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Cotati council approves mixed‑use project at 8150 La Plaza with variances, reduces required parking
Summary
After extended public comment and debate about parking, trees and privacy, the Cotati City Council approved design variances and a tree‑removal permit to allow two new buildings with five residential units and 890 sq ft of commercial space at 8150 La Plaza, adopting planning‑commission conditions including a 20‑foot rear setback, opaque rear windows and a required parking management plan.
The Cotati City Council on the evening of the joint meeting approved a resolution authorizing design review variances, a tree removal permit and associated entitlements for a mixed‑use infill project at 8150 La Plaza.
Senior planner JP Harris told the council the project would construct two new buildings, add five residential units and 890 square feet of street‑level commercial space. He said the site is roughly 15,000 square feet, sits across from the fire station within the La Plaza District, and requires variances for rear setback, a modest height increase over the 35‑foot guideline and relief from an objective third‑story setback standard. Harris said the project was being processed under CEQA’s infill provisions: “The project is located on La Plaza, directly across the street from the fire station right within the hub area of Cotati,” and…
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