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.
1819 Nason Street – PLN26-0582 – (Close of Comment Period: September 14, 2026. Action Date: September 17, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 28, 2026.) Applicant: Matthew Everett. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of legalizing the second story addition that was done by a previous owner and legalize the dining room bump out on the first floor and all windows/door replacements. The project involves the addition of 880 square feet (700 sq ft. on the second story and 180 SQ FT. in a rear addition) on an existing single-story, 980 SQ FT. residence with a detached 400 SQ FT. garage. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-2 Residential District. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-2 Residential District. CEQA Determination: Exempt per Class 3, which consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Examples of this exemption include but are not limited to one single-family residence in a residential zone; and design review approval for a permitted use, which is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 CAL.APP.5TH 80. Project Planner: Steven Buckley, sbuckley@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1819 Nason Street - Project Plans(PDF, 7MB)
1819 Nason Street - Decision Letter(PDF, 357KB)
1336 St. Charles Street – PLN26-0586 – (Close of Comment Period: September 14, 2026. Action Date: September 17, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 28, 2026.) Applicant: Joanna Bianchi, Architect. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a 466 SQ FT. second floor addition over the existing first floor rear wing for a total floor area of 3,431 SQ FT. on three levels without raising the overall building height or lot coverage or modifying existing setbacks/yards. The north wall has a legal non-conforming setback of 1’-5” where 5’ is required. Extending the wall vertically, with no eave or windows, is allowed pursuant to AMC section 30-5.7.k and l. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1 Residential District. CEQA Determination: Exempt per Class 1 – additions to existing facilities; and design review approval for a permitted use, which is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 CAL.APP.5TH 80. Project Planner: Steven Buckley, sbuckley@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1336 St. Charles Street - Project Plans(PDF, 22MB)
1336 St. Charles Street - Decision Letter(PDF, 359KB)
NOTICE: If you challenge a 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
1426 Union Street – PLN26-0566 – (Close of Comment Period: September 28, 2026. Action Date: October 1, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 12, 2026.) Applicant: Kevin Krajewski, Owner. Project Description: Certificate of Approval: The project consists of an emergency removal of a mature coastal live oak (Quercus agrifolia). The tree is located at the front of the property 1426 Union Street with reports of root intrusion and damage to the accessory garage at the adjacent property 1428 Union Street. General Plan: Medium-Density Residential. Zoning: R-5, Residential District. CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from the California environmental quality act (CEQA) under CEQA guidelines section 15304 minor alterations to land, because the project involves the removal of problematic vegetation for the protection of public health and safety. Project Planner: Ben Wu, bewu@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1426 Union Street - Project Plans(PDF, 5MB)
802 Buena Vista Avenue - PLN26-0597 (Close of Comment Period: September 28, 2026. Action Date: October 1, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 12, 2026.) Applicant: Adolfo Martinez. Project Description: Certificate of Approval – The project consists of the demolition of the existing accessory building constructed prior to 1942 in the rear yard of an existing residence at 802 Buena Vista Avenue. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-2 Residential District. CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(l)(4) – Existing Facilities – demolition and removal of individual small structures, including accessory structures. Project Planner: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
802 Buena Vista - Project Plans(PDF, 19MB)
1233 Regent Street - PLN26-0407 (Close of Comment Period: September 28, 2026. Action Date: October 1, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 12, 2026.) Applicant: Sandra Chan. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of the replacement of an existing two-story rear addition that will result in an increase of approximately 449 square feet to an existing 2,118 square foot residence. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 Residential District. CEQA Determination: Exempt per Class 1 – additions to existing facilities; and design review approval for a permitted use, which 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, hdong@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1233 Regent Street - Project Plans(PDF, 90MB)
NOTICE: If you challenge a 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