A high-rise tower with hundreds of residences will spring out of the ground in downtown San Jose on a less than one-acre plot, following a green light from city leaders.

The San Jose City Council unanimously approved plans Tuesday from Canadian developer Westbank for a 30-story luxury tower, including 540 residences at 409 and 425 S Second St., at the corner of San Salvador Street. The plan is slightly bigger than an earlier proposal from Westbank.

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