Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Avenue

This meeting will include discussion of 992 Peralta-addition, 810 Jackson-new home, Farmer's Market-1 year review, 1035 Eastshore Hwy-auto salon, Medical Marijuana Ban, 423 San Pablo-wireless facility, and Albany Priority Development Areas.


*** AGENDA ***

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
(Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. By approval of the Consent Calendar, the staff recommendations will be adopted unless otherwise modified by the Commission. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Commission Member or a member of the audience requests removal of the items from the Consent Calendar.)

a. Meeting Minutes from September 27, 2011 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting

b. PA 11-049, 992 Peralta 2nd Story Addition
The subject property is a 5,200 square foot lot with an existing 1,880 square foot two-story single-family residence. Currently, the home has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The applicant is proposing to add a 280 sq. ft. second story addition at the rear of the home. The new addition will face west. The proposed addition includes a master bath suite and new study with a bay window.

Peralta, 992, 4a Staff Report-2011-11-08
Peralta, 992, 4a Application-2011-11-08
Peralta, 992, 4a Plans-2011-11-08
Recommendation: Approve

5. PUBLIC COMMENT
For persons desiring to address the Commission on an item that is not on the agenda please note that each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. The Brown Act limits the Commission ability to take and/or discuss items that are not on the agenda; therefore, such items are normally referred to staff for comment or to a future agenda.

6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

a. PA 11-048 New Single Family Construction at 810 Jackson St.
The applicant is seeking Design Review approval for a proposed tear down and rebuild of a new two-story 2,689 sq. ft., four (4) bedroom three (3) and a half bath home with a two car garage. The existing lot is 5,000 sq. ft. with a single-story one bedroom, one bath home built in 1900. This application was previously was reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission on 9/27/11. At that time, the Commission provided preliminary design feedback for the applicant and asked for modifications to the plans. The applicant has made revisions to the plans based on the Commission feedback.

Jackson, 810, 6a Staff Report-2011-11-08
Jackson, 810, 6a Application-2011-11-08
Jackosn, 810, 6a Plans-2011-11-08
Jackosn, 810, 6a PZ update-2011-11-08
Recommendation: Approve

b. PA11-013- 1 year Conditional Use Permit Review of the Farmers’ Market at 1025-1060 Solano Ave. 
Pursuant to Condition of Approval #3, prior to the initiation of the second year of operation, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall have a public hearing to provide an opportunity to review the operations of the market and make modifications to conditions of approval if necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the City or to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Commission seeks feedback from nearby residents and business about the operation from the past year. The market is proposed to operate the same day and time in 2012 and is considering expanding to year round operation.

Solano, 1025-1060- 6b Staff Report-20110125 - Farmer's Market
Recommendation: For discussion and feedback to staff

7. NEW BUSINESS

a. PA11-055- Study Session for Conditional Use Permit, Design Review and Signage for a new boutique auto salon at 1035 Eastshore Freeway
The applicant is seeking preliminary feedback for a proposed boutique auto salon at 1035 Eastshore Freeway (next to Target). The applicant has filed for a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review. Additionally, signage size and locations are included for preliminary review. The operation is proposed to be a new 7,850 sq. ft. building which will house an auto sales operation. The sales operator will be determined at a later date. This item is a study session and no action will be taken. Preliminary feedback will be provided to the applicant and the project will be re-noticed for formal action at a later date.

Eastshore, 1035, 7a Staff Report-2011-11-08
Eastshore, 1035, 7a Owner LOA-2011-11-08
Eastshore, 1035, 7a Applicant Statement-2011-11-08
Eastshore, 1035, 7a Application-2011-11-08
Eastshore, 1035, 7a Proposed Plans-2011-11-08
Eastshore, 1035, 7a Original Site Plans-2011-11-08
Recommendation: For discussion and direction to staff

b. Update on City Council action on Urgency Ordinance 2011-08: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Ban:
On Monday, November 7, 2011, the City Council will consider an Urgency Ordinance that would repeal the City’s existing Medical Marijuana Ordinance. The ordinance prohibits medical marijuana dispensaries in the City of Albany. The ordinance was prepared as a result of recent case law in California which restricts the City’s ability to impose location and operational restrictions on medical marijuana dispensaries. This agenda item is intended to staff an opportunity to update the Commission on the Council’s action.

City Council Agenda Item 7-1  
Recommendation: For information.

c. Appeal: 423 San Pablo Ave. Verizon Wireless/Crown Castle Monopole.
On Monday, November 7, 2011, the City Council will take action on an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to deny the application to allow the removal of the four existing wireless communication antennas and replacement with four new antennas on an existing 65-foot high monopole. The existing pole is located at the rear (east) side of the property. The monopole is an existing legal non-conforming facility pursuant to the Wireless Communication Facility provisions of the City’s Planning and Zoning Code. This agenda item is intended to staff an opportunity to update the Commission on the Council’s action.

City Council Agenda Item 6-1 
Recommendation: For information.

d. Discussion of Merits of Establishing a Priority Development Area within the City of Albany.
The Association of Bay Area Governments and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission has established the FOCUS program to guide development within the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of the program, planning grants and funds for capital improvements are available to areas that establish priority development areas.

Priority Development Area- 7d Staff Report-2011-11-08
Recommendation: Prepare recommendation to the City Council.

8. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS/DISCUSSION

a. City of Albany Planning and Zoning Update “E-Notification”

b. Update on City Council agenda items related to Planning and Zoning activities.

c. Review of status of major projects and scheduling of upcoming agenda items.

9. FUTURE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ITEMS

a. Next Planning and Zoning Commission hearing scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2011.

(Staff discussion and Commission member announcement of status of previous agenda items and requests for future agenda items. No public comment will be taken on requests for future agenda items).

10. ADJOURNMENT

As a general policy, the Commission will not begin discussion or consideration of an agenda item after 11:00 pm.

The Commission/Committee/Board packet is available for public inspection at the Albany Community Center/Library, Fire Department and at Community Development Department offices at 1000 San Pablo Avenue. The agenda and supporting staff reports can be found on our web page at www.albanyca.org.

Please note that if you provide your name and address when speaking before the Commission it will become part of the official public record, which will be posted on the Internet. Agenda related writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department.

PZ Minutes - 2011-11-08