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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-19 Architectural Review Board Agenda PacketARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, September 19, 2024 Council Chambers & Hybrid 8:30 AM Architectural Review Board meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o n YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plans and details. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available at https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB.  VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491) Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Board and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking members agree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes for all combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions and Action Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted. Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 1.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative Future Agenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted Projects ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Ten (10) minutes, plus ten (10) minutes rebuttal. All others: Three (3) minutes per speaker. 2.4335‐4345 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00152]: Request for Streamlined Housing Development Review to Allow the Development of 29 Three‐Story Attached Residential Townhome Condominium Units and Associated Site Improvements on Two Non‐ Contiguous Lots. The Project Would Replace Existing Commercial and Motel Uses. The project Includes 4 Units at Below Market Rate and Accordingly Requests Waivers and Concessions Pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. A Compliant Senate Bill 330 Pre‐ Application Was Submitted on January 22, 2024. Environmental Assessment: The City is Preparing a Class 32 Exemption (Infill Development). Zoning District: CS (Service Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org. BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL REPORT ARB Awards PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to arb@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Board, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30, Firefox 27, Microsoft Edge 12, Safari 7. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Board, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Board. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491   Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, September 19, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid8:30 AMArchitectural Review Board meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attendby teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plansand details. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are availableat https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491)Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toarb@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Board and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted. Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS 1.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative Future Agenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted Projects ACTION ITEMS Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Ten (10) minutes, plus ten (10) minutes rebuttal. All others: Three (3) minutes per speaker. 2.4335‐4345 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00152]: Request for Streamlined Housing Development Review to Allow the Development of 29 Three‐Story Attached Residential Townhome Condominium Units and Associated Site Improvements on Two Non‐ Contiguous Lots. The Project Would Replace Existing Commercial and Motel Uses. The project Includes 4 Units at Below Market Rate and Accordingly Requests Waivers and Concessions Pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. A Compliant Senate Bill 330 Pre‐ Application Was Submitted on January 22, 2024. Environmental Assessment: The City is Preparing a Class 32 Exemption (Infill Development). Zoning District: CS (Service Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org. BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL REPORT ARB Awards PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to arb@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Board, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30, Firefox 27, Microsoft Edge 12, Safari 7. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Board, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Board. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491   Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, September 19, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid8:30 AMArchitectural Review Board meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attendby teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plansand details. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are availableat https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491)Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toarb@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Board and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received,the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALLPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS1.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative FutureAgenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted ProjectsACTION ITEMSPublic Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Ten (10) minutes, plus ten (10) minutes rebuttal. All others: Three(3) minutes per speaker.2.4335‐4345 El Camino Real [24PLN‐00152]: Request for Streamlined HousingDevelopment Review to Allow the Development of 29 Three‐Story Attached ResidentialTownhome Condominium Units and Associated Site Improvements on Two Non‐Contiguous Lots. The Project Would Replace Existing Commercial and Motel Uses. Theproject Includes 4 Units at Below Market Rate and Accordingly Requests Waivers andConcessions Pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. A Compliant Senate Bill 330 Pre‐Application Was Submitted on January 22, 2024. Environmental Assessment: The City isPreparing a Class 32 Exemption (Infill Development). Zoning District: CS (ServiceCommercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallasat Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org.BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s).ADJOURNMENTINFORMATIONAL REPORT ARB Awards PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to arb@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Board, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. 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Page 1 of 2 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: September 19, 2024 Report #: 2409-3463 TITLE Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative Future Agenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted Projects RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) review and comment as appropriate. BACKGROUND The attached documents are provided for informational purposes. The Board may review and comment as it deems appropriate. If individual Board members anticipate being absent from a future meeting, it is requested that this be brought to staff’s attention when considering this item. The first attachment provides a meeting and attendance schedule for the current calendar year. Also included are subcommittee assignments, which are assigned by the ARB Chair as needed. The second attachment is a Tentative Future Agenda that provides a summary of upcoming projects or discussion items. The hearing dates for these items are subject to change. The attachment also has a list of pending ARB projects and potential projects. Approved projects can be found on the City’s Building Eye webpage at https://paloalto.buildingeye.com/planning. Any party, including the applicant, may request a hearing by the ARB on the proposed director’s decision(s) within the 10-day or 14-day appeal period by filing a written request with the planning division. There shall be no fee required for requesting such a hearing. However, there is a fee for appeals. Pursuant to 18.77.070(b)(5) any project relating to the installation of cabinets containing communications service equipment or facilities, pursuant to any service subject to Palo Alto Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 4     Item No. 1. Page 2 of 2 Municipal Code Chapter 2.11, Chapter 12.04, Chapter 12.08, Chapter 12.09, Chapter 12.10, or Chapter 12.13 is not eligible for a request for hearing by any party, including the applicant. No action is required by the ARB for this item. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: 2024 Meeting Schedule & Assignments Attachment B: Tentative Future Agenda and New Projects List AUTHOR/TITLE: ARB Liaison1 & Contact Information Jodie Gerhardt, AICP, Manager of Current Planning (650) 329-2575 Jodie.Gerhardt@CityofPaloAlto.org 1 Emails may be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@CityofPaloAlto.org. Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 5     Architectural Review Board 2024 Meeting Schedule & Assignments 2024 Meeting Schedule Meeting Dates Time Location Status Planned Absences 1/4/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Cancelled 1/18/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2/1/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Cancelled 2/15/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2/29/2024 9:00 AM Hybrid Retreat 3/7/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 3/21/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Canceled 4/4/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 4/18/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 5/2/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 5/16/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular Rosenberg 6/6/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular Chen 6/20/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular Adcock, Rosenberg 7/4/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Cancelled 7/18/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 8/1/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Canceled 8/15/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 9/5/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 9/19/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 10/3/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 10/17/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 11/7/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 11/21/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 12/5/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 12/19/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2024 Ad Hoc Committee Assignments Assignments will be made by the ARB Chair January February March April May June Hirsch, Adcock 4/4 Baltay, Hisrch 6/6 July August September October November December Hirsch, Adcock 8/15 Item 1 Attachment A: 2024 Meeting Schedule & Assignments     Packet Pg. 6     Palo Alto Architectural Review Board Tentative Future Agenda The following items are tentative and subject to change: Meeting Dates Topics October 3, 2024 •3265 El Camino - Request for a Rezoning to Planned Community/Planned Home Zoning to allow the construction of an affordable, five-story, 44 dwelling unit housing development. •Discuss Amendments to the Housing Incentive Program (HIP and AHIP) in the Palo Alto Zoning Code to Implement Housing Element Program 3.4 Pending ARB Projects The following items are pending projects and will be heard by the ARB in the near future. The projects can be viewed via their project webpage at bit.ly/PApendingprojects or via Building Eye at bit.ly/PABuildingEye. Permit Type Submitted Permit # Project Mgr.Address Type Work Description Assigned Ad Hoc AR Major - Board 9/16/20 20PLN- 00202 CRAYBOU 250 Hamilton Ave. Bridge On-hold for redesign - Allow the removal and replacement of the Pope-Chaucer Bridge over San Francisquito Creek with a new structure that does not obstruct creek flow to reduce flood risk. The project will also include channel modifications. Environmental Assessment: The SFCJPA, acting as the lead agency, adopted a Final EIR on 9/26/19. Zoning District: PF. __ AR Major - Board Zone Change 12/21/21 21PLN- 00341 EKALLAS 660 University Mixed use ARB 1st formal 12/1/22, ARB recommended approval 4/22; Applicant is revising project plans - Planned Community (PC), to Combine 3 Parcels (511 Byron St, 660 University Ave, 680 University Ave/500 Middlefield Rd), Demolish Existing Buildings (9,216 SF Office) and __ Item 1 Attachment B: Tentative Agenda and Pending Projects List     Packet Pg. 7     24PLN- 00239 680 University Provide a New Four Story Mixed-Use Building with Ground Floor Office (9,115 SF) and Multi-Family Residential (all floors) Including a Two Level Below-Grade Parking Garage. Proposed Residential Proposed Residential (42,189 SF) Will Include 65 Units (47 Studios, 12 1-Bedroom, 6 2-Bedroom). On-hold, staff working on 660 University project. Request for Major Architectural Review to Allow SB330/Builder’s Remedy project and construct a new six (6) story mixed-use building. The proposal includes ground floor non-residential (5,670 SF), ground and sixth floor office (9,126 SF), multi-family residential (all floors), and a two level below-grade parking garage. Proposed residential will include 88 units with 20% on-site BMR. Major Architectural Review 6/8/2023 23PLN- 00136 23PLN- 00277 (Map) 23PLN- 00003 and - 00195 – (SB 330) 24PLN- 00230 (Code compliant version) 24PLN- 00231 (Map) GSAULS 3150 El Camino Real Housing - 380 units NOI sent 11/3/23. Pending Resubmittal. Request for Major Architectural Review for construction of a 380-unit Multi-family Residential Rental Development with 10% Below Market Rate. The project includes a 456,347 square foot apartment building with a 171,433 square foot garage that extends to 84 feet in height. Staff is reviewing the project to ensure the requested concessions and waivers are in accordance with the State Density Bonus laws. Rosenberg, Hirsch Reported out 5/4 on SB 330 Rosenberg, Hirsch Reported out on 8/17 Major Architectural Review 7/19/2023 23PLN- 00181 EKALLAS 824 San Antonio Road Housing – 16 senior units, 12 convalescent units 12/21/23 ARB hearing; pending resubmittal. Request for Major Architectural Review to allow the Demolition of an existing 2-Story office building and the new construction of a 4-Story private residential senior living facility, including 15 independent dwelling units, 12 assisted living dwelling units and 1 owner occupied unit. Common space amenities on all floors, underground parking, and ground floor commercial space. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Services). ___ Item 1 Attachment B: Tentative Agenda and Pending Projects List     Packet Pg. 8     PC Amendment 8/9/2023 23PLN- 00202 EKALLAS 4075 El Camino Way Commercial - 16 additional convalescent units Community Meeting in October. 2/28/24 and 6/12/24 PTC hearing, 7/18/24 ARB hearing, tentative 10/17/24, future PTC and Council hearings needed. Request for a Planned Community Zone Amendment to Allow New Additions to an existing Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility consisting of 121 Units. The additions include 16 Additional Assisted Living Dwelling Units; 5 Studios and 9 One Bedrooms. Zoning District: PC-5116 Baltay, Chen reported out 6/1 Major Architectural Review 1/10/2024 24PLN- 00012 GSAULS 3265 El Camino Real Housing NOI Sent 1/10/24. PTC 4/10/24; ARB 4/22/24. Request for rezoning to Planned Community (PC)/Planned Home Zoning (PHZ). New construction of a 5-story 100% affordable multifamily housing development with 44 dwelling units and ground level lobby and parking. Zoning District: CS. Rosenberg, Thompson reported out 8/17 on prescreening Rosenberg/ Hirsch Major Architectural Review 3/6/2024 24PLN- 00064 CHODGKI 640 Waverley Mixed-Use NOI Sent 4/5/24. ARB 6/6/24. Request for a Major Architectural Review Board application to allow the construction of a new four-story, mixed use commercial and residential building with below grade parking. The ARB held a preliminary review on 6/15/23. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CD-C(P). Rosenberg, Hirsch Minor - Board Level Architectural Review 3/7/2024 24PLN- 00066 THARRISO N 180 El Camino Real Restaurant Minor Board Level Architectural Review to allow exterior upgrades; to include new exterior pergola over seating and planters in existing location. New metal awnings over main entrance to replace existing acrylic and new metal awning at rear to replace existing fabric awning. New signage and replace existing light fixtures. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: (CC) Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 4/02/2024 24PLN- 00100 24PLN- 00223 (Map) CHODGKI 156 California Mixed-Use NOI Sent 5/2/2024; 60-day Formal Comments Due 6/1 Request for Major Architectural Review in accordance with California Government Code 65589.5(D)(5) “Builders Remedy" which proposes to redevelop two lots located at 156 California Avenue and Park Blvd. Lot A, 156 California Ave ( 1.14 ACRE) is situated at the corner of Park and California, Lot B, Park Blvd. (0.29 ACRE) is at the corner of Park and Cambridge Avenue; the reinvention of both sites will include the conversion of an existing parking lot and Mollie Stone's Grocery Store into a Mixed Use Multi Family Development. This project consists of three integrated structures; (1) 7 Story Podium Building with 5 levels of TYPE IIIB Construction over 2 levels of TYPE I Construction, 15,000 square feet will be dedicated Baltay, Adcock Item 1 Attachment B: Tentative Agenda and Pending Projects List     Packet Pg. 9     to the Mollie Stone Grocery Store, (1) 17 Story Tower, (1) 11 Story Tower, both Towers will be proposed and conceptualized as TYPE IV Mass Timber Construction. Environmental Assessment: Pending Zoning District: CC(2)(R)(P) and CC(2)(R) (Community Commercial) SB 330 Pre-app submitted 11/21/24 Zone Change 03/28/2024 24PLN- 00095 EKALLAS 70 Encina Housing- 10 Units NOI Sent 4/28/2024. PTC 9/11/24, Tentative ARB November 2024. Request for Planned Community Zone Change (PHZ) to allow construction of a new 3-story, 22,552 sf building (1.86 FAR); to include ten (10) residential condominium units organized around a common access court that provides both vehicular and pedestrian access and full site improvements to replace the existing surface parking area. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CC, (Community Commercial). ARB prelim held 12/7 Hirsch, Adcock Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 4/23/2024 24PLN- 00120 EKALLAS 762 San Antonio Housing -198 Units NOI Sent 5/23/2024. Tentative ARB October 2024. Request for Major Architectural Review to Allow CA GOV CODE 65589.5(D)(5) “Builders Remedy" which proposes the demolition of three existing commercial buildings and the construction of a 7-story multi-family residential building containing 198 rental apartments. This is 100% Residential Project. Environmental: Pending. Zoning District: (CS) AD. Baltay, Chen Housing- Streamlined Housing Development Review 5/28/2024 24PLN- 00152 24PLN- 00023 (Prelim) EKALLAS 4335- 4345 El Camino Housing-29 Units NOI Sent 6/27/2024. ARB 9/19/24. Request for Major Architectural Review to allow a housing development project on two noncontiguous lots (4335 & 4345 El Camino Real) including the demolition of an existing commercial building (4335 El Camino Real) and an existing motel building (4345 El Camino Real) and construction of 29 three-story attached residential townhome-style condominiums with associated utilities, private streets, landscaping, and amenities. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CS (Service Commercial). Hirsch, Baltay reviewed prelim Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 6/10/2024 24PLN- 00161 24PLN- 00048 (SB 330) SSWITZER 3781 EL CAMINO REAL NOI Sent 7/10/2024. Request for Major Architectural Review to demolish multiple existing commercial and residential buildings located at 3727-3737 & 3773-3783 El Camino Real, 378-400 Madeline Court and 388 Curtner Avenue to construct a new seven-story multi-family residential housing development with 177 units. Two levels of above ground parking, rooftop terraces, and tenant amenities are proposed. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CN & RM-30. (Previous SB 330 and Builder’s Remedy: 24PLN-00048) Item 1 Attachment B: Tentative Agenda and Pending Projects List     Packet Pg. 10     Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 6/10/2024 24PLN- 00162 24PLN- 00047 (SB 330) GSAULS 3606 EL CAMINO REAL NOI Sent 8/1/2024. Request for Major Architectural Review to demolish multiple existing vacant, commercial, and residential buildings located at 3508, 3516, 3626- 3632 El Camino Real, and 524, 528, 530 Kendall Avenue to construct a new seven-story, multi-family residential housing development project with 335 units. The new residential building will have a two levels of above ground parking, ground floor tenant amenities, and a rooftop terrace facing El Camino Real and Matadero Avenue. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CN, CS, RM-30, RM-40. For More Information (SB 330 and Builder’s Remedy: 24PLN-00047) Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 7/17/2024 24PLN- 00184 24PLN- 00232 (Map) GSAULS 3400 EL CAMINO REAL Major Architectural Review of a Builder's Remedy application to demolish several low-rise retail and hotel buildings located at 3398, 3400, 3450 El Camino Real and 556 Matadero Avenue and replace them with three new seven-to-eight story residential towers, one new seven- story hotel, one new three story townhome, and two new underground parking garages. Three existing hotel buildings will remain with one being converted to residential units. 231 total residential units and 192 hotel rooms. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: various (SB330) Item 1 Attachment B: Tentative Agenda and Pending Projects List     Packet Pg. 11     Potential Projects This list of items are pending or recently reviewed projects that have 1) gone to Council prescreening and would be reviewed by the ARB once a formal application is submitted and/or 2) have been reviewed by the ARB as a preliminary review and the City is waiting for a formal application. Permit Type Submitted Permit # Project Mgr.Address Type Work Description Assigned Ad- Hoc Preliminary Architectural Review 7/6/2023 23PLN- 00171 CHODGKI 425 High Street Commercial Preliminary Hearing Held 9/7; waiting on formal application submittal. Request for Preliminary Architectural Review to provide feedback on a proposal to add a new 4th floor (2,632 square feet) for either a new office use (existing hotel to remain) or to provide eight new guest rooms to the existing three-story Hotel Keen structure. Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. Zoning District: CD-C (P) (Downtown Commercial-Community with Pedestrian Combining District). Preliminary Architectural Review 8/29/2023 23PLN- 00231 CHODGKI 616 Ramona Commercial Preliminary ARB hearing held 11/2; waiting on formal application submittal. Request for Preliminary Architectural Review to Allow the Partial Demolition and remodel of an Existing 8,357 square foot, Commercial Building with addition using TDR and exempt floor area earned from ADA Upgrades. Preliminary Architectural Review 12/19/2023 23PLN- 00339 EKALLAS 1066 E Meadow Private School ARB Hearing 1/18/24; pending formal application. Request for Preliminary Architectural Review to Consider the Deconstruction of an Existing 35,000 Square Foot Commercial Building, and Construction of a new 2-Story, 46,000 sf School Building. It Will Contain Classrooms, Administrative Offices, and a Multi-Purpose Room. Site Improvements Include Parking, a Play Area, and a Rooftop Garden. Zoning District: ROLM Rosenberg, Adcock SB 330 Pre- Application 4/10/2024 24PLN- 00107 GSAULS 531 Stanford Housing SB 330 Pre-Application for a housing development project that proposes 30 new detached single-family homes and six new below- market-rate units in a standalone multi-family building on the approx. 1.18-acre project site at the intersection of Stanford Avenue and El Camino Real. 20% of the units would be deed restricted for lower-income households. Zoning: RM-30. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Item 1 Attachment B: Tentative Agenda and Pending Projects List     Packet Pg. 12     SB 330 Pre- Application 4/15/2023 24PLN- 00111; 24PLN- 00112 GSAULS 3997 Fabian Housing – up to 350 units SB 330 Pre-Application - Request for a 292 or 350-unit apartment development in an 8-story structure. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: GM (General Manufacturing). Note: project has not changed but previous SB 330 pre-apps expired. Chen, Hirsch reported out 8/17 SB 330 Pre- Application 6/19/2024 24PLN- 00171 GSAULS 4015 Fabian SB 330 Pre-Application - Housing development project including demolition of existing structures and development of 100 residential apartment units with supporting use, including amenity spaces, lobby, leasing office, and a parking garage with one space per unit. Zoning District: GM (General Manufacturing). Proposed project consists of 100 for-rent residential apartment units with supporting use that include amenity spaces, lobby, leasing, and parking in a garage at one space per unit. SB 330 Pre- Application 7/8/2024 24PLN- 00181 JGERHAR 2300 Geng SB 330 Pre-Application - Housing development project including demolition of existing structures and development of 159 residential units located at 2100-2400 Geng Road. Zoning District: ROLM(E)(D)(AD). Item 1 Attachment B: Tentative Agenda and Pending Projects List     Packet Pg. 13     Item No. 2. Page 1 of 12 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: September 19, 2024 Report #: 2408-3376 TITLE 4335-4345 El Camino Real [24PLN-00152]: Request for Streamlined Housing Development Review to Allow the Development of 29 Three-Story Attached Residential Townhome Condominium Units and Associated Site Improvements on Two Non-Contiguous Lots. The Project Would Replace Existing Commercial and Motel Uses. The project Includes 4 Units at Below Market Rate and Accordingly Requests Waivers and Concessions Pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. A Compliant Senate Bill 330 Pre-Application Was Submitted on January 22, 2024. Environmental Assessment: The City is Preparing a Class 32 Exemption (Infill Development). Zoning District: CS (Service Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@cityofpaloalto.org. RECOMMENDATION Conduct a study session to provide feedback on whether adjustments to the application would result in closer adherence to the objective design standards contained in Chapter 18.24, Objective Standards, consistent with the streamlined review pursuant to 18.77.073 for housing development projects. This project is subject to a Director’s decision and does not require a recommendation from the ARB. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The application includes 29 residential condominiums across two lots, four of which will be provided at a below market rate. The property is at the city border with Mountain View and Los Altos, adjacent to other residential and hotel uses. The project is a housing development project in accordance with the Housing Accountability Act and qualifies for a Density Bonus based on the percentage and income level restrictions on the provided units (4 units (14.2% of the total units) provided at 80 to 120% of area median income (AMI) plus in-lieu fees for the remaining fractional .35 of a unit). The project is also eligible for one concession as well as unlimited waivers, or changes to the objective development standards in PAMC Chapter 18.24, to accommodate the development in accordance with the State Density Bonus allowances (California Government Code §65915) and PAMC Chapter Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 14     Item No. 2. Page 2 of 12 18.15. It is subject to the review process outlined in PAMC Chapter 18.77.073 Streamlined Housing Review. However, the project does not propose a density greater than what is allowed by the base zoning. A location map for the proposed project is included in Attachment A and the project plans are included in Attachment G. The City, acting as the lead agency in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, is preparing a Class 32 (infill) exemption to document that the project meets the exemption requirements pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project is comprised of eight for-sale townhome units in two detached buildings at 4335 El Camino Real and 21 for-sale townhome units in three detached buildings at 4345 El Camino Real. Both parcels abut El Camino Real at its intersection with Cesano Court. The existing commercial buildings, including personal services and retail uses at 4335 and the Country Inn Motel at 4345, would be demolished. The property is located at the City boundary, sharing borders with both the City of Mountain View to the southwest and the City of Los Altos to the west across El Camino Real. The project also includes one amenity space on each lot, landscaping, and associated site/utility improvements. The project intends to comply with the Objective Design Standards, as well as most development standards, including height limits and floor area. The applicant requests State Density Bonus Waivers to allow the following: •Waiver of development standards for the preservation of retail and retail-like uses. •Waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the side yard setback adjacent to the condominium common use parcel from 10 feet to 4’8” •Waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the rear setback adjacent to the condominium common use parcel from 10 feet to 0 feet. •Waiver or reduction of development standards to increase the “daylight plane” height limit, if applicable. •Waiver of the “build-to” development standard along Cesano Court. •Waiver or reduction of development standards to allow the removal of existing trees with reduced replacement ratios. •Waiver or reduction of development standard to reduce the number of street trees required along the project frontage. •Waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the height of the ground-floor finished floor along the project frontage. •Waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce restrictions on windows and balconies adjacent to residential buildings. Requested Entitlements, Findings and Purview: The following discretionary application is being requested and is subject to the ARB’s purview: Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 15     Item No. 2. Page 3 of 12 •Streamlined Housing Development Review: The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.77.073. Streamlined Housing Development Review applications require a study session with the ARB and recommendations are forwarded to the Planning & Development Services Director for action following the review. Action by the Director is appealable to the City Council if filed within 14 days of the decision. Streamlined Housing Development projects are evaluated against specific findings. Both of the findings must be made in the affirmative to approve the project. Failure to make any one finding requires project redesign or denial. Draft findings for this project are provided in Attachment B. The following discretionary application is being requested and is not subject to the ARB’s purview: •Vesting Tentative Map and Final Map for condominium purposes: The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in Title 21 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) and California Government Code 66474. The process for approval of a Vesting Tentative Map for a condominium subdivision is outlined in PAMC Sections 21.13.010. Tentative maps require Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) review. The PTC reviews whether the amended subdivision is consistent with the Subdivision Map Act (in particular Government Code 66474), Title 21 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and State Law. The PTC’s recommendation is forwarded to the City Council for final approval. The ARB’s purview of the formal application is limited by the following state law: • Housing Accountability Act (Government Code 65589.5): The project constitutes a “housing development project” under the Housing Accountability Act. The Housing Accountability Act Section 65589.5(j) requires that when a proposed housing development project complies with applicable, objective general plan and zoning standards, a local agency may only deny or reduce the density the project or reduce its density if the agency first finds that (1) the development would have a specific adverse impact on public health or safety unless disapproved, or approved at a lower density; and (2) there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact, other than the disapproval, or approval at a lower density. For purposes of the HAA, the receipt of a density bonus, incentive, concession, waiver, or reduction of development standards shall not constitute a valid basis on which to find a proposed housing development project is inconsistent with objective standards. BACKGROUND Project Information Owner: Cesano, Inc. Architect: SDG Architects, Inc. Representative: John Hickey, SummerHill Homes Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 16     Item No. 2. Page 4 of 12 Legal Counsel: Not Applicable Property Information Address:4333-4335 El Camino Real and 4345 El Camino Real Neighborhood:Monroe Park Lot Dimensions & Area:4335 El Camino: Approximately 70 ft wide, 150 ft deep (17,406 sf total) 4345 El Camino: Approximately 169 ft wide, 266 ft deep (41,370 sf total) Housing Inventory Site:Yes, 12 units at 4335, 31 units at 4345 El Camino Real Located w/in a Plume:No Protected/Heritage Trees: Yes, street trees, 21 other trees greater than 15” DBH including 2 Coast Live Oak and 1 Valley Oak Historic Resource(s):None known; See discussion below Existing Improvement(s):4335 El Camino: One-story commercial building, 2,732 sf Two-story commercial building, 6,384 sf 4345 El Camino: One-to-two story motel building 10,913 sf Existing Land Use(s):Commercial/retail, motel Adjacent Land Uses & Zoning: North: Hotel (CS) West: Hotel (CS), Gas Station (City of Los Altos) East: Multi-Family Residential (PC) South: Multi-Family Residential (City of Mountain View) Aerial View of Property: Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 17     Item No. 2. Page 5 of 12 Source: Google Satellite Maps Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans Comp. Plan Designation:Service Commercial (CS) Zoning Designation:Service Commercial (CS) Yes Yes Yes Baylands Master Plan/Guidelines (2008/2005) El Camino Real Guidelines (1976) x Housing Development Project x Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) South El Camino Real Guidelines (2002) x Utilizes Chapter 18.24 - Objective Standards x Individual Review Guidelines (2005) Within 150 feet of Residential Use or District x Context-Based Design Criteria applicable SOFA Phase 1 (2000)Within Airport Influence Area SOFA Phase 2 (2003) Prior City Reviews & Action City Council:None Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 18     Item No. 2. Page 6 of 12 PTC:None HRB:None ARB:The applicant filed a preliminary review application for this project; however, the project was withdrawn following receipt of comments from City departments and prior to the preliminary review hearing with the ARB. ANALYSIS The project is still being reviewed by all City departments and is still being evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Therefore, revisions are anticipated prior to issuing a decision on the project. However, the purpose of this study session is to obtain feedback from the ARB and the public early in the process in order to allow time to incorporate that feedback into the design. Neighborhood Setting and Character This property is located adjacent to the city boundaries with both the City of Mountain View to the south and the City of Los Altos to the west. The property currently contains 1-2 story commercial buildings which are retail and hotel use. The 4345 El Camino site is directly adjacent to a five-story apartment building located within the City of Mountain View and the 4333-4335 parcel is immediately adjacent a four-story hotel (Homewood Suites). Behind the project site along Cesano Court is a condominium building and seven single-family homes located within PC- 3036. This PC project also established the current lot configuration on the subject property, which is why the project plans refer to 4333-4335 El Camino Real as “parcel 1” and 4345 El Camino Real as “parcel 3”. Across El Camino Real is a three-story hotel and a gas station. The Los Altos City Council has approved demolition of the gas station and development of a five-story multi-family complex, this entitlement is valid until September, 2025. City-wide, the character of El Camino Real is continuing to transition from more commercial in character to multi-family residential. It continues to be an appropriate location to place high density housing. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans and Guidelines1 The Comprehensive Plan includes Goals, Policies, and Programs that guide the physical form of the City. The Comprehensive Plan provides the basis for the City’s development regulations and is used by City staff to regulate building and development and make recommendations on projects. 1 The Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan is available online: bit.ly/PACompPlan2030 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 19     Item No. 2. Page 7 of 12 The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the project site is Service Commercial which prescribes a density range of eight to 40 dwelling units per acre. The project has a density of 20.0 dwelling units per acre on the 4335 El Camino parcel and 21.4 dwelling units per acre on the 4345 El Camino parcel, which complies with the multiple-family residential density range set forth in the plan. On balance, the project is consistent with the policies in the Comprehensive Plan and therefore fulfills the goals of the Plan as well. A detailed review of the project’s consistency with the Comprehensive Plan is provided in Attachment B. Housing Element Both 4335 and 4345 El Camino are Housing Inventory Sites (HIS) in the City’s adopted Housing Element. 4335 has a projected capacity of 12 units where 8 units are proposed, and 4345 has a projected capacity of 31 units where 21 units are proposed. This is a total of 14 units below the anticipated capacity for the two sites combined. In preparing the Housing Element to meet the City’s required Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 6,086 units, the City planned for and analyzed a buffer, meaning that in identifying housing inventory sites (HIS), the City planned an additional 727 units to accommodate for the fact that actual development of housing projects across the City are dependent on numerous factors. Therefore, although the project does not build to the identified capacity for the site, the project still proposes a housing development project on a housing inventory site and includes four inclusionary below market rate units on site, consistent with the City’s goals of providing housing. The difference in the number of units between the 43 units identified in the housing element and the 29 proposed is accounted for within the allotted buffer. Therefore, re-designation of another housing element site to accommodate this difference is not required. El Camino Real and South El Camino Real Design Guidelines The project is also subject to the El Camino Design Guidelines and South El Camino Design Guidelines. The El Camino Design Guidelines are largely not applicable to this project, as it is focused on car-centric commercial development. However, it also guides the planting of street trees, which is discussed further under the waivers requested for this project. They also limit colors on the building to three. Each proposed building has three main body colors, consistent with this guideline. Accent colors and materials are provided in accordance with the objective standards. The project is generally consistent with the South El Camino Design Guidelines. However, the guidelines assume a ground floor commercial use and define ground floor glazing/transparency requirements based on this assumption. This would not be appropriate to the townhomes proposed. The guidelines also encourage defining corner elements. The project complies with the requirements set forth in the objective standards for corner elements; therefore, staff considers this project to be consistent with this guideline. However, the ARB may wish to consider ways to improve consistency with this element of the design guidelines. Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 20     Item No. 2. Page 8 of 12 State Density Bonus Law Compliance The project provides four of the 29 units (13.8%) as below-market rate affordable to a moderate- income level. In accordance with Chapter 16.65, three of these are required to be provided at 80-100% of AMI and one may be provided at 100-120% of AMI. Based on the percentage of units and affordability level provided, the project is a qualifying project in accordance with California Government Code §65915(b)(1)(D) which includes projects that sell at least 10% of the total dwelling units of a housing development to persons and families of moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code, provided that all units in the development are offered to the public for purchase. Under §65915(d)(2)(A) and PAMC §18.15.050(c)(iv), the project is also eligible for one concession or incentive. State density bonus law also allows for unlimited waivers. The applicant has requested the following waivers: •Waiver 1: To provide no retail or retail-like uses on the site where approximately 9,000 sf would be required of development standards for the preservation of retail and retail-like uses •Waiver 2: Side and rear Setback requirements •Waiver 2a: or reduction of development standards to reduce the side yard setback adjacent to the condominium common use parcel from 10 feet to 4’ 8” •Waiver 2b: or reduction of development standards to reduce the rear setback adjacent to the condominium common use parcel from 10 feet to 0 feet. •Waiver 3: To waive the 30% “build-to” development standard along Cesano Court. •Waiver 4: Waiver or reduction of development standard to reduce the number of street trees required along the project frontage (7 proposed where 8 are required for the 4335 El Camino Real frontage and 8 proposed where 12 are required for the 4345 El Camino Real frontage). •Waiver 5: Reduce the height of the ground-floor finished floor along the project frontage (0.23-0.25 feet where 0.88 feet-1.4 feet is required). •Waiver 6: Reduce restrictions on windows and balconies adjacent to residential buildings. With respect to the first request, the City does not consider the retail preservation requirement to be a development standard that physically precludes development, as it regulates use rather than physical form. Therefore, staff do not believe this is appropriate as a waiver, though it may be requested as a concession, to the extent the absence of retail use would result in cost savings. In addition, staff notes that this issue is likely to be resolved in the near future, as Program 3.4 of the City’s Housing Element calls for retail preservation requirements to be waived for Housing Opportunity Sites. An ordinance implementing this program is expected to proceed to the Planning and Transportation Commission before the end of the year. Staff notes that the applicant has also requested a waiver from the daylight plane requirements. However, no daylight plane requirement applies to this site. Similarly, the applicant has Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 21     Item No. 2. Page 9 of 12 requested a waiver to provide some replacement tree canopy through payment of in-lieu fees instead of planting all of the trees on the site. This is already allowed in accordance with Title 8 of the municipal code. Therefore, these two waiver requests are not required and not identified above. Further, staff notes that the applicant requested a waiver from “anything else that may be required.” The City does not accept this request; waivers must specify which development standard is being exceeded and why that development standard would preclude development of the project at the density proposed. Under state density bonus law, the City may request reasonable documentation that establishes eligibility for concessions and waivers; however, the City cannot require the preparation of a study or report and the burden is on the City to identify a basis to deny a requested concession or waiver. For concessions, the developer must provide documentation supporting the cost reduction achieved through the concession. For waivers, the applicant must provide documentation that explains why the development standard would physically preclude the project from being constructed at the proposed density. The applicant’s request for waivers and explanations for those are provided in Attachment D. Zoning Compliance2 A summary table showing the project’s consistency with applicable zoning standards is provided in Attachment C. Additionally, the project seeks to be compliant with the PAMC 18.24 Objective Design Standards. The proposed project is seeking State Density Bonus Law waivers to deviate from certain code standards. The applicant has not stated a request for any State Density Bonus Law concessions although one concession is allowed in accordance with percentage and affordability level of the below market rate units provided. The applicant is eligible for unlimited waivers to the extent that the development standards for which a waiver is requested would physically preclude the project from being constructed at the proposed density. The applicant has requested six waivers, as detailed in Attachment D and above. Objective Design Standards In order to process this project in accordance with the streamlined housing development review standards, the project is required to comply with the Objective Design Standards set forth in PAMC Section 18.24. A summary of each standard and how the project complies with that standard is provided in Attachment E. At this time the project complies with most of the objective standards that apply to the project as set forth in the code, except where waivers are requested in accordance with state density 2 The Palo Alto Zoning Code is available online: bit.ly/PAZoningCode Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 22     Item No. 2. Page 10 of 12 bonus law. The applicant requests waivers from objective standards related to street trees, ground floor finish height, and privacy restrictions on windows. Staff has identified the following additional standards with which the project does not appear to comply that would need to be addressed prior to project approval: •The project does not provide privacy landscape screening along the interior property line adjacent to the apartment building as required by PAMC 18.24.050 (b)(2) •The project will need to provide a bench on the 4335 El Camino side to meet PAMC 18.24.020(b)(4). Both benches need to be located outside of the public right of way. •PAMC 18.24.040 requires a minimum of 15% fenestration area for each end unit of townhouses facing the street. The plans average the facades together, and each must meet this standard individually. •One façade, the left elevation of Building 3, does not meet the Horizontal Shift requirement PAMC 18.24.060(c)(1) •One unit type, Unit 4, does not provide an individual entry width of 5 feet. Proposed is approximately 4 feet. •The plans do not adequately demonstrate if the common open space has a minimum of 20% landscaping, required by 18.24.080(b)(2) Street Trees The objective design standards require one street tree for every 30 feet of linear property frontage. One street tree per 30 ft of frontage is also required by the El Camino Design Guidelines. The 4335 El Camino property has 250 feet of frontage, and 7 trees are proposed where 8 would be required. The 4345 El Camino property has 350 feet of frontage, and 8 trees are proposed where 12 would be required. The trees provided are evenly spaced, however infrastructure items including the private street entries, transformers, and backflow preventers preclude street trees from being placed in some locations along the frontage. Although additional analysis is being completed to confirm if any more trees can be added, it is possible that it is not feasible to add more trees within 6 ft of the sidewalk. Ground Floor Finish Height The objective design standards require a ground floor finished floor that is proportional to the setback, with taller floors when closer to the sidewalk. For the proposed 15 foot setback, the finish floor would be required to be approximately 1.5 feet. The project proposes to be .88 feet above the lowest grade. This applicant states that this allows for better integration of the unit’s garages into the unit design, and for maximizing unit size within the height limit. Window Privacy The objective design standards require privacy treatments for windows facing and within 30 feet of residential uses. Some proposed units are less than 30 feet away from the adjacent apartment building in the City of Mountain View, and would be required to have high silled windows and/or Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 23     Item No. 2. Page 11 of 12 obscured glazing on fixed glass window. However, to comply with building code requirements for egress from bedrooms, it is not possible to eliminate window operation or to have high silled windows. Therefore, a waiver would be required for this standard. Staff is still requesting that the applicant provide obscured glazing on these windows despite the fact that the requirement for limiting operation of the window cannot be met. Multi-Modal Access & Parking As a housing development project proposed in accordance with State Density Bonus Law, this project is required to provide 1.5 space per unit and no guest spaces are required. The applicant proposes to provide two parking spaces per unit (for a total of 56 spaces) plus two guest spaces on the site and therefore exceeds this requirement. The project proposes two new private streets to provide access from Cesano Court to each of the units. Council previously held a prescreening study session to consider a different project by a different applicant at this property. In the course of that prescreening review, staff identified an interest in connecting the bicycle path from Mountain View at the rear of the neighboring development to Cesano Court. However, it was later determined that the connection point to Cesano Court is not part of the subject property. The connection point would affect a neighboring parcel that is currently owned by the residents of the neighboring condominiums. Modifications to this parcel would require unanimous approval of all the condominium owners. Further, the previous prescreening application included a request for rezoning to a planned community zone district, which requires the granting of public benefits. The currently proposed project is a streamlined housing development review application, which does not require the granting of public benefits, including any off-site improvements are not otherwise required in accordance with an objective standards. Therefore, although staff encouraged pursuing this connection, the applicant does not have the authority to agree to this work and it is not required in order to comply with any code requirements. There are no existing bike lanes on Cesano Court or El Camino Real in the vicinity of the project. The planned El Camino Real improvements will add a bike lane on El Camino Real in this location. Consistency with Application Findings The project is still being reviewed and shall not be approved until all applicable Findings are met. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT Processing of this application has no fiscal impact as applicants are responsible for staff and consultant costs through applicable fees through the deposit-based cost recovery program. The project will eventually pay Development Impact Fees. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires notice of this public hearing be published in a local paper and mailed to owners and occupants of property within 600 feet of the subject property at least Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 24     Item No. 2. Page 12 of 12 ten days in advance. Notice of a public hearing for this project was published in the Daily Post on September 6, which is 13 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on September 5, which is 14 days in advance of the meeting. Public Comments As of the writing of this report, no project-related, public comments were received. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The subject project is being assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Specifically, a Class 32 Exemption (Infill Development) is being prepared and will need to be completed prior to issuance of a decision on the project and prior to any actions related to the Vesting Tentative Map. Although none of the buildings on site are known to be historic, and analysis of whether any existing buildings are historic is being prepared as part of that analysis. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Location Map Attachment B: Streamlined Development Review Application Findings Attachment C: Zoning Comparison Table Attachment D: Applicant’s Project Description Attachment E: Objective Design Standards Analysis Attachment F: Comprehensive Plan Consistency Analysis Attachment G: Project Plans Report Author & Contact Information ARB3 Liaison & Contact Information Emily Kallas, AICP, Planner Jodie Gerhardt, AICP, Planning Manager (650) 617-3125 (650) 329-2575 emily.kallas@cityofpaloalto.org jodie.gerhardt@cityofpaloalto.org 3 Emails may be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@cityofpaloalto.org Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 25     43.5' 159.7' 29.6' 122.7' 124.3' 58.4' 124.3' 90.0' 134.8' 8.9' 68.5' 2.5' 134.8' 66.2' 4.8' 135.0'42.9' 100.5' 26.2' 45.5' 16.7' 55.0' 55.7' 4.8' 100.5' 60.5' 100.5' 42.3' 55.0' 16.7' 45.5' 25.7' 100.5'31.7' 103.0' 20.2' 28.3' 45.5' 16.7' 55.0' 61.0' 180.5' 1.0' 105.4' 103.0' 31.1' 104.9' 32.5' 123.9' 39.3' 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411 413 417 419 410 412 416 418 411 413 417 419 410 412 416 418 411 420 421 4372 4374 4376 4335 43334331 494 4350 4328 410 412 416 418 413 417 419 CESANO COURT EL CAMINO REAL EL CAMINO REAL MILLER COURT CESANO COURT RYAN LANE COLE COURT BRASSINGA COURT GENE COURT PC-3036 CS CS RM-20 This map is a product of the City of Palo Alto GIS This document is a graphic representation only of best available sources. Legend Project Site 0' 112' Attachment A:Location Map4333/4335 El Camino Real and4345 El Camino Real CITY OF PALO ALTOINCORPORATED CALI FORNIA P a l o A l t oT h e C i t y o f APRIL 1 6 1894 The City of Palo Alto assumes no responsibility for any errors ©1989 to 2016 City of Palo Alto chodgki, 2022-08-23 11:11:48 (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Personal\Planning.mdb) Item 2 Attachment A: Location Map     Packet Pg. 26     ATTACHMENT B STREAMLINED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL In order for the Director to make a future, the project must comply with the following Findings for Streamlined Housing Development Review as required in Chapter 18.77.073 of the PAMC. Finding #1: The application complies with all applicable and objective standards in the Comprehensive Plan, the Palo Alto Municipal Code, and other City plans or policies. Finding #2: Approving the application will not result in a specific, adverse, impact upon the public health or safety, which cannot feasibly be mitigated or avoided in a satisfactory manner. As used in this Section, a "specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete. Item 2 Attachment B: Streamlined Housing Findings for Approval     Packet Pg. 27     ATTACHMENT C ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 4333-4345 El Camino Real, 24PLN-00152 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CS DISTRICT) Exclusively Non-residential Development Standards Regulation Required Existing Proposed Minimum Site Area, width and depth None Two Lots: 4333 El Camino Real 17,406 sf (irregular lot dimensions) 4345 El Camino Real 41,370 sf (irregular lot dimensions) No change Minimum Front Yard 0-10 feet to create a 12 foot effective sidewalk width (1), (2), (8) 0 feet 15 feet on El Camino Real Rear Yard 10 feet Approx. 75 feet for Parcel 1 Approx. 5 feet for Parcel 3 29 ft for Parcel 1 8 ft for Parcel 3 Interior Side Yard None 10 feet adjacent to residential uses Approx. 2 feet for Parcel 1 Approx. 5 feet for Parcel 3 Varies for Parcel 1 10 ft for Parcel 3 Street Side Yard 5 feet Approx. 5 feet 5 feet Build-to-lines 50% of frontage built to setback on El Camino Real 33% of side street built to setback on Cesano Ct (7) Parcel 1 complies Parcel 3 does not comply 0% of frontage built to setbacks Max. Site Coverage 50% (29,388 sf)Parcel 1: 34% (5,924 sf) Parcel 3: 26% (10,913 sf) 40.5% (23,810 sf) Max. Building Height 50 ft Two stories 45’11” Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)1.25:1 for housing inventory sites Need info 1.22 (59,982 sf) Max. Residential Density No maximum for sites on El Camino Real N/A 20 du/acre for 4335 ECR 22 du/acre for 4335 ECR (1) No parking or loading space, whether required or optional, shall be located in the first 10 feet adjoining the street property line of any required yard. (2) Any minimum front, street side, or interior yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen excluding areas required for access to the site. A solid wall or fence between 5 and 8 feet in height shall be constructed along any common interior lot line.. (6) The initial height and slope shall be identical to those of the most restrictive residential zone abutting the site line in question. (7) 25 foot driveway access permitted regardless of frontage, build-to requirement does not apply to CC district. (8) A 12 foot sidewalk width is required along El Camino Real frontage Item 2 Attachment C: Zoning Compliance     Packet Pg. 28     18.24 Contextual Design Criteria and Objective Design Standards. As further described in a separate attachment, the project shall comply with objective design standards that facilitate streamlined review. Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for Multiple Family Residential* Type Required Existing Proposed Vehicle Parking 2 per unit for a total of 58 parking spaces Unknown 58 parking spaces in individual unit garages 2 guest spaces Bicycle Parking 1 per unit long term (29) 1 per 10 units short term (3) Unknown 1 per unit long term (29) 8 short term Loading Space None required for fewer than 50 units Not provided Item 2 Attachment C: Zoning Compliance     Packet Pg. 29     SummerHill Homes Community at 4335 & 4345 El Camino Real Project Description SummerHill Homes proposes to redevelop a 1.35-acre site on El Camino Real in Palo Alto with a new 29- unit townhome-style condominium community. The project will take advantage of the site’s proximity to the San Antonio Caltrain Station and convenient access to neighborhood shops and services at San Antonio Center. With attractive landscaping, outdoor amenities, and contemporary architecture, SummerHill expects the project to be an excellent homeownership opportunity for people living or working in Palo Alto. Location & Setting The project site is located at 4335 & 4345 El Camino Real. The property currently contains a commercial building on the western parcel and a motel on the eastern parcel, with associated paved parking and landscaping on both parcels. To the southeast, the site is adjacent to MV apartments in the City of Mountain View. To the northwest, the site is bordered by Homewood Suites. To the northeast of the site is a residential condominium building. To the southwest of the site is El Camino Real in the City of Los Altos. Project Overview  SummerHill proposes to develop the 1.35-acre site with 29 new three-story townhome-style condominiums in five buildings, with attractive landscaping and common area amenities, at an overall density of approximately 21 dwelling units per acre and a floor area ratio of approximately 1.23.  The project will offer a variety of three- and four-bedroom home plans, with an average living area of approximately 1,727 square feet.  The architecture is proposed as a contemporary style that combines pitched roofs and classic materials with warm colors that complement the landscape and surrounding context. The exterior materials will include a high-quality mix of clay brick and brick veneer, lap siding and 20/30 stucco with a light sand finish.  The buildings are configured to provide an activated pedestrian-friendly street presence along El Camino Real and Cesano Court with front doors and ground-level patios facing outward.  Vehicular circulation is provided through two entry points from Cesano Court. The project will provide 60 off-street parking spaces. Each unit will have an attached private two-car garage — side-by-side garages for 17 of the units and tandem garages for 12 of the units. Bike storage for residents is provided in the garages, and bike racks for guests will be located in the common areas for convenience. Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 30     Project Description SummerHill Homes Community at 4335 & 4345 El Camino Real -2- 2024-08-06  Consistent with City standards for private streets, the project will provide 32-foot wide streets, including paving, sidewalks, and garage aprons. Columnar trees will be provided between garages to create a vertical green softscape with low colorful planting beneath.  All of the units will have private balconies and roof decks, and the project will also feature several community open spaces with casual seating, dining tables and an electric grill with counters for prep space, as well as professionally maintained landscaping.  Four of the units will be designated as Affordable units for Moderate Income households. Requested Approvals The site is designated Service Commercial in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and is zoned Service Commercial (CS). The site is identified as a housing inventory site in the Housing Element adopted by the City Council on May 8, 2023. SummerHill submitted an SB330 Preliminary Application for the project on January 16, 2024, and the City acknowledged receipt on January 25, 2024. Pursuant to section 65589.5 of the Government Code, the project is subject only to the ordinances, policies, and standards adopted and in effect when the Preliminary Application was submitted. SummerHill will request Streamlined Housing Development Project Review with a concession or incentive and/or waivers or reductions of development standards pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law and the City’s Density Bonus ordinance, a tree removal permit, a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and CEQA compliance for the project. Affordable Housing and State Density Bonus SummerHill proposes to designate 4 of the 29 units as below-market rate units affordable to Moderate Income households and pay an in lieu fee for a fractional 0.35 unit, in compliance with the City’s affordable housing guidelines. Consistent with the State Density Bonus Law, SummerHill expects to request the following waivers or reductions of development standards, to the extent needed to comply with applicable objective standards:  Waiver of development standards for the preservation of retail and retail-like uses, if applicable.  Waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the side and rear setback requirements.  Waiver or reduction of development standards to increase the “daylight plane” height limit, if applicable.  Waiver of the “build-to” development standard along Cesano Court.  Waiver or reduction of development standards to allow the removal of existing trees with reduced replacement ratios.  Waiver or reduction of development standard to reduce the number of street trees required along the project frontage.  Waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the height of the ground-floor finished floor along the project frontage. Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 31     Project Description SummerHill Homes Community at 4335 & 4345 El Camino Real -3- 2024-08-06  Waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce restrictions on windows and balconies adjacent to residential buildings.  Waiver of development standards to allow individual private roof decks. SummerHill reserves the right to request additional or different concessions or incentives, waivers or reductions of development standards or parking ratios as the project is reviewed. CEQA SummerHill anticipates that the project will qualify as a Class 32 Infill Development Project categorically exempt from project-specific environmental review. The project is consistent with the applicable Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations and regulations; the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map SummerHill will prepare a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map and condominium plans to create separate parcels for the individual units and establish appropriate access, utility and service easements. SummerHill will include the proposed Vesting Tentative Map and subdivision improvements with the application for Streamlined Housing Development Project Review and the other project entitlements so that all aspects of the project can be reviewed concurrently. Sustainability The project will be constructed in compliance with the current California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24) and the 2022 City of Palo Alto Energy REACH Code. The units will be all-electric for heating and cooling, water heating and appliances. In addition, SummerHill will install a solar energy system for each unit, and each unit will have a Level 2 EV-ready parking space. Design and Construction The townhomes will be mapped as separate legal units pursuant to a condominium plan. The townhomes will be designed as R2 condominiums per the 2022 California Building Code with an NFPA 13 sprinkler system. Electric meters and telecommunications services will be grouped at the ends of each building, and service to the individual units will run through soffits in the garages of the units. For the comfort of the residents, SummerHill will design the windows, doors, and exterior wall assemblies to dampen noise from El Camino Real. Community Amenities & Landscaping The community will be maintained by a professionally managed homeowners association. The homeowners association will be responsible for maintaining the landscaping, common area amenities, and private streets. Existing street trees along El Camino Real will be preserved, where feasible. Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 32     Project Description SummerHill Homes Community at 4335 & 4345 El Camino Real -4- 2024-08-06 No Displacement The site is currently developed for commercial use, so the project will not displace any residents. Utilities, Public Services and Stormwater Management  Domestic water service will connect to an existing public water main in Cesano Court through a master public meter for each parcel and individual private submeters for each unit. Irrigation service will be provided through a separate meter, and the fire sprinklers and hydrants will be served through a dedicated line.  Sewer service is anticipated to connect to an existing public sewer main in Cesano Court.  Stormwater will be treated on site as required to meet municipal stormwater permit requirements. Stormwater will be treated with bioretention areas and other low impact development (LID) treatment measures before being discharged to an existing public storm drain that currently serves the site.  Overland release for 100-year storm events will be primarily directed towards Cesano Court  Electric, cable, and telephone service is anticipated to connect to existing service lines along Cesano Court. There are no other existing overhead lines along the project frontage. New on- site utilities will be placed underground.  Garbage and recycling service will be provided by GreenWaste of Palo Alto. There will be two trash enclosures with shared bins for waste, compost, and recycling. On scheduled collection dates, GreenWaste personnel will wheel the bins from the enclosure to the street and back for collection. Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 33     777 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 phone 650.493.4040 fax 650.857.1077 SHHomes.com May 21, 2024, revised August 6, 2024 Via Electronic Submittal Emily Kallas Planner Planning and Development Services Department City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 RE: 4335 & 4345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Project Request Letter and Letter of Application Dear Ms. Kallas, SummerHill Homes respectfully submits this Project Request Letter and Letter of Application in compliance with the City’s Submittal Requirements Checklists for Major Architectural Review1 and Major Subdivisions. Project Summary As explained in the attached project description, SummerHill proposes to redevelop a 1.35-acre site at 4335 & 4345 El Camino Real with a new 29-unit townhome-style condominium community. The project will offer a variety of three- and four-bedroom home plans, with an average living area of approximately 1,727 square feet. All the units will have private decks and front patios, and the project will also feature several community open spaces. Vehicular circulation is provided through two entry drives from Cesano Court and on-site private streets. The project will provide 60 off-street parking spaces. Each unit will have an attached private two-car garage — side-by-side garages for 17 of the units and tandem garages for 12 of the units. Bike storage for residents will be provided in the garages, and bike racks for guests will be located in the common areas for convenience. Consistent with City standards for private streets, the project will provide 32- foot wide streets, including paving, sidewalks, and garage aprons. The property currently contains a commercial building on the western parcel and a motel on the eastern parcel with associated paved parking and landscaping on both parcels. To the northeast of the site is a residential condominium building. To the northwest, the site is bordered by Homewood Suites. To the 1 It is SummerHill’s understanding that the City uses the Submittal Requirements Checklists for Major Architectural Review for applications for Streamlined Housing Development Project Review. Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 34     Emily Kallas May 21, 2024, revised August 6, 2024 Page 2 777 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 phone 650.493.4040 fax 650.857.1077 SHHomes.com southeast, the site is adjacent to MV apartments in the City of Mountain View. To the southwest of the site is El Camino Real in the City of Los Altos. Project Objectives SummerHill’s primary objectives for the project are the following: • Develop 29 new for-sale homes, with delivery to homebuyers beginning by 2027. • Develop three-story townhome-style condominiums to meet the demand for ownership housing with individual attached garages and individual private building entries. • Develop three- and four-bedroom homes with an average living area of at least 1,727 square feet and average ceiling heights of at least 9 feet to meet the needs of families and other households and provide a comfortable and attractive living space. • Provide four units at below market pricing affordable to Moderate Income households. • Ensure that the project is financially feasible for SummerHill (as the developer currently in contract to purchase the project site). • Ensure a cost-efficient design, including architecture and infrastructure improvements. Requested Approvals SummerHill respectfully requests approval of the project pursuant to the City’s Streamlined Housing Development Project Review Process with a concession or incentive and/or waivers or reductions of development standards pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law and the City’s Density Bonus ordinance, a tree removal permit and CEQA review and compliance. In addition, SummerHill respectfully requests approval of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for Condominium Purposes for the project. SummerHill submitted an SB330 Preliminary Application for the project on January 16, 2024, and the City acknowledged receipt on January 25, 2024. Pursuant to section 65589.5 of the Government Code, the project is subject only to the ordinances, policies, and standards adopted and in effect when the Preliminary Application was submitted. Streamlined Housing Development Project Review The project is eligible for review and approval under the City’s Streamlined Housing Development Project Review Process because the project, with the requested waivers or reductions of develoment standards, is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the zoning and other applicable objective standards. The site is designated Service Commercial in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and is zoned Service Commercial (CS). The Service Commercial zoning district allows residential use on the site with a 50-foot height limit. The site is identified as a housing inventory site in the 2023-2031 Housing Element adopted by the City Council on May 8, 2023. Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 35     Emily Kallas May 21, 2024, revised August 6, 2024 Page 3 777 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 phone 650.493.4040 fax 650.857.1077 SHHomes.com Affordable Housing and State Density Bonus SummerHill proposes to designate 4 of the 29 units as below-market rate units affordable to Moderate Income households and pay an in lieu fee for a fractional 0.35 unit. By designating at least 10% of the units as inclusionary units affordable to Moderate Income households, the project qualifies for a density bonus, an incentive or concession, waivers or reductions of development standards and parking reductions under the State Density Bonus Law. To the extent feasible, the Affordable units will be provided proportionately in the same unit type mix and in each phase of occupancy as the market-rate units, and the units will be dispersed throughout the project. Under the State Density Bonus Law, a developer may propose waivers of development standards that have the effect of physically precluding construction of a qualifying project as proposed by the developer, at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted by the Density Bonus Law. The State Density Bonus Law also places a cap on the parking ratios that can be imposed on qualifying projects and allows developers to use tandem parking spaces to comply with parking requirements. • Waiver of the Retail Preservation Ordinance SummerHill respectfully requests a waiver or reduction of development standards to eliminate the replacement standards of the City’s retail preservation ordinance and allow the site to be developed without a retail component. It is not physically possible to include retail or retail-like uses in the project without eliminating residential units, reducing residential floor area or substantially changing the height and design of the buildings, which is not consistent with the project as proposed or the project objectives. In addition, after consulting with commercial real estate brokers who are familiar with the local Palo Alto market, SummerHill has determined that dedicated retail space on the project site as part of the project would not be able to generate revenue sufficient to cover the cost of land and construction. Therefore, dedicated retail space would incur a loss for the project. Furthermore, dedicated retail, office, or other commercial space would displace proposed residential uses, which would reduce the project’s contribution towards meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation. Waiving the retail preservation ordinance would reduce project costs and support the development of Affordable units for Moderate Income households. • Waiver to Reduce the Side and Rear Setback Requirements SummerHill respectfully requests a waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the requirements to provide 15-foot side setbacks and 10-foot rear setbacks. It is not physically possible to comply with the side and rear setback requirements without eliminating units, reducing floor area or substantially changing the height and design of the buildings, which is not consistent with the project as proposed or the project objectives. Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 36     Emily Kallas May 21, 2024, revised August 6, 2024 Page 4 777 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 phone 650.493.4040 fax 650.857.1077 SHHomes.com • Waiver to Increase the Height of the “Daylight Plane” SummerHill respectfully requests a waiver or reduction of development standards to increase the height allowed by the “daylight plane.” Section 18.16.060 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code requires that the height and slope of the daylight plane be the same as those of the most restrictive residential zoning district abutting the lot line. It is not physically possible to comply with the “daylight plane” height limit requirement without eliminating units or reducing floor area, which is not consistent with the project as proposed or the project objectives. • Waiver of the “Build-To” Standard Along Cesano Court SummerHill respectfully requests a waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the “build-to” standard along the Cesano Court frontage. Section 18.16.060 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code requires that 33% of the Street Side frontage be built to the setback line. The Cesano Court frontage is the Street Side frontage of the project site. Since the Street Side setback line is only 5 feet from the property line, it is not physically possible to comply with the “build-to” standard without eliminating the space needed for driveways, walkways, utilities and bioretention facilities required to serve the project. • Waiver to Allow the Removal of Trees SummerHill respectfully requests a waiver or reduction of development standards to waive the requirements of the City’s tree protection code (chapter 8.10 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code) and the Tree and Landscape Technical Manual to the extent required to allow the removal and replacement of existing trees on site at the ratio proposed in the landscape plans. The project will require removal of all the existing trees on site, including trees that are not currently dead, nor a public hazard, nor preventing access to the site. It is not physically possible to comply with the tree protection code and the Tree and Landscape Technical Manual without eliminating units or reducing floor area, which is not consistent with the project as proposed or the project objectives. • Waiver to Reduce the Number of Street Trees SummerHill respectfully requests a waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the number of street trees required along the project frontage. Section 18.24.020(B)(2) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code requires that public sidewalks along the project frontage include at least one street tree, within six feet of the sidewalk, for every 30 feet of linear feet of sidewalk length. It is not physically possible to comply with the street trees requirements due to the existing and proposed driveways, utilities and bioretention facilities required to serve the project. • Waiver to Reduce the Minimum Ground-Floor Finished Floor Height Based on Building Setback SummerHill respectfully requests a waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the height of the ground-floor finished floor along the project frontage. Section 18.24.040(b)(4) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code requires that the ground-floor finished floor be at least a certain height above the sidewalk grade, calculated according to a specified formula. To comply with Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 37     Emily Kallas May 21, 2024, revised August 6, 2024 Page 5 777 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 phone 650.493.4040 fax 650.857.1077 SHHomes.com the formula, the ground-floor finished floor of the units along the project frontage must be at least 1.33 feet above the sidewalk grade. It is not phyically possible to comply with the minimum height for the ground-floor finished floor without introducing interior steps in the garage of the units, which would either encroach into the required clear space in the garage or necessitate a reduction in residential floor area, neither of which is consistent with the project as proposed or the project objectives. • Waiver to Reduce Restrictions on Windows and Balconies Adjacent to Residential Buildings SummerHill respectfully requests a waiver or reduction of development standards to reduce the restrictions on windows and balconies adjacent to residential buildings. Section 18.24.050(b)(2) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code restricts the size and clarity of windows and the location of balconies within 30 feet of adjacent residential uses. Since the project site is adjacent to a five- story apartment building at 2700 W. El Camino Real, it is not physically possible for Building 5 to comply with the restrictions on windows and balconies without eliminating bedrooms and private open space, which is not consistent with the project as proposed or the project objectives. • Waiver to Eliminate the Requirements for Rooftop Gardens and Roof Decks SummerHill respectfully requests a waiver or reduction of development standards to waive the requirements of section 18.40.230 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, to the extent that the requirements apply to individual private roof decks. SummerHill proposes to provide roof decks for individual units as private open space for the respective unit, not accessible from the other units, which appears to conflict with the requirement that rooftop gardens be “accessible to all residents of dwelling units on the parcel.” Given that the proposed rooftop decks are private and accessible only through the individual units, it is not physically possible to comply with the requirements for rooftop gardens in a manner that is consistent with the project as proposed and the project objectives. • Further Waivers or Reductions of Development Standards SummerHill reserves the right to request additional or different concessions or incentives, waivers or reductions of development standards or parking ratios as the project is reviewed. Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map SummerHill will prepare a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to establish appropriate access, utility and service easements and condominium plans to define exclusive use areas and areas of separate undivided interests for the individual units. SummerHill has submitted the proposed Vesting Tentative Map at the same time as the application for Streamlined Housing Development Project Review and the other project entitlements so that all aspects of the project can be reviewed concurrently. The proposed Vesting Tentative Map fully complies with the design standards and improvement standards in chapters 21.20 and 21.28 of the Municipal Code. Following approval of the Vesting Tentative Map, SummerHill will prepare a Final Map and condominium plans. Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 38     Emily Kallas May 21, 2024, revised August 6, 2024 Page 6 777 S. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 phone 650.493.4040 fax 650.857.1077 SHHomes.com CEQA SummerHill anticipates that the project will qualify as a Class 32 Infill Development Project categorically exempt from project-specific environmental review. The project is consistent with the applicable Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations and regulations; the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. We look forward to working with the City regarding the proposed project. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this Project Request Letter and Letter of Application. Thank you. Sincerely, John Hickey Vice President of Development cc: Jodie Gerhardt, City of Palo Alto Kevin Ebrahimi, SummerHill Homes LLC Austin Lin, SummerHill Homes LLC Item 2 Attachment D: Applicant's Project Description and Waiver Request     Packet Pg. 39     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 1 Objective Design Standards Checklist The Objective Design Standards Checklist is a tool to evaluate a project’s compliance with the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 18.24). The Checklist is not the Zoning Ordinance. Applicants shall be responsible for meeting the standards in the Zoning Ordinance. To simplify evaluation of the Zoning Ordinance, language in the Checklist may vary from the Zoning Ordinance. (Note: sf = square feet) If a standard is not applicable to applicant’s project, please write N/A in Applicant’s Justification column. 18.24.020 Public Realm/Sidewalk Character Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification (b)(1) Sidewalk Widths (A) In the following districts, public sidewalk width (curb to back of walk) is at least: •Commercial Mixed-Use District: CN, CS, CC, CC(2), CD-C, CD-S, CD-N, PTOD: 10 ft •El Camino Real: 12 ft •San Antonio Road, from Middlefield Road to East Charleston Road: 12 ft And consists of: C.2 Complies Pedestrian clear path width of 8 foot minimum: __12___ feet C.2 Complies ☒ Landscape or furniture area width of 2 foot minimum: __11.5__ feet C.2 Complies ☒ If the existing public sidewalk does not meet the minimum standard, a publicly accessible extension of the sidewalk, with corresponding public access easement, shall be provided. C.2 Complies ☐ (B) Public sidewalks or walkways connecting through a development parcel (e.g. on a through lot with a public access easement, leading to a commercial entry) must be at least 6 feet wide. N/A (C) The width of walkways designed to provide bicycle access (e.g. pathway to bike racks/lockers) must be at least 12 feet wide, consisting of: Pedestrian clear path width (8 feet min.): _12_ ft C.2 Complies☒ Clear space/buffer – (2 feet min. on each side of path, ground cover is allowed): ____ ft & ____ ft Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 40     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 2 ☒ (B) Primary building entries shall provide at least one seating area or bench within 30 feet of building entry and/or path leading to building entry. On arterials (see Map T-5), except Downtown, seating areas or benches shall not be located between the sidewalk and the curb; OR L-2.1, L-2.2 One bench provided at 4345 El Camino, one bench needed at 4335 El Camino Pic k O n e ☐Existing seating areas or benches that are already located in the public right-of-way within 50 feet of the building entry. Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification (B)(2) Street Trees 1. One street tree provided for every 30 linear feet of public sidewalk length and located within six feet of the sidewalk. C.2/L-5.1 A waiver is requested to reduce street trees by 5 trees a. Length of parcel frontage/public sidewalk length: Parcel 1 – 250 ft Parcel 3 – 350 ft b. Street Trees required (i.e. frontage/30 feet): Parcel 1 – 8 trees, Parcel 3 – 12 trees ☐ c. Street Trees provided: Parcel 1 – 7 trees, Parcel 3 – 8 trees (-5) (B)(3) Accent Paving Parcels abutting University Avenue between Alma Street and Webster include accent paving along the project frontages, as indicated below: N/A •Brick paving at corners ☐ •Brick trim mid-block ☐Parcel abutting California Avenue between El Camino Real and Park Blvd include decorative glass accent paving along project frontages N/A (B)(4) Mobility Infrastructure ☒ (A) On-site micromobility infrastructure (e.g. bike racks/lockers) is located within 30 feet of the primary building entry and/or on a path leading to the primary building entry; OR L-2.2 4 bike rack spaces provided Pic k O n e ☐Existing micromobility infrastructure (e.g. bike racks/lockers) is already located within 50 feet of project site and located in a public right-of-way. Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 41     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 3 18.24.030 Site Access Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification (b)(1) Through Lot Connections ☐ Through lots located more than 300 feet from an intersecting street or pedestrian walkway shall provide a publicly accessible sidewalk or pedestrian walkway (with public access easements) connecting the two streets. N/A (b)(2) Building Entries ☒ Primary Building Entries shall be located from a public right-of-way. If there is no public right-of-way adjacent to the building, entries shall be located from a private street or Pedestrian Walkway. A08 All units are accessible from a public or private street, as well as from a public or private walkway. (b)(3) Vehicle Access ☒(A) Vehicle access shall be located on alleys or side streets when they abut the property.A08 Vehicle access from Cesano Ct. to private street ☒ (B) Except for driveway access and short-term loading spaces (e.g. taxi), off-street parking, off-street vehicle loading (delivery trucks), and vehicular circulation areas are prohibited between the building and primary building frontage. A08 Complies (b)(4) Loading Docks and Service Areas Loading and service areas shall be integrated into building and landscape design and located to minimize impact on the pedestrian experience as follows: ☐(A) Loading docks and service areas shall be located on façades that do not face a primary building frontage N/A ☐ (B) Loading docks and service areas located within setback areas shall be screened by a solid fence, or wall, or dense landscaping and separated from pedestrian access to the primary building entry to avoid impeding pedestrian movement/safety. N/A Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 42     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 4 18.24.040 Building Orientation and Setbacks Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification (b)(1) Building Corner Elements (less than 40 feet in height) Corner buildings less than 40 feet in height and end units of townhouses or other attached housing products that face the street shall include all of the following features on their secondary building frontage: (A) height and width of corner element shall have a ratio greater than 1.2:1. For townhomes, the width would be equal to the smaller side of one unit? A15.4, A17.6 Complies based on front width of corner units a. Secondary building frontage height: _43’10_ feet b. Secondary building frontage length: _varies 14-21_ feet ☒ c. Secondary building frontage height to width ratio: _varies 3.13:1 to 2.09:1__ (B) minimum of 15% fenestration area.A15.4, A17.6 Varies, 12.7%-21% Some adjustment needed so each building individually complies a. Total secondary building frontage façade area: ___ sf b. Secondary building frontage façade fenestration area: ___ sf ☐ c. Percent of fenestration area _____ % Ch e c k A l l ☒(C) At least one facade modulation with a minimum depth of 18 inches and a minimum width of two feet. A15.4, A17.6 Complies (b)(2)(A) & (B) Treatment of Buildings Corners on Corner Lots (40+ feet in height) Corner Buildings 40 feet or taller in height shall include at least one of the following special features: A. Street wall is located at the minimum front yard setback or build-to line for a minimum aggregated length of 40 feet on both facades meeting at the corner and includes one or more of the following building features: N/A to townhome development, see above ☐i. An entry to ground floor retail or primary building entrance located within 25 feet of the corner of the building. Che c k O n e o r M o r e wit h i n A o r B ☐ii. A different material application and/or fenestration pattern from the rest of the façade. Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 43     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 5 ☐iii. A change in height of at least 4 feet greater or less than the height of the adjacent/abutting primary façade. B. An open space with a minimum dimension of 20 feet and minimum area of 450 sf. The open space shall be at least one of the following N/A to townhome development, see above ☐i. A publicly accessible open space/plaza. ☐ii. A space used for outdoor seating for public dining. Ch e c k O n e o r Mo r e w i t h i n A o r B ☐ iii. A residential Common Open Space adjacent to a common interior space (i.e. lobby, retail, etc.) and less than two feet above adjacent sidewalk grade. Fences and railing shall be a minimum 50% open/transparent. (b)(3) Primary Building Entry The primary building entry meets at least one of the following standards: ☒A. Faces a public right-of-way.A08 Complies ☒B. Faces a publicly accessible pedestrian walkway.A08 Complies C. Is visible from a public right-of-way through a forecourt or front porch that meets the following standards: i. For residential buildings with fewer than seven units, building entry forecourts or front porch minimum dimensions of (min. 36 sf and min. dimension of 6 feet required): ___ sf and ___ ft. min. dimension Che c k O n e o r M o r e ☐ii. For commercial buildings or residential buildings with seven or more units, building entry forecourts or front porch minimum dimensions of (min. 100 sf and a min. width of 8 feet required): ___ sf and ___ ft. min. width (b)(4) Ground Floor Residential Units A. Finished Floor Height for Ground Floor Units ☐ The finished floor of ground floor residential units, when adjacent to a public right-of- way, must be within the minimum and maximum heights according to setback distance from back of walk identified in Figure 2a and 2b of the Zoning Ordinance. Calculate minimum ground floor finished floor height: Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 44     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 6 ☐Setback adjacent to public right of way: 17’ and 14’10” feet ☒ Minimum ground floor finished floor height: _0.8 and 1.4_ feet 𝒚 = ―𝟒 𝟏𝟓(𝒙)+ 𝟏𝟔 𝟑 where 𝑥 = setback length from back of walk, in feet and 𝑦 = ground floor finished floor height, in feet A waiver is requested to provide finished floor heights at grade ☐Sites with slopes greater than 2% along building façade – Average height of finished floor: _____ feet N/A Ch e c k A l l t h a t A p p l y ☐Sites located in flood zones – the minimum ground floor finished floor height shall be defined by FEMA, less flood zone elevation: _____ feet N/A B. Setback Trees Ground floor units with a setback greater than 15 feet must have at minimum an average of one tree per 40 linear feet of facade length, within the setback area. Complies Facade length: _77.3_ feet at 17 ft setback only A08, A15 Trees required: _2_ tree(s) (i.e. façade length / 40) ☒ Trees provided: _4_ tree(s)L-5.4 C and D. Front Setback ☒C. Ground floor residential entries are setback a minimum of 10 feet from the back of public sidewalk; OR A08 Complies Pic k O n e ☐ D. Where no minimum building setback is required, all ground floor residential units must be set back a minimum 5 feet from back of public sidewalk. Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 45     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 7 Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification E. Unit Entry A minimum 80% of ground floor residential units that face a public right-of-way or publicly accessible path, or open space shall have a unit entry with direct access to the sidewalk, path, or open space for minimum. A07 All units comply a. Total number of ground floor residential units facing a public right-of-way, publicly accessible path, or open space: __29_ units b. 80% of total units in (a): _23__ units ☒ c. Subset of number of units in (a) that have a unit entry with direct access to the sidewalk, path, or open space: _29__ entries (b)(5) Front Yard Setback Character Required setbacks provide a hardscape and/or landscaped area to create a transition between public and private space. The following standards apply, based on intended use and exclusive of areas devoted to outdoor seating, front porches, door swing of building entries, and publicly accessible open space and meet the following: (A). Ground-floor retail or retail like uses have a minimum of 10% of the required setback as landscape or planters. i. Minimum setback area (setback x frontage x 10%): ____ sf☐ ii. Landscape or planter area in required setback: ____ sf (B). Ground-floor residential uses have a minimum of 60% landscaped area in the required setback area. 74% landscaped i. Minimum setback area (setback x frontage x 60%): _2,407_ sfChe c k A l l t h a t A p p l y ☒ ii. Landscape area in required setback: _2,970_ sf (b)(6) Side Yard Setback Character Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 46     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 8 ☐ (A) Each detached dwelling unit shall have at least one usable side yard, at least six feet wide, between the house and fence or other structure, to provide outdoor passage between the front and rear yards. N/A 18.24.050 Building Massing Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification (b)(1) Upper Floor Step Backs and Daylight Planes (A) When the height of the subject building is more than 20 feet above the average height (i.e. average of low and high roof elevations) of an adjacent building(s), an upper floor step back shall start within two vertical feet of the average height of the adjacent building. The step back shall be a minimum depth of six feet along both the façade on the primary building frontage and the façade facing the adjacent building, and the step shall occur for a minimum of 70% of each façade length. N/A i. Proposed building height: _46’9” – 48’_ feet ii. Average building height of the adjacent building(s): __49_ feet ☐ iii. Building height where upper floor step back begins: ____ feet ☐(B) Notwithstanding, subsection (A), when adjacent to a single-story building, the upper floor step back shall occur between 33 and 37 feet in height.N/A ☐ (C) If a project meets the following criteria, a daylight plane with an initial height of 25 feet above grade at the property line and a 45-degree angle shall be required. This daylight plane is required if all of these criteria are met: i. The project is not subject to a daylight plane requirement, pursuant to district regulations in Title 18; and ii. The project proposes a building which is more than 20 feet above the average height (i.e., average of low and high roof elevations) of an adjacent building(s); and iii. The project abuts residential units in the side or rear yard. N/A (b)(2) Privacy and Transitions to Residential Uses Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 47     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 9 When a building abuts a residential use on an interior side and/or rear property line, the building shall break down the abutting façade and maintain privacy by meeting all of the following: ☒ (A) Landscape Screening. A landscape screen that includes a row of trees with a minimum one tree per 25 linear feet and continuous shrubbery planting. This screening plant material shall be a minimum 72 inches (6 feet) in height when planted. Required trees shall be minimum 24” box size. L1.1, L1.2 Does not meet. Landscape screening is not provided on the right side property line of 4345 El Camino/Parcel 3 ☒(B) Façade Breaks. A minimum façade break of 4 feet in width, 2 feet in depth, and 32 sf of area (i.e. 8 ft tall minimum) for every 36 to 40 feet of façade length A17.7 Complies ☐ (C) Maximum Amount of Transparent Windows. Within 40 feet of an abutting structure, no more than 15% of the facing façade area shall be windows or other glazing. Additional windows are allowed in order to maintain light, if fixed and fully obscured A waiver is requested for Buildings 4-5 (facing 2700 El Camino, Mountain View apartment building) (D) Windows. Within 30 feet of facing residential windows (except garage or common space windows) or private open space on an adjacent residential building, facing windows on the subject site shall meet the following: (i) Window sills at and above the 2nd floor shall be at least five feet above finished floor; or (ii) Windows shall have opaque or translucent glazing at or below five feet above finished floor; or (iii) Windows shall be angled up to 30 degrees (parallel to window) to face away from the adjacent privacy impacts; and (iv) Landscape screening shall be 24-inch box size or larger and eight+ feet height at planting; 50% evergreens; and located to align with proposed second floor windows at maturity. A waiver is requested for Buildings 4-5Che c k A l l (E). Balconies: Within 30 feet of residential windows (except garage or common space windows) or private open space on an adjacent residential building, balconies and decks on the subject site shall be designed to prevent views: (i) No sight lines to the adjacent property window or open space are permitted within five feet above the balcony or deck flooring and a 45- degree angle downward from balcony railing. (ii) Submit section view of proposed balcony/deck and abutting residential windows and/or private open space. (iii) Provide balcony/deck design measure which may include: a. Minimum 85% solid railing A waiver is requested for Buildings 4-5 Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 48     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 10 b. Obscure glass railing c. Barrier with min. 18" horizontal depth from railing (e.g. planter) (b)(3)(A) & (B) Maximum Façade Length - facing a street or public path Buildings 70 feet in length or greater and greater than 25 feet in height For building facades 70 feet in length or greater and facing a public street, right- of-way, or publicly accessible path shall not have a continuous façade plane greater than 70% of the façade length without an upper floor modulation, of at least 2 feet in depth A15, A15.4, A16, A16.4, A17, A17.5 All buildings comply Largest façade length featuring continuous plane: _43’2”__ feet Total Façade length: _77’3__ feet ☒ Percent of façade length without upper floor modulation (a/b) (maximum 70%): _55.9%__ % % varies from 14.4-55.9% depending on the building Buildings 250 feet in length or greater (A) Buildings 250 feet in length or greater, which face a public street, right-of- way, or publicly accessible path, shall have at least one vertical façade break with a minimum area greater than 400 sf and a width greater than or equal to two times the depth N/A Total Building length: _____ feet ☐ Number of vertical façade breaks: ___ area Width: ____ feet, Depth: ____ feet, Area: ____ sf Buildings between 150 feet and 250 feet in length (B) Buildings 150 to 250 feet in length, which face a public street, right-of-way, or publicly accessible path, shall have at least one vertical façade break with a minimum area greater than 64 sf and a minimum width of 8 feet and minimum depth of 4 feet. N/A Pic k O n e C a t e g o r y ☐ Total Building length: _____ feet Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 49     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 11 Number of vertical façade breaks: ___ area Width: ____ feet, Depth: ____ feet, Area: ____ sf Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification (b)(4) Special Conditions: Railroad Frontages All parcels with lot lines abutting railroad rights-of-way shall meet the following standards on the railroad-abutting façade(s):N/A ☐(A) A minimum facade break of at least 10 feet in width and six feet in depth for every 60 feet of façade length. Che c k All ☐(B) For portions of a building 20 feet or greater in height shall not have a continuous façade length that exceeds 60 feet. (b)(5) Diversity of Housing Types ☒ A diversity of housing types (e.g. detached units, attached rowhouses/townhouses, condominiums or apartments, mixed use) are required for projects on large lots: •Less than one acre lots: minimum 1 housing types •1 to 2-acre lots: minimum 2 housing types; or •More than 2-acre lots: minimum 3 housing types 1 housing type, each lot is less than an acre 18.24.060 Façade Design Check Two or More Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification (c)(1) Base-Middle-Top ☐ Buildings three stories or taller and on lots wider than 50 feet shall be designed to differentiate a defined base or ground floor, a middle or body, and a top, cornice, or parapet cap. Each of these elements shall be distinguished from one another for a minimum of 80% of the façade length through use of three or more of the following four techniques: Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 50     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 12 ☒ i. Variation in Building Modulation: Building modulation shall extend for a minimum 80% of the façade length feet, and shall include one or more of the following building features. A15, A16, A17 Complies, see diagrams in plans ☒a. Horizontal shifts. Changes in floor plates that protrude and/or recess with a minimum dimension of 2 feet from the primary facade. A15, A16, A17 Unit 3 Left Elevation does not Comply ☐ b. Upper floor step backs. A horizontal step back of upper-floor façades with a minimum 5 foot stepback from the primary façade for a minimum of 80% of the length of the façade Ch e c k o n e o r m o r e i f sel e c t e d ☒ c. Ground floor step back. A horizontal shift of the ground floor facade with a minimum depth of 2 feet for a minimum 80% of the length of the façade. Ground floor step backs shall not exceed the maximum setback, where stated A15, A16, A17 Complies, see diagrams in plans ☐ii. Variation in Façade Articulation: Façade articulation modulation shall include one or more of the following building features. ☒ a. Horizontal and/or Vertical Recesses or Projections. Recesses or projections such as a pattern of recessed grouping of windows, recessed panels, bay windows or similar strategies. The recess or projection shall be a minimum 4 inches in depth. A15.4, A16.4, A17.5 Complies, 4 inch recess used for multi-story window groupings ☐ b. Horizontal and/or Vertical Projections. Projections such as shading, weather protection devices, decorative architectural details, or similar strategies. Ch e c k o n e o r m o r e i f sel e c t e d ☐ c. Datum Lines. Datum lines that continue the length of the building, such as parapets or cornices, with a minimum 4 inches in height or a minimum 2 inches in depth and include a change in material ☐iii. Variation in two of the following: ☒a. Fenestration Size ☒b. Fenestration Proportion ☒c. Fenestration Pattern A15.4, A16.4, A17.5 Five different window sizes are used overall, in various groupings and proportions Ch e c k t w o i f sel e c t e d ☐d. Fenestration Depth or Projection ☐iv. Variation in two of the following: C h e c k t w o if s el e ct e d☒a. Façade Material A15.4, Three materials, plus the Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 51     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 13 ☐b. Facade Material Size ☒c. Façade Texture and Pattern ☒d. Façade Color A16.4, A17.5 roofing material are provided in three different color schemes for the buildings. The textures include stucco, siding, and brick. (c)(2) Façade Composition Building facades shall use a variety of strategies including building modulation, fenestration, and façade articulation to create visual interest and express a variety of scales through a variety of strategies. All facades shall include a minimum of three of the following façade articulation strategies to create visual interest: ☒A. Vertical and horizontal recesses such as a pattern of recessed grouping of windows or recessed panels. The recess shall be a minimum 4 inches in depth. A15.4, A16.4, A17.5 Complies, see plans ☐B. Vertical and horizontal projections such as shading and weather protection devices or decorative architectural details. Projections shall be a minimum 4 inches in depth. ☐ C. Datum lines that continue the length of the building, such as cornices, with a minimum 4 inches in depth, or a minimum 2 inches in depth and include a change in material. ☒D. Balconies, habitable projections, or Juliet balconies (every 20 to 40 feet) with a minimum 4 inches in depth. A15.4, A16.4, A17.5 Complies, see plans ☐E. Screening devices such as lattices, louvers, shading devices, or perforated metal screens. ☒F. Use of fine-grained building materials, such as brick or wood shingles, not to exceed 8 inches in either height or width. A15.4, A16.4, A17.5 Complies, see plans Che c k T h r e e o r M o r e ☒G. Incorporate a minimum of three colors, materials, and/or textures across the whole building. A15.4, A16.4, A17.5 Complies, see (c)(1)(iv) above (c)(3) Compatible Rhythm and Pattern (A) Buildings shall express a vertical rhythm and pattern that reflects the size and scale of a housing unit and/or individual rooms and spaces. This may be achieved with building modulation to create vertically oriented façades (height greater than the width of the façade), façade articulation and fenestration repetitive vertically oriented patterns. Depending on the length of the façade, the following standards apply: Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 52     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 14 ☒ i. For continuous façades less than 100 feet in length, the façade shall have vertically oriented patterns of vertical recesses or projections, façade articulation, and/or fenestration. A15.4, A16.4, Complies, see plans ii. For continuous façades 100 feet or greater in length, the façade shall include either: ☒ a. A vertical recess or change in façade plane with a minimum 2 feet deep vertical shift modulation for a minimum 4 feet in width to establish a vertical rhythm between 20 to 50 feet in width; OR A17.5 Complies, see plans Che c k O n e ☐b. A vertical recess or projection with a minimum depth of 2 feet that establishes the vertical rhythm between 10 to 16 feet in width (B) Residential mixed-use buildings ☐i. Vertical Patterns and Modulation: Façades shall use vertical patterns of building modulation, façade articulation, and fenestration. N/A Ch e c k O n e o r Mo r e ☐ ii. Horizontal Patterns and Modulation: Façades that use horizontal articulation and fenestration patterns shall use a vertical massing strategy with a minimum 4 feet wide and 2 feet deep vertical shift in modulation at least once every 50 feet of façade length. N/A (C) Storefronts ☐Storefront uses must express a vertical rhythm not to exceed 30 to 50 feet in width.N/A (c)(4) Emphasize Building Elements & Massing (A)(i) Building Entries within Façade Design. Primary building entries shall be scaled proportionally to the number of people served (amount of floor-area or number of units accessed). Building entries shall meet the following minimum dimensions: ☒a. Individual residential entries: 5 feet in width Unit type 4 does not meet this ☐b. Shared residential entry, such as mixed-use buildings: 8 feet in width N/A ☐c. Commercial building entry: 20 feet in width N/AChe c k A l l ☐d. Storefront entry: 6 feet in width N/A (ii) Primary building entries (not inclusive of individual residential entries) shall include a façade modulation that includes at least one of the following: C h e c k O n e o r M o r e☐a. Recess or projection from the primary façade plane (minimum 2 feet).N/A Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 53     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 15 ☐b. Weather protection that is a minimum 4 feet wide and 4 feet deep by recessing the entry, providing an awning or using a combination of these methods N/A (c)(5) Storefront/Retail Ground Floors A. Ground floor height shall be a minimum 14 feet floor-to-floor OR shall maintain a 2nd floor datum line of an abutting building.N/A a. Ground floor height (minimum 14 feet): _____ feet; OR☐ b. Height of 2nd floor datum line of abutting building: _____ feet B. Transparency shall include a minimum 60% transparent glazing between 2 and 10 feet in height from sidewalk, providing unobstructed views into the commercial space.N/A a. Façade area between 2 feet and 10 feet: _____ sf b. Transparent glazing area between 2 feet and 10 feet: _____ sf ☐ c. Percentage of transparent glazing (minimum 60%): _____ % ☐C. If provided, bulkheads and solid base walls measure between 12 and 30 inches from finished grade N/A D. Primary entries shall include weather protection by recessing the entry, providing an awning or using a combination of these methods. N/A a. Weather protection width (minimum 6 feet): _____ feet☐ b. Weather protection depth (minimum 4 feet): _____ feet ☐ E. Awnings, canopies and weather protection: (i) When transom windows are above display windows, awnings, canopies and similar, weather protection elements shall be installed between transom and display windows. These elements should allow for light to enter the storefront through the transom windows and allow the weather protection feature to shade the display window. (ii) Awnings may be fixed or retractable N/A (c)(6) Other Non-Residential Ground Floors ☐(A) Ground floor height must be a minimum 14 feet floor-to-floor OR match the 2nd floor datum line of an abutting building N/A ☐Ground floor height (minimum 14 feet): _____ feet; OR Pic k On e ☐Height of 2nd floor datum line of abutting building: _____ feet ☐(B) Minimum of 50% transparent glazing between 4 and 10 feet in height from sidewalk or terrace grade, providing unobstructed views into the commercial space N/A Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 54     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 16 Façade area between 4 feet and 10 feet: _____ sf Transparent glazing area: _____ sf Percentage of transparent glazing (minimum 50%): _____ % (C) Primary entries include weather protection that is a minimum 6 feet wide and 4 feet deep by recessing the entry, providing an awning or using a combination of these methods. N/A Weather protection width (minimum 6 feet): _____ feet☐ Weather protection depth (minimum 4 feet): _____ feet (c)(7) Parking/Loading/Utilities (A) Entry Size No more than 25% of the site frontage facing a street shall be devoted to garage openings, carports, surface parking, loading entries, or utilities access. On sites with less than 100 feet of frontage, no more than 25 feet. No garage openings, carports, or loading areas face a public street. Site frontage: _____ feet Frontage devoted to garage openings, carports, surface parking, loading entries, or utilities access: _____ feet ☒ Percent of frontage devoted to garage openings, carports, surface parking, loading entries, or utilities access _____ %Incidental utility access >25% (B) Above Ground Structured Parking ☐ Above grade structured parking levels facing a public right-of-way or publicly accessible open space/path, with the exception of vehicular alleys, must be lined with commercial or habitable uses with a minimum depth of 20 feet N/A (C)&(D) Partially Sub-Grade Structured Parking ☐Partially sub-grade parking must not have an exposed façade that exceeds 5 feet in height above abutting grade at back of sidewalk.N/A ☐Partially sub-grade parking must be screened with continuous landscaping and shrubbery with minimum height of 3 feet and be located within 10 feet of the sub-grade parking.N/A Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 55     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 17 18.24.070 Residential Entries Pick One or More (A – E) Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification (b)(1) Ground Floor Unit Entries Where ground floor residential unit entries are required, one or more of the following entry types shall be provided: ☒(A) Stoop ☒(i) Stoops provide entry access for a maximum of two ground floor units.Each stoop serves one unit ☒(ii) Stoop heights are within one step of finished floor height of adjacent unit.Complies ☒(iii) Stoop entry landings are a minimum 5 feet in depth CompliesChe c k A l l i f Sel e c t e d ☒(iv) The maximum stoop height from the back of sidewalk grade is 5 feet. A15, A16, A17 Complies ☐(B) Porch ☐(i) Porches provide entry access for a maximum of one ground floor unit. N/A ☐(ii) Porch heights are within one step of finished floor height of adjacent unit. ☐(iii) Porches are large enough so a 6-foot by 6-foot square can fit inside Che c k A l l i f Sel e c t e d ☐(iv) The maximum porch height from the back of sidewalk grade is 5 feet. ☐(C) Patio Entry ☐(i) Patio entries provide access for a maximum of two ground floor units. N/A ☐(ii) Patio entries are large enough so a 5-foot by 5-foot square can fit inside of the patio for each unit ☐(iii) The patio shall include at least one of the following features to define the transition between public and private space: ☐a. Row of shrubs: not exceeding 42 inches in height located between the sidewalk and the patio. One gallon size and max 3 feet on center Ch e c k A l l i f S e l e c t e d Pic k O n e or M o r e ☐b. Fence: not to exceed 36 inches in height located between the sidewalk and the patio with a gate or fence opening to provide access Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 56     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 18 ☐ c. Metal, Wood, or Stone Wall: not to exceed 36 inches in height located between the sidewalk and the patio with gate or opening, AND a minimum 18-inch landscape strip is located between the wall and the abutting pedestrian way and entirely landscaped ☐(D) Terrace ☐(i) Terraces provide entry access for multiple ground floor units. N/A ☐(ii) Terraces are a maximum height of 30 inches above the grade of the back of the adjacent sidewalk or accessway. Che c k A l l i f Sel e c t e d ☐(iii) Walls, fences and hedges on Terraces are a maximum of 42 inches tall and have a minimum transparency of 40%. ☐(E) Frontage Court ☐(i) Frontage courts provide entry access for multiple ground floor units. N/A ☐(ii) The minimum frontage court width along a primary frontage is 25 feet. ☐(iii) The maximum frontage court width along a primary frontage is 50% of the facade length or 80 feet, whichever is less. ☐(iv) The minimum Frontage Court depth is 25 feet. Che c k A l l i f S e l e c t e d ☐(v) The maximum Frontage Court depth is 50 feet or a ratio not to exceed 2:1 depth to width. 18.24.080 Open Space Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification (b)(1) Private Open Space ☒(A) Floor area includes clear space with a minimum dimension of a circle with a six- foot diameter. ☒(B) Minimum clear height dimension of 8’-6” feet. ☒(C) Directly accessible from a residential unit. A15, A16, A17 All units have at least one balcony meeting these requirements ☐(C) Balconies are not located within the daylight plane. N/A Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 57     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 19 (b)(1)(E) Private Open Space - Ground Floor Patios ☐ (i) RM-20 and RM-30 districts: Minimum 100 sf of area, the least dimension of which is 8 feet for at least 75% of the area.N/A ☐ (ii) RM-40 districts: Minimum 80 sf of area, the least dimension of which is 6 feet for at least 75% of the area N/A ☐ (iii) Street facing private open space on the ground floor shall meet the finished floor height for ground floor residential standards in section 18.24.040(b)(4) A waiver is requested for 18.24.040(b)(4), open space is provided at grade, protected by residential fences and buildings (b)(2) Common Open Space ☒(A)&(B) Minimum 200 sf of area. Area shall include a space with a minimum dimension of a circle with a 10-foot diameter.A10 Common open space exceeds these dimensions ☒(C) A minimum of 60% of the area shall be open to the sky and free of permanent weather protection or encroachments. Trellises and similar open-air features allowed L-2.1, L2.2 Complies ☐ (D) Notwithstanding subsection (1), courtyards enclosed on four sides shall have a minimum dimension of 40 feet and have a minimum courtyard width to building height ratio of 1:1.25 N/A ☒(E) Common open space provides seating. L-2.1, L2.2 Seating is provided ☒(F) Common open space has a minimum 20% of landscaping.A10 Insufficient data provided, may meet requirement ☐(G) Planting in above grade courtyards has minimum soil depth of 12 inches for ground cover, 20 inches for shrubs, and 36 inches for trees.N/A 18.24.090 Materials Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification ☒ (b)(1) Primary, secondary, and accent materials are allowed or prohibited as in the Residential and Residential Mixed-use Material List, which may be updated from time to time by the Director of Planning with a recommendation by the ARB. See webpage A23 - A23.2 Proposed materials comply Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 58     City of Palo Alto - Objective Design Standards Checklist Page 20 for list - https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/News-Articles/Planning-and-Development- Services/Multifamily-Mixed-Use-Objective-Standards 18.24.100 Sustainability and Green Building Code Check Standard Sheet #Applicant’s Justification ☒ (b) See Chapter 16.14: California Green Building Standards additional requirements for green building and sustainable design. Notwithstanding Section 18.24.010(c), these regulations may not be modified through alternative compliance. GB-1 Item 2 Attachment E: ODS Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 59     ATTACHMENT F COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS Comp Plan Goals and Policies How project adheres or does not adhere to Comp Plan The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the site is Service Commercial. The project proposes high-density housing in an area designated for high-density housing. Land Use Element Policy L-1.3 Infill development in the urban service area should be compatible with its surroundings and the overall scale and character of the city to ensure a compact, efficient development pattern. This project proposes to redevelop three existing commercial and hotel buildings into five multiple- family residential condominium buildings on two existing parcels, with access on two new private streets. The three-story character is consistent with the heights of adjacent buildings and neighborhood character. Policy L-2.5 Support the creation of affordable housing units for middle to lower income level earners, such as City and school district employees, as feasible. This project includes 4 BMR units and payment of in-lieu fees for .35 of a unit. Policy L-2.11 Encourage new development and redevelopment to incorporate greenery and natural features such as green rooftops, pocket parks, plazas and rain gardens. The proposed building includes three common open space amenity areas, and landscaped front setbacks, side yards, and pedestrian walkways. Policy L-6.1 Promote high-quality design and site planning that is compatible with surrounding development and public spaces. The proposed residential buildings are compatible with the other condominium and apartment units in the vicinity. However, improvements can be made to privacy conditions to be more compatible with the adjacent Mountain View apartment building. Policy L-6.7 Where possible, avoid abrupt changes in scale and density between residential and non-residential areas and between residential areas of different densities. To promote compatibility and gradual transitions between land uses, place zoning district boundaries at mid-block locations rather than along streets wherever possible. The proposed three story project is within scale of surrounding 2-5 story buildings. No zoning district changes are proposed. Policy T-1.19 Provide facilities that encourage and support bicycling and walking. The building includes sufficient short and long term bicycle parking, and internal walking paths to the residences and amenity spaces. Item 2 Attachment F: Comprehensive Plan Consistency Analysis     Packet Pg. 60     If you need assistance reviewing the above documents, please contact the Project Planner or call the Planner-on-Duty at 650-617-3117 or email planner@cityofpaloalto.org Project Plans In order to reduce paper consumption, a limited number of hard copy project plans are provided to Board members for their review. The same plans are available to the public, at all hours of the day, via the following online resources. Directions to review Project plans and environmental documents online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “4345 El Camino” and click the address link 3. On this project-specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/43334335-and-4345-El-Camino-Real Materials Boards: Color and material boards will be available to view in chambers during the ARB hearing. Item 2 Attachment G: Project Plans     Packet Pg. 61