AVCA - Permits Pending in Zip Code 95120

San Jose Planning Permit Applications in Zip Code 95120
mostly Almaden Valley

(Permit Number is a link to the San Jose Planning Department Web site which gives the details of the application.)
(This list does not include the many applications for permits to remove trees.)

Permit
Number Address Type Sub Type Status Description

2010 018333 DV 16440 Almaden Expy. Development Permit PD Permit Under Review Planned Development Permit to implement two PD Zonings for a total of 16 single-family detached residential units. Zoning File #PDC07-064 and #PDC08-051.

2010 018341 SB 16440 Almaden Expy. Subdivision PT Subdivision Amendment Under Review Planned Development Tentative Map to reconfigure 2 parcels into 19 lots on a 1.78 gross acre site in the R-1-1 residential zoning district

This site, with the address in the two permit applications above at address 16440 Almaden Expressway, is known as the Mazzone property. It is located on the east side of Almaden Expressway, north of the Redmond Avenue cross street, more or less across from where Jeffrey Fontana Park is on the west side of Almaden Expressway. The development of this land is likely to be approved, but one should note that the density, at about 10 units per acre, is higher than most densities in Almaden Valley. This density is not without precedent, already exceeded in some of the condominium developments. The local neighborhoods are seriously concerned about access to Almaden Expressway and the additional traffic.

2010 022358 DV 7144 Webb Canyon Dr. Development Permit Special Use Permit Review Letter Sent Special Use Permit to install a 60-foot monopole with six (6) antennas, two (2) new cabinets, and fencing on a 0.40 gross acre site.

2010 024204 DV 1277 Echo Ridge Ct. Development Permit Special Use Permit Review Letter Sent Special Use Permit for a 3'6" retaining wall in side yard on an existing single family home on .40 gross acre site.

2010 028470 DV 6411 Guadalupe Mines Rd. Development Permit PD Permit Under Review Planned Development permit to allow for the demolition of 4 commercial/industrial buildings and the construction of 89 single-family detached residences on a 15.8 gross acre site.

2010 028473 SB 6411 Guadalupe Mines Rd. Subdivision PT Subdivision Map Under Review Tentative map to subdivide 6 parcels into 89 lots to allow residential uses in the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District on a 15.8 gross acre site.

Guadalupe Mines Road is not strictly in Almaden Valley, but this proposed development would probably affect traffic at the intersection where Camden Avenue meets Coleman Road (to the north) and Guadalupe Mines Road (to the south). This site was originally an attempt to create a reverse commute by having business development on the way to the landfill. The business has closed, and the buildings are planned to be demolished.

2010 029513 AO 5827 Brasilia Way Shell (All Other Permits) GP Diagram Amendment Pending Proposal is to change the current draft Envision 2040 designation to Residential Neighborhood to allow 12 single-family homes, with remainder of the site to be left as open space as shown on the plan.

This is the land known as the Athenour property. It is located on the west side of Almaden Expressway, across from Almaden Lake Park, and is nearly 8 acres in size. The site has many hilly slopes, and it appears that the development will be very low density. The Planning Department will be looking closely at the terrain. If this proposed development is approved, the homes are likely to be luxurious with lots of open space and lovely views. Within walking distance of Whole Foods and close to many things on Blossom Hill Road, the location would be quite desirable.

2010 029560 AO 0 SAN JOSE UNIFIED Shell (All Other Permits) GP Diagram Amendment Pending This is a request to consider an alternative land use designation of Residential Neighborhood on the draft Envision San Jose 2040 Land Use / Transportation diagram designation on approximately 340 acres, comprised of 19 parcels in the South Almaden Valley Urban Reserve (SAVUR) to accommodate 750 to 925 single-family residential units, a small commercial center, and active public open space including sports fields, trails, and parks.

The location description is almost useless for this "San Jose Unified" item. The location is east of McKean Road, well south of Harry Road, and beyond the reach of urban services. For this reason, high density development seems unlikely. At this point, as best known, the Planning Department and Councilmember Pyle are both against this request.

2011 007805 AO 19550 McKean Road Shell (All Other Permits) Conditional Use Permit Under Review Conditional Use Permit to allow a 2,816 square foot addition to an existing church in the R-1-5 Residential Zoning District on 3.02 gross acres.

2011 008383 DV 17601 Elwood Road Development Permit PD Permit Pending Planned Development to allow the construction of 3 single-family detached homes in the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District on a 0.9 gross acre site.

This is a triangular plot of land, very near the north end of Elwood Road, almost at Almaden Expressway. The existing plot looks like some sort of commercial lot with some sheds, a lot of open space, and a chain link fence.

Permit Number	Address	Type	Sub Type	Status	Description
2010 018333 DV	16440 Almaden Expy.	Development Permit	PD Permit	Under Review	Planned Development Permit to implement two PD Zonings for a total of 16 single-family detached residential units. Zoning File #PDC07-064 and #PDC08-051.
2010 018341 SB	16440 Almaden Expy.	Subdivision	PT Subdivision Amendment	Under Review	Planned Development Tentative Map to reconfigure 2 parcels into 19 lots on a 1.78 gross acre site in the R-1-1 residential zoning district
	This site, with the address in the two permit applications above at address 16440 Almaden Expressway, is known as the Mazzone property. It is located on the east side of Almaden Expressway, north of the Redmond Avenue cross street, more or less across from where Jeffrey Fontana Park is on the west side of Almaden Expressway. The development of this land is likely to be approved, but one should note that the density, at about 10 units per acre, is higher than most densities in Almaden Valley. This density is not without precedent, already exceeded in some of the condominium developments. The local neighborhoods are seriously concerned about access to Almaden Expressway and the additional traffic.
2010 022358 DV	7144 Webb Canyon Dr.	Development Permit	Special Use Permit	Review Letter Sent	Special Use Permit to install a 60-foot monopole with six (6) antennas, two (2) new cabinets, and fencing on a 0.40 gross acre site.
2010 024204 DV	1277 Echo Ridge Ct.	Development Permit	Special Use Permit	Review Letter Sent	Special Use Permit for a 3'6" retaining wall in side yard on an existing single family home on .40 gross acre site.
2010 028470 DV	6411 Guadalupe Mines Rd.	Development Permit	PD Permit	Under Review	Planned Development permit to allow for the demolition of 4 commercial/industrial buildings and the construction of 89 single-family detached residences on a 15.8 gross acre site.
2010 028473 SB	6411 Guadalupe Mines Rd.	Subdivision	PT Subdivision Map	Under Review	Tentative map to subdivide 6 parcels into 89 lots to allow residential uses in the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District on a 15.8 gross acre site.
	Guadalupe Mines Road is not strictly in Almaden Valley, but this proposed development would probably affect traffic at the intersection where Camden Avenue meets Coleman Road (to the north) and Guadalupe Mines Road (to the south). This site was originally an attempt to create a reverse commute by having business development on the way to the landfill. The business has closed, and the buildings are planned to be demolished.
2010 029513 AO	5827 Brasilia Way	Shell (All Other Permits)	GP Diagram Amendment	Pending	Proposal is to change the current draft Envision 2040 designation to Residential Neighborhood to allow 12 single-family homes, with remainder of the site to be left as open space as shown on the plan.
	This is the land known as the Athenour property. It is located on the west side of Almaden Expressway, across from Almaden Lake Park, and is nearly 8 acres in size. The site has many hilly slopes, and it appears that the development will be very low density. The Planning Department will be looking closely at the terrain. If this proposed development is approved, the homes are likely to be luxurious with lots of open space and lovely views. Within walking distance of Whole Foods and close to many things on Blossom Hill Road, the location would be quite desirable.
2010 029560 AO	0 SAN JOSE UNIFIED	Shell (All Other Permits)	GP Diagram Amendment	Pending	This is a request to consider an alternative land use designation of Residential Neighborhood on the draft Envision San Jose 2040 Land Use / Transportation diagram designation on approximately 340 acres, comprised of 19 parcels in the South Almaden Valley Urban Reserve (SAVUR) to accommodate 750 to 925 single-family residential units, a small commercial center, and active public open space including sports fields, trails, and parks.
	The location description is almost useless for this "San Jose Unified" item. The location is east of McKean Road, well south of Harry Road, and beyond the reach of urban services. For this reason, high density development seems unlikely. At this point, as best known, the Planning Department and Councilmember Pyle are both against this request.
2011 007805 AO	19550 McKean Road	Shell (All Other Permits)	Conditional Use Permit	Under Review	Conditional Use Permit to allow a 2,816 square foot addition to an existing church in the R-1-5 Residential Zoning District on 3.02 gross acres.
2011 008383 DV	17601 Elwood Road	Development Permit	PD Permit	Pending	Planned Development to allow the construction of 3 single-family detached homes in the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District on a 0.9 gross acre site.
	This is a triangular plot of land, very near the north end of Elwood Road, almost at Almaden Expressway. The existing plot looks like some sort of commercial lot with some sheds, a lot of open space, and a chain link fence.

This chart of pending permit applications was uploaded to the AVCA site by Webmaster, Linda Spencer, after the data was extracted from the San Jose Web site and
comments were added by the Chairman of the AVCA Planning and Zoning Committee, Bob Strain. Updates will be added to this chart as they are obtained from the San Jose Web site.