Villa Ellsworth Mixed-Use (PLN2020-00170)

The Villa Ellsworth Mixed-Use project (PLN2020-00170) is a redevelopment initiative by the City of Fremont located at 43341-43353 Mission Boulevard and 43350 Ellsworth Street. The project involves retaining two historic resources on Mission Boulevard and constructing five new buildings. The development will feature 17 residential dwelling units, consisting of 15 three-bedroom and two four-bedroom units ranging from 1,395 to 2,155 square feet, alongside 2,476 square feet of commercial space designed for a single tenant on Ellsworth Street. Parking infrastructure includes 40 residential spaces, split between 28 covered and 12 open surface spaces, and 14 commercial spaces, with 10 located in the public right of way. The project was approved by the City of Fremont Planning Commission on July 23, 2026, and is categorically exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15332 for in-fill development and Section 15183 for consistency with community plans. Compliance is required with the City of Fremont General Plan, Zoning Regulations, Multifamily Objective Design Standards, and MSJ Design Guidelines. Additionally, the project must adhere to FMC Section 18.218.050(b) for resource protection, FMC Section 18.160.010 for construction hour noise regulation, and the city's stormwater runoff requirements.