Attachment A - San Antonio Road Area Plan Land Use and Transportation Alternatives

Task 4
Plan Alternatives
Memorandum

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Table of Contents
• Project Vision
• Plan Alternatives: Objectives, Priorities and Process • Overall Design Strategy
• Sub Area Alternatives
• Primary Sub Area Alternatives
• Evaluating Trade- Offs
• Secondary Sub Area Alternatives
• Mobility Alternatives
• Mobility Strategies
• San Antonio Road
• E. Charleston Road
• Fabian Way
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• Section Break
• Green Slide
• White Border
• Defines different sections of
the Alternatives memorandum.

Deck Description
• Strategy/Alternative
• White Slide
• Green Border
• Describes design
strategies, policies, and
design alternatives.
• Provides a high-level
overview of concepts,
trade-offs and related
information.
• Additional Information
• White Slide
• Orange Border
• Describes details of design
strategies and alternatives.
• Provides additional
information to inform
decision making.

Project Vision
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Vision Statement (Draft)
The vision for San Antonio Road is of a vibrant mixed-use corridor connecting walkable neighborhoods where people of all incomes can live, work, and thrive; where safe streets, transit, and green infrastructure can support shorter commutes, reliable transit, and climate resilience; and with a dynamic economy that attracts new businesses while sustaining local shops and services that define the community.

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Overarching Goals of the Area Plan
6 A City-led initiative to create a 20-year vision with active community input, with results from 200+ survey respondents included

ENHANCE

ECONOMIC VITALITY
Attract new businesses, strengthen Palo Alto’s
economy, and preserve valued local businesses.

Encourage residential and mixed-use development, with
housing at all income levels, and access to well-designed public spaces and neighborhood services and retail.

IMPROVE MOBILITY

AND SAFETY
Enhance streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit
connections for easier and safer travel for all users.

SUPPORT

SUSTAINABILITY
Promote development with fewer, shorter commutes,
integrate green infrastructure, increase tree canopy, and build resilience to climate change.

CREATE A MORE

LIVABLE COMMUNITY
78% support/
strongly support
90% support/
strongly support
82% support/
strongly support
73% support/
strongly support

IMPROVE MOBILITY

AND SAFETY
Plan Alternatives:

Objectives, Priorities
and Process

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What will the Alternatives do?
• Translate what we have heard from the community and decision-makers into physical interventions that support the project vision.
• Test out land use and mobility design concepts to resolve identified issues in the Plan Area, shape future development, and explore how to deliver community benefits. • Inform feasibility analysis to ensure streamlined implementation on project completion. 8 Alternatives: Objectives
How will the Alternatives impact project outcomes and implementation? • Inform modifications to existing development standards to regulate future development. • Establish development incentives to get desired built form and community benefits while ensuring project feasibility.
• Identify implementation strategies such as public-private partnership projects, mechanisms to create and maintain open space, etc.

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Housing Priorities
• Develop scenarios to illustrate increased residential capacity at all income levels. • Re-evaluate housing needs allocation capacity within the Plan Area. 9 Alternatives: Priorities
Retail Priorities
• Focus on small-scale neighborhood-serving retail (not larger "destination retail"). • Explore retail models that are co-located with open spaces to create "third places".

Office Priorities
• Explore potential to increase office development to achieve community benefits like increased open space and more viable neighborhood serving retail. • Consider strategies to include small-scale office/ flex spaces.

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Outdoor
Space
Priorities
• Explore different sizes, configurations, and typesof open spaces (larger outdoor space vs several smaller outdoor spaces).
• Explore potential locations for aggregating open spaces and retail to create “third places” for community gathering.
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Mobility +
Connectivity
Priorities
• Create mobility improvements for all users, focusing on a connected network in alignment with other City mobility initiatives.
• Primary focus on San Antonio Road and key intersections. • Improve streetscape character and safety in primary change areas. • Improve pedestrian-bike access to Caltrain and consider strategies to increase transit access.

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Establish “areas of stability” and “areas of change” within Plan Area. 11 Overall Design Strategy and Priorities
Land Use Priorities
• Create new neighborhoods along Fabian
Way and in the CTI area (area along
Commercial St., Transport St., Industrial Ave.)
• Focus open space, amenities in new
neighborhoods
• Create smaller, walkable blocks where
possible
• Infill San Antonio Road with residential
Mobility Priorities
• Improve ped/bike safety and walkability
• Improve streetscape character and
pedestrian experience through
landscaping, tree canopy
• Improve ped/bike experience at
intersections
• Improve connections to Caltrain,
schools, and other amenities
Explore land use and mobility alternatives focusing on the identified “areas of change” Overall Design
Strategy

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13 Overall Design Strategy
Redevelop/infill existing low-density commercial with
high-density residential to create new neighborhoods
Create new open spaces and "third spaces"
with neighborhood serving retail and amenities
Improve transit service to community destinations and
access to Caltrain
Improve ped/bike experience, safety and connectivity on all streets and intersections

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Design Strategy: Outdoor Space
Goals
• Improve access to parks, decrease distance to parks to under a 10-min walk throughout Plan Area
• Improve ped-bike experience linking existing and new open spaces to new residential areas
• Create new open spaces to serve existing and new
residential neighborhoods (North Fabian and CTI sub areas) • Co-locate retail and services with new open spaces to create “third places”
Alternatives explore:
• Location, size, and number of open spaces
• Method of creating open spaces
14 Access to Parks

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ADD NEIGHBORHOOD

SERVING PARK TO

NORTH FABIAN

SUB-AREA

ADD DISTRICT

SERVING PARK TO

CTI SUB-AREA

PROPOSED

NEW PARK IN

MOUNTAIN VIEW
PROPOSED 101

INTERCHANGE
PLAN

IMPROVE ACCESS AND

SAFETY AT INTERSECTIONS

CONNECTING TO NEW AND

EXISTING OPEN SPACES
Design Strategy: Outdoor Space
• Add new outdoor spaces as part of new
development in North Fabian and CTI sub-
areas
• Improve ped-bike access to existing parks
and new outdoor spaces
• San Antonio Road becomes a key ped/bike
connection with continuous tree canopy to
create a pleasant experience connecting
new residential areas to amenities and
transit
• Fabian Way becomes a key bike connection
to the Baylands with separated bikeways

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Design Strategy: Connectivity
Focus on Corridors: Primary interventions will focus on the major street corridors: San Antonio Rd, E. Charleston Rd. and Middlefield Rd.

Where possible, new connections will be made to increase walkability Block Size: Reduce block size to create more walkable and connected neighborhoods
Improve connectivity by adding mid-block pedestrian paths/paseos in the following areas:
• CTI Area: At least one connection from: San Antonio to Commercial; Commercial to Industrial; Industrial to MV Project
• North Fabian Way:
• One connection from Fabian Way to San Antonio Rd;
• Add pedestrian walkway or new street connecting to Fabian Way per the Objective Design Standards (at least one ped connection every 300 feet) • San Antonio Road: Explore connection to Wyandotte Street • Caltrain access: Improve connections at Nita Avenue and coordinate with Google and Mountain View to improve connections to Caltrain
16 Primary Connections
Potential New Connections
MV Proposed Project
Sub Area Alternatives

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Based on anticipated redevelopment potential, “areas of change” are divided into sub-areas for exploring alternatives, that look at different land use mixes, heights, and densities, as well as open space and connectivity. Each area is studied at a different level of detail depending on specific opportunities and challenges.

Primary Sub-Areas
• These areas have the greatest potential for redevelopment and can contribute to creating new neighborhood-serving amenities like outdoor space and retail • These include Central San Antonio, South Fabian, North Fabian, and CTI Secondary Sub-Areas
• These areas have limited redevelopment potential in the near term. • These include East and West Bayshore, and Alma Street “Areas of Stability“
• These include Greenhouse, Green Meadow, and South San Antonio, areas that are 100% built-out with low redevelopment potential.
• Parts of Green Meadow and South San Antonio are within SB 79’s impact area that allows higher density for projects meeting specific criteria. Utilization of SB 79, however, is likely very low, due to existing conditions in these areas.

Sub Area Alternatives
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Methodology for Redevelopment/Growth Projections
Assumptions
• All build-out assumptions, such as density ranges, building prototypes, and replacement ratios for existing commercial uses, are based on recent pipeline projects and market demand in the Plan Area. • The assumptions try to show the maximum change/growth potential possible in the Plan Area. • The build-out scenarios and potential development numbers exclude the "no change" parcels identified within each subarea. • All office scenarios focus on improving the jobs-housing balance area across the Plan Area. • Up to 100% of commercial-only parcels were projected to redevelop to understand the full extent of change possible within the plan area and sub-areas.
• Up to 75 to 100% build-out scenarios have been considered for most alternatives. In CTI, a lower build-out (50-75%) has been considered for the no-office scenarios, since residential-only projects are less financially viable on smaller individual parcels, which is the prevailing condition in the CTI subarea.
• Potential new housing development, excluding the Maxar site, is assumed to have mid-rise buildings with densities ranging from 90 du/ac to 135 du/ac depending on height.
• The Area Plan expects 50,000 to 80,000 sf of new neighborhood-serving retail and commercial services such as restaurants, day care, grocery stores, pet care, salons, etc. to be developed in the Plan Area within new mixed-use buildings. • Within the CTI subarea, each alternative scenario assumes that, at a minimum, Palo Alto's jobs/housing policy for new development will be met. Across the Plan Area as a whole, new residential development will improve the jobs/housing balance.

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Plan Area Development Analysis
Primary Sub-Areas:

Estimated Build-out of Alternatives
• Central San Antonio
+ 1,300 to 2,400 units Residential
- Up to 209,000 sf Non-residential
• South Fabian
+ 600 to 1,100 units Residential
- Up to 177,000 sf Non-residential
• North Fabian
+700 to 1,500 units Residential
- Up to 485,000 sf Non-residential
• CTI
+ 1,000 to 2,000 units Residential
+ 0 to ~900,000 sf New Office/R+D
- Up to 499,000 sf Non-residential
20 Total Plan Area
Existing Condition:
• 802 units Residential
• 2,399,400 sf Non-residential
• 1,495,965 sf Office/R+D
• 903,435 sf Commercial
Redevelopment Potential*:
• New Residential Development
up to 3,800 to 7,400 units
• New Class A Office/R+D (if allowed)
+ 0 to ~900,000 sf *
• Office/R+D
Up to -932,600 sf net loss
• Other non-residential
Up to -437,400 sf net loss
*Individual scenarios predict maximum development potential if 50-100% of sites redevelop, with certain sites excluded due to use, ownership, or recent redevelopment. Palo Alto’s 2023-2031 Housing Element allocates a total of 1,559 new housing units to the Plan Area (26% of the citywide total).Even with scenarios which allow the largest amount of new office space, staff anticipates an overall net decrease in non-residential square footage due to redevelopment for residential and mixed-use projects.

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Analysis of Potential New Office/R+D
Can New Class A Office in CTI Offset the CTI and Maxar Loss? * Not all existing CTI R&D/office parcels may redevelop concurrently with new Class A office proposals. This modifier provides a planning allowance that enables redevelopment to proceed without requiring a net office reduction across the CTI area, which may be critical to securing the public infrastructure and community benefits this area requires.

Total Plan Area
Existing Condition:
• 802 units Residential
• 2,399,400 sf Non-residential
• 1,495,965 sf Office/R+D
• 903,435 sf Commercial
Redevelopment Potential:
• New Residential Development
up to 3,800 to 7,400 units
Plan-Wide Office/R+D Loss from
Redevelopment:
• CTI area (older office/R+D
demolished) up to -240,000 sf
• Maxar site (replaced by residential) -
485,000 sf
• Other areas up to -207,600 sf
• Total plan-wide loss up to -932,600 sf
This loss occurs regardless of whether new Class A
office is permitted in CTI. The scenarios on the right
address whether new office in CTI can offset the CTI
and Maxar losses.

Scenario 1
600,000 sf new
Scenario 2
750,000 sf new
Existing CTI office/R+D demolished -240,000 sf -240,000 sf New Class A office built in CTI +600,000 sf +750,000 sf Net change in CTI +360,000 sf +510,000 sf
Maxar office/R+D lost to residential -485,000 sf -485,000 sf Net change: CTI and Maxar combined -125,000 sf +25,000 sf Office floor area modifier* +150,000 sf +150,000 sf
Adjusted range +25,000 sf +175,000 sf

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Palo Alto’s Policy on Jobs -Housing Balance
Analysis of Potential New Office/R+D in CTI Subarea
Current Jobs-Housing Ratio
• The 2023-2031 Housing Element
identifies a ratio of 3.19 jobs to
employed residents within the City.
• 2023 data shows a ratio of 4.18 jobs
per housing unit
• Regional average is 1.5 jobs to
housing units.

Primary Sub Area
Alternatives
- Central San Antonio
- South Fabian
- North Fabian
- CTI (Commercial St., Transport St., Industrial Ave.)

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Within each primary sub area, there are a series of choices. These can relate to general site use (residential, commercial, mixed-use), residential densities, building heights, ground floor uses, and publicly accessible outdoor spaces. These can be mixed and matched.

Central San Antonio
• CSA-A1 and CSA-A2 are building height options
• CSA-B1 and CSA-B2 are ground/lower floor use options
South Fabian
• SF-A1 and SF-A2 are building height options
• SF-B1 and SF-B2 are ground/lower floor use options
North Fabian
• M-A1 and M-A2 are land use options (additional considerations included) • M-B1 and M-B2 are residential density options
• M-C1, M-C2, and M-C3 are building height options
“CTI”
• CTI-A1 through CTI-A4 are outdoor space options
• CTI-B1 through CTI-B4 are building height and land use options Selecting Alternatives
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Central San Antonio

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Central San Antonio Sub Area
Existing Character
• Low-density commercial
• Two recently completed 5-story hotel
projects
• Several applications for 6-8 story midrise
residential projects
Future Development Potential
• Transition to high-density mixed-use
• 8.7 acres of Housing Element Sites
• Approx. 19 acres of potential future
development
• Several active pipeline projects
Active Planning Applications
824 San Antonio Road 800-808 San Antonio Road 788 San Antonio Road 762 San Antonio Road
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Central San Antonio Sub Area
27 Design Approach
The strategy for this area to is continue to allow high-density residential projects. For larger sites or parcels that may be aggregated to be over ~3 acres there is a potential to require some publicly accessible outdoor space and neighborhood serving retail.

Future Development Potential
• Alt CSA-A1: 60 ft height limit (status quo)
• No change to currently allowed height
• Limits buildings to 5 stories, less feasible building type • Alt CSA-A2: 90 ft height limit
• Maximizes mid-rise construction
• In line with current development applications
• Improves project feasibility
• Increases housing yield
824 San Antonio
Height: 4 Stories
25 units: 56 du/ac
800+808 San Antonio Rd
Height: 8 Stories
175 units: 200 du/ac
788 San Antonio Rd
Height: 8 Stories
168 units: 169 du/ac
762 San Antonio
Height: 7 Stories
197 units: 111 du/ac
Sub Area Boundary
Pipeline Projects
Housing Element Sites
Parcel Lines
No Change Area

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824 San Antonio
Height: 4 Stories
25 units: 56 du/ac
800+808 San Antonio Rd
Height: 8 Stories
175 units: 200 du/ac
788 San Antonio Rd
Height: 8 Stories
168 units: 169 du/ac
762 San Antonio
Height: 7 Stories
197 units: 111 du/ac
Central San Antonio Sub Area
28 Other Considerations
• Ground floor retail allowed, not required
• Lower floor land use alternatives
• Alt CSA-B1 - Restrict all commercial office uses
• Alt CSA-B2 - Allow limited commercial office uses on
the ground floor focused on professional services
Urban Design and Placemaking
• Outdoor Space
• Consider small plaza/park requirement on larger sites (Toyota site)
• Connectivity
• Consider requiring ped/bike path connection to
Wyandotte Street
• Improve intersections and ped/bike facilities
(see mobility section for alternatives)
• Require wider sidewalks
Potential
Connection
Potential
Plaza/Park
Sub Area Boundary
Pipeline Projects
Housing Element Sites
Parcel Lines
No Change Area
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Central San Antonio
ALT CSA-A1
Residential 60 ft height limit
ALT CSA-A2
Residential 90 ft height limit
Build-Out Up to 75%-100% Up to 75%-100%
Assumed
Average Density 90 du/ac 135 du/ac
Residential Units 0 existing units
Up to 1,300 to 1,800 new units
0 existing units
Up to 1,800 to 2,400 new units
Commercial
Uses
449,000 sf existing
up to 209,000 sf loss of
commercial uses
449,000 sf existing
up to 209,000 sf loss of
commercial uses
Total Parcel
Area

21.3 acres
HE Sites*
Parcel Area

8.7 acres
Existing Building Area 449,000 sf
Existing Commercial Area 449,000 sf
Commercial area includes 234,100 sf of hotel, nursery,
restaurants, and some automotive services.

Land Use Alternatives (includes pipeline projects):

Existing Condition (does not include pipeline projects) :

Sub Area Boundary
Pipeline Projects
Housing Element Sites
Parcel Lines
No Change Area*Palo Alto’s 2023-2031 Housing Element allocates a total of 1,559 new housing units to the Plan Area (26% of the total citywide) Primary Sub Area Alternatives
South Fabian Way

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South Fabian Sub Area
Existing Character
• Mix of low-scale office buildings
• Jewish Community Center/Moldaw Residences
• Apartments and podium townhomes north of JCC
• Insufficient bike facilities
• Narrow sidewalks and insufficient street trees on
Fabian Way south of E. Charleston Rd
Future Development Potential
• 6 acres of Housing Element Sites
• Approx. 10 acres of potential future development
• 2 pipeline projects include an office-to-private
school conversion and a 7-story mid-rise
residential project
• The area has seen other applications for mid-rise
residential projects
Active Planning Applications Old Applications
3950 Fabian Way 3997 Fabian Way 4015 Fabian Way
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South Fabian Sub Area
Design Approach
Due to the small parcel sizes in this sub-area, the
recommended strategy is to allow incremental
redevelopment on a parcel-by-parcel basis.

Height/Density Alternatives
• Alt SF-A1: 60 ft height limit (status quo)
• No change to currently allowed height
• Limits buildings to 5 stories, less feasible building type
• Alt SF-A2: 90 ft height limit
• Maximizes mid-rise construction
• Improves project feasibility
• Increases housing yield
32 3950 Fabian Way
Private School Conversion
Height: 2 Stories
3977 Fabian Way
Height: 7 Stories
295 units: 135 du/ac
Sub Area Boundary
Pipeline Projects
Housing Element Sites
Parcel Lines
No Change Area

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South Fabian Sub Area
Other Considerations
Land Use
• Ground floor retail: allowed, not required
• Lower floor land use alternatives
• Alt SF-B1: Restrict all commercial/office uses
• Alt SF-B2: Allow limited commercial office uses on lower floors (ground and 2nd floor) focused on professional services Urban Design and Placemaking
• Require wider sidewalks and street trees
• Improve intersections and ped/bike facilities
(see mobility section for alternatives)
33 3950 Fabian Way
Private School Conversion
Height: 2 Stories
3977 Fabian Way
Height: 7 Stories
295 units: 135 du/ac
Sub Area Boundary
Pipeline Projects
Housing Element Sites
Parcel Lines
No Change Area
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South Fabian Sub Area Alternatives
ALT SF-A1
Residential 60 ft height limit
ALT SF-A2
Residential 90 ft height limit
Build-Out Up to 75%-100% Up to 75%-100%
Assumed Average
Density 90 du/ac 135 du/ac
Residential Units 384 existing units
Up to 600 to 800 new units
384 existing units
Up to 800 to 1,100 new units
Commercial Uses 177,000 sf existing
up to 177,000 sf loss of commercial
177,000 sf existing
up to 177,000 sf loss of commercial
Total Parcel
Area

24.3 acres
HE Sites*
Parcel Area
6 acres
Existing Building Area 754,800 sf
Existing Commercial Area 177,000 sf
Commercial area includes 33,000 sf of private schools,
estimated 120,000 sf of office, and some automotive uses Land Use Alternatives (includes pipeline projects):

Existing Condition(does not include pipeline projects) :

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North Fabian Sub Area
Existing Character
• Large Maxar industrial facility
• Office buildings that have been
converted into private school facilities
• Inadequate bike facilities and traffic
calming to serve new uses
Future Development Potential
• Transition to high-density mixed-use
• Approx. 35 acres of potential future
development sites
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North Fabian Sub Area
Land Use Strategies
• Integrate residential uses
• Create new outdoor areas to serve existing and new
residents in the area
• Improve ped/bike access and safety
• Create a plan for the future of the Maxar Site
Maxar Site (24.5 acres)
• Connect to bike path at US-101 interchange, for ped/bike access to CTI and North Bayshore
• Allow for a mix of residential densities; townhouses and apartment buildings • Estimated yield: 900 to 1,400 units
• Create publicly accessible parks and outdoor spaces
• Create walkable block structure connecting to Fabian Way

24.5 acres
North Fabian:

Maxar Site
(See Alts)
North Fabian:

Other Sites
• Maintain
allowed land
uses
• Allow up to 60
or 90 ft with
rear setback
requirements
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24.5 acres
Maxar Site Alternatives
• Land Use Area
• Alt M-A1: Allow residential throughout site area
• Alt M-A2: Prioritize Flex/Incubator/Research + Development/Office space on eastern section of Plan Area along US-101
• Approximately 5-6 acres
• Allows for up to 20-acre residential master plan project Other Considerations
• Urban Design
• Require publicly accessible internal streets
• New ped/bike connection from Fabian Way to proposed US-101 interchange path • Create new and/or improved intersections along Fabian Way to access new development • Outdoor Space
• Require new parks and outdoor spaces to be built on-site • Require new parks and outdoor spaces to be publicly accessible • Retail
• Require a minimum amount of retail space to serve new residents • Require a minimum of amount of “retail ready” space (convertible to retail/food + beverage) • Allow but no minimum retail requirement, allow a 100% residential project 38 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Maxar Site Alternatives
Minimum Gross Density for Residential Projects
• Alt M-B1: 40 du/ac (status quo - allow some townhouses @ 18-22 du/ac net density)
• Would allow for approx. 200 for-sale 2-3 story townhouses • Alt M-B2: 60 du/ac (no building type with less than 30 du/ac net density) • Would likely push development of more 3-8 story rental apartment buildings • Would push for-sale component into denser “townhouse over podium” building type Height
• Alt M-C1: Allow up to 60 feet (status quo)
• Alt M-C2: Allow up to 90 feet (maximize mid-rise constructure type) • Alt M-C3: Allow high-rises, up to 160-250 feet
• Unlikely to be financially feasible but provides flexibility • Extra height could be tied to additional outdoor space

24.5 acres
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Maxar Site: Potential Site Configurations
5-6 ac
3 ac

1.5 ac2 ac2 ac
1 ac

0.5 ac

0.5 ac
Concept A Concept B Concept C Concept D
• One big park, one small park
• Parks face Fabian Way
• Higher density to the west
• Lower density to the east
• Flex/incubator space along US-101
• One big park, one small park
• Big park faces Fabian Way
• Higher density residential along
San Antonio Rd and US-101 ramp
• Two parks of similar size
• Lower density residential along
San Antonio Rd and US-101 ramp
• One larger park
These site concepts are for illustrative purposes only and represent potential configurations of land uses based on the strategies and alternatives presented in previous slides, final designs will be developed through the typical development application and design review process.

Ped-bike
Connection
to San
Antonio
High Density Housing
Retail/Services
Low Density For Sale
Housing
Outdoor Space
Flex/Incubator Space
Legend

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Maxar Site Alternatives Analysis
Maxar Site and Alternatives Summary
• Site area = 24.5 acres
• Parks/outdoor space estimate: 2-5 acres
• Streets estimate: 3.5 - 4.5 acres
• Developable Area: 17-19 acres
• Development @ 40 du/ac:
• 24.5 acres @ 40 du/ac = 980 units (gross)
• 17-19 acres @ 40 du/ac = 680-760 units (net)
• Development @ 60 du/ac:
• 24.5 acres @ 60 du/ac = 1,470 units (gross)
• 17-19 acres @ 60 du/ac = 1,020 - 1,140 units (net)

24.5 acres
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Maxar Site Alternatives

24.5 acres
ALT M-B1
Residential 60 ft height limit
ALT M-B2
Residential 90 ft height limit
Build-Out Up to 75%-100% Up to 75%-100%
Assumed Average
Density 40 du/ac 60 du/ac
Residential Units 0 existing units
Up to 700 to 1,000 new units
0 existing units
Up to 1,000 to 1,500 new units
Commercial Uses 683,000 sf existing
up to 485,000 sf loss of commercial
683,000 sf existing
up to 485,000 sf loss of commercial
Total Parcel
Area

34.6 acres
HE Sites*
Parcel Area
0 acres
Existing Building Area 683,000 sf
Existing Commercial Area 683,000 sf
Land Use Alternatives (includes pipeline projects):

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CTI Sub Area
44 Existing Character
• Low-density office and
industrial buildings in small
buildings
• Parcel sizes are small
• Single property owner has
aggregated a number of parcels
but they are non-contiguous
Future Development Potential
• Transition to high-density
mixed-use
• 7.2 acres of Housing Element
Sites
• Approx. 25.8 acres of potential
future development sites

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CTI Sub Area Alternatives
Design Approach
The strategy for this area to is create a cohesive and complete neighborhood over time with new outdoor spaces and
neighborhood-serving retail. Just south of the CTI Sub Area, in Mountain View, a developer is proposing a project with
488,000 sf of office and 476 units on the shopping center site.

Design Opportunities
• Create new park/plaza/outdoor space for residential uses • Create opportunity for retail/services/food + beverage • Connect to MV development
• Improve ped/bike connections to San Antonio
• Improve streets and increase tree canopy
45 Sub Area Boundary
Pipeline Projects
Housing Element Sites
Parcel Lines
MV
Proposed
Project
PROPOSED US-101

INTERCHANGE PLAN

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SITE

ANALYSIS
46 Fire Access
How do streets
provide for fire
access to mid-rise
buildings?
Flooding
How do projects
integrate with public
realm considering
higher ground floor
than sidewalks?
Ped/Bike
Infrastructure
E. Charleston
facilities inadequate
for higher-density
development
Street Design
Provide for wider
sidewalks and
increased tree
canopy
US-101 Buffer
Provide for
landscape buffer
US-101
Interchange
Plan
Ped/Bike connection
to US-101 interchange:
multi-use path

DEVELOPABLE
AREA

25.8 acres
HE SITES*

7.2 acres
Proposed
Project in MV
• 10.4 Acres Total
Parcel Area
• 488,100 sf Office
(11-story)
• 476 Residential
Units (8-story)
• 28,500 sf of
Commercial
• ~1.7 acres of Open
Space
Outdoor Space
Provide publicly access outdoor
space(s) for new development
Total Existing
Building Area :
528,800 sf
*Palo Alto’s 2023-2031 Housing Element allocates a total of 1,559 new housing units to the Plan Area (26% of the total citywide)

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47 MV
Proposed
Project
Street connection
to Transport Ave
Neighborhood
connection to open
spaces and retail
Bike
infrastructure
improvements
on E.

Charleston
Road
Connection to
ped/bike
improvements on
US-101 interchange
Mobility
Strategies
Improve intersection
Create a walkable
block structure with
pedestrian pathways
Increase sidewalk
widths and tree
canopy

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Street Design
Goals
• Improve pedestrian experience
• Improve bike safety and comfort on E.

Charleston
• Increase tree canopy
• Create transition area from sidewalk grade
to building ground floor heights (need to
be 3-8 ft above sidewalk level to meet
FEMA standards)
• Design streets to meet Fire Department
aerial access standards to avoid on-site
driveways for firefighting access (to
increase unit yield and development
feasibility)
48 Property Line
Existing Curb
Property Line
Property Line
Existing Curb
Property Line
Property Line
Existing Curb
Property Line
East Charleston Rd
(alternatives described in Mobility Section)
Internal Streets
(additional study needed in plan development)
Existing
Condition
Existing
Condition
Alt 1 Alt 1
Alt 2 Alt 2

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Outdoor Space
Considerations
49 ?
• Size and amount of
outdoor space?
• Types of spaces?
• Location priorities?
• Connections to local
ped/bike
improvements?
• Character of new
outdoor space(s)?
?
MV
Project

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Challenges to Creating
New Outdoor Spaces
50 Small Parcels
New outdoor spaces
and pedestrian
connections will
require coordination
across parcels

DEVELOPABLE
AREA

25.8 acres

HE SITES

7.2 acres
Proposed
Project in MV
(1 parcel)
• 10.4 Acres Total
Parcel Area
• 488,100 sf Office
• 476 Units
• 28,500 sf of
Commercial
• ~1.7 acres of
Open Space
Challenges
• Parcels are small with multiple owners; ownership aggregation is distributed where it occurs
• Small parcels are less feasible for residential development • Wider front setbacks are needed to improved sidewalks and increase tree canopy
Opportunities
• Allow higher value land uses (office) in exchange for creating new outdoor spaces
• Distribute new outdoor spaces evenly across all parcels (require front yard “mini parks” on all parcels through requiring larger setbacks and access easements

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51 Outdoor Space
Strategies and
Alternatives

KEY ISSUES
• Visibility and Activation
Fronting E. Charleston Road or
along an interior street?
• Amount of Open Space
1-3 acres of parks/plaza plus
pedestrian pathways
• Size and Distribution
• One large park or distributed
open spaces?
• What is the minimum size…
For the largest park?
To be considered a park?
• Concentrated on a few parcels or
distributed as expanded setbacks
on most parcels?
Alt CTI-A4. Linear Parks on Expanded Setbacks
Alt CTI-A2. Internal Park/PlazaAlt CTI-A1. Plaza/Park on E. Charleston Road Alt CTI-A3. One Large Park

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Potential Outdoor Space Types
52 Small
Park
Mini
Park Plaza
Less than

0.25 acre
Pocket Park Linear Greenway
(widened setback)

0.25 to

0.5 acre

0.25 to

0.75 acre~ 1 acre Size varies
with length
Size varies
with length~ 2 acre
Neighborhood
Park
South Park
San Francisco, CA
Landsby North
Mountain View, CA
Santana Row
San Jose, CA
6th Ave Park
Seattle, WA
Landsby North
Mountain View, CA
Johnson Park
Palo Alto, CA
Mews /
Pedestrian
Pathways
Mission Bay
San Francisco, CA
Strongly
supported by
community
Strongly
supported by
community

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53 Alt CTI -A1 | Location: Along E. Charleston Rd.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS
• High retail visibility and activation
supports retail fronting outdoor space
by maximizing visibility from Charleston
• Better access and connection to
potential bike facility along E.

Charleston Road
• More accessible to a wide range of
users (transit users, cyclists,
pedestrians) instead of just
neighborhood residents
• Adds public space to the public realm
of a major corridor; complements
streetscape investments
• Traffic on E. Charleston could impact
user comfort; noise and pollution from
major street could impact usability of
open space

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54 Alt CTI -A2 | Location: Interior to Neighborhood

KEY CONSIDERATIONS
• Retail visibility less from E. Charleston,
could impact viability (retail could be
added on street leading to open space
to address this issue)
• Better residential integration serving
as an amenity focused on residents and
more neighborhood oriented
• Reduced noise and safety concerns
supports comfort and safety for passive
recreation and children’s activities

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55 Alt CTI -A3 | Configuration: Large Central Park

KEY CONSIDERATIONS
• Feasibility. A large outdoor space would
require maximum parcel aggregation and
additional height or higher-value land
uses such as office to “pay” for the
larger, consolidated outdoor space. This
configuration is likely hardest to achieve.
• Size. A 2-acre park may be very difficult
to achieve in one location. If one larger
outdoor space if preferred, the size may
need to be evaluated for feasibility.
• Programming of uses. A larger outdoor
space allows for a wider variety of
program elements, activities, and
increased greenery/ landscaping.
• Reduced noise and safety concerns.

Supports comfort and safety for passive
recreation, children’s activities, as well as
community events.

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56 Alt CTI -A4 | Configuration: Linear Parks and Plaza

KEY POINTS
• High visibility and activation. Supports
retail fronting outdoor space by
maximizing visibility from E. Charleston
• Integrated over time. Each landowner
on certain streets would dedicate a
widened setback to create parklets.
• Usability. Narrower open space will
limit program options and
planting/landscape density but may
improve retail and street activation.
• Adds public open space to a major
corridor; complements streetscape
investments
• Traffic on E. Charleston could impact
user comfort; noise and pollution could
impact usability of open space

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• Support relocation of HE sites
adjacent to US-101 to parcels
closer to E. Charleston
• Support parcel aggregation to
implement outdoor space and
connectivity goals
• Explore allowing higher value
office development to improve
residential feasibility and
implement outdoor space and
connectivity goals
Development
Strategies
57 Small Parcel
Sizes
Support parcel
aggregation to make
project more
feasible and
implement open
space goals
HE Sites
Relocate HE sites
away from freeway
Proposed
Mixed-Use Office
and Residential
Project in MV

10.4 Acres
One Parcel:

Former Shopping
Center

DEVELOPABLE
AREA

25.8 acres

HE SITES

7.2 acres
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Land Use
Alternatives (1/2)
Alt CTI-B2:

Allow Residential up to 90 feet
• Estimated growth: 2,000 units
(assuming 75% of parcels redevelop)
• Allows developers to maximize mid-
rise building type, providing more
flexibility and financial feasibility.

Alt CTI-B1:

Allow Residential up to 60 feet
• Estimated growth: 1,000 units
(assuming 50% of parcels redevelop)
• Maintain existing height limits
• Limits residential and residential
mixed-use buildings to 5 stories
Alternative Summary

1. Residential up to 60 feet (5
stories); and existing allowed
uses.

2. Residential up to 90 feet (8
stories); and existing allowed
uses

3. Residential and Office up to 90
feet; and existing allowed uses.
(Relocate HE sites)

4. Residential up to 160-250 feet
and Office up to 135 feet; and
existing allowed uses.
(Relocate HE sites)
Residential
Mixed Use with Retail
Housing Element Sites
Potential Open Space
Potential Connection
Residential
Mixed Use with Retail
Housing Element Sites
Potential Open Space
Potential Connection
Land use designation of parcels for illustrative purposes, to be considered in the policy development phase of the Area Plan SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 59
Land Use
Alternatives (2/2)
Alt CTI-B4:

Allow Office and Residential high-rise (160-
250 ft residential/135 ft office)
• Estimated growth: 1500 units; 750,000 sf office/R+D
(Net new 510,000 sf of office/R+D assuming 75% of
parcels redevelop; no more than 175,000 sf net
increase between North Fabian and CTI)
• Jobs/housing balance is met in the CTI Area.
• High-rise building types could reduce office parcel
area and allow for more residential parcel area and
outdoor space.

Alt CTI-B3:

Allow Office and Residential up to 90 feet
(8 story residential/5-story office)
• Estimated growth: 1,200 units; 600,000 sf office/R+D
(Net new 360,000 sf of office/R+D assuming 75% of
parcels redevelop; no more than 25,000 sf net
increase between North Fabian and CTI)
• Jobs/housing balance is met in the CTI Area.
• Restricts office development to 5 stories, allowing
more height for office could reduce office footprint
for same amount of floor area.

Relocate
Housing
Element
Sites.Benefits to allowing office:
• Move HE sites from US-101
adjacent parcels to internal
parcels
• Office development can help
fund land area for parks and
other community benefits
• Office and Residential Mixed-
use will better support retail
and services
• Office development may offset
cost and improve feasibility for
residential projects if developed
by same company
Residential (No Office)
Mixed Use with Retail
Housing Element Sites
Potential Open Space
Potential Connection
Office Allowed
Residential (No Office)
Mixed Use with Retail
Housing Element Sites
Potential Open Space
Potential Connection
Office Allowed
Relocate
Housing
Element
Sites.

Land use designation of parcels for illustrative purposes, to be considered in the policy development phase of the Area Plan SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 60
Context: School Map
Goals/Strategies
• Create a safe ped/bike connection along
Charleston Rd with Intersection
improvements at San Antonio Rd.
• Create a safe ped/bike route along San
Antonio Rd
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CTI Land Use Alternatives
Scenario Alt CTI-B1
60 ft height limit (No Office)
Alt CTI-B2
90 ft height limit (No Office)
Alt CTI-B3
90 ft height limit (Office Allowed )
Alt CTI-B4
135 ft height limit (Office Allowed )
Estimated
Build-Out Up to 50%-75% Up to 50%-75% Up to 75%-100% Up to 75%-100% Residential Units Up to 1,000 to 1,500 new units Up to 1,300 to 1,900 new units Up to 1,100 to 1,500 new units Up to 1,500 to 2,000 new units Office/R+D 0 sf 0 sf
600,000 sf (new)
360,000 sf (net new in CTI)
No more than +25,000 sf
between CTI and Maxar
750,000 sf (new)
510,000 sf (net new in CTI)
No more than +175,000 sf
between CTI and Maxar
Notes
Less build-out is expected since
residential alone is less financially
profitable.

Less build-out is expected since
residential alone is less financially
profitable.

Palo Alto’s job-to-housing ratio policy
can be maintained within the CTI area
up to 750,000 sf of new office if a
minimum of 1,500 units are built.

Palo Alto’s job-to-housing ratio policy
can be maintained within the CTI area
up to 900,000 sf of new office if a
minimum of 1,900 units are built.

Total Parcel
Area

25.8 acres
HE Sites*
Parcel Area

7.2 acres
Existing Building Area 528,800 sf
Existing Commercial Area 528,800 sf
The commercial area includes an estimated 240,000 sf of office space, 288,800 sf of retail, and light industrial uses.

Land Use Alternatives:

Existing Condition (does not include pipeline projects) :
*Palo Alto’s 2023-2031 Housing Element allocates a total of 1,559 new housing units to the Plan Area (26% of the total citywide) Evaluating Trade -Offs
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Height/Density Trade -offs
60 ft Height Limit (status quo) 90 ft Height Limit 160-250 ft Residential Limit* Allows up to 5-story residential project
(mid-rise "4 over 1" typology)
Allows up to 8-story residential project
(mid-rise "5 over 3" typology)
Allows a 14-24 story residential project
(high-rise construction typology)
• “Fits” in better with adjacent lower scale
buildings, more compatible building form
and scale.
• However, any project may use State
Density bonuses to increase density/height
up to 8 stories by providing affordable
units on-site.
• Most feasible building type - maximizes
buildout for mid-rise construction typology.
• Can yield a higher number of housing units.
• Potentially more affordable units because
construction and land costs are distributed
across a larger number of units.
• Increases opportunities for community
benefits like outdoor space.
• Provides more flexibility in how parking is
provided by allowing up to three podium
levels, limiting need to go below-grade.
• Provides maximum number of new
housing units (assuming projects are
feasible and get built).
• Provides maximum flexibility to developer .
• Potentially less feasible building type in
high-value areas because it limits number
of units.
• Potentially more expensive units because of
higher per unit costs.
• To maximize units, below-grade parking is
likely needed, which further drives up costs
per unit and limits project feasibility.
• Need to regulate built form for scale and
height transitions to adjacent smaller-scale
buildings.
• Less feasible building type (at least in
near-term) because of significant increase
in costs per square foot for high-rise
construction technology. Projects begin to
become feasible around 14 stories in
height (9 to 14-story not very feasible)
Building
Type
Pros
Cons
*final height limit would be set in next stage of Area Plan with Council feedback

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Housing Density + Typical Typologies
64 3-Story
Townhouse
18-22 du/ac
4-Story
Stacked Flats
20-30 du/ac
60 ft (5 story)
Midrise
100-135 du/ac
90 ft (7-8 story)
Midrise
135-200 du/ac
170 ft (16 story)
Zoning range may be
up to 250 feet
High-rise
200-400 du/ac

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Land Use Trade- Offs in CTI
Allowing New Office Along with Residential for New
Mixed-Use Projects
Restricting New Office, Allowing Only
Residential/Residential Mixed-Use
Office is the most desirable use in Palo Alto from a developer perspective. By allowing a mixed-use project to include office in addition to residential, the feasibility of a project increases, and offers an opportunity to negotiate the provision of community benefits such as outdoor space.

High-density residential and residential mixed-use projects (residential above ground floor commercial) face
feasibility challenges in high-value markets such as Palo Alto.

Feasibility is further impacted if projects are required to provide community benefits like outdoor space, new connections on private property, etc.

Possible outcomes of allowing office:
- Improve project feasibility, ensuring that redevelopment happens in the near future.
- Deliver residential units sooner as part of redevelopment. - Provide more space for parks/plazas/outdoor space.
- Provide more space for new connections (using private property)
- Provide other community benefits such as streetscape
improvements.

Possible outcomes of restricting office:
- Redevelopment would likely take longer.
- Larger residential projects may not develop without a corresponding higher-value product (office or townhomes). - Lower feasibility would likely mean smaller-scale development on scattered parcels without lot consolidation.
- Incremental development without lot consolidation is unlikely to produce community benefits such as
parks/plazas, infrastructure improvements.

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Statistical Analysis OF Alternatives: 20 -Year Build -Out EXISTING CHANGE ALTERNATIVES BUILDOUT TOTAL EXISTING + NEW

SUB AREA

EXISTING

COMMERCIAL

BUILDING AREA

EXISTING

RESIDENTIAL UNITS

COMMERCIAL

NET CHANGE

RESIDENTIAL

NET CHANGE

LOWER DENSITY
(75% to 100% buildout)
90 du/ac

HIGHER DENSITY
(75% to 100% buildout)
135 du/ac
HIGHER DENSITY +

OFFICE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL
EAST BAYSHORE 414,000 sf 0 units N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 414,000 sf to 517,500 sf
WEST BAYSHORE 35,000 sf 0 units 0 100 to 200 units 100 to 200 units N/A 35,000 sf 100 to 200 units 35,000 sf to 44,000 sf NORTH FABIAN 683,000 sf 0 units -485,000 sf 700 to 1,500 units 700 to 1,000 units 1,000 to 1,500 units N/A 700 to 1,500 units 198,000 sf to 247,500 sf
SOUTH FABIAN 177,000 sf 384 units -177,000 sf 600 to 1,100 units 600 to 800 units 800 to 1,100 units N/A 1,000 to 1,500 units 0 CTI 528,800 sf 0 units +371,000 sf to
-499,000 sf 1,000 to 2,000 units 1,000 to 1,500 units 1,500 to 2,000 units 2,000 units + 900,000 sf office 1,000 to 2,000 units 0 sf to 900,000 sf CENTRAL SA 449,000 sf 0 units -209,000 sf 1,300 to 2,400 units 1,300 to 1,800 units 1800 to 2,400 units N/A 1,300 to 2,400 units 240,000 sf to 300,000 sf
SOUTH SA 99,000 sf 125 units 0 0 0 units 0 units N/A 125 units 99,000 sf to 124,000 sf
GREENHOUSE 0 sf 228 units 0 0 0 units 0 units N/A 228 units 0 ALMA 13,600 sf 65 units 0 100 to 200 units 100 to 120 units 120 to 200 units N/A 165 to 265 units 13,600 sf TOTAL 2,399,400 sf 802 units -500,000 sf to
-1,370,000 sf
3,800 to
7,400 units
3,800 to
5,420 units
5,220 to
7,200 units Up to 935,000 sf 4,600 to 8,200 units 999,600 sf to 2,146,600 sf
Note: Palo Alto’s 2023-2031 Housing Element allocates a total of 1,559 new housing units to the Plan Area (26% of the total citywide) SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 67
Summary of City’s Housing Initiatives
Recent City initiatives to stimulate housing production • Housing Element (2023-2031) has identified 53 opportunity sites in the Plan Area.
• Housing Element allocates 1,559 new housing units to the Plan Area (26% of total citywide allocation)
• GM and ROLM-zoned districts within Plan Area designated as Focus Areas. • City’s Housing Incentive Program (HIP) applies to a portion of the Plan Area.

Secondary Sub Area
Alternatives
- East Bayshore
- West Bayshore
- Alma

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Secondary Opportunity Areas
East Bayshore
• Alt EB-1: Low-density commercial office (status quo)
• Alt EB-2: High-density commercial office
• Alt EB-3: Mixed-use; allow residential (alternative removed) West Bayshore (HE Site)
• Alt WB-1: Allow residential and keep as HE Site (status quo) • Alt WB-2: Restrict residential, move the HE site to within North Fabian or South Fabian Areas
Alma
• SB 79 will allow residential on these parcels up to 65/75 feet in height with a minimum density of 30 du/ac
69 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 70
East Bayshore
ALT EB-1
Low-density commercial
office (status quo)
ALT EB-2
High-density
commercial office
Build-Out No change Up to 75%-100%
F. A.R. 0.4 FAR Allow Higher FAR
Commercial
Uses
414,000 sf existing
No new commercial
414,000 sf existing
Up to 103,500 sf of net
new commercial
Total Parcel
Area

37.5 acres
HE Sites*
Parcel Area
0 acres
Existing Building Area 414,000 sf
Existing Commercial
Area 414,000 sf
Land Use Alternatives (includes pipeline projects):

Existing Condition (does not include pipeline projects) :
*Palo Alto’s 2023-2031 Housing Element allocates a total of 1,559 new housing units to the Plan Area (26% of the total citywide)
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West Bayshore
ALT WB-1
Allow residential and keep
as HE Site (status quo)
ALT WB-2
Restrict residential,
move the HE Site.

Build-Out Up to 75%-100% No Change
Density / Office
F. A.R 90 du/ac 0.4 FAR
Residential Units Up to 100 to 200 new units 0 new units Commercial
Uses
35,000 sf existing
up to 35,000 sf loss of
commercial
35,000 sf existing
No net new commercial
Total Parcel
Area

2.1 acres
HE Sites*
Parcel Area

2.1 acres
Existing Building Area 35,000 sf
Existing Commercial
Area 35,000 sf
Land Use Alternatives (includes pipeline projects):

Existing Condition(does not include pipeline projects) :
*Palo Alto’s 2023-2031 Housing Element allocates a total of 1,559 new housing units to the Plan Area (26% of the total citywide)

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SB 79: Alma and parcels within ½ -mile radius of Caltrain • Typical Lot: Single-family Eichler House
on 8,000 sf lot (5.5 du/ac) with a home
value from $3-4 million
• SB 79 would allow redevelopment of a
parcel up to heights/density outlined
below; 30 du/ac minimum density is
required (6 units on typical parcel size)
• Outside of religious facility sites,
redevelopment under SB 79 is not likely
due to existing home values
• SB 79: ¼ Mile Radius
• Up to 75 ft; 120 du/ac
• SB 79: ½ Mile Radius
• Up to 65 ft; 100 du/ac
72 ¼ Mile Radius
½ Mile Radius
Mobility Alternatives

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Mobility Context – Overview

POOR WALK/BIKE CONNECTIVITY
There are disconnected bike lanes, narrow sidewalks,
wide arterials that create barriers to walking and biking.

HIGH TRAFFIC VOLUMES The corridor experiences heavy traffic and truck volumes with congestion throughout the day.

AUTO-ORIENTED DESIGN
The area has wide roads, low-density land use, and
development that prioritizes automobiles.

Despite proximity to bus stops and Caltrain, there is poor integration with transit, limiting alternatives to driving.

Coordination with Mountain View and Caltrain, as well
as other partners (e.g., Google, private developers) will be necessary to advance projects across boundaries.

INTERAGENCY COORDINATION NEEDS

LACK OF TRANSIT INTEGRATION
Characteristics of the existing transportation and circulation environment 74 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Mobility Context – What We Heard
• Build on and coordinate with prior and current planning and design efforts • 2026 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan
• South Palo Alto Bike/Ped Connectivity Project
• US-101 Interchange Project
• Fabian Way South Palo Alto Bikeways Demonstration Project • Prioritize safe connections to schools, parks, retail, and transit • Improve connections across San Antonio Rd at Nita Ave, Middlefield Rd, and Charleston Rd
• Enhance connection to San Antonio Caltrain Station
• Create comfortable walking and biking experience along and across San Antonio Road
• Provide separated bikeway or multi-use path
• Consider increase in vehicle and truck traffic related to new development in Mountain View and Palo Alto
75 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Mobility Context – Walking, School Routes
76 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Mobility Context – Biking
77 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Mobility Context – Transit, Parking
78 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Mobility Context – Safety
79 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 80
Special Set Back
• Special setbacks along several streets in
the Plan Area are shown here for
reference.

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2026 BPTP Complete Vision Network
2026 BPTP Recommendations
• Class I shared use path along San Antonio Road from E. Charleston Road to Terminal Boulevard/Baylands Nature Preserve
• Class IV separated bikeways on
• San Antonio Road between Alma Street and Charleston Road (SB_20) • Middlefield Road within City limits
• Charleston Road within City limits
• Alma Street from Meadow Drive to San Antonio Avenue
• Fabian Way from Meadow Drive to Charleston Road(SB_23) • Class IIIb bicycle boulevard on Mackay Drive
• Intersection improvements at Charleston Rd (Int_07) and Middlefield Rd (Int_12) • San Antonio Road Area is identified as a Pedestrian Priority Area Mobility Context – Projects, Plans, and Policies
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 82
Mobility Context – Projects, Plans, and Policies
• T-3.5. When constructing or modifying roadways,
plan for use of the roadway by all users
• T-3.6. Consider pedestrians, bicyclists, e-bikes
and motorcycles when designing road surfaces,
curbs, crossings, signage, landscaping and sight
lines
• Create a culture and climate of systemic safety by
addressing the key risk factors and barriers to
safety, including:
• Making design, maintenance and operations
decisions that prioritize safety
• Commit to support areas zoned for
increased density and infill
development with transportation
facilities and improvements to
enable safer multi-modal
transportation for present and future
road users
Safety Action PlanComprehensive Plan
• T-3.14. Continue to prioritize the
safety of school children in street
modification projects that affect
school travel routes, including
during construction
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Prior and Current Planning and Design Efforts
US 101 Interchange Improvements – San Antonio Road
Fabian Way Protected Bike Lanes
Charleston/San Antonio
Road Intersection Design
Potential future ped/bike
connection
Mobility Strategies

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Reimagine the corridor as a multimodal spine that balances mobility with placemaking 85 Mobility Strategies to Support Land Use Alternatives

PARKING AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT
Apply strategies to reduce travel demand and organize
allocation of curb space to improve access and efficiency.

PEDESTRIAN-FIRST DESIGN
Prioritize comfortable, accessible, and inviting streets that encourage walking and biking (while recognizing San Antonio as a regional corridor and truck route.

LOW-STRESS BIKING ROUTES
Provide high quality bikeways that meet the needs of
people of all ages and abilities.

Integrate walking, biking, shuttles, and shared mobility to create a seamless journey from doorstep to destination.

SMART CORRIDOR TECHNOLOGY
Use real-time data, adaptive signals, and digital tools to optimize traffic flow and enhance multimodal safety.

FIRST/LAST MILE CONNECTIONS

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Create comfortable, accessible, and vibrant environments where walking is the most convenient and enjoyable mode of travel.

Pedestrian -First Design
short blocks
Implement 2026 BPTP Pedestrian Design Guidelines and increase walkability with short block lengths and paseos 86 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Low-Stress Biking Infrastructure
Provide high-quality bikeways that meet the needs of people of all ages and abilities.

Class IV Separated Bikeway
Protected Intersection
Class I Shared Use Path
Implement 2026 BPTP recommendations and applicable countermeasures from the Safety Action Plan Appendix E 87 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Types of Bikeways
Source: Caltrans, Toward an Active California, State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2017. 88 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
First/Last Mile Connections - Overview
Integrate walking, biking, shuttles, and shared mobility to create a seamless journey from doorstep to destination.

Shuttles
Short-distance, fixed-route,
circulator-style trips or flexible,
responsive, and sustainable
transport to bridge the first/last
mile.

Mobility Hubs
A place where multiple transportation
modes are cohesively and conveniently
located to provide an integrated suite of
mobility services and amenities.

Shared Micromobility
Any shared small, low-speed, human- or
electric-powered transportation device,
including bicycles, scooters, electric-assist
bicycles, electric scooters (e-scooters), and
other small, lightweight, wheeled
conveyances.

Wayfinding
Use of signs, maps, and other visual cues to
help people navigate through an area.

Effective wayfinding systems improve
accessibility and user experience.
89 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
First/Last Mile Connections - Mobility Hubs
A place where multiple transportation modes are cohesively and conveniently located to provide an integrated suite of mobility services and amenities.

Features
Rendering of Mobility Hub
Source: mtc.ca.gov/planning/transportation/mobility-hubs • Real-time transit information
• Shuttle service
• Pick-up/drop-off zone
• Electric vehicle charging
• Vehicle parking
• Enhanced crossings
• Low-stress bicycle routes
• Bicycle racks
• Covered bike storage/lockers
• Shared micromobility
• Transit shelter
• San Antonio Rd/Charleston Rd
• San Antonio Rd/Middlefield Rd
• San Antonio Caltrain Station
Potential Locations
90 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Organize allocation of curb space for vehicles, deliveries, and shared mobility to improve access and efficiency.

Parking and Demand Management - Curbspace
Prioritize and accommodate various curb functions depending on curb needs in different contexts.

Access for Goods
Space for deliveries, used for
short periods of time.

Access for People
Active space for transit
boardings, passenger
loading, and shared mobility
services.

Public Space and Services
Space for use by people and
public services, such as
parklets, landscaped areas,
and fire hydrants.

Storage for Vehicles
Curb lane is intended to be
used for the storage of
vehicles or bicycles for
established time periods, such
that it is unavailable for other
purposes.

Movement
Curb lane is used for the
movement of vehicles or
active transportation modes
and is unavailable for other
purposes.
91 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Implement strategies intended to reduce travel demand, shift trips to more sustainable modes, and improve the efficiency of the mobility network.

Parking and Demand Management - Transportation
Options
Provide Bicycle Parking and
Repair Stations
Provide designated, secure
and convenient areas for bike
parking and bike
maintenance and repair.

Improve Walking/Biking
Access
Include streetscape
improvements that make it
easy and comfortable to walk
and bike.

Incorporate Shared Vehicle
Services and Bike Fleets
Provide car-share parking and
bike fleets on-site and offer
subsidized car-
share memberships.

Create Supportive Mix of Land
Use
Incorporate a mix of
residential, commercial, and
institutional land uses and
increase the density of uses.

Integrate Communications
and Information
Provide real-time transit
information and wayfinding
signage.

Apply transportation demand management strategies to make sure that new development is designed to make it easier for tenants, residents, employees, and visitors to get around using sustainable modes. 92 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Smart Corridor Technology
Keep Cycles
Short
Transit Signal
Priority & Leading
Bike/Ped Intervals
& Extended Time
to Cross
Signal
interconnectivity
and coordination
Time to
Intended
Speed
Adjust by
Time of
Day
Real-time
traffic
management
93 Mobility Alternatives
San Antonio Road

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
San Antonio Rd Priorities
A. East of Charleston Rd
o Enhance connection to and across US-101
o Create connection through to Fabian Way
o Coordinate with VTA US-101 Interchange Project and Google o BPTP Recommendation: Class IV - Separated Bikeways; Class I - Shared Use Path north of Bayshore Road
B. Charleston Rd to Middlefield Rd
o Provide comfortable walking and biking facilities
o Enhance connections across San Antonio Rd
o Maintain capacity for vehicle and truck traffic
o Coordinate with landowners and developers
o BPTP Recommendation: Class IV - Separated Bikeways
C. West of Middlefield Rd
o Caltrain Station connection
o Nita Avenue crossing improvements
o San Antonio Avenue enhancements
o Coordinate with Mountain View, Caltrain, and Google
o BPTP Recommendation: Class IV – New Separated Bikeway on San Antonio Avenue and new Class IV – New Separated Bikeway on San Antonio Road from overcrossing to Middlefield
A
B
C
95 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
San Antonio Intersection Improvements
D. Charleston Rd Intersection
o Create protected intersection
o Remove side street with diagonal parking, extend pedestrian zone o Modify lane geometry, consider removing dual left turn lanes to provide median refuge
o Explore grade separated crossing
E. Middlefield Rd Intersection
o Create protected intersection
o Consolidate existing driveway access
o Modify lane geometry,
o remove westbound right turn lane,
o consider removing dual left turn lanes to provide median refuge o Explore grade separated crossing
F. Nita Ave
o Extend existing bike lanes through the intersection
o Enhance connection to bike boulevard on Mackay Dr
D
E
F
96 SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
A. East of Charleston Rd
97 San Antonio Road with planned US 101 Interchange
Improvements that include bike path over 101
• Class I multi-use path or Class IV
separated bikeway along San Antonio
from Charleston to US-101 interchange
ped/bike overpass
• Ped/bike connection across San Antonio
Road and through to Fabian Way to
access destinations north of CTI Area
Google Streetview images of San Antonio
Road at US 101 SB Off Ramp, facing east
8 – 12 ft
As Space
Allows
Expand sidewalk to
create a 8-12 ft wide
multi-use ped/bike
path on San Antonio Rd
Connect San Antonio
Interchange Bike Path
to Fabian Way and
Transport St
Expand sidewalk to
create a 8-12 ft wide
multi-use ped/bike
path on San Antonio Rd
Planned US 101
Interchange
Improvements

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
D. Potential Grade -Separated
Crossing
98 Would require 9%
ramp or
~ 300 feet for 5%
175 ft
Would require
30-40 feet
setback
Spiral ramp requires
100 ft x 100 ft
dimension, roughly
the size of the gas
station property
Potential two-way
shared-use path
Potential two-way
shared-use path
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 99
• Heart of the Central San Antonio sub area (mixed-use change area) • Currently designated a high-stress street for biking
• Experiences truck traffic and congestion throughout the day • 2026 BPTP recommends prioritizing intersection improvements at Charleston Rd and Middlefield Rd
• 2026 BPTP recommends Class IV separated bikeways on each side of the street
B. Charleston Rd to Middlefield Rd - Existing
24’24’
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 100
Context: Charleston Rd to Middlefield Rd - Existing
• Utilities/Infrastructure Challenges
• Potential Pinch-Points
• Unique Situations
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 101
B. Charleston Rd to Middlefield Rd - Alternatives
Existing Condition
24’ 24’
24’ 24’
24’ 24’
24’24’
Alt MSA-2 Alt MSA-3
Alt MSA-1
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 102
Category Existing ALT MSA-1
Separated Bikeway, Wider Sidewalks
ALT MSA-2
Shared Use Path (north) + Bikeway(south)
ALT MSA-3
Two Way BikewayBoth Sides
Bike Facility Type Class III (shared lane) Class IV Class I shared use path north + Class IV south Class IV two way (both sides) Curb to Curb Width 76.5 ft 76.5 ft 76.5 ft 55.5 ft (moves curbs, removes existing trees) ROW Required 100.5 ft (Existing) 100.5 ft 110.5 ft 105.5 ft Additional Easements NA No change 10 ft (7ft on north side) 5ft (2.5ft each side) Bicycle Facility Width NA 7 ft 12 ft two-way shared use path (north) + 7 ft bikeway (south) 10 ft two-way path (each side)
Sidewalk Width 5 ft 5-8 ft 5-8 ft 8 ft
On-Street Parking 8 ft; No Change Removed (101 spaces) Removed on south side (40 spaces totalremoved) Removed (101 spaces) Considerations • No change
• Separated, low stress bicycleand pedestrian
facility
• Improved safety for bicyclists and pedestrians
crossing at intersections
• No curb moves
• Space for placemaking
• High comfort two-way path on north side
• Improved safety for bicyclists and pedestrians
crossing at intersections
• Some parkingretained
• Space for placemaking
• Highest comfort for bicycles and pedestrians
• Improved safety for bicyclists and
pedestrians crossing at intersections
• Space for placemaking
Constraints • No change • Intersection turn consolidation • Removal of parking
• Intersection turn consolidation
• Minor parking impacts
• Large ROW needs (10ft), requires coordination with
properties on west side
• Impact to tree at pinch point near Greenhouse
residences
• Complete reconstruction of curb to curb
required and considerations related
to utilities and stormwater infrastructure
• Removal of parking
• Impact to trees between existing curb and
sidewalk
• Taller buildings require reduced distances
to fire apparatus
Consistent with 2026
BPTP Recommendations NA • Yes • Partially • Yes
B. Charleston Rd to Middlefield Rd – Alternatives Matrix

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
B. Charleston Rd to Middlefield Rd – Alt MSA- 1
• Separated bikeway with wide sidewalks and no
parking on both sides
• Meets 2026 BPTP
• Considerations
o Separated and low stressbicycle and pedestrian
facilities on both sides, but does not fully mitigate
traffic conflicts along this truck route
o Curbs and median remain in place
o Widening sidewalks would require 3' right-of-way
within the special setback
o All parking removed
103
24’24’

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
• Shared use path and parking on north side with
separated bike facility, wider sidewalks, and no
parking on the south side
• Equivalent to 2026 BPTP
o Modifies 2026 BPTP Class IV separated bikeway to high comfort Class I shared-use path on north side
o Low-stress bicycle facilities on both sides
o Curbs and median remain in place, some parking
retained
o Requires right-of-way or easements within the special setback (7' north, 3' south with sidewalk widening)
104
B. Charleston Rd to Middlefield Rd – Alt MSA- 2
24’24’

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Alt MSA- 2: Multi- Use
Path on North Side
Expand
sidewalk to
create 8-12 ft
wide multi-use
ped/bike path
Maintain street
trees
Existing trees
may create
pinch points
10 – 12 ft
As Space
Allows
• Work with adjacent property
owners to expand existing sidewalk
into a two-way multi-use path
• Maintain as many existing trees as
possible
• Pinch-points may be unavoidable
without moving infrastructure or
removing some trees
105

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
• Exceeds 2026 BPTP with Class IV two-way bikeways on both sides of the street separated from sidewalks
• Considerations
o High comfort bicycle and pedestrian facilities providing two- way separated travel for people walking and biking
o Removes parking on both sides
o Impacts tree near Greenhouse residences
o Requires relocation of all existing street trees
o 20 feet on each side of the street for pedestrian and bike facilities
• Potential Trade-Offs
o Requires reconstruction of curbs to narrow roadway, median remains
o Requires right-of-way within special setback on both sides o Requires relocation of significant utilities and infrastructure 106
B. Charleston Rd to Middlefield Rd – Alt MSA- 3
24’24’
24’24’

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
C. West of Middlefield Rd
107
• Enhance connections to the Caltrain Station
• Provide low-stress bikeway on San
Antonio Ave
• Extend and connect bike path to Caltrain
Station
• Create high visibility pedestrian and bike
crossing markings
• Coordinate with Mountain View, Alphabet,
and Caltrain to provide Mobility Hub at/near
the Caltrain Station
• Enhance bike/ped crossings at Nita Ave to
connect to Mackay Dr

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
C. West of Middlefield Rd (+ San Antonio Ave)
108
Convert turn lane to
separated bikeway
along San Antonio
Rd and transition to
San Antonio Ave
at Byron St
Remove left turn
from Byron St to
San Antonio Ave
Provide low-stress
bikeway and lighting
enhancements along
San Antonio Ave from
Byron St to Alma St
• Existing cross-section varies from 30' to 40'
• Implementing separated bikeway (2026 BPTP
recommendation) would require removal of
on-street parking and landscaping strip
• Provide pedestrian-scale lighting
• Provide low-stress bikeway, consider
o Shared use path (Class I)
o Bike boulevard with traffic calming (Class III)

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
San Antonio Rd Connection to Caltrain
109
Enhance connection from
Mackay Dr across San
Antonio Rd to existing bike
lanes on Mayfield Ave
Explore opportunities to
improve connection through
existing underpass
• Partner with Mountain View and Alphabet to
strengthen existing connections to Caltrain
o Enhance connection from Mackay Dr across
San Antonio Rd to Nita Ave/Mayfield Ave
o Explore opportunities to improve connections
through existing underpass
o Simplify San Antonio Ave / Briarwood Way
intersection

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Alma Street and Connection to Caltrain
110
Widen existing sidewalk to
shared use path on west
side of Alma St from San
Antonio Ave to Caltrain
station
Reduce curb radii and add
bike crossing markings
connecting to new shared
use path on west side of
Alma St
Construct separated bikeway
on east side of Alma St
Widen existing sidewalk to
shared use path on west
side of Alma St from San
Antonio Ave to Caltrain
station
Reduce curb radii and add
bike crossing markings
connecting to new shared
use path on west side of
Alma St
Construct separated
bikeway on east side of
Alma St
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 111
Alma Street (existing conditions)
Widen existing sidewalk
to shared use path on
west side of Alma St from
San Antonio Ave to
Caltrain station
Reduce curb radii and add bike
crossing markings connecting
to new shared use path on
west side of Alma St
Construct separated
bikeway on east side of
Alma St
Utilize existing
landscaping strip to
construct separated
bikeway on east side of
Alma St
• 2026 BPTP recommends separated bikeway
along Alma St from San Antonio Ave to
Meadow Dr
• Limited driveway conflicts along east side
• Landscaping strip is approx. 15' wide
• Coordinate with Caltrain and Mountain View to
enhance existing connection from San Antonio
Ave to Caltrain station
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 112
Alma Street
• Provide low-stress bikeway on Alma Street
• Create high visibility pedestrian and bike crossing
markings
• Implement signal timing strategies to manage
vehicle speeds along the corridor
• Keep cycles short
• Provide leading intervals for walk/bike
• Time signals to intended speeds
• Adjust timing plans by time of day
• Coordinate with Mountain View, Google, and
Caltrain to provide Mobility Hub at/near the Caltrain
Station
Class IV Separated Bikeway
Keep Cycles
Short
Time to
Intended
Speed
Adjust by
Time of
Day
Leading Pedestrian
Intervals

Mobility Improvements
E. Charleston Road

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Charleston Road Strategy
114
Fabian to SA SA to MV
SA/Charleston
Intersection
• Improve ped/bike facilities on E. Charleston Road
• Improve intersection safety
• Connect to proposed ped/bike facilities on San Antonio Road SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 115
Intersection : E. Charleston Rd and San Antonio Rd
Goals:
• Improve pedestrian/bike movements
across the intersection
• Integrate preferred alternatives for San
Antonio Road and Charleston Road
Potential Concepts to Study:
• Protected intersection
• Reduce crossing distance
• Reconfigure diagonal parking to ped/bike
facilities
• Grade separated crossing (limited
touchdown area on south side)
Approved Project
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 116
Charleston Rd: San Antonio Road to Mountain View
Proposed Improvements
• Improve neighborhood
connections to Mountain
View
• Improve pedestrian and
bike infrastructure on
Charleston Road
• Connect to proposed US-
101 bikeway interchange
Bike
Infrastructure
Setbacks required
for new bike
infrastructure on
Charleston
Street Design
Provide for
wider sidewalks
and increased
tree canopy
101
Interchange
Plan
B
Ped/bike connection to
US-101 interchange
multiuse path
Neighborhood
connection to
open spaces and
retail
Bike infrastructure
improvements on E.

Charleston Road
Block Size
Create pedestrian
pathways at least
one every 800 feet

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
10 ft.

Setback
Property Line
Existing Curb
Property Line
117
Charleston Road South of San Antonio (facing south)
Existing Typical Section
Bike lanes too
narrow Sidewalk too
narrow for high
density
development

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 118
ALT MCH -1: STREET SECTION
E. Charleston Road south of San Antonio (section shown facing south) Exiting
10 ft.

Setback
Preferred
15 to 17 ft.

Setback
Property Line
Existing Curb
Property Line
• Goals:
• Create safe and comfortable
bike connection to and across
San Antonio Road
• Connected new development in
CTI and Mountain View to other
amenities
• Alternative Concept:
• Create 14 feet wide multi-use
path on north side of
E.Charleston Road
• Keep existing curbs
• Expand existing setback by 5 to
7 feet
SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN 119
ALT MCH -2: STREET SECTION
E. Charleston Road south of San Antonio (section shown facing south) Property Line
Exiting
10 ft.

Setback
Existing Curb
Preferred
15 to 17 ft.

Setback
Property Line
Curb moved
by 6 ft.
• Goals:
• Create safe and comfortable
bike connection to and across
San Antonio Road
• Connected new development in
CTI and Mountain View to other
amenities
• Alternative Concept:
• Increase curb-to-curb
dimension to widen bike lanes
from 5 feet wide to 8 feet wide
• Increase sidewalk width
• Expand existing setback by 5 to
7 feet

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Charleston Rd: Fabian Way to San Antonio Road
• Reconfigure the Fabian Way - San
Antonio Road intersection to
improve safety and circulation
• Calm turning movements with a
raised crosswalk on Fabian Way
• Remove diagonal parking spaces to
support a safer, more efficient
intersection layout
• Create space for placemaking
elements, micromobility parking,
and enhanced bus stop amenities
120
10 ft
Class IV
Separated Bike Lane
10 ft
Right Turn Lane
10 ft
North Bound Lane
10 ft
South Bound Lane
10 ft
South Bound Lane
10 ft
Class IV
Separated Bike Lane
15 ft
Shared Bike Right
Turn Lane
10 ft
North Bound Lane
10 ft
Turning Lane
10 ft
South Bound Lane
10 ft
South Bound Lane
5 ft
Bike Lane
Alt MCH-B1
Proposed
Section
Existing Section

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
121
Traffic Volumes for E. Charleston to Fabian Way
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
Mobility Improvements
Fabian Way

SAN ANTONIO ROAD AREA PLAN
Fabian Way
• Address Fabian Way planned improvements
• Address potential future needs with residential
land use at Maxar Site
• Address pick-up drop-off at JCC and private
schools
• Address potential to add traffic signal at
Federation Way and/or other locations
123
Future
Residential
Development
JCC Gym/
Afterschool
Program
Federation Way
Fabian Way
Potential Ped/Bike Path
Fabian Way
Private
School
Private
School
Potential new intersections
Potential new traffic signal
Protected intersection

Palo Alto City CouncilApril 6, 2026

Palo Alto City Council
April 6, 2026