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2.18.2026 Planning Commission Meeting

Oakland • 2026-02-18 • 03:00 PM
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Wednesday, February 18
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03:00 PM
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, Hearing Room 1, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA, 94612 View Map
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What Happened
  • Oakland Planning Commission met on 2026-02-18. This minutes-backed summary prioritizes Planning Commission actions, project/case details, and vote outcomes over hearing procedure boilerplate.
Key Decisions
  • 966 81st Avenue / case DET250056-A01: the Commission upheld the Appeal of the Determination by a 5-0 vote. Motion by Comm. Randolph; seconded by Vice-Chair Sandoval.
  • Proposal: Appeal of a Determination that the property cannot continue to be used for “General Outdoor Storage Industrial Activity” as a legal non -conforming use based on discontinuance.
  • Finality: The decision is final. For Further Information: Contact Case Planner Neil Gray at (510) 238-3878 or by email at ngray@oaklandca.gov.
Why It Matters
  • Planning Commission votes can determine land-use appeals, zoning interpretations, environmental-review posture, and whether a project or property use can move forward.
  • Applicant: Neil Johnson Contact Person/Phone Number: Neil Johnson/(949)954-3121.
  • Zoning: Commercial Industrial Mix – 2 (CIX-2) Zone and S-19 Health and Safety Protection Overlay Zone.
  • Environmental review: The Zoning Manager Determination is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, no Environmental Determination is required.
What Residents Should Watch
  • Residents should note the recorded finality language: The decision is final. For Further Information: Contact Case Planner Neil Gray at (510) 238-3878 or by email at ngray@oaklandca.gov.
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2 • DET250056-A01
966 81st Avenue - Appeal of a Determination that the property cannot continue to be used for “General Outdoor Storage Industrial Activity” as a legal non -conforming use based on discontinuance.
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Appeal of a Determination that the property cannot continue to be used for “General Outdoor Storage Industrial Activity” as a legal non -conforming use based on discontinuance.
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