Napa Plans Mixed-Use Development on Trancas Street

The proposed project would bring 50 housing units and ground-floor commercial space to a car-heavy area near Queen of the Valley Medical Center.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:58pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still life featuring a collection of polished architectural models and building materials arranged on a clean, light grey background, conceptually representing the key components of the proposed mixed-use development project in Napa.A conceptual studio still life captures the premium materials and elegant design of the proposed mixed-use development on Napa's Trancas Street.Napa Today

The city of Napa is considering a three-story, mixed-use development project at 916 Trancas St. that would include 50 housing units above 2,294 square feet of commercial space. The project aims to transform the car-centric Trancas Street area into a more pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use zone with nearby transit options, employers, and neighborhood services.

Why it matters

This project is part of Napa's broader efforts to beautify major streets like Trancas and make them more walkable and mixed-use, moving away from the city's historical car-oriented development. If approved, the project could provide new housing and commercial options in a transit-accessible area near a major employer.

The details

The proposed development would include a ground-floor plaza with outdoor seating and a water feature, along with two commercial spaces that could house retail or office tenants. The residential portion would have 24 studio units, 23 one-bedroom units, and 3 two-bedroom units, with 8 units deed-restricted at a 'very low' income affordability level. The project would provide 68 parking spaces for vehicles and 36 for bicycles.

  • The planning commission reviewed a preliminary version of the project on March 19, 2026.
  • The project would need to return to the planning commission for official consideration and ultimately be approved by the Napa City Council.

The players

Mark Shakeri

The property owner and applicant for the proposed development project.

Ken MacNab

The representative for the property owner and applicant, who presented the project to the planning commission.

Beverly Shotwell

A planning commissioner who suggested the applicant team look into using different textures for the residential portion of the building.

Alex Myers

A planning commissioner who expressed concerns about the project's parking and how it would fit Napa's typical aesthetic.

Angela Alvarez-Cendejas

A city planner who noted the applicants would meet parking requirements.

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What they’re saying

“It's going to give Napa residents an option where they can live in Napa and not have to rely on their cars so much.”

— Ken MacNab, Representative for the property owner and applicant

“The city wants to beautify its major streets such as Trancas — which have been historically oriented toward motor vehicles — and make them more pedestrian-friendly and mixed-use.”

— Beverly Shotwell, Planning Commissioner

“I thought the project design would fit in a 'real city' like Santa Monica, but it was somewhat different from Napa's typical aesthetic.”

— Alex Myers, Planning Commissioner

What’s next

The project, should it move forward, would need to return to the planning commission for official consideration and ultimately be approved by the Napa City Council.

The takeaway

This proposed mixed-use development is part of Napa's broader efforts to transform car-centric commercial corridors like Trancas Street into more walkable, transit-accessible, and community-oriented neighborhoods. If approved, the project could provide new housing and commercial options in a strategic location, while also contributing to the city's goal of reducing reliance on personal vehicles.