CSJ - 2/20/01 City Council General Plan Meeting Minutes

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL

SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001

The Council of the City of San Jose reconvened in Regular Session at 7:05 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall to conduct public hearings on the San José 2020 General Plan.

Present: Council Members: Chavez, Cortesé, Dando, Diquisto, LeZotte, Reed, Shirakawa Jr., Williams, Yeager; Gonzales

Absent: Council Members: None.

Vacant: District 5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Mayor Gonzales welcomed everyone to the Public Hearing on proposed amendments consisting of changes to San José 2020 General Plan text and land uses in conjunction with the Housing Opportunity Study Phase I and other items deferred from the November 2000 Annual Review. He outlined the order Agenda items would be considered by the City Council, and that any action taken will be considered as motions for tentative approval pending final adoption of the resolution amending the San José 2020 General Plan. He stated any item scheduled for hearing this evening for which deferral is being requested will be taken out of order and heard first on the matter of deferral. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr., seconded by Council Member Williams and unanimously carried the below noted actions were taken. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

DEFERRALS

11.1.1(a) GP00-03-01: General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use/Transport-ation Diagram for property located on the north side of Newhall Street, approximately 1000 feet west of Coleman Avenue from Heavy Industrial to Combined Industrial/Commercial on a 21 acre site. (Union Pacific/Berliner Cohen). CEQA: EIR Union Pacific Railroad Newhall Site, Planning Commission Resolution No. 99-88. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend deferral.

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Mayor Gonzales and Council Member Chavez, dated February 19, 2001, recommending Council support Staff recommendation to defer hearing General Plan Amendment GP00-03-01 to June 2001.

Discussion/Action: The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission for deferral was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.1(b) GP00-T-09 General Plan Text Amendment to amend the Urban Design Policies to allow building heights up to 90 feet on the northwest corner of Coleman Avenue and Newhall Street. (Berliner Cohen). CEQA: Negative Declaration. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend deferral.

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Mayor Gonzales and Council Member Chavez, dated February 19, 2001, recommending Council support Staff recommendation to defer hearing General Plan Amendment GP00-T-09 to June 2001.

Discussion/Action: The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission for deferral was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.1(c) GP 00-06-01a GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on both sides of Auzerais Avenue generally located between Sunol Avenue and Los Gatos Creek, from Combined Industrial/Commercial (Midtown Planned Community) to Mixed Use (Midtown Planned Community) on a 18.7 acre site. (Del Monte Corp./Ruth and Going Associates). CEQA: Incomplete. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend deferral.

Discussion/Action: The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission for deferral was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.1(d) GP 00-T-25 General Plan TEXT Amendment to reflect proposed changes to the Midtown Planned Community and amend the Urban Design Policies to allow building heights up to 270 feet. (Del Monte Corp./Ruth and Going Associates). CEQA: Incomplete. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend deferral.

Discussion/Action: The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission for deferral was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.1(e) GP 00-06-01b GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on north side of Auzerais Avenue, between Sunol Avenue and Los Gatos Creek, from Combined Industrial/Commercial (Midtown Planned Community) to Transit-Oriented Mixed Use (40-100 DU/AC) on a 13.3 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend deferral.

Discussion/Action: The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission for deferral was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.1(f) GP 00-06-05 General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located southeast corner of Southwest Expressway and Fruitdale Avenue, from Transit-Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) to General Commercial on a 2.7 acre site. (City of San Jose Redevelopment Agency). CEQA: Fruitdale EIR pending. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend deferral.

Discussion/Action: The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission for deferral was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.1(g) GP 00-T-22 General Plan TEXT Amendment to amend the Urban Design Policies to allow building heights up to 90 at the southeast corner of Southwest Expressway and Fruitdale Avenue. (City of San Jose Redevelopment Agency). CEQA: Fruitdale EIR pending. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend deferral.

Discussion/Action: The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission for deferral was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.2 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF FINDINGS ON HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.

Documents Filed: (1) Binder containing the “Proposed Amendments to the San José 2020 General Plan – Housing Opportunity Study Phase I – and Other Items Deferred From the 2000 Annual Review”, dated February 2001, prepared by the Department of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement, James R. Derryberry, Director. (2) Memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, James R. Derryberry dated February 15, 2001, recommending Council approve all of the staff recommendations for the Housing Opportunity Study Phase I General Plan amendments and other amendments deferred from the 2000 Annual Review. (3) Memorandum from Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, James R. Derryberry dated February 12, 2001, transmitting to the City Council the February 2001 General Plan Amendments folder containing (a) the First Amendment to the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Opportunities Study, General Plan Amendments Phase I, (b) a summary list describing the amendments and the staff recommendations, (b) individual staff reports for each amendment request, and (c) letters from community members regarding organized by Council District letters from community members. (4) Notice of Public Hearing to consider the proposed Housing Opportunity Study and other amendments to the San José 2020 General Plan, dated January 18, 2001, and Proof of Publication executed on February 2, 2001, submitted by the City Clerk.

Discussion/Action: Referencing the Berryessa School District’s letter identifying traffic safety issues of concern to the District, and the Orchard School District and the expansion of Orchard School to allow increased enrollment, Council Member Reed assured School District Administration that their concerns will be addressed. He stated traditional traffic studies are insufficient responses to traffic issues and that the impacts can best be mitigated by utilizing some of the efforts of the Traffic Calming Advisory Committee. He requested that City Planning continue to work with the Districts, as each project is presented to the Planning process, in order to accommodate increased enrollment resulting from intensified housing developments. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr., seconded by Council Member Diquisto and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 70174, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Making Certain Findings Concerning Impacts and Mitigation Measures Associated With Certain Specific Amendments to the General Plan of the City of San José, for Which the Housing Opportunities Study Phase I General Plan Amendments Environmental Impact Report Has Been Prepared in Accordance With the California Environmental Quality Act”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Mayor Gonzales stated the Consent Calendar items will be acted upon and adopted by one motion, unless either Council Members or individual speakers request separate discussion, at which time the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr., seconded by Council Member Williams and unanimously carried, the Consent Calendar was approved and the below listed actions were taken as indicated. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.3(a) GP 00-04-05g GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the southeast corner of Baypointe Drive and North First Street, from High Density Residential (25-50 DU/AC) to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 89.4 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC).

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed action. The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission for an amendment to change the Diagram to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.3(b) GP 00-05-03 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the southeast corner of McKee Road and Capitol Avenue, from Medium High Density Residential (12-25 DU/AC) (1 acre) and General Commercial (1.1) to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 2.1 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC).

Discussion/Action: Council Member Cortesé stated the referenced property is located on the corner of an exceptionally busy intersection in the East Valley, queried Staff on ingress/egress issues, contemplated curb cuts for the area, and requested some examples of sites where these design techniques have been applied. The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to change the Diagram to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 2.1-acre site was tentatively approved Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.3(c) GP 00-06-02 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the northeast corner of Southwest Expressway and South Bascom Avenue, from Neighborhood/Community Commercial to Transit-Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 7.2 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Transit-Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC).

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against residential development along transit corridors. The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to change the Diagram to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 7.2-acre site was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.3(d) GP 00-06-04 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property generally located on both sides of South Montgomery Street between Crandall Street and Park Avenue, from Transit-Oriented Mixed Use (40-100 DU/AC) (Midtown Planned Community) to Transit-Oriented Mixed Use (40-150 DU/AC) (Midtown Planned Community) on a 12.6 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Transit-Oriented Mixed Use (40-150 DU/AC) (Midtown Planned Community).

Discussion/Action: The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to change the Diagram to Transit-Oriented Mixed Use (40-150 DU/AC) (Midtown Planned Community) on a 12.6-acre site was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.3(e) GP 00-T-04 General Plan Text Amendment to amend the text to modify the description of intensities of allowed uses within the Midtown Planned Community and Midtown Specific Plan. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend adoption of the proposed text amendment.

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against residential development along transit corridors. The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to modify the description of intensities of allowed uses was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.3(f) GP 00-T-05a General Plan Text Amendment to amend the Urban Design Policies to modify the policies on building height. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend adoption of the proposed text amendment.

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Mayor Gonzales and Council Members Chavez, Reed and Yeager, dated February 20, 2001, recommending Council approve the direction outlined by Staff in the Housing Opportunity Study, but with revised limits contained herein.

Discussion/Action: Michelle McGurk, representing Shasta Hanchett and Buena Vista Neighborhood Associations, spoke in favor of recommendations proposed in the memorandum from Mayor Gonzales, and Council Members Chavez, Reed and Yeager. Jill Escher, representing Walk San José, spoke on the proposed text amendment. William J. Garbett spoke against residential development along transit corridors. Council Member Yeager stated the item as noticed on the Agenda is unclear and reflects extensive change that would affect areas in District 6 and throughout the City. He stated for the record that in the future when significant changes are made the Planning Commission Agendas should accurately reflect those changes so that the public can be adequately informed of the issues prior to attending Planning Commission, City Council, and community meetings. The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to modify the policies on building height was tentatively approved as outlined by Staff in the Housing Opportunity Study, but with revised limits for building heights in transit corridors to be set at 50 feet and 120 feet within 2,000 feet of existing and designated train stations; and when future LRT or BART stations are designated by Valley Transportation Authority, initiation of General Plan changes would occur to implement the 120-foot limit around newly designated stations. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.3(g) GP00-T-05b GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT to amend the Planned Residential Communities/Planned Communities and each Specific Plan to increase the maximum building heights to 50 feet, for only those designations or subareas which currently have a maximum building height of 45 feet. CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend adoption of the proposed text amendment.

Discussion/Action: William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed amendment. The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to amend the Plans to increase the maximum building heights to 50 feet for only those designations or subareas which currently have a maximum building height of 45 feet was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.3(h) GP 00-T-26 General Plan Text Amendment to amend the Residential Land Use Policies to strengthen land use compatibility between residential development and surrounding areas. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend adoption of the proposed text amendment.

Discussion/Action: The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to amend the policies to strengthen land use compatibility between residential development and surrounding areas was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.3(i) GP 00-T-27 General Plan Text Amendment to amend the "Land Use Compatibility Guidelines for Community Noise in San Jose" to help protect residential development in urban locations subject to high levels of noise. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend adoption of the proposed text amendment.

Discussion/Action: In response to Council Member Dando’s concerns related to noise attenuations for homes located along rail lines, Mayor Gonzales pointed out that some trains will utilize existing rail corridors, and that City Staff would work with VTA administration to explore possible options for buffers for both new construction and existing homes, with continuing review of noise impacts as part of appropriate environmental impact reports for specific transit projects. With respect to noise impacts and mitigation measures, Council Member Chavez stated some areas identified for housing development do not contain freeways, or railroad tracks, or expressways; conversely, some neighborhoods contend with all three influences. She suggested that City Staff review the City’s best practices as they relate to construction materials used in soundwalls and buffers and the availability of those materials to the City, and explore mitigation measures that could be incorporated into the City’s development process. She requested that Staff select projects proposed in light rail areas, industrial and residential, in the core as well as outlining areas, and re-examine the measurement tools currently applied to noise levels. William J. Garbett spoke against the proposed amendment. The recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to amend the Guidelines to help protect residential development in urban locations subject to high levels of noise was tentatively approved with Staff directed to clarify industry standards with regards to CNEL/DNL noise levels. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

Items 11.1.4(a) - GP00-03-03 - and 11.1.4(b) - GP 00-03-04 - were heard together.

11.1.4 (a) GP00-03-03 General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property bounded by Julian, Terraine, Bassett, and Market Streets, from Combined Industrial/Commercial to Residential Support for the Core Area (25+ DU/AC) on a 5.8 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 65459 and Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Residential Support for the Core Area (25+ DU/AC) on 1.47 acres and General Commercial on 4.33 acres.

11.1.4(b) GP00-03-04 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the area north of Bassett Street between Market and Highway 87, west side of Terraine Street between Bassett and Julian Streets, from Combined Industrial/Commercial to General Commercial on a 2.1 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Negative Declaration. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend General Commercial.

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Council Member Chavez, dated February 19, 2001, recommending Council provide that the allowable height be set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Discussion/Action: Council Member Reed entered disqualification from discussion and decision on this matter because of a material impact on a source of income in excess of allowable return during the past year. Gary Veselka, representing TRENKA, UC, expressed concern regarding the compatibility of new development within existing zonings. With respect to Council Member Chavez’ request for an explanation of how Council can defer action on both items pending appropriate environmental review, Deputy Director of Planning Kent Edens explained the allowable height in the subject area, and whether the arbitrary height can be increased without posing an obstruction to the Airport Approach Zone. Pointing out the absence of an item on tonight’s Agenda specifically proposing a change in the height policy, as it relates to the proposed area, he stated the options available to Council would involve deferring both General Plan Amendments, pending completion of appropriate environmental impact review to make a change in the height policy, or approving the land use designation changes and referring the issue of potential change in the height policy to Staff for appropriate environmental review and report back to Council. Upon motion by Council Member Chavez, seconded by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr. and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to change the Diagram to General Commercial on a 2.1 acre site was tentatively approved with Council Member Chavez’ recommendation that provided for the allowable height to be set by Federal Aviation Administration referred to Staff for report back to Council, pending appropriate environmental impact review. Vote: 9-0-0-1-1. Disqualified: Reed, material impact on a source of income in excess of allowable return during the past year. Vacant: District 5.

Items 11.1.4(c) and 11.1.4(d) were considered together.

11.1.4(c) GP00-03-05a GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the southwest corner of West Santa Clara Street and Delmas Avenue, from General Commercial to Residential Support for the Core Area (25+ DU/AC) on a 2.1 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Residential Support for the Core Area (25+ DU/AC).

11.1.4(d) GP00-03-05b GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the southeast corner of West Santa Clara Street and Delmas Avenue, from General Commercial to Residential Support for the Core Area (25+ DU/AC) on a 4.5 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend No Change to the General Plan.

Documents Filed: Memorandum from Council Member Gonzales and Council Member Chavez, dated February 19, 2001, recommending Council defer hearing General Plan Amendment GP00-03-05a and GP00-03-05b until August 2001, and direct Staff to explore an alternative as specified therein.

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Chavez, seconded by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr. and unanimously carried, Council deferred hearing General Plan Amendments GP00-03-05a and GP00-03-05b to August 2001, and directed Staff to explore alternatives that would allow a mixed-use designation for sites currently designated for housing as has been discussed in the Greater Downtown Strategy Task Force. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.4(e) GP 00-04-05a General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the southwest corner of Hostetter Avenue and Capitol Avenue, from Medium High Density Residential (12-25 DU/AC) (15.2 acres) and Medium Low Density Residential (8 DU/AC) (2.2 acres) to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 17.4 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC).

Discussion/Action: Linda Locke, representing Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council, spoke on land use and transportation issues. Upon motion by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Cortesé and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to change the Diagram to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 17-acre site was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.4(f) GP 00-04-05b GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the northeast corner of Sierra Road and Capitol Avenue, from Medium Low Density Residential (8 DU/AC) to Medium High Density Residential (12-25 DU/AC) on a 4.4 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Medium High Density Residential (12-25 DU/AC).

Discussion/Action: Linda Locke, representing Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council, spoke on land use and transportation issues. Upon motion by Council Member Reed, seconded by Council Member Yeager and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to change the Diagram for Medium High Density Residential (12-25 DU/AC) on a 4.4-acre site tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.4(g) GP 00-04-05c GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the west side of Capitol Avenue at terminus of Penitencia Creek Road, from Medium High Density Residential (12-25 DU/AC) to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 9.5 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC)

Discussion/Action: Linda Locke, representing Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council, spoke on land use and transportation issues. Upon motion by Council Member Reed, seconded by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr. and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to change the Diagram to Transit Corridor Residential (20_ DU/AC) on a 9.5-acre site was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.4(h) GP 00-04-05d GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the southwest corner of Mabury Road and Capitol Avenue, from Medium High Density Residential (12-25 DU/AC) to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 14.5 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC).

Discussion/Action: Linda Locke, representing Berryessa Citizens Advisory Council, spoke on land use and transportation issues. Upon motion by Council Member Reed, seconded by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr. and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to change the Diagram to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 14.5-acre site was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.4(i) GP 00-04-05e GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the northwest corner of Giannotta Way and Capitol Avenue, from Medium High Density Residential (12-25 DU/AC) to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 10.9 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC).

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Reed, seconded by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr. and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to change the Diagram to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 10.9-acre site was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.4(j) GP 00-04-05f GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram for property located on the west side of Capitol Avenue, approximately 750 feet north of McKee Road, from General Commercial to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 8.5 acre site. (Staff). CEQA: Resolution No. 70174. Recommendation: Staff and Planning Commission recommend Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC).

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Council Member Reed, seconded by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr. and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Director and the Planning Commission to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on an 8-5-acre site was tentatively approved. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

11.1.5 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SAN JOSÉ 2020 GENERAL PLAN.

Discussion/Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Shirakawa, Jr., seconded by Council Member Cortesé and unanimously carried, Resolution No. 70175, entitled: “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San José Adopting, Pursuant to Title 18 of the San José Municipal Code, Amendments to the San José 2020 General Plan, San José, California”, was adopted. Vote: 10-0-0-0-1. Vacant: District 5.

ADJOURNMENT

The Public Hearing on the San José 2020 General Plan was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

RON GONZALES, MAYOR

ATTEST:

PATRICIA L. O’HEARN, CITY CLERK