Planning Commission approves Brentwood Chase 3 SP for 71 detached multifamily units with conditions

The Planning Commission on Feb. 13 approved a specific-plan rezoning known as Brentwood Chase 3 that will allow 71 detached multifamily units on a parcel along Valley View Road, subject to conditions intended to reduce curb cuts and protect a stream on the northern edge of the site.

Planning presenter Dustin (last name not specified in the record) described the proposal as a rezoning from R-40 (one- and two‑family residential) to a Specific Plan (SP) and said the project proposes 71 detached units at about 4.7 units per acre, with height capped at two stories (35 feet). Staff recommended approval with conditions and disapproval without all conditions. Staff recommended removing four private-drive accesses to Valley View Road (leaving three) and relocating two units that were shown across a northern stream.

Applicant Roy Dale, representing Adele Associates and multiple property owners on the Valley View corridor, told the commission the proposal emerged after several community meetings and pledged design steps to “maintain the character on Valley View,” including deep setbacks, limits on height, and preservation of vegetation along the roadway. He reserved two minutes for rebuttal but did not use them.

Several neighbors spoke in support, including Jesse Blair (identified as Dean of Students at Hume-Fogg) and William Hansard, both of whom said they supported the plan and welcomed sidewalks and neighborhood improvements. Opponents raised concerns about density, traffic, stormwater runoff and school capacity. Opponents noted that the site currently could yield fewer units under existing R-40 rules and said 71 units represent a significant change for the neighborhood.

The applicant responded that the proposed density is consistent with adjacent development and earlier Brentwood Chase phases and that an enhanced stormwater system would be required during permitting. Council member (district representative) spoke in support, noting community meetings and a single parcel currently under contract.

After discussion and questions from commissioners on curb cuts, stormwater and phasing, Councilor Lee moved to approve staff’s recommendation (approve with conditions; disapprove without all conditions). The motion was seconded and passed.

Conditions adopted by staff and referenced in the hearing include removing four of the private-drive accesses on Valley View Road (retaining three specific access points), relocating units across the northern stream to reduce wetland and stream impacts, and requiring two-car garages for units. Final engineering details, including stormwater infrastructure and traffic access, will be reviewed at the final site-plan and permitting stages.