch will feature decorative columns and a shed roof, which will extend across the garage as well. The new roof will use composite shingles to match the existing roof and new horizontal siding will be added to the second story. The project is located within the R-2 (Two-Family Residence) zoning district.
PLN16-0489 121 Creedon Circle (Action Date 10-10-16)
The project consists of the addition of one new casement window at the rear of the second floor. This project is a modification to a previously approved project. The window will match existing windows in the building. The property is located within the R-1-PD (One Family Residential Planned Development) zoning district.
PLN16-0465 2424 Encinal Avenue (Action Date 10-10-16)
The project consists of replacing the existing awnings with new metal louvered awnings over the existing transom windows throughout the building. The project also involves adding a new drive-through canopy and installing new light fixtures. The existing parapet coping will be repaired. The project is within the C-C-T (Community Commercial Theatre Combining District) zoning district.
PLN16-0500 2908 Marina Drive (Action Date 10-10-16)
The project consists of replacing the existing steps on the front porch and the path in the front yard with an ADA accessible ramp in a single family residence. A portion of the front yard will be re-landscaped to accommodate the new ramp configuration. The property is within the R-1 (One-Family Residence) zoning district.
PLN16-0464 1210 Mound Street (Action Date 10-10-16)
The project consists of a residential remodel and addition consisting of a rear addition of 426 sq.ft. at the main level and a basement conversion and addition of 839 sq.ft. at the lower level. Four windows will be removed, one window will be replaced, and 20 windows and 2 pair of French doors will be added. The addition will be clad in stucco to match the existing building. The new roof will match existing composition shingles. The property is located within the R-1 One Family Residential zoning district.
PLN16-0498 134 Norwich Road (Action Date 10-10-16)
The project consists of fire damage repair including the replacement of nine (9) windows and four (4) doors on an existing single-family home. The project also consists of the enclosure of an atrium in the middle of the home, and the replacement of vertical siding with horizontal lap siding around the building. All new materials and windows will be consistent with the existing home. The property is located within the R-1-PD (One-Family Residence - Planned Development) Zoning District.
PLN16-0466 1941 Sandcreek Way (Action Date 10-10-16)
The project consists of interior and exterior remodeling. Exterior changes will include the replacement of most windows and doors, including the garage door, new paint, stucco repair, and other minor cosmetic alterations. No new floor area will be added and there will be no change to the building footprint except the removal of a small shed at the rear of the building. The property is located within the R-1 One Family Residential zoning district.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Assistant Community Development Director