File #: 26-103    Version: 1 Name: PLN21-0027 Consideration of a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of an existing metal recycling facility onto two adjacent parcels.
Type: Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments
Meeting Date: 3/5/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: PLN21-0027; Consideration of a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of an existing metal recycling facility at 1091 Doolittle Drive onto two adjacent parcels. Zoning District: IG, Industrial General; Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 77A-649-7-4, 77A-649-6-5 (existing operations); 42-4530-1-1 and 42-4530-1-2 (proposed expansion). Alco Iron & Metal Company (applicant)
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1 PC Res 2026-xxx CEQA, 2. Attachment 1 Exhibit A Final IS-MND, 3. Attachment 1 Exh A Appendix A AQ GHG Report, 4. Attachment 1 Exh A Appendix B Biological Resources Report, 5. Attachment 1 Exh A Appendix C Energy Report, 6. Attachment 1 Exh A Appendix D Geotechnical Report, 7. Attachment 1 Exh A Appendix E Noise Report, 8. Attachment 1 Exh A Appendix F Traffic Study, 9. Attachment 1 Exh A Appendix G Fire Protection Plan, 10. Attachment 1 Exh A Appendix H Responses to Comments, 11. Attachment 1 Exhibit B Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, 12. Attachment 2 PC Res 2026-xxx CUP, 13. Attachment 2 Exhibit A Findings of Fact, 14. Attachment 2 Exhibit B Site Plans, 15. Attachment 3 Vicinity Map, 16. Attachment 4 ALUC Resolution 2026-01
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PLN21-0027; Consideration of a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of an existing metal recycling facility at 1091 Doolittle Drive onto two adjacent parcels. Zoning District: IG, Industrial General; Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 77A-649-7-4, 77A-649-6-5 (existing operations); 42-4530-1-1 and 42-4530-1-2 (proposed expansion). Alco Iron & Metal Company (applicant)

Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION

The applicant, Alco Iron & Metals (Alco), is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand an existing metal recycling facility at 1091 Doolittle Drive onto two adjacent vacant one-acre parcels west of the existing facility. The purpose of the expansion is to improve on- and off-site circulation, reduce the visibility of material stacks from the public right-of-way, and enhance operational safety. No new buildings or increases in processing capacity are proposed, or would be authorized under the approval of this CUP.

A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared and circulated for the project in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Comments were received and addressed through revisions and mitigation measures.

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) adopting the MND and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and adopt a Resolution (Attachment 2) approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion of an existing metal recycling facility onto two adjacent parcels, subject to the recommended Findings of Fact and the recommended Conditions of Approval.

RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING AREA

The project site is located at the southwest corner of Doolittle Drive (State Route 61) and Eden Road approximately 400 feet west of the intersection of Doolittle Drive and Davis Street (State Route 112), as shown on Attachment 3. The subject site and surrounding properties are zoned IG (Industrial General...

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