Public Process

Costco is participating in a transparent public engagement process and listening sessions with residents, neighborhood associations, and interested stakeholders. Additionally, the City maintains a website (available here) that provides the assigned planner’s contact information and lists details about upcoming public meetings. 

DRAFT Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) Released

On December 15, 2023, the City of San Jose released the DRAFT Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the project. An EIR is the most in-depth and comprehensive level of environmental study that cities complete to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Information regarding the environmental review process and documents for public review are available on the City’s website or contact Kara Hawkins at 408-535-7852 or via e-mail: [email protected].

Tentative Timeline

November 17, 2021
Project Application Filed
January 14, 2022
Community Meeting
Ongoing
Community Engagement
December 15, 2023
Draft EIR Released
February 20, 2024
Draft EIR Public Review Period Ends
Summer 2024
Public Hearings
Early 2026
Costco Opens (if approved)

Community Meetings

November 1, 2022: District 1 Council District/ Costco Joint Meeting

May 26, 2022: El Paseo & Costco EIR Transportation Impacts Community Meeting

January 24, 2022: Joint EIR Scoping/Community Meeting

January 5, 2022: Second Meet-The-Developer for Costco at West (#2)

December 17, 2021: Meet-The-Developer for Costco at West #1

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