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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: October 28, 2024
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
October 10, 2024
848 LINCOLN AVENUE, PLN23-0010 (Close of Comment Period: October 21, 2024. Action Date October 24, 2024. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: November 4, 2024.) Applicant: Chris Pieda. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of the construction of a new roof top deck of approximately 800 square feet over a portion of the existing two-story, 3,500 square foot mixed use building (chiropractor on the first floor and single-family residence on the second floor) and two projections measuring 8 feet tall above the existing parapet for a total height of 30 feet, including an approximately 275 square foot enclosure located at the southeast corner of the building for a stair and vestibule area and an approximately 125 square foot bathroom and sauna area in the center of the roof area, and a painted horizontal wood guardrail inside of the exiting parapet. General Plan: Neighborhood Mixed Use. Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial. 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: Steven Buckley, sbuckley@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1416 OAK STREET, PLN24-0547 (Close of Comment Period: October 21, 2024. Action Date October 24, 2024. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: November 4, 2024.) Applicant: City of Alameda, Ricardo De La Torre, Project Manager. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of the installation of security features including rollup driveway gates, pedestrian gates at the stairwells, decorative grillwork / fencing at the lower-level openings and interior remodeling including lighting, painting, and other security and convenience features. General Plan: Community Mixed Use. Zoning: C-CT - Community Commercial - Theater Combining. 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: Steven Buckley, sbuckley@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
3228 CALHOUN STREET, PLN24-0543 (Close of Comment Period: October 21, 2024. Action Date: October 24, 2024. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: November 4, 2024.) Applicant: Alexandra Odabachian Architect. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of adding a new 46 square-foot entry by enclosing a portion of the existing front porch. A new dormer will be created above the addition to provide adequate height compliance. The interior of the existing single-family residence will be remodeled with new kitchen, bedroom, bathrooms, window replacement foundation repair and facade clean up. 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: Steven Buckley, sbuckley@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