City project
800 and 808 San Antonio Road housing project
Housing project referenced by its two San Antonio Road addresses.
- Current status
- Existing 2024 PHZ entitlement; amendment proposed.
- Location
- 800 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA
May 7, 2026 Architectural Review Board initial review
The Architectural Review Board provided initial feedback on massing, façade design, ground-floor programming, automated parking, fire access, privacy, and open space, then continued the project to a date uncertain.
Read related coverageFebruary 25, 2026 conceptual-plan review
Staff described changes from the previously approved 75-unit, 60-foot-8-inch scheme, including on-site trash pickup, exploration of fire access intended to avoid a San Antonio Road curb cut, and an automated parking system with 203 stalls. The applicant described a five-foot setback for the top two floors and terracing intended to increase courtyard sunlight. Commission discussion addressed a proposed 27% parking reduction, on-site trash collection, elimination of ground-floor retail, courtyard light, and needed corridor bicycle and transportation improvements. Commissioners discussed building height and massing, ground-floor retail, automated parking operations and fire safety, parking supply, TDM, setback/encroachment information, and safe access to parks and the Baylands. The Commission discussed design, stepbacks, parking, TDM, affordability, and the San Antonio special setback, then referred the application to the Architectural Review Board.
Read related coverageJanuary 14, 2026 upcoming-meeting update
Staff reported that the project might be ready for the February 11, 2026 meeting but remained dependent on additional applicant information. Staff hoped the project would be ready for the Commission's February 11, 2026 meeting, subject to receipt of additional applicant information.
Read related coverageDecember 10, 2025: Upcoming meeting schedule
Staff listed the project among two items tentatively scheduled for the first January meeting.
Read related coverageMay 19, 2025 update
The proposal includes 120 units, a larger roof deck, retained retail, and 179 underground parking spaces using mechanical stackers. The applicant seeks flexibility to develop units for sale or rent because of financing conditions.
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