Planning Commission approves landscaping overhaul at Village at Corte Madera

The Town of Corte Madera Planning Commission on Tuesday approved design review and a precise plan amendment (PL24-0068) to expand landscaping, update lighting and remodel portions of the covered canopy in the central pedestrian corridor of the Village at Corte Madera, a shopping center at 1618 Redwood Highway. The motion was approved unanimously: Commissioners Bridal, Bashoyer, Kenny, Vice Chair Rizzo and Chair Chase voted yes.

Staff, applicant representatives and the commission said the proposal increases green coverage in the corridor, adds seating and digital directories, and remodels the existing canopy to expose and stain the underlying wood. Tracy (Planning Department staff) said, "Staff is recommending that all design review findings can be made for this project." John Steckley, development lead for Macerich, said the work is intended to "bring that experience forward" and called the project "a substantial investment." Lewis Grace, the project's design lead,…