Moffett Boulevard Precise Plan

The MBPP Area is identified in the City's 2030 General Plan as a "change area," with goals and policies that intend to (1) transform the area into a revitalized corridor supporting a flexible mix of land uses, (2) allow greater commercial intensities and residential densities than under the previous General Plan, and (3) increase commercial and housing supply. Future development would promote City goals of sustainability through dense, compact, transit-oriented development. In addition, the MBPP would provide opportunities for reaching housing goals identified in the City's adopted and State-certified 2023 - 2031 General Plan Housing Element, to help meet the demand for housing that addresses job and retail growth in the City and region. The MBPP is the result of a community-based process between the City, area property owners, business owners, stakeholders and the general public in an effort to transform the Moffett Boulevard corridor into a vibrant mix of commercial, retail, residential, and civic uses. The MBPP envisions a well-landscaped, pedestrian and bicycle friendly corridor with new plazas and community gathering spaces, pedestrian amenities, and bicycle facilities which allow people to safely cross Central Expressway and access surrounding neighborhoods and corridors. The planning framework envisions the comprehensive transformation of this area into a high-density, mixed-use residential community supported by walkable streets with a range of neighborhood-serving amenities, including ground-floor retail. Residential densities are proposed for up to 100 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) at up to five to seven stories. Non-residential uses will be required in ground floors fronting on Moffett Boulevard, with a focus on neighborhood-serving commercial uses (restaurants, retail, personal services). The "Future Study Area" designation in Figure 1 means that there will be no changes to allowed land uses or densities within these areas as part of the current Precise Plan process. However, the Precise Plan may consider minor changes in development standards and new public improvements (such as wider sidewalks or bicycle lanes) within or adjacent to these Future Study Areas. Additionally, the Precise Plan will study potential policies or "triggers" to initiate a future Precise Plan amendment process regarding Future Study Areas. The MBPP will also define new right-of-way and transportation improvements for the area, with a focus on wider sidewalks with trees and pedestrian amenities and protected bicycle lanes. The project will also study a road diet to reduce the number of vehicle travel lanes, where there are currently four lanes, and evaluate various parking strategies, including a neighborhood parking permit program, retention of on-street parking that is consistent with the prioritized streetscape improvements (including loading zones for people and goods), and centralized parking facilities.