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PlanningBoard | 2021-03-22 | 4 | Board Member Rothenberg said she was unable to find the ordinance that described what work was permitted and which work was not in the city of Alameda under its adoption of the California Business and Professions Code. She was curious about structural and seismic work since that work has to be stamped by a licensed architect or engineer. Staff Member McCartney said yes the foundation is structural work and added that the Permit Center has a handout on who may prepare permits and it deals with the California Residential Code. For wood-frame structures not more than three stories and a basement, you do not have to be licensed to do the plans. She added that they also have handouts on foundation designs, and if you follow those prescriptive details you can get a permit. President Teague asked if the permit for replacing the windows covered all of the double- hung windows. Staff Member McCartney said yes. President Teague asked if it covered the attic vent. Staff Member McCartney said no, they will have to add that to their permit. President Teague clarified that this house was not on the Historic Study List. Staff Member Tai said that was correct. Board Member Hom asked when they originally intended to do an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). Staff Member McCartney said they originally got a permit to do foundation work in 2018 and explained the permit history of the building. Staff Member Tai added that in 2019 is when they did the shed roof work. Board Member Hom clarified that staff was not aware that they planned to do an ADU in the basement. Staff Member Tai said that was correct and discussed the changes to ADU laws in 2020 that made it easier to have an ADU. Board Member Hom asked where the entrance to the ADU would be located. Staff Member McCartney said she believed it would be on the side of the house but she did not have the ADU plans. President Teague opened public comments. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 4 of 10 March 22, 2021 | PlanningBoard/2021-03-22.pdf |