REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on the 2518 Mission College Boulevard Public Park Schematic Design (Irvine Company)
Report
BACKGROUND
On June 7, 2022, the City Council approved the Freedom Circle Focus Area Plan and the Freedom Circle Focus Area Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (2022), which establishes the future capacity and an overall vision for a new, high-density mixed-use community.
Santa Clara City Code Chapter 17.35 requires new residential developments to dedicate parkland and/or pay in-lieu park fees. On April 22, 2024, the Irvine Company (Developer), filed an application to redevelop a 25.74-acre parcel located at 2518 Mission College Boulevard into a residential apartment community project (Project) consisting of 1,792 residential units, approximately 3,500 square feet of retail space, and 4.225 acres of public parkland.
On March 25, 2025, the City Council approved a General Plan Amendment and Rezoning, and an Addendum to the Freedom Circle Focus Area Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (2022) (Attachment 1) to allow for the development of the project.
The Project will satisfy its parkland dedication requirements through a combination of the following:
1. Development of a 4.225-acre park.
2. Installation of 4.223 acres of private recreational amenities, eligible for 50% credit toward parkland requirements.
3. Payment of in-lieu fees for the remaining balance of required parkland.
The public park will be dedicated to the City in fee title and improvements accepted once they have been inspected for confirmation that they are to the City's satisfaction. The developer will construct all public park improvements in accordance with the City's design criteria and standard specifications and will maintain the park in perpetuity following dedication.
As required in the City Code, the Developer will:
1. Enter into a park dedication agreement with the City;
2. Enter into a park maintenance agreement with the City;
3. Design and...
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