Richmond Planning Commission 5/7/2026

The Richmond Planning Commission held a meeting on May 7, 2026, primarily to review and discuss the 3151 Garity Way Town Homes project. The project involves the development of 45 townhomes in 12 buildings, including 5 affordable units, with requests for major design review, tentative map approval, and a conditional use permit to reduce parking requirements and allow ground-floor residential units facing the street. Staff and a city consultant presented the project details, including site context, design features, landscaping, and compliance with zoning and general plan standards. Commissioners asked detailed questions about unit layouts, parking, bike and micromobility facilities, access, and landscaping, with the applicant responding to clarify design and operational aspects. The commission also discussed conditions of approval and the process for finalizing affordable unit locations. No formal vote was recorded in the transcript, but the project was positioned for approval subject to conditions. The meeting included public comment and procedural approvals of prior meeting minutes.