Residences in a proposed housing development at 210 Baypointe Parkway in north San Jose, concept. (KTGY Architecture + Planning)
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.
SummerHill Homes is eyeing the development of a large complex of townhomes at 210 Baypointe Parkway in north San Jose on the site of a tech building that was constructed nearly four decades ago, according to a revised preliminary filing by the real estate firm.
The townhomes project now replaces a previous proposal for the Baypointe Parkway property. SummerHill’s first version envisioned a 329-unit apartment complex.
The new project would produce 104 townhomes on the site.
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.
The project would be built on a 4.3-acre site currently occupied by an office building constructed in 1985 that totals 68,000 square feet, according to the commercial real estate listing site PropertyShark.
“The redevelopment of this industrial site with high-quality residential will enhance the neighborhood and be more compatible with the surrounding residential uses,” SummerHill said in its original preliminary proposal that pertained to the apartment complex version of the housing development.
At least three apartment complexes are directly adjacent to the development site, Google Maps shows.
The proposed development would be located on Baypointe Parkway between East Tasman Drive and Zanker Road.
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.
It wasn’t immediately clear how many — if any — of the townhouse units would be in the affordable category.
“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.
Plus, Google and Apple each have bought — and in Google’s case, leased — sites and buildings for vast tech campuses in North San Jose.
“The site is situated ideally for professionals seeking a home adjacent to large employers,” SummerHill stated.
Originally published at George Avalos