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CC 08-29-22 Item No. 2_Late_Written CommunicationsCC 08-29-2022 Item No. 2 Councilmember Written Communication Written Communications Vallco SB-35 proposal changes: 2018 vs The Rise 2022 2018 SB-35 Vallco Towers vs. 2022 SB-35 Towers .. 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 2 48 Du/Ac Sites to consider for EIR Study The site to the west of Post Office: 0.44+0.32+0.25 acres Current Zoning P(CN, ML, Res 4-12) Post Office Site to the south of Post Office: 0.56 acre Currentr Zoning P(CN, ML, Res 4-12) Site to the south of Post Office: 0.56+0.28+0.06 acre Current Zoning P(CN, ML, Res 4-12) Post Office Bubb Road area Outback site (1.51 acre) Current zoning P(CG, ML, Res) From:Kirsten Squarcia To:Jon Robert Willey Cc:City Clerk; Pamela Wu; Christopher Jensen; Piu Ghosh (she/her); Luke Connolly Subject:RE: Bubb Rd Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 9:55:20 PM Attachments:image001.png image003.png image005.png image007.png image009.png image011.png image013.png image015.png image025.png image026.png image027.png image028.png image029.png image030.png image031.png image032.png Thank you Councilmember Willey (Council Bcc’d), this will also be included with the written communications for Housing Element Agenda Item #2. Regards, Kirsten Kirsten Squarcia​​ City Clerk City Manager's Office KirstenS@cupertino.org (408) 777-3225 From: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 9:48 PM To: Kirsten Squarcia <KirstenS@cupertino.org> Subject: Fwd: Bubb Rd Sent from my iPhone Jon Robert Willey​ Councilmember City Council JWilley@cupertino.org 408-777-3193 Begin forwarded message: From: scemail777@gmail.com Date: August 29, 2022 at 8:48:47 PM PDT To: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Subject: Bubb Rd  CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jon…great ideas about Bubb Rd at tonight’s meeting…a GREAT place for high density. I’ve “walked” it a month ago…the problem is that most of the building’s have tenants and several of them have Apple as tenant…the “gold standard” type tenant for a property owner. Here’s what you’ve got for Bubb Rd from my drive. Unfortunately, Apple is a tenant in a majority of the sites and the others are either owner/users, churches or State of CA corp yard. Staring on the North end of Bubb Rd on the Hwy 85 Side of Bubb and working South towards McClellan Rd 10800 Bubb Tenant: Institute for Western Civilization Land Area: 0.81 acres Bldg Area: 14,000/SF 10100 Bubb (For Sale Right now) Tenant: Vacant Building with some Tenant Improvements done Land Area: 0.87 acres Bldg Area: 13,500/SF 10130 Bubb Tenant/Owner: State of CA “Corp Yard” Land Area: 2.96 acres Bldg Area: Not Listed 10240 Bubb Tenant: Durect Corp Land Area: 1.65 acres Bldg Area: 30,000/SF 10260 Bubb Rd Tenant: Durect Corp (same tenant at 10240 Bubb) Land Area: 1.28 acres Bldg Area: 20,000/SF 10300 Bubb Rd Tenant: Apple Land Area: 1.43 acres Bldg Area: 23,000/SF 10340 Bubb Rd Tenant/Owner: Home of Christ Church Land Area: 1.48 acres Bldg Area: 30,000/SF 10420 Bubb Rd Tenant/Owner: Home of Christ Church Land Area: 3.53 acres Bldg Area: 50,000/SF 10440 Bubb Rd Tenant: Do not know Land Area: 1.13 acres Bldg Area: 19,500/SF 10460 Bubb Rd Tenant: Apple Land Area: 3.59 acres Bldg Area: 45,400/SF Staring on the North end of Bubb Rd on the Railroad Side of Bubb and working South towards McClellan Rd 10061 Bubb Rd Tenant: Multi Tenant Building w/some space for lease Land Area: 0.69 acres Bldg Area: 14,400/SF 10101 Bubb Rd Tenant: Apple Land Area: 1.05 acres Bldg Area: 15,600/SF 10131 Bubb Rd Tenant: Apple Land Area: 1.06 acres Bldg Area: 18,000/SF 10161 Bubb Rd Tenant: Apple Land Area: 1.06 acres Bldg Area: 14,800/SF 10231 Bubb Rd Tenant: Apple Land Area: 1.06 acres Bldg Area: 18,500/SF 10261 Bubb Rd Tenant: Unknown Land Area: 1.06 acres Bldg Area: 19,600/SF 10341 Bubb Rd Tenant: Apple Land Area: 1.22 acres Bldg Area: 27,000/SF 10411 Bubb Rd Tenant: Apple Land Area: 1.15 acres Bldg Area: 20,000/SF Scott 408-640-0383 From: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 11:24 PM To: Kirsten Squarcia <KirstenS@cupertino.org> Subject: FW: Housing Element Jon Robert Willey Councilmember City Council JWilley@cupertino.org 408-777-3193 From: scemail777@gmail.com <scemail777@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2022 4:05 PM To: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Subject: RE: Housing Element CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachment s unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. FYI...I went back in my cell phone and found this picture I took in Saratoga (an example of the banners they posted around the City for their Housing Element process)…this picture was taken in October 2021. Scott 408-640-0383 From: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2022 10:45 AM To: scemail777@gmail.com Subject: Re: Housing Element Hello Scott, Thank you for your e-mail and spending your time to meet on Friday. Fortunately, I was able to mention our meeting to Darcy during our Farmers Market ribbon cutting on Sunday and I feel it would be very beneficial for him to also meet with you. But I haven't connected with him yet to discuss the details which I think will greatly improve our Housing Element process and task. Hopefully I can discuss it with him this week, before our next c ity meeting, so I can decide how to cover the topics that you brought up. And if you are able to also attend next week's meeting and cover some of your suggestions, I think that will greatly help when I then ask staff to implement these improvements. Well, I don't know what else to say now, but I really appreciate your time and interest in helping us with this important item. Many thanks, Jon Jon Robert Willey Councilmember City Council JWilley@cupertino.org 408-777-3193 From: scemail777@gmail.com <scemail777@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2022 11:35 AM To: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Subject: RE: Housing Element CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Jon…just wanted to shoot you a quick note and say “thanks” for your time today. I had a really nice time talking with you and kicking around ideas. I hope the kids were successful and getting their “3 names”! And tell your little Steph Curry, that I loved her “floater at the buzzer”! Have a nice weekend. Scott 408-640-0383 From: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 6:49 PM To: scemail777@gmail.com Subject: Re: Housing Element Hello Scott, Sounds good, Friday at noon, Senior Center patio tables, see below. And if anything things change, just give me a call. Jon 408 896-7590 Jon Robert Willey Councilmember City Council JWilley@cupertino.org 408-777-3193 From: scemail777@gmail.com <scemail777@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 2:18 PM To: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Subject: RE: Housing Element CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Great to hear back from you thanks. This Friday at 12pm would work for me…I’m happy to meet at either spot…whatever is most convenient for you. Just let me know, but if we do it at the senior center, just let me know where the patio is. Really looking forward to it. Thanks. Scott 408-640-0383 From: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 1:59 PM To: scemail777@gmail.com Subject: Re: Housing Element Hello Scott, Thank you for your e-mail . . . and for your ideas last night. It was very interesting that other residents also liked some of your ideas. And yes, I am happy to meet and discuss your ideas further. Since I still have my regular job as an engineer, I try to meet during the lunch hou r. So would Friday at noon work . . . or a day next week? And the two places I've used for meeting are Pannera next to Target on Stevens Creek or on the patio at the senior center. Best regards, Jon Jon Robert Willey Councilmember City Council JWilley@cupertino.org 408-777-3193 From: scemail777@gmail.com <scemail777@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:38 PM To: Jon Robert Willey <JWilley@cupertino.org> Subject: Housing Element CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Councilmember Wiley…I’d like to schedule a coffee with you to talk about the Housing Element. You just said in the meeting tonight…”Resident engagement is your priority”…there are 18 people on this call right now. The first hour of this meeting tonight has not been productive. Would you be willing to meet with me for a cup of coffee? Thank you. Scott 408-640-0383 CC 08-29-2022 Item No. 2 6th Cycle Housing Element Update Written Communications From:Benjamin Fu To:City Clerk; Kirsten Squarcia; Lauren Sapudar Subject:FW: Midpen Comment Letter: Cupertino Housing Site Inventory Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 5:47:20 PM Attachments:Midpen Comment Letter_Cupertino Housing Element Update 2023-2031.pdf Hi Kirsten, Please see attached comment letter submitted to the City Manager’s Office and City Council. Thanks, Ben Benjamin Fu​​ Director of Community Development Community Development BenjaminF@cupertino.org (408) 777-3247 From: Tyler Smith <tsmith@openspace.org> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2022 3:04 PM To: Benjamin Fu <BenjaminF@cupertino.org>; City Council <CityCouncil@cupertino.org> Cc: Cupertino City Manager's Office <citymanager@cupertino.org>; Housing <Housing@cupertino.org>; Ana Ruiz <aruiz@openspace.org>; Susanna Chan <schan@openspace.org>; Jane Mark <jmark@openspace.org> Subject: Midpen Comment Letter: Cupertino Housing Site Inventory CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Director Fu, City Clerk, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) is submitting a comment letter for the 08/29 City Council agenda item: Discuss Priority Housing Sites for the 2023-2031 Housing Element update. Midpen appreciates the City of Cupertino’s efforts to address the region’s housing needs, and the opportunity to provide comments. Attached is a comment letter discussing two properties in Monta Vista South. Midpen would like the comment letter to be distributed to the City Council. Thank you, Tyler Smith (he/him) Planner II Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District tsmith@openspace.org 650-772-3654 (direct) Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022 650.691.1200 (office) openspace.org From 50 to Forever: Caring for the land that cares for us ­­– By creating Midpen 50 years ago, our community prioritized clean air and water, healthy habitats for diverse native plants and animals, ecosystems that are resilient to the effects of our changing climate, and places for people to connect with nature – that's what Midpen provides in perpetuity. Celebrate with us all year long > August 29, 2022 Benjamin Fu, Community Development Director City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 SENT VIA E-MAIL TO: benjaminf@cupertino.org, housing@cupertino.org, citycouncil@cupertino.org, citymanager@cupertino.org Subject: City of Cupertino Draft Housing Element Update (2023-2031) Comments Dear Mr. Fu: On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen), we respectfully submit the following comments regarding the City of Cupertino (City) draft Housing Element Update for 2023-2031. Midpen has been following the Housing Element Update process and appreciates the City’s public engagement process as it considers how best to address the region’s housing needs. Comprised of over 65,000 acres of acquired and protected open space on the San Francisco Peninsula, Midpen is one of the largest regional open space districts in California. Our braided mission is to acquire and preserve in perpetuity open space and agricultural land of regional significance, to protect and restore the natural environment, to preserve rural character and encourage viable agricultural use of land resources, and to provide opportunities for ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. While much of Midpen’s open space lands reside along the ridgeline of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Midpen owns and manages lands much closer to the built environment such as Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, and Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (Fremont Older). One of the properties considered for the City’s Recommended Sites Inventory, 21710 Regnart Road (Property), is located within a quarter mile of Fremont Older. Based on the Property’s proximity to Fremont Older, we would like to share specific considerations regarding the proposed intensification to allow a net increase of 23 additional housing units as incorporated within the Housing Element Update. The Property sits across two parcels (APN 35623057, 35623001), and is recommended to have its general plan and zoning designations updated to Res Low 1-5 and R1-5. Under these new designations, the 1.6-acre property would be allowed to have a net increase of 23 housing units. The Property is located in the CALFIRE-identified Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and is 2 approximately 250 meters from a CALFIRE-identified Very High Fire Severity Zone1. Considering recent, climate-driven increases in fire frequency and the proximity of the very high fire severity zone for the area, an increase in housing density will exacerbate fire risks, posing additional challenges for wildland fire fighting and threats to public safety. An additional concern is that Regnart Creek runs through the Property. The significantly intensified development potentially poses an increased risk to the riparian corridor, which serves as habitats and facilitates wildlife movement. Another location of concern is 21530 Rainbow Drive, a Tier 2 property less than a quarter mile from Fremont Older. The property is located in the WUI and is only 100 meters from an identified Very High Fire Severity Zone. This property is proposed to have its zoning designation updated to R1-7.5, and if considered as a Tier 1 property, could accommodate a net increase of four additional dwelling units. These two sites, while not directly adjacent to protected open space, are examples where additional intensification of development in the WUI increases the risk of wildfire that may spread to adjacent natural lands such as Fremont Older Open Space Preserve and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. We respectfully request that you reconsider intensification of housing sites within the WUI due to the increased risk of wildfire that has the potential to threaten both residents and essential habitats in nearby open space. Thank you for your consideration and we welcome any questions you may have. Please direct questions to Jane Mark, Planning Manager, at jmark@openspace.org. Sincerely, Susanna Chan Assistant General Manager CC: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board of Directors Ana Ruiz, General Manager, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Jane Mark, Planning Manager, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Benjamin Fu, Community Development Director, City of Cupertino (benjaminf@cupertino.org) City Council via City Clerk (citycouncil@cupertino.org) Cupertino Housing (housing@cupertino.org) Pamela Wu, City Manager, City of Cupertino (CityManager@cupertino.org) 1 https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6508928ba28b49648ec26f61848a3f76 From:Andres Vega To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2022 7:41:20 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Andres Vega thefaultyjetpack@gmail.com 101 Jefferson Drive, 235 Menlo Park, California 94025 From:Madison Martin To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2022 6:52:13 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at Foothill College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of Foothill and De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a Foothill student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Madison Martin 01.copay.fustian@icloud.com 749 Shearton Dr San Jose , California 95117 From:Angelica Velasquez Jimenez To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2022 6:49:11 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Angelica Velasquez Jimenez 4avelasquez@gmail.com 80 Descanso Dr San Jose, California 95134 From:Ian Ang To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2022 6:48:29 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Ian Ang iannangg02@gmail.com 10051 Pasadena Avenue Cupertino, California 95014 From:Kieren E To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Tuesday, August 30, 2022 1:58:57 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Kieren E kierenemens@gmail.com 801 Rose Ave Mountain View, California 94040 From:Amy Shannon To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 11:54:18 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Amy Shannon ashannon96@gmail.com 261 Trianon Way Los Altos, California 94022 From:Eren Saglam To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 11:44:42 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Eren Saglam ghostpyy.eren@gmail.com 419, Rincon Ave Sunnyvale , California 94086 From:Hussain Ali To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 11:41:41 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, Hello! Below is a copy/pasted message from the president of the Student Body at De Anza College, where I currently attend. It is copy/pasted because she can articulate my thoughts in writing much better than I can. I've read through it and I strongly support what it's advocating for, and I hope you do the same. You'll probably never read this, much less listen to it, but I thought I'd give this whole civil activism thing a try. Have a good rest of your day/evening! and thanks in advance I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Hussain Ali hussainali22422@gmail.com 513 iris lane San Ramon , California 94582 From:Sevki Kiymaci To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 11:21:34 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Sevki Kiymaci sevki.2003.unutmaz@gmail.com 1036 Cynthia Lane San Jose, California 95129 From:Cedric Buenviaje To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 11:12:41 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Thank you. Cedric Buenviaje buenviajecedric@gmail.com 3778 Lake Mead Dr Fremont, California 94555 From:Amy Huang To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 11:03:23 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Amy Huang yamianhuang@gmail.com 14120 Alta Vista Ave. saratoga, California 95070 From:Pierce Tao To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 11:00:21 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Pierce Tao dastudenttrustee@fhda.edu 5981 Countess Drive San Jose, California 95129 From:Edwyn Castillo To:City Clerk Subject:De Anza students for an ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 10:42:53 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am a student at De Anza College. I heard about the Cupertino housing element update process and have been trying to stay engaged. I strongly support an ambitious housing element, so that we can (1) meet the housing needs of De Anza students, faculty, and workers, and (2) meaningfully address racism and segregation in the South Bay. The current status of the draft housing element is not sufficiently ambitious to accomplish this. As a De Anza student, I have seen my fellow peers deal with housing insecurity and homelessness. We should plan for more homes at all incoming levels near the College to meet our needs. Home and rental prices in Cupertino have risen dramatically over the past several years, making it impossible for most young people to move back here after college. The median home price has more than doubled in the past decade, at nearly $2.5 million dollars. Rents are typically above 3,000 a month, meaning that even a household making over $100,000 annually would be cost-burdened to rent a typical apartment in Cupertino. These numbers make it clear—students and our housing needs must be part of the housing element conversation. The programs, policies, and zoning that Cupertino advances should therefore be tailored to our needs. 77% of the homes planned to account for Cupertino's 6th Cycle RHNA come from pipeline projects. Two pipeline projects in particular account for the bulk of that figure: 2402 homes at Vallco/The Rise, and 600 net new homes at The Hamptons. Combined, these two projects constitute some 84% of all pipeline project homes. Both have been approved for a number of years (2018 and 2016, respectively), but, to date, neither has built a single new home. In effect, this is allowing Cupertino to avoid having to plan for affordable housing on several sites near De Anza College, by falling back on thousands of pipeline units—many of which the city is unable to demonstrate are likely to be built during the planning period. The City must do all three of the following to realistically meet the housing needs of our cherished community college: Optimize Planning for the Community Plan our city around people. Reduce burdensome costs, fees, and unnecessary requirements that make it difficult to build and scale affordable housing projects. Promote Sustainable Housing Incentivize mixed-use, efficient, walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented housing options by strengthening our Heart of the City Plan—which dictates what can be built on Stevens Creek Blvd. Protect our Communities Center the housing needs of those who already work, play, and teach in Cupertino, but cannot afford to live here. Protect our vulnerable renters and homeowners. Upzoning: As a young person, I am OK with taller buildings being part of Cupertino’s future, and I also do not believe Cupertino is “full”. If we allow developers to build up and out, we can make much better use of limited land and allow for more families of all backgrounds and incomes to be here. Edwyn Castillo edwynac@hotmail.com 301 Acalanes Dr. Sunnyvale , California 94086 From:Shivani Kavuluru To:City Clerk Subject:We need a more ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 9:21:40 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, This is for the Cupertino City Council, staff, and consultants: I am writing today regarding the updated site inventory. There are some key changes that I urge you to consider. I am overall concerned that Cupertino will receive similar criticism from California HCD because we are similarly overcounting pipeline projects as in the case of San Francisco https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/housing-California-construction-17368517.php San Francisco is depending on a number of pipeline projects that they have been unable to substantiate as being likely to get developed. To ensure we do not end up repeating the mistakes of San Francisco and subsequently getting our city into further legal trouble, we should commit to the following: 1) Reduce reliance on Pipeline Projects. Reliance on pipeline projects, such as The Rise (Vallco) and the Hamptons, introduces risk of missing production goals and displacement of current residents. The Rise will not likely be completed in eight years, so more alternative sites are needed. Development of the Hamptons may displace hundreds of individuals and families, and has not started even though it was approved in 2016. Please direct staff to provide an explanation for the assumption that the Rise will be complete within eight years, and a housing feasibility study for the Hamptons site. Furthermore, please direct staff to find additional, back-up sites for both these projects in the event that site development cannot begin or be completed within the 8-year period of the Housing Element. 2) Recommend a larger buffer of housing units. The current buffer is too low to meet the HCD requirements, and may invoke parts of the “No Net Loss Law”. The buffer could be expanded by increasing higher permissible densities on key sites, or by including more sites. The Housing Element itself could also include an alternate set of back-up sites to provide more certainty that our Housing Element is certified, and that our housing production goals are actually accomplished. 3) Reconsider upzoning as a policy tool. The City’s policy priorities should focus on feasibility so that the City can actually produce much-needed homes at all income levels. Policies from Staff Report June 28, page 2: “Housing sites should be dispersed throughout the City and strive for a balance between eastern and western areas” and “the Housing Element should avoid ‘up-zoning’ sites to the extent feasible” are opposed to each other. The city does not currently include many sites zoned for multi- family buildings, therefore the City cannot disperse new housing throughout the city without up- zoning. The City should still consider upzoning as an important tool for building affordable housing. Concerns about building bulk and aesthetics can be addressed through other policies. 4.) Prioritize sites in the Heart of the City. The City should focus its efforts on building homes in the Heart of the City. By building more homes along transit corridors and near places people work, play, and shop, the City can encourage more people to take transit and reduce traffic congestion. There are several Heart of the City Specific Plan areas that have 0 (zero) sites on the proposed site inventory. There are several Heart of the City areas on the western and eastern sides of the city to help maintain a balance of sites. Please add more sites inside the Heart of the City. 5.) Avoid unnecessary displacement projects. The current site inventory proposes sites with existing homes. Going forward with redevelopment of these sites would displace these residents. Some of these projects would not even generate a significant number of net new units. The City should avoid displacement projects if there are more reasonable alternatives for building net new homes. Please continue your work for a sustainable plan that will provide housing for all incomes and abilities, and that will further fair housing practices. Shivani Kavuluru kavuluru.shivani@gmail.com 1551 Mcgregor Way San Jose, California 95129 From:Noel Eberhardt To:City Clerk Subject:We need a more ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 8:54:39 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, First of all, I'd really like to see housing development along the traffic primary traffic corridors, and not spread out in the single home residential areas. Secondly, the City has wasted too much on legal fees fighting the inevitable. For example, the Vallco debacle winds up with what was essentially proposed instead of the alternate proposal rejected with loss of untold legal fees. This is for the Cupertino City Council, staff, and consultants: I am writing today regarding the updated site inventory. There are some key changes that I urge you to consider. I am overall concerned that Cupertino will receive similar criticism from California HCD because we are similarly overcounting pipeline projects as in the case of San Francisco https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/housing-California-construction-17368517.php San Francisco is depending on a number of pipeline projects that they have been unable to substantiate as being likely to get developed. To ensure we do not end up repeating the mistakes of San Francisco and subsequently getting our city into further legal trouble, we should commit to the following: 1) Reduce reliance on Pipeline Projects. Reliance on pipeline projects, such as The Rise (Vallco) and the Hamptons, introduces risk of missing production goals and displacement of current residents. The Rise will not likely be completed in eight years, so more alternative sites are needed. Development of the Hamptons may displace hundreds of individuals and families, and has not started even though it was approved in 2016. Please direct staff to provide an explanation for the assumption that the Rise will be complete within eight years, and a housing feasibility study for the Hamptons site. Furthermore, please direct staff to find additional, back-up sites for both these projects in the event that site development cannot begin or be completed within the 8-year period of the Housing Element. 2) Recommend a larger buffer of housing units. The current buffer is too low to meet the HCD requirements, and may invoke parts of the “No Net Loss Law”. The buffer could be expanded by increasing higher permissible densities on key sites, or by including more sites. The Housing Element itself could also include an alternate set of back-up sites to provide more certainty that our Housing Element is certified, and that our housing production goals are actually accomplished. 3) Reconsider upzoning as a policy tool. The City’s policy priorities should focus on feasibility so that the City can actually produce much-needed homes at all income levels. Policies from Staff Report June 28, page 2: “Housing sites should be dispersed throughout the City and strive for a balance between eastern and western areas” and “the Housing Element should avoid ‘up-zoning’ sites to the extent feasible” are opposed to each other. The city does not currently include many sites zoned for multi- family buildings, therefore the City cannot disperse new housing throughout the city without up- zoning. The City should still consider upzoning as an important tool for building affordable housing. Concerns about building bulk and aesthetics can be addressed through other policies. 4.) Prioritize sites in the Heart of the City. The City should focus its efforts on building homes in the Heart of the City. By building more homes along transit corridors and near places people work, play, and shop, the City can encourage more people to take transit and reduce traffic congestion. There are several Heart of the City Specific Plan areas that have 0 (zero) sites on the proposed site inventory. There are several Heart of the City areas on the western and eastern sides of the city to help maintain a balance of sites. Please add more sites inside the Heart of the City. 5.) Avoid unnecessary displacement projects. The current site inventory proposes sites with existing homes. Going forward with redevelopment of these sites would displace these residents. Some of these projects would not even generate a significant number of net new units. The City should avoid displacement projects if there are more reasonable alternatives for building net new homes. Please continue your work for a sustainable plan that will provide housing for all incomes and abilities, and that will further fair housing practices. Noel Eberhardt neberhardt@sbcglobal.net 21407 Krzich Place Cupertino, California 95014 From:John Zhao To:City Clerk Subject:We need a more ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 6:55:37 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, I am writing today regarding the updated site inventory being reviewed at tonight's and tomorrow's City Council meetings. There are some key changes that I urge you to consider. I am overall concerned that Cupertino will receive similar criticism from California HCD because we are similarly overcounting pipeline projects as in the case of San Francisco https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/housing-California-construction-17368517.php San Francisco is depending on a number of pipeline projects that they have been unable to substantiate as being likely to get developed. To ensure we do not end up repeating the mistakes of San Francisco and subsequently getting our city into further legal trouble, we should commit to the following: 1) Reduce reliance on Pipeline Projects. Reliance on pipeline projects, such as The Rise (Vallco) and the Hamptons, introduces risk of missing production goals and displacement of current residents. The Rise will not likely be completed in eight years, so more alternative sites are needed. Development of the Hamptons may displace hundreds of individuals and families, and has not started even though it was approved in 2016. Please direct staff to provide an explanation for the assumption that the Rise will be complete within eight years, and a housing feasibility study for the Hamptons site. Furthermore, please direct staff to find additional, back-up sites for both these projects in the event that site development cannot begin or be completed within the 8-year period of the Housing Element. 2) Recommend a larger buffer of housing units. The current buffer is too low to meet the HCD requirements, and may invoke parts of the “No Net Loss Law”. The buffer could be expanded by increasing higher permissible densities on key sites, or by including more sites. The Housing Element itself could also include an alternate set of back-up sites to provide more certainty that our Housing Element is certified, and that our housing production goals are actually accomplished. 3) Reconsider upzoning as a policy tool. The City’s policy priorities should focus on feasibility so that the City can actually produce much-needed homes at all income levels. Policies from Staff Report June 28, page 2: “Housing sites should be dispersed throughout the City and strive for a balance between eastern and western areas” and “the Housing Element should avoid ‘up-zoning’ sites to the extent feasible” are opposed to each other. The city does not currently include many sites zoned for multi- family buildings, therefore the City cannot disperse new housing throughout the city without up- zoning. The City should still consider upzoning as an important tool for building affordable housing. Concerns about building bulk and aesthetics can be addressed through other policies. 4.) Prioritize sites in the Heart of the City. The City should focus its efforts on building homes in the Heart of the City. By building more homes along transit corridors and near places people work, play, and shop, the City can encourage more people to take transit and reduce traffic congestion. There are several Heart of the City Specific Plan areas that have 0 (zero) sites on the proposed site inventory. There are several Heart of the City areas on the western and eastern sides of the city to help maintain a balance of sites. Please add more sites inside the Heart of the City. 5.) Avoid unnecessary displacement projects. The current site inventory proposes sites with existing homes. Going forward with redevelopment of these sites would displace these residents. Some of these projects would not even generate a significant number of net new units. The City should avoid displacement projects if there are more reasonable alternatives for building net new homes. Please continue your work for a sustainable plan that will provide housing for all incomes and abilities, and that will further fair housing practices. John Zhao jzhao098@gmail.com 10411 Lansdale Ave Cupertino, California 95014 From:John Geis To:City Clerk Subject:We need a more ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 5:15:00 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, This is for the Cupertino City Council, staff, and consultants: I am writing today regarding the updated site inventory. There are some key changes that I urge you to consider. I am overall concerned that Cupertino will receive similar criticism from California HCD because we are similarly overcounting pipeline projects as in the case of San Francisco https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/housing-California-construction-17368517.php San Francisco is depending on a number of pipeline projects that they have been unable to substantiate as being likely to get developed. To ensure we do not end up repeating the mistakes of San Francisco and subsequently getting our city into further legal trouble, we should commit to the following: 1) Reduce reliance on Pipeline Projects. Reliance on pipeline projects, such as The Rise (Vallco) and the Hamptons, introduces risk of missing production goals and displacement of current residents. The Rise will not likely be completed in eight years, so more alternative sites are needed. Development of the Hamptons may displace hundreds of individuals and families, and has not started even though it was approved in 2016. Please direct staff to provide an explanation for the assumption that the Rise will be complete within eight years, and a housing feasibility study for the Hamptons site. Furthermore, please direct staff to find additional, back-up sites for both these projects in the event that site development cannot begin or be completed within the 8-year period of the Housing Element. 2) Recommend a larger buffer of housing units. The current buffer is too low to meet the HCD requirements, and may invoke parts of the “No Net Loss Law”. The buffer could be expanded by increasing higher permissible densities on key sites, or by including more sites. The Housing Element itself could also include an alternate set of back-up sites to provide more certainty that our Housing Element is certified, and that our housing production goals are actually accomplished. 3) Reconsider upzoning as a policy tool. The City’s policy priorities should focus on feasibility so that the City can actually produce much-needed homes at all income levels. Policies from Staff Report June 28, page 2: “Housing sites should be dispersed throughout the City and strive for a balance between eastern and western areas” and “the Housing Element should avoid ‘up-zoning’ sites to the extent feasible” are opposed to each other. The city does not currently include many sites zoned for multi- family buildings, therefore the City cannot disperse new housing throughout the city without up- zoning. The City should still consider upzoning as an important tool for building affordable housing. Concerns about building bulk and aesthetics can be addressed through other policies. 4.) Prioritize sites in the Heart of the City. The City should focus its efforts on building homes in the Heart of the City. By building more homes along transit corridors and near places people work, play, and shop, the City can encourage more people to take transit and reduce traffic congestion. There are several Heart of the City Specific Plan areas that have 0 (zero) sites on the proposed site inventory. There are several Heart of the City areas on the western and eastern sides of the city to help maintain a balance of sites. Please add more sites inside the Heart of the City. 5.) Avoid unnecessary displacement projects. The current site inventory proposes sites with existing homes. Going forward with redevelopment of these sites would displace these residents. Some of these projects would not even generate a significant number of net new units. The City should avoid displacement projects if there are more reasonable alternatives for building net new homes. Please continue your work for a sustainable plan that will provide housing for all incomes and abilities, and that will further fair housing practices. John Geis jgeis4401@gmail.com 10714 Deep Cliffe Dr Cupertino, California 95014 From:Sadia Khan To:City Clerk Subject:We need a more ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 5:14:16 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, This is for the Cupertino City Council, staff, and consultants: I am writing today regarding the updated site inventory. There are some key changes that I urge you to consider. I am overall concerned that Cupertino will receive similar criticism from California HCD because we are similarly overcounting pipeline projects as in the case of San Francisco https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/housing-California-construction-17368517.php San Francisco is depending on a number of pipeline projects that they have been unable to substantiate as being likely to get developed. To ensure we do not end up repeating the mistakes of San Francisco and subsequently getting our city into further legal trouble, we should commit to the following: 1) Reduce reliance on Pipeline Projects. Reliance on pipeline projects, such as The Rise (Vallco) and the Hamptons, introduces risk of missing production goals and displacement of current residents. The Rise will not likely be completed in eight years, so more alternative sites are needed. Development of the Hamptons may displace hundreds of individuals and families, and has not started even though it was approved in 2016. Please direct staff to provide an explanation for the assumption that the Rise will be complete within eight years, and a housing feasibility study for the Hamptons site. Furthermore, please direct staff to find additional, back-up sites for both these projects in the event that site development cannot begin or be completed within the 8-year period of the Housing Element. 2) Recommend a larger buffer of housing units. The current buffer is too low to meet the HCD requirements, and may invoke parts of the “No Net Loss Law”. The buffer could be expanded by increasing higher permissible densities on key sites, or by including more sites. The Housing Element itself could also include an alternate set of back-up sites to provide more certainty that our Housing Element is certified, and that our housing production goals are actually accomplished. 3) Reconsider upzoning as a policy tool. The City’s policy priorities should focus on feasibility so that the City can actually produce much-needed homes at all income levels. Policies from Staff Report June 28, page 2: “Housing sites should be dispersed throughout the City and strive for a balance between eastern and western areas” and “the Housing Element should avoid ‘up-zoning’ sites to the extent feasible” are opposed to each other. The city does not currently include many sites zoned for multi- family buildings, therefore the City cannot disperse new housing throughout the city without up- zoning. The City should still consider upzoning as an important tool for building affordable housing. Concerns about building bulk and aesthetics can be addressed through other policies. 4.) Prioritize sites in the Heart of the City. The City should focus its efforts on building homes in the Heart of the City. By building more homes along transit corridors and near places people work, play, and shop, the City can encourage more people to take transit and reduce traffic congestion. There are several Heart of the City Specific Plan areas that have 0 (zero) sites on the proposed site inventory. There are several Heart of the City areas on the western and eastern sides of the city to help maintain a balance of sites. Please add more sites inside the Heart of the City. 5.) Avoid unnecessary displacement projects. The current site inventory proposes sites with existing homes. Going forward with redevelopment of these sites would displace these residents. Some of these projects would not even generate a significant number of net new units. The City should avoid displacement projects if there are more reasonable alternatives for building net new homes. Please continue your work for a sustainable plan that will provide housing for all incomes and abilities, and that will further fair housing practices. Sadia Khan khan42166@gmail.com 815 Kains Ave apt 4 Albany , California 94706 From:Sheng-Ming Egan To:City Clerk Subject:We need a more ambitious housing element Date:Monday, August 29, 2022 5:11:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. City Clerk Kirsten Squarcia, This is for the Cupertino City Council, staff, and consultants, from a resident of Cupertino since 1996: I am writing today regarding the updated site inventory. There are some key changes that I urge you to consider. I am overall concerned that Cupertino will receive similar criticism from California HCD because we are similarly overcounting pipeline projects as in the case of San Francisco https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/housing-California-construction-17368517.php San Francisco is depending on a number of pipeline projects that they have been unable to substantiate as being likely to get developed. To ensure we do not end up repeating the mistakes of San Francisco and subsequently getting our city into further legal trouble, we should commit to the following: 1) Reduce reliance on Pipeline Projects. Reliance on pipeline projects, such as The Rise (Vallco) and the Hamptons, introduces risk of missing production goals and displacement of current residents. The Rise will not likely be completed in eight years, so more alternative sites are needed. Development of the Hamptons may displace hundreds of individuals and families, and has not started even though it was approved in 2016. Please direct staff to provide an explanation for the assumption that the Rise will be complete within eight years, and a housing feasibility study for the Hamptons site. Furthermore, please direct staff to find additional, back-up sites for both these projects in the event that site development cannot begin or be completed within the 8-year period of the Housing Element. 2) Recommend a larger buffer of housing units. The current buffer is too low to meet the HCD requirements, and may invoke parts of the “No Net Loss Law”. The buffer could be expanded by increasing higher permissible densities on key sites, or by including more sites. The Housing Element itself could also include an alternate set of back-up sites to provide more certainty that our Housing Element is certified, and that our housing production goals are actually accomplished. 3) Reconsider upzoning as a policy tool. The City’s policy priorities should focus on feasibility so that the City can actually produce much-needed homes at all income levels. Policies from Staff Report June 28, page 2: “Housing sites should be dispersed throughout the City and strive for a balance between eastern and western areas” and “the Housing Element should avoid ‘up-zoning’ sites to the extent feasible” are opposed to each other. The city does not currently include many sites zoned for multi- family buildings, therefore the City cannot disperse new housing throughout the city without up- zoning. The City should still consider upzoning as an important tool for building affordable housing. Concerns about building bulk and aesthetics can be addressed through other policies. 4.) Prioritize sites in the Heart of the City. The City should focus its efforts on building homes in the Heart of the City. By building more homes along transit corridors and near places people work, play, and shop, the City can encourage more people to take transit and reduce traffic congestion. There are several Heart of the City Specific Plan areas that have 0 (zero) sites on the proposed site inventory. There are several Heart of the City areas on the western and eastern sides of the city to help maintain a balance of sites. Please add more sites inside the Heart of the City. 5.) Avoid unnecessary displacement projects. The current site inventory proposes sites with existing homes. Going forward with redevelopment of these sites would displace these residents. Some of these projects would not even generate a significant number of net new units. The City should avoid displacement projects if there are more reasonable alternatives for building net new homes. Please continue your work for a sustainable plan that will provide housing for all incomes and abilities, and that will further fair housing practices. Sheng-Ming Egan nsmegan@gmail.com 11735 RIdge Creek Ct. Cupertino, California 95014