File #: 2024-4263   
Type: ZA Hearing Item
Body: Zoning Administrator Hearing
On agenda: 8/5/2024
Title: PLN24-0093 - Administrative Use Permit - 2001 High Street - Applicant: Benjamin Pittenger. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the establishment of a dog grooming and daycare facility in an existing 4,200 square foot commercial tenant space pursuant to AMC 30-4.8.c.7.
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 Project Plans, 2. Exhibit 2 Applicant Statement, 3. Exhibit 3 Communications, 4. Exhibit 4 Public Works Memo, 5. Exhibit 5 Photos, 6. Item 3-A Public Comment as of August 5, 2024
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PLN24-0093 - Administrative Use Permit - 2001 High Street - Applicant: Benjamin Pittenger. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the establishment of a dog grooming and daycare facility in an existing 4,200 square foot commercial tenant space pursuant to AMC 30-4.8.c.7.

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CITY OF ALAMEDA
PLANNING, BUILDING & TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT

ITEM NO: 3-A

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PLN24-0093 - Administrative Use Permit - 2001 High Street - Applicant: Benjamin Pittenger. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the establishment of a dog grooming and daycare facility in an existing 4,200 square foot commercial tenant space pursuant to AMC 30-4.8.c.7.

GENERAL PLAN: Mixed Use
ZONING: C-1, Neighborhood Business District
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CEQA Determination: Categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, and Section 15332 - Infill Development, including minor modifications and change of use.
PROJECT PLANNER: Steven Buckley, Planning Services Manager
PUBLIC NOTICE: A notice for this hearing was mailed to property owners and residents within 300 feet of the site, published in local newspapers and posted in public areas near the subject property. Staff has received one public comment on this proposed project.
EXHIBITS: 1. Project Plans
2. Applicant Statement
3. Communications
4. Public Works Memo
5. Photos
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the project with conditions.

PROPOSAL SUMMARY:

The applicant is requesting a Use Permit for a dog grooming and day care facility. The use would be conducted indoors at an existing commercial suite in an older commercial building with multiple tenants and vacancies. The building is undergoing incremental fa?ade improvements and interior tenant improvements. Other tenants in the building include several beauty salons. The proposed pet facility would be located in the central high-ceilin...

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