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From YouTube: SEP 28, 2022 | Planning Commission
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City of San José, California
Planning Commission meeting, September 28, 2022.
This public meeting will be conducted via Zoom Webinar. For information on public participation via Zoom, please refer to the linked meeting agenda below.
Agenda: pending
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Foreign
meeting
this
meeting
is
held
via
web
meeting
due
to
the
covid-19
members
of
the
public
May
participate
by
following
instructions
listed
on
the
agenda.
You
may
also
View
and
listen
to
the
meeting
on
live
stream,
cable,
TV,
the
city
website
and
YouTube
following
roll
call
during
summary
procedures,
will
review
how
the
public
May
provide
comment
during
today
tonight's
session,
so
starting
with
commissioner
lardenwa.
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Young
here,
commissioner
lardenwa,
but
he
called
me
at
the
beginning,
but
I'm
still
here,
yeah
I
didn't
hear
you
sorry
about
that.
Okay,
no!
So
I!
Just
like
calling
your
name
twice,
all
right
great,
so
we
have
a
quorum
so
on
to
the
summary
of
hearing
procedure.
The
procedure
for
this
hearing
is
as
follows:
after
the
staff
report,
applicants
and
appellants
may
make
a
five-minute
presentation.
City
staff
will
call
it
the
names
of
the
public
who
identify
the
items
they
want
to
speak
on.
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You
may
identify
Yourself
by
the
raised
hand,
feature
in
the
web
meeting
or
click
star
9
on
your
phone,
or
you
may
call
408-535-3505
or
email
planning
support
staff
at
San.
Jose
ca.gov
identify
your
name
phone
number
and
what
item
you'd
like
to
speak
on,
as
your
name
is
called
City
staff
will
unmute
you
to
speak
after
we
confirm
your
audio
is
working.
Your
allotted
time
will
begin.
Each
speaker
will
have
up
to
two
minutes.
Speakers
using
a
translator
will
have
double
the
time
after
the
public.
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Testimony
the
applicant
and
appellant
may
make
a
closing
remarks
for
additional
five
minutes.
Planning
Commissioners
may
ask
questions
of
the
speakers
response
to
the
commissioner.
Questions
will
not
reduce
the
speaker's
time
allowance
staff
will
unmute
the
speaker
to
respond
to
the
commissioner.
The
public
hearing
will
then
be
closed
and
the
Planning
Commission
will
take
action
on
the
item.
The
Planning
Commission
May
request
staff
to
respond
to
the
public
testimony
ask
staff
questions
and
discuss
the
item.
C
If
you
challenge
these
land
use
decisions
in
court,
you
may
be
limited
to
raising
only
the
issues
you
or
someone
else
raised
at
this
public
hearing
or
in
written
correspondence
delivered
to
the
city
prior
to
the
public
hearing
the
planning
commission's
actions
on
rezonings
pre-zonings
General
plan
amendments
and
code
amendments
is
advisory
to
the
city
council.
The
city
council
will
hold
public
hearings
on
these
items.
Section
20.120.400
of
Municipal
Code
provides
the
procedures
for
legal
protests
of
the
city
council
on
rezonings
and
pre-zonings.
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The
planning
commission's
actions
on
conditional
use
permits
is
appealable
to
the
city
council
in
accordance
with
section
20.100.220
of
the
municipal
code.
So
now
we
will
go
to
item
one
call
to
order
and
Orders
of
the
day
before
I.
We
begin
I
want
to
remind
the
Planning,
Commission
members
and
members
of
the
public
to
follow
our
code
of
conduct
at
meetings.
This
includes
commenting
on
the
specific
agenda
item
only
when
addressing
the
full
body
public
speakers
will
not
engage
in
a
conversation
with
the
Commissioners
or
staff.
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All
members
of
the
Planning
Commission
staff
and
public
are
expected
to
refrain
from
abusive
language,
repeated
failure
to
comply
with
the
code
of
conduct
which
will
disturb,
disrupt
or
impede
the
orderly
conduct
of
this
meeting.
May
result
in
removal
from
the
meeting
this
meeting
of
the
Planning
Commission
will
now
come
to
order.
Now
we
move
on
to
item
two
for
public
comments
from
the
public
that
are
have
nothing
to
do
with
tonight's
agenda,
meaning
they
are
not
items
on
the
agenda.
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Good
evening
Mr,
chair
and
members
of
the
Planning
Commission,
it
is
indeed
an
honor
and
a
thrill
to
be
with
you
here
this
evening.
We
are
moving
on
the
last
component
of
a
project
that
has
literally
spanned
almost
30
years,
the
project
before
you
or
the
action
before
you
is
the
third
amendment
to
the
development
agreement
for
the
Japan,
Town,
Corporation
Yard,
and
really
it's
the
last
phase
of
the
Shea
development
project,
which
will
include
an
incredibly
important
Arts
and
Cultural
component
with
Tycho
and
others.
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Arts
group
I
want
to
trace
back
specifically
to
early
2000
when
the
community
came
together
after
over
a
hundred
meetings,
which
was
particularly
a
lot
back
then
and
were
in
agreement
to
create
a
great
good
place
that
would
be
at
the
heart
of
Japan
Town.
That
would
include
a
place
for
residents
for
visitors,
for
Shoppers,
for
families
and
thanks
to
shade
development.
Much
of
this
Vision
has
already
been
achieved,
and
I
must
say
that
none
of
it
could
have
been
achieved
without
the
incredible
coordination
of
the
Japan
Town
community.
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E
Sean
McCarron,
who
with
shea
has
made
so
much
happen
over
so
many
difficult
years.
Really
we
come
to
this
place
after
two
economic
Cycles
Plus
a
pandemic
as
well
as
SV,
creates
Connie
Martinez,
who
is
on
the
line
with
us
this
evening
and
members
of
Tycho,
because
one
of
the
key
portions
forever
envisions
for
this
project
is
to
be
finally
a
permanent
home
for
Tycho
in
Japantown,
and
also
must
very
much
thank
City
staff,
which
includes
Robert
Manford
as
I.
Think.
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We've
had
three
eirs
on
this
project
over
the
years,
many
elevations
and
thanking
Patrick
Kelly,
as
well
as
Sylvia
doe
and
many
others
who
have
engaged
on
hard
staff
work
to
make
this
happen,
and
tonight
I
want
to
also
include
Kevin
ice
and
Yen
Bui
from
our
real
estate
division
that
have
been
heavily
engaged
in
leading
efforts
with
the
developer
and
SV
creates
to
bring
this
to
fruition.
With
that,
I
will
turn
this
over
to
Yen
Bowie
from
Real
Estate.
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So
the
assignment
of
the
development
agreement
with
shea
properties
was
signed
in
November
2017
for
the
construction
of
425
to
600
residential
units
in
Japantown
on
Jackson
Avenue
and
North
7th
Street.
Approximately
500
units
have
already
been
constructed
here,
and
here
the
0.75
acre
Park
is
currently
under
construction.
A
This
is
the
site
that
is
reserved
for
the
creative
center
of
the
Arts,
which
was
originally
intended
to
be
a
40
to
50
000
square
feet,
building
to
permanently
permanently
House,
San,
Jose
Tito
and
many
other
Arts
organizations.
Given
the
economic
impacts
due
to
covid-19.
That
project
was
unfortunately
found
to
be
unfeasible
thanks
to
the
creativity
and
generosity
of
Silicon.
Valley
creates
Shea
properties,
several
other
art
groups
and
the
city.
We
were
all
able
to
work
together
to
reimagine
the
project
and
make
it
our
realities.
A
The
third
amendment
will
allow
shade
to
receive
the
property
from
the
city
and
construct
the
creative
center
of
the
Arts
at
its
own
cost.
The
center
will
be
approximately
12
000
square
feet
with
office
spaces
for
non-profit
groups
such
as
the
red
ladder,
theater
company
and
Taiko
peace,
as
well
as
a
practice
base
for
San
Jose
Taiko.
The
city
will
receive
a
65-year
ground
lead
from
Shea
for
the
space.
A
The
city
will
then
release
the
space
to
Silicon
Valley
creates
as
a
master
tenant
who
will
sublease
to
a
variety
of
local
arts
and
Community
non-profit
groups.
The
original
the
current
development
agreement
anticipated
that
the
originally
intended
project
might
not
have
been
able
to
go
forward
if
Silicon
Valley
creates,
is
unable
to
fundraise
and
begin
the
construction
of
the
center
by
March
2023.
Then
Shea
properties
could
buy
the
creative
center
of
the
Arts
site
at
a
below
market
rate
negotiated
prior
to
the
assignment
in
2017..
A
In
this
new
plan,
the
value
of
the
ground
lease
exceeds
the
purchase
price.
That
Shea
would
have
been
required
to
pay
to
buy
the
land
as
part
of
the
public
benefit.
That
Shea
is
providing
to
the
City.
By
constructing
the
space
at
their
own
costs,
the
land
will
be
transferred
to
Shea
at
no
cost.
Shea
will
also
build
an
additional
65
housing
units
above
the
creative
Center
of
doctor
space.
A
F
Thank
you
again,
thank
you
all
for
the
opportunity
to
speak
tonight.
My
name
is
Wisa
umura,
executive
director
and
performer
for
San
Jose
Taiko
a
50
year
old,
non-profit
performing
company
and
school,
featuring
The
Ensemble
performance
of
the
Taiko
or
Japanese
drum
as
one
of
the
oldest
and
most
active
Arts
and
Cultural
groups
in
the
city
of
San
Jose.
We
reach
over
50
000
people
annually
through
our
performances
and
classes,
taking
the
name
of
San
Jose
to
diverse
locations
across
the
United
States
and
World,
helping
to
establish
San
Jose
as
a
destination.
F
San
Jose
Taiko
is
the
top
professional
Taiko
group
in
the
U.S
and
an
artistic
voice
for
Japanese
and
Asian
Americans
launched
in
1973.
We
were
the
third
High
School
group
to
form
outside
of
Japan
and
have
been
a
Pioneer
in
Taiko,
fostering
a
community
that
now
boasts
more
than
400
groups
across
North
America.
F
In
addition,
we
have
been
the
Vanguard
of
the
Multicultural
Arts
sector
in
this
region,
advocating
for
and
supporting
the
explosive
growth
of
the
Arts
organizations
representing
communities
of
color
having
started
in
San
Jose
Japan
Town,
one
of
only
three
Japan
towns
remaining
in
the
U.S
San
Jose
Taiko,
has
remained
committed
to
supporting
its
vibrancy
and
sustainability.
For
nearly
30
years,
the
Japantown
Community
has
been
an
active
voice
for
the
development
of
this
property
back
in
2006.
F
We
are
confident
in
the
partnership
developed
between
the
city
of
San,
Jose's
office
of
Economic,
Development
and
cultural
Affairs,
Shea
properties,
Silicon
Valley
creates
and
San
Jose
Taiko.
They
have
proven
their
desire
to
work
with
the
Japan
Town
community
to
build
an
iconic
project
that
will
speak
of
this
unique
community's
history
present
and
future.
F
We
hope
that
the
Planning
Commission
can
recognize
the
value
of
our
efforts
as
cultural
ambassadors,
of
both
the
city
of
San
Jose
and
specifically
San
Jose
Japan
Town,
by
providing
us
with
a
permanent
home
within
the
sixth
and
Jackson
development
tonight,
San
Jose
Taiko
asks
that
you
approve
the
amendment
before
you
today.
Thank
you.
A
G
The
the
long
history
of
being
involved.
I
began
working
on
something
for
a
home
for
San
Jose
Taiko
a
very
long
time
ago,
in
1992
I
think
was
the
first
rendition
of
an
idea
that
came
forward
with
the
new
homachi
Corporation
and
I
was
on
the
the
public
committee
that
helped
select
the
first
developer
of
the
Olsen
company,
and
actually
that
was
in
a
2006
I
believe
also
in
the
year.
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E
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H
Great
yeah
I
just
wanted
to
say
thank
you
so
much
to
the
team
that
has
worked
on
this
I'm
Sean
McCarron
I've
worked
with
shea
properties,
I'm
working
on
the
overall
development,
so
the
park,
the
residential
Towers
and
I've,
been
engaged
in
this
project
for
more
than
six
years,
and
it
is
a
very
unique
project
and
I'm
honored
to
be
working
with
with
the
city
and
with
Tycho
and
Silicon.
Valley
creates
I'm,
just
thrilled
thrilled
to
be
here
tonight.
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B
C
B
Hi
I
just
wanted
to
say
great
job
all
around
I
totally
support
this
project.
I
belong
to
Pietro
Familia
and
been
doing
theater
in
San
Jose
for
since
1999,
so
I
totally
support
you
I,
understand
relocation
and
rehearsal
space
and
moving
around
so
I
think
it's
fantastic
and
fabulous
what
you're
doing
and
I
I'm
with
you
all
the
way.
So
great
project
and
I
I
agree
with
it.
Moving
forward
and
I
look
forward
to
being
in
the
theater
and
watching
perform.
C
Thank
you,
commissioner
and
I
think.
That's
all
the
discussion
or
questions
from
the
Commissioners
I've
certainly
been
happy
to
support
this
project
on
multiple
votes
and
look
forward
to
eventually
a
completed
project.
So
we
have
a
motion.
We
have
a
second,
it's
now
time
for
roll
call.
Commissioner
lardinois.
B
C
C
D
None
from
yesterday,
but
there's
one
from
September
20th.
Last
week,
520
Parcels
were
resoned
in
compliance
with
Senate
Bill
1333.
Just
one
of
them
was
pulled
by
council
member
parallels,
which
is
the
parcel
located
at
575
East
tulian
Street
it
was
removed,
so
the
property
owner
can
have
time
to
explore
business
options
before
his
property
is
reasoned.
So
it's
been
scheduled
for
the
following
week
or
next
council
meeting
great.