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San Ramon council adopts CityWalk development agreement amendments after debate over planning‑commission oversight
Summary
The council approved amendments to development agreements for Bishop Ranch/CityWalk that clarify zoning‑administrator authority for some approvals; opponents said the change reduces public oversight and highlighted high appeal fees and hazard complaints. The ordinances passed 4‑0; Mayor Armstrong was absent.
The San Ramon City Council voted 4‑0 on Sept. 9 to adopt amendments to development agreements covering Bishop Ranch parcels and the CityWalk master plan, measures intended to clarify administrative procedures for future housing approvals.
Council member Junet, speaking at length before public comment, said the ordinance does not eliminate review and that “oversight is not eliminated. The ordinance 5 32 does not abolish planning commission or city council oversight.” He cited San Ramon Municipal Code d 6 23 c and described appeal rights and deferral authority for the zoning administrator as part of the existing process.
The measures amend a set of development agreements to allow certain administrative approvals by the zoning administrator (ZA) and to formalize application of the city’s housing‑element streamlining program for Bishop Ranch Parcel 1A and 3A. Supporters, including some council members, said the changes align…
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