Air Quality Relating to KB Homes Construction

Site Location

The Communications Hill project site is located south of Downtown San José on the hillside area between Highway 87 and Monterey Road, northerly of Hillsdale Avenue and southeasterly of Curtner Avenue, in City Council District 7.

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Introduction

The City of San José approved the Communications Hill Specific Plan (CHSP) as a dense, highly urbanized, pedestrian-oriented residential neighborhood with industrial park uses. The proposed project at Communications Hill is designed in accordance with the parameters of both the Specific Plan and the Envision San José 2040 General Plan.

The current proposed project is the development of approximately:

• 2,200 residential units of varying densities and types;
• Up to 67,500 square feet of commercial/retail uses;
• 1.44 million square feet of industrial park uses; and
• Parks, play fields, open space, trails, streets, stormwater facilities, and other supporting infrastructure.

A school is also envisioned within the project development, but its construction is not included in the proposed project. The Communications Hill project is comprised of four phases of development, outlined in the table below.

Development History of Communications Hill

Since 1984, the City's General Plan has recognized Communications Hill as a valuable and unique opportunity to create a sizable, mixed-use urban neighborhood with commanding views in proximity to downtown, freeways, light rail, and Caltrain. In 1992, the City Council approved the Communications Hill Specific Plan on about 500 acres.

Of the roughly 4,700 residential units envisioned for the CHSP, approximately 2,500 units have already been constructed along with public infrastructure, including portions of Communications Hill Boulevard, various storm and sanitary upgrades, a fire station, and various parks and trails. The current project proposes to construct the remaining 2,200 residential units, as well as develop 67,500 square feet of commercial and 1.44 million square feet of industrial park uses.

Nearly 22 years after its original conceptual design, the urban neighborhood outlined in the CHSP is still relevant. The project continues to meet the goals expressed in the City's General Plan, including the promot smart infill growth, and complements the surrounding developments that have occurred since the plan was written, fulfilling the vision of the CHSP.

Communications Hill Applications

More Information about these permits listed above can be found at SJ Permits.

Communications Hill Project Environmental Documents

The Final Subsequent EIR was certified by the City Council on September 30, 2014 with the adoption of Resolution No. 77172.

• First Amendment to the Draft EIR
• Draft EIR - Part 1 (through Section 2.3)
• Draft EIR - Part 2 (Sections 2.4 through 3.0)
• Draft EIR - Part 3 (Section 4.0)
• Draft EIR - Part 4 (Sections 5.0 through 10.0)
• Appendix A -- NOP and Responses
• Appendix B -- Traffic Impact Analysis
• Appendix C -- Communications Hill Specific Plan Area Development Policy
• Appendix D -- Noise Assessment
• Appendix E -- Air Quality Assessment
• Appendix F -- Archaeological Evaluation
• Appendix G -- Hazardous Materials Reports
• Appendix G-1 -- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
• Appendix G-2 -- Phase II ESA
• Appendix G-3 -- Naturally Occurring Asbestos Letter
• Appendix H -- Biological Evaluation
• Appendix I -- Geology Reports
• Appendix I-1 -- Geologic and Geotechnical hazards evaluation
• Appendix I-2 -- Mine Backfill workplan
• Appendix J -- Hydrology and Water Quality Analysis

Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Communications Hill Specific Plan:

• CHSP Final EIR Vol. I
• CHSP Final EIR Vol. II
• Supplemental EIR Vol. I-II
• Supplemental EIR Appendices A-E

Past Public Outreach/Meetings

Planned Development Permit Amendments for the Village Center, Phases 3 and 4 of Communications Hill Project. March 4, 2020, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Firestation #33, 2933 St. Florian Way, San Jose. 

• Community Meeting Presentation

Planned Development Permit Amendment Phase 2 and Phase 3 Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017. Fire Station #33, 2933 St. Florian Way, San Jose, CA 95136

• Community Meeting Presentation

Parks Facilities Plan Community Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Fire Station #33, 2933 St. Florian Way, San Jose, CA 95136

• Community Meeting: Thursday, August 28, 2014 Community Meeting Slide Show
• Community Meeting and SEIR* Scoping Meeting: Monday, June 10, 2013
• SEIR* Scoping Meeting: Monday, June 17, 2013

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Subsequent EIR, General Plan amendment, Area Development Policy and Planned Development project on September 10, 2014.

• Planning Commission Staff Report

Additional Documents

Conceptual Photo Simulations

• Dairy Hill View
• Esfanahan Drive View
• Monterey Road View
• Waterford Park View

Exhibits

• Parkland Facilities Exhibit, January 2015

Vineyard Initiative

• Package
• Presentation

Planning Staff Contact

Alec Atienza, Project Manager
alec.atienza@sanjoseca.gov
(408) 535-7688

Owner & Applicant Information

• Property Owner: MTA Properties LP
• Applicant: KB Home South Bay Inc.

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