September 10, 2026 · Zoning Adjustments Board
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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.
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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 September 10, 2026 Page 4 of 6 A. Approval of Meeting Minutes: August 13, 2026 Recommendation: APPROVE B. Use Permit #ZP2026-0015 2455 Telegraph Avenue: to renovate the non-residential building at 2455 Telegraph Avenue and demolish the non-residential building at 2506 Haste Street and construct an 85,000 square-foot, 8-story mixed-use building, including ground-floor record store and 68 units (7 VLI units), while maintaining the historic mural and public-facing façades of 2455 Telegraph. Zoning: Telegraph Avenue Commercial District (C-T) CEQA Categorically exempt pursuant to pursuant to Section 15331 (“Historical Determination: Resources and Restoration”) of the CEQA Guidelines. Applicant/Owner : David Prinz, Point Reyes Station, CA Staff Planner: Joshua Muller, JMuller@berkeleyca.gov, 510-981-7488 APPROVE Use Permit #ZP2026-0015 pursuant to Section Recommendation: 23.406.040(E) “Findings for Approval” C. Use Permit #ZP2024-0071 2955 Shattuck Avenue: To demolish three commercial buildings, merge two parcels and construct an approximately 78,000 square- foot, 8- story (84 feet, 9 inches), mixed-use building, with 74 units (4 Very-Low Income), a 1,465 square-foot ground floor commercial space, and 24 parking spaces, utilizing a State Density Bonus. Zoning: South Area Commercial District (C-SA) CEQA Categorically exempt pursuant to pursuant to government code (“AB Determination: 130”). Applicant: Erik Waterman, Studio KDA, 1810 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA Greg Hoff, Evans Property Company, 6266 La Salle Avenue, Oakland, Owner: CA Staff Planner: Nilu Karimzadegan, NKarimzadegan@berkeleyca.gov, 510-981-7430 APPROVE Use Permit #ZP2024-0071 pursuant to Section Recommendation: 23.406.040(E) “Findings for Approval” D. Use Permit #ZP2026-0016 1500 University Avenue: To add retail sales of beer, wine and distilled spirits to existing gas station market and permit a food truck to operate on private property Zoning: University Commercial District (C-U) CEQA Categorically exempt pursuant to pursuant to Section 15301 (“Existing Determination: Facilities”) of the CEQA Guidelines. Applicant/Owner: Minesh Mehta, 1500 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA Staff Planner: Russell Roe, RRoe@berkeleyca.gov, 510-981-7548 APPROVE Use Permit #ZP2026-0016 pursuant to Section Recommendation: 23.406.040(E) “Findings for Approval” ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD AGENDA September 10, 2026 Page 5 of 6
FOLLOWING ITEMS: A. Use Permit #ZP2021-0215 1201 Second Street: Public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Project Preview for Use Permit #ZP2021-0215 to demolish the existing City of Berkeley Solid Waste Transfer Station and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), including 15 non-residential main buildings/structures, accessory structures, and equipment; and construct and install buildings, structures, and equipment for a new solid waste transfer station and MRF. The project consists of two main building clusters with accessory structures, totaling approximately 114,380 square feet of gross floor area, approximately 195,500 square feet of unenclosed and paved area, and approximately 31,900 square feet of landscaped area. Zoning: Manufacturing District (M) CEQA Draft Environmental Impact Report Comment Period August 3, 2026 to Determination: September 17, 2026. City of Berkeley Public Works Department, Zero Waste Division, 1201 Applicant/Owner: Second Street, Berkeley, CA Staff Planner: Victoria Schlepp, VSchlepp@berkeleyca.gov, 510-981-7422 1) Provide interested parties, public agencies, and members of the public with an opportunity to comment on the scope and content of the Draft EIR (comments should focus on the scope and content of the environmental information of the Draft EIR for the project; all comments on environmental issues received during Recommendation: the public comment period will be considered when preparing the Final EIR); 2) Provide advisory comments and direction regarding project design and compatibility with the neighborhood; 3) Provide advisory comments regarding additional issues and analysis the next staff report should address.
A. Design Review Committee (DRC) https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/boards-commissions/design-review-committee
ZONING ADJUSTMENTS BOARD AGENDA September 10, 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: