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CC Resolution No. 15-087 Approving a General Plan Amendment to Community Vision 2040 (General Plan) Policy, Text And Figures and change land use 10950 N. Blaney AveRESOLUTION NO. 15-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO COMMUNITY VISION 2040 (GENERAL PLAN) POLICY, TEXT AND FIGURES PERTAINING TO CITYWIDE ISSUES, AND A CHANGE TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF ONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10950 N. BLANEY A VE FROM INDUSTRIAL/RESIDENTIAL TO INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION Application No: GP A-2015-01 Applicant: City of Cupertino Location: Citywide and 10950 N. Blaney Avenue (APN: 316 03 041) SECTION II: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS WHEREAS pursuant to City Council direction to initiate a project to prepare a comparison of the goals, policies and strategies of the General Plan (2000 -2020) adopted in 2005 ("2005 General Plan") and 2040 Community Vision and work with community members and interested community groups; and WHEREAS, the scope of the exercise as directed by the City Council was to identify text from the 2005 General Plan that could be incorporated to ensure consistency with the goals, policies and strategies in Community Vision 2040; provided, however, that the scope of the changes did not include, revisions to policies related to the 2014-2022 Housing Element, revisions to densities, heights and land use adopted as part of Community Vision 2040; revisions to existing policies and strategies which are inconsistent with the policies or strategies in the 2005 General Plan; or additions of new policies and strategies which were not a part of the 2005 General Plan; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Council direction, the proposed project consists of the following General Plan Amendments: text edits to re-insert 2005 General Plan text, policies or strategies; reorganization of strategies in the Infrastructure Element; correction of typographical errors, grammatical errors, and certain headings; clarification of existing policies and strategies to clarify the intent; revisions to ensure internal consistency; clarifications and corrections to General Plan figures; adding new figures related to Special Areas and Noise; and amending the land use designation for 1 10950 N . Blaney A venue from Industrial/Residential to Industrial/Commercial/Residential and adding the new designation as a new land use category WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment text edits, as shown in Exhibit 1 hereto, which involve reinstating, reformatting, and revising references to 2005 General Plan text, were either fully described and analyzed in the General Plan Amendment, Housing Element Update, and Associated Rezoning Project Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2014032007) certified on December 4, 2014 ("Final EIR") or involve only clarifications, amplifications or minor revisions to the text and figures of the General Plan that do not alter the meaning of the revised text or figures and would not result in new adverse physical effects; and WHEREAS, the necessary public notices were given as required by the procedural ordinances of the City of Cupertino and the Government Code, and the Planning Commission held at least one public hearing on September 22, 2015 to consider the project; and WHEREAS, on September 22, 2015, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the information in the administrative record, staff report, and all oral and written testimony presented to Planning Commission including the Final EIR and the Addendum and on a 5-0 vote recommended adoption of the Addendum and the General Plan Amendments related to the approval of the proposed policy, text and figure edits. On the issue of the change of the land use designation of the property located at 10950 N. Blaney Ave (APN: 316 03 041), the Planning Commission recommended approval on a 4-1 vote (Lee : no); and WHEREAS, the necessary public notices were given as required by the procedural ordinances of the City of Cupertino and the Government Code, and the Environmental Review Committee held a public hearing on October 1, 2015 to consider the Addendum; and WHEREAS, on October 1, 2015, the Environmental Review Committee reviewed and considered the Addendum and recommended that the Council find that the Final EIR and the Addendum, together comply with the requirements of CEQA and adopt the Addendum on a 3-0 vote (2 absent); and WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given as required by the procedural ordinances of the City of Cupertino and the Government Code, and the City Council held at least one public hearing on October 20, 2015 to consider the project; and 2 WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed General Plan Amendment does not meet the criteria for preparing a subsequent or supplemental EIR under Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163; and, WHEREAS, an Addendum to the Final EIR has therefore been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 for the General Plan Amendment in order to analyze the proposed General Plan text and map revisions; and WHEREAS, the Addendum provides analysis and cites substantial evidence that supports the City's determination that the General Plan Amendment does not meet the criteria for preparing a subsequent or supplemental EIR under Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163 including that the revisions and reinstating references to the 2005 General Plan text do not have any physical impact on the environment, including no increases in Greenhouse Gas emissions, no increased impacts to Biological Resources, no impacts to aesthetics, does not result in the generation of additional criteria pollutant emissions from stationary and mobile sources, no reductions in water quality, no impacts to mineral resources or no new adverse impacts related to noise and vibration, no impacts to public services and no impacts to public utilities. The changes related to the re-insertion of language related to LOS thresholds in the Mobility Element were metrics used to analyze potential project impacts in the Final EIR, and the modifications do not result in impacts to the circulation system; and WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment, would not require major revisions to the Final EIR due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects. There have been no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which General Plan Amendment would be undertaken that would require major revisions of the Final EIR due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects, and there has been no discovery of new information of substantial importance that would trigger or require major revisions to the Final EIR due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects; and NOW, THEREFORE: After careful consideration of the, m~ps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this matter, the City Council hereby finds: 1. The General Plan is necessary to prescribe reasonable controls and standards for affected land uses to ensure compatibility and integrity of those uses with other uses; 3 2. The General Plan provides reasonable property development rights while protecting environmentally sensitive land uses and species; 3. The General Plan identifies standards and policies for use throughout the City; and 4. The General Plan is necessary to protect the general public health, safety, or welfare of the community as a whole. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: After careful consideration of the, maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence submitted in this matter, the City Council hereby: 1. Adopts the Addendum to the Final EIR for the General Plan Amendment, which reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Cupertino; and 2. Adopts an amendment to the General Plan to change the Title from "Community Vision 2040" to "General Plan (Community Vision 2015 - 2040);" and 3. Adopts the amendments to the General Plan (Application No. GPA-2015-01), text and figures, as shown in Exhibit GP A-1, which is incorporated herein by reference as part of this resolution, and authorizes the staff to make grammatical, typographical, numbering, and formatting changes necessary to assist in production of the final published General Plan; 4 . Adopts a change to Policy RPC-6.2 shown in Exhibit GPA-1 to read (underline shows insertion and strikeout shows deletion): "Policy RPC-6.2: Partnerships. Enhance the city's recreational programs and library service through partnerships with other agencies and non-profit organizations. Maintain and strengthen existing agreements with agencies and non-profit organizations, including the Library District, to ensure progressive excellence in the facilities, programs, and services provided to the diverse and growing Cupertino population. If higher level of library service is desired, cooperation -..vith the County of Santa Clara to expand service and/or facilities may be required." 5. Adopts a change to the General Plan Land Use Map as it relates to APN: 316 03 041 to allow a change in land use from Industrial/Residential to Industrial/Commercial/Residential as shown in Exhibit GP A-2, which is incorporated herein by reference as part of this resolution. 4 PASS ED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 20th day of October, 2015, by the following vote: Vote Members of the City Council AYES: Sinks, Paul, Vaidhyanathan, Wong (Items 1-3) Sinks, Chang, Paul, Vaidhyanathan, Wong (Items 4-5) NOES: Chang (Items 1-3) ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: APPROVED: Grace Schmidt, City Clerk 5 Rod Sinks, Mayor, City of Cupertino EXHIBIT GPA-1 Note that some re-numbering may occur duringfinalformatting of the document. CHAPTER 1 Introduction Guiding Principles: #2: Improve Public Health and Safety Promote public health by increasing community-wide access to healthy foods; ensure an adequate amount of safe, well-designed parks, open space, trails and pathways; and improve safety by ensuring all areas of the community are protected from natural hazards and fully served by disaster planning and neighborhood watch programs, police, fire, paramedic and health services. #3: Improve Connectivity Create a well-connected and safe system of trails, pedestrian and bicycle paths, sidewalks and streets with traffic calming measures that weave the community together, enhance neighborhood pride and identity, and create access to interesting routes to different destinations. #4: Enhance Mobility Ensure the efficient and safe movement of cars, trucks, transit, pedestrians, bicyclists and disabled persons throughout Cupertino in order to fully accommodate Cupertino's residents, workers, visitors and students of all ages and abilities. Streets, pedestrian paths and bike paths should comprise an integrated system of fully connected and interesting routes to all destinations. #7: Ensure Attractive Community Design Ensure that buildings, landscapes,--arui streets and parks are attractively designed and well maintained so they can complement the overall community fabric by framing majer streets and offering desirable anda variety of active, relaxing and intimate pedestrian spaces. #9: Support Education Preserve and support Cupertino's e)(cellent publicquality community education system by partnering with local school districts, community colleges, libraries and-Qe l\nza Collegeother organizations to improve school facilities and idrastructure, developir.g quality Gity-facilities and programs that enhance learning, and expandffi.g community-wide access-to technology infrastructure. CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design *TO BE NUMBERED: Policy LU-1.X: Jobs/Housing Balance. Strive for a more balanced ratio of jobs and housing units. Strategy LU-3.3.X: Multiple-Story Buildings and Residential Districts. Allow construction of multiple-story buildings if it is found that nearby residential districts will not suffer from privacy intrusion or be overwhelmed by the scale of a building or group of buildings. Policy LU 1.3: Community Benefits Program. At the discretion of the City Council, additional heights over the base height standard in gate'.vays and nodes may be approved up to the 6 maximum heights as shovm ir. the General Plan Community form Diagram (figure LU 1 of the General Plan) ir. conformance with the Community Benefits Program. Strategy LU 1.3.1: Amendment. Update the General Plan, Zonir.g Code and applicable Specific and Conceptual Plar.s to codify the provisions of the Community Benefit Program. Strategy LU 1.3.2: Retail Component. The retail component in the Community Benefit Program shall be the predominate use along the ground floor street frontage (for public or private streets), and shall be of sufficient depth and height to create a viable retail spaces(s). Strategy LU 1.3.3: Development Agreement. Offers of Community Benefit must be above and beyond project design elements and on site or off site contributions required as part of project environmental mitigations or federal, State or local requirements as part of the standard entitlement process. The details ar.d conditions of the Community Benefit will be achieved through the Community Benefits Program and '"'ill be formalized through a Development Agreement. GOAL LU-3: Ensure that project site planning and building design enhance the public realm arul integrate 'Nith adjacent neighborhoods through a high sense of identity and connectivity. Policy LU-3.2: Building Heights and Setback Ratios. Maximum heights and setback ratios are specified in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU-1). As indicated in the figure, taller heights are focused on major corridors, gateways and nodes. Setback ratios are established to ensure that the desired relationship of buildings to the street is achieved. Where additional heights above the base height are allowed, the Community Benefits Program provides direction on requirements ar.d the process of hor.v additional height may be allocated . Strategy LU-3.3.7: Street Interface. Ensure development enhances pedestrian activity by providing active uses within mixed-use areas and appropriate design features within residential areas along a majority of the building frontage facing the street. Mixed-use development should include retail, restaurant, outdoor dining, main entries, etc. Residential development should include main entrances, lobbies, front stoops and porches, open space and other similar features. Strategy LU-8.2.1: Fiscal Impacts. Evaluate fiscal impacts of converting office/commercial uses to residential use, while ensuring that the city meets regional housing requirements . Policy LU-9.1: Cooperation Collaboration with Business Community. Establish and mair.tair. a cooperative relationship Collaborate with the business community to support innovation facilitate growth, development and infrastructure improvements that benefit residents and businesses . and take advantage of economic development opportunities Strategy LU-9.1.2: Partnerships. Create partnerships between the City and other public, arul private and non-profit organizations to provide improvements and services that benefit the community. promote the development of innovative technology and businesses in the -7- commudty and facilitate gro',vth and infrastructure improvements that benefits residents ar.d businesses. Policy LU-12.3: Rural Improvement Standards in Hillside Areas. Require rural improvement standards in hillside areas to preserve the rural character of the hillsides . Improvement standards should balance the need to furnish adequate utility and emergency services against the need to protect the hillside, vegetation and animals. Policy LU-12.4: Hillside Views. The Montebello foothills at the south and west boundary of the valley floor provide a scenic backdrop, adding to the City's scale and variety. While it is not possible to guarantee an unobstructed view of the hills from every vantage point, an attempt should be made to allew preserve views of the foothills from public gathering places. Policy LU-13.4: Neighborhood Centers and Activity Areas. A majority of the commercial development allocation should be devoted to rehabilitating neighborhood centers and major activity centers with a focus on creating pedestrian-oriented, walkable and bikeable areas with inviting community gathering places. Land uses between the activity centers should help focus and support activity in the centers. Neighborhood centers should be retrofitted and redeveloped using the "neighborhood commercial centers" concept discussed earlier in this Element. Strategy LU-13.7.3: Connectivity. Properties within a block should be inter-connected with shared access drives. Provide pedestrian paths to enhance public access to and through the development. New d evelopment, particularly on comer lots, should provide pedestrian and bicycle improvements along side streets to enhance connections to surrounding neighborhoods. Strategy LU-13.7.5: Neighborhood buffers. Consider buffers such as setbacks, landscaping and/or building transitions to buffer abutting single-family residential areas from visual and noise impacts. Policy LU-14.5: Oaks Gateway Node. This is a gateway retail and shopping node. New residential and office uses, if allowed, should be designed on the "mixed-use village" concept discussed earlier in this Element. Strategy LU-15.1.3: Building form. Buildings should be moderately-scaled with high- quality, p e destrian-oriented scaled, active uses along the street. Buildir.gs in the North Crossroads node may have taller heights per the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU 1). Strategy LU-15.1.5: De Anza Boulevard/Stevens Creek Boulevard landmark. Secure permanent landscape easements as a condition of development from properties at the int ersection of De Anza and Stevens Creek Boulevards for construction of a future landmark. The landmark m ay include open space, landscaping and other d esig n elements a t the comers. Land at the southeast comer will remain a publicly accessible park. -8 - Strategy LU-16.1.3: Building form . Buildings should be moderately-scaled to transition from existing taller buildings to the scale of the surrounding area. Additional heights may be approved ir. specific areas by the City Council as part of the Commur.ity Benefits Program and per heights allo\ved ir, the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU 1). Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. Policy LU-17.1: Land Use. Allow a mix of uses including commercial, retail, commercial office and limited residential uses. The ground floor of buildings along the street should be activated with pedestrian-oriented, active uses including retail, restaurants, entries, etc. Neighborhood centers shall be remodeled or redeveloped using the "neighborhood commercial center.Q" format concept described earlier in this Element. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Policy LU-18.1: Land Use. Allow regional commercial with retail, commercial, office and hotels as the primary uses, with residential mixed-use as a supporting use. Retail, restaurant and other actives uses are highly encouraged on the ground floor facing the street. In case of office complexes, active uses such as entries, lobbies or plazas should be provided on the ground floor along the street. Neighborhood centers shall be remodeled or redeveloped using the "neighborhood commercial center.Q" format concept described earlier in this Element. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Strategy LU-19.1.9: Building form. Buildings should have high-quality architecture, and an emphasis on aesthetics, human scale, and create a sense of place. t~dditional heights may be approved ir. specific areas by the City Council as part of the Community Benefits Program and per heights allo·Ned in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU 1). Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. Policy LU-20.1: Land Use. This area is a major employment node with office, and research and development uses. Retail and hotel uses are allowed on the west side of Wolfe Road. Redevelopment of the retail site at the comer of Wolfe and Homestead Roads should be based on the ~neighborhood commercial centers" concept described earlier in this Element. Retail uses are not required on the Hamptons site. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Policy LU-20.3: Building Form. Buildings in the retail and hotel area should provide active, pedestrian-oriented uses along the street. Buildings should transition to fit the scale of the surrounding area. Additional heights may be approved in specific areas by the City Council as part of the Commudty Benefits Program and per heights allor,ved ir. the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU 1). Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. In addition to the height limits established in the Community Form Diagram, buildings abutting the campus shall incorporate appropriate setbacks, landscaped buffering, and building height transitions to minimize privacy and security impacts. Policy LU-20.4: Community Amenities Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections. Pedestrian- oriented retail and hotel d evelopment will support a diverse population of workers and residents in the area. Trail route s, and alternate trail routes to address s ecurit y and privacy -9 - concerns of major employers, shall be developed to provide pedestrian and bicycle connections to other destinations. Policy LU-22.1: Conceptual Plan. Create a Maintain and implement conceptual plan that combines the existing South De Anza and Sunnyvale-Saratoga Conceptual Plans~ To create a cohesive set of land use and streetscape regulations and guidelines for the South De Anza area. Policy LU-22.2: Land Use. General commercial and retail uses with limited commercial office, office and residential uses. Neighborhood centers should be redeveloped in the "neighborhood commercial center§" format concept discussed earlier in this Element. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Policy LU-22.6: Building Design. Located buildings and commercial pads along the street with parking areas to the side and rear. Provide pedestrian-scaled elements and active uses including retail, restaurants, and entries along the street. Outdoor plaza and activity areas can be located along the street with sidewalk and street trees to buffer them from through traffic. Policy LU-23.1: Conceptual Plan. Create a conceptual plan for the Homestead Road corridor Special Area with a cohesive set of land use and streetscape regulations and guidelines for the South De Anza area. Policy LU-23.4: Building Design. Buildings will be located closer to the street with parking mostly to the side and rear. In the case of larger sites, large buildings may be placed behind parking; however a substantial portion of the front of the site should be lined with active uses such as retail/restaurant pads, and plazas. Buildings should include pedestrian-oriented elements with entries, retail, lobbies, and active uses along the street. Parking areas along the street will be screened with street trees. Residential buildings will provide stoops and porches along the street and side streets. Additional heights may be approved in specific areas by the City Council as part of the Community Benefits Program ar.d per heights allowed ir. the Community Form diagram (Figure LU 1). Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. Policy LU-26.1: Land Use. Retrofit or redevelop neighborhood centers using the "neighborhood commercial center§" concept discussed earlier in this Element. Areas that are not designated as ~neighborhood centers~ are encouraged to provide commercial uses with active uses such as entries, lobbies, seating areas or retail along the street. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Strategy LU-27.1.2: Neighborhood Guidelines. Identify neighborhoods that have a unique architectural style, historical background or location and develop plans that preserve and enhance their character. Support and budget for special zoning or design guidelines (e.g ., the Fairgrove Eichler neighborhood) and single-story overlay zones in neighborhoods, where there is strong neighborhood support. -10- Strategy LU-27.6.1: Provide Active and Passive Provision of Outdoor Areas in Multi Family Residential Development. Provide outdoor areas, both passive and active, and generous landscaping to enhance the surroundings for multifamily residents. Allow public access to the common outdoor areas wherever whenever possible. Policy LU-27.67: Compatibility of Lots. Ensure that zoning, subdivision and lot-line adjustment requests related to lot size or lot design consider the need to preserve neighborhood lot patterns. Strategy LU-27.67.1: Lot Size. Ensure that subdivision and lot-line adjustment requests respect the neighborhood lot size patterns. Consider revisions to lot size requirements if the neighborhood lot pattern is different from the zoning requirements. Strategy LU-27.67.2: Flag Lots. Allow flag lots only in cases where they are the sole alternative to integrate subdivisions with the surrounding neighborhood. Policy LU-27 .. 78: Protection. Protect residential neighborhoods from noise, traffic, light, glare, odors and visually intrusive effects from more intense development with landscape buffers, site and building design, setbacks and other appropriate measures. Policy LU-27.89: Amenities and Services. Improve equitable distribution of community amenities such as parks and access to shopping within walking and bicycling distance of neighborhoods. CHAPTER 5 Mobility *TO BE NUMBERED: Policy M-2.X: Traffic Calming. Consider the implementation of best practices on streets to reduce speeds and make them user-friendly for alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrians and bicyclists. Policy M-4.X: Valko Shopping District Transfer Station. Work with VTA and/or other transportation service organizations to study and develop a transit transfer station that incorporates a hub for alternative transportation services such as, car sharing, bike sharing and/or other services. Policy M-1.1: Regional Transportation Planning. Participate in regional transportation planning processes to develop programs consistent with the goals and policies of Cupertino's General Plan and to minimize adverse impacts on the City's circulation system. Work with neighboring cities to address regional transportation and land use issues of mutual interest. Policy M-1.2: Transportation Impact Analysis. Participate in the development of new multi- modal analysis methods and impact thresholds as required by Senate Bill 743 . However, until such impact thresholds are developed, continue to optimize mobility for all modes of transportation while striving to maintain the following intersection Levels of Service (LOS) at a.m. and p.m. peak traffic hours: -11- • Major intersections -LOS D; • Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard -LOS E+; • Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling Road-LOSE+ •De Anza Boulevard and Bollinger Road-LOSE+. Policy M-2.2: Adjacent Land Use. Design roadway alignments, lane widths, medians, parking and bicycle lanes, crosswalks and sidewalks to complement adjacent land uses te in keeping with the aesthetic vision of the Planning Area. Strive to minimize adverse impacts and expand alternative transportation options for all Planning Areas (Special Areas and Neighborhoods.) Improvement standards shall also consider the urban, suburban and rural environments found within the city. Strategy M-2.2.4: Suburban Road Improvement Standards. Develop suburban road improvement standards for all streets not designated as rural, semi-rural or in the Crossroads Area. Policy M-2.4: Community Impacts. Reduce traffic impacts and support alternative modes of transportation in neighborhoods and around schools, parks and community facilities rather than constructing barriers to mobility. Do not close streets unless there is a demonstrated safety or overwhelming through traffic problem and there are no acceptable alternatives since street closures move the problem from one street to another. Policy M-3.8: Bicycle Parking. Require new development and redevelopment to provide public and private bicycle parking. Policy M-3.10: Quarry Operations. Continue Prioritize enforcement of truck traffic speeds from Stevens Creek and the Lehigh Cement Plant on Stevens Canyon Road, and Stevens Creek and Foothill Boulevards. Policy M-4.3: Connecting Majer Special Areas . Identify and implement new or enhanced transit services to connect~ all Special Areas as identified in Figure PA-1 (Chapter 2: Planning Areas). including De Anza College, North Valko Park, North De i\nza, South Valko Park, Crossroads, City Center ar.d Civic Center) Policy M-4.4: Transit Facilities with New Development. Work with VTA and/or major developments to ensure all new development projects include amenities to support public transit including bus stop shelters, space for transit vehicles as appropriate and attractive amenities such as trash receptacles, signage, seating and lighting. Policy M-7.2: Protected Intersections. Consider adopting a Protected Intersection policy which would identify intersections where improvements would not be considered which would degrade levels of service for non-vehicular modes of transportation. Potential locations include intersections in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and other areas where non-vehicular transportation is a key consideration, such as, n ear shopping districts, schools, parks and senior citizen developments. -12 - Policy M-8.2: Land Use . Support development and transportation improvements that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions b y reducing per capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), reducing impacts on the City's transportation network and maintaining the desired levels of service for all modes of transportation. Policy M-8.4: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs. Require large employers, including colleges and schools , to dev elop and maintain TDM programs to r educe v ehicle trips generated by their employees and students and develop a tracking method to monitor results . Policy M-9.2: Reduced Travel Demand. Synchronization of Traffic Signals. Enhance the synchronization of traffic signals on major streets to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. Promote effective TDM programs for existing and new development. Strategy M-9.3.2: Streetscape Design. When reviewing the widening of an existing street, consider the aesthetically pleasing enhancements and amenities to improve the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists in keeping with the vision of the Planning Area and incorporate to the extent feasible appropriate lar.dscaping and pedestrian/bicycle amenities. Policy M-10.3: Multi-Modal Improvements. Integrate the financing, design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities with street projects. Build pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the same time as improvements for vehicular circulation to enable travelers to transition from one mode of transportation to another, e .g. bicycle to bus. CHAPTER 6: Environmental Resources and Sustainability GOAL ES-3: Improve building efficiency and energy conservation Strategy ES-3.1.2: Staff Training. Continue to train appropriate City staff in the design principles, costs and benefits of sustainable building and landscape design. Encourage City staff to attend external trainings on these topics and attain relevant program certifications (e.g., Green Point Rater, Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional). Strategy ES-4.2.2: Home Occupations. Review and consider expanding the allowable home-based businesses occupations in residentially zoned properties to reduce the need to commute to work. Strategy ES-4.2.3: Urban Forest Tree Planting in Private Development. Review and enhance the City's tree planting and landscaping program and requirements for private development to reduce air pollution levels . (Pg. ES-21) Strategy ES-5.1.1: Urban Forest Landscaping. Ensure that the City's tree planting, landscaping and open space policies enhance the urban ecosystem b y encouraging medians, pedestrian-crossing curb-extensions planting that is native, drought-tolerant, treats -13 - stormwater and enhances urban plant, aquatic and animal resources in both, private and public development. GOAL ES-7: Ensure protection and efficient use of all water resources. Policy ES-7.1: Natural Water Bodies and Drainage Systems. In public and private development, use .!)ow !impact Ddevelopment (LID) principles to manage stormwater by mimicking natural hydrology, minimiz!D.ge grading, and protecting or restor!D.ge natural drainage systems. Policy ES-7.3: Pollution and Flow Impacts . Ensure that surface and groundwater quality impacts are reduced through development review and volur.teer voluntary efforts. CHAPTER 7 Health and Safety Add to text under Floods Hazards: The City participates in the Community Rating System (CRS) program which is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed minimum NFIP requirements. Flood insurance premium rates for property owners within the city may be discounted to reflect the reduced flood risk resulting from community actions meeting the three goals of the CRS, which are to: (1) reduce flood damage to insurable property; (2) strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the NFIP; and (3) encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplain management. Strategy HS-5.1.3: Geologic Review. Continue to implement and update geologic review procedures for Geologic Reports required by the Municipal Code through the development review process. Policy HS-6.2: Proximity of Residents to Hazardous Materials. Assess future residents' exposure to hazardous materials when new residential development or childcare facilities sensitive populations are proposed in existing industrial and manufacturing areas . Do not allow residential development or childcare facilities sensitive populations if such hazardous conditions cannot be mitigated to an acceptable level of risk. Strategy HS-7.4.3: National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System. Contillue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS). The City participates ir. the Community Ratir.g System (CRS) program 'Nhich is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed mir.imum NFIP requirements. Flood insurance premium rates for property ovmers 'Nithin the city may be discounted to reflect the reduced flood risk resulting from community actions meetir.g the three goals of the CRS, v.rhich are to: (1) reduce flood damage to insurable property; (2) strengthen ar.d support the ir.surance aspects of the NFIP; and (3) encourage a comprehensive approach to floodplair, management. -14 - CHAPTER 8 Infrastructure *TO BE NUMBERED: Strategy INF-8.1.X : Construction Waste. Continue to require encourage recycling and encourage the reuse of building materials during demolition and construction of City, agency and private projects. Strategy INF-8.1.X: Recycled Materials. Encourage the use of recycled materials and sustainably harvested materials in City, agency and private projects. Policy INF-1.4: Funding. Explore funding various strategies and opportunities to fund fuF upgrades to existing and future infrastructure needs and ongoing operations and maintenance. Strategy INF-1.4.1: Development Existing Infrastructure. Require developers to expand or upgrade existing infrastructure to increase capacity, or pay their fair share, as appropriate. Strategy INF--1-.-l.Jl.4.2: Private Development Future Infrastructure Needs. For new infrastructure, require new development to pay its fair share of, or to extend or construct, improvements to accommodate growth without impacting service levels . Strategy INF-1.4.3i: Economic Development. Prioritize funding of infrastructure to stimulate economic development and job creation in order to increase opportunities for municipal revenue. Policy INF-7.3: Operations. Encourage public agencies and private property owners to design their operations to meet, ar.d even, exceed regulatory waste diversion requirements. Strategy INF-8.1.1: Outreach. Conduct and enhance programs that promote waste reduction in through partnerships with schools, institutions, businesses and homes through partnerships 'Nith schools, the Chamber of Commerce and the City's neighborhood programs. CHAPTER 9 Recreation Parks and Community Service ***TO BE NUMBERED: Policy RPC-6.X: Library Service . Encourage the library to continue to improve service levels by incorporating new technology and expanding the library collections and services. Policy Strategy RPC-1.1.1: Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan. Prepare a master plan for the park and open space corridor along Stevens Creek including McClellan Ranch, McClellan Ranch West, Blackberry Farm, the Blackberry Farm golf course, Stocklmeir and Blesch properties and the Nathan Hall Tank House area. The plan should address a fiscally sustainable strategy that allows year-round community use of the park system, while preserving the areas natural resources and addressing neighborhood issues including connectivity and buffers. -15 - Strategy RPC-2.5.3: Community Gardens. Encourage community gardens, which provide a more livable environment by controlling physical factors such as temperature, noise, and pollution. Policy RPC-5.2: Pedestrian and Bicycle Paths. Develop a citywide network of pedestrian and bicycle pathways to connect employment centers, shopping areas and neighborhoods to services including parks, schools, libraries and neighborhood centers. Policy RPC-6.2: Partnerships. Enhance the city's recreational programs and library service through partnerships with other agencies and non-profit organizations. If higher level of library service is desired, cooperation with the County of Santa Clara to expand service and/or facilities may be required. APPENDIX A: Add category: Industrial/Commercial/Residential This designation allows primarily industrial uses and secondarily commercial uses or a compatible combination of the two. Industrial use refers to manufacturing, assembly and research and development. Administrative offices that support manufacturing and wholesaling are included. Housing may be allowed to offset job growth and better balance citywide jobs to housing ratio. Residential development is subject to the numerical caps and other policies (described in the Land Use and Community Design Element). -16 - a CUPf"TI N O Legend ---- Cihy ofC L -upertino and UseM ap EXHIBIT GP A-2 SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 SPECIAL AREAS North Vallee Gateway Community Recreati ) Node oaksG)way Monta Vista Village Special Area Special Area De Anza College N o de North C~s£ads Node , ___ __._ South De Anza Legend C=:::J Cit y Boundary Urban Se rvice Area Boundary Sphere of Influence Boundary Agreement Li ne C=:::J Unincorpo r at e d Areas 1 ODO 2000 3000 Feet 500 1000 Meters Special Area Special Areas Heart of the C ity -Vallco Shoppin g D istrict -N o rth Va l lco Park -N o rth De A nza So uth De A nza H omest ea d -Bubb Road -Monta V ist a Vill age North Valko Park Special Area South Va llco Park Gateway SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 HEART OF THE CITY LEGEND Low Density (1-5 DU/Acre) Low/Medium Density (5 -10 DU/ Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/Acre) -Commercial/Residential -Commercial/Office/Residential -Public Facilities -Parks and Open Space -Quasi -Public/Institutional Transit Route * Neighborhood Center SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 VALLCO SHOPPING DISTRICT LEGEND -Commercial/Office/Residential Transit Route SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 NORTH VALLCO PARK SPECIAL AREA HOM ESTEAD RD Apple Campus II LEGEND -Commercial/Residential -Office/Industrial/Commercial/Resi dential -High Density (>35 DU/Acre) -Quasi-Public/Institutional Riparian Corridor Transit Route * Neighborhood Center SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 NORTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREA co < 0 LEGEND Apple Inc -Office/Industrial/Commercial/Residential Transit Route SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 SOUTH DE ANZA SPECIAL AREA LEGEND -Commercial/Office/Residential -Commercial/Residential Riparian Corridor ~ Transit Route * Neighborhood Center 0 ?; ro ;;5 z <( w 0 SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 HOMESTEAD SPECIAL AREA LEGEND Low Density (1-5 DU/ Acre) Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/ Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/Acre) -Medium/Hiqh Density (20-35 DU/Acre) -Commercial/Residential -Quasi-Public/Institutional Industrial/Commercial/Residential -Parks and Open Space +a+ Transit Route * Neighborhood Center SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9 /16 /2015 BUBB ROAD SPECIAL AREA -Public Facilities Industrial/Commercial/Residential SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 MONTA VISTA VILLAGE SPECIAL AREA LEGEND Residential (0-4.4 DU/ Acre) Residential (4.4-7.7 DU/Acre) -Residential (4.4-12 DUI Acre) -Residential (10-15 DU/Acre) Neighborhood Commercial/Residential -Public Facilities Industrial/Residential -Medium Density (10-20 DU/Acre) Transit Route * Neighborhood Center SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 NEIGHBORHOODS I lnspi ation Heights I I Creston- Pharlap / ('I.) ' (' Monta Vista /-North , ..... " \ I I I '... I --------, I J r )·""~'· North Blaney STEVENS CREEK BLVD (~ I 1-'"" "'" #'Rancho " ~Rinconada Legend C=:J City Boundary Neig h borhood s Urban Service Area Bo unda ry ~ Oak Va ll ey --Sp he re of Influence ~ C Ph I ~ reston-ar ap Boun dary Agreement Line r-1 L___J Inspira t ion Heights C=:J Unin cor porated Areas 0.5 1 Mile """""""""==""""""""""""~ t : 1000 2000 3000 Feet 500 1000 Meters LJ Monta Vist a N o r t h M onta Vi st a So uth CJ Homest ead Vil la c:::J G arden Gate Jo l lyman 1111 N orth Blaney -So uth Blan ey Fa ir grove Ran cho Rin co nad a SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 OAK VALLEY LEGEND -Commercial/Office/Residential -Commercial/Residential -Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/Acre) -Very Low Density (Slope Density Formula) -Very Low Density (1 /2 Acre Slope Density Formula) Low Density (1-5 DU/ Acre) -Quasi-Public/Institutional -P~rks and Open Space +m+ Transit Route Whispering Creek Equestrian Center SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS D r aft I 9 /16 /2015 CRESTON-PHARLAP LEGEND Low Density (1-5 DU/Acre) Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/ Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/Acre) -Public Facilities -Quasi-Public/Institutional -Parks and Open Space Riparian Corridor -Commercial/Office/Residential ~ Transit Route SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 INSPIRATION HEIGHTS 0 ~ CD ::J J: 0 ~-----15'. LEGEND _ -Very Low Density (5-20 Acre Slope Density Formula) -Very Low Densit y (1/2 Acre Slope Density Formula) -Very Low Density (Slope Density Formula) Low Density (1-5 DU / Acre) -Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/Acre) -Commercial/Residential -Public Facilities -Quasi-Public/Institutional -Parks and Open Space * Neighbor hood Center SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 MONTA VISTA NORTH Forme r Q uarry Linda Vi st a Pa rk LEGEND -Very Low Density (5-20 Acre Slope Density Fo r mula) -Very Low Density (Slope Density Formula) Low Density (1-5 DU/ Acre) Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/ Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/Acre) -Commercial/Residential -Quasi-Public/Institutional -Public Facilities -Parks and Open Space Riparian Corridor ~ Transit Route * Neighborhood Center SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 MONTA VISTA SOUTH LEGEND -Very Low Density (5-20 Acre Slope Density Formula) -Very Low Density (1 /2 Acre Slope Density Formula) Very Low Density (Slope Density Formula) Low Density (1-5 DU/ Acre) Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/Acre) -Residential (10-15 DU/ Acre) -Quasi-Public/Institutional -Public Facilities -Parks and Open Space +a+ Transit Route SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 HOMESTEAD VILLA LEGEND Low Density (1 -5 DU/ Acre) -Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/ Acre) -Commercial/Residential -Quasi-Public/Institutional Riparian Corridor ~ Transit Route * Neighborhood Center SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Dra f t I 9/16/2015 GARDEN GATE LEGEND Low Density (1-5 DU/ Acre) Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/ Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/ Acre) -Public Facilities Industrial/Residential -Quasi-Public/Institutional -Parks and Open Space Transit Route SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 JOLLYMAN LEGEND Low Density (1-5 DU/Acre) Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/ Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/Acre) -Office/Industrial/Commercial/Residential -Public Facilities -Quasi-Public/Institutional -Parks and Open Space Riparian Corridor ~ Transit Route SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 SOUTH BLANEY LEGEND -Co1J1mercial/Resjdentjal Low Density (1-5 DU/Acre) -Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/ Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/Acre) -Quasi-Public/Institutional -Public Facilities -Parks and Open Space Riparian Corridor .. Transit Route * Neighborhood Center SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 NORTH BLANEY LEGEND Low Density (1-5 DU/Acre) Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/ Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/ Acre) Industrial/Residential -Quasi-Public/Institutional -Public Facilities -Commercial/Residential -Parks and Open Space ~ Transit Route SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 RANCHO RINCONADA Cupertino High School Sedgwick Elementary LEGEND Low Density (1-6 DU/ Acre) Rancho Rinconada Low Density (1-5 DU/ Acre) Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/ Acre) -Medium Density (10-20 DU/ Acre) -Quasi-Public/Institutional -Public Facilities Riparian Corridor Parks and Open Space P'e-zoned, out.;de of dty l;m;ts Transit Route SPECIAL AREA AND NEIGHBORHOOD DIAGRAMS Draft I 9/16/2015 FAIRGROVE LEGEND Low Density (1-5 DU/Acre) Low/Medium Density (5-10 DU/ Acre) -Public Facilities -Quasi-Public/Institutional ~ Transit Route Maximum Residential Density Up to 35 units per acre per General Plan Land Use Map 15 units per acre (southeast corner of Homestead Road and Blaney Avenue) Maximum Height Maximum Residential Density 25 or 35 /Sooth V•rlroJ units per acre Maximum Height 45 feet, or 30 feet where designated b y hatched line Maximum Residential Density 25 units per acre Maximum Height 45 feet Maximum Residential Density 25 (norih of Bo/Unger) Or 5~ 15 (sooth of 8S) units per acre Maximum Height 30feet Maximum Residential Density Up to 15 unit s per ac re per General Plan La nd Use M ap Maximum Height Up t o 30 feet Maximum Residential Density 20 units per acre Maximum Height 45feet '~--.-11•: West of Wol fe Rd East of Wolfe Rd --~ Maximum Residential Density 35unitsperacre Ma;11imum Residential Density Maximum Heiglit Per Specifi c Plan 35 units per acre Maximum Height Per Specific Pla n ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Stelling Gateway West of Stelling Rd Maximum Residential Density 1 5 units per acre (southwest corne r of Homestead and Stelli ng Roads) 35 units per acre (northwest corner of 1-280 and Stelling Road) Maximum Height 30feet ·----..... ,, Oaks Gateway Maximum Residential Density 25 units per acre Maximum Height 4Sfeet East of Stelling Rd Maximum Reside ntial Density 35 units per acre Maximum Height 4Sfeet ~.,. ~ ~ . ~* }""~. -~/// Y , . . Mox;muo l lt11,,%,. ·~s.:_~~~T.'"~~- '/'11"'·s, •. ~ '11,I; •:. •. I ~~ ~ "' --. . ' ,, ~1n•o,. •·•• r ! Maximum Residential Density ?<:;,,..,;•cperacre n Height .. , ........... ____ , __ /' ' ~. ~ ~) ~ . I ' ~ I ~ ~, :1,,, i .,,,,,,,1: i r'--1 '~ ~~ \ \ ::i,..... -J ,~: ~~--- :-\ \ i I Neighborhoods : l I : : '..a ___ . I I I I I I I I I I I I Maximum Residential Density As indicated in the General Plan Land Use Map; 15 un its per acre for Neighborhood Commercial Sites Maximum Height 30feet North De Anza Gateway Max imum Residential Density Build ing Planes: North Vallco Gateway West of Wolfe Rd Maximum Residential Density 25 units per acre Maximum Height 60feet East of Wolfe Rd Maximum Residential Density 25 units per acre Maximum Height 1;:~=~~~t~~nabul~~tv!:J~h~"o~,feet of the ~runeridge Ave. and ~pple Campus 2 site shall not exceed 60 feet ) South Vallco Park Maxim um Residential Density >ki 1 3Sunitsper acre ~ ..... Maximum Height Legend Special Areas t::::J H omestead t::::J North Va llco Park c=J Heart of t he City t::::J Nort h De Anza Biii So uth De Anza t::::J Monta Vista Village ~Bubb Road c::::J Vallco Shopping District c::::J Neighborhoods 45 feet , or 60 feet wit h retail ... t.t ; v ) 1111111 Hillside Transition Urban Service Area Sphere of Influence Urban Transition City Boundary Boulevards {Arterials) Avenues (Major Collectors) Avenues {Minor Collectors) C Key Intersections * Neighborhood Centers • Maintain the primary building bulk below a 1 :1 slope line drawn from the arterial/boulevard curb line or lines except for the Crossroads Area. • For the Crossroads area, see the Crossroads Streetscape Plan. • For projects adjacent to residential areas : Heights and setbacks adjacent to residential areas wit/ be determined during project review. •For the North and South Val/co Park areas (except for the Val/co Shopping District Special Area): Maintain the primary building bulk below a 1.5:1 (i.e. 1.S feet of setback for every 1 foot of building height) slope line drawn from the Stevens Creek Blvd. and Homestead Road curb lines and below 1: 1 slope line drawn from Wolfe Road and Tantau Avenue curb line. Rooftop Mechanical Equiptment: Rooftop mechanical equipment and utility structures may exceed stipulated height limitations if they are enclosed, centrally located on the roof and not visible from adjacent streets. Priority Housing Sites: Notwithstanding the heights and densities shown above, th e maximum heights and densities for Priority Housing Sites identified in the adopted Housing Element shall be as reflected in the Housing Element. Figure M-2 Circulation Network Saratoga CHAPTER 5 Mobility Element Sunnyvale San Jose Legend ~ City Boundary Urban Service Area Boundary Sphere of Infl uence Boundary Agreement Line ~ Unincorporated Areas -- N EB Freeway and Expressways Boulevards (Arterials) Aven ues (Major Collectors) Avenu es (Minor Collectors) N eighborhood Connectors Main Street 0.5 1 Mile 1000 2000 3000 Feet 500 1000 Meters M -1 3 I I I -. I I ~-.-f~ / I ) " ~ ~ E ~ " ~ ~ i1 ~ § "' :;; .!! McC LE LLAN ROAD Saratoga CHAPTER 8 Infrastructure E lemen t Figure INF-1 Waste Water Service Sunnyvale San Jose Le gend -c=J N E9 Unincorporated Areas w ithin Urban Service Area City Boundary Urban Service Area Boundary Sphere of Influence Boundary Agreement Line Unincorporated Areas Sunnyvale Sanitary District Cupertino Sanitary District No Sanitary Sewer Connections Development on Septic Systems Only 0.5 1 Mile 1 ODO 2000 3000 Feet 500 1 000 Meters INF -21 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 C ity o f Cu per t ino Figure D-2 Future Noise Contours Santa Clara County ~ Ol!!!!!!!liiO.lSiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!'!!!!!I \J..) M ~es D -16 I L r::: .. PROSP ECT RD City of Santa Clara i ~ f ( " J l BOLLINGER"RO · '"-o·-,,., ... ,.,,,J City of San Jose --60 dBA CNEL contour --65 dBA CNEL contour --70 dBA CNEL contour City Boundary