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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
The Planning Commission approved a landscape screening plan with hardscape improvements, outdoor lighting, and a fence for a new single-family residence at 28155 Alto Verde Lane.
The Planning Commission approved a landscape screening plan for a home addition at 14554 De Bell Road.
The commission will consider a site development permit for a landscape screening plan at 14554 De Bell Road associated with an approved addition to a single‑family home.
Staff will present an amendment to add Article 17 to Chapter 1 of Title 10, creating inclusionary housing regulations.
The commission will discuss and direct staff on implementing the Housing Element, focusing on inclusionary housing regulations.
Staff presented a recommendation to adopt Article 17 to the Zoning Code, creating inclusionary housing regulations.
The applicant seeks a site development permit to build a 5,585‑square‑foot, two‑story single‑family home with an attached garage.
The applicant requests a variance to allow a separate driveway for an accessory dwelling unit instead of using the required common driveway.
The commission approved a landscape screening plan permit for 28155 Alto Verde Lane, including hardscape improvements, outdoor lighting, and a fence.
Staff presented updates to the ADU ordinance, including a new supplemental pre‑application checklist.
Commission members will discuss and vote to adopt the updated work plan that outlines priorities and projects for the next fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
The work plan guides how the commission allocates resources and addresses land‑use, housing, and transportation issues that impact the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person or via Zoom using the provided link.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve revised Planning Commission Work Plan FY 2026‑2027” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony and decide whether to accept or reject Stanford University's annual compliance report required by its 2000 General Use Permit.
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision determines if Stanford continues to meet land‑use conditions that affect surrounding neighborhoods and future development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person or via Zoom using the link above.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the email before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on Stanford University Annual Report No. 25” passed unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The committee opened a public comment period for residents to give testimony on the Annual Appropriation and Salary Ordinances for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and 2028. Speakers were limited to one minute each, with interpretation available in Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino.
A tentative council calendar and housing element implementation schedule were presented.
The commission will consider an ordinance adding a High-Density Multiple-Family Residential district and two mixed-use districts (MU3 and MU4) and making minor code updates.
The commission will hear a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 27 of the Municipal Code and create four new zoning districts, including R6 High-Density Multiple-Family Residential.
Council will review the tentative calendar for upcoming meetings and the schedule for implementing the city's Housing Element.
Commission staff will recommend adopting a Vesting Tentative Map that covers 640‑690 Concar Dr., 1855 S. Delaware St., and 1820 S. Grant St. for a new commercial/residential development. The project is being classified as exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21080.66.
City Council will consider a resolution to change land‑use rules in the Main Street Overlay, allowing certain existing buildings to add up to two‑thirds of the public‑benefit bonus floor‑area ratio for office space.
Council will consider a resolution to change land‑use allowances in the Downtown/Station Area “Main Street” Overlay, including new allowances for office space and modifications to several use categories such as animal clinics, banks, and business services.
Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to the El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan. The changes modify land‑use rules, allowing certain office floor‑area bonuses in the “Main Street” overlay.
A public hearing will be held to discuss the residential development project at 333 Franklin Street.
The council will consider adopting the Community Ownership Action Plan for the Housing Element Program 3.2.
The council is reviewing modifications to Policy D‑13, the employee HomeBuyer and Relocation Assistance Program.
