The council's pre-screening hearing will help Far Western determine whether to file a formal application. If the developer proceeds, the project would undergo reviews by the city's Planning and Transportation Commission and its Architectural Review Board before returning to the council for final approval. Craving a new voice in Peninsula dining? Sign up for the Peninsula Foodist newsletter.Sign up now Follow Palo Alto Online and the Palo Alto Weekly on Twitter @paloaltoweekly, Facebook and on Instagram @paloaltoonline for breaking news, local events, photos, videos and more. Apartment proposal would be largest to date under 'planned housing' zone Property owner looks to replace commercial building with five-story residential complex