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Los Altos planning commission approves 3‑story mixed‑use at 996 Lorraine Avenue
Summary
On Nov. 6, 2025 the Los Altos Planning Commission unanimously approved a three‑story mixed‑use building at 996 Lorraine Avenue with 12 residential units, 962 sq ft of ground‑floor commercial space and a density bonus; the commission added a Valley Water encroachment condition and will forward a vesting tentative map to the city council.
The Los Altos Planning Commission on Nov. 6 unanimously approved design review and a conditional use permit for a three‑story mixed‑use building at 996 Lorraine Avenue, finding the project complies with state density‑bonus law and local objective standards where applicable.
Sean Gallegos, senior planner for the city, told commissioners that the proposal would demolish a one‑story commercial building and build a 17,674‑square‑foot mixed‑use structure with 12 residential units and 962 square feet of ground‑floor commercial space. Gallegos said the developer qualified for a 50% density bonus by providing two low‑income units under Government Code 65915 and requested…
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