Goal SA-11

Goal SA-11:

Active pedestrian-oriented, mixed use centers are created at the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue area.

Intent:

To create a variety of housing, gathering spaces, offices, retail, dining, and more to benefit all residents and visitors at the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue area.

Policy SA-11.1: Develop mixed use hub at the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue area.

Develop a mixed use hub at the El Camino Real/Chestnut area with a mix of residential, personal services, restaurants, markets and grocery stores, small offices, retail, entertainment, and places for gathering, and childcare. 

• Action SA-11.1.1: Reduce building heights to be consistent with residential height allowances Downtown.

  Update the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue Specific Plan to reduce maximum allowable building heights in the Chestnut Avenue corridor, but not the allowable residential densities.

• Action SA-11.1.2: Continue to implement the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue Area Plan.

  Continue to implement the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue Area Plan and update as necessary.

Policy SA-11.2: Develop retail center at El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue area.

Develop the retail center located east of Chestnut Avenue and El Camino Real as an activity center with high-density mixed use development featuring affordable housing and retail options.