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
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)
2121 Encinal Ave Decision Letter(PDF, 323KB)
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
1616 Clinton Avenue, PLN26-0035 (Close of Comment Period: May 4, 2026. Action Date: May 7, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: May 18, 2026.) Applicant: Alexandra Saikley. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of various improvements including excavation, interior remodel, rear deck demolition, chimney removal, and front porch and stair modifications to the existing 3,390 square foot residential building. 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.
1616 Clinton Ave - Project Plans(PDF, 3MB)
2115 San Antonio Avenue, PLN26-0170 (Close of Comment Period: May 4, 2026. Action Date: May 7, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: May 18, 2026.) Applicant: Yuly Wang. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a 309 square foot two story rear addition extended along an existing nonconforming side yard setback and remodel to facilitate the creation of a JADU within the existing 1,931 square foot single-family residence. 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.
2115 San Antonio Ave - Project Plans(PDF, 3MB)
914 Taylor Avenue, PLN26-0223 (Close of Comment Period: May 4, 2026. Action Date: May 7, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: May 18, 2026.) Applicant: Elizabeth Adelstein. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of removal of all existing shingle siding on the primary structure, retaining the existing board and batten, and replacing the shingles with cedar V-groove siding with a 7” reveal on the existing 1,763 square foot residential building. 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.
914 Taylor Ave - Project Plans(PDF, 622KB)
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.