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Planning commission approves 37‑unit Willow Lane development over neighborhood objections
Summary
The Westminster Planning Commission voted 5‑0 to approve a 37‑unit development (28 single‑family homes and nine ADUs) at 14201–14205 Willow Lane, granting density bonus incentives and several waivers under state law despite sustained neighborhood concerns about parking, traffic and privacy.
The Westminster Planning Commission on May 6 approved a 37‑unit housing development at 14201–14205 Willow Lane that relies on California's density bonus statute and related state housing laws, voting 5‑0 to adopt Resolution 26‑002 and grant the requested concessions and waivers.
Senior Planner Mary Salmon told commissioners the 1.7‑acre site, at the northwest corner of Willow Lane and Mahogany Avenue, would replace a vacant daycare with 28 single‑family residences and nine accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The project includes five deed‑restricted affordable homes — three very‑low‑income units and two moderate‑income units — and a total of 60 parking spaces. Staff recommended approval and concluded the project qualified for the statutory CEQA exemption under Public Resources Code §21080.66.
The project's consultant, Bill Jaeger, said the developer is providing the affordable units and additional parking beyond state minimums to address neighborhood concerns. Jaeger said the three very‑low‑income units would be priced at…
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