4898 El Camino Real – Multi-Family Residential Development
Summary
SCH Number
2025110368
Public Agency
City of Los Altos
Document Title
4898 El Camino Real – Multi-Family Residential Development
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/10/2025
Document Description
The project involves construction of an eight-story multi-family residential building with 85 dwelling units, including 10 very low-income units, on a 0.43-acre vacant site at the southeast corner of El Camino Real and Jordan Avenue. The development includes a fully underground automated parking garage with 95 vehicle spaces, long-term and short-term bicycle parking, and a rooftop deck for resident use. The building would have a maximum height of 109 feet, nine inches to the top of the elevator tower. The project utilizes State Density Bonus Law to request waivers for front setback, interior side setback, exterior side setback, rear setback, building height, upper-story step backs, vertical façade articulation, façade entrances, privacy and line of sight, parapet length and screening, pedestrian-scaled entrance, interior side yard landscaping, rear yard landscaping, driveway landscaping, transformer fence height, and loading space location. Site improvements include new sidewalks, street trees, planters, and curb ramps along both street frontages.
Contact Information
Name
Sean Gallegos
Agency Name
City of Los Altos
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
ADL 15, LLC, Subhendu Data
Agency Name
ADL 15, LLC, Subhendu Data
Job Title
Vice President
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Los Altos
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Jordan Avenue
Zip
94022
Total Acres
.43
Jobs
200
Parcel #
170-03-085
State Highways
State Route 82, State Route 85
Railways
Caltrain Corridor
Schools
Covington Elem., Springer Elem., Almond Elem., Los Altos High
Waterways
Stevens Crk, Permanente Crk, and Adobe Crk,
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 – In-Fill Development Projects).
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, which applies to infill development projects in urbanized areas. The site is within city limits, surrounded by urban uses, and contains no habitat for endangered or sensitive species. Supporting environmental and technical studies, including the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Geotechnical Report, Natural Hazard Disclosure, Historic Resources Determination, and Transportation Impact Analysis, confirms that the project would not result in significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The site is served by existing utilities and public services and is consistent with the City’s General Plan and zoning. None of the exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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