The City of San Jose announced on Apr. 27 the posting of a response to comments for the Harker Bucknall Multi-Purpose Building Project Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). The project involves demolishing existing buildings and constructing a new two-story multi-purpose building, an underground parking lot with 33 spaces, and reconfiguring surface parking lots at 4300 Bucknall Road in San Jose. A public hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2026.
This development aims to support an increase in student enrollment from 580 to 650 at the private primary school campus. The proposed multi-purpose building will be approximately 34,156 square feet with a maximum height of up to 44 feet including mechanical screening and will contain thirteen classrooms. All appliances and heating systems in the new building are planned to be electric only, without natural gas use.
The City of San Jose promotes cultural diversity through initiatives such as the Japanese Friendship Garden and Mexican Heritage Plaza, which contribute to community enrichment as noted on the historical context page. The city also maintains historical sites like the San Jose Historical Museum in Kelley Park that features relocated buildings and collections as described on its historical context page.
According to its official mission page, San Jose aims to deliver quality public services and foster a safe, vibrant community for residents, businesses, and visitors. The city is led by a mayor elected at large along with an eleven-member council representing specific districts according to its official charter page.
San Jose features unique historical replicas such as statehouse reconstructions from both 1899 and 1949 as documented on its historical context page. The city serves Santa Clara Valley area neighborhoods and historic districts according to its historical context page.
For more information about the project or environmental review process, residents can visit the city’s official project website.
