Design Review Commission, June 22, 2026

The City of Lafayette Design Review Commission met on June 22, 2026, to review a design and grading permit application for a new two-story single-family residence at 3961 South Hardell Drive. The project involves demolishing an existing one-story home and constructing a larger two-story home with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Staff presented the project details, including grading, landscaping, and stormwater management plans, and noted that the ADU would be reviewed separately at the building permit stage. Public comments raised concerns about the scale and height of the new home, privacy impacts from windows overlooking neighboring properties, tree removal, and drainage issues. Commissioners discussed the architectural compatibility with the neighborhood, particularly the roof height and massing, and requested the applicant revise the design to reduce the roof slope and better address privacy and landscaping. The commission voted to continue the item to allow the applicant to revise plans accordingly. Additionally, the commission received an update on the city's objective design standards, noting a bifurcated adoption process due to legal considerations affecting certain provisions such as setbacks. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.