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Cause summary
Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: Over the past 30 days, there have been multiple meetings involving the Planning Director and Planning Commission related to density and upzoning issues. However, no news reports or agenda items have been publicly linked to these discussions during this period. The meetings suggest ongoing deliberations or reviews concerning zoning changes or density policies, but specific details or decisions have not been disclosed. 2) Concrete updates: - Ten meetings related to density/upzoning occurred between January 27 and March 3, 2026. - Meetings involved both the Planning Director's Hearings and Planning Commission sessions. - No public news coverage or official agenda items have been released in connection with these meetings. - The frequency of meetings indicates active engagement by planning authorities on density or upzoning matters. - No formal outcomes, proposals, or policy changes have been documented in this timeframe. 3) What to watch next: - Monitor upcoming Planning Commission and Planning Director meetings for published agendas or minutes detailing density/upzoning proposals. - Look for official announcements or public notices regarding zoning changes or upzoning initiatives. - Watch for local news coverage that may emerge as discussions progress or decisions are made. - Stakeholders may want to attend or review records from the March 3, 2026 meetings for potential updates.

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Agenda item: Adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Williams Road Station PFAS Treatment Facility Project, for which an Initial Study was prepared, and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance. Planning Commission recently discussed this issue.

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NewsThe Real Deal — SF
11/10/2026, 12:45:20 AM
A Trammell Crow affiliate has plans to replace a span of commercial buildings in Palo Alto with a 200-unit apartment complex. High Street Residential, the Trammell Crow subsidiary, proposed an eight-story development at…
MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Commission
11/4/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Planning Commission's 2026-11-04 agenda is scheduled to cover Adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Williams Road Station PFAS Treatment Facility..., Adopt a Resolution approving, subjec…
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Director's Hearing
10/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Planning Director's Hearing's 2026-10-28 agenda is scheduled to cover For those items listed under Public Hearing, I will ask staff to provide a brief report, For those items on the Consent Calendar, I will ask if anyon…
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Commission
10/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Planning Commission's 2026-10-28 agenda is scheduled to cover Consider the Determination of Consistency with Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Envision San José..., Adopt a Resolution approving, subject…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Commission
10/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Planning Commission's 2026-10-23 agenda is scheduled to cover Builder’s Remedy , Housing Element, and SB 79 Updates 1:15 – 1:45 p.m, Cable Channel 26 How to submit written Public Comment before the Planning Commission m…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Director's Hearing
10/21/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Planning Director's Hearing's 2026-10-21 agenda is scheduled to cover For those items listed under Public Hearing, I will ask staff to provide a brief report, For those items on the Consent Calendar, I will ask if anyon…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Commission
10/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
October 14, 2026, Hearing Page 1 of 1 P LANNING C OMMISSION A GENDA MEETING CANCELLED Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Regular Hearing Commencing at 6:30 p.m. Hybrid Meeting Council Chambers First Floor, City Hall Wing 200 E…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Director's Hearing
10/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
PLANNING DIRECTOR HEARING AGENDA Wednesday, October 14, 2026 9:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/89012305097 Hearing Officer Martina Davis, Division Manager on behalf of Christopher Burton, Director P…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Director's Hearing
10/7/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Planning Director's Hearing's 2026-10-07 agenda is scheduled to cover For those items listed under Public Hearing, I will ask staff to provide a brief report, I will then close the public hearing, and I may ask staff to…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryPlanning Director's Hearing
9/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Planning Director's Hearing's 2026-09-30 agenda is scheduled to cover For those items listed under Public Hearing, I will ask staff to provide a brief report, For those items on the Consent Calendar, I will ask if anyon…
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MeetingMeeting summary
9/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City Council 2026-09-29 - Regular's 2026-09-29 agenda is scheduled to cover Affordable Housing Preference Policy: Pilot Assessment and Policy Update From: City Manager, FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, Grant Acceptanc…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Pacifica City Council's 2026-09-28 agenda is scheduled to cover Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, Adopt Resolution Amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code to Revise the List of D…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM
September 23, 2026, Hearing Page 1 of 1 P LANNING C OMMISSION A GENDA MEETING CANCELLED Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Regular Hearing Commencing at 6:30 p.m. Hybrid Meeting Council Chambers First Floor, City Hall Wing 2…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM
PLANNING DIRECTOR HEARING AGENDA Wednesday, September 23, 2026 9:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/89012305097 Hearing Officer Jerad Ferguson, Principal Planner on behalf of Christopher Burton, Direct…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM
PLANNING DIRECTOR HEARING AGENDA Wednesday, September 16, 2026 9:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/89012305097 Hearing Officer John Tu, Division Manager on behalf of Christopher Burton, Director Plann…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 AGENDA Page 1 AGENDA BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 PM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 A DENA I SHII , M AYOR C OUNCILMEMB…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
September 9, 2026 Hearing Page 1 of 11 AMENDED P LANNING C OMMISSION A GENDA Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Regular & General Plan Hearing Commencing at 6:30 p.m. Hybrid Meeting Council Chambers First Floor, City Hall Win…
MeetingMeeting summary
9/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
PLANNING DIRECTOR HEARING AGENDA Wednesday, September 9, 2026 9:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/89012305097 Hearing Officer Sylvia Do, Division Manager on behalf of Christopher Burton, Director Plan…
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Planning Commission
2026-11-04
1: Conduct an Administrative Hearing to consider the Appeal of the Planning Director’s approval of a Site Development Permit submitted under the Housing Accountability Act (“Builder’s Remedy”) to allow the construction of a seven -story
Planning Commission
2026-11-04
2: Adopt a Resolution denying the permit appeal, confirming the SB 330 vesting date of February 15, 2023, removing conditions 28.k. 3) and 4), and upholding the Director’s decision to approve the Site Development Permit to allow the
Planning Commission
2026-10-28
2: Adopt a Resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the off-sale of alcohol (Type 21 – Full Range) within an existing approximately
Planning Commission
2026-10-28
2.b: DA26-001 & ER26-132: First Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the City of San Jose and Apple, Inc located at 2325 and 2509 Orchard Parkway, and APNs: 101-03-007 and 008; 101-03-004, 101-02 -011, 016, and 017 (Apple Inc.,
Planning Commission
2026-10-28
3: Recommends the City Council adopt the Ordinance approving this First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement
Planning Commission
2026-10-28
2: Recommends the City Council find the subject First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement, By and Between the City of San José and Apple Inc., to be consistent with the General Plan; and
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Planning Commission
2026-10-28
1: Recommends the City Council find that based on analysis in the Addendum to the North San Jose Development Policies Program Environmental Impact Report, Envision San José 2040 General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report, and BEA
Planning Commission
2026-10-28
1: Consider the Determination of Consistency with Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the Envision San José 2040 General Plan (Resolution No. 76041) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 77617), and Addenda

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