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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Date: January 30, 2026
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Stocklmeir House (22120 Stevens Creek Blvd)
“critical”
City’s founding in 1955. However, the property’s location within a FEMA floodway, the
building’s poor condition, and the lack of modern infrastructure present significant hurdles to
preservation or renovation efforts.
Any renovation effort would require:
• A detailed structural and foundation assessment to evaluate existing integrity.
• FEMA compliance analysis to ensure no encroachment or modification increases flood
elevations.
• Potential finished floor elevation or floodproofing measures, which may not be feasible
given the structure’s age and location.
Due to the facility’s condition, rehabilitation costs would be roughly equivalent to demolition
and replacement costs, which are currently estimated at $1.7M.
Given these constraints and the recommendations from the 2022 Facility Condition Assessment,
staff’s preliminary recommendation is to consider demolition and site restoration. Following
removal, the area, currently zoned Parks and Recreation (P-R), could be restored as open park
space. To recognize the property’s local significance, a historical interpretive plaque could be
installed to commemorate the Stocklmeir family’s contributions to Cupertino’s early history and
the founding of the City.
Blesch House (22050 Stevens Creek Blvd)
The Blesch property lies directly across Stevens Creek from the Stocklmeir property and is
subject to the same floodway limitations. The house on this property does not appear to have
any identified historical or cultural significance and, like the Stocklmeir property, is currently
vacant. The overall condition rating of the house is “poor”.
The estimated cost to update and repair the structure is approximately $400K. Full demolition
and replacement costs is estimated at approximately $2M.
Given the floodway designation, any redevelopment or major structural modification would
require a FEMA compliance analysis to ensure no encroachment or modification increases flood
elevations. Demolition and conversion to open space would align with both floodplain
management objectives and Parks and Recreation land use goals.
Staff recommends demolishing the existing structures and transforming the site into a
recreation area, such as an educational native garden area with benches and/or tables for public
use, or a public overlook area, depending on available funding and future direction from
Council.
Alternative Options for Consideration
While demolition and open space restoration are the most practical and least expensive options,
staff identifies the following potential alternatives for a future Council discussion:
1. Historic Preservation Study – Commission a consultant to determine whether the
Stocklmeir House qualifies for formal historic designation under State or local criteria,
initiate structural investigation, and identify feasible rehabilitation options that comply
with FEMA floodway regulations.
2. Minimal Rehabilitation for Interpretive Use – Retain select structural elements (e.g.,
foundation footprint or façade) as part of an interpretive exhibit or outdoor historical
display.
3. Partnership Opportunities – Explore partnerships with local historical societies,
community foundations, or educational institutions interested in preserving and
interpreting Cupertino’s early incorporation history.
4. Natural/Open Space Enhancement – Remove the existing dilapidated structures and
restore both parcels with native plantings, riparian habitat improvements, and low-
impact recreation features consistent with floodway and P-R zoning requirements.
Next Steps and Council Input
Staff will agendize a Study Session for an upcoming City Council meeting to gather input on
the preferred direction for these two properties, including:
• Whether Council wishes to pursue further historic evaluation of the Stocklmeir House;
• Whether demolition and open space restoration is an acceptable approach for one or
both sites; and
• Any specific desired public uses or design elements (e.g., interpretive signage, native
garden space, passive recreation) Council would like staff to consider in future planning.
Upon receiving Council guidance, staff will prepare a more detailed implementation plan,
including cost estimates, regulatory review steps, and schedule options for future Council
consideration.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
Yes, FY 25-26
City Properties: Planning for Optimal Use: Future planning strategies for Stocklmeir
house/garages, Blesch House, Blue Pheasant. Goal of judicial use of city-owned properties.
Investigate potential purchase of CUSD Finch/Phil property. Include the McClellan Barn and
the house at the entrance of Blackberry Farm.
Council Goal:
Quality of Life
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Chad Mosley, Director of Public Works
Reviewed by: Kirsten Squarcia, Interim Deputy City Manager
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager
Attachments:
A - Vicinity Map – 22120 and 22050 Stevens Creek Blvd
B - FEMA Floodway Map
C - Photographs of Existing Structures
D – Excepts from 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Report (For Blesch and Stocklmeir)
Vicinity Map – 22120 and 22050 Stevens Creek Blvd
FEMA Floodway Map
Photographs of Existing Structures
Stocklmeir House
Blesch House
FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS | T1
Address: 22050 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014
Blesch House
Appendix T
Detailed Report
Facility Year Built Building Area Replacement Cost Replacement Cost/SF
Blesch House Unknown 2,740 $1,964,000 $717
Facility Capital Renewal
Cost
FCI Condition Score Condition Rating
Blesch House $336,340 0.171 C POOR
T2 CITY OF CUPERTINO | DRAFT REPORT
Assessment Descriptions
Architectural Elements
Interior space of the approximately 2,740 SF Blesch House is in poor condition. The carpeting, ceramic tiling, resilient vinyl
flooring, and painted walls are past their useful life and need to be replaced or refurbished. Not all parts of the interior were
accessible during the assessment.
The exterior is in poor condition. The gutters and wood board siding are past their useful life and need to be replaced or
refinished.
Mechanical Systems
The mechanical systems consist of radiant wall heaters. Overall, the mechanical systems appear to be in operable condition
with the radiant wall heaters approaching the end of their expected useful life.
Electrical Systems
Electrical power is provided by a single load center that appears to be past its expected useful life.
The interior and exterior lighting system is past its expected useful life.
Plumbing Elements
The plumbing systems consist of domestic cold and hot water piping, gas piping, sanitary waste piping and vent piping. The
domestic hot water is provided by a gas-fired water heater.
Overall, the plumbing systems appear to be in operable condition.
Fire Protection
The building is not equipped with a fire alarm or sprinkler system.
FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS | T3
Conclusion
For the Blesch House building, these charts summarize the Capital Renewal Costs by Priority with their associated costs
and escalation based on the time period anticipated for implementation.
Detailed Capital Renewal Costs by Priority, broken down by Building System Class, are included in the following CIP
Deficiency Cost Summary. This chart summarizes all of the more detailed information from the subsequent Deficiency
Table. To supplement the Deficiency Table, representative photographs and descriptions are included.
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5
8% Escalation 13% Escalation 18% Escalation 23% Escalation 28% Escalation
Blesch House $0 $0 $393,250 $0 $0 $393,250
Total $0 $0 $393,250 $0 $0 $393,250
0.00% 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 0.00%100.00%
Capital Renewal Costs by Priority
Blesch House
TotalBuilding
Priority 1
$0
Priority 2
$0
Priority 3
$393,250
Priority 4
$0
Priority 5
$0
CAPITAL RENEWAL COSTS BY PRIORITY CHART
T4 CITY OF CUPERTINO | DRAFT REPORT
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Cupertino
Facility Condition Assessment
Blesch House
Building System
Class
Current
Costs
CIP DEFICIENCY COST SUMMARY
Uniformat
Code
Construction Increase - Cumulative Escalation
8%
Priority 1
0-12 Months
Priority 2
1-2 Years
Priority 3
2-3 Years
Priority 4
3-4 Years
Priority 5
4-5 Years
Condition Score:C
FCI:0.171
Condition Rating:POORReplacement Cost/SF:$717
Capital Renewal Cost:$336,340
Replacement Cost:$1,964,000
13%18%23%28%
B2010 EXTERIOR WALLS $67,530 --$79,690 --
B3020 ROOF APPURTENANCES $9,270 --$10,940 --
C2010 WALL FINISHES $39,750 --$46,920 --
C2030 FLOORING $50,640 --$59,770 --
D3020 HEATING SYSTEMS $3,120 ----$4,000
D5020 ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND
DISTRIBUTION
$4,700 --$5,550 --
D5040 LIGHTING $161,330 --$190,380 --
$336,340 --$393,250 -$4,000TOTALS
TOTAL
(Priority 1-5
without escalation)TOTAL
(Priority 1-5 with escalation)
$336,340
$397,250
APPENDIX T T5
Deficiency
Description
Description of
Work
Qty Unit Total
Deficiency
Cost (2)
Deficiency
Cost
(1)
LocationSystemItem No.
Cupertino
Facility Condition Assessment
Blesch House
(1) Deficiency Cost = Qty x Unit Cost
(2) Total Deficiency Cost = (Deficiency Cost) x (General Construction Factor) x (City Cost Index) x (Non Construction Cost) x (Escalation)
General Construction Factor [1.4] = Estimating Contingency, General Conditions, Overhead and Profit, Insurance and Bonds
City Cost Index [1.235] = A Compensation for Cost Variation per Geographical Location
Non Construction Cost [1.3] = Includes Architect/Engineer Fees, Construction Management, Client Administration, Permits, Testing, etc.
DEFICIENCY TABLE
PriorityRecord ID
B2010 -
EXTERIOR
WALLS
B2010.10.003 Wood board siding
is approaching the
end of its useful life.
Replace or repair
the existing wood
siding. Place a
new siding over
building paper and
plywood sheathing.
2,740 SF 31$30,040 $79,690734
B3020 - ROOF
APPURTENANC
ES
B3020.70.001 Rain
leaders/gutters are
damaged and leak.
Repair, replace
rain leaders/gutters.
200 LF 3Exterior$4,120 $10,9401035
C2010 - WALL
FINISHES
C2010.20.001 Paneling is not in
serviceable
condition.
Remove and
replace existing
wood wall panels.
50 SF 3Closet$550 $1,4701034
C2010 - WALL
FINISHES
C2010.70.001 Painted gypsum
wallboard is
showing signs of
wear.
Patch and paint
the gypsum
wallboard.
2,000 SF 3Restroom$17,130 $45,450735
C2030 -
FLOORING
C2030.20.001 Ceramic tile floor is
approaching the
end of its useful life.
Remove the
existing ceramic
tile flooring and
replace.
400 SF 31$10,860 $28,8201033
C2030 -
FLOORING
C2030.50.002 Sheet vinyl is
approaching the
end of its useful life.
Remove the
existing sheet vinyl
and replace.
40 SF 3Restroom$700 $1,870736
C2030 -
FLOORING
C2030.75.002 Rolled carpeting is
approaching the
end of its useful life.
Remove existing
rolled carpeting
and replace it with
new 40 oz. nylon
carpet.
1,000 SF 3Varies$10,960 $29,080738
D5020 -
ELECTRICAL
SERVICE AND
DISTRIBUTION
D5020.30.4001 The load center is
past its expected
useful life.
Replace the
existing load
center with a new
load center
1 EA 31$2,090 $5,550642
D5040 -
LIGHTING
D5040.50.302 The exterior fixture
is past its expected
useful life.
Replace the
existing fixture with
an LED lighting
fixture.
5 EA 3$4,850 $12,8801155
D5040 -
LIGHTING
D5040.50.411 Interior lighting
system is past its
expected useful life.
Provide new
interior lighting and
control system
throughout building
per current CEC
T24 code.
2,740 SF 3$66,920 $177,5001156
D3020 -
HEATING
SYSTEMS
D3020.70.008 Radiant wall heater
is approaching the
end of its expected
useful life.
Provide equipment
replacement and
installation.
1 EA 51$690 $2,000640
D3020 -
HEATING
SYSTEMS
D3020.70.008 Radiant wall heater
is approaching the
end of its expected
useful life.
Provide equipment
replacement and
installation.
1 EA 51$690 $2,000638
APPENDIX T
T6
Cupertino
Facility Condition Assessment
Blesch House
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Radiant wall heater is approaching the end
of its expected useful life.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:5
Quantity/Unit of Measure:1/EA
Floor/Room:1
Description of Work:Provide equipment replacement and
installation.
Item No.D3020.70.008
Comments:Radiant Heater
System D3020 - HEATING SYSTEMS
Total Deficiency Cost:$2,000
Record ID 638
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Radiant wall heater is approaching the end
of its expected useful life.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:5
Quantity/Unit of Measure:1/EA
Floor/Room:1
Description of Work:Provide equipment replacement and
installation.
Item No.D3020.70.008
Comments:Radiant Heater
System D3020 - HEATING SYSTEMS
Total Deficiency Cost:$2,000
Record ID 640
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
The load center is past its expected useful
life.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:1/EA
Floor/Room:1
Description of Work:Replace the existing load center with a
new load center
Item No.D5020.30.4001
Comments:Load Center
System D5020 - ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND
DISTRIBUTION
Total Deficiency Cost:$5,550
Record ID 642
APPENDIX T
T7
Cupertino
Facility Condition Assessment
Blesch House
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Wood board siding is approaching the end
of its useful life.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:2,740/SF
Floor/Room:1
Description of Work:Replace or repair the existing wood siding.
Place a new siding over building paper and
plywood sheathing.
Item No.B2010.10.003
Comments:
System B2010 - EXTERIOR WALLS
Total Deficiency Cost:$79,690
Record ID 734
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Painted gypsum wallboard is showing signs
of wear.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:2,000/SF
Floor/Room:1 / Restroom
Description of Work:Patch and paint the gypsum wallboard.
Item No.C2010.70.001
Comments:
System C2010 - WALL FINISHES
Total Deficiency Cost:$45,450
Record ID 735
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Sheet vinyl is approaching the end of its
useful life.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:40/SF
Floor/Room:1 / Restroom
Description of Work:Remove the existing sheet vinyl and
replace.
Item No.C2030.50.002
Comments:
System C2030 - FLOORING
Total Deficiency Cost:$1,870
Record ID 736
APPENDIX T
T8
Cupertino
Facility Condition Assessment
Blesch House
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Rolled carpeting is approaching the end of
its useful life.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:1,000/SF
Floor/Room:1 / Varies
Description of Work:Remove existing rolled carpeting and
replace it with new 40 oz. nylon carpet.
Item No.C2030.75.002
Comments:
System C2030 - FLOORING
Total Deficiency Cost:$29,080
Record ID 738
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Ceramic tile floor is approaching the end of
its useful life.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:400/SF
Floor/Room:1
Description of Work:Remove the existing ceramic tile flooring
and replace.
Item No.C2030.20.001
Comments:
System C2030 - FLOORING
Total Deficiency Cost:$28,820
Record ID 1033
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Paneling is not in serviceable condition.Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:50/SF
Floor/Room:1 / Closet
Description of Work:Remove and replace existing wood wall
panels.
Item No.C2010.20.001
Comments:
System C2010 - WALL FINISHES
Total Deficiency Cost:$1,470
Record ID 1034
APPENDIX T
T9
Cupertino
Facility Condition Assessment
Blesch House
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Rain leaders/gutters are damaged and leak.Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:200/LF
Floor/Room:1 / Exterior
Description of Work:Repair, replace rain leaders/gutters.
Item No.B3020.70.001
Comments:
System B3020 - ROOF APPURTENANCES
Total Deficiency Cost:$10,940
Record ID 1035
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
The exterior fixture is past its expected
useful life.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:5/EA
Floor/Room:
Description of Work:Replace the existing fixture with an LED
lighting fixture.
Item No.D5040.50.302
Comments:
System D5040 - LIGHTING
Total Deficiency Cost:$12,880
Record ID 1155
PHOTO
NOT
APPLICABLE
Interior lighting system is past its expected
useful life.
Deficiency Description:
Priority:3
Quantity/Unit of Measure:2,740/SF
Floor/Room:
Description of Work:Provide new interior lighting and control
system throughout building per current
CEC T24 code.
Item No.D5040.50.411
Comments:
System D5040 - LIGHTING
Total Deficiency Cost:$177,500
Record ID 1156
APPENDIX T
T10
FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS | V1
Address: Near the Blackbery FarmsGolf Course Parking Lot, Cupertino, CA 95014
Stocklmeirs House
Appendix V
Detailed Report
Facility Year Built Building Area Replacement Cost Replacement Cost/SF
Building 1 Unknown 2,100 $1,641,000 $781
Building 2 Unknown 1,400 $1,094,000 $781
Building 3 Unknown 270 $211,000 $781
V2 CITY OF CUPERTINO | FINAL REPORT
Assessment Descriptions
Architectural Elements
Limited Data is available on the Stocklmeir House which includes three structures totalling approximately 3,289 SF. The
interior was not assessed as the team was unable to enter the buildings as they have been boarded up and have not in use for
several years. The wood board siding, asphalt shingle roofing, eaves, gutters, frames, and foundation are among the elements
that are in critical condition.
Due to the structures’ lack of maintenance, significant decaying and deterioration can be seen throughout. There are several
indications of animals burrowing and building nests all around the slab on grade, raising concerns about the stability of the
foundation. Overall, the Stocklmeir House buildings are in critical condition and should be demolished.
Mechanical Systems
There were no mechanical systems observed..
Electrical Systems
The electrical systems, including exterior lighting, is in poor condition.
Plumbing Elements
There were no plumbing systems observed.
Fire Protection
There were no fire protection systems observed.
FACILITY CONDITION ASSESSMENTS | V3
Conclusion
Due to access and the apparent condition the Stocklmeir House buildings were not able to be assessed using the
standard FCA approach. It is the recommendation of the assessment team that the structures be demolished, and if
needed new structures be constructed.