SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A newly-approved seven-story, 126-unit apartment complex in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood has sparked opposition from local residents. The project, which was approved at a city meeting last night, will be built at the corner of Willow and Kotenberg. It includes more than 50 studios and around 70 multi-room units, with 15% of the units offered to very low-income households and another 15% to moderate-income households. Exclusive: A look inside the Bay Area’s newest Japanese supermarket Willow Glen is traditionally known for its single-unit homes and quaint downtown. The introduction of a mixed-use complex is unprecedented in the area, leading to concerns about maintaining the neighborhood's character. A petition against the project collected more than 1,600 signatures, reflecting significant community opposition. Residents have expressed concerns about increased traffic and parking issues that may arise from the development. The apartment complex will replace a liquor store, which plans to close by 2026 and relocate to another part of San Jose. Despite the opposition, the site is approved to start the next phase of construction, indicating inevitable change for Willow Glen. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KRON4. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KRON4 staff before being published. ...read more read less