Planning Commission, May 20, 2026
Votes on Continuance of 3rd Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and TN to R6 Rezoning, unanimous
What happened
The Planning Commission meeting on May 20, 2026 was primarily procedural, with two public hearing items continued to June 10th: the 3rd zoning code cleanup ordinance with TN to R6 rezoning, and a historic district removal/subdivision at 1341 Homestead Rd/970 Monroe St.
- Jurisdiction
- Santa Clara, CA
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- May 20, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Deferred, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsPlanning Commission Work Plan FY 2026-2027
RecommendedContinuance of Historic District Removal
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 4
Consent Calendar - Meeting Minutes and CIP Budget Review
Approved Planning Commission meeting minutes of April 8, 2026 and reviewed the proposed FY 26-27 and FY 27-28 capital improvement program budget for conformity with the City of Santa Clara 2010-2035 general plan.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Planning Commission meeting on May 20, 2026 was primarily procedural, with two public hearing items continued to June 10th: the 3rd zoning code cleanup ordinance with TN to R6 rezoning, and a historic district removal/subdivision at 1341 Homestead Rd/970 Monroe St.
Key Decisions (4)
Consent Calendar - Meeting Minutes and CIP Budget Review
Continuance of 3rd Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and TN to R6 Rezoning
Continuance of Historic District Removal at 1341 Homestead Rd/970 Monroe St
Planning Commission Work Plan FY 2026-2027
Zoning Changes (2)
Development Activity (1)
Sutter Health/Santa Clara University Medical Campus
Other
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
City is currently out of power capacity for new data…
Commercial Demand
El Camino Real specific plan adopted 6-0 by City Council…
Housing Demand
Commission discussed challenges of integrating lower-cost housing with resident pressure…
Sentiment
Strong positive sentiment around healthcare sector growth with Sutter Health/Santa…
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteThis season: 4 of 4 (100%) forecasts called in this county.
Review of the Proposed FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28 Biennial Capital Improvement Program… plan amendment
Continuance of the Third Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance and Rezoning of Properties… rezone
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