2145 Grant Street (ZP2024-0138)

The project at 2145 Grant Street in Berkeley, California, seeks approval to construct a major residential addition by adding a second story to the front building, increasing its footprint by 1,133 square feet with an average height of 22 feet 10 inches. This addition will extend into the nonconforming front setback and will push the lot’s total coverage beyond the maximum allowable limit, necessitating a use permit and public hearing for approval. The completed structure will feature seven bedrooms and four bathrooms within the main building, contributing to a total of thirteen bedrooms across the entire lot. The applicant, AmirHossein Jafari, is represented by Studio Etude Design, and the city’s point of contact is Assistant Planner Boshi Fu, who can be reached through the City of Berkeley’s planning department. The proposal is forecasted for public review with a posted date of June 17, 2026, and further details are available through the California Environmental Quality Act portal.