| Project Name: |
Hitachi Mixed-Use, Transit-Oriented Village |
| Developer/Sponsor: |
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. (Hitachi) |
| Project Planners: |
Ken Kay Associates, Inc. |
| Location: |
Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. is located at 5600 Cottle Road, San Jose, California. The property is bounded by Caltrain railroad tracks to the north, Equinox/iStar to the east, Highway 85 to the south and Cottle Road to the west. |
| Background/History: |
The site was originally purchased by IBM in 1955. Today, the site is owned and operated by Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. The company was formed in 2003 as a result of a strategic combination of IBM and Hitachi’s storage technologies businesses. |
| Planning Area: |
The master planning area consists of approximately 332 acres and approximately 3.6 million square feet of buildings currently used by Hitachi for the design, development and manufacturing of computer and consumer electronic storage devices. With a long-term goal of staying in San Jose, Hitachi requires an effective workplace plan that supports the company’s near term and long range business needs. The current configuration of the site cannot efficiently support modern office, research, development or manufacturing uses that are so important in the City of San Jose. The property is also extremely underutilized, particularly given the substantial public infrastructure investment in close proximity to the site.
Because of its strategic location, the master planning area can support and facilitate a true mixed-use, transit-oriented urban village. Approximately 125 acres will be rezoned for residential, retail and open space uses. Approximately 48 acres will be utilized for roads and an existing PG&E substation. Hitachi will retain 158 acres of industrial zoned property for its campus. It is anticipated that the Hitachi campus will accommodate approximately 3.6 million square feet of office, research, development, manufacturing and other employment uses after full redevelopment. |
| Community Summary: |
This smart growth master plan will create a high quality, mixed-use (office/research, development, manufacturing, residential, retail), transit-oriented village that will support increases in available housing, use of public transit, encourage economic development, and retain the development, manufacturing and other operations that are currently supported by the site. The entire development will include a connective open space framework of greenbelts, parks, plazas and streetscape that will provide a pedestrian-friendly public realm. A community park is proposed in the northeast portion of the site. The southwest portion of the site has a proposed “main street” with a focused urban space and retail cluster that will become the primary gathering space. The overall character of the development will follow the City of San Jose Design Guidelines which will provide specific direction to ensure a level of quality of development. |
| Housing Density / Type: |
The master plan will allow for a variety of market rate and affordable housing options with up to 2,930 homes. The density range is proposed to be 12 to 60 units to the acre. Two distinct mixed-use neighborhoods, located adjacent to transit stations, will provide the opportunity for a variety of housing types ranging from rowhouses, townhouses, stacked townhouses and flats to multi-storied apartments and condominiums. The most compact housing will be located closest to the transit nodes. Affordable housing will be provided in accordance with the Redevelopment Agency policy for the area and housing types developed. |
| Mixed Use: |
It is envisioned that a variety of retail experiences will be offered in the community. With up to 460,000 square feet of retail, potential uses may include neighborhood retail such as a dry cleaner, a coffee shop, an anchor store, a grocery store, and cafes and restaurants along a “main street.” |
| Open Space / Recreation: |
The master plan will include the creation of a pedestrian-friendly public realm consisting of greenbelts, parks and plazas. An approximately 10.5 acre active public recreational open space is planned in the northeast portion of the site. |
| Transportation Opportunities: |
Transit Options. The planning area is uniquely located to take advantage of multiple transit opportunities. The site is located with access to US 101 Route 85 and 87. The Guadalupe Light Rail Line and the existing Caltrain line along Monterey Road are directly adjacent to the site. The Cottle Road Light Rail Station is located at the southwest corner of the property. The project design will show the intent to address the grade separation between the site and the station so as to ensure fluid travel from the project site to the light rail line. This design feature will be contingent on approval by the appropriate authorities. Additionally, the Santa Teresa Light Rail Station is located approximately 1 mile from the site. A potential connection to the Blossom Hill Caltrain Station will be explored during the planning process. Local VTA bus routes 68, 72 and 27 and VTA Express Bus 501 also serve the master plan area.
Transportation Management. Hitachi provides its’ employees with an Alternative Commute Program. This program offers shuttle service from nearby transit stations to and from the site during commute hours, EcoPasses to allow employees to ride light rail and the local bus system free of charge, commuter checks that help offset the cost of ridership on trains, preferential parking for carpoolers, and an Emergency Ride Home program that guarantees transportation home for eligible commute alternative participants.
In August 2003, Hitachi was accepted into the EPA’s Best Workplaces for Commuters program. Established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation, this program publicly recognizes employers whose commuter benefits reach a National Standard of Excellence. |
| Current Use: |
The site is the current campus of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. On-site uses consist of 3.6 million square feet of office/R&D, manufacturing and other employment uses. |
| Process/Timing: |
A General Plan Amendment application was submitted to the City of San Jose in February 2004. Additionally, a Planned Development (PD) Zoning application was submitted on April 8, 2004. The City of San Jose will conduct an extensive environmental analysis for the proposed project during the summer and fall of 2004. Hearings are currently anticipated for the summer of 2005. |
| Community Outreach: |
Throughout the review process, Hitachi is willing to meet with individuals, neighborhood organizations and community groups, as well as other interested citizens to discuss the proposal, answer questions or provide additional information. Hitachi welcomes input and appreciates feedback on its planning efforts in San Jose. |
| Contact: |
For additional information about plans for the Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc. master plan
in San Jose, please contact David Koury at (408) 717-5576, send email
to david.koury@hitachigst.com or
visit our website www.HitachiGST.com.
For more information about Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, Inc., please visit Hitachi’s website at www.hitachigst.com. |
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