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.
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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
1345 Park Avenue, PLN26-0040 (Close of Comment Period: April 6, 2026. Action Date: April 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: April 20, 2026.) Applicant: Alexandra Saikley. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of conversion from two units into a single-family residence including removing rear exterior stair, new 576 square foot two-story addition, new elevator, and new windows and doors for the addition. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 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.
1345 Park Ave Project Plans(PDF, 4MB)
1345 Park Ave Decision Letter(PDF, 271KB)
3115 Otis Drive, PLN26-0082 (Close of Comment Period: April 6, 2026. Action Date: April 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: April 20, 2026.) Applicant: Xiaowen Song. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of demolition of the existing single-story, 1,081 square foot single family dwelling and construction of a new two-story, 3,105 square foot single family dwelling with a new 500 square foot Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. 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.
3115 Otis Drive Project Plans(PDF, 19MB)
3115 Otis Drive Decision Letter(PDF, 270KB)
1611 Schiller Street, PLN26-0072 (Close of Comment Period: April 6, 2026. Action Date: April 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: April 20, 2026.) Applicant: Dorian West Blair. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of alterations to the exterior of the residence including simplifying the porch, cornice, parapet, and side entry, and adding window boxes. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-5 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: Carlina Rose, crose@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1611 Schiller Street Project Plans(PDF, 2MB)
1611 Schiller Street Decision Letter(PDF, 303KB)
2848 San Jose Avenue, PLN26-0062 (Close of Comment Period: April 6, 2026. Action Date: April 9, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: April 20, 2026.) Applicant: Benjamin Louie. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of enclosure of a second-story rear porch, and enclosure of a first story covered porch on the interior side yard toward the rear of the building in order to increase the floor area of the building by 330 square feet as well as an interior remodel to reconfigure the existing two residential units. 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: Brian McGuire, bmguire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
2848 San Jose Avenue Project Plans(PDF, 22MB)
2848 San Jose Avenue Decision Letter(PDF, 307KB)
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
2121 Encinal Avenue, PLN26-0119 (Close of Comment Period: April 20, 2026. Action Date: April 23, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: May 4, 2026.) Applicant: Henry Louie. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a new stair, porch, door and windows facing the street as part of an interior renovation of the existing 2,782 square foot, two-story home. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 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.
2121 Encinal Ave Project Plans(PDF, 5MB)
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