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CC 09-14-05 CUPErQ1NO Amended to add a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. AGENDA CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING 10350 Torre Avenue, Community Hall Council Chamber Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION 1. Pending litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Mike Honda et aI. v. Kimberly Smith et aI., Superior Court Case Number I05CV047535. (No documentation in packet). RECESS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the council on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the council from making any decisions with respect to a matter not listed on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. General Plan update, Application Nos. GPA-2004-01 and EA-2004-17, City of Cupertino, Citywide. (This item was continued from the meeting of September 6). September 6, 2005 Cupertino City Council Cupertino Redevelopment Agency Page 2 NEW BUSINESS 3. Adopt a resolution appropriating $25,000 to the Santa Clara Valley Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina disaster relief aid, Resolution No. 05-158. ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Cupertino will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities. If you require special assistance, please contact the city clerk's office at 408-777-3223 at least 48 hours in advance oj the meeting. General Plan Update September 14, 2005 Page 2 DISCUSSION Planning Commission Recommendations (Exhibit A) The Planning Commission recommendations for changes to the Task Force Draft General Plan have been revised to highlight recent changes. Circulation/ Pedestrians The Hot Topic in the Circulation Element relates to Traffic Service and Pedestrian Needs (Hot Topic C-1, page 23 of the Planning Commission recommendations). The Task Force draft deleted a policy to allow a lower Traffic Level of Service to accommodate pedestrians on major streets and at specific intersections. The Planning Commission recommends restoring this policy to the General Plan. City Council discussion of this Hot Topic may not be necessary, but it is brought to the attention of the City Council because it was identified as a Hot Topic. An additional change is shown in Exhibit A in response to the request for a parking ordinance amendment to encourage Employee Cashout Programs. The change incorporates the suggestion that the parking ordinance be amended to define the program elements of a cashout program. Staff does not suggest that a one-year time deadline be incorporated into the General Plan because the work program is typically decided by the Council in conjunction with all other city priorities and should not be singled out at this time. See page 21. Environmental Resources - Sustainability Hot Topic ER-1 calls for appointing a Task Force or Commission to develop a Sustainability and Resource Plan for the City. The Planning Commission recommends retaining this policy, but they recommend strengthening the policy regarding Green Building Design (see page 22 of the Planning Commission recommendations). The City Council may want to discuss this further. Public Art Another Hot Topic in the Land Use Element is Public Art (Hot Topic LU-5, page 13 of the Planning Commission recommendations), which calls for a One-Percent for Art Ordinance. The City Council may want to discuss this further. REMAINING SCHEDULE The remaining schedule is: ,. September 20 Development Allocation, Heights, Cohesive Commercial Centers, remaining issues. A City-wide mailing will be sent out prior to the September 20 meeting, as requested by the City Council. (-2 General Plan Update September 14, 2005 Page 3 ,. October 4 ,. November 1 If issues identification and public input is complete, close public hearing and begin voting on revised General Plan policies. "Final" decisions - Council will determine all the amendments to the General Plan, subject to preparation of resolutions and the final EIR. Approval of final General Plan (with Resolutions) and Certification of EIR. Enclosures: Task Force Draft General Plan - please bring to meeting Exhibit A - Planning Commission Recommendations, revised September 6, 2005 Exhibit B - Public Communication Prepared by: Ciddy Wordell, City Planner - Steve Piasecki Acting City Manager G:planningl pdreportl eel CCGP A2004-01 sept 14 2005 {-J EXHIBIT A CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANGES TO TASK FORCE DRAFT GENERAL PLAN (Also incorporates changes recommended in the Corrections Document and recent staff recommendations) September 6, 2005 NOTE HTED IN RED RECENT CHANGES ARE HIGHLlG CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN NO ACTION NEEDED HERE. SEE HEIGHT CHANGES FOR EACH SPECIAL CENTER CONSENT Change Figure 2-D to coruorm to the height changes recommended for each Special Center (see below). Change as shown below: Actively pursue the annexation of unincorporated islands properties within the City's urban service area, including the Monta Vista ar.d Creston neighborhoods, which will be annexed on a I parcel-by-parcel basis with new development. and QQther remaining small unincorporated islands will be annexed as determined bv the Citv Council Page 2-12 2. Policy 2-12, Page 2-10 The reference to annexation of small unincorporated islands is out of date 1 --- I -Z NOTE 2 CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN APPROVED 6/15/05 MODIFIED 6/23/05 Add Strategies 5 and 6: Strategy 5: Multi-Family Residential Floor Area Ratios Ensure that the floor area ratios of 3. Policy 2-13, Page 2-11 Add two strategies. multi- family residential developments are compatible with similar buildings in the surrounding area. Include a mix of unit types and sizes, and avoid a preponderance of excessively large units. Strategy 6: Ordinance Revision Revise the Planned Development and R-3 ordinances to reflect the intent of Strategy 5 APPROVED 6/15/05 MODIFIED 6/23/05 Add Strategy 3: Transition Neighborhoods Recognize that some neighborhoods are in transition, and added flexibility for new residences will be considered. 4. Policy 2-16, Page 2-14 Add a strategy. APPROVED 6/28/05 SEE TABLE 2-A Add Strategy 7: Street Signs: When replacement is required, install new street signs at major intersections that promote Cupertino community identity, such as using the morion logo on the sign. Retain the standard font size of the street name ensure readability. Change Table 2-A as shown on the followinli.l'-age. to Page 2-15 Streetscape 5. Design Add a strategy Policy 2-17, 6. Page 2-17 --- ~ T Buildout Addt Potential RES. 2000 Bui HOTEL ROOMS) 2000 2005TBUildOUI Bui Built 3 SQ. FT.) I Buildout OFFICE 2000 Bui COMMERCIAL (SQ. FT.) 2000 2005 Bui1dout Bui Built TABLE2A 2005 Bui 2005 Built 902 178 220 17)76 87 o o 200 815 178 220 17,576* 760 178 220 1 o I 456.2 417.626 6.557 I 4 99,698 NEIGHBORHOODS - - 88.816 88.816 Monta Vista Oak Valley F airgrove 7)76 Other Areas COMMERCIAL CENTERS - ~ the 94,164 570 216 354 238 521,987 1 510,53 1 0,53 1 5 5 1 1 .476, 82,456 0,700 611 911 784 300 600 300 1 3 764 126 764 !Q...A.) 126 708,057 708,057 708,057 ,902,564 1 ,652,]50 ] 484 484 126 69,550 69,550 69,550 193,678 238,735 238,735 Heart of City Valko Park South Homestead Road Other Areas 306 300 6 250.604 268,735 268,735 495,415 1 EMPLOYMENT CENTERS - - 44.979 36,505 496,40 494.576 46 656 751 951 o 150 100 00 100 200 400 o 150 100 I 46 556 551 219 551 224 315 224 315 5 I 3 2,266,206 .050,227 3,069,676 2.048,02 ,050,227 2,968,]44 .. I 1,032,072 2,843,144 2,048.02 51,372 79,011 133,147 61.308 127.806 29,358 127,806 North De Anza Blvd. City Center Valko Park North Bubb Road 23.000 23.650 1,903 2,553 21,097 20,032 1.429 1.579 1,429 441 444,435 8,836,952 428,645 8.344,536 428,645 8,325,312 4,431,000 3,895,885 3,317,426 Areas Citywide Other 8.840 000 8,325,000 4.431.000 3,317,000 Citywide (rounded to nearest thousand) REVISED 6/28105 includes approved and committed development through a Development 2005 Bui *Estimate **125,000 square feet committed to the HP campus Agreement was added to this column 6113/05 G:public folder/ciddy/T ABLElA-2004 6-14-05 --. \ (S"-- NOTE 4 CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN issue. DELETE STRATEGY 2. See Hot Topic Flag LU-2 for additional discussion of this Recommended by staff August 16, 2005 in response to City Council questions regarding the reduction of office square footage and providing assurance that major companies have expansion opportunities. 7. Policy 2-20, strategy 2, Page 2-17 Delete this strategy if the intent is not to A strategy to allow floor area ratios to allow floor area ratios to be exceeded: be exceeded may be in conflict with Floor area ratios for non-residential uses other references that do not allow them may be exceeded through the to be exceeded. development review process using established criteria for evaluating projects. . . Major companies. Prioritize expansion of office space for existing major companies in Cupertino. Retain a pool of 150,000 square feet to be drawn down by companies with 1,500+ employees or companies with City corporate headquarters. New office development must demonstrate that the development positively contributes to the fiscal well being of the City. new strategy 2, Policy 2-20, New 7. Page 2-17 CONSENT This wording is in the current General Plan and was inadvertently left out of the draft General Plan. APPROVED 6/13/05 Add strategy 3: Merriman-Santa Lucia Neighborhood: Allow legally constructed duplexes to remain in the area bounded by Santa Lucia Road, Alcalde Road and Foothill Boulevard. Change "Development Intensity" as shown below: l::1, strategy 3, 8. Policy 2-21 Page 2-21 A strategy needs to be added new 9. Policy 2-24, Page 2-22 Manta Vista -R£ JA Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Add Residential: Up to 12 units per acre. Change Building Heights from "two story .....1... .1.-1... '.I.-~Ff~lr "to f'I_1 !: _1 £"'oU~ 30 feet. - \ .....) NOTE 5 CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN APPROVED AS MODIFIED 6/13/05 MODIFIED 6/23/05 APPROVED AS MODIFIED 6/13/05 [Directed staff to reformat Heart of the City, Crossroads and Stevens Creek Boulevard areas so that it's clearer that the latter two areas are sub-areas of below: . ...General Plan allocations for other commercial areas fleàes are for local- serving commercial needs. Commercial/ residential mixed-use is encouraged in selective commercial areas.if the residential units provide an incentive for retail development and the resulting development is financially beneficial to Cupertino. Active commercial uses, such as bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants, office supply, furniture and electronic stores are encouraged to locate in Cupertino. Change "Development Activities" as shown below: Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units provide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financially_beneficial to paragraph as shown Change the first Centers of the Policy 2-27, Page 2-24 Heart 10. Page 2-24 Commercial 11 City Heart of the City] Cupertino, provides community amenities and is are-pedestrian-oriented. Change Development Intensity: Residential Buildout: TABLE 2A --.... \ ~ NOTE 6 CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN 12. Policy 2-28, Page 2-25 Crossroads APPROVED AS MODIFIED 6/13/05 AND 6/28/05 Change Development Activities as shown below: Development along Stevens Creek Boulevard shall have retail uses with storefronts on the ground level. Commercial office uses may be allowed on the second level. Limited residential uses are allowed. "Development Intensity" as shown Change below: Development conjunction intensity shall be determined in with specific development review. Add Residential Units: Up to 25 units per acre. APPROVED 6/13/05 as shown t Intensity' 13. Policy 2-29, Page 2-27 Stevens Creek Boulevard Development conjunction Mixed intensity shal1 be determined in with specific development review. commercial and residential development may be al10wed if the residential units provide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is wel1 desi¡µ>ed, financial1 beneficial to Cupertino, provides communi amenities and is are-pedestrian-oriented. Change Residential to: Up to 25 units per acre. Chan -----. I ....,S) NOTE APPROVED AS MODIFIED 6/13/05 7 CHANGE NEEDED Change poliey as shown below: Retain and enhance Valko Park South as a scale commercial area that is a regional commercial (including hotel), offiee and entertainment center with su residential large- LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN 14. Policy 2-30, Page 2-27 Vallco Park South development. Strate streett which was a roved as Valko Rosebowl mixed-use develo the entire Parkwa Change below: Plan for seale 1 ~ this area as shown Development Intensity' MODIFIED 6/23/05 e#i€eo-Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Mixed commereial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units provide an if the development fieial to amenities and is d. Up to 35 units per aere. Buildout: Table 2A mixed use I: tial Change Building Heights to 60 feet if and 45 feet if not mixed-use. ----- 1 ---. C> NOTE 8 CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN APPROVED 6/13/05 MODIFIED 6/23/05 CONSENT Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units provide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financiall beneficial to Cupertino, provides communi amenities and is are-pedestrian-oriented. Residential Buildout: See Table 2A Change Building Heights to 45 feet "Development Intensity" as shown below: Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential provide an incentive if the developmen' beneficial to CUI amenities and is as shown Intensity' Development Change below: 15. Policy 2-31, Page 2-28 Homestead Road 16. Policy 2-32, Page 2-29 Remainder of Neighborhood Commercial Areas ----. \ - -, 9 - CHANGE NEEDED NOTE Modify Development Activities: Office, CONSENT industrial, research and development with The City Council previously supporting commercial and residential uses. requested that the Development New office development must bc associated Activities reference be deleted, and with new residential dcveloj3ment at a fatio it was left in inadvertently. of two units for e'¡ery 1,000 sq. ft. of officc ~ Change "Development Intensity" as shown below: Floor .'.rea Ral cOffifllcrcial/ c ial office. Development MODIFIED 6/23/05 intensity shall mined in conjunction with specifil ~ent review. Mixed PC VOTE 3-2 commercial ,nlial development residential units ) develop retail use, if ,II designed, financiallv ), provides cc !! ~destrian-oriE ~ )US shall not a - Table 2A hts to 45 feet LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN 17. Policy 2-33, Page 2-30 North De Anza Boulevard - I ............ (-.J 10 - CHANGE NEEDED NOTE - Development Intensity" as shown I CONSENT LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN 18. Policy 2-34, Page 2-31 City Center I Change below: -cl~ ^ MODIFIED 6/23/05 CONSENT MODIFIED 6/23/05 Commission majority: 60 feet, one if mixed use and one office/ind only -Ro ~ Hf€ lffiercial offic~. Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units provide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financially beneficial to Cupertino, provides community amenities and is are-pedestrian- oriented. Residential Buildout: TABLE 2A Change "Development Intensity" as shown below: Hewlett Packard's development agreement locks in the remaining floor area allocated to their property. After the expiration of the development agreement, and for other properties in this area, the development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. The Hewlett Packard campus shall not have a residential component. Residential Buildout: Table 2A Change building heights to 60 feet 19. Policy 2-35, Page 2-32 Vallco Park North ~ \ ~. w NOTE 1 CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN APPROVED 4/15/05 Add Commercial to Bubb Road Land Use Map as shown Development Intensity' Change below: r;'lr ^ 20. Policy 2-36, Page 2-32 Bubb Road APPROVED 6/15/05 with additional wording. ±-em. Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Building Heights: 30 feet. Change this policy to read: Use an annual, 5-year revenue projection, forecast by revenue area, to correspond to Cupertino's current revenue analysis. Include a fiscal analysis of development applications comparing the development proposal with the annual economic development plan, including the fiscal impacts of the development on the city's projected 5-year revenue stream. Develop a proactive economic development strategy that links residential development to provision of revenue generating uses such as sales tax offices and retail uses. Create an economic development staff and budget. -R0h 1, 21. Policy 2-38, Page 2-35 Economic Development - \ ---- -C NOTE CONSENT PC VOTE 3-2 12 CHANGE NEEDED Conversion of Office/Industrial Uses to Residential: Evaluate the economic impacts of converting office/ industrial uses to residential uses. LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN 22. New Policy (to follow Policy 2- 42) Page 2-35 See next page: Maintaining Cohesive Commercial Centers and Office Parks CONSENT Change as shown below: .. . Redevelopment funds will be used to foster the revitalization of this regional shopping center through mall expansion, irúrastructure improvements, economic development programs and provision of very low, low and moderate-income housing. 23. New Text and Policy (to follow new policy above) Page 2-35 24. Page 2-36 Commercial Development Text related to Valko Fashion Park. Recommended by staff August 16, 2005 to help ensure the fiscal benefits of new development. Change as shown below: In reviewing office development proposals, encourage office uses and activities that generate significant revenues to the City, such as local sales offices, capturing point of sale internet transactions and business to business tax revenues. New office development exceeding 50,000 square feet shall be approved only if one of these or similar benefits are provided. 25. Policy 2-42, Page 2-35 Retail Sales and Office Development CONSENT Change as shown below: Facilitate redevelopment in the Vallco Redevelopment Area as a distinctive regional shopping, residential and entertainment center, with hotel uses. 26. Policy 2-43 Page 2-36 Valko Development Area --- \ - "'\ 13 Centers and Office Parks Cohesive commercial centers and office parks are necessary to maintain a healthy sales tax base for the city and to retain opportunities for existing businesses to expand in response to changing business trends. Cupertino's major retail commercial centers are located at Vallco Fashion Park, The Marketplace and Portal Plaza centers, Cupertino Village, the Oaks and the Crossroads Commercial District; the office parks are located at Vallco (North of Highway 280), North De Anza Boulevard and Bubb Road Maintaining Cohesive Commercial Projects with residential, ef quasi-public components or non-retail sales producers that are proposed to replace some or all of the existing industrial, office and commercial uses on a site in these areas will be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine if they are complementary to the overall business park or shopping center, or otherwise meet the following criteria Integrate into the existing land use pattem by: · Continuing established land use pattems (e.g. commercial next to commercial · Continuing patterns of building massing, setbacks and height · Establishing logical development pattems bounded by visible natural or man-made features such as a public or private road, creek, freeways etc. Provide visible pedestrian/bicycle connections to and from existing uses. Provide a visible and publicly accessible park/plaza or open space area. Orient active building spaces to the public or private rights of way. Provide superior building design with high quality natural materials and building architecture. Demonstrate there are sufficient existing or supplemental local revenues to support municipal and school services needed to serve the development. Show that the building is functionally obsolete in a market sense and cannot be reasonably redeveloped or marketed into a compatible use within the surrounding area, or show the existing building/use is no longer complementary to the larger commercial center or office par . Show that the development can reasonably stand alone as a self-sufficient land use that is otherwise complementary to existing buildings and uses. Show that the residential or quasi-public use provides an incentive to incorporate a significant component of commercial offices uses on the site. Prohibit non-retail uses from or or residential adjacent to residential) exceeding 25% of a shopping center. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 9) 10) 8) ---. \ -- ~ CONSENT The tank house was constructed in the late 1800' s. It is currently located on vacant land that is part of a Byrne Avenue development. The Cupertino Historical Society believes that it has historical significance and should be maintained and preserved. APPROVED 6/15/05 NOTE CONSENT CONSENT Big Box Development: Consider approving big box development if it is compatible with the surrounding area in terms of building mass and traffic. Change the last sentence in Strategy 2 as shown below: Actual lot sizes and development areas will be determined through zoning ordinances, clustering, identification of significant natural features and geological constraints. Nathan Hall Tank House Resources the Change Strategy 1 as shown below: Ordinance. Develop and adopt a One- Percent for Art ordinance, which requires public and private development to set aside 1 % of their total project budget for on-site art. I Apply to proiects 50,000 square feet and larger. to CHANGE NEEDED Map 14 Add the Historic adjacent to Blackberry Farm, needs to be added to the map of Historic Resources. 1, Page 2-45 28. Policy 2-45, Strategy 2 Page 2-37 Hillside Development Standards (to follow Policy 2- LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN 27. New Policy 44), Page 2-36 - 29. Figure 2-G, Page 2-43 The Nathan Hall Tank House, 30. Policy 2-63, Strategy Public Art - \ - ....j NOTE 5 CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN CONSENT CONSENT Changes recommended by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission are shown in red. 9/6/05 CONSENT APPROVED AND MODIFIED 6/15/05 and 6/23/05 A motion to require 66% neighborhood approval for urban trails was defeated 2-3. Changes recommended by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission are shown in red. 9/6/05 Change the trails section adjacent to "Rancho San Antonio Park" text from "Future" symbol to "Existing or Proposed" symbol Add a strategy: Where possible, open and restore covered creeks and riparian habitat. Change as shown: ... A comprehensive trail plan for Regnart Creek, as well as one for the west foothills, would be advantageous, to provide consistent trail designs for future development. Change Strategy 2 as shown below: Trail Projects. Implement the trail projects described in this element. Evaluate any safety, security and privacy impacts and measures associated with trail development. Work with affected neighborhoods in locating urban creek trails, and locate creek trails on the opposite side of the creek from residential development. Evaluate any safety, security and privacy impacts and mitigations associated with trail development. Work with affected neighborhoods in locating_trails. 31. Page 2-52, Figure 2-1 Trail Linkages 32. Policy 2-75, Page 2-55 Park Design Creek and West Foothills 34. Policy 2-70, Page 2-54 Strategy 2 33. Regnart Trails ---- \ - ~ NOTE 6 CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN CONSENT Suggested by the Park and Recreation Commission. Add a policy to follow Policy 2-72: Park Variety: Plan for park uses that provide for a variety of recreational activities. 35. Page 2-55 A new policy is needed to promote a variety of park uses CONSENT Recommended by Community Congress CONSENT Don't count toward meeting the 3 acres/1000 population ratio. Only include areas that have public access. CONSENT Modify as shown below: Design parks to utilize the natural features and topography of the site and to keep long-term_maintenance costs low. Strategy: Native Plants Maximize the use of native plants and minimize water use. Add areas as shown below: Cali Park plaza, library plaza, City Center amphitheater, 3 apt. .5 acre areas, private open space in planned development such as De Anza Oaks. Change as shown below: Policy 2-77: Acquisition or Dedication of Additional Parklands: Additional parklands are identified and shall be acquired or dedicated in the Rancho Rinconada area, in the Vallco Park area, and in the area north of 1-280 near Stelling. Require dedication when significant new housing units are identified to meet State requirements. Delete Policy 2-82. 36. Policy 2-75, Page 2-55 on Park Design needs to be modified 37. Table 2-C, Page 2-61 This table should be amended to incorporate private parks and open space areas 38. Policies 2-79 and 2-82, and 2-63 These policies are similar and should be combined Pages 2-62 --. ! --. --D NOTE 17 CHANGE NEEDED LAND USE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN CONSENT Change as shown below: Provide park and recreational space and facilities for new residential development in the urban core. The need this 39. Policy 2-81, Page 2-62 Some words were omitted from policy CONSENT Change as shown belowo . tennis courts and will work 40. Policy 2-83, Page 2-63 One word needs to be deleted. 41. LAND USE MAP CONSENT See Draft Land Use Map Revert the proposed hillside land use designation for the Lindy Lane area properties to Residential Low 1-5 du/ acre -. , ~ a,. 8 NOTE APPROVED AND MODIFIED 6/15/05 CHANGE NEEDED Change as shown below: .. .After adjusting for housing units already provided between 1999-2001, the revised estimate is that adequate sites are needed for 2,325 units from 2001-2006 or 465 units per year. As ·fte-t~t..s/housir,g èalan flæ _t.... EÌ¡- .l-t..~~-ge_l _..~11 t.. 1 ...:I; HOUSING 42. Page 3-4, Program 1, New Construction. CONSENT The Household Income Categories originate with the State Department of Housing and Community Development and ABAG, and are essential to the certification of Cupertino's Housing element. CONSENT Restore this policy and Household Income Categories: Very Low 378 units Low 188 units 626 units 43. Policy 3-1, Page 3-5 Sufficiently Zoned Land for New Construction Need CONSENT Moderate Above Mod. 1,133 units TOTAL 2,325 units Update these numbers when Planning Commission determines the number of housing units for special centers, and also Residential Potential Outside of Planning Districts, Program 3 Change this program to conform to current state law. 44. Page 3-6, Program 1 Housing Units by Planning District Change as shown below if other requests to add back mixed-use are reinstated: ... the City will evaluate the possibility of allowing residential development above existing parking areas except where mixed use is herein excluded. 13 Density 45. Policy 3-4, p, Implementation Bonus Pro¡>;ram . 46. Program 15, Page 3-10 Residential and Mixed Use age 3-10 Program Opportunities In or Near Employment Centers --.. I N - NOTE APPROVED 6/15/05 The Task Force draft eliminated Implementation Program 17 related to Policy 3-6, Conversion of Commercial Lands to Residential. The Planning Commission approved new language related to conversion; the new language will be associated with the same policy. PC VOTE 3-2 APPROVED 6/15/05 for Policy 19 CHANGE NEEDED New Implementation Program 3-6: See attached page. HOUSING 47. Policy 3-6, Page 3-11 Housing Densities AND MODIFIED The deleted Implementation Program is: Implementation Program 18: Residential Development Exceeding Maximums Allow residential developments to exceed planned density maximums if they provide special needs housing and the increase in density will not overburden neighborhood streets or hurt neighborhood character. Time Frame: 2001-2006 Responsible Party: City of Cupertino, Planning Department the 48. Policy 3-6, Page 3-11 The Task Force deleted an Implementation Program from Administrative Draft. ---. I ?-0 tv NOTE APPROVED AND MODIFIED 6/15/05 20 CHANGE NEEDED Add a strategy: Evaluate providing incentives, such as reduced permit costs, for homes that exceed Title 24 requirements. HOUSING 49. Policy 3-9, Page 3-14 Energy Conservation APPROVED AND MODIFIED 6/15/05 Change as shown: The City will evaluate and implement the potential to provide incentives, such as waiving or reducing fees, for energy conservation improvements to residential units (existing or new). for Energy Program 28, Page 3-14 Waivers or Reduction Conservation 50. Fee --- I ~ W CHANGE NEEDED Modify text as shown below: Strategy 2: TSM Programs. Encourage TSM programs for employees in both the public and private sectors by including preferred parking for carpools, providing bus passes, encouraging compressed workweeks and offering parkin cashouts. Encourage Empl, Programs by amending the ordinance to define the elements. To enhance walkin' improvements tc more pedestrian in NOTE New wording added 9/6/05 response to a request for an ordinance amendment. 21 CIRCULATION 51. Policy 4-2, Page 4-6 TSM Programs APPROVED AND MODIFIED 6/15/05 AND 6/23/05 various to make them less auto- d, it 52. Policy 4-3, Strategy 5, Page 4-7 Pedestrian Improvements centric. Where a median is provide should be wide enough to safely accommodate pedestrians. Streets such as Homestead, Bollinger, Rainbow, Prospect or Stelling should be evaluated for potential improvements for pedestrians. Working with the neighborhood, consider reducing residential street widths to promote slower traffic and less pervious surface. --. \ t-> -C. NOTE CONSENT Recommended by the Bicycle/Ped Commission (is same as Policy 4-9 in the existing General Plan) 22 CHANGE NEEDED Add a new policy: Continue to plan and provide for a comprehensive system of trails and pathways consistent with regional systems, including the Bay Trail, Stevens Creek Corridor and Ridge Trail. The General Alignment of the Bay Trail, as shown in the Association of Bay Area Governments' Bay Trail planning document, is incorporated in the General Plan bv reference. CIRCULATION 53. New Policy (to follow Policy 4-3), Page 4-8 Regional Trail Development CONSENT 6/23/05 This strategy needs to be modified because floor areas ratios were eliminated. Modify strategy as shown below 3. Allocation of Non-residential Development. In order to maintain a desired level of transportation system capacity, the city's remaining non- residential development potential shall be pooled and reallocated according to the city's development priority tables as shown in the Land Use Element of this Plan~ 54. Policy 4-5, Page 4-13 Modify a strategy ~ , ~ NOTE CONSENT The Commission added another Planning Commission asked that pedestrian policies deleted from the Administrative Draft by the Task Force be brought back 4/15/05 strategy on 6/15/05 23 CHANGE NEEDED Add a new strategy: 6. Intersection Capacity Improvements. Make capacity improvements as needed to maintain Level of Service policies. (DeAnza Boulevard and Homestead Road and Stelling Road at McClellan Road.) 7. Enhanced Level of Service Strive to enhance the intersection Levels of Service where feasible. Add to first paragraph: It is the intent of this Plan that most streets should operate with no more than a tolerable level of congestion, LOS D. Exceptions to this standard in the Crossroads and at other locations to ensure pedestrians are well served at intersections are discussed below. Change CIRCULATION 55. Policy 4-5, Page 4-13 A new strategy is needed to make the capacity improvements at the two intersections where needed to maintain the Level of Service policy standard. 56. Page 4-12 New text CONSENT This change is consistent with the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program practices as implemented by the Public Works Dept. PC VOTE 4-1 CONSENT The change is requested by Cupertino's transportation consultant. PC VOTE: 3-1 the requirement to 66% 57. Policy 4-11, Strategy 1, Page 4-16 Requiring 60% approval by residents on the streets affected by traffic calming measures is not consistent with existing City practices. Change as shown below: De Anza Boulevard at McClellan Road, Existing 2000, Morning B, C+, Afternoon G, C-Projected 2020, Morning B C, Afternoon P D+. Stevens Creek Boulevard at SR 85 Southbound Ramps, Projected 2020, Morning B-ç. is of Service 58. Table 4-2, Page 4-18 A correction to the Level needed - \ t---' I;\' NOTE APPROVED 6/15/05 Recommended by the Bicyc1e/Ped Commission PC VOTE 4-1 CONSENT CONSENT The change is requested by Cupertino's transportation consultant. 24 CHANGE NEEDED Restore this policy and strategies: Balance the needs of pedestrians with desired traffic service. Where necessary and appropriate, allow a lowered LOS standard to better accommodate pedestrians on major streets and at specific intersections. Strategy: Traffic Signal Walk Times. This strategy is described in Policy 4-3. Added time on walk signs would be most appropriate near shopping districts, schools and senior citizen developments. Change as shown below: Discourage traffic from using local ncigltborhood strects by cmploying traffi calming mcasures. Install traffic calming measures where appropriate to reduce traffic impacts and enhance walkability. Add Strategy 4: Use VTA Pedestrian Technical guidelines in street design, traffic calming and pedestrian crossings. Change as shown below: ... .However, assumin~ roadway capacity improvements were provided at the intersections of De Anza Boulevard at Homestead Road and Stelling Road at McClellan Road, the 2020 LOS for major intersections. . .. CIRCULATION 59. Page 4-13 Restore Adm. Draft Policy 4-6 Traffic Service and Pedestrians Needs 60. Policy 4-11, Page 4-16 Traffic Calming 61. Page 4-18 A change is needed to the description of "Future Year Traffic Conditions." ~ I (0 -J Water District requested that the General Plan place more emphasis on water use efficiency. CONSENT A City Council member requested that community gardens be mentioned in this element. NOTE CONSENT The Santa Clara MODIFIED 6/28/05 CHANGE NEEDED Add a strategy to Policy 5-1 Strategy 4: Conservation and Efficient Water Usage. Adopt and implement programs that promote conservation and efficient water usa~e. Add a strategy to Policy 5-1: Strategy 5: Community Gardens. Encourage community gardens, which provide a more livable environment by controlling physical factors such as temperature, noise, and pollution. Modify Policy 5-3 and Strategy 1 as shown below: Green Building Design:¡; ouragc Set standards for the design :i construction_of energy aT resource cOI'lverving/ efficient buiJ rtgs (Green Building Design). Strategy 1: Green BuildiJ EVùlaution Program. Prepare and ir ~ment "G B ·Id·" I reen UI mg cVù ua standards for all maior p te and public projects that ensUJ ~duction in energy consumption f, ~ development through si d building design. 25 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 62. An Policy 5-1, Page 5-2 additional strategy is needed to stress water use efficiency. 63. Policy 5-1, Page 5-2 A reference to the environmental benefits of community gardens is 1 requested. 64. Policy 5-3, Page 5-6 Strategy Modify strategy -- , ~ ~ for NOTE APPROVED 6/28/05 CONSENT This needs to be clarified to allow EP A certified woodstoves. 26 CHANGE NEEDED Amend policy and add a strategy as shown below: Minimize the air quality impacts of new development projects and the impacts affecting new development. Strategy 4 Environmental Review. Evaluate the relationship of sensitive receptors, such as convalescent hospitals and residential uses, to pollution sources through the environmental assessment of new development. Change as shown below: Prohibit the use of wood-burning fireplaces in new construction, except for Environmental Protection Agency Certified Woodstoves. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 65. Policy 5-4, Page 5-8 Air Pollution Effects of New Development New Strategy 66. Policy 5-7, Strategy 2, Page 5-9 A strategy regarding prohibition of wood-burning fireplaces needs to be clarified. ~ , ('-J -J; NOTE CONSENT The Santa Clara Valley Water District requests this change 27 CHANGE NEEDED Change as shown below: The Santa Clara Valley Groundwater sub- basin provides approximately half of the total water demands in Santa Clara County, with an estimated operating capacity of approximately 350,000 acre-feet. The Santa Clara Valley Water District is the groundwater management agency in Santa Clara County. The District conjunctively manages the basins to maximize water supply, protect the basins from contamination and ensure that groundwater supply is sustained. The District manages the groundwater resources, including groundwater recharge, through percolation ponds and in-stream recharge of the creeks. The McClellan Ponds recharge facility is located in Cupertino. Please see next page for changes ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 67. The paragraph under "Ground Water Recharge Facilities" needs to be replaced. Page 5-17 CONSENT The Santa Clara Valley Water District requests this change. 68. Page 5-18 A revised description of Urban Conservation is proposed. ~ 1 w <:> 28 is located reflect the climatic conditions typical of the rest of the State Changes to Urban Conservation: Climatic conditions of the region within which Cupertino of California. These conditions are characterized by periods of hot and dry seasons and seasons of heavy rairuall during the wet winter months. Weather conditions, however, can vary from year to year. In recent times, the region experienced periods of multi- year droughts in 1976-1977 and again in 1987-1992. Given the cyclical nature of the climatic conditions, it may be assumed that the region may again experience periods of drought in the future. Water conservation is of great economic, social and environmental importance. During these past periods of drought, the two retailers serving the City imposed water restrictions on their customers in response to the Santa Clara Valley Water District's calls for water use reduction. The reduction targets were periodically adjusted during the drought based upon water reserves, water usage and projected water supplies from both local and imported sources. Through the water management programs of both the District and the retailers, groundwater levels remained healthy and land subsidence was avoided. The District is currently updating its Integrated Water Resource Plan (IWRP), the purpose of which is to develop a flexible and incremental water supply plan for Santa Clara County through the year 2040. According to the District, flexibility is a key aspect of the IWRP 2002, which calls for periodic reassessments to respond to ever-changing water demand and water supply conditions. The District strives to meet the needs of its water retailers, but unpredictable eventualities necessitate continual monitoring and revisions to the District's water management activities. In the 2001 session, the State Legislature and Governor enacted Senate Bills 221 and 610, which requires jurisdictions to secure a water supply assessment from suppliers of water systems, for projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. The water supply assessment must be incorporated into the environmental documents and considered when determining if projected water supplies are sufficient to satisfy the demands of the project, in addition to the existing and planned future demands. ~ , W ~ NOTE CONSENT The Santa Clara Valley Water District requests this change. 29 CHANGE NEEDED Change as shown below: Other Water Resources. Cupertino has two major water suppliers: the California Water Company and the San Jose Water Company. Both of these retailers purchase their water supply from the Santa Clara Valley Water District. CONSENT The Santa Clara Valley Water District CONSENT The Santa Clara Valley Water District requests this change ., Policies: Coordinate city-wide water conservation efforts with the Santa Clara Valley Water District efforts being conducted on a regional scale. 'Æ ~ . #< L. ......J ¡jar to tR .1 .'^ Many of these requests this change. Change as shown below: Prior to making land use decisions, estimate increases in pollutant loads and flows resulting from projected future development to avoid surface and groundwater Qualitv impacts. Change as shown below: Coordination of Local Conservation Policies with Region-wide Conservation ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 69. Page 5-18 A reference is needed to the Santa Clara Valley Water District. 70. Policy 5-21, Page 5-17 The policy related to Pollution and Flow Impacts needs to be revised. 71. Policy 5-29, Page 5-19 This policy needs to be revised. - 1 '-J (J NOTE CONSENT The Santa Clara Valley Water District requests this change. CONSENT The Santa Clara VaHey Water District requests this change. 30 CHANGE NEEDED Change as shown below: Water Use Efficiency: Promote efficient use of water throughout the City. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 72. Policy 5-31, Page 5-20 This policy needs to be revised Strategy 1: Landscaping Plans. Require water-efficient landscaping plans that incorvorate the u e of recycled water for of the development review process. Strategy 2: Water Conservation Programs. Work with the Santa Clara VaHey Water District to undertake ams th romote water use and Maintain Change as shown below: Flooding resulting from dam failure is yet another hydrological hazard. The largest body of water within the area is the Stevens Creek Reservoir. Stevens Creek Dam meets current d, customers Creek to the Stevens needed. 73. Page 5-34 A reference Reservoir is standards and the probab failure is minimal. Causes for dam failure are numerous. They include inadequate design, construction deficiencies and sometimes poor under! foundation conditions. -., I W W of CONSENT Change is requested by Department Conservation, California Geological Survey Seismic Hazard Mapping Program 31 Change as shown below: Require all developers to provide geotechnical analyses per the requirements of the California Seismic Hazards Mapping Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. ¥ ¡: ~'h..... c...........a...... ",¡: r....l~'r Analysis HEALTH AND SAFETY 74. Policy 6-1, Strategy 2 Geotechnical and Structural CONSENT Recommended by the Public Safety Commission (slightly revised by staff) Change Policy as shown below: Consider adopting a residential fire sprinkler ordinance. This will reduce Þetfi fire flow requirements and thc -' ,~- -fu-e 'igB" Ig-j7 .1-' .. 75. Policy 6-11, Page 6-15 Residential Fire Sprinklers Ordinance is too detailed for a CONSENT This iruormation General Plan. in both begin with "Specifically, strike the remaining text. Starting with the sentences policies that require " 76. Policy 6-64 and Policy 6-45, Page 6-44 The technical description of interior and exterior noise requirements needs to be deleted. APPROVED 6/28/05 Modify as shown below: Strengthen the energy performance of existing housing. The City will considcr I PC VOTE 3-2 adopting encourage a residential energy conservation ordinance requiring residential units to meet minimum energy efficiency requirements at the time of rc sale or maior renovation, G:public folder / ciddy / preliminary recommendations public folder 2 77. TECHNICAL APPENDIX B Page B-66 ModifY text. ~ I '-J --!: Exhibit B Letter from Tohn Tames Mr. James discusses a petition being circulated in the Lindy Lane area requesting that the City change the R-1 zoning laws removing the 15% slope formula added to protect hillsides that are zoned R-1. Staff Response: This is a zoning issue, and does not require a General Plan amendment. The properties are zoned R-1, and R-1 properties with an average slope greater than 10% must adhere to either the R-1or RHS regulations, whichever is more restrictive. However, a General Plan issue was raised about these properties, in that the draft General Plan land use map was amended as part of the Administrative Draft to change 27 properties from Residential Low 1- 5 dwelling units/ acre designation to Residential Low 1/2 Slope Density Formula. The Planning Commission recommends that the current designation be retained (see page 17, number 41, of Exhibit A). Maps of the area are attached. Letter from Morteza Abdollahi Mr. Abdollahi requests rezoning his property for residential uses. Again, this is a zoning issue and not a General Plan issue. The General Plan allows residential uses on that site, and a rezoning would be required to develop it. If the property is rezoned, units would need to be allocated to it from the "undesignated" category. The actual density allowed would be determined through the use permit and tentative map, based on Policy 2-32 in the draft General Plan that states: Residential density is dependent on the neighborhood context, with a maximum density of 15 dwelling units per gross acre. (-s) ., ~ \ )':::~--~'>'\.'-; ....;'!>/ \ ¡.- ' \......... -- - \ /1 -¡i-- t-/ (C¡ '1}---' '. \ .' , , ~._. ¡ "",-'-".~ i -I ,- I. \;, , . \\......, , / \, \', \1\ \ \ \;'---~ '" l f---' \\ ' \\ .' \\--;:;:~<> . , , , , , , / U I :¡r ! ;'fi ",< ; ~' ,---. .';' j ~,~...~~ "-~ -,,:::; , '~"-J "....'.. '. ,. 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't, 'M' . ~ $;1 " iê .i';_ A r-.-~t....... þ~.to- ¡ ·_-....,.ft.:.. a.....;-........, p.i".......',·" ~! ~... ¡ r-J~I..J' ,-,>........,.,,' ,,~ ~"j,' ~' - 'd, . - 1 W ~ Dear Mr. Mayor, Patrick Kwok and Cupertino City Council, members; Sandra James, Richard Lowenthal, Dolly Sandorval, Kris Wang and Director of Community Development, Steve Piasecki Sept. 8, 2005 My name is John James. I reside at 21852 Lindy Lane. This week north side Lindy Lane residences, John Knopp, Frank Sun and Mark Santora were walking up and down Lindy Lane collecting signatures on a petition requesting that the City change the R-l zoning laws removing the 15% slope formula added to protect hillsides that are zoned R -I. I saw about 10 to 12 signatures already on their petition sign up sheet. These gentlemen told my wife and I the reason we should be for the petition was that "the 15% slope formula would reduce our home values $100,000.00." We could not add on to our homes or do any extensive remodeling. Not passing this petition would hurt us financially. My wife and I felt coerced. I later checked with some of my other neighbors and essitentuallY got the same story. Some signed. My interpretation of the direction of this petition, if passed, will allow the petitioners to build multiple monster homes on their relatively small-subdivided lots. This sounds like preferential spot zoning to a small group oflandowners on Lindy Lane and may be illegal. In my opinion, changing this part of the law would be of great economic benefit for the petitioners. It will allow them to build a monster house on a lot that has a slope GREATER then 15%. (-7ð' This could be a huge SAFETY issue. Our Lindy Lane home was completely destroyed during the 1982-1983 heavy rains because of a mudslide. The Lindy Lane hillsides should be zoned correctly to RHS in the general plan is currently considering. In this area no monster homes should be allowed or excessive building coverage could cause mudslides. I will fax to any of you a copy of this petition if you request one. Please send me your fax number. Please respond, John E. James 21852 Lindy Lane Cupertino CA 95014 E-mail: tahoejej@comcast.net Ph/fax: 408-725-0280 (~J~ August 30, 2005 City of Cupertino CITY COUNCIL 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Re: 22510 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, California Dear City Council Members: This letter serves as a request to review and consider the zoning for the property located at 22510 Stevens Creek Boulevard (on the SE comer of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard). The zoning of this property is presently classified as commercial. I have owned this commercial property for almost twenty years and have operated the facility as a gas station during this time. As a long-time member ofthe Cupertino community, it has become increasingly apparent to me in recent years that the city and its residents would be better served by utilizing my property for residential use instead of a gas station. Specifically, there is an obvious unmet demand for more affordable housing in Cupertino. As you are aware, housing in Cupertino is one of the most sought after in the entire Bay Area due to the proximity to Silicon Valley, high quality of life and excellent school districts. Accordingly, the City would benefit immensely by providing current and potential residents access to more affordable and smaller homes. Further, residents will be unaffected by the closure of a gas station at this location because there are at least four gas stations within close proximity and one less then a quarter of a mile away on Foothill Boulevard. For all of the afore-mentioned reasons, I believe it is in the best interest of all parties to pursue the possibility of building a multi-unit residential development on my property located at 22510 Stevens Creek Boulevard. At this time, it appears that changing the zoning to allow a residential development will be the most beneficial use of this property. I sincerely appreciate your consideration and look forward to discussing this matter further. Very trul y yours, Morteza Abdollahi (-yo '_"-', ~~f -~-- - -. -- 1='Cûï ~ \ L.L r ... " ~ '< .s VI , f.. ~ ~ '" g > r ç¡ 'VV .-., ~ \II ....' ,,- ~ Q 0_ ... ç ~- Æ - ......... U1 ì (,. .k1o ~ \1 ~ ~... ¡¡¡ S~I'" ¡.. .. . ..;: .,. ...b I~.()' ~ .,¡:¡~"'~ -.. ~~~~ . . ~:~~~ 7d >- r-~~ ~ - , oJ> c ~t~~ -z:. - '-1 ¡g~ \J' f£~r~ \ ~ II< (} ~ \ tt5T1 ~ \ þ. Û -1 ï \ . 11", ~, "[:. <;3 I - ¡¡ ~ r '^ I 0 V I.Q "1» !b J r J J , A ~ m It (~~I .. pt_Å 1'---) .. l.. B \ Iota' '\ 7 I ~'.'! :u' C4T1(¡ tI'" I~ r ÞT1 c> . , .. 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(-y 2- "............""""',.,,., '-''-''''f"T ~OCT~ahTçp Qa:aT ~~~7/~~/R~ - ----- ..--- -- Þ3rAC~p . ..-3 ~ ::¿..,.< ';í .--- - /-- ------ - / . -- /' 12.1:- LJµ (1 ~-~-t4r{ ß Ba{- 2~ f>A)H / ----.. - 01l. . ___ t ~Z5 PLoT Tt1'e 8 CVì ::s-- \ '---- I ( r c c t: ~ c: 7' T ~ z & 0- " Z co '" "- w CO "- '"' CO CO '" ~ '" CO '" '" w ~ A '" A ~ '" CO U) DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 05-158 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO APPROPRIATING $25,000 TO THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA DISASTER RELIEF AID WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross anticipates the possibility that aid and temporary living assistance to Hurricane Katrina evacuees may be expanded to Califomia including the San Francisco Bay Area. WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Red Cross resources are insufficient to provide the anticipated needed assistance, WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Red Cross is seeking assistance from cities in Santa Clara County to aid the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief effort. WHEREAS, the mayors of cities and members of the Board of Supervisors in Santa Clara County met on September 7, 2005, and agreed to bring resolutions to their respective City Councils' or Board at their next meeting, to provide living and recovery assistance to Hurricane Katrina evacuees, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO that the sum of $25,000 is hereby appropriated for purposes of Hurricane Katrina disaster relief and that the City Manager is directed to provide said sum to the Santa Clara Valley Red Cross on behalf of the City of Cupertino. The City Manager shall identify the funding source including possibly CDBG and/or General Fund reserves for this appropriation. Said funds should principally support local living and recovery assistance, job training, medical and mental health care, and counseling services to evacuees. Said funds shall be released once it is determined that a recovery center is or will soon open in Santa Clara County and/or significant numbers of evacuees travel to the region to temporarily relocate on their own. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 14th day of September 2005, by the following vote: Vote Members of the City Council AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino J-~ E IB I ~/N/O~ # J... onl9 ts eetl n9 City Council Sept. 14, 2005 · Environmental Resources · Health and Safety · Draft Environmental Impact Report · Issues: - Circulation/Pedestrians - Sustainability - One-percent for Art · Any other issues needing discussion · Continue remaining discussion to Sept. 20 Circulation . . Restore this po icy Balance the needs of pedestrians with desired traffic service. Where necessary and appropriate, allow a lowered LOS standard to better accommodate pedestrians on major streets and at specific intersections. ~ Strategy Traffic Signa Walk Times. This strategy s described in Policy 4-3. Added time on walk signs would be most appropriate near shopping districts, schools and senior citizen developments. Recommended Remaining Schedule -September 20 - Development Allocation -Heights -Cohesive Commercial Centers -Hillside Land Use (Lindy Lane) -Remaining Issues -October 4 -"Final" decisions - subject to resolutions and final EIR -November 1 (or sooner if special meeting) -Final approval of Gen. Plan and EIR t1 -~ ~ If ¡; ~ , ~ ,,:;::; J ~~~ ~ -'TopogrilphY . . JH; """ "!OM\'-_ 1 . ""A ~".I»C--,~.~âJ LMll~J-r!":~ LJJ V1fl~11 j\ c=;/c;l\ . __ ~. ~,! 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Cashout '~''6"""" Car Parking Policy Change to Reduce Congestion & Increase Choice 1 Car Parking Cashout: when employers pay employees an extra amount each time that they get to work without driving Meeting Post September 6th 05 Cupertino City Counci Mike Bullock Best Example of a Company Cashout Case (#1), Reference Patrick Siegman's article in Bicycle Pedestrian Federation ,y"^"-,,,,,~ Company: CH2M Hill }} Location: Bellevue, Wa (Seattle suburb) }} Size of (Engineering) Firm: 430 employees $40/ onth (in 1995), to not drive . CH2M Hill Work Trips Mode Before After Drive Alone 89°,,10 540/0 Carpool 90/0 12% Bus 10/0 17% Bike, Walk 10/0 17% 100% 100% 2 Meeting 05 Cupertino City Counci September 6th Post Mike Bullock ,"'....t"..'<"h' 3 -- Cashout Results Sutnmary (11 Locations, 3 Groups, 1995 Dollars) .",;,.,·¡~"~·,o··,, - 35 30 .Average Payout Per 25 Work Day (1995 $'s) 20 15 .Average Percent 10 Decrease in Parking 5 Demand 0 4 Companies, 5 Companies, 2 Companies, Poor Public Fair Public Good Public Transist Transit Transit - . Of the 11 Cases }) 3 Largest Responses: 36%, 38%, 39% }) 3 Smallest Responses: 15% , 18%, 24% Mike Bullock Post September 6th 05 Cupertino City Council Meeting Cashout Recommendation ",~,~;":",".;..",,,...,..,,,~, '_"'_A',~'_"'~:~"",,""""'''''~_=~ . Passed By Planning Commission 6/28/05 Strategy 2: 1SM Programs. Encourage 15M programs for employees in both the public and private sectors by including preferred parking for carpools, providing bus passes, encouraging compressed workweeks and offerinCLQarkin cashouts. Mike Bullock Post September 6th 05 Cupertino City Council Meeting 4 Better Cashout Recommendation ,'I;;; Ji:'-'>""',..<O'~, -""""--"'". Amend Off-street Parking Ordinance, 3 tems » 1.) Definition of Car Parking Cashout » 2.) Schedule of Parking Lot Size Reductions, as a function of amount paid (reductions apply only after City verification of expected reductions in driving), such as. . . _ $4/day allows a parking lot size reduction of 9% _ $6/day allows a parking lot size reduction of 12% _ $9/day allows a parking lot size reduction of 18% _ Note: if the percentage of employees getting cashout exceeds 1.5 times the parking lot size reduction, then the amount paid can be reduced by the factor of 1.5 times the parking lot size reduction divided by the percent of employees getting cashout. » 3.) Legal protections so that in all cases the City can protect neighborhoods from the intrusion of parked cars. . 5 Meeting 05 Cupertino City Counci September 6th Post Mike Bullock Better Strategy 2 Recommendation ,""""_',,""'='~"'_"'} _,_ _ ',".'_"_, "'''''"''~._'';'c:.'-s:""",~."",,o''''''$Œ'<··~;''· Strategy 2: TSM Programs. Encourage TSM programs for employees in both the public and private sectors by including preferred parking for carpools, providing bus passes, and encouraging compressed workweeks. Encouraae Employee Cash out Proarams by amendina the Parkinq Ordinance (within 1 year) with 1.) a definition of employee cashout. 2.) a schedule of parkinq lot size reductions as a function of amount paid. to be aRJ)lied after City verification of expected reductions in drivinq and with a suitable Q!Yment reduction factor aQPlied to protect the comQanies and 3.) leaVrotections to ensure sufficient parkin in all cases. Note that Cashout will increase walkin bikin ools and transit use. 6 Meeting 05 Cupertino City Counci 6th September Post Mike Bullock Costs" " Cash out Land Use to Offset Note: "Costs" are a new type of compensation for employees, aiding in employee retention """"""""-''''':.,-,,, · Parking space rental }} Employees or general public for boats, RVs, extra cars (Lockheed does this), other storage · Leased, to providers of services for employees » Laundry pick-up, fitness center, child care · Larger sites could group excess parking for additional offices (or not!) · If corporate land backed up to residential or parking lot fronted an appropriate arterial, housing units could be provided ",,,.-i 7 Our City will become cleaner, safer, more beautiful, and generally more functional. Meeting September 6th 05 Cupertino City Councl Post Mike Bullock e I Cash Flow Examp Cashout Note: "Cost" is a new type of compensation for certain employees, aiding in employee retention .".",..'~-,;~'.'<::;,,~~~,- 5*12% _M""","_'~'/<"'" ::-..,~~",..." ,., Assumptions (Hypothetica » 5000 Employees » 140 cars per acre (no parking garage) » City allows a 12% reduction (but expects a parking lot vacancy rate of 1 = 18% ) 20% of employees don't drive after cashout $5/Day paid (except that per-cent of drivers exceeds 18%, so only $5*(18/20) = $4.50 paid) Land sold for $3 million per acre Money obtained from sale earns 10% 250 work days per year t per year = $5*(18%/20%)*(20%)*5000*250 = $1.125 million/year t f sold land = (10%)(12%) [(5000/140) (total initia o company) Cupertin » » » » » C · · · 8 Company gives its employees a new choice, becomes an environmental leader, and earns money. -- - .. .... .. Mike Bullock '=./"¿__4'""",~~",,,,,,,~.....~.._~,~_., Ke ulrea Note that no known group is asking for cashout being required. '=u,.2...,\Ci>.....-."',·~,·,',·,.-,.-·-,,··o t Cash Fear of ~. ';\\\JV\ \~'<'>, \ fÀl!: '" ~~ '\eò\. >(' ~ S ~G 'Ç\ ,\\(J Ke.C. \t"o Possible Outcomes if the 3 Parking Ordinance Amendments are Enacted » No Companies adopt cashout - Shows no companies see an economic advantage - Argues against a requirement - Who would want to force an economic disadvantage? » A few companies try cashout but have limited success - Argues against a requirement » Some companies try cashout & - More will probably follow - Argues against a requirement have success Enactment of the 3 proposed ordinanc unlikely to result in cashout being required. - Post 9 Meeting 05 Cupertino City Counci September 6th Mike Bullock ssues I Enforcement Cashout Fear of ,;=,""""."""'-", "-"",,,,,,",,'~"'''Cì.>'' I -,,-...""'-:¡'';;~ An Explicit feature of the current proposal: reduction until after City verification » As soon as Companies adopt cashout, serious money is being paid » However, Company cannot start getting the benefit of reduced parking (leasing parking to others, redevelopment for their own purposes, or se off of excess land) until verification » Companies will be VERY motivated to achieve verification ASAP » City will randomly ask workers (telecon), "How do you ke cashout? » City will randomly count cars » If cashout is not real, verification will fa , money, and gain no benefit no parking size ose serious the company will . Only companies that are confident in their own ability to implement cashout will try cashout. o 1 Meeting September 6th 05 Cupertino City Counci Post Mike Bullock Property Ownership Change Cashout Concern # 1: New tenant company fails to do cashout " ,,,·..;'-,";:~l'-":~"'.'-'''''·''-"'''^'-·';;·"'''''' ~;¡;;..."'''''''.>.: wr.ø"",g;;.·-- At the time any redevelopment or sell off occurs, the property owner enter into a use agreement (Item 3 of proposal) » All future tenants must pay cashout at the rate which enabled the change Comparable to a use agreement a restaurant may enter into that says they must close at 10 PM, for example » Enforcement and legal dispute issues may arise » Still, these agreements are not uncommon » They show flexibility on the part of both parties, to achieve a desired result New tenants can expect City "spot checks" to ensure compliance Tennant companies will be enjoying less rent due to fewer parking spaces Tennant companies wil be spending (most of?) their savings on cashout must · · · · · Use agreements are common. Use agreements usually present no enforcement problems. 1 1 Meeting 05 Cupertino City Counci September 6th Post Mike BUllock e Chan . I Ownersh ert Pro Cashout fall Property value of cashout property will . . Concern # 2 ·""~:.;·):>,,,,t· ,~,j-~"",,,~~"{.'..·.".·.c·.c..<.·""···'··" Owner has less than a normal amount of parking because either » Has more development (offices. child care. fitness center, or other) than before » Has sold off extra land - parking) Compared to competing properties (assume identical development) » Substantially less parking » Substantially less lease needs to be charged (or can be obtained) Tennant will take the money gained from the reduced rent and use it to pay cashout » Employees that get cashout money are more easily retained » Many employees are proud to work for a cashout company Landlord is OK with reduced rent (compared to similar development because either ... » Extra development allowed a higher baseline » Selling off of land generated cash that is then earning money elsewhere I fu with - - - Property owners will protect their own interests. Cashout properties will be able to compete in the market place 12 Meeting 05 Cupertino City Counci September 6th Post Mike BUllock