Project Description
A Draft EIR for the project was previously considered for adoption in 2021. The City Council did not take action on the Specific Plan and the EIR was not certified. The City Council directed City staff to modify the plan to reduce residential density and maximum building heights. The Land Use Plan has been revised to be consistent with existing/recently approved entitlements, reflect a 4,400 residential unit capacity, and reduced density along sensitive interfaces. In addition, a new, low-density land use designation for townhome development was created. The new land use designation, Corridor Residential – Low, would allow for a density of 12 to 25 dwelling units per acre (du/acre) and a maximum height of three stories. Approximately 60 parcels that were previously designated Corridor Residential (26 to 45 du/acre, four stories) would be redesignated as Corridor Residential – Low. The proposed Specific Plan would reduce the existing commercial space from 395,000 square feet to approximately 289,000 square feet. Visit El Camino Real Specific Plan Revision for more project information and upcoming meetings.
Project Information
- Project Address: Approximately 250 acres of properties located immediately adjacent to the segment of the El Camino Real between Lafayette Street on the east and the City limits on the west.
- Property Owner: Various
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Final EIR - Response to commets distribution date: March 30, 2026
Distribution Date: December 12, 2025
Open Comment Period: December 12, 2025 - January 26, 2026
Notice of Preparation (NOP)
Distribution Date: January 17, 2025
Open Comment Period: January 17, 2025 - February 18, 2025
- Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and Public Scoping Meeting Notice (PDF)
- Notice of Preparation Narrative (PDF)
Contact
City Contact: Rebecca Bustos | Principal Planner, Community Development Department | rbustos@santaclaraca.gov | 408-615-2464
