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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: Andrew Thomas, AICP
Planning, Building and Transportation Director
Date: October 10, 2022
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
October 3, 2022
PLN22-0391 - Administrative Use Permit - 1301 Marina Village Parkway - Applicant: Blue Rise Ventures. Public hearing to consider an administrative use permit to allow an approximately 3,300-square-foot day care center located within an existing office building. The project also consists of an approximately 4,600-square-foot outdoor play yard located on the north side of the building surrounded by an 8-foot tall fence. The property is located within the M-X, Mixed-Use Zoning District and is designated Business + Employment in the Alameda 2040 General Plan. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
PLN22-0383 - Administrative Use Permit - 707 West Tower Ave - Applicant: Marieca Tye on behalf of Kairos Power. Public hearing to consider an administrative use permit to allow an approximately 170 square foot restroom trailer on a temporary basis, for up to two years. The property is located within the AP-AR, Alameda Point - Adaptive Reuse Zoning District and is designated Mixed Use in the Alameda 2040 General Plan. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - Small Structures.
PLN22-0359 - Administrative Use Permit - 1828 Park Street - Applicant: Monique Brinson for EnCompass Four Corners. Public hearing to consider an administrative use permit to allow an academic personal enrichment facility as an ancillary use to an existing martial arts studio located within an existing commercial building. The property is located within the NP-GD, North Park Street Gateway Zoning District and is designated Community Mixed-Use in the Alameda 2040 General Plan. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - September 22, 2022
2228 Clinton Avenue, PLN22-0309, (Action Date 10-03-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a 500 square foot second story addition at the rear of an existing home. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-4, Neighborhood 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: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov
1511 Eighth Street, PLN22-0404, (Action Date 10-03-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a new rear facing gable integrated into the existing roof for the conversion of the attic to 284 square feet of habitable space and the replacement of missing fretwork and railing at front facade porch and steps. The proposed design also includes door/window alterations on secondary facades at an existing single-family home. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, General 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: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov
783 Haight Street, PLN22-0423, (Action Date 10-3-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 637 square foot second story addition at an existing single family home. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, General 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: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov
2163 Lincoln Avenue, PLN22-0058, (Action Date 10-03-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 291 square foot second story rear addition within the existing footprint of a duplex. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, General 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: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov
2012 San Antonio Avenue, PLN22-0319, (Action Date 10-03-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a 156 square foot addition at the northeast corner of an existing a private school building. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-4-PD, Neighborhood Residential Planned Development District. CEQA Determination: This project is a Class 1 categorical exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e) - Additions to existing structures. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov
1221 Sherman Street, PLN22-0418, (Action Date 10-03-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of the replacement of a 200 square foot second story deck with a 357 square foot deck at the rear of a single-family home. General Plan: Low-Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, One-Family Residence 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: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Planning Building and Transportation Director