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24B. GPA Heart of the CityOFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY HALL 10300 TORRE AVENUE, • CUPERTINO, CA 95014 -3255 (408) 777 -3308 • FAX (438) 777 -3333 • plann ing@cupertino.or CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: April 6, 2010 Application Summary: Consider adopting a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to the 2007 -2014 Housing Element and the Heart of the City Specific Plan, Resolution No. 10 - 611, application No. G1?A- 2010 -01, City of Cupertino, Citywide (Heart of the City Specific Plan): This report will focus on proposed changes to the General Plan Land Use Map and the Land Use/ Community Design Element of -he General Plan. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the following: 1. Conduct a straw vote adopting an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map and associated maps and language in the Land Use /Community Design Element of the General Plan for consistency with the recently updated Heart of the City Specific Plan, (Resolution No. 10 -_ 2. Adopt Resolution No. 10 -_ approving a General Plan Amendment related to the 2007 -2014 Housing Element and the Heart of the City Specific Plan If the Council is ready to adopt the general plan amendment and the previously discussed Housing Element, the Council should first conduct a straw vote to adopt this amendment, and then follow with one motion to collectively adopt the resolution approving a General Plan Amendment on both the Housing Element and the Heart of the City. This will allow the City to collectively adopt these amendments as one general plan amendment. Staff recommends this method to allow the City to "bundle" these amendments together so that the City may have the flexibility to consider other general plan amendments for the rest of this calendar year. By state law, cities are allowed to adopt no more than four general plan amendments a year. BACKGROUND On March 23, 2010, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed general plan amendment and conducted a public hearing. On a 5 -0 vote, the Commission GPA- 2010 -01 General Plan Amendment April 6, 2010 Page 2 recommended that the Council adopt the general plan amendment (See Attachment A, Planning Commission Resolution No. 6589) to amend both the General Plan Land Use Map and the associated language and maps in the Land Use /Community Design Element of the General Plan as attached in the model resolution (See Model Resolution). There were no members of the public who spoke during the public hearing. The proposed general plan amendment is a result of boundary changes that were made in the recently updated Heart of the City Specific Plan. The specific plan was approved upon introduction of Ordinance No. 10 -2055 (See Attachment B) on February 16, 2010. The second reading of the ordinance was conducted on March 16, 2010. The updated specific plan will officially become effective on April 16, 2010. DISCUSSION In addition to amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map and associated language and maps in the Land Use /Community Design Element of the General Plan for consistency with the new boundaries for the Heart of the City Specific Plan area, the following additional amendments are proposed as general "clean up" items from the 2005 General Plan update for further clarity of the Heart of the City Specific Plan (See Attachment C, Planning Commission staff report of March 23, 2010). These items were also recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and include: 1. Amending the Quasi- Public/ Institutional land use designations for properties identified as St. Joseph of Cupertino Church and Parish (10110 N. De Anza Boulevard), Union Church of Cupertino (20900 Stevens Creek Boulevard) and Happy Days Child Development Center (10115 Saich Way) to Commercial /Office /Residential to match the predominant land use designation for the Heart of the City area. This amendment will also make the land use consistent with the updated Heart of the City Specific Plan and zoning for these properties. These properties are all zoned P (Mixed Use Planned Development) which is the predominant zoning designation for the Heart of the City. These amendments are not considered substantive since they do not affect the existing uses on the properties. The updated Heart of the City Specific Plan includes provisions to allow these church uses to continue. Additionally, day care uses are permitted in the Heart of the City area. 2. Removing properties along South De Anza Boulevard between Bollinger Road and Highway 85 that are not within the City of Cupertino limits. This is proposed as a general clean up item from the 2005 General Plan update and is not a substantive change to the General Plan. 3. Removing strategies in the Land Use /Community Design Element related to revising the Heart of the City Specific Plan and developing a master plan for the South Vallco Park area since these plans have now been developed and adopted. GPA- 2010 -01 General Plan Amendment April 6, 2010 Page 3 4. Correction of a minor grammatical error. During the meeting, the Commission askE,d for clarification if this amendment will have any effect on the three properties whose land use designations are proposed to be amended from Quasi- Public /Institutional to Commercial /Office /Residential. Staff clarified that this change is merely a "clean up" item to allow these properties to be consistent with their existing P (mixed use planned development) zoning designations within the Heart of the City area. This change will not affect the existing uses on these properties, or their ability for future expansion. Additionally, staff clarified that this amendment will actually broaden the abilities for future development on these properties should the existing uses cease, since the properties would not be limited only to quasi - public uses. Letters were sent notifying each of these property owners of the proposed amendment and of tonight's Council meeting. Additionally, staff has made phone calls to contact each of these owners. To date, staff has spoken to the property owners of the Happy Days Child Care Center who have indicated they are in favor of the proposed amendment. Prepared by: Aki Honda Snelling, AICP Reviewed by: Gary Chao, City Planner0 Reviewed by: Approved by: Aarti Shrivastava Da id W. Knapp Community Development Director City Manager ATTACHMENTS Model Resoluti Attachment A Attachment B Attachment C Attachment D Attachment E Attachment F on Planning Commission Resolution No. 6589 Ordinance No. 10 -2055, Heart of the City Specific Plan Planning Commission staff report of March 23, 2010 Current pages 2 -5, 2 -19, 2 -23, 2 -24 and 2 -25 of the Land Use /Community Design Element of the General Plan Updated Heart of the City Specific Plan Land Use Map Current General Plan Land Use Map Model Resolution No. 10 -071 and Exhibits A & 6 are referred to in both Staff Report 24A and Staff Report To c onserve paper, er, those items were printed only once, as a part of Staff Report 24A Attachment A GPA- 2010 -01 CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 TorrE� Avenue Cupertino, California 95014 RESOLUTION NO. 6589 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TH GENEROAL RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PLAN AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN LAND N THE LAND E MAP AND ASSOCIATED MAP AND LANGUA USE/ COMMUNITY DESIGN ELF?MENT OF THE F O R PLAN CONSISTENCY WITH THE UPDATED HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC BOLNDARIES S ECTION I• PROTECT DESCRI Application No.: GPA - 2010 -01 Applicant: City of Cupertino Location: Heart of the City Specific Plan area SECTION II: FINDINGS WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cu Plan Land Use Map application for a General Plan Amendment to amend the Ge and associated maps and language in the Land Use / Community Design Element of the General Plan for consistency with the updated Heart of the City Specific Plan boundaries as described in this resolution; and WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in Commission has held Procedural Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Planning one or more public hearings on this matter,: and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined t t Ge neral of the City amendment is necessary to achieve consistency with the updated Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that there a ill n e signific aps e impacts to update the General Plan Land Use p and language in the Land Use/ Community Design Element of the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this matter, application no. GPA - 2010 -01 is hereby recommended for March 23, 2010 GPA- 201 -01 Resolution No. 6111 Page 2 fission, subject to the conditions which are enumerate a pproval by the Plnn ng Comm in this Resolution, a Which the findings and conditions sp ecified cernin d conta g in this That the subconclusions upon �' Commission based and in the public of the Plannin Resolution are as set forth in the Minute Application GPA - 2010 -01, 1123, 2010, and are incorporated by reference herein . meeting of M arc BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION III: CONDITIONS ADM INISTERED DEPT. 1 APPROVED EXHIBITS General Plan Land Use m The recom endation of approval is based on Ei hbElement of the General Plan), Map) and Exhibit B (Land Use /Community es gl except as may be amended by the Conditions contained in the Resolution. the d da of March 2010, at a Regular Meti o roll Planning C of the City PASSED AND ADOPTED t hi s 23r y of Cupertino, State of California, by the call vote: S: Chair Brophy, Vice Chair Lee, Miller, Kaneda, Gie er AYES: COMMISSIONER NOES: COMMISSIONERS: none ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: none ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: none APPROVED: ATTEST: s Paul Bro h s Aarti Shrivastava Paul Brophy, Chair Aarti Si- Srivastava Planning Commission Director of Community Development G: \Plaiu1ing \PDREPORT \RES\ 2010\ GPA- 2010 -01 Attachment B ORDINANCI; NO. 10 -2055 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AMENDING THE HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN TO UPDATE THE HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN AND ACHIEVE CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: The Heart of the City Specific Plan is hereby amended to read as follows: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A INTRODUCED at a regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 16th day of February, 2010, and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 16 day of March, 2010, by the following vote: Vote Members of the City Council AYES: Wang, Wong, Chang, Mahoney, Santoro NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: APPROVED: /s/ Kimberly Smith /s/ Kris Wang City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino 1 � • M.Y ;+.,rte• - ^'1.. -. �I —]' tz NOW J& a.. .. HEA OF THE CITY A M, = _ SP E TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................. 4 Policy Framework ................. ............................... 5 Land Use Map .......... ............................... *** ' 6 Streetscape Design ................................ I............. 8 Streetscape Concept .......... ............................... 11 Development Standards and Design Guidelines ............... ............................... 13 Development Standards ......................... *... 13 Single- Family Residential Development Standards ................... •.•.•••... 18 Application Requirements 19 and Approval Authority ............................. Exception Process for Development Standards ............................. 19 Design Guidelines ....................................... 20 Site Improvements an 21 Landscaping Guidelines ............................. 3 Infrastructure Plan ............................................ 23 ?.mplementation ................... .............................24 kppendix A — Estimated Construction Costs ................. Appendix B — General Plan Policies related to the Heart of the City Plan Area ............. Appendix C — Acknowledgements .................. Amendments by City Council ...................... CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEPRT OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 26 G. 34 35 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Overview The Heart of the City Specific Plan provides specific development guidance for the most important commercial corridor in the City of Cupertino. The purpose of the specific plan is to guide the future development and redevelop- ment of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor in a manner that creates a greater sense of place and community identity in Cupertino. The overall goal is to develop a Heart of the City, comprising a collection of pedestrian - inclusive gathering places that will create a positive and memorable experience for residents and visitors in Cupertino. Currently, the boundaries of the Heart of the City area encompass approximately 635 acres. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC hLkN POLICY FRAMEWORK POLICY FRAMEWORK This Heart of the City Plan defines a variety of land use opportunities of well planned and designed commercial, office and residential development, enhanced activity nodes, and safe and efficient circulation and access for all modes of transportation between activity centers that help focus and support activity in the centers. Policies 1. Proposed developments shall be expected to continue the implementation of the City's streetscape plan. 2. High quality site plaiming, architectural design, and on -site landscaping are expected for all developments. 3. Subdivision of commercial parcels is discouraged. 4• Plans for the new projects should include pedestrian and bicycle path - ways, incorporating the City's existing network. 5 The 2005 General Plan contains the policies that govern the following development aspects within the Plan area: 1. Specific Areas & Subareas within the Heart of the City 2. Land Uses allowed in each of the areas and subareas 3. Development Allocation 4. Development Intensity 5. Residential Density 6. Design Elements 7. Building Heights These General Plan policies in effect and as amended related to the Heart of the City area are attached as Appendix B to this document. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLSN I LP.h'D USE MAP Land Use Map p ortunities of well planned and designed commercial, office This Heart of the City Plan defines a variety of land use op and residential development, enhanced activity nodes, and safe and effici ffi in the ceo and access for all modes o transportation between activity centers that help focus and pp West Stevens Creek Boulevard EDUCATIONAUPUBLIC /PARK DISTRICT Primary Use: Quasi - Public /Public Facilities Supporting Use: Mixed Commercial /Residential (Residential may be located behind Primary Uses and above the ground level) �-� Crossroads Area COMMERCIAL SHOPPING DISTRICT Primary Use: Commercial /Retail Secondary Use: Commercial Office above the ground level Supporting Use: Limited Residential (Residential may be located behind Primary Uses and above the ground level) -� Central Stevens Creek Boulevard -°� Primary Use: Commercial/ Commercial Office Secondary Use: Office above ground level Supporting Use: Residential/ Residential Mixed Uses City Center Sub -Area Primary Use: Office /Residential /Hotel/ Public Facilities /Commercial Retail /Mixed Uses - East Stevens Creek Boulevard REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Primary Use: Retail /Commercial /Commercial Office Secondary Use: Office above ground level Supporting Use: Residential/ Residential Mixed Use CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN HAn rnn)�un UII ,, It yr11A00 Ave Z VAC 11 ](A 1111 i I "South De Anza Boulevard Special Area -All properties with frontage exclusively on South De Anza Boulevard and Town Center development are not required to install Heart of the City streetscape features, however, they are required to conform to the architectural and site design guidelines of the Specific Plan. LEGEND Q Heart of the City Specific Plan Area Boundary EM South De Anza Boulevard Conceptual Plan Area South De Anza Boulevard Special Area* City Center Sub -Area South Vallco Master Plan Area I I z d m a I STREETscAPE DESIGN STREETSCAPE DESIGN Background and Purpose The Streetscape Element implements commu- nity design goals contained in the 1993 General Plan, design concepts subsequently developed and revised in the 1993 "Heart of the City" Design Charette, and any new policies and concepts identified in the 2005 General Plan. The general streetscape concept endorsed at the Charette was named "Parkurbia." It pro- motes a "green" city, acknowledges Cupertino's agricultural past, and links the street's major activity centers with a continuous landscaped parkway as a principal objective. The Streetscape Element complements the Specific Plan's Land Use Element by reflecting the corridor's different land use concentrations and designations. Design approaches vary to accommodate land uses. Options for implemen- tation depend to a significant extent on the type of existing development immediately adjacent to the street right- of- «gay. Streetscape policies also reflect the setback, frontage improvements, and landscape and signage requirements estab- lished in the Plan's Development Standards and Design Guidelines. Together, these three Plan Elements combine to promote an attrac- tive, mixed -use boulevard, consistent with the goals of the General Plan. The primary purpose of the Streetscape Element is to define the improvements needed to fulfill the City's vision for the Stevens Creek Boulevard corridor. It allows for flexibility in terns of phasing, financing, and design modi- fications in order to address the needs of the City and Specific Plan Area property owners and businesses. Streetscape Design Principles The Streetscape Element has four underlying principles: 1. Unify the Visual Appearance of the Street with Orchard /Grove Street Trees Plantings, a Consistent Palette of Furnishings, and Civic Landmarks. 2. Improve the Pedestrian Environment Along the Street Frontage with Pas- sive Rest Areas, Planting Strips and Buffering Trees and Shrubs. 3. Allow for Flexibility in the Design of Streetscape Improvements to Address Access and Visibility Needs of Adjacent Commercial Development. 4. Accommodate Options for Imple- menting Streetscape Improvements: e.g., City Construction, Renovations of Existing Development, Standards for New Development. CITY OF CUPERTINO — HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN STREETSCAPE DESIGN Design Concept Four streetscape subareas are defined for the corridor: West Stevens Creek Boulevard, Crossroads, Central Stevens Creek Boulevard, and East Stevens Creek Boulevard. See the Concept Plan on page 11. A continuous curbside planting strip and a continuous row of street trees would extend along the entire corridor. However, each sub- area would feature a different tree species. Tree species are selected to reflect differences in the character of development in the subareas and/ or the predominant types of existing trees and frontage conditions. Streetscape Design policies for each of the subareas are described below: West Stevens Creek Boulevard — The West Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea extends from Route 85 to Stelling Road. The planting theme is an "Oak Grove." It features an infor- mal planting of Live Oaks (Quercus agrifolia) and native wild flowers in curbside planting strips and the center median. It is anticipated that these oaks could be planted among the existing Deodar cedars at De Anza College without needing to remove the existing trees. This approach is intended to bring the land- scape of the adjacent foothills into the City, as well as tie together the existing character of De Anza College, Memorial Park, and The Oaks shopping center. Trees should be planted at approximately 40 feet on center. Decomposed granite should be used as the surface material where appropriate. 0 1 Crossroads — Refer to the Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan for details. This subarea extends from Stelling Road to De Anza Boulevard. Until such time the Crossroads Area Plan is adopted, development shall com- ply with requirements for Central Stevens Creek Boulevard. Central Stevens Creek Boulevard — The Central Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea extends from De Anza Boulevard East to Portal Avenue. The planting theme is a "Flowering Orchard." It features a formal planting of Flowering Pear (Pyrus calleriarna "Chanticleer ") and low grow- ing groundcover in curbside planting strips. Flowering shrubs could be planted in the cen- ter median where appropriate. This approach fills in and extends the tree plantings that presently exist along the street, and the for- mal tree placement expresses the importance of the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard as the civic and cultural heart of the City. Trees should be planted in rows on both sides of the sidewalk at approximately 25 feet on center. For retail properties with narrow driveways, the City may consider wider spacing for trees where trees obscure retail visibility. For retail buildings built at the minimum setback of 35 feet, a single row of trees and /or wider tree spacing will be considered. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEAR'" OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 10 STREETSCAPE DEs1GN East Stevens Creek Boulevard — The East Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea extends from Portal Avenue to the City boundary adjacent to Tantau Avenue. The planting theme is an "Ash Grove." It features a formal planting of Ash (Fraxinus species) in curbside planting strips and the center median. Similar to the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea, this approach fills in and extends the tree plantings that presently exist along the street. It also combines with the "Oak Grove" in the West Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea to frame the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea. Both will have a shady, somewhat rural visual character. Trees should be planted in rows on both sides of the sidewalk at approximately 35 feet on center. Low - growing groundcover may be used as the surface material. For retail properties with narrow driveways, the City may consider wider spacing for trees where trees obscure retail visibility. For retail build- ings built at the minimum setback of 35 feet, a single rots= of trees and /or wider tree spacing will be considered. If a double row of mature ashes is already established along a commer- cial retail frontage, neither row of trees should be removed. Frontage Conditions for Renovation of Existing Buildings A curbside planting strip 10 feet in width and a sidewalk a minimum of 6 feet iii width should be established along the entire frontage of the street. In the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard and East Stevens Creek Boulevard subareas, a planting area 10 feet in width should also be established behind the walk to accommodate a second row of trees. The frontage improvements recommended should be improved as part of renovations to existing developments and properties, and /or required along with a wider landscape easement if redevelopment of a property occurs. The City may allow variations from the frontage improvement requirements on a case -by -case basis that may include one of the following or a variation of the following: 1. Wide Landscape Easement with Planting Strip — This condition is the model for the rest of the street. It contains a 10 feet planting strip and a 10 foot landscape easement adjacent to the sidewalk. It reflects City requirements for frontage landscaping that have been in place for the past twelve years and as such characterizes most of the new development along the street. Existing trees in these areas, however, rarely form consistent rows along the street. Additional trees should be added to create a double row of trees at a spacing consistent with the streetscape design. Existing trees of the recommended tree species should not be removed if spaced closer than the streetscape design. Over the long tern when redevelopment of properties occurs, the wide landscape easement with planting strip will be implemented on all Town Center and East Gateway frontage properties. 2. Curbside Walk with Landscape Easement — A curbside planting strip up to 10 feet in width and a double row of trees can be established under this condition. However, because the width of the easement area varies, the second row of trees may need to be offset from the first row. CITY OF CUPERTINO — HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLSN STREETSCAPE CONCEPT Streetscape Concept Principles: • Unify Visual Appearance of Street with Orchard /Grove Street Tree Plantings, Consistent Furnishings, and Civic Landmarks. • Improve Pedestrian Environment Along Street Frontage with Planting Strips and Buffering Trees and Shrubs. • Allow Flexibility to Address Access and Visibility Needs of Adjacent Commerci6l Development. • Accommodate Options for Implementing Streetscape Improvements: e.g. City Construction, Renovation of Existing Development, Standards for New Development. • Create a Unique Pedestrian - Oriented Activity Center at the Crossroads. C l� Z J 85 h e c 0 J b Q N Z Q 0 EVENS CREEK Crossroads G C J G c p O � Central Stevens Creek Blvd: 1 Flowering Orchard 1 • Formal Grid of Flowering Trees and Low- Grcwing Ground Cover Along Frontage and in Median. Focuses Cha 'acter of City Center, Target, Office Buildings. 'u 11 .280. East Stevens Creek Blvd: 1 Ash Grove • Semi - Formal Arrangement of Large Shade Trees, Low- Growing Ground Cover, and Flowering Shrubs Along Frontage and in Median. • Focuses Character of Vallco, Marketplace Center,Wolfe Road. • Informal Arrangement of Native Trees and Wild Flowers Along Frontage and in Median. Consider Removing Curbs and Walks and Replacing with Crushed Granite Surface. Focuses Character of De Anza College, Memorial Park, Oaks Center. CITY OF CUPERTINO — HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN West Stevens Creek Blvd: Oak Grove A 12 STR EETSCAPE DESIGN 3. Wide Curbside Walk without Landscape Easement — In this condition the entire curbside right -of -way is paved as a sidewalk. Levels of pedestrian activity along the street generally don't demand a walk this wide, and a curbside planting strip approximately 6 feet wide should be established by removing the curbside portion of the walk. 4 Curbside Walk without Landscape Easement — In this condition, a monolithic curb, gutter and sidewalk exists with a relatively narrow planting area between the sidewalk and adjacent buildings and /or parking areas. There is no landscape easement adjacent to the right -of -way, and there is only 10 feet within the right -of -way. To implement the Streetscape Concept under these conditions the location of the walk and planting area needs to be reversed. A 5 feet curbside planting strip and a 5 feet sidewalk should be established within the right -of- way. Trees should be located in adjacent parking lots as feasible to establish a double roNv. Street Furnishings When frontage improvements of the Street - scape Element are required, the City typically will require projects to provide street furnish- ings that may include benches, trash recep- tacles, recycling bins, bicycle racks, sidewalk lighting and the like. The City will determine the location, amount and type of street fur- nishings required of projects on a case -by -case basis. General recommendations for these furnishings are listed in Appendix A which includes product information and construc- tion costs. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC FLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES Background The Development Standards and Design Guidelines contained in this Element pro- vide regulatory support for the Specific Plan's land use policies. They are intended to pro- mote high - quality private- sector development, enhance property values, and ensure that both private investment and public activity con- tinues to be attracted to the Stevens Creek Boulevard corridor. Development Standards ► 1.01.010 Description A variety of different types of commercial development, from stand -alone single- tenant buildings to small convenience centers, office buildings and large shopping centers may be proposed. ► 1.01.020 Land Use - Permitted and Conditional Uses 13 A. Commercial - All Permitted and Con- ditional Uses in accordance with the regulations of the City's General Com- mercial (CO) Zoning district per Sections 19.56.030 through 19.56.040 with the following additional limitations: Uses such as professional, general, administrative, business offices, business services, such as advertising bureaus, credit reporting, accounting and similar consulting agencies, stenographic services, and communication equipment buildings, vocational and specialized schools, dance and music studios, gymnasiums and health clubs and child care centers and other uses that do not involve the direct retailing of goods or services to the general public shall be limited to occupy no more than 25% of the total building frontage along Stevens Creek Boulevard and /or 50% of the rear of the building. B. Residential - at a maximum density of twenty five (25) units per acre, except that in the South Vallco Master Plan area the density is thirty five (35) units per acre. For mixed residential and commercial developments, this shall be net density, excluding parking and /or land areas devoted to the commercial portion of the development. C1TY OF CUPERTINO - HEARI OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PL °.N 14 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES The following is an illustration of how net ► 1.01.030 density is calculated: Building Height, Setbacks and Orientation Gross lot = 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft) Commercial building area = 8,000 sq. ft. Surface parking area for commercial area = 6,120 sq. ft. (40 uni -size spaces @ 1/250 sq. ft.) Allowance for outdoor open /landscaping area (10% of commercial building and parking area) = 1,412 sq. ft. Total area for commercial portion of development = 15,532 sq. ft. Remainder area = 28,028 sq. ft. _ 10.643 acres Units allowable on remainder area = 0.643 * 25 = 16 units In mixed residential and commercial develop- ments, the preferred location for residential units shall be behind primary street - fronting retail /commercial uses. Secondarily, residential units may be located above the ground level on multi -story buildings. The amount of building space devoted to retail/commercial uses shall be such that the retail /commercial uses shall have a viable and substantial retail component. C. Currently, there are two existing quasi - public (church) uses, St. Joseph of Cupertino Church and Parish located at 10110 N. De Anza Boulevard and Union Church of Cupertino located at . 20900 Stevens Creek Boulevard, in the Heart of the City area. Each of these quasi - public uses may continue. However, if the quasi - public use is discontinued, any new use would be required to comply with the list of uses in Section 1.01.020 (A) or (B). A. Height — as measured from sidewalk to top of cornice, parapet, or eave line of a peaked roof shall be as follows: 1. Maximum— Forty five (45) feet 2. The primary bulk of building shall be maintained below a 1:1 slope line drawn from the arterial street curb line or lines in all areas subject to the Heart of the City standards except for the Crossroads area. See Crossroads Streetscape Plan for details. 3. Mechanical equipment and utility structures: a. Rooftop mechanical equipment may exceed height limitations if they are enclosed, centrally located on the roof and not visible from adjacent streets. b. Shall be screened from public view. c. Shall be provided with measures where possible with reasonable efforts to buffer noise from adjacent residential uses. B. Front Setbacks Minimum Setback — for new develop- ment shall be 35 feet from the edge of curb (nine (9) feet from the required Boulevard Landscape Easement; see section 1.01.040(D))• New develop- ment shall be defined as a twenty five per cent (25 %) or greater increase in floor area or a 25% or greater change in floor area resulting from use permit or architectural and site approval within twelve (12) months. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF TY.E CITE' SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARD. AND DESIGN GUIDELINES 2. Corner Parcels — setback requirement D. applies to both frontages (e.g., comer parking lots are discouraged); minimum frontage requirement recommended but not required. 3. SpecialArchitecturalFeatures— subjectto Cityreview: entranceporticoes, canopies, and or other features may extend up to four (4) feet into the front setback area. C. Minimum Side And Rear Setbacks 15 Building Orientation — The main building entrance to all buildings shall be located on the front building facade, a fronting building comer, or a side- facing facade visible from the street frontage. Other orientations may be permitted subject to City review. ► 1.01.040 Site Development and Parking I. Minimum Side Setback — for new A. Access development shall be: 1. Direct Pedestrian Access — in the form a. one -half (1/2) the height of the of a walkway shall be provided from building, or ten (10) feet, whichever the Stevens Creek Boulevard sidewalk to the main building entrance; i.e., is greater. pedestrian access to building entrances b. When adjacent properties are shall not require walking between jointly developed as they may parking spaces. If pedestrian access occur in a shopping center, the ways cannot be separated from parking setbacks between buildings may bays and /or circulation aisles, they must be reduced to zero when it promotes be distinguished by a different paving pedestrian access. material. 2. Minimum Rear Setback — for new 2. Vehicular Access /Curb Cuts — shall be development along developed or zoned shared wherever possible. residential properties the rear setback shall be equal to one and one -half (1.5) a. Maximum Number — of curb cuts times the height of the building with a shall be one (1) two -way curb cut minimum setback of 20 feet. or two (2) one -way curb cuts on Stevens Creek Boulevard. 3. Uninhabitable building elements — Additional curb cuts may be allowed such as chimnevs and projecting eaves upon review and approval by the may encroach up to three (3) feet in to Public Works Department. a required setback. b. Ramping driveways — shall be 4. Mixed Use Developments — may reduce located beyond the back of the minimum side and rear setbacks si dewalk, with a maximum grade of between onsite buildin within a r «-enty percent (20 %) and adequate common master plan in accordance sight distance. with an approved development plan. CITY OF CUPERTIN'O - HE.AR'I OF THE SIT: SPECIFIC PLAN 16 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES c. Driveway Setbacks for driveways that are not shared shall be: (i) A minimum of five (5) feet from adjoining properties and (ii) Three (3) feet from adjacent buildings. d. Service Access — shall be from rear parking areas. Service access should avoid locating next to residential areas whenever possible B. Parking 1. Location of Surface Lots — Parking arrangements should be based on the successful operation of the building(s); however, parking to the side or rear of buildings is desirable. 2. Garages — No visible parking garages shall be permitted along Stevens Creek Boulevard. Subsurface /deck parking is allowed provided it is adequately screened from Stevens Creek Boulevard or adjacent residential developments. b. Plazas and courtyards shall include outdoor seating. Such areas shall be integrated into the project site design and /or situated in the parkway landscape easement. 2. For Residential Development — a. Common, usable outdoor space shall be provided for all multi unit build- ings. A minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet shall be Provided for each unit excluding required setback areas; see Design Guidelines. C. Common Open Space 1. For Commercial . (Office Or Retail) Development — a. Aminimum area equal to two and one half percent (2.5%) of the gross floor area of buildings of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or more, or restaurants of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more shall be provided for passive recreational use, such as a garden sitting area or outdoor eating area. b. Private outdoor space shall also be provided with at least sixty (60) square feet for each unit. Private space shall be in the form of a patio or deck attached to the unit, not less than six (6) feet clear in any dimension. CITY OF CL'PERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PL4N DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES 17 D. Landscaping and Screening 2. Adjacent to Designated or Developed 1. Boulevard Landscape Easement — All Residential Properties — attractive new development shall establish an screen fencing or walls shall be easement twenty six (26) feet in width provided along the side or rear property along the Stevens Creek Boulevard lines to screen buildings, service areas, frontage. and parking areas; a minimum five (5) foot planting area shall be established a. Easement Improvements — within and adjacent to the fence or The easement shall consist of wall with evergreen trees planted at (i) a curbside planting strip ten a minimum spacing of twenty five (10) feet in width, (25) feet on center. Lighting from commercial uses shall be screened from (ii) a sidewalk six (6) feet in width, adjacent residential properties. and 3. Side Street Trees — Shade trees at a (iii) a back -of -walk planting spacing of approximately twenty -five strip ten (10) feet in width. (25) feet on center shall be planted Planting strip areas shall within required curbside planting strips. contain low growing ground - cover and street trees in Screen Fences and Walls —Where accordance with the policies the the fence or wall is not adjacent of the Streetscape Element. to residential property, streets and sidewalks, the fence or wall shall be a b. Special Condition: View Corridors minimum of six (6) feet in height and — Area(s) may be clear of boulevard a maximum of eight (8) feet in height. street trees to allow for unobstructed Where a commercial and residential views of buildings and /or signage. This property share a common property area shall include necessary curb cuts line, the sound wall separating the uses and driveways. It shall be a minimum shall have a minimum height Of eight of sixty (60) feet between trees and (8) feet. The sound wall may be taller a maximum of one third (1/3) the than eight (8) feet subject to approval length of the parcel frontage, not to as part of a development plan. exceed one hundred twenty (120) 5. Plant Materials —See "Site Improve - feet between trees per opening. Parking area lot trees within the view ments and Landscaping" section. corridor may also be cleared to allow for unobstructed views of buildings and signs in this area. CITY OF CUPERT1NO - HEART OF THE C1TY SPECIFIC PLAN N E. Building Design DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES Single - Family Residential Development Standards 1. Variety in the Design of Building Facades — shall be required so that block frontages are varied and attractive. 2. Building forms shall be such that buildings adjacent to residentially developed parcels shall be stepped back or terraced or have adequate setback so that privacy is maintained. Buildings requiring terracing shall have a 1.5:1 setback to height ratio. E Signs — shall conform to City of Cupertino sign ordinance. Ho , ,a , ever, the following provisions shall apply in the Specific Plan Area to offset the reduction in visibility associated with the parkway frontage improvements: Maximum Building - Mounted Sign Area — for commercial retail development shall be one and one half (1.5) square feet per one (1) linear foot of tenant frontage. ► 1.02.010 Description Standards promote retention and development viability of single- family residential sized lots in the transition area between Stevens Creek Boulevard fronting development and single - family neighborhoods in the vicinity of Tantau, Judy, Bret and Stern Avenues. Standards apply to existing lots 10,000 square feet or less in area and 225 feet or more in distance from Stevens Creek Boulevard. Lots that meet the above - referenced cri- teria shall comply with the regulations of the Single - Family Residential (Rl) Zones Ordinance. CITY OF CUPERTINo - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC rLAN ' DEVELOPMENT STAN DARDS A DESIGN GUIDELIIN Application Requirements and Approval Authority A. Prior to the erection of a new building or structure in the Plan Area, or prior to the enlargement or modification of an existing building, structure or site (including landscaping and lighting) in the Plan Area, the applicant for a building permit must obtain a development permit(s) in a manner consistent with the requirements specified in Chapters 19.48, 19.124 and 19.134 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. If the building square footage is less than five thousand square feet, the Planning Commission may grant a development perait(s). If the building square footage is five thousand square feet or greater, the development pen may only be issued by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. B. Minor architectural modifications, including changes in materials and colors, shall be reviewed by the Director of Community Development as specified in Chapter 19.132 or 2.90 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. If an application is diverted to the Design Review Committee or the Planning Commission, the application will be agendized for a Design Review Committee or Planning Commission meeting as an architectural and site application. Exception Process for Development Standards 19 standards and where all efforts to meet the standards have been exhausted, an applicant for development may file an exception request to seek approval to deviate from the standards. The possibility of lot consolidation, if an excep- - -ion is needed for a substandard parcel, shall be evaluated. The exception process shall not be used to increase land use intensity or change permitted land uses. A. An exception for development standards can be approved if the final approval authority for a project makes all of the following findings: 1. The proposed development is otherwise consistent with the City's General Plan and with the goals of this specific plan and meets one or more of the criteria described above. 2. The proposed development will not be injurious to property or improvements in the area nor be detrimental to the public health and safety. 3. The proposed development will not create a hazardous condition for pedestrian vehicular traffic. 4. The proposed development has legal access to public streets and public services are available to serve the development. 5. The proposed development requires an exception, which involves the least modification of, or deviation from, the development regulations prescribed in this chapter necessary to accomplish a reasonable use of the parcel. In order to provide design flexibility in situ- ations when small lot size, unusually shaped parcels, or unique surrounding land uses make it difficult to adhere to the development CITY OF CUPERTINO - HE_°.P.I OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PL °.N 1 A LOW DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES An application for exception must be submitted on a form as prescribed by the Director of Community Development. The application shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed by City Council resolution, no part of which shall be refiindable, to the applicant. Upon receipt of an application for an exception, the Director shall issue a Notice of Public Hearing before the Planning Commission for an exception under this chapter in the same manner as provided in section 19.120.060 (relating to zoning changes). After a public hearing, and consideration of the application in conjunction with the mandatory findings contained in subsection A above, the Planning Commission shall approve, con- ditionally approve or deny the application for an exception. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council as provided in Section 19.136.060.C. An exception which has not been used within two years following the effective date thereof, shall become null and void and of no effect unless a shorter time period shall specifically be prescribed by the conditions of such permit or variance. An exception pen shall be deemed to have been used in the event of the erection of a structure or structures when sufficient building activity has occurred and continues to occur in a diligent manner. Design Guidelines ► 2.01.010 Description D. Facade Composition — Ever)7 building and/ or individual tenant space should have a base; a clear pattern of openings and surface features; a prominent main entrance; and an attractive, visually interesting roofline. The building should convey quality materials. The Design Guidelines promote buildings that assume some of the communication functions of signs. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN A. Building Increment — Long facades should be divided into shorter segments or modules and should be separated by major changes in the building mass or facade treatment, such as a projected entrance or window volume(s), notch, roof form, or other architectural feature. In some cases, these modules may be separated by varying the color of individual modules within a harmonious palette of colors. B. Special Architectural Features — should accent buildings at the main building entrance, adjacent to entrance drives, and /or at building corners. Features that relieve flatness of facades, such as recessed windows, architectural trim with substantial depth and detail, bay windows, window boxes, donners, entry porches, etc., are recommended. C. Building Clusters — Buildings should relate to one another to shape open space in between, as is common on campuses. Changes in building form should be used to organize and accent space, by creating axial relationships between buildings, defining special courtyard spaces, etc. DEVELOPMENT ST ANDARDS A ND DESIGN GUIDELINES E. Windows — are an important element of facade composition and an indicator of over all building quality: Window Openings— should generally be vertical or square in shape. Horizontally - oriented openings generally make buildings appear squat and massive. 2. Window Inset — Glass should be inset a minimum of 3" from the window frame or from the exterior wall surface to add relief to building surfaces; this is especially important for stucco buildings. F. Roofs — Roof overhangs are strongly recom- mended. Overhangs should be a minimum of three (3) feet, with additional articulation in the form of support struts, gutter facia, and /or exposed beams /rafter ends. G. Common Open Space — Developments with a residential component should contain both landscaped /garden areas and hardscape areas that encourage social interaction. 1. Common Landscaped Space — A land- scaped green and /or garden space should comprise between seventy per cent (70 %) and eighty per cent (80 %) of the common outdoor space. The location should be in a courtyard, side yard, rear yard, or common green for larger developments. Space should be rectilinear with no side less than fifteen (15) feet. Space should be seventy five percent (75 %) enclosed by buildings, to « walls, low fences, or linear landscaping (e.g., hedges or rows of trees) and not be bordered by surface parking areas on more than one side. 21 2. Common Hardscape Space — Between twenty per cent (20 %) and thirty per cent (30 %) of common outdoor space should be in the form of unit -paved or gravel areas, common roof deck space, or any combination of the two. Hardscape space shall be connected directly to the required landscaped space by stairs, walks, and /or ramps if necessary. H. Plant Materials — See "Site Improve- ments and Landscaping" section (Section 2.01.040) for guidelines. Site Improvements and Landscaping Guidelines ► 2.01.040 Description The following Design Guidelines for Site Improvements and Landscaping apply to all Heart of the City Specific Plan Areas unless otherwise indicated. A. Paving Materials — recommended for pedestrian surfaces are listed below. In general, a maximum of two materials should be combined in a single application: 1. Stone — such as slate or granite. 2. Brick pavers. 3. Concrete unit pavers. 4. Poured -in -place concrete — with any of the following treatments: integral pigment color; special aggregate; special scoring pattern; ornamental insets, such as tile; pattern stamped. All concrete walks should be tinted to reduce glare. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE C1TY QPECIFIC PL° N 22 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DES GUIDELINES B. Plant Materials And Landscape Treat- ments — Used on properties adjacent to the right-of-way should reflect the following guidelines: 1. Plant Materials Along Stevens Creek Boulevard — should create an attractive and harmonious character, in keeping with the orchard /grove streetscape theme. a. Trees with open branching structures — should be used. Deciduous trees are recommended. b. Planting /landscaped areas — should have a simple palette of plant species. c. Complex planting schemes — should not be used in front yard areas. 2. Plant Materials in Other Locations — should be selected and placed to reflect both ornamental and functional characteristics. a. Deciduous trees — should be the predominant large plant material used. They should be located adjacent to buildings and within parking areas to provide shade in summer and allow sun in winter. Species should be selected to provide fall color, and to minimize litter and other maintenance problems. b. Evergreen shrubs and trees — should be used as a screening device along rear property lines (not directly adjacent to residences), around mechanical appurtenances, and to obscure grillwork and fencing associated with subsurface parking garages. c. Flowering shrubs and trees — should be used where they can be most appreciated, adjacent to walks and recreational areas, or as a frame for building entrances, stairs, and walks. d. Native and water-wise plantings — should be used with drip irrigation systems for on -site landscape areas in developments 3. Surface Parking Lots —utilize a significant amount of site area and should be designed as an integral feature of the overall site development plan. a. Parking Lots — Planting should be consistent with the standards outlined in the parking ordinance. b. "Orchard Parking" — should be employed in all surface lots. The "orchard" tree placement provides better shade on the passenger compartment and more even shade and vegetation throughout the parking area. Trees shall be planted toward the rear of parking stalls to create a grid rather than rows. Such trees shall be protected by curbing or bollards as appropriate. C. Fences — Chain link, barbed wire and razor wire fencing are not allowed. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN INFRASTRUCTUR PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN Background State law requires that all specific plans include text describing the distribution, location and intensity of major components of .infrastruc- ture, needed to support the proposed land use and development in the specific planning area. The level of private and public improve- ment and development as contemplated in the Heart of the City Specific Plan will not warrant a ny major expansion of the City's infrastructure. The major components of this specific plan involve: Streetscape improvements, primarily landscaping, which do not require pur- chase of property or narrowing of exist- ing streets. Allocation of development potential, which was previously demonstrated in the General Plan environmental impact report to be within the capacities of existing services and infrastructure. Guidance of architectural design of future development which will not require expansion of infrastructure. Transportation 23 -- he Heart of the City Specific Plan envi- sions a multimodal transportation corridor for Stevens Creek Boulevard. As such the plan proposes the eventual completion of all sidewalk improvements along the boulevard such that the sidewalk will be separated from _he street by a buffering easement of trees and ether landscaping. The amount of sidewalk improvements that will need to be made are as follows: • Reconstruction of monolithic sidewalk: 7,250 ft. • Construction of new sidewalk: 150 ft. • The majority of sidewalk improvements will take place incrementally as proper- ties redevelop. Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage, Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and Energy Facilities No expansion of these facilities is contem- plated as a result of Heart of the City develop- ment activity. CITY OF CUPERTI'NO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 24 IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION Regulatory Framework The Heart of the City Specific Plan is both a policy and regulatory document. The goals, policies and strategies provide the rationale for the development standards and land use map. The Heart of the City Specific Plan is a regu- latory document in that its land use map and development standards will be incorporated into the planned development zoning for the property within its boundary. The Plan is also a policy document by virtue of the guidance it provides in allocating future development in the planning area and in establishing commu- nity expectations of the design and quality of new development. The Heart of the City Specific Plan was prepared as a means to implement the City's 1993 General Plan and the 2005 General Plan. As such the specific plan executes the major general plan goal of creating a Heart of the City — a memorable, pedestrian - inclusive place for Cupertino. Once the Specific Plan is adopted, all future rezoning, tentative subdivision maps and pub- lic works projects must be consistent with the specific plan as required by state taw. In the event, that any regulation, condition, program or portion of this Specific Plan is held invalid or unconstitutional by a California or Federal court of competent jurisdiction, such portions shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent provisions, and the invalidity of such provisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining provision thereof. Streetscape Improvements Background Appendix A depicts the various best estimated costs as of February 16, 2010, to install the pro- posed Heart of the City Streetscape improve- ments. The improvements will be phased over time and geography as redevelopment of properties occurs. Private property owners will bear the cost and construction of streetscape improvements as their properties redevelop. It will take a concerted public and private effort before all the streetscape improvements and its ultimate public benefit can be achieved. Phase I: Median and Landmarks Description of Activities Replanting of median landscaping to include pears, ash and oak trees. Funding Sources: • Street improvement funding from private property owners. Phase Ik Landscape Easement Installation Description of Activities As private redevelopment occurs, the full land- scape easement improvements will be installed by private property owners. Depending on existing site conditions, this may include addi- tional land, new sidewalk, turf, additional trees and hedge fencing. Funding Source: • Private property o «7ners as redevelop- ment of properties occurs. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN IMP LEMEA'TA ITON Phase ill: Remainder of improvements Description of Activities These improvements include: pedestrian lights, benches, bus shelters and trash receptacles. As private development occurs, pedestrian lights, street furniture and improvements will be installed by private property owners. Funding Source: • Private property owners as redevelop- ment of properties occurs. Civic Landmarks Cali Mill Plaza The Cali Mill Plaza is located at the south- east comer of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard, and was developed as a Civic Landmark to honor the area as the 25 historical center, or "Crossroads" of Cupertino u =here the Cali Brothers trucking company and mill were located. The site was an orchard prior to the 1940's, and until the 1970's was the site of a milling and storage facility. Cali Mill Plaza was designed as a park plaza with three themed gardens including a California native plants garden, a contemporary English border ;;arden and an Asian garden to represent the aistorical diversity of Cupertino. Landmark Sculpture Art Piece — The comer of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard at the Cali Mill Plaza is the loca- tion of the landmark sculpture "Perspectives that was designed by well -known artist Roger Berry. The sculpture is constructed of stainless steel and is the focal point of Cali Mill Plaza representing a joining of the old and new at the "Crossroads," the historical economic hub of the area's agricultural economy. CITY OF CUPERTII�'O - HE! _RT OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 26 APPENDIX A - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Recommended materials and preliminary con- APPENDIX A struction cost estimates as of February 16, 2010, for Stevens Creek Boulevard streetscape Estimated Construction Costs improvements are listed below. Quantities are approximate and are likely to vary Improvements are proposed to be phased over the term of the Specific Plan, with street trees the first priority. Trees are assumed to be 24" box size. Estimated costs for single -row /double -row frontage street tree arrangements are provided; both options include matching trees in existing medians. Cost figures for 36" box size trees are not item- ized but would add about an extra $900 per tree installed. Existing "cobrahead" street lights would remain; however new, pedestrian -scale street lights would be installed in between them to light sidewalk areas. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLSN APPENDIX A - E ST_IM`''TED ''ONSTRUCTION CASTS West Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Trees — Quercus agrifolia @40' a.c, 24" box: $450 delivered; $1,200 installed (inc. irrigation and demo). Quantity: 120/210 Cost: $144,0001$ Crossroads Street Trees — See Crossroads plan Central Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Trees — Pyrus calleryana "Chanticleer" @ 25' a.c, 24" box: $450 delivered; $1,200 installed (incl. irrigation and demo). Quantity: 548/960 Cost: $657,600/$1115 East Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Trees — Fraxinus latifolia @ 30' a.c, 24" box: $450 delivered; $1,200 installed (incl. irrigation and demo). Quantity: 514/901 Cost: $616,800/$110 Street Lights — Holophane Memphis luminaire on 20 -foot tall Atlanta pole and arm 7ithb arms (Black) @ $7x000 each 45 feet on cen (including delivery and installation). Quantity: 260 Cost: $1,820,000 (excluding installation). 27 Benches — Maglin @m1t495 each (no td., MLB 310 (Black) $ including delivery) . Bench ends are made from solid cast aluminum with a seat made of flat bar straps. Trash Receptacle — Maglin MRC 200 -32 (Black) thirty -two gallon trash container constructed of heavy -duty steel flat bar with a plastic liner and metal lid @ $1,195 each (not including delivery). Recycling Bin — Maglin MRC 200 -20 (Black) @ $2,495 (not including delivery). Tree Grate — lronsmith Starburst tree great M4818 -1 (48" square)(Black) @ $1,630 (excluding installation) . Bicycle Racks — Looped multi -racks (Black) consistent with the design @ $1,095 (not including delivery). Bollard — Holophane — Salem non - lighted decorative cast aluminum bollard with ball top BOL /S 32 /9 /BT BK (Black) @ $775 (including delivery and installation). Combined Newspaper Racks — Consistent with the design. CITY OF CL''PFRT �0 - HEART OF THE CITY SPFCIFIC T I A 28 APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART O THE CITY PLAN AREA APPENDIX B General Plan Policies related to the Heart of the City Plan Area COMMERCIAL CENTERS Commercial areas in the City offer a variety of goods and services directly to resi- dents in the neighborhoods or the larger region. Vallco Park and the Crossroads Area are the primary, concentrated commercial areas. General Plan allocations for other com- mercial areas are for local - serving commercial needs. Commercial /residential mixed -use is encouraged in all commercial areas if the res- idential units provide an incentive for retail development and the resulting development is financially beneficial to Cupertino. Active commercial uses, such as bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants, office supply, furniture and electronic stores are encouraged to locate in Cupertino. Heart of the City Policy 2 -27: Heart of the City Create a positive and memorable image along Stevens Creek Boulevard of mixed use development, enhanced activity nodes, and safe and efficient circulation and access for all modes of transportation. Development Activities: A majority of the commercial development allocation should be devoted to enhancing activity in the major activity centers. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units provide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is 'well designed, financially beneficial to CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDIx B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA Cupertino, provides community amenities and is pedestrian- oriented. Land uses between the activity centers should help focus and support activity in the centers. See Policy 2 -29 for development activities in these areas. Development Intensity: Below is the devel- opment allocation for the entire Heart of the City area. See Policies 2 -28 and 2 -29 for development intensity in the Heart of the City sub - areas. Residential Buildout: Table 2A Commercial (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 1,182,456 Buildout 1,476,115 Office (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 510,531 Buildout 521,987 Hotel (rooms) 2000 Built Buildout 2000 Residential (DU) 2000 Built 238 Buildout 570 1 Heights: See sub - areas. Strategies 1. Heart of the City Specific Plan. Revise the Heart of the City Specific Plan to reflect modified plan -area boundaries, pre- ferred development patterns, land use dis- tribution and height limits for each sub- area of the Stevens Creek Planning Area. 2. Traffic Calming. Evaluate options on Stevens Creek Boulevard to improve the pedestrian environment by proac- tively managing speed limits, their manual and automated enforcement, and traffic signal synchrony. Crossroads Area policy 2 -28: Crossroads Area Create an active, pedestrian- oriented shopping district along Stevens Creek Boulevard, between De Anna Boulevard and Stelling Road. �I Development Activities: Development along Stevens Creek Boulevard shall have retail uses with storefronts on the ground level. Commercial office uses may be allowed on the second level. Limited resi- dential uses are allowed. Design Elements: The Heart of the City Specific Plan shall provide design standards and guidelines for this area. They promote a cohesive, landscaped streetscape that links the major activity centers. CITY OF CDPERTINO - HE` -RT OF THE CITY SPECIFIC ri-kN APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE C ITY PLAN AREA Development Intensity: Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Residential buildout: Up to 25 units per acre. Design Elements: Primary ground -floor entrances shall face the street. The streetscape shall consist of wide pedestrian sidewalks with inviting street furniture, street trees, pedestrian- scaled lights with banners, small plazas, art /water features, pedestrian crosswalks with special paving, and other ele- ments identified in the Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan. Designs should include entry features at the Stelling Road /Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza /Stevens Creek Boulevard intersections to mark the Crossroads area. A landmark feature shall be provided at City Center Park at the Stevens Creek and De An_a Boulevard intersection to mark the center of the city. Building Heights: Maximum of 45 feet. Strategies: 1. Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan. Prepare a specific plan for Stevens Creek Boulevard between De Anna Boulevard and Stelling Road, with the objective of creating a unique streetscape and shop- ping district. The Crossroads area pres- ents a unique pedestrian - oriented activi- ty center, which will be a positive and memorable gathering place for Cupertino citizens and visitors. The plan shall include the follow in elements: • A land use plan specifying the type, intensity and arrangement Of land uses to promote pedestrian and busi- ness activit) • A design plan that provides for an attractive pedestrian streetscape. The design plan shall contain guide- lines that foster pedestrian activity and create a sense of arrival. 2. Shared Parking. Require shared park- ing agreements throughout the area, with overall parking standards reduced to reflect shared parkingParking areas may be located below - grade, in above - grade structures or behind the buildings. Above grade structures shall not be located along street frontages and shall be lined with active uses on the ground floor. 3. Commercial- office Uses. Allow com- mercial -office uses above ground level retail to be drawn from the commercial allocation for the area. Stevens Creek Boulevard Policy 2 -29: Stevens Creek Boulevard Retain and enhance Stevens Creek Boulevard as a mixed commercial, office and residential corridor connect- ing De Anza College, Crossroads, City Center and Vallco Fashion Mall. This corridor extends from Highway 85 to the eastern city limits and is split into three segments: "West," "Central" and "East." The Crossroads Planning Area is between the Western and Central sections of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Planning Area. Development Activities: The Stevens Creek Planning area includes the "Heart of the City" development standards and guide- lines. Residential or office developments shall be considered in mid -block parcels. Parcels on or near intersections shall have a CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY -SPECIFIC PLIiN APPENDIx B - GENERAL PLAN POLIOL?s, HEART OF THE CITY PL 4N AREA neighborhood commercial component. Project- specific development allocations will be determined on a case -by -case basis. I. West Stevens Creek Boulevard (from Highway 85 to Stelling Road): This area includes the Oaks Shopping Center and the De Anza Community College campus. New development in this area should incorporate mixed commercial /residential uses. 2. Central Stevens Creek Boulevard (from De Anza Boulevard east to Portal Avenue): New development shall consist of commercial /commercial office uses on the first floor. Office uses are permitted on the second floor. Residential and residen- tial mixed uses are allowed. 3. East Stevens Creek Boulevard (from Portal Avenue to eastern City limits): New development shall consist of com- mercial /commercial offices uses on the first floor. Office uses are permitted on the second floor. Residential and resi- dential mixed uses are allowed. Development Intensity: Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units pro- vide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financially beneficial to Cupertino, provides communi- ty amenities and is pedestrian - oriented. Residential: Up to 25 dwelling units per acre. Design Elements: Buildings shall be located at the front setback line defined in the Heart of the City Specific Plan. Parking shall be located to the side or rear of the buildings. Building Heights: Maximum height of 45 feet. 31 Vallco Park South - - - - Policy 2 -30: Vallco Park South Retain and enhance Vallco Park South as a large -scale commer- cial area that is a regional commercial (including hotel), office and entertainment center with supporting residential development. Strategies 1. Master Plan. Prepare a Master Plan for this area to ensure continuity of mass, scale, connectivity and adequacy of infrastructure and services, including schools. 2. Vallco Parkway. Continue the Vallco Parkway streetscape, which was approved as part of the Vallco Rosebowl mixed -use development, along the entire Parkway. Development Activities: A regional shopping mall and office and industrial buildings are the main features of this area. Hotels are also allowed in the Vallco Park area. Daytime and nighttime regional entertainment activities, such as a movie theatre complex, are highly encouraged in the mall area. As part of the development agreement, office and industrial uses are also allowed. The precise mix of land uses shall be determined via a master plan and an approved use permit. The City has formed a redevelopment proj- ect area encompassing the regional mall properties. The redevelopment area allows for most of the funds derived from the "tax increment financing" to go to the redevel- opment area. "Tax increment" refers to the amount of the property tax value increase h CITY OF CUPERTINO — HEART DF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLSN 32 APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA Office (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 708,057 Bu 7 08,05 7 Hotel (rooms) 2000 Built - Buildout 2000 764 Residential (DU) 2000 Built - Buildout 711 above the property tax value at the time of the redevelopment area approval. The regional mall site has a development agreement with the City to allow an addition- al 535,000 sq. ft. of commercial area above the 1,110,700 sq. ft. of space, which existed On July 1, 1991. The development agreement expires in 2006. This area can be used as additional commercial, office, industrial and /or hotel building space. The development agreement ties many of the mall's future development activities to the regulations and policies in effect at the time of its adoption. Development Intensity: Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units pro- vide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financially beneficial to Cupertino, provides communi- ty amenities and is pedestrian - oriented. Residential: Up to 35 units per acre. Commercial (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 1,110,700 Buildout 1,902,564 Design Elements: To better integrate the shopping mall with the surrounding commu- nity, encourage any new retail development to provide outdoor shopping experiences in continuity with the present indoor shop- ping. New office development should also be pedestrian- oriented. To achieve this, pro- posed projects should: 1. Parking Services: Avoid parking struc- tures along the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage, and minimize the height and bulk of parking structures visible from public streets. 2. Linkages: Develop pedestrian linkages between the industrial park and the regional mall. 3. Active Retail: Provide active retail uses facing the street or outdoor pedes- trian corridor with connections to the interior mall area, residences and industrial park. 4 . Barrier -free Parking: Design parking areas relatively free of pedestrian barri- ers and shopping islands. 5. Street Presence: Site buildings to cre- ate a strong street presence. Buildings facing the street shall be designed in consideration of the scale of the build- ings across the street. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA 33 6. Development Next to Residential Areas: Reduce heights and increase setbacks for new development pro- posed adjacent to residential areas. 7. Pedestrian Amenities: Include pedes- trian amenities: landscaping, furniture, lighting, fountains, canopies, special paving materials and other features to enhance pedestrian activity. 8. Trees: Retain the trees along the 1 -280 frontage, Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard as much as possible when new development is proposed. Building Heights: Maximum of 60 feet if there is a retail component and 45 feet if not. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HE:,RT OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 34 APPEMDIX C - ACKNOWLEDGEMENITS APPENDIX C — Acknowledgements 1995: City Council Wally Dean, Mayor John Bautista Don Burnett Barb Koppel Lauralee Sorensen Planning Commission David Doyle, Chairperson Paul V. Roberts, Vice Chairperson Donna Austin Andrea Harris Orrin Mahoney Staf f Donald Brown, City Manager Robert S. Cowan, AICP, Director of Community Development Ciddy Wordell, AICP, City Planner Colin Jung, AICP, Associate Planner/ Project Manager Michele Bjurman, AICP, Planner II Vera Gil, Planner II Anu Natarajan, Plaiming Intern Yvonne Kelley, Administrative Secretary Pam Eggen, Administrative Clerk Bert Viskovich, P.E., Director of Public Works Glenn Grigg, P.E., Traffic Engineer Steve Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation Consultants / Contributors Freedman Tung Bottomley, Streetscape & Urban Desi Consultants Update 2010: City Council Kris Wang, Mayor Gilbert Wong, Vice Mayor Orrin Mahoney Mark Santoro Barry Chang Dolly Sandoval (former) Planning Commission Lisa Giefer Marty Miller David Kaneda Paul Brophy, Chair Winnie Lee, Vice Chair Jessica Rose (former) Staff David Knapp, City Manager Aarti Shrivastava, Community Development Director Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director (Retired) Gary Chao, City Planner Ciddy Wordell, City Planner (Retired) Aki Honda Snelling, Senior Planner Piu Ghosh, Associate Planner Traci Caton, Administrative Assistant Beth Ebben, Administrative Clerk Ralph Qualls, P.E., Director of Public Works Glenn Goepfert, P.E., Assistant Director of Public Works Consultants Bev Cath Manzano, Beverly Catli Design Michael Fomalski, Michael Fomalski Illustration CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS 1 Y CITY COUNCIL Amendments by City Council As of Sept 4, 2000 35 As of March 3,1997, amendments to the Heart of the City Specific Plan will result in a page revision date in the lower inside comer of the changed page. Types of changes may include page - numbering, minor typographical or cosmetic changes or policy and text changes. Substantive changes will be noted in the table below, in addition to the page revision dates. DATE ORDINANCE NUMBER DESCRIPTION March 3, 1997 CC 1753 Text and Map: City Center Area changes December, 1997 CC 1769 Text: Single- Family Residences Allowed on Certain Properties July 6, 1998 CC 1786 Text: Exception Process for Development Standards June 19, 2000 00 -192 & 00 -193 Map: City Center Area changes March 16, 2010 CC 10 -2055 Text and Map: Land Use Map, conformity to General Plan, consolidate sections and changes update numbers CITY OF CL'PERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN Attachment C OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT I CITY HALL NUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014 -3253 10300 TORRE AVE (408) 777 X308 •FAX (408) 777 -3333 • 121annd '�Upeltin CUPERTIN PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. Agenda Date: March 23, 2010 Application: GPA- 2010 -01 Applicant: City of Cupertino Location: Heart of the City Specific Plan area Application Summary General Plan amendment to amend the Land Us ene Gen eral ntly updated Heart of the city and fated lan wage in the Land Use /Community Design S ec�fic g for consistency with the rece p RECOMMENDATIO Staff reco mmends that the Plaiuiing Commission recommend that the City Council: 1. Amend the General Plan Land Use Map to be consistent witl1ts de o fthe City of of the City Specific Plan boundaries and to remove areas ou Cupertino limits; and 2. Amend maps and lan age in the Land Use/ Community Design El eci i cPl Ge Plan to be consistent with the updated Heart of the City p land use and boundaries. BACKGROUND 10 the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 10-2055 to u the the On February 16, 20 Y Heart of the City Specific Plan. In addition to changers tl e t s were ecifi plan, the Council policies and the development and design sta da City area back to the boundaries decided to revert the boundaries of th prior to the 2005 General Plan (See Heart of the City Land Use Map in Attachment 1). On March 16, 2010, the City Council conducted a second reading �f the o ordina Plan e or approving the up , y p Therefore, theod b Heart ° effective 30 d after the including the boundary changes, is anticipated d second reading, which is Friday, April 16. March 23, 2010 General Plar, Amendment Page 2 GPA- 2010 -01 DISCUSSION General Plan Land Use Map Land Use Map (See Attachment 2) reflects the ame ndment is The current General Plan needed boundaries based on the 2005 General Plan update. CiteTS Th Specific plan nnboundaries. The incorporate the newly updated e SE e Exhibit A o the Model Resolution) includes proposed General Plan Land Use ma the following amendments: 1. Include the pre -2005 General Plan Heart of the City boundaries and e S De Anza areas o f South Vallco Park, City Center, De Anza College, and Boulevard Co teal area. Additionally, the area of the Glenbrloe Apart boundaries added into the he updated boundaries. The updated Heart o Y encompasses a total of 635 acres. Institutional land use designations for properties id a St. Joseph p 2. Amend the Quasi - Publlc/ ) z of Cupertino Church and Parish (10110 N • De an Happy Days Child Church of Cupertino (20900 Stevens Creeke cial/ Office / Residential to match er (10115 Sa ich Nay) to Co Sp ecific use desi nation the Heart of the City area. hesC t elSp ment Development Cent for t predominant land g Mixed Use wi ll also make the land use consistent with the updated re all zoned P ( Y prop Plan and zoning for these properties. 1 These ant o1 ing des since designation for the Heart of Planned Deelopment) which 1s the p meats are not considered substantive they do not affe the City. These amend The updated Heart of the C1 y S Plan the existing uses on the properties. includes provisions to allow these church uses to continue. Additionally, day care uses are permitted in the Heart of the City area. en B Road and erties along South De Anza Boulevar Cuperti limits. This is proposed as a 3. Remo ve prop City Highway 85 that are not within t �i05 Ge eral Plan update and is not a substantive general clean up item from the 2 change to the General Plan. Land Use /Community Design Element 2-19, 2 - Community Design Element of the General Plan, n t he Land Use/ consistent with the 2 -24 chal and 2 -25 (See Attachment 3) will need h b m o d i fi e d inc orporated i nto the amended updated Heart of the City boundaries. These g Land Use/ Community Design Element (See Exhibit B of the Model Resolution) and consist of: of the Page 2 -5 - Modified the Commu':uty Form map to reflect the updated Hear no limits City b and to remove areas that are ou tside o f hwal85 o p on S. De Anza Boulevard between Bollinger Road an g March 23, 2010 GPA- 2010 -01 General Plan Amendment Page 3 Page 2 -19 - Modified the Special Centers map to reflect the updated Heart of the City boundaries. �- - Modified the .key map for the Heart of the City section in Policy 2 -27 to Page _ 23 reflect the updated boundaries. • si R emoved Strategy 1 under the Heart of the City section Pae red tl e r evise d g 2 -23 y Specific Plan has recently been appr Heart of the Cit oved. Renumbered Calming" strategy as Strategy 1. Page 2 -24 - Included a minor grammatical correction in the Shared Parking strategy. • Page 2 -25 - Modified the boundaries for the Heart of the City Specific Plan area to b e consistent with the newly adopted Specific Plan. with vens Creek Boulevard, modified • Page 2 -25 -Under the Design Elements se e n tl�e Heart of the City Specific Plan. the language to be consistent ith langu g ection, removed Strategy 1 pertaining to Page 2 -25 -Under the Vallco Park South .s p of a master plan, since the South Vallco Master Plan has already been prepared and adopted. Next Steps annin Commission makes a recommendation on th on A r 682010 1 e If the Pl g Commissions recommendation will be forwarded to the City Cou ncil P Prepared by: Aki Honda Snelling AICP, Senior Planner Reviewed by: Gary Chao City Planner Approved by: arti Shrivastava Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS Model Resolution, including Exhibits Attachment 1 Updated Heart of the City Specific Plan Land Use Map Attachment 2 Current General Plan Land Use Map g Pa es 2 -5, 2 -19, 2 -23, 2 -24 and 2-25 of the Land Use Attachment 3 / Community Design Element of the General Plan. G: \ Plm7ning \ PDREPOR T \ pc GPA reports \ 2010 \ HOCGPA- 2010- 01.doc Attachment _D CUPERTINO COMMUNITY FORl.4 2 -5 Community Form High Density Residential and Vallco Regional Vallco Neighborhood Commercial Commercial, Light Entertainment Industrial North De Anza and Residential j R &D Light Industrial and Residential Mixed Use -�\ \ Mixed Use —, Crossroads Area # Heart Sr. � C-- Commercial of the . \ es City KS Em De Anza Monta College - Stevens Creek Blvd. Neighborhood Commercial, Office and Residential Bubb Road i Light Industrial } and Residential Mixed Use sai. i�sE Ski _ Mixed Use Civic, G i Office, Commercial 6 and Residential "' t•. South De Anza '• Neighborhood Commercial ! s Office Corridor and Residential L.. ...• .. _ _ � / may (•}l:i'` - ft' ,! " Mrv-.ir LEGEND Offi_e / Industrial •••••••• Urban Edge I I I E Hillside Transition Hig � Density Residential City Boundary Educational Urban Service Area Boundary -` Neighborhood – – Sphere of Influence Commercial Corridors — — Boundary Agreement Line Q Commercial Unincorporated Areas i .mow Wonta Vista Area Freeways and Expressways Ne ghborhood Commercial Center o cs 0 1000 200D 3000 F�: s r Subject to Heart of the City o Deign Guidelines T! - - -- Figure 2 -B. Commtcrlity Form.' CITY OF CUPERTINO ( P<ERAL FL �, COMMUNMI DEVEL Oak Valley Bubb ^" i Vista Figure 2 - F. Special Centers North De Anza Boulevard _ no Anza College d Road, )M- .T•./.) F1 2 -19 Spec Centers Vallco Park North Vallco Park South Sunni a� i o 1 3iFtTwt (�fx Ptvp L ► Policy 2 -23: Compatibility of Lot Sizes Ensure that _oning, subdivision and lot line adjustment requests related to lot site or lot design consider the need to preserve neighborhood lot patterns. Strategies: 1. Minimum Lot Size. Increase the mini- mum lot site if the proposed new lot site is smaller than and not compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. 2. Flag Lots. Create flag lots in proposed subdivisions when they are the onl} rea- sonable alternative that integrates with the lot pattern in the neighborhood. CITY OF CUPEnTINO LSE'.: °_R -.L PLP:'< Fairgrove City Center Heart of the City I South De Anza Boulevard LEGEND �— Neighborhood Center Commercial Center City Boundary Employment Center — - - Urban Service Area Boundary Education /Cultural Center — Sphere of Influence c es -- — Boundary Agreement Line c 1c__ "2ON 3000 r�l i AL Unincorporated Areas c ► Policy 2 -23: Compatibility of Lot Sizes Ensure that _oning, subdivision and lot line adjustment requests related to lot site or lot design consider the need to preserve neighborhood lot patterns. Strategies: 1. Minimum Lot Size. Increase the mini- mum lot site if the proposed new lot site is smaller than and not compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. 2. Flag Lots. Create flag lots in proposed subdivisions when they are the onl} rea- sonable alternative that integrates with the lot pattern in the neighborhood. CITY OF CUPEnTINO LSE'.: °_R -.L PLP:'< C0M2,1UNM- DEVELOPMENT Bui.ding Heights: See sub - areas. �..�.� Strategies 1. Heart of the City Specific Plan. Revise the Heart of the City- Specific Plan to reflect modified plan -area boundaries, pre- ferred development patterns, land use dis- tribution and height limits for each sub- area of the Stevens Creek Planninv— Area. Cupertino, provides communit }- amenities and is pedestrian- oriented. Land uses between the activity centers should help focus and support activit}7 in the centers. See PoliCS7 2 -29 for development activities in these areas. Development Intensity: Below is the devel- opment allocation for the entire Heart of the Cit}° area. See Policies 2 -28 and 2 -29 for development intensit} in the Heart of the Cit}i sub- areas. Residential Buildout: Table 2A Commercial (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 1,182,456 Buildout 1,476,115 Office (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 510,531 Buildout 521,98 Hotel (rooms) 2000 Built Buildout 2000 - Residential (DU) 2000 Built 238 Buildout 570 Design Elements: The Heart of the Cite Specific Plan shall provide design standards and guidelines for this area. The} promote a cohesive, landscaped streetscape that links the major activity centers. 2. Traffic Calming. Evaluate options on Stevens Creek Boulevard to improve the pedestrian environment b�� proac- tivel} managing speed limits, their manual and automated enforcement, and traffic signal s) Crossroads Area Policy 2 -28: Crossroads Area Create an active, pedestrian- oriented shopping district along Stevens Creek Boulevard, between De An-.a Boulevard and Stelling Road. Development Activities: Development along Stevens Creek Boulevard shall have retail uses with storefronts on the ground level. Commercial office uses ma}' be allowed on the second level. Limited resi- dential uses are allowed. 2 -23 CITY OF CUPERTINO (7ENFP_ -:L hI_ N 2 -2 r L-',ND USE /Cot..1:L7NII'1 DESIGN Development Intensity: Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction widz specific development review. Residential buildout: Up to 25 units per acre. Design Elements: Primary ground -floor entrances shall face the street. The streerscape shall consist of .vide pedestrian sidewalks with inviting street furniture, street trees, pedestrian - scaled lights with banners, small pla zas, art /water features, pedestrian crosswalks with special paring, and other ele- ments identified in the Crossroads Area streerscape Plan. Designs should include entry features at the Stelling Road /Stevens Creek Boulevard and De An -a /Stevens Creek Boulevard intersections to mark the Crossroads area. A landmark feature shall be provided at City Center Park at the Stevens Creek and De An_a Boulevard intersection to mark the center of d city. Building Heights: Maximum of 45 feet. Strategies: 1. Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan. Prepare a specific plan for Stevens Creek Boulevard between De Ana Boulevard and Stelling Road, with the objective of creating a unique streerscape and shop- ping district. The Crossroads area pres- ents a unique pedestrian- oriented activi- t}= center, which will be a positive and memorable gathering place for Cupertino citizens and visitors. The plan shall include the followin elements: land use plan specif�-ing the type, intensity and arrangement of land uses to promote pedestrian and busi- ness activirv. CITI IIF CL;'EK_j! 1 A design plan that provides for an attractive pedestrian streerscape. The design plan shall contain guide- lines that foster pedestrian activir , and create a sense of arrival. 2. Shared Parking. Require shared park- ing agreements throughout the area with overall parking standards reduced to reflect shared parkingParking areas may be located below- grade, in above - grade structures or behind the buildings. .Alcove grade structures shall not be located along street frontages and shall be lined Nvith active uses on the ground floor. 3. Commercial- office Uses. Allow com- mercial- office uses above ground level retail to be drawn from the commercial allocation for the area. Stevens Creek Boulevard Policy 2 -29: Stevens Creek Boulevard Retain and enhance Stevens Creek Boulevard as a mixed commercial, office and residential corridor connect- ing De An.a College, Crossroads, City Center and Vallco Fashion Mall. This corridor extends from Highway 85 to the eastern cite limits and is split into three segments: "West," "Central" and "East." The Crossroads Planning Area is benveerl the Western and Central sections of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Planning ,Area. Development Activities: The Stevens Creek Planning area includes the "Heart of the City" development standards and guide- lines. Residential or office developments shall be considered in mid -block parcels. Parcels on or near inrersections shall have a COMML "'CITY DEVELOPMENT 2 -25 nei commercial component. Project- specific development allocations will be determined on a case -by -case basis. Vall,:o Park South - -- - - -- - - Policy 2 -30: Vallco Park South 1. West Stevens Creek Boulevard (from High 85 to Anton Way): This area includes the Oaks Shopping Center and the De Anca Communit) College campus. New development in this area should incorporate mixed conunercial /residential uses. Z. Central Stevens Creek Boulevard (from De An=a Boulevard east to Perimeter Road): New development shall consist of commercial /commercial office uses on the first floor. Office uses are permitted on the second floor. Residential and residen- rial mixed uses are allowed. 3. East Stevens Creek Boulevard (from Perimeter Road to eastern City lim- its): Nev. development shall consist of commercial /commercial offices uses on the first floor. Office uses are permitted on the second floor. Residential and residential mixed uses are allowed. Development Intensity: Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction NN7ith specific development review Mixed commercial and residential development ma} be allowed if the residential units pro- vide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financially beneficial to Cupertino, provides communi- ty amenities and is pedestrian- oriented. Residential: Up to 25 dwelling units per acre Design Elements: Buildings shall be located at the front serback line defined in the Heart of the Cite Specific Plan. Parking shall be located to die side or rear of the buildings. Building Heights: ?Maximum height of 43 feet. Retain and enhance Vallco Park South as a large -scale commer- cial area that is a regional commercial (including hotel), office and entertainment center with supporting residential development. Strategies 1. Master Plan. Prepare a Master Plan for this area to ensure continuity of mass, scale, connectivity and adequacy of infrastructure and services, including schools. 2. Vallco P arkw ay. Continue the Vallco Parkway streerscape, which was approved as part of die Vallco Rosebowl mixed -use development, along the entire Parkway. Development Activities: A regional shopping mal and office and industrial buildings are the main features of this area. Hotels are also allo in the Vallco Park area. Daytime and nighttime regional entertainment activities, such as a movie theatre complex, are highly encouraged in the mall area. As part of the development agreement, office and industrial uses are also allowed. The precise mix of land uses shall be determined via a master plan and an s pproved use permit. The City has formed a redevelopment proj- ect area encompassing the regional mall properties. The redevelopment area allows for most of the funds derived from the "tax inclement financing" to go to the redevel- opment area. "Tax increment" refers to the amount of the property tax value increase CITY OF CLTEFTIKO GE "�ERP.L PL=.' "' Attachment E -G N y z i v T r.. -C f r r- z 0 < � YIEnRR Dp < HAZELBR00KDF 280 < Z 0 W =I - _ WEST 85 GARDENGATEOR _ 5 > J — Q p LAZANEO DR c FOREST AVE A F- r - - - - R i - - - - -CL - -- -- z Q CC WMI:ATr)N OR r s - 1 LdJ L I F� J H - � � -- - C-E A� T�1 T 11 - 9 5 SCOFIELD DR' ' �� L �L41 6 r � "'[ Cr c BIXBY OR tl ■ 11 I /Ltil PRICE AVE �� V' < SUNRISE DR y Z o _, +t J ■ I I i >~_ —� RODRIGUES AVE W — LLI Q Z to < ■I I I IB — SHELLEY DR ',u _ W z < J m i , ! _• - I CHERYL OR PACIFICA DR MCCLELLAN RD SILVERAOO AVE "South De Anza Boulevard Special Area -All properties with frontage exclusively on South De Anza Boulevard and Town Center development are not required to install Heart of the City streetscape features, however, they are required to conform to the architectural and site design guidelines of the Specific Plan. O� w 7� W J z W c' z LrM LEGEND Q Heart of the City Specific Plan Area Boundary ® South De Anza Boulevard Conceptual Plan Area South De Anza Boulevard Special Area* City Center Sub -Area South Vallco Master Plan Area r ~ z C r7 r 7�y rte. Attachment F EXHIBITS BE(sIN HERE C C 101D 29 13 CU,ERT1N 24A • Vote on Recommendation 1 • Straw vote on Resolution 10 -071 Exhibit A- GPA Housing Element (Recommendation 2) • Vote on Recommendation 3 • Vote on Recommendation 4 24C • Vote on Resolution 10 -071 - GPA (Housing Element + Heart of the City) 45," ''' ' ' CUPERTIN General Plan Amendment: To amend the following to achieve consistency with the recently updated Heart of the City Specific Plan and to handle minor "clean up" items resulting from the 2005 General Plan update: • General Plan Land Use Map 4 : ., • ,; • New HOC boundaries • Change land use designations of St. \-:. Joseph Church, Union Church of Cupertino ., ,S".._' ' risiil & Happy Days Child Care Center to be iAIV , 'µ consistent with the Heart of the City �.. (property owners have been notified & are ''' "`r T- - supportive) • Remove properties outside Cupertino city limits along S. De Anza • Associated language and maps in the Land Use /Community Design element of the General Plan 1 CURERTMO • March 23, 2010 — Planning Commission (on a 5 -0 vote) recommended that the Council adopt the proposed General Plan Amendment. • February 16, 2010 — City Council introduced Ordinance No. 10 -2055 adopting the updated Heart of the City Specific Plan. A second reading was conducted on March 16th. • April 16, 2010 — Updated Heart of the City Specific Plan becomes effective. 4 ,1 . tat f , A C UPERTINO s. z . e i 6 a w.n.ra � ' ` E S R�A>55 �+ ,J E ' -mss 1 } CEN T4 r8 \ WEST & a t { a I ! E� al I = e i ape; LEGEND 0 H.,n f tl.,,, Sl iry : PI Mea S e414,w 'rwth De C PCIAevard Cn,!pt I Han.4ea ,._, :MDD.—Al.'We.'J Sr, 01Arcn CIty Centel 'At, -Area ti.rL:+ne:iciMm- 15;..y nx: vntx 4ar,.wn rrtan,inn.' iotitlIVallto Masrel Plan Ar -a 2 4y T.l c - C U pE RTiN•O ' :7----- , b lii --1„,--=.------_L in V 11 ,I it] 1--- il :A ' - :§: ---- — ' IA j I 11 , L___._ (1 --------, 9 k '" c� > .�! � __ L � 1,__ .., 14.L'1,-;10-.4,9h1 ,, • •r City, _„ -- - ` i _, Mr. ; s tAt-cus4- tii.._ 1 7......__ , r .._ (- ,_ ' : L:_.__..__.... -_ __!_�1 I cfY � r J L _.. CUPERTINO The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council: 1. Conduct a straw vote adopting an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map & associated maps and language in the Land Use /C:ommunity Design Element of the General Plan for consistency with the recently updated Heart of the City Specific Plan 3 „ `'c — r: m e Vic_ CUP RT 0� ` 24A • Vote on Recommendation 1 • Straw vote on Resolution 10 -071 Exhibit A- GPA Housing Element (Recommendation 2) • Vote on Recommendation 3 • Vote on Recommendation 4 24C • Vote on Resolution 10 -071 - GPA (Housing Element + Heart of the City) € p 4. 's CUPERTINO 24A • Vote on Recommendation 1 • Straw vote on Resolution 10 -071 Exhibit A- GPA Housing Element (Recommendation 2) • Vote on Recommendation 3 • Vote on Recommendation 4 24B • Straw vote on Resolution 10 -071 Exhibit B - GPA Heart of the City (Land Use Map and Land Use /Community Design Element) 4 cc 4ILIf C vre RT4 OP. :24A • Vote on Recomrnendation 1 • Straw vote on Resolution 10 -071 Exhibit A- GPA Housing Element (Recommendation 2) • Vote on Recommendation 3 • Vote on Recommendation 4 24C • Vote on Resolution 10 -071 - GPA (Housing Element + Heart of the City) C lJ P1RT t N O ° General Plan Amendment: To amend the following to achieve consistency with the recently updated Heart of the City Specific Plan and to handle minor "clean up" items resulting from the 2005 General Plan update: • General Plan Land Use Ma • New HOC boundaries • Change land use designations of St. Joseph Church, Union Church o Mme p f Cupertino �' ". :�,�'t Happy Days --�n" & Ha Da s Child Care Center to be -•� � consistent with the Heart of the City (property owners have been notified & are "` • supportive) • Remove properties outside Cupertino city limits along S. De Anza • Associated language and maps in the Land Use /Community Design element of the General Plan 1 t +r I cu • March 23, 2010 — Planning Commission (on a 5 -0 vote) recommended that the Council adopt the proposed General Plan Amendment. • February 16, 2010 — City Council introduced Ordinance No. 10 -2055 adopting the updated Heart of the City Specific Plan. A second reading was conducted on March 16th. • April 16, 2010 — Updated Heart of the City Specific Plan becomes effective. \� �j CU PERTIN0 .. }) ' t . E R S� Ek 'S 1 Y ' n n rn . I CENT _ L- e t .M,m ' I s k! \WEST 6 m .. a ri LEGEND IM =:;n: All - ,Py Si A. Plan Pie. F'Nll'.<fIy EED SO.). Fn ::, E!:.ltleved Co- reptUaI%an Area ` Pall D.- A. P.o.ed Si.,...l .A,-e Clty Centel S d -Area , ,,, , ,n, 5m. ffelne r _,,e, ne..0, t..raor ■.zibeiiin✓.. _,. 7 Sall/1 VaIIu WSW %afl Al.., rcw.. rr.r n mr.r. n e.n . �...�v��En ,.., rr�... -...., ez...., o,w.e <✓.i -.. 2 x y S . l �. d CO RT1t fl -:---- 15 _.,L.._____________IL__ . 11 11 If d I ,._ FM ---;--Q,_ ,JH , ---1 1 --- - ___, : JL_ILit, .7: i TT j 1 ,‘',1':: ?,, '------ Itill ri . 7 ,1 — I I i c , c :._,.__.:.., 1,, .,„ J: a ar" - * A . [T r: � t CI TY � _ 1-, - r ______]._, CIS TER g friCS104 If 1 1 : c Ct -_ - .-'- I - --; . t__ : il—ft--,..... I 111 :1 717-7-H:, Xli. . CUPERTINO The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council: 1. Conduct a straw vote adopting an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map 8i associated maps and language in the Land Use /Community Design Element of the General Plan for consistency with the recently updated Heart of the City Specific Plan 3 T.I v J iiir S C UFE RTI ■ 24A • Vote on Recommendation 1 • Straw vote on Resolution 10 -071 Exhibit A- GPA Housing Element (Recommendation 2) • Vote on Recommendation 3 • Vote on Recommendation 4 24C • Vote on Resolution 10 -071 - GPA (Housing Element + Heart of the City) .- -,. CUPERTINO 24A • Vote on Recommendation 1 • Straw vote on Resolution 10 -071 Exhibit A- GPA Housing Element (Recommendation 2) • Vote on Recommendation 3 • Vote on Recommendation 4 24B • Straw vote on Resolution 10 -071 Exhibit B - GPA Heart of the City (Land Use Map and Land Use /Community Design Element) 4