On Monday, the Lafayette Planning Commission will discuss its Oak Hill Place project which could also preserve a hillside memorial.
The project, titled Oak Hill Place, is proposed on a 3.19 acre lot on the northwest corner of the intersection at Oak Hill and Deer Hill Roads, just north of the Lafayette BART station. The southern third of the parcel is covered with half of the Lafayette Hillside Memorial (“The Crosses”), which is proposed to stay in place on a remainder parcel created by the subdivision. The subdivision would create fifteen new single-family lots, as well as three shared parcels (two open space and one for roads), and the remainder parcel. Fifteen new single-family homes are proposed, ranging from two- to four-bedroom units of 795 SF to 2,069 SF, respectively; five of the larger units show attached ADUs at 425 SF. The project is proposed with one very low-income unit, which qualifies it for a density bonus per state law. Significant grading of the sloped property is proposed, as is removal of 57 protected trees.
While no decisions will be made Monday, the developer is looking for feedback on the project. Under SB 330, a final decision on the project must be made by August 18, 2025. This includes the Phase 2 HDP application considered by DRC. Under SB 330, no more than five public hearings may be held on the project before a decision is made. This does not apply to the City Council review of the final map.
Oak Hill Place drawings
The city released the statement in their
Public Hearing on Major Subdivision proposed at 3600 Oak Hill Rd by Oak Hill Place LLC (Owner) to subdivide and grade a 3.19 acre lot and construct 15 detached single-family homes with 5 attached ADUs, with a max height greater than 17′, removing 50 protected trees, in the Hillside Overlay District. As mentioned last week, the subdivision would create fifteen new single-family lots, and the southern third of the parcel, which is covered with half of the Lafayette Hillside Memorial (“The Crosses”) is proposed to stay in place on a remainder parcel. Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt under CEQA because it is infill development. At their meeting, the Planning Commission will review the proposal and provide feedback to the applicant; Public comments are welcome at the meeting. Arly Cassidy is the project planner.
Within the staff report, a public comment letter dated March 11 was in support was issued by the Board of Directors from the Lafayette Hillside Memorial. It stated they had reviewed the proposed housing development and represents a “thoughtful use of the land and fills a need in the community. Additionally, we appreciate that the proposed plans do not necessitate any modifications to Parcel D, the section of the property where the Lafayette Hillside Memorial is located.”
According to the Lafayette Hillside Memorial, the memorial site began in 2006 as a memorial for those dying in the Iraq war. The project was initiated by local contractor Jeff Heaton with the active support and dedication of the hillside property owners, Johnson and Louise Clark.
If You Go
Lafayette Planning Commission
Date: 03/17/2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Lafayette Library & Learning Center
3491 Mount Diablo Blvd., Don Tatzin Community Hall
Lafayette, California 94549
Agenda: Click Here
Site Plans: Click here
