5862 Birch Court ADU
Application for a detached two-story 1,288 sq ft accessory dwelling unit in a rear yard. Applications filed for Major Conditional Use Permit, Design Review, and Minor Variances.
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Project
Oakland secondary units (ADU) ordinance
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2006first mention
2024last mention
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Summary
204-unit, 5-story transit-oriented apartment building, referenced as a completed project. Developer recorded a deed covenant preventing tenants from obtaining Residential Parking Permits.
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5110 Telegraph Avenue, between 51st St. and Claremont Ave.
Aliases
5409 Belgrave Place secondary unit5862 Birch Court ADUOakland secondary dwelling unit / off-street parking zoning amendmentsOakland secondary units (ADU) ordinanceRadUrban 5110 Telegraph mixed-use residentialThe Logan (5110 Telegraph Avenue)
Timeline
5409 Belgrave Place secondary unit
A proposal to construct a 488 sq ft secondary unit in the basement of a single-family residence, requiring removal of the rear detached garage to provide three uncovered parking spaces. A minor variance is needed for a 3'8" side yard setback where 4' is required.
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Oakland secondary dwelling unit / off-street parking zoning amendments
Oakland is proposing major citywide zoning amendments to encourage secondary dwelling units (ADUs) by relaxing parking requirements near BART and transit, reducing setbacks, and updating off-street parking standards. Almost all of Rockridge falls within the half-mile transit zone where no additional parking would be required for new ADUs. RCPC hosted a special Town Hall on December 9.
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Oakland secondary units (ADU) ordinance
Oakland proposed zoning changes to ease restrictions on building secondary (accessory dwelling) units citywide, including Rockridge. Town Hall held December 9 to gather public input; city council vote scheduled for January 5. Changes include reduced setbacks, reduced max unit size, and allowance of existing non-conforming structures to convert.
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Oakland secondary units (ADU) ordinance
The proposed Oakland ordinance for secondary units received its second public reading at the January 19 City Council meeting. A Councilman Kalb amendment was included limiting residential parking permits to three per parcel. Final adoption rescheduled to February 2 due to administrative error.
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RadUrban 5110 Telegraph mixed-use residential
RadUrban's 204-unit residential project at 5110 Telegraph is under construction and has reached its full height. The project uses the state's Density Bonus law (offering 17 very-low-income units to gain 35% extra density and exceed the normal 65-foot height limit by one story). It will also include rooftop greenhouses for a commercial gardening operation and ground-floor commercial space including an Amazon/Whole Foods store. Modular unit installation was expected to complete by November 2019.
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The Logan (5110 Telegraph Avenue)
204-unit, 5-story transit-oriented apartment building, referenced as a completed project. Developer recorded a deed covenant preventing tenants from obtaining Residential Parking Permits.
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Quotes
“While a few audience members expressed concern about increasing the number of secondary units in Rockridge, most seemed willing to entertain, and some to applaud, the proposal because it could help supply needed affordable rental housing and because it could allow retiree homeowners on fixed incomes to supplement that income with rents.”2016_01 - Report: Special Town Hall, January 2016
“The City Council needs to slow this down. I think 90 percent of Oakland homeowners are totally unaware of these proposed zoning changes and how these changes might affect them.”2016_01 - Letter to editor from Penny Thompson
“I urge the City Council to postpone their vote on changing zoning and parking requirements regarding construction of secondary units.”2016_01 - Letter to editor from Penny Thompson
“The goal of the proposed amendments is to encourage construction of secondary units throughout the city, by reducing regulatory barriers in the City's current planning code, particularly restrictions pertaining to setbacks (required distance of structures from property lines) and available parking.”2015_12 - Proposed Regs article, December 2015
“A quick perusal of the map at left shows almost all of Rockridge lies within this distance.”2015_12 - Proposed Regs article describing the half-mile transit zone for no required ADU parking