City project
70 and Cena project
Development project referenced in the director's report.
- Current status
- Planning entitlement was approved by City Council in April; the commission considered a recommendation on the associated tentative map.
- Location
- 70 Encina Avenue
October 20, 2025 City Council approval
City Council approved the item as part of the consent calendar.
Read related coverageSeptember 29, 2025: Tentative Map item removed
The Tentative Map item was removed because of a noticing error and will be renoticed and reagendized.
Read related coverageAugust 27, 2025 tentative-map consideration
Commission considered recommending approval of the associated vesting tentative map, subject to findings and conditions. Discussion also addressed access and neighborhood-planning concerns.
Read related coverageCity Council approval reported — April 14, 2025
Staff reported unanimous City Council approval.
Read related coverageApril 14, 2025 entitlement approvals
Council approved the CEQA consistency analysis, rezoning, and Record of Land Use Action for the project.
Read related coverageFebruary 6, 2025 ARB hearing
Staff reported limited revisions addressing utilities, refuse pickup, and street parking/right-of-way issues. The applicant reported a pole-mounted overhead transformer solution, a widened curb cut at the refuse room, and an automated overhead roll-up door; no facade, massing, material, floor-plan, floor-area, or project-scope changes were reported.
Read related coverageJanuary 16, 2025 update
Staff reported that a second hearing was anticipated for the February 6, 2025 meeting.
Read related coverageNovember 7, 2024 Architectural Review Board continuation
The Architectural Review Board discussed site compatibility, circulation, parking, landscaping, noise, and architecture; it continued the project pending environmental review.
Read related coverageSeptember 11, 2024: Forwarded to Architectural Review Board
The Planning & Transportation Commission voted 7-0 to forward the conceptual Planned Home Zone application to the Architectural Review Board, while identifying needed work on bulb-outs, gate queuing, landscaping, setbacks, green space, parking, and operational compatibility with Town & Country Shopping Center.
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