Title
PLN17-0002; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a multi-family residential project where two new residential units with covered parking are proposed behind an existing single family residence at 84 Oakes Boulevard zoned RM-1800 - Residential Multi-Family District. The proposal requires a Conditional Use Permit for development on a substandard lot and Site Plan Review for new multi-family residential development. Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 76-420-3; Y. M. Chung (applicant) and R. Wang (property owner).
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The applicant proposes to construct a multi-family residential project where two new residential units with covered parking are proposed behind an existing single family residence at 84 Oakes Boulevard. The subject property is zoned RM-1800 - Residential Multi-Family District. In the RM-1800 zoning district, "Multi-Family Residential" is a permitted use pursuant to Zoning Code Section 2-510.A.5. A new use (multi-family residential) on a substandard lot in a residential district is subject to a conditional use permit (Zoning Code Section 4-1650.A). The proposed project also requires Site Plan Review for development of additional units and creating a second story per Zoning Code Sections 5-2502 A and B.1.a and d.
Staff believes that, with the recommended Conditions of Approval, the proposed multi-family residential project will be compatible with adjacent residential development in the immediate neighborhood. Staff recommends that the Board of Zoning Adjustments:
A. Adopt the California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemption;
B. Adopt the recommended Findings of Fact; and
C. Approve Conditional Use Permit PLN17-0002 subject to the attached recommended Conditions of Approval.
APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING STATEMENT
See attached Applicant Statement
RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING AREA AND BACKGROUND
The subject property is an interior lot located on Oakes Boulevard and i...
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