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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: July 13, 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
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Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
June 25, 2026
1613 Union Street, PLN26-0235 (Close of Comment Period: July 6, 2026. Action Date: July 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: July 20, 2026.) Applicant: Dwelling Lab. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of the replacement of an existing 220 square foot two story addition located on the east side of an existing residence with a new approximately 700 square foot two story addition. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-5 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: Henry Dong, hdong@alamedaca.gov <mailto:hdong@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1300 Park Street, PLN26-0364 (Close of Comment Period: July 6, 2026. Action Date: July 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: July 20, 2026.) Applicant: City of Alameda. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of the installation of a pavilion (accessory structure) to display the historic fire department bell with an open rail fence and an interpretive sign within a landscape area adjacent to the fire department administration building. General Plan: Community Mixed Use. Zoning: C-C Community Commercial 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 <mailto:sbuckley@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1722 Encinal Avenue, PLN26-0149 (Close of Comment Period: July 6, 2026. Action Date: July 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: July 20, 2026.) Applicant: John Harris. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of a partial enclosure of a side porch with windows on the existing 1,728 square foot single-family dwelling. 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.
1329 Broadway, PLN26-0207 (Close of Comment Period: July 6, 2026. Action Date: July 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: July 20, 2026.) Applicant: Thomas McCollum. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of a 828 square foot attic conversion and addition of living area, including modifications to the windows on the existing 1,396 square foot single-family dwelling. 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.
1297 Weber Street, PLN26-0287 (Close of Comment Period: July 6, 2026. Action Date: July 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: July 20, 2026.) Applicant: Seth Gilley. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of a remodel including front stair replacement and modifications to the existing windows on the existing 1,935 square foot single-family dwelling. 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.
300 Fair Haven Road, PLN26-0303 (Close of Comment Period: July 6, 2026. Action Date: July 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: July 20, 2026.) Applicant: Sudheer Bobba. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of replacement and modifications to the existing second story guardrail facing the street on the existing 2,416 square foot single-family dwelling. 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.
1200 Sherman Street, PLN26-0148 (Close of Comment Period: July 6, 2026. Action Date: July 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: July 20, 2026.) Applicant: Daniel Del Rio Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of an approximately 379 square foot single story side addition to an existing residential property. 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: Brian McGuire, bmcguire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:bmcguire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
853 Cedar Street, PLN26-0124 (Close of Comment Period: July 6, 2026. Action Date: July 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: July 20, 2026.) Applicant: Danilo Bosio Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of an approximately 366 square foot detached garage on an existing residential property. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4-PD, Residential - Planned Development 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: Brian McGuire, bmcguire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:bmcguire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend 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.