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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 23, 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 16, 2022
PLN22-0217 - Administrative Use Permit - 1125 Atlantic Avenue - Applicant: Dome Construction. Public hearing to consider an Administrative Use Permit to allow two outdoor equipment enclosures located on the north side of an existing commercial building. The enclosures will include an approximately 218-square-foot outdoor equipment enclosure and one approximately 313-square-foot generator enclosure. The outdoor equipment will be surrounded by a 12-foot tall chain linked fence with privacy screening. 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.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - May 5, 2022
1048 Central Avenue, PLN22-0159, (Action Date 05-16-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 465 square foot 2-story addition at the rear of an existing 2-story 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
3300 Central Avenue PLN22-0103, (Action Date 05-16-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of converting an approximately 400 square foot attached garage to habitable space with a new gable roof, adding a gable roof at the existing porch and a new 157 square foot one-story addition to the rear of the home. The existing duplex will be converted to a single family dwelling. 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
2020 Challenger Drive, PLN22-0221, (Action Date 05-16-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 220-square-foot detached trellis, two wood deck platforms, and landscape improvements located at the southeast corner of an existing office building in the Marina Village Business Park. The trellis is approximately 10-feet tall, and the decks will be approximately 30-inches and 18-inches above grade. General Plan: Business & Employment. Zoning: M-X, Mixed - Use 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
3248 Fairview Avenue, PLN22-0231, (Action Date 05-16-22)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a pre-1942 garage for the construction of a new ADU. The existing carriage doors will be reused in the design of the new ADU. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, One 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 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
2921 Marina Drive, PLN21-0163, (Action Date 05-16-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a 1,203 square foot two-story addition with a covered second floor deck at the rear of an existing two-story 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
1211 San Antonio Avenue, PLN22-0213, (Action Date 05-16-22)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a pre-1942 garage for the construction of a new ADU. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, One 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 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
2214 Santa Clara Avenue, PLN22-0225, (Action Date 05-16-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of an approximately 200 square foot two-story rear addition at a single family home. The proposed design is a revision to PLN21-0032 approved on 4/5/2021 for a front porch addition and a rear 2-story addition and deck to an existing home. Other exterior changes include replacing the exterior wood shingles with horizontal smooth finish hardie board siding and trim with re-used brick veneer at the base. General Plan: Business and Employment. Zoning: R-6, Hotel 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
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Andrew Thomas
Planning Building and Transportation Director