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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE AMENDING THE EVERG REEN-EAST HILLS AREA
DEVELOPMENT POLICY ( EEHDP) TO LIMIT THE
APPLICATION OF THE EEHDP TO PROJECTS THAT
RECEIVED AN APPROVED ENTITLEMENT (GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT AND/OR ZONING AMENDMENT)
AND/OR A LAND USE PERMIT FROM THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THE EEHDP TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
RESOLUTION, MAKING THE EVERGREEN-EAST HILLS
TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE INAPPLICABLE TO EVERGREEN-
EAST HILLS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AFTER THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Ti tle 18 of the San José Municipal Code and state law to adopt and, from time to time, amend the General Plan governing the physical development of the City of San José; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2011, the City Council adopted the General Plan entitled, "Envision San José 2040 General Plan, San José, California” by Resolution No. 76042, which General Plan has been amended from time to time (hereinafter the "General Plan"); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 18 of the S an José Municipal Code, all General Plan and Specific Plan amendment proposals are referred to the Planning Commission of the City of San José for review and recommendation prior to City Council consideration of the amendments; and
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WHEREAS, in 2008, the City Council adopted the Evergreen-East Hills Area Development Policy (“EEHDP”) which added capacity for 500 residential units, 500,000 square feet of commercial retail, and 75,000 s quare feet of office development in the policy area; and
WHEREAS, development in the EEHDP area has r eached near capacity for residential development and full capacity for commercial and office development; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to limit the applicat ion of the EEHDP to projects that received an approved entitlement (general plan amendment and/or zoning amendment) and/or a land use permit from the effective date of the EEHDP to the effective date of this resolution, making the Evergreen-East Hills Traffic Impact Fee inapplicable to Evergreen- East Hills development projects after the effective date of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, on October 11, 2023, the Planning Commission held a hybrid public hearing to consider the proposed amendm ent to the EEHDP as spec ified in Exhibit A hereto (“General Plan Amendment”), at which hearing interested persons were given the opportunity to appear in-person or virtually and provide public comments with respect to said proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission transmitted its recommendations to the City Council on the proposed General Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the Council held a duly noticed public hearing; and
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WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed General Plan Amendment is on file with the City of San José Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and available online digitally at sjpermits.org, with copies submitted to the City Council for its consideration; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 18 of the San José Municipal Code, public notice was given that on October 24,2023, at 1:30 p.m., the Council would hold a public hearing where interested persons could appear, be heard, and pr esent their views with respect to the proposed General Plan Amendment (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the environmental impacts of this project were addressed by the following Final Environmental Impact Reports: Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final EIR, adopted by City Council Resolution No. 76041 on November 1, 2011, and addenda thereto; Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy Project Final Environmental Impact Report adopted by City Council Resolution No. 73570 on December 12, 2006; and the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Updated Evergreen-East Hills Area Development Policy, adopted by City Council Resolution No. 74742 on December 16, 2008, and addenda thereto; and
WHEREAS, prior to making its determination on the General Plan Amendment, the Council adopted Resolution No. ___________ on October 24, 2023, adopting the addendum for this General Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Council found that the General Plan Amendment Project is eligible for an addendum pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15164, which states that a lead agency or responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but there are no substantial changes in the project NVF:VMT:DJF
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or new information of substantial importance which would require major revisions of the previous EIRs due to the occurrence of new significant impacts and/or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of San José is the decision-making body for the proposed General Plan Amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Council’s determinations regarding General Plan Amendment File No.
GPT23-006 is hereby specified and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The General Plan Amendment listed under File No. GPT23-006, as set forth in Exhibit A of this Resolution, shall take effect upon thirty (30) days of adoption by the City Council.
ADOPTED this ___ day of ____, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
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MATT MAHAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
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TONI J. TABER, CMC
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA )
I hereby certify that the amendments to the San José General Plan specified in the attached Exhibit A were adopted by the City Council of the City of San José on ____________, as stated in its Resolution No.___________
Dated:________________
TONI J. TABER, CMC
City Clerk
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Evergreen-East Hills
Development Policy
City of San Jose
Adopted by the City Council on December 16, 2008
(City Council Resolution No. 74741)
Amended by the City Council on _____________, 2023
(City Council Resolution No. ________)
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Background
Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy (EEHDP) Area Boundaries Purpose of Original Evergreen Development Policy (EDP)
Summary of Previous Updates and Strategic Planning Efforts II. Purpose and Goals
2023 Amendment and Update
Application of Policy
III. Land Use
General Land Use Objectives
Affordable Housing Policy
Retail Policy
Development Capacity
Existing Development Capacity
New Residential Development Units Pool
New Commercial Retail Development Square Footage Pool
New Commercial Office Square Footage Pool
New City Public Facilities
Other New Land Uses
IV. Traffic Policy and Standards
Overview
Level of Service Standards — EEHDP Area Requirements
Vehicle Miles Travelled Standards
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Measures
V. Transportation Infrastructure
Overview
Transportation Mitigation Measures
Site Operational Improvements
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3 Improvements to Alternative Modes of Travel
VI. Implementation
Review of New Development Projects
Allocation of Development Capacity
Existing Development Capacity
Properties with Existing Residential Use or Other Uses
Residential, Commercial and Office Pool Allocation
Unforeseen Projects
Funding of Improvements
2023 Amendment
VII. Future Amendments to the EEHDP Appendices
Appendix A - Guiding Principles for Land Use and
Transportation Planning Developed Through
the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy
(EEHVS)
Appendix B - Guiding Principle Design Guidelines
Developed Through the Evergreen-East Hills
Vision Strategy (EEHVS)
Appendix C - Mixed Use Design Guidelines
Appendix D - Historic Preservation Criteria
Appendix E - Transportation Dema nd Management (TDM) Measures Appendix F - Transportation Infrastructure Descriptions Appendix G - Community Amenities List Descriptions
Developed Through the Evergreen East Hills
Vision Strategy (EEHVS)
Appendix H - Existing Hous ing Unit Allocation Table
(Benefit Assessment District No. 91-209SJ)
Appendix I - Table of Existi ng Housing Unit Allocations by Assessor's Parcel Number Without
Entitlements
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4 I. BACKGROUND
This policy, entitled, The Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy (EEHDP), is an update of the original Evergreen Development Policy (OEDP) adopted in 1976 as amended from time to time.
EVERGREEN DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA BOUNDARIES
The updated Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy (EEH DP) area boundaries match the original boundaries of the Evergreen Development Policy (EDP), defined as the land within San Jose's Urban Service Area Boundary, south of Story Road, east of U.S. Highway 101, and the area generally north of the in tersection of U.S. Hi ghway 101 and Hellyer Avenue, where the northern boundary of the Edenvale Development Policy Area ends (see Figure 1).
The EEHDP area overlaps with portions of the East Valley/680 Communities, K.O.N.A. and West Evergreen Strong Neighborhood Initiative (SNI) planning areas and fully incorporates the Evergreen Sp ecific Plan area and the Silv er Creek Planned Residential Community. Portions of the EEHDP Area are also designated as Redevelopment Project Areas. See map on page 7 for the location of the SNI planning areas and Redevelopment Project Areas in the EEHDP area.
PURPOSE OF ORIGINAL EVERGREEN DEVELOPMENT POLICY
The original Evergreen Development Policy (OEDP) was adopted in August 1976 to address the issues of flood protection and lim ited traffic capacity in the EDP area, which constituted substantial constraints to development in the EDP Area. The area south of Story Road and east of Highway 101 has limited gateway streets into and out of this part of San Jose. These gateway streets are known as "screenline intersections." All vehicular trips to and from Evergreen pass though these few gateways, creati ng the potential for severe traffic congestion.
The 1976 EDP established the policy framework for facilita ting an increment of new residential development in the EDP area as identified by the General Plan at that time. The Policy identified specific programs for correc ting the transportation deficiencies and enhancing flood protection. In particular, the goal of the EDP was to limit the construction of new residential units so that traffic Level of Service "D," consistent with the City's of new residential units so that traffic Level of Service "D," consistent with the City's General Plan policies, would be maintained at key boundary (screenline) intersections. Level of Service D is a measure of traffic congestion at signalized intersections, where vehicles wait through more than one signal light cycle at intersections but for short periods.
The EDP area is also naturally prone to flooding, requiring a flood control solution prior to additional construction. The Original Evergreen Development Policy adopted in 1976 created flood control policies which included allowing development to occur only if it protected from the 100-year flood and did not divert flood or overland flows or cause DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.
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5 flooding on other properties. Original Evergreen Development Policy flood protection measures also required flood control improvements within the policy area which included improvements to Lake Cunningham, the constr uction of a tributary stream from Silver- Thompson Creek, the construction of a point of connection of the tributary stream to Lake Cunningham, and other improvements to the Quimby and Fowler Creek watersheds. The majority of flood control improvements re quired within the Original Evergreen Development Policy were completed prior to the Policy's update in 1991. The remaining outstanding improvements to the Quimby and Fo wler Creek watersheds were included in the development of the 1991 Evergreen Specific Plan.
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6 EVERGREEN-EAST HILLS
DEVELOPMENT POLICY BOUNDARIES
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Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy Area
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Development Policy Area
SAN JOSE REDEVELOPMENT AREAS 10/27/2008 DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 9 SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS UPDATES AND STRATEGIC PLANNING EFFORTS 1991 Evergreen Specific Plan (ESP)
Under the Original Evergreen Development Policy, the scre enline intersections reached their maximum traffic capacity in 1989, e ffectively preventing additional residential development. At that point, however, there wa s potential for the construction of almost 4,000 new residential units based on existing General Plan land use designations. Of the almost 4,000 potential residential units, 3,000 were within a sub-area of the OEDP, called the Evergreen Planned Residential Community (EPRC).
In 1990, the City Council in itiated the Evergreen Specific Pl an (ESP) for the EPRC to create a unique suburban area with a mix of lo t sizes, housing types, some retail, parks, schools, and other amenities. The ESP was th e catalyst to revise the OEDP, and through that effort, the City was able to identify additional tra ffic mitigation measures to support the construction of the 2,9 96 new residential units. Tra ffic analysis performed in conjunction with the preparation of the ESP, quantified the amount of traffic capacity required to allow full development of the re maining vacant lands in Evergreen, and identified potential street impr ovements which could provid e the required capacity. In 1991, the City Council approved the ESP associated General Plan changes to the Evergreen Planned Residential Community and revised the Original Evergreen Development Policy to identify the transportation and flood control improvements needed for the Evergreen Specific Plan.
1995 OEDP Amendment
The Original Evergreen Development Policy was again revised in 19 95 to provide the policy framework for the build-out of the larger Evergreen Development Policy Area consistent with the General Plan at that time with the goal of maintaining the basic traffic LOS "D" and hundred-year flood projection standards of the 1976 OEDP and 1991 OEDP Amendment. Those standards were preserved as prerequisites to project approvals. The 1995 OEDP Amendment iden tified the remaining watersheds and street system improvements required to allow 4,759 residential units to proceed. A Benefit Assessment District (No. 91-209SJ Aborn-Murillo) was formed to provide a cost-sharing plan to finance and construct the extensive infrastru cture network enhancements necessary to facilitate the planned and potential housing units identified by the San José 2020 General Plan and the Evergreen Specific Plan. In 1998, the Benefit Assessment District was augmented and updated through the formation of Community Facilities District No. 4 as a result of changes to the laws governing spec ial districts. Both the Benefit Assessment District and the Community Fa cilities District remain in e ffect today (2008) with no expiration date.
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A minor amendment was made to the Original Evergreen Development Policy in August 1998 to refine the traffic analysis methodolog y in order to facilitate small-scale, nonresidential development. Specifically, traffic analysis methodology was no longer based upon screenline intersections, but based upon traffic measurements at all affected intersections. This allowed small projects which did not have allocations to be built if the traffic associated with the small project co uld be mitigated through the installation of appropriate transportation improvements.
Evergreen Vision Strategy/Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy The Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy builds upon several prior planning efforts, including the work of the Evergreen Vision Strategy, the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy (EEHVS) pla nning process, the Strong Neig hborhood Initiative program, and the Knight Program in Community Building Evergreen-Eastridge area charrette.
In 2003 the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy, a large community outreach process (initially called the Evergreen Vision St rategy), was underway to facilitate the development of six large opportunity sites. The six opportunity sites included:
• Arcadia, located on the south side of Quimby Road approximately 1 ,000 feet westerly of Capitol Expressway
• Pleasant Hills, located on the northeast corner of Tully and White Roads • Evergreen Valley Community College, located on the North side of Yerba Buena Road approximately 350 feet easterly of San Felipe Road
• Berg-Campus Industrial lands, located on th e southeast corner of Fowler and Yerba Buena Roads and both sides of future extension of Yerba Buena Road/Murillo Avenue between Fowler
• IDS-Campus Industrial lands, located on the eastside of Yerba Buena Road opposite Verona Road
• Yerba Buena OPCO Campus Industrial lands, located on the northeast corner of Yerba Buena Road and Old Yerba Buena Road
The total development proposed as part of the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy was up to 5,700 residential units, 500,000 square feet of commercial development, and 75,000 square feet of office development in the development policy area.
On May 15, 2007, the City Council decided to defer decision of the conversion of industrial properties (Berg, IDS, and Yerba Buena OP CO) to residential use and requested the development policy be updated to allow for a more limited level of development than was proposed with the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy. As part of the outreach and task force process associated with EEHVS, the community identified a number of community amenities which were lacking and were priorities in the Evergreen-East Hills area.
Appendix G of this document includes a listing of the community amenities identified through the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy. This list serves as a resource for capital DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 11 improvement projects based on community priorities. These amenities can also be considered as part of a "bonafide plan" to amend this development policy in the future. The bonafide plan requirement for potential amendments to the EEHDP is described in Chapter VII Future Amendments to the EEHDP.
II. PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THE 2008 UPDATED
EVERGREEN DEVELOPMENT POLICY, ENTITLED
THE EVERGREEN EAST HILLS DEVELOPMENT
POLICY
The primary purpose of the 2008 updated Evergreen Deve lopment Policy, hereafter referred to as the Evergreen- East Hills Development Policy (EEHDP), is to replace the original EDP (OEDP), as amended to specifically allow a limited increase in development in the Evergreen-East Hills area. The Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy becomes the new policy framework for a limited amount of new residential, commercial, and office development within the EEHDP Area. The EEHDP is intende d to promote the long-term vitality of the Evergreen-East Hills Area by linking together limited new development with supporting transportation infrastructure. In exchange for enabling more development capacity, the Policy provides a mechanism to require commensurate traffic impact fees in order to construct transportation system investments.
The EEHDP adopted in 2008 is consistent with the San Jose 2020 General Plan, specifically supporting the General Plan goa ls of creating livable neighborhoods, promoting infill development at appropriate locations, and ensuring adequate services and facilities. Specifically, the EEHDP suppor ts the General Plan's Urban Growth Boundary/Greenline Major Stra tegy through the prom otion of infill development. This 2008 update does not amend the specific traffic Level of Service standards that are in the existing Evergreen Development Policy. Th e primary reason for adopting an Area Development Policy is to manage the traffi c congestion associated with near term development in the EEHDP Area and simultaneously promote development consistent with the General Plan goals and neighborhood visions.
All new development within the EEHDP area should consider the Guiding Principles for Land Use and Transportation Planning (see Appendix A) and the Guiding Principle Design Guidelines (Appendix B), which were developed as part of the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy (EEHVS) planni ng process as goals fo r creating high quality residential, retail, and office development. The Guiding Principles state that all new development in EEHDP area should be sustainable, be high quality, and improve the overall livability of the area.
New residential development should create housing opportunities for a wide range of household types and income levels. Infrastructure and services should support the planned levels of residential and non-residential development. New deve lopment in transit DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 12 corridors should incorporate transit-oriented development concepts, and all development should support vibrant land uses linked by various transportation modes and community amenities. The Guiding Princi ples for Land Use and Tran sportation Planning (Appendix A) and the Guiding Principle Design Guidelines (Appendix B) are included as appendices of this document in order to memorialize th e community preferences that were generated through the Evergreen-East Hills Vision St rategy process as community aspirations.
Property owners and developers are welcome to apply these ideas to their proposals; however, the EEHVS Guiding Prin ciples and Guidelines will not be used by the City in the evaluation of consistenc y of proposed development w ith the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy Update.
The Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy consists of policies that govern:
• Land Use (Chapter III)
• Transportation (Chapter IV)
• Transportation Infrastructure Improvements (Chapter V) • Implementation (Chapter VI)
Proposed development must be substantially consistent with all elements of this Evergreen East-Hills Development Policy.
2023 AMENDMENT AND EFFECTIVE DATE
As of 2023, development capacity in the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy Area has been effectively exhausted pursuant to this Policy and the associated environmental impact report. As of the da te of the 2023 Policy Amendment, there is only 136 units of residential capacity remaining unentitled, no retail capacity, and no commercial office capacity. As a practical matter, there is no development capacity remaining in the Policy Area, so the City has determined that it will terminate this Policy as to all new development that obtains permits following the effective date of the 2023 amendment to the Policy, but that all development that has received land use entitlement permits and which permits have not expired prior to the date of the 2023 am endment shall continue to comply with all permits, this Policy, and the associated traf fic impact mitigation requirements including but not limited to payment of the traffic impact fee.
Additionally, within the last several years, the state legislature adopted a significant amount of new housing and housing-related land use legislation. SB 330 (2019) includes several new procedural changes and limitations that impact the City, including a limitation on moratoria or similar restrictions bein g imposed on housing development, and a prohibition on placing housing unit caps on, or limitations on population or permits issued for, housing development. Specifically, G overnment Code section 66300(b)(1)(D), in DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 13 relevant part, appears to invalidate any numeric cap on housing that: (i) limits the number of land use approvals or perm its necessary for the approva l and construction of housing that will be issued or allocated within all or a portion of the affected city; (ii) acts as a cap on the number of housing units that can be approved or constr ucted either annually or for some other time period; or (iii) limits the po pulation of the affected city. Residential development may advance in the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy Area if development proposed after the effective date of the amendment to this Policy completes appropriate CEQA clearance and complies w ith the City’s General Plan and zoning requirements. The purpose of the 2023 amendment and termination of the Policy as to new development applications is to avoid confus ion over which City policies apply to new development in the Policy area and to clarify that the Policy has not operated, and does not operate, as a numeric limitation on residential development.
On ________, 2023, th e City Council amended the Ever green-East Hills Development Policy to limit application of the Policy to only those projects that have received a land use entitlement (general plan and/or zoning amendment) and/or an approved land use permit prior to the effective date of the 2023 Policy amendment, to wit: _______, 2023 (hereinafter “2023 Amendmen t Effective Date”). The 2023 Policy amendment also prioritizes the outstanding transportation im provements specified in Section V of the Policy to reflect which of the specified improvements are funded and may be prepared for public bidding and award of construction contract.
With the exception of applications for amendments and adjustments to land use permits that were previously approved in accordance with the Policy, the pr actical effect of the 2023 Policy Amendment is to terminate the effect of the Policy upon project applications on or after the 2023 Amendment Effective Date so that all such projects will be evaluated on a project level in accordan ce with the requirements of CEQA and City of San Jose policies including but not limited to the analysis of transportation impacts.
Environmental review of the 2023 Amendment of this Policy was conducted in accordance with CEQA.
APPLICATION OF POLICY
This Policy was amended in 2023 to limit its a pplication to only those projects that have received approved land use entitlements and permits under this Policy prior to the 2023 Amendment Effective Date. More specifically, following the 2023 Amendment Effective Date, this Policy shall only apply to:
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(b) Any application for amendment or adjustme nt to a land use permit that was approved prior to the 2023 Amendment Effective Date.
This Policy shall not apply to any project application submitted on or after the 2023 Amendment Effective Date. Project applications in the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy area submitted on or after the 2023 Amendment Effective Date shall be evaluated on a project level in accordan ce with the requirements of CEQA and City of San Jose policies including but not limited to the analysis of transportation impacts.
III. LAND USE
GENERAL LAND USE OBJECTIVES
The Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy Land Use Policies are intended to:
• Guide development to appr opriate locations within the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy Area.
• Provide appropriate flexibility for limited new development capacity. • Maintain the current location of the Urban Growth Boundary. • Facilitate infill development within the Urban Growth Boundary. • Facilitate walking, bicycling, and transit use.
• Promote a diversity of housing options within neighborhoods. • Protect, enhance, and/or restore natural features.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY
Consistent with Key Outcome No. #5 (see Appendix A - Guiding Principles for Land Use and Transportation Planning), which was developed thr ough the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy process, the EEHDP Policy is intended to create housing opportunities for a wide range of household types and income levels. Although only projects pursuing more than 35 residential units have specific af fordability requirements described below (see Chapter VI Implementation), su pplying affordable units as part of all residential development is encouraged within the EEHDP area. The provision of affordable housing shall be eliminated as one of the criteria fo r qualifying for "large project" status on the operative date of the City of San Jose's inclusionary housing polic y. Any projects in DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 15 redevelopment areas are not able to qualify for "large project" status through the provision of affordable housing.
RETAIL POLICY
Consistent with Key Outcome No. #4 (see Appendix A — Guiding Principles for Land Use and Transportation Planning), which wa s developed through the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy process, the EE HDP is intended to foster vibrant commercial/business, mixed use, and residential areas including added opportunities for post offices, health care, entertainment and other retail uses. The Guiding Principles and Design Guidelines incorporated in Appendices A, B, and C to this Policy also encourage mixed-use development. Project s pursuing more than 35 resi dential units in size must adhere to specific design guidelines for mi xed use development in order to foster successful retail opportunities (see Appendix C).
DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY
This EEHDP establishes a specific amount of land use development capacity for the Evergreen-East Hills Developm ent Policy Area. All new de velopment entitlements for properties located within the EEHDP Area must be substantially consistent with these provisions.
Existing Development Capacity
All properties with established development ca pacity in the form of existing buildings, entitlements, traffic allocations under the previo us policy, or assigned trips in the City's Approved Trips Inventory (ATI) are able to redevelop based on that established level of traffic capacity. The level of traffic capacity for such properties will be determined from the associated traffic generation (trips) under the Original Evergreen Development Policy as amended. Existing trip allocations for a property will be credited for any development or redevelopment of that property, includin g proposed changes in use (e.g., existing commercial trips can be credited to a new residential project that displaces the commercial use). Development in excess of the existing trip allocation will require new allocation(s) as provided in the following provisions of this Policy. As of August 2008, unconstructed residential allocations under th e previous policy to tal 446 dwelling units, as set forth in Appendix I of this Policy.
New Residential Development Unit Pool
This Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy establishes capacity for the development of up to 500 new residential units within the Policy area. This capacity is held in a "pool" that may be allocated to any property per the allocation criteria set forth in this Policy (see Chapter VI Implementation).
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• A maximum of 30% of the pool units (150 units) can be utilized for allocation to development projects of more than 35 units if the proposals meet the criteria set forth for Large Projects.
Units are considered "allocated" with the approval of a rezoning, development permit or subdivision through a tentative or parcel ma p approval, whichever comes first. Any type of residential development, including single -family and multi-family residential projects shall be allocated units out of this pool. This Policy does not allow for any additional residential development beyond this specific allocation of 500 units. Any additional residential development beyond 500 units would necessitate an amendment to this updated Policy and likely additional subsequent envi ronmental clearance. Gu idance for future updates is contained in Chapter VII Future Amendments to the EEHDP.
As of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date, 364 units of the 500-unit residential capacity in the Policy area have been entitled with land use permits.
New Commercial Retail Development Square Footage Pool
This Policy establishes capacity for the development of up to 500,000 square feet of new retail development within the Policy area held in a pool that may be allocated to any property per the criteria set forth in this Policy (see Ch apter VI Implementation). New development of such uses will require allo cation from this pool of 500,000 new retail square footage.
As of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date, all 500,000 square feet of retail development capacity in the Policy area has been entitled with land use permits.
New Commercial Office Development Square Footage Pool
This Policy establishes capacity for the development of up to 75,000 square feet of new office development within the Policy area held in a poo l that may be allocated to any property per the criteria set forth in this Policy (see Chapter VI Implementation).
Commercial offices include business services and medical offices. New development of such uses will require allocation from this pool of 75,000 new commercial office square footage.
As of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date, a ll 75,000 square feet of commercial office development capacity in the Policy area has been entitled with land use permits.
New City Public Facilities
The purpose of the retail and office square footage pool is to facilitate private investment and development in the Evergreen-East Hills area to minimize vehicle trips out of the area.
New City public facilities (i.e., libraries, community centers, fire stations, etc.) would need to complete a traffic analysis using the Traffic Impact Criteria for non-residential uses as DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 17 described in this Policy. Based on the results of the analysis, the following are courses of action consistent with this Policy:
• If the analysis concludes that the proposed project would have no transportation impact, the City public facility project does not need to utilize any of the square footage in the pool or pay the Traffic Impact Fee.
• If the analysis identifies an impact for which the mitigation is identified in this Policy, then the City public facility project would need to draw down the appropriate square footage from the pool and pay the Traffic Impact Fee.
• If the analysis concludes that the proposed project would result in an impact for which there is mitigation not identified in this Policy and the Director of Planning and Director of Public Works has determined that:
• The mitigation is desirable, then that m itigation would need to be satisfied as part of the City public facility project; or
• The mitigation is undesirable due to potential e ffects on the pedestrian conditions and/or natural resources, th en the City Council would need to consider an update to this Policy.
Other New Land Uses
Private or other public agency developmen t that does not fit traditional forms of commercial, office, or residential development in terms of number of peak AM/PM trips generated per square footage or dwelling unit must calculate a trip generation equivalency.
The trip generation equivalenc y will equate the number of AM/PM peak trips from the development proposal to an amount of square footage for commercial or office uses or a number of dwelling units for residential use. For projects that have a mix or hybrid of uses, the trip generation equivalency will equate a combination of commercial or office square footage and dwelling units. The determined equivalent amount of commercial and office square footage or number of dwelling units would need to draw from the appropriate traffic development pool category or categories (commercial, office, and/or residential) approved through this Policy.
Given that these "other land use" proposal s must draw from the development pool, the proposals must comply with the provisions of this Policy that are applicable to the development pool. For example, any proposal that would draw more than 35 units from the residential development pool based on trip generation equivalency would need to meet the criteria for large projects as outlined in the Implementation section of this Policy. Any projects falling under "Other Land Uses" category must meet one of the two criteria below:
1. The project does not exceed the trip generati on equivalency of a residential project of 35 units or fewer.
2. The project would otherwise qualify for the large project status based on the criteria identified in the development policy.
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OVERVIEW
The City has an adopted Leve l of Service (LOS) standard of "D" for most signalized intersections for the majority of the commun ity. Geographic segments of the City with adopted Area Development Policies, as well as the Downtown, have unique, generally more permissive standards that vary from the citywide standard in recognition of special circumstances or superseding City goals that make maintaining an LOS of "D" impractical.
Under the OEDP, a LOS of "D" was established as a long-term goal for the Development Area. Particular land uses were incorporated into the OEDP so that at full build-out all EDP intersections would function at this LOS D standard. A key component of the General Plan was the development of a significant office/research and development job base on the sites designated Campus Industr ial located just east of Mu rrillo Avenue, to establish a reverse commute pattern within the Policy area. Providing a job base within the Development Policy Area was projected to improve traffic conditions by decreasing the need for area residents to commute out of the Developm ent Policy Area on heavily congested routes. Because residential deve lopment within the Development Policy Area was implemented while the Campus Industrial site remained largely undeveloped, the LOS "D" standard was not met.
LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS — EEHDP AREA PROJECTS
In place of the Citywide Level of Service (LOS) D Standard, the EEHD Policy, which is a revision of the Evergreen Development Policy, provides traffic capacity for a "Development Pool" of 500 residential units, 500,000 square feet of retail, and 75,000 square feet of commercial office within the Evergreen-East Hills Area (defined as the land within San Jose's Urban Service Area Boun dary, south of Story Road, east of U.S.
Highway 101 and the area generally north of the intersection of U. S. Highway 101 and Hellyer Avenue, where the northern boundary of the Edenvale Development Policy Area ends) and the corresponding transportation infrastructure improvements. The Evergreen- East Hills Development Policy utilizes the Existing Ever green Development Policy's traffic impact criteria but allows some decrea sed vehicular traffic level of service, while maintaining an average of LOS D or be tter when vehicular traffic improvements unacceptably conflict with other modes of travel or biological resources.
Impact Criteria. A project is said to create a significant adverse impact on traffic conditions at a signalized intersection located in the Development Policy Area if for during peak hours:
1. The level of service at the intersection degrades to a worse letter grade level of service, or
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 19 a. For non-residential projects, the leve l of service at the intersection is an unacceptable Level of Service E or F and the addition of project traffic creates an increase in critical delay value by 2 seconds or more and an increase in critical V/C ratio of 0.005 or more. (Modified from th e EDP to reflect a change in traffic analysis software)
b. For residential projects, one or more added trips to an intersection operating at an unacceptable Level of Service E or F.
Unacceptable Levels of Service are intersections functioning at Level of Service E or F under "background" conditions. Background c onditions are the traffic conditions that take into account the build out of already approved trips through the Original Evergreen Development Policy, existing buildings, an d projects with existing entitlements. A significant impact can be satis factorily mitigated when measures are implemented that would restore intersection level of service to background conditions or better.
Exemption. An impact will not require mitigation under the following conditions:
1. The Intersection will continue to operate at LOS D or better, and
2. The improvement(s) necessary to improve conditions to background conditions create undesirable conflicts with ot her modes of travel or ha ve unacceptable impacts on Biological Resources, and
3. The development causing the impact is within the scope of the Development Pool.
The Development Pool, as its distribution is assumed in the Traffic Analysis, is anticipated to cause the level of service to degrade to a worse letter grade (but not worse than LOS D), at the following four intersections:
1. Capitol Expressway and Nieman Boulevard;
2. San Felipe Road and Yerba Buena Avenue (North);
3. San Felipe Road and Delta Road
4. Evergreen Commons and Tully Road
At three of the four intersections numbere d 1 through 3 above, the improvement(s) necessary to restore traffic LOS to background conditions create undesirable conflicts with other modes of travel in that:
1. At the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Nieman Boulevard, the improvement required to return the intersection to bac kground conditions includes adding a second westbound right-turn lane. A d ouble-right turn lane is undesirable because vehicles turning from both lanes could result in conflicts with pedestrians.
2. At the San Felipe Road and Yerba Buen a Avenue (North) intersection, the improvement required to retu rn the intersection to bac kground conditions involves adding an exclusive southbound right-turn lane. Double right-turn lanes are considered less desirable as they increase the likelihood of pedestrian conflicts.
3. At the San Felipe Road and Delta Road intersection, the improvement required to return the intersection to background conditions includes adding a second westbound left-turn lane or by adding a second southbound left -turn lane. Adding lanes to intersections increase potential conflicts with pedestrians. This is particularly important at this location, w
hich is close to several schools.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 20 At the intersection of Evergreen Common s and Tully Road (n umber 4 above), the improvements necessary to restore tra ffic LOS to background conditions create unacceptable impacts to biological resources as the improvement would require the widening of a bridge across Thompson Creek and the removal of riparian habitat.
At these four intersections, the improvement (s) necessary to restore traffic LOS to background conditions would create undesirable conflicts with other modes of travel or unacceptable impacts with biological resources.
In the event development is proposed at locations substantially different than the assumed distribution in the traffic analysis performed for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to provide environmental clearance of this EEHDP, a supplemental traffic analysis would be required to determin e whether additional intersections would be affected and whether improvements could be made to restore traffic LOS to background conditions. In the event the improvements would create undesirable conflicts with other modes of travel, the resulting LOS degradation would also be deemed acceptable at those intersections for purposes of facilitating the proposed development consistent with this EEHDP so long as the affected intersection would continue to operate at LOS D or better and, but for the vehicular traffic distribution element, the proposed development would otherwise meet all of the requirements of this EEHDP.
Other Types of Development . Future development that doe s not fit within the typical definitions of residential, retail, or office, such as public or quasi- public facilities, must be still evaluated for conforma nce with the above-stated Tr affic Impact Criteria. Such development must provide mitigation for its traffic impacts, consistent with the EEHD Policy, unless the necessary improvements create undesirable conflicts with other modes of travel. In the event of undesirable conflicts with other modes of travel, the City Council may consider whether to modify the EEHD Policy to allow the development despite the degradation in LOS or restrict such development in light of the resulting LOS. Additional residential, commercial, and office development beyond the development pool shall only be considered through an amendment to this EEHDP if one of the circumstances described in Chapter VII, Futu re Amendments to the EEHDP, is realized. See Chapter III Land Use for guidance regarding new City public facilities.
As indicated in Table 1 below, three intersections within the EEHDP Area are projected to operate at LOS "E" or "F" even with the construc tion of all transportation improvements identified in Chapter V Transportation Infrastructure. All other intersections are projected to maintain LOS "D" or better for AM and PM traffic conditions within the EEHDP Area.
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LOS
Intersection Standards
Capitol Expwy/Quimby Rd AM
PM
Capitol Expwy/Story Rd AM
PM
San Felipe Rd/Yerba AM
Buena Rd (South) PM F
VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED STANDARDS
On February 27, 2018, City Council Policy 5-1 (Transportation Analysis Policy) replaced City Council Policy 5-3 (Transportation Impact Policy) as the po licy for development transportation review in the City. City Council Policy 5-1 removed Level of Service (LOS) and replaced it with Vehicle Miles Travel ed (VMT) as the metric for evaluating transportation impacts under California Environmental Quality Act. All new development applications submitted on or after March 20, 2018 are evaluated using the VMT metric and will be mitigated according to Ci ty Council Policy 5-1. With re gard to the impact of this Council Policy change, no development applications have been approved under this Policy since the adoption of Council Policy 5-1. Hence, the transportation analysis of all projects with existing entitlements pursu ant to this Policy have be en evaluated using the LOS analysis required by Council Policy 5-3.
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) MEASURES
All new development within the EEHDP Area is require d to incorporate transportation demand management (TDM) elements into facility design, to the extent possible, to reduce the demand for single-occupancy vehicles during peak commute periods. A list of possible TDM measures is included as Appendix E to the EEHDP.
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OVERVIEW
A key element of the EEHDP is the construction of new transpor tation infrastructure projects in conjunction with the construc tion of new developmen t within the EEHDP Area. These transportation improvements are divided into two categories: Transportation Mitigation Improvements and Site Opera tional Improvements. The Transportation Mitigation improvements will be funded through the procurement of a Traffic Impact Fee from the new development. A Nexus Study, "N exus Study for the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy," dated July 7, 2008, has been prepared to establish the relationship between new development of the proposed de velopment capacity and the Transportation Mitigation Measure Improvements which are to be funded through the Traffic Impact Fee.
The Nexus Study was revised by the “Everg reen-East Hills Development Policy Nexus Study Update,” originally prepared in De cember 2020 and updated in September 2023, which replaces some of the transportation im provements in the same locations of the transportation mitigations with improvements that address the impacts by encouraging the use of alternative transportation modes other than automobile use and evaluates the implementation priority of the outstanding transportation improvements.
The Site Operational Improvements must be built/installed at the time of development on specific sites and will be funded by the developer of the particular site.
TRANSPORTATION MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS
The Transportation Mitigation Measure Impr ovements address specific traffic impacts associated with full build -out of the EEHD Policy's limited development capacity (identified below) and will directly benef it traffic flow within the Policy area. The construction of the transportation mitigation improvements will be funded or caused to be funded by using fees collected from a Traffic Impact Fee applied to all new residential, retail, and commercial office development enabled through this EEHD Policy. Additional details of the Traffic Impact Fee are discussed below in the Implementation Chapter. The specific mitigation measures are:
1. Capitol Expressway and Quimby Road: Add exclusive northbound and eastbound right-turn lanes to this intersection.
2. Nieman Boulevard and Yerba Buena Road: Add a second westbound left-turn lane to this intersection.
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4. White Road and Aborn Road: Add a second westbound left lane to this intersection.
5. US 101 and Yerba Buena Road (East): Convert a westbound through lane into a shared through/right-turn lane at this intersection.
6. White Road and Quimby Road: Add a second northbound left turn lane to this intersection.
7. San Felipe Road and Yerba Buena Road (South): A second eastbound left turn lane and a second southbound left turn lane will be added to this intersection.
1. Capitol Expressway and Quimby Road: Add exclusive northbound and eastbound right-turn lanes to this intersection. This mitigation has been completed. As of the 2023 effective date of this Policy amendment, the updated mitigations at the adjacent White Road and Quimby Road intersection to add Class IV protecte d bike lanes along Quimby Road requires the bike lanes to be extended to this Capitol Expressway and Quimby Ro ad intersection and requires removal of porkchop islands.
2. Nieman Boulevard and Yerba Buena Road: The original m itigation measure included adding a second westbound left-turn lane to th is intersection. This mitigation measure is replaced with extendin g the existing westbound left turn lane and removing pork chop islands.
3. White Road and Aborn Road: The original mitigation measure included adding a second westbound left lane to this intersection. This mitigation measure is replaced with upgrading the existing Class II bike lanes to Class IV protected bike lanes and optimizing signal timing at this intersection.
4. US 101 and Yerba Buena Road (East): Convert a westbound through lane into a shared through/right-turn lane at this intersection. This mitigation measure has been completed as part of the US 101 Corridor improvement project between I-280 and Yerba Buena Road.
5. White Road and Quimby Road: Add a second northbound left turn lane to this intersection.
Additional mitigation measures include upgrading the existi ng Class II bike lanes along White Road to Class IV protected bike lanes, adding Class IV protected bike lanes to Quimby Road, and upgr ading copper-to-fiber communications which will improve signal control, signal operations, and adaptive signal timing to further im prove LOS at this location.
6. San Felipe Road and Yerba Buena Road (South) : A second eastbound left turn lane and a second southbound left turn lane will be a dded to this intersecti on. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this mitigation with an extension of this existing northbound left-turn lanes and an upgrade to the south leg median islands.
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7. Nieman Boulevard and Aborn Road: The or iginal mitigation measure included converting a southbound through lane into a second s outhbound left-turn lane. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this mitigation measure with the conversion of the southbound through lane with a buffered bike lane which has been completed as of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date. In addition, the updated mitigation includes upgrading the existing Class II bike lanes to Class IV protected bike lanes along Niemam Boulevard and Aborn Road.
8. Capitol Expressway and Silver Creek Ro ad: The original mitigation measure included converting HOV lanes between US 101 and Ni eman Boulevard to mixed flow lanes or adding a third westbound left-turn lane. Th e 2023 Policy Amendmen t replaces this mitigation measure with the upgrade of the existing Class II bike lanes along Silver Creek Road to Class IV protected bike lanes, adding Class IV protected bike lanes along Capitol Expressway, and removing pork chop islands at the intersection.
9. Capitol Expressway and Aborn Road: The original mitigation measure included converting the HOV lanes between US 101 and Neiman Boulevard to mixed-flow lanes, adding a third eastbound through lane, and adding a dedicated westbound right-turn lane. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this mitigation measure with a modification of the signal to protect the eastbound and west bound left-turn movements, remova l of the pork chop islands, upgrading the existing Class II bike lanes to Class IV protected bike lanes on Aborn Road, and adding Class IV protected bike lanes on Capitol Expressway.
New Traffic Signals or Related Modifications
The City of San Jose determin es the need for new traffic signals based on a system of "warrants," which analyze whether a traffic signal at a particular location would reduce traffic delays, reduce accidents, or help pedestrians. This EEHD Policy includes installation of traffic signals at locations based upon improvements for safety and efficiency and based on existing and projected future traffic volumes. New traffic signals or related modifications are planned for the intersections at:
Ruby Avenue/Norwood Avenue
I-680 Ramps (N)/Jackson Avenue
Ruby Avenue/Tully Road/Murillo Avenue
Story Road/Clayton Road
Marten Avenue/Mt. Rushmore Drive
Marten Avenue/Flint Avenue
Quimby Road/Scottsdale Drive
Nieman Boulevard/Daniel Maloney Drive
Story Road/Lancelot Lane
Ocala Avenue/Hillmont Avenue
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Ruby Avenue/Norwood Avenue: The original improvement included adding a new signal.
The improvement is replaced with adding a new traffic circle and by adding crosswalks at all legs of this intersection.
I-680 Ramps (N)/Jackson Avenue: The orig inal improvement included adding a new signal. In addition, new improvements include adding Class IV protected bike lanes on Jackson Avenue and pedestrian improvements at this intersection. Ruby Avenue/Tully Road/Mur illo Avenue: The original im provement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this improvement by adding a new traffic circle pending a feasibility study or traffic calming and sidewalk gap improvements at this intersection if the traffic circle is determined to be infeasible. Story Road/Clayton Road: The original improvement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this improvement by adding a new traffic circle pending a feasibility study or traffic calming and sidewalk gap improvements at this intersection if the traffic circle is determined to be infeasible.
Marten Avenue/Mt. Rushmore Drive: The or iginal improvement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this improvement with a four-way stop which has been completed as of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date. Marten Avenue/Flint Avenue: The improvement includes adding a new signal. Quimby Road/Scottsdale Drive: The original improvement included adding a new signal.
The 2023 Policy Amendment repl aces this improvement wi th additional pedestrian improvements at the Everdale Drive-Scottsdale Drive pedestrian path, at the Aborn Court- Westgrove Lane pedestrian path, and along White Road between Aborn Road and Stevens Lane.
Nieman Boulevard/Daniel Malo ney Drive: The original improvement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this improvement with the addition of a new traffic circle, addition of pedestrian improvements, modification of the signal at Silver Creek Road and Daniel Maloney Drive to pr otect the eastbound and westbound left-turn movements, and upgrading copper-to-fiber co mmunications from Silver Creek Road to Nieman Boulevard upgrading copper-to-fiber communications which will improve signal control, signal operations, and adaptive signal timing to further im prove LOS at this location.
Story Road/Lancelot Lane: The original im provement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this improveme nt with the addition of a marked, raised table at the existing crosswalk, improving street lighting, and completing sidewalk gaps. Ocala Avenue/Hillmont Avenue: The original improvement included adding a new signal.
The 2023 Policy Amendment re places the improvement with the addition of pedestrian improvements at Ocala Avenue and Oakton Court, additional traffic calming measures on Ocala Avenue between the school and neighborhood on the north side, and the addition of a median on Ocala Avenue west of Capitol Expressway.
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SITE OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
Some local transportation infrastructure improvements will need to be built as development occurs on specific properties. These improvements address local circulation needs or implement established improvement plans and are not specifically identified in this Policy.
Their construction will be implemented throu gh the application of standard development review and entitlement procedures.
There are three additional intersections in addition to the intersections listed above requiring new traffic signals or signal modification in order to provide direct access to and from a project site. These in tersections are at Tully Ro ad/Almond Drive, Quimby Road/Arcadia Property, and Capitol Expressway/Arcadia Property. Since the benefit associated with these three traffic signals is not areawide, the costs associated with traffic signal improvements to these thr ee intersections is not include d in the area wide traffic impact fee, and instead will be funded by development impacting those intersections.
IMPROVEMENTS TO ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRAVEL
Traffic Calming
Traffic calming improvements, include, but are not limited to, roadway features or signage such as, median islands, chokers, road humps, or enhanced crosswalks. Given that traffic calming improvements enhance pedestrian co mfort safety, these types of roadway improvements are consistent with Key Outcome # 4 of the Guiding Principles for Land Use and Transportation Planning as developed from the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy, which seeks to increase the over all livability of Evergreen by fostering vibrant areas that are linked by various transportation modes and community amenities. When applications for specific development proposals are submitte d, the City will review any opportunities for on-site traffic calming measures if deemed to meet the City Council Policy (5-6) criteria for the initiation of traffic calming projects.
Bus Stop Construction/lmprovements
Bus stop construction and improvements are also consistent with Key Outcome #4 of the Guiding Principles for Land Use and Transportation Planning from the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy, as these improvements facilitate bus ridership, thus supporting additional transportation modes. Bus stop improvements include:
ADA accessibility improvements
Construction/replacement of bus stop pavement pads, passenger waiting pads, and shelter pads
Addition or relocation of lighting
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VI. IMPLEMENTATION
REVIEW OF NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
All new development within the EEHDP Area is subject to the City's standard procedures and policies for the review of new developmen t proposals within th e City of San Jose.
Projects must conform to the General Plan, applicable design guidelines, and other policies and regulations unless specifically provided for otherwise in this Policy.
ALLOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY
Allocation of the development capacity prov ided through this Policy is determined according to the criteria set forth in this section. Allocations are made at the time of initial Planning entitlement approval (t he first of either Planne d Development Zoning, Site Development Permit, Tentative or Parcel Map, or equivalent action) and remain in place until all such entitlements expire.
In addition to meeting the allocation policies on pages 31-36 of this EEHD Policy, all new development within the EEHDP Area, includi ng projects that ma ke use of existing allocations, existing trip credits, or allocation of new development pool capacity must:
• Further the Major Strategies, Goals and Polici es of the City of San Jose General Plan.
Although development must adhere to all applicable aspects of the General Plan, development policies which are particularly relevant to the topography and environment of the Evergreen-East Hills area include hillside development and riparian corridor protection policies.
• Conform to the City's Design Guidelines for Commercial, Industrial, and Residential uses. • Not require modification of the Urban Service Area or Urban Growth Boundary boundaries. • Not create significant adverse effects upon the environment, including but not limited to; projects that must not require significant grading or other alteration of the natural environment.
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Projects which draw from the pool of development capacity created through this EEHD Policy, may utilize discretionary alternate use policies in the San Jose General Plan only if they are also consistent with other General Pl an policies and goals a nd also adhere to the criteria of this EEHD Policy. It is expected that the Discretionary Alternate Use Policies would be employed rarely in combination with the EEHDP.
DISTRIBUTION OF TRAFFIC ALLOCATION
The 500 residential units, 500,0 00 square feet of retail, and 75,000 square feet of commercial office development were distribut ed within th e EEHDP area for analytical purposes to provide environm ental clearance for the add itional traffic capacity. The distribution of residential units in the EEHD P area was based on implementation of the General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram as well as the furtherance of Goals and Policies of the General Plan and the Guiding Principles of the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy, which support infill development of vacant or underutilized properties in a manner consistent with reducing automobile usag e and connecting residents to community amenities, commercial, and/or job centers. The distribution of residential units, commercial and office development for those analytical purposes is as follows in the table below. This distribution of development is for analytical purposes for environmental clearance of this EEHD Policy only. This distribution does not imply entitlements are guaranteed as shown given that projects still must to adhere to th e city's ordinances, design guidelines, and the General Plan's Goals, Policies and Land Use Transportation Diagram.
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Retail sq. Ft.
South of Story
Road between
Highway 101 and
Capitol Expressway
100 25,000 344,000
East of Capitol,
between Story and
Tully Roads
64 25,000 21,000
East of Capitol,
between Tully and
Aborn Roads
25 25,000 35,000
East of Capitol,
between Aborn and
Yerba Buena
Roads
236 100,000
South of Yerba
Buena Road
75 TOTALS 500 75,000 500,000
Public Works staff will determine if a proposed project appears to have any traffic impacts significantly different than the traffic impacts previously analyzed based on the distribution of traffic in the above table. If Public Work s staff determines that the impacts could be different or more significant than what was previously analyzed, the applicant will be required to provide a new traffic analysis. As of the date of the 2023 revision of this Policy, no projects have been approved that have additional or di fferent impacts than those evaluated and identified in the Table above.
Existing Allocations
Allocations and development rights existing at the time of adoption of this Policy remain in effect and do not require any further consideration.
"Anti-Clustering" and Master Planning Requirement for Residential Development The allocation of development capacity through the land use approval process on sites in the EEHDP area shall occur only if the proposed residential development fully utilizes DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 30 the proposed project site consistent with the designation on the General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram, General Plan text, and other applicable policies (e.g., Riparian Corridor Policy). Deve lopment should not occur on a portion of the site, with other portions of the site remaining vacant in reservation for potential future development opportunities which are not in conformance to the EEHDP. A site is defined as one or more contiguous parcels that function as a whole. A project fully utilizes or fully develops a site if there are no large portions of the site remaining vacant after the proposed development.
If a site is unable to fully develop consistent with the General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram designation, Genera l Plan text, and in accordance with the criteria set in this Policy, then the site is ineligible to draw from the pool. If an Amendment to the Land Use/Transportatio n Diagram is proposed, then other applicable entitlements (rezoning, Site Development Permit, and/or Tentative Map) should be concurrently processed with the Amendmen t to the Land Use/Transpor tation Diagram in order to confirm the applicant's intent to implement the proposed Amendment consistent with the EEHDP. This criterion is intended to apply only to residential development. Commercial, office, recreation, public facilities, and other non-residential ones are allowed on portions of large sites as these uses internalize trips already occurring or reduce the number of trips out of the Evergreen-East Hills area for access to these services. In addition, some of these uses also create employment opportunities th at will help to correct the jobs/housing balance issue in the Evergreen-East Hills area.
Conditions for consideration to an Amendment to this Development Policy are highlighted in Chapter VII Future Amendments to the EEHDP.
Properties with Existing Residential Use or Other Uses
Properties that have existing residential or non-residential uses will be allowed to apply their traffic generation equivalency to pr oposed new developments provided the existing use is legally permitted and the proposed use is consistent with applicable City policies and ordinances.
Residential Pool Allocation
Residential development capacity for new projects will be allocated at the time of the City's approval of a rezoning, Site Development Permit, and/or Tentative Map action, whichever occurs first, on the specific pool site. On ce allocated, units are removed from the Residential Development Unit Pool and are no longer available for allocation to other properties.
If a permit expires or a zoning is replaced by a new entitlement, any unused allocation is returned to the appropriate pool and become s available for new projects. All projects DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 31 receiving allocation from the Residential Development Unit Pool are subject to the Traffic Impact Fee.
All projects receiving allocation must further the Major Strategies, Goals and Policies of the City of San Jose General Plan.
Definition of Small and Large Projects
A small project is any project which proposes to draw 35 or fewer residential units from the residential pool. A large project is any pr oject which proposes to draw more than 35 units from the residential pool.
In the event that a project has existing allocation or entitlements prior to drawing from the residential pool, only the numb er of units that draw from the residential pool shall be applied to the small and large project criteria specified below. For example, if a project has 30 units of existing a llocation or entitlements in conforma nce to the Original Evergreen Development Policy and proposes to utilize eight additional units from the residential pool, the project's total size would be 38 units, but it would be considered a small project as it is only drawing eight units from the residential pool.
Small Projects
Seventy percent (70%) (350 units ) of the Residential Pool Capacity is reserved for small projects of 35 units or fewer and may not be allocated to larger projects.
Large Projects
No more than 30% (150 units) of the Reside ntial Pool Capacity may be allocated to projects of larger than 35 units . Unlike the residential pool for small projects, there is no minimum number of units which are re served for large projects. Any unused allocation from the large unit pool can be used by small projects. Any large project of 35 units or greater must meet one of following criteria:
Affordable Housing — Projects that incorporate affordable housing in excess of any other applicable City requirements (The affordable housing criteria for large project status are only available to projects receiving entitlements prior to the operative date of the City of San Jose's inclusionary housin g policy. The affordable housin g criteria for large project status are not available to projects in rede velopment areas as projects in Redevelopment Areas continue to remain subject to the
Redevelopment Agency's requirements for affordable housing development). In order to meet this criterion, a project must have either:
• At least 20 percent of units reserved to be affordable to lower-income households for rental developments. Eight percent (8%) of the total units must be at rents affordable to Very Low-Income households (no greater th an 50% of area median income), and 12 percent (12%) of the total units must be at rents affordable to Low-Income households (60% of AMI, eligible up to 80% AMI). Or
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 32 • At least 20 percent (20%) of units reserved to be affordable to Moderate Income households for for-sale developments ( 120% of AMI). Developments may not fulfill their obligation as required by this policy by opting to pay an in-lieu fee.
Mixed-Use Projects - Projects that incorporat e mixed-use elements (e.g., ground floor retail with office or residential above consistent with the guidelines contained in Appendix C. The mixed-use development should also conform to the City's Residential Design Guidelines. The ground floor retail design must be highly visible from the pedestrian and street level. In addition, the ground floor layout and design and amenities provided supports different uses, fostering the long-term vitality of the ground floor retail area.
Historic Preservation — Projects that incorpor ate significant cultural resources, either through preservation and integration of identified historic structures. In order to meet this criterion, a project must include a resource that qualifies for a minimum listing as a structure of merit on the City of San Jo se Historic Resources Inventory and the development and proposed preservation of the resource shall substantially conform to the historic preservation policies included in Appendix D.
Projects outside of EEHDP area
New projects outside of the EEHDP Area, whic h may impact gateway intersections, will be subject the City's Level of Service Policy 5-3: Transportation Impact Policy.
Unforeseen future projects
Any development projects beyond the scope of the EEHDP and the associated Supplemental EIR will require an amendment to the EEHDP Policy and additional environmental review. An Amendment to th e EEHDP will be considered only in accordance with the criteria called for in Section VII of this policy.
Implementation Goals
The goals of the EEHDP are to reduce conges tion on the roadway wh en possible, thus improving quality of life for residents. In no case shall the total number of units distributed by application of these goals exceed the over all cap of 500 units established in this amendment. In the even t that there is more demand fo r residential development in the Policy area than the 500 residential pool allows for, projects on file shall be evaluated by Planning staff for their conformance to the following congestion reduction goals:
1. Proximity to Mass Transit - Any projects lo cated within 2,000 feet of existing or planned light rail or bus stops with bus routes with frequent headway. Projects should also include enhanced provisions for bicy cle parking and pedestrian connections on- site.
2. Proximity to Community Services - Any projects located with % mile from community services such as schools, libraries, and commercial areas. This includes existing and future services, including those approved via City Council action, such as master plans, specific plans, and Strong Neighborhood Initiative plans.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 33 In the event that some residential applications must be denied or reduced because the total proposed residential units of the combined applications exceed th e 500 residential pool, development applications on file that meet one or more of the goals above shall be given consideration for approval before projects that do not meet any of the goals. Any development that deviates fro m the assumed distribution of traffic in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, may need to provide an additional traffic report and to complete additional environmental clearance for traffic.
Communications with Affected School Districts
Project applicants are strongly encouraged to talk with affected school districts during the review and processing of their entitlement a pplications to ensure the affected school districts are aware of pending development.
Funding of Improvements
The total funding required for the 20 Transportation Mitigation Improvements is estimated to be approximately $13.2 m illion (2008 dollars). As of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date, five of the 20 improvements were comp leted. The Nexus Study Update identified 17 outstanding improvements, including additions to two of the five previously completed improvements. The outstanding 17 improvemen ts are estimated to cost approximately $10.0 million (2023 dollars). Approximately $6.7 million (2022 dollars) have been collected as of FY22 and $3.7 million (2023 dollars) are expected to be collected from entitled projects that have not been built, for a total of approximately $10.4 million (2023 dollars) to fund the outstanding transportati on improvements, to account for increases in costs due to inflation, and costs of administration. The developers of project sites collectively are responsible in providing funding for all required Transportation Mitigation Improvement Measures and will be subject to a Traffic Impact Fee (TIF). The Traffic Impact Fee is based upon a fair-share c ontribution towards the cost of providing transportation improvements that directly mitigate the traffic impacts associated with the development authorized by this Policy. The traffic impact fee shall be paid to the City prior to the issuance of build ing permits for new development. The TIF per residential unit is $13,214 and the TIF per 1,000 square feet of commercial or office development is $11,485 as of the date of adoption of the Policy. The TIF is increased annually on January 1 per the Engineering News-Record Construction Cost Index for the San Francisco Bay Area, published by the McGraw Hill (SJMC sec. 14.33.040.B). As of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date, the TIF per residential unit is $20,424 and the TIF per 1,000 square feet of commercial or office development is $17,759.
2023 AMENDMENT
The 2023 amendmen t to the Evergreen-East Hills De velopment Policy: (a) limits the application of the Policy to only to those projects that have received a land use entitlement and/or an approved land use permit prior to the 2023 Amendment Effective Date; and (b) provides the priority of transportation improvements to reflect the locations and intensity DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 34 at which development has received entitlements and permits prior to the 2023 Amendment Effective Date, to replace some transportation improvements in the same locations of the original transportation mitigations with equivalent improvements that encourage the use of alternative transportation modes other than automobile use.
As of the 2023 Amendment Effe ctive Date, this Policy only app lies to projects that have received a land use entitlement and/or an approved land use permit pursuant to the Policy.
From its adoption in 2008 through the 2023 Amendment Effective Date, this Policy has fulfilled its practical development capacity as follows:
Residential: 364 units entitled of 500 units capacity
Retail: 500,000 sq. ft. of 500,00 sq. ft. capacity
Commercial Office: 75,000 sq. ft. of 75,000 capacity
The Policy will no longer appl y to new development as sp ecified above upon the 2023 Amendment Effective Date.
To support the amendment of the Policy and revise the scope and order of transportation improvements under the Policy to reflect projects that are able to be funded, designed, and constructed sooner than others, the City conducted a study entitled “Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy Transportation Study Update,” dated December 10, 2020. This study indicates that the scopes of the outstanding transportation improvements require revisions to address the transportation impacts associated with the locations and intensity at which development has actually been entitled and/or received approved land use permits. Based on the study, funding availability, the co mmunity’s level of support, and engineering judgment, the City grouped the outstanding mitigation measures into two categories – high- priority and low-priority improvements. Of the 17 outstanding transportation improvements, 12 are considered high-priority improvements and will be delivered in the near term using the collected TIF to date. The remaining five improvements will be delivered when additional TIF are collected from projects that were approved prior to the 2023 Amendment Eff ective Date. The 2023 Policy Amendment changes to the transportation improvements required by this Policy that are specified in the revised Nexus Study are specified in Section V and Appendix F.
Environmental review of the 2023 Amen dment of this Polic y was conducted in accordance with CEQA.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 35 VII. FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE EEHDP
This “Future Amendments to the EE HDP” section is retained in the Policy for background informational purposes only and has no further force and effect.
The City Council may consid er future amendments to the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy only if one of the following three circumstances is realized:
(1) A "bonafide" plan for financing transportation improvements and amenities identified in the EEHVS process is prepared and offered privat e party. This plan shall be considered bonafide if it is accompanied with binding agreement that provides full funding for, or identifies a realistic and certain me ans to fund the entir e Highway 101 corridor project and all other traffic infrastructure requ ired within the policy area and 'fair share" funding of the items recommended in the amenities list iden tified through the Evergreen- East Hills Vision Strategy (see Appendix G); (as of September 2023 this circumstance has been realized) or
(2) The full occurrence of 11,600 jobs on properties planned for Campus Industrial uses in the EEHD P area has been achieved (enviro nmental clearance will still be necessary for any additional development); or
(3) An occurrence of jobs on propertie s planned for Campus Industrial in accordance with the phasing plan below is also accompanied by a plan offered by a private party which provides or identifies a realisti c and certain means to fund transportation improvement priorities and co mmunity amenities which were identified in the EEHVS amenities list. The phasing plan shall allow housing to be phased in with the occurrence of jobs; however, the total housing units shall not exceed a total of 3900 residential units. The initial 500 units which are allowed within the EEHDP shall also be included in the total of 3,900 units. The phasing plan shall follow accordingly:
Phase Jobs Residential Units
Initial Phase 0 500
Phase II 2,000 1000
Phase III 4,000 2000
Phase IV 6,000 3000
Phase V 11,600 3,900
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 36 The Highway 101 corridor project referred to in circumstance #1 above includes the following improvements constructed on U.S. 101 between the 1-280/680 interchange and the Yerba Buena Road interchange (see diagram of improvements on Page 30):
An additional lane in the southbound dire ction from just sout h of Story Road to Yerba Buena Road.
Reconfiguration of the U.S. 101/Tully Road interchange, converting the interchange from a full cloverleaf design to a partial cl overleaf design. A partial cloverleaf design replaces one or more of the loop ramps with diagonal ramps.
Reconfiguration of the U.S. 101/Capitol Expressway interchange, converting the interchange from a full cloverleaf design to a partial cloverleaf design.
An auxiliary lane in the southbound di rection between the Tully Road and Capitol Expressway interchanges. An auxiliary lane typically extends between two adjacent interchanges. It is not a "thru" lane; traffic in an auxiliary lane must either merge into the adjacent thru lane or exit the freeway at the next off-ramp. • Modification of the northbound on-ramp at the U.S. 101/Yerba Buena Road interchange, to allow traffic from Yerba Buena Road to enter the freeway before Capitol Expressway. • Modification of the southbound off-ramp at the U.S. 101/Yerba Buena Road interchange, to allow traffic from Yerba Buena Road to enter the freeway after Capitol Expressway.
All these improvements are within the existing Caltrans right-of-way.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 37 DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 38 APPENDIX A
GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING IN
EVERGREEN-EAST HILLS, DEVELOPED THROUGH THE EVERGREEN-EAST
HILLS VISION STRATEGY TASK FORCE
Background: These Guiding Principles were developed originally though the Evergreen- East Hills Vision Strategy task force process in 2003. The only mo difications to that original work are to align th e Guidelines with this Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy (EEHDP) update to ensure internal consistency. In addition, some modifications have been made to reflect Council Policy actions that have occurred since 2006 when the Task Force completed its work.
The Guiding Principles for Land Use and Tr ansportation Planning in Evergreen are included to memorialize th e community goals and preferences that were generated through the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy process. Property owners and developers are welcome to apply these ideas to thei r proposals; however, the EEHVS Guiding Principles and Guidelines will not be used by the City in the evaluation of consistency of proposed development with the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy Update.
Oriqinal Note to the November 19, 2003 Guiding Principles: The Guiding Principles are organized into Key Outcomes/Desired Results and related objectives/strategic approaches to achieve the Key Outcomes. The Key Outcomes are numbered to facilitate discussion; no priority is implied by the numbers. The Key Outcomes are intended to work together to provide a macro-perspective, integrated, ho listic, and comprehensive systems view of Evergreen's future. The commun ity also voiced interest in the general concepts of flexibility, adaptability, and measurable objectives. For purposes of this document, "new development" includes developme nt on vacant land as we ll as the redevelopment of already built properties.
Key Outcome #1: New development should follow the "sustainability" principles of equity, environment and economic development.
Equity
Promote diversity within neighborhoods.
Welcome people of all ages, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. Involve the community in land use decision-making.
Environment
Protect the environment through energy and water conservation, alternative energy sources (e.g., solar), "green building," and other sustainability approaches. Protect wildlife corridors and other habitats where appropriate and beneficial.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 39 Maintain the Greenline/Urban Growth Boundary in its existing location.
Economic Development
Create economic development op portunities for businesses of all sizes and types, consistent with the City's overall economic development goals.
Key Outcome #2: All new development should be high quality and aesthetically pleasing. Ensure new development is designed with high level of architectural detail, innovative urban design, and high quality materials.
Diversify architectural styles.
Minimize the obstruction of views.
Ensure new development is compatible (in terms of design, density, massing, etc.) to adjacent properties and is well-integr ated with existing neighborhoods and surroundings.
Ensure new single-family house sizes are commensurate with the size of the lot and nearby housing developments.
Locate (i.e., set back) buildings appropriate distances from the sidewalk to create desired neighborhood/community characte r, landscaping, and friendly and safe pedestrian environment.
Coordinate and integrate land use planni ng between land uses (e.g., residential, civic/school/commercial, etc.) to address access, parking, pedestrian connections, and other issues.
Maintain properties in good condition.
Ensure new development on larger properties transitions in increasing height and density away from nearby existing lower intensity development. Provide adequate parking for all resident s and their guests with in new residential developments.
Encourage the renovation, rehabilitation, and revitalization of commercial and residential properties.
Create safe, well-lit places.
Beautify the community (i.e., improve the overall aesthetics) of Evergreen through tree plantings, utility undergrounding, and other means. Use photo simulation and other three-di mensional techniques to simulate new development and its potential impacts to ne ighborhoods (i.e., increases in height) and the transportation system.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 40 Key Outcome #3: Infrastructure and services should support the planned levels of residential and commercial/retail/office development.
Schools
Ensure adequate capacity at Evergree n schools without sacrificing a quality educational environment.
Foster neighborhood schools.
Institute traffic calming, especially near schools.
Auto Transportation
Receive funding commitments to construc t major transportation infrastructure, including Highway 101 improvements.
Create a traffic policy to maintain the flow of vehicular traffic on Evergreen streets without compromising livab ility and other modes of travel (e.g., bicycles, pedestrians, and transit).
Attempt to minimize auto tr ips by locating jobs, housing, businesses, and services within close proximity to one another.
Foster a "reverse commute".
Consider a grid street system for larg e development sites, connecting to the surrounding street network.
Consider roundabouts instead of traffic signals.
Bus and Rail Transit
Determine funding mechanisms to construct light rail. Encourage transit serv ice that is fast, convenient, frequent, reliable, comfortable, and safe (including the locations of stops/stations).
Utilize existing public transit system to the greatest extent possible.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel
Create a rich network of safe, well-lit and defensible pedestrian and bicycle connections across neighborhoods, along creeks, and to key destinations (including transit stations) in Evergreen.
Ensure adequate sidewalk widths, street trees, lighting, and other features to facilitate walking.
Minimize walking distances to services a nd public transportation (goal: 5 to 10 minutes).
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 41 Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
Establish parks, trails, co mmunity gardens, and other open spaces that provide recreation and green areas to support existing and future residents and workers. Preserve current open space uses to the extent possible.
Libraries and Other Community Facilities
Provide libraries, community/youth/ senior ce nters, and other services to support the existing and projected population.
Key Outcome #4: Increase the overall livab ility of Evergreen by fostering vibrant commercial/business, mixed use, and residential areas linked by various transportation modes and community amenities.
Add restaurants, post offices, health car e facilities (e.g., emergency rooms), and other neighborhood/commercial services to Evergreen, east of Highway 101. Add entertainment uses, including performance venues, in appropriate locations. Maintain, expand, and create Farmer's Markets.
Introduce mixed use development, including residential/retail or residential/office/retail in the same building.
Create opportunities for non-pr ofits and community-based organizations to locate in Evergreen.
Create opportunities for people to meet and socialize in public places, businesses, recreation areas, etc.
Promote the enjoyment of people and the aesthetics of the area.
Key Outcome #5: Create housing opportunities for a wide range of household types and income levels.
Establish development opportunities for a ffordable and mixed income housing to meet the housing needs of all stages of life (single, married, family, "empty nester," and senior).
Create opportunities for a range of diff erent housing types (single-family, apartments, condominiums, live/work, etc.).
Mix housing types within a single development site.
Create opportunities for both home ownership and rental units.
Key Outcome #6: Apply the concepts of Transit-Oriented Development near future transit stations.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 42 Maximize the synergy of the planned transit investment by ad ding high density residential, mixed use (i.e., residen tial/industrial/commercial/retail), and job- generating development that is oriented to the pedestrian and transit users. Balance the mix of uses, including a ground floor retail district oriented to transit stations and civic uses.
Design the buildings so that residents, wo rkers, shoppers, and others find transit convenient and attractive.
Place buildings close to the street, consis tent with Key Outc ome #2, bullet 6 for non-transit areas.
Orient the buildings and their entries to the street.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 43 APPENDIX B
GUIDING PRINCIPLE DESIGN GUID ELINES DEVELOPED THROUGH THE
EVERGREENEAST HILLS VISION STRATEGY TASK FORCE
Introduction- These Design Guidelines were developed originally though the Evergreen- East Hills Vision Strategy (EEHVS) task forc e process. The only modifications to that original work are to align the Guidelines with this Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy (EEHDP) update to ensure internal consistency. In addition, some modifications have been made to reflect Council Policy actions that have occurred since 2006 when the Task Force completed its work.
The Guiding Principle Design Gu idelines are included here in order to memorialize the community goals and preferences that were generated through the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy process. Property owners and developers are welcome to apply these ideas to their proposals; however, the EEHVS Guid ing Principles and Gu idelines will not be used by the City in the evaluation of cons istency of proposed development with the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy Update.
Key Outcomes — Guiding Principles
The Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy Key Outcomes and Guiding Principles are the framework from which the following design guidelines were developed. Each of the Key Outcomes should be considered together to provide direction for new development in the Evergreen-East Hills area.
1. New development should follow the “sustainability” principles of equity, environment and economic development.
2. All new development should be high quality and aesthetically pleasing
3. Infrastructure and services should support the planned levels of residential and commercial/retail/office development.
4. Increase the overall livability of Evergreen by fostering vibrant commercial/business, mixed use, and residential areas linked by various transportation modes and community amenities.
5. Create housing opportunities for a wide range of household types and income levels.
6. Apply the concepts of Transit-Oriented Development near future transit stations.
Each Key Outcome has an associated set of Guiding Principles organized by topic heading. A portion of these have a possible direct impact upon site and architectural design elements that can be implemented as part of the review process of individual development proposals.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 44 Design Guidelines
Design Guidelines reinforce the community vision defined by the Guiding Principles and Key Outcomes. The follo wing list of guidelines is or ganized according to the Outcome and Principle that they are intended to implement. The following list of Design Guidelines is intended to be used as a tool for the review of all new development proposals within the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy ar ea as a supplement to othe•r Design Guidelines and Policies in use by the City for the review of new development projects.
Key Outcome #1
Key Outcome #1 includes the following principle related to development projects:
• Environment: Protect the environment through energy and water conservation, alternative energy sources (e.g., solar), "g reen building," and other sustainability approaches.
• The following Design Measures, in conj unction with other City policies and guidelines, are intended to implement this principle:
1. All new development should avoid significan t site grading or other disturbance of natural features. Projects should make use of split pads or other measures to minimize their impact upon the environment
2. All new single-family and multi-family resi dential development should incorporate Passive Solar Design Plan subdivision lots a nd street layout to optimize solar access for all homes
3. New development must impl ement all citywide Green Building Policies and/or ordinances
Key_ Outcome #2
Key Outcome #2 includes the following principles related to development projects:
• Ensure new development is designed with high level of architectural detail, innovative urban design, and high-quality materials.
• Diversify architectural styles.
• Minimize the obstruction of views.
• Ensure new development is compatible (in terms of design, density, massing, etc.) to adjacent properties and is well-integrated with existing neighborhoods and surroundings.
• Ensure new single-family house sizes are commensurate with the size of the lot and nearby housing developments.
• Locate (i.e., set back) buildings appropriate distances from the si dewalk to create desired neighborhood/community characte r, landscaping, and friendly and safe pedestrian environment.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 45 • Coordinate and integrate land use planning between land uses (e.g., residential, civic/school/commercial, etc.) to address access, parking, pedestrian connections, and other issues.
• Maintain properties in good condition.
• Ensure new development on larger proper ties transitions in increasing height and density away from nearby existing lower intensity development. • Provide adequate parking for all residents and their guests within new residential developments.
• Encourage the renovation, rehabilitation, and revitalization of commercial and residential properties.
• Create safe, well-lit places.
• Beautify the community (i.e., improve the ov erall aesthetics) of Evergreen through tree plantings, utility undergrounding, and other means. • Use photo simulation and other three-dime nsional techniques to simulate new development and its potential impacts to neighborhoods (i.e., increases in height) and the transportation system.
The following Design Measures, in conjuncti on with other City po licies and guidelines, are intended to implement these principles:
a. All new development should be designed w ith high level of architectural detail, innovative urban design, and high-quality materials.
b. For new single-family detached homes, the same unit floor plan can be used for no more than 20% of the units on any given street block (alternatively, within new single- family residential developments, no more th an 3 units per block may have the same floor plan.)
c. For attached single-family home s, facade treatments should be varied through use of stoops, bay windows, bow windows, turrets, and variation of roof treatments so that no more than two units have the same treatment on any given street. If two units have the same treatment, they should not be adjacent.
d. For multi-family developments with multiple buildings, different heights and massing should be used to visua lly distinguish buildings. Wh ile buildings should have architectural continuity, unique architectural elements should also be used on each building to give it a distinct visual character.
e. For any development with si gnificant amounts of slope, th e preservation of views for existing adjacent development or established uses should be considered in the site design. New buildings should be arranged so as to preserve those views to the extent feasible.
f. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for new single-family residential units should be no more than 65%.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 46 g. The maximum height for new construction adjacent to existing single-family uses is 2 1/2 stories and 35 feet within 70 feet of the shared property line. h. A minimum 25-foot aggregate 2nd story rear setback and a 20-foot minimum 1st and 2nd story rear setback should be provided for all new residential development adjacent to existing single-family or multi-family uses.
i. Clear delineation should be incorporated into site design when residential development directly abuts a public park (i.e., low fence line, sidewalks, etc.). j. The size of new residential lots and new residential structures should be within 25% of the average size of the resi dential lots and structures on the immediately adjacent (abutting) properties.
k. For single-family attached or detached units, provide two covered parking spaces and one off-lot (guest) parking space per unit. Units without a driveway apron of at least 23 feet in length must be prov ided with 1.3 guest parking spaces per unit. Guest parking spaces should be located within 150 feet of the unit it supports. l. Off-lot parking can be accommodated through on-street parallel parking in front of new units or through parking bays with perpendicular parking adjacent to new streets. m. Excess surface parking lot areas should be minimized by utilizing opportunities for dual use between residential, commercial and public uses.
n. Within new development that incorporates public facilities (e.g. schools, libraries), a means of direct pedestrian access should be provided to those facilities from adjacent residential and commercial areas.
o. When development takes place on a site with existing structures, those structures should be incorporated into the new development to the extent feasible. p. For new single-family residential development, floor plans, which would accommodate a home occupation use, is encouraged in order to reduce vehicle commute traffic.
Key Outcome #3
Key Outcome #3 includes the following principles related to development projects:
• Auto Transportation: Consider a grid street system fo r large development sites, connecting to the surrounding street network.
• Auto Transportation: Consider roundabouts instead of traffic signals. • Bus and Rail Transit: Utilize existing public transit system to the greatest extent possible.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: Ensure adequate sidewalk widths, street trees, lighting, and other features to facilitate walking.
• Parks, Trails and Open Space: Establish pa rks, trails, community gardens, and other open spaces that provide recreation and gr een areas to support existing and future residents and workers.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 47 • Parks, Trails and Open Space: Preserve current open space uses to the extent possible.
The following Design Measures, in conjuncti on with other City po licies and guidelines, are intended to implement these principles:
a. Within all new subdivisions, cul-de-sacs shou ld only be used when alternative street configurations are not feasible.
b. New streets should be connected to existing streets wherever street design standards, including safety considerations, make such connection possible. c. New subdivisions should incorporate a street grid system that provides multiple route choices for movement within the subdivision and multiple points of connection to surrounding streets to the extent feasible.
d. New street connections should incorporate roundabouts where possible. e. All new development should address any adjacent transit facilities through site design and architectural elements, including location of building on site in proximity to transit facilities, provision of pedestrian walkways and location of building entrances so as to support transit use.
f. Multi-family residential buildings in proximity to transit facilities should be provided with multiple entrances (e.g., individual unit or unit cluster stoops). g. Installation of new sidewalks, street tree s, pedestrian oriented lighting and other features should be provided with all new development at or above City standards. h. New commercial development s hould include open space plazas (e.g. outdoor dining areas for restaurants and landscaped open areas for customers). i. New residential development should incorporate private open space areas programmed for active use (e.g. tot lots, half-court basketball, BBQ/picnic areas.) j. Open spaces within new development areas should be linked to existing open space features.
Key Outcome #4
Key Outcome #4 includes the following pr inciples related to development projects:
• Retail: Introduce mixed use developmen t, including residential/retail or residential/office/retail in the same building.
• Retail: Create opportunities for people to meet and socialize in public places, businesses, recreation areas, etc.
• Retail: Promote the enjoyment of people and the aesthetics of the area.
The following Design Measures, in conjuncti on with other City policies and guidelines, are intended to implement these principles:
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 48 a. New development on the Arcadia site shoul d include a minimum of 100,000 square feet of retail or other commercial uses.
b. New development on the Evergreen Comm unity College site should include a minimum of 60,000 square feet of retail or other commercial uses. c. At least 50% of the commercial development on the Arcadia and Evergreen Community College Opportunity Sites shou ld be incorporated into mixed-use development as a residential/retail or residential/office/retail mix. d. Mixed-Use projects should be given prior ity for development at suitable locations. (e.g., mixed-use development is strongly encouraged for any development site where the General Plan supports mixed-use). Se e Appendix C for specific guidelines for mixed-use development.
e. Outdoor plazas, including landscaping and seating areas, should be provided in close proximity to new retail development.
Key_ Outcome #5
Key Outcome #5 includes the following principles related to development projects:
• Establish development opportunities for affordable and mixed income housing to meet the housing needs of all stages of life (single, married, family, "empty nesters" and senior).
• Create opportunities for a range of different housing types (single-family, apartments, condominiums, live/work, etc.).
• Mix housing types within a single development site.
• Create opportunities for both home ownership and rental units.
The following Design Measures, in conjuncti on with other City policies and guidelines, are intended to implement these principles:
• Any medium or large-scale development pr oject (e.g., greater th an 10 units) should include at least two different unit types (e.g., detached, attached, rental, ownership).
Key Outcome #6
Key Outcome #6 includes the following principles related to development projects:
• Maximize the synergy of the planned tran sit investment by adding high density residential, mixed use (i.e., residentia l/industrial/commercial/retail), and job- generating development that is oriented to the pedestrian and transit users. • Balance the mix of uses, incl uding a ground floor retail district oriented to transit stations and civic uses.
• Place buildings close to the street, consistent with Key Outcome #2, bullet 6 for non- transit areas.
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The following Design Measures, in conjuncti on with other City po licies and guidelines, are intended to implement these principles:
a. Incorporate physical improvements, such as sidewalk improvements, landscaping and bicycle parking that act as incentives for pedestrian and bicycle modes of travel. b. Provide secure and conveniently located bicycle parking and storage for employees and visitors;
c. Provide bicycle and pedestrian connect ions from the site to the regional bikeway/pedestrian trail system.
d. Construct transit amenities such as bus turnouts/bus bulbs, benches, shelters, etc. e. Provide direct, safe, attractive pedestrian access from project land uses to transit stops and adjacent development.
f. Provide bicycle lanes, sidewalks and/or paths, connecting project residences to adjacent schools, parks, the nearest transit stop and nearby commercial areas. g. Provide secure and conveniently placed bicycle parking and storage facilities at parks and other facilities.
h. Provide neighborhood-serving shops and servi ces within or adjacent to residential project.
i. Provide a satellite telecommute center within or near the development. j. Incorporate commercial services onsite or in close proximity (e.g. day-care, drycleaners, fitness centers, financial services, grocery stores and/or restaurant). k. For the Arcadia and Evergreen Community College sites, building entrances and attractively designed open spaces (plazas or landscaping) should be provided adjacent to or in close proximity to any existing or planned transit facilities.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS
The following guidelines are intended to create usable spaces for businesses located on the ground floor of mixed-use developments.
Height - Provide an 18-foot finished height throughout ground floor area, which includes 18 feet of clearance from the heating, ve ntilating, air conditioning system (HVAC), sprinklers, lights, and ceiling system.
Layout — Provide a minimum of 60 feet depth of contiguous space for displays/sales area as well as "back-of-house" ac tivities, storage, mechanical rooms, restrooms, or other support areas. All retail spaces should have access from the exterior of the building. Avoid long, narrow retail spaces. Space width should be set in 20-foot increments (i.e., 20 feet, 40 feet, 60 feet, etc).
Floor Structure - Unless there is parking at sub-grade levels, the ground floor should be left unfinished, with no concrete slab, in order to accommodate utilities and leasing plan flexibility. Also depress the perimeter of the bu ilding, as required, to permit accessible entry doors.
Utilities - Provide utilities to retail spaces so that they are not visible from the street and allow for flexibility of use of the retail space.
Mechanical: Provide capability for fire-rated vent shafts to the roof for restaurant kitchens; Electrical: Provide in-house locations for transformers; Meters: Put meters together in a single location
Servicing/Trash - Provide internal service sp ace for delivery/loadin g that is enclosed, accessible from a secondary street if possibl e, and appropriately sized for common use.
Minimize street frontage for service/loading access, and minimize view from public vantage points. Service space should be able to be closed from view, should contain odors from trash, and should allow for easy maintenance.
Lighting — Provide exterior street level lighti ng for the sidewalk and/or any outdoor patio space.
Signage - Provide signage that is visible at street level, such as blade signs, window signs, and awnings.
Facade - Provide maximum visi bility and transparent windows for active ground floor uses. Setbacks and recesses should be minimal. The number and massing of columns along the facade should be minimized. Include visual breaks where facades are long.
Sidewalks - Provide a clear zone of 15 feet of sidewalk width to accommodate exterior patio and sidewalk dining at appropriate lo cations. This sidewalk width should not be DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 51 covered by arcades because covered setbacks diminish the viability of ground floor retail spaces.
Parking - Locate parking garages behind the street front to minimize their impact on the pedestrian street environmen t. Locate parking sp aces within the building or orient all parking facilities away from public streets and pedestrian corridors.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CRITERIA
Introduction - Any projects that have a resource listed or eligible for listing on the Historic Resources Inventory with a significance rating of Structure of Merit or greater, must meet all of the criteria below to be considered for development of more than 35 units:
Historic Preservation Criterion #1: The resource must be at a minimum be listed or eligible to be listed as structure of merit on the City's Historic Resources Inventory. The resource shall be preserved on-site and rehabilitate d by a qualified Preser vation Architect in conformance with the Secretary of the Interior Standards.
Historic Preservation Criterion #2: Reha bilitation of the resource by a qualified Preservation Architect to the Secretary of In terior Standards must be completed and a maintenance plan submitted prior to the issu ance of any occupanc y permits for any new residences on the property.
Historic Preservation Criterion #3: The resource should be used for the purpose in which the structure was constructed or as an ad aptive alternative re-u se that allows for rehabilitation of the resource to the Secret ary of the Interior Standards, including compatibly with the resource's context and surroundings that are being preserved to convey the resource's significance.
Historic Preservation Criterion #4: The context and cultural landscape, including landscaping, accessory structures, or setting features that contribute to the significance of the resource, should be evaluated by a qualified professional and preserved on-site.
Historic Preservation Criteri on #5: Any new development proposed adjacent to the resource should be stepped down to provide adequate separation from the resource. The massing of the proposed development must provide a compatible interface with the resource.
Historic Preservation Criterion #6: The most prominent elevations that convey the resource's significance should be visible from a public-right-of way, with no other structures or features blocking public visibility of the resource.
Historic Preservation Criterion #7: Maintenance of the resour ce, following the Secretary of Interior Standards, is required of the any future property owners of the resource. These requirements must be disclosed to future property owners prior to purchase of the property.
Historic Preservation Criterion #8: Any property qualifying as a Candidate City Landmark should be nominated for designation prior to or shortly after the approval of development permits.
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TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) MEASURES
The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Measures are sample design actions that promote transit use and pedestrian activity. Su ch measures or similar actions should be incorporated into all new de velopment within the Evergr een-East Hills Development Policy area, consistent with the Key Outcomes included within the Guiding Principles:
Key Outcome #3: Infrastructure and services should support the planned levels of residential and commercial/retail/office development.
Key Outcome #4: Increase the overall livability of Evergreen-East Hills by fostering vibrant commercial/business, mixed use, and residential areas linked by various transportation modes and community amenities.
Residential Measures:
Sample Residential Site Design Measures:
• Construct transit amenities such as bus turnouts/bus bulbs, benches, shelters, etc • Provide direct, safe, attractive pedestrian access from project land uses to transit stops and adjacent development.
• Provide bicycle lanes, sidewalks and/or paths, connecting project residences to adjacent schools, parks, the nearest transit stop and nearby commercial areas. • Provide secure and conveniently placed bicycle parking and storage facilities at parks and other facilities.
• Provide neighborhood-serving shops and serv ices within or adja cent to residential project.
• Provide a satellite telecommute center within or near the development. • Incorporate commercial services onsite or in close proximity (e.g. day-care, drycleaners, fitness centers, financial services, grocery stores and/or restaurant). • Sample Residential Operational Measures:
• Provide transit information kiosks;
• Provide shuttle access to regional rail stations (e.g. Caltrain, ACE, BART); • Provide or contract for on-site or nearby child care services; • Offer transit use incentive programs to residents, such as distribution of passes and/or subsidized transit passes for a local transit system (e.g. providing VTA EcoPass system or equivalent broad spectrum transit passes to all residents).
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Sample Commercial/Industrial Site Design Measures:
• Incorporate physical improvements, such as sidewalk improvements, landscaping and bicycle parking that act as incentives for pedestrian and bicycle modes of travel. • Provide secure and conveniently located bicycle parking and storage for employees • and visitors;
• Provide bicycle and pedestrian connections from the site to the regional bikeway/pedestrian trail system.
• Place assigned car pool and va n pool parking spaces at the most desirable on-site locations;
• Provide showers and lockers for employees walking or bicycling to work. • Incorporate commercial services onsite or in close proximity (e.g. day-care, drycleaners, fitness centers, financial services, grocery stores and/or restaurants).
Sample Commercial/lndustrial Operational Measures:
• Provide an on-site TDM coordinator;
• Provide transit information kiosks;
• Make transportation available during the day and guaranteed ride home programs for emergency use by employees who commute on alternate transportation. (This service may be provided by access to company vehicles for private errands during the workday and/or combined with contr actual or pre-paid use of ta xicabs, shuttles, or other privately provided transportation.);
• Provide vans for van pools;
• Implementation of a carpool/vanpool progr am (e.g., carpool ridematching for employees, assistance with va npool formation, provision of vanpool vehicles, and carsharing);
• Provide shuttle access to regional rail stations (e.g. Caltrain, ACE, BART); • Provide or contract for on-site or nearby child care services; • Offer transit use incentive programs to employees, such as on site distribution of passes and/or subsidized transit passes for a local transit system (e.g. providing VTA EcoPass system or equivalent broad spectrum transit passes to all on-site employees); • Implementation of parking cash out program fo r employees (non-driving employees receive transportation allowance equivalent to the value of subsidized parking); • Encourage use of telecommuting and flexible work schedules; • Require that deliveries on-site take place during non-peak travel periods.
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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE DESCRIPTIONS
WITH 2023 POLICY AMENDMENT CHANGES
Transportation mitigation impr ovements associated with the Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy (EEHDP) include:
1. Capitol Expressway and Quimby Road: Add exclusive northbound and eastbound right-turn lanes to this intersection.
2. Nieman Boulevard and Yerba Buena Road: Add a second westbound left-turn lane to this intersection.
3. Tully Road and McLaughlin Avenue: Add an exclusive northbound right-turn lane to this intersection.
4. White Road and Aborn Road: Add a second westbound left lane to this intersection.
5. US 101 and Yerba Buena Road (East): Convert a westbound through lane into a shared through/right-turn lane at this intersection.
6. White Road and Quimby Road : Add a second northbound le ft turn lane to this intersection.
7. San Felipe Road and Yerba Buena Road (South): A second eastbound left turn lane and a second southbound left turn lane will be added to this intersection.
1. Capitol Expressway and Quimby Road: Add exclusive northbound and eastbound right-turn lanes to this inters ection. This mitigation has been completed. As of the 2023 effective date of this Policy amendment, th e updated mitigations at the adjacent White Road and Quimby Road intersection to add Class IV prot ected bike lanes along Quimby Road requires the bike lanes to be extended to this Capitol Expressway and Quimby Road intersection and requires removal of porkchop islands.
2. Nieman Boulevard and Yerba Buena Road: The original mitigation measure included adding a second westbound left-turn lane to this intersection. This mitigation measure is replaced with extending the existing westbound leftturn lane and removing pork chop islands.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 56 3. White Road and Aborn Road: The origin al mitigation measure included adding a second westbound left lane to this intersec tion. This mitigation measure is replaced with upgrading the existing Class II bike lanes to Class IV protected bike lanes and optimizing signal timing at this intersection.
4. US 101 and Yerba Buena Road (East): Convert a westbound through lane into a shared through/right-turn lane at this intersection. This mitigation measure has been completed as part of the US 101 Corridor improvement project between I-280 and Yerba Buena Road.
5. White Road and Quimby Road: Add a second northbound left turn lane to this intersection. Additional mitigation measures include upgrading the existing Class II bike lanes along White Road to Class IV protected bike lanes, adding Class IV protected bike lanes to Quimby Road, and upgrading co pper-to-fiber communications which will improve signal control, signal operations, a nd adaptive signal timing to further improve LOS at this location.
6. San Felipe Road and Yerba Buena Road (South): A second eastbound left turn lane and a second southbound left turn lane will be added to this intersection. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this mitigation with an extension of this existing northbound left- turn lanes and an upgrade to the south leg median islands.
The following transportation mitigation improvements had originally not been listed in the 2008 EEHDP. They were additional signifi cant LOS impacts identified in the 2008 Supplemental EIR:
7. Nieman Boulevard and Abor n Road: The original m itigation measure included converting a southbound through lane into a second southb ound left-turn lane. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this mitigati on measure with the conversion of the southbound through lane with a buffered bike lane which ha s been completed as of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date. In addition, the updated mitigation includes upgrading the existing Class II bike lanes to Class IV protected bike lanes along Niemam Boulevard and Aborn Road.
8. Capitol Expressway and S ilver Creek Road: The orig inal mitigation measure included converting HOV lanes between US 10 1 and Nieman Boulevard to mixed flow lanes or adding a third westbound left-tur n lane. The 2023 Polic y Amendment replaces this mitigation measure with th e upgrade of the existing Cla ss II bike lanes along Silver Creek Road to Class IV protected bike lanes, adding Class IV protected bike lanes along Capitol Expressway, and removing pork chop islands at the intersection.
9. Capitol Expressway and Aborn Road: Th e original mitigati on measure included converting the HOV lanes betwee n US 101 and Neiman Boulevard to mixed-flow lanes, DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 57 adding a third eastbound through lane, and adding a dedicated westbound right-turn lane.
The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this mitigation measure with a modification of the signal to protect the eastbound and westbound left-turn move ments, removal of the pork chop islands, upgrading the existing Class II bi ke lanes to Class IV protected bike lanes on Aborn Road, and adding Class IV protected bike lanes on Capitol Expressway.
New Traffic Signals or Related Modifications
The City of San Jose determines the need fo r new traffic signals based on a system of "warrants," which analyze whether a traffic signal at a particular location would reduce traffic delays, reduce accidents, or help pedestrians. This EEHD Policy includes installation of traffic signals at locations based upon improvem ents for safety and efficiency and based on existing and projected future traffic volumes. New traffic signals or related modifications are planned for the intersections at:
Ruby Avenue/Norwood Avenue
I-680 Ramps (N)/Jackson Avenue
Ruby Avenue/Tully Road/Murillo Avenue
Story Road/Clayton Road
Marten Avenue/Mt. Rushmore Drive
Marten Avenue/Flint Avenue
Quimby Road/Scottsdale Drive
Nieman Boulevard/Daniel Maloney Drive
Story Road/Lancelot Lane
Ocala Avenue/Hillmont Avenue
Ocala Avenue/Adrian Way
Ruby Avenue/Norwood Avenue: The original improvement included adding a new signal. The improvement is replaced with adding a new traffic circle and by adding crosswalks at all legs of this intersection.
I-680 Ramps (N)/Jackson Avenue: The original improvement included adding a new signal. In addition, new improvements include adding Class IV protected bike lanes on Jackson Avenue and pedestrian improvements at this intersection. Ruby Avenue/Tully Road/Murillo Avenue: The original improvement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this improvement by adding a new traffic circle pendi ng a feasibility study or traffic calming and sidewalk gap improvements at this intersection if the traffic circle is determined to be infeasible. Story Road/Clayton Road: The original improvement included adding a new signal.
The 2023 Policy Amendmen t replaces this improvement by adding a new traffic circle pending a feasibility study or traffic calming and sidewalk gap improvements at this intersection if the traffic circle is determined to be infeasible.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 58 Marten Avenue/Mt. Rushmore Drive: The original improvement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this improvement with a four-way stop which has been completed as of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date. Marten Avenue/Flint Avenue: The improvement includes adding a new signal. Quimby Road/Scottsdale Drive: The original improvement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Amendment replaces this improvement with additional pedestrian improvements at the Everdale Drive-Scottsdale Drive pedestrian path, at the Aborn Court- Westgrove Lane pedestrian path, and along White Road between Aborn Road and Stevens Lane.
Nieman Boulevard/Daniel Maloney Driv e: The original improvement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Amen dment replaces this improvement with the addition of a new traffic circle, addition of pedestrian improvements, modification of the signal at Silver Creek Road and Daniel Ma loney Drive to protect the eastbound and westbound left-turn movements, and upgra ding copper-to-fiber communications from Silver Creek Road to Nieman Boulevard upgrading copper-to-fiber communications which will improve signal control, signal operations, and adaptive signal timing to further improve LOS at this location.
Story Road/Lancelot Lane: The original improvement included adding a new signal.
The 2023 Policy Amendm ent replaces this improvement with the addition of a marked, raised table at the existing crosswalk, improving street lighting, and completing sidewalk gaps.
Ocala Avenue/Hillmont Avenue: The original improvement included adding a new signal. The 2023 Policy Ame ndment replaces the improvement with the addition of pedestrian improvements at O cala Avenue and Oakton Court , additional traffic calming measures on Ocala Avenue between the school and neighborhood on the north side, and the addition of a median on Ocala Avenue west of Capitol Expressway. Ocala Avenue/Adrian Way: The improvement includes adding a new signal which has been completed as of the 2023 Amendment Effective Date.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 59 APPENDIX G
COMMUNITY AMENITIES LIST AND DESCRIPTIONS IDENTIFIED THROUGH
THE EVERGREEN-EAST HILLS VISION STRATEGY
Introduction- This list of desired community amenities was created through the Evergreen-East Hills Vision Strategy (EEHVS) process and was last updated in 2006. This list is provided for background, memorializi ng the community's pref erences in the event opportunities come forward in the future to make any of these investments. Several of these improvements are no longer relevant becaus e this Evergreen-East Hills Development Policy (EEHDP) does not contemplate development on opportunity sites (Pleasant Hills Golf Course, Evergreen Valley College, Arcadia, Berg, IDS, and Yerba Buena OPCO) in the same manner that was proposed with the EEHVS. Some of the amenities that are also in the City of San Jose's Greenprint may be partially funded.
A Community Youth Sports Fields
Construct three youth baseball fields on an approximately 12-acre site. While the proposed configuration allows for alternate use of two of the baseball fields as a youth soccer field, the facility is prim arily intended for th e purpose of youth baseball. The project includes parking fo r 55 cars and a restroom / concession / storage building. (August 25, 2006)
BA SPORTS FIELDS AND OTHER PARK IMPROVEMENTS ON BERG SITE* Construct an approximately 5-ac re sports facility including a senior baseball field and lighted soccer field as a combined us e with a future school site. The project includes parking for 50 cars either on site as on-street parking and a restroom/concession building.
BB NEW NEIGHBORHOOD PARK - INDUSTRIAL SITE*
As part of the new residential project, the developer will construct and deliver to the City a 5-acre neighborhood park, consistent with the City's Parklands Dedication Ordinance (PDO). The park is not yet de signed, but neighborhood parks typically include items such as a tot lot/playground, an open turf area, and picnic tables with a BBQ area, pathways and landscaping.
C Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park **
Construct a skate park on a curren tly vacant 3-acre site in the southeast corner of the Lake Cunningham Regional Park. Th e skate park will in clude approximately 50,000 square feet of skate area with both a bowl and street el ements to allow for combined use by skaters, inline skaters, and bikers . The facility will include additional parking spaces, a building to house restroom s, concessions, lockers, showers, and a pro shop. This project is partially funded for design and construction DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 60 costs. However, additional funding is need ed to complete construction of this amenity, which would be available through the EEHVS process.
D Upper Silver Creek Trail
Construct an approximately 0.5-mile segm ent of the Upper Silver Creek Trail to complete a missing gap between Yerba Buena Road and Hassler Parkway. Land is being transferred to the City in fulfillm ent of a PDO requireme nt for a separate project. EEHVS project provides funding for trail construction.
E Fowler Creek Park Master Plan Phase II & III
Construct an 8,000 sq ft. community cen ter and a 25-meter by 25-yard swimming complex with changing rooms and a parking lot for 60 cars.
F Open Space and Trail Connections (Upper Silver Creek) Construct trail along the foothills as part of the proposed Industrial Sites development. The trail will be connecte d to Fowler Creek Trait Corridor and Montgomery Hill Park.
G Recreational Ice-Skating Rink (one sheet)
Construct an indoor ice-sk ating rink with one ice sheet at a location within the Evergreen-East Hills area.
H Southeast Branch Library Expansion
Expand the planned Southeast Branch Library by 11,000 square feet. The library is currently planned and funded for 12,000 square feet under the Branch Library Bond Measure. The proposed amenity expands the library to 23,000 square feet and would provide funds for the expansion.
I Community/Youth Center and Gym on Arcadia (40,000 square feet) Construct a 40,000 square f oot Multi-Service Community Center with gym, and parking for 100 to 200 cars on a 3-acre site.
J Yerba Buena I San Felipe Roads Improvements by Creek
Construct improvements related to the Evergreen Park including landscaping, art, signage, a path connection to the pedestrian bridge, and installation of miscellaneous site furnishings.
K Adult Sports Complex on Arcadia*
Construct a lighted adult sports complex including two 300 foot foul lines softball fields and two 200 feet by 330 feet soccer fields on approximately 14 acres. The project also includes a group picnic ar ea, parking for approximately 150 cars, a restroom/concession building and a maintenance building.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 61 L New Neighborhood Park - Pleasant Hills*
As part of the new residential project, the developer will construct and deliver to the City a five-acre neighborhood park, consistent with the City's Parklands Dedication Ordinance (PDO). The park is not yet de signed, but neighborhood parks typically include items such as a tot lot/playground , an open turf area, dog park area, and picnic tables with a BBQ area, pathways and landscaping.
M Build-out Groesbeck Park
Complete landscape improvements at the existing Groesbeck Park site.
Improvements would be consis tent with "orchard" scheme identified in the City's adopted Greenprint plan.
N Sports Facilities at August Boeger Jr. HighlFernish Park Construct a joint use facility at August Boeger Jr. High and Fernish Park including two little league fields, a softball field, soccer fields, walkways, picnic areas, parking spaces, and a restr oom/concession building. This amenity could be constructed as one facility combined with amenity "AC" below.
O Lake Cunningham Park Improvements
Provide additional funding to allow construction of improvements identified in the Lake Cunningham Master Plan. Improveme nts potentially include an emergency access road, an amphitheater, additional restrooms, pa rk headquarters, food concession building and roadway improvements at the park entrance/exit.
P Aquatics Center
Construct a 25-yard by 50-mete r pool, a recreational/learni ng pool, a water spray area, and a locker room/concession bu ilding with parkin g for 100 cars on approximately two-acres.
Q Evergreen Community Center Reuse as Library
Convert the Evergreen Community Center into a local Library to serve the EEHVS area.
R Neighborhood Park Improvements - Brigadoon Park
Renovate existing park facilities.
S Neighborhood Park Impr ovements - Boggini Park
Renovate existing park facilities.
T Neighborhood Park Improvements - Evergreen Park
Renovate existing park facilities.
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Renovate existing park facilities.
V Neighborhood Park Improvements - Our Park
Renovate existing park facilities.
W Neighborhood Park Improvements - Mt. Pleasant Park
Renovate existing park facilities.
X Neighborhood Park Improvements - Welch Park
Renovate existing park facilities.
Y Additional Tennis Courts
Construct additional Tennis Courts in the Evergreen-East Hills area. These courts will be constructed as part of the development of new park sites.
Z Hank Lopez Community Center and Hillview Library Renovation Convert the old Hillview Library adjacent to the Hank Lopez Community Center into a Music/dance Facility and remode l the existing Hank Lopez Community Center without increasing square footage to either building.
AA Ocala Softball Fields
The Alum Rock School Dist rict may consider their existing facility on Ocala Avenue as a surplus site. This funding allows the City to preserve the four existing lighted softball fields on the Ocala School Campus for community use and construct improvements to the site, including a restroom/concession building, parking, picnic facilities and enhanced field furniture.
AB PG&E (Wenlock Trail)
Construct an approximately 1.5-miIe segment of a landscape trail under the PG&E Power Lines from Lake Cunningham to Story Road.
AC Mount Pleasant Multiuse Complex
This amenity could be constructed as one facility combined with amenity "N". The programming of this facility could include: teen/senior center, daycare, computer labs, game rooms, etc. Programming of the facility would occur through a separate public process.
AD Community Center on Pleasant Hills*
Construct a 40,000 square f oot Multi-Service Community Center with gym, and parking for 100 to 200 cars on a 3-acre site . Consistent with the Mount Pleasant Multiuse Complex.
DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 63 AE New Traffic Signals & Othe r Major Intersections/Roadways The City will potentially require construction of new traffic signals, signage, or other roadway improvements through application of existing policies as part of the entitlements process for any new developmen t in the EEHVS area . In addition to these required improvements, the City co uld identify other locations where such improvements are needed but not otherwise funded.
AF Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Network
Install equipment including cameras and additional cabling to allow coordination of the traffic signals along major corridors, such as Tully Road, Story Road, King Road, Aborn Road, and Quim by Road. Interconnecting the signals allows better synchronization and enables the City to monitor and adjust the signals from a central control station in response to any incidents or specific traffic problems.
AG Thompson Creek Trail
Construct a 7-mile multi-use recr eational trail. The trail will typically consist of a 12foot paved pathway for bicycle and pe destrian use, gravel shoulders and landscaping.
AH Nieman Pedestrian Overcrossing
Construct a pedestrian and bicycle overcrossing on Ca pitol Expressway near Nieman Boulevard. Overcrossings provide a safer pedestrian/bicycle crossing opportunity, reducing the risk of pedest rian accidents and improving connections between local neighborhoods, parks, trails, and schools.
AI Lake Cunningham Pede strian Overcrossing
Construct a pedestrian and bi cycle overcrossing on White Road. The overcrossing would provide a safer pedestrian/bicycle crossing in the vicinity of Lake Cunningham Regional Park. Preliminary anal ysis suggests that this overcrossing may not be well utilized.
AJ Bike Lanes for Appropriate Corridors
Complete preparation of a bike master plan for the Evergreen-East Hills area and designate bicycle lanes and other projects as recommended in the plan.
AK Transit Enhancement
The funding would be used to fund improvements to VTA facilities within the EEHVS area as identified by the community. Possible improvements include enhanced bus stop shelters, one-time funding for special programs and other transit facility upgrades.
AL Traffic Calming
Traffic calming is a way to manage traffic so that its negative impacts on residents, pedestrians and schools are minimized. Tr affic calming solutions can include, but DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document. 64 would not be limited to, traffic circles, speed tables, bulbouts, or medians to reduce speeding, enhanced crosswalks to help pedestrian safety, and other measures.
Traffic calming solutions are typically in stalled following a neighborhood traffic study that identifies and quantifies problems and obtains full neighborhood support for changes. Specific traffi c calming solutions will be developed as they become identified and needed, and funds provid ed will only be used within the Evergreen*East Hills area.
AM Street Trees
The City's goa l is to install street trees at locations in need throughout the Evergreen•East Hills area. Street trees provide a better walking environment by creating shade and separation between pedestrians and vehicles.
AN Curb Ramps
Construct wheelchair ramps at street corners where ramps are not currently present to improve accessibility.
AO Median Island Landscaping
Add median landscaping on wide streets to enhance the street appearance and environment for all users.
AP Youth Sports Complex
This facility is not assigned to any specific opportunity site. The facility could be programmed for uses such as, tennis, baseball and soccer, tot-lot, and/or aquatic facility (swimming pool).
* This amenity is no longer relevant beca use this EEHD Policy does not contemplate development on opportunity sites (Pleasant Hills Golf Course, Evergreen Valley College, Arcadia, Berg, IDS, and Yerba Buena OPCO) in the same manner that was proposed with the EEHVS
** This amenity has already been constructed.
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RESIDENTIAL
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CITY OF SAN JOSE
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC ALLOCATION IN THE
EVERGREEN-EAST HILLS DEVELOPMENT POLICY AREA
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TABLE OF EXISTING HOUSING UNIT ALLOCATIONS FOR BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 91-209SJ BY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER WITHOUT ENTITLEMENTS
Appendix H contains information regarding all housing unit allocations for Benefit Assessment District No. 91-209SJ. This list is provided for informational purposes only.
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Assessor's Parcel
Numbers
Existing Unit
Allocations
(Not Entitled)
Parcel Number on
Benefit Assessment
Map
(District No. 91209SJ)
654-20-008
670-29-020
670-29-017
491-31-103
491-35-017
488-01-043
491-14-014
491-37-106
612-36-022
647-24-042
652-02-002
652-03-020
652-09-007
652-09-012
652-29-014
652-33-058
654-09-042
654-10-001
654-34-055
654-68-032
660-02-008
660-23-015
670-13-009
670-13-010
670-32-043
673-14-028
676-06-015
676-16-020
676-24-001
676-36-005
676-37-012
676-42-097
678-20-039
678-21-006
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67 17
18 14
8 6
2 3
4 13
3 6
6 8
10 2
4 2
4 8
2 2
2 5
4 7
5 11
7 6
4 3
53 67
68 88
83 100
102
103
107
109
111
112
1 14
115
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118
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125
127
133
135
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649-16-101
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DRAFT - Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected] for final document.