Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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Government Body
Planning Commission
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Planning Commission
Location
Oakland, CA
Meeting Date
February 4, 2026

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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 1

Planning Code and Zoning map amendments designating areas eligible and ineligible for Senate Bill (SB) 79 height and density standards within transit-oriented development zones and designating site exclusions consistent with Government Code Section 65912.161(b)(1)(A) [sites meeting 50% of SB 79 standards], (b)(1)(B)(ii) [sites in predominantly low-resource areas with 40% aggregate SB 79 density] and (b)(1)(F) [local register properties].

Location: Citywide Assessor’s Parcel Number(s): N/A Proposal: Planning Code and Zoning map amendments designating areas eligible and ineligible for Senate Bill (SB) 79 height and density standards within transit-oriented development zones and designating site exclusions consistent with Government Code Section 65912.161(b)(1)(A) [sites meeting 50% of SB 79 standards], (b)(1)(B)(ii) [sites in predominantly low-resource areas with 40% aggregate SB 79 density] and (b)(1)(F) [local register properties]. Applicant: City of Oakland, Bureau of Planning Contact Person/ Phone Number: N/A Owner: N/A Case File Number: ZA26001 Planning Permits Required: No permits required. The Planning Commission is requested to make recommendations regarding the proposed zoning for City Council consideration. General Plan: Citywide Zoning: Citywide; all areas within ½ mile of Tier 1 and Tier 2 transit-oriented development stops, as defined by SB 79. Proposed Environmental Determination: The proposed zoning map and Planning Code amendments are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Government Code Section 65912.160(c)(2) [ordinance implementing Senate Bill 79]. Historic Status: N/A City Council District: Citywide Finality of Decision: Planning Commission will receive public comment, discuss, and make recommendations to the City Council. For Further Information: Contact Case Planner Rebecca Lind at (510) 238-3472 or by email at rlind@oaklandca.gov

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 2

Appeal of a Zoning Manager Determination that the business is a Full-Service Restaurant Commercial Activity and is not a Group Assembly Commercial Activity or an Alcoholic Beverage Sales Commercial Activity but is subject to the Performance Standards in Planning Code Section 17.120 including noise at all times during business operation.

Location: 3320 Grand Avenue Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 011 083603300 Proposal: Appeal of a Zoning Manager Determination that the business is a Full-Service Restaurant Commercial Activity and is not a Group Assembly Commercial Activity or an Alcoholic Beverage Sales Commercial Activity but is subject to the Performance Standards in Planning Code Section 17.120 including noise at all times during business operation. Applicant: Chris Rachal/Mimosa 2 Oakland (510) 314-9658 Appellant: C. Telson/Grand Ave Residents Owner: Crawfordscharschmidt LLC Case File Number: DET220087-A01 Original Case File Number: DET220087 Planning Permits Required: None required if Determination is upheld. General Plan: Neighborhood Center Mixed Use Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial - 2 / S-13 Combining Zones Proposed Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15306, Information collection Historic Status: Potentially Designated Historic Property; Oakland Cultural Heritage Survey Rating: Fd2; Grand Avenue Area of Secondary Importance City Council District: 2 Finality of Decision: This decision is final and is not appealable further. For Further Information: Contact Case Planner Jana Wismer at (341) 203-1653 or by email at jwismer@interwestgrp.com