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Saratoga’s Pierce Road Development and Student Film Wins | San Jose News
Saratoga’s city council just approved a 25-home development on Pierce Road — a controversial “builder’s remedy” project that sidesteps strict zoning rules to meet housing goals, including five affordable units. After the planning commission initially blocked it over environmental concerns, developers argued state law bars rejection unless there’s a major safety issue. Residents fear traffic and fire risks in this hillside area, but the council sided with the law, requiring new emergency access, wildfire protections, and tree removal. Meanwhile, two Saratoga High School students are making…
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