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
2146 Clinton Avenue, PLN25-0418 (Close of Comment Period: March 2, 2026. Action Date: March 5, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: March 16, 2026.) Applicant: Brian Wimer. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a 404 square foot rear addition to the first and second floors of an existing 1,532 square foot residential building with a reduced 3-foot rear yard setback consistent with the provisions of AMC § 30-5.6(b)(3). 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.
2146 Clinton Ave Project Plans(PDF, 21MB)
2146 Clinton Ave Decision Letter(PDF, 206KB)
313 Spruce Street, PLN25-0633 (Close of Comment Period: March 2, 2026. Action Date: March 5, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: March 16, 2026.) Applicant: Francisco Matos. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a new two-story, 1,540 square foot single-family dwelling on an existing 5,000 square foot vacant lot. 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
313 Spruce Street Project Plans(PDF, 12MB)
313 Spruce Street Decision Letter(PDF, 204KB)
1802 Webster Street, PLN26-0102 (Close of Comment Period: March 2, 2026. Action Date: March 5, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: March 16, 2026.) Applicant: Brian Aird. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a new fascia around the roof of an existing gas station canopy. General Plan: Community Mixed-Use. Zoning: Community Commercial 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: Henry Dong, hdong@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions
1802 Webster Street - Project Plans(PDF, 10MB)
1802 Webster Street - Decision Letter(PDF, 236KB)
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.
1647 Broadway, PLN26-0125 (Close of Comment Period: March 16, 2026. Action Date: March 19, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: March 30, 2026.) Applicant: Hank Hernandez. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of creation of a 135 square foot second story deck on the roof of a proposed 425 square foot detached ADU. 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.
1647 Broadway - Project Plans(PDF, 4MB)
3110 Lincoln Avenue, PLN26-0085 (Close of Comment Period: March 16, 2026. Action Date: March 19, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: March 30, 2026.) Applicant: Dwelling Lab. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists legalization of an existing 550 square foot rear addition to the existing 1,295 square foot single family home. 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.
3110 Lincoln Ave - Project Plans(PDF, 25MB)
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.