Fremont planning commission approves Olive Avenue Homes project despite historic-resource objections

The Fremont Planning Commission voted 6–1 on Jan. 22 to approve the Olive Avenue Homes project at 2057 Olive Avenue, clearing the way for six two‑story single‑family homes with accessory dwelling units on a one‑acre site in the Mission San Jose community. Commissioner Craig moved to approve staff recommendations and Commissioner Zhang seconded; the clerk recorded six ayes and one nay. The commission’s decision can be appealed to the City Council within 10 calendar days.

Staff told commissioners the site was the subject of a 2008 Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) survey that concluded the property was not eligible as a historic resource. Planner Spencer Shafsky summarized project details — proposed lot sizes between about 5,446 and 5,893 square feet, a net density of roughly seven dwelling units per acre, and required design‑review and tract‑map approvals — and said staff found the project consistent with the general plan and exempt from further CEQA review under existing‑facility and infill exemptions cited in the staff report.