Minor Planning Projects - August 7, 2025(PDF, 220KB)
1401 Gibbons Drive, PLN25-0386 (Close of Comment Period: August 18, 2025. Action Date: August 21, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 2, 2025.) Applicant: Ethan Anderson. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of the replacement of an approximately 180-square-foot existing legal nonconforming accessory structure with a new approximately 180-square-foot accessory structure. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1 Residential District. CEQA Determination: This project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities – minor alteration of existing private structures. Separately, Design Review for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA review 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.
1401 Gibbons Drive Project Plans(PDF, 20MB)
1829 Lincoln Avenue, PLN25-0372 (Close of Comment Period: August 18, 2025. Action Date: August 21, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 2, 2025.) Applicant: Jonathan Orozco. Project Description: Certificate of Approval – The project consists of demolition of the existing one-story accessory structure constructed prior to 1942, located on private property in the rear yard area of the existing residential building at 1829 Lincoln. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-5 Residential District. CEQA Determination: This project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities – demolition and removal of individual small structures and accessory structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. Project Planner: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1829 Lincoln Ave Project Plans(PDF, 6MB)
318 Pacific Avenue, PLN25-0411 (Close of Comment Period: August 18, 2025. Action Date: August 21, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 2, 2025.) Applicant: Daniel Hoy. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of an excavation of existing basement to create habitable space, a new rear staircase, garage door removal, and window replacement on an existing 1,805 square foot residential building. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 Residential District. CEQA Determination: This project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities – minor alteration of existing private structures. Separately, Design Review for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA review 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.
318 Pacific Ave Project Plans(PDF, 13MB)
1034 Taylor Avenue, PLN24-0325 (Close of Comment Period: August 18, 2025. Action Date: August 21, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 2, 2025.) Applicant: Robert Allen. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a partial enclosure of the side porch area to create a new closet in the existing 1,916 square foot residential building General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 Residential District. CEQA Determination: This project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption and no additional environmental review is necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities – minor alteration of existing private structures. Separately, Design Review for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA review 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.
1034 Taylor Ave Project Plans(PDF, 3MB)
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