Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission held a study session to discuss the Cost of Residential Development in San Jose, focusing on the economics of residential development and barriers to new housing production. The report highlighted that townhomes and stacked flats are generally feasible, while podiums, wraps, and towers face significant financial challenges even with incentives.
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- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Meeting Date
- January 14, 2026
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Start free trialReport on the Cost of Residential Development in San Jose
Staff Recommendation: The purpose of the study session is for the Housing Department to provide the Planning Commission with a report on the Cost of Residential Development, which includes a discussion of the economics of residential development and the barriers to new housing production in San José. The report evaluates total development costs for both affordable and market-rate housing. PROJECT MANAGER, JERAD FERGUSON
Review and Approve Action Minutes from December 10, 2025
CP24-015 & ER24-139 (Administrative Hearing): Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a 100-megawatt battery energy storage facility
Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a 100-megawatt battery energy storage facility, connected to an off-site substation, with extended construction hours to include Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on an approximately 5.5-gross-acre site located on the south side of San Ignacio Avenue, approximately 700 feet southeast of Great Oaks Boulevard (6150 San Ignacio Avenue) (Pedron & Associates Investment Co., Owner). Council District: 10. CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 for projects that are consistent with a community plan for which an environmental impact report was certified. PROJECT MANAGER, KORA MCNAUGHTON Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take all the following actions: 1. Consider the exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183 for projects that are consistent with a community plan for which an environmental impact report (EIR) was certified. 2. Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a 100-megawatt battery energy storage facility, connected to an off-site substation, with extended construction hours to include Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on an approximately 5.5-gross-acre site.
Report from City Council
Subcommittee Formation, Reports, and Outstanding Business
Follow up on the Downtown West Development Agreement Discussion