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Planning commission backs 142-unit townhouse project at 1400 Coleman Avenue, including 29 affordable units

5582712 · August 14, 2025
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The Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of a general plan amendment, rezoning, mitigated negative declaration and vesting tentative map to allow development of 142 townhouses at 1400 Coleman Avenue; staff said the project includes 29 affordable units and environmental mitigations under CEQA.

The Santa Clara Planning Commission on Aug. 13 voted to recommend City Council approval of a suite of approvals needed for a 142‑unit townhouse development at 1400 Coleman Avenue, including a mitigated negative declaration, a general plan amendment, rezoning to R-4 high-density residential and a vesting tentative subdivision map for condominium purposes.

Staff said the 3.8-acre site is currently commercial/regional and occupied by office and light industrial buildings. The applicant proposes 142 for‑sale townhomes in four‑story buildings with a maximum height of 50 feet, structured parking and 0.45 acre of common open space. Staff reported the project provides 235 parking spaces (194 enclosed garage spaces and 40 surface spaces) and 142 long‑term bike parking…

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