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Milpitas planning commission backs Lion Living’s 109‑townhome plan, asks deed restriction for live‑work units
Summary
The Milpitas Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend city council approval of Lion Living’s District Lot 3A amendment at 1320 McCandless Drive, a proposal for 109 for‑sale townhomes, 10 ADUs and nine live‑work units, while asking staff to pursue a deed restriction to ensure the ground‑floor live‑work units remain commercial.
Milpitas Planning Commission on Monday recommended that city council approve a proposal by Lion Living to redevelop Lot 3A at 1320 McCandless Drive into 109 for‑sale townhomes, 10 accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and nine ground‑floor live‑work units.
Associate Planner Randy Baez told the commission the application packages five entitlements for the council’s consideration: a site development permit amendment (SA25‑0002), a vesting tentative map (TM26‑0001), a conditional use permit amendment (UA25‑0003), a density bonus permit (DB26‑0001) and a development agreement (DA26‑0001). The 5.49‑acre site is the last undeveloped parcel within The Fields master development; staff described the project as consistent with the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan and exempt from additional environmental review under the cited CEQA guidelines and prior EIRs.
The proposal would replace previously approved higher‑density apartment entitlements with 17 buildings of 3–4‑story townhomes (109 units for sale), including 218 covered…
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