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Home My WebLink AboutCC 06-02-2026 Item No. 15 SummerHill Homes - Bandley Drive_Desk Item CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DESK ITEM Meeting: June 2, 2026 Agenda Item # 15 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. The project utilizes Senate Bill 330 and provisions of State Density Bonus law. (Application No(s): ASA-2025-016, TM-2025-008, & TR-2025-033; Applicant: SummerHill Homes, LLC; Location: 10268 Bandley Drive; APNs: 326-33-097.) Recommended Action 1. Find the project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2. Approve the following permits: a. Adopt Resolution No. 26-069 approving Architectural & Site Approval Permit (ASA-2025-016) (Attachment A); b. Adopt Resolution No. 26-070 approving Tentative Map (TM-2025-008) (Attachment B); c. Adopt Resolution No. 26-071 approving Tree Removal permit (TR-2025-033) (Attachment C). Background: City staﬀ conducted business outreach eﬀorts to tenants located within the Bandley Center business center to oﬀer business support services, including relocation assistance and information regarding available commercial space within Cupertino, due to the proposed redevelopment project by the property owner and developer. BANDLEY CENTER BUSINESS OUTREACH Businesses at Bandley Center 1. Lilly StudiO Architectural Design 10268 Bandley Drive, Suite 102A 2. H&R Block (formerly named May s Tax & Business Services) 10268 Bandley Drive, Suite 108 3. Mirai Gakuen 10268 Bandley Drive, Suite 108 4. Jessie Ho Law Oﬃce 10268 Bandley Drive, Suite 101 5. 10268 Bandley Drive, Suite 103 6. De Anza Learning Center 10268 Bandley Drive, Suite 105 7. Li Wushu Academy / Enjoy Dance Studio 10268 Bandley Drive, Ste 107 General Summary • Business outreach eﬀorts have included site visits, phone calls, direct mail, emails, and ongoing follow-up with businesses to oﬀer business support services and relocation assistance. • Some businesses indicated that relocation assistance is not needed at this time, as their property owner has advised them that redevelopment is anticipated to begin in approximately one year, subject to project approval. • Some businesses expressed interest in receiving information regarding available commercial space within the city. Businesses that requested this assistance have been provided with information on available commercial leasing opportunities. Timeline of Outreach April 27, 2026 • Site visit to Bandley Center to visit the following businesses: Mirai Gakuen, H&R Block (formerly named May’s Tax & Business Services), Jessie Ho Law Oﬃce, Li Wushu Academy / Enjoy Dance Studio, Capybara Clay Studio, Lilly StudiO Architectural Design, and De Anza Learning Center. • Established direct contact with Mirai Gakuen and H&R Block (formerly named May’s Tax & Business Services). April 28, 2026 • Spoke to Lilly StudiO Architectural Design by phone; they expressed interest in receiving information regarding available commercial space within the city. • Spoke to Li Wushu Academy / Enjoy Dance Studio by phone; they indicated that relocation assistance is not currently needed, as the property owner has advised that redevelopment is anticipated to begin in approximately one year, subject to project approval. • Spoke to Capybara Clay Studio by phone; they indicated they were previously unaware of the proposed project and will consider my assistance if interested. • Spoke to Jessie Ho Law Oﬃce by phone and message was sent to Jessie Ho. • Multiple phone calls to De Anza Learning Center and left a voicemail oﬀering business support services. April 29, 2026 • Mailed letters to all businesses oﬀering business support services, including relocation assistance. May 11-12, 2026 • Email correspondence with Mirai Gakuen regarding their expressed interest in meeting to discuss business support services, including relocation. • Email correspondence with Lilly StudiO Architectural Design to provide information on available commercial space. May 13, 2026 • Held a meeting with Mirai Gakuen; they indicated that relocation assistance is not currently needed, as the property owner has advised that redevelopment is anticipated to begin in approximately one year, subject to project approval. The business expressed interest in receiving information on available commercial space but is not actively seeking relocation at this time. Available commercial space listings were provided by email correspondence following the meeting. May 18, 2026 • Email correspondence with Lilly StudiO Architectural Design to further assist by oﬀering introductions to property owners and brokers for available lease opportunities. May 20, 2026 • Sent an email to De Anza Learning Center requesting to meet with the business to oﬀer business assistance. June 1, 2026 • Multiple phone calls to De Anza Learning Center and left a voicemail oﬀering business support services. • Sent an email to De Anza Learning Center requesting to meet with the business to oﬀer business assistance. • Site visit to De Anza Learning Center; they expressed interest in receiving information regarding available commercial space within the city. Available commercial space listings were provided by email correspondence following the site visit. PROPOSED UPDATES TO PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL PERMIT 11. DESIGN MODIFICATION Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall retain a qualiﬁed professional acoustical engineer to conduct an acoustic analysis of the project plans. The acoustical engineer must certify in writing to the Director of Community Development that the proposed building envelope design, including walls, doors, and windows, will achieve interior noise levels that do not exceed 45 dB CNEL (Community Noise Equivalent Level) within all habitable residential rooms. This requirement and subsequent certiﬁcation are mandated to ensure full compliance with the City’s noise standards pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code Chapter 10.48. Developer shall install a 8 foot tall sound attenuating fence, or other similar noise mitigating features along the southern property line. The fence may be modiﬁed to a wooden good neighbor fence in the future, in the event residential uses are approved on the adjoining property. 17. FORMATION OF A HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION Add the following ﬁnal bullet point: • Inclusion of a Notice of Neighboring Uses disclosure to residents that are going to move into the property, disclosing that the sites around them are mixed-use residential, industrial, and commercial existing area's non-residential character and commercial and industrial uses, including, but not limited to, approved trash/loading areas, permitted uses, delivery schedules, hours of activity that may be outside of standard business hours and associated noise levels. Attachments Provided with Original Staﬀ Report: A - Draft Resolution ASA-2025-016 B - Draft Resolution TM-2025-008 C - Draft Resolution TR-2025-033 D - Relevant State Law E - CEQA Exemption and Memorandum F - Public Comment G - Project Site Plans and Rendering H - Phase I and Phase II peer review and reports