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Dear Neighbors,
On Saturday, October 6, 2007, I hosted a “historic forum” to gather neighbors concerns, ideas and suggestions regarding how residents and the City of San Jose could move forward with a concept that would aid in keeping our neighborhoods intact. Many residents were vocal about preserving not just their individual homes, but their entire neighborhoods as historic structures and/or areas. I held more meetings throughout the end of 2007 and into 2008. I also created a Historic Survey which was only available on-line for residents to share their viewpoints about what matters with regards to distinctive neighborhoods. Those results are available for you to view here on my Historic page.
Approximately 30 people attended my first historic forum on October 6, 2007. Residents from nine different District 6 neighborhoods attended: Buena Vista, College Park, Garden Alameda, Palm Haven, Rose Garden, North Willow Glen, Shasta-Hanchett, Sherman Oaks and Willow Glen. I was impressed with the turnout. In addition, I received many e-mails and phone calls from residents who could not attend but were in support of preserving historic neighborhoods.
This past June, during the 2007-2008 fiscal budget, I asked the Mayor and my fellow councilmembers to support the allocation of $50,000 for the city to move forward in creating a “Distinctive Neighborhood Program” for the City of San Jose. The Mayor and council agreed. As a result, the Planning Department is moving forward in holding community meetings and gathering input to create a “Distinctive Neighborhood Program.”
I hope my Historic page is helpful and informative. I look forward to working with you and your neighbors in preserving our unique neighborhoods.
If you would like to contact me via email, feel free to do so at pierluigi.oliverio@sanjoseca.gov
Warm regards,
Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio
Outreach Presentation: To view the Distinctive Neighborhood Program Outreach Presentation please click here.
Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio "Neighborhoods of Distinction" Survey Results & Comments unfiltered:
Click on Survey Results
Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio's Blog from October 15, 2007:
Click on: Blog
If you would like information regarding the Distinctive Neighborhood Program:
Click on: Planning website (PBCE)
Click on: Bidline
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Distinctive Neighborhood Program (Click on title for flyer) |
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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Distinctive Neighborhood Program: Historic Landmarks Commission Study Session
Location: Location: City of San Jose, 200 E. Santa Clara St., Rm T-332
Presentation of policy Options for the Distinctive Neighborhood Program.
For more information, please visit: Distinctive Neighborhood Program Webpage
or contact Hadasa lev at 408 535-7838 or by email at hadasa.lev@sanjoseca.gov
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Distinctive Neighborhood Program
In the 2008/2009 fiscal year budget the City Council Rules and Open Government Committee approved funding for the development of a “Distinctive Neighborhood Program” that would add
further protection and enhancement to San Jose’s unique residential neighborhoods.
The Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement has been directed to develop this program, conduct outreach, and have a recommendation for City Council by June 2009.
For questions or comments please contact Hadasa Lev, Distinctive Neighborhood Program Planner at 408-535-7838 or hadasa.lev@sanjoseca.gov
Website:
Additional information regarding the Distinctive Neighborhood Program is available on the Planning website (PBCE) at the following link:
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/distinctive_neighborhood/
Project Goals and Outcome
I) Defining the characteristics of San Jose’s distinct neighborhoods based on input from
community groups, neighborhood associations, the development community, and other interested
parties
2) Reviewing existing protections and proposing potential revised and/or new protection options
including identifying potential Municipal Code or other policy changes
3) Identifying other steps and resources that would be needed to implement a
Distinctive Neighborhood Program
4) Conducting community outreach at key milestones in the development of the program and
5) Bringing the proposal to City Council for its consideration.
The City's Municipal Code allows physical changes including demolition to facilitate new
construction that can substantially alter homes and, over time through the cumulative effect of many individual demolitions and remodels, alter the character of entire neighborhoods. The
Distinctive Neighborhood Program intends to explore options to provide further protection to San Jose's distinctive residential neighborhoods
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For future notification regarding the Distinctive Neighborhood Program please click on this link: Distinctive Neighborhood Program If you have any question, concerns or comments, please contact Hadasa Lev at hadasa.lev@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 535 7838.
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