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The San Ramon Planning Commission is set to hear a conceptual review for an apartment development proposed for the northwest corner of Crow Canyon and Bollinger Canyon roads.
Joseph Panetta has submitted an application for a 30-unit, multi-family apartment complex located on a 2.52-acre parcel that is located on piece of land within the Northwest Specific Plan, zoned for parks. While the area is outside the city of San Ramon, it’s still within the city’s sphere of influence.
No approvals are associated with this first conceptual review step; rather, it’s an opportunity for the applicant to take direction from commissioners and the public as they go forward with planning for the development.
“While there is not a required public hearing or decision to be rendered at this meeting, providing public notice, as part of the conceptual review process, will add to project awareness and provide the applicant the opportunity to receive input from the public and surrounding property owners,” wrote assistant planner Ryan Driscoll in a staff report.
Originally, the project was proposed a few years ago, and consisted of a 48-unit, multi-family development in four three-story buildings and three single-family detached dwelling units.
At a joint study session in 2015, the City Council and Planning Commission voiced concerns about the proposal, in particular around project density, compliance with the Northwest Specific Plan and the “park” land-use designation, flood plain concerns with Bollinger Creek and the tributary creek, nearby road compatibilities and the affordable housing requirements.
On June 13 of this year, the applicant submitted revised plans, taking into account officials’ comments. The plans are now for a 30-unit apartment complex, and includes a 14-space parking lot for a trailhead at the northeast corner of the parcel, and a new curb, gutter and sidewalk constructed along a widened Bollinger Canyon Road.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the council chamber at City Hall, 7000 Bollinger Canyon Road.
In other business, at a special meeting at 6:30 p.m., immediately before the regular meeting, commissioners will consider appointments to the Housing Advisory Committee.
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Like every development that comes before San Ramon it will be approved. These public meetings are just dog and pony shows. The politicians are in the pocket of the developers. They keep using the buzz word Affordable housing to justify these outrageous projects.
There is a bill in Sacramento that was introduced exempting areas of Marin County from the state affordable housing mandate. What’s that all about.
You have got to be kidding! More housing north of Crow Canyon Rd! What happened to the development of large homes that was going to go just north of Crow Canyon on Bollinger Canyon Rd/west side? I’m not anti-development, but it appears that the San Ramon Planning Commission and City Council are just eating away at the San Ramon hillsides. From a design perspective, this apartment complex doesn’t fit with the surrounding area. So out of place! We must keep our parks because that is the only area these days that is somewhat sacred. Any opportunity that the San Ramon City Council has to approve housing, they will do it in a heart beat. Again, where will the children go to school? Twin Creeks Elementary School is going to be so impacted or the children will be diverted to other schools far from their local neighborhood. What improvements are going to be made north of Crow Canyon Rd on Bollinger Canyon Rd.? Crow Canyon Rd going west to Castro Valley is going to become a two lane freeway with no improvements oin sight. If this property is zoned for parks, why is it even up for discussion and how can a developer already come up with a design plan? Here we go again – more housing in an already crowded city.
This is a concept review hearing where the property owner is requesting feedback from the Planning Commission on a proposed project prior to starting any formal application process. There will not be any action taken on this project, other than comments by the Commission and the public. I would encourage those wishing to comment on the project to attend the Planning Commission meeting at San Ramon City Hall tonight at 7pm.
Paul,
If you believe that the Planning Commission or the City Council are taking money from developers, PLEASE contact the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office or the FBI. Both have public corruption offices that will investigate and prosecute corrupt officials.
Otherwise, it is completely improper to make these accusations. And you should stop making these inflammatory accusations.
Attend the meetings and express your opinion. Find out how the process works.