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DeNardi Homes led the entitlement strategy for the project, optimizing density bonus unit planning under State DBL, maximizing site yield through building separation and setback analysis, and ensuring compliance with FAR, open space, and parking requirements. The team coordinated early with civil engineers on bioretention and access solutions and supported the applicant throughout the City of Mountain View Design Review Board (DRB) process.
Residential Program
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Unit Mix: Three-story townhomes with tandem or 2-car garages
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Unit Sizes: Approximately 1,626–2,362 SF (including garage)
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Private Outdoor Areas: Decks and porches for each unit
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Storage: 164 cubic feet of enclosed storage per unit
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Open Space: 100 SF of combined private and shared open space per unit
Planning & Code Highlights
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SB 330 & Density Bonus Law (DBL): Utilized to achieve 22 total units through a 20% bonus
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Zoning Compliance: Applied MVMC 36.16.25 for setbacks, open space, and FAR limits
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Standards Met: R-3 requirements for building separation, landscaping percentage, and fire access
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Infrastructure: Bio-retention and fire access features designed to meet applicable code requirements
Parking Breakdown
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Garage Parking: 40 covered stalls (including tandem configurations)
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Guest Parking: 3 uncovered stalls
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Bicycle Parking: 21 spaces (meeting city standards)
Colony Street Rowhouse Development
Entitlement Advisory | Density Bonus Strategy | Urban Infill
Location: 828 & 836 Sierra Vista Avenue and
1975 & 1979 Colony Street, Mountain View, CA
Project Overview
This 0.99-acre infill site in Mountain View was entitled for a 22-unit rowhouse-style residential development, utilizing California’s Density Bonus Law to exceed base zoning limits while integrating affordability. DeNardi Homes played a key role in navigating city standards and bonus incentives to maximize unit count, site efficiency, and buildable area.
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