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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 9, 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
August 19, 2024
PLN24-0280 - Administrative Use Permit - 3100 Central Avenue - Applicant: Malyka Chop. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the establishment of an approximately 2,600-square-foot preschool located within a former church building pursuant to AMC 30-4.1.c.1. Zoning: R-1, Residential District. General Plan: Low Density Residential. CEQA Determination: Categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, and Section 15332 - Infill Development, including minor modifications and change of use. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
PLN24-0339 - Administrative Use Permit - 1400 Webster Street - Applicant: Christine Pelayo. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the establishment of an approximately 239-square-foot beauty salon located on the third floor of an existing commercial building in the Webster Street Community Commercial District pursuant to AMC 30-4.9A.c.1. Zoning: C-C, Community Commercial District. General Plan: Community Mixed Use. CEQA Determination: Categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, and Section 15332 - Infill Development, including minor modifications and change of use. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
PLN24-0238 - Administrative Use Permit - 2333 Clement Avenue - Applicant: Imelda Layug. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the establishment of an approximately 2,715-square-foot consignment retail store located on the ground floor of an existing mixed-use building in the North Park Street District, Workplace subdistrict, pursuant to AMC 30-4.25.e.i. Zoning: W-NP, North Park Street District, Workplace subdistrict. General Plan: Community Mixed Use. CEQA Determination: Categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
August 22, 2024
2125 SANTA CLARA AVENUE, PLN24-0330 (Close of Comment Period: September 3, 2024. Action Date: September 5, 2024. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 16, 2024.) Project Description: The project consists of demolition of two existing single-story garage structures in the rear yard area and construction of two new two-story buildings, one with four new dwelling units and the other with two new ADUs on the site of an existing 8,955 square-foot multifamily dwelling. 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: Tristan Suire, tsuire@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