Design Review Commission

The City of Lafayette Design Review Commission considered the Sunseri residence proposal at 3961 South Paradel Drive (DR02-26, GR02-26, TP29-26), called as the October 13 meeting in the transcript; the provided metadata lists October 14, 2026. The application seeks design review, grading, and tree-removal approval to demolish the existing residence and build a two-story home, up to 27 feet tall, with a pool house. The revised plans lowered the roofline by three feet and reduced the proposed tree removals from 13 to eight, with 18 replacement trees shown. Staff recommended finding the project exempt from CEQA and approving it subject to conditions, with a revised resolution addressing project findings and corrections.

Neighbors raised concerns about the home’s scale, privacy and sightlines, the pool house, grading and retaining walls, tree removal, and inconsistencies in the staff materials. Commissioners discussed unresolved questions and the need for story poles and clearer information, including the pool house’s visual impacts. The transcript does not record a formal motion, vote, or final disposition. No procurement, contracting, or spending activity was identified.