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PLN17-0274 - 1822 Bay Street Call for Review - Applicant: Clarence Chu. A public hearing to consider a Planning Board Call for Review of a Community Development Department approval of a Design Review application to rehabilitate and restore an existing vacant four-unit Queen Anne Cottage. The subject property is located within the R-2 (Two Family Residence) Zoning District.
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Linda Barrera
Planner II
Date: October 23, 2017
Re: PLN17-0274 - 1822 Bay Street Call for Review - Applicant: Clarence Chu. A public hearing to consider a Planning Board Call for Review of a Community Development Department approval of a Design Review application to rehabilitate and restore an existing vacant four-unit Queen Anne Cottage. The subject property is located within the R-2 (Two-Family Residence) Zoning District.
BACKGROUND
On September 18, 2017, the City of Alameda Community Development Department approved a design review application to rehabilitate and restore a four-unit Queen Anne Cottage located at 1822 Bay Street that is currently uninhabitable due to safety hazards and code violations. The approved plans are included as Exhibit 1.
On September 25, 2017, Planning Board member Ronald Curtis called the decision for review. The Board member's call for review requires that the Planning Board hold a noticed public hearing to review the Department's decision to approve the project. Upon consideration of the materials, drawings, and public testimony, the Planning Board may vote to: 1) amend the Department's approval of the application, 2) deny the application, or 3) uphold the Department's decision to approve the application. Public comments received on the project are attached as Exhibit 2.
DISCUSSION
Design Review Ordinance Findings: The proposal to rehabilitate and restore the building requires Design Review approval pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) Section 30-36 because ...
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