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Planning Board approves Mariner Square housing

AlamedaJul 29, 20253 min read

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The Planning Board approved design review for an 8-story, 356-unit residential building at 2433 Mariner Square Loop, with 5-0 support and conditions tied to the board discussion and the arborist report.

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The approval allows the project to move forward for an 8-story apartment building with 356 homes, along with on-site and nearby parking. Residents who spoke at the meeting raised concerns about building height, traffic, noise, privacy, and construction impacts, while supporters said the project would add needed housing. The board also asked for added sunshades on the south side and included conditions from its discussion.

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Approved design review for the 2433 Mariner Square Loop project.
Vote passed 5-0.
Approval included conditions from the board discussion and compliance with the Arborist Report.
Board Member Ruiz requested sunshades on the south side, which were included in the motion.

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Jul 29, 2025, 2:00 AMCity Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda, CA 94501scheduled

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Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
AGENDA CHANGES
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT - Anyone may speak for 3 minutes regarding any matter not on the agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - May 27, 2025 (continued from the July 28th , 2025 meeting)
Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - June 9, 2025
Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - June 23, 2025 ((continued from the July 28th , 2025 meeting)
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
PLN24-0081 - 2433 Mariner Square Loop - Applicant: Martin Mariner Square LLC / Mash Petroleum Inc. - Public Hearing to consider Design Review approval to allow the development of a 8-story residential building with 356 units in a gross floor area of approximately 488,000 sq.ft. with 283 on-site parking spaces in a multi-story garage and 124 off-site parking spaces in an adjacent lot under lease from Caltrans. General Plan: Mixed Use. Zoning: M-2 / MF - Industrial - Multi-Family Overlay. CEQA Determination: Class 32 urban infill exemption - no exceptions or unusual circumstances apply; on a separate and independent basis, design review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 Cal.App.5th 80.
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Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
Oral Report - Future Public Meetings and Upcoming Planning, Building and Transportation Department Projects
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Planning Board approves Mariner Square housing

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