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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: June 13, 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
June 6, 2022
PLN22-0249 - Administrative Use Permit and Design Review - 1501 Harbor Bay Parkway - Applicant: Jay Atkinson, Paceline Investors. Public hearing to consider an administrative use permit, pursuant to AMC Section 30-4.10 for a new outdoor café, coffee bar and beer/wine garden with an outdoor seating area and hours of operation from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. Under Alcohol Beverage Control license 41 - On-Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place, hot food will be available when alcoholic beverages are served. The proposed new commercial buildings subject to design review include 3 single-story modular container units and 2 stacked modular units, totaling 1,120 square feet in floor area, for beverage and food sales, restrooms, and office space around a new courtyard seating area. The proposed project also includes new landscaping with new exterior lighting, fencing, shade structures, sculptures, a wood deck, fitness court, trash enclosure and plantings. The property is located within the C-M-PD, Commercial Manufacturing - Planned Development 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 15303 - New Construction of Small Structures.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
Minor Planning Projects - May 26, 2022
2520 Clement Avenue, PLN22-0134, (Action Date 06-06-22)
DESIGN REVIEW AND CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of a second story addition and the replacement of a rear shed roof with an integrated gable roof. The existing duplex will be converted to a single family home. The existing dilapidated 2 car garage will be demolished in order to construct a new 2 car garage and an accessory dwelling unit. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: M-U, North Park Street 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, and the demolition of the garage 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. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
1312 Fernside Boulevard, PLN21-0446, (Action Date 06-06-22)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a pre-1942 single car garage to facilitate 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. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
3248 Liberty Avenue, PLN22-0228, (Action Date 06-06-22)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a 375 square foot pre-1942 detached garage for landscaping. 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. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
322 Lincoln Avenue, PLN22-0104, (Action Date 06-06-22)
DESIGN REVIEW: The project consists of a 335 square foot one-story addition at the front of an existing single family residence. General Plan: Low-Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, One Family Residence. 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, hdong@alamedaca.gov <mailto:hdong@alamedaca.gov>
535 Palace Court, PLN22-0243, (Action Date 06-06-22)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a pre-1942 garage for the construction of a new ADU. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-2, Two-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. Project Planner: Deirdre McCartney, (510) 747-6814, dmccartney@alamedaca.gov <mailto:dmccartney@alamedaca.gov>
2160 Santa Clara Avenue, PLN22-0240, (Action Date 06-06-22)
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL: The project consists of the demolition of a 240 square foot pre-1942 garage for landscaping. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, General 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. 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