File #: 2021-1044   
Type: Staff Communications
Body: Planning Board
On agenda: 6/28/2021
Title: Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions

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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:                                           June 28, 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

 

June 14, 2021

 

PLN20-0215 - Use Permit Amendment for Commercially Zoned Properties and Public Spaces - Applicant: City of Alameda.  Public hearing to consider an Amendment to Use Permit PLN20-0215 to modify conditions and extend the term of the use permit to November 1, 2021 to allow the temporary use of privately owned outdoor space and parking lots and City owned sidewalks and on-street parking spaces in certain commercially zoned districts for retail and commercial purposes during the economic recovery from the COVID-19 Health Emergency.  The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 - Minor Alteration of Existing Facilities, 15304(e) - Minor Temporary Use of Land, and 15305 - Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations.

 

Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions

Minor Planning Projects - June 10, 2021

 

1000 Grand Street, PLN21-0041, (Action Date 6-21-21)

 

DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of the 160 square foot expansion and modification of an existing sunroom located at the front of a single family home. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, One Family Residence District. CEQA Determination: Design Review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 Cal.App.5th 80. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, 510-747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov

 

1108 Peach Street, PLN21-0174, (Action Date 6-21-21)

 

DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a partial front porch enclosure and relocate the front door to create a new entryway and replace the existing stone and wood siding on all sides with new wood horizontal siding and trim to match/replace existing. General Plan: Low-Density Residential Zoning: R-1 One-Family Residence District. CEQA Determination: Design review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 Cal.App.5th 80. . 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