15295 Monterey Road General Plan Amendment and Rezone Project

The 15295 Monterey Road project in Morgan Hill, California, involves a General Plan Amendment and Rezone for a 5.015-acre parcel. The objective is to transition the land use designation from Commercial to Mixed Use Flex and the zoning from General Commercial to Mixed Use Flex (MU-F). While the current application does not include a specific construction project, the environmental analysis via an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration evaluates a full buildout scenario. This potential development could include up to 240 residential units in buildings reaching up to 70 feet or six stories, utilizing density bonus provisions. The project includes comprehensive technical requirements and environmental safeguards. Key deliverables involve biological resource assessments, water and sewer capacity studies, and noise calculations. Future construction must adhere to strict emissions standards, requiring zero-emission or recent model year heavy-duty trucks, the use of renewable diesel fuel, and the prioritization of electric tools and locally sourced or recycled materials. Additionally, the project mandates specific wildlife protections, such as the use of escape ramps for deep trenches and biologist-led burrow exclusions during non-breeding seasons. The proposed construction timeline spans from January 2027 through early 2028, covering demolition, site preparation, grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coating.