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Proposed 1,050-Unit 'Hive Live' Residential Development at 3333 Susan Street

Original title: FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO. 2024060115), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, MASTER PLAN, VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, DENSITY BONUS, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR HIVE LIVE, A THREE-PHASED, 1,050-UNIT, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 3,692-SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL COMPONENT AT 3333 SUSAN STREET

October 7, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This project would add 1,050 housing units to the city's inventory and requires significant changes to local land-use policies and zoning maps at the 3333 Susan Street site.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of the surrounding area

The project introduces 1,050 new residential units and retail space to the immediate vicinity of 3333 Susan Street.

City Council and Housing Authority

These bodies are responsible for reviewing and voting on the various land-use and development agreements required for the project.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 7, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council and Housing Authority are reviewing a comprehensive development proposal for 'Hive Live,' a three-phased project featuring 1,050 residential units and 3,692 square feet of retail space. The proposal requires multiple city approvals, including a , rezoning, and a development agreement.

Key Facts

  • The project proposes the construction of 1,050 residential units.
  • The project includes 3,692 square feet of retail space.
  • The development is planned to be built in three distinct phases.
  • The proposal requires a General Plan amendment.
  • The proposal requires a rezone of the property.
  • The proposal requires a Specific Plan amendment.
  • The proposal includes a Master Plan submission.
  • The proposal includes a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map.
  • The developer is seeking a density bonus.
  • The project involves a formal development agreement with the city.
  • A Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH NO. 2024060115) has been prepared for the project.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 25-519.
  • The item was introduced on September 15, 2025.

Why It Matters

This project would add 1,050 housing units to the city's inventory and requires significant changes to local land-use policies and zoning maps at the 3333 Susan Street site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hive Live project?
It is a proposed three-phased development consisting of 1,050 residential units and 3,692 square feet of retail space located at 3333 Susan Street.
What approvals does this project need?
The project requires a , rezoning, a Specific Plan amendment, a Master Plan approval, a , a , and a development agreement.

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policy shift90% confidence

High-Density Development Proposal

The project utilizes a density bonus, indicating a potential alignment with city efforts to increase housing supply through incentive-based zoning.

Connected Entities

otherSCH NO. 2024060115The State Clearinghouse number for the Environmental Impact Report.Map →
location3333 Susan StreetThe physical site of the proposed development.Map →
organizationCity CouncilThe governing body reviewing the proposal.Map →
otherHive LiveThe proposed residential and retail development project.Map →
organizationHousing AuthorityThe agency reviewing the proposal.Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy50
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