Minor Projects include predominantly small-lot residential Design Review and Certificate of Approval applications under review by the Planning Director. A decision to approve or deny the application will be made by the Planning Director on the specified date. The links below contain a copy of the public notice and project descriptions.
NOTICE: If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the review period described in this notice and in an appeal of the Planning Director’s decision. {Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)}.
NOTICE: No judicial proceedings subject to review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5 may be prosecuted more than ninety (90) days following the date of the final decision plus extensions authorized by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
Español: Para información en español sobre este aviso, comuníquese con Mirna Moreno al 510-747-6800.
中文: 有關此通知的中文信息，請致電: 510-747-6800
To find out more
The project files are available online through the Permit Portal - Planning Section, where you can search by Permit Number or Address. The project plans and documents will be listed under “Documents.”
Comments
Comments should be directed to the respective project planner and no later than the decision date noted above. Questions may also be directed to the Planning Division at 510-747-6805.
Next steps
The Planning Director will make a decision on these applications on the date noted above unless revisions to a particular application are deemed necessary as a result of public comments. Decisions that are postponed due to revisions will be renoticed for a decision at a later date. Decisions made by the Planning Director are appealable to the Planning Board until 5:00 p.m. on the tenth (10th) calendar day after the decision date above. Please contact the project planner regarding filing an appeal. During the appeal period, the Planning Board may also call for review a decision made by the Planning Director.
825 Paru Street, PLN25-0523 (Close of Comment Period: December 29, 2025. Action Date: December 31, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: January 12, 2025.) Applicant: Ricardo Montero. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of replacement of the existing window which include a stained-glass window and original wood windows with modern, energy efficient models that match the operative type and approximate size of the original designs. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1 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: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
825 Paru Street Project Plans(PDF, 34MB)
1808 Nason Street, PLN25-0565 (Close of Comment Period: December 29, 2025. Action Date: December 31, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: January 12, 2025.) Applicant: Ethan Andersen. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a 1’ raise and remodel of the existing basement to create 1,370 square feet of new floor area including a new bedroom suite with separate entrance, as well as new heat pumps. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-2 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: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1808 Nason Street Project Plans(PDF, 5MB)
1333 Versailles Avenue, PLN25-0684 (Close of Comment Period: December 29, 2025. Action Date: December 31, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: January 12, 2025.) Applicant: Ken Carvalho. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of excavation beneath house for new garage and storage, including replacement of the existing garage doors facing the street. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-2 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: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1333 Versailles Avenue Project Plans(PDF, 21MB)
NOTICE: If you challenge the proposed project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the review period described in this notice and in an appeal of the Planning Director’s decision. {Government Code Section 65009(b)(2)}.
NOTICE. No judicial proceedings subject to review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5 may be prosecuted more than ninety (90) days following the date of the final decision plus extensions authorized by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
Español: Para información en español sobre este aviso, comuníquese con Mirna Moreno al 510-747-6800.
中文: 有關此通知的中文信息，請致電: 510-747-6800