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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: April 13, 2026
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 calls 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 have 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
Notice sent on March 26th, 2026
1345 Park Avenue, PLN26-0040 (Close of Comment Period: April 6, 2026. Action Date: April 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: April 20, 2026.) Applicant: Alexandra Saikley. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of conversion from two units into a single-family residence including removing rear exterior stair, new 576 square foot two-story addition, new elevator, and new windows and doors for the addition. 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 <mailto:tsuire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
3115 Otis Drive, PLN26-0082 (Close of Comment Period: April 6, 2026. Action Date: April 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: April 20, 2026.) Applicant: Xiaowen Song. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of demolition of the existing single-story, 1,081 square foot single family dwelling and construction of a new two-story, 3,105 square foot single family dwelling with a new 500 square foot Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. 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 <mailto:tsuire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1611 Schiller Street, PLN26-0072 (Close of Comment Period: April 6, 2026. Action Date: April 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: April 20, 2026.) Applicant: Dorian West Blair. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of alterations to the exterior of the residence including simplifying the porch, cornice, parapet, and side entry, and adding window boxes. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-5 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: Carlina Rose, crose@alamedaca.gov <mailto:crose@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
2848 San Jose Avenue, PLN26-0062 (Close of Comment Period: April 6, 2026. Action Date: April 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: April 20, 2026.) Applicant: Benjamin Louie. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of enclosure of a second-story rear porch, and enclosure of a first story covered porch on the interior side yard toward the rear of the building in order to increase the floor area of the building by 330 square feet as well as an interior remodel to reconfigure the existing two residential units. 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: Brian McGuire, bmguire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:bmguire@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
NOTICE: If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the review period described in this notice and in an appeal of the Planning Director’s decision. {Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)}.
NOTICE: No judicial proceedings subject to review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5 may be prosecuted more than ninety (90) days following the date of the final decision plus extensions authorized by California Code of Civil Procedure Sect