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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: September 11, 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
Hearing Date: September 5, 2023
(Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 15, 2023)
PLN23-0276 - 1628 Webster Street - Use Permit and Variance - Applicant: Alameda Housing Authority. Public hearing to consider approval of a use permit to allow two (2) new residential units on the ground floor of an existing building within the C-C, Community Commercial Zoning District, and a variance to reduce the number of required long term bicycle parking spaces. Zoning: C-C, Community Commercial. General Plan: Community Mixed Use. CEQA Determination: This project is a Class 5 categorical exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 - Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations. Staff Recommendation: approve with conditions.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - Notice Date: August 24, 2023
(Action Date: September 5, 2023) (Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 15, 2023)
1721 PEARL STREET, PLN23-0294
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a 20’ by 15’ detached pre-1942 garage/shed located at the rear yard of a single-family home. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-2, Residential District. CEQA Determination: This project is a Class 1 categorical exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15301(l)(4) - Existing facilities - demolition and removal of individual small structures and accessory structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Allen Tai
Acting Planning, Building & Transportation Director