HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 5647Ordinance No. 5647
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Section 18.08.040 of
the Palo Alto Municipal Code (The Zoning Map) to Change the Classification of
Property Located at 3265 El Camino Real from Service Commercial (CS) Zone to
Planned Community Zone (PC) for the Construction of a 100 Percent Affordable
Housing Project
The Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
(a)On January 10, 2024, Architect Isaiah Stackhouse, on behalf of Half Dome Capital, LLC
("Applicant") submitted an application for Rezoning to Planned Community/Planned Home
Zoning (PHZ) and Major Architectural Review to redevelop the 3265 El Camino Real site (the
"Subject Property") with a 100% affordable, five-story, 55 dwelling unit housing development
with ground level lobby and parking garage (the "Project").
(b)Following Staff Review, the Planning and Transportation Commission (Commission)
reviewed the project on April 10, 2024 and recommended the project to the Architectural
Review Board.
(c)The Architectural Review Board reviewed the project on April 18, 2024 and project
revisions on November 21, 2024; and recommended approval of the project to the City
Council.
(d)The Planning and Transportation Commission reviewed the project on January 15, 2025;
and recommended approval of the project to the City Council.
(e)Approval of the Planned Community Project would constitute a project under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, together with related state
and local implementation guidelines promulgated thereunder ("CEQA").
(f)The City is the Lead Agency pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21067 as it has
the principal responsibility to approve and regulate the Planned Community Project.
(g)The City, in compliance with CEQA, determined that the project is eligible for
streamlined review in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183. The City prepared
an analysis of the project in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, which
evaluated the project's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive
Plan EIR, including relevant addenda. Plan level technical reports were prepared to confirm
that the Comprehensive Plan EIR, including any mitigation required through that EIR, would
adequately address the impacts of the proposed project.
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(h)The Council is the decision-making body for approval of the Planned Community Project.
(i)The site is so situated, and the use or uses proposed for the site are of such
characteristics that the application of general districts or combining districts will not provide
sufficient flexibility to allow the proposed development. Specifically, the project includes a
density of units that exceeds what would otherwise be permitted; in addition, the narrow
and short size of the parcel precludes the site from reaching its proposed 55-unit capacity
without exceeding the standards for the CS zone district.
(j) Development of the site under the provisions of the PC planned community district will
result in public benefits not otherwise attainable by application of the regulations of general
districts or combining districts, as set forth in Section 6 of this ordinance.
(k)The use or uses permitted, and the site development regulations applicable within the
district are consistent with the Palo Alto Comprehensive plan and compatible with existing
and potential uses on adjoining sites or within the general vicinity, as set forth in the Record
of Land Use Action accompanying this ordinance.
SECTION 2. Amendment of Zoning Map.
Section 18.08.040 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the "Zoning Map," is hereby amended by
changing the zoning of Subject Property from Service Commercial (CS) to "Planned Community
Zone (PC) __ ".
SECTION 3. Project Description.
The Project as a whole is described in the Development Plan, titled "3265 El Camino Real" and
uploaded to the Palo Alto Online Permitting Services Citizen Portal on October 11, 2024. With
respect to the Subject Property, the project comprises the uses included in this Ordinance,
depicted on the Development Plans, incorporated by reference, including the following
components:
(a)Redevelopment of an undeveloped site, as described in more detail in the Development
Plan, to facilitate the construction of a five-story, 55-unit residential rental project with
ground level lobby and parking garage. 100% of the apartment units would be deed
restricted, affordable units, with 14 units affordable to low income households and 41 units
affordable to moderate income households.
SECTION 4. Land Uses.
(a)The following land uses shall be permitted:
(1)Multi-family residential, with 25% of units affordable to low income households and
75% affordable to moderate income households;
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(2)Accessory Uses.
SECTIONS. Site Development Regulations and Development Schedule
(a)Development Standards:
Development standards for the Subject Property shall be those conforming to the
Development Plans.
(b)Parking and Loading Requirements:
The Owner shall provide parking and loading as set forth in the Development Plan and
Transportation Demand Management Plan, titled "3265 El Camino Real Residential
Development Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan" and dated October 29,
2024.
(c)Modifications to the Development Plan, Land Uses and Site Development Regulations:
Once the project has been constructed consistent with the approved Development Plan, any
modifications to the exterior design of the Development Plan or any new construction not
specifically permitted by the Development Plan or the site development regulations
contained in Section 5 (a)-(b) above shall require an amendment to this Planned Community
zone. Any use not specifically permitted by this ordinance shall require an amendment to the
PC ordinance, as required by Palo Alto Municipal Code 18.38.050.
(g)Development Schedule:
The project is required to include a Development Schedule pursuant to PAMC
§18.38.100. The applicant has indicated that development is anticipated to begin in July 2025
and conclude in December 2026.
Notwithstanding the above, construction of the project shall commence within two years of
the effective date of this ordinance. Prior to expiration of this timeline, the Owner may seek a
one year extension from the Director of Planning and Development Services. All construction and
development of the project shall be complete within 3 years of the start of construction.
SECTION 6. Public Benefits.
(a)Public Benefits
Development of the Project Site under the provisions of the PC Planned Community
District will result in public benefits not otherwise attainable by application of the
regulations of general districts or combining districts.
The public benefit provided by the Project is providing a 100 percent affordable housing project
including 14 units restricted to rents affordable to households at 70% of area median income
(AMI) and 41 units restricted to rents affordable to households at 110% of AMI.
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(b)Monitoring of Conditions and Public Benefits:
Not later than three (3) years following issuance of a certificate of occupancy and at
least every three (3) years thereafter, the Owner shall request that the City review the
Project for compliance with the PC district regulations and the conditions of approval for
the associated development. The applicant shall provide adequate funding to reimburse the
City for these costs. If conditions or benefits are found deficient by staff, the applicant shall
correct such conditions in not more than 90 days from notice by the City. If correction is not
made within the prescribed timeframe, the Director of Planning and Development Services
will schedule review of the project before the Planning and Transportation Commission and
Council to determine appropriate remedies, fines or other actions.
SECTION 7. Environmental Review
The City prepared an analysis of the project in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183
and confirmed that the Comprehensive Plan EIR, including any mitigation that would be
addressed as required through that EIR, would adequately address the impacts of the proposed
project.
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SECTIONS. Effective Date
This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of its adoption (second
reading).
INTRODUCED: FEBRUARY 10, 2025
PASSED: FEBRUARY 24, 2025
AYES: BURT, LAUING, LU, LYTHCOTT-HAIMS, RECKDAHL, STONE, VEENKER
NOES:
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney or Designee
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Mayor
APPROVED:
City Manager
Director of Planning and
Development Services
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Real property in the City of Palo Alto, County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows:
PARCEL 1 AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED "PARCEL MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM
PURPOSES", WHICH MAP WAS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF COUNTY OF
SANTA CLARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 AS BOOK 933, PAGES 1 THROUGH 3
OF PARCEL MAPS.
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