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Home My WebLink AboutCC 04-01-2026 Late CommunicationsCC 4-01-2026 #3 Linda Vista / Evulich Project Written Communications From:Jean Bedord To:City Clerk; Cupertino City Manager"s Office; City Council Subject:Special request for Agenda Item # 3: Summerhill Development Date:Wednesday, April 1, 2026 5:24:16 PM Attachments:image.png 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 will be speaking at public comment for this item. I would greatly appreciate it if you could (1) Display the "Opportunity Sites" map below from the January 25,2022 Planning Commission meeting, chaired by Steven Scharf. This is from the Planning Commission is in the materials for that day. and (2) play the short clip (1) Map of "Opportunity Sites" from the January 25, 2022 Planning Commission meetings. That map is in the materials for that day. It includes the Evulich Court site: (2) Please play this time-stamped link: https://youtu.be/Mm7IWJiLP0g?t=7887 Ray Wang had asked lots of questions about why sites on the western side of town weren't being considered; he also commented that the difference in density between the east and west traditionally causes tension in the community. Ray asked if the city could just rezone all of western Cupertino to 20 du/a (upper density townhouses) and count that in the sites inventory. Staff responded yes. At one point, Ray asked of staff: " could we just 2:11:33 take the entire west side and just drive the du up to 20 and you know and then just say let's go count that puppy oh uh 2:11:40yes we could absolutely the council the city i mean the west side has never experienced that Link to entire meeting, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm7IWJiLP0g&t=3s Thanks much! Jean Bedord From:Connie-Comcast Swim5am To:City Council; City Clerk Subject:2026-4-1 CC Agenda Item 3, 51-unit Townhome Housing Application Date:Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:57:59 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. Please add this to Written Communications Agenda Item #3 Honorable Mayor Moore, Vice-mayor, Councilmembers Connie Cunningham 38 year resident Housing Commission, speaking for myself only I strongly support this application for 51 new well-designed homes in a wonderful location for students from elementary through high school. My children attended these excellent schools. I know that the new families will deeply appreciate being part of this neighborhood and schools. Cupertino needs more homes of all types. These townhomes include Below- Market Rate purchase homes is an excellent step forward. The County Fire Chiefs clearly explained how the homes meet the new requirements for new fire high severity maps. They are professionals who best advise Council and residents on fire risks and preparation. I urge you to heed their advice. These homes are near Cupertino highly acclaimed high school, middle school and elementary school. It is also near other city amenities. Of special interest is the applicant’s request for access to the Linda Vista Trail. That would be an amazing access to trails, Blackberry Farm, and the Blackberry Preserve. Blackberry Preserve is a gem that Cupertino has set-aside for nurturing nature’s plants and animals as well as nurturing the human spirit. I urge City Council to approve this SummerHill Townhome project tonight. Thank you for this time to speak. From Connie's iPhone From:Rhoda Fry To:Public Comments Subject:Agenda Item #3 Linda Vista - public comment Date:Wednesday, April 1, 2026 6:07:04 PM Attachments:Linda Vista Presentation.pdf 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. Agenda Item #3 Linda Vista - public comment Thanks for reading the attached CEQA is Required Purpose of AB130 (SB131) is to streamline straight-forward projects Linda Vista is not for multiple reasons . . . Per AB130, CEQA is required if project is in an earthquake zone on an “Official Map published by the State Geologist.” The Monta Vista is thrust fault capable of 7M earthquake. Thrust faults cause more damage than conventional faults. Note developer used Alquist Priolo map which is years behind our State Geologist’s Official Fault Activity Map of California. CEQA is Required AMMR & Architectural Site Approval are not a substitute for AB130 Checklist Per AB130, CEQA is required if project is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). Some jurisdictions allow loopholes. Where is Cupertino’s Policy??? AB130 Loophole has 3 requirements and only one was partially met The Planning Department asked both the Developer and Fire for the 3 requirements: 4290, 4291, 7a. The Developer asked for and received an Alternative Means and Methods Request (AMMR). Packet also includes Architectural and Site Approval comments. Why did these 3 requirements get lost in the shuffle? Project fails at least two CEQA exemption triggers for AB130 AMMR Fails: 10 feet ≠30 feet If there’s a fire & earthquake, there’s likely no water, so the exterior sprinklers within 30 feet of the property line will be useless! 1.Water mains have been breaking (without the assistance of an earthquake) 2.Within active and dangerous earthquake fault zone 3.Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) Use of AMMR is Improper for 2 Reasons AMMR = Alternative Means and Methods Request 1.As shown earlier for AB130 2.AMMR is to be used for Exceptional Circumstances –otherwise Standard Fire Code Prevails! AMMRs are used when physical limitations, unique site conditions, or design constraints make it IMPOSSIBLE to follow the standard. INCREASING DEVELOPER PROFIT MARGIN IS NOT A CRITERIA FOR AMMR!!! Developer misled Fire. Would you consider this site for the Housing Element Today? IF ONLY YOU HAD KNOWN ... 1.The evacuation routes were at double (some areas quadruple) overcapacity? Why did the Planning Department wait from October 2025 to March 2026, after the Planning Commission meeting on this topic to reveal the assessment? Why is Summerhill not doing an evacuation assessment –what will they tell their buyers? 2.The site was in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone? 3.The Monta Vista fault is a very dangerous thrust fault capable of ~7M? YOU CAN SAY NO NOW! 1.Deny CEQA 2.Deny the project as proposed 3.Revoke SB330 due to significant health and safety risks The proposed project creates specific, adverse impacts upon the public health and safety for which no feasible, objective method exists to mitigate that impact.