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wo experienced developers in the South Bay area are working diligently to bring their ambitious project to life. The project, spearheaded by Lakeside Communities partners Tony Arreola and Mark Lazzarini, is set to transform the former Pleasant Hills Golf Course into a thriving community of over 1,700 homes.

    Located on 113 acres of land in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, the site is bordered by San Jose, the largest city in the region. Lakeside has submitted plans for the development to the Santa Clara County Planning Department, but due to its location at 2050 South White Road, the City of San Jose also has some oversight over the project.

    Arreola is prepared for the dual challenge of navigating both bureaucratic and political landscapes, while also promoting his own marketing message. He believes that the development will strike a balance between community interests, county and city housing objectives, and the developer's goal of creating a world-class plan.

    The plan submitted by Lakeside calls for a total of 1,716 housing units, including 1,374 market-rate homes for sale and 342 affordable apartments set aside for seniors and other low-income residents. Additionally, there would be approximately 50,000 square feet of retail space and a public plaza for community use.

    Despite high interest rates that have stalled many projects, Arreola is confident that Lakeside is ready to move forward with this endeavor. He believes that the project can be completed without sitting idle for years, collecting dust on a shelf.

    The developers are optimistic that Santa Clara County will approve the plan by the end of this year, with San Jose giving its approval sometime next year.