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Design Review Commission approves Terraces of Lafayette changes including carports, EV chargers and removal of a switchback path
Summary
The Design Review Commission approved Resolution 2025-07 to remove a switchback pedestrian path from Pleasant Hill Road, add 33 carports, and adopt a final electric-vehicle charging plan for the Terraces of Lafayette development, subject to conditions.
The Design Review Commission of the City of Lafayette voted unanimously April 28 to adopt Resolution 2025-07 approving proposed modifications at the Terraces of Lafayette (DUR-1520-CC), including removing a switchback pedestrian access path from Pleasant Hill Road, adding 33 carports, and adopting a final electric-vehicle (EV) charging plan.
Staff presentation and recommendation: Planning staff (Beth, planning staff) displayed site plans showing the switchback pathway from Pleasant Hill Road to the site overlook and explained that, after site exploration, the developer concluded the slope triggered building-code exceptions for an ADA-accessible switchback. Staff said the county plan checker concurred that, under the building code exceptions referenced, the pathway is not required and recommended approval of its removal. Staff also recommended approval of 33 additional carports and the final EV charging plan and asked the commission…
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