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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: June 8, 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
May 21, 2026
2146 San Jose Avenue, PLN26-0226 (Close of Comment Period: June 1, 2026. Action Date: June 4, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: June 15, 2026.) Applicant: Juan Valle. Project Description: Certificate of Approval - The project consists of the emergency removal of a hazardous Coast Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia) tree that is approximately 54” in diameter at four and one-half feet above the ground, located on private property to the rear of the existing residence at 2146 San Jose Avenue, as recommended by a certified arborist. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 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: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov <mailto:tsuire@alamedaca.gov>. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1412 Broadway, PLN26-0226 (Close of Comment Period: June 1, 2026. Action Date: June 4, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: June 15, 2026.) Applicant: Michael Erwin. Project Description: Certificate of Approval - The project consists of the demolition of an existing accessory building constructed prior to 1942 in the rear yard of an existing residential building. 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 15301(l)(4) - Existing Facilities - demolition and removal of individual small structures, including accessory structures. 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