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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: September 13, 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
August 23, 2021
PLN21-0319 - Administrative Use Permit - 649 West Tower Avenue (NE corner of West Tower Ave and Pan Am Way) - Applicant: Almanac Brewing Company. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the temporary operation of an approximately 8,400-square-foot outdoor beer garden located on a vacant site at the northeast corner of West Tower Avenue and Pan Am Way. The temporary outdoor use would end on January 1, 2022. Environmental Determination: The City of Alameda certified the Alameda Point Final EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 21312043), which evaluated the environmental impacts of redevelopment and reuse of the lands at Alameda Point. No further environmental review is required for this project. Approved.
PLN21-0227 - Administrative Use Permit - 707 West Hornet Avenue (Aircraft Carrier Hornet) - Applicant: Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation. A public hearing to consider a Use Permit to allow continuation of ship-based museum operations at Pier 3. The project is located within the AP-E4, Alameda Point - Enterprise 4 District. Environmental Determination: This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, which exempts from CEQA the operation and permitting for existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion in use. No further environmental review is required for this project. Approved.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - August 26, 2021
3249 Bayo Vista Avenue, PLN21-0329, (Action Date 9-7-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a second floor addition at the rear of an existing two-story single family residence, approximately 342 square feet. 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 <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
1401 Central Avenue, PLN21-0367, (Action Date 9-7-21)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the removal of a diseased Sycamore tree located in the public right of way along Central Avenue, and a new sycamore tree will be planted in its place. General Plan: Medium - Density Residential. Zoning: R-4, Neighborhood Residential District. CEQA Determination: This project is a Class 4 categorical exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15304 - Minor Alterations to Land. Project Planner: Henry Dong, 510-747-6871, hdong@alamedaca.gov <mailto:hdong@alamedaca.gov>
1555 Central Avenue, PLN21-0368, (Action Date 9-7-21)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the removal of a diseased Sycamore tree located in the public right of way along Central Avenue, and a new sycamore tree will be planted in its place. General Plan: Medium - Density Residential. Zoning: R-4, Neighborhood Residential District. CEQA Determination: This project is a Class 4 categorical exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15304 - Minor Alterations to Land. Project Planner: Henry Dong, 510-747-6871, hdong@alamedaca.gov <mailto:hdong@alamedaca.gov>
1337 Fountain Street, PLN21-0364, (Action Date 9-7-21)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of an existing one-car garage built prior to 1942 to facilitate the construction of an accessory dwelling unit. General Plan: Low - Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, One-Family Residential 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. Project Planner: Henry Dong, 510-747-6871, hdong@alamedaca.gov <mailto:hdong@alamedaca.gov>
1425 Park Street, PLN21-0290, (Action Date 9-7-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of revisions to the exterior facade of an existing commercial building to remove and replace existing tile siding with horizontal wood siding and a new tile bulkhead. The existing stucco on the second floor will remain. General Plan: Community Commercial. Zoning: C-C-T, Community Commercial with Theatre Overlay Zoning District. CEQA Determination: This project is a Class 1 Categorical Exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities - operation, permitting or leasing of existing private structures involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which exists. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, 510-747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
2416 San Jose Avenue, PLN21-0204, (Action Date 9-7-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: Code Enforcement to legalize a new gabled dormer, approximately 7 feet 6 inches feet wide, on the roof (south elevation) of an existing residence. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, General 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>
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Planning Building and Transportation Director