SAN JOSE — A developer has shifted gears in a big way on plans for a San Jose housing development that would replace an old office and research building, city documents show.
The townhomes project now replaces a previous proposal for the Baypointe Parkway property. SummerHill’s first version envisioned a 329-unit apartment complex.The revamped proposal is in the very early stages and is being floated at City Hall as a way to gauge the reaction of San Jose political leaders and planners.
SummerHill Homes filed its latest preliminary proposal for the townhomes under the provisions of SB 330, a state law that paves the way for a streamlined city approval process for certain kinds of residential developments as a way to address the shortage of affordable housing. “The project will take advantage of the site’s proximity to VTA light rail and bus service, parks, shops, and restaurants, as well as convenient access to nearby major employers like Samsung, ASML, and Cisco,” SummerHill Homes stated as part of an introduction to the first version of its residential development proposal.