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Planning commission backs 30‑unit Mount Diablo project, citing density bonus and design tweaks
Summary
The Lafayette Planning Commission voted 4‑0 to recommend city council approve a revised 30‑unit development at 3458 Mount Diablo Boulevard that seeks waivers under state density bonus law, including a height waiver and a concession on below‑market‑rate bedroom mix; commissioners asked council to review outstanding design and context details.
The Lafayette Planning Commission on March 2 voted 4‑0 to recommend that the City Council approve a revised mixed‑use development at 3458 Mount Diablo Boulevard that would create 30 condominium units and two ground‑floor commercial spaces.
Staff described the project as a state density‑bonus application seeking design review, a major subdivision, grading and tree permits. “This is a request for a state density bonus and design review, major subdivision, [and] grading permit,” staff said during the presentation, noting the proposal now shows 30 units (27 market‑rate and three below‑market‑rate), a height request of 62 feet 3 inches and several waivers for setbacks and tree replacement requirements.
Why it matters: The proposal relies on state density‑bonus provisions to increase allowable units and to…
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