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Planning commission approves 76‑home Canal Boulevard quarry project with conditions on trail maintenance
Summary
The Richmond Planning Commission approved a redevelopment of the former Canal Boulevard quarry for 76 detached single‑family homes, adding a condition requiring CC&Rs to fund and maintain the Bay Trail frontage, common areas and private roads; commissioners and neighbors pressed for emergency access and traffic calming measures.
The Richmond Planning Commission voted to approve a planned area plan, vesting tentative map and major design review for a 76‑home subdivision at 1135 Canal Boulevard on March 5, 2026.
Allison, an ESA contract planner with the city of Richmond, told the commission the project proposes 76 detached single‑family lots on an approximately 18.4‑acre parcel near Point Richmond and Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. She said the development would include private two‑car garages (152 spaces), 30 guest parking spaces (two EV chargers and two accessible stalls), four private streets, and Bay Trail improvements. "Ten percent of the units or eight units will be deed restricted to be affordable to moderate income households," she said.
The project team emphasized neighborhood benefits. Todd Floyd, the project owner, said the developer has a project labor agreement and intends to hire local apprentices. "We have a signed labor agreement, we have a PLA," Floyd said, adding the developer will improve trail access and staging for the nearby Miller/Knox trails.
Neighbors and organized labor expressed support but pressed the commission for safety improvements. Jason Lester, assistant business manager of UA Local 159, backed the project for local hire and apprenticeship opportunities. Residents and community groups urged traffic calming on Seacliff Drive and repeatedly raised concerns about emergency vehicle access to Brickyard Cove. Brian Lewis of the Brickyard Cove Alliance and others asked the city to pursue surface treatments, a kiosk and funding to ensure emergency access even when trains block primary roads.
The commission’s final motion approved Resolution 2206 and added an explicit condition requiring the developer to provide CC&Rs that specify maintenance responsibilities for the Bay Trail frontage, the project’s common open space and private roads. Chair Harrison moved the approval; the roll call was Chair Harrison — yes; Vice Chair Burbaker — yes; Secretary Timmons — abstain; Commissioner Shahed — yes; Commissioner Golovitz — absent.
Staff and the developer said the site’s environmental impacts were previously analyzed in a 2018 EIR and subsequent addenda; staff concluded no new CEQA review is required for the revised project as presented.
The commission’s decision is appealable to the City Council within 10 calendar days. With the commission’s approval, the project advances to the city’s final entitlement phases, building‑permit review and the HOA/CC&R stage that will formalize maintenance of trail and private improvements.
