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Albany Planning & Zoning Commission - Meeting's 2026-05-27 agenda is scheduled to cover Planning Application PA26013 – 1308 Solano Avenue Use Permit request to establish a therapeutic massage..., CALL TO ORDER /, Planning Application PA26014 – 807 Ramona Avenue Design Review request to construct an approximately 108 sq. ft...., and Minutes: May 13, 2026 3 ‑. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
Key Topics
Planning Application PA26013 – 1308 Solano Avenue Use Permit request to establish a therapeutic massage...: the agenda listed this item for consideration and possible action.
CALL TO ORDER /: the agenda included this context: We acknowledge the genocide that took place on these lands and must make strides to repay the moral debt that is owed to this indigenous people, specifically the Ohlone Tribe. We thank them for their contributions which have transformed...
Planning Application PA26014 – 807 Ramona Avenue Design Review request to construct an approximately 108 sq. ft....: the agenda included this context: Section: PRESENTATIONS The project would result in a 2,605 sq. ft., twostory singlefamily residence with a maximum height of 26’4”. Plans include the construction of...
Minutes: May 13, 2026 3 ‑: the agenda included this context: Section: EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS.
Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar: the agenda included this context: Section: ADJOURNMENT Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87391956571. To join by phone via Zoom, please call 1 (669) 9009128 at the noticed meeting time. Webinar ID 873 9195.
Why It Matters
Planning Application PA26013 – 1308 Solano Avenue Use Permit request to establish a therapeutic massage... may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
CALL TO ORDER / may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
Planning Application PA26014 – 807 Ramona Avenue Design Review request to construct an approximately 108 sq. ft.... may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
Minutes: May 13, 2026 3 ‑ may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
What Residents Should Watch
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects Planning Application PA26013 – 1308 Solano Avenue Use Permit request to establish a therapeutic massage....
Watch how council frames next steps for CALL TO ORDER /.
Watch the staff presentation and council questions on Planning Application PA26014 – 807 Ramona Avenue Design Review request to construct an approximately 108 sq. ft.... for future policy or budget direction.
Watch how council frames next steps for Minutes: May 13, 2026 3 ‑.
Watch how council frames next steps for Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL / LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “The City of Albany recognizes that we occupy the land originally protected by the Confederated Villages of Lisjan.
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We acknowledge the genocide that took place on these lands and must make strides to repay the moral debt that is owed to this indigenous people, specifically the Ohlone Tribe. We thank them for their contributions which have transformed our community, and will...
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Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2026 3 ‑
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EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS
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Planning Application PA26014 – 807 Ramona Avenue Design Review request to construct an approximately 108 sq. ft. addition at the rear of the existing first floor, and a 998 sq. ft. second story addition.
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PRESENTATIONS: The project would result in a 2,605 sq. ft., twostory singlefamily residence with a maximum height of 26’4”. Plans include the construction of an attached 528 sq. ft. ADU, not part of this Design Review application. 05/27/2026 2 Planning & Zonin...
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Meetings are available to watch, listen, or participate virtually via Zoom webinar.
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ADJOURNMENT: Register for the meeting: https://albanyca.zoom.us/s/87391956571. To join by phone via Zoom, please call 1 (669) 9009128 at the noticed meeting time. Webinar ID 873 9195
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Members of the public may attend Planning & Zoning Commission meetings in person at City Hall Council Chambers and request to speak during public comment period.
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ADJOURNMENT
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Planning Application PA26013 – 1308 Solano Avenue Use Permit request to establish a therapeutic massage establishment in the 864 sq. ft. ground floor tenant space.
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Recommendation: S t a f f r e c o m m e n d s t h e P l a n n i n g & Z o n i n g Commission review and approve the proposed project subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. CEQA: The project is Categorically exempt...
Meetings are also streamed live on City website www.albanyca.gov/meetings or on YouTube (www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB).
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ADJOURNMENT: Recording of the meetings are usually available for viewing 24 hours after the meeting.
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Members of the public may submit comments in writing by emailing the Planning & Zoning Commission at PZC@albanyca.gov with the agenda item number clearly identified in the subject line of the email.
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ADJOURNMENT: Comments may also be submitted by mail to City of Albany – Planning Staff, 1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS: Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. By approval of the Consent Calendar, the staff recommendations will be adopted unless otherwise modified by the Commission. There will be no separate discu...
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Meetings are broadcast live on local TV – Albany KALB Channel.
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ADJOURNMENT: How to submit Public Comment:
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To comment by video conference, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when public comment is being taken on the agenda item.
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ADJOURNMENT: You will be asked to unmute yourself when it is your turn to make your comment for up to 3 minutes. After the allotted time, you will then be remuted.
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To comment by phone, you will “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken on the agenda item.
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ADJOURNMENT: You will be asked to unmute yourself by pressing *6 when it is your turn to make your comment for up to 3 minutes. You will be remuted after the allotted time. 05/27/2026 4 Planning & Zoning Commission
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 6 ‑
