Z-2023-001 - PC Reso 2024-11CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO.2024-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
REZONING FOR CERTAIN SITES IN THE CITY FOR CONFORMANCE
WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT
The Planning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning to the City of Cupertino
Municipal Code with the findings reflected in the Draft Ordinance attached hereto as
Exhibit Z.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2024, at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lindskog, Madhdhipatla, Mistry, Scharf
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: FungP
ATTEST:
V
Piu Ghosh (she/her)
Planning Manager
APPROVED:
9
David Fung, Chair
Planning Commission
EXHIBIT Z
ORDINANCE NO.24 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO REZONING CERTAIN SITES
IN THE CITY FOR CONFORMANCE WITH GENERAL PLAN
AND HOUSING ELEMENT
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No: Z-2023-001
Applicant: City of Cupertino
Location: Citywide
SECTION II: RECITALS
WHEREAS, state law requires the City to prepare and adopt an updated Housing
Element every eight years to accommodate its fair share of housing and identify housing
needs, resources and opportunities;
WHEREAS, pursuant to State Housing Law, the City prepared and presented a draft 61h
Cycle Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) on March 28, 2024,
WHEREAS, HCD informed the City in a letter dated April 10, 2024 that the proposed
Draft Housing Element is conditionally certified, pending rezoning of the Priority
Housing Sites, and any associated rezoning required, to accommodate the City's Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State Housing Law, the City Council adopted the City's 61h Cycle
Housing Element on May 14, 2024 with Resolution 24-XXXX; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Code amendment will be consistent with the City's General
Plan land use map, proposed uses and surrounding uses; and
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the Municipal
Code of the City of Cupertino and the Government Code, and the Planning Commission
held a public hearing on June 11, 2024 to consider the project; and
WHEREAS, based on substantial evidence in the administrative record, on June 11, 2024
the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Municipal Code
Amendments to make changes to conform to the General Plan and Housing Element and
other clean up text edits (MCA-2023-001) in substantially similar form to the Resolution
presented (Resolution no. XXXX); approve the Zoning Map Amendments, Z-2023-001, in
substantially similar form to the Resolution presented (Resolution no. XXXX); approve
the Specific Plan Amendments (SPA-2024-001) in substantially similar form to the
Resolution presented (Resolution no. XXXX); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino held a duly noticed public hearing
on July X, 2024, and after considering all testimony and written materials provided in
connection with that hearing introduced this ordinance and waived the reading thereof;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cupertino is the decision -making body for
this Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the City entered into a Stipulated Judgement dated January 8, 2024 pursuant
to a lawsuit related to adoption of the Housing Element which included requirements for
coming into compliance with state housing element law and exempted the City
from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Government Code
section 65759; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code 65759, the General Plan Amendment to adopt the
Housing Element and associated amendments to the General Plan and zoning is fully described
and analyzed in the Environmental Assessment, which is incorporated into the General Plan as
Appendix G;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following:
1. That the proposed zoning is in accord with the Municipal Code and the City's
Comprehensive General Plan.
The proposed zoning is in conformance with the General Plan since the City Council adopted
amendments to the General Plan, including changes to land use designations, in May 2024
with adoption of the Housing Element. These changes are mere conforming changes to make
the City's zoning map conform to the land use map. Additionally, some minor changes to the
colors on the map are to reflect changes to the legend to accommodate new zoning designations.
2. The proposed zoning is in compliance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 65759, the zoning actions related to bringing the City's
Housing Element into compliance with state law are exempt from CEQA. An Environmental
Assessment was prepared, also in compliance with state law. This Environmental Assessment
identified all feasible mitigation measures and was adopted as Appendix G — General Plan
2040 and Zoning Code Amendments Environmental Assessment of the General Plan as
required by state law. The site(s) are physically suitable (including, but not limited to, access,
provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical
constraints) for the proposed zoning designation(s) and anticipated land use development(s).
The sites being rezoned have access to utilities and are compatible with adjoining land uses.
3. The proposed zoning will promote orderly development of the City.
The proposed zoning aligns zoning with the City's General Plan land use goals and policies
related to locating higher density development close to transit corridors. The sites being
rezoned will promote orderly development in the City by allowing similar land uses to be
located compatibly. The proposed changes also allow the City to comply with the requirements
of state law related to housing.
4. That the proposed zoning is not detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals and
general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of subject parcels.
The proposed zoning is not detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals and general welfare
since these are conforming changes. Additionally, where health or safety impacts have been
identified mitigation measures have been identified which would be applicable to any
development on these sites, including those implemented through the City's existing
Municipal Code requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Rezoning.
That the property described in attached Exhibits Z-1 have a zoning designation as that
shown, and is incorporated into the Master Zoning Map (Exhibit Z-2) of the City of
Cupertino and the Heart of the City Specific Plan Area Zoning Map (Exhibit Z-3), which
is also incorporated into the Master Zoning Map; and
Section 2. Severability and Continuity.
The City Council declares that each section, sub -section, paragraph, sub -paragraph,
sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other
section, sub -section, paragraph, sub -paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this
ordinance. If any section, sub -section, paragraph, sub -paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance is held invalid, or its application to any person or circumstance,
be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable or
otherwise void, the City Council declares that it would have adopted the remaining
provisions of this ordinance irrespective of such portion, and further declares its express
intent that the remaining portions of this ordinance should remain in effect after the
invalid portion has been eliminated. To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are
substantially the same as previous provisions of the Cupertino Municipal Code, these
provisions shall be construed as continuations of those provisions and not as an
amendment to or readoption of the earlier provisions.
Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act.
Adoption of these zoning amendments to allow implementation of the Housing Element
is exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to
Government Code section 65759.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after adoption
as provided by Government Code Section 36937.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council the day of
2024 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council on
this day of 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
Sheila Mohan, Mayor Date
City of Cupertino
ATTEST:
Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christopher D. Jensen, City Attorney Date
EXHIBIT Z-1
APN Acres Existing Zoning Designation New Zoning
316 23 027 0.64 P(CG, Res) R4
369 03 005 0.47 P(CG, Res) R4
326 34 047 1.09 P(CG, Res) R4
359 07 006 0.32 P(CG, Res) R4
375 06 006 1.71 P(CG, Res) R4
375 06 007 0.96 P(CG, Res) R4
316 21 031 1.81 P(CG, Res) R4
316 23 026 1.78 P(CG, Res) R4
326 32 050 0.83 P(CG, Res) R4
326 27 053 0.75 T R4
323 36 018 0.42 P(CG) R4
316 04 064 0.44 Al-43 R3/TH
369 37 022 0.39 R3 R4
369 37 023 0.22 R3 R3/TH
369 37 024 0.17 R3 R3/TH
369 34 053 0.54 P(CG) R3/TH
35918 044 0.26 P(CG) R4
36610121 1.34 P(CG, Res 5-15) R3/TH
36610137 0.92 P(CG, Res 5-15) R3/TH
36619 047 2.33 P(CG, Res 5-15) R4
36619 078 0.08 P(CG, Res 5-15) R4
359 09 017 1.00 P(CG, Res) R4
316 20 088 5.16 CG R4
35913 019 0.99 R1-10 R3
356 06 001 0.73 R1-7.5 R3/TH
356 06 002 0.69 R1-7.5 R3/TH
356 06 003 0.25 R1-7.5 R3/TH
356 06 004 0.87 R1-7.5 R3/TH
362 31001 0.25 P(R3) R3/TH
362 31030 0.23 P(R3) R3/TH
326 20 034 1.34 R1-10 R3/TH
316 23 093 1.35 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
316 23 036 0.24 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
369 06 002 0.9 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
EXHIBIT Z-1
APN Acres Existing Zoning Designation New Zoning
369 06 003 0.53 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
369 06 004 1.29 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
35910 015 1.18 P(CG) P (CG/R4)
359 10 060 0.98 P(CG) P (CG/R4)
359 10 044 0.18 P(CG) P (CG/R4)
359 08 025 0.83 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
359 08 026 0.45 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
359 08 027 0.87 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
359 08 0281 0.85 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
326 09 052 0.74 P(CG) P (CG/R4)
326 09 060 2.75 P(Rec/Enter) P (CG/R4)
326 09 061 1.12 P(CG) P (CG/R4)
369 34 052 2.70 P(CG) P (CG/R4)
369 37 028 0.56 P(CG) P (CG/R4)
36619 055 0.40 P(CG, Res 5-15) P (CG/R3/TH)
36619 053 0.56 P(CG, Res 5-15) P (CG/R3/TH)
36619 054 1.75 P(CG, Res 5-15) P (CG/R3/TH)
316 05 050 1.02 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
316 05 051 0.62 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
316 05 052 0.73 P(CG, Res) P (CG/2R4)
316 05 053 0.92 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
316 05 056 6.94 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
316 05 072 0.54 P(CG, Res) P (CG/R4)
359 20 028 2 0.75 BQ P (CG/R3)
316 06 058 6.62 P(Res - 70) No change
316 06 059 5.42 P(Res - 70) No change
316 06 060 0.45 P(Res - 70) No change
1 Land Use designation and residential density changed only for a 178 feet by 208 feet portion of
this site on the western portion closest to Stevens Creek Boulevard as shown in Santa Clara
County Assessor's Office's records Book 359 Page 8 (Revised 2022-2023).
2 Land Use designation and residential density changed only for a 180.75 feet by 180.75 feet
portion of the northwest corner of the site is rezoned as shown in Santa Clara County Assessor's
Office's records Book 359 Page 20 (Revised 2022-2023). rezoned as shown in Santa Clara County
Assessor's Office's records Book 359 Page 20 (Revised 2022-2023).
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