History

The future of the North 40 has been under discussion for more than 30 years. The Yuki family has proudly owned and operated the property since 1945. In 2008, the Yuki family determined that it was time to unlock the potential of their land to help meet the town’s future needs:

To expand the tax base
Help fund schools
Enhance town services
Create jobs
Build a careful mix of new housing and shopping experiences steeped in Los Gatos’ agrarian roots.

All of this to keep Los Gatos’ downsizers and young professionals living, working and shopping at home, in Town.

Grosvenor, which has been creating neighborhoods around the world for 345+ years, has chosen to work with the Town to develop a vision for the future of this important piece of land on the Town’s northern end.

Approximately 15 of the remaining undeveloped 20 acres on the northern end of the North 40 (Phase II) are owned by the Yuki family, which is now controlled via contract by Grosvenor. Phase I of the North 40 is under development by SummerHill Homes (the bulk of residential which is now called Bella Terra) and Harmonie Park Development (the retail district which is now called The Junction).

Plans for the development of the North 40 have been in the works for over two decades. During this time, numerous public meetings have been held to plan the future of the North 40 property.

We understand that the residents of Los Gatos care very deeply for the Town. We believe the current application takes into account the careful consideration of a wide variety of needs and desires from the community.

Spring/Summer 2022

2040 General Plan Approved. Town includes approximately 400 homes on Phase II in its Housing Element. Grosvenor indicates that only 200 is feasible at this time.

Spring/Summer 2022

March - July 2021

Community meetings with individuals and groups including Town Council, Town Staff, school districts, Chamber of Commerce Leadership, Residents and other activists representing causes such as plant based food advocacy, community gardens and racial and socio-economic equity.

March - July 2021

2018

Town Council amended the Specific Plan to allow an applicant to submit proposals that differ from the Specific Plan as a Planned Development (PD) overlay. If a PD is to be implemented, it must be accompanied with a Development Agreement that would outline requirements for community benefits for the Town in addition to other terms of development to be agreed upon by the developer and the Town.

2018

2015

The Town adopted the North 40 Specific Plan, which envisions a mix of uses, including residential, office, retail, and hotel designed in a manner that celebrates the agrarian history of the site.

2015

1999

A draft North 40 Specific Plan was completed to further define the vision contained in the existing General Plan; however, this plan was never adopted.

1999

1993

The Town’s General Plan was amended to state that the North 40 area should be developed with mixed-use commercial including destination retail.

1993

1989

The Los Gatos Town Council appointed a Commercial Specific Plan Committee to study economic development opportunities in areas within the Town including the North 40.

1989