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The following are major development projects that were recently approved or are under review by the City of Newark Planning Division. If you have any questions regarding a specific project, feel free to reach out to the project planner.

Projects Under Review

Casa Sharifan - DR2020-003

Casa Sharifan

Project Number: DR2020-003, MUP2023-010

Location: 6991 Thornton Avenue

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Under Review

The applicant, Amin Adil Qazi, is proposing a remodel of an existing commercial building to a mixed-use building with retail on the ground floor and five residential units on the second floor. The project also includes new on-site improvements such as a new driveway, parking, bicycle parking, walkways, trash enclosure, fencing, and landscaping. The project site has a General Plan designation of Commercial Mixed Use and is zoned Commercial Mixed Use with the Old Town Overlay District (CMU-OT). The project requires Design Review and a Minor Use Permit for additional fence height.

Cedar Church Addition - AMUP2024-001

Cedar Church Addition

Project Number: DR2024-005, AMUP2024-001

Location: 38325 Cedar Boulevard

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Under Review

The applicant, TJ Construction, is proposing a new addition to the existing church building. The new addition would consist of an approximately 748 square foot lobby, 306 square foot covered entry porch, and interior improvements. The seating capacity of the church would increase from 214 seats to 320 seats. The project site is zoned Residential Single Family (RS) and has a General Plan designation of Low Density Residential. The project requires Design Review and an Amendment to the approved Conditional Use Permit to allow for an increase in seating capacity.

Mowry Village - P2020-002

Mowry Village 1

Project Number: P2020-002, RZ2020-003, DR2020-006

Location: 7400-7550 Mowry Ave

Project Planner: Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director

Status: Under Review

The applicant, Mowry Project Owner LLC, is proposing to demolish the existing onsite structures, remediate the site, and construct 203 single-family detached homes and associated onsite improvements. The project would also include off-site improvements along Mowry Avenue. An auto part and scrap metal salvage lot, known as "Pick-n-Pull" is currently located on the project site. The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential by the City of Newark 2013 General Plan and is zoned Park.

The project is proposing to rezone the project site from Park to RS-6000: Residential Single-Family with Planned Unit Development Overlay (PD-RS-6000). The rezoning request is to better align the zoning with the proposed use of the project and the existing General Plan designation. The project requires a Planned Unit Development, Specific Plan Amendment, Vesting Tentative Map, and Design Review.

The CEQA documents for this project can be viewed on the Projects Under Environmental Review Page. To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Newpark Plaza Mixed-Use - DR2023-002

Newpark Plaza

Project Number: DR2023-002

Location: 5222 Newpark Plaza

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Under Review

The applicant, RW Investments Newark, LLC proposes to demolish all existing buildings and site improvements and construct 1,000 residential units (20% of the units would be units affordable to low-income households) within three buildings that would each wrap around a parking structure and associated improvements. Two buildings would be four stories and one building would be five stories. Two buildings would include approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of ground-level retail space. The property has a General Plan designation of Regional Commercial, is located within the Newpark Place Specific Plan area, and is zoned RC (Regional Commercial). The project requires a Design Review and Tentative Map approval.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Prologis Industrial Building - DR2022-010

Prologis - 6275 Central

Project Number: DR2022-010, U2024-001, MUP2024-001

Location: 6756-6792 Central Avenue

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Under Review

The applicant, Ryan Marshall, is proposing a new industrial building. The project includes the demolition of all existing buildings and site conditions to allow for a new industrial building and on-site improvements which includes, but is not limited to, parking, fencing, trash enclosure, landscaping, and open space. The project would merge four existing parcels into one parcel. The project site is zoned GI: General Industrial and has a General Plan designation of General Industrial. The project requires Design Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Minor Use Permit approval by the Planning Commission.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Starbucks Coffee Shop & Drive-Through - MUP2024-014

Starbucks_Newpark Mall Rd

Project Number: MUP2024-014, DR2024-006

Location: 6500 Newpark Mall Road

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Under Review

The applicant, The Kaidence Group, is proposing to construct a 2,540 sq. ft. coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating, a one-lane drive through facility, and associated onsite improvements. The project is proposed on a vacant 1.7-acre site adjacent to the SpringHill Suites Hotel (6100 Newpark Mall Road) and across from Costco (350 Newpark Mall Road). The property has a General Plan designation of Regional Commercial, is located within the Newpark Place Specific Plan area, and is zoned RC (Regional Commercial). The project requires a Minor Use Permit for the drive-through facility and Design Review.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Thornton Ave Apartments - DR2023-003

SAHA Thornton Ave Apartments

Project Number: DR2023-003, MUP2023-018

Location: 6375-6375 Thornton Avenue

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Under Review

The applicant, Satellite Affordable Housing Associates, proposes to demolish the existing buildings and site improvements and construct a 5-story apartment building with 59 affordable units (include one manager's unit) and various site improvements. The building will include a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, a 48 parking stalls provided through a puzzle lift parking system, a central courtyard, and other residential amenities. The project site has a General Plan designation of High-Density Residential and is zoned RH (Residential High Density). The project requires Design Review, a Tentative Parcel Map review to merge three parcels into one parcel, Minor Use Permit to allow a building height over 35 feet, State Density Bonus, and an Alternative Means of Compliance to provide affordable units in lieu of payment of the Housing Impact Fee.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Approved Projects

AC Marriott Hotel - DR2020-002

AC Marriott

Project Number: DR2020-002

Location: 39888 Balentine Drive

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on November 8, 2022

The applicant, Nimish Patel of Patel Real Estate, LLC, proposes to demolish an existing building currently used as a restaurant and construct an approx. 75,704 sq. ft., 59'-9" tall, five-story AC Hotel by Marriott on a 1.66-acre site located at 39888 Balentine Dr. The hotel will include 132 rooms and guest amenities such as two ballrooms, a bar and dining area, fitness room, and roof terrace. A surface parking lot, primarily on the eastern portion of the site and smaller parking areas on the other sides of the building, will also be constructed to accommodate 96 parking spaces. The property is zoned RC (Regional Commercial District). The entitlements approved include a Design Review, Conditional Use Permit for a banquet hall use, Minor Use Permit for a parking reduction, and Master Sign Program.

CEQA Exemption Analysis

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

CCCMA Assisted Living Facility - DR2023-004

Project Number: DR2023-004, V2023-001, and MUP2023-009

Location: 6214 Thornton Avenue

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on June 11, 2024

The applicant, MNMA LLC, is proposing a new four-story 97-bed assisted living facility building and associated on-site improvements. The project site is zoned RH: Residential High Density and has a General Plan designation of High Density Residential. The project requires Design Review, Variance, and Minor Use Permit approval by the Planning Commission.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Cedar Townhomes - DR2022-011

Waymark Townhomes

Project Number: DR2022-011

Location: 38600 Cedar Boulevard

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Approved by City Council on September 14, 2023

The applicant, Taylor Morrison (formerly Waymark Development), proposes to demolish the existing buildings and construct 76 three-story attached townhomes within 14 buildings on a 3.44-acre site located at 38600 Cedar Blvd. The project would include landscaping and open space areas, a new private street, and on-site and off-site improvements. The property is zoned RM (Residential Medium Density District). The project requires a Design Review, Minor Use Permit for a sound wall up to 18 feet tall and a maximum building height of 37 feet, and a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map.

CEQA Exemption Analysis

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

FMC Willow and Grand Park - RZ2020-001

FMC Willow Photo

Project Number: RZ2020-001

Location: Northwest Corner of Willow Street & Enterprise Drive

Project Planner: Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director

Status: Approved by City Council on September 22, 2022

The applicants, Lennar Home Builder, FMC Corporation, and Integral Communities, propose modifications to the land uses identified within the FMC Willow and Grand Park portion of the Bayside Newark Specific Plan area. The proposed project would redevelop the 22.1-acre site into a 370-unit multi-family community including 279 townhouse units, a 1.6-acre mixed-use area with 3,600 sq. ft. of retail, club room, fitness center, and 90 affordable units (plus 1 manager unit) within a 6-story building, a 5-acre community park (Grand Park), and a 1,485 sq. ft. community building, along with approx. 1.8 acres set aside for a future transit station.

CEQA Notice of Determination

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Lepakshi Homes - DR2022-003

Lepakshi Homes

Project Number: DR2022-003

Location: 6717-6825 Thornton Ave

Project Planner: Art Interiano, Deputy Community Development Director

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on August 13, 2024

The applicant and property owner, Kishore Polakala, is proposing a residential development located on Thornton Avenue, mainly between Mulberry Street and Olive Street. The project will consist of two buildings with 88 condo units, including 13 affordable housing units. The project will have a Spanish-mission architectural style and is within the Old Town Newark Specific Plan area. Building A, which is to be located on Lot 1, is a four-story mixed-use building with a footprint of 35,800 square feet to be comprised of 60 multi-family units. Building B, which is to be located on Lot 2, would have essentially the same architectural style as Building A and would utilize the same color palette, with alternating colors for each bay. There would be 28 units in Building B in addition to a single 1,620 sq. ft. retail space. This building would also be four-five stories, with a maximum height of 62 feet. Amenities, mainly located in Building A, would include a barbeque area, synthetic turf recreation area, pickleball court, and patio seating.

Project Plans

McDonald's Remodel & Drive-Through - DR2022-008

McDonalds - 35192 Newark Blvd

Project Number: DR2022-008 and MUP2022-022

Location: 35192 Newark Boulevard

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Approved by Planning Commission on May 14, 2024

The applicant, Robert Preece, Design UA, Inc., is proposing building, drive-through, and on-site improvements for the McDonald's restaurant at 35192 Newark Blvd. The proposed improvements include, but not limited to exterior façade improvements, addition of a new cash and pick-up window, and addition of a new second drive-through. The project site is zoned CC: Community Commercial and has a General Plan Land-Use designation of Community Commercial. The project requires Design Review and Minor Use Permit approval by the Planning Commission.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Mulberry Residential - DR2021-006

Mulberry Residential

Project Number: DR2021-006

Location: 36952 Mulberry Street

Project Planner: Joseph Balatbat, Associate Planner

Status: Approved by City Council on June 22, 2023

The applicant/property owner, Rajesh Rao, proposes to demolish the existing single-story residence and detached garage, and construct eight for-sale condominiums with new landscaping, open space areas, a private driveway, and guest parking on the property located at 36952 Mulberry St. The property is zoned RM-OT (Residential Medium Density with the Old Town Overlay District). The proposed project would merge two existing lots to create a 0.46-acre lot. The project requires Design Review approval by the Planning Commission.

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Robson Homes - P2021-002

Robson Homes Cedar Streetscape

Project Number: P2021-002

Location: 38288-38594 Cedar Boulevard

Project Planner: Carmelisa Lopez, Senior Planner

Status: Approved by City Council on May 25, 2023

The applicant, Robson Homes LLC, proposes to demolish the existing buildings currently occupied by automotive and storage uses and construct 118 residential units composed of single family residences and two-unit attached townhomes (duets) on a 7.76-acre site located at 38288-38594 Cedar Blvd. The site would be subdivided to create 124 lots including six common and 118 residential lots. The project would include landscaping and open space areas, a new private street, and on-site and off-site improvements. The property is zoned RM (Residential Medium Density District). The project requires a Planned Development and Zoning Amendment to allow various zoning deviations, Design Review, Minor Use Permit to allow the proposed 18 foot fence height adjacent to Highway I-880, and a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map.

Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration

To view the project plans, please contact the project planner.

Residential Development Update

In February 2023, Mayor Hannon spoke at a realtor meeting and provided an update on residential development in Newark. Click here to see a copy of his presentation.