Belmont planning panel approves Lot 9 Malcolm Avenue single‑family home, allows removal of three protected trees

The Belmont Planning Commission on Oct. 7 approved a single‑family design review and a tree removal permit for Lot 9 Malcolm Avenue (APN 044‑171‑230), clearing the way for a new split‑level house and the removal of three protected trees.

The vote was 6‑0. Chair Kulich offered the motion to approve, a motion that was seconded and carried with Commissioners Adam Kavich, Kramer, Majeski, Twigg and Jadalla voting aye. The project is appealable within 10 calendar days.

Staff said the proposed dwelling would have a main/upper floor of 1,544 sq ft, a lower floor of 415 sq ft and a 446 sq ft garage for a total of 2,405 sq ft. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) of roughly 346 sq ft is noted in the project materials but, per state regulations, is being reviewed ministerially and was not part of the commission’s discretionary review.…