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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 26, 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
PLN21-0232 - Use Permit - 300 Mosley Avenue - Applicant: Habitat for Humanity. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the construction of six-foot tall, black-wire coated security fence along the frontage of Mosley Avenue. Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code 30-5.14 chain-link fences in residentially-developed parcels may be permitted when required for security reasons, subject to use permit approval. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4-PD, Neighborhood Residential - Planned Development District. CEQA Determination: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - New construction of small structures.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - July 8, 2021
2128 Buena Vista Avenue, PLN21-0247, (Action Date 7-19-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of the addition of a shed roof over an existing second floor deck at the rear of two-story duplex, approximately 256 square feet. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-4, Neighborhood Residential 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 <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
817 Park Street, PLN21-0172, (Action Date 7-19-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of the construction of a new second floor addition on an existing one-story single family residence, approximately 633 square feet with a total overall height of approximately 24 feet - 3 inches. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4, Neighborhood Residential 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 <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
535 Santa Clara Avenue, PLN21-0272, (Action Date 7-19-21)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a pre-1942 detached one-car garage to facilitate the construction of a new detached 2-car garage at the rear of the property of a single family home. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-2, Two-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 of individual small structures and accessory structures including garages. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, 510-747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Planning Building and Transportation Director