SEP 9, 2026 | Planning Commission

The City of San Jose Planning Commission held a meeting on September 9, 2026, primarily to consider a privately initiated general plan amendment for a property at 525 Race Street. The amendment proposes changing the land use designation from industrial park to combined industrial commercial to allow the adaptive reuse of an existing office building into a school campus for up to 800 students, including new facilities such as a gym and outdoor play area. The commission discussed traffic management plans, parking, and community benefits, with staff recommending approval to allow continued processing of the amendment. The commission voted unanimously to support the recommendation, enabling the project to proceed to further review and eventual city council consideration. Additional updates included a denial of a conditional use permit for a nightclub/bar and upcoming city council agenda items related to childcare and zoning ordinance amendments.