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estate, surveyor/planner, developer, engineer, and a homebuilder. Issues discussed are
arranged alphabetically below.
City Council
The City Council normally sides with the neighborhoods.
Cooperation
There used to be more applicant – staff cooperation than there is today. Issues
primarily relate to Planning.
Direction of the City
There is a shift in the direction of the city, partially caused by hiring of staff from San
Jose. This shift may not reflect the desires of the citizens.
Engineering
Engineering is very slow.
Fees
Fees are very high and they escalate 5% each year. The voluntary (required)
conditions also add to the cost of the project.
Measure C
Last year a committee was appointed to look at measure C and it is still meeting.
Agreements can be re-negotiated during an extension. During the recession, many of
the allotments were bought by larger out-of-town developers changing the nature of
the city.
Other Communities
Good communities include Hollister, and San Juan Bautista. Building was once good
in San Jose. Mountain View is tough but you know what you will get. Gilroy has pre-
develop meeting which is good. Comparable communities include Gilroy and
Pleasanton.
Performance Standards
Performance standards are needed, particularly related to timelines for reviews and
approvals.