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Association elects
Mulcahy as president
The Willow Glen Business and Professional Association recently underwent a change in its board, starting with its newly elected president, Michael Mulcahy.
Mulcahy, a third-generation Willow Glen resident, envisions freshly painted crosswalk arches, colorful planters and improved storefronts.
The new president is also managing partner of SDS NexGen Partners, his Willow Glen-based firm, which recently bought and refurbished the Garden Theater office and retail center. Mulcahy's business also owns the property that houses Aqui Cal-Mex Grill, Blockbuster, BevMo!, Willow Glen Fitness and Willow Glen Bike Shop.
Mulcahy was the association's vice president in 2006.
Newly elected board members include Stan Harris, founder of etc...group, inc., which delivers integrated marketing solutions; Lisa Hayashi, a former Willow Glen business owner; Sophia Niu, the general manager of Taiwan Restaurant; and Fred Oliver, 26-year resident of Willow Glen.
Continuing members include Tom Trudell, managing partner of Truberg Associates, which owns and operates the Bergmann Building; Marvin Bamburg, principal of MBA Architects; Kevin Swanson, an Investment Representative at Edward Jones; Linda Waltrip, owner of Park Place Vintage; Ernie Pyer, owner of Casa Casa; and Gary Rovai, owner of Goosetown Lounge.
Homeowners appeal
city's tree ruling
Todd and Anita Holt have appealed the San Jose planning director's decision to grant an after-the-fact permit for the illegal removal of several sycamore trees.
Two of the three trees removed from the Holts' Camino Ricardo property were large enough to require permits. At a Feb. 14 planning director's hearing, the homeowners were mandated to replace the two trees with 20 trees, including two trees near the vicinity of those that fell. The bulk of the trees, 16, will be donated to nonprofit organization Our City Forest.
At the hearing, the Holts' attorney was amenable to replacing the trees, but said replanting the trees in the same spot was "punitive." He also requested the trees be planted after a home is constructed on the property. The planning staff disagreed.
The appeal will go before the San Jose Planning Commission on March 28. The meeting takes place in San Jose City Hall council chambers, 200 E. Santa Clara St., at 6:30 p.m.
The public may review permit-related documents at city hall before the meeting, and may address comments and questions to project manager Rebekah Ross via email at rebekah.ross@sanjoseca.gov.
