File #: 2016-2812   
Type: Regular Agenda Item
Body: City Council
On agenda: 5/3/2016
Title: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Upholding Planning Board Resolution No. PB-16-10 Approving Design Review, Density Bonus, Density Bonus Waiver and Parking Exceptions Application for Construction of a Three-Story Mixed-Use Development including Nine Residential For-Sale Units and 4,700 Square Feet of Ground Floor Retail at 1435 Webster Street (APN74-427-5-1). [The project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects.] (Community Development 481005)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Project Plans Approved by the Planning Board, 2. Exhibit 2 - Approved Planning Board Resolution, 3. Exhibit 3 - Call for Review from Mayor Spencer, 4. Ordinance, 5. External Correspondence, 6. External Correspondence 2, 7. Presentation
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Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Upholding Planning Board Resolution No. PB-16-10 Approving Design Review, Density Bonus, Density Bonus Waiver and Parking Exceptions Application for Construction of a Three-Story Mixed-Use Development including Nine Residential For-Sale Units and 4,700 Square Feet of Ground Floor Retail at 1435 Webster Street (APN74-427-5-1). [The project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects.] (Community Development 481005)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

From: Jill Keimach, City Manager

Re: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Upholding Planning Board Resolution No. PB-16-10 Approving Design Review, Density Bonus, Density Bonus Waiver and Parking Exceptions application for Construction of a Three-Story Mixed-Use Development including Nine Residential For-Sale Units and 4,700 square feet of Ground Floor Retail at 1435 Webster Street (APN74-427-5-1). [The project is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-Fill Development Projects.] (Community Development 481005)

BACKGROUND

The project applicant, Mr. Andrew Goldberg of Dannan Development began working with the Webster Street Business Association (WABA), its design committee, and the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS) over two years ago to develop an appropriate project for the property at 1435 Webster Street.

Over the past year, Mr. Goldberg has been working with City staff to refine and improve the proposed project to comply with all General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Design Review Manual requirements and guidelines. The proposed project includes a three-story mixed-use, transit oriented development. The proposed building consists of nine (9) residential units (incl...

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