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PLN24-0614 - Design Review and Use Permit - 800 Atlantic Avenue - Applicant: Alameda Recreation & Parks Department. Public hearing to consider Design Review and Use Permit Application No. PLN24-0614 to allow the construction of an approximately 32,450 square-foot aquatic center with parking lot, landscaping, and perimeter fencing located at the northwest corner of the Jean Sweeney Open Space Park at 800 Atlantic Avenue. CEQA Determination: The City of Alameda has prepared an Addendum to a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines and no further environmental review is required.
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To: Honorable President and Members of the Planning Board
From: Allen Tai, Planning Building and Transportation Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Planning Board held an initial workshop on December 9, 2024, to review the preliminary design of the Aquatic Center, followed by a second workshop on March 10, 2025. At that time, the Alameda Recreation and Park District (ARPD) presented a revised concept plan reflecting cost-related adjustments that redesigned certain planned features. Based on feedback from the Planning Board and the public, the design team has since refined the project plans further. Additionally, an Addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Open Space Park has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Addendum concludes that the revised project does not introduce new significant environmental impacts, and no further environmental review is required. Staff recommends the Board adopt the Addendum to the MND and approve the updated project plans pursuant to Use Permit and Design Review findings and conditions.
BACKGROUND
On July 15, 2014, the City Council adopted an MND and mitigation measures in compliance with CEQA and approved the Jean Sweeney Open Space Park, which is a 22-acre community park featuring trails, picnic areas, open space, a c...
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