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Commission Approves Farm Road Residence

Published Aug 4, 2026

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Jul 1, 2026

Planning Commission approves local projects

The Commission approved a recommendation supporting abandonment of a conservation easement at 1 Montelena Court to allow future accessory dwelling unit housing, while retaining existing equestrian facilities under specified conditions. The 2-1 vote also recommended that the Town Council establish a municipal code process for future conservation-easement abandonments.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Commission Approves Fox Hollow Residence Project

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a revised resolution for 170 Fox Hollow Road, allowing a new single-family residence, three accessory dwelling units, a pool, and related site improvements. The approval included exceptions for grading exceeding 1,500 cubic yards and maximum residence size.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Planning Commission Advances ADU Rule Changes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a resolution recommending that the Town Council update accessory dwelling unit rules to allow more flexibility, including changes to driveways, setbacks, floor-area exceptions, and the number of ADUs on lots under one acre. Staff reported that 121 ADU and single-family dwelling permits had been issued through 2025, leaving 207 of the 328-unit housing-cycle target still to be permitted.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Planning Commission Advances ADU Rule Changes

The Planning Commission unanimously supported several updates to accessory dwelling unit regulations, including increasing the proposed maximum ADU size to 1,200 square feet and allowing more flexibility for driveways, setbacks, access, and conversions. Staff will revise the proposal and bring it back for further review, potentially on May 20, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Garage setback variance approved

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a variance allowing a new garage at 1583 Cañada Lane to encroach into the required front setback. The commission also noted that the proposed location is within an implied road right-of-way easement and approved the February 18 minutes, with one abstention.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Planning Commission Approves Pool Variance

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a variance for a new swimming pool at 133 Marva Oaks Drive to encroach into the required side setback. The commission also approved the January 14 minutes, while staff reported no ADU or single-family dwelling permits were issued in January.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Commission Approves Farm Road Residence

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a new single-family residence and related improvements at 125 Farm Road, including a detached ADU, pool, sport court, garages, and grading and residence-size exceptions. The proposal includes removing 54 trees, though the project team said many are in poor health.

2 min readMunicipal coverage