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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: September 28, 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:
DR/COAs:
The application file for each project is available online through the City’s ePermit Portal at: <https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Planning-Building-and-Transportation/Planning-Division> (click on Minor Projects Activity and search under the above date). Information may also be viewed in person at City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 190, during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday (closed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.). You may also contact the assigned staff person listed for each application below to obtain further information.
Zoning Administrator:
The staff report and materials for this project will be available on the City of Alameda website <https://alameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx> under Zoning Administrator Hearing one week prior or earlier to the Zoning Administrator meeting or earlier.
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
September 17, 2026
1426 Union Street - PLN26-0566 - (Close of Comment Period: September 28, 2026. Action Date: October 1, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 12, 2026.) Applicant: Kevin Krajewski, Owner. Project Description: Certificate of Approval: The project consists of an emergency removal of a mature coastal live oak (Quercus agrifolia). The tree is located at the front of the property 1426 Union Street with reports of root intrusion and damage to the accessory garage at the adjacent property 1428 Union Street. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, Residential District. CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from the California environmental quality act (CEQA) under CEQA guidelines section 15304 minor alterations to land, because the project involves the removal of problematic vegetation for the protection of public health and safety. Project Planner: Ben Wu, bewu@alamedaca.gov <mailto:bewu@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
802 Buena Vista Avenue - PLN26-0597 (Close of Comment Period: September 28, 2026. Action Date: October 1, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 12, 2026.) Applicant: Adolfo Martinez. Project Description: Certificate of Approval - The project consists of the demolition of the existing accessory building constructed prior to 1942 in the rear yard of an existing residence at 802 Buena Vista Avenue. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-2 Residential District. CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(l)(4) - Existing Facilities - demolition and removal of individual small structures, including accessory structures. Project Planner: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:tsuire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1233 Regent Street - PLN26-0407 (Close of Comment Period: September 28, 2026. Action Date: October 1, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 12, 2026.) Applicant: Sandra Chan. Project Description: Design Review - The project consists of the replacement of an existing two-story rear addition that will result in an increase of approximately 449 square feet to an existing 2,118 square foot residence. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 Residential District. CEQA Determination: Exempt per Class 1 - additions to existing facilities; and design review approval for a permitted use, which 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:tsuire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Español: Para información en español sobre este aviso, comuníquese con Mirna Moreno al 510-747-6800.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Steven 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.