1170 Roberts Avenue Residential Development Project

The 1170 Roberts Avenue Residential Project, managed by the City of San Jose, involves the rezoning and redevelopment of an approximately 1.09-acre site located in San Jose, California. The scope of work includes the demolition and removal of a 1,300-square-foot home that was previously damaged by fire, followed by the construction of eight new single-family residences. Each new home will feature private garages and on-site driveway parking. To support the development, a new private residential street will be installed, providing access to the properties via Roberts Avenue. The project received formal approval from the San Jose City Council on November 18, 2025, following compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was conducted to address and mitigate potential impacts regarding air quality, biological, cultural, noise, and tribal resources. As part of the approval, the City has adopted specific mitigation measures and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure environmental standards are maintained. Administrative oversight for the project is provided by the City of San Jose Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, with Cort Hitchens serving as the Environmental Project Manager.