Minor Planning Projects - September 25, 2025(PDF, 237KB)
1440 Caroline Street, PLN25-0456 (Close of Comment Period: October 6, 2025. Action Date: October 9, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 20, 2025.) Applicant: Simon Amarasingham. Project Description: Certificate of Approval – The project consists of a Certificate of Approval to remove an approximately 30-inch diameter coast live oak tree (Quercus agrifolia) located at the front of an existing residential property. A report from a licensed arborist determined that the tree is causing damage to the surrounding infrastructure. The tree is also susceptible to wind gust due to poor structure, and its canopy intertwines with adjacent electrical and communication wires posing a potential public hazard. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4 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: Henry Dong, hdong@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1440 Caroline Street Project Plans(PDF, 1MB)
339 Creedon Circle, PLN25-0513 (Close of Comment Period: October 6, 2025. Action Date: October 9, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 20, 2025.) Applicant: Serena Wong. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of a 61 square foot, first-floor partial enclosure of existing front porch space as well as interior remodel and installation of a new outdoor air conditioning unit for the existing 2,712 square foot residential building. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1-PD Residential 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.
339 Creedon Circle Project Plans(PDF, 8MB)
3236 Liberty Avenue, PLN25-0521 (Close of Comment Period: October 6, 2025. Action Date: October 9, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 20, 2025.) Applicant: Taeho Um. Project Description: Design Review – The project consists of replacement in-kind of the existing front porch and stair, including the addition of a new handrail on the existing 2,219 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.
3236 Liberty Avenue Project Plans(PDF, 6MB)
1615 Dayton Avenue, PLN25-0535 (Close of Comment Period: October 6, 2025. Action Date: October 9, 2025. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: October 20, 2025.) Applicant: Jerry Jedlicka. Project Description: Certificate of Approval – The project consists of the emergency removal of a hazardous Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) tree that is approximately 40 inches in diameter at four and one-half feet above the ground, located on private property to the rear of the existing residence at 1615 Dayton Avenue, as recommended by a licensed contractor. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1 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: Tristan Suire, tsuire@alamedaca.gov. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1615 Dayton Ave Project Plans(PDF, 151KB)
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