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ANNOTATED AG ENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF T HE
BERKELEY CITY COUNCI L
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
6:00 PM
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702
TELECONFERENCE LOCATION - 1404 LE ROY AVE, BERKELEY 94708
JESSE ARREGUIN, MAYOR
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 1 – RASHI KESARWANI DISTRICT 5 – SOPHIE HAHN
DISTRICT 2 – TERRY TAPLIN DISTRICT 6 – SUSAN WENGRAF
DISTRICT 3 – BEN BARTLETT DISTRICT 7 – RIGEL ROBINSON
DISTRICT 4 – KATE HARRISON DISTRICT 8 – MARK HUMBERT
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Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 6:10 p.m.
Present: Kesarwani, Taplin, Bartlett, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin
Absent: None
Action Calendar – Public Hearings
1. ZAB Appeal: 705 Euclid Avenue, Use Permit #ZP2022-0104 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution to modify and approve the project approved by the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) for Use Permit (# ZP2022-0104) to construct a new three-story, 4,528 square foot single family dwelling with two parking spaces and associated retaining walls located in the setbacks, on a 6,024 square foot vacant lot, and dismiss the appeal. The original project has been revised, as described in Response 1 of this report, to reduce the maximum building height by approximately two feet (from 41- feet, 11-inches to 39-feet, 5-inches).
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 3 speakers.
M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to close the public hearing.
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
Councilmember Bartlett absent 7:01 p.m. – 7:08 p.m.
Action: M/S/C (Robinson/Humbert) to adopt Resolution No. 71,056–N.S. to modify and approve the revised project approved by the Zoning Adjustments Board (ZAB) for Use Permit (# ZP2022-0104) to construct a new three-story, 4,528 square foot single family dwelling with two parking spaces and associated retaining walls located in the setbacks, on a 6,024 square foot vacant lot, and dismiss the appeal. The original project has been revised, as described in Response 1 of this report, to reduce the maximum building height by approximately two feet (from 41-feet, 11- inches to 39-feet, 5-inches).
Vote: Ayes – Kesarwani, Taplin, Harrison, Hahn, Wengraf, Robinson, Humbert, Arreguin; Noes – None; Abstain – None; Absent – Bartlett.
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2. ZAB Appeal: 1598 University Avenue, Use Permit #ZP2022-0099 From: City Manager
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt a Resolution affirming the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board to approve Use Permit ZP#2022-0099, to demolish a non-residential structure and construct a 127,492 square foot, eight-story (89 feet-2 inches) mixed-use residential building containing 207 dwelling units (21 Very Low-Income) and a 5,943 square foot commercial space, with 39 automobile parking spaces and 92 bicycle parking spaces, utilizing State Density Bonus Law, subject to revised conditions of approval.
Financial Implications: See report.
Contact: Jordan Klein, Planning and Development, (510) 981-7400
Public Testimony: The Mayor opened the public hearing. 12 speakers.
M/S/C (Arreguin/Harrison) to close the public hearing.
Vote: All Ayes.
Action: M/S/C (Harrison/Taplin) to adopt Resolution No. 71,057–N.S. affirming the decision of the Zoning Adjustments Board to approve Use Permit ZP#2022-0099, to demolish a non-residential structure and construct a 127,492 square foot, eight-story (89 feet-2 inches) mixed-use residential building containing 207 dwelling units (21 Very Low-Income) and a 5,943 square foot commercial space, with 39 automobile parking spaces and 92 bicycle parking spaces, utilizing State Density Bonus Law, subject to revised conditions of approval with the revised/added conditions of approval below.
• COA #65 Transportation – Utility Box. The applicant shall relocate the utility box structures located at the intersection of University Avenue and California Street with direction and approval from the City and utility providers.
• COA #66 Transportation-Loading Zone. Loading zone areas shall be located on California Street, adjacent to the southern portion of the parcel, with placement and length of loading zone subject to city traffic engineering approval.
• COA #70 Landscape Maintenance. All landscaping per the attached approved drawings dated May 3, 2023 shall be maintained in perpetuity with the project.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjournment
Action: M/S/C (Arreguin/Robinson) to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: All Ayes.
Adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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Communications
Item #1: ZAB Appeal: 705 Euclid Avenue, Use Permit #ZP2022-0104
1. Shona Armstrong, on behalf of Harper & Armstrong, LLP
Item #2: ZAB Appeal: 1598 University Avenue, Use Permit #ZP2022-0099
2. Nancy Richerson
3. Elizabeth Sharada Kowal
Supplemental Communications and Reports 1
• None
Supplemental Communications and Reports 2
Item #2: ZAB Appeal: 1598 University Avenue, Use Permit #ZP2022-0099
4. David Ushijima
5. Toni Mester
6. Maha Parameswaran
7. Bentley Drake
8. Larry Mandella
Supplemental Communications and Reports 3
Item #1: ZAB Appeal: 705 Euclid Avenue, Use Permit #ZP2022-0104
9. Presentation, submitted by Planning and Development
10. Anonymous voice messages
Item #2: ZAB Appeal: 1598 University Avenue, Use Permit #ZP2022-0099
11. Presentation, submitted by Planning and Development
12. Elizabeth Kowal (2)
13. Isaiah Stackhouse, on behalf of Trachtenberg Architects
14. Anonymous
Miscellaneous Communications
15. Zoom Meetings – Todd Andrew
16. Doomsday Asteroid – Mr. Eid