Item 10.2
Good Samaritan Hospital – Planned Development Rezoning
File Nos. PDC22-132 and ER23-041
November 19, 2024
Presenter: PBCE Director Chris Burton
1 Project Description
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2 Planned Development Rezoning of Good Samaritan Hospital site to allow construction of seismically compliant and expanded hospital while maintaining acute care levels, and construction of new medical office building and two parking structures Project Location
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Project Components
Phase 1
• Demolition of portion of hospital and childcare center • Construction of seven-story hospital wing
• Construction of six-story east parking structure
• Construction of central utility plant
Phase 2
• Demolition of remainder of existing hospital (except Women’s and Children’s Wing)
• Addition of 289 surface parking spaces
Phase 3
• Construction of new seven-story hospital wing
• Construction of medical office building
• Construction of six-story west parking structure
• Expansion of central utility plant
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Project Review
This project is in conformance with the requirements of:
• Envision San José 2040 General Plan
• San José Municipal Code
• City Council Development Policies
• Proposed PD Zoning Development Standards
• Citywide Design Standards and Guidelines
• California Environmental Quality Act
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Public Outreach
• Community Meeting/Environmental Scoping Meeting: June 15, 2023 • Onsite signs posted on Samaritan Drive and Samaritan Place • Hearing notices sent to properties within 1,000 feet of project site www.sanjoseca.gov/planning
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Environmental Review
• Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the project. • Draft EIR circulation: July 19 to September 3, 2024.
• Seven public comment letters were received on the Draft EIR. Most comments received were related to potential impacts on biological resources, such as nesting birds, bats, and trees; increased traffic and vehicle miles traveled; impacts to public transit routes; and impacts to tribal cultural resources.
• Comments did not result in any changes to the conclusions of the analysis in the Draft EIR.
• Final EIR posted on October 11, 2024.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt a resolution certifying the Good Samaritan Hospital Project Environmental Impact Report, and making certain findings concerning significant impacts, mitigation measures, alternatives, and adopting a related mitigation monitoring and reporting plan, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended; and
2. Approve an Ordinance rezoning an approximately 21-gross-acre site from the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CG(PD) Planned Development Zoning District.
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General Plan Policies
• Policy ES-6.1: Facilitate the development of new and promote the preservation and enhancement of existing health care facilities that meet all the needs of the entire San José community.
• Policy ES-6.3: Recognizing that health care is a regional issue that crosses jurisdictional boundaries, work with the County, non-profits, and other governmental and non- governmental organizations to ensure that adequate, affordable healthcare facilities are available for all San José residents.
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General Plan
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Land Use Designation: Neighborhood/Community Commercial 10 10
Planned Development Zoning
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From A(PD) Planned Development Zoning to CG(PD) Planned Development Zoning 11 11
Item 10.2
Good Samaritan Hospital – Planned Development Rezoning
File Nos. PDC22-132 and ER23-041
November 19, 2024
Presenter: PBCE Director Chris Burton
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