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Adoption of Resolution Approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8654, to Subdivide a 4.1-Acre Property with Two Lots into 14 Lots and 90 Condominium Units at 2015 Grand Street. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8654 Will Also Dedicate Approximately 0.5 Acres as Public Right-of-Way for the Completion of Clement Avenue between Grand Street and Hibbard Avenue and to Widen Hibbard Avenue between Ellen Craig Drive and Clement Avenue. This Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15332, In-Fill Development and 15183, Projects Consistent with a General Plan. (Planning, Building & Transportation 20962710)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Trumark Homes, the applicant, submitted an application under the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (SB 330) for Design Review, Development Plan, Density Bonus, and Vesting Tentative Map approval to develop a 90-unit townhome development on the 4.1-acre former Pennzoil site at 2015 Grand St. On December 12, 2022, the Planning Board held a public hearing and approved the Design Review, Development Plan, and Density Bonus, and recommended approval of the Vesting Tentative Tract Map to the City Council.
Approval of the Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8654 (Exhibit 1) will authorize the developer to proceed with the subdivision of the site into 14 lots and construct 90 townhomes and five accessory dwelling units. This action will also facilitate the final completion of the Clement Avenue extension between Grand Street and Hibbard Street, the widening of Hibbard Street between Clement Avenue and Ellen Craig Avenue, and the construction of a portion of the Cross Alameda Trail between Grand Street and Paru Street.
BACKGROUND
On March 7, 2022 the applicant submitted a preliminary application under SB 330 for Design Review, Development Plan, Density Bonus, and Vesting Tentative Ma...
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