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Request for Design Review approval to allow the construction of a 400 square foot bathroom addition and remodeling of the rear patio to accommodate the use of 8201 Old Redwood Highway as a restaurant. The new building square footage is proposed to be of a different siding material and color to the existing structure. Patio improvements are proposed to include new planters and landscaping, as well as seating and screening to separate access to the kitchen and other “back of house” elements of the proposed use. For any questions please contact Community Development Director Noah Housh at 707-665-3635 or nhoush@cotaticity.gov
The applicant proposes to develop two new three-story buildings on a parcel currently occupied by a single live/work building. One of the new buildings will be a mixed-use building fronting onto La Plaza, featuring two residential units, 890 square feet of commercial space, and three garaged parking spaces. The other proposed building will be situated at the rear of the property and will include three residential units along with three garaged parking spaces. Additionally, eight surface parking spaces will be provided in the central area of the property. For additional information contact JP Harries at (707) 665-3634 or jpharries@cotaticity.gov.
The project is proposed to be located on a vacant 0.83-acre property located on East Cotati Avenue between La Plaza and Charles Street. The project proposes construction of a three-story building to accommodate 43 below-market rate units, a manager’s unit, and 3,850 square feet of ground-floor retail/restaurant space. The building will also include an enclosed parking garage, property management and social services office, community room, and a landscaped courtyard with seating areas and a playground. For additional information contact JP Harries at (707) 665-3634 or jpharries@cotaticity.gov.
Plan Set (Updated 8/11/2025)
Exterior Materials Boards
Transportation Impact Study
The current project at 902 East Cotati Avenue demolished an existing single-family home and is redeveloping the property with four new residences and two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within two separate two-story structures. For questions please contact Carla Duncan at (707) 665-3636 or cduncan@cotaticity.gov.
This project is a proposed remodel and reconfiguration of the existing carwash at 7360 Commerce Blvd, preparatory to the opening of a Luv self-service carwash. The project requires Design Review approval from the City as well as a building permit. An existing canopy and pay station are proposed be demolished, and seven parking spaces removed. An extended covered carwash tunnel would be added, vacuum stations relocated, and a new pay station installed. The drive aisle to access the car wash tunnel would be relocated to the area previously used for parking on the east side of the property. The applicant also proposes to repaint the existing building, install new landscaping, and slurry seal the paved areas on the site. It is expected that this project will be considered for Design Review approval by the Planning Commission in 2026. For additional information contact Autumn Buss at (707) 238-5276 or abuss@cotaticity.gov
On July 18, 2022, the Cotati Planning Commission approved an updated architectural design for the previously approved 153-room Cotati Hotel project, located at the south-west corner of Old Redwood Highway and Gravenstein Highway. The project proposes to remove the existing park-and-ride lot and construct a four-story hotel, approximately 20,050 square feet in size. The project also proposes a 5,650 square foot Market Hall and lounge, available to the general public, to provide retail & restaurant amenities and a small gathering area for fundraisers and musical events.
Cotati Hotel Design Concept
Final Cotati Hotel and Market Hall Initial/Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Draft Cotati Hotel and Market Hall Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Appendix A - Air Quality Greenhouse Gas Supporting Info
Appendix B - Biological Resources Supporting Info
Appendix C - Cultural Resources Supporting Info
Appendix D – Geotech Investigation Supporting Info
Appendix E – Noise Supporting Info
Appendix F – Transportation Supporting Info
Appendix G – Sewer Capacity Memorandum
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Next to the SMART train station on Santero Way, a mixed-use development consisting of 98 apartment units, commercial space, a new public park, and additional parking for residents and commuters is being proposed. This project request will replace the previous approval of a 74-unit apartment project by proposing only minor changes to the exterior and architectural design, but internally reconfiguring the units to replace many of the approved 3-bedroom units with 1-bedroom units. For questions please contact Noah Housh at (707) 665-3635 or nhoush@cotaticity.gov.
Cotati Station Design Review Submittal Plans
The Cotati Village Community project, located at the northeast corner of Gravenstein Highway and Alder Avenue, is proposed to be a mixed-use apartment development that includes 177 rental units across six buildings and a 3,449-square-foot clubhouse at the center of the development with residential amenities and a swimming pool. Most ground-floor spaces in the buildings fronting Gravenstein Highway are planned to be non-residential spaces providing retail and office space. As proposed, 18 of the units will be rented as affordable units for families in the very low-income bracket (30% to 50% of the area median income). The project was approved by the City Council on February 27, 2024. For additional information contact JP Harries at (707) 665-3634 or jpharries@cotaticity.gov.
Cotati Village Plan Set (updated January 10, 2024)
Cotati Village CEQA Analysis
Appendix A. Plan set
Appendix B. AQ GHG
Appendix C. Bio Assessment
Appendix C1. Final.Hwy116.BRA
Appendix D. Bio Burrowing Owl
Appendix E. Arborist Report
Appendix F. Confidential Archeological Report
Appendix G. Geotechnical Investigation for SSBP EIR 2000
Appendix H. Geo Pavement Design Criteria
Appendix I. Phase 1 - 8.3.11
Appendix J. Hydrology - 12.23
Appendix K. Stormwater Control Plan - 12.18.23
Appendix L. Noise
Appendix M. TIS - 6.15.23
Appendix M1. Cotati Village - TIS Addendum No. 2
Appendix N. Utility Demand - 7.27.23
The Cotati Village 2 project, located at the northwest corner of Gravenstein Highway and Alder Avenue, is a proposed mixed-use apartment development that includes 126 residential rental units across two buildings and a 2,250-square-foot commercial space along Alder Avenue. As proposed, 13 of the units will be rented as affordable units for families in the very low-income bracket (30% to 50% of the area median income). The project was approved by the City Council on August 27, 2024. For additional information contact Autumn Buss at (707) 238-5276 or abuss@cotaticity.gov.
Full Plans Set - 5.17.2024
Public Draft Cotati Village 2 15183 Analysis - 7.24.2024
Appendix A - CV2 AQ GHG Assessment - 6.11.2024
Appendix B - Biology 2022 - 6.3.2024
Appendix C- Arborist Report - 4.30.2024
Appendix E Phase I Enviro. Assessment - 8.3.2011
Appendix F - Noise and Vibration - 6.7.2024
Appendix G - Cotati Village 2 Traffic Study - 7.23.2024
Pink Viking (Flahavan Estates), located on a 7.12-acre property at 8841 Old Redwood Highway, is proposed to be a 35-unit single-family home subdivision with homes ranging in size from 1,912 to 2,242 square feet. The homes are proposed to be offered as a single-family dwelling (SFD) or as a SFD with an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The proposed project was approved by the City Council on January 23, 2024. Construction is expected to begin in 2025. For additional information, please contact JP Harries at (707) 665-3634 or jpharries@cotaticity.gov.
Design Concept
Plan Set (updated 11/14/2023)
Pink Viking CEQA Analysis
A. Air Quality Analysis
B. 8841 Old Redwood Hwy Biological Report May 2022
B.2 Tiger Salamander Letter
B.3 ACOE Determination letter
C. Tree Inventory Report
D. Soil Investigation
D.2 Soil Investigation Addendum
E. Phase 1_ESA
F. Hydrology Report
G. Environmental Noise Study
H. Traffic Impact Analysis
I. Water and Wastewater Analysis
The Redwood Row project, located at the northwest corner of HWY 116 and Redwood Drive (adjacent to Lowe’s), is proposed to include 134 townhome-style condominiums, 44 deed-restricted affordable apartment units, 10,032 square feet of commercial space, and a public park. This project was approved by the City Council on May 13, 2025. Construction is expected to begin in 2026. For additional information contact JP Harries at (707) 665-3634 or jpharries@cotaticity.gov.
Redwood Row Plan Set (Updated 4.10.2025)
Redwood Row CEQA Environmental Analysis
Appendix A Redwood Row AQ Report 12-20-24
Appendix B Biological Resource Analysis
Appendix D Cotati Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment 5-6-22
Appendix E Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix F Hydrology Study
Appendix G Stormwater Control Plan 9.27.24
Appendix H Noise Report 12-20-24
Appendix I Transportation Impact Study RR
The City of Cotati has recently updated the Santero Way Specific Plan, which guides the land development for the area neighboring the Cotati SMART station. Historically, the plan was focused on generating commercial and office-oriented uses mixed with residential. The City recognized the need to update this plan to place a greater emphasis on residential uses to increase the housing supply in Cotati.
To learn more about this update, please visit our Santero Way Specific Plan update webpage:
https://www.cotaticity.gov/1535/Santero-Way-Specific-Plan-Update
Sky Garden Terrace, located at 65 Lasker Lane, is a proposed 13-lot subdivision comprised of seven structures: six two-unit attached single family dwellings and a community building. Each single-family dwelling is proposed to have an ADU and a Junior ADU. Other project features include outdoor common space, pedestrian pathways, orchards, a garden area, and vehicular circulation. The project is currently under review by City staff and will require review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council. For additional information contact JP Harries at (707) 665-3634 or jpharries@cotaticity.gov.
The Transit Oriented Community (TOC) Rezoning project proposes to increase the allowable residential and commercial development on certain properties within 1/2 mile of the SMART rail station. The scope of the proposed changes includes increasing the allowable residential density to 25-35 units per acre; increasing the allowable commercial development footprint (called a Floor Area Ratio or F.A.R.) to 3.0, reducing the parking spaces required to serve this future development and lastly expanding the allowable land uses in the project area. The goal of these changes is to increase the number of homes and the amount of commercial activity in close proximity to the SMART train station. These proposed changes will not affect the current use of the properties proposed to be included; rather they would affect any future redevelopment by allowing more homes and/or commercial buildings to be constructed and more types of commercial activities to occur on these sites. More information on the project and how to participate in the review process can be found in the attachments below. For questions please contact Noah Housh at (707) 665-3635 or nhoush@cotaticity.gov.
TOC Rezoning Project Summary
TOC Parcels Map
MTC TOC Policy Analysis
MTC TOC Policy Overview October_2024