Pleasanton Council To Vote On Hopyard Road Development

PLEASANTON, CA - The Pleasanton City Council will review the Planning Commission’s approval of a controversial proposed project at 3200 Hopyard Road. The project proposes tearing down an existing church and daycare facility to build 57 attached condominium units and common open space. The Planning Commission approved the project on March 13, but the council requested review of the decision on March 19.

On March 21, the Housing Commission did not recommend approval of the Affordable Housing Agreement, which stipulates that nine one-bedroom units are available to anyone making 80% of the Area Median Income. The commission recommended an alternative of 55 units, in which eight one-bedroom units are available to sell to moderate income households making 120% of the AMI, plus a $77,228 payment.

City staff is recommending that the council approve a 55-unit project, where eight one-bedroom units are available to low-income households for $375,000, using $900,000 in Affordable Housing Fees.

Residents of the neighborhood attended meetings to voice strong opposition to the project, including concerns about noise, traffic, aesthetics, and impact on surrounding property values.

The Council will meet Tuesday at 7 in the City Council Chamber. The meeting can also be viewed on Tri-Valley TV and the city’s YouTube channel. See the rest of the meeting agenda here.