3781 El Camino Real Residential Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026050957
Public Agency
City of Palo Alto
Document Title
3781 El Camino Real Residential Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/22/2026
Document Description
The proposed project includes 183 residential rental units in a new building including two levels of above-grade parking, ground floor residential amenities, and a rooftop terrace. The project includes demolition of the existing uses, including 14 residential rental units, none of which are currently deed restricted, and approximately 10,100 square feet of commercial floor area across four existing parcels located at 3727–3737 & 3773–3783 El Camino Real, 378–400 Madeline Court, and 388 Curtner Avenue. These four parcels would be merged under a Certificate of Compliance to create a single 63,025-square-foot resulting parcel for the proposed development. The project is proposed under the provisions of California Government Code 65589.5(d)(5) as a Builder’s Remedy project. The project is proposed under the provisions of California Government Code 65589.5(d)(5) as a Builder’s Remedy project. The project would include 23 affordable units, provided at a rate affordable to low-income households. This percentage is based on the total number of units allowed prior to the application of state density bonus (177 units). The City evaluated the project for its eligibility under Assembly Bill (AB) 130 and found that the project is eligible under AB 130 [Public Resources Code Section 21080.66].
Contact Information
Name
Steven Switzer
Agency Name
City of Palo Alto
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
marissa Reilly
Agency Name
Vittoria Management
Job Title
Assitant Vice President
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Palo Alto
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
El Camino Real and Curtner Avenue
Zip
94306
Total Acres
1.49
Parcel #
132-41-084, 132-41-083, 132-41-020, and 132 41-019
State Highways
SR 82
Railways
Caltrain
Schools
Barron Park Elementary
Waterways
Matadero Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.66; AB 130
Reasons for Exemption
The project is a housing development project that meets the qualifying criteria pursuant to AB 130 as detailed in the administrative record for the project. This is to advise that the City of Palo Alto (Lead Agency) approved the project described above on May 11, 2026, through City Council action. As detailed in the attached document, the City determined that the project and project site satisfy all criteria set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 and therefore qualify for the AB 130 CEQA exemption.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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