San Carlos Northeast Area Specific Plan

The San Carlos Northeast Area Specific Plan (NEASP) is a comprehensive land use and development framework designed to guide transformational growth across 145 acres in the northeast portion of San Carlos, California. The plan establishes a vision and set of policies to shape future development in a manner that strengthens the community by supporting both existing and new businesses and residents. It will introduce residential land uses to an area currently devoid of housing, enabling a net increase of 1,890 new residential units alongside expanded commercial and industrial square footage. Building heights will vary from 75 to 100 feet as minimums, with a maximum allowable height of 155 feet, and additional height bonuses may be granted by the City under specific conditions. The plan includes substantial infrastructure and mobility improvements, such as the creation of a new street segment connecting Quarry Road to Bragato Road, the redesign of Industrial Road into a multi-modal boulevard, and the development of pedestrian and bicycle connections to Belmont Creek. Setbacks along Belmont Creek will be increased to enhance environmental protections. The NEASP necessitates a General Plan Amendment and rezoning to accommodate these changes, ensuring alignment with long-term urban development goals and community priorities. Implementation of the NEASP will unfold over approximately 20 years, directing land use changes across multiple parcels identified by their Assessor’s Parcel Numbers, including key sites along Industrial Road and Quarry Road such as 150, 201, 266, 268, and 270 Industrial Road, as well as 550 and 686 Quarry Road. The plan encompasses detailed guidance on economic development, urban design, service provisions, transportation circulation, and infrastructure upgrades, aiming to create a more connected, sustainable, and livable environment. While the scope spans planning, zoning, and environmental compliance, the project is not a traditional procurement contract and does not contain solicitation terms, pricing, evaluation factors, or deliverables typical of federal acquisition regulations. It is governed as an environmental planning initiative under CEQA, with the State Clearinghouse Number 2024070063 and NAICS Code 237210, and is managed by the City of San Carlos, with Senior Planner Rendell Bustos serving as the primary point of contact. The plan reflects a long-term commitment to strategic growth and community enhancement without a defined contract value or procurement timeline.