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San Jose council approves conditional use permit for proposed SoFA music venue amid neighborhood noise concerns
Summary
The council unanimously approved a conditional use permit on Feb. 11 for a proposed downtown music venue in the SoFA (South of First Area) district. Supporters said the venue will boost downtown vibrancy; at least one nearby tenant complained about existing late-night noise and questioned enforcement.
The San Jose City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to approve a conditional use permit for a proposed music venue in the SoFA (South of First Area) district, an action taken on the land use consent calendar after public comments both supporting and cautioning the project.
Several speakers told the council the venue would help revitalize downtown and add cultural and economic activity. Alex Satinski, identified as chief executive officer of the San Jose Downtown Association, said the size of the proposed venue “will allow the booking of prominent acts that can help bring vibrancy and nightlife to downtown” and asked the council to grant the requested permit. Other speakers — including Laurie Ramos Chavez, Rose Amador (co‑chair of Lados Roundtable), and Julie Dominguez — also voiced support, saying the…
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