3997 Fabian Way

Application #: 24PLN-00280

Request for Streamlined Housing Development Review to deconstruct two existing commercial buildings located at 3977 & 3963 Fabian Way and surface parking lot at 3997 Fabian Way to construct a new single structure of seven stories containing 295 multifamily residential rental apartment units (8% very low-income units – 19 units), 343 parking spaces, 295 secured bike parking spaces, open courtyards, several outdoor gathering spaces, a pool area, and a rooftop terrace. The project is proposed to comply with the City’s GM/ROLM Focus Area Development Standards and is proposed in accordance with State Density Bonus Law.

Environmental Assessment: Pending.

Zoning District: (GM) General Manufacturing. (Housing Inventory Site & State Density Bonus Law)

Associated Applications

Application #: 24PLN-00111

Request for review of an SB330 Pre-Application that proposes a 292 unit apartment project on 3997, 3977, and 3963 Fabian Way. The proposed building will include two levels of above ground parking.

Environmental Review: Not a project.

Project Plans(PDF, 15MB)

Application #: 24PLN-00112

Request for review of an SB330 Pre-Application that proposes a 350 unit apartment project on 3997, 3977, and 3963 Fabian Way. The proposed building will include two levels of above ground parking.

Environmental Review: Not a Project.

SB 330 Explanation

Senate Bill SB 330 allows for an applicant to submit a preliminary application for a housing development project. SB 330 has two key phases: a pre-application phase and a formal submittal phase. The purpose of the pre-application is to collect specific site and project information to determine the zoning, design, subdivision, and fee requirements that will apply to the housing development project throughout the review and entitlement process. Once a compliant SB 330 pre-application is submitted, the project can only be subject to those land use regulations that are adopted and in effect on the date of the pre-application. With a few narrow exceptions, the City is prohibited from applying new ordinances, policies, standards and/or fees to the development. In addition, once a formal application is complete, the City is limited to five total hearings on the project.

The City can ask for only certain information during the pre-application phase. This provides some guarantees to the applicant that City land use requirements will be not be changed mid-stream. During the pre-application phase, the City may hold outreach meetings that will not be counted towards the five hearing limit applied to the formal process. The applicant must submit a formal application for a development project within 180 calendar days of submitting a complete pre-application.

Environmental Review: CEQA Not Applicable