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Fremont • 2026-02-26 • 07:00 PM
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What's Scheduled

Fremont Planning Commission's 2026-02-26 agenda is scheduled to cover Housing Element annual progress review, Public Hearing Items, Informational Item 3 Affordable Housing Plan, and DUSTERBERRY RESIDENCES - 37555-37557 Dusterberry Way - PLN2025-00104 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review.... This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.

Key Topics
  • Housing Element annual progress review: scheduled review of the city's housing production and Housing Element progress reporting.
  • Public Hearing Items: scheduled topic: Public Hearing Items.
  • Informational Item 3 Affordable Housing Plan: scheduled topic: Informational Item 3 Affordable Housing Plan.
  • DUSTERBERRY RESIDENCES - 37555-37557 Dusterberry Way - PLN2025-00104 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review...: scheduled topic: DUSTERBERRY RESIDENCES - 37555-37557 Dusterberry Way - PLN2025-00104 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review....
  • RAISING CANE'S – CUP – 43330 Pacific Commons Boulevard - PLN2025-00240 – To consider a Conditional Use Permit,...: scheduled topic: RAISING CANE'S – CUP – 43330 Pacific Commons Boulevard - PLN2025-00240 – To consider a Conditional Use Permit,....
Why It Matters
  • Housing Element progress reviews help residents see whether housing production and policy commitments are moving as reported.
  • Public Hearing Items may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
  • Informational Item 3 Affordable Housing Plan may set direction for future policy, implementation, or budget decisions.
  • DUSTERBERRY RESIDENCES - 37555-37557 Dusterberry Way - PLN2025-00104 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
  • RAISING CANE'S – CUP – 43330 Pacific Commons Boulevard - PLN2025-00240 – To consider a Conditional Use Permit,... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
What Residents Should Watch
  • Watch council questions and follow-up direction on Housing Element annual progress review.
  • Watch public-comment and hearing testimony on Public Hearing Items.
  • Watch how council frames next steps for Informational Item 3 Affordable Housing Plan.
  • Watch how council frames next steps for DUSTERBERRY RESIDENCES - 37555-37557 Dusterberry Way - PLN2025-00104 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review....
  • Watch how council frames next steps for RAISING CANE'S – CUP – 43330 Pacific Commons Boulevard - PLN2025-00240 – To consider a Conditional Use Permit,....
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  • Review the official agenda packet and source materials for exact item language, attachments, public-comment instructions, and final staff recommendations.
  • After the meeting, check official minutes or vote records before treating any proposed action as approved.
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DUSTERBERRY RESIDENCES - 37555-37557 Dusterberry Way - PLN2025-00104 - To consider a Discretionary Design Review Permit, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 8726, Private Street, Tree Removal, and waivers pursuant to State Density Bonus Law to allow the construction of a new for-sale, 24-unit detached townhome development with three on-site affordable units and 21 attached accessory dwelling units on a 1.86-acre lot at 37555 & 37557 Dusterberry Way in the Centerville Community Plan Area; and to consider a finding that no further environmental review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per, without limitation, CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, In-fill Development Projects, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning, as the project is consistent with the development density established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.
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Information from staff: Staff will report on matters of interest.
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RAISING CANE'S – CUP – 43330 Pacific Commons Boulevard - PLN2025-00240 – To consider a Conditional Use Permit, Discretionary Design Review Permit, and Tree Removal for the construction of a new 3,466-square-foot restaurant with a drive-through and associated site improvements within the Pacific Commons major retail center in the Bayside Industrial Community Plan Area; and to consider exemptions from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Development Projects, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, as the project is consistent with the land use envisioned for the site as established by the General Plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2010082060) was previously prepared and certified, and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, as none of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have occurred. Each of the foregoing provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance.
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Information from Commission: Commission members may report on matters of interest.
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Consent Calendar - NONE
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Salute to the Flag
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Public/Oral Communications
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Winter 2025-2026 Code Update - Citywide - PLN2026-00005 - To consider text amendments to Fremont Municipal Code Title 17 (Subdivisons) and Title 18 (Planning and Zoning) to clarify and enhance definitions, procedures, and standards related to development and use of property within the City; and to consider exemptions for the proposed amendments from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), each on a separate and independent basis, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061 (Review for Exemption) and §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning).
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Approval of Minutes - Regular meeting of January 22, 2026
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2025 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT – CITYWIDE – PLN2026-00093 - To consider an annual report on the status of implementation of the General Plan and the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element; and to consider exemptions from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to, without limitation and each on a separate and independent basis CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) (No possibility of significant effects), §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning), and §15378 (Government administrative actions with no significant effect).
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Election of Officers for 2026
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Discussion Items
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Disclosures
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Miscellaneous Items
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Exhibit A Project Plans
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Informational Item 2 Project Statement
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Information from Commission and Staff:
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Exhibit B Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No 8726
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