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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: July 12, 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
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Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - June 24, 2021
2524 Clement Avenue, PLN21-0153, (Action Date 7-5-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of expanding an existing single-family residence by building a new lower floor and a two-story rear addition to create a second unit. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: NP-MU, North Park Street Mixed Use 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.
36 Garden Road, PLN21-0121, (Action Date 7-5-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a 236 square foot addition at the front and side of an existing one-story 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
50 Hays Court, PLN21-0240, (Action Date 7-5-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 536 square foot second story addition to an existing two-story single family home. The proposed addition will have same roof height as the existing second floor and is located within the existing footprint of the building. General Plan: Low-Density Residential Zoning: R-1-PD, One-Family Residence Planned Development 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
510 Tideway Drive, PLN21-0203, (Action Date 7-5-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of the demolition of a portion of the third floor for expansion of an existing roof deck from 115 square feet to 223 square feet, with a new windshield installed around the perimeter ranging in height from 8'6" to 7'8" at an existing townhome. General Plan: Low-Density Residential Zoning: R-3-PD, Garden Residential Planned Development 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
1121 Versailles Avenue, PLN21-0263, (Action Date 7-5-21)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a one-car detached garage (approximately 225 square feet) built prior to 1942 to facilitate the construction of a new one-car detached garage (approximately 330 square feet) at the rear of the property of a single family home. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, One-Family Residence District. CEQA Determination: This project is a Class 1 Categorical Exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(l)(4) - Existing Facilities - demolition and removal of individual small structures and accessory structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. 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