Last night at the Castro Valley MAC (CVMAC) meeting, a remodeling project was approved for the existing Burger King restaurant at 2757 Castro Valley Blvd. The franchise owner had previously submitted plans to the CVMAC at both the April and May MAC meetings, but the CVMAC requested extensive changes to design elements both times.

The redesign will replace the existing roof with a new “parapet” façade. The façade would be raised an additional 4 feet over the entrance and drive through area, creating a focal “tower effect.” The raised portion would also hold the updated signage. Other design elements include the removal of the existing playground and wrought iron fence at the front of the building. It is to be replaced by the addition of an outdoor seating area, complete with cast concrete tables and chairs designed to “complement” the existing streetscape furniture. There will also be new silver metallic awnings along the front of the building.

The changes CVMAC required dealt mainly with the color schemes and surface materials. Originally, the building was to be predominantly tan, with black for the raised tower area. The owner replaced the black with the same tan color to comply with the Downtown plan. There will also be a wainscot “skirt” around the building, originally to be a brick façade but revised to be stone at the CVMAC’s request.

The other new design element will be a backlit illuminated red band around the top of the entire building. It will only be lit during operational hours at night.
Additionally, all non-permitted banners, window signage and dead vegetation will be removed and replaced. The flagpole will be repainted, illuminated and a new US flag will be installed.

The proposal was passed by a vote of 6-1. The lone dissenting vote was that of Councilmember Ryzanich who had concerns about possible community objections about the illuminated color band.

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