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.
2114 Buena Vista Avenue, PLN26-0314 – (Close of Comment Period: October 12, 2026. Action Date: October 15, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 26, 2026.) Applicant: Joanna Bianchi. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of the replacement of an existing 359 two story addition with a new 359 square foot two story addition at the rear of the house. 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: Henry Dong, hdong@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
2114 Buena Vista - Project Plans(PDF, 3MB)
2114 Buena Vista - Decision Letter(PDF, 352KB)
1716 Tregloan Court, PLN26-0599 – (Close of Comment Period: October 12, 2026. Action Date: October 15, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 26, 2026.) The project consists of the removal of coastal live oak (Quercus agrifolia) that is approximately thirty-three inches (33”) in diameter. The tree is located within the side-yard area of the property 1716 Tregloan Court, with evidence of damage to the main property's roof structure and splitting at the union of the dominant and co-dominant limbs. 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 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.
1716 Tregloan Court - Project Plans(PDF, 5MB)
1716 Tregloan Court - Decision Letter(PDF, 257KB)
839 Laurel Street, PLN26-0639 – (Close of Comment Period: October 12, 2026. Action Date: October 15, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 26, 2026.) Applicant: Tommas Pizzo. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of the modification of the grid pattern on the street-facing windows of the existing 2,170 square-foot single-family dwelling. 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.
839 Laurel Street - Project Plans(PDF, 525KB)
839 Laurel Street - Decision Letter(PDF, 326KB)
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
2430 Mariner Square Loop, PLN26-0667 – (Close of Comment Period: October 26, 2026. Action Date: October 29, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: November 9, 2026.) Applicant: Shane Hammond. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of installation of a screened equipment yard and exterior ductwork on the existing 31,440 square-foot industrial building. General Plan: Business & Employment. Zoning: M-2-PD General Industrial (Manufacturing) District, Planned Development Combining 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.
2430 Mariner Square Loop - Project Plans(PDF, 39MB)
3333 Fernside Blvd – PLN26-0592 – (Close of Comment Period: October 26, 2026. Action Date: October 29, 2026. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: November 9, 2026.) Applicant: Sarah Earhart. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a 1,220 square-foot two-story front addition to an existing 2,341 square-foot single-family residence, increasing overall building height by 3’8” to 24’0”. Improvements include a 1,010 square-foot expansion of the primary dwelling, a 210 square-foot expansion of the existing garage, and conversion of a 491 square-foot workshop into a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (under separate permit). General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-2 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: Brian McGuire, bmcguire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
3333 Fernside Blvd - Project Plans(PDF, 22MB)
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