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COMMISSION BUSINESS
Agenda Discussion
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OPEN FORUM
At this time members of the public may speak on any item
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1.
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Location:
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Citywide
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Proposal:
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Scoping session for preparation of the Draft EIR for the Bicycle
Master Plan Update
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Applicant:
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City of Oakland
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Contact
Person/Phone Number:
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Jason Patton, (510) 238-7049
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Owner:
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N/A
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Case File
Number:
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ER05-104,
GP05-450
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Planning
Permits Required:
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General Plan Amendment
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General Plan:
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Citywide (varies)
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Zoning:
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Citywide (varies)
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Environmental Determination:
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An Initial Study has been prepared which
conservatively indicates that the proposed project may result in potentially
significant impacts to air quality and transportation/traffic. A focused
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared for air quality and
transportation/traffic.
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Historic
Status:
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None
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Service
Delivery District:
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Citywide (all)
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City
Council District:
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Citywide (all)
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Status:
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This project has not previously been before the
Planning Commission.
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Action to be Taken:
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Public hearing concerning the scope of the
forthcoming Draft EIR.
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Finality of
Decision:
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No decision will be made on this project at this
time.
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For Further
Information:
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Contact
case planner Jason Patton, Program
Analyst III, at (510)
238-7049 or by email: jpatton@oaklandnet.com
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2. Location:
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3829 Webster Street
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Assessors
Parcel Numbers:
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012-0973-014-00
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Proposal:
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To convert four existing apartment units into condominiums and to
develop four additional apartment units that are currently under construction
as condominiums.
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Applicant:
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Webster Properties LLC
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Contact
Person/Phone Number:
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Michael Collins, (510) 755-0776
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Owner:
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Webster Properties LLC
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Case File
Number:
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TTM7605
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Planning
Permits Required:
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Tentative Tract Map for 8 condominium units (4 existing apartment
units being converted plus 4 new condominium units approved under
DV04-461).
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General
Plan:
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Mixed Housing Type Residential
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Zoning:
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R-70, High Density Residential Zone / S-18 Mediated Residential
Design Review Combining Zone
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Environmental
Determination:
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Exempt, Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) of the State CEQA
Guidelines
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Historic
Status:
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Service
Delivery District:
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2
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City
Council District:
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1
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Status:
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Pending
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Action to
be Taken:
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Adopt findings to approve the application
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Finality
of Decision:
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Appealable to City Council
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For
Further Information:
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Contact case planner Andrew M. Smith at 510-238-6414 or by e-mail:
asmtih@oaklandnet.com
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3.
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Location:
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2470 26th Avenue (APN 026 -0773-007-00) (8/10/05)
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Proposal:
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Tentative Tract Map to subdivide one parcel into 18 lots. This item previously came before the
Planning Commission for the approval of a mini-lot and design review for 17
units.
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Applicant:
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EBALDC
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Contact
Person/Phone Number:
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Candace Koo (510)287-5353
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Owner:
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Homeplace Initiatives
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Case File
Number:
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TTM7582
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Planning
Permits Required:
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Tentative Tract Map to subdivide one parcel
into 18 lots.
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General Plan:
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Mixed Housing Type Residential
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Zoning:
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R-50 Medium Density Residential Zone
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Environmental Determination:
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Exempt, Section 15332 of the State CEQA
Guidelines; in-fill development.
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Historic
Status:
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Potential Designated Historic Property (PDHP);
Survey rating: Dc3
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Service
Delivery District:
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4
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City
Council District:
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5
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Status:
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Pending
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Action to be Taken:
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Based on Staff Report
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Finality of
Decision:
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Appealable to City Council
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For Further
Information:
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Contact
case planner Robert D. Merkamp at (510)
238-6283 or by email: rmerkamp@oaklandnet.com
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4.
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Location:
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5400 Broadway
Terrace (048A-7032-020-01)
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Proposal:
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To convert 22 residential dwelling units into 22 residential
condominium units. Condominium conversions rights are being generated from 90
Athol Avenue and 15 Whitmore Place.
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Owner:
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Robert
and Rosemary Heil and Ronald A. Weiss
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Contact
Person/Phone Number:
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John
Gutierrez (510) 647-0600
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Case File
Number:
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TTM7664
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Planning
Permits Required:
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Tentative Tract Map for a 22 unit condominium
conversion in the Secondary Impact Area.
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General Plan:
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Detached Unit Residential
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Zoning:
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R-60 Medium-High Density Residential Zone, S-4 Design
Review Overlay Combining Zone, S-18 Mediated Design Review Combining Zone
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Environmental Determination:
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Exempt 15315; State CEQA Guidelines, Minor Land
Divisions
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Historic
Status:
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Not a Potentially Designated Historic Property, Survey
Rating X
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Service
Delivery District:
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II
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City
Council District:
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1
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Status:
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Pending
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Action to be Taken:
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Action to be taken based on staff report
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Finality of
Decision:
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Appealable to City Council
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For Further
Information:
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Contact
case planner Leigh McCullen at (510) 238-4977 or by email at lmccullen@oaklandnet.com
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5.
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Location:
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5152 & 5158 Foothill Boulevard (APN 035-2381-016-00 &
035-2381-014-01)
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Proposal:
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Increase the number of residents from 29 to 32 residents in an
existing Residential Care Facility.
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Applicant:
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Thomas-Adams Residential Care Facility, Inc.
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Contact
Person/Phone Number:
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Harold C. Thomas Sr./(510) 499-7978
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Owner:
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Harold C. Thomas Sr. & Janis E. Thomas Living Trust
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Case File
Number:
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CMVM05-371
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Planning
Permits Required:
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Major Conditional Use Permit to increase the
number of residents from 29 to 32 residents in an existing Residential Care
Facility; and a Major Variance for restriction on overconcentration of
Residential Care Housing as set forth in Section 17.102.212B. (285 feet
distance existing, 300 feet distance required)
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General Plan:
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Urban Residential
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Zoning:
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C-30 District Thoroughfare Commercial Zone
Regulations
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Environmental Determination:
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Exempt, Section 15301 of the State CEQA
Guidelines; Existing Facilities
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Historic
Status:
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Not a Potential Designated Historic Property
(PDHP); Survey rating: X
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Service
Delivery District:
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5
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City
Council District:
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4
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Status:
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Pending
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Action to be Taken:
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Decision based on Staff Report
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Finality of
Decision:
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Appealable to City Council
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For Further
Information:
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Contact
case planner Laura Kaminski at (510) 238-6809 or by email: lkaminski@oaklandnet.com
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6.
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Location:
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4300 Telegraph Avenue
& 490 – 43rd Street (APNs: 013-1098-027
& 028)
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Proposal:
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To establish a music
recording and rehearsal studio (Group Assembly Commercial Activity), and
create one live-work unit within existing commercial building
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Owner:
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De
Cesare Family Trust
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Applicant:
Phone
Number:
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Anthony
D. Durham
(510)677-5240
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Case File
Number:
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CMDV05-387
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Planning
Permits Required:
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Major
Conditional Use Permit to establish a Group Assembly Commercial Activity and
create live-work quarters within existing commercial building in the R-35
Zone
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General Plan:
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Neighborhood
Center Mixed Use & Mixed Housing Type Residential,
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Zoning:
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C-28
Commercial Shopping District and R-35 Special One Family residential
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Environmental Determination:
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Exempt 15301; State CEQA Guidelines, Minor alterations
to existing facilities
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Historic
Status:
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Potential
Designated Historic Property (PDHP); survey rating: Dc3
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Service
Delivery District:
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2
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City
Council District:
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1
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Status:
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Pending
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Action to be Taken:
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Decision on application based on Staff Report
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Finality of
Decision:
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Appealable
to City Council
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For Further
Information:
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Contact
case planner Maurice Brenyah-Addow
at 510-238-6342 or by email: mbrenyah@oaklandnet.com
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7.
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Location:
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311 Oak Street (APN# 001-0163-012-00)
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Proposal:
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Major Conditional Use
Permit for Off-sale Alcoholic Beverage Commercial Sales Activity in an
existing deli and market.
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Applicant:
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Sierra
Market
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Contact
Person/Phone Number:
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Tuan Quach (510) 427-5660
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Owner:
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Huong Luu
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Case File
Number:
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CM05-374
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Planning
Permits Required:
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Major Conditional Use Permit
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General Plan:
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Mixed Use
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Zoning:
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C-45
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Environmental Determination:
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Exempt, CEQA Guidelines (General Rule
Exemption) Section 15301
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Historic
Status:
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Non Historic Property (NHP)
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Service
Delivery District:
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4
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City
Council District:
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3
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Status:
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Approve application with attached conditions.
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Action to be Taken:
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Pending
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Finality of
Decision:
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Appealable
to City Council
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For Further
Information:
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Contact
case planner Jacob Graef at (510) 777-8672 or by email at jgraef@oaklandnet.com.
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Location:
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901 Jefferson Street (APN 002 -0025-008-00)
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8.
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Proposal:
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Construct a new 5-story mid-rise residential building containing 75
units of housing (9 street-level lofts, 15 1br, and 51 2br units), and 1030
sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial space.
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Applicant:
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Pyatok Architects, Inc.
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Contact
Person/Phone Number:
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Gary Struthers (510)465-7010
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Owner:
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AF Evans
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Case File
Number:
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CD05201
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Planning
Permits Required:
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Regular Design Review to allow construction of
a new residential facility; Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a
commercial activity in a R-80 zone.
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General Plan:
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Central Business District
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Zoning:
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R-80 High-Rise Apartment Residential Zone; S-17
Downtown Residential Open Space Combining Zone
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Environmental Determination:
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Exempt, Section 15332, State CEQA Guidelines; in-fill development projects
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Historic
Status:
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No historic record
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Service
Delivery District:
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Metro
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City
Council District:
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3
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Status:
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Pending
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Action to be Taken:
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Decision on application based on staff report and public testimony
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Staff Recommendation:
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Approval subject to conditions
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Finality of
Decision:
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Appealable
to City Council
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For Further
Information:
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Contact
case planner Michael Kimelberg at (510) 238-6935 or by email at mkimelberg@oaklandnet.com
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9.
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Project Name:
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Arcadia Park
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Location:
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921
& 999 - 98th Avenue and 854 & 860 - 92nd Avenue
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Assessors Parcel Numbers:
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044-4989-009-04,
010-02, 011-02, 016-00 & 017-00
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Proposal:
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Construct
366 new residential dwelling units consisting of detached single-family homes
and attached townhomes.
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Applicant:
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Contact
Person/Phone Number:
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Amir Massih, Pulte Homes
(925) 249-3297
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Owners:
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Ronald & Marianne Dreisbach
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Case File
Numbers:
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GP05-331;
RZ05-332; PUD05-335; TTM-7640; CMV05-446; ER05-003
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Planning
Permits Required:
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General Plan Amendment; Rezoning; Planned Unit
Development; Tentative Tract Map; Conditional Use Permit; Variances;
Redevelopment Plan Amendment
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General Plan:
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General Industrial/Transportation
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Zoning:
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M-30 General Industrial Zone
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Environmental Determination:
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An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared
for the project.
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Historic
Status:
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Various
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Service
Delivery District:
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6
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City
Council District:
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Status:
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Pending
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Action to be Taken:
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Decision on application and recommendation to City
Council
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For further
information:
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APPEALS
The
Commission will take testimony on each appeal.
Following testimony, the Commission will vote on the report prepared by
staff. Unless otherwise noted, the decisions in the following matters are final
and not administratively appeasable. Any party seeking to challenge these
decisions in court must do so within ninety (90) days of the date of the
announcement of the final decision. If you challenge an appeal in court, you
may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the appeal hearing, or in
written correspondence received by the Zoning Division, Community and Economic
Development Agency at, or prior to, the appeal hearing.
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10.
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Location:
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5327 College Avenue (APN 014-1249-008-00)
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Proposal:
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Appeal of approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a real estate
office on the ground floor of an existing building.
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Applicant:
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Heather Sittig, Maison Nouveau
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Contact
Person/Phone Number:
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Heather Sittig / (510) 282-1696
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Owners:
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Heather Sittig & Hugh Robertson
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Appellant:
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Rockridge Community Planning Council
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Case File
Number:
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A05-412
(CU05-155)
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Planning
Permits Required:
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Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a
Consultative and Financial Services Commercial Activity (real estate office)
on the ground floor of a building in the C-31 Zone.
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General Plan:
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Neighborhood Center Mixed Use
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Zoning:
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C-31 Special Retail Commercial Zone; S-18
Mediated Residential Design Review Combining Zone
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Environmental Determination:
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Exempt, Section 15301 of the State CEQA
Guidelines; existing facilities
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Historic
Status:
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Not a Potential Designated Historic Property;
Survey rating: X
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Service
Delivery District:
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2
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City
Council District:
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1
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Status:
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The application was approved by the Zoning
Administrator on July 29, 2005. The
approval was subsequently appealed by the appellant on August 3, 2005.
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Action to be Taken:
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Decision on appeal based on staff report and
public testimony
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Finality of
Decision:
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Final Decision
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For Further
Information:
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Contact
case planner Darin Ranelletti at (510) 238-3663 or by email at dranelletti@oaklandnet.com
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes
Correspondence
City Council Actions:
OPEN FORUM
At this time members of the public may speak on any item
of interest within the Commission's jurisdiction. Speakers are generally
limited to two minutes or less if there are six or less speakers on an item,
and one minute or less if there are more than six speakers.
ADJOURNMENT By 10:30 P.M. unless a later time is agreed
upon by a majority of Commissioners present.
GARY V. PATTON
Deputy Director of
Planning and Zoning
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: October 19, 2005
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