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Public Hearing on UC's Sprouts Market, Senior Housing Plans Wednesday
Revised UC Berkeley plans for a Sprouts Market, senior housing and other retail at University Village are the subject of a planning commission public hearing Wednesday. The City of Albany has new web page supporting the development.
A public hearing and workshop will be held Wednesday for the latest version of the UC Berkeley proposal for a Sprouts Farmers Market, senior housing complex and other retail next to University Village in Albany.
The hearing and workshop will take place at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting at City Hall. The meeting, which includes other items on the agenda as well, begins at 6:30 p.m.
The revised plans – attached to the planning commission agenda – appear largely similar to those presented to the planning commission in June for the Sprouts grocery store and in July for the senior housing. The proposals also include two smaller retail buildings whose tenants have not been identified.
The development is a UC proposal for 6.3 acres of its property located in two parcels, on both sides of Monroe Street, between San Pablo and the University Village student family housing complex.
The lot on the north side of Monroe would contain the Sprouts market and a smaller retail building. The lot on the south side of Monroe would contain 175 units of senior housing in a four-story building and another retail complex.
The City of Albany this past Friday posted a new web page supporting the UC proposal.
"The project will revitalize a vacant lot that historically included WWII-era worker barracks and student housing," the city web page says. "New housing for seniors, retail shops, and a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store are planned to help provide local, readily accessible services for our community.
"The inclusion of a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store is a welcome addition to the City, providing goods and services within walking distance for the Albany community. The City’s Planning & Zoning Commission along with City staff continues to work closely with the University development team to ensure the project is in compliance with City development standards and applicable policies. The development team has submitted updated plans which are under review for final approval by the City’s Planning & Zoning Commission.
"The City looks forward to the grand opening of this new development, and to further promoting vital & inviting business areas for the community."
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