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This memorandum outlines a Joint City Council and Planning Commission Study Session focused on the General Plan and Land Use Overview. The session aims to provide an overview of land use history in San José from the early 1990s to the present, addressing emerging issues and current City Council direction. It is part of the preparation for the General Plan 4-Year Review Process, which evaluates significant changes and community engagement regarding the General Plan. The session will cover topics including General Plan basics, current status, key challenges, and future directions.
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The session is intended for the City Council and Planning Commission.
It will provide an overview of land use history in San José.
The session is part of the preparation for the General Plan 4-Year Review Process.
Topics to be covered include General Plan basics, current status, challenges, and future directions.
Public outreach includes posting the memorandum on the City’s Council Agenda website.
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JOINT CC AND PC STUDY SESSION: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND PLANNING COMMISSION SUBJECT: General Plan and Land Use Overview Study Session Approved 9/18/2025 FROM: Christopher Burton DATE: September 11, 2025 Date: 9/12/2025 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide PURPOSE AND OUTCOME Provide the City Council and the Planning Commission with an overview of the history of land use in San José from the early 1990s through today, covering emerging issues and current City Council direction. The City Council and the Planning Commission will have a better understanding of the context surrounding the development of the City’s General Plan and current land use issues prior to beginning the General Plan 4-Year Review process. BACKGROUND The Planning Division within the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department is preparing for the third General Plan 4-Year Review Process for the City’s Envision 2040 General Plan, with the Planning Commission serving as the task force. Pursuant to General Plan Policy IP-2.4, the City is required to conduct a review of the General Plan every four years. The purpose of the General Plan 4-Year Review is to evaluate significant changes in the planning...
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The document outlines a study session on the General Plan and Land Use, detailing the city's vision for growth over a 20-30 year horizon. It covers the General Plan's requirements, the process for amendments, and annual reports on housing and land use. Key topics include the challenges of housing production, the impact of economic factors, and strategies for sustainable growth. The session also discusses historical trends and future directions for urban development, including the need for increased residential capacity and the creation of 'missing middle' housing opportunities.
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The General Plan serves as the city's vision and blueprint for growth, required by state law to include eight elements.
The process for updating the General Plan includes city-initiated and privately-initiated amendments, with up to four hearings per year.
The annual report measures progress in housing and land use, including job ratios and new construction metrics.
Challenges to housing production include economic infeasibility and rising construction costs.
The document discusses historical housing production trends and the impact of state laws on local land use authority.
Future strategies focus on increasing residential capacity and balancing jobs with employed residents.
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General Plan and Land Use Study Session September 18, 2025 Chris Burton, Director Manira Sandhir, Deputy Director Ruth Cueto, Principal Planner Jerad Ferguson, Principal Planner Agenda 01. General Plan 101 02. Pathway to Current General Plan 03. Key Land Use Challenges and Emerging Issues 04. Where We’re Headed 05. Review and Questions Page 2 Objectives How did we get here? What current challenges do we face? Where are we going from here? Page 3 General Plan 101 What it is and how we use it Page 01 Study Session: General Plan and Land Use What is the General Plan? • City’s vision and blueprint for how we grow – typical horizon 20-30 years • State law requires 8 elements– land use, circulation, housing, open space, conservation, safety, noise, and environmental justice • The Housing Element is certified by state – 8year cycle Page 5 Study Session: General Plan and Land Use How we use it? GENERAL PLAN – Sets the Long-term Vision and Goals, Policies, and Implementation Actions ZONING ORDINANCE – Implements the General Plan through Codes, Standards, and Procedures Page 6 Study Session: General Plan and Land Use Process to Update/Amend • General Plan Amendments (GPA) - May be...
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Numerous individuals have expressed opposition to the construction of 300-foot-tall buildings at the 28th St/Little Portugal BART Station, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the current 120-foot height limit as outlined in the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan. Concerns include the impact on the historic Five Wounds Portuguese National Church, community heritage, local views, and potential increases in traffic and climate effects.
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Opposition to 300-foot-tall buildings at the 28th St/Little Portugal BART Station.
Support for maintaining the current 120-foot height limit in the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan.
Concerns about the impact on the historic Five Wounds Portuguese National Church.
Emphasis on preserving community heritage and local views.
Concerns regarding increased traffic and climate effects.
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BART Transit Village Advocates Wed, Sep 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM Reply-To: To: martina.davis@sanjoseca.gov, city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov Dear VTA and City of San Jose Planning Department, I oppose 300-foot-tall buildings at the 28th St/Little Portugal BART Station behind Five Wounds Portuguese National Church. The current plan o f record 120-foot-tall policy should not change in the new Five Wounds Urban Village Plan. My opinion Is leving the originals plants. And no Building Higher than are church. Are church is bem there over 100 years and the IES Hall wy the City of San Jose. Don't make Hi buildings next to the Catrido Downtown san jose. The City of San Jose. They have to respect All the nationalities they have in San Jose. Thank you Sincerely, Arthur Azevedo 95116 [Quoted text hidden] BART Transit Village Advocates Wed, Sep 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM Reply-To: To: martina.davis@sanjoseca.gov, city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov Dear VTA and City of San Jose Planning Department, I oppose 300-foot-tall buildings at the 28th St/Little Portugal BART Station behind Five Wounds Portuguese National Church. The current plan o f record 120-foot-tall policy should not change in the new Five Wounds Urban Village...