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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: December 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
December 13, 2021
PLN21-0491 - Administrative Use Permit - 2671 Blanding Avenue - Applicant: Rory Crowley for Carbon Health. A public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow the operation of a medical clinic within an existing 2,937 square foot commercial tenant space at the Bridgeside Shopping Center. The clinic will operate between 9:00am to 7:00pm seven days a week and will not operate after hours or have overnight stays. General Plan: Community Commercial. Zoning: NP-W, North Park Street Workplace District. CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and as a separate and independent basis, Section 15061(b)(3) - where it can be seen with certainty the project will have no significant impact on the environment.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - November 23, 2021
315 Balboa Court, PLN21-0395, (Action Date 12-6-21)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of converting the roof over a single story of a single family residence into a second floor deck, approximately 273 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
2614 Eagle Avenue, PLN21-0357, (Action Date 12-6-21)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of raising the rear portion of split level single family residence by approximately18" to create two full stories with a 464 square foot two-story addition at the rear. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-2, Two-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
1530 East Shore Drive, PLN21-0338, (Action Date 12-6-21)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of a second floor addition at the front and a two-story addition at the rear of an existing two-story single family residence. The front addition will be approximately 198 square feet and on top of the back half of the existing two-car garage. The two-story addition at the rear of house will be approximately 531 square feet in size. 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
617 Haight Avenue, PLN21-0498, (Action Date 12-6-21)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of a rear addition, roof modifications and a new rear deck at an existing single family home. 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
2156 Lincoln Avenue, PLN20-0469, (Action Date 12-6-21)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of raising an existing single family residence 10 inches to create a new first floor for a new accessory dwelling unit (ADU.) 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
1709 Otis Drive, PLN21-0083, (Action Date 12-6-21)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of a second story addition at the rear of an existing two story single family residence, approximately 337 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
610 Pacific Avenue, PLN21-0246, (Action Date 12-6-21)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of a second story addition at the rear of an existing single family house, approximately 770 square feet, and replacing existing stucco siding with cedar shingles. 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
2621 Washington Avenue, PLN21-0086, (Action Date 12-6-21)
DESIGN REVIEW - The project consists of a one story addition at the rear of an existing one story single family house, approximately 550 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
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Planning Building and Transportation Director