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2009 District 6 Planning Meetings |
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
1:30 p.m. |
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Sign Code Update
Location: City of San Jose, 200 E. Santa Clara St., City Council Chambers
You are invited to participate in a Public Hearing on the City of San Jose's Sign Code Update. The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider initial staff recommendations for the Sign Code Update. These recommendations are part of a Draft Signage Strategy intended to guide revision of the City’s Sign Ordinance and are the culmination of a multi-phase public outreach process seeking community input regarding signage regulations in San Jose. More information on the outreach process is available on the City’s website at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/zoning/sign.asp.
The key issues to be considered at the public hearing are: 1) Freeway Signs; 2) Digital/Electronic Signs; 3) Large Banner/Supergraphic Signs; 4) Billboards; and 5) Commercial Signage on Public Property. A staff report is available at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/Agenda/20091201/20091201ED_01.pdf.
Please address comments or questions to
Contact: Carol Hamilton, S enior Planner, City of San Jose
Department of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
200 East Santa Clara Street, Third Floor Tower
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 535-7837
Email: carol.hamilton@sanjoseca.gov
The Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan Update is creating the blueprint for San Jose's future growth and development.
Website: http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning
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Looking back 2009 - District 6 Planning Meetings
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November 16, 2009
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"The Alameda: A Plan for the Beautiful Way"
You're invited to join Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio, the San Jose Redevelopment Agency, City of San Jose, the Alameda Steering & Technical Advisory Committee in attending this meeting which will focus on the vision. Community members are invited to review and comment on the information gathered at the first meeting regarding assets and challenges along the street. Attendees will also have a chance to discuss their vision for the area and the priorities.
Contact: Eva Klinger, Redevelopment Agency
Telephone: (408) 795-1857
Email: Eva.Klinger@sanjoseca.gov
For information and updates on upcoming meetings, please visit:
San Jose Redevelopment Agency |
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September 25 2009 to
November 9, 2009 |
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Notice of Availability of DEIR for Airport West Stadium Component
(File #s GP07-02-01 and PDC07-098) and Great Oaks Place Component
(File # PDC09-004)
Documents related to this DEIR are available on the Planning website (PBCE) at the following link www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/eir/eir.asp or can be accessed by clicking on the hyperlinks below:
For questions or comments regarding the DEIR:
Contact: Dipa Chundur, Environmental Project Manager
Telephone: (408) 535-7688
Email: dipa.chundur@sanjoseca.gov
For general, non-EIR project-related questions or comments about the project, including anticipated scheduling of next steps in the review process:
Contact: Avril Baty, Project Manager
Telephone: 408-535-7652
Email: avril.baty@sanjoseca.gov |
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October 29, 2009
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Diridon Station Area: Potential Ballpark
The Diridon Station Area will be home to many significant projects in the coming years, including the planned extension of Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), a new High Speed Rail line, an expanded Diridon Station, a potential Major League Ballpark, as well as other development opportunities. To promote communication among the business, residential, and other key stakeholders in this process, San Jose’s City Council established the Diridon Station Area Good Neighbor Committee (GNC). The GNC, made up of 31 members who represent neighborhoods, businesses, environmental organizations, and transit agencies, will explore a range of issues related to a potential Major League Ballpark and the Diridon Station Area. For more information, signup for email updates or attend a meeting please visit: San Jose Redevelopment Agency.
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August 24 2009 to
October 7, 2009 |
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Notice of Availability of Draft EIR - Ohlone Mixed-Use Project
(File # PDC08-061 & GP09-T-01)
In keeping with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this is to notify you that the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Ohlone Mixed-Use Project (File # PDC08-061 & GP09-T-01) is circulating from August 24, 2009 to
October 7, 2009. Documents related to the DEIR are available on the Planning website (PBCE) at the following link http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/eir/eir.asp or can be accessed by clicking on the hyperlinks below: Ohlone Mixed-Use Project (File # PDC08-061 & GP09-T-01): The proposed mixed use project is a Planned Development (PD) Rezoning application from HI, Heavy Industrial District, to A (PD), Planned Development District to allow the construction of a mixed use development consisting of up to 800 condominium/apartment and live/work residential dwelling units and 30,000 square feet of ground-level retail space along W. San Carlos Street on an approximately 8.23-gross-acre site. The project will include General Plan amendment(s) to the Midtown Specific Plan to allow the increased density of approximately 125 DU/AC, height, and changes in the Vasona Mall subarea urban design guidelines applicable to this project site. The Project is also dedicating and improving, 3.99 acres of public parkland adjacent to Del Monte Park on the easterly side of Sunol Avenue between Auzerais and W. Home Street. Located in Council District 6
·For questions or comments regarding the DEIR, please contact:
Contact: Dipa Chundur, Environmental Project Manager
Telephone: (408) 535-7688
Email: dipa.chundur@sanjoseca.gov
For general non-EIR related questions:
Contact: Sally Zarnowitz, Project Manager
Telephone: (408) 535-7834
Email: Sally.Zarnowitz @sanjoseca.gov |
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October 1, 2009
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Distinctive Neighborhood Program Community Meeting
Purpose: Present & get community input regarding the implementation
of two policy options for the Distinctive Neighborhood Program.
Background: City staff developed four potential policy options to establish the Distinctive Neighborhood Program aimed at providing further protection and enhancement to San Jose’s unique residential neighborhoods. These options were presented to the City Council on June 2, 2009. The Council unanimously accepted the findings of all four policy options and approved funding for the implementation of the following two Distinctive Neighborhood Program policy options:
• Require a Planning Permit Citywide to Demolish Older Homes
• Conservation Study Area
Contact: Hadasa Lev, Planner, PBCE
Telephone: 408 535-7838
Email: hadasa.lev@sanjoseca.gov |
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September 24, 2009
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Notice of Community Meeting Planned Development Rezoning & Associated Permits for 1103 Lincoln Ave (City File No. PDC09-016/PD09-018)
Alex Byer and his development team along with representatives of the City of San Jose would like to invite you to a community meeting on the proposed Planned Development located at the Southeast corner of Lincoln Ave and Willow St. The purpose of the meeting is to informt he neighborhood of the proposed debvelopment, hear your comments, and address any questions about the proposed project. Property Owner Alex Byer, proposes to build a new 41,500 ft. building and attached parking structure on the 2.08 acre site. The project will provide a mix of restaurants, retail and offices. The historic building at 1072 Willow St. will remain and will be incorporated into the new building. The project will also contain a wide range of green/sustainable features. Representatives of the City of San Jose, the applicant and the architect will be in attendance to discuss the project.
Contact: Sally Notthoff Zarnowitz, Planner
City of San Jose, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone: 408 535-7834 |
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September 17, 2009
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Notification of Stakeholder Meetings on Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
In December 2008, the San José City Council directed Housing Department staff to return to the Council with a draft citywide inclusionary housing ordinance that incorporated various policy recommendations. At the stakeholder meetings listed below, the Housing Department will present the draft Citywide Inclusionary Ordinance. It is anticipated that the Department will present the final inclusionary housing ordinance as well as feedback and comments from these meetings to the City Council in late October.
Contact: Colleen López at 408.975.4489 or 408.294.9337
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September 15, 2009
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City Council of the City of San José will consider a change in Zoning at a public hearing in accordance with the San José Municipal Code.The project being considered is: PDC08-068. Planned Development Rezoning to allow more than 500 square feet on the 3rd floor of living space in previously approved 3-story residences within a 40 dwelling unit complex in the A(PD) Zoning District (PDC06-071) on a 2.67 gross acre site, located on the southwest side of Campbell Avenue, 340 feet northwesterly of O'Brien Court (Robson Homes, LLC/Mark Robson, Owner)(Santa Clara Development Company/Preston Gaines, Developer). Council District 6. SNI: None. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration.
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/hearings/
Contact: Ed Schreiner, Project Manager, PBCE
Telephone: 408 535-7845
Email: edward.schreiner@sanjoseca.gov |
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September 12, 2009
September 16, 2009
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Greenprint Update & Community Meetings
The Greenprint is the strategic plan for the City of San Jose's Parks, Recreation, Facilities and Trails through 2020. The Draft Greenprint 2009 updates is now available for review at: www.sjparks.org/greenprint. Copies are also available at all City of San Jose public libraries.
Comments on the draft Greenprint Update maybe submitted to the City of San Jose by Monday, August 31, 2009 by 5:00 p.m.
Please direct questions and comments to:
Greenprint Update, City of San Jose, PRNS
200 E. Santa Clara St., 9th Floor
San Jose CA 95113
Telephone: 408 793-5571
Email: Greenprint@sjparks.org |
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September 12, 2009
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Diridon Station Area Plan Visioning Workshop
For information, please visit: PBCE
Contact: Jenny Nusbaum, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement (PBCE)
Telephone: 408 535-7872
Email: Jenny.Musbaum@sanjoseca.gov |
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Planning Commission Hearing
September 9, 2009
City Council Hearing
September 15, 2009
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of San José will consider a change in Zoning at a public hearing in accordance with the San José Municipal Cod
The project being considered is: File No. PDC08-034. Planned Development Prezoning from unincorporated Santa Clara County to A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow up to 117 multi-family residential studio units above a podium garage, and up to 2,000 square feet of commercial on a 1.32 gross acre site located on the east side of Sunol Street, approximately 120 feet north of W. San Carlos Street. (James R Marcus Owner/Core Affordable Housing Applicant). Council District 6. SNI: Burbank/Del Monte. CEQA:
Mitigated Negative Declaration. (The proposed rezoning would not go into effect until annexation occurs of the existing unincorporated County island (Sunol No. 82) which will be considered at a separate City Council Hearing for which a separate hearing notice will be distributed.)
Contact: Lesley Xavier, Project Mgr., Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone: 408 535-7852
Email: lesley.xavier@sanjoseca.gov |
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Planning Commission Hearing
September 9, 2009
City Council Hearing
September 15, 2009
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of San José will consider a change in Zoning at a public hearing in accordance with the San José Municipal Code.
The project being considered is: File No. C08-023. Planning Director Initiated Prezoning from unincorporated Santa Clara County to R-1-8 Single-Family Residence, R-M Multiple Residence, CP Commercial Pedestrian, CIC Combined Industrial Commercial, and Light Industrial, on an approximately 56 gross acre area (County Island) consisting of approximately 282 parcels, located between McEvoy Street and Meridian Avenue, south
of Park Avenue (Multiple Owners). Council District 6. SNI: Burbank/Del Monte. CEQA: San Jose 2020 General Plan EIR. (The proposed rezoning would not go into effect until annexation occurs of the existing unincorporated County island (Sunol No. 82) which will be considered at a separate City Council Hearing for which a separate hearing notice will be distributed.)
Contact: Lesley Xavier, Project Mgr., Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone: 408 535-7852
Email: lesley.xavier@sanjoseca.gov |
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September 1, 2009
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Public Meeting for Upgrades on The Alameda
Focus: The Alameda between Race St. & Diridon Station
California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) approved a grant to plan the future of The Alameda, the first community meeting is beginning. Caltrans grant, supplemented with a pledge from SJ Redevelopment is to develop a comprehensive urban design plan along The Alameda from highway 880 to the Diridon Station on Cahill St with special attention paid to the intersections of The Alameda at Race St. and at Stockton Ave. The goal is to make the thoroughfare safer and more pedestrian friendly. The Alameda is under jurisdiction of Caltrans as it is part of the State Highway 82.
To be notified of future community meetings on The Alameda, please contact:
Contact: Eva Klinger, Redevelopment Agency
Telephone: 408 795-1857
Email: Eva.Klinger@sanjoseca.go |
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August 19, 2009
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2009 Community Participation Meetings - Diridon Station Area Good Neighbor Committee Mtgs
The Good Neighbor Committee held a kick-off meeting on June 10, 2009 and will meet over the summer for a total of 5 meetings between June and August.
Please visit the San Jose Redevelopment Agency website for the schedule of meetings.
Contact Kip Harkness, Redevelopment Agency if you have questions or concerns regarding the community participation in the Diridon Station Area planning.
Telephone: 408.535.8501 or email: kip.harkness@sanjoseca.gov
Website: http://www.sjredevelopment.org/ballpark.htm
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August 19, 2009
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Public Meeting for Upgrades on The Alameda (Meeting #1)
Focus: The Alameda between Race St, Naglee Ave & Taylor St
California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) approved a grant to plan the future of The Alameda, the first community meeting is beginning. Caltrans grant, supplemented with a pledge from SJ Redevelopment is to develop a comprehensive urban design plan along The Alameda from highway 880 to the Diridon Station on Cahill St with special attention paid to the intersections of The Alameda at Race St. and at Stockton Ave. The goal is to make the thoroughfare safer and more pedestrian friendly. The Alameda is under jurisdiction of Caltrans as it is part of the State Highway 82.
To be notified of future community meetings on The Alameda, please contact:
Contact: Eva Klinger, Redevelopment Agency
Telephone: 408 795-1857
Email: Eva.Klinger@sanjoseca.gov |
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August 18, 2009
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Bellarmine Academic Building PD Permit Application for an Academic Building to be constructed at the corner of Emory and Elm Streets Community Meeting
Contact: Denelle Fedor, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio
Telephone: 408 535-4952
Email: Denelle.Fedor@sanjoseca.gov |
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August 6, 2009
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Community Meeting Regarding Proposed Planned Development Zoning Permit Application (File No. PRE08-037) requesting to allow the development of a mixed use project containing approximately 2,000 square ft. of commercial space and 4-story, 117 Unit studio living facility at the corner of Sunol St. and West San Carlos St.
For information please contact:
Contact: Lesley Xavier, Planning Division Project Mgr., County Island Annexation Program
City of San Jose, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone: 408 535-7852
Email: lesley.xavier@sanjoseca.gov or
Representative for the Developer: Chris Neale, Core Affordable Housing, LLC
Telephone: 408 292-7841 |
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July 22, 2009
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The Winchester Neighborhood Action Coalition (NAC) invites you to join the Valley Transportation Authority, San José Department of Transportation and San Jose Redevelopment Agency for an informational meeting about the I-280/I-880/Stevens Creek Blvd / Winchester Improvement Project
Project Overview
The project proposes to improve traffic flow, safety and access between the Interstate 280 (I-280) and Interstate 880 (I-880) freeway corridors, including modifications to the freeway-to-freeway intersection of State Route 17 (SR-17) I-280/I880 freeway interchange itself, as well as the two adjacent interchanges of I-880/Stevens Creek Boulevard and I-280/Winchester Boulevard.
Contact: Winchester Neighborhood Action Coalition
Telephone: 408 554-6391
Email: info@winchesternac.com
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July 22, 2009
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County Island Annexation Program Notice of Community Mtg
The City of San Jose in conjunction with the County of Santa Clara is in the process of annexing property and surrounding unincorporated territory . This process will transfer property from the County of Santa Clara into City limits. In addition to receiving urban services from the City, residents living in annexed land will also be eligible to vote in City elections. It is anticipated that the City Council will consider the proposed annexation in November 2009.
If you are unable to attend the meeting but have questions regarding the proposed zoning and annexations, please contact:
Contact: Lesley Xavier, Planning Division Project Mgr., County Island Annexation Program
City of San Jose, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone: 408 535-7852
Email: lesley.xavier@sanjoseca.gov |
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July 8, 2009 or
July 9, 2009
April 22 & 23, 2009
March 25 & 26, 2009 |
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Sign Code Update Community Meetings
The last major revision of the City's Sign Code was completed in 1992. It's time to update the Sign Code regulations to ensure that they support current City goals for urban design and economic development The City of San Jose will be seeking the community's input on the size and character of signage in the Downtown and the preferred signage strategies for: Billboards, supergraphics and electronic signs.
Contact: Carol Hamilton, City of San Jose, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone: 408 535-7837
Email: carol.hamilton@sanjoseca.gov |
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July 8, 2009
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Notice of Community Meeting to discuss establishment of an underground utility district along Lincoln Ave, between W. San Carlos and Coe Ave.
City of San Jose provided information on the proposed project and responded to questions from property owners and occupants. The project will be along Lincoln Ave, between W. San Carlos St & Coe Ave. Existing utility poles and overhead lines will be removed and underground utility facilities installed. The objective is to provide a more-modern safe, and reliable utility system, while improving the appearance of the neighborhood. Construction of the project, if approved, is estimated to begin March of 2011.
Contact: City of San Jose, Department of Public Works, Engineering Services Division
Telephone: 408 975-7455.
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May 21, 2009
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Willow Glen Spur Trail Community Meeting
Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio will provide an update regarding the City's on-going negotiations regarding purchasing some of the trail parcel, and an opportunity for you and your neighbors to give an input and for City staff to speak regarding the trail and their current projections.
Contact: Denelle Fedor, Chief of Staff for Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio
Telephone: 408 535-4952
Email: denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov |
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May 14, 2009
April 14, 2009 |
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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.
Contact: Hadasa Lev, Distinctive Neighborhood Program Planner
City of San Jose, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone: 408-535-7838
Email: hadasa.lev@sanjoseca.gov
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/
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May 4, 2009
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Scoping Meeting
In keeping with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this is to notify you that a Notice of Preparation for the Ohlone Mixed-Use Project EIR is circulating from April 15, 2009 to May 15, 2009. Documents related to Notice of Preparation (NOP) are available on the Planning website (PBCE) at the following link www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/eir/eir.asp or can be accessed by clicking on the hyperlinks below:
Ohlone Mixed-Use Project (File # PDC08-061 & GP09-T-01): The proposed project is located westerly of Downtown in the City of San Jose, within the Midtown Planned Community and Specific Plan Area. It is on the westerly side of Sunol Street between West San Carlos Street and Auzerais Avenue (345, 365 and 381 Sunol Street; 860 W. San Carlos Street; and 861 Auzerais Avenue).
The proposed project is a Planned Development (PD) Rezoning application (File No. PDC08-061) to rezone the property from HI, Heavy Industrial District, to A(PD), Planned Development District to allow the construction of a mixed-use development consisting of up to 800 condominium/apartment and live/work residential dwelling units and 30,000 square feet of ground-level retail space along West San Carlos Street on an approximately 8.23-gross-acre site. The project will include a General Plan amendment (File No. GP09-T-01) to the Midtown Specific Plan to allow the increased density of approximately 125 DU/AC, up to 160 feet in height, and changes in the Vasona Mall sub-area urban design guidelines applicable to this project site. Notice of Preparation
Scoping Meeting - May 4th, 2009
Contact: Dipa Chundur, Environmental Project Mgr.
City of San Jose, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone: (408) 535-7688
Email: dipa.chundur@sanjoseca.gov
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March 18 & 19, 2009
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Ohlone Mixed Use Project Workshops
City of San Jose Planning Division & Green Republic LLC Community Workshops for the Ohlone Mixed Use Project.
Contact Information:
Website: www.greenrepublicsj.com
Email: info@greenpublicsj.com
Contact: Sally Notthoff Zarnowitz, Planner
City of San Jose, Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone: 408 535-7834.
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February 7, 2009
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Envision San Jose 2020 Task Force and Community Workshop
By the year 2040 San José is projected to add 471,000 residents and 172,000 jobs.
The purpose of this workshop is to build upon the past work of the Task Force and community to identify approaches to plan for San José’s growth. Input from the workshop will be used to define up to four land use and transportation scenarios subject to extensive fiscal, service delivery, transportation and environmental analysis in the next phase of the
General Plan Update process. To receive periodic updates and meeting invitations for the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Update, please sign-up at: www.sanjoseca.gov/development/subscription/email_updates.asp
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January 28, 2009
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I-880/I-280 Stevens Creek Interchange Improvements Project - Preliminary Scoping Meeting
Contact: VTA Community Outreach 408 321-7575
Email: Community.outreach@vta.org |
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News Release - San Jose Planning Commission Meetings Televised
 San José Planning Commission meeting audio and video is available live both online and on Civic Center Television, Comcast Cable channel 26. Meetings will also be archived for viewing at your convenience online and will be rebroadcast on Civic Center Television.
Meetings occur the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Click the Meeting Broadcasts link to view online.
General Plan
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/gp/
Employment Land Conversion Policy
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/gp/PDF/policies/CC_Memo_Framework_with_attachments_102307_04-05.pdf
Search for Land Use Issues in your neighborhood
https://www.sjpermits.org/permits/permits/general/generalquery.asp
If you would like to be notified of new land use issues in your area (click on this link to sign up)
http://www.sjpermits.org/permits/permits/general/emailform.asp
Riparian Corridor Policy
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/pdf/dg_Riparian_Corridor.pdf
Historic Preservation Policy
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/Historic/
Preservation of Historic Landmarks
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/counter/policies/pol_preservelandmarks.pdf
Mid-town Specific Plan
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/spec_plan/Midtown%20Specific%20Plan%20.pdf
Tamien Specific Plan
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/spec_plan/Tamien%20Station%20Area%20Specific%20Plan%20.pdf
Secondary Units Information
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/zoning/secondunit.asp
Annexation Information
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/annex/
Community Identification Signs/Gateway Monuments
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/counter/policies/pol_gatewaysigns.pdf
Green Building Policy
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/esd/natural-energy-resources/gb-policy.htm
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