Temple Isaiah campus expansion
Lafayette
Description
A preliminary review of a Land Use Permit, Hillside Development Permit, height variance to 45 feet, grading permit, and tree permit for a 16,565-square-foot two-story building. No action on the merits; the matter was referred to the Design Review Commission.
Impact summary
First public hearing is July 6 before the Planning Commission, so neighbors will get a chance to weigh in soon.
Applicant
- Name
- Temple Isaiah
- Address
- 945 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA (APN 241-010-046)See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 3
Recorded in the meeting · Planning Commission
Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Planning Commission - Jul 6, 2026
A preliminary review of a Land Use Permit, Hillside Development Permit, height variance to 45 feet, grading permit, and tree permit for a 16,565-square-foot two-story building. No action on the merits; the matter was referred to the Design Review Commission.
Planning Commission - Jun 1, 2026
Temple Isaiah wants to enlarge its religious facility with a 16,565-square-foot two-story building, needing a hillside permit, height variance, grading permit, and tree removal approvals. The commission approved an accelerated review order; the project itself will come back later.
City Council Meeting - May 26, 2026
Temple Isaiah wants to build a 16,000-square-foot, two-story building — with a café, classrooms, a multimedia library, and event space — as the new focal point of its campus.
Related issues (1)
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