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PC 12-10-2024 Item No. 2. Zoning Map Amendment Permit #Z-2024-002 Written Communications22 Lindsay Nelson From:Esther Wong <esther_s_wong@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 1:42 PM To:Luke Connolly; Piu Ghosh (she/her); City of Cupertino Planning Commission; Pamela Wu; City Council; City Clerk Subject:Subject: Opposition to Rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road (Priority Housing Site No. 24) CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3/TH, as outlined in the Planning Commission Staff Report for the December 10, 2024, meeting. I urge the Planning Commission to retain the R-3 zoning designation for this site and further recommend consideration of downzoning the property back to R- 1. I am shocked and dismayed, and feel betrayed that there was no notice about the property being zoned to R3 in the first place. At a gathering last night an individual said it was published in a newsletter or a newspaper, as if this was enough notification? Newspaper or newsletter is not proper notification! I finally did get a letter Thanksgiving week regarding a meeting on December 10. McClellan Road is a narrow, one-lane street that serves as a Class IV bike corridor and a critical route for students commuting to and from Faria Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Kennedy Middle, Monta Vista High as well as a private school right across the street from the proposed development called Leadways. This section of McClellan Road is already heavily congested during school hours, posing significant traffic and safety concerns. Introducing medium-density development, such as townhomes, would exacerbate these issues, compromise the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, and worsen traffic conditions along this vital school corridor. While meeting Cupertino's housing goals is important, the context and capacity of the surrounding infrastructure must be considered. The Jollyman Neighborhood, predominantly single-family residential, lacks the infrastructure to support medium-density development without detrimental impacts on traffic, safety, and the overall quality of life for existing residents. Additionally, rezoning to R-3/TH to accommodate townhomes contradicts the character and zoning compatibility of the neighborhood. Retaining the R-3 zoning and further considering downzoning to R-1 would preserve the area’s single- family residential character and alleviate the safety and traffic concerns associated with medium-density development. I respectfully request that the Planning Commission maintain the R-3 zoning designation for this property, reject the proposed R-3/TH combining district, and consider recommending downzoning the site back to R-1. This approach aligns with preserving the character and safety of the Jollyman Neighborhood while addressing residents’ concerns. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. I look forward to your decision that reflects the best interests of our community. Sincerely, Esther Wong 20891 McClellan Rd. Cupertino, CA 95014 e.wong@yahoo.com 408 497 2337 Sent from my iPhone 28 Lindsay Nelson From:Waymond jung <wayjung@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 3:19 PM To:City of Cupertino Planning Commission Subject:20865 McClellan Road CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organizaƟon. Do not click links or open aƩachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Commission, I object to the zoning change of APN 359 13 019 from R-3 to R-3/TH for mulƟple reasons: 1) It is excessive and not consistent with the incremental step up of density in the surrounding lots. 2) Does not make sense to have such high density far removed from commercial zone and services 3) will exacerbate already dense traffic along McClellan Road, especially during Monta Vista High School opening and closing hours 4) will make it less safe to bike along McClellan bike corridor due to increased vehicular egress from the development. Road already narrrow due to bike lanes with dedicated barriers. 5) will need garbage services disƟnct from residenƟal bin services. Large bin garbage truck entering and exiƟng development pose a safety risk to bikers and pedestrians. Recall bicycle fatality on McClellan from a large truck 7-8 years ago. Thank you, Waymond Jung 7 Lindsay Nelson From:Frank Shen <nshen@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Sunday, December 8, 2024 9:00 AM To:City of Cupertino Planning Commission; Luke Connolly; Piu Ghosh (she/her); Pamela Wu; City Council; City Clerk Cc:Ken Bell; Munisekar; Rajiv Chamraj; Debby Chiu; Valerie Subject:Opposition to 20865 McClellan Rd. Cupertino Rezoning CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Planning Commission Members and City Council Members: I am writing to STRONGLY OPPOSE the rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3TH and by the way, the rezoning from R-1 to R-3 was done behind our backs and NONE of the residents in the community was even aware of this!! This is OUTRAGEOUS process and against the will of surrounding Cupertino community. I have personally talked to and collected wet signatures for the petition against this rezoning and every single household I talked to (50+ in the immediate neighborhood) is strongly against this due to the following FACTS: FACT 1: Traffic! There are 5 public schools use this road (Faria, Lincoln, Kennedy, Monta Vista, De Anza College) and one private school right across from this site (Leadways). Traffic during school hours in the morning is already extremely congested and for us living on Bonny, it takes forever to even turn from Bonny to McClellan. With the 6 single family homes being added now across from 20865 McClellan and this rezoned multi-family (27 townhouses) all converge in the short section, it will be a bottleneck for all residents in the area. And afternoon rush hour on McClellan in this section is also very very congested. So, adding more to the already over-burdened section of road does NOT MAKE ANY SENSE and dramatically reduce community's quality of life!! FACT 2: SAFTY! There are students riding bikes and scooters on the road, squeezing in so many units poses potential hazard to all pedestrians, kids. FACT 3: Emergency access! On such a congested road with proposed single access lane to that many units, in case of emergency, the access to that site will be limited and this will be a concern not only to people that live there, but also to all surrounding neighbors. God forbidden, if there is a fire on site, as a neighbor, I don't want the fire be spread to my house due to fire engine not able to access the squeezed site. FACT 4: Aesthetic impact to the neighborhood! This is a single family area without high rises (NOT 3-story tall buildings!!!) How can the City Planning approve spotty high rises wherever there is a lot?? Isn't it a basic practice of city planning to maintain and even promote the uniformity of the neighborhood? FACT 5: Utility! With so many units being built and being planned in this immediate area on both sides of the road, the sewer, electric, water supply, etc. will face much bigger demand and then comes the digging the upgrade, the endless utility work and that also dramatically impacts neighbors in the area. FACT 6 Parking! There is ZERO guest parking on that site. Where are they going to park? They are going to come to park on Bonny Dr. As a resident on Bonny, I don't want to see my street all of sudden loaded with unfamiliar cars and potentially increase the public safety hazardous issue in my neighborhood. This project is CLEARLY COMPLETELY AGAINST the will of ALL residents in the community. If you do not live in this area, I STRONGLY suggest you come and drive around in the school hours and rush hours and see for yourself how bad the 8 situation already is and see for yourself how close all these developments are and what potential bottleneck this can QUICKLY BECOME!!! With that, I again STRONGLY OPPSE this rezoning and how could this even be allowed to get rezone approval from R-1 to R-3 in the first place? That R-3 rezoning should be REVERSED! This is completely out of the line. Residents in the community SHOULD NOT EVEN waste a second of their life to organize and rally against this! This should have been rejected outright upon sight by the commission and the city!!! It is just a common sense judgment. Frank Shen Resident on Bonny. 25 Lindsay Nelson From:Laura Chin <lauraachin@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 2:27 PM To:Luke Connolly; Piu Ghosh (she/her); City of Cupertino Planning Commission; Pamela Wu; City Council; City Clerk Subject:Opposition to Rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road (Priority Housing Site No. 24) CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Chair Fung, Cupertino Planning Commissioners, Mr. Connolly, and Ms. Ghosh, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3/TH, as outlined in the Planning Commission Staff Report for the December 10, 2024, meeting. I urge the Planning Commission to retain the R-3 zoning designation for this site and further recommend consideration of downzoning the property back to R- 1. My family and I will be directly impacted by the presence of this project as we live in on the other side of the McKellan, backed up to the church properities and it will contribute negatively to our collective lives - ours and our neighbors. I write to you today on behalf of all of our community who will be impacted by this proposed rezoning. McClellan Road is a narrow, one-lane street that serves as a Class IV bike corridor and a critical route for students commuting to and from Faria Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Kennedy Middle, and Monta Vista High Schools. This section of McClellan Road is already heavily congested during school hours, posing significant traffic and safety concerns. Introducing medium-density development, such as townhomes, would exacerbate these issues, compromise the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, and worsen traffic conditions along this vital school corridor. While meeting Cupertino's housing goals is important, the context and capacity of the surrounding infrastructure must be considered. The Jollyman Neighborhood, predominantly single-family residential, lacks the infrastructure to support medium-density development without detrimental impacts on traffic, safety, and the overall quality of life for existing residents. Additionally, rezoning to R-3/TH to accommodate townhomes contradicts the character and zoning compatibility of the neighborhood. Retaining the R-3 zoning and further considering downzoning to R-1 would preserve the area’s single- family residential character and alleviate the safety and traffic concerns associated with medium-density development. I respectfully request that the Planning Commission maintain the R-3 zoning designation for this property, reject the proposed R-3/TH combining district, and consider recommending downzoning the site back to R-1. This approach aligns with preserving the character and safety of the Jollyman Neighborhood while addressing residents’ concerns. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. I look forward to your decision that reflects the best interests of our community. Sincerely, Laura and Kyle C. LauraAChin@yahoo.com 23 Lindsay Nelson From:Ram Sripathi <ramsripathi@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 2:11 PM To:Luke Connolly; Piu Ghosh (she/her); City of Cupertino Planning Commission; Pamela Wu; City Council; City Clerk Subject:Re: Opposition to Rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road (Priority Housing Site No. 24) CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organizaƟon. Do not click links or open aƩachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. > > On Dec 10, 2024, at 08:06, Ram Sripathi <ramsripathi@me.com> wrote: > > Ram sripathi and family > 20681 McClellan road, > CuperƟno,ca,95014 > > Chair Fung, > CuperƟno Planning Commissioners, > Luke Connolly, Assistant Director of Community Development, Piu Ghosh, > Planning Manager City of CuperƟno > 10300 Torre Avenue > CuperƟno, CA 95014 > > Dear Chair Fung, CuperƟno Planning Commissioners, Mr. Connolly, and > Ms. Ghosh, > > I am wriƟng to express my strong opposiƟon to the proposed rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3/TH, as outlined in the Planning Commission Staff Report for the December 10, 2024, meeƟng. I urge the Planning Commission to retain the R-3 zoning designaƟon for this site and further recommend consideraƟon of downzoning the property back to R-1. > > As a long Ɵme resident of McClellan road, we’ve seen traffic increase and despite appeals to the city council it seems like this street is being turned a blind eye. If the city is thinking of higher density then maybe there are op Ɵons along busier thoroughfares like Stevens creek or de anza . Please look at those possibiliƟes before making a narrow street busier. > > McClellan Road is a narrow, one-lane street that serves as a Class IV bike corridor and a criƟcal route for students commuƟng to and from Faria Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Kennedy Middle, and Monta Vista High Schools. This secƟon of McClellan Road is already heavily congested during school hours, posing significant traffic and safety concerns. Introducing medium-density development, such as townhomes, would exacerbate these issues, compromise the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, and worsen traffic condiƟons along this vital school corridor. > > While meeƟng CuperƟno's housing goals is important, the context and capacity of the surrounding infrastructure must be considered. The Jollyman Neighborhood, predominantly single-family residenƟal, lacks the infrastructure to support medium-density development without detrimental impacts on traffic, safety, and the overall quality of life for exisƟng residents. > 24 > > > AddiƟonally, rezoning to R-3/TH to accommodate townhomes contradicts the character and zoning compaƟbility of the neighborhood. Retaining the R-3 zoning and further considering downzoning to R-1 would preserve the area’s single- family residenƟal character and alleviate the safety and traffic concerns associated with medium-density development. > > I respecƞully request that the Planning Commission maintain the R-3 zoning designaƟon for this property, reject the proposed R-3/TH combining district, and consider recommending downzoning the site back to R-1. This approach aligns with preserving the character and safety of the Jollyman Neighborhood while addressing residents’ concerns. > > Thank you for your Ɵme and thoughƞul consideraƟon. I look forward to your decision that reflects the best interests of our community. > > Sincerely, > Ram Sripathi and family 15 Lindsay Nelson From:Ram Sripathi <ramsripathi@me.com> Sent:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 8:07 AM To:Luke Connolly; Piu Ghosh (she/her); City of Cupertino Planning Commission; Pamela Wu; City Council; City Clerk Subject:Opposition to Rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road (Priority Housing Site No. 24) CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organizaƟon. Do not click links or open aƩachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Ram sripathi and family 20681 McClellan road, CuperƟno,ca,95014 Chair Fung, CuperƟno Planning Commissioners, Luke Connolly, Assistant Director of Community Development, Piu Ghosh, Planning Manager City of Cuper Ɵno 10300 Torre Avenue CuperƟno, CA 95014 Dear Chair Fung, CuperƟno Planning Commissioners, Mr. Connolly, and Ms. Ghosh, I am wriƟng to express my strong opposiƟon to the proposed rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3/TH, as outlined in the Planning Commission Staff Report for the December 10, 2024, meeƟng. I urge the Planning Commission to retain the R-3 zoning designaƟon for this site and further recommend consideraƟon of downzoning the property back to R-1. As a long Ɵme resident of McClellan road, we’ve seen traffic increase and despite appeals to the city council it seems like this street is being turned a blind eye. If the city is thinking of higher density then maybe there are opƟons along busier thoroughfares like Stevens creek or de anza . Please look at those possibiliƟes before making a narrow street busier. McClellan Road is a narrow, one-lane street that serves as a Class IV bike corridor and a criƟcal route for students commuƟng to and from Faria Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Kennedy Middle, and Monta Vista High Schools. This secƟon of McClellan Road is already heavily congested during school hours, posing significant traffic and safety concerns. Introducing medium-density development, such as townhomes, would exacerbate these issues, compromise the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, and worsen traffic condiƟons along this vital school corridor. While meeƟng CuperƟno's housing goals is important, the context and capacity of the surrounding infrastructure must be considered. The Jollyman Neighborhood, predominantly single-family residenƟal, lacks the infrastructure to support medium-density development without detrimental impacts on traffic, safety, and the overall quality of life for exisƟng residents. AddiƟonally, rezoning to R-3/TH to accommodate townhomes contradicts the character and zoning compaƟbility of the neighborhood. Retaining the R-3 zoning and further considering downzoning to R-1 would preserve the area’s single- family residenƟal character and alleviate the safety and traffic concerns associated with medium-density development. 16 I respecƞully request that the Planning Commission maintain the R-3 zoning designaƟon for this property, reject the proposed R-3/TH combining district, and consider recommending downzoning the site back to R-1. This approach aligns with preserving the character and safety of the Jollyman Neighborhood while addressing residents’ concerns. Thank you for your Ɵme and thoughƞul consideraƟon. I look forward to your decision that reflects the best interests of our community. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Email Address] [Your Phone Number] Sent from my iPhone 17 Lindsay Nelson From:John O <oaktree019@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 10:44 AM To:Luke Connolly; Piu Ghosh (she/her); City of Cupertino Planning Commission; Pamela Wu; City Council; City Clerk Subject:Opposition to Rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3/TH CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organizaƟon. Do not click links or open aƩachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. John Oakley 20947 Fairwoods Court CuperƟno, CA 95014 December 10, 2024 Chair Fung, CuperƟno Planning Commissioners, Luke Connolly, Assistant Director of Community Development, Piu Ghosh, Planning Manager City of Cuper Ɵno 10300 Torre Avenue CuperƟno, CA 95014 Subject: OpposiƟon to Rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3/TH Dear Members of the Planning Commission, I am wriƟng to express my strong opposiƟon to the proposed rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3/TH, as detailed in the Planning Commission Staff Report for the December 10, 2024, meeƟng. I urge the Planning Commission to retain the current R-3 zoning designaƟon for this site and recommend consideraƟon of downzoning the property to R- 1. McClellan Road is a narrow, one-lane street that serves as a Class IV bike corridor and a criƟcal route for students traveling to and from Faria Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Kennedy Middle, and Monta Vista High Schools. This stretch of road is already heavily congested during school hours, creaƟng significant safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians. Introducing medium-density development, such as townhomes, would only worsen these issues, further compromising safety and intensifying traffic challenges along this vital school corridor. While meeƟng CuperƟno’s housing goals is essenƟal, it is equally important to account for the capacity and limitaƟons of exisƟng infrastructure. The Jollyman Neighborhood, which is primarily composed of single-family homes, does not have the infrastructure to support medium-density development without causing adverse impacts on traffic flow, public safety, and residents’ overall quality of life. Furthermore, rezoning the site to R-3/TH to accommodate townhomes would be inconsistent with the character and zoning compaƟbility of the surrounding neighborhood. Retaining the R-3 zoning—and considering downzoning to R-1— would help preserve the single-family residenƟal character of the area while miƟgaƟng traffic and safety concerns associated with higher-density development. 18 I respecƞully request that the Planning Commission maintain the R-3 zoning designaƟon for this property, reject the proposed R-3/TH combining district, and evaluate the potenƟal for downzoning the site to R-1. This approach would align with preserving the safety, character, and integrity of the Jollyman Neighborhood while addressing the concerns of its residents. Thank you for your aƩenƟon to this maƩer and for your consideraƟon of the community’s best interests. I look forward to the Commission’s decision on this important issue. Sincerely, John Oakley oaktree019@yahoo.com 650-305-8041 19 Lindsay Nelson From:Stanley Shi <deming.shi@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 10:58 AM To:Luke Connolly; Piu Ghosh (she/her); City of Cupertino Planning Commission; Pamela Wu; City Council; City Clerk Subject:Opposition to the rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Chair Fung, Cupertino Planning Commissioners, Mr. Connolly, and Ms. Ghosh, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3/TH, as outlined in the Planning Commission Staff Report for the December 10, 2024, meeting. I urge the Planning Commission to retain the R-3 zoning designation for this site and further recommend consideration of downzoning the property back to R-1. McClellan Road is a narrow, one-lane street that serves as a Class IV bike corridor and a critical route for students commuting to and from Faria Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Kennedy Middle, and Monta Vista High Schools. This section of McClellan Road is already heavily congested during school hours, posing significant traffic and safety concerns. Introducing medium-density development, such as townhomes, would exacerbate these issues, compromise the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, and worsen traffic conditions along this vital school corridor. While meeting Cupertino's housing goals is important, the context and capacity of the surrounding infrastructure must be considered. The Jollyman Neighborhood, predominantly single- family residential, lacks the infrastructure to support medium-density development without detrimental impacts on traffic, safety, and the overall quality of life for existing residents. Additionally, rezoning to R- 3/TH to accommodate townhomes contradicts the character and zoning compatibility of the neighborhood. Retaining the R-3 zoning and further considering downzoning to R-1 would preserve the area’s single-family residential character and alleviate the safety and traffic concerns associated with medium-density development. I respectfully request that the Planning Commission maintain the R-3 zoning designation for this property, reject the proposed R-3/TH combining district, and consider recommending downzoning the site back to R-1. This approach aligns with preserving the character and safety of the Jollyman Neighborhood while addressing residents’ concerns. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. I look forward to your decision that reflects the best interests of our community. Sincerely, Deming Shi, phone: 6506905529 13 Lindsay Nelson From:Santosh Rao <santo_a_rao@yahoo.com> Sent:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 6:44 AM To:City of Cupertino Planning Commission; Luke Connolly; Piu Ghosh (she/her); City Clerk Subject:Opposition to Rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road (Priority Housing Site No. 24) CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Chair Fung, Cupertino Planning Commissioners, Luke Connolly, Assistant Director of Community Development, Piu Ghosh, Planning Manager City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Subject: Opposition to Rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road (Priority Housing Site No. 24) Dear Chair Fung, Cupertino Planning Commissioners, Mr. Connolly, and Ms. Ghosh, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road from R-3 to R-3/TH, as outlined in the Planning Commission Staff Report for the December 10, 2024, meeting. I urge the Planning Commission to retain the R-3 zoning designation for this site and further recommend consideration of downzoning the property back to R-1. McClellan Road is a narrow, one-lane street that serves as a Class IV bike corridor and a critical route for students commuting to and from Faria Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Kennedy Middle, and Monta Vista High Schools. This section of McClellan Road is already heavily congested during school hours, posing significant traffic and safety concerns. Introducing medium-density development, such as townhomes, would exacerbate these issues, compromise the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, and worsen traffic conditions along this vital school corridor. While meeting Cupertino's housing goals is important, the context and capacity of the surrounding infrastructure must be considered. The Jollyman Neighborhood, predominantly single-family residential, lacks the infrastructure to support medium-density development without detrimental impacts on traffic, safety, and the overall quality of life for existing residents. Additionally, rezoning to R-3/TH to accommodate townhomes contradicts the character and zoning compatibility of the neighborhood. Retaining the R-3 zoning and further considering downzoning to R-1 would preserve the area’s single-family residential charact er and alleviate the safety and traffic concerns associated with medium-density development. I respectfully request that the Planning Commission maintain the R-3 zoning designation for this property, reject the proposed R-3/TH combining district, and consider recommending downzoning the 14 site back to R-1. This approach aligns with preserving the character and safety of the Jollyman Neighborhood while addressing residents’ concerns. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. I look forward to your decision that reflects the best interests of our community. Sincerely, San Rao Cupertino voter Faria and MVHS parent Safe Routes to School rep - Faria and MVHS Daily user of Bonny Dr and McClellan Rd From:Yih-Chuan Chen To:City of Cupertino Planning Commission Subject:Objection to R-3/TH rezoning in 20865 McClellan road Date:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:01:13 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Chair Fung, Cupertino Planning Commissioners, This is Simon Chen. I am a resident of Cupertino living on Bonny drive. I am strongly opposed to the proposal to rezone McClellan from R-3 to R-3/TH. As I understand it, the city is getting pressure from the state to produce 4588 newhomes, hence the proposed housing element plan. However I failed to see how thecity solved the problem holistically with a vision. The city seems to put forth a planwith spotty rezoning here and there which impacts the community in a very negativeway. It will make much better sense that the city plan the housing elements in a fewmajor sections and focus. All the new housing elements will require new infrastructure upgrades such as sewage, electricity, internet… etc. Having few sites makes theinfrastructure upgrade more efficiently. It will be much better than having it done in aspotty manner, which simply does not have a good ROI. It goes without saying, mixing townhomes with R-1 residential areas decreases the value of the community as a whole. The 20865 McClellan project is having a negative impact on the community. I am sure there can be a balance between city growth and maintaining the core value of the neighborhood. Please consider and dis-approve the rezoning request. Best, Simon Chen Bonny drive resident From:Alden Wong To:Luke Connolly; Piu Ghosh (she/her); City of Cupertino Planning Commission; Pamela Wu; City Council; City Clerk Subject:Opposition to rezoning of 20865 McClellan Road Date:Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5:48:01 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mr. Fung, Mr Connolly, Ms. Ghosh, Ms. Wu, and City Council, My name is Alden and I currently live at 10459 Bonny Dr. Cupertino, 95014. My wife and I purchased this property in 2021. Our son currently attends Lincoln Elementary and in a couple years, hopefully our daughter will be enrolled there as well. We enjoy living in Cupertino and like the idea of building more housing to allow others the opportunity to live here as well. When we had first moved in, our general impression was that the land for 20865 McClellan Rd would be converted to single family homes, which made sense to us. We have recently discovered that it was converted to medium density (R3) and is now under consideration for even higher density (R3/TH). While we understand and can appreciate all the legal and logistical challenges city planning and the various related city government branches face when making these decisions, we find this rezoning to be concerning. McClellan road can get quite congested at peak times. Since it is a single lane road with no turning lanes, there can often be long waits until there is a gap in traffic; or even worse, people will be inclined to make more dangerous driving maneuvers to get through. There is already a development in progress across from this location that will add to that congestion and increasing the density of this project will just make things worse. I ask that you please take into consideration the whole picture when making this zoning decision. Thank you for your time, Alden Wong