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Council approves zone change and three‑unit condominium at 477 Harris Road
Summary
The council approved a zone change from low‑density to medium‑density residential, a vesting tentative map and site plan for a three‑story, three‑unit condominium at 477 Harris Road, finding the project consistent with the Hayward 2040 General Plan and exempt from CEQA.
The Hayward City Council voted unanimously to approve a project to demolish an existing single‑family residence at 477 Harris Road and construct a three‑story building containing three condominium units. Staff presented the proposal and recommended adoption of the planning commission’s May 8 recommendation of approval.
Taylor Richard, associate planner, described the 0.22‑acre site and said the project proposes three four‑bedroom condominium units ranging from 2,458 to 3,391 square feet, each with a two‑car garage plus one uncovered visitor parking space on site. The project includes private balconies and shared rear open space with seating, barbecue and landscaping.
The property is currently zoned RL (low‑density residential) with a general plan land‑use designation of MDR (medium‑density residential); the applicant requested a zone change to RM (medium‑density residential) because three‑story buildings are not permitted in RL. Richard noted the proposed building would be 28 feet high—below the 30‑foot limit for RL and within RM allowances—and that the design achieved 80 façade design points where only 50 are required under new residential design standards.
Richard told the council that the Planning Commission recommended approval 6–0 with one absent. Councilmembers asked about parking and neighborhood feedback; Richard said the project provides two covered spaces per unit and one visitor space and that staff received no public comments.
The council introduced the ordinance and adopted the accompanying resolutions, finding the project consistent with the Hayward 2040 General Plan and exempt from CEQA. The motion passed 7–0.
