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Planning panel approves seven-unit Cherry Street townhomes despite neighborsparking and safety concerns
Summary
The Newark Planning Commission approved design review and a vesting tentative map for a seven-unit townhome project at 37503/37511 Cherry Street, finding it consistent with zoning and exempt under CEQA Guideline 15332; neighbors cited parking, speeding and access concerns and staff said the project meets city parking minimums and will work with public works on traffic-calming measures.
The Newark Planning Commission on March 24 approved a design review and vesting tentative tract map for a seven-unit townhome development at 37503 and 37511 Cherry Street, voting 4-1 to adopt the draft resolution and staff-recommended conditions.
Brandon De Lucas, contract senior planner, told the commission the project — the Cherry Street Townhomes (DR2024-009) — would create seven attached units with two-car garages per unit, four guest parking spaces, private balconies, a common open space and bicycle parking. He said the site is zoned RM with a general plan designation of medium-density residential and that the proposed density (about 19 dwelling units per acre) complies with the applicable standards. Staff also concluded the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guideline 15332…
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