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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: May 9, 2022
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
May 2, 2022
PLN22-0188 - Administrative Use Permit - 1100 Marina Village Parkway - Applicant: G&I IX Marina Village Research Park LP. Public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow an approximately 180-square-foot outdoor generator enclosure located east of an existing commercial building. The outdoor generator equipment will be surrounded by an 8-foot tall chain linked fence. The project also includes modifications to the existing landscaping and parking lot to accommodate the new enclosure. The property is located within the M-X, Mixed-Use zoning district and designated Business & Employment in the Alameda 2040 General Plan. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
PLN22-0180 - Administrative Use Permit - 1135 Atlantic Avenue - Applicant: Maria Dohadwala. Public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow an approximately 2,000-square-foot outdoor equipment enclosure located on the east side of an existing commercial building. The outdoor equipment will be surrounded by a 10-foot tall chain linked fence. The project also includes modifications to the existing landscaping and parking lot to accommodate the new enclosure. The property is located within the M-X, Mixed-Use zoning district and designated Business & Employment in the Alameda 2040 General Plan. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
PLN21-0516 - Administrative Use Permit and Design Review- 2542/2544 Santa Clara Avenue - Applicant: Tony Valadez. Public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit, pursuant to AMC Section 30-12.3, to re-establish bar use at the former Lemon Tree bar location, with hours of operation from 10 am to 2 am, and the continuation of an outdoor seating area at the sidewalk. The proposed facade improvements subject to Design Review include removal of the existing stone veneer and shingle awning, and restoration of the original tile, stone entry and transom windows. A proposed storefront system will infill the existing openings and will align with the existing storefronts in the building. The property is located within the C-C-T, Community-Commercial-Theater Combining zoning district and designated Community Mixed Use in the Alameda 2040 General Plan. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - April 21, 2022
760 Haight Avenue, PLN22-0163, (Action Date 05-02-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 300 square foot rear two-story addition to a single family home. 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>
1911 Schiller Street, PLN22-0193, (Action Date 05-02-22)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a dilapidated garage/shop to construct an ADU and replacement garage in the same footprint. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-3, Garden 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 including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
1543 Sherman Street, PLN22-0087, (Action Date 05-02-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a 320 square foot second floor addition over a new 210 square foot 2- car garage at the rear of an existing duplex. The existing duplex will be converted to a 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 <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
1900 Skyhawk Street, PLN22-0192, (Action Date 05-02-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 2,500-square-foot one-story pre-fabricated metal storage shed located within an existing research and development campus. The height of the shed is approximately 20-feet to the peak of the gabled roof. General Plan: Mixed-Use. Zoning: AP-E-2, Alameda Point-Enterprise-2 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: Henry Dong, (510) 747-6871, hdong@alamedaca.gov <mailto:hdong@alamedaca.gov>
2916 Washington Street, PLN22-0003, (Action Date 05-02-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 500 square foot second story rear addition over a ground level patio at a single-family 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 <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
3228 Washington Street, PLN22-0072, (Action Date 05-02-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 380 square foot two-story rear addition at a single-family residence. 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>
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Planning Building and Transportation Director