Urban Village Implementation Framework

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The Urban Village Implementation Framework (download here) was released by the City in May 2018.

It describes the calculations available for determining the amount of Urban Village Amenity (UVA) required and the process for selecting the UVAs. The amount and type of UVAs required of a residential mixed-use project would be a condition of approval in the project’s development permit that would need to be acknowledged and agreed to by the permittee. The type of amenities that could be provided by a development are identified in the Framework and include:

  • Privately Owned and Maintained/Public Open Spaces
  • Commercial Space above and beyond what is required in the applicable Urban Village plan
  • Deed restricted commercial space for “non-formula” employment uses (i.e. mom and pop’s) and community facilities
  • Placemaking art installations
  • Additional off-site streetscape amenities or improvements above and beyond what is required
  • Contributions towards, or construction of, unfunded projects identified in the applicable Urban Village Plan
  • Construction of additional public open space amenities and park facilities above and beyond the City’s Parkland Dedication Ordinance (PDO) and the Parks Impact Ordinance (PIO) fees and dedication requirements

 

This was the last piece of the puzzle needed for a developer to come in and begin working on a design for the village and currently would cover the following villages;

  • The Little Portugal Urban Village
  • The Roosevelt Park Urban Village
  • The Five WoundsUrban Village
  • The 24th and William Street Urban Village

 

These were the first group of Urban Village Plans prepared by the City and the community to further the Urban Village Major Strategy. The Council approved these plans on November 19, 2013.  The Amenity Framework was the last piece of the puzzle needed before a developer could come in and begin implementing projects in compliance with the Urban Village plans.

Transit-Oriented Development

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VTA recently announced the start of a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Strategy / Access Planning Study to identify strategies for developing housing and commercial space near three of the future BART stations (28th Street, Downtown San Jose, and Santa Clara). These studies are being conducted as part of VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project. The meetings will be coordinated with the existing BART Phase II Community Working Groups for each of those stations. The themes for the three Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) workshops … Continue reading →

BART Phase II Time Table

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We are approaching the final weeks of the BART Phase II approval process.  In the coming weeks, decisions will be made on STATION LOCATIONS and TUNNEL TECHNOLOGY for the following District 3 relevant BART Stations: Alum Rock/28th Street Downtown San Jose Diridon Station Councilmember Raul Peralez in his capacity as the District 3 representative and a VTA Director is committed to ensuring that all District 3 residents and stakeholders have an opportunity to share their voice at these public hearings. If you … Continue reading →

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Council Action on Amenities

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Last night (April 11) the city council deliberated on the proposed implementation Chapters on funding Amenities for the Little Portugal and Roosevelt Park urban villages. These chapters supplement the village plans with procedures for funding amenities, including parks, trails, streetscape improvements, public art and affordable housing. Without this we would just get higher density development and none of the things that actually pull together a community and make it a village. The mayor and four council colleagues, including Raul Peralez … Continue reading →

Providing Amenities for Urban Villages

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The city council’s approval of the implementation chapters for the Roosevelt Park & Little Portugal urban villages is being deferred again.  The mayor and four council members (including Raul & Magdalena) have signed a memo recommending deferral and significant revisions.  You can read it through the link below (thanks to Frances in the Vice Mayor’s office).   Amendment of the Roosevelt Park Urban Village Plan and the Little Portugal Urban Village Plan adding an Implementation Chapter to each Plan   … Continue reading →

The Central Plaza

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Part of our vision for the 28th Street BART station is a central plaza, similar to those in Portugal, with a band stand.  It would be a place where the local Portuguese bands could play and entertain. (details below)  The above picture is from the city of Sabadell in Spain. On the 130th anniversary of the founding of Banco Sabadell, they wanted to pay homage to their home city..  They sponsored a campaign called “Som Sabadell” (We are Sabadell) . … Continue reading →

BART Phase II Status Update

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This is a summary of the current state of the BART Phase II  project.  The Draft SEIS/SEIR has been released and the public review and comment period will end Feb. 20, 3017. Silicon Valley Business Journal January 23, 2017, the Silicon Valley Business Journal published a good overview of the current state of the BART Phase II  project. Are you ready for a subway? Digging for BART begins in two years The bottom-line is simple.  With the passage of Proposition … Continue reading →

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Empire Lumber Project Community Meeting Report

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On Monday, 15 August 2016, over 60 community members gathered at the Roosevelt Community Center for the City of San Jose Planning Department’s public meeting on the proposed development of the Empire Lumber Site (E. Santa Clara between 26th & 28th Streets). That is an impressive turnout — thanks to all who participated.   The advocate for the developer described the project and then took questions and comments — and those present had a lot to say. Among continuing concerns: … Continue reading →

Action Alert: Empire Lumber

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The Planning Department Community Meeting on the Empire Lumber Development Project is coming up Monday, August 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt Community Center.  Only those who live within 1000 feet of the site have had any official notice about the meeting.   Their original notice was for a meeting on the proposed general plan amendments on height and retail floor area, but we have learned that the Planned Development for the project will also be on the agenda.  That … Continue reading →

The BART station at 28th street is not negotiable!

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It seems like our struggle to assure a BART station at 28th Street (formerly known as the Alum Rock Station) may not yet be over. We’ve heard recently that some folks in Santa Clara are suggesting that one of the three stations planned for San Jose (28th Street, Diridon or downtown) should be dropped to assure that Santa Clara will have a BART station. We understand taking a cautious attitude about what VTA promises and can build, but we regret … Continue reading →