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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 27, 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 - September 9, 2021
1411 Fifth Street, PLN21-0329, (Action Date 9-20-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a new second floor rear deck approximately 380 square feet to be located on top of a 372 square foot first floor addition at an existing triplex. The deck is a part of other work to restore the building, including in-kind replacement of the exterior walls and siding around the ground floor units. Also proposed is the removal of the stucco on the front facade to be replaced with horizontal siding and trim to match the original. The existing architectural features such as the columns on the front porch and the window trim that have been encased by the stucco finish will be preserved/repaired. 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>
609 Haight Street, PLN21-0128, (Action Date 9-20-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of creating a new ground floor level by lifting the existing home by approximately 5 feet and a rear 2 story addition and deck. 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>
1726 Lafayette Street, PLN21-0183, (Action Date 9-20-21)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of the demolition of an existing second floor deck (approximately 110 square feet) at the rear of an existing two-story single family residence and construction of an 8 foot 4 inch high expanded deck (approximately 192 square feet.) General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-3, Garden 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>
2026 Santa Clara Ave, PLN21-0382, (Action Date 9-20-21)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of an existing 262 square foot detached pre-1942 garage to facilitate the construction of an ADU. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, General Residential District. CEQA Determination: 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 <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Planning Building and Transportation Director