SAN JOSE — Seeking a speedy city review process, a developer plans to build 60 condominium units at the northwest corner of Saratoga Avenue and Doyle Road, according to the records on file with the San Jose Planning Department.
A development group headed up by Tiburon-based real estate executive Mark Conroe is using the “builder’s remedy” strategy to nudge the proposal through the process. The project’s addresses range from 1175 through 1199 Saratoga Ave.
Bird’s-eye view of a condominium development at 1175 through 1199 Saratoga Avenue in southwest San Jose, concept. (Dahlin)
A builder’s remedy plan in California enables developers to bypass local zoning and general plan rules in cities and counties that have failed to adopt a long-range housing strategy that is certified by state government officials.
The development is slated to be considered this month at an administrative hearing being held by city planning staffers.
Street-level view of a condominium development at 1175 through 1199 Saratoga Avenue in southwest San Jose, concept. (Dahlin)
The proposal is expected to reserve eight of the 60 rental units for lower-income households whose annual incomes are no more than 80% of the area median income.
In 2025, the area median income for Santa Clara County was $136,650 a year for a one-person household and $195,200 annually for a four-person household, according to a post at the state Housing and Community Development.
Condominium complex at 1175 through 1199 Saratoga Avenue in southwest San Jose, concept. (Dahlin)
This means the annual income for people who seek to rent the eight restricted units could be no more than $109,320 for a one-person household and no more than $156,160 for a four-person household.
Other significant affordable housing projects are underway in San Jose, including a proposed Gateway Tower development that would produce 220 low-cost units downtown at 470 South Market St.