The City of Roseville Planning Commission on Sept. 25 voted unanimously to approve a tentative subdivision map, an administrative permit and a design‑review permit for Amarusso Ranch Phase 1 Subphase B1, a small‑lot residential project in the northwest corner of the city. The approvals cover a 312‑lot configuration, modifications to certain development standards and the floor plans and elevations for portions of the subdivision.

Staff told commissioners the project site is about 95 acres within the Amarusso Ranch specific plan and proposes six subdivisions with both low‑density and medium‑density land‑use designations. Associate Planner Sean Morales said the entitlements include a tentative map to create 312 residential lots, an administrative permit to allow minor unit transfers among parcels and a design‑review permit to approve floor plans and elevations for two of the subdivisions. “The subdivision layout and street design were reviewed by the engineering division and fire department to ensure adequate access and street widths for circulation and emergency response,” Morales said in his presentation.

Why it matters: the approved plan keeps the connectivity envisioned by the specific plan and introduces a small‑lot product that staff and the applicant said is intended to broaden housing choices. Marcus Laduca, project representative for Brookfield Residential, said the designs offer multiple architectural styles and floor plans and are aimed at attracting “young families here to Roseville.” He added, “Our project team would like to express our appreciation to all the members of your staff who have worked very hard to bring this package of entitlements to you, especially Sean Morales.”

Key details: the subdivision as proposed includes approximately 312 lots across six subdivisions, five water‑quality lots located throughout the site, and a mix of front‑loaded and alley‑loaded housing types. Four of the proposed lots in AR‑9 would be 4,275 square feet, below the RS‑zone minimum of 4,500 square feet; AR‑10 includes alley‑loaded lots of about 2,000 square feet with pedestrian walkway easements to the front entries. Mapping for the subphase reduced the total lot count by 45 from earlier figures; the applicant requested an administrative permit to transfer most of those units to future phases under a specific‑plan provision that allows minor unit transfers provided no parcel allocation increases or decreases by more than 20 percent and the original land‑use designation is retained. Staff reported that four of the 45 units could not be transferred while meeting that requirement and therefore would no longer be available for development.

Environmental and procedural notes: staff said the project is exempt from C Corp review under section 15,182 for residential projects consistent with the specific plan EIR. The staff recommendation asked the commission to adopt required findings and to approve the entitlements subject to conditions: 64 conditions for the tentative subdivision map, two conditions for the administrative permit and 26 conditions for the design‑review permit.

Public comment and vote: the commission opened the public hearing and received no public testimony. Commissioner Pryor made the motion to adopt the findings and approve the entitlements as recommended by staff; Commissioner Hegler seconded. The commission approved the motion on a roll call vote with all members present voting yes. There is a 10‑day appeal period for the decision.

Less urgent business: the commission also approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from the Aug. 28, 2025 meeting and a modification to the Roseville Automall master use permit for 400 Automall Drive (file PL25‑0408); the consent actions carry a separate 10‑day appeal period.

Next steps: the approvals clear several planning‑level entitlements; remaining permits and construction approvals will proceed according to conditions of approval and any subsequent permits or appeals.