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Commission approves subdivision and ADU plan at 666 Hamilton Street
Summary
Commission approved a conditional use authorization to demolish an abandoned single-family home, subdivide the lot into three parcels and build three single-family homes with accessory dwelling units at 666 Hamilton Street, with staff recommending and the commission accepting conditions including tree preservation measures.
The Planning Commission voted to grant conditional use authorization for a three-lot subdivision and construction of six new dwelling units (three main units each with an ADU) at 666 Hamilton Street.
David Weisglass (planning staff) framed the proposal as a demolition of an abandoned 2,102-square-foot home and construction of three new single-family homes with ADUs; staff found the project consistent with the general plan and residential design guidelines and noted the sponsor agreed to preserve a large on-site redwood tree through plan setbacks. Staff recommended approval with conditions.
Architect Mason Kirby and the project team described design elements intended to preserve sightlines and the redwood, to provide ADU access to ground-level open space, and to respond to adjacent light wells and windows. Public commenters raised concerns about parking, neighborhood scale, and preservation of the existing house, while other neighbors and nearby residents supported the proposal as family-friendly and sensitive to site conditions.
Commissioners praised the design’s approach to tree preservation and stepped massing. After deliberation the Planning Commission approved the project with conditions and findings to ensure compatibility with the neighborhood.
The motion to approve passed unanimously.
