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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
The Department of Planning and Development will present a report on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation and state housing element requirements.
The committee will decide whether to forward a favorable or unfavorable recommendation to the Planning Commission on several zoning ordinance amendments.
Commission will consider a referral to amend several zoning ordinance sections to align with state law.
The committee discussed housing concerns affecting Ryan White program clients.
The Value Hearing Officer will review dozens of condo property tax appeals.
The Board is reviewing appeals from property owners who disagree with their property tax assessments.
Board members will review and decide on multiple condo assessment appeals.
The board will review and decide on assessment appeals listed in the agenda.
The Department of Planning and Development will present a report about the Stanford University Community Plan and associated housing in-lieu fees. The committee will discuss the findings but no vote is indicated.
Commission members will discuss and vote to adopt the updated work plan that outlines priorities and projects for the next fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
The work plan guides how the commission allocates resources and addresses land‑use, housing, and transportation issues that impact the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person or via Zoom using the provided link.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve revised Planning Commission Work Plan FY 2026‑2027” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony and decide whether to accept or reject Stanford University's annual compliance report required by its 2000 General Use Permit.
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision determines if Stanford continues to meet land‑use conditions that affect surrounding neighborhoods and future development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person or via Zoom using the link above.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the email before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on Stanford University Annual Report No. 25” passed unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
Board will hold a public hearing to consider the Waters family's appeal of the Planning Commission’s Dec 18, 2025 decision to deny a concurrent land‑use application for Peacock Court.
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision could allow the proposed residential development, affecting neighborhood density, traffic, and environment.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/84731766423
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public hearing, either in person or via the remote video conference link.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on Peacock Court land use appeal” was continued (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Office of Supportive Housing and the housing liaison gave a verbal report on veterans housing programs.
The Office of Supportive Housing will present an independent evaluation of the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond.
The Office of Supportive Housing will present a report on how the 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond is being implemented.
An independent evaluation of the 2016 Measure A affordable‑housing bond will be presented by the Office of Supportive Housing.
The committee will receive a report from the Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Citizens' Oversight Subcommittee.
The Office of Supportive Housing will present an update on how the 2016 Measure A affordable‑housing bond is being implemented.
The Board reviewed appeals for numerous residential and commercial properties.
The board will review recommendations for the Safe Parking Program serving unhoused vehicle dwellers.
What's happening
Why it matters
The program affects how unhoused residents can park vehicles safely, influencing housing stability and neighborhood safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89934309349
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit comments during the public comment period as described in the meeting instructions (video conference or telephone).
Decision update
The item “Consider recommendations for Safe Parking Program” was approved unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
The board will receive a report on anticipated solicitations related to the Office of Supportive Housing.
Receive report from County Executive and Supportive Housing on production of multifamily housing, rental housing, and homeownership programs.
The Board will approve an agreement with Pacific Clinics to develop a duplex for Intensive Services Foster Care Plus caregiver housing.
Receive report from Office of Supportive Housing about the Heading Home campaign.
