REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Cancellation of the Public Hearing for the Gateway Crossings Project located at 1205 Coleman Avenue and direction to renotice when the project is ready to be heard
Report
BACKGROUND
The Gateway Crossings Project includes a General Plan Amendment to Santa Clara Station Very High Density Residential (51-120 du/ac) with a minimum commercial floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.20, Creation of a new Very High Density Mixed-Use Zoning District and Rezoning to that District, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, Development Agreement, Environmental Impact Report, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
The project was previously heard at the December 4, 2018 City Council meeting and following public hearing was continued to the February 5, 2019 Council meeting date for expanded public outreach and engagement with the residents of the Old Quad. On February 5, 2019, City Council approved the request to defer the public hearing to March 26, 2019 to allow the applicant time to conduct additional outreach and engagement with Old Quad residents, interested parties and staff, and related environmental analysis.
DISCUSSION
The Public Hearing Item on the Gateway Crossing project located at 1205 Coleman Avenue was scheduled for hearing on March 26, 2019. Staff is recommending that the Council cancel the Public Hearing for the Gateway Crossings Project located at 1205 Coleman Avenue and renotice when the project is ready to be heard. The continuance would allow the applicant to complete final alterations to the plan and staff to conclude the requisite environmental analysis related to changes in the project.
In response to the February 5, 2019 City Council meeting, the applicant has expanded community outreach to include all properties within the Old Quad for notification and engagement in the process. The applicant has met with residents of the Old Quad, convened with Old Quad Association representatives, conducted two community meetings, and is currently working on final alterations to the development plan in response to the community, staff and City Council comments.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
No action is being taken by the City Council; no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action other than administrative time and expense.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Cancel the Public Hearing for the Gateway Crossings Project located at 1205 Coleman Avenue and direction to renotice when the project is ready to be heard.
Staff
Reviewed by: Andrew Crabtree, Director of Community Development
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager