New proposal — 15-story housing and hotel at 5295 College Avenue

A new development is proposed for the three combined lots at 5295 College Avenue: a 15-story (170-foot) project that would include 70 market-rate units, 18 “below market rate” units, a 100-room hotel, and retail and office space. Parking for 125 bicycles and 110 cars is included, though whether it is for the hotel/retail or for residents is not clear. The project backs up to residential homes on the west side of Manila Avenue. The developer is the property owner, John Allen.

UBA is researching the potential impacts of this project on surrounding neighbors and businesses, and we will keep you informed as it evolves.

The developer’s statement, from the contact form on their website, reads: “The initial plans were provided for the SB 330 application. It was meant simply to establish our intent for a project at the location based on the base project analysis. The final project is due to the City of Oakland within 6 months of the SB 330 application. We are allowed up to a 20% change in the project from our initial application. The final details of the project will be determined over the next 6 months.”

The City received a pre-application in mid-July to begin the Tribal Notification Process (file number ZP240041). Following that process, the applicant submits a formal planning application package, which has been assigned file number ZW2401297.

To find project information on the City’s Accela portal, visit aca-prod.accela.com/OAKLAND, click “Check Permit Status,” and search by file number; then open the “Attachments” menu.

As always, we welcome your comments at UBAOakland@gmail.com.