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The Livermore Planning Commission is scheduled to host another public hearing at Tuesday’s regular meeting regarding a proposed, 115-unit housing project aimed at redeveloping the Livermore Town Center.
Dubbed the Pacific and Livermore Avenue Townhomes Project, applicant Swenson Builders proposes constructing the three- and four-bedroom townhomes across 15 two- and three-story buildings as well as a clubhouse, pool area and landscaped open space with an approximately 8,870-square-foot interior park, according to the staff report prepared by Livermore associate planner Jennifer Ackerman.
Of the 115 for-sale townhomes, 17 units are set to be priced for low- and moderate-income individuals, according to the staff report.
To make room for the housing development at the northeast corner of Pacific Avenue and South Livermore Avenue, Swenson Builders proposes demolishing two existing commercial buildings along with their associated landscaping and parking lot.
The shopping center considered for demolition has lacked an anchor tenant since the departure of a Nob Hill grocery store in 2002, but the site is currently home to active businesses including Lee’s Nail & Hair, Village Pet Shop, Raja Liquors, Patisserie By Simone and a bingo hall called Bingo4CHEF.
Additional elements of the proposed project include new pedestrian and vehicle access via existing streets; new internal roads; off-street parking spaces including guest, ADA-compliant and electric vehicle spaces; a new flashing beacon located at the northern crosswalk at Palm Avenue and South Livermore Avenue; improved bicycle lane on South Livermore Avenue; striped parallel public parking to facilitate efficient off-site parking and a new bus shelter at the existing bus stop on Pacific Avenue, the report states.
The project proposal has elicited concern from members of the community this year, with worries including potential noise, pests and dust associated with the project.
On Tuesday, the commission is set to decide in its quasi-judicial capacity whether to certify the project’s final environmental impact report and approve its vesting tentative tract map – subdivision and site plan design review.
The single-item meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. (Dec. 16). The agenda is available here.
