Publication Date

Spring 2001

Degree Type

Master's Project

Degree Name

Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

Department

Urban and Regional Planning

Abstract

This study has been undertaken to increase our understanding of land use planning since the passage of the Mello-Roos Community Facility Act of 1982. This report will focus on unique concepts used to enhance current zoning laws and ways in which these tools have provided an alternative for developers and municipalities in the land use development process. It will also examine, the effects and dynamics these concepts have created in shaping a San Jose community. This report will discuss past and present land use concepts and their impacts on the past and future development projects. How these concepts dealt with the challenges of urban conservation, improving the quality of life, and creating a stable and mature community will be examined. It will address these questions: Has this type of development enhanced the identity of a specific community? Has it fostered a balance and complete community in terms of land use distribution and densities, housing types and styles, economic development, and job opportunities? This planning report is concerned with the following planning issues involved with a specific type of land use development method: (1) The significance of the Mello-Roos Act of 1982 and the adoption of this concept; (2) The Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept and its relationship to the Community Facility District; (3) San Jose’s land use goals and policies; (4) Development policies within Evergreen and the Urban Service Area Boundary (USAB); (5)The impact of the Mello-Roos/Community^ Facilities district on the Silver Creek Planned Development; (6) View of the project by the participants and the surrounding communities; and (7) Evaluation of the development outcome.

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