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Los Altos Hills council approves Pinewood School modernization with traffic review and construction conditions

Los Altos Hills City Council · March 19, 2026
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Summary

The council approved Pinewood School’s Upper Campus Modernization conditional use permit and variances after a lengthy public hearing and added conditions requiring construction management measures and a six-month post‑occupancy traffic review by the Planning Commission.

The Los Altos Hills City Council voted unanimously on March 19 to approve Pinewood School’s Upper Campus Modernization conditional-use permit and related variances, clearing plans to demolish five aging buildings and construct three two‑story classroom buildings and a new performing arts center.

The applicant, led by head of school Scott Riches, sought a 75‑student increase for grades 9–12 and site changes including a reconfigured entrance and a new exit driveway on Fremont Road, an increase in parking from 108 to 114 spaces and a modified campus circulation pattern. Senior planner Jonathan Fox summarized the planning commission’s unanimous recommendation and noted…

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