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Council approves Clermont Village mixed-use project with 224 units, 10% deed-restricted
Summary
Council approved the Clermont Village development: 224 residential units over two parking levels within the Claremont Village shopping center, with 10% (23 units) deed-restricted at 60% AMI for at least 55 years and a mitigated negative declaration for environmental review; planning commission and community conditions about tree canopy were addressed.
The City Council voted unanimously Nov. 19 to approve the Clermont Village mixed-use infill project at the Claremont Village Shopping Center, including a subsequent mitigated negative declaration, site-development and neighborhood-development permits and a partial vacation of an easement.
Project details: The proposal builds 224 dwelling units on approximately 2.67 acres of the 12.96-acre shopping center parcel, with two levels of parking (one below grade) and 10% of units (23 units) deed-restricted to households earning no more than 60% AMI for at least 55 years. The development includes courtyards and shared parking arrangements with the existing retail center (project staff said 385 parking spaces will be provided onsite plus shared spaces outside peak hours).
Environmental and neighborhood questions: A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared; the CEQA review identified potential impacts (transportation, historic/archaeological/tribal cultural resources) and required a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Planning Commission requested more canopy trees in the parking lot; staff and the applicant have since installed replacement or new canopy trees and identified locations for additional planting.
Transit and community concerns: The Claremont Community Planning Group recommended, among other items, consideration of shuttle service to nearby trolley stations; staff said two existing bus stops serve the site and found a dedicated shuttle infeasible but agreed to enhance pedestrian connections. Councilmembers asked staff to explore additional transit frequency on nearby routes to support the new residents.
Vote and conditions: Planning staff concluded the project complies with applicable plans and regulations subject to mitigation and permit conditions; the council approved the entitlements unanimously and directed staff follow-up on mitigation monitoring and transportation coordination.
What to watch: Implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, canopy-tree plantings and coordination with MTS on transit frequency or shuttle feasibility as density increases in the area.
