UTC Facility Site Closure Program Draft EIR (File 9424)
The proposed project entails the closure, general restoration, and remediation of the United Technologies Corporation – Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (UTC-PWR) San Jose Facility. Between 1959 and 2004, the facility was used to design and manufacture solid propellant rocket motors for the U.S. Department of Defense as well as the aerospace industry.
Location: 600 Metcalf Road, East Hills of Diablo Range, southeast of the City of San Jose.
The public comment period starts on September 14, 2007 and ends on November 1, 2007. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Mark Connolly at: mark.connolly(at)pln.sccgov.org
An administrative hearing to certify the Final EIR and take an action on the Grading Approval is scheduled for Friday, December 14th, @ 2pm in the County Planning Office.
Hanson Quarry Reclamation Plan Amendment (File 2250)
The “project site” encompasses 917 acres of a 3,200-acre property. The proposed project entails a Reclamation Plan Amendment that will modify the previous 330-acre area covered by the 1985 Reclamation Plan, to include an additional 917 acres of mining and reclamation activity and extend the termination date by 25 years.
The overall project site is located in a hilllside area western Santa Clara County, west of the City of Cupertino, at 24001 Stevens Creek Blvd, near the intersection of Interstate 280 and Highway 85.
Public Comment Period – The Notice of Preparation has been republished and the comment period is now open until Wednesday, August 1st. Notices have been republished in the San Jose Mercury News, Cupertino Courier and other community newspapers.
Public Scoping Meeting - An additional meeting is being scheduled for Thursday, July 26th at the City of Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave., from 4 PM to 6 PM. Please see the attached Notice above for more information.
The Reclamation Plan and additional information on this project may be reviewed at the Planning Office under the file number appearing above. The Planning Office counter is open Tuesday to Friday, 8-5pm, and Monday, 11am – 5pm.
Castro Valley Ranch Subdivision Draft EIR (File 8668)
The project proposes the subdivision of the 8,400-acre site into 16 parcels, ranging in size from 182 acres to 2,412 acres. The property is currently composed of 16 legal parcels, which would be reconfigured with this subdivision. Per the California Subdivision Map Act and County Ordinance, the adjustment of lot lines between five or more parcels shall be processed as a subdivision. As part of the required subdivision improvements, an access road will be improved, extending from Santa Teresa Boulevard through the property to Whitehurst Road and will serve most of the parcels. Two of the parcels (Lots 2 & 3) will obtain access off of a frontage road adjacent to Highway 101. One of these parcels contains an existing quarry. There also is an existing timber harvesting operation along the western portion of the property, proposed to be included within Lot 15. The majority of the ranch is currently used as a cattle ranching operation.
Location: West of Highway 101, southwest of Gilroy.
The public comment period starts on September 22, 2006 and ends on December 6, 2006. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Rob Eastwood at: rob.eastwood(at)pln.sccgov.org
West Coast Aggregates proposes to expand operations at the existing Lexington Quarry located in the Limeklin Creek watershed approximately 1.4 miles east of Lexington Reservoir at the terminus of Limeklin Road. The expansion, which includes the issuance of a new Use Permit, would include (1) an expansion of the existing quarry boundaries, (2) modification of the existing mining and reclamation plans, (3) modification in the operating hours, and (4) an increase in the number of allowed daily truck loads.
In January 2005, the County of Santa Clara circulated a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Lexington Quarry Use Permit and Expansion Project (SCH#201102104). Based upon comments received from agencies and the public, the project has been revised to address concerns about slope stability, reclamation of the slope above the West Basin, and other concerns, and the EIR is being recirculated. The purpose of this recirculation is to provide agencies and the public an opportunity to comment upon the revised project and feasible mitigation to avoid substantial adverse environmental effects, including new feasible project alternatives.
Location: End of Limekiln Road, Los Gatos Vicinity.
The public comment period starts on October 26, 2009 and ends on January 4, 2010. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Rob Eastwood at: Rob.Eastwood (at) pln.sccgov.org
The Project is an amendment to the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission’s Land Use Plan for Areas Surrounding Santa Clara County Airports (Land Use Plan) (“County CLUP”) and is undertaken pursuant to the ALUC’s authority under Public Utilities Code § 21670 et seq. The amendment includes the adoption of a new airport-specific Comprehensive Land Use Plan for San Jose International Airport (“SJC CLUP”)
Location: San Jose International Airport is a City-owned public use airport, located two nautical miles north of Downtown San Jose. The environmental setting consists of all of San Jose International Airport and the areas surrounding the Airport within the AIA in the Cities of San Jose and Santa Clara. Figures 4a and 4b in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan represent the land use designations within the Airport environs based on the current City of San Jose and the City of Santa Clara General Plans. The predominant land uses in the Airport environs are residential, industrial and commercial. The residential uses range from low density, single-family detached, to high density residential with commercial mixed use. There are also public /quasi-public, religious, recreational, and educational facilities.
The public comment period starts on October 30, 2009 and ends on November 30, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Mark Connolly at: mark.connolly(at)pln.sccgov.org. More information can be found at www.sccplanning.org.
Lumba & Miroyan Subdivision (File #7686)
Description: Proposed two-lot subdivision of an existing 147.02 gross-acre parcel located off of Bella Madeira Lane
Location: The 147.02 gross -acre site is located in the foothills east of the City of San Jose in unincorporated Santa Clara County. The site is currently undeveloped, and consists of open grasslands, a wooded/Riparian area, with South Babb Creek alongthe top of the site and a drainage swale to Flint Creek, that traverses Parcel 2.
The public comment period starts on October 30, 2009 and ends on December 1, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Mark Connolly at: mark.connolly(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Greer Residence (File #7747)
Project is a request for Single Building Site Approval with Cancellation of an existing Williamson Act Contract, to construct a new single-family residence with attached garage, septic system, driveway and improvements to the existing access road. The location and extent of the roadwork, along with the location of the proposed house, leach fields and other improvements are shown on plans on file at the County Planning Office (attached). The proposed two story house is approximately 5,532 square feet in size. The proposed residence and other associated improvements will entail grading of approximately 125 cubic yards of cut and 20 cubic yards of fill. The site is approximately 19.25 acres and the entire project scope covers about 3% of the lot area. The proposed residence will be served by on-site septic systems and an existing well on site. No trees are proposed for removal. The proposed residence is located approximately 1,000 feet away from the Official Plan Line of Uvas Road.
The subject property is currently under a Williamson Act Contract and actions required to build the proposed single family residence will include obtaining Site Approval by the County Planning Office and cancellation of the Williamson Act Contract, by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
The public comment period starts on October 28, 2009 and ends on November 18, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Priya Cherukuru at: priya.cherukuru(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Thomas Fleissner Residence (File #9119)
This application is for a Building Site Approval with Architecture and Site Approval, Grading Permit and Special Permit to legalize an existing primary residence with detached garage and a secondary residence. A Special Permit is required due to the distance between the primary and secondary dwellings exceeding 200 feet and the request to use two (2) separate driveways on the parcel for the separate dwellings. The secondary dwelling was constructed prior to 1947. A necessary leachfield must be incorporated into the proposal and must be located at least 100-feet from the top of bank of Little Uvas Creek. The existing unimproved driveway leading to the secondary dwelling will be improved to meet current Fire Marshal standards. No improvements to the existing buildingsare proposed. The proposed total grading for the project will be an estimated 345 cubic yards of cut and 590 cubic yards of fill with no material to be off-hauled. The maximum depth of cut will be 2.5 feet and the maximum depth of fill will be 5 feet. The project will be served by a septic system the associated leachfield and one (1) well. Three (3) trees will be removed to accommodate the driveway improvements.
Location: The subject property is an approximately 39-acre parcel located at 6387 Little Uvas Road approximately 2.5 miles west of Uvas Road in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, west of the City of Morgan Hill.
The public comment period starts on August 21, 2009 and ends on September 9, 2009. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Carl Hilbrants at: carl.hilbrants(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Williams Residence (File #7208)
Proposed new single family residence with ancillary improvements.
The public comment period starts on June 10, 2009 and ends on June 29, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Rob Eastwood at: rob.eastwood(at)pln.sccgov.org
Rocha Residence and Agricultural Employee Housing (File #8291)
This application is for a Use Permit, Architectural and Site Approval, and Grading Permit for converting two (2) existing homes on-site to agricultural employee housing (one existing 691 sq. ft. mobile home, and one existing 1,833 sq. ft. residence). The agricultural housing units shall have access to domestic water from a well on-site, and a new septic system shall be constructed. The agricultural land uses on-site include: cows for dairy production, and a herb garden. Accessory structures for agricultural storage purposes to store cattle feed, and farm equipment will remain (9 barns, 4 sheds, and 1 structure to store water tanks). Two existing travel trailers will be removed from the site to accommodate room for the new septic tanks of the agricultural housing. (See attached site plan).
Also, the project includes constructing a new 2-story single-family residence for the owner (approximately 2,700 sq. ft. total), and associated driveway. The new residence shall have access to domestic water from a proposed well on-site, and a new septic system shall be constructed. Estimated grading associated with the new home and driveway equals approximately 750 cubic yards of cut, and 750 cubic yards of fill.
A grading violation was cited on the property in 2004 for filling in an existing drainage swale and realigning the swale to the northern side of the property. According to Land Development Engineering (LDE) staff's estimated figures: grading work to fill in the drainage swale was approximately 1,100 cubic yards, and grading work for the realigned drainage swale included approximately 2,115 cubic yards of cut, and 1,000 cubic yards of fill. The existing swale complies with County requirements.
Location: The project is located at 2640 Dunlap Avenue in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, adjacent to the city of Gilroy.
The public comment period starts on May 14, 2009 and ends on June 3, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org
Hoa Cam Tieu Residence (File #9573)
The subject application is for Design Review and Grading for the construction of a two story, 11,845 square feet house including an attached garage (880 square feet) on a 9.69 acre propertyin unincorporated Santa Clara County.
Location: The subject site is located on 22611 County View Lane in the Calero Lake Estates subdivision, which is located north of Calero Lake and south of Santa Teresa County Park in unincorporated Santa Clara County.
The public comment period starts on May 1, 2009 and ends on May 30, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Ranu Aggarwal at: ranu.aggarwal(at)pln.sccgov.org.
KMR Family Trust Property (File #9872)
The project is a request for Grading approval to repair a landslide that occurred several years ago from imported fill that became saturated from a leaking water line and subsequently slid into the creek. The project includes restoration of the affected portion of San Tomas Aquinas Creek that crosses five properties. Specifically, the project involves the construction of three Hilfiker gravity retaining walls that vary in height from eight to 18 feet. The design of the retaining walls allows for the area in between the walls to be re-vegetated, including hanging vines, to help blend the walls into the environment.
The estimated grading amounts for the project are approximately 7,700 cubic yards of cut, 5,600 cubic yards of fill and 700 cubic yards of export. The project includes the removal of 22 trees that are 12 inches in diameter or greater due to the construction of the retaining walls and associated cuts and fills. These include 17 non-native Blue Gum Eucalyptus, four Pine trees and one Monkey Puzzle Tree.
Location: The properties affected by the project are approximately one-acre (43,560 square-foot) sites, located within an unincorporated area between the Cities of Saratoga and Monte Sereno in the Santa Cruz Mountain Range. The landslide area is mostly located on the property located at 19420 Bainter Avenue (APN: 510-25-065), but the scope of the landslide repair will affect all five of the properties described in the project description. The area of the landslide remains undisturbed and is enclosed with orange plastic fencing to prevent activity within the area of the existing slide. The properties are all zoned RHS-d1 (Residential Hillsides, with a Design Review overlay zone). From offsite, there are very limited views into the site due to the mature tree canopy and hillsides in the surrounding area. Access to the properties to perform the work will be taken from Bainter Avenue, which is maintained by the County. The surrounding land uses are single-family residential and open space.
The proposed project is within the City of Saratoga’s Urban Service Area.
The public comment period starts on April 28, 2009 and ends on May 28, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Mark Connolly at: mark.connolly(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Vo Uu Buddhist Institution (File #9013)
This application is a request for Use Permit and Architectural and Site Approval to convert an existing single-family residence into a religious institution (Buddhist meditation center). Included in the scope of work is an addition of approximately 600 square feet and approximately 1,100 square feet of enclosed patio area to the existing building. The existing residence is 3,386 square-feet and has three bedrooms. The facility will house eight to 10 people who will live on-site (caretakers/nuns). During an average weekday 4-6 people could visit the facility, with a potential of 15 people on a typical Saturday. Average attendance on a Sunday will vary from about 30-50 people. The proposed project also includes hosting six (6) special events throughout the year (Lunar New Years, Buddha’s Birthday, etc.), which will be single-day annual events occurring between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The maximum attendance at any of the annual special events will be 100 people. The facility will also be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) on Saturdays, and 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sundays. An outdoor covered BBQ area with extensive covered patio / deck towards the rear of the building is proposed. There will be a total of 56 parking spaces provided onsite that includes four compact spaces and two handicapped spaces. There is an existing septic system and two wells on site that will continue to be used. No outdoor amplified music/broadcasts are proposed. There is an existing sign on the property and no new signage is proposed at this time.
Location: The subject property is approximately 4.6 acre in size. It is located at 1300 Church Avenue in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County. The parcel is within the San Martin Planning Area and is generally flat, with a slope less than 10 percent. The property was originally improved with a single-family residence of approximately 3,386 square feet, with a trellis and un-covered patio behind the house. The property is surrounded by residential development and Agricultural land.
The public comment period starts on April 17, 2009 and ends on May 6, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Mark Connolly at: mark.connolly(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Stevens Creek Quarry (File #1253)
The project is an amendment to the previously approved Reclamation Plan prepared for the Stevens Creek Quarry (SCQ). The proposed amendment addresses compliance issues identified by the State Office of Mine Reclamation (OMR), including encroachment of quarry slopes at the eastern edge of the mined area, and disturbance of areas outside the approved reclamation plan boundary. These areas include an approximately 9.5 acre wedge abutting the eastern edge of Parcel B, and an approximately 1.5 acre fill area located on the western edge of Parcel B. In addition, the proposed reclamation plan amendment includes an updated planting palette.
Location: 12100 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, CA 95014. Located within unincorporated Santa Clara County, approximately 3 miles south of Highway 280.
The public comment period starts on April 14, 2009 and ends on May 13, 2009. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Robert Salisbury at: robert.salisbury(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Britton Bigelow Residence (File #8278)
This application is for a Building Site Approval, Grading Permit, Design Review and an Open Space Easement to construct a 4,702 square foot single-family residence, encompassing an existing 750 square foot basement/garage, a second 744 square foot garage, a driveway and a fire truck turnaround. The present unimproved driveway will be developed to meet Fire Marshal standards. The Board of Supervisors approved a Type III Open Space Easement on March 20, 2007 for the subject property, rescinding the Williamson Act Contract.The proposed total grading for the project will be an estimated 1,970 cubic yards of cut and an estimated 100 cubic yards of fill with 1,870 cubic yards of material to be off-hauled. The breakdown of the estimated cut-and-fill amounts is as follows: 735 cubic yards of cut and 32 cubic yards of fill for the residence and garages; 436 cubic yards of cut and 68 cubic yards of fill for the driveway; 414 cubic yards of cut with no fill for the front yard and 385 cubic yards of cut with no fill for the back yard. The maximum depth of cut will be 18.5 feet and the maximum depth of fill will be 10 feet. The project will be served by a septic system the associated leachfield and one (1) well. Four (4) Live Oak trees will be removed to accommodate the improvements.
Location: The subject property is an approximately 10.5-acre parcel located at 10950 Watsonville Road about 1,600 feet south of Day Road in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, west of the City of Gilroy. Vacant land abuts the property to the south and east; an existing single-family residence abuts the property to the north; rural parcels with single-family residences and vineyards are located across Watsonville Road to the west.
The public comment period starts on April 3, 2009 and ends on April 22, 2009. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Carl Hilbrants at: carl.hilbrants(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Arrelano Residence and Barn (File #7301)
This application is for a Building Site Approval with Grading and Design Review for constructing a new 2-story single-family residence with an attached 1-story 2-car garage (approximately 6,250 sq. ft. total), and associated driveway, along with two new ponds (koi pond - 3 ft. deep, and detention/fish pond - 4 ft. deep) to be constructed and detached barn/woodshop (approximately 2,000 sq. ft. total), and associated driveway.
Also, a landslide shall be repaired adjacent to both the front and rear of the residence. Retaining walls are proposed to be constructed at base of slope to stabilize any landslide impacts along the landslide areas adjacent to rear and front of residence. An existing shed on-site is proposed to be demolished.
Location: The project is located north of McKean Rd. off Timothy Lane at 22400 Carroll Oaks Way in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, adjacent to the city of San Jose.
The public comment period starts on March 24, 2009 and ends on April 13, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org
Boulder Ridge Reception Facility (File #2195)
Modification of Use Permit and Architectural and Site Approval to allow construction and operation of a reception facility (building) at Boulder Ridge Golf Course.
The public comment period starts on March 13, 2009 and ends on April 1, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Rob Eastwood at: rob.eastwood(at)pln.sccgov.org
Niwinski/Antczak 5 lot Subdivision (File #8840)
The project proposes a 5 lot subdivision. All of the existing structures on-site are proposed to be demolished (one detached garage, 2 mobile homes, one single-family residence with attached shed, and a portion of another home that crosses over the property line from a neighboring parcel). One new single-family residence and associated driveway with sewer connection shall be built on each of the newly created lots. A cul-de-sac public street for access off Meadow Lane adjoining all lots shall be constructed on the site. Drainage improvements include a connection to an existing culvert.
Location: The project is located at 379 Meadow Lane, in an unincorporated area of the County with the City of San Jose's Urban Service Area.
The public comment period starts on February 12, 2009 and ends on March 4, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org
Hartman Residence (File #8740)
This application is for Building Site Approval, Grading Permit, and Design Review to construct an approximately 4,893 square foot, 1-story, single family residence with associated site improvements that include a new septic system, driveway, tree removal and landscaping.
Location: The subject property is a 4.26 acre, irregularly shaped parcel, located east of Crothers Road, north of Echo Knolls Road, on the east foothills of the Diablo Range in unincorporated Santa Clara County.
The public comment period starts on February 6, 2009 and ends on February 26, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Kim Duncan at: kim.duncan(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Hose Residence (File #21)
The project proposes a Modification to the existing Use Permit, Architectural and Site Approval, and a new Grading Permit for a commercial horse boarding facility and residence. (See attached Initial Study and Negative Declaration for further project details)
Location: The project is located at 23499 Mt. Eden Road, in an unincorporated area of the County outside of the City of Saratoga's urban service area.
The public comment period starts on January 14, 2009 and ends on February 3, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org
Rosa Residence (File #8529)
Project is a request for Building Site Approval and Grading Approval, to construct a new single-family residence with attached garage, septic system, driveway and improvements to the existing access road. The location and extent of the roadwork, along with the location of the proposed house, leach fields and other improvements are shown on plans on file at the County Planning Office (attached). The size of the proposed single story house is approximately 4, 875 square feet. The proposed residence and other associated improvements will entail grading of approximately 1, 672 cubic yards of cut and 190 cubic yards of fill. The site is approximately 18.29 acres and the entire project scope covers about 3% of the lot area. The proposed residence will be served by on-site septic systems and an existing well on site. One (1) 38 inch oak tree is proposed for removal located within the improvement area of the new residence.
Location: The subject property is located north of the City of Gilroy, on the south side of Day Road between Jean Ellen Drive, and Watsonville Road, in the unincorporated area of Santa Clara County (See Location Map).
The public comment period starts on December 31, 2008 and ends on January 31, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Priya Cherukuru at: priya.cherukuru(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Cabral Residence (File #7863)
Project is a request for Building Site and Grading approval for the development of a new single-family residence and associated improvements (Driveway and fire truck turn around), on slopes over 30%.
Location: The 40,511 square-foot site (.93-acres) is located in unincorporated Los Gatos, within the rural hillsides of western Santa Clara County.
The public comment period starts on December 19, 2008 and ends on January 7, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Mark Connolly at: mark.connolly(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Perham Residence (File #9788)
The subject application is for Building Site Approval, Design Review and Grading for the construction of a 5,989 square foot residence with a 1,556 square feet attached garage.
Location: The parcel is a 40 acre property in the Diablo Range, approximately 4 miles north-east of the city of Gilroy .
The public comment period starts on December 5, 2008 and ends on January 4, 2009. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Ranu Aggarwal at: ranu.aggarwal(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Auclair Residence (File #9583)
Project is request for Building Site Approval and Grading Permit to develop a 16.2 acre site with an approximately 7,000 square foot, 1-story Single Family Residence and site improvements that include an approximately 800 foot driveway, removal of 9 trees, fire truck turn around, new septic system and water tanks. Proposed grading includes approximately 1,312 cubic yards of cut and 1,234 cubic yards of fill (2,546 cubic yards total) with a maximum vertical fill depth of 9.5 feet, and a 4-foot tall retaining wall is proposed to create a rear outdoor area.
Location: The parcel is in the urban/rural area of unincorporated Santa Clara County, south of Llagas Road/Theresa Lane and adjacent to the City of Morgan Hill.
The public comment period starts on December 8, 2008 and ends on December 29, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Kim Duncan at: kim.duncan(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Williams Residence (File #9864)
The project is a request for Building Site Approval with Grading, Design Review and Variance Approval for the development of a new single-family residence and associated improvements (driveway, fire truck turn out and retaining wall within the right-of-way of Moody Road, septic system) on slopes over 30%.
Location: The parcel is in unincorporated Los Altos Hills, within the semi-rural hillsides of Santa Clara County.
The public comment period starts on November 20, 2008 and ends on December 9, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Mark Connolly at: mark.connolly(at)pln.sccgov.org
Lee Residence (File #4167)
This application is for a Building Site Approval with Architectural Review, Grading Approval, Design Review and Variance for a varied front setback reduction (to allow a 9 ft. front setback – first story of house, 13 ft. front setback – second story of house, and 20 feet front setback – third story of house). Project proposes constructing a new 3-story single-family residence with an attached 1-story 2-car garage (approximately 7,000 sq. ft. total),
and associated driveway (See attached site plan).
Location: The project is located on the south side of Wood Acres Road between Mountain Way and Matilija Drive in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, outside the town of Los Gatos.
The public comment period starts on November 19, 2008 and ends on December 9, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org
Palmer Residence (File #9846)
This application is for a Building Site Approval with Architectural Review, Grading, and Design Review to construct one new 2-story single-family residence including an attached 1-story 3 car garage (approximately 5,478 sq. ft. total), and detached 1-story guest house (approximately 800 sq. ft) with associated driveway.
Location: The project is located on the west side of Wood Acres Road between Lancaster and Wood Road in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, outside the town of Monte Sereno.
The public comment period starts on October 22, 2008 and ends on November 11, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org
Lee Residence (File #9813)
The application is for Building Site Approval by the Architectural and Site Approval committee, Design Review and Grading for the construction of a two story, 4235 square feet residence and associated driveway on a 1.39 acre site located on Congress Springs Road, north west of the city of Saratoga in Santa Clara County.
Location: The subject site is located on south side of Congress Springs Road, north west of the city of Saratoga in Santa Clara County.
The public comment period starts on October 14, 2008 and ends on November 12, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Ranu Aggarwal at: ranu.aggarwal(at)pln.sccgov.org
Airport Land Use Commission Comprehensive Land Use Plan
The Project is an amendment to the Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Commission’s Land Use Plan for Areas Surrounding Santa Clara County Airports (Land Use Plan). The amendments include: (1) The adoption of two new airport-specific Comprehensive Land Use Plans (“CLUPs”), for South County (San Martin) Airport and Palo Alto Airport; and (2) a Map amendment of the County-wide CLUP to correct the South Safety Zone Map for runway 11-29 at San Jose International Airport to reflect a reduction in width and length in the south Safety Zone.
Location: The environmental setting consists of three of the public use airports in Santa Clara County (Palo Alto, San Jose International, South County Airport), and areas surrounding these airports. With respect to Palo Alto Airport, the surrounding land uses are the Baylands Conservation Area and a small area developed with commercial properties immediately east of Highway 101 on Embarcadero Road. With respect to South County Airport, the surrounding area includes residential property with small areas of publicly owned property, with Highway 101 bordering the Airport to the east. Land Uses surrounding the Southern area of San Jose International Airport are mostly commercial properties immediately southwest and a mixture of medium density residential and commercial properties to the south across Interstate 880..
The public comment period starts on October 3, 2008 and ends on November 19, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Mark Connolly at: mark.connolly(at)pln.sccgov.org
Sterling Subdivision (File #9694)
This application is for a two-lot subdivision of a 12.5-acre (gross) parcel in San Martin. The project proposes to split the property into two parcels of 5.69 and 6.81 acres (gross) respectively. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the County General Plan and Zoning designation.
Location: The proposed two-lot subdivision is located at 13875 Murphy Avenue, between East Middle Avenue and San Martin Avenue in south Santa Clara County .
The public comment period starts on September 5, 2008 and ends on September 26, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Sylvia Ornelas at: sylvia.ornelas@pln.sccgov.org
Niva / Wiggles Grading (File #9671)
The subject project entails grading and construction for a 25,000 sq. feet arena, an 8,000 sq feet shade structure, a 4,800 sq feet barn and associated driveway on a 9.8 acre residential property on Paseo Vista in San Martin. The subject project proposes to expand an existing private equestrian facility on the residential property for the boarding and exercising of horses owned by the property owner. According to correspondence submitted by the property owner, horses are purchased and sold from the project site; however, there are no commercial lessons and/or commercial boarding and training of horses occurring on site.
This initial study is being prepared as a revision to the CEQA documents initially prepared and circulated for the subject project due to identification of additional impacts of the project recognized during the public review period of the initial study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, dated Dec. 5, 2007.
Location: The subject property is a 9.8 acre parcel located on the north side of Paseo Vista, in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County in the foothills of the Diablo Range on the east side of San Martin Planning Area, south of the City of Morgan Hill. The site address is 3235 PaseoVista, San Martin, CA.
The public comment period starts on July 24, 2008 and ends on August 13, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Ranu Aggarwal at: ranu.aggarwal(at)pln.sccgov.org
Conrique Subdivision (File #2878)
The application is for a four-lot subdivision of a 20.13 acre (gross) parcel in San Martin. The subdivision proposal is to divide the property into four parcels. Two of the proposed parcels (parcel 1 and parcel 4) will be 5.06 acres (gross) each and two parcels are proposed to be 5.01 acres (parcel 2) and 5.00 acres (parcel 3) gross.
Location: The subject site is located at the south-eastern corner of the crossing of Church and Murphy Avenues at 560 Church Avenue in the community of San Martin in southern Santa Clara County, west of South Valley Freeway 101.
The public comment period starts on July 22, 2008 and ends on August 11, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Ranu Aggarwal at: ranu.aggarwal(at)pln.sccgov.org
Boulder Ridge Reception Facility (File #2195)
Recirculation of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Modification of Use Permit and Architectural and Site Approval to allow construction and operation of a reception facility at Boulder Ridge Golf Course.
The public comment period starts on August 8, 2008 and ends on August 29, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Rob Eastwood at: rob.eastwood(at)pln.sccgov.org
Mistral Subdivision (File #9564)
This application is for a two lot Subdivision.
Location: The 317.51 acres (gross) site is located east of the City of Gilroy outside of the (Urban Service Area) on Pacheco Pass (Highway 152).
The public comment period starts on July 16, 2008 and ends on August 14, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Sylvia Ornelas at: sylvia.ornelas(at)pln.sccgov.org
Thorson Equestrian Facility (File #2008)
This application is for a Use Permit, and Architectural and Site Approval to legalize the operation of an existing agricultural equestrian facility with event competitions that include team penning, cutting, barrels, and team roping of cattle.
Location: The subject property is located on the west side of Hayes Lane at intersection of Watsonville Rd (2005 Hayes Lane), in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, west of San Martin.
The public comment period starts on June 12, 2008 and ends on July 2, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org
Rogers Grading (File #7843)
This application is for modification to grading approved in October, 2004 for revision and adjustment to an approved (initial approval in January 2002) driveway profile and house pad elevation for the construction of a single family residence and associated improvements on property located on 19660 Santa Cruz Highway.
Location: The subject property is located at 19660 Santa Cruz highway in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, south west of the city of Los Gatos.
The public comment period starts on April 17, 2008 and ends on May 6, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Ranu Aggarwal at:ranu.aggarwal(at)pln.sccgov.org
Taco Bell Drive-Thru (File #9164)
Application for a use permit and architecture and site approval to establish a restaurant.
Location: The subject property is located at 1450 Camden Avenue in unincorporated San Jose.
The public comment period starts on March 14, 2008 and ends on April 2, 2008. For further information, or to submit comments, please contact Rob Eastwood at:rob.eastwood(at)pln.sccgov.org
Verizon Telecommunications Tower (File #2725)
This application is for a use permit and architecture and site approval to establish a new 65-foot tall telecommunications tower. Ancillary improvements include one (1) battery cabinet, one (1) electrical cabinet and one (1) standby generator with a 210-gallon diesel tank (See site plan). Grading for this project, due to the flat configuration of the land, will be negligible.
Location: The subject property is located on the north side of San Pedro Avenue between Murphy Avenue and Hill Road (1645 San Pedro Avenue), in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, east of the city of Morgan Hill.
The public comment period starts on February 28, 2008 and ends on March 18, 2008. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Carl Hilbrants at: carl.hilbrants(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Butler Residence (File #9738)
This application is for a grading permit, and design review approval to construct a new approximately 5,816 sq. ft. residence that includes an attached garage, associated driveway and on-site septic system.
Location: The site is located on the west side of Spring Knoll Court off Three Springs Road in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County outside the city of San Jose.
The public comment period starts on February 22, 2008 and ends on March 13, 2008. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Niva/Wiggles Stable (File #9671)
The application is for a grading approval for the grading and construction for a 25,000 sq. feet arena, an 8,000 sq foot shade structure, a 4,800 sq foot barn and associated driveway on a 9.8-acre residential property on Paseo Vista in San Martin. The proposed project would expand an existing private equestrian facility located on the property.
Location: The subject property is a 9.8-acre parcel located on the north side of Paseo Vista, in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County in the foothills of the Diablo Range on the east side of San Martin Planning Area, south of the City of Morgan Hill. The site address is 3235 PaseoVista, San Martin.
The public comment period starts on December 12, 2007 and ends on January 10, 2008. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Ranu Aggarwal at: ranu.aggarwal(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Thorson Equestrian Facility Events (File #2008)
This application is for a Use Permit, and Architectural and Site Approval to legalize the operation of an existing agricultural equestrian facility with event competitions that include team penning, cutting, barrels, and team roping of cattle.
The public comment period starts on August 16, 2007 and ends on September 5, 2007. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Wood Acres Residence (File #8519)
This application is for a building site approval with architecture and site approval, grading permit, design review, and variance to construct a new 8,577 sq. ft. residence with associated driveway, and roadway widening improvements to a portion of Wood Acres Road.
Location: The subject property is located on the west side of Wood Acres Road between Austin Road and Highway 9 at 16021 Wood Acres Road, in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, outside the Town of Los Gatos and within the urban service area of Monte Sereno.
The public comment period starts on July 20, 2007 and ends on August 8, 2007. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Colleen Oda at: colleen.oda(at)pln.sccgov.org.
Hanson Quarry Reclamation Plan Amendment (File #2250)
The project is an amendment to the existing reclamation plan at Hanson Quarry to add 29 acres, including the replacement and relocation of an existing crusher.
Location: West end of Permanente Road, west of the City of Cupertino.
The public comment period starts on February 8, 2007 and ends on February 28, 2007. For further information or to submit comments, please contact Rob Eastwood at: rob.eastwood(at)pln.sccgov.org.
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