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Home My WebLink About020626 PLANNING UPDATES HERITAGE RESOURCE COMMISSION REPORT AND SUMMARY- 2025 The Heritage Resource Commission (HRC) is responsible for preserving Danville's historic resources. Its duties include maintaining the Town's Inventory of Historic Resources, enforcing the Historic Preservation Ordinance and Design Guidelines, reviewing applications for alterations to heritage sites, educating citizens about the Town’s heritage, recommending new heritage designations to the Town Council, and advising on incentives for renovating and restoring historic properties. 2025 HIGHLIGHTS • Historic Survey Sub-Committee: Formed to maintain the integrity of the Town's Survey of Historic Properties. This sub-committee evaluates and recommends updates to the survey, identifying structures of potential historic significance and assessing properties for inclusion in the Town Heritage Resource Survey. The Commission approved a resolution recommending that the Danville Grange Hall at 743 Diablo Road be designated as a Heritage Resource. The Commission approved an updated Historic Survey in February 2025. • Public Outreach Sub-Committee: Established to raise awareness about Danville's history and its historic preservation efforts. A notable achievement is the development and installation of 24 informational bronze plaques on Town Heritage Resources, enhancing historical awareness in the community. One new plaque, for the Danville Livery and Creamery site, was created, installed and officially designated on December 18, 2025. • Downtown Historic Walking Tour: The Commission continues to actively work on adding content to the online walking tour of 34 historic downtown sites. Each site features professional photos, historical images, and detailed descriptions, making history accessible through modern technology. The tour has been made available to the public and the Commission and the Town are actively promoting its use. WHAT’S AHEAD IN 2026 • The Heritage Resource Commission is poised to extend its outreach efforts with the creation of a new plaque commemorating the Danville Grange. The Commission will continue to work to enhance and promote the Town’s online walking tour. 2 • The Commission will review an application to add two residential units to the existing commercial building located at 300 Diablo Road. The applicant would offer the dedication of the existing building as a Danville Heritage Resource and will also ask for a Historic Preservation Incentive Package. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMISSION REPORT AND SUMMARY - 2025 The Bicycle Advisory Commission (BAC) worked with Town staff to review and comment on bicycle infrastructure projects aligned with the Townwide Bicycle Master Plan. The following bicycle infrastructure projects were completed or substantially advanced in 2025: • C-055: Diablo Road Trail: Construction began for a new Class I Shared-Use Path from Fairway Drive to Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. This major trail extension will improve regional access to Mt. Diablo and support anticipated increases in multi-use trail traffic. The project is expected to be completed in Winter 2026. • C-305: Traffic Management Program: The project is currently under construction for the installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at five intersections along the Iron Horse Trail and two additional intersections at Stone Valley Road/Monte Sereno and Love Lane/Railroad Avenue. The project will be completed in Spring 2026. • C-600: San Ramon Valley Blvd. Improvements: Installed Class IIB Buffered Bicycle Lanes from San Ramon Valley Blvd. to Camino Tassajara, a bike box at the Iron Horse Trail intersection and bicycle sharrows on Front Street. This project enhances safety and connectivity along a key east-west corridor. • C-607: Iron Horse Trail Crossing Improvements: The project is funded by a $350,000 federal earmark and consists of constructing raised crosswalk treatments along the Iron Horse Trail at Paraiso Drive, El Capitan Drive, and Greenbrook Drive, and provides signing, striping, traffic signal, and sidewalk improvements at the intersection of Sycamore Valley Road/Camino Ramon. The project is currently out to bid. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2026. • C-634: Town-Wide Traffic Signal Modernization: This is a multi-phased project consisting of design and construction of traffic signal video detection systems, ATC traffic signal cabinets, battery back-up systems, and implementation of signal software systems to improve signal timing, coordination, safety and monitoring. Locations include Camino Tassajara, Crow Canyon Road, Sycamore Valley Road, San Ramon Valley Boulevard and El Cerro Boulevard. Safety-Focused Spot Improvements – 2026 Implementation Update The following safety-focused spot improvements will be implemented throughout 2026 to enhance visibility and detection at key intersections and trail crossings: 2 Video Detection A major project, supported by multiple funding sources, will continue to install advanced video detection cameras at most of the 56 signalized intersections in Town. This upgrade will leave only six intersections requiring future enhancements. These basic systems use AI-powered object detection to reliably detect vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians; they also provide valuable traffic counts and turning movement data for improved signal operations and planning. With additional funding, these systems offer future-proof capabilities through over-the-air software updates, enabling advanced features such as real-time adaptive signal timing, enhanced safety analytics, V2X connectivity preparation, and priority for vulnerable road users. Public Outreach, Education, and Events The Bicycle Advisory Commission continued to expand and enhance public outreach on bicycle education and safety. In 2025, the Commission actively participated in: • Bike to Wherever Day — Attended and promoted safe cycling practices as part of this popular regional event. • Bike Festival in San Ramon (as part of the Street Smarts Festival) — Featured a new focus on various e-mobility platforms, including e-bikes, e-motorcycles (e-moto), and e-scooters. The Commission engaged the community through interactive demonstrations, safety information booths, and discussions on responsible use of these rapidly growing modes of transportation. The Commission maintained its strong emphasis on e-mobility safety through the ongoing work of the e-bike/e-scooter public outreach sub-committee. This group continued close collaboration with Danville staff to: • Update and promote the public service announcement video on e-bike and motorized scooter safety. • Post informational videos on e-bike safety on social media. These efforts reflect the Commission’s commitment to the “Five E’s” (engineering, encouragement, education, enforcement, and evaluation) of the Bicycle Master Plan while addressing the evolving landscape of e-mobility in Danville. The BAC looks forward to continued implementation of the many corridor and spot improvements planned for 2026. CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 2025 The chart below summarizes the code enforcement activity for the 2025 calendar year. 2025 Summary: All Code Enforcement Cases Case Type Case Status Subtotal by Type # Initiated by Community % Initiated by Community Open Closed Building 1 26 27 25 93% Construction 0 4 4 4 100% Encroachment 0 40 40 40 100% Fence 0 7 7 5 71% Home Occupation 1 4 5 5 100% Noise 0 24 24 23 96% Nonessential Business 0 1 1 1 100% Nuisance 0 5 5 5 100% Other 3 70 73 67 92% Public Records 1 1 2 0 0% Screening 3 9 12 12 100% Signs 0 11 11 11 100% Tree 0 10 10 10 100% Zoning 4 10 14 12 86% Total 13 222 235 220 94% Total Cases 1/1/25 – 12/31/25: File #Type Name Address Description Status DP21-0006 R Diamond Construction 359 & 375 West El Pintado 50-unit senior condominium development.Under Construction DP21-0010 R Magee Preserve South side of Diablo and Blackhawk Rds. Development Plan allowing the development of a 69-unit single family subdivision on a 410 acre site. Under Construction DP22-0009 R Borel 3020 Fostoria Way Development Plan for a proposed 16-unit multifamily development including 124 townhomes and 43 affordable apartment units. Under Construction DP21-0012 C 212 Front Street Building 212 Front St New 3,395 square foot two-story commercial building combining two existing parcels.Under Construction SD 9543 R Ponderosa 2830 Camino Tassajara Major Subdivision to allow for the development of nine single family homes on a three acre site.Under Construction DP21-0003 C Diablo Road Self-Storage Building 344 Diablo Rd Development Plan to redevelop the property with a new 22,847 square foot self-storage building. Approved/ Demolition Complete MS 870-2022 R Jason Bond Lot Split 824 Danville Blvd Minor Subdivision allowing the subdivision of an existing 2.15-acre parcel located at 824 Danville Blvd. into four single family residential lots. Under Construction MS852-2021 R 932 La Gonda Way Minor Subdivision 932 La Gonda Way Minor Subdivision request allowing the subdivision of an existing 2.6- acre parcel into four single-family residential lots.Under Construction LUP25-0001 C Sloat Materials Yard 1435 San Ramon Valley Blvd Soils and Material yard to replace Diablo Road facility.Under Construction DP24-0008 R Darby Plaza 425 El Pintado Rd Preliminary Development application to build a four-story multifamily senior housing condominium development with 99 units.Approved DP24-0009 R Sloat Garden Center (The Ivy) 828 Diablo Rd Development Plan to allow a 105-unit assisted living facility. Approved PLANNING COMMISSION AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD ACTIVITY 2025 R = Residential C = Commercial MU= Mixed Use M=Municipal Legend DP25-0012 R The Lanes 200 Boone Ct Development Plan to allow a 49-unit townhouse development.Approved MS858-2025 R Diablo Road Minor Subdivision 861 Diablo Rd Subdivision of a 1.4-acre parcel into three single-family lots.Approved DP25-0002 R Town & Country Shopping Center 101-119 Town & Country Dr Development Plan for a four-story 200-unit apartment building. Under Review DP25-0013 R Community Presbyterian Church 222 W. El Pintado Development Plan for around 68 multifamily units and an expansion of the church facilities. Under Review DP18-0020 C 198 Diablo Road Commercial 198 Diablo Rd Construction of an approximately 10,600 square foot two-story commercial building.Approved DP20-0012 R Loyal Dragon Loyal Dragon Pl Architectural approval for four single family residences associated with a previously approved subdivision.Approved SD 6264 R Vandam Subdivision Tatum Lane 2449 & 2451 Tassajara Ln Major Subdivision request allowing the subdivision of an existing parcel into seven single family residential lots.Approved SD 9631 R Mark One Development 144 El Dorado Ave Major Subdivision to subdivide an existing 15,000 square foot parcel into five single family lots.Approved SD 9711 R Mark One Development 114 El Dorado Ave Major Subdivision to subdivide an existing 15,000 square foot parcel into five single family lots.Approved DP24-0004 R 910 Podva Lane 910 Podva Ln Development Plan for a four lot single family residential development.Approved CIP B-628 M Town Green Pavilion Front St New pavilion on the Town Green.Approved DP25-0008 C Chevron 145 Hartz Ave Revised exterior paint and new awnings.Approved DP25-0004 C Pete's Brass Rail 201 Hartz Ave Revised exterior paint.Approved 2 DP25-0007 C Darren Jeweler 495 Hartz Ave Revised exterior paint.Approved DP25-0001 C Incontro/Albi's Beer Garden 455 Hartz Ave Construction of an outdoor beer garden in the rear parking lot.Approved DP25-0010 R Bond Subdivision 824 Danville Blvd, Parcel D Construction of a new single family home.Approved DP25-0009 R McNeil Ln 36 McNeil Ln Construction of a new single family home.Approved SD 9673 R Sycamore Hills Hill Meadow Pl Major Subdivision and Development Plan to allow a 30-unit single- family residential subdivision on a 47-acre site.Under Review LUP25-0019 C Wood Ranch Event Center 2900 Camino Tassajara Indoor/outdoor event center on a portion of the 17-acre Wood Ranch property.Under Review DP25-0019 R Diablo Road 300 Diablo Rd Request to allow the addition of two residential units to an existing commercial building of historical importance.Under Review SD 9666 R Misson Subdivision 2570 Camino Tassajara Rd, 45 Sherburne Hills Rd (Evergreen Hills) Major Subdivision to subdivide a 19.43-acre site to create 18 single- family residential lots each lot to include an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Under Review/EIR Being Prepared PUD24-0002 R Elworthy East (Martin Hills Ranch) Terminus of Borica Drive and Como Way Planned Unit Development rezoning and major subdivision to allow a clustered 22-lot single family subdivision on a 100-acre site. Under Review/EIR Being Prepared R Diablo Road - Castle Construction 315-319 Diablo Rd Development of a 67-unit townhouse project.Anticipated 2