Lafayette Planning Commission Approves Revised Mixed-Use Development

The Lafayette Planning Commission recently approved revised plans for a mixed-use development located at 3458 Mount Diablo Boulevard. Moraga-based developer Gera Developments initially proposed a 31-unit, six-story building, but has now secured approval for a seven-story structure with 30 residential units.

The updated design will rise to 71 feet, an increase from the previous 62-foot proposal, and will feature greater space allocated to both parking and individual units. Ascend Architecture remains the designer for the project, maintaining a contemporary podium-style aesthetic for the lower levels while modifying the roofline and adding the extra story.

Situated on a 0.64-acre property at the intersection of Mount Diablo Boulevard and Second Street, the site is conveniently located near a grocery-anchored shopping center. Future residents will have pedestrian and bicycle access to the Lafayette BART Station. The plans include on-site parking for 56 vehicles and bicycle storage. This approval marks a step forward for the development, allowing for the construction of new housing and commercial space in Lafayette.