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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 05-12-26 PresentationsPC 05-12-2025 #2 10268 Bandley Drive Presentations 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 2 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 3 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 4 SAMPLE BUILDING ELEVATION 5 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 6 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 7 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 8