1175-1199 Saratoga Avenue subdivision
District District 1
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Planning Director's Hearing, March 27, 2026
Approves 12-Unit Townhome Development at 1295 Curtner Avenue
1h 55m16,517 words
77 mentionspublic hearingland useenvironmental reviewresidentialsubdivisiondensityindustrialzoningrezoningcommercialplanned developmentapprovedrezonetraffic studyaduSan Jose, CA
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What happened
The Planning Director's Hearing on March 27, 2026 approved two residential developments under state housing laws. A 60-unit condominium project at 1175-1199 Saratoga Avenue was approved under the Builder's Remedy provision of the Housing Accountability Act, with 13% affordable un…
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- San Jose, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 27, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
60-Unit Condominium Development at 1175-1199 Saratoga Avenue
Site development permit and vesting tentative map approved for construction of 60 residential condominium units in nine three-story buildings on 2.78 gross acres. Project submitted under Builder's Remedy provision of Housing Accountability Act. Includes demolition of two existing office buildings and removal of 22 trees (18 ordinance-sized). 8 units (13%) reserved for low-income households. Developer OICC Ventures represented by Mark Conroe. Project density is 21.5 dwelling units per acre versus maximum allowed 80 units per acre.
- Standard environmental department conditions for tribal cultural resources, cultural awareness training, and Native American monitoring per AB 130 tribal consultation requirements.
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Meeting Summary
The Planning Director's Hearing on March 27, 2026 approved two residential developments under state housing laws. A 60-unit condominium project at 1175-1199 Saratoga Avenue was approved under the Builder's Remedy provision of the Housing Accountability Act, with 13% affordable un…
Key Decisions (3)
Approved
60-Unit Condominium Development at 1175-1199 Saratoga Avenue
Conditions attached
Approved
12-Unit Townhome Development at 1295 Curtner Avenue
Conditions attached
Deferred
Live Tree Removal Permit at 479 Mill River Lane
Conditions attached
Zoning Changes (2)
2.78 gross acres
0.65 gross acres
Development Activity (2)
Saratoga Avenue Condominiums
Residential
Curtner Avenue Townhomes
Residential
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Developer at Saratoga Avenue intentionally reduced density from maximum 240…
Housing Demand
Current property owner at Curtner Avenue stated the alternative to…
Sentiment
Significant neighborhood opposition to Curtner Avenue project focused on traffic…
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