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Resolution No. ____
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Changing the Land Use Designation of 470 Olive Avenue from “North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan (NVCAP) Low Density Residential” to “NVCAP Medium-Density Mixed-Use.”
R E C I T A L S
A. 470 Olive Avenue, (the “subject property”, as further described in Exhibit A) B. On September 15, 2025, Jessica Agramonte, on behalf of Agramonte Property LLC (“Applicant”) submitted an application for a Zone Change for 470 Olive Avenue from NV-R1 to NV-MXM (the “Project”) at 470 Olive Avenue (the “Subject Property”, as further described in Exhibit A).
C. To align the planned rezoning with the underlying Comprehensive Plan land use designation, the project requires an amendment to the Land Use Map.
D. Whereas the Planning and Transportation Commission, after a duly noticed public hearing on July 8, 2026, recommended that the City Council amend the Land Use Map of the City of Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan as set forth below.
E. Whereas the City Council considered said recommendation after a duly noticed public hearing held on________ and now desires to amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOLVES as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the public interest, health, safety and welfare of Palo Alto and the surrounding region would be furthered by an Amendment to the Land Use and Community Design Element Land Use Map.
SECTION 2. The proposed Land Use Map Amendment is consistent with the following goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan:
Policy L-1.3: Infill development in the
urban service area should be compatible
with its surroundings and the overall
scale and character of the city to ensure a
compact, efficient development pattern.
The proposed land use designation better
facilitates opportunity for infill development,
particularly in combination with the adjacent
properties on El Camino Real.
Policy L-1.6: Encourage land uses that
address the needs of the community and
The proposed amendment takes into
consideration the existing non-residential use,
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manage change and development to
benefit the community.
and shared ownership with 2951 El Camino Real,
and aligns 470 Olive with 2951 El Camino Real.
Policy L-2.6: Create opportunities for new
mixed-use development consisting of
housing and retail.
The comprehensive plan amendment would
allow for a mix of uses on a site where currently
only residential uses are allowed.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby amends the Land Use Map in the City of Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Community Design Element as follows:
Change the land use designation of 470 Olive from NVCAP Low Density Residential to NVCAP Medium-Density Mixed-Use.
SECTION 4. In conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the environmental impacts of this Resolution were evaluated and found to be statutorily exempt per CEQA Guideline 21080.085.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
____________________________ ____________________________ Assistant City Attorney City Manager
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Director of Planning and
Development Services
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EXHIBIT A
(Legal Description)