Santa Clara meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Santa Clara boards to weigh 147-unit subdivision, disciplinary appeal

Santa Clara's advisory boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to review a range of items, including a proposed 147-unit subdivision, a disciplinary appeal, and six residential remodeling projects. All meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so no final decisions have been reported.

Planning Commission: 147-unit subdivision at Homestead Road

The Planning Commission on August 12 held a public hearing on a vesting tentative subdivision map for 147 residential units and one commercial building at 3521 and 3591 Homestead Road. The commission is recommending City Council approval of the project. The agenda also included a continuance of a public hearing to amend Title 18 (Zoning) to establish a Replacement Housing Unit Ordinance, with the hearing continued to August 26. The commission also elected a chair, voted on retroactive travel funds, and discussed appointing commissioners to attend council meetings.

Civil Service Commission: disciplinary appeal and probation extensions

The Civil Service Commission held a Board of Review hearing on August 13 for an appeal of disciplinary action against a Utility Crew Supervisor. The commission also considered extending the probationary period of a Water Resources Specialist (Employee No. 09174) to August 17, 2027, and a Human Resources Technician (Employee No. 08378) to March 23, 2027. It also voted to abolish the eligible list for Associate Engineer (Civil) (Job Code 321). Consent items included approving minutes from June 11 and July 9, 2026.

Development Review: six residential projects

The Development Review Hearing on August 19 considered six residential architectural review applications, all recommended for approval and exempt from CEQA. Projects included a partial demolition and 1,058-square-foot addition at 1390 Madison Street (a historic property, formerly a bed-and-breakfast), a 431-square-foot addition and 338-square-foot deck at 517 Bancroft Street, a 517-square-foot first-floor and 1,000-square-foot second-floor addition at 2261 Rita Court, an 851-square-foot addition at 128 Cronin Drive, and a demolition and new 3,317-square-foot home at 2288 Manhattan Place.

Other commissions: work plans and officers

The Parks & Recreation Commission met on August 10 to finalize its FY 2026/27 Work Plan goals and activities and approve the July 13, 2026 minutes. The Senior Advisory Commission met on August 17 to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026/27 and develop its work plan. The Station Area Task Force met on August 20, but its agenda contained no substantive items, only a procedural placeholder.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days. However, the Planning Commission is scheduled to continue its hearing on the Replacement Housing Unit Ordinance on August 26, as noted in its August 12 agenda.

Santa Clara commissions weigh housing projects, personnel appeals; no decisions on record

No decisions have been published from Santa Clara's boards and commissions over the past two weeks; all five recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet released. The most consequential item on the agendas was a proposed 147-unit residential subdivision at Homestead Road, which the Planning Commission was scheduled to consider for recommendation to the City Council.

Cultural Commission (Aug. 3)

The Cultural Commission met Aug. 3 to consider approving minutes from its June 1 meeting and to discuss and potentially adopt its FY 2026/27 Work Plan and Activities. No minutes have been published.

Historical & Landmarks Commission (Aug. 6)

The Historical & Landmarks Commission held three public hearings on property alterations: a reroofing permit for 834 Main Street, a partial demolition and addition at 1390 Madison Street, and a 395-unit multi-family project at 451 El Camino Real, subject to environmental review. The commission was asked to recommend approval of all three.

Parks & Recreation Commission (Aug. 10)

The Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed and finalized its FY 2026/27 Work Plan goals and activities, as recommended by staff, and approved minutes from its July 13 meeting.

Planning Commission (Aug. 12)

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a vesting tentative subdivision map for 147 residential units and one commercial building at 3521 and 3591 Homestead Road. The commission also continued a hearing on a proposed Replacement Housing Unit Ordinance to Aug. 26, elected a chair, voted on retroactive travel funds, and discussed appointing commissioners to attend council meetings.

Civil Service Commission (Aug. 13)

The Civil Service Commission held a Board of Review hearing on an appeal of disciplinary action against a Utility Crew Supervisor. It also considered extending probationary periods for two employees and abolishing an eligible list for Associate Engineer (Civil). Consent items included approving minutes from June 11 and July 9.

Coming up

• **Senior Advisory Commission (Aug. 17):** Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026/27 and discussion of work plan goals.
• **Development Review Hearing (Aug. 19):** Six residential architectural review applications, including a partial demolition and addition at 1390 Madison Street, additions at 517 Bancroft Street, 2261 Rita Court, 128 Cronin Drive, and a demolition and new home at 2288 Manhattan Place.
• **Station Area Task Force (Aug. 20):** The agenda contains no substantive items; it is a procedural placeholder.

Santa Clara Weekly Meeting Roundup: Residential Projects Under Review, Several Meetings Cancelled

Development Review Hearing Considers Residential Projects

The most substantive agenda of the past two weeks came from the July 8 Development Review Hearing, which was set to consider multiple architectural reviews for single-family residences across Santa Clara. The projects include additions, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and full demolitions for new construction.

Specific items on the agenda:

• An 800 sq ft ADU addition at 746 Woodhams Road
• A 977 sq ft single-story addition at 1205 Janice Drive
• A new 2,225 sq ft residence and 798 sq ft ADU at 2331 Castro Place
• A new 2,917 sq ft residence and 315 sq ft ADU at 3074 McKinley Drive
• A new 2,675 sq ft residence with an attached second-story ADU at 754 Ridge Road

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions or vote tallies are available.

Parks & Recreation Commission to Discuss FY 2026/27 Work Plan

The Parks & Recreation Commission met July 13 in a hybrid format at City Hall East Wing, 1500 Warburton Avenue. The agenda included approval of the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes and a discussion of the commission's work plan goals and activities for fiscal year 2026/27.

Minutes have not yet been published, so it is not yet known what goals were discussed or whether the June minutes were approved.

Cancelled Meetings

Two meetings in the past two weeks were cancelled:

• The Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for July 6 at the Santa Clara Senior Center was cancelled. No agenda items were considered.
• The Station Area Task Force meeting on July 16 consisted of procedural boilerplate, with no specific projects, ordinances, or decisions listed.

Coming Up

• **Senior Advisory Commission** — The meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered.

No other upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official agenda portal for any schedule changes or newly posted meetings.