Chronology
Neighborhood development timeline
Dates below distinguish documented government actions from neighborhood observations. The timeline will continue to expand as additional primary records are verified.
- 1995 White Oaks ownership transfer
A March 2026 preliminary title report records the September 16, 2025 conveyance of 1995 White Oaks Road from Anthony G. Meredith, Successor Trustee of the Meredith Living Trust, to Eugenia Huang. The same report identifies Eugenia Huang as the fee owner as of March 16, 2026.
- 1995 White Oaks preliminary-application record
MGO Connect, Campbell’s tool for searching permits and planning documents, shows Permit PLN-2025-134, an SB 330 preliminary application for 1995 White Oaks, with a create date of October 1, 2025 and current status Project Closed. The later project record separately states a preliminary-application date of March 31, 2025; that discrepancy remains unresolved.
- 1124 title record
Title report shows a conveyance from the Stallard Trust to Visionary Development, LLC; the same report identifies Rarefund Project 18 LLC as proposed insured/buyer.
- 1115 sale
Rarefund Project 22 LLC purchases 1115 Holmes for $1.9 million.
- 1995 White Oaks six-unit application
Permit PLN-2026-39 proposes demolition of the existing house and six new 2.5-story townhomes on six lots pursuant to SB 1123. The City issued an incompleteness review on July 3, 2026, and revised plans were submitted in September. Application review remains in process; the project has not been approved.
- 1124 applications
Preliminary application Permit PLN-2026-52 and later Permit PLN-2026-53 concern a proposed four-unit Starter Home project at 1124 Holmes.
- Campbell requests California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) assistance
The City asked the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for clarification concerning the statutory vacancy requirement and related Starter Home questions.
- Campbell Starter Home ordinance takes effect
Interim Ordinance No. 26-2347 takes effect, implementing SB 1123 and addressing eligibility requirements including the treatment of vacant single-family parcels. The ordinance was later extended by Ordinance No. 26-2349 through April 20, 2027, unless superseded earlier.
- City review of Permit PLN-2026-53 for 1124
Campbell finds the application incomplete and identifies ownership/preliminary-application, vacancy, lot-size, access, renter-occupancy, utility and Fire Department issues. The letter describes withdrawal, demolition, vacancy and a new application as a possible procedural route if the preliminary application is invalid.
- Both Holmes demolition applications filed
Whole-house demolition applications BLD-2026-894 (1124) and BLD-2026-895 (1115) are filed.
- 1124 withdrawal confirmed
The applicant confirms the request to withdraw Permit PLN-2026-53. Campbell also considers extension of its revised Starter Home interim ordinance framework.
- 1124 application refund completed
City records document that, following the withdrawal of Permit PLN-2026-53, the City refunded $16k of $21k in application fees.
- California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) technical assistance
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) provided Campbell its requested Letter of Technical Assistance addressing Starter Home vacancy requirements and related issues. HCD’s July 17, 2026 guidance to Campbell is summarized on this site.
- Both demolition permits issued
BLD-2026-894 for 1124 and BLD-2026-895 for 1115 are issued.
- 1124 demolition observed
Neighborhood observation places demolition of the 1124 residence within this date window.
- City status communication
Community Development Director Rob Eastwood confirms the 1124 Starter Home project was withdrawn and the City had no active development application for that site at that time.
- 1115 photographic checkpoint
The residence remains standing and fenced. No demolition is underway in the reviewed photographs.
- 1115 Holmes demolished
The existing residence was demolished September 29, 2026. Neighborhood photographs taken during demolition show the house largely down, with demolition equipment and debris still on the property.
- Neighborhood participation at City Council
Eight neighborhood speakers addressed the Council, according to neighborhood reporting. Official records should be consulted for any formal Council actions.
- Campbell staff drafting a demolition ordinance
City staff are preparing a proposed demolition ordinance for tentative City Council consideration on December 1, 2026. The date is tentative, and no new demolition ordinance has been adopted. White Oaks Manor is proposing additional safeguards, including preliminary-application screening, five-year occupancy checks, vacant-lot protections and neighbor notice. Read the neighborhood proposals →
- Grow Campbell Together: Responsible Growth for Campbell
Six White Oaks Manor neighbors have prepared remarks and an eight-slide presentation requesting the City consider legally permissible demolition safeguards and coordinate housing review. See the proposals →
- Planning Commission split vote; demolition ordinance moves to Council
The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Replacement Housing and Demolition Control Ordinance (Item 4, PLN-2026-83) on October 27, 2026. Commissioners split evenly between yes and no votes. The Commission serves in an advisory role on this ordinance; the draft moves to the City Council with the commissioners’ comments. The ordinance has not been adopted. City Council consideration remains tentatively expected December 1, 2026.
Resident report received October 28; pending confirmation against the official meeting record. Read the ordinance assessment and source distinctions →
- 1995 White Oaks demolition permit submission reported
A resident reported that the Planning Commission confirmed a demolition permit application had been filed for 1995 White Oaks Road. The actual filing date and permit number have not yet been added to this site’s source record. Submission does not establish permit approval or issuance. See the property file →