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Z � ��1 2-45 Cultural Resources '�"� $� 2-45 (�pen Space, P�rks and Trails 2-l In�rc�duction 2-45 Regional Resources 2-1 I'��ni��ontext ��4� Mid�eninsuta Re�iona�Q��n 2-1. Developinerlt Hist:ar.}� Sj�ace District 2-3 Land LTse Patterr� 2'46 Sctrita C�ara Count�� 2-3 Transportation Pattern 2'46 Santc�C�ctrc�Coun.ty I'arlcs 2-3 Cuperti��o Camtnunity Foran Progra��. 2-3 Urban Centers 2-49 Santa C�ar�.Valley �Ylater District 2-7 Neigl�bo�hoods 2-49 Comtnunity Resources 2-8 �irculation 2-5� Private Open�pace Resvurces 2-8 City Gate��ays 2-5C� Trails 2-8 Urban Service Area 2-5 i Stevens CreLk 2-10 Cornmunity Design �.�1 Cala��azas Cree�c 2-11 Building Form 2-51 San Tomas-Aquino/ 2-11 Building and Site Design Sa7•c�taga Creek �;� 2-15 Streerscape and Tr�nsitiolzs 2-�4 tJnion Pacific Railroad ' 2-16 GoYnm.unity Developrnent 2-54 Mary Avenue 8icycte Footbridge :� :�� 2-16 Bal�ncing Land Uses 2-54 Regn,art C�-e��c ctnd West Foothills �,; �� `s 2-16 Allacating Devcl�prncnt Poteiztial T'rails 2-1 S Neighborizaods and 2-54 Neighba�hood and Cotnmunity Nan-Resideritial Centers Parlcs 2-1� Neighborhovc�s 2-55 Accessibility "� 2-24 Commercr.al Centers 2-62 I1npleiner-�tatioF-� ','i 2-3� Employmer�t Cenr.ers 2-63 Ueneral I'olicies �' 2-33 EducationJCu�tural Center �; !; CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN °� ' :; i? i„ - ?; ��:, I' �� ll TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 3 HOUSING 5-8 Regional, Statc aFzd Fcdcral 3-1 Introduction Planning 3-I Cammunity Profile 5-8 Respansibilities of the City 3-1 Population and Households -�'9 Wildlife and�Tegetation 3-2 Ethnic Cc�mposition 5-9 Streamsides 3-3 Age Distribution 5-10 Grasslands 3-3 Households 5-10 Brushlands 3-4 Housing Units and Type �-10 Foathill Wooc�lands and Forests 3-4 Projected Housing Needs �-13 Mineral Resources 3-4 New Cunstruction 5-15 V�ater Resources 3-4 Ad,equate Sites For ABAG 5-15 Preservation of Watersheds Estimated New Construction IVeed 5-17 Ground V�Iater Recharge Facilities 3-4 Afforc.�able Housing 5-18 Other Water Resources 3-4 Conservation Of Existing Housing 5-18 Urban Conservation 3-5 Special Housing Needs 5-20 Urban Runoff Pollution 3-5 Ec�ual Access To Housing 5'2(� Gavernment Action 5-21 Solid Waste 5-24 Wastewater 5-26 Resources Section 4 CIRCULATION 4-1 Introduction 4-2 Regional Transportation Planning Section 6 HEALTH AND SAFETY 4-S Encouraging Alternatives to the Automobile 6-1 Intraduction 4-6 Pedestrians and Bicycles 6-1 Geologic and Seismic Hazards 4-8 Publie Transit 6-? Acceptable Level of Ri�k 4-11 Roadways 6-10 Fire Hazards 4-16 Neighborhood Protection 6-11 Potential Fire Hazards 4-18 Traffic Projections 6-11 Fire Hazards in the Foothitls and 4-18 Ft�t��re Year Traffic Cc�nditions Mountains 6-12 Fire Hazards in t)le Urbc�nized Val�ey Floor C-1� Building Coctes, Fire Codes and Section 5 ENVIRONMENTAL Other Regul�ations RESC}URCES/ 6-16 Constraints to Firefighting SUSTAINABILITY 6-16 Access Roads 6-1? Access to Resid�ntial 5-1 Introduction Devetc�pments S-1 Planning For Sustainability 6-1? Water Availability 5-1 Sustainability Principles 6-17 Witter Si�p�ly on Montebello Ridge 5-3 Energy Conservatton/Efficiency and Stevens Cnnyon 5-3 Planning anc�Regulatory Processes 6-1$ �XTater Supply for Footl�itl Regions 7-6 Green Buildings 6-20 Crime and Police Services �� , 5-7 Air Quality 6.2t� Park Design �.� ��' , , : � � � �. � 5en ��a�'�9�' CTTY OF CLIPERTINO DRAFT GENERAI,Pl_AN TASLE OF CONTENTS IIL 6-20 Residenti�l Design for Defensible 6-29 Flood Hazards Fronz Dain Failure Space 6-29 Multiple Occurrences 6-21 Non-Residential Desigiz far 6-29 Infrastructure Defensible Space 6-30 Acceptable Level of Risl� 6-21 Hazardous Materials 6-3t� F1ood Plain 6-22 E�eC��O1Y1�g11etiC �'ie1C�S (E1V�F} 6-34 NOLSe PO�Iit�1011 6-22 I��zardaus �Waste G-34 Cominunit��Noise Fundamentals 6-24 T�is�.ster�'Ianaiing 6-36 Noise Contours b-25 TI�e Cupertino Etnerge�lcy Plan 6-36 Noise Manitori��g 6-25 Gity Emplayees as Disaster Service 6-39 Land Use Conlpatibility Worlters 6-40 Transportation Noise b-2C� Volunte�rs as Dis�zster Service 6-41 Train and Aircraft Noise �larleers 6-41 Truck Traffic 6-26 Amatelir Raclio Operatars 6-42 Non-Transportation Noise Sotirces � 6-26 Emergency Oper��tions Ce��ter 6-42 Adjoining Dissiinilar Land Uses 6-27 Community Prcpar�dn�.s� 6-43 Noise Attenuation 6-27 Accessibility t.o Mec�ic�l Facilir.ies 6-43 Barriers 6-27 Flood Hazards 6-43 Landscaping and Setbaclzs 6-28 Flaod Haz��:rc�s f1�o1n R�instc�rms b-43 Building and Site Design 6-29 Flc�o�Hazt�rds Frc»n Landslic.�zs 6-44 Inszilctti7ig Builctings From Noise I ;,; ��;� �� ;i .�, ,', P:� i: �; � � � � � � �� ,� „ �; � � ; ,; 4� �F CtTY nF CUPERTINO DRAF'I'GENERAL PLA.N „ .� ,.. ., ; . _ � i; s� ,, I:i �� ,� i.;.; . , . � .�. . � . . . },fi . . . . . . ;�'' � . . � � . � . - .. � . ,�p: . .. .... .. . �i� . . � � .. . . . 1� .. , ,. . . . .. ..�. . . - . . .. ' � . .. . � . 1V � �r� t3.;- �� " d'. � . r �' �� - ,..<. � �` �Y CTTI'OF Cl'PERTiNO I�RAFT GENERAI.PI_AN V ��ne�a� I'�cx�. i a • � �. � Sec�ian 2 L��l 115E1 Section 4 Cl��t)L�11'��V � �� 4-4 Figure 4-A. Valley 2-2 Figure 2-A. Cupertino Regi�nal Trans�pc�rtation Authority.2020 Loeation Projects 2-5 Figure 2-B. Comrnunity Forin 4-9 Figure 4-B Bikewa��s 2-9 Figure 2-C. Planning Area 4-12 Ta��le 4-1. Level�f Service 2-12 Fig�are 2-D. Max'inium Building Definitions For Signalized Heights Intersections 2-17 Table 2-A. Develapment 4-14 Fi�ure 4-C. Circulation Plan � Allocar.ion 4-18 T�able 4-2. Level Of Service At 2-.19 Figure 2-E. Special Centers Signalized Intersections 2-43 Fi�ure 2-U. Cupertino's Hist�ric 4-19 Figure 4-D. Intersection Levels of P�esources Service Z-47 Fi�ure 2-H. Existing��nd Proposed 4-20 Figure 4-E. Traffic\Iolumes Pc�blir.O��er� Space � 2�52. Fi�ure 2-I. Trail Linkages 2-53 Fi�urc� 2-J. Public Open Space in the Stevens Creek Flood Plain S�Cti01�l. S E �� T 2-5� Ta�.ile 2-B. Existing Parl�and �E� �J��E$1 Recreation Acreage b��Area $�$��'L�� 2-57 Figure 2-K. Cupertino Park Areas 5-11 Figure 5-A.Vegetation 2-59 Fi�ure 2-L. Cupertino C)ne-half 5-16 Figure 5-B. Mineral Resources Mile Radius Parlc Accesss 2-61 Tal�lc 2-C. Proposed Parl�and O�en Space Acreage Acquisition by Area Se�tior�, 6 HEALT� S�IF T' 6-2 Figure 6-A. Diagrams Exhibiting F�lUItS�1t�1121 t�l��Llp�lT1110 ,�eC�tOn 3 �JS'� Plai�u�ing Area Characterized$y � H�rizontial (A) ancl Vertical (B) 3-2 Figure 3-A. Cuperti�lo Population Displace��le�zts Grc�wth (�.3 Table 6-A. E�planations: Geologic 3-3 Figure 3-B. Ethnic Com�osition anc�Seisinic Hazards Map af tl�e 3-16 Figure 3-C. Hoausing Allocation City af'Cupertii�o Planning Area 6-4 Ta�le 6-B. Maxiinurn Earthqualce MagnittFdes and Rect�rrence Intervals ,; � , , CiT��F�:`vr��TTr.r��JE��T��nt��zAr_I'LQh� ;�_,. � V1 LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES G-� Figure 6-B. Seismic and Geolugical 6-33 Figure 6-H. Extent of Flaoding as a Hazards Result of a"100-Year"Flood 6-8 Table 6-C. Acceptable Exposure 6-35 Figure 6-I.Typical Sound Levels to Risk Related to Vari�us Land Mea�urec� in the Community, Uses Industry, and Hotne 6-9 Table 6-D.Technical 6-36 Table 6-E: Noise Monitoring InveStigations Required based on Suminary Acceptable Risk 6-37 Figure 6-J. 2000 Noise Contours 6-13 Figure 6-E. Fire Service Area 6-�8 Figure 6-K. 2020 Noise Contours Boundaries 6-39 Figure 6-L. Land Use 6-19 Figure 6-D. \Xlater Service Areas Compatibility for Community 6-23 Figure 6-E. Generalized Location Noise Environments of Potential Hazardous Waste 6-44 Table 6-F. Ap�roximate Exterior- Management Sites to-Interior Noise Rec�uction C-Z8 Figure 6-F. Areas Pc�tentially Achieved by Structures Isolatable in a Seismic Emergency 6-32 Figure 6-G. 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E.�. .. �..I.��`� , . .. _._. ,u� . ......,�,. >�...,�.::..,..�,�.�..� s�i.� . �()1�1�t1111�� 151�1�. e �� "�� as ��'es to �e a ��dr��e�comm�nit q.t�i��t .� � c�c��si��e �.i�lsides and creeks, quiet, �.�tractive residera�ic�� r�ei��.�o��.oads, exern��dry �ar�Cs dnd schoo�s c��c� �x a�ib��,�, �,i�e�-u�e "�eart o� the City." `�'l�e �'i�y �,vil� be sc��`e, �`�e��, connec�ee�, �a�k-d��e dnc� i�.c�usive ��r a�� esi- c�e�t�, �it�, am��e ��c�ces c�nd o��or�tu�.i�ies far ��o��e �o znte�rc�ct �cr�c� recrea�e. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT CIENERAL PT�N 4i :k�.,� . ' . ' . . � . . �i", . . . . �� '�-:�. . ' ' . . l�L, INTRODL'CTION BUILDING COMMUNITY 1. Neighborhoods. Neighborhoods must The underl�in u ase of the General he safe and attractive and "full-serv- y � �' �' ice," ��ith convenient access to parks, Plan is to build a great community that serves schools, trails,bicycle paths and nearby the needs of its residents,maximizes the sense shopping facilities. They should have af connection bet�.�een neighborhoods and identifiable edges and centers enhances Cupertino as a great place to live, anchored by open space located on work and play. The Guiding Principles, park sites or schools. goals, policies and implecnentation strategies are all aiined at achieving this objective. Credit: Syracuse CiclturalWorkers � . �.. ._,, : P � TURN o�f`fOt��.TY ��_��w�. �'�?�%t=��,r�� PU'T' UP� 5wl4tiif�^ -�+�t_�=�` �f�[��" KMt(}W YOU1�,N�IC7Hf3t5R� 5��`Oc�t�IF°�l�'�i�1��+1�'�' �'�'��t'��:. 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't�� 9`,�=�c�«�. i-4�v� �`c�7+it�� e ��. --�' �"„�„� ty,�� '� �� 7uF��t � "t�'3i��P�1`I°�£ ��br;,t��r't��+�»g x �` ; jTfC4s,. �� {,� '�� y9��k�-P`� F?'��4°`�c� (� .'Y✓-t�.,.��5' : : ' ,x . �C;:zl �',a�t��"� �Ce*�..��p"��: .Y� �.�� 5�a� ,. �y •�,�r e�, `� � ., t ��.��a ��.L��;L"� �:�"t,��" �,.Y �,�'� '�,-x ��'� '� �: M�tiiA-3'�`A CC,NFU�T D��IN YNE sTR�'�T ,q� �: ��:�;,`i� �:��G� �' �..��5; �i�r�t �.d�t�,��t�1 7":��L;��''r� I�`�; r'.r,t��z._ !�4�.r�!�� • �t5��3 Tt}'t�i�'13t� �P��z,4��t?�;�,��'.�t��.F'�, Kt`vC3"'+��}'��'T tit�3 Cai�t� t� '�iC..�1�7 Z�l;�C�°�h1Arf�`�` ,��. hfs�`C` }�� ; �� "{"r� C¢��PS`:�� R�� :.:; g � �P � ` � � � t �r��-�-� sr C� �'� �3 t�€�� - ��. �. -,. ` ' � �aF�d�,'u �" at�fo<o4 " ... ��<3".�:,.r ba ;.,;,$ ' .? "� � �. �. ; r��z�' ..€ �,F� sax��"° ��o,_�> ..z.s�;,�� ,r<oosz„�.,a GUIDING PRINCIPLES 2, Health and Safety. Great communities The General Plan is based on t��elve are healthy, safe and secure for people guiding principles that will build a coinp lcte and propertS�. Safety measures include and integrated cominunity in which to live, conyentianal police, fire, parainedic work, leam or play. The policy structure of and health services; disaster planning, the General Plan elements directly supports safe buildings and site design with eyes and implements these principles: and ears oriented to the public streets, neighborllood watch programs, protec- tion from natural hazards including earthquakes and landslides and an ample supply of safe, ��vell-designed parks,open space, trails and pathways. ��=�;;v � ,�� , z��.. ' . . . . �:. :�,`�3_ � .:` "��` =�� CiTY�F CUPERTtNO DRAFT GENERAI.PLAN , BUILDING COMIvIL;NITI' t�� 3, �onnectivity. Connecting people ai�.cl 6. Vibrant, mixed-use businesses and neighbarhoods is a major challe��ge "Heart af the City." Great ea�nmuni- facing cities interested in enha�ci�g ties have a well-defined edge and a t�� sense af cai�lmunity. Safe trails, geographical center tl-�at the cointnuni- �aths ��zd sidewalks, and streets uTit� ty is drawn into. Commercial districts traffic ealmir�g �neasures u�eave t�e must be vibrant, attract�ve, friendlq corr��nunity together and enl-�ance and comfortable with i��viting pedestri- �eig�.bc�rhood pride anc�identity. an spaces and personal serviees that meet the daily needs af resic�e�zts with 4. �ab��i�y. The ability to move ahottt "pe�ple-activated" spaces includin.g safel�� ancl efficientl�� r�ust include a c�ffee shops, bookstores, restaurants, `=ariet�I of travel�nades ta accommoc�ate movie theaters and �ersonal services all of the city's residents, so a child is sucll as laundries and hair sal�ns. able to walk or �ike safely to scho�I, a s�niar citizen can access l,;us li�zes and� . co�nmuter ca�z rel�� n the regior�al � j " r `� � ; µ� high�;ay, bikeway and transit system to � :- ', '�--_:;,_ :� �� get to worl�. Streets, pedestrian �7atlzs ,�`� �� ,��...�= � and bi��pa�hs should cofll�-�i•ise Guz inte- ° �� grated system of fu11y CU111ZC'CtCC� aL1C� r � �a ' �` � � ��- � � a '"9 k i '4�; ^ t q .1 y£ � t3 - x� `� x3��. 4,t1 r� � ir�teresti�g routes to aI1 destinations. ��"E '� s , _ , � � '�� "��r��r � �� I ` I � � � � _ s##�`�<�`��j;��e�s, � _ , . •� v i {� � ; � � � ,C"%��,i1 ��i�a� t,�. �� .� �,�� .� � � --� �:�� !( � �,; r , S' i � ,`c, � � �" � �f1� � � � � � � f � « � , � �1�+ �� . � ,i �� t� :t ��k}�x�'�t R � i � t,t�p 3��,z� � �,i�. i._.� �i�,l:�� 5�..12. .,t:..��/,�;�� ,`-s ��: � w t,� a ' �5:= � ��'��(� z �� d`� -4'v � � � i � 3 �{r ..r t t l�Y t a ` �«�n:. . _ � ...... .:- � �,� i r� t�� a �j C ;�ac F�� . k-r,. /� ��,.u.�, � � {r"'��'R�� 5 : ' ... '3�,� �3��"�ta��' t�.i'��9}`JC��{�('1-zn e.��n r�'c..� 3�' ' , •. 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J.�`}}�.�.yi�� . ��rr� .fF. r r�, ��`.:..��..s. �k k {.a ,,� <� � ., �",., � � �'�� :'`!,� ; ,1 ;a .....;s�.a�k r_.��ti_..l._. ,f�, ..4��.�, :�� '�i�;_.. �,- _��a1�., l_' � �� `,� � `'� � ��' � ; � � The Oatcs Shopprng Cerzter � ��— ;�,� ` , f� ^ ` . � c1��.�''" � �; �yM�� E�$`��r��a�� .: � �� .J { ��"��"�'ay��'�ra�T zt�—,s`��,.,9k� `�. . Bus stap at Vat�co Fasliion Par)c ?• Attractive Community I7esign. Cupertino pricles itself on maintaining attractively desig�zed buildings, land- scapes, and beautifiil streets and parks 5. Balar�ced Cornmunity. Great co�nmu- that enhance and camplernent the nities are multi-c�imensional �laces overall commtinity fabric. Buildings �,�Th�re people of aIl income and age sha�tld fran�e the street a�1d landscap- ' groups reside, witlz a full range �f land ing should be desigried to offer relax- uses u�cluding local sho�ping,edc�catia�, ing, inti�nate pedestrian spaces. emplayment, entertainment and recre- atianal options. They offer residents a �. Diversity. Cupertino embraces anc� full range of housing chaices to �cc�m- celebrates its diversity anc� seeks tc� madate changing housing needs c�f a offer a range of prograins that ineet the demographically c�iverse population and needs of the fi�ll spectruin of clemo- inclu�e I10US1.I1�, jabs anc� daily 11eeC�S �1a�111C 311C� ��e C�1VeTSlt�1ri Ctt�eTt1110. that are within easy wall�ing dis�ance. The city will enliance e��ual o��ort�ii�i- CITY OF CUI'ERTINO DP�AFT�iEt�?EPALI_Pl..AN ��' INTRODUCTION .. ` 11. Fiscal Self Reliance. Cupertino City � �� ,�� .' government will stri��e to be fiscalty self- �,��f :� �� .; x� x -{ reliant ta ensure the continued ability to deliver essential high-quality munici- `' / pal facilities and services to its residents. $- � ��`" �� - �'�'•�. �4n a, ,� , �, IZ. Responsive Government and Regional e'� �� 3 �. �; �-� Leadership. The city is committed to � �" �_� :�.`�� ,':'�.: _ � de�Jelo tnent of community leadership, ..�E� -�-� ;. �� ; p .9�..F r__;.�.�. ��-- ��e local partnerships, an active papulace ,,,�' � ,� � �s :� ; and making govemment more accessible �' � {$ y � t '' and visible to residents. s � � �� ! r�i � °Y i�_F� A ��':iYi � �f � �' � Ft `� ��j !� i .s �T ', `; '' 'E '""�{ � �"" �� ,�� ' i' ��' �� o � Y_. �= �`,, i �� Purpose of the General Plan � f :$ �' �`�. � ; � ��e� The Cupertino General P1an is a � ��. �� `�` roadmap to the future that encompasses the �� hopes, aspirations, ��alues and dreams of the ; : community. It provides a vision of the City's Cuperano Vi(�C�ge Shoppin�Center futurc by integrating the aspirations of resi- dcnts,businesses and officials into a compre- hensive strategy for guiding future develop- ment and mana�ing change. The General ties f�r all of its residents, despite a�e, Plan c�cscribes the long-term goals for the cultural or physical differences. City's future and guides daily decision-mak- � ing. The time frame of the Plan is 2000- - 9. Education and Technology. The edu- 2020. The Plan contains the City's �fficial cational system in Cupertino has an p�licies on land use and community design, international reputation for high transportation, housing, environmental achievement and excellence. Quality resources and public health and safety. It facilities and pragrams that enhance Provides guidance about gro«Jth, housing, learning (schools, libraries, book rransportation, neighborhood improvement stores, internet infrastructure} are and municipal service delivery. essential to inaintaining and enhanc- Conflicts between mutually desirable in� the community fabric and identity. �als are ine�itable. For instance, automo- Cupertino seeks to enhance the cultur- � bile mobility will conflict with a safe, walk- al activities with a new library and able community. The space and si�nal time community hall. granted to the autamobile will expand the street width and reduce the level of service 10. Environment and Sustainability. and perception of safety for the pedestrian. Cupertino seeks ta enhance or restore The Plan attetnpts to reconcile these con- creeks and hillsides to their natural state, flicts in the interest of building a cohesive limit urban uses to existing urban areas, community. In some cases, the conflicting prioriti�e sustainable concepts encourag- goals must both coinpromise to provide a ing environmental protection,recycling, reasonable level af service to both campet- conserving resources and minimizing ing interests. The City recognizes Chat the waste while preserving the natural ter- interests of residents of a particular street or �p5�° r� rain,drainage and vegetation. neighborhood may need to be balanced with �� -� ..;� _. �. ; � g� � � �. �- ,: ��°� e� CiTY C)F Ci7PERTiNO DRAFT GENF,RAL PLAN ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN �� the o�Terall needs ai�d �otentially greater and any lanc� outside its boui-�daries ti�hich goal of buildii�g a comn�unity. These are l�ears 1elation to its plaru�ing." The role of a conscious choices that the city ma kes in the camn7unity's General Plan is to act as a interest of bui��zng COI1lLT1U11tt�. �I'he "C011St1tUt10T2,�� a basis for rati��zal decisions General Plan reconciles these eonfliets in regarding a eity's long-terin physical devel- the best o�Terall interest af the co�nmunzty. o�ment. T11e General Plan expresses the . community's development goals and em�od- ies public policy relative to the distribution of future land uses,both public anc�pri�Tate. �r��ia�tic��h�P�� The Gener�zl Plan is required to be a Califa�-nia state law reqt�ires t1-�at each collection of sevei� "elements" or subject � city and co�r�ty adopt a General Plan for the eategories. These elements, ��zcl the carre- "ph�Tsical dev�lop�nent af'the caunty or cit��, sponding Cupertino elements, are: �E�u��r� �L��Er�� PExTINo �LE�ENT Intr.oc��.ctiotz (optional) Land use Land Use�Cc�minunity Design Circulation Circ,ulation Housi�-�g Ho�.ising Canservation EnviroYltn�neal Resaurces j Sustainab ility �' � t�pei�.-space Land Use/Coinmunity Design �!, I�Toise Health and Safety SafetyT Healtll and Safety Implementation (optional} Each ele�ne�zt is organized by goals, policies and strategies, a11 of which stem from the�Iisiai�and Guidirzg Principles. ��s�.�� ,. � A. goal is a broad statenzerit of values h.� , ,�`��` ;�..x or as iratians neec�ed to achieve the vision. � ..a � , ' �- , j� �n. �� j� y ,_ �, � � i . . . � � O .�r �,��i� _� � �,` � . . , ,. y` . . . � .� ..�� s� �� . _ . . : A pc�licy provides more precise direc- �. ; ♦ ` �� =� � :_ �, � tions anc� guides the actions of staff, devel- �s c�Fs � Q O�',; ��.�� apers and policy makers necessaiy to s�` �� 5 � achieve tl�e goal. rd�e9ies Stra�eg�e � �: � A �tra�egy is a specific task that the , City will undertake to implement the p�licy ,� ancl wor1��ai�Jard achieving rhe goals. ' �� , t. �� C1TY OF CUPERTINO DRAPT GENERAT_PLAN ' `��`.3� i�,��-� � '4. 1'� INTRODL'CTION General Plan Adoption General Plan Implementation The Gei�eral Plan is adopted or modi- The General Plan is the foundatian for fied after an extensi��e public review��rocess planning in Cupertina. All physical devel- and environmental impact analysis. Public opment must be consistent �.�ith it. State review occurs prior to public hearings law also requires that �oning be consistent tlzrough community meetings, study sessions with the General Plan. The General Plan and advisory committee meetings. Public programs are carried aut through a myriad of hearings allow the commUnity to express its City plans and approval procedures, such as vie�vs prior to City Council approval. special planning areas, use permits, subdivi- sions, the capital iinprovement program and Other sources of coininunity prefer- park planning. ences and concems are considered in adopt- ing or modifying the General Plan including The Implementation Section of the the Godbe Community Survey ai�d the General Plai�is the tool for de_termining pri- Community Congress are examples of sources orities and assignments for carrying out the used to identify cotnmunity issues and better General Plan. The annual General Plan understand community sentiment. revie�v provides the opportunity to evaluate the City's progress in implementing the plan State law limits the number of General and to assess if tnitigation measures are Plan amcndments to four per�ear. Cupertino bein� followed and if new policy direction c�rdinances require that the City Council sllould be considered. determine if a public hearing should be set to c<�nsic�cr��Gcneral Plan amendment. � � ��:, �� • � �f', S � � � �� .:.t rk5e��.rw.ssm.�" �c � CITY UF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN 2-1 ��'C��O�, 2 � o �� a��e �zas�m€��ity ,,.��,�� <-, €3�s€g�t � �irc��la�ir�+� � Hna#t{i � � �' ai��i Saf�t;� �r' � attTaCtlVe T�S1L��Iltlal > ��_� Il�l��"1�OTIlOC}t�ST the cre- T11e Land Use/ ��" ,�, � . � � ation of lively �i�blie, places, . COT111T'1L1171�y DeS1�,11 e1e111e11t 1S Lnv�ra+�nt�nt�al� /� � r�s��est � � `�t-G>��,� � the provision of c�uzlity ��L�l�lic the 14eyst�ne of the General ��5�.,,�;Q�� Plan. It unifie;s t1�c other e1e- services arld facilities, the inte- m�nts o�rhe General Plr�n by pro- .-�-;��' ��.��"�� ratiorZ and coivzection e�f differ- vidi��an c�verall pc�li�y context.It deals with ent larzd uses, r.lze vitality �if business and �11e c�nt,r�al isst��s c.7E�rowrh and the c.�t�ality of manufacturing, arii�. t�1e ri1�ii1t�i1�21Ce of a � strong t��x ��ase for governm�nt a1�d school the cc�mmunity, �1zd helps c�efine the desired bal�u�c�y amc.in�tlzc sucit�l,elzvironinental ancl O�?�TZtl��riS. ecbn«mic ct�st� ��.ne.�. benefit5 associat.ed v�Tith �rowt�l. �LA 1 � �'E�1' ' Mosr of r.l�� Gu.ic.�ing Prirlciples as descril'7eC�111 C.l'le C�Ot11111L1I11CY V1S10IZ�i�e l�1ZI1- ��pm�nfi hi6s�a�ry 1fC;St<',C� ll1 t�11S(:'1(;111GT1t. The�3T1"aiZ�ei11�I7t aI1C� ��l�eTr1110 Wi1S L11G01"��UTc1CeC�1T1 I��S�lri(� t -ie of land us�s deterrnine cornmuriit iden- Y� Y , �l'�W �TC�211 � 11�11t�Y SettleC� ��T1Cliltllia� C0111- t1C�� 11C� C�1�1T�C,tC.'.T. Theq C�Ct(:l'i111I1e �lO�V �i1C� �11UIllt�1 O�ZaSQO�eOk.�IC lllt(�a SLl�t11�.�aI1 COtll- whc:r.e people inte..rzct, and ho�� ml�ch t13ey inc.inity d�.iring Silicc�n Valley's e��ansi�n irz enj��y living and warl�ing in tlzeir communit�� subsec�uent deca��.es.Cugertino��as a desirable , The land t�se element policies will help place to live bec��use of its attractive natural Cupert.ino evolve int� a more integrated, setting a1�c� close proxinZity to employment wallt-ab1c,coh�sivc coinmunity�vith a�z iden- centers and major tra�zsportation thorough- : tifiable center and we11-c�efined edges. The fares. Sin�e incorporation, Cupertino also underlyin�form of the commcu�it��is well suit- �eveloped an excellent��ublic education sys- e�to accomplishing the o}ajecti�Tes of enha��.c- te�n, quality pL�l�lic pai:ks�rn-�facilities, popu- 1.17g �11e eXiSt111� 1'lelg�l}JOT�100C�S, while devel- 11Y 5�10� 111 C��StlllilClt)I1S� and aiz efficient o�ing a more integrated and vibrant detJelop- �p g street system. More recer�tly, CtI��21t1.110 11�iS meizt pattem. introduced corn�act urban development i�z S�me af the fac:tors that must be includ- the City Ceizter and at Vallco Park and has ed in achievin�the�esircd community char- ��11ed a reputation f�r 11igh ql�ality corporate acter ar�: the preservation of its natural set- c:ampuses�uzd lzeadc�uarters��ll1�C�I11gS. Clllf�� IT1�111L"('I1�I1CC'. �111C� it17�lOVet11e1Zt Of 1tS CITY OF CUPERTINO DP�AFT C7�NERAL PI_AN 2'Z LAND USE�COb4'�1LNI'TY L)ESIGN Regional Location MARIN �_`� Berkeley ,.'r ;�� OUNTY � �-., ��.,��' - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ' `�% Oakland , ; � - � �`�``'� ,, ``-_ SAN ��f l�mQda �.� , , . `'�, ' � " ` FRANCISCO`; . ,..� _ , ,, �; CfJUNTY - > �� .. , . � �� , ; . � y _ �� . ! r , �� •, __.,. � Daly �.`�� . : , � _._...- � , :� .... �,q City ;.` � . ;�`� '�,\\, Sa72 Hayward 7°4 F�'i�t��:iSC�� °� `, I�czy ` ' `'�. ALAMEDA � �� COU ` � �. , , `�, ,,t '. NT ....! _. . ,;i .,. .: `'�, \ �•. �,,`Union� �-- �,.=- _�,; �City �;� San Matea - � `� �,� `\ � � Redwood'`., �`�� ;,� Fremont ,��'�, City �, '� , ; ,. , ; ,, �, 4 , � � : . , ; , < , . , ; � .�,, . , �. �- - -� � '` ', �Menlo , , , �y Park C_ �-�[� � �, , ,. -.� . �,�� Puc'r f i�: '�� '= • � SAN MATEO ` ' - �.�� C?c��czr�. ; �`,.,,. Falo�.'. V ,, COUNTY ` Alto ;-~ Milpitas , ` Mt. , ; ; ; , , ; View" .. � ,... . � , � ,` `,,.\ Los� Sunny- � , Santa .. Aitos vale '�, � Ciara . �''% : �� ' �upert�n� : SanJose� yA�� Y � � Campbeli �� - �- ;� 4 � .. ,��. : ..�: .,s A;; - -'� .. . , „.,,,.�; ''., .„..,..,,,,, � ' , ,,, ' - � �A _< ...,...; , LEGEND � , , ,.-- Saratoga , ------ � Los � - �L,-� City Boundary �'�`.{' ''� Gatos ;, ........ ,_....F ,,>, �„_ Urban Service Area Boundary � `_" """"` "t Unincorporated Areas Within SANTA `�__.____�� BoundaryAgreementLine SANTACRUZ CLARA tOUNTY _ COUNTY ; ;,^. .�4$� Figure 2-A. Cupertino Regionca Location ��,�,, �;e 4 �`. S: € �es;f �: ' � CiTY(:)F Cl'PF..RTINn I�RAFT CENERAI.PI.AN CUPERTINO COMMUNITY FORM Z'3 L��E� �Se Pe��'�t incl�.�ding public transit, bicycling and walk- Cupertino's land use pattem is built on ing.This transport�tian pattern isolates resi- a con�Tentional subLirl�an model witll pre- dents socially from interaction with their dominantly single-family residenti�l subdivi- neighbors.The City seeks to modify this�at- sions and Iand uses��lith distinctive colnmer- tem of clevelc�prneilt tllat isolates residents cial and e�nploy�nent centers areas separated �i'd impedes tl�e building of a cohesi�Te com- from. tlze surroundillg residential areas. The munity. The City seelcs to decrease reliance development pattern is iiifluenced by topog- °n private automobiles as the sole �neans of rapl�y. Starting with the western foothills, ��anspvrtation and increase opportunities far the prec�omin�nt land use is semi-rural, with frequent interactions am�1�.g its resiclei�ts, steep terrairi, larger residential lots and an �'Orkers and`�isitors. �k�3U21C�a11C� O�11atIV��11C� riUll-native vegeta- tion. There are few tllltltil-lane streets and �� -r' � �� side�lalks are intermiCrent. FTOI11 Stevens � � Creek to Highway 85, the p�tterrz is m�re , SLt1JLtT�.?c"111. The T�S1C�211C1a1 11e1��1�)C�T�lOOI�S Ct�111111UT11t1eS "cl[1C�I1�1��1�C�T�100C�S I11US� have a;�zore unifarm��attern.The residenti�il 11ave centers aYzd edges to e1-�hance tlleir dis- lots are smaller aizc� ther� is a �atchworl� of tinctive ch�r�cter. The CoZn�nunity Fc�rm nc�nresidential sites: sr.11ools, small retail and Diz�gram, Figure 2-B, defirles t�iStlllCt �.�lan- office centers, aizd a smz11 industrial ��arl�. ning areas, transportation arid trail corridors, East oE �Iigh�vay 85 the l��id use �attern and the ec.�ges of tlle Cit��.Tlze��iagrarn id�rz� becaines more urban in cl�aracter. Dc� Anza tifies the extent of the ur��an edge and u�here � `� College, as well as retail, hotel, office and the transitions vccur to the suburban and r�; { indiistrial buildirlgs, �re located along major semi-rural development patterns. ��,�, '� transp�rtatic�n corriclors. Wliile the predoin- '� ''' i�lant h�using type remaii�s suburb�n-5tyle, ,`; , single family residences,t�leT��11'e�111 lI1CT��S- l��°��t�e�tt��'� � ; ing nun�ber �f multi-storp��uildings, iizclud- The Commu�zity Form diagratn defirles ing higl�.er density apartments. the primary en�ployYnent and activity cei-�ters ' � in North De Anza, Cit�� Center and Vallca ' , Park ai�c�the retail commercial centers in the lmrdt��`�d�1or1 P�tt�Yi� Vallca Fashian Mall and the Crossroads Tlze suburban pattern farces lnast resi- Area. T11ese concentrated areas selectively dents and workers to rely on their automo- conlUi��e higher density residential uses with bi.les for ttleir daily activities. Cupertin� has co�nn�ercial uses. Housing bt�ilt al�ng major responded by creating an autoinobile-based boulevards affers oppartunities to ac�� a lanci.use a�1d transportation system. Building greater variety of housing tjTpes that have not sites were c�esigned for tlze canvenience of been historically built in Cupertina. '; the autoinobile, with buildings set back f�r Reserving land f�r additional l�ousing will ;; from the street ai�d am�le parl�ing in the add vitality to these corridors,place the secu- froi�t. Streets were v�Tidened to accoinmodate rity �f"eyes and ears" on tlze stree�, sllarten ; larger volumes of automi�bile traffic to the commutes an�� support e�isting businesses. �;; '' detriment of other torms of transpvrtation, These cei�ters will be connected by lower- �F s; � ,, CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PI_AN '� .� ::i ;��' :'r:.:: � . � . . � . � .. .. . . . . � . Z�q' LAND USE�COD41�iL'NIT'Y DESIGN intensity, mixed use retail, officc and resi- town and consists of specialty shops, groccry dential developments along Stevens Creek stares, convenience stores and dining estab- anci South De Anza Boule��ard5. lishinents that form a strong base for a cen- tral focal point. The Crossroads Area ok��z., ,.,.:. .3.,h�� Streetscape Plan allows ne�� builc�ings to be • F � --- -- ---� close to the street, with wide side�valks to . �.�� ,.; accommodate pedestrians. It calls for on- street parking to buffer pedestrians frotn traf- A C4HESIVE,�ONNECTED COMMUNITY WITH A fic impacts, outdoor dining, attractive street DISTINCTIVE CENTER AND AN IDENTIFIABLE EDGE furniture, and landmark eletnents at the Stevens Creek Boulevard/De Anza Poliey2-7:Coneentrated Boulevard iiitersection to create an attrac- Developmenf in Urban Centers tive, �.valk-able shopping district. Concentrate development in urban ' Policy 2-3:Crossroads Area no�-�es and selectively include housing Streetscape P►an ��ith office and cotnmercial��ses where appropriate in design�ted centers. Create a vibrant shopping village in the Crassroads area, whcre commercial Stra�kegy: and roadway design encourage pedes- trian activiCy. Mixed use. Consider mixed-use devel- opment in the selectively designated Strategies: urban centers. 1. Conformance to Plan. Require devel- �;_ , opment along Stevens Creek Boulevard Policy 2-2:Connections Between 5F�Pc>►,,c,Y�-z�, �enters and the Community between approximately Stelling Road C�zc�ss,�<�q��s and De Anza Buulevard tu confortn to AxEA pro��ic�e strong connections between the Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan. the etnployment and cammercial cen- tcrs to the surrounc�ing coi�imunity. 2, De Anza Boulevard/Stevens Creek Boulevard Landmark. Secure landscape St►'ategies: easements from properties at the intersec- 1. Neighborhood connections. Enhance tion of De Anza Boulevard and Stevens pedestrian and bicycle connections to Creek Boulevard for construction of a surrounding neighborhoods in new future landmark, w111C�1 may include de��elopment. open space,landscaping and other design elements at the corners. Reserve a per- 2. Public access. Provide pedestrian and inanent landsca�e easement as a condi- bicycle paths through new projects to tion of development at all four comers of enhance public access to and through the intersection to allow the constniction the de��elupinent. ��f a future landmark, excluding the southeast comer of the Stevens Creek/De The "Cr��ssroads" shopping disCrict is Anza Boulevard intersection.Land at the proposed to be the ccnterpiece of the urban southeast comer will be an open space ��a��,� nodes. 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City-ce��tered fe�rin of development �vill streets, creel�s} and a center, usually com- encourage acti�Tity,attractive public uses and a pl ised of a neighbarhood schoal or�.-iarlc.The pedestrian-friendly environment. surrounding land uses exist to enlzance and �, , �,�t��,_4:��,��.�� suppore the neighborhoods with services, �� jvbs, schoals and shopping. These services Encourage acti�Te,publicly oriented land �.tses to locate in the arban centers. ��lould be within wall�ing distance to decrease reliance on the auton�obile. At the .��'rc��°e�f�s� same time,nei�hborizoods must be protected l. Active Commercial Uses. Recruit �1°i11 incornpatible development and uizde- a.cti.ve commercial uses such as restati- 5irable traftic imp�cts. rants, cafes, boolcstores, commercial �nterrainment uses and ma�Tie rlleat.er.s �'Q�t�,Y 2"5:Disti�ei��Veeghbo�haac�s tc� lc�cate W1C111I7 the Vallco or �;; Plati for izeigllb�rlloads that lzave dis- 2 C��ossr.oac�s planning zreas. tinctivc.cc�ges, ��n ic�entifiable cent�r T��.��oNr��f_�a��-�� ;L�rv�t::c�7?��ra��• anc�safe p�c.-�est-�i.an and�,icycle access �r�.�r�«N�r�c»�r�7�5 ' 2. Zc�nii�g Inee�itives. Provide zonitl� t��surrt�unc�ing uses. 1�'�:Ar��x�5,��a �. � i��centives sti.ch as gieater flexibility on ��r.r��F��r�-N�:> ��i�c��.lc.:� the allc�vvable floor area ratio and set- Po1e�'��-6:lVeig��rhs�c�d Pro�ec�ic�r� bacics for thcsc �.�ref�rred commercial «ses. Protect resident.ial neighborhoods frorn noise, traffic, ligl�t aYzd visually int.ru- 3. "Sense of I'1ace." In order ta create a sive efF�ects from mare intense develo��- "sense af�lace," rec�uire devetopinent mcnts with adeqtiate bufferin�set- plans to incc�rporatc eleii�ents that are b�cks, landscapi;zg, walls, acr.i�Tity� llYlll- oriented tow�rd ��edestrian-scaled otat- tatio�ls, �ite design ancl other a�propri- daor uses aloizg 211c1�OT boulevards, ate m�zsures. including parks, plazas, seating areas, OLitC�00T c.�.iZ1111�ailt��U�11C dTt. StYAte6�� 4, Public A�eas. Ensure dzat pt�blic areas Create zoning or specific plans tlzat reduce inco�npatibilities between new .T . C" . . �� .. are attracti�e and desigzzed tc�nzeet tlie open space and recreational needs of development and e�isti�zg residential surraunding areas. neighborhoods: da�Jlight planes, I111111- mum setback standards, landscape screeniizg, acoustical ai�alysis, location ��i�hb�CM��ds ar�d orientati�n of service areas aw�y Plannin� for the unic�ue aspects of frnm residential uses and li�nitations�n neighborhooc�s and c�nllecting neigh�ior- hc�urs�f oper�ti�n. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN Z�C� LAND USE�COA4i�iL'NITY DESIGN CirCulati011 also be dramatic without constructe� � devices, and are not always found at the city Community forin includes the circula- SEE PC)LICY 4-C7 IN limits. For example, the street over-crossing rHF t:�,xcc��_AT1o� tion system that connects people intemally E�..F�,��T and externally. Highway 85 defines the edge at Lawrence Expressway and Stevens Creek bet�veen the urban areas and the suburban Boulevard is a definite gate�vay to the east and setni-rural areas. Opportunities will be edge vf Cupertinu, even though it is not �ursued to reduce road widtll and number of located in Cupertino. lanes on roads that cross from urban to rural areas. Landscaping will be more informal, , Polity2-8:Disi'inctive Community �.vith trees and shrubs becotning more domi- Gateways nant and closer to tlle street.The circulation Provide distinctive cotnmunity gate- systetn will be balanced so that autotnobile ways at inajor entry points that create traffic does not overwhelm other forms of a unique community identity for transportation. Cupertino. Policy 2-7:Defined and Balanced Strategies: Cireutation System 1. Gateway Plan. Develop a gate�e-ay plan Define the circul�ti��n system as��hier- for the City's entry points.Identify loca- arclly of street widths fiom urhan tc� tiai�s and design guidelines for the gate- rural areas. Balance the rc�aci�vay sys- w�ay features. tem between autom�bile and pedestri- an/kaicycle neec�s. 2. Landscaping Treatment. Accentuate _ ..„�, the edges with landscaping and r�ad pat- i ` HOMESTEAD NOAD ��4 ; �,� ,� ; tems t zat aruzounc�. c.ntry into a diffEr ,_ < ti� , � -�___ :r ,,. _ _v. � ��_ �:�:. : �� PR p ent s ace. , • � , , �_ . _ �-...., p '..� _.... ~; � �-.. Gy�R � . � -....m � � m o�c h- � � z "`` o � a � � � STEVENS CREEK 3 BLVD�, �• N�W Development. Review propert.ies �•+ ~ � � - ' ;, LL , �t ta nt ent s % � coinmu 'ty ry �oint whe , , , ne- , n , : ,., < � �1 '' a �� t hey are deve lope d or redeve lope d for /� MdLELLAN ' } Q /i ' '�`J ROAD a -W' z ' . __.. ' � -_. ;' < i � � J t t t t ,... �.____....._. . a �--" . m , f f- . . . , ; � �.. {- oppor unt ies o retlec the gate�vay � j � �`, s 804lINGER RD 'i � �` i.�._.._..._..; % m� � ��`�, � _____�...�:�___ r , - , concept. � � t � . ;�v�;�,.i m t , •�j t � ��'s ; `':;: ._... -------._.... � ��:� :..:::��._ .% RAINBOW° DRNE '+� 1 _ .. ,, �� i � PROSPE <` �rban Service Area � 4 ..._..... ROFD ; I � `' The City must facus its resources and energies on places where its residents already City Gateways live,work,shop and play.The City desires to Gate�i�ays are iinportant in creating a ��y for the next 20 years within its existing memorable im��ressian �f a city, often using urban service area. The City's long-term formal elements, such as buil�ings, arches, growth boundary defines the area where the fountains, banners, si�nage, special lighting, City intends to expand its services over the landscapin� and public art. Gate��.�ays may next 20 to 3Q years. Thus the current urban � �:�,a service area boundary is c�terminaus with � �� .. � k� � �x��; � ��' � �- � �� e CITY OF CUPERTIN�L7RAFT GENERAL PLAN / I SUBHEAD Z � ��t�'}'�,�,1'�, AT�C� � �� j � i <y,� �� The Crry of '; t The Ciry uf Sunnyvnte Lns Alros �� 4 Ii � � HOMESfEAD ROAD � * , f - .. .�. `,e�ti < �`.� .,..,� �,.F. d. .; ..,k'1 .;' b :x �z jf �"�"�,'.�«.,�u+�� 4 t / 80., �i PqG I . '� % . , . . ��,� N., . . .. . . � F� , i < .. .. ,. , . �"im.�,, q. . . i i W � . . �, . ,. . . . , . �,,,,�. , . "��^ . �C VE . e r ��. �. � +�` .. . . . .,, . . . E� . .. .. . . ��, . . . . . . s....,. ,. . . . '�� u.,�. � � �( �. N E; . �� :,✓ �ESS '' �lil _ �.� i . • � I'� r ,' � �� .� � � °� ";-„I � y, The C;it;e of . � `` Snnra C1ara .. 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DRI\�E . -"j. . .. ��,, . . . .� t �. 4 ,< �- .. . �.< ` . .....: � r�. ..9 .. �,� � F • f v .� �i. �.......»,/`',:, � .-'" s t L ,'„• � rt°��. �� ri ECiEND , �; ::� �� .�`.SteicntCrc�A� ,. `" � � PROSPER RQAD � . ,..��.. .. . s, �..,..,...w,,....�: .........M.. +.,, ,.�' �.Reservi�fi .,.<".` ,".. i� �� ;�� Unincorporated Areas within : �� { ' r�cst.y�t s�,r�,r�� .�;��,�Qi;�; Urban Service Area �`�'; ;� ,,�' ` ` rv} �---- I (rr` : , City Baundary s , �� - ; � � ..________, r �v z Urban Service Area Boundary ' ``t � _:� �..��,.�.�K..�.� (5 Yr.Growth) �'� _.__ � � ' ` � �' ( �.... ...-.� Sphere of Influence(25 Yr.Growth) I � �,�.w_�',�...� �``�,;� ' f ?�. ' ,1 ��-�° Boundary Agreement Line ' : . , ,, ; \ , \\ F t �� -. .�� . .: + .; � . . ,\ � . , � Unincorporated Areas . ..,"'.' f . � ' ( l_j � , t """"".........:... � .+ �: ,`,i �, i 0 0.5 1 Mile �-^`L�// � z^'�'� �ti, � 0 1000 2000 3000 Feet �-'` �. I �� " ��; 0 500 t000Meters �� .._ ..»..._ .........» _..._....,»..�...,..,,.. ,.<�...__........,�4 . . �igure 2-C. Plunning Area CITY OF CC7PERTINO DRAFT UENERAL PLAN °` _ � 2'1� LAND USE�COMNSL'NITY L)ESIGN the City's long-term growth boundary. This � • Pol�cy 2-12:Annexation of Sma/1, daes not preclude opportunities for the City Unin�orporated►slands to adjust its boundaries with adjacent cities Actively pursue the annexation of where it is desirable to create logical com- unincorporated islands within the munity form. Far the year 2020 timeframe, City's urban service area, including the the amount of land in Cupertino will reinain Monta\Iista and Creston neighbor- essentially the saine except for additions hoods and other remaining small, resulting from the annexation of small,unin- unincorporated islands. corporated islands and potential boundary realigntnents with abutt.ing cities in valley floor locations. tOMMUNITY DESIGN `' � "Good �..il,� ..uH: 5�,,,,� � _ _ ��,__,... ..__..... ..__._..____. urbc�n desigra axad urrliiteeti�re crre ke�y eIernents irz erectting A COMPACT COMMUNITY BOUNDARY THAT ��'�s��'��re[�ecrple tike ro ALLOWS EFFICIENT DELIVERY OF MUNICIPAL lia�e and q��ork." SERVICE5 {��L�Er`IizA��r>oa-rnTio�Y I1t � � At rxoiaiz-�I��:sr order to��ro�nutc Pi�:�cTic�s1 cmnrn�cnity, the bitii�t � l�011C)/2-9:Long Term Growfh environm�.ztt rnust bcr diverse in BOUf1C�At�/ use and pc�pututio�i,sculced fi�r the� ��eelestrictn, and cccpcibte of sup��ortin� Allow modificatian of tlle long-term 7ru�ss transit us ive11 ccs the uutomobile. growth boundaiy only in conjunction Ir rmcst hnve a auelt-defined pu�lic renitin su��ported�n�1�ui�dings reflectin�;the ��vith a comprehensive revie�v of the urchitectxtre ctrid ecol,o�,ry of the regiott. City's General PlaT1. [p[�I��Iri.Es o�rxE Co�vcEu:ss rc�[t Nc:�- UR$ANISbt LHAI2T'ER� �► Policy2�1�:Urban Areas �IIOTF.D IN tit'HIiRHAN N,�TlON Focus City resources in urbanized areas where the Ciry has previously agreed to provide services. The previous Community Form section �f this Element outlines the urban design � Pol►ty 2-11:tlrban Service Area strategy for the City. The following section Expansion provides tnore specific direction to imple- ment the cotnmunity's design themes. Past Work with Los Altos, San Jose and planning encouraged development of attrac- Sunnyvale, as appropriate, to create tive but separate uses that discourage inter- boundaries that define logical munici- action. As the city inatures, design pulicies pal service areas. promote buildings and spaces that invite people into the public realm, stitch different Strategy parts of dze community together and instill a Tax-Sharing Agreements. Consider sense of ci��ic identity. entering into Cax-sharing agreements - with adjacent jurisdictions in order to � � � �� $ ��'; facilitate desired boundary realignment�. �z .��n:` "°�'�`��` CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY DESIGN 2'1 1 �u�I d i�g F�i"r�'t 2. Multiple-S�ory B�uildings and Res�den- Development nzust cc�nvey a cominunity tizal Dis�ricts. Allow constructian �f itnage of E��e11-designed builc�ings a��c� active multiple-story buildings in Vallco Park, ublic s aces. The size, color, material and North De Anza Boulevarcl,City Cei-�ter, P � Crassroads and the Heart�f the Cit�if it desi�n of bt�ildii�gs—anc.� the placement an � their s'ttes—resulti in a cun�ulative desi z state- is fot�nd that nearby resider�tial districts � ment that shapes the image of the cominunity. �ill nat suff�er froi�1 priv�zc�7 intrusion or Building forin refers not only to the rnass and �e overwhelmed by the scale of a build- � Ik f.il in s btit t11e relationshi of build- ix�g or group of buildings. �.11 O �3L1 (� I� � � � 121�5 t0 eaC�l C1C11eT.�ll�?eTCLIlO�S 2X1SCillg�7ti11C�ll1� fvrm reflec�s policies�hat direct�eater intei�si- 3. Cohesiveness of B�.uldings. Ensare tllat ty t� the high activity areas, provide for plazas the scale and interrelati�nships of new and old d.evelo�ment build.in s com le- . , � g P and �tttdoor areas and respect C��pertLno s ment ezch other.If the�aroject has ma�1y tzeigl�bars l-�y reducing��uilding scale froin larg- er tc�smaller builc�ings.City-wic�e sta�.zt�ards and ��uildings,they should be grot�ped to cre- policies 7i-e d.escribed. below, while specific ate a feeling of spatial unity. d�veln�ment stanclards f�r C�1ffeTellt �tT2t1S 111 �,. ��anges in BU1�C�lri� Scale. Avoid �upertino �re dc�scribed in thc Co�nmt�nit�r ��rupt cllan�es 111 ��tI11CI111g scale. A I7�v�lcaptn�t7r sec�ion of this element. gradtial transition �ietween low-rise t� - inid-ris�builc�ings shottld be achieved by j� ` "�� ' i�sin� the lo�v-rise buildings at the edge ::s � � � k.,.s ..::� w .... I .:,.,......:.s»,?, .:' � L �.� � ._.___:__ ... ......_.__�:.�; - ,,, af the ��roject site. Consider the re;la- � + �1C)11S�"11� C)I��Ll1�1.�111a scale on l.�c�tl� sides F90�W ��5��O�{C�ENT11'Y`ARiC��N�CTIV!'TY of a stre�t. 5 ��lec,y 2-7,�:d��ban�uiddan��`�r�r� Concentrate urban building fortns in ��i��6�d Si#e D�Sigit V�llcc�Park,City Center anc�Crossrc�ads/ ��perrino 11zs 1o11g-standing Heart af the City planlling areas. olicies that reflect an interest in �� czr��itz.Z�esag�ri hi�11-c.�uality a�zd interesting �'��:r•t�car�is�a�ca�ts fi�r Str�ti'��i��: IJUilC�l21� C�2SIg21. While the Cie�7 ��;v7�.:��}'c�e��i��i� �ia� �. 1�.��:i��.�� c�g�+��; ', �c:i��a�� ' ��d has a ��zix of architectural styles, ' cr�a�r4st�r€�i�c styde c��rh�zr s�x�-m�cra.clzaaa:s,a,vdail� 5��cl� F��t��s. Tl�e ��zaLi�n«�1-� l�ei�l�t certain areas, such as Monta ' ��es��c��n�tlae�r�ae��Pa��s. � ��x�.-� setl�ac.lt ratic�s fc�r ��e�� l�uildi��[�s in` ' Vista and the Heart of tlze Cit , b Y C�TF-iL C,l)'�C�RE�S Ft)R!�E\�' vari�}us �,I��z�ii-��; ��rc��s arc� s��c;cifi�:d in have disti�ict design guidelines. �Ti��hI"'j� Fi�;t�r�i 2-D. Ci�pertil�o's taller ��a�ilc�ii��s IV�ore receiztl ,as interest has ir�creased v z�rc G�IIc_��c�c� in th� cc.�inmercia�, c��ficc in creating pedestrian frierzdly envirc�n- �zr��_� i��cl2ast.ri��l zre��s. T1ie hei�ht at the �nents, buile.�iizg styles are encouraged that e:�c�€��s ��#� tht�se ar�as is reducic� ��The�z ': frame the street and are inviting to the snr- ��cij�zc-.c��t �« rc�icl�ntial ��r c3thc�.r lo��J- ' r�uneling are�. An over-TIC�111�CUIICLTII 1S tlle ia-��c,�si�}� �zs�s. Set��ac1�'rati�s are esta��- ZJisual conte�:t of the �,ropased buildi��gs, 1'rsl�c�.cl tcs��ss�zrc th��t tl�c�lctiir�:��rc;l��tivr�- which shoulc� not overwhelm neighboring shi�,c�f'��ail��ii�g5 tc�t.l�e street is��ch�e�-ec.�. buildings. � � scvssiaN' To: p � c ��-� CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN ° °' Z�l Z LAND USE�C,01�4�iL'NITY L�E5IGN Maximum Building Heights 7'fte C;iry qf � Th�('iry of Suruiya�nte �� L()S.q�C()S NOMEST[4D ROAD � *a,' i I}f t'\ �� ; 8 '�. 1 �4 :, (� � 1,�`l 1t . "�,«,�, ;�ti/ � b Pq�y t t �„"�'. F� . 'S� t i t..._'✓�.. � ��`�� i o . � OCf PVF . .... 4 j' . . ""�4 ._._._ �� .. m ,,� . ' . �,:., �y '��l Y ... Z ,� .. 'L�� Q r�ti � � � ��,.•c�h�f �'-� i � ;�'1 i �,,,,ra C4tra i_,�t � ' �'� � `- j ,, , g ; �. 9. ':"�, r. __.. ,� � «� � R� . STEVENS CREEK BLVD� � -.. �, rt`d� �d ,�' . .: � � N . � � �� " . ..a..«.�.z,�, * . . . . f �� , *City Center Park � �r # , . � W ,W : * - I 1-.......,,_................._....# McQELLA\ ¢ S� �' <�. � ROhD w a � a� &-.,.,�..,......a,� 4 � a S�tYt � � < ��L e �� sF "a � t*, � � � ��` 80llINGEN R� §� . # �. .....__ �..�,.� .� ...� �fi. � e � � � Thc City uf S.in,�us� ' `A � LEGEND i � , � i Building Heights Residentialsetback . � � F..�.._ ...-...-. .-.-.,�.. .:....__....._......._._........,-..�-�..�..__�.._ �.�,.�::: 3A��sow r,�,� t ' 30 Feet tobedetermined € � i � _._. ,.__,._.. � � �-•� � `: ; Rooftopmechanrcalequip- � � , . i"� � � ��i � 35 Feet ment and ufility structures ; v �� moy exceed slipulnted v�, 4 PROSflECt �.M,�.,,�. Srevrnsvc�k . � *` �" �,: " heigh[fimi[acionsiftheyare flOAD y � n�s�,�r� ;�# � � �_.___.__..._ ��„ ,,.r�,..��, � 45 Feet ( �� + �.� ,.. endosed,centrolly located : ' � - Buildin hei ht ontheroofandnotvisible s, t � ``�-------- Ta�c;t��,��,�,gt, 9 9 ! � � for non-residential from adjacent streets. i : ; E E centers not shown � i is 30 feet. NOTES ; � �--___ ., , City Boundary , ��.___� Setback Ratios Urban Service Maintain the primary building bulk below a 1:1 slope line drawn from the arterial �"�� Area Boundary ' street curb line or lines exceptfor the Crossroads and Vallco areas. �°-- ��a Sphere of Influence For the Crossroads area,see the Crossroads Streetscape Plan. �-�-�- Boundary Agreement Line For the Vallco area: Maintain the primary building bulk below a 1.5:1(i.e.,1.5 feet of setback for every ' � ' Unincorporated Areas �_._._..__......_ 1 foot of building height)slope line drawn from the Stevens Creek Blvd., o o.s 1 Mile Homestead Road andTantau Avenue curb lines and below 1:1 slope line drawn o ,000 z000 3000 Feet from Wolfe Road curb line. o soo t000Meters �'�'x � ,� � Figure Z-D. 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I'arki�g Placement iiz New Develop- building scale,mass�lc�pl�cement, ment.Place parking out of sight,L�ehiizd architecture, materials, landscaping, c�r underneath buildi�zgs. Review the scrc;ening of equi�;nei�t and loac�ing. desi�n of the belo�v-level parking facili- are;as, ai�d relate�.-�design considerations. ties with t11e City's palice �gency to mi�zimize crirne pote��tial. �t°��egi�s: l. Sensitive I7esig�a and Site Planriing. 4. Developmenti Review. In tlle City's Encourage S�21SItive design and site c�e�Telo�ment review process fc�r major planning that avoic�s monotonous and pr�jects, require com�utel siinulated inonolithic buildiizgs through the City's inodeling and photo montage af devel- development review process. Design opment proposals and architec�ural anc.-� site pla�Zning teclzniques should review by City staff or a consulting LriC1LlC�e c1TtiCL11�1t10I1 c`lI1CI segmentarion architect. af the wall�and roof planes, pedestrian- scaled building details, visual openings �. I)esign Guidelines. Utilize existing , in the wall plane,snialler building fout- design guidelines, such as Heart of the prints, apprapriaCe ��uilding and story City aizd Monta Vista, in reviewing setbacks anc�hierarchical landscaping. development projects. Updare the uidelines or create uidelines for ddi- � g 2. `I�igh Quality Architecture and tional areas if needed ta achieve a cohe- � Iv�aterials. Set higll standards for archi- sive design cancept. Cupertino s resi- CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT UENERAL PLAN Z'1�' LAND USE�COMbiLNITY L�ESIGN dential stock is largely single family; applicants must demonstrate that their pro- ExcelIent 70% in the year 2000. Even so, the posals blend well into the neighborhood. design can make a de�,se nuinber ot inulti-family units increased Numerous requireinents for reducing second neighb{ync�wd feel by over 1,500 units bet�veen 1990 and story wall heights and breakin� up wall livcrbie a��d o�en 2000, with three notable new apart- planes are included, as well. [Ttt£:Cr��cKcss f ox N�sv Ux�.�.h�sti�! inent complexes comprising most of r.hose units. Seventy-five percent of the The distinct architectural design of one residential units allawed under build-out neigllborhood,Fairgrove,is recogni�ed for its of the General Plan are rnulti-family, unique Eichler architecture;special develup- �- clue to the emphasis on intill,mixed-use ment regulations and guidelines were ac�opt- A''A'tT�'F�Ts development. Clearly attractive multi- ed for this neighborhood. Several other PIZt:)JF.(:TS�1AY �cEIVE�,A�; family design is critical to tnaintaining a neighborhoods have chosen to protect their cRFr»�r�c�tz rxc7- high-quality living environment. single story styles by requiring use permits if v��>�N<;51�r�v�Fi- second stories are desired. Additional �A"T c'"�`�''T�: 6. View Preservation. Devise and im�le- im�rovements to sin�le family residential UFEN SPAC'E.SEE CHAr�r��K �fi.z4 inent a policy to encourage developers t� design contrvl may be needed to further oF'CHF, litnit building heights in vrder to pre- enhance nei�hborhood compatibility and C�;Yr�:�r,r�cr serve hillside views throughout the City. quality,suclz as reducing the visi.�al impact of �'�UNICIPRL �OIl�.��E ALSO garages. ��„_,�,,�2_�o Policy2-15:Multi-FamilyResidentiat xFc.aara��rc;t��- Design , POIlty2-16:Single-F�imlly �rs�<»��r r��z�; Residential Design 4Ni,�F��,.,<:,N Maintain a superior living environ- sr>,�cr-.,N-��N� ment for inulti-family dwellings. Preserve the character of residential �;r:�3A�v c�c,rtF neighborhoc�ds by requirin�new devel- ,�r2F'�,�. Strai'egies: opment to be compatible with the 1. Relationship to Street.Relate building eYisting neighborhood. entrances to the street,utilizing porches �` or stoops. Strategies: THF ETc_�ri�.FR 1. Design Regulations and Guidelines. Gt��iiaE�.�r�Fs Yxc,�- 2. Provision of Outdoor Areas. Provide Ensure that.desi n re ulations and Vll)F:I)IRF..C'TION g g or��-cx��t�i�.t�- �E= outdoor areas, both passive and active, guidelines address the size,style,tnatcri- �Nc,F��,�c;�z�s,�s and gener�us landsca�ing to enhance als of new construction and the rela- Roo��T�'CFRTALS r.he su�roundings for multifainily resi- tionship of the proposed changes to the ANI>C'OLC)RS. dents. Allow public access to the coin- existing neighborhood,including priva- m��n outc�oor areas�vhene��cr possible. cy impac.ts. Consi�-�er amendments to the regulations and guidelines if addi- The approach to single fatnily residen- tional measures are needed to ensure tial c�esign has evolved in recent years fram attractive and compatible designs. quantitative control of fl�or area ratio and setback regulations to qualitative control 2. Design Review Committee. Maintain over design, including hearings before the the Design Review Committee to Design Revie�v Committee. Design regula- review larber proposed homes and tions and guidelines are in place that require h�mes requiring eaceptions to the regu- � design review of larger, two-story resi�ences; lation�. >'�'�°� .,x,; ��., ;s�' a ;;. H ;' � $� ,�,�� ...-. � T°��`£� CITY OF CLJPERTiNO I�RAFT GENERAI.PLAN COMIv1UNITY DEVELOPIvfENT G'T J ��'��St�pe��id i`�'��1sot��1s landscaped medians ta �� beautify the streeCs t�ae��s«�2c��ai�tg Cu�ertina's streets heavily influence the ��serve as trafEic ��£��q�'�s ��L��`��t��°ti'�� ' 1 f le wh , Cit s form and the lifest �S O e0 O r e�st �c�si€.a.�i�•sz,c�2�r�s i�zs t�z,e Y � P . . �� Y , � live llere. Streets can forin neigl�borhood calming devices. ��`��y��.��,�� boundaries at�d add to the sense of cominuni- �'��'`��`�"�' s�''"'�`��'��5' �'��' 4. Stree� Trees. n.�r��ai;;�, st��e�s u��e�c��, co��}�r��t�., ty,but they can also co�n�artmerztalize and cut Maxiinize tree ��t��-��r��t�a�:�:g�'��-��v��c�c��L� ' off other areas, causing isolation. StreeCs ` r�ze�t. ��d��,�s�pe��c��o sid��gva�i�s# 1 a n C�S C a p i 11 g rc��aer•t�a.�r��xc�r1<.i�i:g< �indc��.s c��t�oar� become barriers when the��are difficult to cross alon arterial ' g fctci��d�tae si�c��:c�.�k 7aa��<e s�ree�s:��f�r, or c�o not affer a sense of �rotection from street frontages �p� � cx��cl nzcarc�r?tc�restin �r�n;e.�-�J�z��;.' vchicular �raffic thus closin� off one nei�h- �T��r:C;c>ra<s��.r>s��.�r-.�� ) b b n �l.ildin�s betwee 1� � b � rh d fiom �zother. Accordin to stcidies . URL3ANIS�i� 10 00 , g andJoi parking lots s�eecl, even more than the volume of�er�ffic, �rit� their adjacent street � reatl�uiflueizces the activities of eo le who � � � � r� line c Yisistent with land cu 1 s o live near�i . To hel p. create streetsca�es that � . - Y t' � - . � T� 7 . . use�isibil�t� requireinei�ts pr��tnote the Gei�er�zl Plan thenies of connec- tivit,y an.d walk�bilir.y, streets rnust be lanc�- .�, Intersection Landscaping.Provide sub- sc�p�d and frai��.e�� with buildings to �rovide stantial landscaping at all arterial inter- laea.uty anc�inCerest. sect.ion col�lers. h��`4 P�Iiey�-'?:5��'ee�sca��e d��si��t C. l�Tea�l�borhood Trees. Devel�p z�nifornl �:�.� Cc�tlsid�r unic�ue st.reetscape chaices for tr�e ��lanting selections for neigl�bor- 1 di#ferent parts of Cupertino. hoc�ds. �;r:r-.T'��.�c>>�.�-�r�v ��-��Ci��c::t.Jr:�rrc:,�.r_ Sfe°ate�d�s: �o�►c��-1�:Cc�r��ex�vfSt��e��c��e �L��s£�� .�n�s�a�ir�g ' 1. Street-oriented Building Design. ', Oriei�t c�mmercial buildiizgs to the In public�ncl private landscaping p��c�j- str�et by placing them toward the front �cts subject to City review,select la�zd- of�r�perties, Orient resic�ential builc�- scaping des.i�ns that reflect the devel- '�I ings ta the street 1�y pr��Tiding entries �P�nent conteat. and stoops frc�nting the street. S�rai��g��: 2. Sidewalk Locations and Widrhs. I. LTrb�n Landscape. Landsc�pe urban- Determine a�pro��riate sidewalk lor,a- ized areas with forinal ai-rangements of tions and widths.In tlle Crossroads area, ornat�zeiital plants. sidewallcs should be located next to the curb, an�� should l�e wide erlottgh to 2• �.Lira1 Landscape. PTOV1Cle a tT�11S1t1OI7 accominodate a c�ncentration of�edes- to a more raral Iandscape on trians. In the neigl�barhoods, sidewalks Homestead Road west of Highway 85, should be separated by a 1�ldscape strip Stevens Creek Boulevard west of from the curl�, in mosr. cases, and be of Highway 85 and De.Anza Boulevard standard wic�.th. south of High�vay 85. Landsca��e rural and serni-rural areas i�zfc�rmally with 3. IVledians. Enhance major streets �vith native plantiizgs. �4,� 'I CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT UENERAL PLAN � 2�1� LAND USE�COMhiL'NITY DESIGN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Strategies: The Community Form section of the l. Housing and Mixed Use. Allocate Land Use Element and Figure 2-B described housing or mixed-use development on the overall physical structure of Cupertino. certain commercial,office and industri- The Comtnunity Development section al sites, consistent with long-term City describes how growth potential is allo- re��enue projections (See Policy 2-38 ��"'`��'�r cated to different areas of the City, in Economic Development Plan). ar�d wherea�er societies huve terms of square footage aild height. f{clurishect ccnd The type of developinent, that is, 2• Housing Impact. Since the quality of pr�o�peYed,c,�e«t�ve arzd commercial, oftiice and residential, Cupertino schools (elementary and workubte cities have high school) is a primary asset of the beert ut the core. and other design requiretnents, are �a�,F J.q��c>,:�;) also described.Ho�v the City allocates City, care shall be taken to ensure any growth througll the General Plan is crit- ne�� housing ��Jill not adversely impact ical in determinin� the type of comn�unity tllese systems. Cupertino will be in the future. Ne�v hous- ing, retail, oftice and industrial growth c�irectcd by the City to specific areas with Allocating Development Potential specifir,intensities can contribute to building Develupment activity should be COI1- �a m�re Ualanced and satisfying community trolled so rhat private development fulfills City fc�r ir.s residenrs. goals and priarities.There is a tiinite amount of new developmcnt that can takc place before traffic levels exceed tlle Cir.y's desired trans- Balaneing Land Uses portation level of service.Full"build-out"is not Cupertino historically has more jabs an urgent goal. The uncommittecl develop- than housing.When this imbalance is multi- i11ent potential from properties tllat are not pliec� many fold by adjacent cities, there are "liuilt-out" should be rescrved to meet future rc�ional consec�uences that include high City development needs and overall goals.On local housing c.osts, residential spra��l into a case-by-case basis, the City may allocate outlying areas, con;estion of the transporta- development potential to private develop- tion system and increased air pollution. The ments based on the cominunity benefits the General Plan's development allocation poli- project��vould pravide.The remaining uncom- cies will itnprave the}obs/housing balance by illitted development patential will be allocated increasing potential housing units and as shown in the Development Allocation decreasing non-residential square footage. Table.Further adjustments to these allacations inay be necessary to ensure that the City's eco- . , � nomic needs and goals are mct. Citywide � _= �;g ;.___._._._...___._� _�.........:.:: development potential is calculated by sum- ining the developtnent potential frotn each of the City's areas.Each area has unique develop- THRIVING,BALANCED COMMUNITY � ment concepts applied to it to detennine its potential. Individual properties are assigned Poliey 2-19:Jobs/Housing Balanee ��,�e development potential,but most property Strive for a more balanced ratio of jobs owners will need to apply for add�tional alloca- ��,� and housing units. tions to develop their properties. ��; n� �� °� �F ��- CTTY C)F Ci'PERTINO DRAFT GENF,RAI,PI.AN COMI�IUNITY DEVELOPMENT Z'� t ��,��_��a��.�� 2. I�evelopment�riteria.Floor area ratios . '" for nan-residential uses map be e�ceed- �aiaz��i�z a cit1�st�-z�cr.��-�of N�ighb��r- ed through the c�evelopment review l��ods,'Cc��i�ercial areas,E��-��Ic�y�neg�t " pi�cess usin� established criteria for ar��s anc�Ec�i�catic»�./C.u�tural arc.as. evaluatii�g prajects.Floor area pote�ltial T'rc��Ticie suf[ieie��t de�Telo��n�er�t��x-�rt«- not fully utilizecl in new development nities fc�r thc:tic arca5 iz�urdcr t�L�zhaz-�ce ' will be returned to tl�e relevant devel- �1�ei1�c�ist.i��ct cha��act��-��zc1 fL�i-�ctic.�ns, o�,ment allocatioiz category. i��l�ile��ir�t�irzin�tl�e clLsire�l t:ral�s- ��«rt��tic�z�1c:v�ls�f ser�Ticc. 3. Flexible Allocations. Allow fle�ibilit�� D 4 � C U S S I C� (� T O 1' I C L��-� a�nong the allocati�ns assigi�ed to each geographical area. Allocations may be gtr�tegi�s: redistributec� from one geographical l. Citywide Developmenr Allocatiion. arez to an�ther it r�ecessar and if no v , Allocate new developn�:ent citywide in significant envirc.�n�ne�ltal impacts, par- �I accordance ��ith Table 2-A Develo�- � ticularl traffic are identified. , Y � � ment Allocation. ' Tac�a�e 2-A. I7evelapment Allocc�tion.. C�r��a�es�ci�l(�e�.��.) f��i�e(s�g.�'�.) �&�g�i�r�¢�ra�s) �e��9�a��i�C(��) �t�Q€B�t�il� �c��t��t�t 20(it��eail� ��eal�o�� t3�E€B�ta's9� �csil�s€�a.at �t��Co�3e�a6� �t��i�9�� l�e��a��'s�� Nei�hbcarha�d , ' Monta Visrti 88,t�16 9),G)8 416,557 456,210 - - 760 )02 902 I Oalc ValleST - . - - . - I78 178 178 I' Fai.xgrove - . - - - - 220 220 220 I�, C7t11er r'�reas - - - - - - 17,376 17,�92 17,778 Comr��cial Centers Heart�f the City 1,I32,456 1,476,115 510,5.31 521,987 - - 238 681 500 Vallco Park Sou.th 1,11Q,700 1,902,5�6 708,1�57 1,091,82� - 764 1.25 0 I Io�nesteac�Road 238,735 1�3,67b 69,550 69,55Q 126 126 484 �77 8(.10 Other Areas 494,576 495,415 2bS,735 25C1,604 - - .6 6 345 Empla�rrv�enfi Centers N DeAi��a Elvd. 44,979 51,372 2,0�8,021 2,266,2Q6 - - - 215 300 ' City Center 29,358 ?�,011 1,032,072 1,14�,513 - 224 219 713 714 Vallco Park North 127,�06 133,147 2,843,144 3,069,676 315 315 551 779 S51 Bubb Road - - 423,645 444,435 - - - 81 81 I Cityw'sde 3,317,426 4,431,000 b,325,312 9,320,005 441 1,429 20,032 22,369 22,369 � � � r ` N . CIT�OF CLiPERTINO DRAFT UENERAL PLAN � � 2`18 I,AND USE f�,Oh4:�iLNITY �ESIGN 4. Allocation Review. Revic�v allocations Neighbc�rhooci plannin� is affectcd by i�f the development priorities periodi- different neighborhood characteristics. cally t� ensure that the development Multi-family or tnixed-use neighhorhoods priorities meet City needs and goals. may have easy access to shopping and tran- sit; single-family neighborhoods may be 5. Development Agreernents. Unused more isolated from services. Homes in most development potential cammitted in neighborhoods have suburban,one-and two- development agreements inay be reallo- story architectural sryles, ��hile others have cated f�llowing the expiration of each chosen to retain a sinhle-story appearance or devel��pinent agreeinent, after a public unique architectural features. Planning for hearing. neighborhoods should consider proximity and connections to necessary services, and setting design standards for private pro�erty Neighborhoods and and public rights of way that reflect the char- Non-Residential Centers acter of the surrounding area. NEIGHBORHOODS Neighborhoods must offer housing Many of Cupertino's residential neigh- opportunities to ineet a spectrurn of lifestyle kx7rhuc�ds are distinct enclaves, such as needs. Cupertiilo encourages a variety of Garden Gate, Linda Vista, Monta Vista, housing types, as demonstrated in the hous- Ranchu Rinconada and C?ak Valley. Factors ing element of the General Plan. Mixed res- t:hat contriliute to their distinct character are idential and commercial uses are especially ��rchitecttiral style, density or street bound- encouraged, since they provide more afford- aries. These and all neighborhoods must be a��le housing and offer residents easy access planned carefully to�e sure that residents live to shoppin� and work. Ample housing must s��fely and coinfortably, that they have access he available to Cupertino employees to to slzopping and recreation anc.� that their assure that housing prices and locations are }�ro}�crty ineestment is reasonably�rotectec�. �.�>ithin reach. ,� ` ,�:.� `�� ''; :x� While se��eral neighborhoods have � � �� ,.. ,�:, ;=� _ planning procedures in placc, others require � ..,;,,�� r.::_ � identification of and planning f�r special � � " §�,� needs. � � � � � , �-' ��`.�q� . . ,�S t � -� y�.a'�i '. >$ � - . s ��a�g ��`�� `b- e_. �a'��`��`�, .,A� • ,� �. ��` . � Policy 2-21:Unique Ne►ghborhood ��Yps .�'3� # �-� r�l l :.- � X'�' ��k� �:,a,= �� , `��.��. Character o��* ,�� z��: �.. ,�� 4"� � � �s :"� ,�� f ��- �� °�� " �� Identify neighborhoods that have an '�" � � �-_a. � � 4 � ��{ e t,:-� . �� '�;i � �; � �� ,� �" ' architeetural st�yle,historical back- °`'�.� � �- � ° _ .� �;round or location that contribute to a , � - � ,� ,> , �- r:�, ,,'{-�� f �; tiniyue neighborhood, anc�develop _ �� o: =; � r�r' _ ,. , i i� : � }�lans that preserve and enhance their � �..•- � , ��1'i i� " � �� -� �' ��niyue qualities. _ � � ��.� � � �� Fairgrove rl.eigli��t»�hood resic��i,ts c�l�brc�ting � �`��: their new identification sign ��r;g� � �`�� ^ x�� ;;. CiTY UF CUPERTINO DRAFT C7ENERAL PLAN �UMMUNITY ��uEZ,U�'l�i�:l*IT G'�� • 9lll�a��l��9�� —. _ '�° B�e--. �cc� �.��..._, ��r��c� �Q,a�s�a��a�,��a�aa�r,r#—, �f��rn�7►��r�e��$�'$! 7 /]��'�-�`� .. . � eee ■ g__ 9�� ' �:�re.m��a g`9'�Ja sm• a,i�.n.,.-Xnne�.�A +..m �+._,.tie.a.■,wm . n..n:a..a....: _ � �� 5 ��Y✓�� . .. � . -q�g"w�,t"Ss ry ., �: mA . �. ' � �a�� ,. ' . 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S�eciu� Centers � . a=.,,_ CITY t3F CUPEIZ'I'INO DRAFT GENERAL PLt�N COMMLIti?ITY L�L'E%�LOPt��E3�;T �'�� 'f�`�x�egles; 5. �treet Requirements.Determine if spe- -1. l. Neighborhoad PIaF�s. I�zitiate or cial street W1C1t�1S, sic�ewalk TeC(L11Te- S�E Cx�r-��r ments or light fixtures are desirable for .��2s°F��-�rE respond to rec�uests to create Co�.�ncil �;L;PF,z,-,No ' a��ro��al for any �,uc�getii�g needed ta any neighborhoods. �1uti�c��.L t:oL�� pre�are the��Ians. x�c,�xL��vc;r�r��.� POI%Cjl'a-2.3':CO►Y1�9C,��t3iii�j/�f LOt E��=Er��raNs ro� � � $IZ@S � ��-F�-��c�t;1_��.�t�- � 2. Neighborhood Zoning. Respol�d to Tr��vzc sEc�;r,��- requests from neighborhood groL2ps to Ens�rre that zoning, subdivision and lot �'��E�- devela� zoning regulatia;�s to address lit�e�djustment requests related to I�t their interesC in preserving neigl�bor- size or lat design consider the need to hood character, such as single story preserve neighborl�ooc�lot patterns. homes oi:disrinctive�rchitecture. 5#ratec�ies: ��- �'�Iity�2-�2:Neighbo�`hoocf S�e'�e�' �, IV�inun�.lm Lot Size. Increase the i�lini- ��'►�9 mLii�n lot size if the prc.��osed ne�v lot size Develop�.�edestrian-friern�ly street is smaller tllan and nor coinpatible with ei�vironments in each��eighborhood the surroui�.c�ing neighborl�ood. th��.t hel��crc;at�neighborlZood ic�entit�r, iYnprove safety, increase o��portuniCies 2. �l;a� I,ots. Create flag lots in pr��posed �C)r S(?Ci�l li1C�t�CC10I1 aI1C�COI7�2E:Ctit�ilS 511�7C�1ViSiC?11S�Vhetz th�y are the only rea- �c7 slZc��pi.ng, schools,recreation and su�iable alternativ� that integrates��ith C7t11�T C��S�L11�it1021S. the lot��tteriz in the neighborl�c��d.. ��rc�t�gw�*s: ��n��i�ist� 1. Circulation Patterns. Eval�iate neigh- Three n�ighl.ior ^ , � baa�hoad cireulati�n atterr�s and eli;��i- li�ods have special plans �' �`�'.� ,< ,';� .- I�T� � in �lace. Tlie first is the `� { w � ` � � ..';`, nat.e pedestria�z barriers. ,,,,, { ..: j� � k._ , , � � � � Mc�nta Vista neighbc�r � l._.� ��' ��` ,; '� � � � ' ` ; . , �..._f 3 �` .1 y�. � � .i 2. I'ublic Facilaties. Evaluate eaisting and �� serving since the �. _ � � ,, �-L� -~-� ---�r ,- ��, planned public facilities,such as schools ��e 180Q's as an attr�ctive �. __-_:� �= r^ .� `; and parlcs,to improve�ec�estria�l access. farmi��g,�uzd second home , ;,; " ,'�__.._� conzmunit�r, �nd e�ner�i�zg ; ;� 3. Street Trees. Devet�p uniforn� street i��to Cupertino's priinary `�--�c�� tree planting plans for e�ch ��eighbor- i�eighl�orllc��d of historical interest. It con- hood. sists of�oth comi�iercial and residential L�ses. IvTonta Vista's commerci�l area is governec� 4. Neigliborhood Entries. Define neigh- by the Monta Vista Design Giiidelines. The borh�od e�ztries through architecture, Guidelines provide � collesive approach to lanc�scaping or land tori��s appropriate architecture, landscaping and public to the fornial or rural character <.�f the improvements for that portion of the Monta �� neiglll�orhood. Vehic��lar electronic Vista area. Addit�onal ��lanning is proposed gates shoulc.� generally be disc�uraged, to update tlie Guidelines ai�d ad�-�ress the bccause they isolate��evelopments from W�1�1e area. Che community. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN 2'ZZ LAND USE�COM:�fLNITY L�ESIGN r ,, ti , � �� `��'�"��i = Polity 2-24:Monta Vista �� Retain and enllance Monta Vista as a �`�� residential,commercial and industrial � "� � Y�` � �`�� node,with adequatc pedestrian and bicy- -�� ,�� cle access.Thecommercial district should � �, l�a � .. �r °��` � ; � � serve as a neighborhood commercial , :, ''I� -f � � �- � ,��, ,�,�� ' .....�,�� + � _:� center for Monta Vista and its adjoining S �� ...:. ��a � R— �J .. . ..-- �,+/I neighborhoods.Mixed-use witll residen- �v'��'�ib� � "s y� `��. . r� � ��:`t��'�f �. : .��; �#v.�� ;� � � ', .�� ' tial is encoura�ed.Thc industrial area � � �� j � �� j�L "s��EB � � � �i ii �,� t��. � �� .. , t� ��1� � �_�� .��11 ��,�� tx,�, , �� 3_ ; : ,�� , should be retained to provide small-scale � -�,�,..��° �� `�"_ , � �` ��;� liyht industrial and service industrial � ��,�� "s� '� . '��°�� ,� ��,p�� `�� c�pport�nities,while remaiizing coinpati- - 8�.% a� , w �� ,se . .;�rw � l,le widi the sur�ounding residenti�l and .. , ,+,,�� .� � . �_ ��mmcrcial uses. f " s 9':-. Developrnent Intensity=. Utili�e a(.�.15 Floor � :j�.. ---�� \_.� , � ,. � � ��`•� __l__i _.Li_1_ AT��I RatlO tC?t 11C)I7-Tt'.tilt�Cllt.l�ll ll.Sl',S. iVii?�CC�- � ; ;i � r l.lSe�le'rl5 W1C110L1t S��E:.C.lf1(',C� i'E.51C�E:.TlCi�1� C�E.11S1- ..... .. _�. " , - ---- � � : , _. _� - � -..-. ,�� '=:, � r.ies require z residenrial allocatican. � � - E ...� ' .,--- � -a'.: l'TTTT� ; � � �� D I S C U S S I � N TO P i C LU-3 � � y ga. \� '�. % \,` ' '_ �.�. . � .,. . y.. � - `�' � __. Commercial (sq. ft.) .. _._. �, .... - % .�"� . �`` ' 2000 Bui lt 88,$1 C - .._ --- � _ _ _._.. �; -- .. ......__ � _.. �,. \\\ Buildout 99,698 � ' � >::�:.� \`,�' "�..' -�-..J \';. �� V� / i � ' � � _...y ' ��...,.�,-:. �r�� . Office {sq. ft.) ,,�,a � S EVENS �,`�' r CR'EEK BLVf ��- �'~ 2�1�(� �ll1lC 41.6�.5�7 , I. i• � Y � �: f . t{" \ , -�-�� -,.` � ;;,,,;� ; �� Buildout 456,210 f _. �._� � ; ------- � � � � , , �� ; . Area where ; ..-_=�_ -", � � " ` ; , \ Hotel (rooms) — ---- ° � ^ –�i : I � � _a.� ; . i, ,��, property owners t i � � i �.--�--- _. t '. . �' I :� � 2�00 BLIIIC �� ;t- tan obtain credit ----- .:;; � � ._:"' '� � .. �i, i � � --- - ;! �� ;� for on-street Buildaut 2000 - ... -- -- __ ---.... .; � , ; , l ._._ �� . -� -_� --- —i Parking for — __ 7�W ,i � - -- �� .-._� ;, Residential (DU) -- ' ; ,� ,_ - ; �;-; , commercial �' __. ; ,,; , �; , activities. 2000 Built 760 �F" � y.J"'""" .: .""""_ '� �.. ' - � """" r , BUIIdoUC 9�2 , _ ..� r ; I 1� : -� �`� ----_�'`°, �--- . �, _ .�_.__ � '; :; � ; � - . ._ nat _. '_ --- - ----- ._... _._`�'r-7'3-�; --- E -- � ., -- .�__ ___. ..-- `t , . �' ` . ,:� _ _��_ � e f-�- --_ � � �i�' E . , i ----, � �- � . :, , , .._ , , - ....I �--.� ._ ._. ------ i ; ; '.�� Design Elements: --- � ..._._ � -�....... —, ----- , --�, , � i ---- ---- --- �� __-_ -_� � 1. Interconnected Access. Iizdi��idual --- -ti-.::_. ._.._.-,-----�---�...�__..}... — � � .._i. t �v...�.�. .'"'" - € -.._.. ��--�== ; ;� ��-r-- ---�� -{"�. __�; 'l � � properties shall have interconnected ._ � �� ,,�, � � � . ��M;� ,�; ;;�;;;;.,,,, pedestrian and v�hicle access and . I�. ,_.. ..� ....� ,�� shared parking. ' �; 2. Parking. Commercial properties or �. ; c�mmercial portions of�roperties may Q� �� ' �. �,� � °T"'°°`�°`"°� CiTY OF CUPERTiNO DRAFT GENERA I.PI_AN I COMNIUNITY DEVELOPMENT L'Z� relyl on public�arlcing on Pasaclena and the property, and public ��,� ' ;; �'�� ; ��:: , Imperial Avenues to meet their off- parkland is desi�nated on ``� � _ �'`�4� � � - � srreet parking r�eeds u�ithi�i the area �45 acres. Development ,'`"�� .� �� ; } ' �`f��- bounded b�� Granad�� Avenue, Stevens �,, :�f---�; '`'' ; # �` tivas directed away from �^ � ,� Creek Boulevard, Orange Aveizue and : ; - i � the Union Pacific right of way(see fig- sreep slopes, viei� sheds, ;.� { a' ..�--:_z; .� a� , ure at left). ri��arian corri dors and areas i � of tree cover.Archicectural j'=;`-' 3. 5tnrefronti A�pearance. Comn�ercial styles were approved tlzat „- an� office bt�ilc�ings sllall include a ��inplernent the natural storefro�zt appearanc:.e to the public gett111f;. street, �u1d sha11 not be separated from the ��uhlic sidev��alk by extensive land- �3�;� p�,�ity 2-2�:t}c�k Vaf6�y scaping or changes in elevar.ion. C�ffice building buildings shall be designed ta. Retain and enhance�alc Valley as a accoinm�c�ate future entrances fr��m uninue neigllb�rh�od sui7ot�nded by thc sidewallc for future retail uses. natur�l hillside areas a.iid private and public�pe11 sp��ce. 4. I�.esidential 5�reets. Residential street lll�.��l'O�rt'111t�.11C.S slzall main.r.ain c1 5�1111- i�ur.al. ��p�alazzce, except that Safe Developm.ent In�ensity.Dcvel�pment inten- Rc�ute;s tc� Sclzc>ol str�ets, c�r any c�thers Sit.y is govemed��y a development agreelnent s� dc�si�n�tcd by the City Council, that includes the use per�nit and ather shall h��v� side.walks. a�.,prov��ls.Tlzese ap�,rovals describe devcla�- tnent ��reas, inrensity ��nd styles of c�evelop- 5. Il�v�lta Vista Design Guidelines. i11ent,��u�.�lic�ark d�dic�tion,tree protectian, E�Taluate �elze Monr.a Vista Design �ccess anc� l�istoric preser�Jation. The r.heme C�uide:line;s to determine if revisi�ns are �f the approvals is tv balance devel�pi�lent I nccd�d to the architectural anc� circu- latic�n specifications. with envirc�nmental protection�y clusteri�zg development, setring it back fro�n sensitive Sttilding Heightis. Two-story bt�ildings �vir.h enviroi�inental areas and preserving large sc�me three-stary elements. areas in permanent open space. Residential (DU} t�ak V��Ie� 2000 Bui1t 178 The C?ak Valley neighborhoo� was Build�ut 178 dev�lo�ed in the late 1990's as a�ingle fami- Alternate 178 ly neighl�arhood in a natural area.It is nearly surr�u.nded by San�a Clara County Park and Design Elements.Residences are rcquired ta Mid-pe:ninsula Regional Open Sp�cc lands. reflect tradirional architectural st�Tles ai�d i use af natural inaterials. ��'' The 178 hoines are clustered on 67 acres of �;��:2-L7A-c��, �-GPA-c�3, (;-U-��,�.-TI�1-y�', a�vr� �-Z'�7 CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PI�1N Z'Zq' LAND USE�COMMLNITY L�ESIGN ' � � �;" �• - ; �- Fairgrove Other Areas �3��"2., � 4.1J � '��S._� -' � '...��t..�. �:} (. �� Thc Fair ro�e nei hbor- The remaining neighborhoods are areas "'- ::, f'' � ' � g � � that are not lanned as uni ue nei hborhoods __ _ Y , , -, hood is located in eastem P q � � ' f � �:. ' J " � Y -� _____ :�_ _ `; Cupertino,and consists of a at this tinie and are not mixed-use zoning ---w f � ;;, _., t:�: i ! .� group of 220 Eichler homes areas.Development intensity is detennined by ��' ` � � built in the early 1960's. existing zoning and land use designations. __� " The area has maintained a Residential (DU) consistent Eichler architec- 2pp0 Built 17,376 tural style. In collaboration with the Buildouc 17,492 Fairgrove neighborhood, the Rl-e — Single Altemate 17,778 Family Eichler zoning was adapted.The zon- in�includes re�ulations that�overn setbacks, roof slc�pe,materials and other unique Eichler features. Eichler Design Guidelines were also COMMERCIAL CENTERS adopted, which property owners use volun- t�lrily to preserve the Eichler sty•le while Cominercial areas in the Cir.y offer a rcilic_�deling their homes. variety of goods and services directly to resi- dents in the ncighborhooc�s or the larger Policy 2-26:Fairgrove region. Vallco Park and the Crossroads Area I'reserve tlle unique character of the are the priinary, concentrated commercial Eichler homes in tlle Fairgrove neigh- �reas.Gcncral Plan allocations for other com- hc�rizc�c�c�. lnercial nodes are for local-servitZg commer- cial needs. Cammercial/residential mixed-use Ueveloprnent Intensity: Require all new is encouraged in all commercial areas. construction to conform to dze Rle zoning (Eichler Developinent Regulations) Heart of the City , Poli�y 2-27:Heart of the City Residential (DU) Create a positive and memorable ima�e ?000 Built 220 along Stevens Creek Boulevard of Buildout 220 mixed use developmcnt,enhanced Altei-�Zate 220 activity noc�es,and safe and efficient � circulation and access for all modes of SFF Cx.q�YrFK Design Guidelines. Encc�urage residents to transportation. �q.z�.oqo oF�rxF incorporate the design guidelines illustrated Currr�xiNo in the Eichler Desi n Guidelines re ared Development Activities: A majority of the �1UNIi'1PAL�_,O11E �' p p ANI)'CHF,Efi'N1_F.R for the Fairgrove nei�hborhood. commercial development allocation should be 17F.�,<;c�(:;�;,,,r- devoted to enhancing activity in the major LI�'F`r"tt�r�'�I� activity centers. Mixed commercial and resi- FAIKI:�Rt)�'E NF�c;}�};c,r�,,c,ca�,. ��ential development may be allowed when they provide cammunity amenities and are ��ec�estrian-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. �� a�.. ��. � � � �,. ��,.,�:� � ��" CiTY OF CUPERTINO I�RAFT GENERAi.Pi.AN � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT L'ZJ � � � � ,�, `�`' � �"��` � z ��-�"�:� � 2. Traffic Calming. Eval�iare optic�ns c�n � �T ;. s .,: ,;. - ' �� Stevens Creek Boulevard to i�nprove _ � ' .. '��',,�kU.. �� 1 � , ,. ;, ��-� dze pedestrian enviro�zment by praac- f.--,� �;` �' j� .. ��...`� .y �J� ; tivel�� mai�agiizg speed liinits, their . .�.,�� € � � _ `�' � � man�ual and autc�i�lated enforce��le�it, ...___.__ ` ,�._.__� � =s-- ;� f f�---��n �, ;x and traffic signal synchro��. �� 1`� t 1� � � ` t � �:....�t_""� . - i-;J�\... I7evelopment Intensity: Below is the devel- Crossroacls Area o��nent allocation for t11�entire Heai•t of the �� p�j,cy 2-.2�:��`t��st`�c�ds/��`�� City area. See Palicies 2-2c� and 2-29 for Create an active,pedestrian-orie��t.ec�. development intensity in the Heart of the shopping district along Ste��ens Creelc City sub-areas. Boulevard,bet��veen De Anz� � Boulevard and Stelling Rvac�. �ommercial (sq. ft.) 2040 Fuilr. 1,182,45� Developmenti Activitiies: Development Biiilc,�out 1,476,115 along Stevens Creek Boulevard shall have a�f�ce tsq. fti.� retail �.ises with storefr��nts ori the gro�znd 200Q Pt.�ilr. S10,531 level. CC?Illtllel"C1�.11 office iises tna}- 1-��. B{zildaut 521�9g7 allowed c�n the second level. ��g�1 (��U�g) IJevelopmerit I�tensity: Floor Area Rati�:�: ` 2�00 l�uilr - 0.15 comrnercialJconzinercial office. Bi�ild�ut 2000 - Design Elements: Priinary ground-flc�or Reside�atial (DU> entrances shatl face the streer.. The 2Q00 Bt�i1t 238 streetsca�.�� shall cansist of wide pedestrian Buildout 681 sidewallcs tivitll inviting street furniture, Alternate 500 street trees, pedestrian-scaled lights with �anners, sinall plazas, artJwater te�tures, Design Elem.ents: The Heart of the City pe��estrian crosswalks �vith s��ecial paving, Specific Plan shall provide desi�n standards anc� other elements ic�entified in the and g�lidelines for this area.They�raniote a Crossroac�s Area Streetscape Plan. Designs cohesive, lanc�scaped streetscape that linl�s should include entry featt�res at the Stelling the tnajor activity centers. , Rc�ad/Stevei�s Creek Boulevarcl and De Anza/Stevens Creelc Boulevard intersec- Builda.ng�Ieights: See sub-areas. tions to mark the Crassroacls area. A l�nd- ��e�� inark feature shall be provided at City Center Park at tl�e Stevens Creek aizc.-� De 1. Heart of the Cit�y Specific Plan. Revise Anza Boulevard�iz�tersectio�� to �Z�arlc th� the Heart of tlze City Specific Plan to ceizter of the city. refleet modifiec�plan-ar.ea boundaries,pre- fened develop�nent pattems,larzd use dis- P,uilding Heights: M��:i�ntim of 3_5 feet. tribution and height liinits for ea�h sub- area c,f the Stevens Creek Plannirzg Are�. CITY OF CL'PERTINO DRAFT GENERAI.PLAN °�°� 2'LV LAND USE�COMb1UNITY DESIGN Strai`egies: Stevens Creek Boulevard 1. Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan. , policy 2-29:Stevens Creek Bou/evard Prepare a specific �lan for Ste��ens Retain and enhance Stevens Creek Creek Boulevard between De Anza B�ulevard as a miaec�commercial, Boulevard and Stelling Road, with the office and residential corridor connect- abjective of creating a unique ing De Anza College,Crossroads,City streetscape and shopping district. The Center and Vallco Fashion Mall.This Crossroads area presents a unique corridor exrends from High�.�vay 85 to pedestrian-oriented activity center, the eastem city limits and is split into �vhich will be a positive and memorable three segtnents:"West,""Central"and �;athering place for Cupertino citizens "East."The Crossroads Planning Area and visitors. The plan shall include die is betw�een the Westem and Central following elements: sections of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Planning Area. • A land use plan specifying the type, intensity and arrangement of lancl Development Activities: The Stevens uses to promote pedestrian and busi- Creek Pl�nning area includes the "Heart of ness activity. the City"development standards and guide- line5. Residential or office developincnts • A design plan that ��rovides for an shall be considered in mid-block parcels. attracti��e pedestrian streetscapc. Parcels on or near intersections shall have � neighhorho�d commercial component. The c�f'S1a11 plan �hall cuntait� guide- Project-specific development allocations lincs that foster pedestrii�n activity and �vill be detern�ined on a case-by-case basis. create a sense of arrival. 1. West Stevens Creek Boulevard (from 2. Shared Parking. Renuire shared park- Highway 85 to Anton Way): This area includes the Oaks Shoppin� ing agreements throughout the area, Center and the De Anza Coinmunity ��Tith overall parking standards reduced College campus. New development in to reflect shared parkingParkit�g areas this area should incorpor�te mixed tnay be located below-grade, in above- commercial/residential uses. �rade structures or behind the buildings. 2, Central Stevens Creek Boulevard(from Above grade structures shall not be De Anza Boulevard east to Perimeter located along street frontages and shall Road):Ne��T c�evelopment shall consist of be lined with active uses on the ground cominercial/coinmercial office uses on fl��l. the first floor.Office uses are permitted on the second floor.Residential and residen- tial mixed uses�re allowed. 3. Commercial-office Uses. Allow coin- mercial-office uses above ground level 3. East Stevens Creek Boulevard (from retail to be drawn from the commercial Perimeter Road to eastern City lim- allocation f��r the area. its): New development shall consist of commercial/commercial offices uses on the first floor.Office uses are permitted �r: �n the sec�nd fluor. Residential and ��': residential mixed uses are allc�wed. � � f � �y �-- � �� ^� CTTY OF CL7PERTTNp DRAFT GENERAI.PLAN � � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Z'Z t � ,�. I�evelapmenti Intensaty; Flaor Area Ratio: ii-�crement financing" to .:� , < ,- , �r,";°` ` �'`, � 3�'{ �� ;� Y`� :� ; � ��., � 0.15 far comi��ercial/coinme�cial office. gc� to the redeve1opnlent { `� ' �, , �; ,s� �� „ ' -----� ;._ { ��>, � area. Tax �increment "� ,�.' � s ' ,� � ; .� .:j Residen�ial: Up to 35 dwelling units �er refers to the amount of ' -�.!� �' `� - �� ' ' ' �! � . . � � 1: � ;. � ��. �.�.:t:...:..:.:...J .. gross acre 111 C1t�J Center to Peritneter Rcl. the �r�perty tax value � t1p ta 25 units per acre elseti�here. �� `�"- �,_.:� ;V ; increase �bove the prop- ��, erty tax value at the tiine r`;'-�i �`` ��: 4 t Design El�ments: Buildin�s shall 1�e l�cated vf the redevelo��inent � �-, at the front setback line clefined in the Heart `" area ap�roval. �f tlle City Specific Plan. Parking shall be lc�cated tc�the side or rear of the buildings. The regianal inall site has a development agree�nent witlz the City to allv�v�i zddition- Building Heights: Maxiinum 45 feet City al 535,000 sc�.ft.of commercial area above the �I Center t� Perimeter Rc.�.. Maxiinuin of 3t? l,l IC�,704 sq.ft.af sp��ce,wllich e�isted on July �'', feet elseivhere. l, 1991. T`he develapinent agreeinent ex��ires �� ir� 200G. This area can I�e used ��s additic�nal c�ininercial, office, industrial and(or 11c-�tel V�1lca��^k�o�t�h b�.�ilt�in� s�.,ace. The devclopment agrcement �`�": �'�8��',y�-a�i7:1/�al��'o B�'s�e'k S[��'h ti�s manjT of the mall's fi�t.ure develop�ne�zt � R�t.�iY.-� an�� en�.aanr.e Vallc:o P�rlc activities tc� the regulations and polic.ies in ��CC�t t11�C1117L Llt 1tS 3L�1'��t1C}Il. �i�ac�.t�i as��lar��-sc��lc�cc.�nzmercial arca tl-�at is a r��ion�il cc�mnlerci�l, officc and G�zt�rt��inmcnt center.This area is s��:cifically not irztencled as a�ni�ed- ,;.i �T.. �� i :� -.> � � � �t . . .. 4.°�� 4 . . . . .��5� G ,.�;S .r. . S .. . , . �� .�t ��ro��'$ t �.�se center b��t r��ther as a hub for , ,,z , :> f �� ; � �� . �a � � Y �, � , . � \�� -_�:fi- . `� .. �� '.I . futuie city revenue producin� uses � ` �r ; � 4�`��'� �� . \1 . } d�� { .Y a . I � � . . , �.. 't.� ` , - � (i.e., retail, hot.el, cor�lmerc��1). z �� ,';��, � `�_ . . . V �^ � b• fS`� � � 3 g � t ��7 " @�i �� y- f . . . 1�� 'Yk �' W� '. 1 i. � . � S�4. �� C.�y� 4 5 Y�� ,} . i . . � �'S.� 3 p i ,:i 7 I : Developmeg�ti Actiivi�ies: A re�ional sh��.ping , � � ,�;, � : 6`t �t � > � s:Y :i' -� v3✓x4k� y� ,� � � �i�al.l�and c�ff ice and i�zdust�-ial builc�ings aze t1�e ��;�� ,� �,��- � � ��. � � „�;;�� _� { i�� ,u � r a �_ . __ ;, inain Eea�ur.es of this �rea. Hot�ls are also , `� . .: �� .�, �� ' '''��t �. � <•�v a �r�:� — � �� a n ,; � � �� : �� . ,�� . � allowe�.iti the V�llco Park area. Daytiine a��d ,,, � � a z�,,$r��, �--- �„�E'�' � : nighttitne rcgiot7al entertai�zinent activities, y = � _ : , - � - - � ; �r t x: �"� ' �� k ,*'� � . s�.�ch as a rnovie theatre c��inplex, are highly ��f' ,� ; � ' ' :'{ . . � �-;, w3 d v, ��° � s ,,,, �'�'-'. g>/� . . ei-�couraged in the mall area. As part of the ��, '� �� ,:�if� �,`11�, r ''`,, ' : s. �.� r� �-�"��t " ^`r vt� � �' 1 �ta'��j x�i'.:z � "�P�a�� develop�nerlr agreemerlt, office an�� industrial ��`� �, �� , ��z �_'�,`l��'�,�,�;� 4;��' '�r a�"��, ; � � x �k �� r�� e�� x � �� uses are also allowe��.The precise�ni�.of iand �•��r �'��4` �� '? � y;:" � ` Y 1 j� t' �,,.�Y r S��r��z'�'°�� "��a�� ,�� `�r.� F C1 � 3 � rs<a� �9� (�> �� , r�. uses sl�all l�e c�eterminet�via a m�ster plan and �fra� �fP�,'�� jr „ ' �,, s°; � � . �' ,, �`t s{ �+ �,�� ;I r�; . . . a�z appraved use perinir. t�: , �" ��,�t� "� •" � , � :�ss�, ,ti � � Y� t� �� "v.' s G�*.� R P � c"F��'F$�� The C.ity has formeel a rcdevelopnzent proj- r# � : �� '�� ' � -,e��'u�-°`�� A.-----`�"'�,s„� �� . ect �area encoinpassing tlze re�ional mall = �..,_.s�-- ,:,� ---��-�'��`-�" � � �, �� F�., properties. The redevelc�pment area alla��ls $.�_.;: for mc-�st af the tullcls c�erived froin tlle "taa ,.�- � � CI"i'Y OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN .1.. � Z'ZC) LAND USE�COb41�iL'NITY DESIGN Development Intensity: Floor area ratia: 5. Street Presence: Site buildings to cre- 0.15 for office/industrial. ate a strong street presence. Buildings facing the street shall be designec� in Commercial (sq. ft.) consideration of the scale of the build- 2000 Built 1,110,700 ings across the street. Buildout 1,645,700 6. Development Next to Residential Office (sq. ft.) Areas: Reduce heights and increase setbacks for new development pro- 2000 Built 708,057 �osed adjacent to residential areas. Buildout 1,091,824 7. Pedestrian Amenities: Include pedes- Hotel (rooms) trian amenities: landscaping,furniture, 2000 Built - lighting, fountains, canopies, special Buildc�t�t 2000 7b4 paving materials and other features to enhance pedestrian activity. Residential (DU) 2000 Built - 8. Trees:Retain the trees along the I-280 Buildout 125 frontage, Wolfe Road and Stevens Alternate l� Creek Boulevard as much as possible ��hen ne�v develu�ment is proposed. Design Elements: �T�� l��ttcr intc�rate th�. Building Heights• Maximum of 35 feet. shc�pping mall with the surrounding cc�minu- � nity, encourage any ne�v retail c�evelopment t� provide outcl�ar sh�pping eaperiences in Homestead Road continuity with the present inc�oar sllop- � �,. '�;� , t,:a ping. Ncw office development shoulc� also �-" �� " � { : -�+ be pedestrian-oriente d. To ac hieve t his,pr�- ',�- ' � ` ;�,. �_.� � ��.� �� posed projects should: /,--�� `' � ,% .� _ � � ,: ; ,--�----_...1 ,--� ; � ��.��:.�_�... �:._� � ; , : ; .. 1. Parking Services: Avoid parking struc- :_______:_.�____;.�� ,�._____� . ," tures along the Stevens Creek '�; ,r""�� a �. f� i.,- ---_ Boulevard frontage, and minimize the ;`-2'- height and bulk of parking structures ; �----� visible from public streets. �� 2. Linkages: Develop pedestrian linkages , Po►iey2-31:Homestead Road between the industrial park and the Create an integrated, mixed-use com- regional mall. mercial and housing village along 3. Active Retail: Provide active retail Homestead Ro�3d,consistiilg of three uses facing the street or outdo�r pedes- integrated areas. Each area will be mas- trian corridor with connections to the ter planned,with special attention to interior mall area, residences and the interconnectivity of these areas. industrial park. Development Activities: A commercial area 4 . Barrier-free Parking: Design parking will be located at the sourheast comer of areas relati��ely free of pedestrian barri- Hoinestead Road at�d Stelling Road. �� ers and �hopping isl�nds. �*�nn :�ro. ��. z � �� ^��" � CTTY�F CL)PERTiNO DRAFT CiENERAi.PT.AN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Z-29 Residential uses are encouragec�along�vith the * South De Anza Boulevard. commercial component. A inediutn-c�ensity residential area will�e located in the i�zid-block � West side of Stevens Canyorz Road area 1�et��een the t��o ca�nmercial areas. The across fiom McClellan Road. residential area will inclt�de a new public park. � Intersection of Foothill Boulevard Deve�opme�t Intensity: Floar Area Ratio: a11d Stevens Creek Boulevard. 0.15 cammercialJcammercial office. Rcsidcn- tial:up ta 35 dwellii�g u�zits per gross acre. • Homestead Road near Foothill Boulevard. Commercial (sq. �t.) � 2C�Q0 BL�i1t 238,73_5 • Northu�est corner of Bollinge�Road Buildout 193,678 and Blaney Avenue. Office {sq. ft.) 2�00 B�.�ilr. 69,55Q ' Soutlieast c�rner of Ho�nestead Buildout 69,550 Raad and Blaney Avenue. Hatel (roarns� • North side af Stevens Creelc 2000 B��i1� 12G � B�ulevarc.�between Highway�5 and Buildout 2004 126 Mary Ave;lue. Residential {DjJ) � All other nan-residential properties ZOOO BL3.lI� `�'�4 np�r�fe1C;11Ce1.�lIl c111 1CIeI1tIf1C;C�C0117- Buildout 977 mercial area. Alternate �00 , Development Activities: Developtnents are , Design Ele�xie�ts: Buildii�gs facing the e�ec�uragec� to inelude a neighborhood com- street shall consiaer the: scale of the l�uilc�- nlercial presence along the street. ings acr�ss the street. De��elopments inay be occupied solely by neighbc�rhood com�nerci�l or residential uses, Building Heigl�ts: Maximum height of 35 feet �.��not solely by office, cc��zmercial-office or $��,Q,��g� ge��eral commercial uses. Buildir�gs tnay be �ne or two staries in height,to be determined Develop a conceptual plan for the Q� a case-l�y-case basis. Grouizd-level uses Homestead Ra�d PlaY�riit� Area. � near the street must be neighborhood com- mercial ��ses with a traditional storefront Remai�der�D$N�ighborhood ��-,��earance. Second-level areas may be coYn- Comrner�ial Areas mercial affice or residenti�l. Residential uses 3 �oi�cy�-.�2e t�`em�rnder of should be used as a buffer between commer- ��n t�Jeighb�ar�ara�d Cr�mmercic�l Ae�eaas. cial uses and izeighboring low-densizy resi- dential properties. Landscaping may be usec.� Retain and enh��nc�neighborhood as a bufEer in smaller developments. c�mmercial areas,which pr�vide g�ods and serviccs to neighborhoocl residents Development In�ensity: Floor Area Rztia and visirors.Thesi areas inr.lude: O.IS neighborhaad commercial. . 8 ;; CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT UENERAL PLAN 2�3� LAND USE�COMI�ILNITY L�ESIGN Residential: Residential density i� depend- Boulevard as a re�ional employment ent on the neigllborllood context, with a center with supporting commercial and maximum density of 15 d�velling units per residential land uses. �ross acre. Development Activities: Office, industrial, Commercial (sq. ft.) research and de��eloptnent witll supporting 2000 Built 494,576 commercial and residential uses. Ne�v office Buildout 495,415 development must be assaciated with new residential de��elopment at a ratio of t�vo Office (sq. ft.) units for every 1,000 sq. ft. af office space. 2000 Built 2G8,735 Buildout 250,604 Development Intensity: Floor Area Ratio: Hotel (rooms) 0.15 office/industrial. 2oou Butlt - Buildout 2000 , Residential: Up ta 25 dwelling units per gross acre (Altemate: 35 dwelling units per Residential (DU) gross acre). 2000 Built 6 Buildout 6 Alternate 345 Commercial (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 44,979 Strategy Buildout 51,372 Nei�hborhood Commercial Zoning. Office (sq. ft.) Develop a Neighborhood Cominercial 200�?Built 2,048,021 Zonin�Ordinance that defines the use� Buildout 2,266,206 and developinent regulations for tliis Hotel (rooms) zone. Rezone apprapriate areas to this zonin�district. 2000 Built - Buildout 20Q0 - Residential (DU) Employment Centers 2000 Built - North De Anza Boulevard Buildout 215 _, Alternate 300 ,_...�_.., .,.... .,..��.., ...w..,�, � � ; '��-� s�,j�:� ' � �;. 'f�----� - ; i�,4 Design Elements: An eatensive landscape ; �.� ; -° ; . � ; - -- ---- ; � � ----� a -- � � ! s setback next to De An::a Boulevard is ?L,.� � � � ; � � ' �-, � �� `�` required from Alves Drive to Ruute 280. , ,; - �' � �---�x The landscape area shall be cotnplemented ._., � ` ��j ''�'�-��E'�-�� by landscaped medians and generous private ;,t. �_, landscaped areas. The 50-fuot landscaped : ; ' setback may be reduced according to project frontage si�e, scale and development type. Policy2-33:North DeAnza Boulevard Driveways and streets onto De An�a �� Maintain and enhance North De Anza Boulevard shall be discouraged to avoid dis- ��, .��. �: s - x, �x �� .� ._. � CiTY OF Ci1PERTINO I�RAFT CiENERAL Pi_AN COMb1UNITY DEVELOPMENT Z'J� I r�zpting the continuity of landscaping and Comm.ercial (sq. ft.) the fla«= of eraffic. Ta strengtihen the vistlal effect of this landscaped corridor,ne��T build- 200C� Built 29,358 i�zgs should be sitec� to fran�e the street and Buildaut 79,OI1 I�ndscaping. Pedestrian features, stich �s O€fice (sq. ft.) coinpany stares, outdoor seating and fr�nt 2000 Built 1,032,072 entries are encouraged. Buildout 1,149,513 , St111(�fl12g,'H�1g�l�S:Maxiinum height af 30 feet. Hotel {roorns) 'I 2000 Built - Buildout 2000 224 City�ente� Residential (DU) ' :� , 2�C�0 Built 219 ; � >--,� ' I � ,"� �S� ��'r +i ? �� Buildout 713 � . � �3 ' } Altern�te 714 i� � �`7 � �F '1 I � ;'i �, ( .--�--- ' '"'� i-�-` -� Desi�n Ele�nents: Buildings are of varicc� ` ---L-- ' � form ��nd height. A public p�rlc is loc�t.ec� at ,} �-� t ::,,_. �s , ," . 1 1 D ;; ; w the southe��t cc iner c.t Stevens Cree c at d e � ,.:�� , A11Za Bo�.�levards C0111��1111I1 O�LI1 S .�CC'• . , � � � � '�```� lanc.-�sca in , �ublic �rt and retail uses that � � � front the pla�a.It will serve as a foc�-�l��c�int fc�r ��'.�-��t C►�y Ce�ter• commi�nit��identity and will ilzclude p�c.��stri- Maizztaiz�.and enh�n�e Cit Center as an connections to tlze Crossr�ads area. Y , ��'�� a inc�derarc�-wcalc., nzediuii�density, __ _ _..,,, mi�ecl use clistrict that will provide CC71111�1t1t11ty 1C��'I7tlt�T c`iI1C�i3Ct1tT1L�1 dlll� �.'. �, , , � �.�i11 sup�or.t retail uses in tl?e �.�` .�,��` �� ;� ��^�" �� Crossr�ads Area. ,� � � _ .. �� :: Ty=-,-�� _ ,� x f�381 � � � ...,, _ , t i �3� � ` � �.�s'�� Development Activitie5: Office, I�OL1S1i1�, �^ t`� -�� --� �,,,,�,,,, �" ; :,�,vx � � �g#�s`"�4�x ��a��'z�.��^� _' . l�otel ublic fa�ilitie� stores restaurants ��k� �._ �� : � � , � �, and mixed uses. , � 4,� .�.�^._.,�,'� T-��-.`j" �..-; ;��¢��n �� - � , ;i r � �� - � � �j �� Develapme��t �n�ensitiy: Flaor Area Ratio: � !;' � -==; � ._-°�_� � �° � °��-¢�� ':�a� �',4 C�t. ;. � �, � ww 4.15 caznmercial/commercial office/office. � , s � � 1 �` - R e s i d e n t i a l; U p t o 3 5 d w=e l l i n g u n i t s p e r �Y;��t �� :�.� �, � � 0 q � �;.�� ross acre. ��.r��a �`.��zf ��w,; ,�� ; "� ,t�� "`�"c��i ri✓,�ti �4 -. R'.� �.�a ns4.ff'1�,t`^ ``'i.'�k fa'� t�. . 'Y7 T a..�s'�f .r �/. µ,��S (t�,�c. � y s . ,� _ �,r��,-� 1 yt ��,� b �Yi� � . �+r�'�'�� '^� � � � ` i a„�z,� u�`� F' 24�,„��r�� u�""�^ w;�' -�"�. }� iF�K �� "`��t� ��^�� '��'��.��✓ d� � t� r � � � ��r ri� ��IG �I"'.� iF �;[,��,��5�r� ��. �,� � s � if 4i 4 �t y s�'� �`��t`oN , r �� i r , _ . ��,'''�- 3 tir c..,�:.� �s.,t 4�..; .�,1`µ „{�: . . ,4.s P...- ��,- � ` ' �., ...._.._. r-'::;, � e.� � CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLP.N �� .- : Z'JZ LAND USE�COMNILNITY DESIGN Building Heights: MaYimum height of 45 Residential: Up t�� 25 dwelling units per feet. Height exceptions have been granted gross acre (Alternate: no units). ta create a high activity node in this area. No further exceptioiis shall be granted. Commercial (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 127,806 Vallco Park North Buuildout 133,147 ,�� `��--��' � Policy2-35:Valko � , `�;� �._� ...�.�: �,.. �:x, Park Nor�h Office (sq. ft.) ,: `� `t ' ' i � E '";= 2000 Built 2,843,144 �.._, ; ,r��:`�-�. : r-' ; y ,: ` � ' ; Retain�Iallco Park N�rth Buildout 3,069,676 _.--;_...,� , __. ____..t ;� � r; as an employment area ot ; � , � �_ � .predominately office and Hotel (rooms) FA�' ;� ` 4� " 2000 Built 315 � ' ligllt industrial activities, - with neighborhood cotn- Buildout 2000 315 mercial uses. Residential (DU) 2000 Built 551 Development Activities: Hewlett Packarc.� Buildout ?79 also has a developm�nt agreement for its 95- Alternate 551 acre campus site boundec� by Wolfe Rc�ad, Homestead R�ad, Tantau Avenue anc� Design Elements: Building Heights: Maxi- Pruneridge Avenue, which commits the City lnum height of 30 feet. t.o the develapment p�licies of the 1993 ad��pted General Plan,eacluding the policies on additional mitigated �-�evelc��ment tliat gubb Road were later resr.inded. This develcapment - i ;* a� ; �..... � ; _�, �,,, agreement expires in 2015. Future p�tential �•_�-,,��==-,, fWT�� _.� _,�-z retail uses are a potential tor this area. ';� ` � /.(y7 , _ � _.� . . . ..�_.� ' � ..._ y� Neighbc�rhood commercial and hotel uses are ,_ `� " �� `�� _._., -- , :.,� ��'. � , � allowed. Residential uses are allUwed (not ____ ; . 4 �,�T�.i.____}_._-�:�.�� allowed in alternate). {-__ _�\; , � ' � . �.�_�= �.�..:�_��a___.� Development Intensity: Hei>>lett Packard's ?''�'�--' development agreement locks in the � '--- remaining floor area allocated to their prop- , po►i�y2-36�Bubb Rvod crty. After the expiration of the de��elop- ment agreemenr., and for other properties in Retain the Bubb Road area primarily this area, the floor area ratia is Q.15 for as a low-rise industrial anc�research otfice, industrial and commercial uses. ane�development area. Development Activities: Allowed uses con- sist of those described in the West Valley Industrial Park ordinance.In addition,neigh- borhood commercial and resid�ntial uscs are allowed.Compatibility of non-industrial uses with industrial uses must be considered wllen ,Ld , ��°' reviewing new development. :-�': �� o�� :: �� CTTY OF CI.'PERTiivO I�RAFT GENERA I.PLAN � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT G'JJ �3� "�� E+a:-"��' a�s ��^�� Ve�4�?�7(IeF2'� �21�2�1S1�y; F�OOT aTe� T&t10: � " � `�� `��"�� ,.- ' �o' SiY711djCtttO't2 Of ctt1. � — � t ��: 0.15 for ir�d��strial and�neighborhood con�- ' �y � � ��` �'�� t s '�� industria�area thc�t � � , ��t`�� `��''� p � � L ' ; mercial. Residential: Up to 24 dwelling� � � ` = �� g �kx ` � � trarisitions to i��,cluele� x�ti�� dF � t�nits per gross acre. I commercial services, � � � �� ,� �;,��,�>��°' such as Bubb roac�. � � : � �� ,��:, Commercial {sq. ft.) � [C�D�T:�orNT Za�O BLEll� "3°a� �� VENTIJRE�ILICON ` ' x �� rd � � �7 �� = �� u��`� �� VALLEY;STEVE PRI(:.E� . llU1��C)Ut � � ^ � i� � k.��: ; � ��ia�� 4�,` f' .` n � x' r, S� q�E �� .�` ) " �a UItBAN AI)VANTAGE� g ��_'�� i,l,, � t ..4 C� ��. fi �� { }v � Office (sq. ft.} � � �� `�� `�' �r .,��, � � u � w,� � �� .� 2000 Built 428,645 ��.�-Y � ��._ a f � ;�, ��. � ��. Suilc�.out 444,435 ��'�' ' �` ` ' � �'�`'� � , , .--� . � . ,.....:. . . u�� ... ...... ..... ,.� .,� Ho�e�. (�c�oms) ,��--- � , � ,� � � � � � ,�x � � �, � zaoo�«Zt�t - 9 � � � � , �� , 3� � a . r� �. } �. -0 :777 ,��'el� E��'3 h 1 B�.�ilc�out ZpC�O - , '��, , � �� ° � ��4 ��",�.�'�� '�,,r �,i 1 at � c z ' "�{u�? ` t� { ; � f�� 1 � � ;�; � ,�� teside��ia1 (DU) --�� ;�� : ' w, �� , � � �� , ;b �� ,, �_�i � � � � 2C�C1t� B�.�.i1t - � G�;�� `,�,�� '� .'.. .`� ..: _v .,...� Puilc�out u l Alternnx� �1 $�� r �� Y�, � c , "t� F + �' ( 1. J� � d �!.� ..-' � M `k _�'�r E'�, c �. ' "�` �``t (rs ;�rr y� �} f },�"` r ti ..� 1 �esign Elemeuts: Local scrving coinmer- ��, g�t,�s ��,�� f p n��;K; +f . Gf�33��'4i1s{ i�itE �` `�J �_�i�!�-� v t � t � 4� � cial is en�c7�.�.rage��: a:l��i�g tl�e st:reet fror�.ta�e ; ` `� �� ► � .-�� -� �,' i_�� `�� ,:� .z�,, ��:,.� to prc�vi�e service:s closGr to empl�,ymerzt � ' ,, �, � ��`�� -- - centers�n c�to encourage pe desCri�an acCiviCy. _ .�:�E.� �. �c�i.lding�Ieights: Maximum 1leight of 30 feet c�tio��.al iesource for students and a cult�.iral resc?urce for residents who utilize the per- �[}lDC�4T��9�!{�ULTURAL CENTE� for�i��.ce and �rt activities of t11e C�Ilege. De Ai�z� C�Ilege also �rovides a�veniie far t3e Anza Ccsllege bringing the cc�tnrn«nity tagether for ineet- r= ings and citywide celebrations. As De Anza � _. , .,, , > >� � ;, �#�� 11 , , �k Coll�g� graws, opportunities will be sc��.ight , � ` I � � � � ;; tv fUit�1�T integrate its �1CC1V1tl�S into the ,� E .� � � 4_ r `� ;_: - , , 3 �`� co�nmunity. A porti�n of the campus �t the ,� w � `.- J/ ..,.�` ` / �..�{�dc '�� t t � ` ' ��. :�%. ` �� iiltersection of Stevens Creele Boulevard and .,. z : � � ,-�-.._. _.__.,:f s ` r �_,' ��' Stelling Road is inclui�ed in the Crossroads ._......__y.� - � � ` � � �k Pla�z, in lzopes that small coinmerci�l activi- � �� ' �� _:� � � �"`� ties could be located tlzere. Housing on the �=:r";�; De Anza site is encouraged to help meet st.u- Cupertino is home to De Anza College, ��-ent/staff ho��sing needs. In addition, traffic an ciutstanding coininunity college with 211itigation measures are encoL�raged to 25,000 stuclenrs in 2000.It is a valual�le edu.- ��`�iess circulation and levels of service.. �: , � GITY OF CLTPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN ��`� ��-',F Z�J�' LAND USEJC,Oh4�iL'NI'TY DESIGN ,,�, � �'�� " �°� �`�"�''� account traffic, housing and �' _ � ,� ,� �, z� �� ; cummunity character impacts y�, � :z s ..'�1�,. �.Yr. $"')Y- �^ '3 � l - � 5 _ ) �`�� .,.6ay }l��v �� dy,�.� . �,,��'� rr ` k�,�- � ��^� :: --�, as well as the economic health �. � �: � �a�,, �; , ' i �',, �� , i , . �=t�w r . ,�*.�° _- '3�;, �.��: ,x�& i--��,,,;,,;� c�f the community, opportuni- �,,, _ . � � , ..=� � ` �� -��,� ��..x,� ��` � / t ies to revitalize older retail , � � � i � �E�� ,�� w ��y�� -��„ � � , � ��' <� `„� � �� ,,:, �'�,--- _�',�� - _°: �;:�.��- � P centers atzd rovide far the ' a T �.,"�"`.`� �' � p , , �� a, � ��1i��',. r; � � �__ <�,=i owth of the Cit s business . °� .o .. .. , . X.� . . , ,� "a Y '.�� ;.;.� ,.��, ,�� , ��,-�� community. The economic _ . �. � � - ��..�.�,,.�.< � �� t t �. � � . .,..,..,�-�.� . . ; : . �.:,,, , ;_ � � � � � � � °�� - � ��.� ,s ' Ze i o e nt to ,,,,A,..., �^ � ,_ bet f'ts f d�v lopin� �:o, .. __...�,-�,�.�„._... ; - _._� :.s�'�" ,: a}�� , � � �� Cupertino, such as sales, user � � � �' *�` ".�<�;- and hotel taxes inust be con- � � � .��, s � �,�„ , �aw � '� �b '��' �i�4�<?!;t�4. f_y ��` �;� �� ,c �`�. sidered in developinent poli- z. '� __ '�ns Zt,,�,,�*� ��a ) _, . . , �q. :, -»�e,- �� .� . _, - �--��-�-�� '� ':.��.�v� cies to offset Cupertino s law _u. ....._-...r�.::=-=_--- .� � ..�'-,,,.. ��crcentage share of local prop- erty tax revenues. Po►icy 2-37:De Anza College � ..-. Suppc�rt De Anza College in its role as �'` �'2 .E.� ��F��" � . - ..�_:_..�._�.:_.____..._._......._... a valuable community resource, and �, , seek opportunities to integrate future activities into the communit��. THRIVING AND DIVERSE BUSINESSES THAT BRING ECONOMIC VITALITY TO THE COMMUNITY, Development Activities: Small commer- �►HILE BALANCING HOUSING,TRAFFIC AND COMMUNITY CHARACTER IMPACTS cial activities and housin�are encouragec�in addition to traditional colle�e fluictions. � Design Elements: Building locations CityWide should ininimize visual impacts on surround- Cupertino has multiple points of free- ing residential neighborhoods. Comtnercial way access adjoining commercial centers(e.g. activities sllould be considered along the Vallco North and South, and The Oaks) street front as part of the Crossroads plan- capable of supporting regional shapping, ning area. Circulation patterns should be entertaininent, hotels, and other business-t�- desi�ned to direct traffic away fram residen- business sales activities that can generate rev- tial neighborhoods. enue5 for the city without adversely impacting local traffic congestion. Development poli- cies shall reflect the long-term economic ECONC)MIC DEVELOPMENT value of these centers to Cupertino. Cupertino enjoys a diverse economic cilvironinent that includes hi�h technology headquarters and divisions, start-up compa- nies,regional and local shopping centers and other valuable community services and stores, such as banks and restaurants. � Development policies must take into ��;; N��, $. t; � �� °` �' v CITY OF CUPERTTNO DRAFT GENERAI.PI.AN ECONdMIC DEVELOPMENT Z'JJ �� 9��,��,��,��.��.�� , the City's Eeonomic Developin�nt �� Committee and other resources. I're�ar� a�z�u��al fc-�ri�-arc.�-Ic�c�kin� It�- ' Polety-47:1�lIQi�e�'ain S��e�t�tl��t�d �ea�rc��i�e f��rec.�st 1c�;�-c:c� tc�thc� 1�evelo�me�tt Review t��ta�t3u6�tfer2g �c��lrrrerci�I zc��es`withii�t1�e�it�7.'' Pe�`�i�'Pt'o�esses �his f cire.c�3st 5ha1I i��cltic�� the��ccifie s:�cvelc>�:��ne.��t.ass��i��pri��s �i-��-� pro�c- Provi��e efficient and tii}Zely review of �ive ytiat�gies su��c�rtir��tl�e`Ft��ec�st development proposals,w�hile znaintain- f��r c:��cic�c�ne. Lanc��isc c�ecisi�»-�s ing qualit��standards in accordance with �f fec.tia��these zc�g�es:�h��1I�ie�nade ��tY codes.Loak for sc�larians to prob- �h�-itl�cic.cailc.c�i�i�c�crsta��clin�c�f thcir lems,be responsive to comintu�ityT con- fisc�zl i��.��rzet.ozz Cl�c,cit�j's projecte.t� cerns,pramote pasitive camn�unica- ��}i�� `��1 ��k� �t��jl� tions at all Ievels of revie��and provide analysis and advice to decision-nz�xlcers D 1 5 C U 5 S I t) �I T C� P 1 C : ��m� : to help them inalze info�-cned decisioizs. Gu��ertinc�is interested ir1��orking with local con�p��nics and busincsses to maintain a hig11 c�u�lity cc�inmunity. City offic.ials strive ��fice/Indus��ial De�elc�pmen� to �e res�x�nsive to the needs �f local busi- Tl1e Vallco Industrial P�rl�, North Dc; nc�ssLs anc�se:elc oppc�rtunities for int�raction Anza Boulevard, City Center and West , with theni. �Valley Inc�uStrial Park employment �zodes canxain mosr of Cupertino's affice/industr.ial P�Ipry�-3�:P'c�rtnersheps c.�evelapment. Office/industrial areas have Encourage;the priv�te sector to partici- evolved into office/research and c.�evelop- paCe in parC.ners�ips wit�z nonprofiC or 111ent,i�1�re than industrial.Apple Cotiiputer public agencies to provic�e c�mmunity headq�larters and the affice/industrial facili- b�;nefits and services. ties of Hewlett Packard are �najar office developinents iiz Cupertino. The t��o o�ice ��g Pol�cy 2-4Q:�few Busin�sses a�nt� t�wers and the iuid-rise office buildillgs at the �usiness R'e�'ee��'oo�t intersection af Stevens Creek and De A��za . Encoura�c:new biisinesses and retain Boulevarc�s,and the sinaller companies in the existing businesses tllat provide need- West Va11ey1 Industrial Park on Bubb Road ed lacal services and municipal re�=- �le other sigi�ificant developinents. '� Office/industrial developrnelzt bri�lgs prestige enues, contribute to econoinic vitality ancl enhance the City's physical envi- and vitality to tlze Citq. Ho��ever, considera- ronment. tion needs to ��e given to maximizing eco- noinic benefits to Cupertino, as well. ,�t�c�tegy: Policy 2-4�:Rev►enue Ataalysis of Collaboration with Business Commu- Offite Deve�opra�ents nity. Collaborate with the 1�usiness ca�n- znunity to facilitate growdl,development In reviewing office developnlent pro- and infrastructure improvements that P�sals,encourage office uses and activi- benefit resic�cnts and busuzesses through ties that generate sigi-�ificant rcvenues to CITY OF CUPER'['INO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN �"W Z�J� LAND USE�COMZv1UNITY DESIGN � the City,such as local sales offices,cap- Strategies: THE`ALL�� turing point of sale internet transactions 1. Mixed-use. Consider mixed-use (office, FAsu�o�PauK and business to business tax revenues. � Co��,FFze�,��. �:r commercial,resiaential) in certain com- CENTER tP�Lic:� tnercial areas to provide more cominuni- 2-23�PROVIDES � Anr�i-rj�:�.�L ry identity,pedestrian activity and hous- Commercial Development nFTq,�_o�nr�o- ing opportunities �uithout marginalizing P°`EL'vsE`ANL' Cupertino's tnost significant commercial taac-revenue producing husinesses. REGLLATIONS FUK .I.t.,E V,�L,_�o center is Vallco Fashion Park. Because of the F.��N�{:�:� PAKk. economic decline of the Vallco Fashion Park, 2. Shared or Reduced Parking. Consider the City initiatcc� a redevelopment project shared parking or reduced parking area there in 2000.Redevelopment tunds will requirements as incentives to construct � be used to foster the revitalizati�n of this new comtnercial developinent without SFE HF,��zT o� regional shopping center through mall expan- constructing unnecessary amounts of �rxE Cl-��Y qhE�. arkin sion, infrastructure impravements, and eco- P �• noinic developinent grogr�ms. C.�t11er signifi- cant commercial areas are along Stevens 3. Streetscape ImprovemenYs. Consider Creek Boulevard, includin� the Crossroac�s streetscape improvements to such areas area and Monta Vista. While there has been as the Crossroads area to encourage some fa�adc improvcment in recent years, redevelopment of the area as a pedestri- there has been no major reinvestment in the an-oriented, mixed-use village and to commercial centers in decades.Reinvestment contribute to housing or community is needed to upgrade ar replace buildings and c�esign goals. inake other iinpr�vements so that these com- mercial areas are�nore competitive and better HILLSIDES sc.�i-ve the commut�iry. Cupertino's hillsidcs are an irreplaceablc Policy2-43:Val►co Redevelopment' resource shared by the entire Santa Clara Area Valley. The hillsides provide important habi- Facilitate redevelopment in the Vallco tat for wildlife, watershcd capacity to prevent Redevelopmerit Area as a distinctive, flooding af urbani�ed areas, a wide vegetative regional sh�pping and entertainment belt that cleanses the air of pollutants, recre- ccnter, �vith hotel u;es. ational opportunities for residents, and visual relief froin sprawling development. Allowing Srrategy low-intensity residential c�evelopment in the Master Developer. Facilitate develop- fu�thills�rovides a realistic use of private hill- ment by wc�rking with the property side lands, while preservin� important envi- o�vncr i�r a Mastcr Dcvcloper. ronmental,recreat.ional and aesthetic values. Policy 2-44:lncentives for Reinvestment �� "y�`"`� � ,.. .._....�...__._._......._.___.___ :i Provide incentives for reinvestment in �'. �'; thc existin�commercial areas. HILLSIDE PROTECTION ,,�. ; ; % � � ��X �.. � CTTY OF Ct.'PERTiNO I�RAFT GENERAL Pi_�N � HILLSIDES 2'3 t Podicy 2-�5:1�1�f��ede�evef��r�r�t�� 5't�ar�da�c�� ,� � t � ,r �s�.��G ..�,-�,�°� . � r 'g . .4 �t��°t�� . : ES�a�lIS�2�L111�1I1g c111C�C�C.'Ve�O�.`1111�I1t � � �: �i" � t' ,��a c�< .�� '°�'r��F P �. t , standards for the hillsidcs that ensure � � ' ��' r y � hillside protection. � � r�� ` � � r r s , , � .� � � E� a �r .�� , �`, � � �� . � X Y � s _ . 3 � 'I S$f'ia'$`Gd�6E'S: ��,� , � , '` x � ' � - . ��%,5�.��rs 4 , � '� ` ` ��.t��' . 1. Ordinance Regul�.tions and Develop X�'�� ' ' � �� k� � y, k 4 .: �� /� � � � .. ' � 1 � ,'`�" g .� inen�l�ppro��als. Apply ordinance�reg'� � �'`�r"�.��, �, , 'z� ' � - � . . � �� .x i��`,: ` ±h�.'a�a��"�"tS,�u`a$w.ae �t v�v..s�:-� �.'S, :�+•.t�Yda J-Yq t�; �k i . ulatic�ns ai1c1 developinent approvals -��i _u�. �°�,�k�-��r� a �� ,N,�. � that lin�it development ori ridgelines, ; : � llazarc�ous geological areas and steep slc�}�es. Control calc�rs and inaterials, ' ��.:v a n.1zd minimize the illuminatian af aut- �� door lighting. Reduce visible b�.iilding zn��ss through such means as steppirlg Rural 5-Acre Slope Density ForinL�la as structur.es down r11e I�illsic.-�e, follotiling descril�ec.-�.in t11e c�inendinenr.to r.he 1976 thc natt�ral contours, and limiting the Gexieral Plan concerr�ing the la�1c.� use l�.�i�l�.t and inass of the wall plane facing element for the hillside area rnay be sub- the v�xlley floar. dividec.� utilizing that f�i-�nula. Praperties previ�usly subdivided in confarmancc 2. �l�pe-density Formc�la. Apply a slope- with the Veiy Low-D�I1SltjT R�SiC�elltla�: densit� f�rmula to very louT intensity Seini-Rural 5-Acre Slope Deilsity resi�e�ltial development in the hillsides. Formula have �1� further subdivisio�z Density sh�ll be calccilat�d basec.�on t�ze patential for residential puzp�ses. taotllill �nodified, faothill tnodified 1/2 acre a�zc�thc 5-20 acre slope density for- p�olic,y 2'-47:Existdng Le�e��L�ts�� mulae. Actual lat sizes anc� develo�- Foof�illlVtoe�6fied and Foofhddl I ment areas will be determined throuah I, _ b Modified 71�2-acr�S!o e t�e�sit zoning ordinances, clustering and iden- � Y Designati�ns tification of s'rgnificant��atural features. Require�-�iscretiona�y review of hillside "=��' Pald�y 2-4�:�'t'e�iousl�+f)esigt�t��d �r R1 properties if development is pro- �er,}/Low Densi#y:Set�i-Ru�'al 5-.4ct`e posed on sulast�ndarc�parcels,on slopes Allow certain l�illside praperties to greater tharz 30% or on any other areas develop using a�revious General Plan where studies have deterinined the Desi�n�ation. presence of healtl�and safety��rablems. 5t��g,y S�`�a��g,y I�rc�per�ies Designated in 197b Geileral Exception Process. Review these P'lan. Pro�erties �reviously designated developinent proposals through the Very Low-Deiisity Residential: Seazi- exc:eption��ro�ess. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PI._AN 2�38 I,AND L�SE�LOM�iLNITY L�ESIGN Polity 2-48:Gustering Development significant specimen trees, especially in Subd►visions ��hen they grow in groves or clusters, and integrate them into t11e developed Cluster lots in major subdivisions in site. The Montebello foothills at the the 5-20-acre slope density designa- sauth and west boundaries of the valley tion, and encoura�c clustering in floor are a scenic backdrop to the City, minor subdivisions in thc 5-20-acre adding to its sense of scale and variety slopc density designation. of color. It's impossible to guarantee an unabstructed view of the hills frotn any Strategy vantage point, but people should be Reserve 90%of the land in private open able to see the r"oothills frotn public space to protect the Luzique characteris- gathering places. r.ics of the hillsides frotn adverse envi- ronmental impacts.Keep the open space , Pol►ty 2-50:Views for Publie Faeilities area conti�uc�us as tnuch as possible. Design and lay out public facilities, particularly public open spaces,so they There ��-ill l�e sotne scarring from hill- include views of the footllills or other si�e development as ro�ds, housing sites and nearby natural features,and plan hill- public anc�private subdivisicm improvements side developments to minimize visual are graded. So, improvement standards must and other impacts on adjacent public halance tlle need tv furnislz adequate utility open,�,ace. and emergency services against the need to protect the hillside, vegetation and aniinals. Strategy: Roads shc�uld be narrowed to avoid harming trees and streambeds. Grading should be Development Near Public Open Space. Reinove pri��ate driveways and building kept to a minimum by prohibiting mass grad- sites as far as possible from property ing for building sites and by allowing narrow h�undaries located next ta public open driveways, instead of public streets, to serve sp�ce�reserves and parks to enhance the more than c�ne lot. natural open space character and protect � Policy2-49:Rural/mprovement Plants and animals. St�andards in Hi►Iside Areas Most of the hillsides in Cupertino's Rcyuire rural improvement standards planning area are unincorporated and unde- in hillside areas to preserve the rural vel�ped, so County policies dictate their character c�f thc hillsic�es, final land use. County policies provide for low-density residential, agricultural, park, Strai'egies: open space and wildlife uses, as�vell as tnin- 1. Mass Grading in New Construction. eral resource extraction. Clustering and ded- Folluw natural land contour and avoid ication of open space are required for resi- inass grading in new construction, espe- dential development.Most policies are com- cially in flood hazard or hillside areas. patible ��ith Cupertino's, except for those Grading large,flat areas shall be avoided. relating to expansian of mineral resource areas, which conflict with the City's hillside � 2. Retaining Significant Trees. Retain protection and compatible land use policies. �.��; a�� ,,�;d� � -� • CiTY(:)F CI.�PERTINO I)RAFT GENERAi.PI.AN PUSLIC SERVIG�S AND FACILITIES L'J`l Cou�lty development, partict�larly if ;, F,,: located near Cupertina's L�rban fiinge area, �, ��£ { : f ' r , "` � � � ��`�t ,�;��' sh��ld consic�er Cupertino s Gei�eral�PI�n. `� >_� , � �� A �a,�-�"''�� . +�� z.'t vt''��y' f r'`F'..3 g'r"�q�,c.3 ..t�swv�g� r . t ,�,aa' Visual im acts roacl access traffic iin �cts `��'�� `� $��'� �'�� `�� p[ :��+..r�?a�� P .s 2�,R ��'Rz^k �1�,c i�'n�e"{yr:,s"�'� ��Q�t�9��'.i � p : � t' �� A,xn�--'�y -� c�7�'.�''za,�.°�t�r�A�,S,,,,s ��,,,�°��f( �. a . i� ��c �-�t % .��,�.�*'.� y^:�d`� d�,'��',�.�`c� ^�,�'"c��as�,.'.. d � �nd other service de�nands shc�uld be�ssessed .�� ;__�� .-t� �� °��`� � x � �`�'��' � � >� � ��- ;r , x� �a a �,��`''��'��`��,� � �' ��z�s��, � , Y y, r-`- 4a ; �:�'�,� �� '�a�S�""j�� v� ,i� s��.,a �'�s�4��S,� . iiz consultation with Cupertino s �.�lans and ��-�: t,, � __ , � � � ��x � � # �, , ; � h � t ��-� c �' '� ' personnel. ,� �. � � � jr j .a �� ,a . . � ry} Y"6 * � f ., E� �; ! i � � I., `�� 't R��+' t i 7 '�� i, �� ,�,. ��,y�-�1:�'c��t��Ia�a�o��t,y �`�.,; t E e f� � , � �� `;� ��°:�� }� �� $` � ;� � �.,�: �-�"'� � � � , �,�� ,x �;_ �' �, .;��-� � � f�e9?ei`ca�I�fBZAa ` ' ` � ' � � � I i�- 1,,�� 1 r;:�� vr�� ,� �\ t x � 3�� 1 i �f � ,a��;- . � � Hillsides�olicies fot�nd in the S�nta � `� -�'� � $ � � , � r "`'� s h�" `��-��52 i_ 1 's � �:�� t , ' , p rcyy � �' � {« r� 5`1` 2,�2 R4 u`a{'�+�d . . � � Cl�ra Coiinty Gener�l Plan adopred irz � �� :-�`�-=-� �`�a� � �.��,� 1994 are included i�l the Cupertino � � � � °�� `""�� . � = ~�-M-�-�-_.,..._ . .�� .�a.u�. . r...�..w ,,t �, � ___�.__... : _______� Gen�ral Plai�bjT reference anc�are _�..�.�.__:�,_ . - ti.�w ...._,��_� . a��licable to the uni�zcorporated hill- S+Ch001 C�ASt�'��5 side area.These p�licies aie incarpo- ra�e�� k�ecause they are cqnsisteizt with �=Llpc�rtino is served by eYcellent insti- hillside pro�ectian goals. If clz.anges�re tLitions of ��ul�lic; education. Cupertinv proposec� ii� the Caunty pl�xn r.hat are �nion School District,Fremont Union High inccrnsist�izt with the Citys hillside ��lZool Disr.ricr. and. F�othill-De Aiiza proteetion goals, then the City should C��n�intrrzity College District provic�e natioiz- : ��rotest those changes as well as i�at d11y acclailncd element��ry, secondary and incorpvrate the�n i�zta tlle City's P�St'secondary education, respectively. This General Pl�n. group af school districts is one af the�ri�nary � attractions of Cupertina for hotne bL�j�ers, � �¢,° P'�fity�2-SZ:C��`��1 e►�eltapm��' particularly tainilies wxtli scl�ool-age cl�i1- dre�.z.While the City is not directly ii�v�l�jed County c�evelopi�le�lt,particLilarly if in the provision of educ�tion, it c�oes control locatet�near Cu�ertino's urban fringe �i��,rh and development that can affect area,slloulc.�cansider Cu�ertino's sclzools l�y increasing student enrollme��t Gei-�eral Plazz. beyond the means of schools to service thein. It is thus cruci�l for the CityT to contint�e � �� WOTk111�'Wlt�1 1tS SC�1�QI C�iSCT1CtS tC� 211c`L111��iT1 � �L'�� their current high quality. An inl�ortant part of Cupertin�'s quali- � Policy,2-.�3:P��nnie�g fot'Schot�ls tiy of life is th�lzigh stai�dard of�public servic- - Recognize the fi�zancial im��act of es anc� facilities enjoyed by residents and increased develop�nent on tlle schoal workers in C:upertin�. This section discusses districts'a�ilit�7 r.o provide staff and scho�ls and tl�e library. Other services and facilities.Woriz with the districts to facilities—palice,fire protection,utilities anc.� assure that the continued e�cellance of waste dis�asal—are discussed in the Public school services can be provided prior to Health and Safety Element of this Plan. granting approval for new de�7elop�nent. CITY OF CUPEi2TIN0 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN Z'4'O LAND USEJCOr1?�1L'NITY L�ESIGN Policy 2-54:Pedestrian Ac�ess fiscal year 2000-01. The number af annual visits to the library h:as increased over 60%in Create pedestrian access between new that satne time, froin 337,030 visits in 1989- subdivisions and school sites.Review 90 to 540,983�Tisits in 2000-01. existing nei�hborhood circulation plans t�imprave safety and access far pedes- �e library collection has also outgrown trians and bicyclists to school sites. the remodeled faciliry. In 1989-90 the collec- tion numbered 211,947 items. In 2000-01 the Policy 2-55:De Anza Co/lege collection numbers 312,614 items. Shelves are Allow land uses not traditionally con- crowded; there are not enough seats, nor sidered part of a college to be built at enough public access computers to tneet public De Anza College. Such land uses demand.Library staff has reor�anized shelving, should further integrate the campus seating, and collections to make the inost effi- into the community,provide facilities cient use of space,�id has providecl new tech- and services not offered in the city�or nalo�y fvr enhanced service to the community. alle��iate impacts created l�y the college. As a result of the need for improved libraiy scrvices, a new library was approved by the Cupertino City Council, witll the support of Library Services the Santa Clara County library staff. ° Cupertina Library , �� ; �=�� °� is another im �rta�lt Policy:2-56:Library Service Leve! ��,��,� �;�� .. >� � . ��_3 �� ,� � �� : � y g e that if the community dcsires k��t�, ,� ,�,�, � � � c��inmunit resource, Reco ni� �� s,�'.+1 �a„°�� +�;° s �� '�� '� � ��ith 54,326 Cu ertinv a hi her level of libra sen�ir.e,coo.era- �"��" � �� a� �`� �` P � iY � �a: `� ` `�"�� area re5idents holc�ing tion between the County of Santa Clara u'��k ` �� libra �cards.The libra and Ci of Cu�ertino in ex andin �` � � �„ �� .��o n �Y tY � �' g � ��'` �w� F'�,{��,��; is operated by the Santa library services and facilities is required. � �� ,�. _„� �.�,�, � �� < Clara County Library a x ° � - �� under the Joint Po��=ers , Poliey 2-57:Ci6rary Planning Ivfadet af neu� Authority Agreement, and is funded through Intcgrate and coordinate any library fibrary arui eom- library-dedicatec�property taxes anc�City gen- f'acility planning into all applicable xn.isriity )u�ll. eral fund revenues. Gcneral Plan policies,such as trans- portation,pedestrian and bike trails. The ori�inal 14,000 sq. ft. librarS�build- ing on Torre Avenue was opened in 1y71. In , poliey2-58:1mp►'ovingLi6rary 1988, the building was remodeled to add Service 13,000 sq.ft.for a total building area of 37,000 Encourage die library to continue to sq. ft. Circulation (the number of items incorporate new technology to checked out)has increased each year since the enhance service levels within the library reopened in 1988. library syTstem.Encourage the contin- Circulation has increased by over ued evolution of library collections and 1,000,000 ite►ns annually, an increase of services to meet the needs of Cupertino 144% from 693,130 items circulated in fiscal iesidents of all ages, its richly diverse ycar 1989-90 to 1,693,807 items circulated in �°Pt'lation and its local businesses. F°;�,�� #a. s' �.,,:w�-ti " � E°: � �i� �', -�°��`'��`�- CiTY OF CL?PERTiN(�DRAFT GENERAL PLAN J HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 2'q'1 I ��Q�� Ie As these orchards flourished ��.�.��1! se�oa��rcrrn Arroyo t11e valleq becaine know�l for a c�e lcts I.Ia�;as at�aiar�er �E��(,�� to eigl�t i�z t)ae rs��rning, aa�d ptofusion of blossoms i�z ctt four i7�.tlae ct�errioon hcx�ted s�ri.ng. IV��ny more peop�e �t t�e arro��Q�S�n 3os��)z passed through the iS��'1C��Q�.tPCeS �u��ertir€€�...A�o�ag the a,�ay mctny ' Inc��x��s c�rr��c�ut to g�s.... Cupertino area first by elec- I Before Eurc�pean settle- [Fo:v�r's Co��Pt.FTE I>>azz,�c�F tric rail�Jay and l�ter by car ment, Nati�Te Atnerica�zs TxE SE�.°�"�ANzg to view all the blosso�iis in the lesi�ed in the area that is now ��PEL�I�177(]�vi�Rcx "Valley of Heart's Delight." Cupertino. The Ohlone India��s Because of t11e electric railuTay,the h�d Iived in the Railcl�o San Antollio Mont� Vista area of C��pertino devel- area for ave� 3,OOQ years. The area was first ��d. Monta Vista �vas �he nanie af its first ��plc�red by Spanish soldiers when an expe- housing tract. ditic�;1 lec� by Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza passed throz�gh ii� Marcl� of 1776, and later In the larc 1940's,Cu�ertino��as swept was settled by tzuinerous European imini- up 121 Santa Clara Valley's pastwar papula- grants who recagnized the p�tential of the tion explosi��z. Conccrned by unplanned fertile 1and:They established farms and soon ��evelo�.�ment, �11g�1�T ta�:es and ��iecerneal enjo�Ted a tl�.r.ivi.ng agricultural econoiny. an11exation t� adjacelzt cities, Cupertina's community leaders began a dri�Te in 1954 for Th.e villa�e of+Cupertin� spran� up �t incoi-��oratioil. Incorporatio�z was approved the crassl-oa.c�s of Saratoga-SutZllyvale R�ad in a Septe�nber 27, I955 eleetion.Cz�perti�zo (nc�w De Anza Bnulevard) �1IZC� SteV�11S ��iciall}�became S�nta Clara Couizty's 13t1� C;rec�1�Raad. It��as firs�known as Wesr Side, City an Octaber 1�, 1955.Today,Cupertino � b«t�.�y 1898,the p�st office at the Crassroads is part of a world-reno�vned high technolagy necde� a necv nan�e to distinguish it fro�n ��nter, k210V4'I1 as "Silicc�n Valley," and is ather si�nilarljT Ilc`1i13�C� �C3WI1S.John T. Doyle, home to several companies producing lead- . a Sar� Francisco lawyer and IZistoriarl, liad ing edge computers and software. given the �zame Cu�erti�zc� to his winer��, in recognitian of� tlle �z��ne bestowe.d �' on the z�earhy creek 1�y Petrus Font. � ,. ,� : , .... In 1_904,the na�l�e was�p��lied to the ��- .� �� w �.�g #��:El�'.� �' �..,;;<�,.�. Crc�ssraads and to the post office �;� � �:��xt•��J;c: ' -� � �':� " �� ' .rt,,}�P��.. "�x }� �:t'�{it;{k�l}rv �" p��4r�.� �� ,P'� '� ��...:. .� �g� v� ��'V+M�3 " . - when the Ho�ne Union Store incor- , �.y(� {tf3L }� � �-t4� 'fM11'�£��Yk �t � `� � C ��¢ .t.„�;,�,,,��n�n.x,+._ ,,, }[i1•1 .,�I�lhr R � '�G:.t'd '" � w-.+�z :��r.,,,�yF�.rk,.. � ^ �� 4t�Si t3li��4Ftw s. ,�t{�*�,a poi-atecl under th� r�aine; The ��. � �, �.=�.� �:a�.W,,.��.,�„�,�:_ �,. 4.�z � K.,�;." .�sn� """'"'�`'� �-`��` ' Cupertino Stare, ancl inoved to the - °""�'�'� � ��. ;�,� ;' ' r �1Ga *�` .-�3-' :� � : : nortl�.east cc�rner�f the Crossroads. _� �' �� - x : , i� � i - } :�:� � ' �, . ,, Ma�l of Cu�ertina's �ioneer � ��.- -r � • ��',' �'� f � y � � �r� � �� x.. .. .. �F . =�"�'� �$� settlers planted grapes in the la�e ��o ., �� ' � � 1804s.Vuieyarc�s and wineries prolif- :�� "�� `"�"�'� �- ��'`�� . R=.�.,.,�.._�. R 4., ,�.: � �„' ,"" �,�r ��;_ , :�� :�,``� �_ � � : � � erated on�Mai�tebello Ric�ge, an the �.� . . �,,,�;,.,,,�.., � Iower foc�thills, �nd o�1 t�ze flat lands w � � _ _:��,;,;�� below CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN Z�4'Z LAND USE�C,OMb1tiNITY L�ESIGN Historic pro��rries show Cupertino's ��. past These sites remir�d residents of the col- �' e � ` ,� orful peaple who built and occupied thein. : ; : Most of the historicall y si gnificant pro pertics p�� %� � s are privately owned.Private owners and City �:�. T � government can work together to maintain Y �' ' � x� F�� { � ;�, the historic value of these properties. A suc- ' cessful example of this cooperation is the x o:�� , �� rehabilitation of the De La Vcga stable in the � Rancho Deep Cliff residential 5ubdivision. � �`�; �y�� ,� � � The "Tack House" was refurbished exten- � � `'" �� * :�6 f�-"„^"^"`.: sively inside but its exterior remains much - �~�� - � ,: �� 4 � t he same. It is t he 6 1-home community's �� ;: �=: � � � � 4,�� :- � w #� � - � � `' recrcatic�n center and ineetin�hall. �� `t '"'�� .. _ . _ z - _ ,, _- � .. , � ,, - ,.`� � � �, f �� , '� _ . -"�'° � ';� .- „�.'< ,. a:a:1.]..'y "�" �a ,` �.: , _-°►;� � ' �'s f r� ai�� '' �`1�'�",�� , .. , z.., , ,Y.,.�. .,,.,.,.,,�.,. � .. • ,�. . ,y XMn� f �', �%t x . "wy'�L,.3 7�` w � �� !� �. . .'�' � r'� �� r �� . t ,,,, r� ,�y�}'�*' �� ,�.�� t' A�e� .. �'` A+r;,�S i T�'Qy;,,rt '� ��, l: � :'�'°z 4y'`rs ey tl►'!k�`�r�,�.i `.�y*�"`3.��,��!� #,'�- �' ��'.��. L�R'.�� :�4�� . ei�41h..]tl'�3t a`.�a% ►ti''Su�:�� PROTECTION OF HISTORICALLY AND ARCHAEO- LOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURES,SITfS Ci�pe7•tino De Urc�Cdit�� AND ARTIFACTS Palicy 2-59:Landmark Rehabilitation Strategy Undertake an active partnership with Development Investigation. Rei�uire privatc owncrs of landmark structures an investigation for development pro- to rehabilitate tlle builc�ings for public posed in areas likely to be arc;haeologi- or scuii-private occupancy in order to cally 5ensitive, such as along stream retain their 1listoric character. courses and in oak groves,to determine if significant archaeological resources Strategy may be affected by the project. Also reyuire appropriate mitigation measures Flexible Standards. Allow flexible in the project design. interprctatian of zoning ordinance and building code standards not essential to , policy2-61:Nut'iveAmerican Burials public health and safety. These could include reduced on-site parking provi- Protect Native American buri:al sites. sions or lesser setback distances. Strategy Pol►cy2-60:Archueologicaliy Upon discovery of such burials during Sensitive Areas construction, take action prescribed by Protect archaeologically sensitive State law,including stoppage of work in areas. surrounding area, notification of appro- priate authorities and reburial of remains in an appropriatc manner. 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Establish and peri- �,,osed public art is appropriatel��scaled odically revise a heritage tree list that and fits into the context of its sur- includes trees af importance to the r�undings. commulzity. . 4 Artist Worizspace. Encotirage the developinent of artist worl�space, sc�clz sCu�t�ra� Res�urees as I�veJwork units. I Public art enhances Cu�ertino's im�ge by giving it char�.cter and identit��, 'c111C�il�cik- 111� lt ��CI�1Ct1V� rC1 residents �i11C� V1S1CO1S � � alike. It enhane�s t� �7�.isiness's image�y pro- �..� �, . � � vidin� gaod public relations and goc�d will ��E �� '� ��`� l'1TiC�1111 t�1� COlIltllltill�)�. T�1� CiCy li1Ce11C�S tC� � ��LS inal�e ��ublic arr. a re.ality by proinc�r.ing it in Cu�e�tinc�'s O�G12 Sp�Ce �Q11C1CS c1T1C� ��Lt��iC Z21C� �7T1V��.t� develc��ment ��rz� l�y prc�gra�ns l�a�Te guided the ��evelo��inent O{" incorparating c�rt works into future revitaliza- re�;i��al, cui�inunity ai�d neighl�or�u�od tion plans whei-e possibt�. pa�ks, playing fields and trails that are treas- , ured resources t� its resit-�ents.Rc:sit�ents and ; : , workers l�ave numerous nearby choic�s for ;,: � � � . �_��..__.,� n_._.,...,. � T:. �.....>..�_.....�..__.�._._ . . . . -� en�oy��n��.2re,hiking,golfing,play�ng ten- nis ar soccer, working o�tt c�r just playi�lg. �� C!!/9�Ei��lEB�-\f��Ef�T 1f�HERE 7°HE ARTS 'These acti�jities �L11�C� C0111L11LiiliCY �j� �ring- EX��S��![��l�V�T�iO�SF�IRtT,CELE�RATE A i��g �3ea��le together ii1 coti�i�zo�1 gathering �[CW��L3't��L�I�tE�SlTY A6VD tNSPIRE�NC�1- places a��r� t�Jing �zeighborhoods together !/�Dt3AL��i�M9�fVITY Pl�RI't�tPAT9QtV t1lr�ugh connecting trails. P�i�c�r�-63:Pttblic Arts Stimulate opportunities for the arts R�g��na� ��s�aure�s througl�cooperative relations bet��een Several pt�blic agencies share the task local business anc.� the City. of acc�uiring, �naintaining, accessing and develaping o��en space Iands for the enjoy- ��` ment af residents of Cupertino and its neigh- l. ��.ip��eo'D�v�ln�� aticl ad��pt a C)ize- ' boring cities. Soine af these pul�lic open I'c��cc.�at for �4rt c�r��inr�tice, «hich' s�ace lands provide hi�h or low-117CLI1Slty rec�uir�s pul��ic �z4�c� }�rivG�te �-�evelc,�,- recreation; some emphasize scenic be�uty; �nc:nt�c.�w�t��sic�c 1`I�c�f th�:ir tc�tal prclj- athers preserti�e vegetation or wildlife halai- cct,1,�.��ge�t f��r«n=si�c.��Y-t. tats; still athers help control urb�ii spra��l. DISCUSSiQ1� TJP � C ��-� CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENEE2AL PLAN 2'4'� LAND USE�COM?�fL'NITY L�ESIGN MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE and promote wisc use of natural resourccs, DISTRICT and which avoid or reduce the risks imposed The Midpeninsula Regional Open �Y natural hazards found in these areas. S�ace District, created in 1972 by the Allowed uses include very low-density resi- County elcctorate, states that its mission is �ential development, mineral extraction, "to acquire and preserve a regional greenbelt agriculture, grazing anc� wilc�life refuges, of open space land in perpetuity;protect and ainong others. restore tlle natural environinent; and pro- ��ide opportunities for ecologically sensitive In 1997, as part of the review and public enjoyment and education." District approval by the City�f Cupertino for partial lands in Cupertino are designated for low �evelopment of the San Jose Diocese's St. intensity use to give long-term protection �oseph's Seininary property,in the Cupertino from encroaching urbanization. These lands f�othills,the County�vas able to acc�uire 133 are acquired according to four principal cri- acres of open space lands at no cost,to add to teria: scenic preservation, preservation of its previous holdings in the area. unique sites,the guiclance of urban form,and $ANTA CLARA COUNTY PARKS PROGRAM lt�w intensity recreational opportunities. Guidance of urban form requires cooperation The Santa Clara County park program and coordinati�n with Cupertinu's planning ��p�=rates c�n a voter-approved measure in efforts. Consequently, the District contacts which a fixed portion of r.he property taxes jurisdictions wllen purchases are considered are set aside troin the General Fund to �vithin their spheres of intluence or�ioundary acquire an� develop a regional park systein. a�reement areas. It emph�sizes co►npleting Upper Stevens Creek Park anc� its connection to Stevens The City 11as policies that enco�.irage Creek. Because the upper portions of thc Midpeninsula Regional Open S}.�ace Stevens Canyon are environmentally impor- District and the C�unty Park Systetn to com- tant, the County Parks and Recreation � plete phases of their pragrams and to buy cer- Department has made a coinmitinent to pur- tain properties it feels need to be owned by chase lands to connect these two parks. the public but still kept �►ndisturbec�. The Another important County park that serves City recognizes that fiscal constraints on Cupertino residents is Rancho San Antonio regional, as well as local, park financing will County Park, south of I-280 and west of affect park acquisition programs. Foothill Boule�Tard. SANTA CLARA COUNTY �, ��r��,.��,,�� t '. Mast of the 1lillsides in Cupertino's ; ,; planning area are unincorporated and unde- �`� veloped, so Santa Clara County's hillside A FULL RANGE OF PARK AND RECREATIONAL policies anc� orc�inances dictate their final RE54URCES,FOR LINKING THE COMMUNITY, land use.The County's General Plan calls for OUTDOOR RECREATlON,PRESERVATION OF NAT- the hillside area to 1ie preserved in an open URAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND condition ��ith uses that support and SAFETY enhance the rural character, which protect � .�� . � _�.��. �� , � . �.� �: �� ` CTTY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN C�PEN SPACE, PARKS�I�23 TIZ�ILS �''�'f _- ,. ,. 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OPEN SPACE, PARICS AND TRAILS G'q'� Policy2-f4:.S�ev�ns CreekPca�k ��ty Re��ur�e� The Santa Clara Couizty Parl�s��ro- The City of Cupertino's inain role in gram should pursue the goal af con- o��-s�ace planning, in the past,has been in necting i�pper and lower Stevens c�evelo��ing neighborllaod parks.In t11e futui-e, Creek Parks.The C�unty parl�s budget in order to create a stronger sense of colnmu- should pi.zrsue acquisition to tlle e�tent nit�T, Cupertirlo needs to also develop and possible and emphasize passive parl� emphasize more community parlc facilities. development ii�keepilzg with the�ris- Prese��tly Memarial Park,which encompasscs tine nature of the hillsides.Worlc to tlle Community and Seilior Ceriters, is tlle keep the watershed and starage basin �illY �'e�1ue for cominunity festivals, large pra�erties of Stevens Creel�. group e�7ents and cultural prograins. The develapment ot new can�munity recreational �� F�1��'y 2-�S.Cot��'inuo�ts O�e�t Sp�ee facilities, such as a skateboar�� parle, commu- � , � � , nity gym�nd teen center, 11ave r�ot been pro- Acttvel�. pursL�e intc..r agenc� c.�opera- tion in ac,c�uirin��roperties near the ��sect for ll1CIL1S1021 within nei�hl.��rhoc�d uJc�stern��lanning��zrea�.�aund��ry to ��arks d�ae to the intensir.y of use, noise and u��acce.ta�ile traffic the would e�zerate. coin lete�cc�iztinu�us a,en s�ace �' Y � � � � ;recn k�clt alony tlzc lu��cr footliills and � to cc�nncr.t.t.he c��en s�.��cG to t.l1e trail The Sports Center, 6.2 acres at 5tevcns syst�m anc� t.he neigh��c�rhoc�c�s. Creek Boulc:v��re.� anc-�. Stelling Roa��., was acc�i�irecl as ar1 eltensi�n c�f Memorial Parl�. It �Ai�7"A�L��2�►�'IAi.LEY1�lATER�815TRICT is o��e of the fe��v City-c�wiled sit.es appropriate for i��tensive recreational �.ise,due tc� its laca- The Sant�� Cl��ra Valley�Xlater District tic3n on�naj�r arterial streets, its�.�rc.�xiinity to ca�� help Cup�rtino c�rry out its open space p��ic transit an� its location in relationsl�ip palicies by continuing its policy of cooperat- ��nmur�ity and Senior Centers. ing with l.ocal govenzrnent.to fund access and restaration projc�cts.It lielpet�Cupertina pre- ��c��berry Far�n is a 33-acre parlc,open pare its naeural flood plain policy for Stevens space and golf coiirse facility along Stevens Cr.eek between St.evens Creek Bot�levar�-� Creek F�o�levard liet�.�een Scenic Boulevard and the Stevens Creek reservoir ancl directly �� p,�,rne Avenue that cl�arges a per-person , helped to buy bpen-space lands withiiz e�ztry fee ant� is only o�en weel�days in the McClellan R�inch P�rle. The Water District suinii�er.The City is preparing a master plan has a plan to parrncr �vith cities �1ZC� t�le fa��11S f�tCl�ltj�ll1 Ci�21��111�r1011 Wltl1 tlle a(.�)a- cour�ty to provide �ecess to creekside trails cent McClellaii Ranch, Simms �nd and parks f�r ricreational op�ortunities, Stc�cklineir properties. Council goals far the This plan, the "Clean, Safe Creeks anci ��an include accommodating year-arocind Natural Flaac�Protection"�lan, requires the use, incorporating a trail systein, minimizing Water District to incorporate trails, p�rks neigl�borhood im�acts and restorirzg Stevens a.nd recreatianal op�ortunities into eaisting Creek corridor. or n�w floac��rote;ction projects. The City's lnaster plan for this entire acreage is intended to convert the facilities from majority no�z-resic.�ent to majarity resi- � �; CITY OF CUPER'I'INO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN { �, j.... . . . � . . . ; i:�':.�.. . � . . . � � � . . � . S��_: . . . . . s<�, . � � � � . � � . . � Z-�O L�.Nn UsE/Cons�zur�l�rY DEsicrr dent use and will allow the inclusion of the and iinprovcd recreational facilitics to their acreage in the park inventory. residents. Utility system power line corridors in the City's foothills are anothcr category of Policy 2-66:Fu�ture Use of Blackberry privately cantrolled open space. Farm Retain some form of revenue-generat- An example of public-private partner- ing potential at Blackberry Farm ship for the joint use of private open space is (through the life of the municipal the approximately one-acre site at the south- bund that financec� its purchase) as the east corner of Stevens Creek and De Anza uses are transitioned from non-resident �oulevards. Adjacent to a hotel and apart- to resident use. Increase community ment complex, this privately owned area is park acreage, and consider the finan- available for public use. cial implic�tions of'r.his transition. Po►icy 2-68:Private Open Space and Strategy: Recreational Facilities Blackberry Farm Master Plan. Prepare Encourage the continued eaistence a inaster plan for Blackberry Farm, and and profitability of private open space salicit�iroad��ublic participation. and recreatiun facilities through incen- tives�nd development controls. � Policy 2-67:Recreational Qpportunities for Special Needs � Policy 2-69:Public Use of Private Pravic�e inore recreational opportuni- �pen Space ties for special needs groups,such as a Seek cooperation from private Braille or fragrance park for the blind, landowners for public use of private and wholly accessi�le trails for the open space. aging and/or disabled. Trails Priva#e Open Space Resources Trails and paths connect people to each There are several private, open-space other and to open space and park resources. and recreatianal-activity businesses in They provide an alternative to driving from Cupertino's planning area, including a golf place to place. Promoting more trails and course,riding stables and clubs offering tennis connectivity along creeks, hillsides, and and swimming.They are valuable t�the com- through neighborhoods is a major goal of the munity because they provide service5 that are General Plan.Providing access to open space not traditionally provided by the public sector and parks is not completely dependent on on City or regional parklands. Land use con- trails.Sidewalks and streets can also connect trols and incentives should be incorporated pedestrians to their destinations. Ho�vever, into public policy so these oFerations can occasional barriers break the continuity. continue.Private open space has been secured These need to be identified and corrected. through the development review process. Several hillside subdivisions,as well as valley- The status of the six major trail carri- �� flour apartment cotnplexes,offer both natural dors is as fallows: ��o �� g � :� E ��..4 ��4 ° CITY OF CLIPERTIN(�DRAFT GENERAi.P1_AN � UPEN SPACE, PARI�S AND TRAILS Z'J� �} ��W��C�i��► �'��+�"r�"" z �- ,� : �'=� "�b � `�'' A t� �. � �,. ,� ��„``�, ri .�r� � �-�""�.� �.� Y 4 . �(� t = s "r i �` ��, „�, _ . . The Stevens Creek F1ood Flain is �`"� � � '�`Cfi�"#� _ �� ' �� . . �t u'�fr�'��t�'� �'{�,.' ;�Y ti�",'c v �.� x w 5`�'� � �� T�,;�� , . Cu�ertino's II1QSt �TO1T111�eIlt urban O��i1 �� ' " � : ��r y�`" � ��..� � �� t_�.� �"4 n . � t'�r„� �� -'� � . . d.'x�r�.�T�: ,: �--' r.;; ; ��; �'�4t�� q�;� �Y �. x;� �... space/trail resaurce.The land is designated for .� �� fi. �� , � ��}Ft 1.�,��,'� � �'i�r��„� � t�� '` d�x� �z�� '�:'" �a � p �� r- recreation and farming, WlC�1�IC�JC�111121�pTO�- �� ,,�.�� . � i�, .� . � ,��:�i�� ; 4 ��d ��,H.�3 �. �� . . erties set aside for low-density resic�ential use. �� : t�~� ��1 -�� ;' ° 4 ��t;��# �3 �s , , � � � � � � � �,' �� 1�,'�a�a�' �� ,��}�`�?°' A ".-,, .a 4 , '�,� . l,` ��j�x"``�r��mp=t� ��, .+. �' . . .. A� t � .�a �r' '�".M xa 6i'+��,iys a tt . .; g� �'. � � �u�y. j.. _c . ..,.,r,ttu�`�^�..°�,°"�.,��,- y�..��tyy��.�;�, d v - m T�1� SteVeL1S CT�e�.0 TTall �JIaI1 Teta111S a� ��'�,� +•� "��' �--Pr< � X + ..�'` �°��'�'t`r�� a� s. os �'�'t t� 9 ..yy '�b 'l, �e ��h��'"�tr i�`s �C ,,,� ��' -�. `� �''2`,�''�r�`�, ar,� "x ��e�S � the o�en space character of the Stevens Creek ��'�� ,.:.�.,�z �.� F �.s � �' n�= � ��.�,��, ti . 4 h"v � Flooc�Plain between the Stevens Cr.eek reser- '�` j ' �� `'` �� '� � �� '�.^_, ;X,x�� ,,,�,,§�.•,"aa� a .zt�.g'�.§ Y y�. '��`� .a � (3 � � `� ,.�:,,, ��1r��t�^ , �,�c ' y� �:��ar "`� r�➢�ax `°��a'°',�"�'`�a� � .s. �' t ,� ' ��s�aq � �' � ai ��_ z� it..��±.�``�C a��;� ��:� w.x �:� r� a��>4 �6#n '�� voir aizd Stevens Cieele Boulevard and offers ��,��,.��;��y,��,�;,�,.1� � �� °x�� ,�,��.�� ,� d� '� � , '�, � " ��° _ ��, $"�� .� ; his�orical si nificance relatin to the uan � �'� _�� 4�� ' �� `�a��4��..� ' g � J� ,u� ,� ��,��, � ��q��a�s ��. �ryr1 � �• 0.T' , �}�• h4 y J� ��.t�,"s`�i� . B�UtiSt�De A11Za TT�tI C�eS1�il�t101L si; F i ,��, �br � .�.'�� Ey��$ �'`� � � " ' r � r.,� ��,�€�^� �� . � Y �. F� � f 11,��'4S q�¢ " .. :.....R /�3 �[.1�� •.AC« �V -. '�. �".>�� 1 °k l+kr .. �§ A"��d3� 'v�..� . � � �� ,�. "�t� �, .� .�.a� s�t 4 i �+ � � �,�.. Si��cc the late 1950s, many jurisc�ic- �-�.-. ��,_s",• � �� ;� ;��`y�;� �,� :j ��°� ;�� tions liave�dvoc�tec�a.f�rmal urbaii trail fol- � ``� �� r � '` ,�`"";��°�� `��Mr��"��, �,r �� ,¢w��a T�r,�r'.� t,.�, �.� 1 tv_'7� ', . cG's5'�°.�`'�a�,� �.� . . . �� : x,� ` �'i �' � Iowirsg Stev�ns Crcclt, extc.nc�in� from thc ��A,��,��s , ��, ,�,, �-` � ' ��;�. `,�Y$ � San Francisco Ta to the �P��cific: Ocea11. � �, '��F�; ,� �o� ��;� ,� ��% � Y �'� [7 S ��E4-�Sya�'��{Syc`R '' � �'x� 'a� Cupertino's 1964, 1972 a11d 1�93 Geizer�l ��t ;'�r�* . ��` � � ' `� ,, � )k.� �� s �s.P��^e.`�f "s ,, �: � . � � . . Plai-�s h��vc all prc,�oscc��n am�.�itious plan to �,�.: �<,x, * - � �r• � . �.i � �twz�ti'F�r A � , buy lands fc�r rhi.� �ur��ose. Tl1e City's �c��ui�- '- � 4,-�.�.=�`a ,._r- .___ _ . ,.. _ � . .. sitian af Linc�a�lista Park,McClell��n R�nch, �j CAL��RZAS CREEK Blacicl�erry T�rr��, �nd tihe �imms and Stocklmeir prc�perties su�pc�rt tllese plans. T�'l�le LS�Il O��FO1Ctllllt��for a trail al�-�n� � The City's�.naster plan for this 60-acre corri- C��labazas Creek tliat �vauld connect the dor tivill ca�anect these prop�rties into an Vallco �-�lanning area to Cu��ertitzo Higl� urban trail/linear��ark. Sch�a1 and Creekside Park.The Santa Clara Va11ey Water District's "Clean, Safe C1 eeks The Stevens Creek Ti•ail F�asibility and Nati�ral Fl�od Protectia�z Plan" c:alls fc�r study cc�ncludec�that it is feasil.ile tc�c�nstruct identif�Ting ;ecreation upportunities along 7.7 miles of separated and on-street multi-use the Creelc as part of the flood protection �aths cc�nnecting Rancho San Antonia and project. Stevet�s Cr�elc cau�lty�arlcs.To conlplet�the trail,a�ublic t.i:ail easement t1lr.ough the I50- �? SAN TOMAS-AQUINC'lSARATCIGA CREEK acre former quariy property south of Lii�da Cupertino's section of the 12-mile San Vista Park will b�established whcn the�rop- Toinas-A�-��ino Trail crosses inta tlze City erty is praposed fvr. c�evelo��ment and City fram Santa Clara on Pruneridge Avcnue and review takes place. The former quarry haul extends r.o bicycle lanes on Bollinger Ro��d, roac�c�nnects Linda Vista Park to McClellan �,�1ich forms the city limit between San Jose Road. It is under the same ownersllip as the ancl Cu��ertino. Trail planning and implc- quarry and is necessar� to link tlzese proper- melztation inv�lved the Cc�unty� Il�lg�l�.�OT- ties. F�ll build out of the Stevens Creelc trail ing jt�risdictions and the Santa Clara Valley is expected to take 10 to 15 years. Wat�r District. ,.' CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN `" Z�SZ LAND USE�COMI�SLNITY DESIGN Trail Linkctges � :. �, � The Cir�uf `-� The t,«y of S�mnvvnle l.rn Alros � �:�,�; �, � .... � HOMESTEAD ROAO ��--- ' !� - � �' � � .. . � � � ¢4 -'t ,. ., ;:+ . � � , �. , `i n k�, . . . � � , � � e F : , .� ' .� - „�' �. ,,,,....sY.. -� r �� .pqG a �J o6,_.il ). � -� q.F, ,� � ��T •� ��'.._.� 1i'� .,,� .v..,. . ......�_�j , 9/ .. ' ` �'; : �..., � : : �.�GE PVE t '-�'� " � .- �.. � ' � � � �� ,,�°� � � �� '�_' , _ � , , �Calabazas , • ;. R�ncho ,,� � ��-�� ' �� 85 � .:_�` :> ` ' � � � ;��Creek San Anto�F.�., m ,.� J :,,��, _¢ m � ail t , , ; � Par.k-----�'" �' _ �,�.� � > . , z , , ` � TrT�„>c«,�,f � '`� : � „� ,.. _� , g 3 ,�* Scmta Clara �, ":.� ,: .•.... �LL ... �- � � :�STfVENS fREEK BLVO � .-'.... � . � ••' � � " • . a• ; � •.� . . ; .. ,�"" e � r ,,� � � � if : ", � � ,�� ,�,+' , < , T� � .. i - �, ...� .. ��.� ? � � , . : _- , , � .�.t�k(� . .. ._.,.._.. 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Fi�-ure Z-J. �ublic Open Space in the Stevens Creek Ftood I'lain , CITY OF CL?PERTINO DRAFT C�L•hTERAT_PI..AN Z'�� LAND USE�COh11�1LNITY L)ESIGN 4) UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD Strategies: The 8.7-mile long proposed Union. 1. Cupertino Pedestrian Transportation Pacific Rail Trail corridor extends through Plan. Itnpletnent the recomtnendations the cities of Cupertino, Saratoga, Campbell of the Cupertino Pedestrian and the town of Los Gatos. The trail �c�ould Transportation Plan to develop a City link to the Los Gatos Creek Trail, connect- trailJpedestrian link:age between major ing the two most hea��ily uused parks in Santa employment centers, the Heart of the Clara County,Rancho San Antonio County City and major open space areas. Park and Vasona County Park. A feasibility study found that this project is not feasible at 2• Trail Projects. Implement the trail this time. Acauisition of right-of-way or projects described in this element. easements is anticipated when the Railroad �oes out of service in 20 years. The corridor 3• Dedicated Trails or Easements. is designated as a proposed trail on tlze Trail Require dedication or easements for Linkages diagram. trails, as well as their implementation, as part of the development pr�cess, S) MARY AVENU E BICYCLE F�OTBRlDGE where appropriate. The proposed Mary Avenue Bicycle 4, Joint Use Agreement. Establish a Joint Fc>ot.l�ridge links the north sicle�f I-280 to De Use Agrcement with the Santa Clara Anza Collc�gc, Memorial Park and the Oaks Valley Water District that sets standards Shopping Center. It.is consistent��ith the De and implementation ineasures for creek Anza C�llege Facilities Master Plan and the trails. Cupertino Ped�strian Transportation Plan. Implementation is scheduled for the years 20��4-?005. Neighborhood And Community 6} REGNART CREEK AND WEST FOOTHILLS Parks TRAILS Cupertino's tnost significant open space There are opgortunities for trails along and park resources are neighborhood parks. Regnart Creek. Several private and public �eX are essential to providing convenient projects have incorporated sections of trails recreational opportunities and attractive vis- as part of the developincnt plans. A compre- tas for Cupertino's families. Cupertino has llensive trail plan for Regnart Creek, as well aggressively pursued various types of commu- as one for the west foothills,would be advan- nity recreational resources. Private open tageous, to provide consistent trail designs space, trails, school playing fields and sports for future development. facilities offer a full-range of recreational choices. Escalating land costs and a reduc- Policy 2-70:Open Space and Trail tion in local funding tneans the City must Linkages consider new ways to acquire parkland, such Dedicate or acquire open space lands as long-term joint-use agreements and devel- and trail linkages to connect areas and opment dedications. The Cit}� should also provide for a more walkable community. reconsider the uses of all existing faciliti�s,so as to provide more community-�riented �:� ��: � �� -��'� n CITY OF CUPERTiNO DRAFT UENERAI_PI.AN OPEN SPACE, PARICS AND TRAILS Z'�� parks. Cupertino's neighb�rhoo�� parks sys- hood park, so that future park planning teni serves the active and passi�Te neigh��ar.- can�e based an the desired intensity haod�zd co�nnzunity parks recreatio�z neec�s �f��se. of �ts residents. Ta�le 2-B lists the existing � �;;, . arl� and recreation acrea e U area. �olic �2-74.P��'k 1V�endt�'tu�tt�4�e'�t� e � � � Y 9 Plan parl�s to�e at least 3.5 acres far flexibility of use.The acquisition and �'��0�� development of pdrks less than 3.5 Some areas within neighborhaods are acres tnay be considerecl according to isolatecl by physi.cal l:�arriers, including land the follo�ving pri�rities: forms, freeways, railroad tracks, ar streets wieh he��Ty traffic. A.ccessibitity is a maj�r High Priarity - Designated neighb�r- consic�erati�n in neigllborhood parl�s. Fig��re hoods that have no park or recreation 2-L shows thc ncighbarhoods and the 1/2 areas. mile se��vice are� r.aditas tor r�eigl�b�rllooc� parlcs. The shad.ed ser�rice areas sho�v physi- �Qderate�'rioritiy - Desi�nated n�igh- cal barrier.s, sl�ch as fie�w��ys, railro�d. tra�lcs ��orhoods that have school gr�u�lds and or str�am becls. Tlle diagram c�c�es not show �io.parklaiZd. str�ets ��vitl�.hc��vy t.raffic. Thc;se busy streits inay �iscc.».u<��,e st�me �eo��1e, especially �..��'Pr�ority- Designatecl neighb�r- ye�ui�� c;hilc�.r�n, frc»n visitin.g nearby parks. ��-��s that have.parl�ur re�reation T��.� Ci�� c�f Cup�rtino slz�ll contiiazue its ageas less than r.hree��eres per l,OC�O coinmitment to a resp�nsive ai�d zttracti�.�e resic�ents. optn space: �and parl� systea�� by ac�hering tc� �he f�oll�-�r��ing poli.cies. Accessil�ility of resi�-�ents to parlcs sho��lc�l.�e considered in determining �a�d6�'y,2-7�:�urB�Ac�'et�ge �riorities. In addition,consider pock�t ��arks in new ancl renovatecl cointner- I'rc�vide��arl�land eqiial to a�ninin�un� �i�l projects and ne��T residential devel- C7��11]'�L �Gl'�S�OT��C�1 I�OC�O TeS1C��11tS. o��ents for respite and gatheri�zg places. �caldcy�'-7',2:Farfc UUat�ir�g�i�#a�ce Ensure that eac:ll household is witliin a �'� �c��$�y 2-75:Pc��'k Design half-n�ile�vall�of a neighborhood park, Design parks to l�eep l�ng-term main- or comnlunity par.k with neighborhood te�lance costs Iow.Maximize the use of facilities, aizd that the route i5 reasoi�- �zative plants and minimi�e water use. a1�ly fiee oE pl�.ysical barriers, including streets witll heavy traffic. Wherever ��; ��¢��_�6:Par&At'eess unef�lisi�ele�y possible,provide p�destrian links between parles. Parks shall be designed ta enhance public safet��.��TC?V1t�lI1�'V1Si�illty CO F�i'i�'y 2-73:Reet`ea�i�e�al lntext�ity the street and access by�ublic safety responders. Reca�nize tlle level of recreational intensity appr�priat� Co each neighbc3r- CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PI.AN E�.e��F �; Z'S6 LAND USErCOMbiL'NITY L�ESIGN Table 2-B. Existing Purk und Recreution Acreuge by Areu. Area Tot Lot Acr. Neighb.Pk. Acr. tomm.Pk. Acr. School Acr. A-1 A-Z McClellan Ranch 18.7 Blackberry Farm 33.0* B Linda Vista 11.0 I�lonta Vista I iS 1().0* Kennedy Jr.H5 8.8 Lincoh�Elem. 3.02 Regnart Elem. 2.37 C E-1 Varian 6.3 Ste�>ens Ck Eletn. 2.05 E-2 I�rlonta Vista b.2 F-1 Homestead HS 10.0* F-2 I�lemarial 27.8 Garden Gate Elem 2.?5 Sports Ctr. 6.2 G Sommerset Square 1.7 f-{-1 Faria Elem. 2.G� I I-2 Joll��tnan 12.0 I-1 Wilscm 1i�.4 Eaton Eletn. 3.86 Library Field 2.5 I-2 Creekside 13.0 )-1 Cupertino HS 10.C�* j-2 Hyde Jr.HS 4.85 Sed�;e��ick Elern. 4.0* K L-1 L-2 Portal 3.b Collins Elem. 2.92* Portal Eletn. 1.71* i�1 N Oak 0.94 V��ll�y(2) O P-1 Three Oaks 3.1 " P-2 Hc�over 5.0 Total by Park Tj=p 0.94 75.0 52.7 29.8 Total All Types 158.52 $��` * Not included in park acreage. � �� - � � � ��. ,?� CTTY UF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN CJPEN SPACE, PARICS AND TI2AiI,S G'�( . .�� _ ��' . -.�:�'�� __ �' �. _ _- a►-�� i ; ��y,� � The City of Sutzn;�vcde :�,��^ ;� ,��-�:� ' i �"�',� The Cit}of a � �� R � ...: ) ,. . ...'- .,._. 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'�� { �� . { ��i .�.j . � ' .. . .. . �'`� �` � ��s � Tlie Gity cif Sai•ato�<e �'$g7d,7'2 ��.�.. �.�,it�D�Y't�Yt(1 �7i.2��'tC��Ml�� , � r� � �' . �..__._._._..__�, 1�ad�us ��r�c��c�sss. � i : ; � : ` • CiTY�F CL 3'ERTIIVO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN OPEN SPACE, PARI�S AND TRAILS� 2'�� il '�'r�b�e 2-�. �r€��ased T'�,a�k und �pen S�c��e Acreage f�cquisition by�lr�c�.. ' ��er�t��^�c L�� r�� c��>��r�: ��€�h��a�� r��l��i�€�a�� a�� €� A-1 A-2 18.70 5.59 Reuse Blackberrp Farm 33.00''` 33.00 for Community P<�rk � 25.19 C E-1 835 E-2 6.20 F-1 3.5 F-2 36.25 Memorial Park contains Neighborhoud Facilities G 1.70 H-1 2.68 H�2 12.00 I-1 16.76 1.0 City Center Park�� I-2 13.00 J�1 Neighborhood Park J.Z 4.ss K 3S Neig�zborhaad Parlc L,1 Neighbc�rho�d Park L-2 3.80 M 3 S Neighborhood Park N 0.94 O P-1 3.10 P-2 5.00 Tt►��I Exis� I 58.52 B��r6c L�r�cls Tufial Prop. Park L��ds 10.5 39.59 1'e��l A�II 158.52 50.09 208.61 Park��r�ds �`Not included ii�park acreage :':�`Private pro�.,erty : CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN � �° ,-: _._ . Z'�Z LAND USE�COMNSLNITY DESIGN ' Polity 2-77:Acquisition of Surplus ' Policy 2-80:Srhool Ptaying Fields Sehool Property Preserve schoal playin�fields for A portion of develvper fees shall be school and community recreational held in reserve for the possible ac�uisi- uses. tion of surplus school properties if tlley becoine available.The City should Strategies: take advantage of the Naylor Act to 1. School Expansion. Encourage schools �urchase surplus school sites. to tneet their expansion needs by build- ing upward instead of outward into Policy 2-78:Park and Open Space recreation fields. Acquisition Program Develop the City's Park Acquisition 2• School Parking Lots. Encourage Strategy,based upon tlle proposed parks schaols to seck alternate parking or as c�utlined in Table 2-C.The Park transportation solutions, rather than Acyuisitic�n Pro�ram is further hased building new parking lot.s that infringe upon three broad acquisition objectives: �n playing fields. l. Complete the Parks Acquisition Program in thosc areas that are park �mplementation defici��tzt. Cupertino �vill not have sutficient funds to l�uy enough parkland t� meet the 2. Mainrain an �dequate iilventory of minimum standard of thrce acres for each spurts fields. 1,000 residents in all neighborhoods. Table 2-C shows the park and open space acreage 3. Retain r,reek sites and other natural proposed by area. An acquisition strategy open space areas. that stretches limited fuilds by using schaal sites, expanding_and revising existing park Potiey 2-79:Aequisition of Additional uses, taking advantage of State and other Pat'klands funds, and park dedication requirements for Additional parklands are identified tnajor new developments will be based upon and shall be acquired or dedicated in these needs. the Rancho Rinconada area, in the Vallco Park area,and in the area north ' Polity 2-87:New Residential uf I-280 ncar Stelli�,g Rc�ad. Devetopment in Urban Core Areas Provide park and recreational space and The Ucneral Plan is a policy document facilities for the need for dedication of tllat will be used yearly to help in preparing public parkland and the provision of the updated Capital Improvement Program. �rivate recreational space and facilitie� The plan is subject to revisions depending shall be determined whcn a master plan upon the availability of City, County and is submitted for tlle development,based State func�s and any subsequent actions of on the following criteria: the Cupertino Union School District regard- ��w` ing t11e disposition of sur�lus school sites. l. Where feasible,public park space,as �� ... �, '�, �. �� , ,�.�� .,�� -•- CiTY OF Ci.'PERTINO I�RAFT C7ENERAi.Pi�AN GENERAL POLICIES 2'V3 opposec� to pi ivate,s�zou�c� ��e pro- ��g f�Cy.2-�3:�°E.'Ct'k.'d��'iOt7C�B��'#�t$1�� vided. Acti�Te park areas are encour- aged tl�at��vill serve the coinmu�zity Recognize the�ublic benef'its derived need. Passive areas are acceptable, fiom facilities such gyinnasiums, swim- when appropri�tte to an urban set- illing pools and/or teruzis courts and ting.Features could include paths, �'i�l work to provide these facilities as benclles,war.er features,picnic the use of school facilities is maxitnized. tables,public art, trees and gardens. Tl-�ey shaulc�}�e oriente��.toward the sti:eer or an activity are��here it is easily accessible xo the public. � ��E� Passiv�areas deemed inaccessible or �,,.� unlil�ely to be c�sed by the�ublic �ofe��2-�4:Bout�c�ae'ies�e�'wee�t shottld not be credited to��ard park �a��$e� d.eclicar,ion. Providing public trail Base bounc.�aries between land use clas- cc�i�.ncctions t�zay be given partial sifications u�avn lot lines of established eredit tow��rd parlc dec�ieation. la�zc�use.activities, pul�lie strects, and co�lstructed c�r natural pllysical bal�iers 2. Wheie�f�asi�ile,publir,parl�and or a cc�inbination of any c�f tlzese. Show ie;�,r�[�tic»�.al t��Cllltl('S S�1011IC��l'C)- t.he precise boundary on rhe zoning vi.d�c� fc�r those wh�live and work map. in C;u�,e.rtino. �� c�liey2-��rResi�en��alt�er�si�y .3. N�w r.esic.�.�nt.i:al develo�ments ��s�n�'he IIBup sl�c�uld b�encouraged t�blencl their Recognize that resideneial c.�c:nsity r�c.rc�atian��l facilities into the cai11- r�uiges on the Gerzeral Plari Ma��and niunity at large. its legend shows tlle desired develop- 4. P�rk fecs should be collected based i11ent intensity for a general area.The on�f��rnlul�that considers the actual gross dwelling-Lll�lt C�L11Slt��a�zay extent ta wlzicl�tl�e p�tblic and/or be sligl�tly c.�ifferent if tlle praperties private��ariz s�.�ace ai�c�facilities reflect the general devel�pment r,llar- meet the park need. acter of neighboring properties. ��'�� Pal�cy 2-�2:Reg�ered P'ubl�c P�ark s�; P'oficy�-86:Public�t�d�c�asi-P�r�i6i� �� Lett�d Ae�ivi�ies Rec�uire c��c.-�ication of public paxkland Allow public and quasi-public activi- in are�s where signific�it new hocising �res itz coinmercial or affice land use units are identified to meet State categories�vith z�nirig and use��ermit re�uirements,particularly in the review based on tlle follawing c�-iteria: Homestead Road area anc� tlze vacant l. Tlle proposed�ar�ject must have siin- l�nd on Sr.evens Creek Boi�lev�rd near ilar building forms,popul�tion,traf- Tantau Avenue. � fic,noise and iilfrastructure impacts as the existing 1ru1d use categories. CI'I'Y OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN Z'64' LAND USE�COMbSL'NITY L�ESIGN 2. The proposed project inust maintain , Policy 2-88:New Drive-Up Services a commercial interface in commer- cial designations kiy offering retail Permit new drive-up service facilities activities, creating a storefront for cummercial, industrial ar institu- appearance or other design or use tianal use only when adec�uate circtila- c�ptions that are similar to commer- tion,parking,nuise control, architec- cial activities. ture features,and landscaping are com- patible with the visual character of the Strategy: surrounding uses and residential areas are adequately buffered. Prohibit drive- Commercial ordinance. Amend the up services in the Crossroads.Further commcrcial zoning ordinance to allow evaluate any proposed drive-up services public and quasi-public activities as site for conformance��ith other goals conc�itional uses. and policies of the Plan. Policy 2-87:Closed Schoo►Site Use � polity 2-89:Late-Evening Designate all public school sites for EntertainmentActivities public use. Sites may be used for quasi- Discourage late-evening entertainment public or instituti�nal activities or activities such as cocktail l�un�es, both, or for hoi�sing. �I'he dwelling unit recreational facilities and theaters in the intensity and develo�ment pattern relatively narro�v deptll of Stevens shall reflect the character of the sur- Creek Boulevard and De Anza roiulding resideiltial districts.The ��llevard properties where they ahut future�f unused scho�l sites shall also low-density residential properties.Allow retlect the City's park acquisition pro- late-evening entertaintnent activities in gram in the O�.�en Space and Trails the Dov�mtown Village and Vallco Park section of this eletnent Lind other large properties that are iso- lared fiom residential districts. ��F� ,e �:�� Yi �..'. �.-: .--� CITY OF CUPERTINQ DRAFT GENERAL PLr1N 3-1 S��ian 3 . � �� u�� .,�` > HeaCth Fnv�t;�nn Eei�tal � an�l Saf�ty RQso:�:ce�/ ��" �j�� ; s�ks��r��Ei��v This Sectian iricludes �;:t �'' �, � �..� a summa�. of some of the Cuper�ino residents '� /`�T��°°"�"""'��., � � � � place high�Tal�e on their hotnes ��„L��„�� ,e Inore significant infol7nation e��-��,��i;�yr ; Circult,tiqn fC>UIZC� lri ��1e T�C11111C�1 C�OCU- anc� neighbarhoods. Policies in ��,;,�,.� � ment,and a coinplete tist of the all the Gei�eral Plan elements � are d.ir�cted t��varcl maii�taining goals, policies and prograi�ls fc�r high qualit�residential areas.The Ho�.�si�zg e1e- the time frame for the Housing Element. �nent focuses on se�jeral important principles�f �., � � g�� g �� fi� �� the Gei�era� �Plan: �.�alanee and diversity. F �" , Providing a�. adequate supply of housing ; assures that c�ff��ce and coin�nercial gro�.�vth, ,-_= � € ' wl�.ich creat�s the need for additianal employ- � `' ees, is Ualancecl with housiY�g growth. � : :� �-��.� � �: - � Providing a�Jariet-�of housing Cypes,particular- .,�, : . � h'�.-- �-' � p ' �- �� r, � . . � Iy apartments,assures that a divelse popula�i�n �'°�� ,�� '4cy�,�k ��`: a� ' .._ ; �r� \k ,8� 1n"''� s� . af Cupertina residents has access ta housi�ig. � �j �k}h"_��,��'� �' �, �r}y C'�F°-'�+ .�T'ti g ¢`�—s``- :2 1� ,,e;. � =':`p,.._ �.,5;, w„�-T"3'y.'��? � z�, ., . . . � �a,jirr3 ��'�Ax 4lxfcF tcyxr �_{t � The Housing elen�ent fL�lfills the � �.�,�., �, f,=� G��;��-�'�5{,y '�'� ` ° � r. s.�.: �`(�f�� I e .-�-- � ��c i�`�`t F J,�y �:44 'kr�„- �x-k � u2'c. - �:] i Y t . `�, s. . requirements of State Housing Eleitlent law, ;,' : r , �4 ' � ��*.. � �w- —nt r i1,� ��.,"" ? which requires a�z analysis of the hausing - � -'`gu �"" ""�; �� staek a�1� hauseholds, estimates or Regional ' � ' „ _ ' ' ` ,.'Y a,Y, zSmK6Y'�""��.."� "`e`eeY."e°e`e$EE'9e.� Housing Needs,evaluation af past progress ixz meeting Hausing Element goals,and praject- � � ��'� � ��LE ed goals,polic�es and prograii�s.The Housing elen�ent must be periadically reviewed far certification b�T the State Department of �'�� oUS�h+Dlds Housing and Cominunit�� Development. At the tiine of Cupertino's incorpora- Beeause much of the information rec�uired for tion in I955,the City's population within the State certification is statistical a�zcl must be incorporated area was less t��.atz 2,5Q0 peo�le. updated every five years, Cupertino has pre- FTOIlI 1955 to 1960 the populati�n increasec� pared a separate Tecl-u�ical Document that ��m 2,50(� to 3,6b4 people. �ver the follow- includes the data required for State coznpli- ing four decades with ad�Tent of the com�ut- ance, which is incorporated by reference as er/electronic technology, Cupertino, lilce part of tlle General Plan. other cities in Santa Clara County, experi- CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAI_PLAN 3-2 xoLSrN� 60, ._. _ __ _. _ __.; Poputation 50 . . .. _. 40,580 50,546 40 _ . . _ _. . ___. ._ , _._. 34,01 S __ . ; ; � 30 . __ _. _ ___� __ _ __ � 19,500 Housing Units 20, _. _ ..... ___ _ _. ' } 12,554 18,682 16,055 1 p __ 5�598 __ _ ._ . 2•�5 2.0 Household Size 2J5��-,�u��,�.,,-: - ,� , .. ��2J5 o _ �„� ,��. 197Q 1980 1990 2000 Source:liS Census i 9%0, 19fi0, 1990,?000) Figure 3-A. Cupertino Poputation Growth. enced a rapid increase in population.Between Ethnie Composition 1960 and the year 2000, Cupertino experi- Historically, Cupertino's populatian enced a substantial growth in population, going from 3,664 people to 50,546 people. has been predominantly Caucasian, with This accelerated growth reflected i�orthern minorities represented in relative small per- Santa Clara Launty's transition from an agri- centages. Between 1975 and 1980, the cultural center to worldwide headquarters for Caucasian population decreased from 89% many high technology industries and annexa- to 86%. There was a corresponding increase tions that took place during the ten-year�eri- in the Asian-American population from 3% �d between 1970 and 1980, ��hich added to 6.9%, while the other ethnic groups 12,000 residcnts to the population of the City. retnained proportianally siinilar in size dur- The graph below (Figure 3-A) illustrates ing the same period. According to the 1990 Cupertino's population growth over the past Census,bet�veen the years of r980 and 1990 four decades It is expected that Santa Clara the Asian-Ainerican population increased County will continue to be the inast populous from 8.9% to 23%, �vhile other groups expe- county within the San Francisco Bay Area rienced very modest growth. The 2000 region in the future.Popular.ion estimates pre- Census revealed that Cupertino has become pared by the Association of Bay Area a more diverse community. Between 1990 Governments (ABAG) project that Santa and 2000 the Asian-American population Clara County's population will increase from � o its present number of 1,755,300 persons to experienced a substantial increase from 23 lo 2,016,700 persons by the year 2020. ABAG tO 44%,almost equaling the Caucasian pop- also projects that the population uTithin the ulation,which in the 2000 Census data indi- City of Cupertino and its sphere of intluence cated was at 50%of the total population.Na �vill increase by 19%during the same twenty- other ethnic�roups experienced such signif- year period. This would bring Cupertino's icant increases during this period.The graph population to an estim�3ted t.otal of 66,400 below illustrates Cupertino's ethnic compo- � � �' persons by the year 2020. sition according to the 2000 Census data. �� ;� CiTY OF CLJPERTTNC�DRAFT GENERAL PI._AN �� COMMUNI'TY PROFILE J�3 �� 100°lo � uro�..��_ ......�M.._. ��w .�,.__x,K. ._�__ �_�..w �...��,._.._, .�.e. __ . � 1390 � , , c ��; 20Q(� � 0 ._._.._: .._..... . .. ...__ . _.___ ._...__, .,.._... ......,:. _._. ;.,_ .- . --- .___._____ � 75% �a3 � � II � �� Q £ *x � � p �K�'`�.:��.� . � � I �.,� �.. � � O $Q% , �� ». � ; ...__g s , �,'; 43 �as, �� t c�;�� x �� [ �K � � �".' �`� i - � '�<'��. �`� ____T. _......�_.�. __�.__�__»__.:_..____________�__ t0 � � I%,.... l � �� +r � �� ,.�,�;� �� . _ �_... _ < , � :; 1 ,.�. . . � .:, ..-, c <�. . � � '' V Z�4�0 ��.,�TVRa � s� �. . ... ; �*i �.... ...,, . .. „� � i �. . a ; r s.��4 *�. :<<s�. � } . � � .._.._.. ......... ......... ._._.... ........: GL �� { �,-, '°�� i r'.` � � �s}��y�: 6 7 i �:�;�s i�, � : t , . k..�u�cTb f` � �4 �- i' . . �. � . . . E( 3.: f M�1'k � ... � . Eb z f 0°lo ..��<��...._E__.. .....��.�;��' E;�_..n.�.�,.n.,� .�..e,._,_ ��. ��x_,��... .,.,�, _� VtUhite Asian Black Hispanic Other Source:US Census 19%0, 198C�, 1990,2000) �'igure 3-�. �thnic Cc�mpositioxt. pg,g� i5��"��t��t According to 2000 Census data, ther� Tl-�� ag� distribution of the City �f �'�re 18,204 households in the City of Cupertin.o changed during the ��erioc� of tlze �upertinca. According ro the General Plan 1990-240� decade. The �ercei�tage c�f chil- th�r� w�rc 20,�32. ApproxiinateljT 75°/a af clren,teena�ers and alder adults (65 or over) these househc�lds v�Tere classified as "family � incr�asec� while the 20-65 age graup householc�s" and tlze retnaining 25% were � declined. This is an indic�tion that ��i"1C1L1-fainily" housellolds (primarilyT individ- �upertino's populatioi� is maturing. T11is is �als living alone).It is estitnated that 13%of consistent ��jith the character �f the state- all Cupertino 1louseholds can be classified as wide�o�-�ulation. It is estimated that persons "lov��er incc�me"households. This 13%fig��re ' �ver 55 years of age�c�ill represent 26%af the includes 1,547 households who are estimated total state-�Tide popLilation by the yea�2020. to be "very-low-income ai�d 801 as "lo��- In 1990; tl�.e median age vaas 36 years; in the income"l�ot�seholds.In 2001,a household af year 2000 the median age was 38 y�ears. Tl1e four persons with a �naximum income of �� graph belo�.v illustrates the brealcdo��n of the $43,650 annuall�� was considered "�Teiy-low- City's pa�ulation Uy7 age. income", if their income c�idn't e�ceed � $69,050 �nnually, they would be consiclered � "low-income". Ha�us�h€��ds For the p�.zrposes of evaluating housing Housel�ol��size has remained relati��ely suppl�T and de�nand, it is hel�fi21 to translate flat in recent decades. In 1980, the average popt�lation figures into hausehald data. The household size in Cupertino�vas 2.75 persons U. S B�zreau of the Census defines houselzold per househ�ld. Between 1980 and 1990, the as ail persons wl�o occupy a housing unit, household size decrease to 2.60 persons per which�na��include suzgle persons living alone, househol�. However, Uy 2000, the average fam.ilies related through maniage or bload,and household size retiirned to the 2.75 persans �u�relat�d inclivi�ua�s living tagether. per household. CITY OF CL7PERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN 3-4 xoUS�N� Housing Units and Type PRO.lECTED H�USING NEEDS A substantial portion of Cupertino's housing st�ck was built after World Was II 1.New Construction and reflects its suburban, residential charac- /�DEQUATE SITES FOR ABAG ESTIMATED NEW ter.A coinparison of 1990 and 2000 housing CONSTRUCTION NEED types is shown in Figure 3-D. There were a ABAG has estimated that the City total of 8 mabile homes in Cupertino in needs to provide adequate sites to accommo- 2000. The percentage of single family units date 2,720 units for the time period of 1999- in the housing stock has remained fairly con- 2006. After adjusting for the housing units stant in Cupertino in the 1990-2000 decade already provided between 1999-2001, the revised estimate is that adequate sites are Currently, single family homes reinain needed for 2,325 units frotn 2001-2006 or the predominant housing type. In 1990, 4b5 units per year. As the jobs/housing bal- 58.8% of all housing units were single-faini- ance seems to have shifted,this goal will not ly,detached units and 13.%were single-fain- �e aggressively pursued. ily,attachec�units,for a total of 71.8°/u of the total housing stock. The remaining 21.2% �vere multi-family or other. Projections of 2.Affordable Housing future housin�dcmand by typc of unit,based Adequate sites at appropriate densities an household incomc and construction need to be provided to accommodate hous- costs, indicated that if housing affordable to ing units affordable to the following house- the entire spectrum of economic groups is to hold income groups. Affordable units for the be made available, the supply of multi-fami- remainc�er of the planning period will be l�� units ini.ist incre�se. achieved through the Below Market Rate program. Housing costs are liigll in Cupertino.In January, 2001, the median sales price for a single family home in Cupertino was in 3.Conservation Of Existing Housing excess of $1 tnillion dollars. For the same �e City's existing rental stock provides general titne period, the average rent for a a source of affordable housing for low�er and multi-family rental unit was $2,353 per moderate income households. In 2001, there month. These costs far exceec� the ability of ��,ere 242 rental units ��ith afforc�ability con- very-low and low income households to trols in Cupertino. In additian, there were 3 afford housing. It is estimated that in 2001 at group homes providing housing for a total of least 1,651 lower income households were 25 persons/households.�ne of the most signif- "overpaying" for housing (paying more than icant needs during the 2001-2006 time period 30% of their income for housing). is to conserve the existing rental housing stock. In particular, the City will monitor the Frotn 1990-2001�, a total of 2,074 new p��ential conversion of any affordable units to units were added to Cupertino's housing market rate, spccifically the 100 unit stock. This represents a production rate of Sunnyview development (affordability subsi- ��e approximately 200 units per year. dies are scheduled to expire in 2004 ). � � ,�k� w ��= �- � } ..P �� CITY OF Ci7PERTINC)DRAFT GENF.RAI.PLAN PROJECTED HOLJSINC=NEEDS J'J R-.o ""� y��''°��"' '�`�; P '.?'_�-r�� .w y�,�"�g,� �,�("+r`+�.�,k�� f" -'�� '�`' a*'"�'.�s'°f>�`��`"�^,- �'��p � . xk� � ��a �� °arv'� � 'f � ;f�« .j /��"�"-'.� � �f ��`�� s� � � � C�1Ltt2Lt2t � � � �. } � �` ��.t�, � �,+z �r �� '�r%�� :: �. . -�t �t;>' , y �yt ��,�-'�"r�s �,�sk....e�s8�� > �, � x��` �, r� � � � ' ��.�,-� m��`� fr.�� Cu{�ertino Seniox r�z�� s � s t a T s �x��,c�t� �"�.��a� a �aa�°a� 3�p-� ✓y��, Y � �r.. r 7 i i m �� s i��i �7 '�� s,� ,5�� y: �;.,�r � ��{ ...�. „��:�r, :�/s'-�'�� r'?.�. t'6n.t? F .„��,y�^yx��n��'ess,��.. ��"X,��.�� 1 LOZLS�TZ ti �. -4-,, 4' s `Cy� �� '?a,�t s f�P zo,_!a',u � � x : �nf e�,,... 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The Cit�r needs to continue its relationsl�ip lt�'t�leme��c��'ie��t�'�t�g��m 1:Nottsi�tc�(�t��s �.�ith special need providers and to suppart by Pde�nnee�g�ist�ist' the pro�Tision of ad�itiai�al housing opportu- Encourage residential developinent �n nities where feasible. the following Planning districts, as pravided below. Resic�ential development in tl�ese planning districts includes mixed-use,multi- �.EqE��l�1CC�S�►°TO l-lOUSIt1� unit residential,and single-family resic�ential A fui�damental right is the ability for at � density of 15-35 + units per acre. a11 �ersons to have equal access to h�using, Adenuate infrastructure is currently a�Tail- regardless of factors such as religion, ethniei- abl� to all distrir.ts. (Please see map on page t�T, age, c�r sexual orientatian. It is iinportant 3-16, which identifies tl�e IOCc`it1011 fOT the that the City continue to ensure equal access proposed units liy Plannii�g District.} ta housiizg and ta support groups and organ- izations that provide fair housing caunsel- Time Frame: 2001-2006 ing/infon��ation services. (for ABAG estitnate} 2007-2020 �aa1s, Policies and Prograins are siim- marizec�o��the follot�jing�ages: (for remainder of planning period) CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN �� 3'U HOL'SING Responsible Pctrty: City ot Cupertino, ►mplementation Program 2:Land Use Planning Departtnent Designations �uantified Objective: In order to allow for the nuinber of DraftGeneral Plan Attemative units as identified in Program �l (Housing Units by Planning Districts),some parcels of Monta Vista land in the specified Planning Districts will 142 units at up to 142 units at up ta need a change in land use designation or . 12 units per acre 12 units per acre zoning. The City will change land use desig- (11.8 acres) (11.8 acres) nations/zaning tu retlect the density ranges VaUco Park South necessary to implement Prograin l. 125 units at up to 0 units 25 units per acre Time Frame: 2003 (5 acres) Responsib�e Party: City of Cupertina, Heart of the City Planning Department 443 units at up to 262 units at up to 25 units per acre 15 units per acre Implementation Progrnm 3:Residential (17.7 acres) (17.5 acres) Potential Outside of Planning Districts Homesteud Road Include the existing inventory of resi- 493 units at up to 316 units at up to dentially zcmed parcels with residential 35 units per acre 22 units per acre potential that are outside of the planning (14.1 acres) (14.4 acres) districts in addressing the Regional Housing City Center Need. 494 units at 35 495 units at 35 units �er acre units per acre Time Frci�ne: 2001-2006 (for ABAG (14.1 acres) (14.1 acres) estimate) North De Anza 2007-2020 {for remain- 215 �uiits at up ta 300 units at up to der of planning period) 25 units per acre 35 units per acre Responsible Party: City of Cupertino, (8.6 acres) (8.6 acres) R Planning Department Vuttco Park North 22$units at up to 0 units Implementation Program 4:Second 25 units per acre Dwelling Unit�rdinance (8.7 acres) Assure that the Second Dwelling Unit Bubb Road Ordinance to encourage the production of 81 units at up to 81 units at up to more second units on residential parcels. 20 units per acre 20 units per acre (4.1 acres) (4.1 acres) Tim.� Frame: 2001: Evaluate and Undesigriaxed revise program if neces- 116 units at up to 741 units at up to sary [complete] 20 units per acre 2Q units per acre 2001-2020: Continue to (6.3 acres) (3?acres} implement program � ; Total 2,337 2,33? Responsib�e Party: City of Cupertino, ��. �«� �� i e'. ,��.� �y ^� CITY UF CL;PERTiNQ DRAFT GENF,RAL PI_AN � PRt�JECTED HOUSING NEEDS J't Planning Departnzent ��rrr��er��r��a�eon Presgrc�m 6:Housing � Quan�ified 25 Second U��its �6��`°o�f�ta�.F�es�dentiaf N#i�iga�ion Ob'ecti�,re: Praduced 2001-2006 The City r�7ill contin�e to imple�i�ent the 1 � , "Housii�g Mitigation" program. This program a�plies to all ize�� reside��tial develapinent af �; ��_ , � _w-=4� � ' n . - one it�zit ar grater. Mitigation inclztdes either _._,___......._ ._�. a : � t _ � r�w:��.,.,_��..,....._,. _�. . .. J �' the paymcnt�f an in-lieu fee or the provision �� of a Below Market Rate (SMR} unit or units. �C�i�Sli��TF��T IS�1FF�At�€��LE Ft3R A��tf��tSi- Prajects af seven or more �.u�.its rnust provide T�`C�F�El�E��El��i�4JSEH�L�S on-site BMR trnits. Projects af six units or less l�olicy3-�:Housi�g Mitigt�t'�on Pf�t� can either build a unit or paying-lieu fee. ' Impl�m�ntatioii af the program shall inclucle: Assign priority to households who live ar warlc in Cupertino for BMR units a) Priority. Priority for occupancy to produced thr�ugh the p1a�or afford- housellolds who reside, work, attend abl�haus�ng units built with nlitiga- school or have family in Cupertino; tior�fees. b) Public Service. Additional priority far housellolds with wage earners who pro- �m�le��t��`t�t�n Pe��gr�m 5�hBc�u�it�� vide a ��L1��1C ser�Tice; specifically, l9�it� �t�'da�t Pls�e�—4ff�ce e�t�d l�tcft�s��°i�tl etn�lc� ees af the Cit�,Iocal school dis- � � v � d�fit�g��im�t ti-ict and.�,ublic safety agencies, The Cit�T will continue to implemetZt c) Ren� Sch�du�e. Utilize City's Affordabl.e the "C�ffice and Indeistrial Mitigatian" fee Rent. Schedule as a guideline in settin; : progr.am. T`l7is program requires tliat cl.evel- rents for new affardalile housing; apers of offiee anc�industrial sFace�ay a fee, � which will then be usecl to support affordable d) Re�t Adjustments. U�date the rent li housi�zg for fa�nilies wl�a ��ark in Cupertino schedule each year as ne�v incairre but live elsewhere. These fees �re callected guidelines are received and determine and then deposited in die City's Afforc�able a iinifortn method far allowii�g rent adjusttnents for affordable housing; Housing Fui�d. The City will conduct an updated"nexus' stud�T to deterinine whether e) Land for Affordable �Iousing. Allow the manner in ��hich fees are calc��lated is ��'elopers to �neet aIl �r a portion of still apprapriate. their BMh requirement by making 1anc� available for the City or a non- profit housing c�evelaper to construct Time Frame: 2002-2003 Conc�uct affordable housing; updated nexus study � 2001-2006Implement f} BMI2, Team. Require BMR units to remain afford�ble for a n�iniinum of 9�} Mitigation Plan years; Responsibte Party: Cit�r of Cupertina, o , Planning Department g� 15/o �3IV�R. Enforce the Ciry s first right af refusal for BMR units, and rec�uire 15%, BMR units 'Tirne Frame: 2001-2006 Implement Pr�gram CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN �°�'�°�° "�P: 3-8 HoUs�N� Responsible Party: City of Cupertino, ' policy 3-2:Range of Housing Types. Planning Department Encourage the development of diverse �uantified 159 Very Low Income housing stock that provides a range of Objective: Units housing types {including smaller, mod- 159 Low Income Uriits erate cost hausing) and affordable lev- els. Einphasize the provision of housing 53 Median Income for lower and moderate income house- Units holds and, also,households with wage 53 Moderate Income earners who provide service (e.g., Units sch�ol district employees,inunicipal and public safety employees, etc.) Implementation Program 7:Afforda6le Housing Fund Implementation Program 8:Mortgage Credit Certificate Program The City's Affordable Housing Fund provides financial assista�ce to affordable participate in tlle countywide housing developments. "Requests for Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Proposals" (RFPs) will be solicited from inter- Program. This program allocates mortgage ested parties to c�evel�p affardable units with credit certificates to first-time homebuycrs to housing funds. Affordable housing funds will Purchase housing. Due to the high cost of be expended in the followin�inanncr(r��iked housing units in Cupertino, it is estimatecl that most of the County's MCC'��ill be uscc� ii1 order of priority): in the City of San Jose,�.vhere there are inore a} Finance affordable housing projects in low cost housing units available for sale. Cupertino. Time Frame: 2001-2006 b) Establish a do��n payment assistance plan that may be used in conjunction Responsible Pc�rtv: Santa Clara County with the BMR program or to tnake Mortgage Certificate market rate units more affordable. The Program assistance should be in the fortn of low intcrest loans and nc�t �rants. Q�ntified 1-2 Hauseholds Assisted Objective: Annually c) Establish a rental �ubsidy program to nlakc�narkct rate units n�ore afforc�able. ►mplementation Program 9:Move-In for Less Program Time Fraane: 2001-200t The Tri-County Apartment Associ- Responsi[�le Party: City of Cupertino, ation is managing this program,whicll recog- Planning Department nizes the high cost of securing rental housin�. Qtcc�nti fied 40 Very Low Income The program is geared to classroom teachers Objecti�,�e: Units in public or private schouls�vho ineet incoine criteria. Apartment owners/managers who 40 Lo�� Income Units agree to participate in the prograin require no more than 20%of the monthly rent as a secu- rity deposit frotn qualified teachers. �� 353��8�: . . >�' 4��4� � < .,. �k��r CTTY OF CUPERTiNC)I)RAFT C7ENF.RAL P1.AN � PROjEC'TED HQUSING NEEDS J�7 Time F�-aane: 200I-2006 ABAG's estiinate of the�it�T's jab/�zous- Respa3�.sible Pctrt�: Tri-Cc�unty Apartn�ei�t i��g ratio was 2.4 jabs ta every hc�t�sehold.The Assoeiation a�1d City of g°a1 is to reduce tt�is ratio during the time Cupertino frame �f tl�e Housi�zg Eleine��t {2001-2006). Further, the City will eti�aluate the feasibility l�'tpl�erten�'c��io��'ogY�tt't �0:Sut'�lus of developing a policy andjor program that ��,��,��$��g conditions �p�roval of job pr�ducing activi- ties to housing�raductions. Ii� conjunction with local public agen- cies,school districts and churches,the City ti�ill Time Frame: 2002-2003: Develop�ro- develop a Iist af s�.irplus property or underuti- cedure to eval�.�ate j ob Iized property that have the potei-�tial far resi- producu�g de�jelapment dential deve�op�ne��t, compatible witll sur- �ro�.�osals.E�Tatuate feasi- rounding de��sities. Additionally, long-terin bility af policy and/or land Ieases of property froin churches, school progratn that ties i�ew dist�-icts corporations far constructicm of afford- job production to hous- al�le tu�its sha11 be encoz�raged.Ft�rther,the fea- ing product�on. sibitity of clevelopuzg s�ecial housing for teach- ers ar c�ther einplayee gra�ips on the sur}�lus 2002-2206: Iinplement properties will be e��al�ated. Teacher-assisted Responsible Pc�rty: City ot Cupertino, ' housing�ro�rams in neighbaring districts,such Planning Departi�lent as �a�.zta�lara U��ited School district, will be reviewed for ap�Iicabilityl in Cupertina I�ali+�gr 3-3t Nou�6��?�h�b�I�tatiot�. Pursue arld/or�rovide funding far the Time Fr�me: 2002-2203: Develap list constructian or rehabilitation af haus- of surplus properties and ing thzt is aftordal�le to very low, Iow evaluate feasibility af and moderate-incoine l�ousehalds. dev�loping residential Actively su�port and assist non-profit units on praperties. and for profit develapers in producing Responsib�e I'arty: City of Ct�pertino, affordable units. Plar�ning Departrnent fnrpler��r�io�PrQgrarn 7�:Affor�#a�ite Impl�r��n�crtim�Pragr�rr� 7 7: Hacesing 1��`or�ation a�d Ss��po�t 1ol�s/�a�[�sittg Bafara�e Pt-og�am The City wi11 pravide informatian, Rec�uire major i�ew office/industrial resources and suppart to developers who can development to build housing as part af new produce affordzble housing. Info�-�natioiz will develap�nent�rojects.As part of the develop- be updated on a regular basis in regard to inent review pr�cess, the City will evaluate available fundii�g sources and be distributed the i1�lpact of any ap�Iication that will pro- to a11 interested develapers. In addition, duc� additional }abs in the community. The information regarding additional Cit��incen- pur�ose of the evalt2ation is to describe the tives sucl�as the Density Ba�i��s Pragra�n{see iinpacts of the new jobs on the City's hausing program �14} will alsa be provided and stack, especially in rel•ation to the jobsJhous- updated on a regular basis. Further, the City ing ratio in the City.In 2001, will involve the public froYn the beginning of CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN g � 3-1 o HOUSING an affordable housing application so that affardable units. Parking standards will also there are fewer objections to the project as it be discounted for affordable developments. goes though the City approval process. For mixed-use and higher density residential developinents, the Planning Cominission or Time Frame: 2001-200b City Council may approve deviations from Responsible Party: City of Cupertino, the Parking Regulation Ordinance of the Plannin� Department Cupertino Mut�icipal Code, if the applicant can provide a study supporting the deviation. � Po1i�y 3-4:Development of Further, the City��ill continue to efficiently Affordable Housing. pr�cess all development applications. Maintain and/or adopt appropriate land Time Frame: 2001-2006 use regulations and other development tools to encourage the development of Responsible Party: City of Cupertino, affordable housing.Make every reason- Planning Department able effort to disperse unit�througllout the community but not at the expense �mplementation Program 15:Residential of undenninin�the fundamcntal�oal of Qnd Mixed Use Opportunities In or Near providing affordal�le�.�nirs. Emp/oyment Centers The City will encourage mixed use lmplementation Program 13:Density development and the use of shared parking Bonus Program facilities in or near employment centers. In The City's Density F3onus Program pro- addition to the development opportunities vides far a density bonus and additional con- available through the "Heart of the City" cessions for development of 6 or more units Specific Plan,the City will evaluate the possi- that provide affordable housing for families bility of allowing residential development and seniors. Includcd in thc concessions are above existing parking areas except where reduced parking standards,reduced open space mixed use is herein excluded.In specific,these requiretnents, reduced setback requirements, areas ��ould be near or adjacent to employ- and approval of mixed use zoning. The City ment centers and could provicle additional will change the Ordinance definition of ��P�rtunities for housing. affordable unit to housing costs affordable at 3l�% of household incotne for very low and Time Frame: 2002 -2003 Evaluate lou�income households. parking opportunity sites 2002 - 2003 Evaluate Time Frn�ne: 2003-2003 Change incentives that may be affordability definition offered to encourage res- Responsible Party: City of Cupertino, idential development in Planning Department or near employment centers. lmptementation Program 14:Regulatory R�sponsib�e Party: City of Cupertino, Inceni'►ves Planning Department The City will continue to waive park �� dedicarion and construction tax fees for all "�T <° �_�� , �. � �-"�� CITY OF CliPERTiNt�I�RAFT GENF,RA1.PI.AN � PROJECTED HOUSING NEEDS 3'I� flaor area ratios and setbacks articular�-for _ �F Y Pr��d�y 3 S:Tax lt�cret�e��Farrae��. higlzer density ai1c� attached housir�g devel- Use a�uinimu�n of 25%of tax incre- ��il�eiits. �i ment funds generated fro�n the � Redevelapment Project Area for hous- Time F�-a7ne: 20C�1-2006 ing activities that create affc�rdable housing for lawer and moderate Res�onsible Pctrty: Cit�T of Cupertino, income households.Set aside 5°/a of Planning Departme�lt the 25%for extremely lo�v income �§Y/` , � � housing. �-' � �er,.s.s ,ey—.:. �..., � � >:"� s—a,-.�. ..:.: es se sr s��:..�� . ,.�...__.....»....._....__..._...:�� ......... .......... ....... � . �,'. ...J.: . ......._...,.... . frr��rl��+�r�te�fion l��ea�rarn 16: ;� Re�evef��me��t Flo�rsi�r�Se��side�c�nd ��o��st�E��'o��.t��'��c��c�e�� The City has established a I Redevelopment Project Area, from whicll tax Polaty 3-7:Mtt�nt�ttt�nre u�d R��sc��t'. ii�crements fi.uzds are collected.A mini�num of Assist very low and Io�T-i�zcome hatne- 25%of tax iuicreinent funds will be directed to owners and rental property owners in , low and moderate-income househc�lds, S% af maintaining and repairing their hous- � uThicl-� are dir�cted t� �xtremely-low income . ing�inits. hc�usel7ol�s. Tl�e Rec��vela�ment A.gency will develop policies ancl ol.�jectives for the use of 1�t�tple�enta�'i�n�r�g�e�t� 1�:�ft��s�t�� thase funds.All�c�licies anc�c�bjecti�Tcs shall be Re,habtli�°+ar��ta�t develaped to reflect the goals and objectives of This progra�n provides financial ��ssis- ��I, the Hoiising Element. tance to eligible very Iaw and low-income I homeo�Tners t� rehavilitate their ho�.tsing `I"ime Frame: 2002-2003 Develap units. The County af Santa Clara, Housing policies and objectives and Con�munity Development (HCD), for use af Housing Set- ��ininisters the program �n behalf of the A.side Func�s City of Cuperti�lo. When the City becoines Responsible Party: Cit�� af Cupertino, an Ent�tlerrient Caminunity in 2Q02-2003, Planning Department hoi�sing rehabilitation activities will conti�z- � ue t��e funded. Poli�,y.3-�:f�oa�sit�g Der�s�ties. Provide a f�.�ll range of owi�ership and Furz.ding Source; CDBG Funds rental hausing unit densities, inclucling Time Frame: 2001-2006 apartments and ather high-c�ensity housing. Responsi�le I'arty: City of Cupertino and County of Santa Clara : frrrpleme�t��i+�n Prcagram �7:�t�xib/e (HCD} Res�c��ttt'ictl��a�ac#c��c#s Quantified 5 Housing Units AIIa��T fle�ible residential development Objective: Rehabilitated Annually standards in pla�vzed resic�ential zoning dis- tricts, such as smaller lot sizes, lot widths, CITY C7F CL'PBI2TIN0 DRAFT GEIVERAL PI�N '"�°�' 3-12 xoUS�N� Imptementation Program 19:Home Consortium activities. Funds are available on Atcess Program a competitive basis to developers to acquire The Home Access Program provides and rehabilitate rental units for very low and assistance with minor hoine repairs and low-income househ�lds. When the City accessibility improvements for lower- becotnes an entitlement coinmunity in 2002- incoine, disable households. Economic and 2003, the City will continue to include the Social Opportunities {ESO) administers the a�'ailability of HOME and CDBG fund for� prograin under a contract with the County of apartment acquisition and/or rehabilitation. Santa Clara. Funding Source: HOME and CDBG Funding Sources: Santa Clara County Funds Urban County CDBG Time Frame: 2001-2006 Funds Responsib�e Party: City of Cupertino Time Frame: 2Q01-2006 Responsible Party: ESO and County of , Policy 3-8:Conservafion of Housing Santa Clara (HCD) Stotk Quantifiec� 3-5 Households Assisted Conserve the existing stock of owner Objective: Annually and rental housing units,«-hich provide affordable housing opportunities for lmplementation Program 20: lower and moderate income households Weafherization Program lmpiemeni�ation Program 22:Preservation This program assists very low-inr.ome of"At Risk Units" homeowners ��ith weatherization improve- ments to their hoines. Econotnic and Soci:al The only affordable housing develop- Opportunities(ESO)administers the prograin Inent at risk of converting to market rate is in Cupertino and other areas of the Cotuity. the SunnyTview developtnent. Tlie eapiration Funding Sources: State of California Energy �ate of their federal subsidy is May 31, 2004. Conservation Program However, the developtnent is considered at low risk for converting because it is o�vned by Time Frnme: 2Q01-2006 a non-profit organization, which has indicat- ed that it will renew the assistance again in Responsible Party: ESO 2004. However, the City will monitor the Quantified 3-5 Households Assisted development and will initiate contact in late Objective: Annually 2003 with the owner and HUD to ensure that the units reinain affordable. Imp(ementation Program 21:Apartment Aequisition and Rehabilitafion Time Frame: 2003 It�itiate contact Tl1e County of Santa Clara administers with owner and HUD Home and CDBG funds on behalf of the to detennine status of ineinbers of the Urban County and HOME subsidy renewal. Cunsortium. The City of Cupertino partici- Responsible Party: City of Cupertina, � �` µ pates in both the Urban County and Planning Department. ��: � � �� : t� � ��,� �. s - �"��—� � CiTY OF CUPF,RTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN PROJECTED HOIJSING I`�IEEDS 3'�� Quantified 100 units preserved as �uimber of existing renal units, and/or Objec�i�e: affordable hoi�sing. i o 0 No less than 2Q/o of the un�ts ��-21I 1��I+e�ttrte��t►�►��og�e�rra 23: compl�-��ith the City's BIVIR Program. �a�tc�a�i��t��t Co�v��`�ions Further, the preservation �rogram will The City's existing Condominium incluc�e a reQui�einent for a tenant III T. �anversion Or dinance regu lates t he coi�ver- r e l o c a t�o n p l a n ��t h p r��s�o n s f o r , sion of rental units in multi-f��ily ho�s��g lelocation of tenants on site as much as c�evelo�ment in order to preserve the rental possible. . l�oi�sing stock. Condorninium con�7ersions �'ime Frame: 2002-2003 Design are nat allowed if the rei-�ta1 vacaney rate in Progratn 0 ' e h n 5/o at the time of the C u p e r t i n o i s 1 s s t a I app lication for conversion an c�has average c� 2 0 0 2-2 0 0 6 I�n�I e m e n t I 5°/a over the past si�months. Pr«gra�n Respansible Party: City of Cu�ertina, 7'ime Frame: 2401-2006 Plar�ning Departn-�et�t �espansible Party: City �f Cuper.tino, Planning D�partmei�t. tm�f��'aen��e�'��rt�'�'og�'��t�s: Ca��ase�va�tomn a�d tUt��earte��r� �uctntifiec� No con�Tersions until ,q�¢Q�.��fe l��t�s�t�� (��jective: vacancy rate threshold is met. Develo� a program to encourage tl-�e anainteizance and rehabilitation of residen- Itr��rf�me�tf�fi�on P►'agt��m 2�:R�t��'e�l tial structures to preserve the older, more ��i�tg Pres��'vctfean�'Yo��t» aff�rdable housing stc�cl`. � T1ze City's existing multi-family reF�tal �ime Frame: 2003-2004 Design units provide housing oppartunities for Pragrain hou�eholds af varied incolne levels.The City �vill develop and adapt a prograin that 2004-2Q06Im�lement i�ccluc�es the follotn�ing guidelines: Program Res�onsible Party: City of Cupertino, �Xlhen a proposed development or Planning De�artnzent redevelapment of a site would cause a los5 of multi-family rental housing, the City �nTill j��,�et'r'tenfa�'ion i��'ogt'�t�rt 2�: grant approval only if at least t��o of the fol- /�e¢ghbot°�tood and�'ot�mttt�i�'y CO�art�ap la�Ting three circumstances exist: Ca�rtpaigns i �The project will coinply ti�vith the City's ��ntinue to encot�rage and spc�nsor BMR Program basec� on the actual �eighborha�d and co�nrnu�ity clean«�ca�n- n�mber of new units c�nstructed, not ��`��g�s for both pu�lic and�rivate properties. the net number of i�nits, a��d/or Time Frame: 2001-20Q6 $The number of rental units to be pro- Responsib�e Party: City of Cupertinv, vided on the site is at Ieast equal to the Pla�u.�ing Department � � °� � CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT UENERAL PLAN 3'I4 HOL'SING �� 'r�� "�'��-` '� �� Imp/ementation Program 28:Fee Waivers � �� x��: . � ; � �� F ,., ti,�, �,r,,�, . a�= �� .,,, . � g '�r L'.' . M . � 4��. 4 s. �, =.4�� `° �k`�¢: {n,�� ;.� $ �, n or Reduction for Energy Conservation �ra�� : � °` { � � �' t r 1 , - � � � .::.r Y: i��"``a.�� Y`�� {4G �-, �� ,,�� ,.¢�� The City will evaluate the potential to � �� - '��y�L°�' X� �"�"''�° _ `�~;`j �`a�� vaive or reduce fees for energy conservation � q� ' "�}Sf 4 '1 : +r`K y"4�� F� � -�-s �+ r , =�.'k �.',�' �� a� ,��'° � =�� _��., - �`��, �� improvements to residential units (existing {..��'�'::� � a ;� �� ! �,`��°,� � or new). +t oa�; ,-� � � i'��.` p� � �� ; � � , ��°�, f �: '�'�;`� � ` ` � ��,��:�� Time Frame: 2002-2003 �� ' � �. � ,;. �'�,k '� '> �;� : �'�� , �. , .`: � �� > . ; � � °3 �' ';r' �F� � Responsible Party: City of Cupertino, Y ,. , � � : , �� a ��, " . �� Planning Department ,. e, ' :��— ��"��,� � , ,* .� . � � �� `� '� � � � r� � �; ri :�r �*�: ' „ ° s�� , � � �- * , ' ; �., .. ��a 2�_ .t .,,� �� .•' �,' ,�k.�` t� 's'� a .��e�«�.:�...x.*°..�'� _._.�_,,........__.._�....,..__ � . f , � � � , .'_. � .: .. . .. .�____ , � � „ ,..,. �r,-.-� . . . � ' . ., �- ._...-.. `. r �`_. . � , � �c �< .:: :...__.. 4c: : :r �' X`- .. .z� �� . �` - ��` ` � ��-- �"` SERVICES FOR 5PECIAL NEEDS HOU5EHOLDS .._ �� 4�� i t� r Y ��a �a" �_ �;� ;,; : � �. � � Poliry 3-10:Special Needs _ - n. � �, ,; - --�. �= Households. � � , • .�j F.��°� r � �.�,� � Support organizations that provide -� „� .",,., �. �� ;� � `:�, �� ,�=� �� °�, services to special rleed househc�lds in � � � ` � € *� „ �.M.. . �� . _i.�.��.. ,,w . ;, -��;�.�,�;� the City,such as hoineless,elderly,dis- �. � � �x� �� abled and single parent. � -�� ,� ,�:. _ � Le Beauli�u, Cupertino Policy 3-9:Energy Conservation. �mplementation Program 29:Cupertino Housin�for the , Community Services(Homeless Services) Disab�d Encourage energy conservation in all eYisting and new residential develop- Cupertino Community Services(CCS) ment. manages transitional housing and adininis- ters the "Continuum of Care" services for Imp/ementation Program 27:Energy h�meless, including the rotating shelter pro- Conservation Opportunities gram. In order to facilitate any future emer- gency shelter needs, the City will revise the The City will continue to enforce Title Zoning Ordinance to allow pertnanent emer- 24 reauirements for energy conservation and gency shelter facilities in "BQ" quasi-public will evaluate utilizin�some of the other sug- Z�nes and will promate and encourage the gestions as identified in the Environinental location af permanent shelters in BQ zones. Resourcc;/Sustain-ability clement. Funding Sources: County of Santa Clara Time Frame: 2001-2006 Urban County funds Responsib�e Party: City of Cupertino, ai�d Federal funds. Plannin� Dcpartment Time Frame: 2002-2003 Revise Zoning Ordinance to allow permanent emer- �� `�� ^�� ` CITY OF CtJPERTIN(�DRAFT GENERAL PI_AN � PROJECTED HOI7SENG NEEDS 3'1 J genc��shelters in BQ f� ; ._� ,,v , . ,µ ;i� �_ ��. zones. .�_... .---:_:.:.---:�.�, � _._.. .....;.:. . �_.:,: ._ € �� ,r: _ 2001-2006 Continue to �_.__,`r'� � st2ppart services of CCS �UAL��ES�TC�t��PdJ�tt��€BP�f�i�'�t3t��'�EE� to assist hc�meless households. �oliry 3-3�:�'I�d.65tf?�I�f��°6tYltflfdttOt'I. Responsible Pct7•ty: CU�eTtl210 COt21211L11Zlty Stippart pragrams and organizations Services. that seek to eliminate housing discrim- 1Tl�tiQl1. Quantified Transitional Housing for Objective: 12-24 households It�ptet�en�u�'eo�t P�'o��am 3�:�t��eta G'la�a annuallY C�centy�aer f-#ousi�rg Corasor�� The Santa Clara County F"air Housing It��/�tr��t�'�►�`�os�Pt'o�grc�t�tt 3�:Pt`o�et�' Consortium i�lclucles the Asian Law 1#�A7'C�B(S��tio�°S�rt�r�►d f��xt�sf�g) Alliance, Mid-Peninsula Citizens for Fair I'roject IvfATCH places seniors in Housing, Projer,t Sentinel and the Mental hoi�sing ar.rangena.�nt wi:th other persons Health Advc}catcs Prograin. Thes� or�aniza- int�rested in shared llousing. Project tions provide resources fo1: Cu��ertiino resi- Mf�T�H is func�c�d with County of Santa dents�vith tenant/lan��lc�rcl rental n�ediation, Clara Ur�a��C�unt,y funds. housing discrimination and fc�l�'�10L1Sltlg COI7- cerns. Administrative fundiz�g for these Func�ing Sc�urce: C�aunty of Santa Clara �iganizations is �arti��lly contrilauted by Urban County funds County of Santa C1ara Urban CaL�nty Funds. Time Frame: 20�1-2006 Funding Source: County of Santa Clara Res�arisi�le Party: Prc�ject MATCH Urban County Funds Quantified 5-10 Cupertino �'ime Frcirne: 2001-2006 �bjective: Hc�useholds Placed Annually Responsi��le Party: Santa Clara County F�ir Housing l��lerner�P°a�i�e�Pro�rcam 31:Catholic Consartiurn Social Serv�ce�(Sing1�Ps�r�»�s) Catholic Social Scrvices provides help Figure 3-F oi� the ne�t page illustrates the location anc� number af units estiinatec.� to place single parents in slzared housing sit- � uatians. The program in fin�ded with Sai�ta by Plaruiing Area to accot��moc.�ate the goals Clara County Ur��n County funds. ��Programs 1 and 2 on pages eight and nine of this c�ocu�nent. Fundang Source: County af Santa Clara Urban County Fiinds Time Frame: 2001-2006 Responsible I'arty: Catholic Social Services �� CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN 3�I� HOL'SING Housing A�location � �t � � z : � The Cin r�f � : , The Cin��{Smin}i•aie _g ,�� Ins Aims � [,py, j y, � . .� e � -.. NOMESTEA� ROaD H �: z ,::�. .,:..:..;., �.��w,��,,. .. .�. .. .___.�_:_ _ �� ....,,.� ' , � � �4 � Vall orth rk , � �,� a � ., e ; � �,`i ;_, ; �`*.',.�K � �� . �0'^�.,.�,,� t� :� �– omes d .. � . �.,... � � > � t . N . . . � t � �� .✓' � �''',H,.. �. ' � �.. � �� PqG�. �. ?,- � �.1^- -..'� � . F,F ` / � l� . _� , `. . , .- : f . �`� �.-'f '� � North De Anza Blvd.—! °� P�E '�;�{ <_�-� > : ;,� Q , �:; _ �,,. € T�cn� m �� °� Vallco s�,c��t `` � ��.,.�., � J� � � � ,`t = .. , .. W_ y . . � F. �� At O. \ : • '__....."'�.�.......�.�..� � �M'_ `�...`...._,_.._ � � ' ' V 5 �' C1.L, . . � ° � Park - ,dr."r l � .,�. �. 9c, �. StEVENS CREEK BIVD.�',....._..,. 3OUlf1 'x.. ,,., � �; : '� � � a• � ��yl �4�'�ay� "'^.......,..-�.�......:_,. . . __ Y.:-. _ . r'��. _.., .. �' ��'^ �.u,._._......_...�.�.__ _.,_�..___,..... ; _ �-�-,_..�,,.�-;,--�-=�� ,. �, �J' C � ,.�,_._,._._.:..__,�:..�rti-.L, f '8 ; �r> �,� Monta Vista�• '� '' Heart % ✓"' , � F , 5 r ' ; , of the City �—City tenter � �__........_._._ � �I2_,..:�..��_.. ` �«�E��,v_ Q: t � � �� jf ' � f��'z.J � � (iOAD %j � �E � W�� ie . �? ' ' � � � Bubb Road �-' �� y < �� ,....�.,,_r ` E r �� - _ fi" � ffit � r' � � ` � . . � � . . f �� :� � � � BOILINGER�RD ` � - y t ..._`✓..._.:.::�_..�r:;:......,� .. r''�. � � � . . �. . . . �_..___. ........,,.. y ; ; � -�� f-y�� / � as � j The Citv of S�t Jose � i -� r ./ ,,/' � � � � € � 'f . .....\.-' i t � N . } '� � � :_� y f � � ` ....«......_..>_-__ l R �...............� � / RAIN60W' �: � ..__.......,._".__,_.. .�_. .�...#"'._..... � . <. .._. ...._ .. DRIVE ' %. _ � � \@ 3 ,V, � �' "'n, �� ,�"�'~,� �� ..�....��'a� �>� t ,.,,! i �-.� , � .__ -,.,-5� t � t � _.w.y - ... `� � S:evensGeek � r s°'� pROSPECT NOA1 1 ,.... � `�'Y Reserwir . � C �.....,._...._........_._ ....i,..�,..,,...•--..�, .. � � i , t, LEGEND _ _ �� `� ��-. Planning Disirici Housing Uniis Alrernate ��! � Monta Vista 142 142 ' / ��,, � Vallco Park South 125 0 ,� : ---- ;' t �"��"��` Heart of the City 443 262 ; ! City Boundary _. � �... • 1' � Homestead 493 31b ��,�.... Urban Service Area Boundary � � ° City Center 494 495 � �� ` �� -�--°� Sphere of Influence � �,k;:�;; North De Anza Blvd. 215 300 ----'";/ � Vallco Park North 228 0 � Boundary Agreement Line ``�, j J � ', � Bubb Road 81 81 �-----___-1 Unincorporated Areas . , � : ; ., , , ...--- , --------- �� ` Undesignated 116 741 0 0.5 1 Mile . - TOTAL UNITS 2,337 2,337 o i000 z000 3000Feet _..._ _. . .._ _._. � 0 500 1000 M1lecers � �� igure 3-C. Hoousing A�locution. � �� ,��, w �� ,, `�`� �� CTTY OF Ci'PERTINO I�RAFT C?ENERAI,PI.AN 4-1 Se�tion � . o �t��a��, ��`�_K�;: �� En.riro��n�er�tal i La�3ci Us�f � Rr'St)kIfC�S� � �Ot11E131:11[�� 1 s��r,�r1�3�;��y�� es��,�� mobile. Projecti�ns �f ��:.�..�'�:�`� �``` future traffic voluines The Circulation Ele- .� � �asecl on the bt;ild out of the met-�t supp€�r�s tihe Plan's guiding principles�f�uilding cc�inmuaz�- �""`"'`' �� land uses describec� in the ��a sa��;f tyf mc�l�ilit�T, ar�.d prc�viding con- `` � .d� Lanc� Use Element are studied necti�cjity�et��reen rieighborlla�ds. �`"��-�"''� to ensure that traffic con�cstion Tl�e i�.ten.t �f tl�.is el�ment is to bal�uzce the will not increase significantly. ne�c�s of ped�strians and. bicyclists with the �a�5t^+� �� .°3•� �� .�,h�, �, v�ssa' �3t'°�°`�?�"� �rv� �, � requirezn�nrs c�f drivers. The emphasis of this ��'��-� , �� _�� " ��„��`�� $�� `��--�� 9 < � Ep�'� f�� t� 4 '� � �1 � va�^� � t'� � . �£ :t� k . �i �a �„ t.� �� z�� `�y''„�#�� r�'� . � . ��.�T.11 O�l. YICJl1-�LitOI110t3.VL tT�.ii1S�Olt3t1027 1S �� ;"� '�i u��.� ry �� R. 4 �" ��,,��x�«`a�� ',( ''� �. � �a>�g�� "� �� cl�ang� frc��n �.7revious General Plans. In tlle ��,�.� � j - , ��'�� k' � �� " ^ .> �� : � r } `�i�Gi'�...t i rz �`� r�i '�'t—d t,Is`"'^� past, the�i��s�t�tazldards for�ei�'ormailce of �k i '� � , �--� ; � y � . <r ��a��3' � � � �i�e hig��ra� system �witl7 less co��cern for � � �t `',�, _r.°��:�-,�` ��destriar�s and bicycles. The palicies of this �..- -�.� �-�� ` f�, - , � � , F ��,� Plan tna�-,u-�sQ�3ze cases,lcad to a reduced serv- � F "� � `j� ,,�.��,�-�, �� ice I��e1 for auto traf�ic in order to accommo- z ,,��A�� =� -� � � � � date pedestrians�zd bicyclists. � �� .��'_� _ a,� �� .� ((J(� ` � . - .. `_""`i' 4 jy'4' t . � . . t j,t} .,w�� \ . E , � � � Th�trans ortation s rstein f�r Cu er�ino ��; � �� P � P � �� .,e � _ integrates wallcways, bicycle routes, tT�iI1S1C �� '��r�� . . service,local streets and freeways into�single system tl-�at supports Cupertino lifest��les. At . . the Iaeal Iev�l this includes providing facilities that canne�t neighborhoods with pec�estrian, Policies and iinplementatiaiz programs bicyc�e and automobile routes. LOIlg'�T dis- in tllis cha��ter provide a guide for c�ecisions tanee coru-�ectio�zs are also needed to provide regarding the circulatian syste�n improve- the linlcs ta �najor arterial routes ai-�d the I��ents neede�-� to accornmodate Cupertino's region.al free��-ay systenl. ailticipatecl growth. In ac�ditio��, this cl�apter talces into account the traffic impact of antic- The Circ�lation Eleiuent briefly ipated regional development and the roac�way descriUes the existing transportati�n system improvegnents ado�ted b� regional agel�cies a�.d local tra€�el characteristics. Non-motc.�r- such as the Santa C�ara Valley Transpartatian ized transportatic�n modes are st�.idied ��Zd Agencj� (VTA} �ncl Metropolitan descri�ed in terms of altet7zatives to the auto- Transportatioi�Commission(MTC). CITY OF CL'PERTINC>DRAFT GENERAL PLAN q"Z CIRCULATION The Circulation Element is baseci on •The desi�n of the transportation system several underlying themes and findings sum- should incorporate aesthetic values that marized below: cainplement the surrounding land uses. • Single-passenger automobiles have �Future itnprovements to the circula- strained the inter-city transportation tion system must be consistent with system. The State Route (SR) 85 and and support the other goals and poli- Interstate Route 280 (I-28t�) freeways cies of the General Plan. are at or near to capacity during com- mute hours. This situation will only •Traffic is both a local and a regional issue. �vorsen unless more people use trans- Effective improvements to the circulation portation alternatives, such as bus and systetn depenc�on the multi-jurisdictional rail transit,bicycling,ridesharing,walk- cooperative effort of multiple agencies ing and telecommutin�. It is essential such as the State of California(Caltrans), �vhen approving new development to the Metropolitan Transportation Com- ensure that future growth does not over- mission (MTC), Santa Clara Valley whelm the transportation system. Transportation Authority (VTA), adja- cent cities and counties,and other public • Land u�e and transpartation are inextri- transit e.-�istricts. cably connected. Future development and circulation must bc coordinated so REGIONAL TRANSP4RTATIDN that they will be in balance. The lanc� use and transportation ��olir.ies in this PLANNING Plan reflect this relationship. Cupertino's transportation cannot be planned without reference to the re�ional aix� •The need to provide efficient roadways 5ub-regianal planning that is conducted by for automobiles �vill be balanced witll �thers such as the VTA,MTC and Caltrans. the need to provide pedestrian and bicy- cle friendly roadways and streetscapes. The City participates with the VTA on the State mandated countywide Congestion •Transportation facilities should be Management Plan (CMP). Longer range accessible to all sectors of the commu- planning is provided in the VTA's Valley nity including seniors, children, the Transportation Plan 2020 (VTP 2020). The disabled, persans �vith low-income, VTP 2020 includes the following projects or and persons who depend on public programs for Cupertino: � transportation. City streets should be available to all to drive, park, bicycle •The Mary Avenue Bicycle-Pedestrian and walk, where safe and in accord Footbridge over I-280. ti��ith traffic regulations. •The De Anza Trail on the Union • The provision of efficient routes for p�cific Railroad right-of-way�'hase III. transit service, emergency and other service vehicles cantinues to be a high •The study uf the Bus Rapid Transit �.��µ, priority for the City. (BRT) on Stevens Creek Boulevard. ,*�� £ '��°�"��= CITY OF CLiPERTINO DRAFT CIENERA L PLAN � REGIONAL TRANSPORTATIQN PL.FI.NI`TING �"� �The sti�d�� of Light Rail Trat�sit (LRT) Cupertino,Saratoba,Los Altos,��est San�ose i�the Sunny�>alejCupertii�o Corridor. �Zd the southem portion of Sunnyvale. �The o�1e major freeway i�nprovenzent There are four possible ro��tes for mass i�� the plan for Cupertino is an transit to serve this portioiz of the �ount�� impro�jed ramp to connect SR 85 and including Highway 85�nedi�n and the Union I-28�with Foothill Boulevard. Pacific Rail Right of Way coi�necting to the Vasona Corrie.�or at Vas�na Ju�zction in Los The regional prc�jects are shown on Gatos;Stevens Creel�Boulevard th.ro��gh Sa� ��g��e�"�• Jose and coni�ecting to�De Anza College at Highway 85; and De Anza Boulevard con- `tX��.�h the exception af the Mary necting to tl�e Steve�-�s Creek line and extend- A��enue bicycle-pec�estrian foc�tbridge the ing into I�o�mto�Tn Slinnyvale. Cupertino above projects are considered ��art of a tei�- inust advocate palicies that ensur� that year fui�ding plai�. The �ity should �n�ork C�ipertina residents,the nlaj�r Cupertino cor- ��ith �he VTl� ta secure fundi�� for each of � porations and De Anza,West Valley and pos- th�r�gional�roj�cts. sibly Foathill Colleges are served l�y mass transit within the next 20 years. I�egio��.al land use decisions a.ffect rlle c�peratian of the fr�evvay s��stein in ,��,� , ,_: Cup�rtino.�egiana� tran��ortation facilities ` `'' : a a � � ..:: � ....::....... . :.� ....:�: ,, .....:.., , ,....::, ....,.::, sucl� as SR 85 an� I-28� currently opei•at.e ,y with ca�lsiderable congestion in p��k traffic - ho�rs.This is due in part ta a numb�r of fac- ��s�€��€��'e��L�r��r��m tars: mare depencl.ence o�1 the automo�?ile, Sl�T�S 1'HAT StlPP��Nt3��t��lEli��[�'�T`�E i�EE6�5�3� l9PE��`E6�CD s��ur�a�z s�-�ra�Jl, few �nass tra.nsportation . alterr�atives the re�ic�nal ii��balance of jobs ' � 6�of�cy�-�:Ci��Ps��ici�axtd�t�at� and hausing in Santa Clara Cot�nty, etc. �,��o�t�f 7'p��tspot°��im�t Plt�t�tti�tg This Plan., as well as plannii�g by the caunty and regional ag�ncies,ac�vocates strategies to Partici�ate actively in develo�ii-�g n�itibate some af these negative factars . regional appraaclles to ineeti�zg the transportation needs of the residents The Light Rail netwark for Sa��ta Clar� of the Santa Clara Valley.�Xlark clase- CauntyT��as conceived as a traditional spoke- ly with neighboring jttrisdictions and and-��Thee1 networl�with the spalces radiating agencies respoxisible for roadways, out fra�n dc�wntawn Sa��Jose and wheel ares transit facilities and transit services in ringing the Valley. Many portions of the Cupertino. spok�s and�jheel ares have been com��leted or are u-� the pla�ning stages. The �Xlest Valley 5�'t'ateg�es po�-tion af the County is�Ia�-rnec�to be served l. Regional Transporta�ion Planning. by th�Vasona Corric�or leading t� Campbell Participate in regional transportatian and eventually Los Csatos. There are no planning in order to minimize ac�verse , im�ne�.iate func�uzg so�.�rc�s ar definitive plans impacts an Cupertino's circulation syTs- far eitl�er light rail or express buses to serve teil�.Worle with all regional transparta- � II' CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT UEhTERAL PLAI`� � �� 4"4' CIRCLTLATION VTA 2020 Projects �k.�� ..o� The Ciry uf ,''._F Th:�City„J Swuiysate ^.a I.os Alws Ho�sreno Rono �,_. �� It � �:� » � � r. , { � {� j' �' �� s � ¢ � � ; � �.,_-�. � , <,„.,. 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Valley Transpportation Authority 2020 Projects. sa�„ s`a ,� . �t°:e.r�.��. . .g , � � �. :, �'' .. �� '� CITY OF CLJPERTINO DRAFT GENERAI_PLAN ENCOURAGING AL'TERNATIVES TQ THE AUT�MQBILE q'�J tion abencies to develop prc�grams con- extension of bus ai��-�jor light rail rapid sistent with the goals anc� policies of transit into the Stevens Creek and De Cupertino's Gei-�eral Plan. Work with Ariza Corridors to fulfill the"s�oke and � neighbori��g cities to address regianal wheel" transit system��esigned t� ser��e transportation and la�1d use iss�les of all of Santa Clara County. S�ecific mutual interest. actions ta i�n�le�nent this strate�y are: 2. �€�bs—�Qusing Salance. Miniinize � Revie�l all right-of-��vay ifnproven�ent regio��.al traffic impacts on Cu�ertino by projects for potential apportunities supporting regional planni�zg pragrams and c�nstraints to ra�id transit c�evel- ta manage the jobs-lzausing balai�ce opinent. thraughaut Santa Clara Coui�ty and die SilicQn Valley. � Encourage higher density and i��i�ed- use development in rapicl transit coni- 3. Interchar�ge Improvememts. Idei-�tif�� dors and ensure develc��ments are c�tential interchan e im roveine�zts desi ned to enhance the Use of transit. P g � � � s�.�ch as I-28� wTith the Lawrence ExpresswayT aa�d Stevens Creelc � Seek the coaperative suppart of resi- Boulevard, that �.vau�d encoL�.rage the dents, pro��erty owners ai�d l�usinesses use of the freeway and reduce the use c�f in��la�ining rapid transit extensions. Iacal streets. + Actively seelc to have Cupertino re��- 4. Cc��.gestio�.Ivlanagement Plan(�IVfP). resent Wc,st Valley cities and Ltlti�nate- Acti��ely partieipate uz the preparation ly c:hair the VTA Board�f Directars to of the CM�'and other regianal efforts to ��'��inote the above policy. contral traffic congestian anc� li�nit air poll�tion. � .�.. .�.� 5. 'I`raffic Impact Analysis (TI1Si.}. � � �L Rec�uire TIA reports that meet the Alternatives to the autatnoUile con- rec�uiren�ents of the VTA for all develop- tribute ta energy conservation, reduce air �nents projected to gellerate mare than and water pollution and the cost of building IOQ t;ips in tl�e �norning or afternoon �nd maintaining additi�nal higl�wa��s and peak haur. roads. Ide�lly, sufficie��t alte�-�zatives �neans �f transportatio�� should exist so that use of fi. I�ulti-madal Transportation. Ensure ��e au.toinabile is a choice not a necessity. that conriections are provided to ena�le Alternatives incliide public tra��sit,carpools, travelers to transition from one mocle of flexihle worlc hours, bic��cling, walking and transpartatian to another, e.g., bicycle telecain�nu�ti�zg. These alternative forms �f tO��' transportation inust 1�e coorc�.inated with land use patte�ns that support rl�em. 7. Regional Bus and Rapid Transit Service. S�.�pport the expansion of the VTA's regic�nal bus transit system and CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN �°° �:° '4"� CIRCULATION ..�yy 4. Design of New Developments. ,.:;. ,.�. .,� ��-� Encourage neti�� commercial develop- ,__... . __ '� ments to provide shared office facilities, cafeterias, day-care facilities, lunch- �NCREASED USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT,CARPO�LS, B(CYCLtNG,WALKING ANd TE�ECOMMUTING rooins, showers, bicycle parking, home offices, shuttle buses to transit facilities Measures to manage travel demand, and�ther amenities that encourage the called Transportation Systems Management use of transit, bicycling, walking or (?SM}, are directed at reducing the nuinber telecommuting as commute modes to of single-occupant vehicles (SOVs) using the work. Provide pedestrian pathways and circulation system duriizg peak hour commute orient buildings to the street to encour- periods. SOV trips represent about half of all age pedestrian activity. the c�aily trips�enerated in Cupertino. 5. Street Space for Alternative Transpor- Po►ic'y 4-2:Reduced Reliance on the tation. Provide space on appropriate Use of Single-Octupant Vehicles streets for bus turnouts,or safe and acces- Protnote a general decrease in reliance sible bike lanes or pedestrian paths. on privatc mostly single-occupant vehi- 6. Alternative Transportation Informa- cles (SOV)by encouraging attractive. tion. Use the Cupertino Scene and altcrn�ztivcs. othcr mec�ia to provide educational Strategies material on alternatives to the SOV. 1. Alternatives to the S�V. Encourage 7, Citizen Participation. Continue to the use of alternatives to the SC7V work with the City BicycleJPedestrian including incrcascd car-pooling, use of Advisory Committee, community public transit,bicycling and walking. groups and residents to eliminate haz- ards and bai-�iers to bicycle and pedes- 2. TSM Programs. Encourage TSM pro- trian transportation. grams for employees in both the public and private sectors by including pre- fcrrec� parkinb for carpools, provic�ing pEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLES bus passes, encouraging compressed workweeks, and providing incentives Cupertina is an auto-oriented, subur- and rewards for bicycling and walking. �an city developed during the 1950s and 1961�s. Local streets provide limited service 3. Telecommuting, Teleconferencing and to other transportation modes. As would be Other Electronic Communication. expected in a City desi�ned w�ith the auto in Encourage employers to use the intemet mind, walking and bicycle riding currently to reduce commute travel. Encourage represent just 7% of all trips generated in schools, particularly at the college and Cupertino. high school level, to make maximutn use of the intemet ta limit the need to The land use p�licies of this Plan are trzvel to and from the campus. intended ta locate trip�eiierators and attrac- tars closer togetller and thus promote walk- �� `�� -��*, CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAI,Pi.AN � PEL}ESTRIANS AND BICYCLES �"( ing and bicycle use. In additioi�, the«�eather 2. Pedestrian Grid. Consider devela�ii�g and terrain �l�ake C�.�pertino an ideal loca- a quarter-mile grid af safe, walk-a�le tia�to develop pedestriai�and�.�icycle modes side��7alks and paths to pr�vide pedestri- c�f transpartation. an access ainong residential, shopping, �-�� .. recreation and U�siness Ic�cations. �...r �' ° ��l �fv..Y..Y F f:.,. ...; . . . .� .�::.�._... .::- � � � .�..,.,_.. �...._. __�_..._._�.. 3. Sa€e Routes to Schc�ol. WOl"k W1tI1 t�l� ;r --� "f' School Districts to proi�lote the Safe ��~/ Route to Schools�rogra�n. �€��F��fE��6�S�tiE��YvtfC��€C�F PEE�ES'��A� ' �t�[��'�LE�C.�E�'CES Rh�D FAC�L6T1E5 4. Pedestrian Time om 'I'raffic Signals. ' �ta6ie��4-3:Cu�e�'tEn�f��c�est�iQea With engineering reviev�, provide adc�i- �-�.��,�,��j�� tional tiine for pedestrians to cross �'te�et'�'et�t��E�e�e Tr'a��po�`f�ti�t� streets at appropriate intersections. p,��. Added tiine woulc.�l�e most ap��ropriate near sl�opping districts,schools and s�n- Implement the pragrams and projects ior citizen developments. This strategy recainmenc�e��in th�Cu�ertino should be considcred even if it cauld Pe�.�:estrian Transportatian Guidelines r.educe the Level af Service (LC�S) for a�1�1 i�-�the Cupertina Bicycle automobile traffic. � Tratzspartation Pla��,as well as other pr�gra2ns C��at proinote t�zis goal. 5. Pedest�ian Iinprovements. Where a media�z is provided it sh�t�ld be �.�ide ,5��°a��gies enaugh ta safely a�commodate pedes- 1. �'I�e I'edestrian Cuidelines.Impletnent triat�s. Str.eets such as Homestead, the �I'C3J�Ct5 1�COIIl211ellt�eC� in the Bollinger, Rainbo�l, Pr�spect or Pedestrian GLiiclelines including: Stelling should be evaluatec�for poten- , tial iinprovements for pedestrians. ' �AfteL engineering review, and��vhere Consider rec�ucing residential street founc� to be feasible, improve safety widths to promote slawer traffic and at selected intersectians by one or less pervious surface. �nore of the followi��:prohibit right- tum-on-red, add time to the pedes- trian signal phase, construct a medi- � �� , � �, fi '�� , � � ��' t� � �,'�f �,.._ 4 . � *,. X�t � v>'� � an and/or reduce comer rac�ii. � ;s� ,�� x � � r f s � � � �� ,; ,.,. ; � � � g3' �Y e .„ - � � -�. . �� . �„ . . ��— e � � > �z,� .. .:� a Vd f1. t�paL � . a Where feasible provide inissing side- � `y �°` �a�'�' � �� ; ` � �� :� ��. P �. . �- �E�, , � f�� walks on arterial and collector �� ; , :d ,��.,�� °= �° ��r ��- .:�� ,. � � streets and on neighborhaoc� stree�s � �� d��, � �� I as c�esired by residents. *� ��` "'� � „ � ; , � � Identify a citywide pedestriai� circula- �"f� '` : # � tion grid i�ncluc�ing shortctits,pathways �.�� ` � � � � � � and bridges where needed to close gaps �x � ;x�-- � rv i in the pedestrian circ�.ilation system. �` �� ; � ; _ � _�........�.,.�u.�.,� _,_�_.w.�.. ��..,.,K_.._.,.�� CITI'C7F�.UPLRTINO�P�AFT��EI�EI2AI_PI_:4i'�� q`"(� CIRCULATION �� .�' ,�� ,�'� lO.Traffic Calming on Bicycle Routes. � � , g ' �` ,�,� � .`u . Where feasible and appropriate, imple- ,:: �-�� - �• �, . ,._'�.�.�E? -",' '*`�- '� ` - $ rnent traific calming on those bicycle , �� . =,� t�"`"� � �� F�.r-� y , E� routes where auromobile traffic volumes � ��'� u� �y�,�.�. �+!.�� :'r,;+�� ...„ -��.:�� `� �` -� are lo��. Bicycle traffic flows best where �� ; � �� - � ��: � � �a� .�`. -�� " �� ' automobile traffic volume and speeds �"'��M".,,� `�� are low and where there are no stop � _ � ,`�,_ 'j� '� � signs or traffic signals to hinder through ..... �., ti" .% .�� .,� traffic t1o��. ,,, - �.� � �� : �'�-� .:� :; = - ' ,�: �,�.. _ _ *� -`,'' 11.Bicycle Parking. Provide bicycle park- . . .. ... . . . . .,... . . ..,✓:,a_ � ..j.. ing in multi-family residential develop- 6. Crosswalk Marking, Medians, and tnents and in commercial districts as "Chokers." Followin� engineerin� reauired under Section 19.100.040 of review, mark crosswalks with pavement the City code. treatment scaled ta the speed of traffic. Use mcdians and "chokers" to narro�� pUBLIC TRANSIT tlle width of the street where feasible ai�� r��}�r�.�priatc. The City of Cupertino does not operate any public transit services. The VTA oper- 7. Pedestrian/$icycle Impact Stiaternent ates nine regular and t�ree express bus r.outes (PBIS). Encourage all public constr�ic- serving 128 bus stops in Cupertino. The tion anc� private c�cvclopmcnt projects Stevens Creek Corridor is served at 15- to submit a �'BIS. For projects that minute headways on weekdays and 30 rcquire a TIA, the PBIS may be incor- minute headw�ays in the cvening and week- porated into the TIA. The impact of ends.Most other arterials are served at 20 to the project on pedestrians and bicycles 30 minute headways on weekdays. There is shall bc reported in terms of safety, service on most routes into evening hours route connectivity, loss of eaisting facil- and on ��eekends, typically at 30-to 60- ities, adec�uacy of proposed facilities, minute headways. and potential adverse impact of pro- posed pedestrian/bicycle programs on There are two important transit trans- automobilc.traffic and��icc vcrsa. fer points in Cupertino—De Anza College and Vallco Park. The VTA plans to btaild a 8. Implementation of the Bicycle Plan. full-service transit station at the College. Implement the Bikeway� Network as Transfers at Vallco are currently made on the recommenc�ed in the Bicycle Plan. The street and are, tllerefore, not as convenient Network is shown in Figure 4-B. as desirable. 9. Bicycle Facilities in New Develop- Ridership on VTA buses in Gupertino ments. Encourage the developers of is about 3,500 patrons per weekday. Transit major new or remoi�cicc� buildings to ridership, including the use of the VTA and include secure interior and/or fully school buses, represents about 1.5% of total � � we�ther protected bicycle parking. trips generated on a��veekday in Cupertino. � .�� : f n' �^� b I Y. �. 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Sttidy the possibility � .`� ';, �..�. ,:�.. .,...:: .:x of providing slluttle service to ke�T coan- __ _�.�__�____��_ , ff--�-- �T� mercial; office ai�d ir�stitutional loca- ��` �f�C�E�S�t�t�SE��€KIS'[fN�P��L�C'�R�BVStT tions in Cupertino. SER��E��t7�'C�E��ELf3P��lT£7►�t�Ei�t R�P�C2 7 t�51T SER�It�E �5 ��l��gt 4-4:��tc�'�usee��3se�f t�uibi�t' 1Vlost trips in Cupertina,nearl�r 92% of ��e all trips, are tnade by private vehicle on the � S�pport and encourage the increased �ublic street and high��Tay system. The use of public transit. Cupertino syste��1 of major streets is shown in Figure 4-C. Local a�zcl residential streets are g�r��`�#�� not shown.The major street system in�lndes: 1. Tr�.r►si� Facilities in I�1e�v JDevelap- men.ts. Ensure all new devel�ptnent � State freeways SR&S and I-280. �rajects i�lcl�de amenities to support ' public transit such as: bus stop shelters; •Artcrials such as De Ariza �nd Stevcns spac� for transit �Tehicles to stnp and Creek Boule�Tards a�zd Hoinesteacl anc.� maneu��er as neecled; tra.nsit ma�.�s and Wolfe Rc}ads. s�hedul�s. Encourag� commercizl anc� � Major collectors st�ch as Fo�thill instit�.ttional develop��lents t� support }�us passes for employees. Boulevard and Stelling Road north �f Stevens Creek Boule�jard, Praspect �. '��ansit Stc,p Amenitiies,Worlc with th� Road east of De Anza, and Miller VTf� and adjacent pr�perty �wners to Avenue. pravi�.e attractive ainenities such as seat- �Minor c:ollectors such as the remainder �.g,lighting and sig�zage at alI bus stops. of Foothill anc� Stelling alang ��ith 4. �Ta�1cc� �'ark Transit Stataor�. Worlc Bubb, Blane�,�, Tantau, McClellan, c�.�ith the VTA to stud�T and develap a Bolliilger and Rainl�ou�. transit transfer station at �Iallco Parlc. The quality of the operation of the �nticipate a multi-nzodal statio�z tl�at street system is ineasured iising a system serves fi.�ture light rail. known as Level of Service (LOS}. Traffic engineers and planners ��se le�Tel of service 5. Rapid Transit. Work with tl�e VTA to grades to e�Taluate the relative congestio�z of p1an. for and develop bus andjor light raads and highways.The LOS far road��Jays is rail rapid trat�sit services in the Stevens a scale that measures the ainount of traffic a Cre�k a�.zd north De Anza Corridors to l�adway or an intersection may be ca��able of take advantage of the potential increase handling.Level of service"A"represents free , '�, in�mi.xed-use activities in the De Anza flow conditions and level of service "F"rep- ' �o1�.ege custo�ner base. Consider ; resents jammed conditions with excessive incr�ased frequency of service to ��e1ay for inotorists. The definition of LC�S is �n�c�urage ridersllip. shov��n in Table 4-1. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAI_PI_AN ' _ .' 4"1 Z CIRCLLATION Table 4-1. Level Qf Service Definitions For Signutized Intersections. Level of Vehicle DeEay Qescription Service f$��Qnds) .� 0- S.0 Free flo�v,no congestion (��ery little delay) B 5.1 - 15.0 Stahle flow, limited con�estion (slight delay) C l�.l - 25.0 Stable flow, inoderate congestian (acceptable delay) D 25.1 -40.0 Approaching unstable flow,lligh congestion (tolerable delay) E 4t�.1 -60.0 Unstable flaw, near breakdown (typically unacceptable delay) F >60.0 Forced flo�v,breakdown (excessive delay) ��; It is the iiltent of this Plan that most - :: ,� : streets should operate with no more than a �� '.. " tc�lerable level of congestiot�, LOS D. ROADWAY DESIGN THAT ACCOUNTS FOR THE The concept of maintaining no tivorsc NEEDS OF MOTOR15T5,PEDESTRIANS,BICYCLES than a tolerable level of congestian is iinpor- AND ADJACENT LAND USE- tant, not only to provide a reasonable LOS for motorists, but also to protect neighbc�r- ' pplicy 4-5:Tra�c Service and Land hoods from the impact of excessive through Use Deve/opment traffic. To the extent that the arterial and Maintain a ininitnuin LC�S D for major major collectar street system is operating intersections during the moming and ��ith limited congestion, there will be less afternoon peak traffic hours.Achieve incentive for drivers to use local streets to this standard by iinposing reasonable hypass areas of congestion. limits on land use to ensure that princi- pal thoroughfares are not unduly Cupertino uses a computerized traffic impacted by locally generated traffic at signal interconnect system to increase the traffic carrying capacity ot arterial streets.The Peak traffic hour. system controls the flow at intersections to In ore.�er to accotntnodate development favor cotnmute traffic.Green lights are longer that furthers a unique gathering place in on major streets to encourage shoppers,com- the Crossroads area on Stevens Creek muters and workers to use those streets. Boulevard,set the LOS standard for the intersections of Stevens Creek These policies encourage drivers ta use Boulevard��ith De Anza Boulevard and the arterial street system. Cupertino discour- w�ith Stelling Rc�ad to LOS E+. (No ages tnotorists from otller cities froin using more than an average 45 seconds of local streets, and where appropriate from delay per��ehicle).The standard for the using collector streets, by means of stop intersection of De Anza Boulevard at signs,speed humps,raised medians,diverters Bollinger Road shall also be LOS E+. � �� : and intensified enforcement of speed liinits. �� .; � , E 3 � : � �� r d:..:.w �"�"�'�'°"�°�� CTTY OF CtiPERTINC�DRAFT GENERAL PLAN ROAD��AYS 4''�J LOS standarc�s �nay also be a��justed as 5. 1�nnual L4S Ana�ysis.Ca�z�-�uct a LOS c�escribed i�Policy 4-6• analysis, c�nsistent with the re�orting rec�uire�l�ents of tl�e VTA, to be com- ��'��`e�ees pleted at the titne of the anniial 1. Street Width Limitation. To minimize General Plan revie��.�. the barrier effect and the negative aes- thetics c�f ma}ar streets, limit the �nid- TI�e �ic.ycle and Pe��estrian block �=idth of De Anza Boulevard to Cc�m�nissio� rec��i��z�e��cls tl��t � �o1i�.�= , eight lanes �� thc A��ninistrati��c L�r�ft, «�h�cl� ti�T�s � c��l�t:c�d in tl�e ��r��ft C�ene�-�� Plz�n, �e 2, �g�nchr€�nization of Traffic Signals. i�-�c1Ll�cc.�. T'l�� liey ccillcc� Fc�r �a1��-�c- Enhat�ce the syi�.chranization of traffic iz-}g th�� lceds c�f �e�-�estri��ns tivit�z signals on majc�r streets. desire�� tra�`-fic ser�Tic.e:' 3, A11Qca�ion of Nan-resideritial Devel- C7 ! S C U S S I � N T U P f C �7 apment. In order to inaintain a desired level of trans��ortation system capacitY� �'�►►it,y 4-6:Roc�dw�y Plt��s�i�ct� �1�.e city's remaining non-residential COmptemet�t�'h�6V�eds��/�djt��n�` development potential shall ��e pooled $unsf Use anc� reallocatecl according to the city7's 7 D i n ro��d.v�a s b�sed on efFicient clevelopment priority tables as shown.in es g y �lignments,appropri�tte number and the Lan� Use Elen�ent of this Plai�. ��idths c:�f traffic lanes, inclusion af Floor areas ratio {FAR) limitations medi�ns,parkin�and bicycle lanes and a�p1�� to a11 re��laii�ing co�nmercial, the suitable width�nd Iocatiax�af side- offic�and inc�ustrial properties, i�nless a prape�-ty received a bonus FAR credir. wall<s as needed to support tl-�e adja- cent properties. au.thorization by t1�e 1993 General Plan and/ar a higher c�evelopment alloca- I11�dc�ition,design the Iocal streets ta ti4n, abo�le the FAR �LI711C�1t1017� satisfy the aesthetic requireinents of the approved by the City. area served.In general,the aesthetics of a street will be iinpro�Ted if it can be 4. Citywide Transpo�tarion ImprovernenY nai-�ower rather than��ider,include si�- Plan.Carry out a citywide transFortatian nificant laY�dscaping with shacle trees, improvement plan to accommodate ��d provic�e safe and convenient places peak houz traffic flaws an arterial streets far people to bicycle and��allc.Details ' anc�majar collector streets at a muzicnum ��'design,suelz as pro�7ision af vertical of LOS D. If feasible, the Plan sl�ould �urbs and ininimum comer radii,are to maintain the LOS higher than le��el D. Ue consi�-�ered elesirable.Design details Ha�ever,as described above,exceptions shauld�e developed in the City's roac� ta this standard are set for the intersec- impra�Tement standards. tic�ns of Ste�Tei�.s Creek Boulevard ��ith De Anza Boulevard and witll Stelling Strategies Roa�and for the intersection af De Ar�a Boulevard at Bolluzaer Raac�. 1. Road IYnprovernent Stamdards.Develop b the City's road improvement standards CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN q'�14' CIRCULATION Circul�tion ��' The C:icy of � _,.. The t;icy of Sicnnyvnle � Lns Akos �� ...,� �� t �.�` �, . Hon+es�no Rono 4 t k,y�, �; � k,. `.� �+ � t � � , �,"�. �; j*� ..�.�"� � ,. ,..,..�..., � PRG� � '! � `�,� c�.� .,-.. ... u� # ! S ��..,.,. - �9 . � '`�..-., '''«._-� � ��G VE :/ .... �`y� `� . � ph:4 E A � %i � ^�^,„ � —� .� a%, ,1' i..... SS `�:�. � �� . : � � ¢ m ��,� k r�ctY�i m � � �, � v a � sanca ctara ` ......_.,�j , / z Z LL i < y,+°� g � g 3 ' I +y" STEVENS CREEK BLVD M��`� I,�� a"�" / ��.� •+,` ��, � % �7�a . , ; � "a, ; � � �-� � � -----`---� , . . f § i `'^--:....._ '� j i I ?p i � �, j� � ..........____...., € `;, rac«EuaN a � e •' �` � � `.., `� Rono i w W � - __.� � i � '' --.-J Z � z , , , ...�.,..- j , & �� -__ __ � � �' � `a' � m � � ',J/ �� ' } s �. ! BOIIINGER RD �� '� :::, .=_ :.��..�,K. �` J,- � �°.os.p,—; �� %= Q �� T�lf�.lC'1 f)f`�lll�(1.1� ��i/ �.��...✓ � '...� t j{ / ym-d � � e ' � : - ' a-._._.._�........._.__. ..... -.-t,,.iw�:::::.:::.:� j� Rn�n�s U��E ,�....,..,. ._.__..._ ! "iF 1 • ...., � ,/ ° ��.� fi � ' LECENn � � ry�, .� � � �_�__� y "� - -:, �� 4 � Freeways and Expressways ��, _ .: �3� StrvensCreek � � � �"� ` � ._,._� y y.,....._...,...�a,e,..,,�...,..._...� PAOSPECT ROAD - 'j} Feurvotr - � . . � } e�-��"�`"°. .�..-°. — Arterials .� j � � F �'�� 4 �'a,,�,,�._.._.� TheCit��of Sarawgu � MdJOC COIIeCtOfS � ; , � , , I -' � ' � Minor Collectors : .- . � �, , , . , ; . , : , , � { � � ...................... ; j City Boundary � �•�4 4 � ____.'� , � � �� ; ��°° Urban Service Area Boundary � � ��W---�� •�,,� ~~- -~~~ Sphere of Influence € i - #� ----~�°— Boundary Agreement�ine ; ` �... --------------- ( r.-_--= + � ' Unincorporated Areas , �,_- , ;�� ( !---__.._..__. I f" � 3 0 o.s 1 Mile � f'� , i 0 1000 2000 3000 Feet � � 0 500 t000Meters ! °�n' � Figure 4-C. Circulution Plcr,n. �� , �, : �� .� ��°"�� CTTY OF CI.JPF.RTINp DRAFT GENERAI_PLAN ROAD�T�'AYS �"�J �O ITIC�UC�e COLISIC�er�t10I1 of service to in��iscriininately� enter C�1e travel lanes at traffic,bicycles and�edestrians as�vell as multiple locations. Landscaping themes t1�e embodiment of aesthetically pleasu�g along the street fruntage maintain a stroi�ger desig�z features, like trees. Im�rovement visual continuity with fet��er curb cuts service standarc�s sllall also consider the ur�an, to traffic while also improving service for� sul�urban and rural ei�vironments faund l.�ic��clists and�edestrians. within the City. Po��sy 4-7:Curb Cc�ts 2. �tural Road Impravement Standards. Minin�ize the nulnber of driveway Identify candidate rural roads ancl devel- �peni�-�gs in each develo��ment. ap S�J�Ci�IC street improvement stan- � dards that preser��e the rural character of S�'�'uteg�es these streets. Rural roads wauld t�7pical- 1. Shared Driveway Access. Encourage � 1�� feature nattlral landscaping, na side- �,lo��erty owners tc�use shared drive��Jay �v�Iks aizd narrow tuzpaved shoulders. access anc�interconnected roads on spe- 3. �emi-Rural Road Irnprover�ent �ific praperties wl�ere feasible. Require � � �taildards. Identify candidate semi-i-��ra1 ��1 iveway access closures,consolidatiol-�s rc�acls t�=l�ere cur.b and. gutter iinpro��e- or both ��h�t� a non-residcntial site is �-c�.ents,and n�siclewalles,are ap�ro�riate. remc�deled. Ensur� tllat the drive��ay � accomm�dates the 4. L7rban �tc�ad Improvemea�t Standards. traffic volu.tne far L�e��elc��a �:�rban improvement standarc.�s all affected pra�er- � far arterials sucll as Stevens Creel� and ties, and that the � � � I�e Ariza Boule�Tai-ds. In these areas, 1z1 a i�z t e n a�i c e s�an.clards m.ay include wide sidewallcs Yesponsibilities arc _ � 1- `�ith appropriate street furniture. clearly defined. II �. 5�.�.burban Road Improvement 2. Dare�t Access from Secondar� Streets. Encourage property ��T�� tandards. Develo� suburban road � � in7�rc��ement standards for all streets ��ith fiontages on nlajvr and secondary streets to ' � nat designated as rural, semi-rural nor ► in the Crossroads Area. provide direct access to . drive�vays fr�m the sec- f � � .�, 6. Intersection I�esign. Sc�rvey intersec- andaiy street. tions to ensure that the roadwaj� align- ��n.e�lts are as efficient as p�ssible.Where 3. Temporary CurU Cuts On Non- feasible and a�propriate, redesigi-� and Resiclential Sites. Pern�it temporary rebuild those intersectio�is where curb cuts on a nan-residential site sub- improvemen.ts would t�pgrade traffic ject to the City finding that the opening fl.c��T and pedestrian and �icycle con- is necessaiy for public safety.These tem- ver�ience and safety. P�laiy openings may 1�e clased and access to tlie driveway made available Tao many driveways may i�npede traffic �'�t11�ther driveways wheiz surrounding flc�c� on bus�� streets because drivers can properties are developed or rec.�.eveloped. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GEI�IERAL PLAN �'�� CIRCULAT'ION �► Poiicy4-s:Streetimprovement NEIGHBORHO�D PROTECTION Planning Through traffic tends to take the Plan street itn�rovements such as curb route of least resistance, often resulting in a cuts, sidewalks, bus stop tumouts,bus high through volume of traffic along residen- shelters,light poles,benches and trash tial streets located adjacent to busy traffic cor- containers as an integral part of a pr�j- ridors. Through traffic on local streets should ect to ensure an enhanced streetscape be discouraged to protect the quality of life and the safe movement of people and and safety of residential neighborhoods. vehicles with the least possible disrup- tion to the streetscape. Neighborhood traffic management is Uased on the concept that coinmute or Strategies through traffic should be redirected from 1. Sidewalk Access to Parking or Buildings. local residential and minor collector streets Examine side��alk to parking areas or and onto major arterials,expressways or free- k�uilding frontages at the time individ- ways. Neighborhood traffic management ual sites d�velop to regulate the cntry to Programs m�y include any of the traffic calcn- the site at a central point. Sidewalks in ing measures listed below. thc Crossroads Arca shall be wide ~�:, enough to accommodate increased _....___ .._...�....... . pedestrian activity. �'��' ��.,��- 2. Bus Stop Turnouts in Street Frontages. A TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM THAT HA5 Reyuire ��us stop turnouts, or partial MINIMAL ADVERSE IMPACT ON RESIDENTIAL turnouts, within the street fronta�e of a NEIGHBORHOODS new or redeveloping site. This �►olicy , does not �pply to the Crossroads Area. Po►iry 4-10:Good Tra�c Service on Bus stops should include benches, trash Major Stree�s receptacles and other amenities as Encourage through rraffic to use the appropriate. Follow thc VTA specifica- major arterial and collector streets by tions for improving bus stops. maintaining the highest service possi- ble on the arterial street system. � Policy 4-9:Safe Parking Lots Require parking lots that are safe for , Po�«Y 4-11:Traffie Calming on Loeal pedestrians. Streets Discourage traffic from using local Strategy neighborhood streets by employing Safe Spaces for Pedestrians. Re�uire traffic calming measures. parking lot design and construction to include clearly defined spaces for pedes- Stt�a�egies trians so that foot traffic is separated 1. Traffic Calming Measures. After engi- froin the hazards of car traffic and peo- neering study, iinpletnent appropriate ple are directed froin their cars to build- traffic calming measures and/or itn- ��ri� ing entries. provements on a case-by-case basis, �� ¢ �` _: � ��s � - C1TY OF CL?PF,RTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN NEIGHBORHOOD PRQTECTION �"� ( base�. an approval af bQ% of the resi- Traffic ca��ni�2g dents on the street and invalving pul�lic ; �� ; measure heari�zgs, to slow ar discourage tl�rouglz � t*,; ��#: � � �µ y��'e�ur�p � traffic in nei hborhoods. Re uire ne�� -�" � ��.��-�'� �� f �- ,��`�` f ��;,��,�M ,� � development to impleFnent traffic calan- � �� y�,�� '� v� }�`�� `. � � �,,,,, � l .a-� r ��. � M ��„a 'K�� . . 117g I�1��SU1�S 1�1i12�JaCtS 81e g�i1�T�t�t��1y ��"" ��,�'`'.�C � ,�� -�`�,��' f ,,��iM��.�—.} � � � ° � � s u'�� 3 '� � ° y°°5�� r"� '�'t�t �rs �i.�c �he development. ��{'� � r � � �, �;b , , ;�; ;,.��q� �� .� ,�� `'��l k&t ��'�} I��,��;�i w -� �� .�li #��`" . . . . y�;� �,��'� ra�.r'�J" ,_ t .`.n ='="s--=r,��, . �`; . '" ��rx .r � 2. Desig� af Traf�ic Calming I�eas�res. �, ��=`,`�-s�"==--�.'�"' 1'�_._�=-._ ��" �..�--�- - -`� �onsider the iznportance of attractive " ,�f' �esigns for traffic calming installatic�ns. - � ��$',��'�, �� . � � Develop w�ritten design sta��dards far >��'��, � � � � �� each rype of nzeasure. � �� _._..w _. �°.�.�.iE�.�� ___.��__�__ W.__�_. � 3. Neighborhood Traffic Managen�ent tions, encourage walking and bicycling P��a�s. L7�velo traffic mana ement to schoal. Assist Districts in th.e c�evel- � � plans far local residential streets affect- opn�ent of the "Safe Routes tc� Schot�l ed by unacccptablc levcls of tlzrough Prograln" to encourage more studenr.s traffie. Plans ma.y itzclude the r.raffic v�Talking and bicycling anc.� less use c�f calmir�� znc�asures, including medi�ns auto access. anc�strcet tre�s,anc� alsc.�incluc�.e educa- � � �ioi�. ai�.c1 entc�rc�inent tneasures that ;;n� �o6icy�-74:7'�ct��pca�'�'t��ion 6Vois�, � �romotc�ch�n��s in c�river behaviar. �tett�es c�t�s�fia�a�ds In additic�i�to liiniting through traffic �'�f��'y�-1,�:Li�e��t��t��e�'Clos��es volu�ne on local streets,protecti the Do not close streets unless there is a caminunity froin�zoise,fuines�tnd haz- demonstrated safety c�r over-whelming ards c�used by the City's transportation through traffic prc�blein and there are system.The quarries on Stevens ��a acceptable alternatives. Closures Canyon Roac.�,Stevei�s Creek ma��shift traffic to othcr local streets, Boulevard and Foathill BoL�levard are thus moving rhe��rablem fio�n one �najor sources af tr�zsportation noise. zzeighborllood to another. Stra�egies �9` P't�d�cy 4-�3:5chool Ir��acts on 1. Quarry Use Perini�. Monitor the c�uar- �@�5��$ ries' L�se per�nit conditiolzs imposed by Ivlinimize the impact of school drop-off, the County of Santa Clara and vp��ose pick-up and parl�uzg on neighborhoods. anj�expansion of q�iarry uses. S��'��'e�y 2. Quarry Trcxck Speed.Prioritize enfarce- �oardination witih School Disrricts. ment of traffic s�eeds on Stevens �3Vork with the School Districts to Canyon, Stevens Creek and F�othill develop plans and programs that Boulevards. Install radar speecl monitors. encourage car/van-pooling, stagger haurs of adjac�nt schools,drop-off loca- 3. Community Protection. Warlc r.o �ra- CtTY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN q'l C� CIRCULATION �: M tect the community from the effects af the city planning staff.The land use data for S��r<�t.lc�� the transportation system. Discourage areas outside Cupertino are based on ABAG 6-67.��>6-68 dangerous and abusive driving by prior- Projections.The model is calibrated by coin- �� HE:�LrH�t�;r} ity enforcement of speed laws, enforce- paring its estimate of traffic flow in 2000 SAPETY FC)R �nr�►rfc-?�.�L inent of State muffler laws (see the against traffic counts conducted on the city -��t;c.:K 7-�.�t-F�c Naise eleinent of this Plan) and review street systetn.When the model closely repli- f'°Lrci�' of traffic management strategies. cates existing traffic,it is usee�to project traf- fic volumes fc�r the ��ear 2020. TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS FUTURE YEAR TRAFFIC CONDfT10N5 The City uses the VTA maintained As shown in Table 4-2, the traffic vol- CMP model to project trafEic on the freeway umes projected using the CMP inodel for the and on local streets. The CMP model 11as year 2020 would result in some increased lev- about 18,500 highway and transit links, and els of congestion. However, the 2020 LOS 385 internal zones to represent Santa Clara for major intersections would tneet the stan- County. The land use projections for dards set in this Plan and the standards as Cu�ertina in 2C�20 have been de��eloped by required by tl�e CMP. Tuble 4-2. Level Of Service At Signulized Intersections. Existing 2Q00 Prajected 202Q Intersectivn Morning Afternoon Morning Afternoon Wolfe Road at Homestead Road C C- D D+ Wolfe Road at I-280 Northhound Ramps A A B+ A Wolfe Road at I-280 Southbound Ramp� B A B A Wolfe Road at Stevens Creek Boulevard C C C C �liller Avenue at Bollinger Road C D C D- De Anza Boulevard at Prus�ect Roaci C G C- D+ De Anza Boulevard at Rainbow Drive B B+ B- A De Anza Boulevard at SR 85 Southbound Ramps C+ C D+ C De Anza Boulevard at SR 85 Northbound Ratnps C+ C+ C- B- De Anza Boulevard at Bollinger Road C C+ D B- De Anza Boulevard at McClellan Road B C B- D De An�a Boulevard at Steven5 Creek Boulevard C- D+ D+ D De Anza Boulevard at I-280 Southbound Ramps C C C C De Anza Boulevard at I-280 Nurthbound Ramps C C D C De Anza Boulevard at Homestead Road D C D D Stelling Road at Rainbow Drive B B C B Stelling Road at McClellan Road C C- D D+ Stelling Road at Stevens Creek Boulevard C- C D+ D+ Stelling Road at Hoinestead Road D+ D+ D D Stevens Creek Blvd at SR 85 Northbound Ramps C B- C+ B- � �a �: Ste��ens Creek BI�Td at SR 85 Southbound Ramps B- B- B- C �� `:: �� , � �. {, y,�. ��° � CiTY OF Ci.JPERTINC)DRAFT C,�ENERA I.PI.AN TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS �"�7 �n�ers�c�ion �,��s o� �e��i�� ,� �� The Citv af �t q 'cy�j.' }� TheC,i � S�nm aate �� LosAlros �'; �-I-�-F:, �`d H�r �.��;; � �„ x�:: , HOMESTEAD ROAD t �,., ..� ��.F;� ," r � ' -sa 6� .;� �a d ' �'4 7 z � r'�, i *a- `°e„� �.�.. � � . .� z � °��,,�� .p�- .,� C C � � . pR� x 7 � �,� �,�" „�",� ^.F� ,:......,..� � � € t.� �` . � .�. -�A�,A �CE...AyE . 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Traffic Volumes. �� w � '�"�`�� CITY OF CL'PERTINO DRAFT GENERA I.PI.AN � 5-1 �ecrion S 0 � . � � � S l � �. Envircancnea�tal �, �es�urcesl: �' � .-.. �s�s��in��i6a�,�:`s� � �� I�Focs�i€�u � Circi.�la�io,� � � � � � teT2t �Tl(� e{�ICle11t C{?I11211Lt- � �Y��~-"�"°,�, nity f�cilities, humar� scale Sustainable planning '°� and clevelop�nent�ccomn�odate ;-,��j�r, ��z,�4��% � neigh�orl�oods and a sense of � �<<��-4,��;y th� Ci�r's fu�ure changes while `�'``�;"``�ry ��,f�� coini�zunity wl�ile �reserving reco�nizing that tlie coin�n�.�nityr's �n.4m�oA, � environn�ental res�urces. envirc�nment�l resources are fragile, The ErnTironinental Res�urces/Sustain- in�Talt2abl�and intc.rr�lat�d.Sustaindble plan- ability element contains an invent�ry �f the ning integra�es az-icl balances envira�i�nental c�ecisic��s �vitl�. eca�lomic considerations a�ld ��ty's lcey cnvironmental isstzes and resources, reco�;niz�s th�s��mbiotic relationship between and it also includes policies for �he eff�icient use anc�conservaCic�n af�C�zese res�urces. the natur.al environment,r,l�e community and the ecc��.r�r��.�In the long term,protccti�z�and sustainia�g ehe Ci.ry's viable ecolo�ical carn- SuS�� t rit�� I�S ��ni�ies a��.d e�zviranmental resourc:es ulill result in the �rc�tection of both the hun3ai� The Environmental Resources/Sustain- a�d nat�.�ral en�Tironinenr.s. ability Elemei�.t and im��lementatian strategies are based t1�021 thc following func�amental principles: � � ��° � �L�� Linlsing— the 1ir�cing of Resource Mat�- a�einent �nd Ecanatnic Deterininations i'lanning far the location of land use -, �,�,��en evaluating develo��ment projects activities is one af the fundamental eo�npo- nents of s�.�staii-�a?�ility.Su}�ur�an land use prac- p �onservation/Efficiency— the protec- tices isolate housing, retail uses anc.� employ- tion, intelligent use and reuse of mei�t lacatioi�.s fram one another, and scatter i:eneu�able and nonrenewable resources IoE��-c�ensit�clevelopment that�econies solely reliant on.the aut�mc�bile for access�zd trans- • Reduction of Waste— ieuse, recyclii�g , portation. This i�lefficic:nt ar�d �.�ns�stainable and use rec��,ictioFz : gro��7th patter�� has resulted in loss of natural habitat and open space, deteriorating air anc� ° Resource Ma��agement—fc�r the bene- �vater c�uality, increased traffic congestian and fit of ftiture generations a Ios� of a sense of cominunit��. Sustainability requires a change from past lanc�use�lai�ning ' Preventionjli�iti�ation of sigi�ificant to a s}�st�m that creztes and maintains co�npe- environmental im�acts �: _ ;_ .., CITY OF CLIPERTINO DRAFT GLNERAL PLAN ��' ,�� S'Z ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES�SUSTAINABILITY � Restoration of impacted environmcntal a. writc �3I1C� l�cep current thc annual resources T�cticat Pl��n and measureinent of � City-��ric�e ��rograms tc�l�e1p achie�e � • Innovation in building technolagies, the Environ�nental Resources and including the substitution of materials Stistaina��ility sectic�n of the Ge�ieral Plan. � Community Participation—the compre- hensive in�olvement of City go��ern- b. Ide.ntify and e�Taluate resuurces, ment,cit�=residents and the private sector technologies,products and t11e life- cy�cle co�t uf a��rnership for each � • Education — preparation and dissetni- recvminendec�. nation of cdticati��nal material; c. Work��rirh City�staff to e�ralia:ate the � The City's sustainable, en�>ironmental financial feasibility of the recom- reso�irce progratn is based on the perception ll��i1dations. of the community as a holistic system,where people are inescapably related to the com- 2. Implementation Programs. Adopt and munity's natural resoarces and other envi- implement energy policies and imple- roninental conditions. These conditions not mentation programs that include the only include topography, air and ��ater nual- City's planning and regulatory process. ity, surface drainage, and open space, but all other forms of life. 3. City-Wide Inventory. Conduct a City- wide sustainability inventory in order to identify issue5, opportunities and plan- . �''�A -....-__._.__._.._...�............._..... ning altematives. A SUSTAtNABLE FUTURE FOR THE CITY OF `�'• Sustainaliility Energy and Water CUPERTINO Conservation Plan. Prepare and imple- ment a comprellensive sustainability Poliey 5-):Prineiples of energy plan as a part of the City's Sustainobility Gencral Plan. This plan will specifical- Incorporate the principles of sustain- ly include recammendations regarc�ing: ability into Cupertino's plaruzing and development system. a. Reduction of energy cansumption. b. Reduction of fossil fuels. Strategies 1. Appoint a Task Force or Commission c. Use of renewable energy resources to develop an apprapriate comprehen- �vhenever possible. si��e annual Sustainability and Resource Plan for the City: The rnission for thc d. Improve City-wide water usage and T�sk ForcefCominission woulc�be: conservancy. D I S C U S S 1 0 N T O P I C ER-1 e. Reduce water consumption by the City. ��;, -�,��< ��, $ � �� ,.r �•x�� '°' CITY OF CUPERTiNO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN ENERGY CCINSERVATION�EFFICIENCY �"3 f. Prai�ote residential ai�d �usiness required puUlic agencies to coizserve, effi- � �,�Jater reductian. ciently use and searelz for altemati�Te energy , res�urces. �� ask Farce/Co�nmission will �n��rk �Tith � ��a�t€� keep the Sustainability Energy and �ater Conserc�atian portion of the �eneral �1��1��1 �rtd �g�latory�r�e�� P�.�n current and abreast of beneficial cc�st- e��cti�e t�chnologies. Urban areas in California, (incl�ac�ing 7 Cu ertino cQntain a. .roximatel 85 �er- l� ) F� � � cent of the State of California's po�ulation. � : �� These url�an coi�lmunities are in tl�e best �� ,� � �asition, through their pla�u�in; and regula- tory �rocesses ta promote and itnplernent Cu ertino reliance on the use of no��- effective ener c�nservatic�n/efficienc sus- P �y Y �en��,�Ta�1e en�rgyT supplies has seric�us en��irc�n- tainability prc�gzains.Cupertino has expressed r�ental canseque��.ces. For aur cominunity tc� its cotnr�litment to these pragrams in the fc�l- be sustai.na.ble,it��st reverse tl�is situatioi�. lowing ways: The City af C��ertina receives electri- • Installed lightii�g and/or retrc�fitted ca1 ��c��.�er from Pacific �as arzd Electric ener�y efficiezit lights for all street (P�c�.E).I'C�c�,.E's pawer is d�ri��ec�froin sev- 11��1tS a11C�tT��E1C CO11tT01 Ii��l.tS. eral sour�es su�l�. as ��ind t�rbi�les, l�ydro- ��e�tric dams and nuclear �encration. The � R�trofittec� all o`Terhead lights in C`ity �ssaciatic�n c�f Bay Area Goverr�rnents C�ffices. , {�Bf�.G} po�ver consartiunz proviL�es the Cit�,= `cTith natura� gas. Ira. the State of ' Reduced Iighting and equipnzent use ��lifor�zia and the San Francisco Bay Area, ��'��ere possible in all City facilities �ppraxirnately 95 percent of the residenti�l through staff traiiiing. ua�i�s are heated by natural gas, the remain- de�b�r electricit��ai�.cl prop�ze. ° Acc�uired several electric vehicles. • Distributec� c�nservation{effi- Si�ce the se�ere energy shortages of C�tT�ra11 er-�e.r�y use ciency inforrnation tt� �rchi- the 197�'s, ��hich culn�.inated in the critical ir-�tl�e�3a�'Ar�a' state��>ide electrical po«�er.shortages of 2001, tects, contractors and the gen- .�� ,�� ali�ornians (anc�parti�ularl��Bay Area resi- eral pi�blic. Cc�ni�ne�:cial 7 ' d�nts} have become acutely aware of the � Endorsed tlze "Draft Com.��act Re�;ide��tial 17 ' need ta reduce energ�� d�mand for both the {��r a S�lstaina�Ie Bay Area" as �'7��L's�rial 3S ' . sha�t and long term in orc�er ta acllieve a sus- Tra��s��c�rtatioi� 31 proinoted by the Bay Area tainable fi�ture: This ��=as further r�inforced ��th�l 1 Q Alliance far Sustaina�Ie �� the se�rere blackouts ir� tlie Northeast Developnient.This"Cotnpact" �� ..�.5. ar�d Canac�a in the summer af 2003. ��nstitutes a commitment t� �02Rr�ces: I'��'E, `T�.e cantinuously rising cost of energY �ro' I�Ia•r�riirx�Reso�r�rcc� take sp�cific steps toward a sus- d�ctinn,tagether uTith c�iFninishing fossil fuel tainable regian. �ssc�cic2�:es , so�zre�s {non-ren��vable resources), has CITY OF CL'PERTINO DRAFT CJENERAL PLAN S"�' ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLTRCES�SL'STAINABILITY The Land Use Elc:mcnt and the access to the sun and protection from it. Circulation Element commit to sustainabili- Promote new technologies, such as ty- in the follo��ing areas: waterless water heaters to effect this change. . •Land Use Planning and Zoning: Provide energy efficient higher density 2. Comprehensive Energy Management housing in proximity to employment Plan.Prepare and implement a compre- centers and transportation corridors and hensive ener�-management plan for all include mixed use development where applicable public facilities, equipment appropriate. (See Section 2—Land Use) and procurement and construction practices. • Transportation Planning: Consider alternatives to thc automabile such as 3. Consistency with State and Federal increased car pooling, flexible work Regulation.Review and evaluate appli- schedules, use of bicycles, pedestrian cable City cades, vrdinances, and pro- pathways and telecommuting. Support cedures for inclusion of local, state and multi-modal public transit to reduce federal policies and standards that pro- congestion,air and water quality pollu- mote the conservation and efficient use tion and the significant costs of road of energy and for consistency with the construction. Encourage reduced street goal of sustainability. Change those width. Strengthen street tree protec- that will promote energy efficiency tion. (See Section 4—Circulation) without a punitive effect. � 4. Using life cycle cost analysis, identify � , r -� _� City assets for replacement �c�ith more ,_..._. _...._.. . { energy efficient replacements. REDUCED USE UF NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES �• Incentive Program. Implement an incentive program ta include such Policy S-2:Conservation and Efficient items as reduced permit fees for building UseofEnergyResources projects that exceed Title 24 require- ments. Promote other incentives from Encotuage the maximum feasible con- the State, County and Federal servation and efficient use of electrical Go��ernments for improving energy effi- power and natural�as resources for new ciency by posting information regarding and existing residences,businesses, incentive, rebate and tax credit pro- industrial and public uses. grams on the City's web site. Let's make learning about this easy and help those Strategies interested get startedi 1. Alternate Energy Sources. Encourage the use of solar energy and other alter- 6. Solar Access Standards. Eiisure com- nate, renewable energy resources for all pliance with the State �f California new and significantly renovated private Subdivision Map Act solar access stan- ��.;:�. and public buildings. Ensure that all dards in order to maximize natural heat- �°�,�% hoines have an acceptable balance of ing and cooling opportunities for future b�" �' � t ..�:�-`��c • € ��°-�` CITT'OF Ct�PERTINO DRAFT C?ENERAI.P1,AN ENERGY CONSERVATION�EFFICIEI�TCY .1^'„J residen.ces. E��caurage the u�clusion of an endorsement af the individual or additianal shade trees aizd Iandsca��ing coinpanj�listed,but a resource center far ei�erg�T�fficiency. far the community. 7. Educati€�n�l Pragrams. � Establish and �nai�-�tain an Energy Information Center or Kioslc at City � De�=elop conservatio7�/efficiency edu- Hall wlzere infarination concemii�g cational prograrns serving aII utility energy issues, bt�ilc�ing standarc�s, users. recycling ancl assistance is a�Tailable. � Pra�jide informational materials and � Re�-�uire residents and businesses that participate in energy canservation are renlodeling to review and sign as worksl�.ops. acknowledgment that tt�ey have revie��ed the "S��stainable Building � Pro�.��de educational materials, semi- Practices" guide prior ta peri�iits nar and staff training on e�lergy cc�n- ��eing isstied. servationjef#'ici�ncyT far those uTho design, build a��d �nanage l�uildi�ig 7. Energy Cogeraeratian Syster�s. faci�ities, and for those wl-�a regulate Encourzge the use of energy �ogenera- �uil�ing design and constructian. tian systems through the��ravision of an awareness pragram targetii�g the larger � In�artnership�vi�l�De Anza Colle�e commercial a�zd indtistrial users and �e�elap a "�«stainable BL�il�ing pu�.�lic facilities. Practices" guide for Cupertino resi- den�s and businesses. The Guide �. �$.egu�ation of �uilding Design: Ensure sl�aulc� incic�de information regard- desigi-ier, devel�pers, applic�nts and i��g current rebates and subsidies t� 1�,uilders;neet California Title�4 E�Zergy make in�plementii�g a sc�stainal�le Efficiei�t Building Standarc�s and encour- builcling ��ore financially attractive age architects, building designers ai�d ��Jith references back to the City, co��tractors to e�ceec.�"Title 2�"require- State,Federal ai�c�ather web sites far mei�ts far new projects through tl�e pro- u�.�-to-c�ate information. vision of incentives. Encourage either passive solar heating andJor darl�plaster � Provide educatian materials, semi- interior with a co��er for swiYnming pools, nars and a certificatian prograin far cab�u�as and other related accessoiy uses cantractars a�zd architects who have where salar access is available. participated in "Sustaina�le Encourage the use of alternative renew- Building" courses. Many af the cur- al�Ie sources where feasible, a1.1d develop ric�Iu�t1s are currently available at energy�udits or subvention�rograins. De Anza Gallege. As an incenti��e for participating the "Sustainable 9. IJse of Discretionary I3evelopment Builc�ing" �rogram tl�e City will _ P'ermi�s (Use I'ermitis): Require, as maintain a "Sustaina��le Builder� conclitions of approval for�iew a�1d ren- D�V��Op��rr page on tlleir current ovated proje�ts, the provision of ene�gy City ��Tebsite. This page ��ill i�ot be conservation/efficiency applications. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN I 5'� ENVIRONMENTAL RESOL'RCES�SLSTAINABILITY 10.Energy Efficient Transportation Modes. mitigate heatirig, co�ling and lighting Encourage altemative, energy efficient loads . trans�cxtation modes such as "clean" multi-modal public transit, car and van- •Material Efficiency—selection, substi- pooling, flexible work hours, and pedes- tution and reuse of sustainable con- trian and bicy�cle paths. struction materials •Water Efficiency — employ water sav- Green Buildings ing design techniques and devices The planning, construction and main- � � j tenance of buildings has an extraordinary . ,�. � - -- _ - _--- effect on environmental resources. Buildings � � �� ^ '.� consume significant �-�uantities of water, "�� ood and ener�y. Natianally, buildings cotz- ENERGY CONSERVING AND EFFICIENT sume otte-third of all the energy and two- BUILDINGS tllirds of the electricity. Fifty percent of ' policy 5-3:Green Bu►lding Design home energy consumed is used for heating �nd cc�oling. In addition,buildings are a sig- Encourage the design and constxuction nificant source of interior and exterior urban �f energy and resource canserving/effi- air yuality problems and generate large nuan- cient building (Green Building titi�.�s of��ste and affect climate change. Design). A "green" builc�iing is one that is Strai�egies desi�ned, constructed, renovated and main- 1. "Green Building" Evaluation tained in an c�cological and resource efficient Program. Prepare and implement a manner. Green buildings provide opportuni- "Green Building"evaluation for all pri- ties nat only for conservation and efficient vate and public projects. Include an resource use, k�ur. also to create healthier "Energy Efficient Design and stri�ctures and lcm�term, cost savings. Landscaping Manual"for use by design- ers,contractors and owners. (See Green Thc c�sential companents of a green Building section above). E��aluation building design and planning process software is available on the State include: Energy Commissions web site. • Location—in praximity to public tran- 2. Building energy audits. Participate in sit, shoppi�zg and recreational facilitie5 and encourage building energy audits, w>here feasible, for commercial, indus- • Site Planning— solar orientation, pro- trial and city facilities and convey to tection of existing vegetation and use the business and industrial communities of ecologically appropriate landscaping that energy cunservation/efficiency is, in the long tem1, economically benefi- •Energy Efficiency — Exceeding State, cial. PG&E also offers energy evalua- Title 24 energy requirements,see Energy tion tools and services free of charge. section below; architectural design to � b� .�� . �� p �,;� �{^ � f�°��'��° CiTY OF CIiPERTiN(7 DRAFT UENERAL PLAN f�II2�U4LITY J'f 3. "C�reen Buildings" E��aluation Guide. probleri�s during periods of inte��se autdoor � Prepare a"Green Build'rngs"e�Taluatian exercise. Air pollutants may also ha�%e an g�ide based upon the above listed ad�.�erse effect ozz `Tegetation, a�imals anc� "�sse��tial compo��ents" far use by the �roperty.In ac�dition,a�.atianal or�vorld-��vide ei�staff wl-�e��reviewing projects. pollu�ion issues, the depletio�-� of the ozane Ia�er a�id tivorld-W1Cl� C�lYT1�C1C chan es ose y g P 4. �taff T�a��ing. Trai�z a�propriate staff seriaus challc:nges for communities seekir�g a in the design principles,costs and 1�en- sustainable future. efits of energy canse�-�-ation(efficient buildings and la�zdscape design. Air pollution patentia� is basec� upon the tendenc far hi h ollutant concentra- Y g P 5. "Green �iuildings" Infornlatianal tions to develop at any givei��acatian. This �e�ars.Canduct ai�dJor�articipate in potential is de�endent upo�� the arr�ount o� ".t�'1r�en $uildings" infar�natia�zal seini- polle�tants emitted into the air�nd the local nars a�c� �nTozksl-�c�ps to include pea�le atrnc�sphere's ability to transport and dilute invol�red i.n the design an� constre.iction tlzat pallutant. The Coug�ty's t��ography, industry, land de��elopment, real estate prevazling �vinc� pattern an� frec�t�ent air Sd1�S� If'IZC�111� 111St1tL3tlOI1S, landscaping 1t1V�TS1OCIS C01111�111e �O C�1�C�2 `ciT1C� �10�C� ��1� and clesign, the builc�ing maintenance pc�llutants that the urban area releases daily inc�ustiy and praspective project aFp1i- into thc air. AlT pollution is camposed of a cants. `�Je recon�me��d inodeling this ��ast assc�rtn�ent of gases and partictes that �rogra��.after the CERT pro�ra�n. ca�� 1�� graupec� in three catc�ories: particz�- l�te ��atter, carbon monoxide anc� �zone. !� 6. ��ablic�om�u�icati€�n:Become a reg- Iarge �rc�portion �f air polluti��z in Santa ular feature article in the Cupertizia Clara Cc�unty is autoi�labile related. Scene, do media outreach to the . Couriet a��c� the Guide {San Jose The existing development patterns, Mercury} tape the Sustainable Building count��cvide,contri�ute to tlie further deterio- and otl�er conser��atian courses,ar sein- ration of air auality.Far ea��nple, the�najori- inars and l�roac�eas� tlzein on tlie City ty of afforc.-�able housing for low to inoderate Channel as well, and make them av�il- e�nplo�.jees is outsi�le of the Cc�unt�� or in � able at the Library. adjoii�i�lg cities. This requires en�ployees ta comm�.ite lang distances dail�T to and fro�n work which in tc.�rn i��creases air pc�llution � �� count�nvide.Also,n�uch of the City-wide resi- Air quality remains a serious health �ential areas are separatecl fram cammercial hazard far residents ir� the Bay Area Air uses,whicl�in tui7z requires residents to drive Basin. Ec-en after three decades of efforts to �'�hicles to com��lete errands. This tends to cleanse the air,air pollutian sti11 causes a sig- increase air pollutian wirhin the com�n�anity. nificant a�nount of discomfort, illness and Lancl use plan�.�.ing is begi�ini�ig to ehange sometimes death in the region. Particularly �vith th�se considerations in�nind. vulnerable are children,the elderly and peo- ple with heart or Iunb probleins. Sometimes Much progress has been made in n-�on- healthy adults inay experie��ce breathing itori�g and reducing fixec�or"poii�t sources" � CrT�oF CvP��Trrro D�.��r U�NERaL P�N ��s� S'C7 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLTRCES�SUSTAINABILITY of pollution, such as factories and powcr Responsibilities of the City plants.Pollution from"non-point"or inobile While air quality is often regarded as a sources,such as mator vehicles,private prop- regional or state problem, it is important for crty,etc.,continues to prove an illusive chal- local land use and growth decisions to sup- lenge. As Santa Clara County continues to �,�rt improvements in air qualiry. The land be the population and employment growth use, circulation, energy and environmental center of the region, residents, employers p��licies that comprise this General Plan will and municipalities must take responsibility contribute to meeting BAAQMD and ARB for thc impacts of air pollution on the quali- Air Quality impro��ement plans. ty of life. The policies and strategies identi- fied in the "Green Building" and "Energy" portions of this General Plan anc.� those list- D � ___�-.,_..� �_..__.._...�._.�..�.�.._`._._.�._... ed below are designed to improve air qualiry to�h�.��ithy and tiustainable level. �"'�"�`" HEALTHY AIR QUALITY LEVELS FOR THE CITIZENS OF CUPERTINO UTILIZING LOCAL Regianal,State and Federal PLANNtNG EFFC)RT5 Planning � policy5-4:AirPollution Effects of Air quality standards are establislled by New Devetopment buth rlle Stare Air Resources Board and the Minimize the air quality impacts of Federal Environmental Proter.tion Agency new development�rojects. air yuality mana�ement a�encies. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has Strategies t11e responsibility to create compliance 1. Toxic Air Contaminants. Review proj- stxategies, and monitor and enforce State ects for potential generation of toxic air and Federal standards in the nine county Bay containinants at thc time of approval Area District. Bay Area air quality has ane.-�confer�.�vith BAAQMD on cc�ntrols improved significantly over the past 20 years needed if impacts are unr,ertain. of air quality planning and control efforts, in spite of substantial increases in population, 2, Dust Control. Require water applica- traffic and industrialization.The last full Air tion to non-polluting dust control Quality Plan was adopted in 1991 and there measures during demolition and the have been three updates since, including the c�uration of the construction period. last in December 2000, to assess compliance and adopt needed measures to ineet those 3. Planning Decisions. Assess the poten- standards that are still not met in the Bay tial for air pollution effects of future lanc.-� Area. In 2002,the District was designated as use and transportation planning, and non-compliant only for State and Federal ensure that planning decisions support ozone standards and for State particulate regional goals of improving air quality. stari��ards. Local governnzent agencies are expected to participate in adopting policies � polity 5-5:Air Pollution Effects of . to support District, State and Federal air Existing Development quality management planning. Minimize the air quality impacts of ��: ,��. existing development. � m7:� � � - . � ,:f �,�_ ` � CITY OF CL'PERTII�1p DRAFT GENERAI.PI.AN WILDLIPE AND VEGETATION �^'`l ��'�g�es 2. Inst�.11atian of New Fireplaces.Prohibit �. �-c��li.c Edueation I'rabra��. Estak�lish a the Lise of wood-buri-�i��g fire��aees in�zew �it��ide public educati�n prograi� cc�nstruction. regard'€ng tl�e implicatians of the Clean Ai� Act and provide inforinatio�l on �� r,�ays to reduce a�zcl c�ntral eFl�issions; �ro��ic�e inforn�ation about car�aoling Biodiversity,w�1-�ich includes a diversity and restricting ph��sical aetivities on of plants a�zd animals found in nature, �ro- "Spare the Air"high-pallutioi�days. vides the foundation for the ecosysteins that are required to s�.�stain life.The City's c��i-rent 2. �Icsme C)ccup�tions.Expand the allow- ai�d continued health and prosperity a�le ho�ne occupat�oris ii� residentially �epenc�s, in part, on the abilit}�of its natural zaned praperties to reduce the need to resaurces t�rer�e��tlzemselves. �OTt�2�ili��t0 WC3T�G. Cupertino's�vildlife a�zd natural ve�eta- 3. �ree I'��a�ti�g,Increase��lanting af trees tion resources are cancentrated in tlle rela- c�r� �;ity pro�erty and enco�zrage the tively undeveloped western fo«thills and practice aa1 private propertY. inountains and along Stevexls Creek, nc�t on the valley floor. Urbanization of tlze valley 4. �ue�-efficient �tlehicles. Maintain City floor has rendered this enviranment ill-suit- use e�f fuel-�f�1C1�i2t ��nc.� low pallUting ec.-�to th�neec�s of wildlife and n�tive plants. ��hicles. Most c�f the native veget�tian w�s reinoved � by his�oric agricultural activities arz�� tihe �. �Uc�rk with Count�T to manitor and int�oc.�uctic�n of non-rzative grasses and cr��s. ir�f�uence i�nprovetne�lt of emissions�2d Native vegetation was further reduced by the dust from the Hansan and Stevens more recent construction�f ho�nes,business- Cre��uai~�ies c�n the West ei�d of the es,industries and infrastructure t1�.at sup��orts ��' tl�e comn��.inity. Fire also threatens vegeta- � tioi� and the animals that depend on it for ��y�-6:��,��g�� fooc�and shelter. The loss af vegetation also ,.�� Btc�ec�e�tg me�nt a cnrzconlitant loss of wilc�life habitat i` 4r�Fyti � ` Eneourage walking,jogging and bicy- that �zovided f�od, c�ver and shelter fo�- S�F P��Li�,��4-� ' � clin�u�stead of�riving in the City. numerous wildlife s��ecie.s. t�T�-FE C.;IF.(.t 1I.:�TiC�'�T � , P€�6icy�-7r i3se of Ope��ires c�� r.�,��,��r . �ire�l�c�s St��a��des L��scaurage high p�llutic�n fireplace use. Riparian vegetatic�n gro�nTs alon.�stream ' courses �vhere there is fertile soil anc�. ample ��#�"� water. It o�te�� appears �s � distiizct bai�.d of l. ��Q�D Litera�ure. Make available vegetatian when contrastcd against ather BAfi.Q�V1D literature on reducing pol- uses. Such vegetation can be found �long I�tian from fireplace use. Stevens Creek, Permanente Creek, Regnart ', Creek, Heney Creek and a �ortion of Calabazas Creel�. Com�non plants inclucle: CITY dF CUPERTINO DRAFT CiENERAL PLAN _ . S"1 O ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLTRCES�SUSTAINABILITY w illa�, Califc�rnia buck�y-e, Coast li��e oak, Foothill Woodlands and Forests coyTote brusll, poison oak and Califarnia Characteristic of the woodland vegeta- l�lackberry. Riparian habitats are considered tion are scattered oak trees with an under- among the most valuable habitats of wildlife gi.owth in some areas of plants and low shrubs. because af the presence of�vater, lush vege- Higher elevations in the Montebello Foothills tation and high insect populatians. Less dis- include mixed hardwood trees and evergreen, turbed riparian areas support a u=ide variety including redwaods. W�odlands benefit of wildlife,including amphibian,reptile,bird wildlife as a food source, and as shelter, nest- and mammal species. ing or cover; they help control erosion from f�othill drainage basins; they reduce wind Grasslands s��eeds, increasing the oxygen in the atmos- phere and neutralizing certain pollutants. Grassland habitats occur on the lower slopes of the western foothills and at scat- �Xloadlands provide visual relief from tered locations at higher elevations in the the urbanized valley floor. The Montebello Montebello Ridge system. Much of these Ridge system's extensive tree cover gives sea- areas were formerly used for pasture and are sonal color variation, variety of shape and largely com�osed of non-nati��e grasses. definition of hillside contaurs. Insect or seed Plant species occurring in this habitat eating birds and mammals are common in include wild oat, clover,rye grass and vetch. the woodlands and are preyed upon by rap- During the spring season, displays of wild- tors and owls that also iilhabit these areas. flo��ers are expected which may include The larger mammals, deer coyote, ete., uti- Califomia poppy,plantago and owl clover. lize these areas as well. Reptile and mammal specics adapted to �: dr� canditions are common in this 1labitat. � `. - �� £ y �. � �:�______.�.____.�._..�.� They include the westem fence lizard, west- em rattlesnake and the common king snake. PROTECTION OF SPECIAL AREAS OF NATURAL Mammals include a variety of burrowing VEGETATION AND WILDLtFE HABITATION AS roc�ents,such as meada��inice and California lNTEGRAL PARTS OF THE 5USTAINABLE grc�un�� syuirrel. ENVIRONMENT. Po►icy 5-8: Public Project Brushlands Landscaping Brushlands are a scrubby,i�ense vegeta- Encourage public and quasi-public agen- tion type that often integrates with wood- cies to landscape their city area projects land habitat. This vegetation is often found near native vegetation with appropriate on dry, rocky, steep slapes. Dominant plant native plants and drought tolerant,non- species include coyote brush, poison oak, invasive,non-native plants. California sage and ceanothus. Mule c�eer, brush rabbit,bobcat and coyote utilize brusli- Strategy lands as part of a larger home range. Development Plans. Review develop- ment plans for opportunities for use of . �� g �Y ...... � . 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' ; _ �� ' �� . , �`, = - 0 7000 2000 3000 Feet �" '� �, ;� - � � . 0 50o io�otvte±ers .�� . . � . - ��.,.^�.--w,�� ----•��.�� ,�°' ./�"`� � . . . � . �"�,�,,,��ey� �r'xs` �� ,- . _ �`�r��' �� 'ig�cre .�-�.�Uegeta�ion. � ;: � �� CITY OF CUPER'TINO DRAFT .�7EZ�ERAL PI.AN �5 �_ I��IINERAL RESOL'RCES �'�� , ��ative �lants and drQ�ight tolerant, ��li�',y.�-72.l�iftsir�e�rog�er�y l�e��er�� non-invasive,i�oi�-native plants. Confine fencing on hillside propert}J to �y��f��-�: ��.��, the area around a building,rather tha�z Se�tsi�'tve/�t�°es�s aro��nd an entire site, ta a�law far tnigration of��-ild ani�nals. Encaurage the clustering of ne�v de�Tel- op�ent away fram sensitive areas such p��ec,y S-�3:f��t�'e�t�`io�t it�1V�ttt�'ttl � as riparian corridors,tuildlife hal�itat ��,�� a�ld corriclors,�ublic open space pre- ser�.��s and ridgelines. Neu�de�7elop- Limit recreation in natural areas ta ments in these areas��ust have a har- activities c�mpatible��7ith�reserviizg n�o��ious Iandsca�ing plans approved natural vegetatior�,such as hiking, prior to deve�opment. �101Se��Ck Tl��ll1g,mauntain l�iking a�.1d camping. ��ctt�gy �� c�Bic,y.�-�4: Re��eatio�at�e�Uf/i��le�� tiparian�e�rridor I'rote�tian. Require �-�,��/� ripariai� corr�clor �rutectic�n thraugh a riparian corric�or ordinance and thraugh Provide�pen space linkages�uithin the development appraval pr�cess. �i��1-�etween properties for bath recre- atiot�zl and wildlife activities,m.ost � �� ecifically for the benefit af��ildlife �� l��-7�: L��sc��le�� .��,��,�� rhat is threatened, endangerec�or des- ignated as s�ecies of special cancei-n. Einph�size c�ra�ght tolerant and�est- resistant native anc.�noi�-in�Jasive,nan- ��,�,��.�� natiE�e, drougl-�t tolerant plants and grv�.uzd ca�jers when lan�scaping prap- Require identification of creeks and erties near natural vegetatian,particu- water courses on site �lans and require larltT far cc,ntrol of erosion fro�n distur- that they be protected fro�rl adjacent bance to the��atural terrain. developinent. State that trail easements foi trail linkages may be req��ired if �� `o!�[}r 5-1 10 tVcttt�Ye�l��`et�P�'o�'��'�'pon analysis detei-muzes that they are needed. Preserve and enhance the existing nat- urai vegetation, Ianctscape features and j �L �E5��1�CES ope�z space whei��ew development is proposed. Longstarzdirlg extraction of mineral resources in the Cupertino area has provided �g�at��y valtiable corzstructioiz materials tc� the Na�ive I�la�ts. Encaurage drought t�1- region. At�the same time, the air quality, erant�ative and drauglit talerant,noiz- noise and traffic im�acts arz the co��inunity invasi-c-e, �Zon-native ��lants and trees, created by ea�traction activities c�uarries Lzeed and minimize lawn area in the hillsides. ta be addressed. � The State of California, ree�gnizing the �Ta1ue of preservii�g the State's mine�al CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PT.AN eT° S"lq' ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLRCES�SLSTAINASILITY deposits, in order to achieve a sustainable naise and traffic. Cupertina officials have � future, enacted the Surface Mining and stated at public hearings that the operation Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA). The controls and limits should be set.New areas objective of SMARA is to assist local gov- could be accessed as long as current noise emments in conserving mineral deposits for and traffic levels are not exceeded and envi- future use. These mineral resource areas are ronmental concerns are met. shown in Figure 5-B. This map identifies natural resource areas and requires that juris- �" dictions recognize thein and emphasize con- "'�"`"�� ' ' " �; � servation and de��elc�pment of tllese areas. MINERAL RESOURCE AREAS THAT MINIMIZE Thcre arc mineral resource areas in the �OMMUNITY iMPACTS AND IDENTIFY FUTURE City's boundary agreement areas and in the USES City limits. Within Cupertino's boundary a�reement areas there are two quarries, , Polity 5-15: Mineral Resour�e Areas Hanson Permanente and Stevens Creek, Consider new mineral resource areas ��jhich have becn i�esignated by the State as within Cupertino's sphere of uifluence, having mineral deposits of regional or state but the cumulative impact of existing significance. Since tlle quarries are in tlle and proposed activity should not unincorporatea area, Santa Clara Count�� exceed�resent operatians in terms of has regulatory jurisdiction. The County's noise and tr�ffic. Work�vith Santa mineral resource policies are directed toward Clara County to assure that mining preserving existing resource areas and,where �perations outside the City limits are teasible, c�esignating new areas and ex}�and- consistent with the City's General ing cxisting sites. Plan, that restoration plans are ade- quate,and tllat inining activity is not Within Cupertino's City limits there extended inta undisturbed lands with- are classified mincral resource areas for �ut adec�uate documentation of eca- which the State requires policies supporting nomic puipose and enviranmental preservation and extraction. Most of the impacts and mitigations. areas are already developed into residential and other uses. One area, the"Gravel Pit" is • S�rateg�es considered depleted. These areas, therefore, l. Traffic and Noise Stiudies. Perform would not benefit from conservation. The areas that would benefit from conservation traffic and noise studies if applications are outside thc City limits. for increased mineral extraction activi- ties are proposed. Cupertino's proposed policies recognize the existcnce and potential of the idcntified 2• Joint Study Process. Establish a joint mineral resource areas. However, proposed stucly process in the sphere af inflUence po�icies reflect an underlying assuinption the and boundary agreeinent areas with yuarries shoulc� be limited to their existing Santa Clara County to reach agreement operations in terms �f noise and traffic. For ��n future land uses and mineral extrac- many years, Cupertino residents have tion activities. � ��=� expressed concern about c�uarry pollution, ,��. � � W, ,�� -. � CTTI'OF CI.�PFRTINO DRAFT�_.�ENF,RAT_PLAN � WATER I�ESOLRCES S'�S ��1�,��_��s ��,Q��,��$�� vairs ta ��vater conservin� �nd efficiencyT ��,�,��5 tecllnologies used in planning, clesig�z and construction af sites,huildings and land�ises. Cor�trul scenic restoration and n�ise pal�Litic�n as well as air aa�d��ater pollu- tion in mineral extracti�n quai-rying, �r��r�r�ti�r�of ��e��h�d� pra�essi�3�and trans�ortation The Cupertino plan�zing �rea has a ��-17. t�cot��'eb��L��td tB�e� ve�y�raductive watershed lands, with abt�n- Conserve i��ineral resource areas out- dant vegetation anc� heavy rainfall. This si�le tl-�e City. watershed is imp�rtant to the City,tlie cau�z- ty and the region as surface runoff flows into ��,�� the stream corridors and storrn drain s��ste�ns and eventczally terminates at tl�e wildlife I�T�� T)evelopme�t. When ne�T devel- refugcs and envirot�mentally sensitive areas o�ment is pra��ased, c10 not allow ��tl1e souther.lz parrion of San Francisco Bay. i�.zcompatible lancl uses in and around �r is, tl�erefore, crucial that the City's water- identifiecl. znineral resource areas. Uses 5hed, inclu��ing stream corric.�ors, be�.�rotect- cansidered incampatible are high densi- �� froin pollutants, siltati�n, sediznei�tatio�� ty r�sidt;z�tial, low cl�nsity residential erosian ag�c� loss c�f ve:getation. ti�jith hi�h unit value, �ublic facilities anc� inc�.ustrial anc� commerc�a� uses with u�tensive im�,acts. � �;� . � . �.-.,"'s : �.._� :..-- +W .. A... 4 :.:.s. ". w�.w�� .�..�,..��.��...�.�..�,..:. . �..w��. ..��.�:�.. ....��.�....�.............. . . . . �y.�. �J . . `xe' �c��,�-1�. �c�re�t��ra a� 1� �' � ��"t( ��y�� 3`��'i[f)N A�ID E�Fl�IE{�T E�SE d�F�1A3'E� RESOU�CE5 �� Cor�sider the desirability of desigi�atiizg ab�zc�oned «arries for �assive recre- � � �r��r,�-��: Ata�u�c�1�ilc��er��c�i�s ation tc�rehabilitate the l��c�. ��,�`��.�,�� Rec�uire r.hat site design res�ect the �� nat�tral topagraplZy a�zd drainages to the extei�t practicable to reduce the The City's sustai�zable future is, in�.�art, amo�.�nt of grading necessary and limit dependent upan a�z adequate supply of clean disturbance ta natttral water bodies ��ater as�Tell as the ef-fective m�i-�agement of and narural clrainage sys�etns caused by . natural watershed resources. In additiorz to development including roads,l-�igh- fundamental health and sanitatioi�., an ade- ways, and briclges. quate potable water suppty provic.�es sigi-�i�i- cant p�:Fl�lic ai�d private benefits such as irri- ��)��,�-�p; �es�t�et��n ofl�tpe�'vi�us gation, ecolagical habitat, recreation oppor- ,��'��s tunities and aesthetics. Minitnize stol-�ii�vater flou�and erosion In recent years water management im��acr.s resulting fro�n development. emphasis has shifted away from siippl�� side efforts sucl�.as the creation of dams and reser- � � ��.,r CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN '�.� '��-A S�� ENL'IRONMENTAL RESOLTRCES�SLSTAINABILITF Minerdl Resources i ., � f rhe City i�f S�enuiya•nle •. The Cit}{?{ r, � I LOS.AIG}S HOMESTEAD ROAD �� . , � . "-. S j � � ��:. � oF � � � �,,.,. � ��.. �if .. �� ..s:., .. • 9�•pVE k j ,. � • . �� ,,.,,..,,.. ..: �. ��// 85 i �,'� �m � � m � r 'Tfu:City ctf - � 3 • ■ z � �� i �� # S:�raC�Ta �� g .� 3 'tq„ . S CREEK BLVD J : � . • / � "� 1 � s .-�.,,,.,.,, ' � � ��' `°� ' � • �� . --. � � � � Urban/Suburban 1� ; � �� , tr', ...+ � Developed- �°,'� 4 , Q ? � �' low Density � �� Unsuitable � ♦� :-- - s j " � ^ � Hiliside- •,• for � � � � Incompatible : Extraction � ° � ;'eouir+�en ao with ' t4"` '� ■■�� '� Extraetion "; f�• `�,, � �' 7he City nf Snn Ja�n � � . �� ,. , # j / :,,t ,, �� 3 � ��► : : ,, � � � • LEGEND 2 � � Depleted � � 5 _ _ j 1 � . R��N, v: �R��E � MRZ-2 Areas where adequate •••f 2 / -. `° information indicates that E 3 � � significant mineral deposits are ' ��, �� t � •:•••..w•••.••.` ` --- � 1' ' . present,or where it is judged that '- � 5,�„,G� � ,... ' ; PRoS�R aoAo a high likelihood for their presence �.._ ......�.._ _ � R¢servwr . . 2XISt5. ;� The City of Sc�rnwgn `z� MRZ-3 Areas containing mineral 5�:' � deposits the significance of which '}}, 3 i cannot be evaluated from Unincorporated t available data. Area Outside the, � Source:Stoie ofCalifomia �� Mineral Resource Areas Urban Service Area �: � � Resources Rgency. is Appt'opt'iate ;'' `� �` ."` DeportmentofConservation. , -: ��Urban/Low Density for Conservation i Hillside Boundary and Future ..___._._...._.. Extraction E City Boundary , ;' � --•---� Urban Service Area Boundary ��,; " � --�- -�-- Sphere of lnfluence " � ------— Boundary Agreement Line ' ' Unincorporated Areas 0 0.5 1 Mile 0 1000 2000 3000Feet . 0 500 t000tvteters �� ` Figure 5-B. Minerul Resources. k�� e� . � � , �_� �-��`��. -� CITY OF Ci.7PF.RTINO DRAFT UENERAI.PI.AN WATE12 RESOURCES �'T ( ��`�`&"��'��$�s .-� � � �`�� t. � � � , �� `` . a � �. �� . �3. ��a �� + � A r r c r . � t {�z r �.,�Y r+,r^�as . r � t z �' *� a� a,ad'� .�`3 y..�c.,,r_.>.t�i�'�-.,.a�f�� °G',�,� - 1, C�n e Cit eoc�es to include a forinula 4 ° r � g y - � � k � ; �` ��'��?� :�,�� regulating ho�j much paved su�face is '1 E 7 Y �t,� � ' $ . ��" � 3 tS= r � '.iq t � fG.��.� �,>> �`a' �Ilc��uable an each Iot. This would t��`` F ' ,6 � . ��,k��` �� '� � � � �c�r� . ;.� : 4 �& : 4 '�h �`�. . . � 17.iC�LIE�� C��iveways �1�C� patios illsta�.�.eC� �:�� z �;'� <,� � � t� �� ,��f��; . �� h � at t�e time of building or reinodelina �� ' _ `- ;� � �h�` �` ��s -;�, e. ,� y � �; �� b� e� ��g�s$ 1� �r s�, x y r�.��,e�" �� . . �4 �"f,�4'x ,�- a fr{ia �s; u n�'c"i. . �� .�� d � �� ,�� ;�an�a%� 7r��.w�s fi ti}�t „t} � h' #' 9 S ! 1 2. Encc�ur��e the use of non-itnper�:io��s �. ��j,�` � {��x �,� c < ��A ,� Y � � � b �'��,t:��3� ��'��:.f'�-•�,�nt 1..�"'S X . 1 °Fc*.�r tr� s F k . � . �aterials far walkways and driveways. ��°`t`�' ,'7��'� F ` F`"�'��'. ` � � � s . a .�9$t �;j 7e r rai �F� �� t �4� . � ��tIS�C�. 1�1 c`i �il�� OT C�LIc`lSl-��t1�.1�.1C c`�12c`t� �� `��`�� 3��,�'`�� a"�,�� `�,r�:,�ry�`��,�� . � �3�a � �pr r �'� `i (`�y - ' � ��.c�bili�y an� access for handicapped �;4`��; r��"�,��`X �'�7��`' � . � �nr1,ts �zrc.r � " "+„F�'''°�L�° � � z ' 7 shauld always take precedent. ��,�.�.� -..�� F ��.�� _ , ,, : � , � ..�, _�. ; �. , ,�� , �� , , �` �Fisx,f� ��r�t��i�r��l��11��, � s�,�, ,� � �o I��n.im.�ze im ervious su�-�ace areas min- � �' � ' �� ;, ��5�� .� � � p � , ; I��t�s��s�� . � � u�r.iz€i�� directly-cc��inect�d imper.vious �.._.._ �. : _. �_r �., �_. ___ _ ��:�t; ��: �.. _..., � s�.�rf�.ces, inaximizing c�nsite 'rnfiltration an��.si.ng or�-site retaining facilities. � ��,�-��: ��,� �_ �a�er��ed-��P'f��r�i�g c�n� �r. ��.cau�age vo�unCeer organizations to ��f�� h.e1p restc�re anc�c1�an the creel�:beds. Encaurage development��rojects to fol- n ��g��-�1� ��.��p��/�/��' law watershec�-liased planning anc�zan- �� ing by ex:�mining tlae�roject in Cl1e I'rie�r tc�malcing l�nd use decisions, context af the entire watershed arca. esti�nate incr�ases in pollutant loads an�flo��js resultin�from�rajected ��C� �t�Y �� ge F��i1��ie5 f��ture d�velopment. The Santa Clara County gr�und��rater ��e�� basin is the Iargest water supply in Santa �est I�.a�.�gementi T'ractices. Require Clara Count��. It has an estimated capacity of incorpc�ratian of structural and no�1- 1>��4,Od4 acre feet, compared to reservuir st�-uctural B�st Management Practices capacity of only 160,00(?acre feet.The Santa (Bh�Ps} t� n�itigate the projected Clara V�11ey Water District prevents a�1 increases in poll�.�tant loads and flows. ��essive an�ount of��ater from being drawn fiom wells by placing recharge sites (percola- �� P's�6dc�s-2Z: �att't�s�t�'Dev�Bo�t�et�t tian pc�nds} throughout the valley where the Avt�€�Jt�`t`ot��5ensitive/��ee�s ��}��cal ec�mpositic�n of the sc�i1 is suita�ile. T��va of these sites are loc�ted in Cu��ertino. �Iliere s€��ch measures do not conflict ��Tith_other�nunicipal purposes or goals, p�f► 5-2�4• ��' � cy . •u c��f/€�fer l�ech�r�e e�zcac�ra�e,via zo�zing ordinances, ��,e� ce�n�pa�t de�Telopment lacated a��ay frc�m c�-eeks, ti�vetlands,and other sensi- Su�port t11e Santa Clara Valle�T Water t�tiT�ar�as. District to find and develop groundv��a- ter recharge sites within Cupertino's � � � � �._ CI'TY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAT_PLAN �-�� S�1� ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES�SUSTAINABILITY planning area and providc for public from the Rinconada Treatment Plant. recreation at t.he sites where possible. Cupertino receives approximately 1.7 million � gallon a day from the underground sources Policy 5-25: Other Water Sourtes and about 4.5 million gallons a day�froin the Enc�urage the research of other��ater Rinconada plant. Stevens Creek Reservoir sources, including water reclamation. yields about 2,500 acre feet per year to the seasonal run-off from groundwater recharge. � Poliey 5-26: lndustrial Water The Santa Clara Valley Water District pro- Reeytiing jected the total demand for Cupertino at Encoura�e industrial projects,especial- about 6.85 million gallons a day, ��Thich can ly at the building perinit approval �e reduced through conservation. Cupertino stage, to have long-term conservation residents consume approximately 131.7 gal- measures including recyclinb equip- lons of water per day (6.85 MM galluns per ment for manufacturing and paoling ��ay/52,000 residents),��vhich compares favor- water supplics in die plant. Work��vidz ably to the Bay Area average of 16L2 gallons the Cupertina Sanitary District to per day{Bay Area Water User Associations). carry out this policy. Howe�Jer, this does not mean further conser- vation is not necessary. Policy 5-27: Natural Water Courses Retain and restore creek beds,riparian Urban Conservation corridors,watercourses and associated ��egetation in their natural�tate to pro- Climatic conditions of the region vary tect wilc�life hal�itat and recreation froin pericxis af relatively dry seasons to seasons potential and assist groundwater perco- �f heavp rainfall. In recent times, the region lation.Encourage land acquisition or has experienced periods of drought in the mid- dec�ication of s�.�ch areas. 1970s and the late 1980s. Given the cyclical nature of the clin�atic conditions, it may be Strutegy assumed that d�e region�c�ill eaperience addi- Santa Clara Valley Water District. tional periods of drought in the future. Work with the Santa Clara Valley Water District and other relevant regional �uring these past periods of drought,the abencies to enhance riparian corridors two water companies within tlle boundaries of and provide adequate flood control by the City itnposed water restrictions on their use of flow incrcase mitigation measures. customers in response to the Santa Clara Valley Water District's policy to reduce over- all water usage by 25% during the tnonths of Other Water Resources high water usage. The policy i5 periodically reviewed based upon water reserves, water Cupertino has two major water suppli- usage and raii�fall amounts. Ground water ers: the California Water Company and the pumping was also restricted during drought Sat�jose W��ter Company. periods because over-pumping lowered the �vater table and ground subsidence occurred Water comes from t�vo main sources: thraughout tlle Valley. The Santa Clara 'r„'i; ��ells fed by groundwater,and iinported water Valley Water District does not have sufficient d�� ; � . �: ��e;,,; � , -��ti�-•�•w CiTY OF CL)PERTINU DRAFT GENF.RAI_Pi_AN il I WATER RESOURCES �'i l ; allocatian frogn the California Water Project ��I�'y.S_.2�; �.occ�1 Ct�t�se�`vcttit�� r�o�t�e Federal Water Project, so water con- p�y;�,��s Sitn�l�r�o�e�Eox�-�i€#e ser�.�ation is of great ecanamic, sucial and ��,�� environ�nental iinportance. � Maintain cit�«�ic�e effarts of water coi-�- � Cit��Tide,the majority=of the`�Tater con- servation sin�ilar to those being coi�- ne��ions �� usage is residential. Therefore, c�ticted an a regional scale.Man�7 of the burclen of water conservatior�falls lar e1 these conservatian efforts are outlinec� g Y on residential users.E�len though the num�er in the Santa Clara Valley Water ' of industrial corulectio�ls��ay be less than res- District Drought Plan and Cou��tyT�n�ide idei�tial,coi�s��t�lpti�n is high per con�zectian �Iater Use Reductian�rogran�. and conser�Jation measures are still wai�-ai�ted. P�Li�y 5-��, ��ablec l��r��rr��i�a� � rI`he Santa C1ara�Ia11ey Water District ��°�t indicates it has the aUility ta meet the lo�-�g- Provide the public info�-�l-�atic�n regarcl- ter�n water nee�s af Cz�pertino �vater retail- ing water conservatian/effieiency tech- ers. T`he District Water Supp1� Master Plan niques, including how pavig�.g and other has planned for growth,based upan the ma�- impervi�us surfaces ia��pact rui�.off. iri�un� groti�-th potential �f alI tnunicipalitiies in the District, which does nc�t exceed Sfip�t'e�y t�l3�.G's�rojectians. C:ansider senc�ing regular iZc�tices to households and businesses on water In tl�.e 2001 sessia�-�,tl-��State Le�islature prol�ibitions,water allocatior�s a�z��con- and Govemor enacted Senate $ills 221 and s�rvatic.�n ti�s. Becoine a regularly fea- {10,�,�,Thich require that prajects should not be t��red article in the Cupertino Scene, pla��e� ar ap�roved �vithout access to a reli- Courier and Guide. Provide conserva- abl� and s�.�stainaUle water saurce. SB 610 ti�n videotapes �n the City's gavern- rec�ui�-es that Urban�X1ate�management Plaz�s �Ilent c11an��e1. �nus�be prepared and/or expanc�ed to uzclude sz�ppl� and c1.e�iz�nc�, co�lservation, drouglzt Include��ater-u�ise de�nonstratian gar- contingencies and sustainable s�urces; also, derls in same Farks ulhere feasible as ��Tater suppl��uiformatian m�.�st�e incor��arated the��are relandsca�ed or im�ro�Ted inta a�iy environ�i�ental evaluation reqc�ired using draught tolerant native and n�n- p��rsuar�� to The California Environtnental invasi�Te,i�o1�-native plants. Quality Act for certain projects. Work with the Caui�.ty Master �� '��y�-�� `��"��e��Y Gardeners tv idei�tif��water-wise pl�zt ��"�j�►�� tnaterials aizd irrigatian methods for Aetively pilrsue interagei�cy caor�.ina- use in pl2blic an��rivate areas. This tio�.for regianal water sup�ly problem inforrnation should be posted on the sc�lving. Sustainable portion of the City's web site and included in CuFertino Scep�e Sustainable column. CLTY OF CU.PERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAI'�T �. J'ZO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLTRCES�SLSTAINABILITY Policy 5-31: Excessive Water Use Pre��iously, it was widely believed that ��aste�vater treatment plants inc�ustries and Prohibit e�cessive water uses through- other sources were the inain contributors of out tlle Cit��. _ contaminants to the Bay. Today, urban runoff is recognized as a significant cantribu- Strategies: tor to Bay pollution. The concentratians of � 1. Landseaping Plans. Encourage water- �ollutants can have deleterious effects on S�F i��t��c��..�t_ ,� efficient landscaping plans as part of the aquatic wildlife, which include the itnpair- Cc�r7�Cx.��r�x devel�pment review process. ment of growth, reproduction and overall 9.18 health of sediment-dwelling organisms, fish 2. Water Conservation Programs. and other wildlife. Some toxic substances Maintain programs for long-term water accutnulated by aquatic organisms enter the conservation at City Builc�ings, includ- food chain when consumed by larger fish, ing installation of lo�v flow toilets and birds or humans. sho��vers, installation of autotnatic shut uff valves in lavatories and sinks and ��acer etficienc outdoor irri�ation. Government Aetion To cainply with an National Pollutant Urban Runoff Pollution Dischar�e Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Storm Water permit, enforced by Urban runoff pollution is causecl by the the San Francisco Bay Regional Water accumulated debris and chemicals an streets Quality Control Board, the 15 local munici- and pavements that are carriec� by water palities formed the Santa Clara Valley Urban runoff into the storm drain system and even- Runoff Pollution Prevention � Program tually into San Francisco Bay. Unlike pollu- (SCVURPPP).The SCVURPPP�.vorks with tants that cotne from a point source, such as the participating agencies and the Regional sewer pipe, urban runoff pollutants are $��rd r.o Develop feasible solutions to con- washed from streets, parking lots, neighbor- trolling urban runoff quality. In addition, hoods, construction sites and other exposed Cupertino is required ta prepare a city-spe- surfaces throu�hout the City�. " cific Urban Runoff Management Plan. This plan identifies the strategies, tasks and W11ile urban runoft pollutants come schedules needed to implement a wide array fram a variety of sources, many of them are �f pollution control measures. familiar to residents because they originate froin the home and automobile. They Initially, many of the urban runoff pol- include detergents, paint products, pet lution control measures centered on educa- wastes, garden pesticides, fertilizers, eroded tion and elitninating illegal discharges. As soils, motor oil and car exhaust. Since the the public has become more aware of the storm drains are separate froin the sanitaty urban runoff problem anc.-� illegal discharges sewers, pollutants carried by water runoff elimination,the focus has shifted to control- into the storm drain are not treated and flow ling the impacts of ne��and re-development. directly into the creeks and streams that feed San Francisco Bay. �� .� �:, ,��; �"-°��'�°`��-N CITY OF CliPERTIN(?I�RAFT GENF,RAI_PI.AN SOLID WASTE ��Z 1 , ,, Pr��r.�-37: Pes�-Reses�ant ° S .,:.� .�.._:,:.._ .__.�.._ � ' � � ��.r . La�s��ca�rn�e�r�e#Desi�n Feai�ures _� , _. �.._.::�� _...._:_.._ .:.. , The City will encourage the cai�sic�era- �ti�t�R€3VEt3 Qt3�LITY�F�€t3�36'�t�f�1`EI��t��VOF� tio�z�f pest-resistant landscapu�g and design features, and tlze incorparation P�#��`y�-3�: t3t`bc��t��e�tof��'off�t�`iQ� of storm water c�eter-�tion and retention �t�ewet��fa�s�t�°gt�t�t�t techniques in tlle desigi�ancl landscap- Support a�.d participate in the Santa ing ot proFosed development projects Clara Valley Ur�an Runoff Pollutio�l Pre�.�entian P�og�ain (SCVURPPP} in The City will reduce rLuzofffioin the use arder ta�vork cooperatively with�ther of pesticides anc�chei�lical fertilizers cities to i�nprove the qualitjJ of storm from public ai�d q�.�as�-public la��d by water rur�.off discharge into Sa�1 �inploying companion planting teeh- Francisco Bay. niques,using pesticides such as��sectiei- c�al soaps and ails,in�ilchi�zg a��c�release P�di�'�.�-�.�: f�f�c�t�i�c�te��'�e e�tt� of beneficial insects as appropriate. *t��3�a��s c�r►a��e��r�y�s II Prohibit tl-�e discharge of pallutants aricl�he illicit d�.��7��i�1g of wasres inro L� � the storm drains,ereelcs and waterw�ys. In reco�nitic�n of the concerns expressed � regarc.�.ing r.he diminisl�ing landfill capa�it�� h�`p F��,�it�.�-��: S�`t��°t°rt ��R€t��'�' and the scarcity of potential Ianc.�fill sites to ' Encaurabe the red�.�e�io��of iinpervious tneet the future solid waste disposal��eec�s,��e siu-face areas a�zd in�Testigate opportu- State Legislat��re passed AB 939, �vhich nities ta retau�or�etain storm rirnaff rec�uired that cities rer�uce the �mo�.znt at �n neu�de��elo��e��t. waste going to landfill sites. The St�te ��an- dated requireme��t was a t�nTo step process: a � Po�i+tgr,�-35: �3e�€e#��t��Se�a�� t�venty-five (25) percent reducti�n by 1995 S,yste�s �uid a second twenty-five (25} percent rec��c- Do not pernlit urban cleveloptnent to tion by 2000 for a total reduction of fifty(5Q} occur in areas not servecl by a sanitaly pel-cent. The City has now reduced tl�.e solid se��er system,except in tlie previously w��ste tc�nnage disposal to comply with tl�e approve�Regn�rt Canyoi�devel�pinent. St�zte mandaCed renuirei�erlts. �� P"�Oi�y 5-.�t5: �[[figt�tion fo�`Potetttis�t Tl�e Los Altos Gai�age Comp�ny pro- ��Q��.f��Q�g� vicles garhage pickup and recycling services ta Require mitigation meas��res for poten- the City of Cupertir�o. The Cupertino resi- tial storm water polluta�zt iinpacts for ��t1t5 and indlistrics dispose of appraximately projects subject to e�zvironmental 38,�00 tons af garbage annually. Residential land uses acc�unt for 22% af tlle total ton- revier.�: n��e; comnzercial a�zd industrial land uses accau.nt for 4�%; debris boxes (construction materi�ls) accoui�t for 22%; u�hile self- haul aceounts for 16%of the total annLial tonnage. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN y� = � � 5'ZZ ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLiRCES�SL'STAINABILITY ,,.±� � �� Concerns regarding the lack af potential �.. landfill sites to meet future needs for solid �,� ��"��, �� waste disposal and growing recognition of the '` ' �„ , � . ,�� ° � � ,� . �=-� ,� environmental impacts associated with lanc�- � ; . fill usage prompted Cupertino to explore � � � �� , �"' � ��, � potential solutions to the solid waste disposal � �� „ : ��,�� `� -° � � �� problem.To tneet its future solid w�aste dispos- �� al needs, the City has executed a contract �� ' ��"��_� �� vith Browning and Ferris that provides land- fill capacity at Newby Island in Milpitas.The ' term of the agreement is 35 years an��l ends in Poliey 5-39:Residentia/Reey�ling 2023, or at the time the specified tonnage Streamline the residential curbside allocated (2,QSO,OQO tons) is reached. rec��cling progratn in the next decade. :�� Include all city-wide residential �on- ing districts in the curbside recycling _-v .... � � Q�';j,g ' . ..__._ .__.__,. .__ ...._._.:_ program. ,� = � A SOLID WASTE 5TREAM REDUCTION PROGRAM Strategies THAT MEETS 4R EXCEE�S STATE REQUIREMENTS 1. Coordination with Los Altos Garbage Company. Work closely with the Los The City� is beginnin� to e��tore t11e Altos Garbage Company to develop �c�ssi��ility of expanding its recycling programs and impletnent efficient and effecti��e to include food waste (to be composted) and recycling methods. construction and demolition waste (to be recycled or reused). In addition, the City is 2. E-Waste Recycling Program.Continue investigating the available options for recy- /inake permanent the e-waste recycling cling or disposal of electronic waste. Some of program. the current options have been shawn to be unacceptable for environmental reasons.The 3. Curbside Recycling of yard waste. City ��Jill continue ta work to determine the Include vegetable; fruit and other best options for its resic.-�ents and businesses. appropriate food items, as well as, recy- cling of non-reusable batteries as the Policy 5-38:Commercial/►ndustrial City of Palo Alto does. Recycling , Expand existing cominercial and Polity 5-40:On-site Garbage Area industrial recycling prograins to meet Dedieation ancl surpass AB939 waste stream reduc- Modify existing,and require for new tion goals. developments,on-site waste facility requirements for all multi-family resi- Stra�egy dential,cotnmercial and industrial land Increase Recycling. Request that all uses to have 50%of their garbage area commercial and industrial uses increase �edicated to recycling and no more their recycling efforts to help the city t11an 50%garbage. 4 `,�� ; achieve its recycling goals. f�� .: `��"; CITY OF CUPERT►NO DRAFT GENERAl,PI_AN SOLID WAS'£E ��Z� �t��g� Po6e�y 5-�3:{��-�as�r°jfa��eo�of Ordi��.nce l�evisions. Re�Tise e�isting �ie�tse��ile 1Vl��'e�'dt�ls ordinances relative to on-site waste Through publ'ic ec�ucatia�z,eizcourage facilit��re�uirei�lents f�r all mi�Iti-faini- residents and businesses to re-distribt�te ly resic�ential, coinmercial and inclustri- reusable nzaterials,e.g.,garage sales, al zoning c�istricts t�reqt�ire that a mi�i- materials exchange. iFn�.�m of 50% of garbage area be dedi- cated ta recycling. �tp�'�egde� �o�►�'jt 5-47:Pt�b��t Ea��+�t��t� l. Disse�ia�ation of $2eeycling In�ar- mation. Disseininate iiifartnatioi� t� Promate the e�isting public education both businesses and residents regarding pragrain regarding the reduction af tlie benefits of recycling and further solic�waste disposal and recycling. redt�cing the solid waste stream. ��'�� 2. �.7se of the Intierne�.Set up a web site for �.ecycling PrQgram Informatia�a. the benefit of the public where the avail- Us� tl-te l�cal television char�nel, ability of recyclablc materials can be tl�� CU��Tt121n Scene, the Intei-�Zet anc� uth�r available mec�ia to �ro- ��osted�nd exchan�es can be cond��cted. vicle ii�.formation to the residents about t11e obj�ctives of the City's �'oti�,y�-4�:�'eus�ot'�uiBdir�g recyclin�prc��ram. c��'i�is �,; Encaurage the recycling and reuse of . �"` �"�d�e,y�'-4�'°�'tty 6�e��IBttg buildii�g materials;including recycling Encot�ra�e Cit��staff to recycle at aIl i�aterials get�erated by the de�nalitian Ciry facilities. and remodeling of buildings. ��a�e�g�s 5�r�fegse�: 1. Recycling C7pportunities. Provide cal- l. �ost Demalitiio�z and Remode�ing lection bins and i��crease the number of Projects. Encourage cantractors to post � existing recycling bi�s at strategically located areas to facilitate disposal of recyclable �.r � � � � � materials, including all City ; ; F . parks. t.�. , ` �.�q ;_ ` � r;.✓ . . � , . ,,� _ �. • , � � z ,. � i a -,i' °,,. ` : � �A . f Z. Schaols and Instit�.��ions. � �}f+-�-� '�;. _ . � � .� � I'arrnei witlz schoals/institu- �.�, ��k ��^ F � rions in Cupertin� to ensure ;_�, � 't , �`��' � � that tlzey understand �id are �'�°< f f� i-` ; ; � , : Recycted building ► '' , - ; � � - 7naterials zcsed in adhering to the CitjT's rec��- � � � � � � �clin oals and rovidin ade- �.�;�: . ;� : �� - � � C2ti�er�rto Li��-c�ry� g g p � Fx�..F ' recc�rzstrzcctic�n � �� ,� � : � quate recycling opport�.inities �� ^ : ��. ' � � ;; - .. ;�,r��'�Gt,,�N ' .�_ �.'y .�s � . v'ms L�J',�1 r.6 . v ' .. > �. � tio staff and students. � �� .�;_ __. _�;� . :U�� F-��... _.�,'_ _.�a__.:��.�.W._.;��.;.: � ; , � CITY OF CL'PERTINO DRAFT CTENERAL PLAI`T ��24' ENVIRONMENTAL RESOL7RCES f SLSTAINABILITY c�emolition and remodeling projects on collects and transports waste water collected the Intemet announcing the availability in Cupertino to the San Jose/Santa Clara of potential reusable inaterials. Water Pollution Control Plant located in North San Jose,from which it has purchased 2. Public and Private Projects. Require 8.6 millions gallons per day(mgp}.Presently, contractors working on City projects to the District is anly usit�g 5.1 mgp.Therefore, use recycled building materials and sus- there are 3.5 mgp available to the District to tainably harvested wood products to the accommodate future growth. maximum extent possible and encourage thetn to do the sam�on pri��atc projects. The District maintains approximately one million feet of sewer lines. A recent inspection of approximately 100,000 feet of WASTEWATER sewer lines revealed that the system is in Wastewater collection and treatment good condition. However, although the are provided to the City of Cupertino by the Physical conditions of the infrastructure Cupertinu Sanitary District and the City of appear to be good, there are soine �roblems Sunnyvale.The majority of the City is served �'ith the carrying capacity of a number of by the Cupertino Sewer District, while the lines in the system. The lines located at the City of Sunnyvale serves only a small portion Tou�n Center, south of Wolfe Raad and �f the Cupertino Urban S�rvice area within south of I 280 on Wolfe Road,Stelling Road the San Jose Ranclla Rinconada area, which and Fc�othill Blvd. are running either at is located adjoinin�Lawrence Expressway on capacity or over capacity. In order t�accom- the east side of t11e City. modate the effluent from major develop- ments, this problem will have to be correct- ., ed. The District expects that private devel- �' opers will defray the cost of upgrading the _ c�► ,,� �---__�- _____-__ affected sewer lines.To transport wastewater collected in Cupertino to the Plant, the ADEQUATE SEWER CAPACITY Sanitary District must use lines traversing the Cities of Santa Clara and San Jose. Policy 5-45:Coordination with the � Consequently, Cupertino s effluent generat- Cupertino Sanitary Distriet ed by future growth may impact these lines. Provide input into District's Master Therefore, the potential impacts on these Plan preparation process to ensure that lines must be considered. issues relevant to Cupertino's land use policies are addressed,and work closely The City of Sunnyvale provides waste- with the District on the implementa- water treatment service for two blocks of tion of the Gencral Plan. Cupertino's commercial properties along east Stevens Creek Boulevard. This service area The Cuperr.ino Sanitary DiStrict caine also includes unincorporated single-family into being in 1957. In 1964 it prepared its residential properties within the Cupertino first Mastcr Plan. Presently the District is in Urban Service area. The City of Sunnyvale the process of preparing its second Master Waste�.�ater Treatment Plant has a daily Plan, a process that will take approximately treatinent capacity of 29 ingd of which �� " two ears. ?he Cu ertino Sanita District a roximatel 15 m d are bein utilized. ��° =�� v � �v PP v g � y��, � �z �.: ��"��`` CITY OF CiJPERTiNO I�RAFT CiENERAT,PLAN WASTE�VA'I'ER S"Z� The City af Siinnyvale can cc�ntii-��e to pro- vide treatment capacity for future groti�Tth in its Cupertino service area. HouTever, the trunk serETice nzains a��d other portions of the se��er mazr�. system tivauld pro��ably have to be upgrad�d by the developers, if large office users are allo�jed in the Cupertino service area. But it is unlikely that tl�e Stevens Creek Coa-�ceptual Plan woi�ld be a�nended to a11ouT affice uses in this�rea because c�f the i�eed to mai��tain coinpatibility with adjoin- ing sir�gle-�amily resideritial uses. R�, P'�fe�y,5-��:�ur��Tr�sa�tv►e�� lt��t Consic�er thc� impacts an the Sunny�vale s�nir.ar�� sewer sys- tem if signifi�ant office uses are �ra�osed in t.he east Stevens �re�k Pa�ulevard area. ��d�c��-4�s fle��Sc��Pc�rkwuy Re�ognize that new high discharge users in the Vallco area and the Stevei�s �reelc Baule�Tard and Bla�zey Avenue area wi1l require��rivate developers to pa�for the upgrading af tributaiy lines. ��r��y �ast Estimates. Develop preliminary cast estimates for tlle upgrading of the sewer tributary lines to discuss with praspective developers. > � GITY OF GUPERTINO DRAFT GEhIERAL'PLAN . � i �'Z� EN�'IRONMENTAL RESOL'RCES�SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES Garden Book and��w.sunset.com We'd like to diank Julie Philips,Director, . gay Area Alli�ice for Sustainable CCC Statewide Energy Management Program Communities,www bayareaalliance.org and Pat Comely on her staff, from De Anza College for their assistance and the information • Sustainable San Mateo County they ha`�e provided. �v�v�v.sustainablesanmatea.org The following resources where used as •;�lortherri California Solar Energy reference for this section: Association: • PG&E,ww��.phe.com(scarch under �,,,�,�,�,,norcalsolar.org/tour "sustainak�le"and check-out the rebates!) • City of Santa Monica, www.ci.santa-monica.ca.us�environinent • Califonlia Dcpartment of Energy: • City of Poi-tland Oregon,Office of ��-.cne.r�;y.c��.�� Sustainable Develapment, �vw«-.calif�rniaencrgycffic i�ncy.cc�m �'�'�'•sustainableportland.org ��-w��.consumcrcnc r�y ccntcr.or�� • De Anza College, reb��r�e/ indea.php ��•ener�ymanageinent.deanza.edu database of current rebate and incentive programs. • U.S.Department of Energy, ��w�v.eere.energy.gov/l:�uildings/ highperformanee �v�ir�v.sustainable.doe.�ov/manage- ment/geninto.shtml�1 • US Green Btiilding Council, �vtivw.usgbc.org.Visit this site for infor- mation on the LEEDS(Leadership in Energy&Environinental Design)stan- dard and certification process for "Cirecn Buildin�s and prc�ducts". • Sacramento Municipal Encr�y�District, www.smud.org,go to the Green Po�ver section of site. �Sunset Magazine,Sunset:New Western ��. �� < .; "'°`��'OSe�"�' CTTY OF CLJPF,RTWO DRAFT GENERAL Pl_AN 6-1 ��C��, � €��a��, „�+ ��W ��,�s�� f Lanu l!se, `�` �, Corra3ni�z�iLy ,� Housi��g � � � �f ��>i�� provide health services to The Gity �f <-�~�.. pr�mate tlze well being of Cu ertino wil.l. be � safe, ro- the coinrnunity, police ancl p p E��vir�.�fizr�lzi�cal;, � > >, gressive and b�lanced cammu- 4 c"C`'E:��"'� � r��s°��s' crlme �reventioYl servic�s r.o s"`ta',�:"'�'��"� ensure the safety of the com- nity, �Thcre reside.nts can livc ��,,�' �,,��.�4�� I1CI �JU.S1TI.�SS�S GhT1V� in a pra� 111Ui111� �I1C�ETL1�T��I1t;Y SGTVLC(;S teCt��a1l.C{S�CL1T'e�I1V1T011I11C'I1t.T�le��t1T�C?Se �l;iaSt�T �11�711I1111� c`i11� CT�1T1121�' CO eI1�1c�I1C� ot=r..he I Ie�lrh a�zc� S�f�ty Elemenr is to ic.�en- our abilitj�to respc.�nd to c�isasters. tify and evalu��te hazards in the community � ��nd t� pratect it from the rislcs associated L � �� wit.h thL�c�I1az�7rds. T'o ensw�e tl1c; pr.otectiolz � �f C��e cc�ininu.niCy, t��e Health ai-�c� Safety El��ne�1t set.s f�c�rt;lz go��ls, �.�olicies, �nd.strate- Cupertino is locatecl in tlle seismically gies ac�c�r�ssing t11e pc�tential risks associated active S��Francisco Bay regi�n,Which hosts with thcs�h.azarc�s. Iin��leinefitati�n of these setJeral active eart.11qualte faults. It is irnpor- gaals, p�licies �izd strategies will prevent c�r ta�t for tl�e c�m.n�unity to be preparec�for all ti�inimize 111]LIT1�5 to life and damages to emergencies. A well-prepared cotnml.inity is property. : 1.,etter equip�ed to cope with any eventuali- ty. Cupertino�vill use all the available chan- Cuperti�Zo will inaintain a higll level of ��s �f comn-�unica.tian to keep tlle cominu- preparedness to prc.�tect tl�e coinmu�zity from �lit��pprised of the�otential risks related to risks to 1ife, �.�roperty and the er�vironmenC g��og�c and/or seisrnic zcti�Jity. assaciated with both natural and human- caused c�isastcrs. Natur�l hazards are earth- O��e of the longest anc.� 2nosC zcti�Te qualces, ��loc��s, wildfires and landslicles. fai�lts in the warld, the San Andreas fautt, Human-causcd hazards are usually the-result crosses the weseern porti�n of Cupertino's of carelessness, e.g., L�rban fires, failures of p1a��ning area. In additic�n, t��jo otller faults inappr��riately designed structures ar lo�zg that are closely associated ��ith the San term exposure ta excessiv� naise. Cupertino Anc�reas fault, the Sargent-Berrocal a11d will pravide effective and efficient fir� serv- Monta Vista-Shann�n fault sj�steins, cross ices to pratect the �ominunity frotn both the wes� portion of the City. These faults �itd. an� urban fires. It will provide para- manifest a variety of displacement styles. medic services and life-safety aid to victims Movement on the San Andreas fault is pre- c�f c�tastira�hic events. Cupel:tino will �ISO �pi1lYTlalltl� T1��1t-lateral strike-sli�, where � il CITY OF CL'PERTINO DRAFT UENERAL PLAN � 6'Z HEALTH bL SAFETY the earth ruptures in a hori�ontal fashion, and are bricfly eaplained.For a more dctailed ��-itl1 the opposite sides of the fault moving to explanation see the?echnical Appendix. the right with respect to each other. Movemeizt on the Sargent-Berrocal and Following the 1983 Coalinga and Monta Vista-Shannon faults is inore variable 1994 Northridge earthquakes, earth scien- in style.Both of thesc faults are characterized tists becatne increasingly aw�are of earth- l�y "thrust" faulting, where a significant quakes gencrared by faults not previously amount of vertical "up-down (so called dip- observed at the earth's surface.These types of slip) displacement occurs on an inclined faults are appropriately called "blind faults," ��lane, and one side of the fault is elevated and they represent a type of thrust fault that (i.e., thrust over) the other side. Figure 6-A does not rupture coinpletely tu the surface. below illustrates the above-mentioned Even though the locations of"blind faults" bcha��ior c�f the �=arious faults. may not be known with certainty, they are clearly associated ��ith certain types of geo- The prinlary geologic h�lzards �vithin logic environments. It is possible that one or Cupertino are landslides and seismic impacts more blind faults may be associated witll the rclated to local active fault traces. Monta Vista-Shannon fault system, but siK- Seismically induced grounc� shaking, surface nificant seisinic data collection and analysis fault rupture and various forms of earth- would be needed to determine the extent of cluake-triggered ground failure are anticipat- risk (if any) that"blind faulr.s"may repr.esent ed within the City during large earthquakes. withiri the City. These geologic hazards �resent potential iinpacts to property and. public safety. Six Figure 6-B generally depicts thc l�ca- identified categories of Geologic H,azards tion of tlle various known faults and hazard �vir.hin the City are presented in T��ble 6-A �ones��Tithin thc Cupertino planning arca. A. San Andreas Fault 6. Sargent-Berrocal Fault Horizontal Offset of the Ground Surface Horizontally Vertically Elevated Block - Shifted Block �.� � � a� � � �` __ � - ooa _ v o� i _ __ �_ ��. .`—, � � - _ __ j , `�---- -- ��,��i __ -i'------ _ �� 0�,5� �''� —S�� ---- --\ - ��° °�j�/' -. --__�� _---�__`�' or �/// � -_ � ,� _ ii i — �-- •�� --- i� / ---- __�-_- / __� --� __ / �-- -- - / ` ____� - � / Q_�V _ � _ /-- �\----- ' , ��v� FaultType: Right Lateral FaultType: Thrust(Dip-Slip)Fault (Strike-Slip)Fault Displacement: Vertical Displacement: Horizontal Figure 6-A. Diugrums Exhibiting Fuults Within the Cupertino Planning Area �°° � Characterized By Horizontal (A) and Vertical (B) Displacements. �� . 8� . � �.;; ; �� CiTY OF Ct'PERTTNC�I�RAFT GENF,RA T.P3.AN � GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS �'J Tatb�e �-A. �xp�c�r��tiQns: CJeo�ogic ctnd Seisr�.ic Hazc�rds �1�.� of tl�.e City of Czcpertino I��cxrtn.ing Area. ��s�� °��t��s � , : (F}— Fault Rupture A.rea of�otential stirface fault rupt��re hazar��vithu�300 feet east and 6�►0 feet v��est of the Monta Vista and Berrocal faL�lts,and within 600 feet of the San A�zdreas fault. (S}— Sl�pe Instability Area includes all recognized landslide de�osits, and stee� walls of Stevens Creek canyon, ��ith a moderate to high landslide potential under static or seisinic conditions.A.rea also retlects the inapped zone of potential earthqual�e-induced l�ndsliding prepared by the Califoi-�Zia Gcolc�gical Survey(2002) {H)— Hillside Area contains moderate to steep slope conditions not incli�dec� in thc above categories,witll an undeterminec��iotential for slope instability. {L}— Liquefactic�n/ Area wl�erc local geological,geotech�-�ical and groundwarer Inundation eo��clit.ions inc-�icare a.potential for lic�uifae�ion iulder seismie eol7dir.ic�ns. Mt1C�1 'l?�t111S �1TC'.cl�1�S0 11��S t.�l��C)tE;11tIc11�C1T��T10C�1C��OOC� 111UT1C��t1011. Th�Liqui��cti.on/Inundation�one is sti�pled where cc�ve.red b��an c�v�.�r- laying F�iilt Z�i�e. (V}— Va�ley Area incluc�es al1 relativel�T level valle}T floor tenain��at includecl in tlle above cate�ories with rel�ti�Tel�j lc�u levels of geologic hazard risk. Table 6-B pro�jic�es esti�nates of ehe large c:��rt��c��akes on th� Sargent-Berrac�xl recurrenee intervals c�f �na�imum earth- ai�d the Manta Vista-S1laniion fault s��stems qu:ak�s �x�ec�ed for faults that wc�uld likely are less cor-�strained.However,each ye�r that affect the Cupertino area. 'The recurrence ��asses witl�out a �najc�r earthquake tneans interval fln the San An�.�reas fault,which last that an earthc:��3ake is more lilcely to occur ruptured in 1906, is about 220 years. Data within a��y future�ear. pertaining to the recurrence intervals of CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT UENERAI_PLAN �w " , ` , : 6'�' HEALTH lS�SAFETY Table 6-B. MctYimum Ec�rthqztictke Magnittides und Recurrence Intera.�uls. Distance Maximum Maximum Est.Recurrence from Historic Probable interval of Causative De Anza/St6 Moment Moment Max.Prob. Faults Intersection Magnitude Magnitude Earthquake San 5.� Miles 7.9 7.9 22Q Years Andreas San Hayward Andreas (Soutll) 10 Miles 7.0 7.0 236 Years S��stetn Calaveras (Central) 14 Miles 6.2 7.0 374 Years S�rgent- 3.5 Miles 3.7 —.5.0 b.8 330 Years Sar�cnt- Berrocal Rerrocal S}�stem Monta 2 Miles 2.0—3.0 6.8 2400 Ycars Visr.a— Shannon Strategies �.�A - 1. Acceptable Level of Risk. Encourage ��..�-� developers to consult wixh design pro- REDUCED RlSKS ASSO�IATED WITH GfOLOGIC fessionals regarding perforinance-based AND SEISMiC HAZARDS design to achieve levels of safety that exceed the Unifortn Building Code. The following policies �vill be imple- The design criteria should be the maxi- mcntcd during the development review mum credible eartllquake far that site. process, as regulating new development Hazardous materials use and storage offers the greatest rewards in risk reduction. facilities should aiin for the highest While it i� difficult to improve existing level of seismic resistance. development, it is much easier to locate and design new buildings to achieve this goal. 2. Geotechnical and Structural Analysis. Require all e.�evelopers to provide geot- Po►i�y 6-1: Seismic/Geologic Review echnical analyses in keeping �c�ith the Protess Califomia Environmeiital Quality Act Evaluate new development proposals requir�ments of the State of California. within mapped potential hazard zones In addition,require any site with a slope using a formal seismic/geologic review exceeding 10% to reference the process.Use Table 6-D of this Hazards Landslide Hazard Potential Zone maps Analysis to deterinine the level of of the State of Califomia. �� review required. �.; �� ; � � ��:s CITY UF CUPERTIN�DRAFT GENERAL P1.AN ��, _ __ _-�.:LL...:_-:�-� ,.,. �; ,_-,:;�..�._ �: - GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAIARDS �� .f � � ;:.- _ :� _____ __ ��,��:� �,�.� �� `�� -�� .� -- , � � .� T - � LEGEND The Cit o Sunn vnle -, The City of � Y f y �' ' ' Los Airos �� Hazard Zanes � � ; �� . � . t .. .. .,_�.. � � � � , , ; ' j{ ��, �.. r£ .--�., 4 ; .,•, ; ; ; V�HOMESTEAD ROAD � �ault Rupture � � � �� . �; ,,� °°� , � 5ee Tabfe 6-A for a � � � � : . �.`�� ,�. `_ � r 'x� ' . .� .. -: Slope lnstabi(ity descrrption ofthe � .�= ':� �� ; �� "� �" �� ' p . _. . �� _.,�,� . ...� �.m �� . . .... -- flazardZanes. ..,?°" ,,.. �' ;; , r�{ . � � �'tiF,�� : : gp ; pR � . _ - `�^^ -,. „ , � , ti: , ,s; _� � � �' � a..�� C'iF � , � '_ � � � � � - HI��SIC�e � r �sw.,.. �,„IT�..�,.R,�,,,�..� _ ; , � �..�.�...�..�.,�w�.u�.,�w..�,.,,�,.,.�,o,.�,�... � , � ; � �, ��_' �w�,� �,. 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Urban Service Area Baundar ;� " '� =�' �� ..,�. ��,� �� `�,� � �� k; ��un r,,_„.�p Y o� ;,� � "`�--�..�` � �� 4 -�-M.� � �� : �. �. .,�.�.-.�, Boundary Agreement Line ,,� � �r ' � W ;° � £' ,r, , ; ;� McCLOELLAN ¢ j Q 45 �4t ,,�'` , _ _ ¢ � �� ;✓ . ��. ... ,� � . . .. .� Y � . . � . � f,;: � � , � � ��R AD �, 0 0.5 i ft9ile k�`� .e, o- ; , \ � z W F¢— �. � � L � �� `� � �� ` � ¢ , _ � ¢ 0 1000 2000 3000 Feet ��e� � r,,z° ¢ � .. °� , � � F— 0 500 1000Meters �� ` n. :� � ' ' � "., . � � . � � � .. .. '=,. . � ��. � � '`*, �. m r' e�'h C� V �� `13' E � i"'n. �. D Y� < � : t -. ?. �. '-: . . ,� � �� . , �� m ,,,`.,-' � BOLLINGER :�,�.� ��. �,, ...;, -�� ' ' � / _.. � , � �, ,Y.. '" � . �� ., �, , .. ., �� ,f , ` ° � � ,�� a�� ' � /' � � ��' �� Y .� y��, } % �,,..„..---'^'^� �� ' �F t�', /� � �.,�1�1� �� .;� .. ,. , �F� �: � , f / '.. ,` � ( . . ,. � � . f t,� -Q�, � S�, -�� by � �� k . ;. � ^`F� �- . ,�°'.�'" The City of San Jose � ,'f`� �+f � �� ,_� � - � � � ,�..-' 'n. , ? f F -.a...,...,� ..�.. �' ,.. �� :9 t � .. . . J � f . � � . .,., �� . . . . . f „ �" R } ii � � � � � �� .,_..,�. _ . ° AINBOW DRIVE � �' � � � i � 4 { '' � �, _ _.—•� � ! �� ,� f " � `;J `j-- `�``_ � � f �� . ' " � � �. _ � ; 8 ' � , � . � , �' �� : � {� .,� � � � � , �, � ' � t ' , ''` �.,`'' r� / I� � ..............�«......«.�«w w.,,,F � * �� r' t.'t� i� � �� u� ��`,,� �,.f' �� ;� Stevens Creek h A, ,,�«F 4 PROSPECT ROAD�� ;�,7 �; �,��,,y �,,.,-�� 2 Reservoir `' ` � z �� J t� - Y � e j„ ��'� ��''`-_y ��'/ qD � ' �� ,o: �'� °'� �� ,'' , � � �`�� L i �,�_� f :.� �-� � �� l �� tl ' E � ,� �,�......./ �� ! � . �i +��,¢}�'` ; r � . 'w'��'/ . ai*�v, �`� q \ 1;�, M1, U'.`..�.""t ' �.-'�✓ � The Ciry of Snrntoga � n ��;�� V �� v �� ,. fl �� j � n �v, "� \ "��`' � � Gc-�*��9Q f �� `� � . �R�`�*a; '�� p � . . O j�'�p. ' � � � J �� . � � . . . Gi�y.,�,'t U'y� �' '�h� ' �� \ � �l. ��`� k w � [ � . � � +��d ! . ,�� . v� �",, � . � . 'r� j ` �`'��'^\ .'""^�.. ( .��h �"9r ,�( j �,. � � ; il `.�,^^'' ��--._.f� �� '"7 , . . r � � �; , � X� ( I j �� . �4c;�,.. �uw�. . . y� � ( � f ��. q � d ' �pil' 7 . �' j \��-� Vl,� � � '•. ,� � ' . f' � z� r ' . �\ �� . . � � 3'a� `��.^a^�.,, ` /( f , � � . � � � . . �a1� 6 f � �` `� ; i� , � � �,•- � � °,. .,� � � � � ��. � � t v4� � ,-'' �` �. 4 4 t� � � �'igi�r� �-�. Seisr�.a+c �nd . �y� b `� � / , � ~4 , , '�'' C�ieota�ca��tzards. .. e °� 1' s � 1 �' � ; ��`d �` � f � i � � � i2� ( � � ( � i � . i . z . . . �� j'� 1 �,�`� � � �'� \ � � � � `'� � � / �� / ��5 � � f ' CITY QF CUPERTiNO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN ,� , s ::;, , � � � � � ,�«�,�,•„.��,�„„,..,�.�,�„.,..�.,,.,a,.�,,�� >�,...�, ,..,,,u�� ,, . , m �-- � w.,,�<u, . w�«�...�....�, -�---�. �.��..�.,.�n„w� 5 � ..�... .,.�... �. _:�.,�,.�:....�..�„:�...�,..w.w.�m �-�,�..,,. GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS ��7 3. Earthquake-Resistant Design Tech- thase in the high-hazard zones.Many seismic niques. Encourage new earthqualce- safety evaluations have been campleted. resistant design techi�iques ii�the design Cupertino's schools camplied with the Field ancl structural engineeriilg af l�uildings. Act at the time they �vere built. The St�te Departinent af Trans�ortatio�z (DOT) has a 4. Residential Co��struetion Standards priority prabram to reinforce all freewaj�s. LTpgrade. Review construction stan- Route 85 �vas built under current seismic dards for r.esidences to reduce earth- resistailce stai�dards, and the De Anza over- quake damage. Examples include addi- crossing was rec�esigned to current standards tion�l bracing for garage apenings af when it was widened. DC?Tis revieti��ing twa-stary and Split-level homes and other freeway over-crossings to deter�nine if increased first story braciiig in inultiplc- tlzey ne�d additional work. A City ma�-�date - fami ly resi dences o�Ter parking gar�ages. to e��aluate the structural integrity of all non- Encourage property o�Tizers to upgrade critical public or pri�Tate buildings is not eca- standards in these situations. natnically viable, but City goveri�ment should cducatc residents, employers, anc� 5. Renuire that any residential faciliry that busin.ess owners r.a protect their prope�-ty anc.-� is be:ing increased more than 50%� in re��uce risk of iizjury. price, or. inore than .50% in size, con- fc�rin to tlze building c�de then in exis- C('11CC'. t�2TC1Ll��1C.1l.tC C1Z� e11tITL Stl'L1CCUl'C'.. �� L�a��f�j�� QVV11C',TS C7� TeS1C�F'.T1tia� ��LlilC�'121�5 V171�11 known structur��1 de�e�ts, such as un- L�� use and. bu.ilding design standards i•einf'or-ced. garage o��enings, "Soft first mtist relate tc�the degree of gec�Iogic aizd seis- story" cc�nstructi��, u�zboltecl fo��nda- �nic h�zards in the zone in which a prc}posed tions, or inadec�uate sheer ��alls are �'�O��Ct u'�L'.ld be l�uilt so t hat an acceptable encourzgecl t� take steps ta remedy the level of ris� can be assignec�. City Planning problcln a��c� brin�their buildiil;s u�� to staff will work with c�evelopers to ensure tha�: the cu:rreazt buildi�zg cc�de. �� CE�?A requireinents are n1et, and to encourage performt�nce based design ta 6. Geotechnical Revie�v I'rocedure.Adopt e�ceec.�life saf'ety only, ��nd to seek to acllieve , a gcotc:chnical review pracedure that c�ntinuing functia�iality of critical infrastruc- inc�r�-iarates these cancems into the �t�re and facilities where hazardoL�s m�teri��ls , developincnt review process. and hazardous wastes are used�r stored. � It may not be practical ta improve sev- Table$-D shows a policy position on eral types of buildings tQ incoi-�arate revised rhe amount of technical evaluation neede�� ;� earthqual�.e safety standarcls. Fortunately, to ensure that hazards in rze�j develapments ;; are rec�uced to an acceptable level of rislc. tn�st builclings in Cupertino have been can- `�� b�secl on lalzc,-� use. �Critical facilities in k structed in recent years and ti�ere designed ''' under. a 1�uilc�ing code that includes coinpo- Cuperrino's planning area should be evaluat- ':� ec.-� �nd moclified structurall�T to withstand a � nents and designs that resist ground sllaking. �� ni��.imuni earthquake. '� Still, structures identified as "critical , � facilities" should be re-evalt�ated, especially ,� i� w � i ,j� � €" C[T'Y OF CUPERTINO DRAFT CiENERAL PLAN ;j ;1;. �� 3.,:' . - . . ��:��: . . . . . . +� 6�8 HEALTH `l�l SAFETY '. � Table 6-C. Acceptable Exposure to Risk Related to Various Land Uses. Land uses and structural ty�es are arranged below a�cording to the leeel of eaposure to acceptable risk appropri- ate t�each groug;the lo�vest level of expo��ire to acceptable ri�k shot►ld be all�wed f�r Group 1 and the highest level of exposi�re to acceptable risk for Cir��up 7. Acceptable Land Use Extra Project CostTo Exposure Group Reduce Risk To To Risk Acceptable Level EXTREMELY Group 1 VULNERABLE STRUCTURES(nuclear As required for maximum LpW reactors,large dams,plants manufact- attainabie safety uring/storing hazardous materials) Group 2 VITAL PUBLIC UTILITIES,(electrical Design as needed to remain transmission interties/substantions, functional after max.prob. regional water pipelines,treatment earthquake on local faults plants,gas mains) Group 3 COMMUNICATION/TRANSPORTATION 5%to 25%of project cost (airports,telephones,bridges,freeways, evac.routes) SMALL WATER RETENTION Design as needed to remain STRUCTURES functional after max.prob. earthquake on local faults EMERGENCY CENTERS(hospitals, fire/police stations,post-earthquake aide stations,schools,City Hali and Service Center, De Anza College) Group 4 INVOLUNTARY OCCUPANCY FACILITIES(schools,prisons, convalescent and nursing homes} HIGH OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS . (theaters,hotels,large officelapartment bldgs.) MODERATELY Group 5 PUBLIC UTILITIES,(electrical feeder S%to 25%of project cost LOW routes,water supply turnout lines, sewage lines) Design to minimize injury,loss of FACItITIES IMPORTANTTO LOCAL life during maximum probable ECONOMY earthquake on local faults;need not design to remain functional ORDINARY Group 6 MINOR TRANSPORTATION(arterials 2%of projett cost;to 10% RISK LEVEL and parkways) praject cost in extreme cases LOW-MODERATE OCNPANCY BUILDINGS(small apartment bldgs., single-fam.resid.,motels,small commercial/office bldgs.) Group 7 VERY LOW OCCUPANCY BUlIDINGS Design to resist minor earthquakes (warehouses,farm structures) wto damage;resist mod.Earthquakes w/o struc.damage,with some non- struct.damage;resist major OPEN SPACE&RECREATION AREAS earthquake(max.prob.on(ocal (farm land,landfills,wildlife areas) faults)w/o collapse,allowing some struc.&non-struc.damage x ��a >_� s . : ,�� °� $` CITY OF CUPERTINO I7RAFT GENERAI_PLAN CI.TEQLQGIC AND SEISMIC HAZARDS �-�� Tc�le 6-D. '�'echnicd� Investigcxtaons �2ec�uired bc�sed on Acceptr�b�e It'.isk. � ��e��t��t�r ��a��a 5��1 � � � L �( E��a��i��i ��a��¢��:�� Grau��s 1 to 4 UBC UBC Soils Soils Geolvgy Seismic Hazard Seismic Hazard Groups 5 to 7 UBC UBC Soils Soils Geology , Descri��zns ofTechnical Evaluatie�ns: U$C: 19�7 (or latest City ac�c�pted)Ec�iti«n,Uniform Puildin�Code Sails Sc,ils�ic�foundation u�vestigation to c�eteriniiie ability of lc�cc�l soil cc�n- (.�.1t1021S t0 SU]`��OTr S�I'LiCtL1.T�S E`'.reology Dctermine subsidence p�tential, fa�.�lting hazard, slo��e stability (See Gealo�ic Hazarc�s Map for aclditional detail) Seismic Hazard Detailec�SoilsJSnucti�ral evalL�atio�z t�certif��adequacy of rzormal UBC eaxtlzc�uake regi�lations or to reco�nn�.end more stringcnt measures The Stare of California aizd its Ioc�I � �t�l�'��r 6-�: AubliC Educ�ttio�t oe� govern�nents have develo��ed a variety af ��s Sr�fety building codes to precTent loss of life in the Reiilforce the existing public educa- � maximutn,credible eartlzc�uake. It is the po1- tian program to help residents reduce icy of the City of Cupertino to enc�c�rse per- earthc�uake hazards. formance �ased design of all structures to ', encourage fiinctionality after tlze maxiinum, ��.r��e� I �redible earzhqu�ilce. While every earth- � qt�ake is unique, and the specific shal�ing �' �O��ant oiz Seismic Risk. Rec�uire �` developers to record � covenant to tell �:{ iaztensiry at a gi�Ten site cannot be e�actly #�iiture residents in high-risk areas abour. { predicted, facilities that relate to the pro�Ti- F� the risk aild inf�i-�n them tllat more infar- ;.; sic�n �f essential health and safety services ,� �nation is uz City Hall records. T�11S 1S lil �� shauld be designed anc�built to achieve post- �a�thc�uake fnnctionality. add�tion to the State requirement that '� infomlation on the geological report is ,` recardec�on t11e face af subdivision maps. ;� � � � � � �� 14- i:. . �' CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT CIENERAL PLAN ; ��. I ,�' � � ' ° -- 6'1 O HEALTH �SAFETY 2. Emergency Preparedness. Publish and Cupertino's geographical boundaries promote emergency preparedness activi- extend from the lo��er foothills of the Santa ties and drills.Use the Cupertino Scene Cruz Mountain Range at its westerly litnits to and �vebsite to provide safety ti�s that the urbanized valley floor at its northerly, tnay include identifying and correcting easterly and southerly limits. For this reason, household hazards, knowing how and Cupertino is exposed to hazards from both when to tum off utilities,helping family wild and urban fires. These two types of fire members protect themselves during and hazards have their own unique characteristics , after an earthquake, recominending and present different fire-fighting problems. neighborhood preparation activities,and Wild fires are a threat to residents living in advising residents to maintaui an emer- the rural areas of the foothills. If not con- gency supply kit containing first-aid sup- tained, �vild fires can have a devastating plies, food, drinking water and battery effect on a commui�iry, causing injuries and operated radios aiid tlashlights. consuming Ejegetation and structures in their path. Urban fires pose other problems. They 3. Neighborhood Response Groups. may include fires in high—rise buildings,mul- Encoura�e participation in Cammunity tiple residential structures, or fires in com- Emergency Response Team (CERT) tnercial and industrial buildings where 11ig111y training. Train neighbonc��od groups to tlamniable and toxic materials may be stored. care for themselves durin� disasters. Assist in neighborhood drills. Fire fighting and emergency medical services are provided to the City of 4. Dependent Populations.Actively coop- Cupertino by the Santa Clara County Fire erate with State agencies that oversee Department (SCCFD) (fortnerly known as facilities for ��ulnerable populations, to the Santa Clara County Central Firc ensure that such facilities conform to all Protection District). The Santa Clara health and safety re�uirements, includ- County Fire Department is a full service ing emer�ency planning, training, exer- department, which provides similar services cises and employee education. to seven other west valley cities and ac�jacent County areas. Mutual aid agreements with 5. Foreign Language Emergency Informa- the neighboring jurisdictions augment the tion. Obtain translated emergency pre- SCCFD's fire response capabilities, and the paredness tnaterials and make them City of Cupertino is a beneficiary of these available to appropriate foreign language expanded capabilities. popular.ions. In addition to fire protection, the SCCFD also conducts fire prevention FIRE HAZARDS inspections and educational programs, The City �f Cupertin� endeavors tc� including those on Community Emergency provide its citizens with fire and emergency Respunse Team (CERT} training, cardio- services of the highest standards.This makes Pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid Cupertino an attracti��e and safe place in certification which to live ai��do business. Cupertino's growth over the next 20 �� years will be accommodated within � ��; :'� � � � � �� =�-��'�"�, R� CiTY OF C,IIPERTINC]DRAFT GENERAL PLAN FIFtE HAZARDS �'�1 �ti�?�T�L110�S�XLStlI1g t1r�7c�I1 SePV1Ce aTea, and there��lill not be a need to expand ` tl�e e�.isting service area. This new =�,� gra��rt�., �av��ever, may generate gre�ter � � demands on the�eaistin� fire services. `� '� � �� A needs assessnlei�t inay have to be ;�� =�_�`��'� ' `:�� A�:: � � u ; x conducted by the SCCFD to deter- , ��k?� � ��F j1 ";°x; �� ' - - t �'"" :� n ,�� _,� � ) � �i-�ine tl�.e ability to continue to piovide� ��`�`�� r��-r - r ;�r--',—��.;.L � �� `�,,"�"�'"`.� I � � . . � .� 3 ��.I � � E.� L L �.. �. ` �. � � � . u"1Gtl�S {- i �- y'� t11C.'SaI�CI��eVEl O�SCl V1CC'. �� 1_�� `L �' � C[ ..�_,��Td.;: � +,� , h ��a ��r: � ti�i V � �. t I �� r 4 � � � � �Y y �� 5��c`i i��1�� T�._.�.�t �^. u. �.. �i�Y w,.�.�. t^� 5 � � uc.�?��kw.�-'�e t'�' �. r "�'�'aJ -,� p C"� �. 'fz... _�.a: `��: k�,.dr�� r&�,t 3�t J � .r,} w� �-_ 'i �,.�.uP. � -= i��s�' t sr'�`r,�>�y ,.� The City's and the SCCFD'S �� ,,; ' �`" ��'�� q i��,�'G�y��r�d��g�r f� r cam�non gaal is to maintain a hi�h �� F��;�;`�=�i t � � ��,-�� .,�� +, Ie��el of service. One of the mosr. : � - . : , impartant measureinexzts in the level ' -� ,_��..�� ' ._.�,.._��...x..�: of service is response time. Response � .�^_ �_��. ��f~.�L ._..�w .�..a._�. _a.�,w .,_.w. Sc�nua Clar� ti�ne is eritical for life safetj�and for minimiz- SOI11�tLi11�S C011{"�I1C� �VIt�1 Cl�Y �.�OliCieS, e. �., ��+-�i�� Fire ing praperty da�nage;. It is tlze policy of the the City's polic�� of c�isco�.�raging coinmute Stcctian, Ste�.�ens SC�FD to respond to 90"/0 of emergency traffic frv�n driving thrvugh neighborhoo��s Creek Bvu�a�arcl calls in un�er five minutes. may delay response tin�e by �nalzing it diffi- e��lt for fire ec�uipment to usc dircct routcs. A rac�iiis of on� ��nc� c�ne-h�lf inilcs is The use of�.�rivate security systems, sueh ��s considerecl to be th� ideal service area far a electro��ically c�per�ted entry �ates, f�r fi��stati�n.Hu�rcve:r,this is not.necessarily an plannez� resic.�ent�al c�tn�n�.�.�ities n3ay �1so absolut�stanc�arcl bec��.i.se t.11ere could l.ie con- delay res�c�i��sse time.The use of these securi- ditions that may affect the r�dius of tlle serv- ty�neasz�res��ust be loc.�ked at carefully. ice area, e.g., an area develo��ed with large numb�r of commercial and industrial build- An increase in calls fc�r fir.e service�nd ii�gs i�ay rec7uire a service area of only thrce traffic c�i�gesti�n can alsa erode the Fire c�uarters�f a�nile rad.iu.s,while for a rural envi- De��art��e��t's critic�l res��o��se time.To com- rc�n�nent of single-family and t��o-fa�nily �ensate, the F�re Dep�rt�nent may need t� i�� hauses a service area of three ta foiir miles,or adjust aa��Jor expa�d staff and ec�uipinent in more, m.ay be acceptable. Figure 6-C, Fire areas of 1-�igh service de�na��d anc� contiiiue r' Service Area Boundaries Map shows the dis- itS��TO�T�ii11�OI�1��C1i1��IT1�Tg�11Cy tl"a�iC jJl�- ' tances fron�tlze thiee SCCFD fir.e stations. emptian cc�ntrols at ke�7 tr.affic sign�ls. The Map illustrates that the major por- ' :� tian of the cammunity 1S W1t�11I1 a OTI� aL1c.� IP��e��l F��`e�-i��^�� P� ane-half n�ile rac�ius fr�m a fire station. �� F«�HAz��s t��rHE FoorHo�.[.s ANo MauNTAiNs �;� Tl-�ese distances determine potential �� response time; 1zow7ever, s�meCimes res��onse Peo�Ie who live i�z the footllills and ;E time may be affected by traffic congestiorz Illountains af Cupertino's planning area are `� inost at risk fr�n�fire. T7�e Ci �is not directl� anci other problems. � �' ) involved in fire fighting in tlie mountains,but One of the major goals of fire service is �ire safet�7 in the Montel�ello Ridge and Stevens �; ta reduce response tiine, but this goal may Canyozz area is of e�.treme importance tc� #:: CITY OF CLPERTIN�DRAFT GENERAL PLAN €� `,! `i ��i�:':�. � � . . ki$-..� . . . . . u .. 7 : 6'1 Z HEALTH t�L SAFETY _ �€'•� Cupertino. Major fires in this area could harm the Stevens Creek watershed by increasing ��„�.,�,�..��...�.>;� � _ �n.�..�_.. flooding potential, silting up streambeds and reducin�recreational opportunities. EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE FIRE AND EMER- , GENCY SERVICES TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITY The vegetative cover, the degree of FROM HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH WILD AND slope and critically c�ry weather conditions URBAN FIRES are the three natural factors t11e California Division of Forestry uses to classify the sever- , Pol►cy 6-3:Wild F'ire Prevention ity of potential fires in the foothills. Efforts Development in the foothills is typically low Coordinate wild fire prevention efforts dcnsity and scattered throughout the area, with adjacent jurisdictions. inaking fire protection difficult. The degree i�f hazard ta life and property in tllese areas is , poliey 6-4:County Fire Hazard ��ffected not only by the fire itself but also by Reduetion c-�ther factors, such as, access roads for fire- Encourage the County to put into fi�;htin� and e�Tacuation, the available ��{ect the fire rec.�uction policies of the �trength of fire fighting force, tl�e availabili- ��Llnty Public Safety Element. ry of water to fight tlle fire and tlle effective- ��ess af buildin� codes anc� inspection of , polity 6-5:Fuet Management fo dcvc:l��ments in tlle fire hazards areas. Reduce Fire Hazard Thcrc are about 1 b s�uarc miles of lanci Encourage the Midpeninsula Open ii1 tl�e mountains of the Cupertinc�planning Space District and the County Parks area.Any increase in density raises the eYpo- Department to continue efforts in fuel sure to fire risks.In 1992,all properties aL�ove m�na�ement to rcduce fire liazards. r.11e 10% slope line were categorized as , Hazardous Fire Are�s, i.e., land that is cav- Policy 6-6:Green Fire Breaks ered with gras5,brush or forest, and which is Encourage the Midpeninsula Open also difficult to access. Structures u-ithin this Space District to consider"green"fire arca are required to have fire retardant(Class break uses for open space lands. A} roofing, and property owners are required � t0 COI1t111U0US1� clear any brush away from F�RE HAZARDS IN THE URBANIZED VALLEY FLOOR their structures. Sucl1 structures are also Most people who li��e and �vork in tlle required to have sprinklers. If a fire were to urbanized areas of Cupertino are not exposed start in this area, it��ould be abnornially c�if- to a lzigh risk of fire.The City is served by a ficult tc�su��press. well-managed fire protection service as well as a fire prevention program.Buildings in tl�e Most of dic m��untainous land is�tivncd City are relatively ne�v and there is a strong by eirher the Midpeninsula Regional Open code enforcement program, an adequate Space District or the Santa Clara County water supply and a well-maintained delivery Parks Systein.When the parks are fully active, system. Howe��er, there are sotne geographi- many people could be expased t�fire risk. cal areas in the City to wllich tnore attention could be directed to reduce potential fire ��,�� y< �;q�3 $ i � ..� �-'''. �•,��-� CITY OF CL`PERTINO I�RAFT GENERAL PLAN FIKE HA"LARDS �'�J : � , _ _ _ ��'� ��'�'��;� �� _ � �f � �,.�.�✓j , ,�:,�,�� .f? w h ¢i � '� L 7� � The.Cit;.of Sunnyixde . �,� � ,,<,�.;t T1�ct�y�{ � _ ,,, �z� . � , : z , ; ;,..__ , , f t � ;_�...� a s� w`_i, LosA[ros S �.__. ._.... J, ,��} ;^..i' i i.. �t � 1 � - z ,_.,.____.._._. , ..f: .r:. e , , , .__. .�.._.. _ � . ' „_._M... ...,._ , �� , 4 � •- , • ..___._._ ______, ,� � ,, , , � ,�,-„�`„�,.,��.,:,. ;, �k � MfST D R , ,; ' ---- -—=: HO E ._ �.__ , A OAD - " - � �� .. l , ��.,�., �„�-�.� ��- -��„�€��,.,,��. _.._.., �._._._„ , e , . . , � �� > . ;� w�. _,�. „; „ ., : � , : ,_...,; ,, �,..� � ,,. , ..�..,� � ��,: _�..... , �- . , �' ��, s3 Yi3 i �N . . . �.,�. ,.. _"? _�:. 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' 9 . � ��v ii / i,.:: � �4 ,q . ,, � E �� : .� � ,,.r t� � } . f �he Csry vf Sarnwgn , �: � , � f �� '`. � `' � � r�`- ' - - --� �'igure 6-�. �ire Service Area �� , 3; �;� �'� � ;` � �3oun�c�rie�. � C7.TY QF CUPERTINO DRAFT .(,3ENERAL PLAN FIRE HAZARDS �'�J hazards. In urban areas tlie most serious con- :� ��_�1+�,�,��¢�,g cern is fires in high-rise, inultiple-famil�T �F .Sp�inkter��°efi��c� dwellings and eon�n�ercial and indt�strial structures contai�zing highly con�bustible or C�nsider adc�pting a residelztial fire tvxic materials. sprinkler ordiz�ance.This��ill reduce both fire flows and the need for fire- �`�"�= , fighti�zg personizel and eqiiiptnent. , .(--- , _.......�.y:.�.:. _ �.... o �'�� ' �'.��ar �__ ��.,..;.�� ____- � � . . �; �� r Polic°g�6-72:.��ac�1��e�eeto�°s �� Require sinolce deteetors in all new res- �IRE P�EV��3T`It6E�E�SURES TF�AT MINIl1�EZE 'THE�.�755�F LIFE lAND PROPERTY iclential units, and in all residential Linits at time of sale or rental, in con- �µ�° ��i�ey�-7.E�xe'ly Pt'ojett'Review formance uTit�z State law. Continue t� Use the Cupertino Scene to�u�licize Involve the Fire Departmeilt in the tire hazards correction methods. early�esigi-�stage of all prajects recXiiir- _ ing�u1�Iic review to assure Fire �;.�- Poli�c,y�-13:I�fo�d Sh�t�e l�oof Department input and modifications as ,qb��'�me�m�' ncec�ed. Ado�t.an aggressive�vood shake roof � � �a�fae}��-��+��et°cee�f�,�t� � a��atement prc�gram to rec�uire that any � � �nd�st�`ec�l�i�'�6��'o�'e��`i�n Gt�ig��l�t��s ruof tll�t is 25% or inore re�laecd L�iust Lrse fire retardane materials for all Coordinat�v��ith rhe Fire Department lepla�ernerZt sllalces. Wc�od shake ro�fs to d.evelo�neu7 guidelines for fire pr�- have been outlawed in California tectivn f�r r,oinmercial and industrial �,ecause of their lil�elihoc�d to catch fire land uses. from extern�l sources, such�s btFrning �_ �mbers fr�tn chiinneys. The Iaw ��` Pofic}r 6-�:��P'�e�en�ioe�an�i � ��,��e��$ already requires fire resistant shakes on a�-�y root that is 50°io or more repaired Promote fire preventio�and einer- or replaced. gency pre��areclness througll city-i�liti- ated p��blic education programs, �uiLDt�v�CooEs,FIRE�.ODE5 AND OTHER thrc�ugh the government television RE�utArioNs cl.zar�nel, the Internet and the To mini�nize potential fire lzazards, the Cupertino Scene. City of Cupertino re;ulates building can- �� stri�ction an�.-� site planning through� the � ��'� �ofde,y 6-1�.��tltd-Sto�'y Bui{dings Uniform Fire Code and the Urzifarm �� °��f��s Building�ode.Cupertinds large ca�ninercial �i Recognize that�nulti-SC01"��?UlIC�111gS C3E and industrial buildings are designed with �' anj�Iand use t��e increase rislcs of fire. substantial areas of open space around thern ;� �� Ensure that adequate fire pr�rection is to preclude tlze spread of fire. The City also ;; built into the desig�l and require on-site requires automatic sprinl�lers and fire detec- 1 fir.e suppression inaterials an��equipment tion systems to further reduce risks. 1 to ensure the safety of the comn�unity. � �� CITY OF CL�PEI2TIN0 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN I� ;� ;': � .� �.�_ iit 6�� HEALTH CS�SAFETY In addition, the City and the Fire to reach the location of the fire as quickly as Department periodically inspect commercial possible.Like��ise,viable means must be pro- and industrial buildings for compliance with vided for residents and visitors alike to the applicable codes.Single-family homes do escape the dangers of a fire. nat require inspection, but smoke alarins are required in all new homes constructed in the Public r�ad access is severely limited in City. The City also supports the retrofitting the hillside rural areas. Emergency access c�f eaisting 1lomes��-ith stnoke detectors roads run through private property and these property owners are asked to act independ- Under the Uniform rirc Codc, unde- ently or collectively to maintain fire access veloped or sparsely developed areas possess- roads. Fire equipment need5 roads that are ing characteristics for potentially high fire passable, have less than 16% grade, a mini- risk may be designated hazardous fire areas. muin turning radius of 4Z feet and sufficient In sur,h areas, the Code regulates building space to turn around. materials, planting material and clearances between structures and planting inaterial. Santa Clara County lists the The Cc�unty Fire Marshal and the Fire Montebello Road/Stevens Canyon area as Department regulate activities in the fire the fourth highest risk in thc County. The hazard area, and have tlle authority to deny road linking Montel�ello and the Palo Alto access tc�the public to any area if they cieter- Sphere uf Influence to the b�ttom of Stevens tnine it is in the interest of �ublic safety. Canyon has becn impruvcd to acceptable Thcy alsc� administer the Weed Abatement standards as a fire access road. A fire trail and Brush �learance Ordinance in the haz- extends fr�in Skyline Boulevard on Charcoal ardous fire areas. The purpose of this Road to Stevens Canyon. Ordinance is to minimize the potential of transference of hrush fires and to reduce the Road accessibility in the lower foothills pc�tential accidental fires. is easier.The City requires that all-einergency roads be constructed with an all weather sur- Tlze City of Cupertino has a good safe- face. It also requires a private emergency ty record in tertns af fire protection and a access connection between public streets ininimum of fire losses.This record is reflect- within Lindy Canyon and Regnart Canyon. ed in the Citys excellent fire insurance rat- However,private roads are less likely to ineet ing of Class 2 (Class 1 is considered a perfect the access standards. Pri�ate roads are not rating). This low level of risk is the com- required to be constructed to City standards l�ined result of the high proportion of new and,therefore,are usually built to lesser stan- construction which ineets current Uniform dards than public roads. Moreover, there are Building Code standards, and efficient fire no long—term guarantees that they will be � prc�tccti��i1 scr��icc. maintained. Dcad cnd roads are risky, especially Constraints to Firefighting those long dead end roads that gi��e access to AccEss Roa�s many porti�ns of Regnart Road and Stevens Canyon areas.For this reason,alternate access Access is a critical component of fire routes are provided via private emergency �g satety. Fire fighting equipment must be able access routes. �� ,� �� `�°°�` CITY OF CLPERTINO DRAFT GENERAI_PLAN . .��, FIRE HAZARDS �'� ( Pol�sy 6-78e Priva�e Resir�+�n�eca! � � :�_�. ` =..a�. �, � _..,,,.,. .� .�_�..,__ � � ��; �,� __� __��:_ � �f��ro�i�Seca�s�pi� �a�es .s `�� _� Y _.� sf � ��-��`` Discourage the use of private residen- �[ALL�EAT€�E�EtV6E�GEN�Y R�?Pa�5�5TEt�'T� tial electronic security gates tl�at act as S�R�'E THE RU�A�i�RE�S a bai�-ier to emergency persannel. ��ic�r 6-74:R�adtiray�e�i�n S#r�� 6es � Invalve the Fire Depar.tment in the l. �ence Exception: Require a fence design of public roac��uays for revicw c. �t;;P exception for electronic secul•ity g��es. 1: and cominents.Atitiernpt t�ensure tl�ar S�E Cx�n-�� raa�v�Tays have frequent median breaks 2, Access to Gates. W11ere electronic: rt�.z�<�r Txr•. for tim�ly access to properties. security gates are allowed, require the �-'L'PER1�IN°' �Vll'IvIC.IPAL�� installatian of an a��prc�ved l�ey switch. �,�,n� P�ofic�6-3 S:f3ecard-End S�reet,A�eess Alla�W public iase of pri.vate roadways during an cinergency for hillsidc subcli- �te�`A�►��ldb�litj9 visi�ns th�t h�v�d.e��.�-end ��u�1ic Assuring«�ater availability to the more str��ts lc�n�er tha�1 1,000 feet or tind a remote areas in and �rvund. Cupertino is sccc�nc�ary mc�ans of accGss. important tu achieving a safe commuizity. � �'� ��'�IaC��^��:�I�ISil��'AC�'ESS�id9�A$'�'S �jpgE�SUPFLY O(V�1d�ONTEBELLQ RIDGE ANp�TEVENS R�quire ilew 1lillside devela��rnenr to CAra�o�v ha�T�frequent;r��de brealcs in a�cess Preserztly, there are no water systems rout�s ta et�sure a timely respc�nse fro�n servin� the Monte��ello Road and upper fiT��1SOI111�1. Ste�Tens Can��on area, w'Lt�1 t�1� eXC��t10i1 O� Stevens Creel� itself. Because tlzere is no �� Pcaficy�-77:Hiftsid�ftoad U�g�c��es water service to tliese areas, the Counry �, R.�c�uir�nc�v hill,ide developmcnt to rec.�uires that each 1lomesite be served 1�y its upgrade e�isting access raads to meet own in��ividual 10,000-gallon tai�k and tllat Fire Code and City standards. a sprinkler system be installed.Theoretically, it is possible ta have a jointly owne�� and ACC€SS T4 RESfDENTiAL DEVEL�PMENTS p��lated water storage system to reduce the Fire and ather emergency personnel required anlount of on-site storage of water may be it�zpeded if there are vehicular elec- for each i��dividual propertq, provided ari tronic secc.�rity gates on residential de�Telop- adeqi�ate ��Tater n�ain distribution system to I inents. Theretore, �Tehicular electronic secu- serve all hoines sharing the joint facilit�T is in ;� rity gat�s shoulc� be c.�i5couraged unless they place.However,the maintenance and opera- "� co;nply cvith the General Plan a�zd receive a tion costs af such a system could impose arz �i fence exception. All vehicular electrc�nic economic burden or1 the ha�neowners if ;j security gates should tn�et the re;quirements there��7ere not enough properties witlzin the �? of the emerg�ncy service �zgencies, ancl systein to make the indi�Ti�-�ual share for `� attempts should be made to standardize defraying the costs reasonable. Former pri- ; i access. `�ate s��steins in tl-�e area proved to be urlsuc- ;� � , i �;; i CzT��oF C;vr��P�TrNo Dr�aFT Gr-_r.rRai_PT..aN ;, ,: �;,� ;;t ':� , ,1. y� ;� 6'I� HEALTH CSZ SAFETY ccssful and were ultimately annexed to the , polity 6-21:Fire Fighting Upgrades major water providers in the area. Needs WATER SUPPLY FOR FO�THILL REGIONS WITHHV THE Encaurage utilities to consider Fire URBAN$ERVICE AREA Department firefighting needs when All de��elopment i�z tl�e Urban Service upgrading water systems. Area must be served by a water systein that WATER SUPPLY FOR FOOTHILL REGIONS complies with City standards far household and firefighting use. Accessibility and availability to an ade- quate supply of water is extremely important Presently, a fe�v aevelopea areas, such in firefighting. The City of Cupertino is as lots in the upper reach of Regnart Canyon served by two water retailers, which also and a few areas in Inspiration Heights, do serve the f�othill areas: the San Jose Water not have an ac�cquate water system. Company, which leased the Cupertino However, in the long-term, these areas may Municipal Water System and atlnexed the rcceive a better supplyJ of water for fighting Reglin Mutual Water System, and the fires,as the water system is eatende��to serve California Water Company(see Figure 6-D). ne�v development in the area and the water Together these two systems have adequate }�rovid�;rs in the area expand tlieir service water lines and c�istribution systems to meet are� r.o serve ne�� rowth in the area. the fire flow needs. However, although r.hey meet the present needs, neither private =�..� water system is re�uired to maintain an ade- t�y : _:... .._ .._:.�-:------ quate fire flow under their agreements with the City and fire agencies. AVAILABI.E WATER SERVICE IN THE HI�LSIDE The City of Cupertino lias taken a num- AND CANYON AREAS ber of steps to coinbat fire hazards. It adopted Poliey-6-19:Ex#ension of Wuter the current State Fire Code, and declared Serv►ce mvst of the Santa Cruz Mountain range as hazardous fire areas. It has also ac�opted the Encourage the water cotnpanies to following preventive ineasures: 1) An early eaxend water sen�ice into the hillside review process with the Fire Department and and canyon areas. the City is conducted to incorporate fire pre- vention methods.2)the City reviews building Poliey 6-20:Growth Cooperation plans and requires use of fire resistant materi- Encourage cooperation between water als. 3) 7'he City also coordinates with and utility companies and the Fire encourages the C�unty of Santa Clara to Departtnent in order to keep water sys- uphold the weed abatement program. r.ems in pace with gro��th and firefight- in��ervice needs. Po►icy 6-22:Residential Fire Sprinkiers Reqture fire sprinklers in new residen- tial construction located in hillside areas and flag lots. �� y �o� ;�. ff �� .. �..- ��°'" CiTY C)F CLIPERTINC)DRAF'T GENERAL PLAN Fi�HAZA�ns (�-I� ��r ��v�ce Ce��aertira�l�ur�aci��l VVa�er Sys�em Califcarr�ia Water { (Leased to San Jose Water Company) �P� , 1 ? �" -� The City of �-� The Ciry o{Sunnya�ale �� .,,.,., � ; L�:u r1dtas .p,� _ • � � � , ?� ��'� HOMESTEqO�ROAD � � ,�� v % 5 �� li � L� 4► �► � a ; } � � t � � � � � 6 � f L .� �s . - s".,f� .t � ��l,`�� . � ��.�^°��. ..�tl�. , � PRG .. t, �l .,.� �.�� .� �' �.,�o 'LF9 . F- -.i� ;� '^a �' ., a `� ``��:��' � "`a,v ��CE pV E i.� �� l 4 j � � ''a:,, ti 4, � � ��/ %J _j ss Y,. i■■ o J � � f� m � �� m � � ,. � ; The C;iry o{ ..r-`' ;� J f �� '"L ,,,w "g W scmia c&rra �/ � ...! �S '_ ? . Z J .` : �^'�� >.��,, .�p ;" L+'�.� _' . �. ¢ �O �/ : . g w ��: �: ... �,,. : , f ...... , p t` ,i.�; . .�'i o . .. .2r <.�. :. j. ' ,.- �� : STEVENS CREEK BLV� �a„ g',�5 � � 1 ' � �� .�� I v. 1' ��5� �' �L.. j �� . ` �unrr... -�'h�'� � . - t r: .e ti r __:. ... ... _ ��y� . . .w r , � � .. � i !.. �. �r � I 4 , � ��+a��j� �� M�ClF1.lAN � - � �.Q � .�� C. � . � �� , _�_. ..._..-.._.. . : • . ' i � '�l HOAo < � :Z .. w ��< �a r -'-�� o t'�c, �--._"' S ./ � � � r$z � � � � �z � � ( � m ��. x j a'� �o. u ; 6 �i c ��..�}, � . I�..BOLLINGEft�. RD � �/:�s � � . � �. �. � : �� • ......_ c` ......, � '� ��.� � : �K� f ��. �. `�,� . .�..... „.. . N � 'u I -� � � � �� x; �� The C;ity rif Snn lose E ` � .1� � �,..�� `�?r t: � �^��■�0�■ jy ��`� 1 ' � b� � �ti� � ��"� `-.—�• ..:: ...._.>.,.. 'i �� ' � - RAIN3C V :. �RiVF, � . '`� """"�� '`�"�� San Jose Water Company , • - l ..,� .f f ... ��;.. , ; � �� ti < < , , �,4�� ......,.,J �� ` 3#' }� j r �p �-j � . . . � - l� ;� .: ., . . " . : . ,. . x h� . . . i � ' r � �icu-rrsCiecA �....,.,, ..: � �` � �. � ��.PROSPECT ROA9 f � � s .i e f .r............�_....... . ,R,- .t�:.,,,,..wv,. � (i Iteserwir � . {;,,., �: � � : �. ; t � LEUEND �� ; , � �} � .,r�., ._._.�� The Ciry�>f Snrctro�a �k`�-�� i � ■i�■ Water Company Service Areas ��,�r. �- � �`��"� ; City Boundary ,' �.., ? '` �.. ' � ___:� �-��a-��ZizuS Urban Servite Area Boundary 1 �. _ � \_�� _ ��.�. ; ��. �, � Sphere of Influence ;: '�-' �.; f � ! i ��°°-tt�� Boundary Agreement Line '�`\ ` ��'f �� i Unincorporated Areas , ; � __._--__ i , \ `-�j 1� �` �.� � � 0 0.5 1 Mile �`�`�� y 0 1000 2000 3000 Feet / � t 0 500 1000Meters �� ; . . .a�� .. � �° , �....,,,,_.>w��.. m.a,:.,.�, .m��,.��_�,_..,,.-.�:........._.. � , , t� E;i ::� ,� i� il ''r 4 :i i;,f� � � � � . ;i ;� ;� 3- ;� Figure �-D. Water Service Arecr,s. i� ,# . . . : F..�..'' CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT UENERAL PLAN -�� s �'GO HEALTH bt SAFETY CRIME AND POLICE SERVICES a full spectrum of police services, which The sociological climate of a communi- include:police patrol services,criminal inves- ty is of extreine itnportance to its viability as tigation,traffic enforcement,accident investi- a desirable place to live and work. Residents �ation and tactical teams. must be able to carry out their routine activ- ities and enjoy the communitys assets in an park Design cnvironinent free of worries about their well being. Businesses must also feel comfortable Neighborhood and Community Parks and secure in the conduct of their activities provide open space and recreational oppar- and ensured that their im�estments are pro- tunities for Cupertino's families. Open space tected. offers a respite fiom the busy urban environ- ment and present opportunities for people to The City's commitment ta public safe- engage in physical recreational activities. ty encompasses two broad areas of responsi- However, parks must safe to be enjoyed. bilities: 1) to provide public safety services Families cnust be free of wony about the well and the planning necessary for the preven- being of both adults and r.hildren wh� use tion of crime, and 2} to plan for a sate envi- the facilities. rc,nment in which the public is not eYposed t� unnecessary risks to life an property. Future parks will be designed by using Cupertino has a very low crime rate, which the principlcs of"defensible space." They can be partially attributed to project design will be easily accessihle from streets, ��here tecllnic�ues and active community involve- feasible, to allow neighhors and the police ment. However, changes in future develop- maximum visibility iilto tlle park from the inent patterns and an increase in both peripheral areas. TIZey witl also take into employment and housing apportunities may consideration design techniques to minimize �iffect public safety. An expansion in the potential vandalisin and cri�ne. retail sector may increase �pportunities for thefts and other related criminal activities. An increase in growth n�ay alsu result in Residential Design for additional ��ehicular traffic, which increases Defensible Space the risk of automobile accidents. These Cupertino's General Plan stresses protec- future changes may reflect a need for addi- tion of visual privacy.This could conflict with rion��l pLtblic 5��fety serviccs. the concept of"defensible s�ace," if privacy design techniques isolate households enough The City recognizes the sc�ciological and so that people feel they are losing private and psychological effects of the physical environ- seini-private spaces in residential develop- ment on 1luman behavior and corn�ucts pre- ments.Design can also be used to create social hearing review meetings for all new projects. cohesion, important not only for a planned This occurs early in the planning process and residential community, but in single-tiatnily involves the Santa Clara County Sheriff detached homes as well. Cupertino actively Department, commenting on safety issues. In supports a Neighborhood Watch Prograin that addition to this early involvement in the offers advice on crime prevenCion and encour- planning process, the Santa Clara County ages neighborhood cohesiveness. � �� Sheriff Department provides Cupertino with ��•� �W °-� . � .� , � ,�K�;g �;o � ��"�°°��°� CiTY OF CUPERTiNO DRAFT GENERAI.PLAN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS V'Z� t��tt-Re�id��t�ia[ De�i�gn��r '>�� f�r,�6-25:Ca��rn�Preve�ttian in � �e�ens�ble S�ac� uald�n� esa�rr Using design techniques to �revellt ConSider tlze relatioi�ship bet-u.�een crii�le in non-residential districts is more building design and crime preventian prevalent than i1z reside�ztial areas. Tlze key irz revieu7ing all develapments. is to design buildings to ease police patrol and 11e1p con�munit� surveillance. Decisioi�s ��` Po1it��-2�:�ese�tf ftt��'s on criine prevention ii�volve tradeoffs Recognize fiscal impacts to the Co�tnty between aesthetics and tlle ease of access for SherifE and Cit��of Cu.pei:tino v��hen �atrol vel�icles, as «�ell as tr�deoffs between appraving variai�s l�x1d use mixes. privacy and acoustical protection between co�nt7�.erci:al��roperties and adjacent homes. � ��lEe,y 6-27:Pr�-hea��e�g Ree��e�v , Continue to request County Sheriff Cammercial ofEice and indust�ial proper- review and con�ment�n develo��ment ties designed�litll in.t:eriar. garden courts, wirh applications for security measures. �rivate fer�ced patios ��zd isalated entrarzces, have inor��.iurgl��ries and robbcries th��n tlzosc; that a1�e highly visi�.ilc�.Masonry baniers,e��rtlz � � � mounds and landsclping lieds are typict�lly us�d tv isal�r.�p�rl.ing lot n��ise in cc�mtnercial Hazardous m��terials pase a dan.ger ro operations. The Cot.lnty Sheriff'S C,�ffice pttl�lic health and safety.�They encc�mpass a believes that thesc so.liitions do i�ot increase ��1C�� '��°e of substances, including �nateri- burglary in ac�jaini.n.g ha�n�s. als that are toaic, f1ai�linable, e�plosive or ; corrosive. Yet these m�terials are recognized � ` �,, as an integral part of societ}�,used ro pro��uce : � -_ � =: ..._..: ..-.---:._. m , E" ,,-� �:� _....::_ ....�::: _.�.:.� mai-�ufactured g�ods that contribute to aur �. � ' ecanomic well bei�zg and qualir.y vf life. IG�C�t�AL6°TY P��ICE 5E6�V�CES T�iAT MP�6iV- Hazardous materials are used in manu- . "T��T'�!E�CbF'�lVi19�31`TY`S�RI(�i�FtATE LC1�ii ANC9 E�1S6JRE A H6�Fi LEVEL OF PUBLIC SAPETY facturing processes in S�nta Clara CountjT and are also part of our e��eryd:ay life in the farm of � ��dty fi-23:�ileag��e�rn�tasf househol�cheinicals,st�ch as pesticides,motor �wareness�rog�'e��ts oil, cleaners and paints. The use, stai:age and SL�.�port the Neighl.�orh��od Watch ��s�°sal of l�azard�us materials; includin� Progratn and otllers intended to lzelp illanageinent of ca�ztaminated soils anc� neighborhooc�.s prcvent crime througl� grotuzdwater are regulated by federal,state and ; social i�iteraction. local laws and regulatio�is.The transpartation, � distribu�ion, storage and dis�.�osal af hazardous '' materials is of great cancenz to Cupertino.The j �T'� F�a��icy 6-�4:�'ublic Pet'�me�'e�Roe�c�s City has adopted a Hazardous Materials ;� �'oe��arks ,I Ordinance tllat regulates the storage of these � ;,f E11C11'Cle I1e1g�l.��C�T�100(� �?�1TkS WiY�l� I1laterl�ilS lI1 SOl1C�. a11CI IiL�Llil� tni't11. The City�S � public road to provide visual accessibil- Toxic Gas Ozdinance regul�tes the storage of �� lt�W�1�I1��TCT�OS51�71(',. al these n�aterials that are irz gaseous form. ,� ;� :;� �, CITY OF CUPERTINU DRAFT UENEFtAL PLAN 6'2 Z HEALTH CSZ SAFETY ELECTR4MAGNETIC FIELDS tial develo�inent of childcarc facilities tE�F� are proposed in existing industrial and manufacturing areas.Do not allow resi- Over the past 20 years, concern has dential development if stich hazardaus l�een expressed about the potential effects conditions cannot be tnitigated to an assaciated with electroma�netic fields from acceptable level of risk. such sources as transmission lines, electrical facilities, antennae and appliances. , pp/�cy 6-3(1:Electromagnetic Fields A nuinber of studies ha��e been con- Consider potential hazards from ducted to determine potential links between Electromagnetic Fields in the project EMF levels and their effects on health. Many review process. of these studies have been contro��ersial and inconclusive, and expert�have not agreed on HAZARD�US WASTE a definitive answer, although inan�� in the intemational community now consider EMF In t11e past, the managing of hazardous to be a possible hunian carcinogen, relatin� ��aste has relied heavily upon land disposal of exposure to elevated magnetic fields to a stnall untreated hazardous ��astes. This approach increase in the risk of childhood leukeinia. sometimes led to the contamination of both Alrhougll the potential effects of EMF on soil and groundwater and is now prohibited. health have not been conclusively demon- Since 1990, State law has required that haz- stratcd, it is rccommcnded that the planning ardous waste must be properly disposed of in review process be expanded to include a a�prove�-� hazardaus waste treatment or dis- r�vicw of potential EMF sources to ensure posal facilities. To accomplisll this, new that t}ieir effects,if any,could not impact res- treatinent methods and facilities had to be idei�tial develo��inents or r.hild care facilities. developed and approved to pre-treat haz- ,�,rv ardous waste before its final disposal __ _ y « ,> �� ''-------�-�--- Under authorit of the 1986 Tanner ;,�� Bill (AB2948)> Cupertino,.al�ng with 13 _ .. PROTECTION FROM THE RISK5 ASSOCIATED other cities, joinec� the County to jointly WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIAlS AND EXPOSURE develop a coinprehensive and coordinated TO ELECTR4MAGNfTIC FIELDS planning approach to hazardous waste dispas- al. The County's Hazardous Waste Poliey 6-28:Hazardous Materials Management Plan(CoHWMP)was endorsed Storage und DisposaJ by the Cupertino City Council in 1991�. Reauire the proper storage and dispasal of hazardous tnaterials to prevent leak- The CoHWMP directed the County age,potential explosions,fire or the to work with the cities to develop a progratn rclease of harmful fumes. to provide residents and small businesses the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous Poliey 6-29:Proximity of Resideni's to wa5te. In 1990, the County and the cities Hazardous Materiats created a county-wide Household Ha�ardous Assess future residents' exposure to Waste Prograin, in which Cupertino partici- �� ' hazardous materials�.uhen new residen- pates. ��e>: ,�� -��°�� + CTTY OF CLJPERTTNC�I�RAFT CENERAI_PI.AN HAZARDOUS WASTE V'Z3 .Po��rt�� eS 'l'''�:m,; . 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' �. . . � ! �4} p� f Tlu.(.ii��f Snrntc'iga � t=..r:"'� !� �t . y y//��j9�'j_��/f '•".�� ;� : ��( ��;'�J�� Potential Sites � - . _ -' `is 'r � ..�, �� `�`� �` , � City Boundary �� ,�:, i. i T --<._-- ;'; � � � , � i-------�# ,t,s•,�-: Urban Service Area Boundary � -� � y,l � r ' _,.� �� --�-� Sphere of Infiluence ��"",. `��.^�.� ` �� . ;`, � �°�a�°��°� Boundary Agreement Line , 1,/ -�\ r �-I ; Unincorporated Areas ��'"" :� /� � ..______.:� � 4 � � 0 � 0.5 1 Mile -----"'��', � q p;�"�� - � \ 0 1000 2000 3000Feet .� � ' � . . �� . 0 500 t000Meters �ffiS�x� . �_ .....�.,..__,.._...�.....>.n,�.,,,......w...__._.,............._� .. � . ii Y� '� 'r i ':� ;� �'igure 6-E. C.Jenera�ized Locution of Potentiat �Iazardous Wcrs�e Management Sites. ��,� � � � � ,� �t , ,� CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLA.N i{ ,,' ';� r .f � . - _ . � . . ;.� . . . . . . . 6'Zq' HEALTH CSZ SAFETY , Policy 6-37:AJternative Produtts sistent with siting criteria in the County or � City HWMP. Encourage residents and businesses to use non-and less-hazardous products, Facilities that could typically be placed especially less toxic pest control pro��- on sites of the scale available in Cupertino ucts, to slo�v the generaticm of ne�L� Would generally emphasiz,e reclamation or recy- hazardous waste requiring c�isposal cling of waste products. However, other TSD r.hrough the county-wide prograin. (Transfer, Starage or Disposal) facilities could inclu��ie equipment for stabilization of liquid or Policy 6-32:Househo/d Hazurdous gaseous containinants prior to ultimate dispos- Wastes al outside the City, facilities for reduction or Support and help fiuzd the County-wide oYidation of compound materials from tempo- Household Hazardous Waste Program, rary to pennanent storage cot�tainers. to provide residential and small business communities the opportunity to proper- There are no sites in Cupertino suitable ly dispose af hazardous�.��aste. to the development of a residuals repository facility,due to the large-scale site requiremeizts Strategy and region-serving nature of such facilities. Educational Materials. Publish educa- tional materials about the program in the Cupertino Scene, website and in DISASTER PLANNING brochures that are distrik�uted through- Disaster Planning is a continuous cycle out the cc�nlmunity. of preparation, response, recovery and miti- � gation. Emergency Management aCtempCs to Poliey 6-33: Hazardous Waste incorporate these ideas int�each of its func- Dumping tional elements: enler�ency planning, coor- Intiorm the residential and business dination, training and public eclucation. communities about the illegality and danger of dumping 1lazare.�ous material State la��requires that cities prepare an and waste in the storm drain system or einergency plan to respond to natural or in crccl�s. huinan-caused disasters that threaten the lives, property or environment of the com- St►'ategy munity. The Cupertino Emergency Plan Code Enforcement. Enforce illegal establishes an organizational framework to dutnping through code enforcement enable the City to tnanage its etnergency personnel. response activities and to coordinate with county,state and federal agencies. Tl1e City is required to identify gener- ali�ed locations where hazardous waste man- `�`� ��.___��:�_��: . � � .....u._�.. �.. agement facilities could be placed. Figure 6- G on page 29 describes these generalized =-��' inc�ustrial locations, but does not necessarily A HIGH LEVEL OF EMERGENCY PREAREDNESS TO ensure that any particular treatment/disposal COPE WITH BOTH NATURAL OR HUMAN-�AUSED �� facility could be placed in the locations con- DISASTERS .��o t� �`� ° � � � �� „ �..: °�� / CTTY OF Cl.1PF,RTiNC)DRAFT GENERAL PLAN DISASTER PLANNING �'ZS _ " s ��fIC�!6`�4s�COi13��@ ` � .�� Etr�ergency P��perredn�ss _� �;�� Distri�ute t�zulti-hazaid emer- � � �� ' � '' ' � gency preparec�zess infor�nation� ' y, :`� ��'� � ' ;' for all threats identified in the � ��,, f r ��.�i � v t�� emergency plan. Information will t i `�'' t' �� • � _ ��, �'� a".� �be provided through Cai�io- � �---- ==---_`�`- �-� -.��.,-- t��,� : .� . �' f�" -�,:� �-----�-,.,. ��I �� j� � .. � 1�� i r'.y �� j. Pt�lmonary Resuscitation(CPR), _,� � I ,,� ry � f �(�; i,��,�. � z , . . � .IS 'u,Z..... �. ~ �r �.a . . V � �. A 1,n., Firs�Aid and Comini2nity ��,�,�w �. �� `' � ' ��°� Emer en.c Res onse Team �� -, ' ��`:""�� ''` il��'�� g Y P y - r,�, ' , �„ �„�.�-�""�', ----�.. _��,,{�~� --�`�`�' � � (CERT} training,lectures and �_� �'"`"`: '�� . '� �` - �'�:��a- �.�-. .M � a-� �� seininars on emergency prepared- (� - �.�j „ r � . ness ublication of in�rzthl � } �� ¢Q ;., � �P Y � . � : �' ti: ;� ��, ,.. .... ..;__ ,.., ...� _.��._. ��N�.� . ... 1�� .�._ � safety articles in the Cupertino � Scene,postii�g of infarmation on the ities and checklists of the representati�Tes of Einergency Preparec�ness weUsite;and r.he Etnergency C�peratiorls Cei�ter.The�.�lan coorc.�in�tion of video aild prinCec.�. is revie��ed annually anc� teste;d through infarinatic�n c�t the lik�rary. annual disaster drills. The�u �rti��E��rgenc�r i�lar� City E p�o�e�s as�isast�r S�r�ic� Th.e Cit��'s Einerge�.icy Pl�an has been 1�or�ers prepared in accordance wit11 tlle Starzdardized During emergencies,all City employees Etnergei�cy Mana�einent System(SEMS)and are designated Disaster Service Workers, is used in conjunction �Tith the State under Secti�n 3100 of tlle California Enlergency Plai1,t�1e S�11t�i Clc�T�l O�JeT�iti0l1�i1 GOVel"i1111e21� Cc�de, and are requirec� to Area Interim Agreenlent, Santa Clara remain at��-orl�as long�s they are needed.To Cou�lt��Einergency Plan, as well as plans and 11eIp prepare for this ac�diti�nal responsibili- SOPs of contract agencies atld special dis- ty, all employees receive training in personal tricts." Within this systein, the City Manager ai�d hoine preparedness, First Aid, CPR, is the Directar of Emerge�zcy Services.when a SEMS �nd Terrorisin A��areness. The City local einergency exists. Support personnel pravides oppartunities for employees ta pur- such as City Staff,representatives from Pulilic chase discount preparedness supplies anc� Safet�T, special districts and volunteer groups offers additional free disaster training are tra'tned to peifarm specific fi�nctions in tlie througlz the Community Emergency Emerge�lcy Operations Center. Tllese fc�nc- Response Tea�n program. tions incluc�e Manageinent, Operations, =1 Logistics, Plan�.zingJIntelligeizce�nd Finance. � Podity 6-3�:L�'ne�gensy S�t`vice ;, ;� � � Trair�ie�g�a�ogram � �i There are two parts to the Emergency Train employees in clisaster re ared- , ;�C � Plan. The first part includes leg�l renuire- ness,first aid ancl CPR. � � ;� mei�ts ancl program eY�lanations. The sec- '� ond part addr�sses the functional responsibil- 4� i� i�, �� CITY OF CL'PERTINO DF2�FT C7LIVERAI_PI.AN _ ' �'�V HEALTH CSL SAFETY Strategy United States. The Santa Clara Valley Conduct Exercises. Conduct exercises Chapter of the American Red Cross has regularly to update employee trainiizg. existing agreements with all secondary school districts in the county for the use of their facilities as mass care and shel- Volunteers as Disaster Service ter facilities during any locally declared Workers disaster. Under the Emergency Preparedness 3. Shelter Providers. Prepare an agree- Plan volunteer groups play an important role ment with desi�nated sheltcr sites to by pro��iding specific services. The City is provide space for emergency s�ipply �.�art of a countywide volunteer services plan. containers. The Einergency Services staff is working �vith the Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley r.o develop a plan for coordinating atld Amateur Radio Operators deploying volunteers. Pre-disaster vc�lun- teers, such as CERT and CARES ineinbers, Cupertino Atnateur Radio Etnergency 11ave received appropriate training and Service (CARES) coordinates extensive ei�uipment to rapidly augment professional city-wide communications capability and disaster workers. Unregistered and connects neighbors,public safety,special dis- untrained volunteers inay be assigned under tricts, City and CoLinty Departmcnts. the supervisi��n�f city staff as needed during CARES is a voluilteer organization and a disaster. space is provi��ed for their operating equip- ment in the City EOC and alternate EOC. � Policy 6-36:Responsibilities of , Volunteer Groups Policy 6-37:Amat�eur Radio Operators Clearly define responsibilities of volun- Continue to support training anc� teer�roups during a local emergency. cooperation bet��een the City and Strategies Cupertino Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CARES) to prepare f�r e�ner- l. Community Groups. Develop pre-dis- gency communications needs. ' aster agreements with appropriate com- munity groups to provide specified post- disaster assistance, through the Emergency Operations Cen#er Emergency Services Coordinator and wir.h tlze advice of r.he City Attomey. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is l�cated on d1e lower floor of City 2. Arnerican Red Cross. Itnplement the Hall. It is designed to be fully fuizctional American Red Cross agreements under �'ithin 30 minutes of acr.ivation.Capabilities r.he direction �f the Director of include emergency backup power, c�mputer Emergency Services (City Manager) network, internet access and telephone and during a disaster. The Ainerican Red radio communications to City and Coiinty Cross is the Congressionally mandated sites. Additional coinmunication support is s p " .� mass care and shelter provider in the provided by volunteers frvm Cupertino z, ��' *vi, �� ra��: <�r �' `g, :Y �, ^�`�3�9 �,;:.:: "�°�� '°* CiTY C)F CUPERTINO I�RAFT GENERAI.PLAN FLQQD HAZARDS �^'Z� A�l�ate�zr Radio Emergencq Service AE��11�I�i��tt�14f$ed'1C31 F�Ci��es {CARES}. The alternate Emergency An earthqual�e af significant magni- Operations Center is l�cated at the Service t�ide could teinporarily isolate Cupertino Center on Mary Avenue. frotn major full-service l�ospitats (Fig�zre 6- � F). City pe�sonnel, �aramedics and local ��licy 6-.��:g�raerg�ncy Ope�a�"ions physicians will have to adininister first aid. �'er�ter un�il access to the major full-service haspi- Train identified city employees on their tals is reestablished. fu�lctions/responsibilities in the EOC. ,'�'' Pold�y 6-�7:Disc�s�e�Medicc�B Response �� nit}� �e��redr�e�� Cc�ordinate with local emergency elin- Kee�i the COIIlI11Lti11Cy well informed ics to provide disaster medical and �re�arec.� an how to cope wir11 car.a- , res��onse. Coordii�ate with the CERTs strapllic ev�nts. throughout the City to ensure that they are prepared to�rovide nledical �� P'e�#ie�6-39:��e�'ge�tey f��b►t6e � care at the neigh�iorhood leveL ��c�t°m�a�i�� D�vel��and maintail� an Emergc.�tzcy 5�'�"��'��7�: Pul�Iic Informatiorz pr�gram tc�l�e used , Mel�oraiiduin of Understanding. c�uri��g emergency situ.ations. Devel�p a Memara��dum of Under- standing with local emergey�cy clincs. �fe�t�� 1. �amnzunication IVlethods. Use the Ioca1 TV channel, the Interi�ct. and �� nther coinm�nicaCic�n meCllods to Floc��s are surf�ce hydrvlogical hazards tr�u�.s€nit information to the citizenry. th��t c�n I��ve a significant, and soinetimes, long lasting effect on a ca�nmLinity.They czn 2. I'ublic Informarion Office. Aceivate cause sul�stantial property d�mage, and the I'ublic Inforinati�n Office eitller ir1 soinetiines Iass �f life. Natianally, annual the e�nergeiic�r Operations Center or in losses fro�� floods generall�� exceed lc�sses City Hall as quickly as possible. froin other nat�.�ral disasters. �� Pt�fi�`y�-�0.Cor�amc�e�Ity Flooc.�s can ariginate from v�rious ��'e�t�t`e[�t�ess sources: heavy rainstorms, landslides and/or ,+ Su}�pc�rt the CERT progratn to ensure dam failure. Regardless af their saurce, their i� the developinent of neighborhood in�pacts an a comi�nunity can be de��astati.ng. �� based e�nergency preparedness Precautio�zary measures must be taken ai�d il ;� throughout the City: EncoulZge coop- preventive measures nzust�.�e in place to pre- ',;� eratian with CERTS in other cities. vent a;1d/or mi�zimize potential damages ;� related to floods. �t , I ,� �.� � . . � � . � � t�� CITY OF CL�PERTINO DRAPT UENERAI_PLAN ,-� � � , , i:� it 6'2 S HEALTH lSl SAFETY LEGEND - � Hospitals , �/ Potential Barriers City of o �enrral Exp�,y � Cupertino /�tPr °�'i�� Z H�'Y a��o � � 10 StatP � 3 � 1 z8� F+p� Q W ��S�a�. c� w � --�� Clinic � Steven� Creek Bivd � �__ a, `^ V R � :;--,..__. c E � , v o '� � � '�° A a m J N � � ^ 7 N C Q � � �� Figure 6-F. Arec�s Potentiatly Isvlutable in u Seismic Emergency. Flood Hazards from Rainstorms C�:1.�! �,� ��.:� ----.:�� ; � ,�" � � Rain related tloods are seasonal. They are tlle most comman type of floods, and PROTECTION FROM RiSKS ASSOCIATED WITH usually occur during those periods of extend- F�oo�s ed heavy rainfall. One of the contributory conditions to flaoding in the urban environ- Poliey 6-42:EvuCuai'ion Map ment is tlle reduced percolation potential of Prepare and update periodically an the land, caused by increased development evacuation map for the flood hazard andJor paving. Durin� extended periods of areas and distribute it to the general heavy rainfall the open/undeveloped lands public. are insufficient to absorb the rainfall and becoine saturated.Once the soils are saturat- Policy 6-43.Flood insuranee Map ed rainfall will sheet flo�v toward tlle la«�er Rates elevations, seeking available outlets. If an Eilsure that FEMA Flood Insurance adequate storm drainage system is not in Rate Maps are developed for the Ciry place to dispose of the surface runoff,the end of Cupertino. result of the excessive runoff�vill be floods. ��. 9;,. °� , � �� a� �� CTT1'C:)F CIIPERTTN(�DRAFT C7ENERA T.Pi_AN FLOOD HAZARL�S V�L`l FI�� azards �r�a La�d��i es S�rategy: Landslides can generate flaods by creat- 1. Eg�aergency and Evac�.tation I'Ian. ing water basins. In Cupertino a lanc�slide Maintain a da�n emergenc�J and evacu- coulc� oecur within a steep ravine at the ation plan. frii�ges of the fovthills in the more moun- tainous terrain of the Urban Service Area 2. Emergency Response to Dam Failure. boundary.In the event such a landslide were COOT��lll�lt� dam-rel�ated evacuatian to occur in a ravine serving a relatively large plans with the City of Sunnyvale to ��atershed, the �zatural flow of water would ensL�re that traffic ina�zagemerlt between be blocked aff and water ��ould collect ��-e two cities facilit�tes life safety. � behinc.� the k�lockage created by the land- slide. If appropriate spillways are not provid- ec� to relieve the pressure being e�erted on ��'�,��5 the block�ge, it could collapse, causirig lai:ge Floods wllether rel�ted to rainstorms, volumes of water to precipitate down the landslides or dam failure are independent ravine, causing lI1�UTl�S to people ai�d/or events, but could also c}ccur simultaneously. damagizlg ��ro�erty. L�nc�slides can als� cre- F��r e�ainple, a landslide could occur dur.ing a ate floUds liy falling into a dain and/ar resc.r- f�� used by a hea�� r��nstc�rm as a result v�ir dis��lacing large �rolumes of �Jat�r �nd c�t C11� l�t1t� �eC0111111� saturatec.�, possiUly spilli��g into the adjacent are�s. St1ch la.nd- ��r�1z�i1ing tlze structural integrit��f the hill- . slic�es r.��ri alsa creaLe seir.hes (the slc�shin� sides or causing displacement of a large action �vithin an enclosed or se�ni-encic-�sed �tnc.�unt of sr.ored ��arer. And �vhile the com- body of water), �vhich in tLITIl can crc�at.e �j11ZdCIOT1 Of Tal21StOTtI1 TeLc1��C��IODC�.�i11t�a��i111�- large waves top�.�i�zg the c�:a�ns an�� floo�ing slide is not totally improbzbl�, tlle likelilzood downstream, causing �roperty damag� and �f a seismic event that cc�uld ruptcire a dam � injury to developn�ents and r.esidents down- also accurring at the same tinze is reinote. streanz. Fo�t�.�zat�ly, the watershec�s in this area are relatively sn�all, so the risl�of flooc�s caused by landslides is �ninim�l. 1�f�'�5t�'u��e With the eaception af san�e the older FI�� F°�c��1' S��`0�8 C��tY9 ��11ur� areas of Che plani�ing are�, such as Monta Vista, the CitjT is served ��y a storin drainage Floodi�lg resulting fron-� c�am failure is systen�to acconunc�date a 10-jTear flaod, and ��er anotlzer hydrological hazarc�. Causes for the City now reqz�ires that all new develop- dam failure are nuzl�erous. They include nlent adhere to this standard. In addition, inadec�uat.e design,construction deficiencies, the City praposes to upgrade the key parts of , � and sametimes poor beaiing soils. Dam fail- the older s�Tstem thraugh a lc�ng-ter�n capital ure rc:sulting from seismic evei�ts are rare. improvement pragram,ii�.cluding a praject to s�ecifically provide a storm drain sjTstem for , �_' �olic'y 6-44:Emet'gency Respot�s�i'�► tlze Moilta Vista area. � t?c�m Fcai�tare EnsL�re that Cupertino is pre�ared to The City has not studied in detail the r�5�1UI11� t0��O��I�CI`cll��alll failtrr�. c�rryin� capacity �f the existing SYSt�I11, but �� ;� i3 f� r �� CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN -�°�"`�-� �' �� ;! � � � :i .i ,j � ; 6'JO HEALTH c�SAFETY it is estiinated that it could accommodate the tanks, but they are being leased to the San runoff from a 10-year to a 40-year flood, Jose Water Company. The San Jose Water although there would be soine overflow that Company is responsible for the maintenance �t�ould run along the street gutters but ulti- and safety of tlle tanks.The City should work tnately dissipate into the major storm chan- closely witll the owners�f other tanks and the nels and creeks able to accommodate a 11�4- San Jose Water Company to ensure that the year storm. Heavier storms may cause some structural integrity of all the tanks is main- flooding of yards, but flooding of buildings tained in accordance with the latest seismic �vould be extremelyT unlikely. As previously engineering standards and that an evaluation mentioned, there are a few areas of the City, of the possible areas of flooding be conducted. such as Old Monta Vista and older areas nest to the foothills, that are not protected by a storm drainage system.These areas would be Aeeeptable Level of Risk subjected to flooding,but it is difficult, if not An acceptable level of risk is the chance impossible, to predict the location and one is willing to accept weighed against the e�.tent of the effect of the tlooding in these �,robability of the occurrence of an event tllat sm:aller isolated areas. The extent of proper- may cause property loss or injury. It is a con- ty damage caused by tloodin� in these areas scious decision that takes into account the would be commensurate t� the intensity of cost/benefit ratio of risk reduction. Risk the flooding, but thc risk of loss of life is vir- reduction is proportionally related to cost,the tually non-existent. lower the risk,the greater the cost. Sediment deposits inr.rease flood risks Flood risks within Cupertino anc� its because they clog the drainage system as well ��lanning area are relatively low. There are a as the natural percolation function of the number of water storage tanks existing in the sr.reambeds,which replenish the underground hillside areas (see Figure 6-G) that have the water table. Sediment is caused by natural potential to ulflict property losses and injuries erosion as well as erosion induced by i�evelop- to residents of homes existing in their prox- ment,mostly in the hillsides. Reinoving sedi- iinity in the event of failure. Ho�vever, the ment from the drain lines is a major expense probability of their failure is considered to be to the City. Preventive measures, such as the City's Residential Hillside Ordinance require �'e�'low;consequently,they are considered to private hillside construction to install erosion �'e a ininimal risk. The largest body of water control measures on all cut-and-fill slopes, within the area is the Stevens Creek including roadways, drive�.�ays, and house Reservoir, and the pro�iability of its failure is pads,help to minimi�e the problem. minimal.Figure 6-G depicts the extent of the inundation potential resulting fiom the failure Most water-storage facilities shown in of made-made��ater storage facilities. Fi�ure 6-G are designed to withstand ground shaking. If the magnitude of ground shaking F�ood Plain was not previously assessed or if the water facilities were designed before new standards Stevens Creek and its streamside are were developed, their structural integrity among the natural elements diat have the � : sllould be assessed. The City owns three most influence on Cupertino's cllaracter. �p�� ..:.` �.e �� CTTY OF CUPERTiNO I�RAFT GENERAL PI_AN �LOQD HAZARDS �-31 The creele strongly defines the boundary The Santa Clara Water District has between the url�an and rural �arts of the now completed the canstruction of tlle City,extends a note of uns��oiled beauty into Calabazas Creel�Project,which i�zcluded the the heart of the developed ��alley floor an�-� constructian of a conduit across Interstate gives many residents and visitors a space for 280 to reduce the b�rrier effect created �iy play, rela�ation or study of the creek's plant the freeway itself that was b�iilt across t11e and animal life. Other creeks traversing the natural flaod plain. T�e scope of the project City aie Permanente Creek, Regnart Creel� also included im�rovements tl�at should�lso and Calabazas Creek. These creeks collect �nininzize the flooding problems in the Miller surf�ce runoff and chanl�el it to t11e Bay. Aveizue area. However, th�y also pose potential flooding rislcs should their levees be tap��ed as�result The watersheds in the S�nta Cruz af lzeavy runaff. Maunrain Ra�zge feed into four major streanl��eds th�t cross the City: Permanente Land uses in tlze floo�� plain should Creel�, Stevens Creek, Regnart Creelc, allow the public �ccess to the creel�, but Calabazas Creek. Figure b-H slzows the matcrials th�t would restrict the fiee flow of streambed locatians and the c:xtent of a 100- r.he_creelc w��ters ar significanrly disturb tlze �.Tear flood, whicll 11as a oize percent cllance ri��arian environmer�t sllould��e pr�hibite��. of occ��i-riizg during any given year.The 140- ��e�r floo�.� is the standard design flc�od Thc Sant�� Cl�zra Vallcy Wat�r District �cce�te��by the City,the Santa Clara Valley and the City of Cu��ertino are actively V�Iater District and federal d�encics. involvec�in�rc�grams tc�uiininzize the risk of flooding. The C1.r.y c.�eveloped a flood plain :��T` �t�l��',�6-�5:�xix�'e�g�J�es in�'he lanc.� use policy for rhe non-urbanizec.� flood ��c�t�t(slai� plain of Stcav�ns Crcek soi�th of Stevcns Allow�o�I1mercial�zd recreational Creek Baulevard. This ensures the preserva- L�ses that are no�n�exclusively within tioiz of the 100-yLar flooc�plain and tlze pro- ��-�e fload plain ta remain in their pres- tecticm of tlze riparian corridor alorlg this ��use c�r to be used fc�r agriculture. portic�iz of Stevens Creek. ' �� PoB$cy�-46:�Vew Co�s�ruc�ican in The City anc�the ZXlater District devel- Fl�o�P(Qi�s c�ped a flo�cl management program for the f1�od plain cif Stevens Creek bet��een Ac.�o�t stringent land use, zaning and Intersr.ate 280 and Stevens Creelc Bat�levar�. b�.�ilding code regulations limiting new The strategy is to l�ee�� tl�e lzatural environ- construction in the already urbuzized ment c�f Stevens Cr�el�, althouglz structural flO°d hazard areas recognized by the improvement may 1�e necessary to protect Federal Flood Insurance Administrator. �� properties from a 100-year flood.The inaj or- 5��,��p�§: , ,, ;� ity c�f the people living in the Pl1ar La��Drive � ',� and Creston neighbc�rh�ods have a high 1. Finish Floor Level.Install the first floor ' fload rislt, but thcy are partially covered by finish level of a11 habitable space of new ;,��; the Federal Fl��d Insurance Prograin. construction above the inundation '�' level of a projected 100-year flood. ,� � ,� � '1� � � ;� ;; CIT�'OF CL'PERTII�TO DRAFT GLNERAL I�L.4N 'i l �; i� i i f ,i f� 6'3� HEALT�3 C�SAFETY Faci�it� Facilures � Tha Cin��f Sunnvrol�� ;; : , ' The Citv of �, �� ,...�:� LAS t�ILOS �_.—. ' ' 8 ; "�' '- HOMESTFAO RpA17 � .. _ . . . S ,rc�� - 1 . �i 'aw.. � s�..�.�..�«..�.<,�»�,��..,.,,� �� . .. a� , 6"f�� ",�� F �� . . . ; ��.. i. � �2 -�m, . . ,-" . , _ .�w..x..�,., „ t ��"'�,.� .. '�.k , ��.2,�sss . -.��......�..wa� . .. ...,� ,.RG,�, .,,,,� � � •� .,...�'�'"".ae-=-��x� b,�r�,�°.�,��.,,A 0+30 M(tl.._ .,�: F9o�f PVE � i Cristo�tey Tank �` �� ' _� 2 Mil.Gal. � �`" �.-'; Pro osed Tank �• ' �'€ann�rive Tank o ! � ��?�) 61.3 Acre Feet� � R£ ' T��n Uf 0 0 � r � J �1C i t: 1 M1�.Gal. � � W f � Smtr�r Ctarn 20 Mil.Gal � � � � ' � — 4::�::_ j ,_� � 85 � �� o � c N �..,. x 3 l. , " �° STEVENS CREEK BLVD ,�,. � �""..�...`...� j `�Voss Ave.Pon y � O+iSMin. / � J 8-10 Acre Feet ,� �; ^_� � �' � �� j r.. , Mercedes Tanks$ � � � � McCLELUIN � � 5.' � . (2i 2 Mil.Gal.4 � � � ROAD � " % ¢ _ Q � � �� "'"'� 12.2 Acre Feet; �� < ---~ m �; � '` 4 Mil.Gal.' ¢¢ & $- � � [ '; BOIUNGER RO r �__ " .� 4-� r _ ...� ..._ _�,�.m9,.�,� ,-- , � f � � Th�Cuy uJ San 1�u ' � Reglin 7anks �'� � � 20 Mil.Gal. u� Reglin tanyon Tank � � ...._..�:� ................._._.......r--._. ;..:,�.��M��.Gal. ,:� . FAIN9 4 '_ DRIVE ' `.Rainbows�� ` � � � LEGEND . �r�,.. � 1 � T 30 �z 8 Mil.Gal � "� �`�� j �T,P nrt �' Flood limit Line . ��.. : , _./ a. Q'sr'^�".,44 � �� € �4�... (p ; S t e v e n s C r e e k:'; � g �', n._. , �. v a o s v E c r a o n o ' : � ' """"` "------ Natural or Man-Made Water Course Reservoir : ReglmHeightsTankk`""` � � 370a Acre feets�.�•�4 Mjl.Gal. T�.�,�y„{saraa��<, � �l ;y,-.,1 8i1.2QO Mi�.Gal , , <� , City Boundary . , � ,' -,"? i �--------.....---_., � ��°�°� Urban Service Area Boundary � s � , . : . � ' ( RR Sphere of Influence , . ' ' 4 ...i , � .....:.�..� �......,.,..� �i, ; � t__.._,.., + '� �`�-, ' � ---�-~ Boundary Agreement Line , � _ f ; `� � ;,._��`�, ;....__�__ J j _' ; Unincorporated Areas j { � �/�,, � Note:Flood inundation area for failure j' ��, of Stevens Creek Reservoir is based upon %`�'�'! ; maximum 3700 acre feet storage capacity. ,-- ,� � � � . 0 0.5 1 Mile / /� � ; :� t 0 1000 2000 3000 Feet i ' � 0 500 1000 Meters Figure 6-C,�. Extent of Flooding as a Result of Fuilure of ��n; Man-Made Water Storage �'aci�ities. � z� � �,s�t � ,., �`"�'��'� � CITY C)F CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAI.PI.AN � ��: FLoo��ZA�DS �-33 1 a�-Ye�r ��d ��.� �ryhk''n� � l . . . � t The C;ih of - � � � The C.'iry��f Sunnya�nte LOS AICOS � ) HOMESTEAD ROAD t �� _ �` �, - �� . F�J � ; a` �.. � .�z � * 4�;1 4 1 J �+'T1�rx ma�w,. 3 S „�, � f pRG 33 � . ,4;"� �� ,,, tiF,�/O. b�• �..e ;i � . \'O ,y� � y"f GE�AV E A� ( �� '� H `85 `��-�£�Y��f��E� , �� m � s � n ��t��in�d i�t � ��" , Tr�c;��,f . . `4�-C � F- � ✓ { . .. � � � 1Q// l J -� -W F SLt71iCl�.�L1T11 .�.�------ � �t /1 � Q ��E�[1CY�� o � ,�£ J � _ .o ,r �:7 �,�, .�p :. � !. .�,,'r �� '�f �- �" STEVENS CREEK BLVD k ��v�,,,�_ �t9� . Ci! r ��...�. — = �z'�,,-.�1 . ,;�� .y ,'�. . �� 4� �"�. ,Q�� >�� l' ,�✓�,"�''` ;� ; � i � � �� i Q� �:. r� g �� 1 f- U ��_,.� ..__..�_._.__.._....��.:.. „ �• ' � M11rClFlIAN . , Q ,...., �..> :�.�� .. � 3 1 ��: ROAD s' �w � �¢ ...Q S�� i p �� ....J' g ff�I W � Fd� ' # � ° `�v.r � � "3; i � & r• ,! a,�� ..� ..� . : t�`? ' ' m .�; . �. _• �� .� �. �� Z� E m ` r ' BOLLINGER RD f�� j <i �`� ;_.._. _ �l, e� �. .� ; x'� ;�-- > �- E �� -' �,h � r �` The C:z�y of Sart Jose ( ....� ... , � �e.+�'� k r /�� .,.�� °'s'�b 7 . � . � � �� 1 A } �`'� f„� Q��' 700-Ye�r�lt��d r ` �� -�- �::. > ' ` , ,�Q��' .. _,. �,�Q� Cor��ined in Chan�el .� ...._. .._ ✓ ,_ a,:r ......, f FA�NG k � `�° ORiVE I ,? _Z A�j�.f R � . � �� .� . p ; �� . .� � # . -' . r. ��.;V � �'� � � ; � � �.,.. GE ,✓ ,. < . -� ,- , � � f -� LE ND 1 = ! 3, ,,: i,; �j �"` �----.— FloodLimitLinefora . �� StE�nsGe�lc :f � .:� �'" ,.� �y .PROSPECTflOA '�� :--.-=�"" �� n�_�,w;, ,+ i-.t� _.- '-�---r 6�J4 HEALTH lSl SAFETY 2. Description of Flood Zone Regulation. tion gives a policy framework for guic�ing Publish a dcscription of tlood zone reg- future land use and urban design decisions and ulations and a map af potential flood contains a system of cantrol and abatement hazard areas in the Cupertino Scene. measures to protect residents fiom eaposure to excessive or unacceptable noise levels. , Policy 6-47:Dweilings in Natura! F/ood P►ain The noise environment is an accumu- Regulate closcly all types of habitable lation of many different sources, ran�ing development i�z natural flood plains. from common machinery to the major This includes�prohibiting fill inaterials source,street and freew�ay traffic.The degree and obstructions that may increase to which noise is irritating depends on a vari- tlood potential downstreain or modify ety of factors,some independent of the noise r.he natural riparian corridors. source itself. Titne of day, background sound level, the listei�er's activity and surraunding Polity 6-48:Hiliside Grading land use can all influence the degree to Restrict the extcnt and tiining of hill- �vhich a particular saund is perceived as side grading opc:ration to April through annoying. Value judgments also enter into tolerance for urban sound levels. Most pe�- Octolier.Reyuire performance Uonds �le tolerate einer enc sirens and loud lawn- during the remaining t.iine to gu:arantee � � y mowers because they represent necessary the repair of any erosion damage.All actions, public safety and neighborhood graded slopes must be planted as soon upkeep. However,loud noises from cars with as practical atter grading is complete. defective or inodified inufflers are usually Poliey 6-49:Stability of Exist►ng perceived as annoyances. Water Storage Fatilities Qverall noise levels seem to be increas- Assure tlle structural integrity of water ing despite efforts to identify and regulate storage facilities. noise sources.An increasing population den- sity af�ects traffic on existing roads and con- Strategy struction of new roads, e.g., I-85, which Coordination with other Agencies. opened since the past General Plan was pre- Work closely with the San Jose Water pared in 1993,raised overall noise levels.It is Company and owners of other �vater not possible t�control all noise sources with- storage facilities to develop and imple- in Cupertino, but some regulation is needed ment a program to monitor the stability to offset negative results of excessive noise. of all existing �vater storage facilities and relatecl improvements,such as: dis- tribution lines, connections and other Community Noise Fundamentals system-coin�onents. A more comprehensive discussion of community noise is provic�ed in the techni- N�ISE P4LLUT10N cal appendix. This discussion addresses only the basic nomenclature anc�concepts neces- Freedoin from excessive noise is a major sary to understand the technical portions of , ��.; contributor to a higll quality of life. Tl1is sec- this noise element. �a 8�b� � ��h '¢�" � � � � ��' o £x.... - CTT�'C)F CLPERTTNO I�RAFT CiENERAi_PLAN NOISE POLLUTION �'J_„3 Noise is t�nwante�-�souizd,and is therefore land uses (e.g., housing, cammercial, retail, a subjective pllenamenon that depen��s upon industrial). Different noise environtnents the listerzer's attitude toward the sound. The have different time-vaiyi�ig clzaracteristics;for three ele�nents of cominunit��noise are noise instance a free:way may emit a fairly const��t Ievel, noise spectrum and �Jariatioi� in noise rzoise level f�r long peric�ds while an ai�port , Ievel with tiine. Naise level is measured in map einit inan�� shart-term high level noise decil�els(dB).Every noise is colnpased of'vari- events pu�cr.�iar.ed by extended periods af ous frequencies that defuze t��e character of the quiet. To provide a staizdard measure for co�n- n�ise. Since human hearing is more sensitive munity noise exposure the State of California to the higher speech frequencies, the A- ha5 adopted the Community Noise weighted fiequency net�varl�is applied,accord- Equivalent Level {CNEL) as the standard ing to natianal�znd interriational standards, to inc:tric {21CAC5000), and is used in this adjust the ineasured noise level ta more closely noise element.The CNEL metric is a 24-haur rclate to huinan perception of loudt�ess. energy average measure that penalizes evening and nighttime noise, and provides a Effective land use planning requires a unifarm ineasure far various time-varying ineans tu asscss various tirne-varying noise noise enviro�zmetzts in a ��ay tllar. gei�erally e�zvirc��mc�nCs for C.11eir suitability for various rel�tes ta coinmunity�1lnoyance over noise. Representati�re Sa�ar�ds ar��S��nd t�ev�ls ��4p Permanent Hearin Daf�a e , 9 � ` �� '��' 130 �rwa��r�� ,� T'l�reshold of Pain - IQ1 ��:�#�� 120 �� `� Amphitheater rock music(100`) 110 Rivetir�g macf�ine Arr►bulance siren(7 Q4'} 100 Coal-fired powe�'plant Motareycle(25') �0 Booiler room Locomotive(54`) g�� Foad blender I�l 70 Aitline passenger compaP�ment Rai!cars{104'} �I Vacuum cleaner(3') : L�rge air canditioning unit(30Q`) 60 Data processi«�cei�ter �� Large transformer(200') 50 40 Open p{an business a�iee 1�� Private office lnsects 30 ; '', ��I Quiet bedroom at nig(�tt : 20 ,� �i Mosquito(3') 10) t'� O) Threshald af F{earin ;'� � � � � ' A-'�f�ic�fited Saui�d Pressure Level, : � �'�� ' in r��ril��Is(r�B) :� f j� �igure �-I. 'I'ypi�cta Sourld Levels �Ieasured in the Comm�snity, Industry, �xnd Hame. :,�� 1� � � � '� CITY OF CUPERTINO DRr'1.FT GENERAL PLAN �� • ,k �'�;� � . � ;� =i '�� 1� : 6'3b HEALTH CSZ SAFETY Noise Contours and future conditions (Year 2020}. The fol- Noise contour maps are created for lowing figures, 6-J and 6-K, represent � land use planning purposes. The contour Existing Year 2000 and Future Year 2020 maps give a visual representation of the noise noise contaur maps,respectively.These con- environment in Cupertino. The noise con- tours indicate only a slight increase in noise tours are conservative, meaning that the levels. contours are modeled with tninitnal noise atterniatian by natural barriers, buildings, Noise Monitoring etc. The noise level measured at a specific location may be lower than what is shown on In order to characterize tlze noise envi- the noise cantour map.The purpose of noise rontnent in Cupertino, existing noise condi- element contours is to identify a need for tions in Cupertino��ere measured at six loca- additic�nal acc�ustical invcsti�ations. tions for a period of twenty-four hours. The follo�ving Table, 6-E, summarizes each mea- T��-o sets of CNEL noise contours were surement's location and corresponding created: present day conditions (Year 201�0) CNEL value. Table 6-E: Noise Manitoring Summary. Location CNEL Value Stc��cns Crce.k Blvc� at Vallco Fin�ncial Ctr. 69 dB Stevens Creek Blvd. East of De Anza Blvd. 72 c�B South Stelling at Tomki Ct. ?3 dB S�ellin�North uf I-280 72 dB � Foot11i11 Blvd. at Silver Oal�`�1y. 76 dB Bollingcr Rd. Wc�t of Miller Ave. 73 dB °�� k� �� : � �' � � �t�° �°"°��'°M � CITY OF CL?PERTINO DRAFT GENERAi,PI_AN NOISE POLLL7TICIN �}-'3 7 .�T��se Co�,t��rs — ZO�d � ,-'"-��„r Tr,t.c��<,f l� r` � �,� Los Alros � �--� ��y /� � u� e �I T�Cicy of S myva[ � � �� ,�� HOMES7EAD ROAD � � ., =- . ....> , �; S �r ` �, �J � , ,, �y � �, S : ,..„� � ..� $0 �P � RG , � ,+ �.,� � ',� 7 �F9i `! ,,54 j �,. � ` � �' �CE VE s ;�� %�/ �„ �.. ---� � o � ��The Crty�uf � m :� r ' ss � �'� Smztn Clarn ~ � �� . � ...N - r d ��..�.,� m 'j .--��`� � % ¢ � t, �.'-t.„M4 :f .2. f 0 LL .. 7,' . j F !f o > 3 � ��STEVENS CREEK.BLVD �J ! ; � f ; _ �` r t '�k � `----_ � ; i� i ,�; . / � ' �:MKIELLAN�. .�� . -.�J4' .l; � ( � T /�.,i .. j t < � Q !r • . ! �.�ROAI) ' �w �c .� `j�: ,.,�,..-.a..1 ., .r� � �.�z � J ��.¢ (i-: � " o ' S /l g Q ;i. � s `;, ° �' � y \ � 1 m �. : � m q (�.BOLLINGER � � : � ` ,� :: \ ;. �_._..._: .��, m_,..;,:..;.�, � . , -r .._. !"r . � �" . 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F, �'s E € '= �� CIT1'C:)F CI?PERTiN(�I)RAFT GENERAI_PT�1N NOISE POLLL7TION �-39 L��1� �Se C�t��i�3i�e�� The Cupertino Municip�l Code, Man�� L�ndesirable noise effects caiz be Sectian 10, outlines the ma�:itnum noise lev- reduced c�r avoided if naise conditions are �ls an receivi��g properties based �.tpo�z land cansidered �Then assigning uses to specific tise ty-pes. land parcels.Noise cannot and should not�e �.- , ,r th� primary factor considered in land L2se 'l � ' _ .��.:�: 3'S...:-�.;,:. ..�.:-...... O � � . ...... ,......,....:,: .Y S-Y......,... . ai-�a lysis, but t he City s hou l d strive to matc h �-,� � Iand uses to compatible naise levels. ---� �Cd}IUI�'�ATiBLE N�I�E E�VIF��i�l��9'�FC)Ft EXIST- � Compatibility ma�T be achieved by �tvG�.ND FU�°URE��[��5 locatii�g �and use types outside of desi�nated noise iinpact areas or by rec�uiring modifica- `� P�,j�`Y�'�� i�nd Use Deeis��n . � , ,, FVC�fildaf'�t'�f� tions inclztding setl acks, sound �alls, build li 1 . � in insu at on�r andsca in Use the Land Use Com atibilit for g P � p S L�n�[19s�Cat��mry C�mrnuni�y Naise Expo�ur� 0 L or CNEL dB t�o�'ma#1y Acceptable dn , � � , S ecified land use is satisfacto ,based S5 6Q 65 70 75 SO P rY !` � Residential-Low Density � `� � =` upon the assumption that any buildings ��..�,r�� j,,: f (Single Family,Duplex, involved are of normal conventional � construction,without any special noise � ��t�`�'{��e$� � � ,t'�,�?�r�.��,a�r�"�.s�� II'1SU�d��Otl Y2C�UIY211�E11'�5. i � ' ;� _�s.., .�> ..., �� .,: �; E Residential-Multi Family f .� ��,��,�U �<�;� 0 .. s.�.�� `��-�4� „y�;.£. Conc9itionaily Acceptable ' Transient Lodging ' (Motels,Hatels) New cflnstruction or development ;: ' �s�;��r,k� should be undertaken only after a °` � ' detaiied analysis of the naise reductian F' ' . ':. -- . �,- -� -. � . z r :� � �i'.Y.z' 1 . ,.�.....,�. ,.,:.._. ��3,. v,�,x..�.,.:: requirements is niade and needed noise Schaols,Libraries,Churc}ies, Hosplt�ls,NUYSing HOmes �z: reduction features included in the ��' � '�' design.Conventional construciian,but Auditariurr►s,Con�ert HallS, with clased windows and fresh air � Amphitheafiers �� .� �.��` ��.��"Rr�x�.:��,'_�`;�,��;�� supply systems ar air canditioning will � normally suffice. Sports Arena;Outdoor Spectator Sports ;<,,�'��K�� ' 0 .�r. Normally Unacceptabte �' Playgrounds, �-��-��y�`- �{nN ��- -�j.�5��'f-rr Newconstructionordevelopment Neighborhood Parks s �� s should generally be discouraged.If new . construction or development does � Golf Courses,Riding Stables, N� £ ` �� " ' `�� , _,_.r,�..._.,; „4�., , , ,,,,,r, ,_,,,,,�,��, proceed,a detailed analysis of the noise , 1Nater Recreation,Cemeteries �,��,y��w, reduction requirements must be made ��"`��'�'� and needed noise insulation features Office Bui(dings,Commercial '��zx '��-� included in the des�gn. and Prvfessional Centers �� M,_ .� Inclustrial,Manufacturing, ��....5 r:k:,�".�.F� ...�,;�3.�.��'�,�-��: Clearly unacceptable Utilities,Agriculture New construction or development t should generally not be undertaken. � SauxcE: S'I'ATE OF CALIFORNIA'S G�7l�.YCtI P�U,9'L GLCIC�L'�111C'S� i998. I:�_ � � �'� ' Figure 6-L: Lc�nd Use Co�rr�patibitity fUr Comvnunity IVaise Enviranmen.ts. � `r� �, �:. . . . *f,: T � � � CITY�OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAL PLAN ';-��.� 3' - ;: f��.. i, �`. ' 6'�O HEALTH CSL SAFETY Community Noise Environments chart strategies outlined in the policies of this dac- and the Gity Municipal Code to evalu- ument to meet the maximum allowed inter- ate l�u1d use��ecisions. nal and eYternal noisc le��els. Strategy Noise Review of New Development. �� ' � �"" � y __� Review the proximity of new or signifi- cantly remodeled housing to the traffic REDUCED NOISE IMPACT OF MAJOR STREETS noise corridar by using the noi�e contour AND FREEWAYS ON CUPERTINO RESIDENTS map and revie�� the results of previous noise standards to see if the standards ' Poli�y 6-51: Freeway Design and can be coinplied with through com�en- Neighborhood No►se tional construction practices. If there is Ensure tllat roads and development not enough information, the staff may along I-85 and I-280 are designed and ask the develaper to provide an acousti- improved in a way that minimizes cal analysis along with the application. neighborhood noise. Policy 6-52:Stricter State Noise Laws Transportation Noise Support enactment of stricter state Traffic noise is thc gr��test contributor laws on noise etnissions from new to noise pollution in Cupert.ino and one of motor vellicles and enforce existing the tnost difficult to control through loc,al street laws on noise einissions. cffort. Two major fre�ways and three major arterial stree.ts cross Cupertir�o. Po/icy 6-53: Neigh6orhood Need Priority Cupertino is fi�rtunate that significant Review the needs of residents for con- portians of Highways 85 and 230 are venience and safety and make them a recessed, because this helps lessen noise in priority over the convenient mave- tlle surrounding neighborhoods. Freeway i11ent of commute or through traffic noise, at a constant but subdued le��el, is less �,�here practical. of a direct threat to neigllbors. Commuters use De Anza Boulevard and Stevens Creek , poliey 6-54: T►'a�t Calming Boulevard heavily and greatly increase lor.al Solutions to Street Noise traffic cc�n�estion, air pollutic�n and noise. Evaluate solutions to discourage through When the Municipal Code allowiilg traffic in neighborhocxjs through inodi- maxiinum noise levels are compared to the fied street design.Eaamples include cxisting noise levels (Figure b-J—Existing meandering streets,diverters,landscape (Year 2000) Noise Contours), the majority islands and�vide parking strips. af locations are currently experiencing noise levels above the maYimum allowable. Strategy Local Improvement. Modify street New development in these areas�vill be design to ininimize noise impact to �� required to build and incarporate design neighburs. � � �� ,��8 n,�� x��°��*� `�� CTTY OF CL?PF.RTINO DRAFT CTENERAi.PI.AN NOISE POLLUTION V'�1 'T�ai��e��ircraf�t�a�se �� `�'" � � �� ''! 4 ��,...�..---�-�-�" ry� �-�==�. � Trains and aircraft do not contril�ute �-�=��"=`_`��_..... ��- � �'_ � � ��.�. �,.�,j inuch to noise iri Cupertuio.Aircraft flyuzg u�ta �� ``�� ,�. � � Maffett Fie1c�NavalAir Station are resnicted to � �� e4�� '�'� f t the northeastern conzer of Cu�ertino affecti�l � `� � `'�x � � , g � �, �� r soi�ze residents of tl�e Rancho Rinconada z ;.�� ` �� i f,�. � � t_ ,�, _ � .. /T ) � � neighborhood. Cupertino's c�ne railroac��line ��-� �� a �` � `_ � � � ��s��"��'�`�— ��` � � ' „ 3 : s #� passes tl-�rough the Monta Vista neiglzborhoc�c� �,�q�� ,�°,�'' ,, ;` ��,;`,�� ;� ' `r , s,_�;, � ��,`�� ,� �� , a ' } -' � � ' and conneets with the Hanson Perm�zentie ��.�, �,,, =��t , ��, � � �� , L r �r �� - ��: � �.��.,.k r;-s �� ._.� -�_� ,�a ...�.o � Plant in the Western foothills. There is �nc ��`�u't�:.,,.�--~�'�' ---�` ��— `�°�� ,�`�� r�� ... , ,�, �,�,� .._-_ :�.�.��.�=-�-- .-�-..�-- ��,�;,;, train duee times a week (2 trips - one in, one out), which occurs ustrally uz the aftemoorl or N earl T e��eni.�� hours. Noise levels �ssociated �i�arry tr2�cl<s S g ing hours.It is preferable that rhe on Foothill with the trains arc �pproximately 85-90 c�eci- restricti�ns be voluntary.Encourage Boulevard bels at a distance of 5Q ft. fiom the track for a alternative ta trucl�transport,specifi- periad af two minutes.Tlzere are no nc�ise pro- cally rail,�.�The1z feasi��le. tection c�evices al�ng the rail corridor, �ld if incre�ses in rail activity occur,OC�1�T 1111t1��C1011 A study pxepared by �rofessianal may be required. zcc�ustical engineering c�nsultants suggested a series of ineasures to CI1i111I11S�1 I101Se for lzoines along the trucl� traffir. corridor. ��`��`�� Rc�ducing truck travel and carr��ing out these The mcrst crucial e�:�mple of traffic ��s�les coulc� give s�me relief to tl�e resi- noise i�ltr.usion on tlie c�ualit}� c.�f neigllbor- dents n3c�st severely affeeted. hoo� life is the eff�et of lzeavy-c.-�L�r.y r.ruelc �,. ��d�c �-�6: Recic��t��o�of Na�i�e�rcarn tri��s to and froin tlle H:ansc.�n Pertnanenre �`' � ��211�1ZC P!'r111ti and. Steven.s Creek Quarr�r ��'f�t��o�t�e�`t�ane�t#`e 7'�'u�'6c�s located in th�western faotllills near S�e�Tens Work t�carzy out noise tnitigation Creek Bc�ulevard and Faothill Boulevard. measures ta diminish noise froin the There are aUout 1,400 trips each warlcing Hanson Pertnanente tr��ck tr�ffic for c�ay, which generate noise levels up �0 90 dB hornes near Fvothill and Stevens next to the roac�.When trucks speed up,s1o�n7 Creel�Boulevards.These measures dc�r�m or use their 11igh-pa�ered. bralces on include regulatioi�of truck speed a�u� the unusually steep road, the truck noise the vc�lume of truck activity. problei�l is worsened. S#ra��g�r ==�r" Polity 6-55: 1Vois�ir�provetrreni�by Restrictiions in tlle Cou�ty's Use Res�`�`iCti�g 7"�`ucks I'erinir.Coordinate��itli the County to �Xlorle taward improving tlle noise restrict the numlaer of trucics, their environnzent along Fo�thill Boulevard speed and noise levels along Stevens and Stevens Creek Boulevzrd by Creek Baulevaxd, to the allowed in the restrictin�q��arry truc:k traffic especial- Use Permit.Ensure that restrictions are ly during Iate evening and early morn- monitored and enforced by tlle County. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT GENERAI_PLAN 6"�'Z HEALTH CSZ SAFETY , Polity 6-57: Road lmprovements to from autoinobile repair shaps and general Redu�e Trucklmpacts inanufacturing processes often annoj� those who live near industrial areas. Economic and Consider road improvements,such as �roperty rights interests of these businesses medians, landscapin�and the addition , must be balanced with the community s need of bicycle lanes to reduce quarry truck far a quiet environment, and should be stud- iinpacts. ied carefully at tlle beginning ot a commercial or industrial project that��ill adjoin homes. Non-Transportation Noise Sources _ Noises not generated by traffic are typ- -C�T1.3 �; . ....._: ,-...,......... i � � . ......._..�...--_•-_.___�......_�..._._.._ ��` ically stati�nary and/or sporadic. They have �_...�- ° a relatively mitzor effect comparec� to traffic RESIDENTIAL AREAS PROTECTED AS MUCH AS noise, but noises such as permanent equip- pOS51BLE FROM INTRUSIVE NON-TRAFFIC NOISE incnt (rcfrigeration or air conditioning units or other related pumps), barking dogs and � poli�y 6-58: Commertial De/ivery rattling of garbage cans wllen peaple are try- Areas ing to sleep can be annoying and disrupti�fe. g�sure nc��v cotnmercial or industrial Complete regulation of these noises is �evelopments plan their delivery areas unlikely, but the City can work to prorect so they are away from existing or i�eighborhoods froin excessive noise and planne��1lomes. require c�mpliance with the noise standard d uring t.he evening and early morning,when , pol►cy 6-59: Delivery Hours attlk�ieilt naise levels tend to l�e lower. Acti��ely enforce Section 10.48 of tlle Shvrt-terin nuisc sourc�� are also dis- Municipal Code limiting commercial � ruptive. Temporary activities such as con- and industrial delivery 1lours adjoining struction can often last for several tnonths residential uses. and generate a substantial number of com- � ��laints. Some are unavoidable, but superior Poli�y 6-60: Noise Control muffling devices for construction equipinent Te�hniques can reduce noise from jackhainmers, Require analysis and impletnentation portable compressors and generators. City of techniyues to control the effects of ordinances cantrol tlle days and hours of noise from industrial equipment and construction operations. Policies are provic.�- processes for projects near homes. cd to litnit noise levels. In several cases l�uilding construction is stopped during ` policy 6-61: Hours of Consi't`ue�ion e��enin�s and weekei�ds. Wo►'k Restrict nan-emergency building con- struction work near homes�-�uring Adjoining Dissimilar Land Uses evening,early moming,and weekends People who live near commercial load- by enforcing the noise regulations in ing docl�s often complain of late nigllt and the Muizicipal Code. ,�� carly inoi-�iing disturbances. Sinlilarly, sounds �;��.; f�� z P �'� T � CITY OF CUPERTINQ DRAFT GENERAL PLAN NOISE POLLUTION V'�J 'k P�o�i+c�r�_�,2: C��t�t�'u�tavt�et�t�/ Sound walls can be unattractive and �?af�t��ta�t��Ct'vf�'fes cai� enclose or separate neighborhoods. L�ndscaping is a less eapensive an��effective R.egulate coYzstruction anc.�maintenance �,,�y �� i11ake the walls mo�e attractive and ac�ivities.Establish�nd enforce reason- ��i�l also reduce sound ref�Iection from the able allawable periods of the day,for �;al1s.Evergreen and vines should�e��lanted u�eelcdays,wcekenc�s aricl holidays for along tlze roadway sic�e. Reflection car-� construction activiries.Require con- increase naise levels on tlze apposite sic�e by structiot�contractors ta use only co;z- as much as 5 dB. structi�n e��uipment incor��orating the �iest availablc n�ise coi�tral tecl-znology. p��j��,6-1.3: So��tc�i�/e�Ii R�guir�e�ter�ts �� Eaercise discretion in requiring sound walls to be sizre that all other measures Reducing L101S(; intrusion into resi- Uf 2101Se COIZtTOI�laV��eEil�a��OT�C� dences c�n_be ac:cc�m��lished in the same way aild that thG sound wall ulenc�s with homes are insulated against cold. Leaks the rleighborho�d. So�.��zc�walls sl�c�ulc� arc�und cic�c�rs, windows, vents vr through ��e landscaped, op�n firc;�lacc c��ni�ers, as w�ll as sin�le- glazed��indc�ws ��7d lacl<of seals or weather- stri��.,it�g,i��c,re��se naise intrusi�n and can be L��ds��s�1g �� Se$b�eks reme�.�iecl.Sc7und is pervasive in cities and it's c�ifficult t�cc�ntral exteriur noises. Lai�dscaping and setbacks for small pr�perties do not�vorl�wcll in reducing noise. Different noise cc�ntrol tecl-�ziques c�z be Plants and trecs are nat d�nse enough to pre- usec�with�jarying degrees of success.Each site �'ent airfl�w. Setbacks tnust��e substantial to should l�e evaluatec.�ta find the 1�est comhina- i��e a di#ference in noise. Noise attenuates tic�n�f nuise c�rltrol devices.Here is a sum�na- al�out 3 dB for izeavy tr�affic and about 6 dB ry of cc�t�.�:mon t.ecl-uiic�ues and their uses. for light traffic every titne the setbacl� frc��1 the centerline of the roadway is doublec.�. �Y�"1�i"S �� o�� Satuzd walls can reduce noise from 5 to 15 dB.Tl�.eir eftectivei�ess depends on the reI- Buil�-�ing and site design techniques can ative grac�e af the raadway,the distanc:e�f tlie control noise effectively in new develop- 11SCe11�T fron1 the ce�zterline �f the neazest tnents or wllen existing buildings are modi- road,placcmcnt and height of the sound wall fiec�. Sensitive are�s carl l�e set back or in relation to the receptor line, tlle size and buffered by buildings, parlcing or recreation loc�tia�1 of tlze area to be protected and the areas.Homes can use rootns such as kitchcns, frequency �f the ilc�ise source. The bai-rier is batlzrooms and garages to b�.�ffer tlie more mc�re suc�essful with higher-pitched noise and sensitive bedrooms and living rooms. is usually mor�;eff�ctive when locatec�close to Buildings should face solid walls vnta tl-�e tlle source or ro tlle listener, assuming tllat noise soc�rce a�1d be sure that no vents or both are l�elo��the t�p of the barrier. c�ther air leaks face the noise source. CITY OF CUPERTINO DRAFT C?EN�RAL PLAN _ ��,�; ' 6'44 HEALTH L�L SAFET'Y Tabte 6-F. Approximate Exterior-to-Interior Noise Reduction Achieved by Structures. BIdg.Type Window Condition Exterior-to-Interior Maximum Exterior Naise Reduction CNEL Value � far 45 dB Interior CNEL Value All Open 10 dB 55 dB Light Frame Ordinary sash, closed 20 dB b5 dB Masonry Single pane, closed 25 dB 70 dB Masc�nry Sound-rated wind��vs, closed 35 dB 80 dB INSULATING BUILDINGS FROM NOISE Code,thereby requiring addition of a Convcntional buildin� practices ty=pi- mechanical ventilation system for some cally achieve exterior-to-interior noise Projects.Rec�uire as a condition of an rcductions from adjoining roadways of about �cupancy permit that the canstruction 10 dB with open ��indows �nd 20 dB �vith be testea to demonstrate compliance closed u�indows. Coilsiderahly higher noise Witl1 tlle exterior noise requirement. reduction is possiblc with specialized acousti- , policy 6-65: Building Code Seetions cal design and constructi�n. , , on/nter►or No►se Tabie 6-F shows noise reduction�rom typi- Encourage the City Building cal building types Department t�enforce all sections of the Califomia Buildin�Code relatu��to : ., . �" �...._�._��w_..______�._ interdwelling sound transmission control (Sec. 1208A.1.6}.Specifically,require as a buik�ing pennit requireinent that all BUILDINGS DESIGNED TO DIMINISH NOISE proposed tnulti-fatnily residential proj- ects are designed to ensure that wall and Poliey 6-64: Building Code Seeiions floor-ceiling assemblies comply with the on Extet'ior Noise/ntrusion airborne sound insulation and impact Require the City Building Department to sound insulation requiretnents of the enforce all sections of the Califomia Code.Re�-�uire as a condition of an Building Code for exterior sound t�ans- occupancy permit that the construction inission control(Sec. 1208A.8.1). be tested to demonstrate coinpliance Specificallyj,require for all k�roposed with the Code requirements. multi-family residential sites to determine , if the eYterior CNEL noise emJironment Poliey 6-6fi:AppliCation of PoJiey 6- exceeds 60 dB;if sc�,require a�a building 63 to New Singte-family Homes permit recluiremcnt diat the design Consider applying tlle Califomia ensure a maximum interior noise envi- Building Code requiretnents for eYterior ronment of 45 dB.This must be acc;om- sound transmission control(Sec. plished while also complying with the 1208A.&.l) to construction of new sin- ��,:� ventilation requirements of the Building gle-family housing. �.�� P �'. ,a�`�f.�. .�� :�'� �� °'g�°^ CITY OF CUPERTIIVC�DRAFT GENERAI_PI.AN