Thursday, July 24, 2008

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Community Outreach and Planning Process Meeting with Project Representatives and San Jose Planning Staff.  For questions or additional information, please visit www.greenrepublicsj.com or contact Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Planned Development Amendment (PDA07-027-01) Community Meeting

Planned Development Amendment (PDA07-027-01) was filed to increase the height of 4 units in the 36 unit development, so that 4 of these units are three stories in height. The previously approved Planned Development Permit, only allowed two story buildings, and the proposed increase in height for these 4 buildings is why the Planned Development Amendment was filed. The community meeting will be held Thursday, July 17th from at 6:30pm in the Quaker House (1051 Morse Avenue) to discuss this Amendment.

If you have questions, please contact: Reena Mathew, LEED AP, Project Manager/Planner
City of San Jose -Department of Planning, Building & Code Enforcement
Telephone:  408-535-7844

Website:  www.sanjoseca.gov/planning

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

REVISED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

REVISED: 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 on:

Planning Commission Hearing  Wednesday, May 28, 2008

City Council Hearing  Tuesday, June 17, 2008

The project being considered is:

              PDC07-072.  Planned Development Rezoning for a Master Plan for the Bellarmine College Preparatory Campus.   The project includes demolition of about 47,000 square feet of existing buildings and the new construction of 135,884 square feet resulting in 272,578 square feet (total), as well as allowing a maximum student population of 1,7500 students (currently 1,570) on an existing private high school on an approximately 30.05 gross acre site located in the area generally bounded by W. Hedding Street, Caltrain right-of-way, Stockton Avenue, Emory Street and Elm Street (960 W. Hedding Street) (Bellarmine College Preparatory,  Owner).  Council District 6.  SNI:  None.  CEQA:  Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Reports, drawings, and documents for this project are available for review during the week of the public hearing from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at:

 Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, 200 East Santa Clara St, San José, CA 95113   (408) 535-7800   http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/hearings/

 Comments and questions are welcome and should be referred to the Project Manager, Ed Schreiner, at the  e-mail address: edward.schreiner@sanjoseca.gov in the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. 

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Notice of Neighborhood Meeting:  Proposed Redevelopment of the J & J Acoustics property located at 1141 W San Carlos St / 275 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA  95126

The purpose of this Neighborhood Meeting is to present information and to hear
neighbor’s comments/feedback about the proposed redevelopment of the J&J
Acoustics property located at 1141 W San Carlos Street / 275 Lincoln Avenue,
San Jose, 95126.

The applicant, Jim Jean, has filed with the City of San Jose for a Planned
Development Prezoning,Planned Development Permit and Environmental
Clearance (City Files PDC07-017 and PD07-016) to allow the demolition of
existing structures and the construction of 55 residential units including 45 condo
flats, 4 townhomes, and 6 live/work lofts on a 1.14 gross acre site located on the
north side of West San Carlos Street, 150 feet westerly of Lincoln Ave in the City
of San Jose. The subject site is currently in the process of being annexed to the
City of San Jose (City File No. SUNOL 79). City staff will facilitate this public
meeting.

If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact:

Bill Roth in the City Planning Department at 408 535-7873 or email bill.roth@sanjoseca.gov

Denelle Fedor Director for Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov , or Andrew Whiting at the Office of Jerome King at 408 295-2210 or email andy@ojkarch.com

Friday, May 30, 3008

Community Invited to Participate in Creating A Vision for Winchester Blvd.

Please join San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, Councilmember Pete Constant, Representative from Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio's Office, Harry Mavrogenes, Executive Director, San Jose Redevelopment Agency, Frank Fuller, Field Paoli Architects in attending this meeting.

The City of San Jose and the San Jose Redevelopment Agency will meet with the community at this kick-off event fro the Winchester Blvd. Master Plan.

Winchester Blvd. is an important focal point for the West San Jose Community and a critical retail area for the City of San Jose.  It is experiencing new growth and development, so this is the perfect time to create a vision for the area.

The Winchester Master Plan is a process to provide the community and business leaders an opportunity to recommend potential future improvements for the Winchester Blvd.  This kick-off event will provide a brief introduction tot he process of developing a master plan and how the community can make recommendations and participate in the process.

The Winchester Blvd commercial district is within the Winchester Strong Neighborhood Initiative (SNI) area.  The Neighborhood Improvement Plan was approved by residents and the San Jose City Council in 2002.  In May, 2007, the community renewed its top 10 improvement priorities for the area.

San Jose Redevelopment Agency has invested more than $2.3 million as part of its Neighborhood Business District program to revitalize and encourage private investments in the Winchester Blvd.  The Redevelopment Agency has funded new streetscape, traffic calming and storefront improvement projects.

You can sign up for email updates to receive notification of upcoming events related to Winchester Blvd Master Plan by sending an email to teresa.faz@sanjoseca.gov or by calling 408 795-1853

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Blowfish (Santana Row) Community Meeting / Planned Development Permit PD08-022

The purpose of this Neighborhood Meeting is to present information and to hear neighbors' comments/feedback about a Planned Development Permit (PD08-022) to continue to allow operation after midnight and to continue to allow entertainment and drinking establishment at an existing restaurant/bar/lounge (Blowfish Sushi) on an 0.88 gross acre site located at 355 Santana Row, Suite 1010.  City staff will facilitate the presentation of the meeting.

If you have any questions regarding this application or this meeting, please contact Ed Schreiner in the City Planning Department at (408) 535-7843 or via email: edward.schreiner@sanjoseca.gov  or Jeff Goldfarb, the contact for the project applicant at 714-641-3488.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Notice of Neighborhood Community Meeting:  Planned Development Permit Amendment

City File No. PDA03-008-01  Santana Row:  Addition to an existing parking structure located on S. Winchester Blvd., south of Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose

The purpose of this Neighborhood Community Meeting is to present information and to hear
neighbors’ comments/feedback regarding the proposed Planned Development Permit
Amendment for a property located on the east side of Winchester Boulevard, approximately 360
ft. south of Stevens Creek Boulevard (Santana Row).  The parcel is designated A (PD) and is currently developed with a three-story parking structure with basement, as approved by Planned Development Permit City File No. PD03-002. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) has filed an application to amend the Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of three additional stories of parking.

You are invited to attend and participate in this meeting. The applicants and representatives from the City of San Jose will be in attendance to discuss the proposal and answer your questions.  If you have any questions regarding this application or this meeting, please contact Ed Schreiner in the City Planning Department at (408) 535-7843 or via email: edward.schreiner@sanjoseca.gov or Ellen O’Leary, the project representative, at (408) 551- 4600 or via email: eoleary@federalrealty.com.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

A New Residential Development - Proposed 250-Unit Residential Development on Site that includes 345-395 Stockton Ave., 320-390 N. Morrison Ave., 840 Cinnabar St. & 931 W. Julian Ave.

Location:  381 Stockton Ave., San Jose, CA  (in Warehouse portion of the Bldg)

Morrison Park Homes, LLC has filed with the City of San Jose a Planned Development Permit, file number PD07-088, to allow for a new residential development on the subject 4.44-acre site. You are welcome to participate in this meeting.  City Planning staff will conduct the meeting and the applicant will make a brief presentation about the project to the community.  A comment period will follow the applicant presentation.

If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact Licinia McMorrow, City of San Jose Planning Dept. at 408 535-7814 or by email at Licinia.McMorrow@sanjoseca.gov or Erik Schoennauer, the applicant at 408 947-7774.

Tuesday, April 29 2008

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The Alameda Business District Community Meeting

The San Jose Redevelopment Agency and the Alameda Business Association request your participation on an update for The Alameda Business Parking Study.  You are invited to attend this community meeting to provide input in addressing parking solutions.

For information, please contact Adian Collen at 408 795-1803 or email arian.collen@sanjoseca.gov or contact Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Proposed Planned Development Zoning and Planned Development Permit [File No. PDC07-083/PD07-089] Community Meeting

The purpose of this Community Meeting is to present information and to hear neighbors’ comments/feedback about the proposed rezoning and redevelopment of the property located at 1030 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, 95126. City staff will facilitate this public meeting.

First Community Housing (FCH) has filed with the City of San Jose for a Planned Development Rezoning and Permit (PDC07-083 and PD07-089) for the 0.97-acre property located at the southeast corner of Southwest Expressway and Leigh Avenue in the City of San Jose. The subject site is currently zoned (CP) Commercial Pedestrian and designated Commercial/Mixed Use under the General Plan.  FCH proposes to build a sustainable, transit-oriented, mixed-use development consisting of 64 units of affordable rental housing for seniors over 7,000 square feet of ground-floor dental offices. Recognized as a national leader in green affordable housing development, FCH will incorporate a wide range of green building features into the Leigh Avenue project, including measures to conserve energy and water and maintain healthy indoor air quality for building occupants. All residents will receive free annual VTA Eco Passes for unlimited use of the County’s light rail and bus system.

If you have any questions or comments prior to the April 10th meeting, please contact Ms. Martina Davis in the City Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement at408 535-7828, Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio at 408 535-4952, or Geoff Morgan at First Community Housing at 408 291-8650.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

New Fire Station #37 Community Meeting

Please join the City of San Jose Fire Department for an overview and community discussion regarding a new Fire Station proposed to be located adjacent to the Willow's Senior Center.

For information, please call 408 535-8399 or contact Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

West San Carlos Business Association - Community Meeting for Proposed High Rise Development on VTA Property at WSC & Sunol

This meeting is for the community to hear of the conceptual plans that a developer may want to do at the corner of West San Carlos and Sunol

For information, please contact: Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Thursday, April 3, 2008

NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS - Burbank/Del Monte Area

City of San José planners would like to invite you to attend one of several community meetings on the proposed zoning and annexation of unincorporated County areas (shaded on the attached maps). This will involve establishing City zoning districts for these areas and changing jurisdiction from the County of Santa Clara to the City of San José.

The meeting will consist of a short presentation on the County Island Annexation Program and an overview of the changes you can anticipate upon annexation of these areas.  City staff will be available to answer questions you might have regarding the zoning and annexation process, explain the potential changes in services and regulations, and receive any feedback you have on the proposed actions.

If you have tenants or renters on your property, please notify them of these meetings.

For information, please contact:  Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS -

Stevens Creek/Winchester Area

City of San José planners would like to invite you to attend one of several community meetings on the proposed zoning and annexation of unincorporated County areas (shaded on the attached maps). This will involve establishing City zoning districts for these areas and changing jurisdiction from the County of Santa Clara to the City of San José.

The meeting will consist of a short presentation on the County Island Annexation Program and an overview of the changes you can anticipate upon annexation of these areas.  City staff will be available to answer questions you might have regarding the zoning and annexation process, explain the potential changes in services and regulations, and receive any feedback you have on the proposed actions.  If you have tenants or renters on your property, please notify them of these meetings.

For information, please contact: Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Public Meeting - City of San Jose invites you to a Community Meeting

Regarding New Fire Station 37

Please join City of San Jose Fire Dept. for an overview and community discussion regarding a new Fire Station proposed to be located adjacent to the Willow's Senior Center.

For information, please contact: Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Burbank/Del Monte NAC - Community Meeting for Proposed High Rise Development on VTA Property at WSC & Sunol

This meeting is for the community to hear of the conceptual plans that a developer may want to do at the corner of West San Carlos and Sunol.

For information, please contact: Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

6:30-7:30 p.m.

NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS - Business Owners

City of San José planners would like to invite you to attend one of several community meetings on the proposed zoning and annexation of unincorporated County areas (shaded on the attached maps). This will involve establishing City zoning districts for these areas and changing jurisdiction from the County of Santa Clara to the City of San José.

The meeting will consist of a short presentation on the County Island Annexation Program and an overview of the changes you can anticipate upon annexation of these areas.  City staff will be available to answer questions you might have regarding the zoning and annexation process, explain the potential changes in services and regulations, and receive any feedback you have on the proposed actions.  If you have tenants or renters on your property, please notify them of these meetings.

For information, please contact:  Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

WEST SAN CARLOS/MERIDIAN AVE COMMUNITY MEETING (click for flyer)

Location:  Rose Garden Library Community Rm, 1580 Naglee Ave

Community Meeting Notice (click for flyer)

Meridian Mixed Use Project Fact Sheet (click for flyer)

For information, please contact: Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETING FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS -

Willow Glen Area (click for flyer)

Location: Sherman Oaks Community Center, 1800 Fruitdale Ave # A

City of San José planners would like to invite you to attend one of several community meetings on the proposed zoning and annexation of unincorporated County areas (shaded on the attached maps). This will involve establishing City zoning districts for these areas and changing jurisdiction from the County of Santa Clara to the City of San José.  The meeting will consist of a short presentation on the County Island Annexation Program and an overview of the changes you can anticipate upon annexation of these areas.  City staff will be available to answer questions you might have regarding the zoning and annexation process, explain the potential changes in services and regulations, and receive any feedback you have on the proposed actions. If you have tenants or renters on your property, please notify them of these meetings.

For information, please contact:  Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

At-Large Community Meeting for Proposed High Rise Development on VTA Property at WSC & Sunol

Location: Lincoln High School , 555 Dana Ave., Media Rm., San Jose

The developer that has proposed four 120-foot high-rises on the corner of West San Carlos and Sunol Streets has scheduled meetings to hear community input on the project.  Valley Transportation Authority, which currently owns the property where the high-rises are proposed, asked the developer to hold at least three public meetings before April 11 to gather feedback from residents and community leaders.

For information, please contact: Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

SINO RESTAURANT AT SANTANA ROW COMMUNITY MEETING (click for flyer)

Location:  Hotel Valencia - Santana Row, 355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA  95128

For information:  please contact:  Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Tuesday

February 12, 2008

DEL MONTE PARK COMMUNITY MEETING (click for flyer)

Location:  Fire Training Center Facility, 255 S. Montgomery St., San Jose, CA  95110

Councilmember Pierluigi and the City of San José invites you to attend a community meeting.

Please come and take part in the development of the new park, to be located along Auzerais Avenue between Sunol and Hannah Streets.

For information:  Please contact Simeon Mercado at 408 793-5526 and/or Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or email at denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

January 22, 2008

SANTANA ROW COMMUNITY MEETING

Location:  Hotel Valencia – Valencia I Meeting Room (3rd floor), 355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

The purpose of this Neighborhood Meeting is to present information and to hear neighbor’s comments/feedback about the proposed Planned Development Rezoning and Planned Development Permit applications proposed for the Santana Row property located at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Winchester Boulevard.

Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) has filed with the City of San Jose for a Planned Development Rezoning (PDC 07-095) for the 40.78 gross acre property known as “Santana Row” in the City of San Jose. The proposed rezoning would amend the existing Planned Development Zoning (File PDC 05-030) by clarifying language regarding uses and setbacks allowed in the project area and allowing the conversion of 190 hotel rooms and up to 275 residential dwelling units, which have not been built, to office space. In addition, FRIT has filed an application for a Planned Development Permit for an office and retail commercial building on Lot 2 and a 91-space parking structure, located at the southwest corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Santana Row. The subject site is currently zoned A (PD) Planned Development. City staff will facilitate this public meeting.

If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact Ms. Sanhita Mallick in the City Planning Department, please call 535-7838, Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Pierluigi Oliviero’s at 408 535-4952, email denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov, or Randy Paul at Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT) at (408) 551-4600.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

NOTICE OF A COMMUNITY MEETING (click for flyer)

COMMUNITY FOLLOW-UP MEETING REGARDING 746 & 850 THE ALAMEDA

Location:  Downtown College Prep., 1460 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

This is a follow-up meeting to the previous meeting, (which was held on September 5th, 2007)

and the purpose of this meeting is to present revised design, as per the suggestions and discussions held in the last meeting.  This Community Meeting is arranged to present information and to hear neighbor’s comments/feedback about the proposed mixed-use development with first floor for parking; retail and second floor for 8 condominium flats located at 746 The Alameda, San Jose, California 95126.  746 The Alameda LLC has filed with the City of San Jose for a Planned Development Zoning (PDC07-009) for the .24 acre property located on the corner of the intersection of The Alameda and Bush Street (746 The Alameda) in the City of San Jose. This project is to propose a mixed-use building with first floor for parking, retail and second floor for 8 condominium flats. The subject site is currently zoned A (PD) Planned Development.  City staff will facilitate this public meeting.

If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact: Ms. Sanhita Mallick, Project Manager in the City Planning Department at 408-535-7836 or email at sanhita.malick@sanjoseca.gov,

and/or Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

NOTICE OF A COMMUNITY MEETING

This is a follow-up meeting to the previous meeting, (which was held on September 5th, 2007) and the purpose of this meeting is to present revised design, as per the suggestions and discussions held in the last meeting. This Community Meeting is arranged to present information and to hear neighbor’s comments/feedback about the proposed mixed-use development with first floor for parking; retail and second floor for 9 condominium flats located at 850 The Alameda, San Jose, California 95126.  H.A.M Investment LLC has filed with the City of San Jose for a Planned Development
Zoning (PDC07-020) for the .30 acre property located on the corner of the intersection of The Alameda and Sunol Street (850 The Alameda) in the City of San Jose. This project is to propose a mixed-use building with first floor for parking, retail and second floor for 9 condominium flats. The subject site is currently zoned A (PD) Planned Development.
City staff will facilitate this public meeting.

If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact: Ms. Sanhita Mallick, Project Manager in the City Planning Department at 408-535-7836 or email at sanhita.malick@sanjoseca.gov, and/or Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

FRESH & EASY COMMUNITY MEETING

Contact:   Denelle Fedor, Director of Public Policy for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952

                or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Monday, November 5, 2007

CITY-WIDE SPORTS FIELD USER MEETING

Please join Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio and neighbors and friends to discuss and get input in regards to the City-Wide Sports Field User Meeting.

Contact:   Denelle Fedor, Director of Public Policy for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952

                or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Monday, September 24, 2007

ROUX LOUSIANA COMMUNITY MEETING

Contact:   Denelle Fedor, Director of Public Policy for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952

               or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Community Mtg for: 746 The Alameda - PDC07-009 and PD07-010 &

                                850 The Alameda - PDC07-020 and PD07-030

Meeting Purpose: To present information and to hear comments/feedback about (1) a proposed rezoning from the LI-Light Industrial Zoning District to the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to allow commercial and residential mixed-use development on a 0.30 gross acre site (2) a proposed Rezoning from the LI Zoning District to the A(PD) Planned Development District to allow 10,534 square feet of retail space and eight single family attached residential units on a 0.24 gross acre site.

Contact:   Denelle Fedor, Director of Public Policy for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952

               or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Lincoln Avenue Project DC07-017 & PD07-016 Community Mtg

Location:  Sherman Oaks Community Center, 1800-A Fruitdale Ave

A community to present information and to hear comments/feedback about a proposed rezoning from the Light Industrial Zoning District to the A(PD) Planned Development District to allow 10,534 square feet of retail space and eight single family attached residential units.

Contact:   Denelle Fedor, Director of Public Policy for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952

               or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Westfield Valley Fair Community Meeting

Location: Cory Elem School, 2280 Kenwood Ave

The purpose of this community meeting is to present information about the proposed expansion of Valley Fair Mall and particularly the environmental issues associated with the expansion, prior to the public hearings for the Environmental Impact Report and Site Development Permit anticipated in April.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Straits Cafe at Santana Row - PDA01-101-04 Community Meeting

Location:  Hotel Valencia, Santana Row, Santana Room, 355 Santana Row

The purpose of this Neighborhood Mtg is to present information and to hear neighbors comments/feedback regarding the proposal to regularize the existing hrs of operation and entertainment at Straits Rest located at 333 Santana Row, Suite 1100.  Straights Rest. has filed a planned permit amendment (City File No. PDA01-101-04) with the CSJ to regularize hrs of operation and entertainment - Uses such as DJ's, Karaoke, and live bands.

Contact:   Denelle Fedor, Director for Councilmember Oliverio at 408 535-4952 or denelle.fedor@sanjoseca.gov