1745 Oswald Place request
Case 26-207
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Santa Clara Meetings
Development Review Hearing, March 11, 2026
Approves Architectural Review at 3280 El Sobrante Street
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What happened
The Development Review Hearing on 2026-03-11 approved four residential projects, all involving architectural review for demolitions and new construction or additions.
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Santa Clara, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 11, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Architectural Review at 3359 Machado Avenue
Approved complete demolition of existing 1,485 sq ft one-story single family residence and construction of new 2,637 sq ft two-story residence. Modern design with flat roof, wood siding and stucco exterior. Second story set back 29 feet 1 inch, height 19 feet 7 inches (under 25 ft maximum). Second story side windows required to be frosted on lower half as condition of approval. Neighbors objected to modern flat roof design and privacy concerns.
- Second story right and left side windows must be frosted on lower half for life of project
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Meeting Summary
The Development Review Hearing on 2026-03-11 approved four residential projects, all involving architectural review for demolitions and new construction or additions.
Key Decisions (4)
Approved
Architectural Review at 3359 Machado Avenue
Conditions attached
Approved
Architectural Review at 1745 Oswald Place
Conditions attached
Approved
Architectural Review at 3034 Cameron Way
Conditions attached
Approved
Architectural Review at 3280 El Sobrante Street
Conditions attached
Development Activity (4)
New Residence at 3359 Machado Avenue
Residential
Addition at 1745 Oswald Place
Residential
New Residence at 3034 Cameron Way
Residential
New Residence at 3280 El Sobrante Street
Residential
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Multiple property owners pursuing maximum allowable square footage on existing…
Housing Demand
ADU development continues with state law preempting local parking requirements,…
Sentiment
Neighbor expressed concern that modern flat-roof architecture could decrease property…
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3034 Cameron Way request
Case 26-105
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3280 El Sobrante Street request
Case 26-121
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