This webpage discusses the proposed Berryessa BART Urban Village Area Plan. Please also see the related proposed San Jose Flea Market Southside Rezoning Project and environmental documents for more information. 

The Berryessa/North San José BART Station opened in June 2020 in the heart of this urban village area. The area is envisioned with mixed-use commercial and residential development, including high-density residential projects.

To help create a walkable area that is accessible to all users, we're following the principles of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) initiatives and the Smart Growth strategies of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan.

For questions, please contact project manager Charla Gomez: charla.gomez@sanjoseca.gov

Approved PLAN

The Berryessa BART Urban Village (BBUV) Plan was unanimously approved by City Council on June 22, 2021. For more information about the approved Plan, please see below:

• Berryessa BART Urban Village (BBUV) Plan (Reduced file size)
• Introduction
• Vision and Principles
• Land Use
• Open Space and Placemaking
• Urban Design
• Circulation and Streetscape
• Parking
• Sustainability and Resiliency
• Implementation
• Appendix 1: Parking and TDM Plan
• Appendix 2: Parking and Transportation Management Entity Preliminary Business Plan

Planning Process and Community Engagement

Planning an urban village consists of background research on the existing area, identifying the best practices for Transit Oriented Development, and addressing concerns of all stakeholders. To engage the public and enable input, the City hosted three community workshops:

Workshop 1 - November 15, 2018
More than 100 people attended. See:

• Workshop presentation
• Summary of the input received at each table.

City staff also conducted an online survey to gather public feedback on the urban village concept, open for input between November 2018 and Spring 2019. All comments were processed and will remain anonymous.

Workshop 2 - May 2, 2019 
More than  80 people attended. City staff presented Concept Plans for the area, including land use, circulation, open space, placemaking and other information. City staff and the consultant team developed the Concept Plans with input received from the first community workshop and first online survey. A second online survey on the Concept Plans was conducted from April to May 2019. All comments were processed and will remain anonymous.

• View the summary of the second workshop input and online survey results.
  

Workshop 3 - Fall 2020
The City hosted a series of three zoom webinars (due to the pandemic) that constituted the final third Workshop. See the recorded meeting at the following links: 

• Zoom Webinar 1 – Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
• Zoom Webinar 2 – Thursday, October 22, 2020, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
• Zoom Webinar 3 – Monday, October 26, 2020, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Berryessa BART Urban Village Boundaries

The Berryessa BART Urban Village is located in the central part of the City of San Jose, in an area generally bounded by the US Highway 101, the Interstate 680, and the Interstate 880. The actual boundaries of the Urban Village are generally Shore Drive to the north, Lundy Avenue to the east, Coyote Creek to the west, and Mabury Road to the south. The Berryessa BART Station is located in the center of the Urban Village.

About the Berryessa BART Urban Village

The Berryessa BART Urban Village surrounds the Berryessa/North San José BART station, which is projected to host 25,000 riders daily by 2030 and is the first BART station in the City of San José.

Currently, this area consists of single-family homes, townhouses, and small apartments; small retail plazas at the corner of Berryessa Road and Lundy Avenue; and the San José Flea Market south of the BART station.

The Berryessa BART Urban Village is the first regional transit urban village plan to be developed in San José. Regional transit urban villages are locations with access to major transit facilities of regional significance. Recognizing its emerging role as a gateway to the City, the design of new development within this urban village aims for high-quality environments for public circulation and gathering.

The San José Flea Market

The Berryessa BART Urban Village includes the San José Flea Market site. The north side of original Flea Market site has already been developed; the south side of the site is where the Flea Market continues to operate. It is the decision of the property owner as to how and where the Flea Market might continue to operate on this site. Currently, the property owner has applied for a rezoning of the site (Application PCD17-051 Southside Rezoning Project). See also the environmental review of the rezoning project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Envision San José 2040 General Plan?
The Envision San José 2040 General Plan is the City’s blueprint for the future growth of San José. Approved in 2011 by the City Council, it reflects the input of thousands of residents and businesses. Urban villages are a key strategy in the plan for how and where San José grows.

What is an urban village?
Urban villages bring housing, retail, and jobs together with higher-density, mixed-used developments. They typically locate along transit corridors to reduce car use and promote walking, bicycling, and transit use.

What are the benefits of an urban village?
Instead of “urban sprawl,” urban villages provide a place for people to live, work, and play. This concentrated approach reduces traffic and greenhouse gas emissions, and supports healthy living with less time in cars. Economic development and growth is promoted in key locations, helping to take pressure off developing in environmentally sensitive areas.

How big is the Berryessa BART Urban Village plan area?
The current area is roughly 270 acres. It consists of single-family homes, townhouses, apartments, small retail plazas, industrial uses, the Berryessa/North San José BART station, and the San José Flea Market.

What is the planned housing and job growth for Berryessa BART?

• Planned Job Capacity: 22,100 jobs
• Jobs Area: 6.7 Million Square Feet
• Planned Housing Yield: 4,814 dwelling units

When will the BART station open?
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) held the grand opening for the BART station in June 2020. Get the latest information from the VTA website.

How many people will use this BART station?
VTA predicts 25,000 daily passengers by 2030 at the Berryessa/North San José BART station. For this number of passengers, it’s critical that the Village Plan provides for a dense, transit-centric, urban environment.

What about parking and traffic?
Addressing parking and traffic is a key part of the planning process. We'll discuss direct access to U.S. Highway 101 and provision of parking for those who choose to drive. Importantly, a key goal is to make it easier for people to reach their destinations without driving. We'll consider trail improvements, safe pedestrian and cycling networks, bicycle storage, and how technology might shape our transportation options.

What will happen to the Flea Market site?
The owner of the San José Flea Market has submitted a rezoning proposal for the site. It is the decision of the property owner as to how and where the Flea Market might continue to operate on this site. 

How will the public be engaged in the Berryessa BART Urban Village plan?
A series of three workshops will occur between fall 2018 and fall 2020, and a Planning Commission hearing will occur in spring 2021. Upon approval by the Planning Commission, the Plan will go to City Council for final adoption.

• Workshop 1: Community Values
  At this workshop, you’re invited to share ideas about development in this area. This will help the City determine which values to integrate into the development of the Berryessa BART Urban Village Plan.
  
  
• Workshop 2: Plan Development
  During this workshop, you’re invited to provide feedback on key aspects of the Conceptual Plan.
  
  
• Workshop 3: Open House via Webinars
  Staff will present the Draft Plan and seek final comments during a series of three webinars. After addressing these final comments, staff will prepare to present the plan to the Planning Commission and City Council for approval.

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