Council Approves 36-Home Rowhouse Project on San Rafael

Mountain View's council backed the Prometheus development on two former industrial sites near a future city park.

Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Commercial

Council Approves 36-Home Rowhouse Project on San Rafael

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The Mountain View City Council voted 6-0 on Nov. 10 to approve a 36-unit rowhouse development at 924 and 940 San Rafael Ave. Mayor Emily Ann Ramos was recused from the vote.

Why it matters

The project replaces two industrial buildings and a vacant parking lot with housing in an area slated for major residential growth. Council members also questioned why more affordable for-sale condos were not included.

The 1.8-acre site will hold five buildings with 25 four-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom homes, plus nine below-market-rate units. The plan provides 83 parking spaces, 72 reserved for residents and 11 for visitors.

The players

Prometheus

Prometheus is a real estate developer that proposed the 36-home rowhouse project on San Rafael Ave.

The details

Prometheus, a real estate developer, proposed the project, which spreads three-story homes across five buildings. The site sits directly across the street from a future city park.

Nov. 10, 2026: City Council approves the 36-unit rowhouse development by a 6-0 vote.

Commercial Context

The approval reflects the Mountain View council's decision to convert industrial parcels near San Rafael Ave. into housing rather than retain them for commercial or industrial use. Council debate centered on whether the mix of for-sale and rental homes adequately serves local buyers.

Mountain View residents searching for housing may see new rowhouse options once the project is built. The 83 planned parking spaces and nine below-market-rate units will shape costs and access for future buyers and renters.

The takeaway

Local housing approvals on former industrial land can add homes quickly, but questions about affordability and for-sale options remain central to council decisions. Residents tracking these projects should watch how affordability requirements are applied.