August 13, 2026 · Zoning Adjustments Board
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the ZAB, ex-parte communications are those which occur outside of the formal hearing process. ZAB members should avoid ex-parte contacts on matters pending before the ZAB as much as possible, as they may represent, or be perceived to represent, the receipt of evidence that can unfairly influence a decision on a matter before the Commission. If such contacts do occur, they must be placed in the record and disclosed to all interested parties sufficiently in advance of the decision to allow rebuttal.
community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low- nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000-year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay. We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay communities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to create meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement.
five minutes per organization, or at the discretion of the Chairperson)
The Zoning Adjustments Board has the right to rearrange the order of the agenda in order to accommodate projects that will not require significant time.
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and non-controversial. Prior to public comment, the Board may move items on the agenda from the Action to the Consent Calendar. Any member of the public may request that the Board consider moving an item from the Consent Calendar to the Action Calendar. Any member of the Board may move an item from the Consent Calendar to the Action Calendar. At any time during or immediately after public comment on Consent items, the Board may move any Consent item to the Action Calendar. Following public comment, the Board will vote on the items remaining in the Consent Calendar in one motion. By approval of the Consent Calendar, the staff recommendations will be adopted unless otherwise modified by the Board. ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD AGENDA August 13, 2026 Page 4 of 6 A. Approval of Meeting Minutes: July 9, 2026 Recommendation: APPROVE B. Use Permit #ZP2025-0069 – 3101 Sacramento Street: To convert an existing 6,300 square foot, 2-story commercial building into a mixed-use building with ground floor commercial and three residential units at the second floor. Zoning: South Area Commercial (C-SA) District CEQA Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15332 (“In-Fill Development Recommendation: Projects”) of the CEQA Guidelines. Applicant: Mike Tran, Richmond, CA Owner: Suheil Khoury Inc., Belmont, CA Staff Planner: Vicky Schlepp, VSchlepp@berkeleyca.gov, 510-981-7422 APPROVE Use Permit #ZP2025-0069 pursuant to Section Recommendation: 23.406.040(E) “Findings for Approval” C. Use Permit #ZP2026-0039 – 2298 Durant Avenue: To demolish a commercial building and construct a seven-story, 85-foot, 49,970-square-foot, multifamily building containing 45 dwelling units, including 2 Very-Low Income units, utilizing a State Density Bonus. Zoning: Residential Southside Mixed Use (R-SMU) District Statutorily exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code CEQA Recommendation: Section 21080.66 (AB 130) Applicant: Austin Springer, Studio KDA, Berkeley, CA Owner: 2298 Durant LP, Berkeley, CA Staff Planner: Allison Riemer, ARiemer@berkeleyca.gov, 510-981-7433 APPROVE Use Permit #ZP2026-0039 pursuant to Section Recommendation: 23.406.040(E) “Findings for Approval”
FOLLOWING ITEMS: A. Use Permit #ZP2026-0025 – 2974 Sacramento Street: To allow the processing of live poultry within an existing warehouse located in the Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) District. The proposal would intensify an existing lawful nonconforming commercial use associated with Sacramento Market. ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD AGENDA August 13, 2026 Page 5 of 6 South Area Commercial (C-SA) District and Multiple-Family Zoning: Residential (R-3) District Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (“Existing CEQA Recommendation: Facilities”) of the CEQA Guidelines. Applicant: Galal Alhadhrami, Berkeley, CA Owner: Jimmy Lei, Berkeley, CA Staff Planner: Samella Stover, SStover@berkeleyca.gov, 510-981-7425 APPROVE Use Permit #ZP2026-0025 pursuant to Section Recommendation: 23.406.040(E) “Findings for Approval”
A. Design Review Committee (DRC) https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee
ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD AGENDA August 13, 2026 Page 6 of 6 NOTICE CONCERNING LEGAL RIGHTS If you object to a decision by the Zoning Adjustments Board regarding a land use permit project, the following requirements and restrictions apply: