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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
The Planning Commission approved a use permit, architectural control permit, and affordable housing agreement for the project in accordance with State Density Bonus Law.
The commission examined exterior‑material standards, including stucco limits and window inset requirements.
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a vesting tentative map for the project.
Staff report proposes expanding the ground level and adding a second story to the existing approximately 808‑sq‑ft two‑bedroom house, resulting in an approximately 2,582‑sq‑ft single‑family residence with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The commission reviewed open‑space requirements, which do not apply to the eight‑unit project.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a resolution stating Presidio Bay Ventures complied with the Springline Development Agreement for April 2025‑March 2026.
The Planning Commission is asked to adopt resolutions approving a use permit, architectural control permit, and BMR housing agreement for demolishing four existing units and building six new units on a substandard lot in the R-3 (Apartment) zoning district.
The commission reviewed façade‑modulation standards, including length limits and required recesses.
Exhibit A provides the property description for Parcel One (lots 5 and 6, block 4) at 335 Pierce Rd, APN 062-013-170.
A resident submitted a letter urging careful environmental and public‑health review of a proposed demolition and construction near community spaces.
The project will provide eight affordable homeownership units where payments cannot exceed 30 % of household income for at least 55 years.
The Planning Commission reviewed a project for a use permit, architectural control permit, and Below Market Rate (BMR) housing agreement.
Developer proposes to replace a four‑unit building with six residential condominiums at 624 University Drive.
The city will apply its adopted Below Market Rate (BMR) preferences to the project, consistent with Fair Housing laws.
Tim Wong, the City Housing Manager, submitted a proposal for reasonably equivalent alternatives to the BMR Guidelines.
The project proposes eight affordable homeownership units with payments no more than 30% of household income.
The commission will consider a resolution covering density‑bonus waivers and CEQA compliance for the Pierce Road project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Waivers can increase affordable housing units, and CEQA compliance ensures the project meets environmental standards.
Who is affected
How to act
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Decision update
The Planning Commission voted 6‑0 to adopt a resolution approving the use permit, architectural control permit, and below‑market‑rate housing agreement for 624 University Dr., and recommended that the City Council approve a tentative subdivision map and deny a density‑bonus request. This action is recorded as a commission approval of the items.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
The city found utilities are concealed and integrated with the building design.
The Planning Commission considered a resolution concerning Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and the State Subdivision Map Act.
The applicant proposes to add a second story and expand the ground level of an existing 808‑sq‑ft two‑bedroom house, creating a 2,582‑sq‑ft single‑family residence.
The city determined the project is consistent with horizontal, vertical, and rooftop building profile standards.
All below-market-rate apartments are occupied and one person remains on the waitlist.
The city plans to redevelop two vacant parcels as Housing Element Opportunity Site #60 to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
Attachment B, Exhibit G for 624 University Drive is presented.
