Commissioner Jay James seconded the motion. Each Commissioner then explained their position on the motion. The proposed project is of high quality and would not be incompatible with future development in Coyote Valley. It is San Jose s responsibility to generate its own power rather than rely on others. San Jose needs the power to support new development.
Coyote Valley is an empty palette and is an opportunity to develop as a model city.
It is important to maintain the integrity of Coyote Valley and not take the risk that the plant derail North Coyote Valley. The proposed project has been the subject of numerous public meetings as explained in the staff report from the Planning Director to the Planning Commission dated November 13, 2000. A notice of the public hearing was distributed to the owners and tenants of all properties located within 1000 feet of the project site and other interested citizens. In addition, notice of the hearings were published in the San Jose Mercury News on November 3 and 5, 2000. Correspondence received at the Planning Commission hearing is attached to this report.