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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: Steve Buckley
Planning Services Manager
Date: January 27, 2025
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
January 6, 2025
PLN24-0631 - Administrative Use Permit - 2510 Santa Clara Avenue - Applicant: Rabbi Meir Shmotkin for Chabad of Alameda. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow community assembly in an existing approximately 2,200 square-foot single-story building. Coning: C-C-T, Community Commercial - Theater Combining District. General Plan: Community Mixed-Use. CEQA Determination: the project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - conversion of small structures. the project proposes to convert an existing retail storefront of less than 2,500 square feet in floor area to a new use with only minor modifications to the exterior of the building.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
January 9, 2025
220 HAIGHT AVE., PLN24-0655 (Close of Comment Period: January 20, 2025. Action Date: January 23, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: February 3, 2025.) Applicant: Jeremiah Tolbert. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of an interior remodel and construction of a 1,385 square foot second-story addition and reconfiguring of the existing front porch on an existing 1,431 square foot residential building. 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: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1707 LAFAYETTE ST., PLN24-0721 (Close of Comment Period: January 20, 2025. Action Date: January 23, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: February 3, 2025.) Applicant: Mike Kehl. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of removal and replacement in kind of the existing 231 square foot, legal nonconforming, non-habitable accessory structure located to the rear of the existing residential building. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-3, 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: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1727 MINTURN ST., PLN24-0545 (Close of Comment Period: January 6, 2025. Action Date: January 9, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: January 19, 2025.) Applicant: Cathy Pham. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of a 56 square-foot first floor front addition, conversion of rear hip roof to a rear facing gable, and relocation of the rear unit entrance on an existing approximately 3,300 square foot residential building. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-3, 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: Brian McGuire, bmcguire@alamedaca.gov Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1535 STANTON ST., PLN24-0554 (Close of Comment Period: January 20, 2025. Action Date: January 23, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: February 3, 2025.) Applicant: TJ Modelski. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of foundation and framing replacement, replacement of windows and doors, and a 16 square foot cantilevered bay window addition to the upper level of an existing 1,921 square foot residential building. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4, 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: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Steve Buckley
Planning Services Manager