Current projects in Gilroy
Notice of violation
Description
Application to the County of Santa Clara for a major modification of the Use Permit for the Z-Best Composting facility to allow an upgrade of the existing municipal solid waste composting process from the current windrow method to an aerated static pile process, as well as other changes in operations and site design.
Applicant
Z-Best Products
Location
980 Highway 25, Gilroy (unincorporated)
Environmental review
The County of Santa Clara is the Lead Agency which has prepared a Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts for the Z-Best Compost Facility Modifications Project. Public comment period was April 20, 2023 to June 20, 2023.
Written comments on the Recirculated Draft EIR should be addressed to Valerie Negrete at [email protected].
Zoom meeting for Public Comments on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
For written comments on the Recirculated Draft EIR, please send to Valerie Negrete at 70 W. Hedding Street, 7th Floor, San Jose, Ca. 95110.
Previous environmental review
Public Hearing
The project is tentatively scheduled for the June 27, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. If you would like to be notified of project activity, you can contact Valerie Negrete at [email protected]
Application materials
Contact
For more information or to comment, contact Emmanuel Ursa at [email protected].
Description
Use Permit and ASA to establish a camp, retreat and meditation center.
Location
9201 El Matador Drive, Gilroy, CA
Application material
- Description
- Acorn planning exhibit
- Site plans
- Architectural plans
- Landscape plans
- Grading plans
- Incomplete letter dated 2/19/2020
Resubmitted materials
- Architectural plans
- Model renderings
- Grading plans
- Landscape plans
- Septic plans
- Incomplete letter dated 6/25/2021
Second resubmittal materials
- Architectural plans
- Grading plans
- Landscape plans
- Incomplete letter dated 20 JAN 2022
- Complete letter dated 14 FEB 2022
- Policy letter
Environmental information
- Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
- CEQA extension to April 5, 2024
- Initial Study
The public review period for the Initial Study begins on March 1, 2024 and ends on April 5, 2024. Written comments should be addressed to the attention of Valerie Negrete at [email protected] or the County of Santa Clara Planning Office, County Government Center, 70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110.
Technical Reports
Biological
- Biological Resources Evaluation prepared by EMC dated October 28., 2019
- Revised Biological Resources Evaluation prepared by EMC dated April 14, 2021
Hydrology
- Water Supply Assessment, prepared by Mohr HydroGeoScience (undated)
- Bay Area Vipassana Center, Consolidation Evaluation and Water Supply Permit Requirements, prepared by State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, dated February 9, 2021
- BAVC On-Site Wastewater Disposal Feasibility Report, prepared by Questa Engineering Corp., dated April 2021
- Water Supply Assessment Addendum, prepared by Mohr HydroGeoScience, dated December 16, 2021
- BAVC Test Well Installation and Testing Report, prepared by Luhdorff & Scalmanini. dated July 26, 2022
- CEQA Impacts Analysis – Hydrology and Water Quality: Water Supply, Storm Water and Waste Water, prepared by Mohr HydroGeoScience, dated October 25, 2022
- Request for Siting and Design Concurrence – BAVC Test Well No. 1, prepared by Luhdorff & Scalmanini, dated November 8, 2022
- BAVC Permit Process and Status, prepared by State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, dated January 19, 2023
Traffic
- Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by Alex Georgevitch Consulting dated October 13, 2019
- Traffic Assessment Responses to County Roads dated March 31, 2021
Wildfire
The public review period for the Initial Study begins on March 1, 2024 and ends on April 5, 2024. Written comments should be addressed to the attention of Valerie Negrete at [email protected] or the County of Santa Clara Planning Office, County Government Center, 70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110.
Public outreach
A public outreach meeting was held on September 14, 2021 at 6pm.
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Valerie Negrete at [email protected] or (408) 299-5791.
Description
Design Review - Land use entitlement for Cabana and trellis
Location
10430 DUKE CT, GILROY , CA 95020-9042
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Carl Hilbrants at [email protected] or (408) 299-5781.
Description
Major modification of an Existing Use Permit and Architecture and Site Approval to establish 57 additional RV spaces at Thousand Trails RV Park.
Location
12411 MERRIMAN LN, GILROY , CA 95020
Project update
Application status update (April 29, 2022)
In July 2021, the Applicant filed a lawsuit challenging the Department’s April 7, 2021, incompleteness determination under the Permit Streamlining Act (Gov. Code § 65920 et seq.). The parties agreed to settle the lawsuit and asked the Court to enter the Stipulated Judgment.
Pursuant to the Stipulated Judgment:
- The Application was deemed complete as a matter of law on April 1, 2021. The County’s April 7, 2021, Notice of Incomplete Application Letter had no legal effect on the status of the Application.
- The Application is subject to the grandfathering clauses set forth in Section 8 of Ordinance No. NS-1200.378 and Section 2 of Resolution No. BOS-2021-63, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on May 25, 2021 (collectively, the “Amendments”).
- Accordingly, the Application shall be processed by the Department in accordance with all provisions of the County General Plan and Ordinance Code, including Appendix I (Zoning), applicable to Recreational Vehicle Parks that were in effect immediately preceding the effective date of the Amendments.
- The court retains jurisdiction to enforce the Stipulated Judgment.
Application information
Public outreach
A public meeting was held on May 10, 2021 via Zoom.
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Valerie Negrete at [email protected] or (408) 299-5791.
Description
Building Site Approval and Grading Approval for proposed single family residence and barn. Located at 2712 Ferguson Road in Unincorporated Gilroy.
Location
2712 FERGUSON Rd, GILROY, CA 95020-9548
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Carl Hilbrants at [email protected] or (408) 299-5781.
Description
Application of a BSA for a new 2000 S.F. Barn to be build on a raw land property of 6.1 acres at 11555 Kannely Lane, Gilroy, CA 95138; APB830-05-051.
Location
11555 KANNELY Ln, GILROY, CA 95020
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Carl Hilbrants at [email protected] or (408) 299-5781.
Description
Submit for Building Site Approval (B). Grading, septic system & construction of a single family house.
Location
Pacheco Pass Hwy, Gilroy. APN 841-23-023
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Carl Hilbrants at [email protected] or (408) 299-5781.
Description
Building Site Approval for previously submitted remodel/rebuild application
Location
3150 DAY RD, GILROY, CA 95020-8828
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Michael Shwe at [email protected] or (408) 299-5714.
Description
Building Site Approval and Grading Approval for a SFR. 843 cubic yards of fill and 25 cubic yards of cut.
Location
910 DENIO AV, GILROY, CA 95020-9201
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Michael Shwe at [email protected] or (408) 299-5714.
Description
Building Site Approval for a new single-family residence with an attached garage, and detached ADU. 117 CY of cuts & 105 CY of fills.
Location
BANNISTER AV, GILROY, CA 95020-9100; APN 830-16-015
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Michael Shwe at [email protected] or (408) 299-5714.
Description
Building Site Approval for proposed residence SFR and ADU
Location
0 Canada RD, Gilroy, CA 95020; APN 841-44-058
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Michael Shwe at [email protected] or (408) 299-5714.
Description
Building Site Approval for (N) Single Family Residence with attached garage
Location
Canada RD, Gilroy, CA 95020; APN 841-44-057
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Michael Shwe at [email protected] or (408) 299-5714.
Description
Grading Approval and Tier 1 Design Review for a (N) 5,000 SF SFR.
Location
BRIDLE PATH AV, GILROY, CA 95020. APN 830-17-031
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Carl Hilbrants at [email protected] or (408) 299-5784.
Description
Design Review (Tier 1) to construct a new 4,670 sq.ft. single-family residence and a 329 sq.ft. attached garage.
Location
2580 BRIDLE PATH DR, GILROY, CA 95020
Application information
- Plans
- Incomplete letter [8 March 2023]
- Policy Issues letter [8 March 2023]
- Response to March 2023 incomplete letter
Resubmitted Materials
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Robert Cain at [email protected] or (408) 299-5706.
Description
ASA for a new 85' Monopine with a 10' lightning rod. Also includes cabinets and facilities within new leasehold area.
Location
295 DAY RD, GILROY, CA 95020-9313
Application information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Michael Shwe at [email protected] or (408) 299-5714.
Description
Design Review - Administrative Approval for a 1200 sq ft Hay Barn
Location
8535 VISTA CT, GILROY, CA 950203
Application material
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Rebecca Rockom at [email protected] or (408) 299-5707.
Description
Building Site Approval and Grading Approval for a new SFR Previous application: PLN21-078 which has expired
Location
COLUMBET AV, GILROY, CA 95020; APN 830-06-049
Application material
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Parya Seif at [email protected] or (408) 299-5783.
Description:
Lot Line Adjustment on Redwood Retreat Road between 756-40-004 & 756-40-005. Associated with PLN23-119-PRE.
Location:
7155 REDWOOD RETREAT RD, GILROY, CA 95020
Application Material:
Contact:
To comment or for questions, please contact Buyan Batbaatar at (408)299-6724.
Description
Grading Abatement and Grading Approval to Legalize Approximately 687 Cubic Yards of Cut and 2,300 Cubic Yards of Fill including Legalization of a 1,780 SF Detached Accessory Building with Patio Area.
Location
2800 Roop Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020
Application Materials
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Reva Kakaria at (408)299-5792.
Description
Building Site Approval (BSA) for a 941 square feet addition to an existing single-family residence.
Location
10885 FOOTHILL AV, GILROY, CA 95020-9289
Application materials
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Reva Kakaria at [email protected] or (408) 299-5792.
Description
Permit to partially abate VIO23-0216 Remodel (E) detached accessory structure (pump house) to detached office.
Location
800 LAS ANIMAS AV, GILROY, CA 95020
Application materials
Resubmitted materials
2nd Resubmittal materials
3rd Resubmittal materials
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Lulu Pang at l[email protected] or (408) 299-5718.
Description
Williamson Act Compatibility Use Determination and Planning Clearance for (6) Agriculture Housing Units and (1) 9,900SF Warehouse.
Location
APN 835-16-020
Application material
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Charu Ahluwalia at [email protected] or (408) 299-5740.
Description
Building Site Approval, Grading Approval, and Design Review: 1)Occupancy change of structure from shop/office to primary residence with 396sqft addition and covered patio. 2)New garage for primary residence. 3)New ADU with JADU. 4)Garage for ADU. 5)Grading of driveway and building site for new ADU.
Location
4450 Roop Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020-9097
Application Materials
- Plans
- Incomplete Letter [11 Jan 2023]
- Response to January 2023 Incomplete Letter
- Policy Letter [11 Jan 2023]
- Response to January 2023 Policy Letter
Resubmitted Materials
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Reva Kakaria at [email protected] or (408) 299-5792.
Description:
Williamson Act Compatible Use Determination (CUD) for proposed 2,107.81 sq. ft ground mount PV (DEV22-0281).
Location:
8448 LEAVESLEY RD, GILROY, CA 95020
Application Material:
Resubmitted Materials:
Contact:
To comment or for questions, please contact Buyan Batbaatar at (408)299-6724.
Description:
Design Review (tier 1) for (N) 2,000 s.f. barn
Location:
7680 CREWS RD, GILROY, CA 95020
Application Material:
Contact:
To comment or for questions, please contact Buyan Batbaatar at (408)299-6724.
Description:
Open Space Easement Compatible Use Determination (CUD) per County REF PLN24-032
Location:
7680 CREWS RD, GILROY, CA 95020
Application Material:
Resubmitted materials:
Contact:
To comment or for questions, please contact Buyan Batbaatar at (408)299-6724.
Description
Building Site Approval and Grading Approval for a 7,651 square-foot (s.f.) single-family residence with a 1,258 s.f. attached garage. Grading quantities consists of 243 cubic yards of cut and 163 cubic yards of fill for maximum of 1.7 feet in vertical depth.
Location
11655 Foothill Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
Application Materials
- Architectural Plans
- Grading Plans
- Incomplete Letter [21 May 2024]
- Policy Issues Letter [21 May 2024]
- Response to May 2024 Incomplete Letter
- Engineering Response to May 2024 Letters
First Resubmittal
Second Resubmittal
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Reva Kakaria at (408)299-5792.
Description
Building site approval and grading approval for construction of a new 1,973 sq. ft. single-family residence with 417 sq. ft. attached garage, ADU, and JADU. Proposed grading includes 420 C.Y. of Cut and 297 C.Y. of Fill.
Location
820 LAS ANIMAS AV, GILROY, CA 95020
Application Materials
- Plans
- Incomplete letter [03 July 2024]
- Policy Issues letter [03 July 2024]
- Response to July 2024 incomplete letter
Resubmitted materials
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Buyan Batbaatar at (408)299-6724.
Description:
Temporary Construction Laydown Site for Adjacent Wind Energy Project.
Location:
19780 ALMADEN RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-3402
Application Material:
Contact:
To comment or for questions, please contact Eunice Ban at (408)299-5707.
Description
Williamson Act compatible use determination for three 1,200 sf agricultural worker housing units
Location
6780 Holsclaw Rd. Gilroy
Application Materials
Resubmitted materials
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Reva Kakaria at (408)299-5792
Description:
Planning Clearance for 2 1,123 SF Agricultural Structures
Location:
PACHECO PASS RD, GILROY, CA 95020; APN 841-49-014
Application Material:
Contact:
To comment or for questions, please contact Buyan Batbaatar at (408)299-6724.
Description:
Building Site Approval for a new 2,420 sq. ft. single-family residence with attached garage, driveway, septic system and well, and associated improvements on an undeveloped lot.
Location:
No address; APN 835-13-031
Application Material:
Contact:
To comment or for questions, please contact Buyan Batbaatar at (408)299-6724.
Description
Planning Clearance for (4) 1,167 SF Mobile homes for agricultural housing
Location
APN: 841-25-023
Application Materials
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact David Horwitz at (408)299-5795.
Description
Planning Clearance for 4 (N) Agricultural Worker Housing Units
Location
0 Canada RD, Gilroy, CA. APN 841-44-058
Application Information
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact Carl Hilbrants at (408) 299-5784.
Description
Architecture and Site Approval for a new unmanned wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a 100' monopole and associated equipment.
Location
APN: 808-21-023
Application Materials
Contact
To comment or for questions, please contact David Horwitz at (408)299-5795.
Description:
Grading Approval for proposed agriculture building and driveway improvements (4,700 cy of cut and 4,400 cy of fill with maximum fill depth of 6 ft)
Location:
5173 CANADA RD, GILROY, CA 95020
Application Materials:
Contact:
To comment or for questions, please contact Buyan Batbaatar at (408)299-6724.