Projects Potentially Impacting Willow Glen

[The projects below have either been proposed to or by the city or recently approved by the City of San Jose. They are either located in Willow Glen or its periphery or involve changes in city policy that could significantly impact our community. For the most current and accurate information regarding these projects, please consult the San Jose City or Planning websites. The projects have been organized into three groups that generally indicate the extent of their potential impact.]

Broad Impact (City-wide policy change or Environmental Impact Report required)

GP 05-06-01: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - request to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram designation from Industrial Park to Mixed Use with No Underlying Designation on a 15.72-acre site. (Sobrato Group, Owner/Tim Steele, Applicant) Location: area generally bounded by Parkmoor Avenue and UPRR tracks to> the north, Northrup Street to the east, Interstate 280 to the south, and Meridian Avenue to the west.. PDC06-025 – 505 Lincoln, 391 MF on 8.7 gross acres. PD permit for GP05-06-01. Community meeting was held on May 11th. Planning Commission hearing March 28, 2007. Planning Commission recommended approval. City Council hearing April 24, 2007

PD07-025- 505 Lincoln, Planned Development Permit to allow construction of 385 single-family attached residential units on a 8.33 gross acres site

GP05-06-02: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - request to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram designation from Industrial Park and Combined/Industrial-Commercial to High Density Residential (25-50 DU/AC) on a 10.86-acre site. (Sobrato Group, Owner/Tim Steele, Applicant) Location: area generally bounded by Race Street to the west, Industrial buildings on Auzerais Avenue to the north, Lincoln Avenue to the east and the UPRR tracks to the south PDC06-024 – 655 Lincoln, 484 MF and 5000 sf of retail on 10.68 gross acres. PD permit application for GP05-06-02. Community meeting was held on May 11th. Planning Commission hearing March 28, 2007. City Council hearing April 24, 2007.

PD07-026- 655 Lincoln, Planned Development Permit to allow construction of 242 single-family attached residential units on a 4.97 gross acre site

[The two applications above were filed at the Planning Department. The General Plan amendments are at the beginning of the process. There would also be requirements for rezonings and development permits to build the projects. There will be a number of opportunities during the development process for community input. A draft EIR will be prepared for which a scoping meeting was held 7/12/05. Members of the WGNA Board (Ed, Harvey, & Hugh) attended the meeting.

A meeting was held on March 20, 2006 for these General Plan amendments. Applicant is working to schedule additional community meetings. The Planner for this project is Rodrigo Orduña and he can be reached at rodrigo.orduna@sanjoseca.gov or 535-7890.  Environmental consultant continues to work on the EIR that covers both of these GP Amendments. ] A community meeting for an update on the development proposals and to assist the city in the analysis of those proposals, will be held from 7pm to 8:30 pm on Monday, 11/20/2006 at the Fire Training Ctr. at 255 S. Montgomery Street. DEIR circulated. Comments submitted by WGNA. FEIR available March 16, 2007.

529 & 581 Race Street, PRE05-368 - north of Parkmoor. Prelim. to construct 413 new residential units. Planner is Erin Morris. Staff working on feedback for the applicant. Will need GPA & PDC. This is across Race Street from the GP05-06-02 project.

Park Dedication - PRNS is currently proposing revisions to the Parkland Dedication Ordinance and Park Impact Ordinance. For additional information, please see http:/www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/ParkPlanning.htm or contact the Parks Planning Office at 408-794-1388 or 408-794-1319. For additional information, please see http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/parkplanning.asp or contact the Parks Planning Office at 408-793-5505.  This item is scheduled to be heard by the Council at an October meeting.  There have been a few public forums on this item at the City's Parks and Recreation Commission meetings over the past few months.  This item will be discussed at a joint study session between the City's Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday, August 9th.  There will be a presentation to the City's Housing Advisory Committee on August 10th.  This item is then expected to be voted upon by the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission in early September.

KB/Del Monte Project. PDC03-071 - (Northeast corner of Auzerais Avenue and Sunol Avenue APN 26415005. Description: Planned Development Rezoning from HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow up to 400 single family attached residences on a 12.4 gross acre site. DEIR review period ended 1-6-05. WGNA submitted comments on the DEIR. This EIR is expected to go to the Planning Commission in March and the City Council in April. The City is no longer pursuing the Del Monte property for the stadium.

This project went to the Historic Landmarks Commission on Wednesday April 6 and to the Planning Commission on Monday April 11. WGNA testified at the latter hearing. The project was approved by the City Council.

Planner is Erin Morris.  Staff continues to work with the applicant to resolve remaining issues. Planning staff met with DOT staff to discuss possible pedestrian improvements related to school safety.  Planning and Parks staff are working in coordination with the applicant regarding dedication of the future park site and development of the trail on the north side of Auzerais along the creek.  Staff continues to work on revised architecture with the applicant.  Unsure when this item will be scheduled for Director's Hearing.

Second Unit Ordinance - On November 29th, the City Council adopted an ordinance that will allow a limited pilot program for second units, for up to 100 permits for new units, and running from January 2, 2006 until December 31, 2006. The pilot program also allows any existing units that comply with the approved requirements to obtain a second unit permit.

There is no waiting list for second unit permits in advance of the start of the pilot program. To subscribe to the second units e-mail list, pleas contact <mailto:john.davidson@sanjoseca.gov> john.davidson@sanjoseca.gov , or leave a message on the Planning information voicemail at 535-7801. For more information on this item, please visit the second units update section at <http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/> www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/ .This webpage has more info on what was approved.

Hacienda Gardens - PD03-038 - (Westerly side of Meridian Avenue, both sides of Foxworthy Avenue) APN 44244018. Description: Planned Development Permit to allow 299 multi-family attached residences, approximately 168,184 square feet of commercial uses, and to allow an existing nightclub (Cardinal) and 24-hour uses (Cardinal, Rite-Aid and Albertson's) on a 20.86 gross acre site. WGNA submitted written comments and gave oral testimony at public hearing. Planned Development Permit signed 11-5-04. Interesting conditions include.: Will be Null & Void if certain plan changes not addressed within 90 days. Will expire after 30 months if use or construction not commenced. Permit upheld upon appeal. PD05-041 – Modification of development proposed north of Foxworthy from 299 MF to 206 SF attached on 8.75 gross acre site. Planner Rich Buikema.

Fruitdale Ave/Southwest Expressway. PDC05-095 - SE corner. Planned Development Rezoning from A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to increase the maximum number of attached residential units from 500 to 502, to eliminate 250,000 square feet of commercial (office and retail), to reduce the maximum amount of retail from 30,000 square feet to 29,225 square feet and to modify the development standards on 12.7 acres, located at/on the southeast corner of Southwest Expressway and Fruitdale Avenue. Planner is Carol Hamilton.  Community meeting was held on January 17th for this project.  Approved by the City Council on June 20th along with recommendations included in a memo by Councilmember Yeager.

Meridian/San Carlos. PRE06-092. Preliminary review to assess staff support and entitlement process to develop roughly 213 units of single-family attached residential with 16,000-20,000 square feet of ground floor commercial.  Planner is Erin Morris.  Awaiting more info and reports from the applicant.

Baseball Stadium - BALLPARK STUDY in the Diridon/Arena Area in the City of San Jose (File # PP05-214): DEIR Review period February 21 to April 6, 2006. Extended to May 4, 2006 by CC. The WGNA is preparing comments on the DEIR & also working with other neighborhood groups to provide joint comments to the city.

Parking Ordinance Change for the Willow Glen Business District - requesting that the City remove all parking requirements for new and expanding businesses. Community Meeting April 5, 2006 6:30PM at the Eagle’s Club, 1036 Lincoln Ave.. near Coe Ave. WGNA Board members attended. Some Board members met 10-10-06 with Norma Ruiz to discuss a compromise approach to the Lincoln parking situation. Community meeting held 10-23-06 with San Jose city staff together with a broad representation of residents from adjacent areas of WG, businesses and commercial property owners. A consensus was reached regarding an ordinance change and steps to be taken to encourage increased use of shared parking. Parking requirement ordinance change for nine city business districts to go before Planning Commission on 11-15-06 and City Council 12-5-06. Approved by City Council.

For additional information, please contact Norma Ruiz, Executive Director, Willow Glen Business & Professional Associationat 298-2100 or norma@downtownwillowglen.org.

GP08-T-03. General Plan Text Amendment to the Discretionary Alternate Use Policies including the Two Acre Rule and the Density Bonus for Affordable Housing. Approved in part by City Council, May 20, 2008

Moderate Impact (Impact probably extends beyond the local neighborhood)

Venetian Terrace / Scottish Temple. PDC04-010, PD04-024 - (West side of Masonic

Drive, south side of Almaden Expressway. APN 45532006. Description: Planned Development Permit to allow up to 172 single-family attached residences and a future 1.3 acre public park on a 4.67 gross acre site. Rezoning and environmental document approved by the Planning Commission on August 11th and the City Council mtg. on August 17th.. City Planning staff reviewed the revised plans and sent a review letter to the applicant on October 29, 2004. Staff's position is that the redesigned architecture is better than the previous submittal but needs some additional work; they also provided extensive comments on other aspects of the project. Approved at Director’s hearing on 2-23-05.

PDA04-024-02 PD Permit Amendment to provide recreational amenities including a community and fitness room and roof deck for the residential project. Planner is Erin Morris. This project was heard at the Director's Hearing on November 2, 2005 and was approved.

2170 Almaden Road. PDC03-047 - (Eastside of Almaden Road approximately 680 feet northerly of Curtner Avenue. APN 45518097. Description: Planned Development Rezoning from R-1-8 Residential Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow up to 19 detached single-family garden style patio homes and 2 single-family detached residences on a 1.75 gross acre site. Replace 3 existing SF houses.). Community mtg. held 10-12-04. City still waiting for the revised Initial Study from the applicants. Parking adequacy and loss of mature trees seen as environmental concerns. Review period for proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is from 6/3/05 to 6/22/05. Staff aiming for a June 22nd Planning Commission meeting.

Hervey Lane. PD05-009- (South side of West Alma Avenue, easterly of Hervey Lane. APN 43419038. Planned Development Permit to construct 19 single-family detached residences on a 3.3 gross acre site.  Planner is Rebekah Ross.  Minor revisions required to the plan set.  Anticipate Director's Hearing in August 2006.

PT05-007. Planned Tentative Map Amendment to subdivide one parcel into 19 lots for single-family detached residential uses on a 3.3 gross acre site.  Planner is Rebekah Ross.

800 Malone Road. PDC04-028 - (Southside of Malone Road approximately 240 feet northeasterly of Johnston Avenue. APN 43926059. Description: Planned Development Rezoning from R-1-8 Residential Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow up to 9 single-family detached residents on a 1.17 gross acre site. Community meeting held on 1-5-05. Issues include impact on riparian corridor and mature trees on site. Planning Commission recommended approval of project on 2-23-05. WGNA spoke in favor of the project as now proposed. Project has been approved. Malone/Johnston PD Permit. PD05-030. Planned Development Permit to demolish three single-family residences and construct seven detached and two attached single-family residences on a 1.176 gross acre site.  Staff is working with the applicant.  Planner is Ed Schreiner.

Delmas/Dorothy. PDC04-092, PD05-060, PT05-076 – 1235 Delmas. Planned Development Rezoning from R-1-8 Residence Zoning District to A (PD) Planned Development Zoning District & tentative map to allow up to 7 single-family detached residences on a 0.95 gross acre site. Community meeting was held Thursday, December 2nd at 7PM at the Gardner Community Center. Heard by the City Council at their 7PM meeting on June 7th. PD permit to demolish 3 SF & construct 7 SF on 0.91 gross acres. Approved at Director’s hearing November 16, 2005.

1203 Delmas Rezoning north of Dorothy. PDC04-099 PD05-092, PT05-122 - Planned Development Rezoning from R-1-8 Residence District to a (PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow ten single-family detached residences on a 1.0 gross acre site. The communitymeeting for PDC 04-099 was held Mon., March 7, 2005 at 6:30pm at the Gardner Community Center. Planner is Rebekah Ross.  Anticipated Director's Hearing date of March 22 or March 29, 2006.

Almaden Walk PDC07-012, PRE04-499, PDC05-012, PD05-094, PT05-119 - Preliminary review to construct 56 multiunit attached on a 2.27 gross acre site at the east end of Malone at Almaden. Property is on the east side, 1992 Almaden. Planner is Edward Schreiner. . Community meeting was held April 21, 2005 with WGNA representation in attendance. Was approved by the City Council on November 15th.

PT05-119. Planned Development Tentative Condominium Map Permit to subdivide 5 parcels into 12 lots of 56 condominium units on a 2.33 gross acre site.  Planner is Rebekah Ross.  Approved by Planning Director.

Fruitdale Ave/Southwest Expressway. 1451 Fruitdale PDA00-049-01 - Planned Development Permit Amendment for architectural design updates to an 87 unit residential project on a 1.87 gross acre site. Planning staff awaiting revisions to the project. Approved at Director's Hearing on February 16th. PDA00-049-02 Planned Development Permit Amendment to construct 91 multi-family residential units on a 1.87 gross acre site. PDC06-049. Conforming Planned Development Rezoning from A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow an increase in building height from 55 to 65 feet for a 91-unit single-family attached residential project on a 1.87 gross acre site. Planner is Carol Hamilton.  Anticipated Director's Hearing  in early August.

1430 Fruitdale. PD07-007. Planned Development Permit to construct 197 single-family attached residences (80 condominiums and 117 apartments) and 13,980 square feet of commercial construction on a 5.8 gross acres site

McKinley/Meridian. PRE05-041 - (McKinley Ave. approximately 315 feet west of Meridian Ave.) Preliminary application to analyze the potential to rezone the site to allowed 50 attached townhomes (5 separate buildings). Planner is Ed Schreiner.

Curci/St. Elizabeth Dr. PDC05-046, PDC 05-062, PT05-080(formerly PD 03-076) - 1460 Curci (SE corner of Curci & St. Elizabeth Dr.) PD Rezoning application to construct 46 attached housing units on 2.2 acres. A community meeting was held to discuss this project. This project was approved by the City Council on December 6, 2005..

C05-102 - Director-initiated conforming rezoning from A (PD) Planned Development Zoning District to CO Commercial Office Zoning District to allow commercial uses on 1.17 gross acre site.  Will run concurrently with PDC05-046.  This section of the former assisted living site must be rezoned in order for PDC05-046 to be approved.

2482 Almaden Expressway, PDC05-034 - (West side of Skylark Drive at west end of Hummingbird Drive) Planned development rezoning application to construct 32 MF attached on 1.102 acres. Staff is awaiting revised plans. Community meeting was held August 9, 2005. Planner Edward Schreiner. This item approved at the City Council meeting on December 13, 2005.  Councilmember Yeager added a few provisions to the project so that the applicant will work with Planning staff on architecture at the PD Permit stage to make sure it is high-quality and works well with the styles currently in the neighborhood.  He also asked the applicant to work with Planning staff to increase the setback for the third story to improve the project interface with homes on Skylark Drives and to work with Planning staff to ensure that the podium includes usable common open space with appropriate amenities.

Radio Ave./Lincoln Court, PRE05-128 - Proposal for 17 individual townhomes, clustered in 4-unit, 3-unit, and single-unit buildings; units to have Craftsman style with individual character. Staff awaiting revised plans. Planner is Ed Schreiner.

2102 Radio Av., PDC05-122 PT07-017 - Planned Development Rezoning Permit from the R-M Residential Zoning District to the A(PD)Residential Zoning District to allow the development of up to 15 single-family residences on a 0.71 gross acre site.  Planned Development Tentative Map to subdivide one parcel into 15 lots for 14 attached single-family houses and one single-family detached residence on a 0.71 gross acre site. Planner is Rebekah Ross.  Community meeting was held on 4/10/06 at the Willows Senior  Center.  Hearing dates will be set once revised plans have been received.

Hamilton/Meridian, PRE05-176 - Preliminary review to allow 20 single-family detached units on a 1.47 gross acre site. The property is located on the south side of Hamilton Ave., approximately 900 feet east of Meridian Ave. Planner is Ed Schreiner.

923 Meridian, PDC05-082 - West side of Meridian about 300 feet south of Fruitdale. PD Rezoning from CP and R-M to A(PD) to allow 20 SF attached. Planner is Rebekah Ross. Community meeting was held at 6:30 p.m on Monday, November 21, 2005 at Chai House (814 St. Elizabeth. Was heard by the Planning Commission on July 26th .  Scheduled for a City Council hearing on August 29th. PD06-038. Planned Development Permit to demolish 2 existing single-family houses and construct 19 single-family attached residences in four three-story buildings constructed on a podium, on a 0.48 gross acre site

993 Meridian/Curci, PDC05-091 - SW corner of Meridian & Curci. Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (assisted living) at 993 Meridian Avenue, at the southwest corner of Meridian Avenue and Curci Drive. Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen LLC has filed with the City of San Jose, a Planned Development Rezoning application to develop a Residential Care Facilityand an underground parking garage. Community meeting for this project was held on Monday, November 28th.  Planner is Rebekah Ross.  Initial study has been submitted and is under review. Applicant is now proposing a residential care facility under the same file number.  Community meeting held June 21, 2006. WGNA bd. Members attended community. Originally proposed as residential care, then a condo development, now back as assisted living facility. Propose 98 units, majority of structure up to 4 stories, underground parking with 67 spaces. PD06-070. Planned Development Permit to construct a 98-unit Residential Care and Service Facility (Senior Assissted Living) and aboveground parking facility on a 1.21 gross acre site. [Note parking change in proposal]

New Willow Glen Branch Library - October 11, 2005, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., WG United Methodist Church, 1420 Newport Avenue, San Jose, Second community meeting to help plan the New Willow Glen Branch Library. As it is proposed, the rebuilt library will be approximately 13,000 square feet (compared to 5,330 square feet currently) and hold a collection between 61,800 to 75,600 volumes.  The rebuilt library will also include a group study area, storytelling area, and meeting area.Willow Glen Library Public Art Meeting The three finalist artists for the new Willow Glen Branch Library will each present a concept for public artwork to the community. Everyone is invited to come help select an artist for recommendation to the City's Public Art Committee. Wednesday, January 18, 2006; 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Willow Glen Library (1157 Minnesota Ave) Contact Lynn Rogers, City's Office of Cultural Affairs, 277-5144 ext.15 or _Lynn.Rogers@sanjoseca.gov_ (mailto:Lynn.Rogers@sanjoseca.gov)

1088 Paula Street, PDC05-106, C06-036 – Southwest side of Paula approximately 320 feet northwest of Meridian Way. Planned Development Prezoning from County to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow 15 single-family attached residential units on a 0.69 gross acres site. Planner Rebekah Ross. Community meeting held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2006. Planning staff has tentatively scheduled the following hearing schedule: as a referral item during the 8/2 Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC),at the 8/9 Planning Commission meeting and during the 8/29 City Council meeting. PD06-046. PT06-085. Planned Development Permit to demolish 3 existing single-family residences and construct 15 single-family attached residential units on a 0.90 gross acre site

Paula Street/Northrup/Lincoln Ave./Interstate 280. C06-046 - North side of Paula Street east of Northrup Street and the west side of Lincoln Avnue south of Interstate 280 and north of Paula Street. Planned Director Initiated Prezoning from unincorporated county to R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District for multi family residential purposes on an approximately 3.6 gross acre area consisting of 13 parcels.  Anticipate City Council hearing on August 29th.

Paula Street/Race/Northrup. C06-047 - North side of Paula Street east of Race and west of Northrup Street. Planned Director Initiated Prezoning from unincorporated county to R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District for multi family residential purposes on an approximately 1.8 gross acre area consisting of 13 parcels.  Anticipate City Council hearing on August 29th.

Paula/Race. C06-050 - Planning Director Initiated Prezoning from unincorporated county to R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District for multi-family residential purposes on an approximately 2.6 gross acre site consisting of 13 parcels.  Anticipate City Council hearing on August 29th.

1044 Paula, HO7-014, T07-020. Site Development Permit & subdivision to construct 12 single-family attached residences on a 0.57 gross acre site

SE corner of Northern Road & Cross Way, H05-059 - Construct 10 SF attached residences on 0.34 gross acres. Previous permit H00-025 has expired. Planner is Erin Morris. Set for Director’s Hearing on February 8, 2006.

750 Meridian Way - T05-102. Tentative Condominium Map Permit to reconfigure one parcel for 8 single-family attached residential units on a 0.36 gross acre site.  Planner is Rebekah Ross.  Anticipated Director's Hearing of March 8th.

Skylark Drive. PD06-006 - Planned Development Permit to construct 32 single-family attached residential units on a 1.10 gross acre site.  New project currently under review.  Planner is Rebekah Ross.

415 Meridian Avenue. PRE05-477. PDC06-030, PD07-005- Preliminary Review for a 5-story mixed use (residential/retail) project on 2 adjacent properties.  Planner is Erin Morris.   Planned Development Rezoning from the CP Commercial Zoning District to the A(PD) Residential Zoning District to allow 42 Single-Family attached residences on a 0.80 gross acre site.

1506 Hamilton (South side of Hamilton at Hamilton Way). PDC07-067. PRE06-104 - Preliminary review to allow 16 single-family detached units on a 1.47 gross acre site.  Planned Development Rezoning from CN Commercial Neighborhood and R-1-8 Residence Zoning Districts to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning to allow up to 14 new single-family attached residences and retain an existing office building of 5,030 square feet on a 1.47 gross acre site. Planner is Avril Baty. 

Lou's Village. 1465 San Carlos. PDC05-080 - north side of West San Carlos Street, 650 feet westerly of Meridian Avenue (Lou's Village).  This is an application for a Planned Development Rezoning to allow up to 96 single-family attached residences on 4.9 gross acre site.  Erin Morris is the project manager.  Meeting was held  November 17th.  Project was approved by the City Council on 6/20/06. PD06-042. Planned Development Permit to allow demolition of an existing restaurant and mixed use building, tree removal, and construction of 11 live-work units and 84 single-family attached residential units, and associated site improvement on a 5.02 gross acre site. PT06-078. Vesting Planned Development Tentative Map to subdivide six parcels into 18 lots for 11 live-work and 84 single-family attached residential units

Tree Preservation ordinance - Thursday, April 6 - 6:30 PM  - City Council Chambers – Proposal will increase fines for illegal removal of trees. Revised ordinance proposed by Councilman Ken Yeager adopted. Will double fines and apply to tree removal company as well as the property owner. Notice period for proposed tree removal increased to 14 days.

1215 BIRD AV Condo conversion. T06-034 - Tentative Condominium Map to reconfigure one parcel for 12 condominium units on a 0.463 gross acre site. Planner is Rebekah Ross.  Tentatively scheduled for July Planning Commission hearing.

785 LINCOLN AV, C06-046 - Planning Director Initiated Prezoning from unincorporated county to R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District for multi family residential purposes on an approximately 3.6 gross acre area consisting of 13 parcels.

2190 ALMADEN RD. PD06-013. PT06-058 - Planned Development Permit to demolish existing structures and construct 11 detached single-family garden style patio homes on a 0.75 gross acre site.

425 WILLOW GLEN WY . PDC06-084 - The northeast corner of Willow Glen Way and Cross Way. Planned Development Rezoning from R-M Residential Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow 18 single-family attached units over a podium garage on a 0.34 gross acre site. PD07-034 - Planned Development Permit to construct 9 single-family attached residences on a 0.34 gross acre site. PT07-021 - Planned Development Tentative Map Permit to subdivide 1 parcel into 10 lots for single-family attached residential uses on a 0.34 gross acre site

790 Coe Avenue. SP07-053. Special Use Permit for the demolition of a church, accessory buildings, and parking lot in preparation for the construction of 9 detached single family residences on a 1.3 gross acre site, which consists of eight individual lots.

1100 W. San Carlos (SE corner with Lincoln). GP07-06-02. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT request to change the Land Use/Transportation Diagram designation from Combined Industrial/Commercial to Transit Corridor Residential (20+ DU/AC) on a 2.72-acre site.

1114 Curtner (SW corner with Lincoln). CP07-044. Conditional Use Permit to demolish existing buildings and to construct a new commercial building with outdoor seating areas on a 0.57 gross acre site

1030 Leigh at corner with Southwest Expressway. PD07-089. PDC07-083. Planned Development Permit to construct 64 multi-family residential units for senior affordable housing over a 7,500 square-foot dental office and a podium garage on a 0.97 gross acre site. Community Mtg scheduled Thursday, April 10th, 6:00pm, Sherman Oaks Community Center, 1800A Fruitdale Avenue

326 PAGE ST. PDC07-096. (South side of San Carlos betw. Meridian and Page – Myers appliance.) Planned Development Rezoning from CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow up to 198 attached single-family residences and 18,000 square feet for commercial uses on a 3.59 gross acres site

1139 MINNESOTA. PRE08-006. (Alano Club) Enhanced Preliminary Review request for the demolition of two existing structures and a new, proposed mixed-use project (consisting of retail/ office and residential uses).

1175 HILLSDALE Av. PDC08-021, PD08-021. (Parking lot at SW corner of Foxworthy & Almaden Exwy) Planned Development Permit to construct 2 attached buildings containing 20 residential attached units and 25,270 square-foot retail commercial use on a 2 gross acre site.

901 Lincoln. PRE08-067. Modify existing UP to construct a new Croatian Cultural Center. Demolish existing buildings, re-surface and landscape existing parking lot, construct additional parking. New building to be 2-story mission-style with approximately 25,000 SF and will include a reception hall for 600 people, offices, stores, and museum. Neighborhood is interested in putting sidewalk along gap on Paula St.

1711 & 1723 HAMILTON AV. PRE08-069. COMPREHENSIVE PRELIM REVIEW FOR A 38-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT. CURRENTLY HAS OFFICES. PROPERTIES ARE IN COUNTY.

680 MINNESOTA (at Whitehurst Ct.). CPA88-056-01. Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow dancehall, entertainment (live music) and drinking establishments, banquet facility and public eating establishment, occasional events until 1am, adult and child daycare, increase of capacity to 330 seats, replace an existing structure with surface parking expansion, and to allow associated religious assembly uses on a 2 gross acre site

1414 MERIDIAN (east side, 3 parcels south on Minnesota). PRE08-115. Preliminary Focused review to propose rezone of existing property from R-1-8 to CP - Commercial Pedestrian. Rezone proposal includes not only this property but also the remaining ones on the block.

Local Impact (Impact primarily limited to the local neighborhood.)

La Concha. CP04-099 - (1030 Lincoln, East side of Lincoln Avenue about 300 feet north of Broadway. APN:26453044. Description - Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of 24,305 square feet for Personal Services use on a 0.26 acres site. Community mtg. held 12-9-04. Second mtg. scheduled on 1-10-05. WGNA spoke at these meetings. Planning is still working on this project. Application 10-27-05 to raise building height to 42 feet. Additional community meeting took place on January 10, 2006. PC Hearing on April 26, 2006 at 6:30 pm in the City Council Chamber in City Hall. PRE05-148 Basic Preliminary Review to modify the approved CUP (CP04-099) with no additional square footage. Applicant is exploring the use of mechanical parking and raising the building height by 6 ft. Will possibly have an additional community meeting.

Alano Club. PRE03-437, CP05-038 – 1139 Minnesota. Code has asked Club to submit a CUP; Planning will then work with them to make changes. Case is extremely complicated and Code is trying to work with the owners to submit the CUP. If they hold events outside and bother the neighbors, Code will ask them to close their doors.

The Club was unable to obtain the necessary application signature by the January 14th deadline set by Code Enforcement for the submittal of the application. Negotiations are ongoing between the property owners to resolve this issue before the new compliance order date on June 21, 2005. Use permit application submitted second week of July 2005. Planning Dept. staff has asked the applicant to schedule a community meeting as part of the CUP process. Currently, the attorney for the Alano Club is arguing with the City that they should be recognized as a legal, nonconforming use. Appeals Hearing Board date for the Alano Club is scheduled for September 14th. The Planner for this one is Erin Morris.  Staff awaiting completed applications and awaiting a community mtg. to be scheduled by the applicant.

2280 Lincoln Avenue. H04-033. - Site development permit to construct 6,470 square foot commercial building on a 0.3 gross acre site. Community meeting was held at 2280 Lincoln Ave. on Tues. 9/21 at 6PM. Director’s hearing scheduled on 1-12-05.

Willow Glen Plaza. CP04-052 - Southwest corner of Curtner Avenue and Almaden Expressway. CUP to construct 4,608 square foot addition for cinema uses to an existing shopping center and allow legal non-conforming parking arrangement on a 9.7 gross acre site.

Tomato Thyme (Meridian Ave.) CP02-008 - Community meeting was held in April; Planning awaiting revised plans . Planner is Rebekah Ross.

1163 Curtiss Av., PDC05-031 - Application to construct 4 SF detached DU on 0.64 acres. Planner Edward Schreiner. Staff is awaiting revised plans. Planner is Ed Schreiner. Community meeting was held in August to discuss this project and solicit community input. This item is scheduled for the Planning Commission on 9/14 and the City Council on 10/4. Approved by CC 10/18.

1669 Lincoln, PD05-039, PDC05-070 – PDP to construct 4 SF detached on a 0.59 gross acre site 230 feet northerly of Pine & rezone to A(PD). Planner Rebekah Ross. Community meeting held August 23, 2005. PC November 16, 2005.

1133 Lincoln. Beverages & More CP05-068 - Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcohol for off-site consumption and a public drinking establishement (wine and beer tasting) in an existing retail commercial building on a 0.66 gross acre site. Applic. 12-1-05 Planner Rebekah Ross. Community meeting scheduled Thursday, March 2, 2006 at 6:30 pm at Willow Glen Elementary. PC Hearing on April 26, 2006 at 6:30 pm in the City Council Chamber in City Hall. Decision against appealed to city council. City Council approved permit 6-13-2006 with conditions added by Ken Yeager.

428 Page St. PDC06-010 Planned Development Pre-zoning from County to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow up to 7 single-family attached residences on a 0.4 gross acre site (near Meridian and Auzerais)

Alma/Minnesota. PRE06-080. Preliminary review questionnaire for a proposed 4,200 square foot retail building located in the A(PD) zoning district. This is located at the old Farmer's Market site.  H06-037. Northeast corner of West Alma Avenue and Minnesota Avenue. Site Development Permit to construct 5,100 square foot retail building on a 1.24 gross acre site. Planner is Rebekah Ross.

NE corner of Fruitdale/Meridian. CP02-061. Conditional Use Permit to allow the addition of a private school (k-8th Grade) for 50 students to an existing church on a 3.52 gross acre site.  Planner is Rebekah Ross.  Planning trying to work with them and awaiting response from applicant.

1103 CURTNER AV SAN JOSE. SP07-002. Special Use Permit to demolish an existing (vacant) gas station and associated structures and and to grade the site on a 0.45 gross acre site. No new development is proposed at this time.

1067 BROADWAY AV SAN JOSE. PDC07-008. Planned Development Rezoning from R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to create a new flag lot by subdividing one parcel containing an existing residence into two lots to add a second single-family detached residence on an 0.38 gross acre site.

2119 Lincoln (West side of Lincoln, 100’ North of Lincoln Ct.). GP07-06-03. HO7-024. Site Development Permit for the demolition of an existing office building and construction of a new 2-story office building on a 0.28 gross acre site

1706 HAMILTON AV SAN JOSE (SW corner of Hamilton & Birch), PD07-069. Planned Development Permit to construct a 2200 sq. ft. commercial office on a 0.16 gross acre lot.

1409 Bird. CP07-078. Conditional Use Permit request to allow tenant improvements to allow off-sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a full service grocery store at portion of the building on a 3 gross acre site

803 LINCOLN AV SAN JOSE. CP07-086. Conditional Use permit to expand existing legal non-conforming bar and after midnight use to include live entertainment at an existing bar on a 0.18 gross acre site.

1013 Bird. RA07-009. Request for Reasonable Accommodation to allow residential service facility for 12 disabled adult persons in a single family detached residence located in the R-1-8 Zoning District.

1642 HILLSDALE AV. SP07-088. (southwest corner of Hillsdale Avenue and Meridian Avenue) Special Use Permit to renovate and expand an existing multi-family residential use and convert to affordable housing in conjunction with the City of San Jose Housing Department on a 1.83 gross acres site

505 LINCOLN AV. SP08-002. (west side of Lincoln Avenue, approximately 500 feet southerly of Auzerais Avenue) Special Use Permit to allow demolition of existing office buildings and removal of trees on a 2.17 gross acre site

660 WILLOW GLEN WY. SP08-006. (Southwest corner of Willow glen Wy and Creek Dr) Tentative Map and Special Use Permit for the demolition of 1 detached single family residence and the subdivision of one parcel into 6 lots for the construction of 6 detached single family residences on a 0.878 gross acre site

Sources: City of San Jose Planners and City of San Jose and Planning Websites. Submittals covered through 6-2-08. Please check the City of San Jose and San Jose Planning web pages for the most current and accurate information regarding these projects and proposed changes in city policy.

HHG: 6-10-08