FILE NOS: SP19-028

A Special Use Permit for the construction of a new church building with a bell pavilion, utility building, and expanded on-site parking on the 2.8-acre project. The proposed church and bell pavilion would total 17,660 square feet with a maximum seating capacity of approximately 1,240 occupants. The maximum height of the church will reach 47 feet above ground level. The 1,250 square foot utility building would house the restrooms, bicycle parking and a trash enclosure. The project also proposes an approximately 10,500 square foot outdoor gathering space which would consist of a courtyard/meditation area, a 27-foot tall statue. and a lawn utilized as a gathering area. The project would remove 43 existing trees and provide new landscaping. An additional 22 parking spaces will be added to the ground-level surface parking lot. Metal fencing would be located along the perimeter of the gathering and meditation areas. 

LOCATION

The project site is located at 389 East Santa Clara Street, between North Eighth Street and North Ninth Street.

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER

467-18-114

PROJECT DOCUMENTS

ADDITIONAL INFO

Upcoming Public Hearings:

• Historic Landmarks Commission, March 3, 2021 at 6:30 PM
  • Agendas and instructions for this meeting are posted 7 days prior at:
    https://www.sanjoseca.gov/planningmeetings
• Planning Director Hearing, March 17, 2021 at 9:00 AM
  • Agendas and instructions for this meeting are posted 7 days prior at:
    https://www.sanjoseca.gov/planningmeetings 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER

Bethelhem Telahun
bethelhem.telahun@sanjoseca.gov