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PLN19-0047; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit approval to allow Retail Sales in an existing 720 square-foot building at 1501 Clarke Street. Per Zoning Code 2-640.B.16, Retail Sales is allowed in the DA-3 zoning district, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Zoning District: DA-3 Downtown Area-3; Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number: 075-0021-006-00; Margie Diaz (applicant and property owner).
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow retail sales within an existing 720 square-foot building at 1501 Clarke Street. The proposal includes minor modifications and upgrades to the building. Staff recommends conditions of approval to appropriately address the property's mixed use characteristics. The proposed tenant would be a flower shop for a locally-established floral designer. Staff believes that, with the recommended Conditions of Approval, the proposed use would operate in an orderly manner on the property without detriment or burden to the mix of uses in the immediate area and would be compatible with the purposes of the DA-3 zoning district.
Staff recommends that the Board of Zoning Adjustments adopt Resolution 2019-011, approving a Conditional Use Permit for 1501 Clarke Street, PLN19-0047, based on the Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval.
APPLICANT'S SUPPORTING STATEMENT
See attached applicant statement.
RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING AREA
The subject parcel is a corner lot located at 1501 Clarke Street, at the corner with West Juana Avenue. It is approximately 8,381 square feet in size and contains a single family house (approx. 1,224 square feet), a garage, a garage/storage building, and a 720 square-foot commercial building. The garages are accessory to the single-family house. The house faces Clarke Street and each garage and its driveway faces a different street. The commercial building is located at the corner of the property...
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