San Francisco Masjid Project 11/12/2018
Historical Information Raza obtained by children of Shehzada Abdul Taiyab Bhaisaheb Zakiuddin Saheb They would: Oversee large part of architectural planning Be directly involved in obtaining required permits Give sizeable contribution to the masjid fund Be involved in monitoring progress 01/21/00 SF Masjid
Historical Information (continued) Asaas laid in 1996 Site surveys have been done Plans drawn and signed off (Shehzada Malik-ul-Ashtar Bhaisaheb) Architect is Zoher Bhaisaheb Vajhiuddin Masjid Committee had been formed Contribution commitments had been made Collection of funds 01/21/00 SF Masjid
City Visit Plans had been submitted to city to obtain permission Grandfather Clause - present day 2 acre minimum Maximum built up allowance Distinction made between Dawoodi Bohras and other Muslims - our local community Existing complaints Helpfulness of city 01/21/00 SF Masjid
Current State Changes in variance were suggested by city Changes are being incorporated by Zoher Bhaisaheb Blue prints Elevation Landscaping / Infrastructure 01/21/00 SF Masjid
Next Step - City Revisit city on Jan. 26th Need letterhead with dates / times/ duration of all annual events Permission for City Commission Hearing 01/21/00 SF Masjid
Next Step - Jamaat Preparation for City Commission Hearing Formation of new Masjid Committee Masjid Presentation to neighbors 500 ft. radius - roughly 28 houses Stressing: Renovation / Beautification / Landscaping Increased Property Value for all Maximum of 100 people usage Preparation for City Commission Hearing 01/21/00 SF Masjid
City Commission Hearing 6 weeks after application in city Panel includes: Local Business owners Fremont Chair holders Fire Department Neighbors summoned and asked questions Set time and date by city No show - it’s a go! 01/21/00 SF Masjid
Preparation for Construction Obtain all appropriate building permits (6 months) Tests: Soils Water Table Secure Contractors / Subcontractors Secure building materials Construction! 01/21/00 SF Masjid
How Can I Help? Preparation for neighbor presentation Door to door approach Flyer / invitation creation Coordination / set-up Markaz set-up Tables / chairs / equipment Participation 01/21/00 SF Masjid
How Can I Help? (continued) Be enthusiastic / pro-active Offer khidmat to Janab Aamil Saheb Preparation for neighbor presentation Contributions: Monetary Dua Tasbee Physical 01/21/00 SF Masjid
How Can I Help? (continued) DO NOT answer questions you do not know answers to! DRIVE SLOWER! BE QUIET! 01/21/00 SF Masjid
Pre-Construction Events 01/21/00 SF Masjid
Timeline 01/21/00 SF Masjid
General Masjid Facts Approximately 8,000 square feet complex Waqaf area roughly the size of existing markaz Multi-purpose basement Second story for Women’s area Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin Saheb’s masjid pillars One minara - accessible by stairs 25 parking spaces Handicapped access and parking 01/21/00 SF Masjid
Closing Updates will be given regularly as well as posted on website Main focus for Masjid project is neighborhood presentation Please respect our neighbors Possible question/answer session with Janab Turab Bhaisaheb Shabaab invitation to Aamir Bhaisaheb Questions? 01/21/00 SF Masjid