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Masson Estates 25-home subdivision on Pierce Road

Five of the 25 homes will be affordable to low-income households; the project also brings development impact fees.

SB 9 Urban Lot Splits Approved

Fee waivers could reduce building permit revenue (roughly $17,000 for a 1,200 sq. ft. ADU), offset by more affordable units.

Mountain Winery annexation

Annexation could shift tax revenue and service costs, but a study is only being requested.

Three-Lot Subdivision at 14486 Oak Place

Approval could add homes and property tax revenue but also triggered debate over whether growth helps fund services like police.

Arborist Plan Check Fee Change

New flat cost-recovery fee based on average arborist review time, effective July 1, 2026.

Marshall Lane Nine-Lot Subdivision Final Map

$3,375,000 Williamson Act cancellation fee was paid to the county.

Bellasiti Vineyard Development Concerns

Not quantified, but Albert cited the city's limited infrastructure funding.

19519 Glen Una Drive deck privacy dispute

ADU Incentives for Affordable Housing

Fee waivers could reduce building permit revenue (roughly $17,000 for a 1,200 sq. ft. ADU), offset by more affordable units.

West Valley Homelessness Response

A preliminary $80,000 consultant budget may be shared among the five cities — but tonight's resolution commits Saratoga to no money.

Building Permit Process Modernization

Consultant (Urban 37) costs were previously incurred; the process change itself carries no new fee for residents.

Three-lot subdivision appeal at 13785 Saratoga Avenue

No direct city cost tonight, but future bridge and road improvements would be borne by the property owner under conditions of approval.

Chester/Allendale 52-lot subdivision and Williamson Act cancellation

The developer paid a $3,828,125 Williamson Act cancellation fee and expects to write the city a check for roughly $5 million in impact and permit fees.