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Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of the Planning Board's Decision to Approve Use Permit Amendment No. PLN25-0649 to Allow the Continued Use of an Outdoor Patio for Amplified Musical Entertainment at 1200 Park Street; and
Adoption of Resolution Upholding the Appeal of Use Permit Amendment PLN25-0649 and Modifying the Use Permit to Extend Pilot to Allow Outdoor Music Events Consistent with the Noise Ordinance on a 0.29-Acre Site at 1200 Park Street.
CEQA Determination: The City Council is considering this matter on appeal and depending on the action taken by City Council at the public hearing, it may adopt, modify, or overturn the initial CEQA determination or require some further action. The appealed Use Permit was originally determined to be categorically exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15183 (project consistent with General Plan and Zoning). (Planning, Building & Transportation 20962710)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Park Station Tavern ("Park Station" or "Applicant"), located at 1200 Park Street, has operated under a use permit temporarily allowing for outdoor, amplified music three times per month. When the use permit was issued, the Planning Board required the business to return for review after six months of operation to determine whether the outdoor music was compatible with the neighborhood. During this time, the City of Alameda (City) received numerous noise complaints.
At the six-month review on February 23, 2026, the Planning Board heard extensive comments from those who were in favor and those who were opposed and placed additional restrictions on Park Station but still allowed limited outdoor performances for an additional trial period. The City received an appeal of this Planning Board decision on March 2. City Council is required to hold a public hearing to res...
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