Project Scope

Conditional Use Permit (File No. CP21-022) to allow:

• The demolition of three buildings within the existing Westgate West shopping center totaling approximately 188,265 square feet.
• The removal of 115 trees (73 ordinance-size, 42 non-ordinance-size, 198 replacement trees)
• The construction of an approximately 165,148-square foot Costco with an associated tire center and rooftop parking on an approximately 19.8-gross acre site.
• A Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow off-sale alcohol (Type 21 ABC License - Full Range of Alcoholic Beverages).
• Extended Construction Hours on Saturdays (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) and up to five 24-hour concrete pours.

ZONING

• Existing: CG Commercial General

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• File Number: CP21-022
• Initial Submittal Date: November 17, 2021
• Owner Name: DS Westgate West LP
• Applicant Name: Kim Katz, Costco Wholesale Corporation
• More Information: Use www.sjpermits.org and search for CP21-022

SITE LOCATION DATA

• Address/Street Location: 5287 Prospect Road (Northeast corner of Prospect Road and Lawrence Expressway)
• Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 381-36-014, 021, 023, 028, 029
• City Council District: 1

ARCHITECTURAL PLAN SET(S)

• CUP 1^st Submittal Plan Set  – Submitted on November 17, 2021
• CUP 2^nd Submittal Plan Set  – Submitted on April 8, 2022
• CUP 3^rd Submittal Plan Set  – Submitted on December 13, 2022
• CUP 4th Submittal Plan Set – Submitted on May 24, 2023
• CUP 5th Submittal Plan Set – Submitted on December 23, 2023
• CUP 6th Submittal Plan Set – Submitted on August 20, 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS

An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is being prepared for the project. Information regarding the environmental review process and documents for public review are available in the Active EIRs website.

Public Outreach/Meetings

Planning Commission – Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM – View the Agenda, Meeting Materials, and instructions for participating 7 days prior to the hearing date at Commission and Hearing page.

City Council – Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM – View the Agenda, and Meeting Materials, and instructions for participating 10 days prior to the hearing date at City Council Agenda page.

Community Meeting on January 24, 2022 via Zoom – View Meeting Recording

LANGUAGE TRANSLATION & ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

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• Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, call (408) 793-4100 or 7-1-1 (TYY)
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CONTACT

For questions or more information, please contact:

Planning Project Manager: Alec Atienza
Alec.Atienza@sanjoseca.gov
(408) 535-7688

Environmental Project Manager: Kara Hawkins 
Kara.Hawkins@sanjoseca.gov  

**Please submit comments on the project via email to the email addresses above**