Mitchell Townhomes

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Mitchell Townhomes (Application No. Y24-026) is a Residential Project located at 2775 Mitchell Drive, 2815 Mitchell Drive, and 2125 Oak Grove Road that is currently Under Review.

Project Planner

Simar Gill Senior Planner
(925) 943-5899 ext. 2115

Project Applicant

Signature Development Group

Project Description

The project is seeking approval under the Builder's Remedy and Housing Accountability Act/SB 330. The existing 11 office buildings  will be demolished to construct 422 townhouses (condo style) of which 13% (55 units) will be set aside for low-income households.  Each townhouse will have a two-car garage, and 116 guest parking spaces are also provided. The proposed townhouses will be located within 83 building groups consisting of four building types (2-plex, 4-plex, 5-plex, 6-plex). The units range from 1,270 to 2,067 square feet.

Mitchel Townhomes Fact Sheet (February 2026)

Entitlements Requested

  1. Tentative Condo Map
  2. Design Review
  3. Lot Line Adjustment 
  4. Tree Removals

Applicable State Law

  • The Housing Accountability Act/SB 330 limits the city’s ability to deny a qualifying residential project, enabling the applicant to propose residential project on land that is not designated for residential uses, like office and commercial properties.
  • Builders remedy allows the applicant does not have to apply for zoning or land use approval.
  • The project includes 55 affordable low-income units, which allows the applicant to request waivers and concessions from development requirements, like setbacks, height, design standards, etc. through the State Density Bonus Law.
  • AB-1893 has reduced the affordability requirement for builder's remedy projects from 20% to 13%.

Council and Commission Hearings

View the June 18, 2025 Design Review Commission Hearing.

CEQA

Public Hearing (2-12-26)

Y24-026 Public Hearing Notice

Mitchell Townhomes Summary 

Memorandum: Planning Commission Action on February 12, 2026

Environmental Impact Report (EIR) - January 29, 2026

Exhibit A - EIR

Exhibit B - Project Findings of Fact & MMRP

Exhibit C - Additional Appendices (studies) addressing public comments

Mitchell Townhomes December 11, 2024 CEQA Scoping Session Meeting

Notice of Preparation (Filed November 22, 2024)

Notice of Availability (Filed August 21, 2025)

Draft EIR Mitchell Townhomes

Appendix A - EIR Public Involvement

Appendix B - AQ-GHQ-Energy Supporting Information

Appendix C - Biological Resources Supporting Information

Appendix D - Cultural Resources Supporting Information

Appendix E - Geology and Soils Supporting Information

Appendix F- Hazards and Hazardous Materials Supporting Information

Appendix G - Hydrology and Water Quality Supporting Information

Appendix H - Noise Supporting Information

Appendix I - Recreation Supporting Information

Appendix J - CEQA Analysis for the Mitchell Drive Townhomes Project

Appendix K - Tribal Cultural Resources Supporting Information

Map View

View this project on the Major Development Projects Map.