Planning Commission Meeting 2/3/2026

The City of San Ramon's Planning Commission held a meeting on February 3, 2026, primarily focused on the Orchards development project, a large-scale 20-year master plan including a neighborhood district. Key procurement-related discussions centered on conditions of approval for affordable housing commitments, pedestrian connectivity improvements, and development agreement timing. Commissioners debated the assurance and timing of affordable housing delivery, particularly the 15% inclusionary housing requirement and the role of Eden Housing as the affordable housing provider. The commission discussed potential conditions to ensure affordable units are built concurrently with market-rate units and the need for development agreement provisions to monitor progress and contingencies if affordable housing plans do not materialize. Additional conditions were proposed to address tribal cultural resource monitoring during construction. Public comments highlighted economic impacts, construction opportunities, and concerns about environmental review and project phasing. The commission recommended that the city council consider clarifying policies on offsite affordable housing unit transfers. No final vote on the development agreement occurred, as it was deferred to a future meeting, but the commission moved toward approving the development plans with the discussed conditions.