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Home My WebLink AboutCC 04-01-2026 Item No. 3 Housing Development Linda Vista Drive _Staff PresentationCC 04-01-2026 Housing Development - Linda Vista Drive Presentation Housing Development 10857, 10867, 10877.* & 10887 Linda Vista Dr City Council April 1, 2026 �5'C.19sr CUPERTINO Project Site Address 10857, 10867, 10877, and 10887 Linda Vista Drive Zoning District R3/TH (20.01 to 35 du/acre) Request 51-unit housing development and removal of 35 trees Project Background Existing Uses Four single-family residences Applications SB330 Application submitted on October 9, 2024 Formal application submitted on December 18, 2024 Housing Element Context 2023-2031 Housing Element adopted May 2024 Priority Housing Sites #25-28 SB330 application after HE adoption State Housing Laws • Housing Accountability Act (HAAI Cannot make project infeasible or reduce density. Housing Crisis Act ("SB 330" or "HCA"� Streamlines permit processing and locks -in fees and standards. Vesting Date: October 9, 2024 Density Bonus Law Allows for additional units, waivers, concessions, and reduced parking standards. No Net Loss (SB 166) Sites to accommodate RHNA by income level must be available. Proposal Data Project Data Minimum Density Maximum Density Building Height Setbacks Front Interior Sides Street Sides Rear Private Open Space Parking * Density Bonus Waiver J Required Proposed 20.01 units/acre 20.35 units/acre Up to 35 units/acre 30' max. 37' - 40'-711* 20' 20' 6' 10' 12' 3' -7" 15' 22' -1 1 " 60 s.f. / unit no dimension less > 60 s.f. / unit than 6' 1 space per unit 102 spaces (51 spaces) Project Details Ten residential buildings 51 units (10 BMR, 41 market rate), 2,356 to 2,779 sq. ft. Three stories 50 new onsite trees, inc. replacements for 8 protected trees F 4 11 ,t1 a#r+ Project Consistency Analysis • Project is consistent with applicable objective standards. • One Density Bonus concession to waive requirement in the BMR Manual that BMR units be comparable to market rate units in terms of unit type. • Five Density Bonus waivers: i . Side Setbacks 2. Private Outdoor Space Clearance 3. 30-Foot Height Limitation 4. Floor Area Maximum s. Minimum Parking Space Size =j=jwIA101=IWIA=j lei* Pi j rim.. NO If ffik jo=p, wrn RAI I I WE F; v 41 r ram - a r-� Example of proposed 4'-6" dimension ZK• 1 •I• ["=Jaw [=• 1 gel fi ["� 1 Example of propoE 5'-5" dimension 40 Height., Floor Area., and Stall Size Project Data Required Proposed Maximum Height* 30' 37' - 40'-7" (All Buildings) Floor Area Ratio 85% max. 136% Parking Stall Size 9'-6" x 20' min. 9'-6" x 18-6" *Measured from natural grade to peak of roof for Planning purposes Public Art Dedication • Proposed public art plaza on the south side of Evulich and Linda Vista intersection • To be reviewed and approved by Arts and Culture Commission after project approval. _DG Park Land Dedication • Staff recommends payment of in -lieu fee. • Project is conditioned to pay in -lieu fee of $1,998,000 for the 37 market rate units (credit for 4 existing units). • Consistent with Quimby Act requirements. Trail Connection Proposal for trail connection between project site and Stevens Creek Trail Public pedestrian and bike access Aligns with General Plan and transportation policies 11 M it H � lip■- EVULICH CT- 1 .t If approved by Council, applicant is seeking a Park Land fee credit, up to $377,000 BMR Requirements 10 BMR units - 5 moderate and 5 median income Proposed BMR units are comparable to market rate units in type and size: BMR Units Market- Rate Units Number of Units 10 41 Number of Bedrooms 0 0 Average Unit Size 2,356 square feet 2,727 square feet AB 130 Exemption AB 130 Exemption Memorandum prepared: • Reviewed environmental reports: • Biological Assessment • Noise Assessment • Environmental Site • Air Quality Analysis Assessment • Transportation Analysis • Project qualifies for a statutory exemption under Public Resources Code Section 21080.66. • AB 130 Timelines: Final decision by April 4, 2026 Fire Hazard Designation Prior to 2024 - Site designated high fire hazard area May - July 2024 - Housing Element adopted and zoning designation changed October 2024 - Project's SB 330 preliminary application submitted February 2025 - Fire maps revised, identifying site in the Very High Fire Hazard Zone The project has been reviewed under, and meets, current standards for the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Planning Commission Hearing February 24th Planning Commission Hearing: • 3-2 vote to recommend conditional approval • Unanimous support for development; Majority support for trail connection • Discussion: • Potential traffic concerns • Fire safety concerns • Project density • Setbacks to neighbors • Project scale Noticing and Public Comments Noticing • Site Signage • Legal ad • • Mailed notices (449) E-notifications (1315) Public Comments Density - Concerns with multi -family development in single family neighborhood Traffic - Concern of increased traffic and congestion Fire - Concerns of increased fire risk due to project Recommended Actions That the City Council adopt the draft resolutions to: i . Find the project exempt from CEQA; 2. Make the required findings of No Net Loss; and 3. Approve the following permits based on draft resolutions: a. Tentative Final Map (TM-2024-009); b. Architectural & Site Approval Permit (ASA-2024- 015); and C. Tree Removal Permit (TR-2024-044) .