Item 10.4
Wat Khmer Kampuchea Krom Temple Project
(File Nos. C20-012 & SP20-024)
March 28, 2023
Presenter: Robert Manford, Deputy Director
Project Components
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• Conventional Rezoning to rezone the
1.86-gross acre site from the R-1-5
Zoning District to the PQP
Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District
to allow spire height, building
setbacks and separation of buildings.
• Special Use Permit to allow
• Removal of 21 tees (20
ordinance-size, one non-
ordinance-size, 75 replacement
trees)
• Construction of an
approximately 13,902-square
foot private gathering facility
• Alternative Parking
Arrangement (Valet Parking)
2 General Plan and Zoning
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General Plan Designation: Residential
Neighborhood
Existing Zoning District:
R-1-5
3 Project Review
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Project Reviewed for
Conformance with:
• Envision San José 2040
General Plan
• Municipal Code
• Commercial Design
Guidelines
• City Council Policy 6-30:
Public Outreach
• California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)
4 Environmental Review
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• Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) – circulated for 45 days from August 23, 2022 to October 7, 2022.
• EIR identified relevant mitigation measures for potential impacts to air quality, nesting birds and biological resources, hazards and hazardous materials from past use of site, and construction related noise and vibration. The mitigation measures are included in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
• Approximately 30 Public Comments received on Draft EIR. Comments included concerns related to noise during construction and operation, traffic and parking, and neighborhood compatibility.
• First Amendment to the EIR (Response to Comments) – posted to City’s website on February 9, 2023. Based on comments received, no re-circulation of EIR necessary. 5 Staff Recommendation
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Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt a Resolution certifying the Wat Khmer Kampuchea KromTemple Project Environmental Impact Report, and adopting a related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
2. Adopt an Ordinance rezoning an approximately 1.86-gross-acre site, located on the northeast corner of Ruby Avenue and Norwood Avenue, from the R-1-5 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District.
3. Adopt a Resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Special Use Permit to allow the removal of 21 trees (20 ordinance-size, one non-ordinance-size, with 75 replacement trees) for the construction of an approximately 13,902-square foot private gathering facility (Wat Khmer Buddhist Temple) with an alternative parking arrangement on an approximately
1.86-gross-acre site.
6 Q&A / Discussion
7 Item 10.4
Wat Khmer Kampuchea Krom Temple Project
(File Nos. C20-012 & SP20-024)
March 28, 2023
Presenter: Robert Manford, Deputy Director