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Council fails to overturn ZAUB approvals for two 23-story schemes at 2029 University; appeals remain unresolved
Summary
Berkeley council heard appeals of two alternate use permits for 2029 University Avenue (multifamily and student-housing schemes) that sought concessions to waive apprenticeship, health-care and bird-safe glass requirements; after testimony and debate, a motion to deny the appeals failed and the ZAB approvals remain in effect.
The Berkeley City Council considered appeals Feb. 23 of Zoning Adjustments Board approvals for two proposed 23-story schemes at 2029 University Avenue—one multifamily and one student-oriented. Both schemes seek density bonuses (100%) tied to on-site affordable units and requested concessions from the cityHard Hats apprenticeship and health-care requirements as well as a bird-safe glazing standard.
Senior planner Nilu Karamzadegan told council both applications were vested under state procedures and that staff recommended denying the appeals and…
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