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Milpitas council approves ordinance to implement Gateway Main Street specific plan and certifies supplemental EIR
Summary
The Milpitas City Council voted unanimously to move forward with zoning and general plan amendments for the Gateway Main Street Specific Plan and certified a subsequent environmental impact report, clearing the way for future redevelopment and infrastructure work in downtown Milpitas.
The Milpitas City Council voted unanimously Oct. 28 to advance the Gateway Main Street specific plan, approving the related zoning and general plan amendments and certifying a subsequent environmental impact report (SEIR) prepared for the project.
City staff described the package as the implementation step needed to convert the planning work into zoning and development regulations. Assistant City Manager Matt Cano introduced the item to the council and planning staff presented the scope of the proposed plan, which focuses on revitalizing historic Main Street and the Calaveras Boulevard gateway into a compact, walkable mixed‑use center.
Why it matters: The specific plan establishes the city’s preferred land‑use framework, zoning districts, development standards and a community‑benefits program intended to guide private redevelopment and public investments along Main Street. Staff said the plan and its implementing zoning are intended to help Milpitas meet its housing goals, support local businesses and provide a clearer path for infrastructure and public‑realm improvements.
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