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The proposed new Berkeley Bowl at Ninth Street and Heinz Avenue comes up for a Planning Commission workshop and hearing Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. 

The Berkeley Bowl project needs commission approval because it requires both a General Plan amendment and a rezoning before construction can begin. 

Located just off heavily traveled Ashby Avenue, the project has generated controversy both because of potential traffic impacts and because it will mean a reduction in the city’s light industrial-zoned sites. 

The commission meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave. 

Also on the agenda is another in a series of commission discussions on proposed amendments to the city’s Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. 

The panel will also hear a report on the county-wide Shelter and Services Survey and Special Housing Needs Plan from city Homeless Policy Coordinator Jane Micallef and Senior Housing Department Planner Tim Stroshane. 

Also on tap is a report from UC Berkeley Senior Project Manager Ken Hufferd on the university’s plans to construct a high-rise hotel and adjoining parking facility and conference center at the northeast corner of Shattuck Avenue and Center Street. 

—Richard Brenneman