996 Loraine Avenue Mixed Use Development

The 996 Loraine Avenue Mixed Use Development project, managed by the City of Los Altos, California, involves the demolition of an existing one-story, 2,240-square-foot commercial building, its surface parking lot, and existing landscaping. In its place, a new three-story mixed-use building will be constructed, featuring approximately 962 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 12 residential units totaling 10,230 square feet across the second and third floors. The development will also include an approximately 1,824-square-foot landscaped rooftop terrace. The structure is designed with a maximum height of 51 feet and two inches at the top of the elevator tower. To facilitate this development, the project utilizes the State Density Bonus Law to exceed maximum building height limits and requests several waivers regarding front and side setbacks, third-story step-backs, building recess guidelines, window and balcony orientations, and parking and loading requirements. The project has received a Notice of Exemption dated November 10, 2025, qualifying for a statutory exemption under PRC 21080.66 due to its compliance with local plans and environmental conditions. Necessary preliminary steps, including tribal consultation and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, have been completed. Because the project is neither 100 percent affordable housing nor reaches a height of 85 feet, it is not subject to prevailing wage requirements. Sean Gallegos serves as the primary contact for the project.