18500 and 18520 Marshall Lane Townhome Project

The 18500 and 18520 Marshall Lane Townhome Project in Saratoga, California, involves the construction of 132 attached three-story townhomes across 22 buildings on a 9.84-acre site. The residential units range from 1,275 to 2,268 square feet, with 10 units designated as extremely low-income housing. The project includes a total building area of approximately 357,710 square feet and comprehensive infrastructure development, including internal private streets, driveways, pedestrian walkways, landscaping, and utility improvements. Parking provisions consist of 298 vehicle spaces, including 264 in-unit garages and 24 long-term bicycle spaces. Off-site improvements include the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and essential water, sewer, and storm drain mains. The project is currently undergoing a rigorous environmental review process in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, including the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report. Technical assessments have been conducted covering transportation, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and biological resources. Key environmental considerations include the removal of up to 71 trees with 202 replacements, the protection of tribal cultural resources, and the mitigation of impacts on agricultural land. The development must adhere to the 2022 California Fire and Building Codes and meet specific stormwater requirements, such as a 60 percent minimum permeable surface and on-site retention of 100-year storms. Infrastructure upgrades are to be secured via performance bonds provided by the applicant.