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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: February 12, 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
Minor Planning Projects - Notice Date: January 25, 2024
Action Date: Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: February 15, 2024.
2720 BAYVIEW DRIVE, PLN23-0492
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a second floor addition to a single-family dwelling, to the rear of the building, enclosing an existing roof balcony, with matching exterior materials and building forms within the same lot coverage area. 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, (510) 747-6822, sbuckley@alamedaca.gov <mailto:sbuckley@alamedaca.gov>
Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
2247 BUENA VISTA AVENUE, PLN23-0499
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of raising an existing single-family residence approximately two feet and nine inches (2’9”) to an overall height of approximately twenty-nine feet and seven inches (29’7”) to create approximately 930 square feet of floor area of habitable space. Additionally, an existing 51 square foot second floor deck, six feet and eight inches (6’8”) above grade, will be demolished and replaced with a new 144 square foot second floor deck which will be approximately fourteen feet and six inches (14’6”) above grade. 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: David Sablan, (510) 747-6873, dsablan@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dsablan@alamedaca.gov> Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
2511 CRIST STREET, PLN23-0506
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of detached garage that was built prior to 1942. The demolition of the garage will facilitate construction of a new, detached accessory dwelling unit which will be processed under a separate ministerial building permit. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-4, 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: Brian McGuire, (510) 747-6819, bmcguire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:bmcguire@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