741 South Winchester Boulevard, rendering by Lowney Architecture

CEQA Exemption For 741 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose

City staff granted an exemption from the State environmental review process for a proposed seven-story apartment at 741 South Winchester Boulevard in San Jose, Santa Clara County. The CEQA exemption was granted through the Housing Accountability Act and the Builder’s Remedy provision, streamlining the planning process for 264 residential units. San Rafael-based SyRes Properties submitted the application.

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3400 Laguna Street front view, rendering by HKIT Architects

Increased Plans For Julia Morgan-designed Retirement Community in Marina District, San Francisco

Increased plans have been filed for the Julia Morgan-designed retirement community at 3400 Laguna Street in San Francisco’s Marina District. The latest application now seeks to add an eight-story complex behind the landmarked three-story brick facility designed by the famous Beaux-Arts architect. Heritage on the Marina and Sequoia Living are jointly responsible for the application.

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