The San Jose Planning Commission has denied an appeal by Redco Development to limit the building's impact to the neighborhood. The appeal argued that the project did not meet certain city design standards. However, state law allows the city to reject qualifying housing projects even if they conflict with the general plan, land use, or zoning rules, except when public health or safety are threatened. The Builder's Remedy provision allows developers to proceed with projects containing some affordable units that do not adhere to local zoning and planning guidelines. Redco's proposal includes 52 studios, 50 one-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom and four three-bedroom apartments. The majority of nearby residents objected to plans for the site, citing concerns about traffic, the sewer infrastructure and how the building could change the neighborhood's character.