3606 El Camino Real

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Application #: 24PLN-00162

Request for Major Architectural Review to demolish multiple existing vacant, commercial, and residential buildings located at 3508, 3516, 3626-3632 El Camino Real, and 524, 528, 530 Kendall Avenue in order to construct a new seven-story, multi-family residential housing development project with 335 units. The new residential building will have a two levels of above ground parking, ground floor tenant amenities, and a rooftop terrace facing El Camino Real and Matadero Avenue.

Environmental Assessment: On September 22, 2025, the applicant requested that the project be considered exempt under Assembly Bill (AB) 130 [Public Resources Code section 21080.66]. AB 130 exempts many infill housing projects that from CEQA and additionally sets strict timelines for City review and decision. The City is evaluating the project for its eligibility under AB 130.

Zoning District: CN, CS, RM-30, RM-40. Neighborhood Commercial, Commercial Service, High Density Multiple-Family Residential, Multiply Family Residential, and Commercial Service.

Related Application

Application #: 24PLN-00047

Request for review of an SB330 Pre-Application for a Builder's Remedy project consisting of construction of a 315-unit multifamily residential rental and condo map, to include five levels of Type IIIA construction over 2 levels of Type IA residential parking (with 388 spaces) and residential support spaces. The project comprises the following parcels: 137-08-016, 137-08-070, 137-08-077, 137-08-079, 137-08-080, 137-08-081, & 137-08-088. Street addresses include: 3508-3628 El Camino Real and 528-530 Kendall Ave.

Environmental Assessment: Pending.

Zoning District: (CN, CS,RM-30, RM-40) Neighborhood Commercial, Commercial Service, High Density Multiple-Family Residential, Multiply Family Residential, and Commercial Service.

Project Plans: Cycle 1 Plans(PDF, 1MB)

Location

3606 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306  View Map

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