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Around the Glen
Residents are asked to name two new midtown SJ parks
The San Jose Parks and Recreation Commission wants its residents to name two new parks. The commission will review and make a recommendation for the names of two midtown parks at its meeting on Sept. 23.
The parks include one in midtown near the corner of Meridian and Auzerais Avenues. The first half of the park will be built following the completion of nearby town homes now under construction. The second portion of the park will be built and dedicated as a part of the adjacent development on the Saddlerack Country Western Bar property.
Another park at the "Cahill West" area of midtown, is near the old Del Monte fruit packing plant.
Call the parks department at 408.277.5470 for an application.
--Chantal Lamers
One open seat on commission
Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian is inviting interested citizens to apply for an open seat on the county planning commission. Simitian will select and nominate an applicant to the county board of supervisors.
The commission influences county land use policy and works to solve regional and neighborhood development problems. The commission advises the supervisors on ordinance amendments dealing with land development and subdivision matters, including zoning changes. The commission has the power to grant or deny use permits and administers the county's planning laws for land use and development in unincorporated areas.
The position requires attendance at the commission's monthly meetings, residency in the county and an interest in land use and development.
Interested citizens should contact Simitian's office at 408.299.3540. The deadline for applying is Oct. 1.
--Chantal Lamers
Housing, smart growth summit
State Treasurer Phil Angelides will be the special guest at state Sen. Byron Sher's Housing and Smart Growth Summit on Sept. 15, at the Santa Clara Valley Water District headquarters.
The discussion will include legislative updates on housing and smart growth issues and smart investments for the community.
The water district headquarters is at 5750 Almaden Expressway in South San Jose. For more information or to RSVP, call 408.226.2992.
--Nate Huff
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