1. San Francisco Masjid Project
11/12/2018

2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. Current State Changes in variance were suggested by city
Changes are being incorporated by Zoher Bhaisaheb
Blue prints
Elevation
Landscaping / Infrastructure
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6. Next Step - City Revisit city on Jan. 26th
Need letterhead with dates / times/ duration of all annual events
Permission for City Commission Hearing
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7. 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
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8. 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!
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9. Preparation for Construction
Obtain all appropriate building permits (6 months)
Tests:
Soils
Water Table
Secure Contractors / Subcontractors
Secure building materials
Construction!
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10. 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
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11. How Can I Help? (continued)
Be enthusiastic / pro-active
Offer khidmat to Janab Aamil Saheb
Preparation for neighbor presentation
Contributions:
Monetary
Dua
Tasbee
Physical
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12. How Can I Help? (continued)
DO NOT answer questions you do not know answers to!
DRIVE SLOWER!
BE QUIET!
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13. Pre-Construction Events
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14. Timeline
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15. 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
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16. 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?
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