Transcript San Francisco Masjid Project

San Francisco Masjid
Project
7/16/2015
Historical Information
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Raza obtained by children of Shehzada Abdul
Taiyab Bhaisaheb Zakiuddin Saheb
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They would:
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Oversee large part of architectural planning
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Be directly involved in obtaining required permits
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Give sizeable contribution to the masjid fund
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Be involved in monitoring progress
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Historical Information (continued)
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Asaas laid in 1996
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Site surveys have been done
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Plans drawn and signed off
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(Shehzada Malik-ul-Ashtar Bhaisaheb)
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Architect is Zoher Bhaisaheb Vajhiuddin
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Masjid Committee had been formed
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Contribution commitments had been made
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Collection of funds
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City Visit
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Plans had been submitted to city to obtain
permission
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Grandfather Clause - present day 2 acre
minimum
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Maximum built up allowance
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Distinction made between Dawoodi Bohras and
other Muslims - our local community
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Existing complaints
Helpfulness of city SF Masjid
Current State
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Changes in variance were suggested by city
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Changes are being incorporated by Zoher
Bhaisaheb
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Blue prints
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Elevation
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Landscaping / Infrastructure
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Next Step - City
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Revisit city on Jan. 26th
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Need letterhead with dates / times/ duration of all
annual events
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Permission for City Commission Hearing
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Next Step - Jamaat
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Formation of new Masjid Committee
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Masjid Presentation to neighbors
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500 ft. radius - roughly 28 houses
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Stressing:
 Renovation
 Increased
Property Value for all
 Maximum
of 100 people usage
 Preparation
Hearing
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/ Beautification / Landscaping
for City Commission
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City Commission Hearing
6
weeks after application in city
 Panel
includes:
 Local
Business owners
 Fremont
 Fire
Chair holders
Department
 Neighbors
summoned and asked
questions
 Set
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time and date by city
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Preparation for Construction
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Obtain all appropriate building permits (6 months)
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Tests:
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Soils
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Water Table
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Secure Contractors / Subcontractors
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Secure building materials
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Construction!
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How Can I Help?
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Preparation for neighbor presentation
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Door to door approach
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Flyer / invitation creation
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Coordination / set-up
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Markaz set-up
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Tables / chairs / equipment
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Participation
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How Can I Help? (continued)
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Be enthusiastic / pro-active
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Offer khidmat to Janab Aamil Saheb
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Preparation for neighbor presentation
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Contributions:
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Monetary
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Dua
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Tasbee
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Physical
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How Can I Help? (continued)
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DO NOT answer questions you do not know
answers to!
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DRIVE SLOWER!
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BE QUIET!
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Pre-Construction Events
Application in city
for Commission
Hearing
City
approval for
hearing?
YES
City Commission
Hearing
NO
NO
Hearing was
satisfactory?
YES
Obtain building
permits
Construction
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Timeline
Presentation to
Neighbors
City
Commission
Hearing
Plans submitted
to City
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Ÿ
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Jan 26th
Changes to
variances made
File for City
Commission
Hearing
January 2000
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Soil / Water
Table testing
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Neighbors
summoned
Panel of individuals
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F
M
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Construction
Obtaining Building permits
M
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Testing
Materials
Procurement
Contractors /
Subcontractors
J
J
A
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O
Basement first
Waqaf area (men)
Women's Area
Landscaping
Infrastructure
N
D
J
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General Masjid Facts
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Approximately 8,000 square feet complex
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Waqaf area roughly the size of existing markaz
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Multi-purpose basement
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Second story for Women’s area
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Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin Saheb’s masjid pillars
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One minara - accessible by stairs
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25 parking spaces
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Handicapped access and parking
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Closing
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Updates will be given regularly as well as posted on
website
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Main focus for Masjid project is neighborhood
presentation
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Please respect our neighbors
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Possible question/answer session with Janab Turab
Bhaisaheb
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Shabaab invitation to Aamir Bhaisaheb
Questions?
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