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Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Andrew Thomas, AICP
Planning, Building and Transportation Director
Date: May 10, 2021
Re: Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
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. 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, or the Planning Board or City Council call for review a Zoning Administrator or Planning, Building and Transportation Department decision during this appeal period. All appeals and call for reviews will be heard at a public hearing before the Planning Board.
How to Access Project Files:
We encourage the use of Building Eye for direct access to current Planning applications, real time status, and plan drawings:
1. Click or go to: <https://alameda.buildingeye.com/planning>
2. Enter project address in search box.
3. Click on the Map Marker (i.e. dot on the map) to display the project summary sidebar.
4. To view the project file, click on the “More details” button. A new window will appear.
5. In the new window that opens, click on “Record Info” tab and then click “Project Documents” in the drop down menu. A list of project documents will display.
If you experience any trouble accessing the files electronically, please contact Planning staff for assistance 510-747-6805 or visit the Permit Center to view the files in person.
Zoning Administrator
May 3, 2021
PLN21-0087 - Use Permit - 930 Central Avenue - Applicant: Daniel Brainich. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the operation of a cafe within an existing 900 square foot tenant space. Restaurants and cafes require a Use Permit to operate within the project’s C-1 zoning district. General Plan: Neighborhood Business. Zoning: C-1, Neighborhood Business District. CEQA Determination: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
PLN21-0134 - Use Permit - 1429 Oak Street - Applicant: City of Alameda Community Development Department. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the construction of a six-foot tall, black-wire coated security fence around the perimeter of a vacant building. Per Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) Section 30-5.14.g, non-residential fences require the approval of an Administrative Use Permit. General Plan: Public/Institutional/School. Zoning: R-6, Hotel-Residential District. CEQA Determination: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15311 - Accessory Structures.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - April 22, 2021
2133 Lincoln Avenue, PLN21-0133, (Action Date 5-3-21)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a 320 square foot dilapidated 2-story detached accessory structure that was built prior to 1942 to accommodate the construction of a future accessory dwelling unit. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, General Residential District. CEQA Determination: Exempt, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, 510-747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Planning Building and Transportation Director