News Briefs
Big Basin Way appeal goes to the city council
San Jose developer Stan Gamble will appeal his proposed development to the city council on May 2. The development would involve two commercial spaces and four townhomes on two lots, extending from Bullpen Books on upper Big Basin Way back to St. Charles Street.
Gamble's proposal was rejected by the planning commission on April 28, when three planning commissioners would not allow townhomes on the St. Charles lot to be built 32 feet closer to the Big Basin lot than city code allows.
Gamble later requested the commission to fuse the two lots into one subdivision, which was also denied by the commission.
It is within the rights of any applicant to appeal a planning commission decision to the city council.
County cuts price of compost bins for May 5 sale
On May 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Santa Clara County will host a one-day compost bin sale. Compost bins, usually sold for $80 each, will sell for $37.50 each at the sale. The sale will be held at the county service center, located on 1553 Berger Drive, Building One parking lot, in San Jose. For more information, call 408.299.4147, or log onto www.ReduceWaste.org.
Local program sets day to clean up local waterways
As part of National River Clean-up Day, the West Valley Clean Water Program will hold trash and debris cleanings at several local waterways on May 19.
The group needs volunteers at Los Gatos Creek in Lexington Reservoir Park, San Tomas Aquinas Creek at Westmont High School, Smith Creek at Rinconada Park and Wildcat Creek near Saratoga's government center.
Cleanups will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and participants should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, gloves and sunscreen.
Call 408.265.2607, or log on to www.cleanacreek.org for more information.
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