Lafayette public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Lafayette City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 685, which adds a new article to the municipal code requiring safe storage of firearms in residences. The council will also discuss extending an Economic Development Manager contract for $180,000 using ARPA funds, and consider joining the California Municipal Finance Authority for creation of community facilities districts. The meeting includes closed session on labor negotiations with the Association of Lafayette Employees and unrepresented employees.

• Ordinance 685 – adding Article 3 'Storage of Firearms' to Chapter 6-8 to require safe storage of firearms in a residence (consent calendar, recommendation to adopt)
• Resolution 2022-67 – extending relaxed parking requirements for outdoor dining through January 3, 2025
• 6-month extension for Economic Development Manager contract for $180,000 paid from second tranche of ARPA funds (staff report item)
• Consideration of joining the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) and adopting the BOLD Financing Program for community facilities districts (public hearing, discuss and direct)
• Housing Element Update (6th Cycle) – continued without discussion to Planning Commission meeting of January 3, 2023

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will consider supporting the Pleasant Hill Road Pathway at Springhill School as a candidate project for TDA Article 3 grant funding and forward a recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes procedural items and oral updates on the Local Roadway Safety Plan Task Force and a joint meeting with City Council scheduled for February 13, 2023.

• Candidate project for FY 2023/24 TDA Article 3 grant: Pleasant Hill Road Pathway at Springhill School
• Recommendation to forward support to City Council for formal grant application
• Local Roadway Safety Plan Task Force update
• Joint meeting with City Council on February 13, 2023
• GPAC update

Planning Commission

The Lafayette Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider several development items, including a consent calendar with a minor subdivision and a large mixed-use redevelopment project, as well as public hearings for two hillside home proposals. The most significant item is a proposal to build a 53-unit multi-family building with six below-market-rate units, which staff recommends continuing to December 19. The commission will also elect officers for 2023 and appoint a representative to the General Plan Advisory Committee.

• Minor subdivision at 1000 Howard Hills Road to divide 1.86 acres into 3 lots (MS502-21)
• Redevelopment at 1001, 1007, 1009 Oak Hill Rd: 53-unit building, 6 BMR units, 16 trees removed (DR06-22, GP01-22, TP04-22) - continued to Dec 19
• Re-approval of hillside home at Sierra Vista Way and Sessions Road (HDP28-22)
• New hillside home on Mountain Springs Rd: 2,522 sq ft, 555 CY cut/fill (HDP31-22)
• Election of Chair & Vice Chair for 2023

Design Review Commission

The Lafayette Design Review Commission will hold a special teleconference meeting to consider several design review applications, most notably the Miramar mixed-use development at 3470 & 3462 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The commission is expected to adopt resolutions approving design details for the Miramar project and for new homes on Upper Happy Valley Rd. and Carlyle Terrace. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and other routine items.

• DR25-19DD: Miramar mixed-use project, 164 units (128 condos, 38 affordable rentals) plus 29,200 sq ft office/medical, at 3470 & 3462 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
• DR12-22: New 3,454 sq ft two-story home at 1040 Upper Happy Valley Rd.
• DR13-22: New 2,618 sq ft two-story home at 1036 Upper Happy Valley Rd.
• DR14-22: New 4,893 sq ft home with tree removal at unaddressed parcel on Upper Happy Valley Rd.
• HDP24-22: Hillside permit for second-story addition at 3343 Carlyle Terrace.

City Council

The city council will hold a public hearing on the 6th cycle Housing Element Update, which must accommodate a Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 2,114 units (with a buffer up to approximately 3,000) between 2023 and 2031. They will also consider introducing Ordinance 685 on storage of firearms and several zoning text amendments related to downtown design and flood damage prevention. The council will adopt the 2023-24 legislative platform and authorize a $2,000 transfer for membership dues to Sustainable Contra Costa.

• Public hearing on 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (RHNA: 2,114 units, buffer up to ~3,000)
• Introduction of Ordinance 685 – Storage of Firearms
• Zoning text amendments ZT01-22 (flood damage prevention), ZT02-21 (downtown design guidelines), ZT03-22 (objective standards for downtown multi-family), and ZT02-22 (EIR addendum)
• Adoption of City's 2023-24 Legislative Platform
• Proclamation on Human Rights and Women's Rights in Iran

Design Review Commission

The Lafayette Design Review Commission is meeting remotely to review design details for the Miramar mixed-use development at 3470 & 3462 Mt. Diablo Blvd., which includes 166 residential units and a medical office building. The commission will also consider a design review application for a residence at 943 Mountain View Dr. and continue two other design review items to a later date. The agenda includes routine items like approving meeting minutes and public comments.

• Continued public hearing for Miramar mixed-use project (166 units, 29,200 sq ft office) at 3470 & 3462 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
• New public hearing for DR12-22: demolish 2,881 sq ft home, build 3,454 sq ft two-story residence at 1040 Upper Happy Valley Rd.
• New public hearing for DR13-22: demolish 843 sq ft home, build 2,618 sq ft two-story residence at 1036 Upper Happy Valley Rd.
• New public hearing for DR04-22: 1,111 sq ft addition, new 549 sq ft garage at 943 Mountain View Dr.
• Consent calendar: approve October 12, 2022 draft meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and its Environmental Impact Report, which plans for approximately 3,000 new housing units to meet a regional allocation of 2,114 units by 2031. The council will also consider approving purchase and sale agreements for two properties on Moraga Road and Plaza Way for future use, and authorize the mayor to execute a third amendment to the city manager's employment agreement.

• Public hearing on Housing Element Update & EIR: mandates about 3,000 new housing units (2023-2031) to meet RHNA allocation of 2,114
• Purchase and Sale Agreements for 990 Moraga Road and 3533 Plaza Way (APNs 243-222-023 and 243-222-019) – staff directed to begin due diligence
• Third Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement with Niroop K Srivatsa – mayor authorized to execute
• Resolution 2022-62 allowing video and teleconference meetings during COVID-19 state of emergency under AB361
• Resolution 2022-66 adopting amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to Political Reform Act

Planning Commission

The Lafayette Planning Commission, meeting jointly with the Design Review and Transportation Circulation Commissions, will review a revised proposal for a 53-unit multi-family building at 1001-1009 Oak Hill Road, including design, grading, and tree removal. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 1000 Howard Hills Road and consider consent items, including re-approval of a hillside development permit. The meeting is held virtually due to the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Continued public hearing for DR06-22, GP01-22, TP04-22: 53-unit rental building with 6 below-market-rate units, 92,392 sq ft, 63 ft height, 12,000 CY earth movement, removal of 16 protected trees at 1001, 1007, 1009 Oak Hill Rd.
• New public hearing MS502-21: minor subdivision of 1.86-acre parcel into 3 lots at 1000 Howard Hills Road.
• Consent item HDP28-22: re-approval of hillside development permit, variance, grading permit, and tree permit for 2,265 sq ft single-family residence at Sierra Vista Way and Sessions Road.
• Consent calendar includes approval of September 19 and October 17, 2022 draft minutes.
• Other business: ARC volunteer for November 14 and quorum for November 21 meeting.

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will discuss appointments for Chair and Vice-Chair, receive a presentation on the Lamorinda Action Plan from CCTA, and receive an update on the Olympic Boulevard Roundabout. Public comment is invited on these items.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair to the Transportation & Circulation Commission (discussion)
• Lamorinda Action Plan overview and next steps, presented by CCTA and consultants, with request for public comment
• Olympic Boulevard Roundabout update (receive and file)
• Local Roadway Safety Plan Task Force verbal update

Design Review Commission

The Lafayette Design Review Commission will hold public hearings on two development projects: a hillside home addition at 1440 Reliez Valley Rd and a large mixed-use project at 3470 & 3462 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The latter, already entitled, will be continued to November 23 for additional screening details. A study session will discuss a proposal to replace a home at 1030 Brown Ave with two new homes. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes approval.

• HDP12-22 Groode: Hillside Development Permit and Design Review for 2,594.5 sq ft addition to existing home at 1440 Reliez Valley Rd
• MS502-20/L03-20/DR25-19 Miramar: Mixed-use development with 164-166 units, 21,860-29,200 sq ft office/medical building, removal of ~145 trees at 3470 & 3462 Mt. Diablo Blvd
• SS13-22 Simanian: Study session to demolish 950 sq ft home and build two new homes totaling 5,383 sq ft at 1030 Brown Ave
• Consent calendar: Approve September 28, 2022 draft meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is meeting via Zoom to discuss the lease of city offices. The primary action item is a recommendation to execute the 9th Amendment to the lease at Desco Plaza.

• Execution of the 9th Amendment to the lease at Desco Plaza

City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposed zoning and General Plan amendments to create a transit-oriented development overlay district. The body is also deciding on water efficiency and electric vehicle charging ordinances, as well as funding for local businesses.

• Proposed creation of a TOD Overlay District for BART parcels to allow 75 units/acre
• Request to modify 950 Hough Ave residential building to increase floor area to 50,566 sq. ft. and parking to 45 spaces
• Allocation of $50,000 in ARPA funds for the Shop Local eCard Program
• Ordinance 669 establishing 'Water Efficient Landscape' requirements
• Ordinance 682 revising electric vehicle charging requirements for multi-family and commercial projects

Planning Commission

The Lafayette Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several city-initiated amendments, including an addendum to the Downtown Specific Plan EIR, updates to downtown design guidelines, objective standards for multi-family housing, and a flood damage prevention ordinance. They will also consider a continued public hearing for a community building project and several consent calendar items, including a hillside development reapproval and a minor subdivision. The meeting is virtual only due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Public hearing on draft 2022 Addendum to Downtown Specific Plan EIR (ZT02-22)
• Public hearing on Downtown Design Guidelines amendments for creeks, landscape, bicycle parking, and Plaza District (ZT02-21)
• Public hearing on amendments to Objective Standards for New Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Development in Downtown (ZT03-22)
• Public hearing on citywide zoning text amendment to update flood damage prevention ordinance (ZT01-22)
• Consent item: Reapproval of hillside development permit for 2,265 sq. ft. home at Sierra Vista Way and Sessions Road (HDP28-22)

Planning Commission & Design Review Commission Joint Meeting

The Lafayette Planning Commission and Design Review Commission are holding a virtual joint meeting to review two development proposals: a commercial/educational building with a small dwelling at 3040 Camino Diablo, and a 51-unit multifamily building with six below-market-rate units at 1001-1009 Oak Hill Rd. The commissions will conduct public hearings and provide feedback; no final decisions are scheduled for these items.

• L04-21 Lyman: 2,499 sq ft commercial building and 450 sq ft dwelling at 3040 Camino Diablo, with variances to reduce parking from 17 to 8 spaces and setback from 50' to 4'-6"
• DR06-22 SAJ Development: demolition of two buildings to construct five-story, 82,512 sq ft, 51-unit multifamily building with 6 BMR units, subterranean parking, and removal of 16 protected trees at 1001, 1007, 1009 Oak Hill Rd.
• Consent calendar: approval of August 22, 2022 draft minutes
• Public comments accepted via email or Zoom; 3-minute speaking limit

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will meet via teleconference to discuss the appointment of a chair and vice-chair. The agenda also includes verbal updates on road safety projects and a grant application.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• OBAG-3 Grant Application
• Safety Improvements Near schools
• Local Roadway Safety Plan Task Force
• Transportation Action Requests

Planning Commission

The Lafayette Planning Commission is meeting virtually to consider a city-initiated ordinance that would implement state-mandated water-efficient landscape standards. The main action is a public hearing on the proposed Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), with a recommendation to adopt a resolution forwarding it to the City Council. The agenda also includes routine items like approving draft minutes and appointing an ARC volunteer.

• Public hearing on ZT05-22 MWELO Ordinance, a city-initiated amendment to add a new chapter to the Lafayette Municipal Code on water-efficient landscaping
• Recommendation to adopt Resolution 2022-14 recommending City Council adoption of new LMC Chapter 6-24.5
• Consent calendar: approval of August 1, 2022 draft minutes
• Other business: appointing an ARC volunteer for September 16, 2022

Design Review Commission - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Lafayette Design Review Commission was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate about remote participation and public comment rules, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Lafayette Planning Commission held a special meeting where it voted to recommend City Council adoption of a General Plan and zoning amendment creating an overlay district for AB 2923-eligible parcels near the BART station, allowing up to 75 units per acre with a minimum density of 35 units per acre. It also recommended an ordinance revising electric vehicle charging requirements for multi-family and commercial projects. Several previously continued public hearings on downtown-specific plan amendments were postponed again to October 17, 2022, without discussion.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-11 recommending General Plan and zoning amendments for AB 2923-eligible sites (APNs 244-180-XXX, 244-203-001) near Happy Valley Road, First Street, and BART tracks
• Adopted Resolution 2022-13 recommending revised EV charging requirements for multi-family and commercial development
• Continued ZT02-22 (Downtown Specific Plan EIR addendum) to October 17, 2022
• Continued ZT02-21 (Downtown Design Guidelines amendment) to October 17, 2022
• Continued ZT01-22 (flood damage prevention ordinance) and ZT03-22 (objective standards for multi-family) to October 17, 2022

Planning Commission Rescheduled to August 22, 2022

The Lafayette Planning Commission is meeting virtually to consider several land-use items. The main actions are a General Plan amendment and rezoning for AB 2923-eligible parcels near the BART station to allow 75 units per acre, and a zoning text amendment to revise electric vehicle charging requirements for multi-family and commercial projects. Several previously continued public hearings on downtown specific plan amendments and a flood damage prevention ordinance are scheduled to be continued again to October 17, 2022. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the July 5, 2022 draft minutes and nominating a GPAC alternate.

• GP01-22/RT06-22: General Plan amendment and rezoning of AB 2923-eligible parcels (bounded by Happy Valley Road, First Street Highway 24 ramps, BART tracks) to 75 units/acre, with overlay district and design standards
• ZT07-22: Zoning text amendment to revise EV charging requirements for multi-family and commercial development projects
• ZT02-22: Continued public hearing on Addendum to Downtown Specific Plan Final EIR (continued to Oct 17, 2022)
• ZT02-21: Continued public hearing on Downtown Design Guidelines amendments for creeks, landscape, bicycle parking, Plaza District (continued to Oct 17, 2022)
• ZT01-22: Continued public hearing on citywide flood damage prevention ordinance update (continued to Oct 17, 2022)

Design Review Commission

The Lafayette Design Review Commission will hold a teleconference meeting to consider a withdrawn hillside development application and conduct study sessions for four proposed residential projects. No formal action will be taken on the study session items, which are informational only. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, public comments, and consent calendar.

• Withdrawal of HDP13-20, a proposed 2,265 sq ft home at Sierra Vista Way and Sessions Road
• Study session for a new 4,577 sq ft two-story home at 3369 N Lucille Ln
• Study session for a new 4,893 sq ft two-story home on Upper Happy Valley Rd
• Study session for a new 5,205 sq ft two-story home at 1040 Upper Happy Valley Rd
• Study session for a new 4,023 sq ft two-story home at 1036 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will meet via teleconference. The main action is to select a candidate and an alternate commissioner for the Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Task Force. Commissioners will also receive updates on safety improvements near schools and OBAG-3 grant applications.

• Select a candidate and alternate commissioner for LRSP Task Force
• Update on safety improvements near schools
• OBAG-3 grant applications submitted and other grant opportunities

Planning Commission

The Lafayette Planning Commission is meeting virtually to consider two public hearings: a hillside development permit for a new single-family home on Los Arabis, and a recommendation to certify the final Environmental Impact Report for the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element, which addresses a state-mandated allocation of 2,114 housing units. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar, public comments, and reports.

• HDP32-21: Hillside Development Permit, design review, grading permit, and tree permit for a 3,646 sq. ft. two-story home on Los Arabis (APN 249-120-005)
• Recommendation to adopt PC Resolution 2022-12 approving the hillside project, subject to conditions
• 6th Cycle Housing Element Final EIR: recommendation to adopt PC Resolution 2022-10 recommending certification to City Council
• Housing Element addresses Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 2,114 units, plus buffer, totaling 3,095 units
• No new public hearings scheduled

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

This Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. The agenda included a continued public hearing on a hillside development permit and a new public hearing to recommend certification of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR), but no decisions were made.

• HDP32-21: Hillside Development Permit for a 3,646 sq ft home on Los Arabis (APN 249-120-005) — continued to August 1, 2022
• 6th Cycle Housing Element Final EIR — recommendation to adopt PC Resolution 2022-10 certifying the EIR
• Housing Element addresses Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 2,114 units, with a total of 3,095 units including buffer

Design Review Commission

The Lafayette Design Review Commission is meeting remotely to consider a consent calendar item that would approve design development plans for a 12-unit multifamily building at 3721 Mt. Diablo Blvd. The project, which received entitlements in May 2020, involves demolishing an existing commercial building and constructing a new 4-story structure with subterranean parking. The commission will also adopt the May 25 meeting minutes and discuss an ARC volunteer appointment. No other public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of Resolution 2022-10 for design details of DR20-19DD: 12-unit, 37,915 sq. ft. multifamily building at 3721 Mt. Diablo Blvd., with 3,550 cubic yards of earth movement
• Adoption of May 25, 2022 draft meeting minutes
• Appointment of an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) volunteer for July 29, 2022
• Public comments accepted via email or Zoom webinar (ID: 854 2033 6821, passcode: 451476)

Design Review Commission

The Lafayette Design Review Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve the design development plans for a 12-unit, 4-story multifamily building at 3721 Mt. Diablo Blvd., with a recommendation to approve subject to conditions. The commission will also hold study sessions for two residential additions in the Hillside Overlay District, which are informational only and require no formal action. The rest of the agenda is routine, including consent calendar approval of prior meeting minutes and staff introductions.

• Public hearing on DR20-19DD: 12-unit, 37,915 sq. ft. multifamily building with subterranean parking at 3721 Mt. Diablo Blvd., recommendation to approve Resolution 2022-10
• Study session for 2,335 sq. ft. additions to a home at 3450 Little Ln (SS07-22 Brennan)
• Study session for 1,239 sq. ft. additions to a home at 3445 Moraga Blvd (SS08-22 Gray)
• Recognition of Danielle Signorella for over two decades as minute taker
• Consent calendar: approval of May 25, 2022 draft meeting minutes

Design Review Commission - CANCELLED

This meeting of the Lafayette Design Review Commission was cancelled. The agenda contains only cancellation notice and standard procedural information about public participation, with no items for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission - CANCELLED

This Planning Commission meeting was cancelled. The agenda contains only boilerplate procedural information about public participation, agenda posting, and accessibility accommodations, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Transportation & Circulation Commission

The Transportation & Circulation Commission will meet via teleconference to discuss updates on the Local Road Safety Plan and school safety improvements. The commission is asked to consider a candidate for the LRSP Task Force and receive a staff update on school safety.

• Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) Update
• Update on Improving Safety Near Schools
• Teleconference meeting via Zoom Webinar/YouTube
• Public comment via email or Zoom
• Candidate selection for LRSP Task Force