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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: March 23, 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
Hearing on March 16th
PLN25-0557 - 1701 Monarch St - Administrative Use Permit - Applicant: Brendan Conaway for Longshot Space. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow research and development (light industrial) and outdoor storage. Zoning: AP-WTC, Alameda Point - Waterfront Town Center District. General Plan: Mixed-Use. CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. The environmental effects of the project were adequately evaluated in the Alameda Point Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2013030563) and no further environmental review is required. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Notice sent on March 5th, 2026
1647 Broadway, PLN26-0125 (Close of Comment Period: March 16, 2026. Action Date: March 19, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: March 30, 2026.) Applicant: Hank Hernandez. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of creation of a 135 square foot second story deck on the roof of a proposed 425 square foot detached ADU. 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.
3110 Lincoln Avenue, PLN26-0085 (Close of Comment Period: March 16, 2026. Action Date: March 19, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: March 30, 2026.) Applicant: Dwelling Lab. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists legalization of an existing 550 square foot rear addition to the existing 1,295 square foot single family home. 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.
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 Section 1094.6.