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Lafayette council approves Oak Hill Place subdivision, preserving 100‑year‑old valley oak
Summary
The Lafayette City Council approved a 17‑lot subdivision at 3600 Deerhill Road (Oak Hill Place) with conditions including a requirement that the very‑low‑income density‑bonus unit be sold consistent with state law. The project preserves a landmark valley oak and will create a private HOA‑managed park, pedestrian path, and shared bike shed.
The Lafayette City Council unanimously approved Oak Hill Place, a 17‑unit subdivision with three attached accessory dwelling units at 3600 Deerhill Road, during its meeting following a public hearing and staff presentations. The council adopted resolution 2025‑38 with minor corrections and an added condition requiring that the project’s very‑low‑income density‑bonus unit be sold consistent with the state density‑bonus rules.
City planner Stephanie Cervantes told the council the 3.19‑acre site has about 2.3 acres of developable area after excluding the dedicated memorial parcel. The proposal includes 17 single‑family lots (three with attached ADU studios), a community park that preserves an approximately 100‑year‑old valley oak, a private pathway network, and a new six‑foot public path along Oak Hill Road. The homes range in footprint from…
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