"I recognize that this is an impact to our neighbors in the Newhall Neighborhood, but we have to recognize that this has also been subject to a process. There's no question this is going to have an economic impact on our city in a very positive way. Concerts will add a whole other element to our ability to create an experience economy, which many of us are working hard to do."
"We are already disproportionately impacted by cumulative noise generated by San Jose airport, Union Pacific freight trains, BART construction and Interstate 880. Many noted that they were not opposed to an entertainment venue at the site but rather questioned whether the Earthquakes were being asked to do enough to limit the impacts."
San Jose's City Council unanimously approved a permit allowing PayPal Park to host up to 15 concerts per year, despite objections from nearby residents concerned about noise pollution. The Newhall neighborhood residents challenged the decision, arguing the city's environmental review was inadequate and lacked strict monitoring requirements similar to those in Santa Clara. The city planning staff concluded the permit would not create significant new impacts beyond what was approved when the stadium was originally planned over a decade ago. While the city requested more frequent noise reporting, council members emphasized the economic benefits of creating an experience economy through entertainment events at the venue.
#concert-permit-approval #noise-pollution-concerns #urban-development #community-opposition #economic-development
Read at www.mercurynews.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]