San Antonio Road Area Plan

The San Antonio Road Area Plan will establish a vision for the planning area (see boundary map below) and detail policies and strategies that will address land use, housing, mobility and interconnectivity, urban design and placemaking, community services and facilities, and explore the financial feasibility of the recommendations made. The project was approved by the City Council on March 10, 2025, and is scheduled to be completed by June of 2028.

The City designated the Bayshore Alma San Antonio (BASA) Priority Development Area (PDA) boundary based on the awareness of significant efforts in the area including the location of 53 Housing Element Opportunity Sites. The Area Plan project boundary includes 275.3 acres, with an existing land use that is a mix of industrial, office, service commercial, and residential uses. The zoning changes adopted as a part of the City of Palo Alto’s Housing Element substantially increase the capacity of development along San Antonio Road, creating an opportunity for cohesive mixed-use neighborhoods with safe access to transportation, employment, community services, and recreation.

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San Antonio Road Area Plan Diagram

Project Timeline

Project Kick-Off

01/03/2025
Complete
Phase 1

04/2025 - 10/2025
Project Initiation: The project team developed an overarching timeline and discussed community engagement opportunities. The project team is forming a Community Advisory Group comprised of community members and a Technical Advisory Group comprised of staff members from different City departments and other public agencies that will assist the project team by providing input and feedback on the plan development process. The advisory groups will meet on an as-needed basis over the course of the project. This phase will also include stakeholder interviews, a series of public meetings, and the first community workshop.

Existing Conditions: The project team is conducting an analysis of existing land use, mobility, housing, economy, services, utilities and infrastructure, and equity.
Phase 2

11/2025 - 06/2026
Finalization of Plan Vision
Development of Land Use and Mobility Alternatives
Phase 3

07/2026 - 10/2026
Analysis based on the Preferred Land Use and Mobility Alternative
Development of Policy Recommendations
Phase 4

11/2026 - 06/2027
Draft Area Plan and Environmental Impact Report
Phase 5

07/2027 - 01/2028
Adoption and Implementation of Final Plan and Environmental Impact Report

Plan Documents

DRAFT Existing Conditions Report Sep 4 2025(PDF, 7MB)

Engagement Opportunities

This area is critical to both Palo Alto and Mountain View. Engagement plans will engage residents and key stakeholders of both cities and solicit input at various phases of the project. The outreach will include a series of workshops, pop-ups, surveys, and other online engagement tools that will be structured to include property owners, residents, businesses, local business employees, community and faith-based institutions, representatives of private and public schools, agencies providing services in the area, and visitors within and nearby the project area.

Upcoming Events

Community Advisory Group: The Community Advisory Group (CAG) is made up of 14 residents and stakeholders who will advise, review, and provide feedback on key project deliverables. CAG meetings are designed for the CAG members to discuss the project and provide comments to the project team and are open to the public.

CAG Meetings will be held periodically until a final plan is ready to present to the City Council.

Technical Advisory Group: The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is comprised of staff from various City departments and other public agencies who will provide detailed technical input and feedback on key project deliverables and help ensure alignment between the Area Plan efforts and other local and regional planning efforts.

Community Workshops, Pop-Ups, and Survey

Community Workshops
There will be three community workshops held throughout the planning process.

San Antonio Road Area Plan: Community Workshop 1
Date: October 23, 2025, 6 - 8 p.m.
Venue: Cubberley Community Center - Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto.

San Antonio Workshop 1 Presentation(PDF, 5MB)

Pop-Ups: The project team will plan and facilitate a pop-up event as an opportunity to get the word out about the project and project website, provide a schedule of upcoming engagement opportunities, and solicit input on broad issues and needs for the Plan Area.

Online Surveys: The project team will develop two online surveys to reach a broader audience in the City during the existing conditions phase and the Land Use/Mobility Alternatives phase.

Council, Commissions, and Board Meetings

March 10, 2025, City Council Meeting: Consultant Contract

First Phase Meetings, September and October 2025

September 9: Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC)

September 10: Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC)

September 18: Architectural Review Board (ARB)

September 25: City/School Transportation Safety Committee (CSTSC)

October 6: City Council Staff Report I Staff Presentation

Previous Events

Community Advisory Group: The Community Advisory Group (CAG) is made up of 14 residents and stakeholders who advise, review, and provide feedback on key project deliverables. CAG meetings are designed for the CAG members to discuss the project and provide comments to the project team and are open to the public.

The first CAG meeting was held on August 19.

Meeting 1 Slides and Summary(PDF, 6MB)

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Contact Us

sanantonioareaplan@paloalto.gov

Project Manager

Robert Cain, Senior Planner

robert.cain@paloalto.gov