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Planning commission unanimously approves 9‑unit Fremont Avenue infill project with state density bonus
Summary
The Planning Commission unanimously approved design review and a tentative map for a 9‑unit development at 901 Fremont Avenue that uses a state density bonus (one very‑low‑income unit); commissioners praised outreach and design while debating multiple waivers and the loss of several protected oak trees.
The Los Altos Planning Commission voted unanimously on March 19 to approve a design‑review permit (D24‑0008) and a tentative map (TM24‑0005) for a nine‑unit multifamily development at 901 Fremont Avenue. Staff said the project qualifies for a 50% state density bonus because it includes one very‑low‑income unit, which added three units to the base density.
Associate Planner Zhao Liu summarized the project: demolition of a vacant single‑story bank building and construction of two three‑story townhome‑style buildings on a 0.7‑acre site, 21 parking spaces (18 covered within unit garages plus three guest stalls), a total of 23 new trees (exceeding replacement requirements), and the removal of a cluster of five protected oak trees due to footprint and grading needs. Staff recommended the commission approve the project and noted a categorical CEQA…
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