West Valley Muslim Association Conditional Use Permit Modification (Expanded Hours of Operation)
Description
Two appeals of the Planning Commission's approval of expanded hours for the mosque were continued to a date uncertain because of a disputed fire department occupancy figure of 566 versus prior approvals of 1,214.
Impact summary
Neighbors report years of traffic, parking, noise, and light impacts; the mosque reports heavy scrutiny and cost burdens. The May 21 session will resolve the remaining conditions and a final decision.
Applicant
- Name
- West Valley Muslim Association (Osmar Ghafoor, President)
- Address
- 16769 Farley Road, Los Gatos, CASee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 4
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 4
Last vote · Planning Commission
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Meeting timeline (4)
Town Council Meeting — August 18, 2026
Two appeals of the Planning Commission's approval of expanded hours for the mosque were continued to a date uncertain because of a disputed fire department occupancy figure of 566 versus prior approvals of 1,214.
Planning Commission — May 13, 2026
Request to modify the mosque's CUP for expanded hours of operation, including Ramadan late-night services. Revised RLUIPA-based conditions and attendance caps (720/869) were adopted, the hearing was reopened, and the item was continued to a special meeting May 21, 2026.
Planning Commission — April 22, 2026
The mosque seeks expanded operating hours; after two 3-3 deadlocks and a compromise motion with 16-plus conditions, the final resolution was continued to May 13, 2026.
Planning Commission SPECIAL — March 31, 2026
A request to modify an existing conditional use permit to expand hours of operation for a religious institution on an R-1:8-zoned residential parcel. The hearing was continued to April 22, 2026, so the applicant and neighbors can attempt voluntary mediation.
Related issues (1)
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