Project Summary
The proposed West Jackson Highway Master Plan (WJHMP) Area consists of approximately 5,900 acres located east of South Watt Avenue, north of Elder Creek Road, south of Kiefer Boulevard and west of Excelsior Road in the Vineyard and Cordova communities. Approximately 4,000 acres are owned by the two project applicants, Stonebridge Properties, LLC and Granite Construction Company. The remainder of the Plan Area is owned by private individual property owners. The WJHMP establishes a framework and strategy for development of the Plan Area, including proposed land use designations, development and operation policies, and plans for infrastructure and public services. The Plan provides for 16,484 residential dwelling units; 988 acres of commercial, employment and industrial land; 2,101 acres of parks and open space; and six elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. For more details and a list of the entitlements requested with the application please see the
Project Description.
Project Timeline
Updates and Upcoming Events
- Planning Commission Advisory Hearing – A public hearing will be scheduled for the Planning Commission to consider the project, receive public comments, and provide a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
- Board of Supervisors Adoption Hearing – Following the Planning Commission advisory hearing a subsequent public hearing will be scheduled for the Board of Supervisors to consider the project, receive public comments, and determine whether to approve or deny the project.
Master Plan Supporting Documents
Environmental Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Master Plans establish goals and policies for a defined plan area. They typically include a land use plan and a policy document, but may also include a transportation plan, drainage plan, water supply plan, public facilities financing plan, urban services plan, or more. Master Plans are intended to be a comprehensive guide for the physical development of a community at a more detailed level than the General Plan. Different Master Plan may focus on different goals, such as development or redevelopment, promoting or limiting growth, or achieving a specific community character or aesthetic. The Land Use Plan identifies the location and density of housing, commercial uses, industrial uses, public facilities and open space. Master Plans may provide implementation strategies for such topics as land use, transportation, design and aesthetics, parks, schools, public services, and more.
Master Plans may be either primarily applicant driven or may be a collaborative effort between the County and Plan proponents. The County is the governing jurisdiction and lead agency. Applicants submit proposals and materials to the County. The County reviews proposals for consistency with the General Plan and other policy documents; assesses the potential environmental impacts of a proposal; coordinates with other County departments and government agencies such as neighboring jurisdictions, Water, Fire, Sewer, Air Quality, and Parks districts, and State and Federal agencies; conducts public outreach; and ultimately determines whether to approve or deny the Master Plan. Upon adoption the Master Plan is implemented through development proposals which the County reviews for consistency with the Master Plan.
The majority of the Plan Area is owned by the two project applicants, Teichert Construction Company and Granite Construction Company. Both companies have been major contributors to construction throughout the Sacramento region since the mid 1800s. As the Sacramento region began to grow in the years leading up to WWII, mining operations began to extract aggregate resources necessary to create construction materials that were in high demand. Today much of this aggregate material has been mined, and the Plan Area is surrounded by existing and planned development areas. The project applicants propose the Master Plan in order to transition land within the Plan Area from mining and industrial uses into a developed community.
Large scale development can be impacted by many factors such as global and domestic politics, economic conditions, and supply chains. The West Jackson Highway Master Plan has a build-out assumption of 30-50 years. Typically infrastructure and residential development will proceed first in order to attract a critical mass of residents needed to support commercial and institutional uses.
The WJHMP provides for future development. It does not require current property owners to do anything with their properties. Existing uses, such as residences and businesses, may continue to exist and operate until such time that the property owner chooses to pursue new development or a different use. If adopted, the WJHMP would allow for development consistent with its proposed land uses and policies. Development consistent with the proposed land uses will require planning entitlements such as a Rezone, Tentative Subdivision Map, and Design Review.
Please refer to the Project Timeline on this webpage or contact the County for specific information.
If you have an inquiry or comment please contact the Project Manager: Emma Carrico, Associate Planner, (916) 876-1215 or email: Carricoe@saccounty.gov
Sacramento County Community Development Department
Emma Carrico, Associate Planner, (916) 876-1215
Carricoe@saccounty.gov
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