REPORT TO COUNCIL
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Study Session on the Related Santa Clara Development project, located at 5155 Stars and Stripes Drive, and the proposed amendment to the Master Community Plan to Introduce an Additional "Scheme C" Land Use Option by the developer Related Santa Clara, LLC.
Report
BACKGROUND
The Related Santa Clara Development, formerly referred to as "City Place," is a phased development of approximately 240 acres of City-owned land located at 5155 Stars and Stripes Drive. The site currently consists of vacant parcels, previously housing a municipal golf course that ceased operation in 2019, restaurant and banquet facility, a closed landfill site, and the City's BMX Park.
The project was initially approved in 2016, when the City Council certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and adopted the Master Community Plan (MCP) for the site. Envisioned as a vibrant, mixed-use urban center, the approved development includes up to 9.16 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, and retail space, to be constructed over seven phases. These phases encompass infrastructure improvements, public open space, new roads, and utilities. Strategically situated near Levi's Stadium, California's Great America theme park, the Santa Clara Convention Center, and the light rail corridor, the site is well-positioned to become a major regional destination.
Since the project's approval in 2016, progress has been made toward implementing the development. The City and Developer have worked collaboratively to pursue the necessary permits, entitlements, and agreements to facilitate construction. Key approvals include the Development Area Plans (DAPs) for Phases 1 and 2, which were approved in 2020, as well as a comprehensive suite of agreements addressing topics such as traffic, infrastructure, and public services. Additionally, the City and Developer have addressed the environmental considerations, including executing a Landfill Post-Closure Operations and Manag...
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