H25-040, T25-024, and ER25-226: 1425 Cherry Avenue Residential Project

The residential project located at 1425 Cherry Avenue in San Jose, California, involves a Site Development Permit for the construction of two single-family houses and a fourplex on an approximately 0.33-gross-acre site. The scope of work includes the demolition of an existing triplex, one additional dwelling unit, and several accessory structures, including three sheds and a carport, as well as the removal of six ordinance-size trees. The project is led by applicant Austin Lin and managed by the City of San Jose, with Charlotte Yuen serving as the primary planner. The project is certified as exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and San Jose Municipal Code under Section 21080.66 (AB 130/SB 158) as a housing development project. It complies with the R-1-8 zoning district and the Eminence San Jose 2040 General Plan, utilizing the State Density Bonus Law for waivers regarding side setbacks and lot area. Key requirements include adherence to standard environmental permit conditions covering air quality, hydrology, and biological resources. Additionally, the project mandates cultural and tribal resource awareness training for personnel and requires monitoring by a qualified archaeologist and Native American representative during all ground-disturbing activities.