Development News for Lafayette, California

Oak Hill Project Modifications Approved by Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed a change of conditions application for the Oak Hill project at 10001 Oak Hill Road. The project, initially approved a year prior, involves the demolition of three commercial buildings and the construction of a 90-unit residential mixed-use project. The current application seeks to modify two conditions: updating approved plans and modifying the below-market-rate (BMR) regulatory agreement. Key proposed changes include reducing the number of units from 90 to 85, decreasing parking spaces from 178 to 155, and making design modifications to residential and commercial entries, landscaping, and utilities. The BMR unit allocation will shift, with 11 total BMR units still required, but four designated for very low-income households and seven for moderate-income households. Design changes include relocating a transformer, redesigning the residential entry due to grade changes, and adding a second egress ramp for the commercial space. Public comments included concerns about massing, height, traffic, and support from a neighbor. Staff recommended approval of the changes.