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DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REPORT — SUMMER 2008
CITY PROJECTS
Mary Avenue Bicycle Pedestrian Footbridge
Stevens Creek Corridor Plan
Review of R1 Ordinanc
Temporary Sign Ordinance
REPORT'S OTHER SECTIONS
Commercial Projects
Mixed Use Projects
Residential Projects
Mary Avenue Bicycle Pedestrian Footbridge
Location: Mary Avenue right-of-way across I-280 between Homestead Road and Meteor Drive.
Description: Bicycle and pedestrian bridge footbridge and related site and landscaping improvements.
Status: Feasibility study originally reviewed by the City Council in October 2001. Budget and design changes were made by the City Council on February 1, 2005. Public meetings were held on February 24, 2005 and April 14, 2005, at the Quinlan Center to reacquaint the neighborhood with the new design. Phase 1 construction was completed in December 2005. Phase 1 included demolition, rough grading and the construction of security / privacy fencing. The City Council awarded a $7.3 million construction contract to Golden State Bridge, Inc. on November 20th to build a newly designed steel bridge. Construction began February 1, 2008 and will continue through December. Ground breaking occurred on January 24th. For additional information, please visit the following link:
Mary Avenue Footbridge Report
Stevens Creek Corridor Plan
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Location:
60 acres of City owned land, 5,900 linear feet of creek between Stevens Creek Boulevard and McClellan Road.
Application Summary:
Special Plan
Project Data:
Residential
Lot Size: N/A
Type: N/A
Units: N/A
Density: N/A
Height: N/A
Commercial
Type: N/A
Size: N/A
Height: N/A
Status:
Revisions to the Stevens Creek Corridor Park Master Plan and Restoration Plan were approved by City Council on October 3, 2006.
Mitigated Negative Declaration approved by the City and the environmental documents have been circulated on June 27, 2006.
A pre-first phase project in Mc Clellan Ranch commenced last year. Improvements to the Rolling Hills 4H area are nearly complete and construction of a trail segment is underway. Work at Mc Clellan Ranch is being done by the San Jose Conservation Corps.
The City Council authorized a scope and budget for Stevens Creek Corridor Phase 1 on March 18, 2008. Phase 1 will be bid in two separate packages- a creek restoration package, and a trail and park amenities package. A bid opening for the creek restoration package is expected in May 2008.
For additional information, please visit the Stevens Creek Restoration Section.
Visual:
Review of R1 Ordinance
Location: Citywide
Project Manager: Leslie Gross
Description: Consider adjusting the allowed ratio to achieve greater architectural diversity. The total allowed building area on an R1 lot will not change, nor will the required second story setbacks. The total allowed building area and the second story setback relationship to neighboring properties will remain the same.
Status:
On May 13, 2008 the City Council initiated a limited review of the Single Family Residential (R1) Ordinance, regarding the allowed ratio of second floor building area compared to the first floor building area Section 19.28.060.
The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 6:45 p.m. to receive public input and consider ordinance options on the allowable ratio of the second story.
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Temporary Sign Ordinance
Location: Citywide
Project Manager: Gary Chao
Description: Proposed Amendment to Municipal Code Amendment of Chapter for the purpose of improving efficiency in the temporary sign review process and at the same time facilitate effective and attractive signs. Changes to the real estate sign regulations are not recommended as part of this action.
Status:
The project is scheduled to be heard at Planning Commission July 8, 2008 with the following recommendations by Staff:
- Amend the Sign Ordinance to allow revocable permits for outdoor displays/signs in exchange for higher quality signs with the property owner assuming ownership and liability. If design and liability provisions are not met, the permit can be revoked.
- Revise the time period for temporary banners be a maximum of 120 days within a 360-day period, as opposed to within a calendar year. This provides equitable banner time to businesses that submit banner applications toward the end of the year.
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REPORT'S OTHER SECTIONS
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