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Planning Commission approves condominium map for 200–210 Porter Drive
Summary
The San Ramon City Planning Commission voted 4–0 to approve a vesting tentative map allowing up to 53 office condominium units at 200 and 210 Porter Drive; staff said no physical changes to buildings or parking are proposed and existing leases will remain until expiration.
The San Ramon City Planning Commission on March 3 approved a major subdivision to convert existing office buildings at 200 and 210 Porter Drive into a single-lot condominium project that could yield up to 53 office condominiums.
Staff planner Lucas Oz told commissioners the application (MJ2025-0004) proposes a one‑lot vesting tentative map for condominium purposes covering about 3.72 acres; the proposal does not add floor area or change parking, circulation, or the site plan. Oz said the applicant intends to establish CC&Rs and maintenance agreements for common areas and that existing leases will remain in effect until they expire.
Dan Fey, general partner for property owner Dearwood Investors, said the owner has operated the site since 1993 and the property is currently about 90% leased. Fey described the conversion as a long-term strategy to allow individual business owners—dentists, doctors and other office users—to buy suites over time while tenants with long leases, including a long‑standing health provider and daycare, remain in place for the near term.
Commissioners asked logistical questions about common restrooms and what the term “airspace condominium” means. Fey and staff explained that office condominium ownership typically covers the interior of a unit (the “four walls”) while common areas, circulation and exterior building elements remain jointly managed through CC&Rs.
Commissioner Kousnik moved to adopt Resolution 01‑26 approving MJ2025‑0004; Commissioner Jiang seconded. The motion passed 4–0. The chair noted that planning commission decisions may be appealed to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days by filing a written appeal and paying the required fee.
The approval authorizes the subdivision for condominium purposes; the configuration of the 53 individual units and any future tenant improvements will be addressed in the applicant’s condominium plan and separate building-permit reviews recorded with the California Department of Real Estate and Contra Costa County as applicable.
The commission’s action does not authorize demolition, additional construction, or changes to parking—those would require separate applications if proposed.
