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10268
Bandley
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10268 Bandley Drive
10268 Bandley Drive/Summerhill
Homes III
ASA-2025-016, TM-2025-008, & TR-2025 -
033
Subject
●Consider a residential project with 27 three
story townhomes, including 5 affordable
units, with associated site improvements
and condominium map, to replace a
commercial office building on a 1.55-acre
site.
●Applicant: SummerHill Homes
Background
●1.55-acre site
●10268 Bandley Drive
●20,000 square-feet
commercial-office
building with multiple
tenants
●Within the North De Anza
Special Area
●N. De Anza Conceptual Plan
Background
●SB330 application in July 2025.
●November 2025, Development
Application was submitted.
●Planned Development zoning
district, development must adhere
to Multifamily (R-3) zoning
regulations
Application Request
●27-unit townhome project
●5 BMR
●5 Median Income (100-
120% AMI)
●2 Moderate Income
(80-100% AMI)
●.4 units to be paid in-
lieu
●Resulting density is 17.41
DU/acre
●4 three-story buildings ranging
from 2,120 – 2,822 square feet
●Qualifies for Density Bonus
Analysis – Density Bonus – Waivers/Concessions
Waivers
●Front setback – Proposing 8-feet instead of required 20-feet.
●Rear Setback - Proposing 12.5-feet instead of required 34-
feet.
●Landscape Planter Strip –None proposed around guest
parking.
●Landscape Setback and Area – Proposing 8-feet where an
average 25-foot setback is required.
Concession
●Development of a 100% residential development where
North De Anza Special Area requires primary uses be
office/R&D with limited commercial and residential uses.
Design
Environmental Review
●The applicant requested that the development be
reviewed in accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 130,
signed into law on June 30, 2025, and codified in Public
Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.66. This law exempts
qualifying infill housing development from CEQA review,
creating a new statutory exemption.
●The proposed project meets the criteria for statutory
exemption. Accordingly, this document finds that a
Notice of Exemption is appropriate for the proposed
project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062.
●The project will be conditioned to comply with the
Environmental Standards adopted by the City pursuant to
Chapter 17.04 of the Municipal Code.
Recommended Action
That the Planning Commission adopt the proposed draft
resolutions to recommend City Council:
1.Find the project exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and
2.Approve the following permits:
a.Architectural & Site Approval Permit (ASA-2025-016)
b.Tentative Final Map (TM-2025-008)
c.Tree Removal Permit (TR-2025-033)
Next Step
The Planning Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to
the City Council (June 2, 2026) for its decision on the project. The City
Council’s decision will be final unless reconsidered by the Council
within 10 days of their decision. If the project is approved, the
applicant may apply for building permits at that time.
10268 Bandley Drive 1
APRIL 2026
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PROJECT PLAN
PLANNING APPROACH
Build on SummerHill’s
50+years of experience
developing Communities of
Distinction in the Bay Area
Complement nearby
residential neighborhoods,
develop transitional zone
Landscape Design
Consistent to enhance the
streetscape along Bandley
Provide housing on an
underutilized commercial
site
Respect Neighbor Input
•Designed entryway and
connection points to
reduce ongoing impact
and during construction
Comply with Objective
Standards and minimize
§65915 Waivers
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PROCESS TO DATE
April 2025 SummerHill hosted Neighborhood Meeting
July 2025 SB 330 Preliminary Application
Nov 2025 Formal Development Application
Jan 2026 Development Application deemed complete
April 2026 SummerHill submitted fully compliant plan set to City
May 2026 Planning Commission Hearing
June 2026 City Council Hearing
2026
2025
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SAMPLE BUILDING ELEVATION
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All-electric residential community including heating,
water heating, and appliances
Each home will include solar panels and energy efficient
electric appliances, windows, and insulation
The community will include drought tolerant and/or
native landscaping, water-conserving irrigation systems
including climate-sensitive controllers in common areas,
and low impact treatment of stormwater runoff
Each garage will have:
- (1) Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready space
- (1) Level 1 EV Ready space
- Space for bicycle parking for alt. mode of transit
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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COMMUNITY BENEFITS
27 Townhome-style Condominiums
compatible with the neighborhood 3
& 4-bedroom floor plans
•$1.3M Park Fees
•$285k School Fees
•Contribution to the Cupertino
Public Art Program
•General Fund benefit from taxes
5 Homes at below-market price
for Median & Moderate Income
families
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Enhanced pedestrian environment along
Bandley Drive by adding new trees and
reconstructing the walkway
Homeownership opportunities for 1st
time homebuyers in a highly desirable
neighborhood
THANK YOU
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