REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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1. Continuance of the hearings for proposed Amendments to the Tasman East Specific Plan (TESP) to modify the TESP land use plan and transportation policies; Amendments to the Transit Neighborhood zoning district; and for the adoption of a Specific Plan Infrastructure Impact Fee, including approval of a Nexus Study, setting rates for the Fee, introduction of an Ordinance Adding Section 17.15.350 to Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Santa Clara City Code, and Establishment of the Tasman East Infrastructure Improvement Fund and Related Budget Actions to November 17, 2020 City Council meeting; [Council Pillar: Promote and Enhance Economic, Housing and Transportation Development]
2. Direction to staff regarding an override of an ALUC determination of inconsistency
Report
BACKGROUND
On November 13, 2018, the City Council adopted the Tasman East Specific Plan (TESP) to guide the transition of an underutilized 45-acre industrial neighborhood immediately adjacent to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Lick Mill Light Rail Station into a pedestrian-friendly and transit-oriented development with the addition of 4,500 new residential units near transit and jobs. The Specific Plan incorporates approximately 100,000 square feet of neighborhood-oriented and convenience retail and 10 acres of open space including various outdoor recreational facilities and landscape features, a public plaza, pocket parks and paseos.
In accordance with prior discussions before the City Council, staff and the City's consultants have prepared an Amendment to the Specific Plan. The purpose of the Amendment is to replace a proposed street extension for Calle Del Sol with a pedestrian and bicycle paseo, modify allowed land uses, modify transportation policies including allowable Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures, and correct some clerical errors. At the August 26th Planning Commission meeting, the Commission voted unanimously in favor of...
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