Review appeal of denied housing development at San Pablo Dam Road
In Plain English
The Planning Commission rejected plans for a new residential development called Canyon Oaks II near the intersection of San Pablo Dam Road and Castro Ranch Road. The developer appealed this decision to the city council. If approved, the appeal overturns the Planning Commission's denial and allows the housing project to move forward.
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Votes
Encompass everything in original substitute motion except cul-de-sac stays and turns into fire trail
4 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
A substitute motion to approve the Canyon Oaks II housing development with modified road plans failed in a 4-4 tie, with one abstention. The motion would have overturned the Planning Commission's rejection of the residential project near San Pablo Dam Road and Castro Ranch Road, but required the developer to convert a planned cul-de-sac into a fire trail instead. With the tie vote, the original Planning Commission denial stands and the housing project cannot move forward. The split decision reflects deep division on the council about whether to approve this particular development.
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Other motions
Close public hearing
PassedGrant appeal, certify final EIR, adopt mitigation monitoring report, approve general plan amendment and rezoning, approve tentative subdivision map with conditions: (1) cul-de-sac closed, (2) owner provide fence maintained by homeowner association
FailedCertify Final EIR, adopt mitigation monitoring report, approve general plan amendment and rezoning, approve tentative subdivision map, direct staff to return with resolution and ordinance
FailedContinue meeting until 12:30 a.m.
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