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 321 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 AB 130 [Public Resources Code section 21080.66]. AB 130 exempts infill housing projects meeting certain criteria from CEQA and sets strict timelines for City review and decision. The City has determined that the project is exempt from CEQA in accordance with AB 130 and is therefore subject to strict timeframes for City action.

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 #: 25PLN-00243

Vesting Tentative Map to Merge Seven Parcels to Create One Resulting 113,907-Square-Foot Parcel. The Subdivision Map Would Facilitate Construction of 321 New Residential Units in One Building (24PLN-00162).

Project Plans:
Cycle 1 Vesting Tenative Map Plans(PDF, 8MB)
Cycle 2 Vesting Tenative Map Plans(PDF, 10MB)

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.

Location

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

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