REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (PLN24-00613) for Condominium Purposes for 14 Townhomes and a Duplex Building with Commercial Space Located at 860 and 858 Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street. CEQA: Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (AB 130 (2025)).
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Applicant: Anderson Architects, Inc.
Owner: Speno Enterprises
General Plan: Community Mixed-Use
Zoning: MU-CC – Mixed-Use Community Commercial
Site Area: 0.61-acre
Existing Site Conditions: Two lots on Civic Center Drive developed with two buildings used for auto-repair. The lot on Alviso Street is vacant.
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Commercial Uses (MU-CC) across Civic Center Drive
East: Two-Story Residences and Two-Story Single-Family Residence (MU-CC)
South: Two-Story Hotel (MU-CC)
West: One-Story Single-Family Residences (MU-CC) and One-Story Commercial Building (MU-CC)
Staff Recommendation:
Recommend approval of the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (VTM) to the City Council for a one-lot subdivision for condominium purposes for 16 residences (14 townhomes and a duplex) and one commercial space located at 860 and 858 Civic Center Drive and 1526 Alviso Street, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
On August 25, 2026, the project was presented to the City Council for an appeal of the Development Review Officer’s decision to approve the project. After receiving testimony and public comments, the Council considered a motion to overrule the appeal and uphold the approval, but the motion failed. Since no other motion was made, the June 17, 2026, Development Review Hearing (DRH) decision stands for the Architectural Review permit. The VTM Application is now before the Planning Commission for a recommendation to the City Council. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the VTM , as the proposed sub...
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