1404 Royal Oaks Project

The 1404 Royal Oaks Project in Duarte, California, involves the development of 11 two-story attached townhomes across five buildings. Each unit will feature three bedrooms, ranging from 1,341 to 1,594 square feet, and include an attached two-car garage and a private outdoor patio. The project includes the construction of a 26-foot-wide driveway approach and a 24- to 26-foot-wide interior driveway system, providing a total of 22 enclosed parking spaces and six additional spaces, including one accessible spot. To facilitate this development, the project requires a General Plan Amendment to Medium Density Residential, a Zone Change to R-3 Multiple Family Residential Medium Density, a Tentative Tract Map for condominium subdivision, and a Site Plan and Design Review. The project is subject to comprehensive environmental and regulatory compliance under the California Environmental Quality Act, resulting in a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Key requirements include the protection of two mature Coast Live Oak trees, full-time paleontological monitoring during ground-disturbing activities, and adherence to CAL-OSHA and ASTM D-1557-12 standards for soil compaction and trenching. Additional mandates include compliance with South Coast Air Quality Management District criteria, DTSC guidelines for hazardous materials surveys during demolition, and the implementation of low impact development stormwater management via underground infiltration chambers. Tribal consultations were conducted under Senate Bill 18 and Assembly Bill 52 to ensure the protection of cultural resources. The City of Duarte officially approved the project on January 13, 2026, with a Notice of Determination filed on January 16, 2026.