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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 21, 2016
PLN16-0221 - 848 Lincoln Avenue - Administrative Use Permit - Applicant: Christopher Pieda. A public hearing to consider a Use Permit to convert an existing ground floor retail space and second floor residential unit to a chiropractic office pursuant to AMC Section 30-4.8.c.2, which requires a Use Permit for office uses occupying street-fronting retail space. The property is located within the C-1 (Neighborhood Business) zoning district. This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PLN16-0239 -1601 Paru Street - Administrative Use Permit - Applicant: Margret Fago for Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Inc. A public hearing to consider a Use Permit to convert a residential unit on the second floor of the Frank Bette Center for the Arts into administrative offices with incidental gallery displays and studio for art classes. Pursuant to AMC Section 30-4.4.c, administrative offices of nonprofit organizations require a Use Permit. The Use Permit will also allow the use of the existing rear yard for exhibits and receptions. The property is located within the R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) zoning district. This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PLN16-0299 - 630 Central Avenue - Administrative Use Permit - Applicant: John Ngu. A public hearing to consider a Use Permit to add an outdoor dining patio at the rear of an existing restaurant building and to construct an outdoor trash enclosure and storage area on the side of the building. Pursuant to AMC Section 30-4.9A.c.1.b, a Use Permit is required for uses not conducted within an enclosed structure. The property is located within a C-C PD, Community-Commercial Planned Development Zoning District. This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PLN16-0115 - 615 W. Tower Avenue - Administrative Use Permit and Design Review - srmERNST Partners, LLC. A public hearing to consider a Design Review and Use Permit for the renovation of an existing warehouse, building 91 within the NAS Alameda Historic District. The applicant proposes renovating the building for multi-tenant food and beverage manufacturing, with accessory bar/tavern uses, outdoor seating and storage, and extended hours of operation, which all require the approval of a Use Permit. The Historical Advisory Board approved a Certificate of Approval for the proposed exterior changes on May 5, 2016. The property is located within the AP-AR (Alameda Point, Adaptive Reuse) zoning district. The City of Alameda certified the Alameda Point Final EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 201312043), which evaluated the environmental impacts of redevelopment and reuse of the lands at Alameda Point. No further environmental review is required for this project. THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2016 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING.
PLN16-0116 - 707 W. Tower Avenue - Administrative Use Permit and Design Review - srmERNST Partners, LLC. A public hearing to consider a Design Review and Use Permit for the renovation of an existing warehouse, building 9 within the NAS Alameda Historic District. The applicant proposes renovating the building for multi-tenant food and beverage manufacturing, with accessory bar/tavern uses, outdoor seating and storage, and extended hours of operation, which all require the approval of a Use Permit. The Historical Advisory Board approved a Certificate of Approval for the proposed exterior changes on May 5, 2016. The property is located within the AP-AR (Alameda Point, Adaptive Reuse) zoning district. The City of Alameda certified the Alameda Point Final EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 201312043), which evaluated the environmental impacts of redevelopment and reuse of the lands at Alameda Point. No further environmental review is required for this project. THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2016 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING.
Design Review Applications
This is the link to the plans:
<http://alamedaca.gov/community-development/planning/Design-Review-Projects>
PLN16-0237 2163 Alameda Avenue (Action Date 6-27-16)
The project consists of modifications to an staircase enclosure on the rear of the existing structure and the construction of a new dormer on the north side of the existing roof. The modifications to the staircase at the rear is to accommodate a kitchen remodel within the existing floor area of the upper unit. The new dormer will expand the floor area of the upper floor by 476 square feet. The property is located in the R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) Zoning District.
PLN16-0249 251 Beach Road (Action Date 6-27-16)
The project consists of a 661-square-foot addition at the rear of an existing single family residence. The overall height of the addition will be approximately thirteen feet (13’). Pursuant to AMC 30-5.7 (k), the addition will continue an existing legal nonconforming setback of four feet and six inches (4’-6”) in order to achieve a uniform design and compatibility with the existing structure. The project also consists of removing the windows on the front elevation and replacing them with five (5) new windows. A new garage door will also be added and will match the new windows on the front elevation. The existing wood siding on the front gables will be replaced with shingle siding. On the front porch, the support column will be replaced with a decorative column. The project is located within an R-1 (One Family Residential) zoning district.
PLN15-0543 322 Beach Road (Action Date 6-27-16)
The project consists of a second story addition and new one car attached-garage to an existing one-story single family residence. The project will require the demolition of a detached garage located within the required side yard setback. The resultant total overall building height will be twenty-seven feet and four inches (27’4”). The project is located within the R-2-H-40 (Two-Family Residence, Special Height Overlay) Zoning District.
PLN16-0277 1624 Chapin Street (Action Date 6-27-16)
The project consists of the structural alteration of the roof at the rear of an existing single family residence. The shed roof over a previous addition will removed and replaced with an extension of the pitched roof on the original residence. The original hipped roof will be changed into a rear gabled roof, and an existing hipped roof dormer on the north elevation will turned into a side facing gable. Additionally, the siding of the previous addition will be removed and replaced to match the type and materials of siding on the original residence. The property is located within the R-2 (Two Family Residence) Zoning District.
PLN16-0270 155 Diapian Bay (Action Date 6-27-16)
This project consists of installing a redwood pergola of approximately 223-square-feet on the existing patio of a single family residence. The overall height of the pergola will be nine feet and three inches (9’-3”). The pergola will be attached to the east elevation of the home along the side yard and will extend to the rear yard. The project is located within the R-1-PD (One-Family Residence, Planned Development) zoning district.
PLN16-0132 1711 Eighth Street (Action Date 6-27-16)
The proposal includes construction of an 821 square-foot, second story addition and removal of a 72 square-foot laundry room at the rear of the lower level, for a net addition of 749 square feet. The project also includes construction of a 190 square-foot (11 ft. by 17.3 ft.) wood deck at the rear of house. The deck floor will be 3 ft. 2 in. in height from the ground. The exterior of the addition will be stucco to match existing lower level. The project includes new clad wood windows on both upper and lower levels.
PLN16-0281 1710 Everett Street (Action Date 6-27-16)
This project consists of replacing existing fascia shingles with corrugated metal fascia panels at an existing car wash. The new corrugated metal fascia panels will be coated with regal blue color high performance paint. The project is located within the MU-NP (North Park Street Mixed Use) zoning district.
PLN16-0106 1416 Hoover Court (Action Date 6-27-16)
The project consists of demolishing a 520-square-foot two car garage and 169-square-foot base tower constructed prior to 1942. The site consists of three existing units, two units are in the front residence and one unit is in the rear residence. On the front residence, a new entrance and covered porch will be added to the front elevation. The side entrances on the east and west side will be removed. The rear door on the first floor will be relocated and the rear door on the second floor will be removed along with the second story deck. The rear deck on the first floor will also be removed. On the rear residence, a 285-square-foot addition will be added to the front elevation. A new entrance and deck will be added to the addition and a side door will be added to the west elevation. An existing storage that is attached to the east elevation of the rear residence will also be removed. The site will accommodate three uncovered parking spaces. The project also consists of removing and replacing 36 windows throughout. The project is located within the R-2 (Two-family Residence) zoning district.
PLN16-0225 Sign Program (PLN16-0226) 2900 Main Street (Action Date 6-27-16)
The Design Review application (PLN16-0225) requests approval for exterior modifications to Building No. 2 within the Bay Ship and Yacht Facility. The project will consist of the demolition of an exterior staircase and landings that were not original to the building, and construction of a new staircase and landings. The Sign Program application (PLN16-0226) seeks approval of a new monument sign at the front entry on Main Street. The proposed monument will be a total of six feet (6’) tall and will be a curved concrete base with concrete molded letters for site identification and brass pin-mounted letters for the site address. The sign will be externally illuminated with ground mounted lights shielded to avoid off-site glare. The project is located within the M-2 (General Industrial - Manufacturing) Zoning District.
PLN16-0253 and PLN16-0273, respectively 1835 Oak Street (Action Date 6-27-16)
This project consists of demolishing a structure of approximately 288-square-feet built prior to 1942, which was originally used as a generator house and electrical shop. A historical status report conducted in 2013 outlines that the structure has little historic or visual value and that it is in poor condition. The project also involves demolishing two adjacent storage structures of approximately 580-square-feet combined. These three structures will be demolished to accommodate a new roll-up door and a new main door on the adjoining building. The project also consists of tenant improvements that will include a new exterior entry door and two new windows and relocating one existing roll-up door and one existing man door, on the south elevation. The project is located within the M-2 (General Industrial) zoning district.
PLN15-0557 757 Pacific Avenue (Action Date 6-27-16)
The project consists of the construction of a new two-story single family home on a 8,030 square foot lot that currently has a one-story single family home. The proposed home will be 2,572 square feet and will have an attached two-car garage. The total overall building height of the structure will be twenty-six feet (26’) from grade to top of the ridgeline of the roof. The new single family residence will feature building materials and design elements from the existing single family residence, such as horizontal wood siding, single-hung windows and a hipped roof. The project is located within the R-2 (Two-Family Residence) Zoning District.
PLN16-0259 1213 Pacific Avenue (Action Date 6-27-16)
The project consists of the construction of new deck at the rear of an existing single family residence. The new deck will be a total of two-hundred and fifty (250) square feet, and have a finished floor height of four feet and nine inches (4’9”) above the existing grade, and will be constructed with wood. The existing ground floor fixed windows on the rear of the dwelling will be removed and replaced with a patio door. The property is located within the R-4 (Neighborhood Residential) Zoning District
PLN16-0257 1405 San Antonio Avenue (Action Date 6-27-16)
The project includes basement excavation of 12 inches to convert 1,741 sq. ft. of unconditioned basement into living space. The project also includes installation of three new windows and replacement of eight existing windows. Two window wells will be construction at the basement level, one at front and one at rear, to provide emergency egress from bedrooms.
PLN16-0287 317 Spruce Street (Action Date 6-27-16)
This project consists of removing a brick chimney stack from a single family residence. The chimney extends from the foundation through the middle of the home and out through the east side of the roof. The chimney does not serve a functional purpose and is not a character defining feature of the home. 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