Industrial Site Proposed to Host 100 Units

Palo Alto still has yet to receive approval for their Housing Element and continues to face the pressure of developers with residential projects. The latest is a potential 100-unit rental development on Fabian Way. Fortunately for city leadership, this area was slated as a future hub of residential growth and generally follows some of the planned development that the city has indicated a willingness to accept.

Sand Hill Company, the proposed developer, suggests demolishing two low-rise industrial buildings and replacing them with a residential building that would also include 20% affordable units. The developer is proposing these be available to those making less than 80% of area median income. However, the proposal does include provisions that go beyond what zoning would allow, including exceeding the 60′ height limit, reducing setbacks, and violating lot coverage requirements. It is unclear whether or not the company would negotiate those issues with the city.

More information on the matter can be found here.