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Zoning Administrator and Design Review Recent Actions and Decisions
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Andrew Thomas, AICP
Assistant Community Development Director
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, which typically coincides with a Planning Board meeting date. 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. The Planning Board or City Council may also call for review a staff decision during this appeal period. All appeals and call for reviews will be heard the Planning Board.
Zoning Administrator Hearing Items
June 2, 2016
PLN16-0115 & PLN16-0116- 651 & 707 W. Tower Avenue - Use Permit & Design Review - Applicant: Joe Ernst for Alameda Point Partners. A public hearing to consider design review conditional use permit for the exterior modifications and outdoor seating areas proposed for 651 & 707 W. Tower Avenue for the use of small food and beverage manufacturers. The property is located within the AP-AR (Alameda Point, Adaptive Reuse) zoning district. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
Design Review Applications
This is the link to the plans:
<http://alamedaca.gov/community-development/planning/Design-Review-Projects>
PLN16-0228 1544 Court Street (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project consists of the relocation of a front door and a partial enclosure of an existing entry way on the front elevation of an existing single family residence. The project also consists of the removal of four windows that will be replaced by five windows on the front and north elevations. All new materials and windows will match the existing home. The property is located within the R-1 (One Family Residence) zoning district.
PLN16-0248 121 Fundy Bay (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project consists of relocating two existing first story windows on the rear elevation of a single family home. The windows will be relocated to the second story by raising them by three feet and six inches (3’-6”) to accommodate a floor plan modification. The property is located within the R-1 (One-Family Residence) zoning district.
PLN16-0158 425 Haight Avenue (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project consists of an approximately 466 sq. ft. one-story addition located at the rear of an existing one-story residence. The project also consists of six new windows and two new doors, and the replacement of one window as part of the rear addition. All new materials and windows will match the existing building. The property is located within the R-1 (One Family Residence) zoning district.
PLN16-0256 3189 Mecartney Road - Bay Farm Community Church (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project involves minor modification to the exterior of the second floor of the building facing the sanctuary building. The balcony will be removed and replaced with a permanent awning-type roof over the ground-level entry door. The door to the balcony and side light windows will be removed and replaced with a 40” x 48” window.
PLN16-0250 1324 Mound Street (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project consists of an approximately 122 sq. ft. two-story addition located at the rear of an existing two-story single family home. The proposal also consists five new windows, the relocation of one door, and the removal of one door. The wrought iron railings on the front porch will be restored with wood railings as part of the proposal. All new materials and windows will match the existing building. The property is located within the R-1 (One Family Residence) zoning district. The building is listed on the Historical Building Study List with an “S” designation.
PLN16-0262 1541 Paru Street (Action Date 6-13-16)
The proposal is to demolish and rebuild an existing side porch (east side of building), including steps, framing and roof. The new side porch will be approximately 24 sq. ft. larger than the existing, for a total of 42.16 sq. ft. It will have wooden steps, painted metal framing and rails, and a corrugated metal roof. The porch’s existing side door will be replaced with french doors.
PLN16-0193 1100 Post Street (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project consists of an approximately 566 sq. ft. two-story addition located at the rear of an existing single-family residence. The project also consists of the addition of nine new windows, one new door, and the replacement of five windows and one door. All new materials and windows will match the existing home. The property is located within the R-1 (One Family Residence) zoning district.
PLN16-0156 1809 Saint Charles Street (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project consists of the construction of a new single family residence on a parcel of land with one (1) existing single family residence, and moving an existing driveway and curb-cut. The proposed single family residence will be approximately 1,857 square feet, will have a total overall building height of twenty-six feet and 3 inches (26’3”), and will have an attached two car garage. The property is included in the Historical Building Study List with a Historic designation. The property is located within the R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) Zoning District.
PLN16-0271 1816 San Antonio Avenue (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project consists of an approximately 985 sq. ft. basement conversion to living space within an existing single family residence. The project also consists of sixteen new windows and the removal of one window. The proposal will also add a new rear stairway and expand the existing first story deck located at the rear of the building by sixty sq. ft. All new materials and windows will match the existing home. The property is located within the R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) zoning district. The building is listed on the Historical Building Study List with a “B” designation.
PLN16-0251 2049 San Antonio Avenue (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project consists of the replacement of one 33.5” X 76” window on the east elevation with a 33.5” X 60” window as part of an interior kitchen remodel. The project also consists of the removal of an existing chimney on top of the building. All new materials and windows will match the existing building. The property is located within the R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) zoning district. The property is listed on the Historical Building Study List with an “S” designation.
PLN16-0223 628 Sandalwood Isle (Action Date 6-13-16
The project consists of two separate single story additions: the first addition is a 54.5 square foot front entry addition, and the second addition is a 347.5 square foot addition at the rear of the house. The rear addition will be located underneath an existing second story deck. The project is located within the R-1-Y-F-5 (One Family Residence, Special Yard Combining) Zoning District.
PLN16-0215 607 Santa Clara Avenue (Action Date 6-13-16)
The project consists of the conversion of an existing basement space into conditioned livable space, which will include the resizing of one (1) window and building a new door on the West side elevation, and the removal one (1) window and resizing of another window on the ground floor of the East side elevation. The property is included in the Historical Building Study List, with an Historic designation. The project is located within the R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) Zoning District.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Assistant Community Development Director