Proposed 2940 De La Vena project would add seven short-term rentals and a small real estate office

Applicants described the program for 2940 De La Vena Street in detail: demolition of an existing canopy and storage sheds, conversion of an existing office into seven short-term rental units, construction of a one-story 999-square-foot real estate office in the front, and a one-story garage in the rear. The proposal also includes an open-air spa enclosure, new landscaping with permeable pavers and up to 11 on-site parking spaces. Architect Michael Holiday said the design intent is a clean, modern front office paired with a rear courtyard of single-level rental units and shared outdoor spaces.

Developer Daniel Zia told the board the units are intended to provide lodging near medical services and neighborhood amenities. “We wanted to create something beautiful,” he said, describing units as “about twice the size of other hotel rooms” and noting two accessible units in the design. Public commenter Mike Vecchio noted the existing parcel is largely impervious and said the proposal would increase permeable surfaces substantially: “Under 5% of the sites permeable right now, and the proposal brings it to 59%,” he said. Landscape architect Guillermo Gonzalez described a plant palette of low-water vines and proposed additional parkway trees coordinated with the city's urban forest program.