Masson Estates 25-home subdivision on Pierce Road
Summary
The council sided with the developer over its own Planning Commission, green-lighting 25 homes — five affordable — on 72 acres of hillside on Pierce Road. Dozens of neighbors spoke against it, citing trees, grading, and safety, but state Builder's Remedy law limited the city's ability to deny.
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Five of the 25 homes will be affordable to low-income households; the project also brings development impact fees.
Future homeowners, including five low-income households, and the developer.
Neighbors on Pierce Road who opposed the loss of 367 trees, grading, and added traffic on a rural road.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 19, 2026
The council approved 25 hillside homes (5 affordable) after residents warned about wildfire evacuation times on already-constrained Pierce Road. The state builder's remedy law left the city no legal basis to deny, and council members said a failed denial could cost millions in litigation.
Joint Session - Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office - Aug 19, 2026
The council sided with the developer over its own Planning Commission, green-lighting 25 homes — five affordable — on 72 acres of hillside on Pierce Road. Dozens of neighbors spoke against it, citing trees, grading, and safety, but state Builder's Remedy law limited the city's ability to deny.
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