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The people of the City of Cupertino ordain as follows: Section 1. Title. This initiative measure shall be known and may be cited as "The Vallco Town ~ e · I:\!i'Pc ClTV CLERK Plan Initiative" (the "Initiative"). Section 2. Findings and Purpose. A . Findings. The people of the City of Cupertino ("City") find and declare the following: 1. The Vallco Shopping District Special Area is an approximately 58-acre planning area located in the City between Interstate 280 and Stevens Creek Boulevard and intersected by North Wolfe Road , as shown on pages A-1 and A-2 of Exhibit A hereto ("Vallco Shopping District" or "Property "). Approximately 51 acres of the Vallco Shopping District is the site of a failing enclosed regional mall (and associated parking) that is suffering from significant vacancies (the "Mall"). Due to a variety of challenges , including but not limited to , outdated infrastructure , a confusing and inefficient parking layout , weak anchor stores and shifts in consumer preferences , the Mall began to deteriorate in the 1990s , setting off a string of mortgage defaults and bankruptcy filings. Multiple ownership changes and redeve lopment efforts ensued , yet all failed and occupancy continued its decline into the 2000s. Due to extraordinarily strong regional retail competition and the few tenants that remain today , the Mall cannot support the ongoing operation of the existing 1.2 million square feet ofretail-only space. 2. Cupertino residents have long recognized the failures and inherent obsolescence of the Mall. The City Council and the community have spent years working to establish a new vision for revitalizing the Mall. 3. In December 2014, the City Council adopted an updated General Plan, C ommunity Vision 2040 ("General Plan"), which includes goals , policies and strategies specifically relating to the Vallco Shopping District. The General Plan provides the framework for a complete redevelopment and repositioning of the site into a new , mixed-use "town center," with a vibrant mixture of retail , office , and residential uses that will become a destination for shopping , dining , entertainment, and commerce for Cupertino residents. 4. Based on this vision , the General Plan requires a specific plan to be adopted for the Vallco Shopping District prior to any redevelopment to specify the land uses , design standards and guidelines , and infrastructure improvements required to serve the Vallco Shopping District. 5. This Initiative implements and fulfills the requirements of the General Plan and the vision of the community by approving the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan ("Specific Plan"), attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit C , allowing the complete redevelopment of the plan area into a vibrant, sustainable , walkable, and safe "town center" neighborhood with a mix of retail , dining, entertainment, recreation, offices , housing , hotel , education , civic , open space , and public amenities for Cupertino residents. 6. Implementation of the Specific Plan will elevate the quality of community life of Cupertino residents by creating a mix of thoughtfully designed public places of various scales , including amenities such as a market hall , a new, state-of-the-art movie theater and ice rink, civic , educational and well ness venues , as well as walkable streets , bicycle lanes , and transit facilities fitting for a true town center. 7. To ensure the type of extraordinary community benefits that Cupertino residents deserve , the Specific Plan requires a 30-acre greenway on the integrated roofs of the various town center buildings. This privately funded and maintained rooftop Community Park and Nature Area will include 3.8 miles of walking and jogging trails , meadows , vineyards , orchards and organic gardens and will be planted with native , drought-tolerant landscaping that thrives on little to no water that will be watered as necessary with recycled water delivered through a new recycled water line extended to the area. This one-of-a kind green amenity for Cupertino residents will provide a visual connection to the surrounding mountain ranges of San Francisco Bay , host a diverse set of active and 1 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS passive community-oriented uses , help to visually integrate the plan area with the surrounding public streets , buffer the plan area , reduce the area 's urban heat island effect, minimize water run-off and water and air quality impacts , and improve the energy efficiency of the buildings . 8. The Specific Plan area presents a unique opportunity to solve the City 's sustainability challenges -economic , social , and environmental -through smart technologies and data. The Specific Plan shall seek to integrate physical , digital and human systems in the built environment to deliver a sustainable , prosperous and inclusive future for Cupertino residents. The goal for the Specific Plan area is to positively benefit the community through smart city development strategies , and its program , design , and operations will be the basis for this benefit. 9 . The Specific Plan will also provide additional , substantial public benefits and improvements . This includes new development under the Specific Plan to provide-in addition to the maximum state-mandated school fees-additional benefits to schools of approximately $40 million to enhance Cupertino's excellent schools , such as a new High School Science and Engineering Innovation Center, solutions to create net additional enrollment capacity to enhance the quality of instruction and student learning , and space dedicated to local adult education programs. The Specific Plan also provides for charitable/civic space , including for local non-profits and civic organizations ; dedicated senior housing units ; an amphitheater to host outdoor concerts and movie nights ; a destination play space for children ; banquet and event space for large and small events ; effective traffic solutions for pre -existing and future conditions (including spearheading and providing substantial funding for a free community shuttle in partnership with local employers and transit agencies , a new transit center, and a stringent vehicle trip reduction program through a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management plan); as well as very substantial economic and fiscal benefits in the form of one-time construction-related tax revenues to the City and new recurring property taxes , transient occupancy taxes , and retail sales taxes annually to the City. 10. The goals , policies , and mandatory design features in the Specific Plan adopted by this Initiative , which includes required environmental design features , will ensure that the actions approved by this Initiative will be environmentally sound and in compliance with the City's policies , guidelines , and standards. 11. The provisions of this Initiative , including the adoption of the Specific Plan, are in the public interest and are consistent with the General Plan as amended by this Initiative . Specific Plan consistency with the amended General Plan is shown in Exhibit D hereto . 12 . This Initiative serves the public health , safety , and welfare of Cupertino residents , as well as people in the surrounding region . B . Purpose . The purpose of this Initiative is ensure that , consistent with the City 's General Plan , the failed Vallco Shopping District Special Area can be redeveloped into a vibrant , sustainable , walkable and safe new neighborhood with a mix of retail , dining , entertainment, recreation , offices , housing , open space , educational , civic , and public amenities , with exceptional community benefits and high-quality design , that will improve the quality of life of Cupertino residents. Section 3 . City of Cupertino General Plan Amendments. The voters hereby amend the City of Cupertino General Plan as follows (new language to be inserted into the General Plan is shown as underlined text and language to be deleted is shown in strikethrough text; language shown in regular or bold type reflects the existing General Plan text and is provided for informational/reference purposes): A . Amendments to the Land Use and Community Design Element. The Land Use and Community Design Element of the Cupertino General Plan is amended as follows : 2 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS The section titled "Vallco Shopping District Special Area," which is within the "Special Areas" subsection of the "Planning Areas Goals and Policies" section of the Land Use and Community Design Element, is amended as follows: Vallco Shopping District Special Area The City envisions a complete redevelopment of the existing Vallco Fashion Mall into a vibrant mixed -use "town center" that is a focal point for regional visitors and the community. This new Vallco Shopping District will become a destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in the Santa Clara Valley. GOAL LU-19 CREA TE A DISTINCT AND MEMORABLE MIXED-USE "TOWN CENTER" THAT IS A REGIONAL DESTINATION AND A FOCAL POINT FOR THE COMMUNITY Policy LU-19.1: Specific Plan Create a Vallco Shopping District Town Center Specific Plan prior to any development on the site that lays out the land uses , design standards and guidelines , and infrastructure improvements required . The Specific Plan will be based on the following strategies: Strategy LU-19.1.1: Master Developer. Redevelopment will require a master developer in order remove the obstacles to the development of a cohesive district with the highest levels of urban design . Strategy LU-19.1.2: Parcel assembly . Parcel assembly and a plan for complete redevelopment of the site are required prior to adding residential and office uses. Parcelization is highly discouraged in order to preserve the site for redevelopment in the future, unless parcelization includes adequate protective measures to provide incentives and guidelines for cooperation among owners. Strategy LU-19.1.3: Complete Redevelopment . The "town center" plan should be based on complete redevelopment of the site in order to ensure that the site can be planned to carry out the community vision. Strategy LU -19.1.4: Land use . To carry out the City 's vision for a vibrant mixed-use "town center,'' the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan shall require a mix of the following uses on the site The following uses are allo';ved on the site (see Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria): 1. Retail: High-performing retail , restaurant and entertainment uses. Maintain a minimum of 600 ,000 square feet of retail that provide a good source of sales tax for the City. Entertainment uses may be included but shall consist of no more than 30 percent of retail uses. 2. Hotel: Encourage Provide a business class hotel with conference center and active uses including main entrances , lobbies , retail and restaurants on the ground floor. 3 . Residential: A+l-ew Maintain residential on upper floors with retail and active uses on the ground floor. Encourage a mix of units for young professionals , couples and active seniors who like to live in an active "town center" environment. The residential component of the project shall dedicate the greater of 80 units, or 20% of the total units, as senior housing (in compliance with state and federal law). 4. Office: Encourage Maintain high -quality office space arranged in a pedestrian-oriented street grid with active uses on the ground floor , publicly-accessible streets and plazas/ green space. A minimum of 100,000 square feet shall be set aside for incubator, co -work space and /or multi-tenant spaces for start-ups, mid-sized companies and /or new and emerging technologies, with preference for local companies. 3 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS 5. Public, Quasi-Public, Open Space and Parks: Require property owner(s) to provide generous amounts of parks and open space, educational facilities, community gathering spaces, civic uses, public art, and community event spaces. In addition, the following uses are allowed on the site, although not required: Amenities : Amenities that are complementary or ancillary to any of the permitted uses, such as, but not limited to, cafeterias, lobbies , community halls, or meeting spaces are also permitted. Strategy LU-19.1.5: "Town Center" layout. Create streets and blocks laid out using "transect planning" (appropriate street and building types for each area), which includes a discernible center and edges , public space at center , high quality public realm , and land uses appropriate to the street and building typology . Strategy LU-19.1.6: Connectivity. Provide a newly configured complete street grid hierarchy of streets , boulevards and alleys that is pedestrian-oriented , connects to existing streets , and creates walkable urban blocks for buildings and open space. It should also incorporate transit facilities , provide connections to other transit nodes and coordinate with the potential expansion of Wolfe Road bridge over Interstate 280 to continue the walkable , bikeable boulevard concept along Wolfe Road. The project should shall also contribute towards a study and improvements to a potential Interstate 280 trail along the drainage channel south of the freeway and provide pedestrian and bicycle connections from the project sites to the trail. Any project that fully redevelops the existing mall in the Vallco Shopping District shall also fund transportation and transit infrastructure that provides effective traffic solutions, including providing approximately $30 million toward planned transportation improvements at the I-280 and Wolfe Road interchange and other I-280 segments, partnering with local employers and transit agencies to provide a free community shuttle, providing an on-site transit center and/or mobility hub, and implementing a transportation demand management plan with an overall target of reducing office-generated weekday peak hour trips by 30 percent below applicable Institute of Transportation Engineers Office Use trip generation rates. This transportation and transit funding obligation shall not apply to any hotel project. Strategy LU-19.1.7: Existing streets. Improve Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe Road to become more bike and pedestrian-friendly with bike lanes , wide sidewalks , street trees , improved pedestrian intersections to accommodate the connections to Rosebowl and Main Street. Strategy LU-19.1.8: Open space. Open space in the form of a central town square on the west and east sides of the district interspersed with plazas and "greens" that create community gathering spaces , locations for public art , and event space for community events. Strategy LU-19.1.9: Building form. Buildings should have high-quality architecture , and an emphasis on aesthetics , human scale , and create a sense of place. Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. Strategy LU-19.1.10: Gateway character. High-quality buildings with architecture and materials befitting the gateway character of the site. The project should provide gateway signage and treatment. Strategy LU-19.1.11: Phasing plan. A phasing plan that lays out the timing of infrastructure , open space and land use improvements that ensures that elements desired by the community are included in early phases . 4 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS Strategy LU-19.1.12: Parking. Parking in surface lots shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. Underground parking beneath buildings is preferred . Above grade structures shall not be located along major street frontages. In cases , where above-grade structures are allowed along internal street frontages , they shall be lined with retail , entries and active uses on the ground floor. All parking structures should be designed to be architecturally compatible with a high-quality "town center" environment. Strategy LU-19.1.13: Trees. Retain trees along the Interstate 280, Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard to the extent feasible , when new development are proposed . Strategy LU-19.1.14: Neighborhood buffers. Consider buffers such as setbacks , landscaping and /or building transitions to buffer abutting single-family residential areas from visual and noise impacts . Strategy LU-19.1.15: Green Roof and Recycled Water. To further enhance and complement the open space requirements set forth in Strategy LU-19.1.8 and to provide an exceptional community benefit, a publicly accessible green roof is required for the portion of a project that fully redevelops the existing mall within the Vallco Shopping District. The green roof shall be at least 30 acres in size with a minimum of 3.8 miles of publicly accessible trails. To minimize the water demand associated with a green roof, the use of recycled water and drought tolerant and native landscaping that thrives on little to no irrigated water will be utilized. To meet this obligation, future recycled water service shall be extended to the Vallco Shopping District by the developer. These requirements shall not apply to any hotel project. B. Amendments to the Infrastructure Element. Policy INF-2.5 ("Recycled Water Infrastructure") of the Infrastructure Element is amended as follows: Policy INF-2.5: Recycled Water Infrastructure Plan for citywide access to recycled water and encourage its use. Strategy INF-2.5.1: Availability. Expand the availability of a recycled water system through public infrastructure projects and development review. Strategy INF-2.5.2: Use. Encourage private and public projects to incorporate the use of recycled water for landscaping and other uses. Strategy INF-2.5.3: City Facilities. Design and retrofit City buildings , facilities and landscaping to use recycled water, to the extent feasible. Strategy INF-2.5.4: Valko Town Center Specific Plan. Require that any project that fully redevelops the existing mall within the Vallco Shopping District extend the recycled water line to the area covered by the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan and maximize use of recycled water. This requirement shall not apply to any hotel project within the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan area. C. Amendments to Appendix A. Appendix A ("Land Use Definitions") to the General Plan is amended to include the following new land use category: Valko Town Center Specific Plan The Vallco Town Center Specific Plan designation applies to the Vallco Shopping District Special Area, and allows a mix of uses, including retail, restaurant entertainment, residential, office, hotel, public (including civic), quasi-public, 5 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS educational, parks, open space, and amenities. Projects developed under this designation must be consistent with the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan. D . Amendments to the Land Use Map. The existing "City of Cupertino Land Use Map ," a copy of which is attached hereto for informational purposes only at page A-1 of Exhibit A hereto , is amended to redesignate the approximately 58 acre Property from Commercial/Office/Residential to Vallco Town Center Specific Plan , as set forth on page A-3 of Exhibit A. Section 4. City of Cupertino Municipal Code Amendments. The voters hereby amend the City of Cupertino Municipal Code as follows (new language to be inserted into the Municipal Code is shown as underlined text and language to be deleted is shown in strikethrough text; language shown in regular type reflects the existing Municipal Code text and is provided for informational/reference purposes): A new chapter titled "Vallco Town Center Specific Plan (VTCSP) Zone ," is added to Title 19 ("Zoning") of the Municipal Code , as follows: As envisioned by the General Plan, a zoning district entitled the "Vallco Town Center Specific Plan" district (VTCSP) is established as shown on the official zoning district map of City of Cupertino. The VTCSP zoning district implements the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan, incorporated by reference, a copy of which shall be on file in the office of the city clerk. The Vallco Town Center Specific Plan includes architectural and design guidelines, site development standards, public facility improvement plans , environmental design features and other development standards that satisfy zoning code requirements. The standards, guidelines and improvement plans contained in the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan shall govern the VTCSP zoning district. When the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan does not provide specific standards and /or procedures for review, approval and /or administration of development projects, the standards and procedures in this code shall apply, provided, however, that in no event shall application of the standards or procedures in this code frustrate or inhibit development of the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan . Section 19 .16.110 ("Zoning Districts Designated") of Chapter 19 .16 ("Designation and Establishment of Districts ") of Title 19 ("Zoning") the Municipal Code , is amended to add the following Zoning Map Designation and District Name: VTCSP Vallco Town Center Specific Plan. Section 19.156.040 ("Planned Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit-Findings and Conditions") of Chapter 19.156 ("Development Permits , Conditional Use Permits and Variances") of Title 19 ("Zoning") of the Municipal Code , is amended as follows: A. The decision maker may grant a planned development permit or a conditional use permit only if all of the following findings are made: 1. The proposed development and /or use , at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety , general welfare , or convenience ; 2. The proposed development and /or use will be located and conducted in a manner in accord with the Cupertino Comprehensive General Plan, underlying zoning regulations , and the purpose of this title and complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). B . For purposes of granting a conditional use permit to increase residential units within the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan district above the number of units specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area, the conditional use permit shall be granted if the above findings are made. For 6 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS purposes of finding (A)(l), the increase in residential units within the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan district shall be deemed not to be detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, or conven ience if there are no new significant and unavoidable impacts beyond those identified in the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Gen eral Plan : Community Vision 2015 -2040, as to the residential units. Section 20 .04.040 ("Zoning District Applicable to a Specific Plan") of Chapter 20 .04 ("Specific Plans") of Title 20 ("General and Specific Plans") of the Municipal Code , is amended as follows: All areas governed by a specific plan, with the exception of the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan area, shall be zoned as a planned development (P) zoning district under Chapter 19 .48 of the City's Ordinance Code and all regulations governing land use approvals in a planned development zone shall be applicable to specific plans . A proposal for specific plan may be combined with any application for land use entitlements in the City's planned development zoning districts. The existing "City of Cupertino Zoning Map ," a copy of which is attached for informational purposes only at page B-1 of Exhibit B hereto , is amended to change the Property 's zoning from P(Regional Shopping) and P(CG) to VTCSP(Vallco Town Center Specific Plan), as set forth on page B-3 of Exhibit B. Section 5. Adoption of the Valko Town Center Specific Plan. The Vallco Town Center Specific Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit C , is hereby adopted . The full text of Exhibit C commences on page C-1 of this Initiative. Section 6. Implementation of the Initiative. A. Upon the effective date of this Initiative , the City is directed to promptly take all appropriate actions needed to implement this Initiative . This Initiative is considered adopted and effective upon the earliest date legally possible after the Elections Official certifies the vote on the Initiative by the voters of the City of Cupertino . B . Upon the effective date of this Initiative , the provisions of Section 3 are hereby inserted into the General Plan ; except that if the four amendments of the General Plan permitted by state law for any calendar year have already been utilized in the year in which this Initiative becomes effective , the General Plan amendments set forth in this Initiative shall be the first amendments inserted into the General Plan on January 1 of the next year. C . The General Plan in effect on the date of filing of the Notice oflntent to Circulate this Initiative ("Filing Date"), and the General Plan as amended by this Initiative , comprise an integrated , internally consistent and compatible statement of policies for the City. To ensure that the City 's General Plan remains an integrated , internally consistent and compatible statement of policies for the City , any provision of the General Plan that is adopted between the Filing Date and the effective date of the General Plan amendments adopted by this Initiative shall , to the extent that such interim-enacted provision is inconsistent with the General Plan amendments adopted by this Initiative , be amended as soon as possible and in the manner and time required by state law to ensure consistency between the provisions adopted by the Initiative and other elements of the General Plan. Section 7. Effect of Other Measures on the Same Ballot. In approving this Initiative , it is the voters ' intent to create a comprehensive regulatory plan to govern the future use and development of the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan area. To ensure that this intent is not frustrated , this Initiative is presented to the voters as an alternative to , and with the express intent that it will compete with, any and all voter initiatives placed on the same ballot as this Initiative and which, if approved , would regulate the use or development of property within the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan area in any manner whatsoever (each, a "Conflicting Initiative"). In the event that this Initiative and one or more Conflicting Initiatives are adopted by the voters at the same election, then only that measure which receives the greatest number of affirmative votes shall control in its entirety and said other measure or measures shall 7 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS be rendered void and without any legal effect. In no event shall this Initiative be interpreted in a manner that would permit its operation in conjunction with any , including the non-conflicting , provisions of any Conflicting Initiative. If this Initiative is approved by the voters but superseded by law in whole or in part by any other Conflicting Initiative approved by the voters at the same election, and such Conflicting Initiative is later held invalid , this Initiative shall be self-executing and given full force of law . Section 8. Interpretation and Severability. A. This Initiative must be interpreted so as to be consistent with all federal and state laws , rules , and regulations. If any section, sub-section, sentence , clause , phrase , part, or portion of this Initiative is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Initiative. The voters declare that this Initiative , and each section , sub-section , sentence , clause , phrase , part, or portion thereof, would have been adopted or passed irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections , sub-sections , sentences , clauses , phrases , part , or portion is found to be invalid. If any provision of this Initiative is held invalid as applied to any person or circumstance , such invalidity does not affect any application of this Initiative that can be given effect without the invalid application. B. If any portion of this Initiative is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid , we the People of the City of Cupertino indicate our strong desire that: (i) the City Council use its best efforts to sustain and re-enact that portion, and (ii) the City Council implement this Initiative by taking all steps possible to cure any inadequacies or deficiencies identified by the court in a manner consistent with the express and implied intent of this Initiative , including adopting or reenacting any such portion in a manner consistent with the intent of this Initiative. C. This Initiative must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated above . It is the intent of the voters that the provisions of this Initiative be interpreted and implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purpose set forth in this Initiative. Section 9. Amendment. Prior to January 1, 2027 , the provisions of this Initiative , including but not limited to the Valko Town Center Specific Plan that it adopts , can be amended or repealed only by a majority of the voters of the City voting in an election held in accordance with state law. On or after January 1, 2027 , a vote of the people shall not be required to amend or repeal any portion of this Initiative , and this Initiative may be amended or repealed by any procedure otherwise authorized by law. Section 10. List of Initiative Exhibits. The following exhibits to this Initiative are incorporated herein by reference: Exhibit A -Amendment to General Plan Land Use Map Exhibit B -Amendment to Zoning Map Exhibit C-Vallco Town Center Specific Plan Exhibit D -General Plan Consistency Chart 8 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS EXHIBIT A TO THE INITIATIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CUPERTINO LAND USE MAP The "City of Cupertino Land Use Map ," as it exists as of the filing date of this Initiative , is attached for informational purposes only at page A-1 of this Exhibit (the Property is located within the red circle on the map for ease of reference). Page A-2 of this Exhibit provides an enlargement of the portion of the Land Use Map , as it exists on the filing date of this Initiative , that relates to the Property that is the subject of this Initiative (the Property is located within the red circle on the map for ease of reference); it is included for informational purposes only . The City of Cupertino Land Use Map is hereby amended to redesignate the Property from Commercial/Office/Residential to Vallco Town Center Specific Plan as shown on page A-3 of this Exhibit (the Property is located within the red circle on the map for ease ofreference). Page A-4 of this Exhibit provides an enlargement of the portion of the Land Use Map , as amended by this Initiative , that relates to the Property that is the subject of this Initiative (the Property is located within the red circle on the map for ease of reference). r -1 . > I """' I' I~ .... ~ '·· I a C U PERTINO City of Cupertino Land Use Map Legend ~.: CityBoundary • aJ Heart of the Cit:f r _ Specia!CenterBoundanes Cl UrbanServke Arca ~S phereoflflfl1Je:'lce --creu.J; ® HousingElementS1te Residential Land Use Desig n.1tioru Q Very Low D!M:ty(5-20Acrt:.SlopeDt:.iurt-yfonnula) D VuyLow D.<!nsrty (1/2 .a.ere Slope DeMly f or.ncla) D Very Low °'2M'ty{S!.ope Deru tyfor.m.:1&) 0 lnw Deru!ty{l-5DU/Ac.) 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Non-Residential Land Use Designations LJ Cor:nrn.erc:i a.I / Office / Residential -Commercial / Residential LJ Office/ Industrial/ Commercial / Residential LJ Industrial f Residential LJ Industrial / Resi dential / Commercial -Public facilities LJ Quasi-Public/ Insttutiona.1 ~Quasi-Public/ Insti:utiooal Overlay D Pari<s and Open Space LJ RiparianConidor LJ Transportation D County l\.fonta Vista Land Use Designations LJ Residential (0-4-4 DU/ Ac .) LJ Res idential(4.4-7.7DU/Ac .) LJ Residential (4 .4-12 DU/Ac.) -Res idential (1 0-15DU/Ac .) LJ Neighborhoo d Commercial/ Residential S ites designated t:)are Priority H ousing Sites as identified in the adopted Hous ing E lement Commercial areas in neighborhoods have a residentia l density of15 DU/ AC. No t withs ta nding the densities sh own abov e, sites are designated as Priority H ou sing Sites in the adopted Hou sing Element shall have the densities shown in the Housing Element Commer cial properties m of15 D U/ Ac. the Homestea d Spec ial A i·ea excep t those on the So uth side of H omestead between De Anza and S te lling h ave a dens ity lo-( '.Z lo-( ~ lo-( > ~ lo-( < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJl e ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj rJl e ~ ~ lo-( ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ lo-( ~ ~ ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJl r - / > I w r ~ I ~•<I I I ' : Valko To w n Center Specifi c Pl an Legend City of Cupertino Land Use Map 't-CilvBt•undary _t~, '_'-:-ll~rt of the City • Va lko Town Center Specifi c Plan 1·::: S~rial C ent er Boundari~ C Urb.inServke.'\rea ~Sphere of lnfluenre --Cl"\'ekli @ Housing Elt>ment Site Re s ide nti al La nd Us e Desig n a tio ns D \'ery I.ow Dfonr.i 1y (S-20 ACTll'!Slopi' Demity Fonnula) D VP.ry 1,.~w JN.nsity (I /:! A.c.-..SlopP: Demi1r Fonnula) CJ VPr)' I.ow f)t'1ui1y {Sl<'P"' Demily Fonnnta} D Low DemilJ 0 -5 DU / Ac) D Lo w Uaulty (1-6 UU /.;\.c.) ~ocho Rincon-'d<i 0 L<>w /Medium IJeruity(S-HI OU /Ac.) LJ :\li>dinm (I0-20DU/Ac.) -~li>dium / High DPrui1y(:?0-3~·DU /Ac.) -High IJPn1ity (> 3 5 IJU/ . .\<.) N on-Res id enti al Land Use Desig na ti o ns Q Comm<'ffi>ll / Offln• / R~idential -Commc'n:UI / RHidl'flli.U LJ Office. I lnJ1mrfal / C'<'mm<"n:i,ll / RP&idi':nti1.l LJ lndu•tn.tl / Rer.idenliill D lndu.trial / R,.,;idcmia.l / Couuucrcial lm 11ublkFadHlia c::J Qua•i-Public / butitution.tl IZ2I Qud>i-Publk / ln•titutfon.tl Overlay CJ P.1.1-ks and Open Space D Riparian Conidor Drrau .. portatitm LJ county Mo nta V is ta l..a nd Use D es ig n ations D ~ide111i.1J(O-•l.·IDU/ . .\c.) 0 Rf'!.idenlia1('1.4 -i.7DU/A.-.) D Rl'!>idential(·IA-12 OU/A..:.) -R~dcnti.al(l0-1:.DU/Ac.) D Neigh bwhood Cummm.iitl I Ro,_-i.idcntial Sit..:-s designated €)nre Priority Housing Sites as idcntifi.:-d in ttx> ndoptcd Housing Ekmcnt Commercial a r<'c11s in nei5hborhoods hon• a nosident ial density of 15 DU/AC. Notwithstanding thC' deru.ilil'S shown abo,·e, s it<'S are dcsignaled .is Priori ty !-lousing Sites in the adopted I-lousing EIC'm.ent shall have the de1tsilil'S 1>hown in tho! Housine; Elemi'nt Commercial rropertil.'S in t h e l-l oml.'Slead S~ial A rea CXl'<?p l those on the South sid(' of Homestead t>ctwecn De Anz..i and Stelling h.i.ve a density of 15 D U/Ac. lo-( 'Z lo-( i-3 lo-( > i-3 lo-( < M ~ M > 00 c ~ i-3 0 co M 00 c co ~ lo-( i-3 i-3 M ~ ~ lo-( ~ M (j i-3 r ~ i-3 0 i-3 = M < 0 i-3 M ~ 00 > I ~ I I _ I r \··· ·- I f I t-...... f ~~...,. J I II CUPERT I NO City of Cupertino Land Use Map Legend • City Boundary ''' _:· i ~ Hea rt o f th e Ci ty r -Special Center Boundaries c:J Urban Service A rea ~Sphere of Influ e n ce --creeks @ Housing Element Site - Res ide ntial La nd Use Des ig n atio n s Va lko Town Center Sp ecifi c Pl a n W Very Lo w Density (5 -20 Acre Slo p e Density Formula) LJ Very Low Density (1/2 Acre Slope Dem.ity Fonnu1a) LJ Vet)' Low Demity (Slope Density Fommla) LJ Low Density (1-5 OU / Ac.) D Low Density (1-6 D U / Ac .) Rancho Rinconada D Lo w / Medium Density (S-10 DU / Ac.) ~ Medium (10-20 DU / Ac.) Ill Meditun /High Density (20-35 DU /Ac.) .. High Density(> 35 DU / Ac.) N o n-Resid e ntial Land U se D esignations CJ Commercia l / Office / Residential -Commercial / Residential LJ Office / lndwtrial / Commen.i a l / Residential LJ [ndustrial / Residential ~ lndm.trial / Residential / Commercial -Pu bli c Facilities LJ Qua!>i-Public / Institutional ~Q u asi -Public / lnstitution al Overlay LJ Parks and Open Space LJ Ri parian Corridor LJ Transportatio n D County Monta V isl'a La nd Use Des ig n atio n s LJ Residential (0-4.4 D U / Ac.) LJ Residential (4.4-7.7 D U/ Ac .) LJ Residential (4.4-12 DU / Ac .) -Residential (10-15 DU/ Ac.) LJ N ei gh borhood Commercial / Re&idential Sites designated G)are Prio rity Housing Sites as identifi e d in t he adopted H o using Element Commercial areas in neig h borhoods have a resid ential density of 15 DU/ AC. Notwithstanding the d e nsit ies shown above, s ites arc d esig nate d as Prio ri ty H o u sing Sites in the adopted Housing Element s h a ll have the d ensities )Wn in the Housing Ele m e nt srn · e H omestead Special A r ea excep t th ose o n t h e South sid e of Homestead b e tween De Anza and Stelling h ave a density Commercial prope rties in tn of JS DU/Ac- Va llco T own Ce nte r Sp eci fi c Pl a n ~ z ~ "'"3 ~ > "'"3 ~ < t_'!'j a: t_'!'j > \JJ e ~ t_'!'j "'"3 0 co t_'!'j \JJ e co a: ~ "'"3 "'"3 t_'!'j ~ ~ ~ (j "'"3 r ~ "'"3 0 "'"3 = t_'!'j < 0 "'"3 t_'!'j ~ \JJ INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS EXHIBIT B TO THE INITIATIVE AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF CUPERTINO ZONING MAP The "City of Cupertino Zoning Map ," as it exists as of the filing date of this Initiative , is attached for informational purposes only at page B-1 of this Exhibit (the Property is located within the red circle on the map for ease ofreference). Page B-2 of this Exhibit provides an enlargement of the portion of the Zoning Map , as it exists on the filing date of this Initiative , that relates to the Property that is the subject of this Initiative (the Property is located within the red circle on the map for ease ofreference); it is included for informational purposes only. The City of Cupertino Zoning Map is hereby amended to change the Property 's zoning from P(Regional Shopping) and P(CG) to VTCSP(Vallco Town Center Specific Plan) as shown on page B -3 of this Exhibit (the Property is located within the red circle on the map for ease of reference). Page B-4 of this Exhibit provides an enlargement of the portion of the Zoning Map , as amended by this Initiative , that relates to the Property that is the subject of this Initiative (the Property is located within the red circle on the map for ease ofreference). ~ I ~ /."\ . 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Office /Planned Office P-HotelAdopted by by Ordinance 1368 c::::J Ml-fa: Adopted by Ordinance 350 L-See Master Pl ar\ISpecitic Plan' ...I Conceptual Plan tor der:a Us 8 0 S/PR -Ope n Space /Public Park /ReaeationafZone R1 ·Single F:;wnlfy Residential ~ R1 c -S ingle Family Resid enlial Clu ster R2 . Residential Dup lex RJ . t.1ukiple Fami ly Residential RHS ·Residential Hi llside T ·Transportation Sites designated @ a rc Priority Hous ing Sites as idcntlicd in the adopted Hous in g Element Numbers following zo ning des ignations denote minimum lot sizes divided by one thous and. The "Pre'" designation denotes a prezoned unin corporated area and is colored wfiite. 0 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > \fl e ~ t'rj ~ 0 ~ t'rj \fl e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ t'rj n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ \fl P(MP) co I N City of Cupertino II C U PERTIN10 Zoning Map ···-: '·-i-·A1 BA BQ m CG ML MP p -City Boundary -Heart of the City Specific Plan Area -Agricultural Residential -Public Building -Quasi-Public Building -General Commercial -Light Industrial -Planned Industrial Zone -Mixed Use Planned Development -Office I Planned Office D D D L-:, OA/OP l::Jos/PR l::JR1 C:JR1C -Open Space I Public Park I Recreational Zone -Single Family Residential -Single Family Residential Cluster R2 -Residential Duplex R3 -Multiple Family Re s idential -Residential Hillside -Transportation CG-rg Adopted by by O rdinance 436 FP-o Adopted by Ordinance 1574 P-Hotel Adopted by by Ordinance 1368 ML-fa: Adopted by Ordinance 350 See Master Plan/Specific Plan/ Conceptual Plan for details Sites designated @ are Priority Housing Sites as identified in the adopted Housing Element Numbers following zoning designations denote minimum lot sizes divided by one thousand. The "Pre" designation denotes a prezoned unincorporated area and is colored white. 0 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < trj ~ trj > 00 e ~ ~ 0 co trj 00 e co ~ ~ ~ ~ trj ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = trj < 0 ~ trj ::i= 00 / ~ I ~ -•, • ·.:t-~ ' ·I) 1 i' ?i';.; ~ .... , '· "~~ RHS .... l, \...., · .. j-. . -.. .... \ .._ A·21 6 I I '- ·' ,a n ~·· 11 ,..ur'-,. ... ff; ~ J·l l::-'"' .,. _ ... ·' .... - -_..:._, """' . ... t:,;. .. l •t ... ~·· .. ·: ... ~' •,(tj' If t-.:: I :· -' .... :_:, El City of Cupertino C U Pl!RT I NO Zoning Map -City Boundary CG-rg Adopted by by Ordinance 436 -Heart of the City Specific Plan Area D FP-<i Ad opted by Ordinance 1574 -Agricultural Residential -Publ ic Building -Quas i-Public Building -Gene ral Commercial -Light Industrial -Pl anned Industrial Zone -Mi xed Use Plannod Development OAIOP -Office I Pl anned Office __ P-Hotel Ado pted by by Ordinance 1368 [:=J ML..fa : Adopted by Ordinance 350 f -See Master Plan/Specific Plan/ Conceptual Pl an for details -VTCSP Vallco Town Center Specific Plan ic~~PR -Open Space J Public Park I Recr eatio nal Z one R1C R2 R3 RHS T -Sing le Family Residential -Single Family Re sidential Cluster -Res idential Duplex -Multiple Family Residential -Residential Hill side -Transportation Sites designated @ are Priorrty Housing Sites as identified in th e adopted Housing Element Numbers following zoning designalions denote minimum lot sizes divided by one thousand. The "Pre" designa tion denotes a prezoned unincorporated area and is cok>red white. 0 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < trj ~ trj > rJ). d ~ trj ~ 0 ~ trj rJ). d ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ trj 0 0 ~ ~ trj (] ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = trj < 0 ~ trj ~ rJ). co I """ ()("-4. P(CG , I'd!-, OA)· ~l _,. -L~· ,......., l.. _,,, Awf\ .-- City of Cupertino II CUPE RT I NJO Zoning Map (··-: ·-· ...... • • ;-:: -BQ CG -City Boundary -Heart of the City Specific Plan Area -Agricultural Residential -Public Building -Quasi-Public Building -General Commercial -Light Industrial -Pl anned Industrial Zone -Mix ed Use Planned Development -Office I Planned Office D D L-:. CG-rg Adopted by by Ordinance 436 FP-oAdopted by Ordinance 1574 P-Hotel Adopted by by Ordinance 1368 ML-fa : Adopted by Ordinance 350 See Master Plan/Specific Plan/ Conceptual Plan for details VTC SP Vallco Town Center Spe ci fi c Plan -Open Space I Public Park I Recreational Zone -Single Family Residential R1C -Single Family Resid ential Cluster R2 -Residential Duplex -Multiple Family Resid ential -Res identia l Hillside -Transportation Sites des ignated@ are Pr i ority Housing Sites as identified in the adopted Housing Element Numbers following zoning designations denote minimum lot sizes divided by one thousand. The "Pre" designation denotes a prezoned unincorporated area a nd is colored white. 0 ~ '.Z ~ io-3 ~ > io-3 ~ < ~ 3: ~ > rJ'J. d ~ io-3 0 co ~ rJ'J. d co 3: ~ io-3 io-3 ~ 0 0 ~ ~ () io-3 r ~ io-3 0 io-3 = ~ < 0 io-3 ~ ~ rJ'J. INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS EXHIBIT C TO THE INITIATIVE V ALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS -- C-1 ("'.} I N THE VISION The vision for the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan is to revitalize the aging and outdated indoor mall within the new Plan Area into a vibrant, sustainable, walkable and safe Town Center neighborhood with a mix of retail, dining entertainment, recreation, employment, housing, open space, education and community uses, and integrate an innovative 30- acre Community Park and Nature Area for all Cupertino residents and visitors to enjoy. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I ES-1 ,.... ~ ,.... ~ ,.... > ~ ,.... < t'rj ~ t'rj > 00 e ~ ~ 0 to t'rj 00 e to ~ ,.... ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ,.... ~ t'rj ("'.} ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ 00 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS z s a.. ~ lL 0 Ll.J a.. U) "" Ll.J >-I- "" z <{ Ll.J :;:: u z :;:: 5 :::J 0 U) I- Ll.J 0 > u -_, I- _, <{ :::J > u Ll.J N x .;., Ll.J Ll.J C -3 ('] I ,,.. EXECUT IV E SU MMARY For more than two decades, the shopping mall at Vallco (Mall) has experienced continuous failures due to the changing retail landscape, its outdated traditional indoor mall style and its disadvantageous location within the trade area of two nearby mall powerhouses. Every community aspires to ha ve a physical place that distills and embodies the va lues of its past and aspirations for its future. Implementation of the Vallco Town Center Spec ifi c Plan (the Specific Plan) will help create just such a place . It will create both a vibrant mixed- use Town Center -the social heart of Cupertino's emerging downtown - and a vast rooftop Community Park and Nature Area inspired by the natural ecology of the Cupertino foothills and the historically native vineyards and orchards that were once prevalent and a hallmark of this Valley area. It w ill uniquely connect landscape, buildings, and infrastructure and infuse them with the best qualities of life in Cupertino. This Specific Plan has been designed to comply with and fulfill the goals and policies of Cupertino's General Plan. The Specific Plan was developed with the understanding that the indoor, retail only experience at the Mall is no longer viable in the market and no longer reflecti ve of the community it is supposed to serve . The Plan responds to the wishes and wisdom of the community and City Council to revitalize the Va llc o Shopping District Special Area (the Specific Plan Area or Plan Area) and ensure its success for future generations. It w ill create spaces that nurture vibrancy and encourage relaxation. It will embrace forward thinking innovation w hile respecting historical stewardship . It finds a balance between a modern need for technology and an eternal need for nature. By celebrating local strengths , the Specific Plan envisions a global reach. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I ES-3 ,..... 2 ,..... ~ > ~ ,..... < M ~ M > rJJ e ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJJ e ~ ~ ,..... ~ ~ M ~ ~ ,..... ~ M ('] ~ t'-i ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (j I Ut ES -4 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN The focus of this Specific Plan is planning for the rede velopment of the Mall property, w hich includes Blocks 1 through 12 (the To w n Center, also know n as To w n Center/Community Park), and the potential future development of Block 14. It en visions turning an outdated , failed shopping mall into a new mi x of retail , dining , entertainment, sports , education , ci v ic, employment, housing (including senior housing), open space , ci vic and community uses. It al so encourages development by a master developer to remove the obstacles to the development of a cohesi ve district w ith the highest le vels of design , as described in the General Plan. The Specific Plan combines a vibrant mixed-use To w n Center w ith an expansi ve Community Park and Nature Area that extends o ver the t o p of the built en vironment w ith a unique horizontal and vertical interface. In support of a true mi xed-use and traditional tow n center form , this Specific Plan w ill help create a high-quality development through careful design of the public squares , programming for community venues , and the prov ision for a host of special amenities and entertainment venues such as a multiplex movie theater, a bow ling alley , an ice skating rink(s), and market hall. Synthesizing the community input and the aspirations of the General Plan to create a mi xed-use To w n Center, this Specific Plan is concei ved around the core elements essential for creating a vibrant community life - a program that begins w ith the ambience of the streets and public squares , and extends throughout all venues; supporting real connections between residents , employees , businesses, students and visitors. It w ill prov ide w alkable streets , parks and open space areas that allow for social encounters , places to sit and take in the da y, and settings that accommodate all of the community: families , friends, and indi v iduals of all ages. ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \Fl e ~ ~ 0 co M \Fl e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M IO IO ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \Fl INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS >-..,., <>:'. .;, <( LI..J ~ z ~ s ::i a_ if) u LI..J u:: > 0 >-LI..J a_ ::i if) u <>:'. LI..J LI..J >-x z LI..J LI..J u z 3: 0 >- 0 u -' ~ C-6 (") I -....1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The sustainability goal for the To w n Center is LEED Platinum or an equivalent standard recognized as the highest level of en vironmentall y conscious construction. The 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area w ill improve natural resource efficiency in many ways including b y reducing the existing urban heat island effect , improv ing public health , minimizing w ater run-off, capturing rain w ater for irrigation , improving w ater and air quality, improving energy efficiency of the buildings , and promoting ecological biodiversity . It proposes a model for sustainable human development by sharing symbiotic resources and merging di verse energy strategies to create a rene w able and self-generating , human- inhabited ecosystem . To meet the w ater demand associated w ith a green roof, the use of recycled w ater for nati ve and drought tolerant landscaping that thri ves on little to no w ater w ill be utilized . Water conse rv ation efforts w ill also include the extension of the recycled w ater line from Sunnyvale to the Plan A rea in partnership w ith many public stakeholders and on-site storm w ater capture and reuse for irrigation of the streetscape plantings , To w n Square and Community Park and Nature A rea. Water conservation efforts w ill also include the extension of the recycled w ater line from north of 1-280 to the Plan Area, in partnership w ith public stakeholders. Design features identified in this Specific Plan w ill connect the Plan A rea w ith the broader neighborhood and City of Cupertino . This includes an extension of the Specific Plan road w a y network aligned w ith adjacent roadw a ys, an expansi ve streetscape along North Wolfe Road and Ste vens Creek Boulevard , and connections w ith area-w ide bikeways. It w ill prov ide significant traffic solutions , including spearheading and substantial funding tow ard the rebuilding and w idening of the North Wolfe Road / 1-280 bridge and interchange as well as other free wa y improvements , the implementation of intersection and signal timing improvements , and a free community shuttle for Cupertino residents. It w ill also include significant pedestrian and bicycle improvements both o n and off-site as w ell significant transit improvements including a Mobility Hub and separate Transit Center. Implementation of this Specific Plan w ill also create a net positi ve impact on the already w orld-class schools in Cupertino. For example , a new l 0 ,000 square foot, turn-ke y High School Science & Engineering ES-6 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Innovation Center w ill be located w ithin the Plan Area for use by the local high school district . This flexible, multi-use space w ill be used by district high school students to build projects together w hile collaborating w ith members of the greater community . The Specific Plan also calls for similar extraordinary benefits and positi ve impacts for elementary and middle school students as described in Chapter 3: Community Benefits . ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJl e ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj rJl e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj (") ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJl ~ I QO Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................... 1-1 1 .1. 1.2. 1 .3 . Specific Plan Setting . l -l Specific Plan Organization ... .. ............................. l -4 Specific Plan Authority ..................................................... l -5 1.4. Intent of Specific Plan ....................................................... 1-5 1.5. Relationship to Existing Plans & Policies .............................. 1-6 l .6. Background & Context ............................... .. .. .. l -12 2 Land Use & Development Standards .................... 2-1 2.1. Land Planning Context .. .... ............. .... .... .. .. .. . .. ............ 2-1 2.2. To wn Center Objectives ................................................... 2-4 2 .3 . Land Use Plan ................................................................. 2-6 2 .4 . Land Use and Zoning ................................................... 2-24 2 .5 . De velopment Sta ndard s ............ .. .. ...... 2 -36 2.6. Permitted , Conditional & Exel uded Use s ......... . .. .. 2-49 2 .7 . General Pro visions ......... . ................... 2-56 3 Community Benefits ........................................... 3-1 3.1. Introduction .................................................................... 3-1 3.2 . 3.3 . 3.4. 3 .5. 3 .6 . Civic Benefits .................................................................. 3-1 Education Benefits .... . . ....................... 3-2 Housing Benefits ............................................................. 3-4 Land Use and City Re ve nue Benefits ...... .. .. ............ 3-4 Mobility and Connectivity Benefits .......... .. . ................ 3-4 3 .7. En vi ronmental Design Feature Benefits .............................. 3-5 4 5 6 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 .8. Community Benefit Timing .............................................. 3-5 Mobility & Connectivity ....................................... 4-1 4.1. Introduction ................................................................... 4-1 4.2 . Pedestrian and Bic ycle Mobility ........................................ 4-2 4.3. Public Transit ........................... . .. ........................ 4-15 4.4 . Vehicu lar Circulation .............. . 4-17 4.5. Street Network and Hierarchy ........................................ 4-19 4 .6 . Off-Site Transportation Improv ements ............................ 4-32 4 .7. Transportation Demand Management Strategies .............. 4-33 Sustainable & Smart City Strategies ..................... 5-1 5.1. Introduction ................................................................... 5-1 5.2. Sustainable and Smart C ity Strateg ie s. .. ...................... 5-2 Infrastructure & Public Facilities ........................... 6-1 6 .1 . Introducti on .................................................................. 6 -1 6.2. Storm Drainage & Water Quality Management ................. 6 -1 6 .3 . Potable , Fire & Recvcled W ater ..... . ............... 6-4 6.4 . Wa ter Supply & Demand ............................................. 6-6 6.5 . Wastewa ter Treatment & Conveyance .............................. 6 -8 6.6. 6.7. Dry Utilities ........... .. .. .................... 6-10 Solid W aste & Rec ycling ........................... .. .. .. 6-10 Landscaping & the Public Realm .......................... 7-1 7.1. lntroduction .................................................................. 7-1 7.2. Tree Retention and Replanting Plan ................................... 7-4 7.3. Community Park and Nature Area ............ . ... 7-5 7.4. Planting and Irrigation ..................................................... 7 -9 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN l -i J-o( '.Z J-o( ~ J-o( > ~ J-o( < M ~ M > rJ'l e ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJ'l e ~ ~ J-o( ~ ~ M 0 0 J-o( ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ'l I I TABLE OF CONTEN T S 8 Town Center Design Guidelines .......................... 8-1 8.1 . lntroduction ..................................................................... 8-1 8 .2. Town Center Design Guiding Principles ............................. 8-2 8 .3 . Streetscape Guide li nes ..................................................... 8-3 8.4. Sit e and Bu il ding Design Guide lines ................................ 8-15 8 .5. Signage and Wayfinding ................................................ 8-18 9 Administration, Implementation & Financing ........ 9-1 9.1 . Administration ................................................................ 9-1 9 .2 . Relationship to Other Governing Documents ..................... 9 -2 9 .3 . Entitlements ................................................................... 9-2 9.4 . Master Si te De velopment Permit and Architectural and Site Revie w ...................................................................... 9-4 (j 9 .5 . Substantia l Conformance and Amendments ....................... 9-6 I "° 9 .6 . Construction Sequencing .................................................. 9-8 9.7 . Financing a nd Maintenance of Publ ic Improvements ......... 9-11 9 .8. Financing Plan ............................................................... 9-13 9 .9 . Enviro nmental Design Features ....................................... 9-14 Appendices A -En vi ronmental De sign Features ii I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < tr1 ~ tr1 > r:JJ. e ~ tr1 ~ 0 ~ tr1 r:JJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ tr1 ~ ~ ~ ~ tr1 (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = tr1 < 0 ~ tr1 ~ r:JJ. 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Specific Plan Setting As sho w n in Figure 1-1: Specific Pla n Location and Figure 1 -2: Specific Plan A rea , the Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan is a 58-acre planning area (Plan Area) located in the City of Cupertino betw een 1-280 and Ste vens Creek Boulevard and is intersected by North Wolfe Road. The Plan Area has been identified in the City of Cupertino Community Vision 2015-2040 General Plan (2015) (General Plan) for complete rede velopment into a vibrant mixed-use To w n Center. The General Plan calls for the Plan Area to serve as a focal point for regional v isitors and the community as a destination for shopping , dining and entertainment in the Santa Clara Valley . General Plan Policy LU-19. l calls for the preparation of a specific plan {henceforth referred to as the Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan or Specific Plan) prior to any de velopment to specify the land uses , design standards and guidelines , and infrastructure improvements required to se rv e the Plan A rea. INTRODUCTION I l VALLCO TOWN CENTER SP ECI FIC PLAN I 1-1 lo-I z lo-I ~ lo-I > ~ lo-I < ~ a;: ~ > rJ). e ::0 ~ ~ 0 co ~ rJ). e co a;: lo-I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ lo-I ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ == ~ < 0 ~ ~ ::0 rJ). INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS z c ::s 0 CL '.+= u 0 u: u 0 0 w ....J CL c V> ""' 0 tJ.J z a: r z 0 u w t+= u r ·u z u Q) s a.. ::i U') 0 0 r 0 0 ~ ""' . u r -' ~ z Q) '-::> 0) ~ u:::: C-14 (j I ~ Ul Figure 1-2 : Specific Plan Area ..-1 -I -J -I -J -I -"I -I -·1 --r-t -I -1 -I -I -I .. 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Specific Plan Organization The Specific Plan is organized with the following chapters and content. Chapter 1 -Introduction This chapter explains the purpose of the Specific Plan; background; planning process and entitlements; guiding principles; organization of the Specific Plan; authority to prepare; relationship to existing plans and policies; local and regional context and setting. Chapter 2 -Land Use and Development Standards This chapter explains the conceptual land use plan for the Plan Area; identifies the Specific Plan objectives, describes the land use zoning districts and development standards, and describes the permitted, conditional, and excluded land uses. Chapter 3 -Community Benefits This chapter explains the Plan Area will provide extraordinary community benefits, including a 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area that is irrigated by recycled water, approximately $40 million in benefits to the local schoo l districts, as we ll as senior housing, and transit and transportation infra structure. Chapter 4 -Mobility & Connectivity This chapter describes the mobility for all users including veh icles , bicycles, and pedestrians. It includes the circulation and streetscape design including the roadway hierarchy and proposed mobility and connectivity plans. Chapter 5 -Sustainable & Smart City Strategies This chapter explains how the Plan Area w ill focus on sus tainability and innovation to create a more li vab le , resilient, and smarter city. Chapter 6 -Infrastructure & Public Facilities This chapter describes the plan for infrastructure and utility needs (e.g., water, sewer, recycled water), as we ll as public serv ices {i.e., sheriff, fire, schools, library, and o ther civic amenities) for the Plan Area . 1-4 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Chapter 7 -Landscape & the Public Realm This chapter describes the landscape design principles and concepts for the parks, streetscape, and public gathering spaces. It also includes a discussion regarding the landscaping plant materials. Chapter 8 -Town Center Design Guidelines This chapter explains the Town Center design principles and establishes a set of guidelines for development w ithin the Plan Area . These guidelines address streetscape, site and building design, and signage and wayfinding. Chapter 9 -Administration, Implementation, and Financing This chapter discusses the development review procedures by the City of Cupertino applicable to the Specific Plan. A process for modifications and amendments to the Specific Plan is discussed, as we ll as financing for implementation o f the Specific Plan. Note: The illustrative examples included in this Specific Plan, including graphic illustrations, renderings, and photos, are illustrative only, meant to convey concepts and intent of the Plan. ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'1'j ~ t'1'j > rJJ. e ~ t'1'j ~ 0 ~ t'1'j rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'1'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t'1'j (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'1'j < 0 ~ t'1'j ~ rJJ. ~ I '"""' -.....l 1 .3. Specific Plan Authority The Specific Plan is authorized by California Government Code sections 65450 through 65457. This la w authorizes adoption of a specific plan for the systematic implementation of an area covered by a local general plan . This Specific Plan implements the goals and policies of the City of Cupertino General Plan (the General Plan), serves as an extension of the General Plan, and can be used as both a policy and a regulatory document. The purpose of this Specific Plan is to implement the v ision by providing goals, policies, programs, development standards, and design guidelines to direct future development w ithin the Plan Area. 1.4. Intent of Specific Plan The ov erall purpose of the Specific Plan is to implement the General Plan and facilitate the complete rede velopment of the Plan Area into a vibrant mi xed -use "Town Center" that w ill become a destination for shopping , dining and entertainment integrated w ith working and li v ing en vironments in the Santa Clara Valley, consistent w ith the vision and policies as described in the General Plan . This Specific Plan ensures the creation of a high-quality neighborhood through the ambience of the streets and public squares , generous community venues , amenities of a market hall , a mov ie theater, and recreational facilities, enhanced side w alks , bicycle lanes, and transit facilities . The Specific Plan focuses on the unique needs of the Plan Area . To that end , the Specific Plan is intended to achieve the follow ing : • Ensure consistency w ith the General Plan by carrying out its applicable goals, policies , and requirements , in coniunction w ith the Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan Initiative (Initiati ve). INTRODUCTION I 1 • Implement the General Plan requirements that the Specific Plan establish the building improvements , infrastructure, recreational features, and other identified facilities , services, and amenities (collecti vely , the Plan dev elopment features) and shall be guided by the standards and guidelines provided by this Specific Plan. • Ensure that any potential impacts associated with the Specific Plan are eliminated through the implementation of Appendix A: En vironmental Design Features . • Pro vide for the improvements necessitated by the development within the Plan Area. • Comply w ith all requirements of Specific Plan la w, including the prov ision of financing . The Specific Plan , a local legislati ve document, will achie ve the purposes set forth above, and se rv e as the zoning for the property and land uses w ithin the boundary of the Plan Area. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN j 1-5 ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t"!'j ~ t"!'j > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 co t"!'j rJJ. e co ~ ~ ~ ~ t"!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t"!'j ~ ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t"!'j < 0 ~ t"!'j ~ rJJ. (j I ~ 00 l I INTRODUCTION 1.5. Relationship to Existing Plans & Policies 1.5.1. City of Cupertino Community Vision 20 15 -2040 General Plan (20 15) On December 4, 2014, the City Council formally adopted an amended General Plan for Cupertino known as Community Vision 2040 (the General Plan). On May 19, 2015, the City Council adopted an updated Housing Element, and on October 20, 2015, the City Council adopted minor amendments to the language to the Community Vision 2040 including a change in the name of the document to General Plan: Community Vision 2015 -2040. This vers ion , as amended, serves as the basis for the preparation of this Specific Plan . The General Plan is a State-mandated document and provides the v ision for Cupertino's futu re growth and development. It sets the City's policy direction in a number of areas including land use, mobility, housing, open space, infrastructure, public health and safety, and sustainability through specific goals, policies, and strategies. The General Plan addresses key challenges and opportunities facing Cupertino in the following ways : • Planning for chang ing demographics; • Local and regional land use planning and collaboration; • Integrating community health into land use planning; • Land use and economics; • Urban design , form and character; • Preservation of natural environment and hillsides; and • Economic v itality and fiscal stability. The General Plan is o rganized into 21 General Plan "Planning A reas ," consisting of nine "Spec ial Areas" and 12 "Neig hborhoods ." Prior to the Va llco Town Center Specific Plan Initiati ve, whic h adopts this Specific Plan, the Plan Area was designated as Commercial/Office/Residential on the General Plan Land Use Map. This designation applies to mixed-use areas that are predominantly commercial and office uses. Supporting residential uses may be allowed to offset job growth, better balance the 1-6 I VA LL CO TOW N CEN TER SPECI FI C PLAN ~ :z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > 00. e ~ ~ 0 co t'rj 00. §S ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ 00. n I ~ \0 citywide iobs to housing ratio and w hen they are compatible with the primarily non-residential character of the area. De ve lopment, both residential and non-residential , is subiect to the numerical caps and o ther policies in the City's General Plan. As described in in the General Plan Figure LU-1 (Community Form Diagram), the General Plan permits up to 35 dwelling units per acre in the Plan Area . In compliance w ith the General Plan , building heights and setbacks are to be determined as part of the Specific Plan. The General Plan identifies a citywide available allocation of 1 ,882 dwelling units through 2040. Pursuant to General Plan Strategy LU- 1 .2.1 , development allocations may be tran sferred between General Plan Planning Areas, provided no significant environmental impacts are identified beyond those already studied in the Community Vision 2040 Final EIR (SCH# 2014032007). Further, the Plan Area is also identified as a Priority H ous ing Element Site (Site A2) in the General Plan Hou si ng Element . General Plan Strategy LU-1.4.1 provides that a conditional use permit is required for mi xed-use Housing Element sites that propose units above the allocation in the Housing Element, and on non-Housing Element mi xed-use sites. Pursua nt to Genera l Plan Land Use Element Stra teg y LU-1.2.1 (Planning Area A ll ocations ) and Table LU-1 (Citywide Development A ll ocat ion Between 2014-2040), the Plan A rea is allocated 1,207,774 square feet of commercial uses {consisting of a minimum of 600,000 square feet of retail uses, of w hich a maximum of 30 percent ma y be entertainment uses), 2 million square feet of office uses, 339 hote l rooms, and 389 residential dwelling units, provided that a Spec ific Plan for the Plan Area is adopted by May 31, 2018. INTRODUCTION I l VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I l-7 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'!'j 3: t'!'j > rJJ. e ~ t'!'j ~ 0 co t'!'j rJJ. e co 3: ~ ~ ~ t'!'j 0 0 ~ ~ t'!'j n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ~ rJJ. n I N 0 l I INTRODUCT I ON Cupertino M unicipal Code The Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) is the primary document that implements the General Plan . The CMC's zoning provisions prov ide regulations regarding permitted land uses , development regulations , and de velopment-entitlement process for parcels of land in the City of Cupertino. The Plan Area w as re-designated from P (Regional Shopping) -Planned Development Regional Shopping north of Vallco Parkw a y, and P (CG) - Planned De velopment General Commercial south of Vallco Parkw ay (w est of North Wolfe Road) to VT CSP (Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan) by the Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan Initiati ve . As described in this Specific Plan , if there are any inconsistencies or conflicts bet ween the requirements of the Specific Plan and the requirements of the CMC o r other applicable, adopted rule, regulation , or official policy of the City, as they currently exist or may be amended , the provisions of the Specific Plan take precedence , control , and gov ern in the Plan Area . The Spe c ific Plan is exclusi vely implemented pursuant to the Specific Plan , Chapter 9: Administrati on, Implementation , and Fin a ncing. 1-8 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > \fl Lj ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ \fl Lj ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~ ::e ~ n ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ::e \fl (j I N lo-" South Vallco Connectivity Plan (2014) The South Vallco Connecti vity Plan (SVCP) is an adv isory document that identified broad goals , objectives , concepts , and design guidelines to help City staff, property o w ners , developers , and the community better understand future desires for improved connecti vity, safety, and aesthetics w ithin the South Vallco area. The SVCP w as drafted in anticipation of the preparation of a Specific Plan for the South Vallco area and is therefore described here for informational purposes only . The SVCP en visions South Vallco becoming a vibrant mi xed-use "dow nto w n" for Cupertino . The goal of the SVCP is to create an efficient, safe , pleasant, w ell-designed , and complete multi-modal netw ork that improves aesthetics, access and internal connecti vity w ithin South Vallco. The SVCP presents two options for how connecti v ity can be improved in South Vallco depending on the future of the Mall. Option A assumes that the Mall w ill largel y remain the same. Option B assumes a substantial redesign of the entire Mall site to create an outdoor shopping district. Major features and Projects of both Option A and B include : • Create a bicycle /pedestrian trail along the northern border of South Vallco. • Develop a multi-use bike and pedestrian path w ay along the w estern edge of South Vallco . • Reconfigure surface parking lots. • Improve intersections along all public road wa ys, including Ste vens Creek Boulevard, North Wolfe Road , Vallco Park w ay , and T antau A venue. • Work w ith property o w ners to improve intersections along pri vate road w a ys. • Identify ne w or expanded areas for Park-and-Ride and corporate bus drop -off locations . • Establish a small block, grid street network. • Limit the use of pedestrian o verpasses or sky ways . INTRODUCTION I l • Create ne w central commercial streets in the Vallco Shopping District . The SVCP en v isions that implementation of Option B w ould include a central promenade that w ould create an acti ve outdoor commercial district w ith office and housing located above retail and dining uses . Buildings w ould front the promenade, and some parking would be provided on the street w ith additional parking prov ided by parking structures . The SVCP also en v isions a series of tow n squares at the middle or end of promenade streets, similar to the town square located in the Main Street Project. The SVCP 's design framew ork includes guidelines for: • Pedestrian and bicycle trails and amenities. • Street furniture and lighting. • Signage, w ayfinding and art . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I l -9 lo-( '.2! lo-( ""'3 > ""'3 lo-( < ~ ~ ~ > CJJ. Lj ~ ""'3 0 co ~ CJJ. Lj co ~ lo-( ""'3 ""'3 ~ ~ ~ lo-( ~ (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = ~ < 0 ""'3 ~ ::0 CJJ. (j I N N l I INTRODUCTION Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan (2015) The City of Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan w as adopted in May 2011 and updated in 2015 . The Bicycle Transportation Plan is designed to encourage bicycling as a safe , practical and healthy alternati v e to the use of a motor vehicle . The Bicycle Transportation Plan allow s the City to recei ve funding from the Valley Transportation Authority and grants from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the purpose of supporting the development of Cupertino's bicycle transportation system. The Bicycle Transportation Plan includes project priorities for the ne xt decade based on staff and the Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission recommendations , as w ell as public input . To further Cupertino's goal to be a bicycle-friendl y city , the Bic ycle Transportation Plan recommends the follow ing: • Give bicycle Projects a priority equal to those that serve the automobile, even if the result is slo wer automobile traffic . • Pursue funding and inter-agency cooperation in the development of the bikew ay network . • Continue the acti ve in vol vement of the Commission in the traffic engineering and transportation planning decisions that affect the safety of bicyclists on Cupertino's streets and intersections . • Expand and develop new bicycle safety programs to address the issues faced by bicyclists of all ages as w ell as motorists . • Expand and develop bicycle promotion programs to encourage and legitimize bicycle transportation for w ork, school , shopping , errands , and other utilitarian trips. The 2015 update to the Cupertino Bic ycle Transportation Plan includes se veral recommended projects w ithin Plan A rea. One project is to install buffer zones along existing bike lanes on Ste vens Creek Boule vard between De Anza Boulevard and the City's east limit. An o ther project is to paint existing bike lanes along North Wolfe Road , Homestead Road , T antau Av enue, and Vallco Park w ay w ithin Apple Campus 2 and Vallco area . Both projects are designated as Priority l Projects to enhance safety and raise a w areness of bikes. l -10 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF CUPERTINO Bicycle Transportation Plan """ ~ """ ~ """ > ~ """ < t"j ~ t"j > \J). e ~ ~ 0 ~ t"j \J). e ~ ~ """ ~ ~ t"j ~ ~ """ ~ t"j (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t"j < 0 ~ t"j ~ \J). n I N ~ 1.5.2 . Other Agencies Valley Transit Authority The Santa Clara Valley Trans it Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that prov ides sustainable , accessible, and community -focused transportation options. VTA prov ides bus, light rail , and paratransit se rv ices . A s Santa Clara County's congestion management agency , VT A is responsible for countyw ide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highw ay, and pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects , as w ell as promotion of transit-oriented development. VT A is proposing the Ste vens Creek Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, w hich would provide a rapid transit service for 8 .5 miles from De Anza College to the Transit Mall in dow nto w n San Jose using San Carl o s Avenue and Ste v ens Creek Boulevard . A s a supplement to local transit se rv ice , the Ste vens C reek BRT project w ould provide fast, frequent se rv ice , w ith limited stops , and enhanced amenities for passengers. The Ste vens Creek BRT service w ould include the follow ing features and o bjecti ves: • Special vehicles equipped w ith green te c hn o log y and comfortable , modern interiors • Enhanced station s • Dedicated lanes • Trans it signal priority • High-tech communications • Rapid boarding • Fa st , frequent, reliable service Santa Clara Countywide Bicycle Plan (2008) The Santa Clara Countyw ide Bic ycle Plan (SCCBP) assembles in one document all of the pertinent elements of past bic ycle plans and w orking papers , identifies a final cross -county bicycle corridor netw ork -including gaps and needed projects -and includes other elements t o help local INTRODUCTION I l agencies responsible for Projects to secure funding and plan effecti vely for the future . As such , the SCCBP functions as a regional framew ork for local plans , and identifies coordination possibilities between local bicycle plans . The Countyw ide Bicycle Plan has a regional emphasis , w hile local jurisdictions' bic ycle plans and general plan circulation elements cover their communities in greater, more comprehensi ve detail. The SCCBP identifies Cross County Bicycle Corridors. The purpose of the Cross County Bic ycle Corridors network is to provide continuous connections between Santa Clara County jurisdictions and to adjacent counties, and to serve major regional trip-attractors in the County. There are tw o Cross County Bicycle Corridors identified w ithin Vallco Shopping District Plan Area; the North Wolfe Road /Borregas Corridor and the North of 1-280/Ste vens Creek Corridor. The SCCBP is currently being updated and a final plan is scheduled for completion by W inter 2016/17. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) The Plan Area is located in Caltrans District 4. Caltrans is responsible for the design, construction , maintenance, and operation of the California State Highw ay Sy stem, as w ell as that portion of the Interstate Highw a y System w ithin the State 's boundaries. Metropolitan Transportation Commission The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning , coordinating and financing agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay A rea . MTC functions as both the regional transportation planning agency and as the region 's metropolitan planning organization . A s such , it is responsible to regularly updating the Regional Transportation Plan , a comprehensi ve blueprint for the devel o pment of mass transit, highway, freight, bicycle , and pedestrian facilities. MTC als o has played a major role in building regional consensus on w here and w hen to expand the Ba y Area transit netwo rk. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 1-11 ~ :z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJ'l Lj ~ t'rj ~ 0 co t'rj rJ'l Lj co ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj c c ~ ~ t'rj n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJ'l (1 I N ~ l I INTRODUCTION 1.6. Background & Context 1 .6 .1. Site History In the 1960s, a group of Cupertino families and property o w ners came together to launch the o verall scheme for the larger approximately 300- acre Vallco Park, w hose name was constructed from the first initials of each of the primary developers. Ten years later, the 53-acre shopping mall w as established as a retail component within Vallco Park . In 1973 , the City pursued the regional shopping center on the edge of the City and rezoned the South Vallco district for a new mall {Mall). The ne w Mall opened in 1976. At that time, the Mall w as one of the largest shopping centers in the Silicon Valley, dra w ing v isitors from throughout the region. 1-12 / VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Challenges By the mid-1980s, however, the Mall began to suffer from an inherent inability to respond to the ever-changing demands of consumers and markets. Constraining factors included: • Fragmented o w nership between se veral different property o w ners , including multiple retail stores . • An Operation and Reciprocal Easement Agreement signed onto by the various o w ners at the outset, which handcuffed the Mall o w ner from pursuing improvements w ithout unanimous consent. • Increasing competition for local customers due to the revitalization of nearby dow ntow n shopping districts in neighboring cities . • Outdated infrastructure in combination w ith a confusing and inefficient parking layout that began to take its toll. • Demand for mid-market mass merchandizers , such as the Mall 's department stores , began not only to decrease but to plummet throughout the nation , ultimately resulting in the closure of thousands of former anchor stores for malls . • Regional co mpetition from Valley Fair and Stanford Shopping Center and other sub-regional malls began to shift regional shoppers a way from the Mall. • Changes in consumer purchasing patterns such as online shopping and other retail options . ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t"rj 3: t"rj > rJJ. e ~ t"rj ~ 0 ~ t"rj rJJ. e ~ 3: ~ ~ ~ t"rj 0 0 ~ ~ (1 ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t"rj < 0 ~ t"rj ~ rJJ. r"'.) I N Ut Regional Competition Since the 1980s, regional shopping mall competition has only increased. Two of the top performing, super-regional malls in the San Francisco Bay Area located near the Vallco Shopping District are the Stanford Shopping Center and Valley Fair. Today , both of these shopping centers are thriving and expanding and are two of the most successful shopping malls in the country. Not only is it difficult for flagship retailers who ha ve become tenants at these two other malls to justify an additional location in the Vallco Shopping District, many are prohibited from doing so due to lease radius restrictions. The Vallco Shopping District also competes with more than a dozen other shopping districts, re vita lized malls and wa lkable downtown neighborhoods including Palo A lto, Los Gatos, Mountain View, Los Altos, and Campbell. Fai led Redevelopment Efforts Ownership within the Vallco Shopping District has turned over many times since the original developers, w ith multiple foreclosures and a bankruptcy, staggered between efforts to redevelop the aging Mall. Occupancy began to deteriorate at an accelerated rate in the 1990s. Mall tenancy continued its steady decline into the mid-2000s. In 2005, two of the Mall's levels we re shuttered, lea ving the focus on the second floor, and an ambitious plan began to focus on entertainment by adding two ne w parking structures, multi-screen movie theater, a food court, and a bowling alley. Unfortunately, in September 2008, before the new parking, theaters , food court and bowling were opened, the combined effect of the cost of the renovation and the national financial crisis resulted in the owners filing for bankruptcy. In September 2009, the Mall was sold again. The Mall further languished and was subsequently resold a few years later. From approximately 20 l 0 to 2014, Mall occupancy had reduced to approximately 82%, which is less than other regional malls, and rents ha ve been heavily discounted . In contrast, the Stanford Shopping Center thrives wi th 140 stores , 1.4 million square feet and 98% occupancy. Valley Fair has increased to 273 stores, l .5 million square feet, and 96% occupancy, and is expanding by another 650,000 sf square feet over next fe w years for a future total of ±2. l million square feet. A handful of mall attractions including a movie INTRODUCTION theater, ha ve continued to perform we ll even throughout the Mall 's leanest years. These few attractions, however, cannot support l .2 million square feet of retail space. General Plan Vision for Revitalization of the Mall The City of Cupertino has long recognized the failures of the Mall, and has spent the past several years working w ith the community to establish a new vis ion for revitalizing it. In December 2014, the City Council adopted ne w General Plan goals, policies and strategies specifically relating to the Vallco Shopping District Special Area (herein identified as the Vallco Tow n Center Specific Plan Area), w ithin wh ich the Mall is located. The City vision outlined a complete revitalization of the Mall site into a "vibrant mixed-use tow n center" that is a focal point for regional visitors and the community. This ne w district w ill become a destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in the City, in addition to providing much needed housing and a center for employment. Blocks 13 and 14 Since the time the Mall opened, Blocks 13 and 14 ha ve been parking lots and have provided excess parking for the Mall. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN J 1-13 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t."!'j a:: t."!'j > rJJ. e ~ t."!'j ~ 0 ~ t."!'j rJJ. e ~ a:: ~ ~ ~ t."!'j 0 0 ~ ~ t."!'j r"'.) ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t."!'j < 0 ~ t."!'j ~ rJJ. () I N O'I l I INTRODUCTION 1.6.2. Existing & Surrounding Land Uses Existing Setting Currently, the Plan Area is developed w ith the existing Ma ll w hich consists of an existing 1,207,774 square foot mall building plus satellite buildings and surface parking. In addition, as noted above, Blocks 13 and 14 are currently parking lots, however the City of Cupertino recently approved a proposal to develop Block l 3 into a business-class hotel , consistent wit h the General Plan. The Plan Area is divided by North Wolfe Road. The area west of North Wo lfe Road is bound by 1-280 to the north, North Wolfe Road to the east, Stevens Creek Boulevard to the south, and Perimeter Road to the wes t. It is developed with several buildings : a primary mall building w hich connects two former anchor stores, a satell ite auto center building, a satellite restaurant building, three parking structures , and surface parking lots. Block 14 is located adjacent to 1-280 in thi s part of the Plan Area. The eastern portion of the Plan Area, east of North Wolfe Road, is bound by 1-280 to the north, Perimeter Road to the east, Vallco Parkway to the south, and North Wolfe Road to the west. It is developed with an ice skating rink , bowling alley, o n e anchor store, mall retail shops, a food court, a satellite restaurant building , a parking structure, and surface parking lots. Block 13 is located adjacent t o 1-280 in this part of the Plan Area . A n existing pedestrian bridge connects the Mall buildings on the east and west sides of North Wo lfe Road. The bridge is enclosed and consists of retail shops on either side of a pedestrian wa lkway. A number of other easements -some crossing public rights of way -benefit the Mall . Surrounding Land Uses Surrounding permitted land uses include residential and commercial to the wes t ; 1-280, hotel, residential, and office uses to the north; commerc ial , office , and res idential mixed-uses to the east; and commercial uses to the south. 1-14 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ :z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M a: M > rfJ. e ~ M ~ 0 co M rfJ. e co a: ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ ~ M () ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rfJ. (j I N ........) 1 .6.3. Town Center Entitlements Potent ia l subsequent project approvals required by the City of Cupertino to carry out the Specific Plan include the following: • • • • • • • • • • • Demolition, Rough Grading/Grading, and Excava tion Permits On-and Off-Site Utilities Permits Master Site De velopment Permit (MSDP) Architectural and Site Review (ASR) (Vesting) Tentat ive/ Final Parce l, Condominium or Subdivis ion Maps Conditional Use Permit(s) De ve lopment Agreement (not required , but may be pursued by a project applicant) Building Permits Tree Remo val Permits Encroachment Perm it(s) New and Modified Easements , Air Rights , and Other Related Agreements See C hapter 9: Adm in istration, Implementation and Financing for detailed provisions of Specific Plan approvals and implementation process . INTRODUCTION I l VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 1-15 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > 00 e ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj 00 e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ t'rj ~ 00 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS .... z LU :e a. 0 .... LU > LU c ~Cl) LU C .,,~ ::> <C cc zz <C ~ .... Cl) C-28 (") I N \0 2.1. Land Planning Context The Plan Area is approximately 58 acres. It is comprised of 14 blocks and two Town Squares at street le ve l, organized around a grid street network (see Figure 2-1: Plan A rea Blocks ). In the roof level, the Community Park and Nature Area contains areas designated for seven pavilions on the green roof (See Figure 2-2: Plan Area Rooftop Pavilions ). The focus of this Specific Plan is planning for the redevelopment of the Mall property, wh ich includes Blocks l through 12 (the To wn Center, also known as the To wn Center/Community Park), and the potential future development of Block 14, to remain as parking or parking structure, supporting services, or possibly as a second hotel and supporting commercial uses. A ny future project in the Plan A rea , including the Town Center, wi ll be the subject of a future development application that must be substan tially consistent wi th the planning le ve l policies set forth in this Specific Plan. Block 13 has been approved for development of a 148-room hote l. Block 14: The property is currently a surface parking lot and has been identified as a possible suitable location for the development of a 191 - room hotel (consistent w ith the available ho tel allocation as identified in Table LU-1 of the General Plan) and supporting commercial uses , services, facility management, or loading , or a future parking structure in the event market conditions support additional parking supply. Potential land uses examined in this Specific Plan are only for study purposes. Any future project w ill be subject to the current application process administered by the City at that time. However, the Specific Plan contemplates that a portion of Block 14 may be processed as part of the To w n Center/Community Park. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 Bb:k 13 : The property is also currently a parking lot and was recently approved by the City of Cupertino for the development of a 148-room business class hotel. Because this property is located in the Plan Area as defined in the General Plan , the development standards and guidelines described in this Specific Plan contemplate the approved project. Blocks 1 through 12 : The Mall property is the site of an aging shopping mall that is suffering from significant vacancies and has been unsuccessful for nearly four decades The Specific Plan authorizes revitalizing the Mall property into a new Town Center consistent with and conforming to Cupertino's General Plan. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN j 2-1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (") ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJJ. 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'8 1 ~i QJ 0 1 I VI . ~, 5; Vi l L ·-·-·-+·--·-·----•-,-·-·'."""·..;...~ • ...:.. . .J 2 2 2 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-3 Jo-i z Jo-i ~ Jo-i > ~ Jo-i < M ~ M > 00 e ~ M ~ 0 co M 00 e co ~ Jo-i ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 ~ I ~ N 2 I LAND US E & D EV EL OPM ENT ST ANDARDS 2.2. Town Center Obiectives The follo w ing To w n Center objecti ves prov ide the basis for guiding the Specific Plan and development w ithin the Plan Area consistent w ith Cupertino's General Plan: • • • • • • • • Implement the vision in the City 's General Plan to completel y rede velop the Plan Area , including the outdated Mall, into a vibrant mixed-use Town Center by balancing retail , office, residential , hotel, c iv ic and ancillary uses w ith a focus on prov iding significant open space features , vie ws, and a gatew ay to Cupertino. Pro v ide acti ve and engaging educational uses that promote learning and education for youth , seniors, and others in the Cupertino community . Ensure that any potential impacts (i .e., traffic , schools , air quality, noise , trees) associated w ith the Specific Plan are eliminated through the implementation of the Appendix A: Environmenta l Des ign Features . Encourage a master developer for the entire Plan Area . Encourage innovativ e acti ve senior en vironments including senior housing , education and recreation to promote longevity in the Cupertino community . Revitalize this critical infill Plan Area with a strong and complementary mi xed-use neighborhood that promotes community and visitor acti vity and interest and financially supports an innovati ve open space , a transit center, and ci vic programs, and achiev es a high le vel of sustainability. Create an acti ve, in viting , safe and comfortable place for people to shop, dine, entertain , li ve, work and learn . Create an innovati ve, acti ve, and connected gathering place w ith vitality in design that integrates and encourages w alking and cycling and that is compatible w ith, and complementary to , recent well-designed districts proximate to the Plan Area . 2-4 I VAL LCO TOWN CENTE R SP ECI FI C PLA N • • • • • • • • • • Incorporate transit facilities and programs that support local and regional connecti vity and help reduce dependency on single- occupancy vehicle tra vel. Pro vide sufficient local serving and destination retail uses, residential opportunities, workplaces , and entertainment amenities w ithin a centralized To w n Center to enable Cupertino and regional residents and sh o ppers to reduce vehicle miles tra veled and associated greenhouse gas emissions . Create a To w n Center as described in the General Plan by incorporating appropriate street and building types w ith w ell- defined edges and high-quality internal public spaces. Create a ne w ly configured grid hierarchy of streets and boulevards that are pedestrian oriented, connect to the existing street netw ork, and create walkable dow ntown blocks . Incorpo rate programs and policies to reduce v ehicular miles tra veled through traffic demand management policies that reduce the reliance on single-occupancy vehicles and promote more sustainable mobility beha vio rs . Supp o rt initiativ es and plans that e nhance opportunities for pedestrian and bic ycle mobility and co nnecti v ity in and around the Plan A rea . Retain a majority of the tree s along 1-280, W olfe Road and Ste vens Creek Boulevard, to the extent feasible . C reate building transitions , setbacks , landscaping , and other me as ures to m i nimize devel o pment impacts on adjacent existing single-family residential uses . Provide extensi ve open space for co mmunity gathering spaces , locations for public art, and event space for community education and events. Pro vide adequate parking and vehicular access , compatible w ith a high-quality To w n Center en vironment, that meet the needs of future visitors , employees , and residents , w hile encouraging the use o f tran sit, bicycle , and other alternati ve modes of tran sp o rtati o n . ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < trj ~ trj > rJl e G; ~ 0 co trj rJl e co ~ ~ ~ ~ trj 0 0 ~ ::0 trj ~ ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = trj < 0 ~ trj ::0 rJl ~ I ~ ~ • Capitalize on the opportunity to utilize existing or planned new infrastructure in a manner which furthers local, regional and state compact and sustainable growth goals, including the extension of recycled water facilities. • Provide recycled water to the Plan Area and extend the utility to Stevens Creek Boulevard for future City connections . • Improve local access to fresh and healthy foods by integrating more traditional food retail with the vibrancy of local farmers markets, and the heightened awareness of seasonal food cycles, as well as education opportunities through urban farming. • Create a new development that provides positive economic and fiscal benefits to the City of Cupertino, local school districts, Santa Clara County, and the region as a whole. • Create a new regional civic gathering place that has a strong neighborhood character that is informed by and responds to the ideas, input and concerns of the local community. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-5 )oool '.2! )oool ""'3 )oool > ""'3 )oool < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ M ""'3 0 ee M rJJ. e ee ~ )oool ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ )oool ~ ~ ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ rJJ. (j I w ~ 2 I LAND US E & DEVELOPMEN T STANDARDS 2.3. Land Use Plan As shown in Figure 2-3: Illustrative Vallco Town Center Concept Plan , the Specific Plan envisions turning an outdated shopping mall into a new Town Center. It also encourages development by a master developer to remove the obstacles to the development of a cohesive district with the highest levels of urban design , as described in the General Plan . In support of a true mixed-use and traditional tow n center form, this Specific Plan will help create a high-quality development through careful design of the public squares, and programming for community ven ues. It will include a mix of retail , dining, entertainment, sports, education, civic, employment, housing (including senior housing), open space, and community uses, and the provision for a host of special amenities and entertainment venues such as a multiplex movie theater, a bowling alley, an ice skating rink(s), and market hall . Over the To w n Center wi ll be a 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area w hich w ill be publicly accessible and provide a ve nue for recreation and education (see Figure 2-4 : Conceptual Community Park and Nature Area ). The Community Park and Nature Area wi ll be privately constructed and maintained and accessible to the public. The sus tainability goal for the To w n Center is to achieve the highest le ve l of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program, such as LEED Platinum certification or equivalent. The landscaped Community Park and Nature Area will reduce urban heat island effect, minimize wate r run-off, minimize w ater and air quality impacts, improve energy efficiency of the buildings, and promote bio- diversity . To meet the water demand associated with a green roof, the use of recycled water and drought tolerant and nati ve landscaping that thri ves on little to no wa ter will be utilized. Water conservation efforts wi ll also include the extension of the recycled water line from the Cupertino/Sunnyvale city limits to the Plan Area, in partnership with many public stakeholders. The To w n Center is intended to crea te a net positive impact on the already world-class schools in Cupertino. Th is wi ll be achieved through a 2 -6 j VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN variety of uses and amenities, including building a new l 0,000 square foot, turn-key High School Innova tion Center wi thin the To w n Center, in addition to the payment of all legally required development fees. The Town Center will also make substantial contributions to high quality education facilities and programs. The Town Center w ill provi de substantial traffic solutions, including spearheading the rebuilding and wi dening the North Wolfe Road / 1-280 bridge and interchange and other free way segmen t improvements, the i mplementation of area intersection and signal timing improvements , and a free community shuttle for Cupertino residents. A majority of the parking spaces w ill be located underground to prioritize bikes and pedestrians on the ground le ve l. This w ill maximize the opportunity for community engagement throughout the Town Squares, streetscape, and open space. The To w n Center represents a nearly $3 billion investmen t in the Cupertino community and the Silicon Valley region . It is intended to produce substantial net positive economic and fiscal benefits in the form of one time and ongoing revenues including development fees, property taxes and retail sa les ta xes and other revenues over the next several decades. Key components of the development plan are described below. io-c '.Z io-c ~ > ~ io-c < M ~ M > 00. e ~ M ~ 0 co M 00. e co ~ io-c ~ ~ M ~ ~ io-c ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00. N V> 0 <:>'. <( 0 z <( f- V> f-z LI.J ~ a.. 0 __, LU > LU 0 o6 LU V> ::i 0 z <( __, INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS c 0 c... a.. Q) u c 0 u ..... 2 c Q) u c 3: ~ 0 u ~ ·..;::: 0 ..... -V> :::> "? N Q) ..... :::> • O> u::: C-35 " N z ::s a.. \::! LL 0 LI.J a.. V> <:>'. LI.J f-z LI.J u z 3 0 f- 0 ~ ~ INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS 0 Q) ..... <( Q) ..... ::::> +- Vl 0 0 z ""' -u <( c 0 0 z ~ <( ..... 0 f-a.. Vl .£ z f-::s z c a... w ::::> u :?! E u: a... 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To w n Square East w ill be a more serene space that supports the adjacent office and commercial uses . Both To w n Squares may be linked by pedestrian bridges that span across North W olfe Road and connect each To w n Square to the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area. In conjunction w ith the Community Park and Nature Area , this w ill create a significant ne w destination for the City of Cupertino, consistent w ith the General Plan . The successful existing community touchstones including the movie theater, bow ling alley, ice rink , and fitness center uses , w ill be co-located to the northw estern corner of the Tow n Center. Designed as an integrated multilevel complex, the south facing facade of this block w ill be embellished w ith terraced gardens and dining patios looking out o ver the open air acti vities of To w n Square W est. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-9 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJ'J e ~ ~ 0 ee ~ rJ'J e ee ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ t"'i ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJ'J (") I (jJ QO 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Extending south from the entertainment and recreation venues to Ste vens Creek Boulevard , the family friendly district should be designed as a pedestrian retail loop to and from Ste vens Creek Boulevard , w here a ne w multi-modal Mobility Hub and community shuttle stop is en visioned. Tw o parallel tree-lined streets support this shopping loop, lined w ith a mi xture of unique boutiques and national brand stores planned for this area. These streets should create a unique experience differentiated from the existing shopping malls of the region . Stores w ould be curated from around the country and w orld w ith Cupertino's lifestyle in mind. The retail loop shall include a genuine dow ntow n atmosphere, supported by residential uses above that create a unique sense of place and create an appropriate scale modeled after existing retail streets in the Bay Area , nationally and around the w orld . The mixed-use retail /residential district w ill be a pedestrian-focused circulation zone that integrates the w est side ground-level retail into an iconic shopping area , including clear w ayfinding and access from the surrounding streets and parking garage . The retail w ill be designed to enhance the retail shopping experience by providing a v ibrant and comfortable space for w alking , sitting , eating and socializing throughout the day and evening . This circulation space should ha ve a rich texture of pa v ing patterns , lighting , and outdoor spaces. Large canopy trees are limbed up to enhan ce vie ws t o the storefronts and prov ide dappled light and shade along the sidew alks and seating areas . Along Ste vens Creek Boulevard , glass facades of multi-level spaces can animate the To w n Center w ith a line-up of leisure , fashion , technolog y flagship and other stores that epitomize the lifestyle of Cupertino , and identify it as a place that celebrates recreational , health , w ellness and casual and creati ve acti v ities . Streets surrounding the two To w n Squares w ill extend the functional area of each To w n Square by emphasizing the shared nature of the street through the use of different pa ving materials, color, height differences , and other street design features . Many commuters , pedestrians , and bicyclists w ill enter the Plan A rea from either Ste ven s Creek Boulevard or North W olfe Road . The Ste ven s C reek Boulevard fro ntage w ill include a pedestrian entrance plaza that 2 -10 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN maintains a majority of the existing and preserved ash tree grove . Visitors w ill arri ve via an entrance plaza , lined w ith flagship retailers and prominent facades that front Ste vens Creek Boulevard . The entrance plaza should provide access to two pedestrian-oriented streets w ith vehicular access and signed w a yfinding for acces s to the parking garage. A long North W olfe Road , there w ill be ea st-w est entrance streets prov iding direct access to the To w n Squares and the entertainment area. W ithin the Plan A rea , there may be space to accommodate an emergency on-site command center for the Santa Clara County Sherriff's Office and Santa Clara County Fire District . This space w ould be used to prov ide on-site se rv ices during special events and for on-going police and life safety services in the Plan A rea . ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > 00. c :-0 M ~ 0 co M 00. c co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ (") ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M :-0 00. el I ~ \0 2.3.2. Community Park and Nature Area Flo w ing o ver the To w n Center w ill be an approximately 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area. This rooftop landscape will w ea ve together social and natural systems to create a unique green amenity in Cupertino. The Community Park and Nature Area w ill immerse residents and visitors in the representati ve landscapes of Santa Clara Valley and provide an uninterrupted v isual connection to the surrounding mountain ranges of the San Francisco Bay. The Community Park and Nature A rea may host a diverse set of programmatic uses ranging from acti ve public spaces for community gathering, ci vic engagement, public performance, cultural festi val and casual dining , on-site resident pri vate recreation areas , quiet intimate spaces for relaxation , and nati ve planting areas providing habitat for local flora and fauna. The rolling hills silhouette of the landscaped roof w ill help minimize the scale of the Plan Area and make it more compatible w ith its surrounding setting. The proposed setbacks , street le vel landscape, and va ry ing building heights w ill also help to create an interesting landscaping and help to visually integrate the Plan A rea w ith the adjacent neighborhoods and public streets. The Community Park and Nature A rea is designed to meet the existing grade along the south western edge of the Plan A rea along Ste vens Creek Boulevard , respecting the residential scale and pri vacy of the Portal neighborhood. It w ill ri se at the center of the Plan A rea , w est of North W olfe Road , and then decrease in height east of North W olfe Road to unify the 30-acre Community Park and Nature A rea at roof le vel. Community acti vities are anticipated to be located adjacent to the To w n Square W est and provide a concentration of acti ve programmatic uses including : • Large play space and garden for children • Ind o or and outdoor community meeting and educational spaces • Banquet facility • Dining amenities such as a cafe and w ine bar • A mphitheater and performance spaces LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 • 3 .8 miles of trails for walking , hiking , jogging and docent-led educational tours Adjacent to the community acti vity space is designed to be tw o areas that celebrate the region 's unique cultural and historic agricultural landscapes-the v ineyards and the orchards . Santa Clara Valley lies betw een Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range, w hich shelter the area from the cold , damp San Francisco Bay climate , creating the perfect Mediterranean en vironment for the orchards and vineyards that emerged in the late nineteenth century . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN / 2-11 i-( ~ i-( ~ i-( > ~ i-( < t:'!'j ~ t:'!'j > \fl e ::0 t:'!'j ~ 0 co t:'!'j \fl e co ~ i-( ~ ~ t:'!'j ~ ~ ~ el ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t:'!'j < 0 ~ t:'!'j ::0 \fl () I .&;;.. 0 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 2 .3.3. Education In addition to paying the maximum state-required school fees, w hich are expected to be approximately $4 million , the Plan A rea w ill provide exceptional community benefits, summarized below, to the local schools including Fremont Union High School District ("FUHSD") and Cupertino Union School District ("CUS D "). W hile the precise nature of these benefits must be determined in coordination and cooperation with the school districts pursuant to separate agreements, the community benefits for local schools sha ll be va lued in the aggregate at no less than l 0 times the le gally-required amount, w hich wo uld represent a total financial contribution of approximately $40 million. If the school districts agree to these benefits , the following are strongly encouraged : • Construction and 34-year charitable lease of a new l 0,000 square foot, turn-key High School science and engineering "Innova tion Center" intended to serve as: o An incubator space for new student-led businesses , o A hub for FUHSD's work-based learning initiati ves, o A place for robotics teams to compete , o Space for student makers from a variety of disciplines to create, and o A Black Bo x Theatre and Stagecraft Center. The purpose of this large, fle xib le , and multi-use space wo uld be for FUHSD high school students to engage in projects together, co llaboratively across all district schoo ls, w hile collaborating with members of the greater community . Construction and 34-year charitable lease of up to 5 ,000 square foot of classroom and/o r administrati ve space for FUHSD 's Adult School to assist in its mission to prepare its students to achieve educational , career, and personal goals and its commitment to serve the life-long learning needs of the residents of the district's di ve rse community. So lutions to create net additional enrollment capacity for hundreds of CUSD students and enhance the quality of instruction and student learning . The additional capacity solutions shall be agreed to wi th CUSD 2 -12 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN through a definitive agreement and subsequent approva l process . Examples of such enrollment capacity benefits could include : • A ne w 700 student elementary schoo l at the former Nan Allan Elementary School site; • Rep lacement of a ll portable classrooms at Collins Elementary School w ith permanent classrooms ; • Improve ment and expanded utilization of athletic and recreation facilities at the Nan Allan/Col lin s Elementary School location ; Community amenity facilities including a community hub building of at least 6,000 square feet for potential uses such as study groups and parent vo lunte er meetings ; an approximately 300-seat amph ithe ater for fine arts performances , concerts, or speaking engagements; and a destination children's playground . The encouragement of lea ses to include obligations that office and retail tenants in the Plan Are a participate in the enhancement of FUHSD students' experience-based know ledge and opportunities for learnin g-by- doing by , for example, offering business-environment internship, scho larship and /o r mentoring opportunities or classroom-en vironment specia l curricu lum . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'!'j ~ t'!'j > rJJ. e ~ t'!'j ~ 0 ~ t'!'j rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j 0 0 ~ ~ () ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ~ rJJ. ~ I .... ~ 2 .3.4 . Land Use Summary Table 2 -1 : Land Use Summary prov ides a summary of the primary land uses en v isioned as part of the Specific Plan. All numbers are rounded to the nearest w hole number and total amounts may vary as development plans are refined. Minor modifications to land uses are permitted as described in Chapter 9: A dministration , Imp lementation & Financing . The allocation of space for each use may vary between district and construction sequencing as along as the total gross de velopment area for each use is not exceeded . Figures 2-5 through 2-12 illustrate conceptual renderings of the To w n Center portion of the Plan Area. Like other figures in the Specific Plan these renderings are illustrati ve onl y, meant to con vey a graphical representation of w hat is en visioned . They should not be considered strict representations of the final design, but instead present a visual illustration of the design principles , as descri bed in this Specific Plan . LAND USE & D EVELOPMEN T STANDARDS I 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2 -13 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \JJ c ~ M ~ 0 cc M \JJ c cc ~ ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ t"'i ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \JJ () I """ N 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Table 2 -1: Land Use Summary Residential 389 units 2 Office 2,000,000 sf. Commercial 640,000 sf approx. Retail3 600,000 sf . min . Fitness 40,000 sf . Public/Civic 50,000 to 100,000 sf . Town Center Squares 3 acres (min .) Community Park and 30-acres (min .) Nature Area Services , Facility 120,000 sf. Management, & Loading Parking Approx. 9,060 spaces Block 13 Hotel 148 rooms " Block 14 Hotel 191 rooms 2 -14 i VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Of which at least 80 units or 20% of total will be senior apartments pursuant to state and federal law; the Town Center is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's BMR Housing Mitigation Program by providing affordable units on-site . Includes a minimum of 100,000 sf . of incubator work space and multi-tenant spaces for start-ups and new and emerging technologies, per General Plan. Inclusive of areas listed below. Includes community and regional retail, entertainment, and personal services . Solely for the purpose of calculating minimum retail, the fitness use is not included in the retail calculation but is classified as a personal service . Retail space within fitness uses shall be counted as retail space. 50,000 minimum can increase to a maximum of 100,000 sf . if Office space is reduced on a per square foot basis . Includes Town Square West and Town Square East . Includes pavilions, public trails, passive recreational areas, agriculture (e .g ., vineyard, orchard) and open space . Includes central plants, loading docks, and ma i ntenance facilities . Includes below grade, above grade and street level parking . City of Cupertino approved prior to submiss io n of the Specific Plan . No current development plans on file for the majority of the block .4 Parking (structured and surface), shall be a permitted use . i'-i ~ i'-i ~ i'-i > ~ i'-i < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ M ~ 0 co M rJJ. e co ~ i'-i ~ ~ M e:; e:; i'-i ~ M () ~ t"'i ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. (j I ~ ~ LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 Note: l. All numbers ore rounded to the nearest w hole number and total amounts may vary as development plans are relined. The allocation of space for each use may vary between districts and or construction sequencing as along as the total gross de velopment area for each use is not exceeded . 2. This unit count may be increased upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Director of Community Development, subject to direct appeal to the City Council , to allow transfer of development allocation between planning areas , consistent with the General Pion. 3. Per General Pion Strategy LU-19. l .4(1 )-"Retail: High-performing retail , restaurant and entertainment uses. Maintain a minimum of 600 ,000 square feet of retail that provide a good source of soles tax for the City. Entertainment uses may be included but shall consist of no more than 30 percent of retail uses." 4. Services , Facility Management, & Loading may be allowed on a minor portion of Block 14. 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The Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan Initiative amends the City of Cupertino Land Use Map to re-designate the Plan Area from Commercial/Office/Residential to Vallco Town Center Specific Plan (see Figure 2-13: General Plan Land Use Map As Amended by Initiative). The Vallco Town Center Specific Plan Initiative includes the following amendments to the General Plan to : • • • • Require that the Plan Area contain a mixture of uses , including residential , office, retail, civic and education; Require that the To wn Center provide transportation and transit infrastructure, a publicly accessible green roof, and extend recycled wa ter infrastructure to the Plan Area; Clarify existing policies to allow additional parcelization w ithin the Plan Area if there are protecti ve measures that provide incentives and guidelines for cooperation among owners, and, Adopt a Land Use Map to re-designate the Plan Area from Commercial/Office/Residential to Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan . The Vallco Town Center Specific Plan Initiative amends the City of Cupertino Municipal Code and Zoning Map to: (l) change the text to reflect the new zoning district of Vallco To wn Center Specific Plan ; (2) clarify the conditional use permit approval process w hen increasing residential units w ithin the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan; (3) exclude the Plan Area from the Code's broader specific plan planned zoning district designation; and (4) amend the Zoning Map to show the Plan Area as zoned (Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan). Land uses w ill include office , re tail , entertainment, residential , education, ci v ic, fitness, and parking. These uses wi ll be arranged around two 2 -24 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN activated Town Squares and a 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area, all consistent w ith the General Plan. Furthermore, as set forth in more detail in Chapter 3: Community Benefits , a significant number of community benefits (including civic, educational and religious uses) w ill be incorporated to enhance the Town Center and give a unique Cupertino identity to the Plan Area. The To w n Center wi ll include two To wn Squares, namely : To wn Square West (approximately 2 acres) on the w est side of North Wolfe Road and To wn Square East (approximately l acre) on the east side of North Wolfe Road . Town Squares West i ncludes programmable outdoor environments w hich w ill be used for community events and company functions. Town Square East is envisioned as the quiet complement to the active To w n Square West. As contemplated by the General Plan 's tow n center v ision for the Plan Area, the Specific Plan has been organized in a transect grid format of downtown blocks. Blocks on the wes t side of North Wolfe Road w ill be the focal point of the retail, entertainment, and residential uses . Blocks east of North Wolfe Road are designed to contain limited mixed-use retail and w ill accommodate a majority of the office space. To help describe the predominant land uses and their locatio ns, the Plan Area has been organized into fi v e land use districts as shown on Figure 2-1 Sa: To w n Center Districts and Figure 2-1 Sb: Community Park and Nature Area D istrict, namely : • • • • • To wn Center Retail /Residential To wn Center Retail /Entertainment/Office/Residential Town Center Retail /Office To wn Center Hotel/Parking /Services Community Park and Nature Area ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJ). e ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj rJ). e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJ). (j I UI ~ It is important to note that the purpose of defining these districts is to communicate the character of predominant land uses and are not meant to serve as zoning designations . The allocation of space for each land use may vary between districts and construction sequencing, as along as the total gross deve lopment area for each land use is not exceeded , as described in Table 2-1: Land Use Summary . LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-25 ~ z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M 3: M > 00 c ~ ""'3 0 eo M 00 c eo 3: ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ 00 (j I UI ~ 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Figure 2-13 : General Plan Land Use Map As Amended by In itiative ~-IF -n:!8 WT l!; I i 1 I r- __ f I ,) - --.. \ NORTH VALLCO PARK SPECIAL AREA l ~ 2-26 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ f ' I ,..-..\" >.( . \ ~ '.Z ~ '""3 ~ Legend > '""3 City Boundary ~ < Heart of the C ity M ~ -Valko Town Center Specific Plan M . ---.. 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Town Center Retail/Residential District Blocks l , 2, & 4 Predominant Land Uses Retail/Restaurant/Personal Services Community Benefits -Education & Ci vic Mobility Hub Residential (including Senior units) Amenity & Support Space The To w n Center Retail /Residential District is bounded by Stevens Creek Boulevard , the Portal neighborhood, the Mixed-Use Entertainment District and North Wolfe Road. Commercial uses may include retail, personal services , ci vic , and small format medical uses, in addition to residential use. The vision for this District is to create an acti vated ground-floor commercial To w n Center that is supported by residential above. One or more north-south tree-lined streets w ill be flanked by a mi xture of local , national , and /or international brand commercial stores. These streets are designed to enhance the retail shopping experience by prov iding a v ibrant and comfortable space for walking, sitting, eating and socializing throughout the day and evening. These streets are designed to be Complete streets, w ith pedestrian- oriented streetscapes and shared vehicle/bike lanes to maintain slow traffic speeds . Sidewalks w ill incorporate planting areas and places for sitting. These spaces include a richness of textures, prov ided by pa v ing patterns , planting, lighting, and informal places for gathering . Canopy trees w ill enhance the streetscape and prov ide shade along the sidew alks and seating areas . A long Ste v ens Creek Boule vard , glass facades of multi-level spaces can animate the streetscape w ith a leisure , fashion and technology flagship 2-30 J VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN stores that epitomize the lifestyle of Cupertino, and identify it as a place that celebrates recreational , casual and creati ve acti v ities. Upper le vel residential apartments w ill serve a range of household types , including units dedicated as senior market-rate apartments. The residential apartments w ill comply w ith the City 's BMR Housing Mitigation Program. Per City policy set forth in the Cupertino Municipal Code, the To w n Center is encouraged to meet this requirement by providing affordable units on-site rather than paying the in-lieu fee, and as it is a City priority the City w ill work to provide a reasonable accommodation of same. To help facilitate alternative transportation options, a Mobility Hub is en v isioned (likely fronting Ste vens Creek Boulevard) to accommodate local transit and the proposed Ste vens Creek Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line , as w ell as serve as a focal point for alternati ve transportation support services (e.g., bike shop and storage , bike share rentals, sho w er facilities, membership car rentals such as car share , and a transit information kiosk). Town Square W est w ill be a publicly-accessible plaza designed w ith landscaping, public art, enhanced pa v ing areas , and seating areas that w ill create a fle xible gathering space for outdoor events such as concerts , cultural events , outdoor market, outdoor performances, food festi vals , holiday events , outdoor movies , outdoor sports acti v ities , etc. These areas w ill be surrounded by flexible areas that could also host events and festivals or serve as exterior dining or social space. Streets surrounding the To w n Square West w ill be designed to be closed at certain times to host events , festi vals , or during busy w eekend and holiday times . Permanent closure of streets in this District may be explored in the future , market conditions permitting . An approximately l 0 ,000 square foot , turn-key High School Innovation Center that can be operated by the local high school district is expected to be included in this District. This flexible, multi-use space can be used by high school students to build proiects together w hile collaborating w ith members of the greater community . Working in coordination w ith the District operator, programs and facilities en visioned may include : ~ '.Z ~ '""3 > '""3 ~ < M ~ M > 00 e ~ '""3 0 co M 00 e co ~ ~ '""3 '""3 M 0 0 ~ (j '""3 ~ ~ '""3 0 '""3 = M < 0 '""3 M :-0 00 (j I UI \0 • Student led businesses incubator; • Work-based learning initiati v es hub; • Robotics team competition space; • Multi-disciplinary student maker, creati ve, brainstorming and prototyping space; • Centrally located classroom for students from all fi ve campuses w ithin the district; • Performance space; and • Exhibition space. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 ·~:~~~~r ; \ ··'tt:1~'. ~ ., ... '~ i!' VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN \ 2-31 ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > 00 cj ~ ~ ~ 0 co ~ 00 cj co ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ t"'i ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ 00 (j I O'\ 0 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 2.4.2. Town Center Retail/Entertainment/Office/Residential Blocks 3, 5 & 6 Predominant Land Uses Entertainment Retail Public/Civic Fitness O ffice New and exis t ing entertai nment uses , including a multi p lex movie theater, bow ling a ll ey, and ice rink are anticipat ed to be included in the Town Center Re t ail /Ent erta i nment/Office/Residentia l District , locat ed in t he no rt hw estern corner of Plan Area. Additiona l suppo rt ing uses may include re ta il and commerc ial uses suc h as restaurants and personal serv ices , a fi tness faci lity, and t he possibi lity of office , res ide ntial , and co m muni t y benefit uses . This D istrict is en vis ioned to ha ve an integrated mul t ile vel complex w ith the south facing facade looking ou t o ver th e open air acti vities of Tow n Square West (descr i bed below). The facades facing t he residentia l neighborhoods to the w est should be des i gned so that t he ente rt a i nment bu il ding w i ll ha ve a so lid w a ll, w it h f ew or no open i ngs (except the f itness use, w ith consideratio n to privacy) so tha t any sound ge nera t ed by the uses w i ll be acoust ical ly att enuated and any v ie ws onto ad jacent residential properties w i ll be blocked . As not ed in a Genera l Plan Strategy, entertainment uses are required to constitute no more than 30 percent of the tota l reta il uses w ithin the Plan Area. 2 -32 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t:'!'j ~ t:'!'j > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 co t:'!'j rJJ. e co ~ ~ ~ ~ t:'!'j c c ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ -0 r I ~ = t:'!'j < 0 ~ t:'!'j ~ rJJ. r".) I O'I ~ 2.4.3 . Town Center Retail/Office District Blocks 7 through 12 Predominant Land Uses Office Retail Amenity & Support Space Transit Center The Town Center Retail /Office District will contain Class-A office space and Amenity & Support Space that wi ll provide state of the art, efficient, susta in able, and flexible space for a range of users across th e lifecycle of Silicon Valley companies. Pursuant to established City practice and policy, Amenity & Support Space serving the Office shall not require an Office space allocation from General Plan Figure LU-1. Office entrances, lobbies, and some Amen ity & Support Space may be located at ground le ve l facing To w n Square East and the adjacent streets . Ground floor uses may also include a variety of commercial spaces along Vallco Parkway Boulevard similar to the Town Center Retail /Residential District described above. Buildings may be linked at upper le ve ls by open-air or enclosed connections or building area . Town Square East is designed as a quiet compliment to the active heart of To w n Square West, include landscaping and outdoor seating areas. It primarily serves the surrounding office uses and is subject to safety and security measures for the occupants and the public . Tow n Square East is not expected to be used for events and festi va ls, though these uses may be permitted for special occasions. AT ransit Center is also envisioned in this District . It is intended to cater to employees w ho arrive w ith shuttle busses operated by companies in the District . LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-33 ~ z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < trj ~ trj > rfJ e ~ ""'3 0 ~ trj rfJ e ~ ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 trj 0 0 ~ ~ r".) ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = trj < 0 ""'3 trj ~ rfJ n I O'I N 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMEN T STANDARDS 2.4.4 . Town Center Hotel District Blocks l 3 & 14 Predominant Land Uses Hotel(s) Parking , Se rvi ce , Facility Management & Loading The To w n Center Hotel District straddles North Wolfe Road and may contain up to tw o hotels. Consistent with the General Plan {see General Plan Table LU-1 La hotel with up to 191 rooms is envisioned on Block 14. This property may also contain supporting commercial services consistent with a General Plan Strategy which states: "Encourage a business class hotel w ith conference center and active uses including main entrances, lobbies , retail and restaurants on the ground floor." The conference center aspect may be satisfied by locating such a use else w here w ithin the Plan Area and is not required to be attached to the business class hotel. Other permitted uses in this District include permanent parking area {surface or structured), service yard, central plant, public safety facilities , open space , utilities , or similar uses necessary to support the Plan Area . On the east side of North Wolfe Road , Block 13 is already approved for the de velopment of a 148-room hotel , satisfying the General Plan Strategy for a business class hotel. The majority of Block 14 is presently occupied by a surface parking lot and w ill be retained as a legal-nonconforming use until such time as it is proposed for development on a majority of that Block. Block 1 4 may potentially be used as part of planned North Wolfe Road /1-280 interchange improvements, a project applicant may construct dedicated off-ramps and/or on-ramps from 1-280 into and out of the Plan Area. The intent w ould be to alleviate ne w traffic by avoiding the City 's existing street netw ork. Additional free w ay ramps w ould be subject to Caltrans and other jurisdiction approvals. The City of Cupertino has identified future plans for a regionally-serving pedestrian /bike trail parallel to and on the south side of 1-280. This trail 2-34 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN outside of the Plan Area w ould be partially funded by this Plan and other sources. ,.... '.Z ,.... ~ ,.... > ~ ,.... < M 3: M > rJ'l e ~ M ~ 0 ee M rJ'l e ee 3: ,.... ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ'l n I a-., ~ 2.4.5. Community Park and Nature Area Predominant Land Uses Community Space Retail Publi c/Civic Amenity & Suppo rt Space As show n in Figure 2-4: C o nceptual Commun ity Park and Nature A rea , an approximately 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area wi ll be constructed on a separate landscaped roof structure o ver the rede v eloped Mall portion of the Plan Area. The topography of this landscaped roof w ill vary o ver the tops of the buildings , and w ill eventually meet existing grade at the wes tern boundary of the Plan Area. Amenities may include pedestrian trails, a playground , vineyards , orchards, organic gardens, an amphitheater, pav ilion buildings, communi t y hub , student union and a nature area. As shown in Fi gure 7-2: C o nc eptual Trai l Netwo rk , a maiority of the roof structure w ill be open to the general public and accessible for all vis ito rs , subiect to safety and security measures. Multiple pa v ilions w ill be located in the Community Park and Nature Area. Community benefit uses may include a general purpose community hub, an approximately 1,000 seat banquet hall , and a 300-seat outdoor amphitheater. Other community benefit facilities w ill include a chi ld ren's playground , and nearly four miles of pedestrian trails wi th rest areas and fitness amenities. Retail uses may include a beer garden , wine garden and sma ll permanent or transient seasonal retail or fast casual dining kiosks. The banquet hall , community hub and w ine garden adjacent to the vi ne yards may be used for large community gatherings such as w eddings , fundraisers, cultural events and festi va ls and creat e an open and fle xi ble community space for multiple programming opportunities. The LAND USE & DEVE LOPM E NT STANDARDS I 2 Community Hub may open to an amph itheater that connects the t wo landscaped bridges betw een Town Square Wes t and To w n Square East. The programming of the landscape and pa vi lions is intended to create educational, instructional , health and wel lnes s, and artistic opportunities for all residents of Cupertino . The General Plan identifies the Vallco Shopp ing District as a Community Landmark . In compliance w ith the General Plan , the Community Park and Nature Area w ill include a plaque , reader board and/o r other educational tools to provide information regarding the history of the Va llco Shopp ing District . Other pavi li ons and areas w ill be pri vately-accessible for residents li v ing on-site and office employees working on -site. They w ill satisfy the pri va te open space as defined in the Cupertino Munic ip al Code, in lieu of indi vi dual pri vate areas , and they may include residential amenities, such as a pool and c lubhouse, and office amenities, such as a cafe, w ellness , and conference spaces. For safety and security of the public, residential and employment uses, som e areas of the roof may requ ire limited public access such as roof perimeters , roof areas open to below and residentia l and office pa vilions. The Community Park and Nature Area wi ll provide a variety planting zones incorporating nati ve and/or drought tolerant species. The Community Park and Nature A rea is designed to sustainably capture rainwater, manage stormwater runoff, create educational and in structional opportunities, and help reduce carbon emissions by reducing the urban heat island effect. Landscaping and functional elements , as we ll as a number of conceptual illustrations can be found in Chapter 7: Landscaping and the Public Rea l m . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECI FIC PLAN I 2 -35 lo-I :z lo-I ~ lo-I > ~ lo-I < trj ~ trj > r.fJ. d ~ ~ 0 ~ trj r.fJ. d ~ ~ lo-I ~ ~ trj ~ ~ lo-I ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = trj < 0 ~ trj ~ r.fJ. r"'J I O'\ ~ 2 I LAND US E & D EV ELOPMENT STANDARDS 2.5. Development Standards This section describes the development standards that apply to all districts in the Plan Area . These standards should be review ed in conjunction w ith Chapter 8 : To w n Center Design Guidelines w ith respect to form and function and Chapter 9: Administrat ion, Implementation & Financing w ith respect to regulation and implementation. Development standards address the follow ing topics : • Ground Floor Acti vation • Building Setbacks • Building and Roof Height • Parking • Parks and Open Space 2 .5.1. Ground Floor Activation The intention of th is Specific Plan is to emphasize key streets and spaces around the To w n Squares as centers o f pedestrian acti v ity . These streets are designed to create acti ve and interesting pedestrian en vironments and provide ameniti es and se rv ices for transit users, residents , workers , and v isitors . The primary goal along these street frontages is to enli ven the public realm by locating acti ve use frontages at the ground floor to help establish a comfortable and interesting pedestrian en vironment and support attracti ve and v ibrant streetscapes . In addition to the development standards bel ow, design guidelines for ground floor acti vation are discussed in C h apter 8: To w n Center Des ign Guidelines . Active Use Frontages A cti ve Use Frontages includes ph ysical acti vati o n or visual acti vation, w hich can be achieved through architectural design and programming . A cti vation uses includes , but is not limit to : locally se rv ing retail and 2-36 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN services; community benefit uses ; and residential and office amenities such as lobbies, cafeterias , w ellness , and other supporting services. A s sho w n in Fi gure 2-1 6: Act ive Use Street Frontages , acti ve use street frontages are concentrated along Ste vens Creek Boulevard , North W olfe Road , Vallco Park way , A and B Streets , and around the t w o To w n Squares . Prominent focal fac;ades identified for the north side of To w n Square W est , w here the frontage w ill be designed to be particularly unique and pedestrian -focused. Exceptions to these standards shall be discouraged but may be appropriate outside of these focal areas to accommodate important large format tenants or uses on a case b y case basis, such as entertainment users , the market hall , or anchor-style retailers like those along Ste vens Creek Boulevard . Landscape frontages are also identified , indicating passi ve areas w ith minimal pedestrian acti v ity , designed to minimize impacts on the adjacent residential neighborhood . The follow ing development standards shall apply along Acti ve Use Frontages : Accessibility A ll primary entrances should meet the sidewalk at grade and compl y w ith the California Building Code and the A merican Disabilities A ct (A D A ). Gro und Floor Height Ground fl o ors should encourage a high clear finished ceiling height throughout the street level ground floor area Building Lobbies Building lobbies should generally be proportional to the size of the street frontage unless they serve a unique architectural feature or purpose. Pedestrian Scale The first le vel or building base should be expressed w ith facade treatments that are scaled to human acti vity o n the street . Lo w er le vels o f the building could include c hanges in materials or changes in fenestration scaled to create a comfortable pedestrian zone . ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M a:: M > rJ'J. e ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJ'J. e ~ a:: ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M r"'J ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ'J. (j I 0\ Ul Exposure Ground floor uses should be physically and v isually oriented towards a street or promenade. Openness Where architecturally appropriate, the fac;ade should strive to provide a maximum length of an active use ground floor w hich could be devoted to transparent w indows and doors or vis ually open, to allow maximum vis ual interaction between sidewalk areas and the interior of active use spaces. The use of dark or mirrored glass is discouraged. Inactive Facades Garage entries, loading and service entries, transformer rooms , exit stairs and elevators should be designed to be protected and screened from adjacent pedestrian activity. Garage entries should be located away from active use frontages where possible but limited w here necessary. These elements must be incorporated into the overall architectural expression of the building. Occupied Habitable Space Where appropriate, buildings should include a sufficient depth of occupied habitable space at the ground floor. Recessed entries may be included in the occupied habitable space wherever infeasible , reasonable accommodation to activate the st reetscape should be provided. Variety The tenanting of spaces should encourage a variety of tenant spaces, where in no single tenant should occupy a substantially disproportionate percentage of the single street frontage. Visibility The tenanting of spaces should encourage a variety of tenant spaces, w herein no single tenant should occupy a substantially disproportionate percentage o f the single street frontage. Building Entries Non -res idential entrances should be easily identifiable and distinguishable from residential entrances. Recessed doorways, awnings, LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 transparencies, changes in color or materials are encouraged to identify and enhance residential entrances. Adaptable Active Use Street Frontages To provide design flexibility and accommodate changing market conditions, this Specific Plan also identifies additional Adaptable A cti ve Use Street Frontages. The requirement for Adaptable Active Use Frontages wi ll be met by encouraging an elevated ground floor clear height appropriate for ground floor uses, and building the finished floor at an elevation that w ill allow direct {step free) access from the adjacent sidewalk. Standards identified above regarding Openness and Visibility are also encouraged. Where ground floor active uses incorporate outdoor seating and dining or other program, a minimum sidewalk throughway dimension of 4 feet shall be maintained. 2.5.2. Low -Intensity Frontages Converse to acti ve ground floor areas, the building frontages along the wes tern boundary of the Plan Area, adjacent to the Portal Neighborhood wi ll be designed as low-intensity frontages {see Figu re 2 -17: Pri vacy I Planted Fa ca de s). These areas wil l have minimal or no building access, privacy screening, minimal or no wi ndows, and may ha ve planted facades on the building. In some areas, the green roof of the Community Park and Nature Area meets the ground level. In the event that Block 14 is developed, privacy screening and planted facades wi ll be added to ensure protection for the adjacent Portal Neighborhood. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-37 )oooooo( '.Z )oooooo( ~ )oooooo( > ~ )oooooo( < M ~ M > rJJ e ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJJ e ~ ~ )oooooo( ~ ~ M ~ ~ )oooooo( ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ (") I 0-, 0-, 2 J LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Figure 2-16: Active Use Street Frontages i ! I I ~ '\; j'i ~ I I I I I / I I ' I I I I I I I r''=·--"-' -"-'~·~··~,=··-'=~· -· -· -·-·-.~. -t·, Legl'.n d I E~e~ -Active Use Street Frontages _ Q Town Square ~ East ~ 10 ~.' I ~ Stre•I ] 'I -B , t 7 Note: Figure is not to sca le NEB N. 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As a transition between the public and pri vate realm , building setbacks are intended to encourage an acti ve pedestrian realm and help define the pedestrian character of the Plan Area . Building setbacks from public road ways (e.g., Ste vens Creek Boulevard , North Wolfe Road , and Val/co Parkway) are measured from the edge of the adjacent curb, excluding shuttle , bus , and vehicular car ramps curb cut-outs. (See Figure 2-18: Building Setbacks From Public Roadways .) No building setback limits are defined for building frontages that face internal pri vate road w ays w ithin the Plan Area. Typicall y, gi ven the intent to create a pedestrian-friendly, w alkable To w n Center en v ironment, most building frontages w ill extend to the built-to line at the internal edge of the sidew alk . Additionally, buildings incorporating ground floor retail uses w ill ha ve w ider side w alks to accommodate greater pedestrian acti v ity , the display of goods, and to accommodate street furniture (e.g., benches , bike racks , and trash receptacles), and outdoor dining. Building setbacks on A Street ne xt to the existing residential neighborhood are designed to achieve at least a l : l plane from the property line to the closest building height as defined in Section 2 .5.4: Bui ldi ng and Roo f H e igh t . This w ill ensure a maximum privacy design be tween the Plan A rea and the adjacent neighbors. The entertainment building in the block should be designed to ha ve a solid w all , w ith fe w or no openings (e xcept fitness use , notw ithstanding other pri vacy considerations) so that any sound generated by the uses w ill be acoustically attenuated. See Figure 2-19: Buil di ng Setbacks from Adjacent Neighborhoods . 2-40 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN )mo( ~ )mo( ~ )mo( > ~ )mo( < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJJ e ~ t'rj ~ 0 co t'rj rJJ e co ~ )mo( ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ )mo( ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJJ (j I O'I \0 LAND USE & D EVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 Figure 2-18: Building Setbacks From Public Roadways ~ 'V :i' .:f- I I I I I I I /. I /·' I I I ,._,~. ~. -• -• -·-·-. -• ~-7~. -• -• -· -· _ • ....:..._ • ., I E Street ~8 D Street Town Squa re East C Street 8 .---------., r--1 -: ---..] - Le9en d -Minimum 35 Feet fro m Edge of C urb M inimum 20 Feet from Edge of C urb Note: Figure is not to sca le Nffi I I N . Wo lfe Road L·-·-·-·-·--·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-, I I I I - I .. ·I r i I i I I . r I • / 1 ; 6 5 "Qi I • I I '' : -' ' ~ .. . . . ~ . . . ---~D ,-' • -> a srre.1 , " r-----~-----: ___ / 14 i ~ I 3 r i ~ I 3 I Tow:v::a" I 2 I _ 2 ~ _____________________ - - - --' A SJreel I /' '-1-·-·-·-·--·_r·-·-;-··. -. - . -. -·-· -. - . -·-. -. -· - . -·-. -.. ., I 1 II 1 · 1 , I 1 I ii J 'E l o . ~I ::>. ,g l -'>!.. ~I U j I V) c · g;>I Ql . I v;~ I L·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·---·-;~---~·~·--~.~ VAL LC O TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-4 l ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \Fl e ~ M ~ 0 co M \Fl e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \Fl ("') I ...... 0 ; 2 I LAND US E & DEV E LOPMENT STANDARDS Figure 2-19 : Bui lding Setbacks from Adjacent Neighborhoods I I I I /. ~ cy j\ ~ .I I I f I I I / I I I / I I I ' I I I I I /' ~-~·=·-·-·----~-~--·-·-·-·-·--~·. -. ., /. E Street I 12 HU H J _JH _____ l l I I I . ,..j .. 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To provide flexibi lity and the opportun it y for a degree of variety of the bu ilt form, the exact location and shape and orientat ion of bu il ding foot prints within the bui ldab le envelope is not defined . Al l building designs will be required to be re v ie we d for compliance w ith California Building and Fire Code . Maximum bui lding height shall not exceed the maximum height as shown in Figure 2-20: Bui ldi ng He ight . Height Definitions Given the fact that the Town Center envisions a separate green roof structure tha t w il l funct ion as Community Park and Nature Area, heights are defined separate ly for the building (bu i lding he ight) and the e levated park structure (park height) and associated pavi lions. Bu ildi ng heig ht is defined as the vertical distance measured parallel to the natural grade to the highest point of ext erior construction, exclusive of mechanical enclosures, parapets, antennas or other appurtenances. Sloped building roofs, in excess of 30 degrees from the ho rizo ntal , are measured to the midpoint of the vert ical dimension of the top of the bui lding . Roo f hei ght is defined as the vertica l distance measured from t he top of the bui ldings to the top of the structural roof, w hich w ill vary in height between 0 and 25 feet to accommodate mechanical equipment and the va riable curvature design of the roof. Ancillary roof structures (i .e., pa v ilions) are defined as an additional height variance applicable only to those respective roof structures. Parapets , railing , planters, mechanical equipment and vents and other similar structures are excluded so long as they are set back from the roof edges and appropriately screened from publ ic vi ew. Building Height Building heights w ill be higher on the east side of North Wolfe Road in the To w n Center Retail /Commercial District due to lack of residential neighbors and both office and freeway uses adjacent to this area and w ill LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 rise to no greater than 95 feet at the highest point . Buildings east of North Wolfe Road are expected to range between four and six stories . Bui ld i ngs on the west side of North Wo lfe Road wi ll vary in height as appropriate to minimize impact on the existing residen ti a l neig hborhood along the western property line. A long this western edge bui lding height will range from zero feet to 65 feet, though for bui ldings along the w estern edge at the upper limit of this range there sha l l be pri vacy measures (i.e ., minima l interface, and in the case of Block 3 buildings no or minimal win dows on the outermost w est-facing fac;ades) and a minimum building plane of 1 : 1 for each building . Facades oriented to the interior streets and Town Square West may rise to no greater than 80 feet at the highest point, excluding Block 1 . Pavilion Height and Setbacks The pav i lions as shown in Figure 2-2: Plan Area Rooftop Pav i lions should meet all of the follow ing criteria: • Rooftop pa vilions are to be a single story or no greater than 24 feet in height as measured vertica lly from finished floor elevation at Community Park and Nature Area leve l. A mezzanine le ve l may be allow ed w ithin this height or below the finished floor le vel. • Rooftop pa v il ions may be connected to bu i ldings be low the roof structure • Rooftop pavilions shall be set back from the edge the roof at least 1 00 feet if above w esternmost Blocks 1 and 3 and comply with the 1 : 1 building plane (and 14 if applicable). • No mechanical structures, other than those necessary to support the respective rooftop pa vi lions, is placed on top of the rooftop pavilions . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-43 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > 00 c ~ ~ ~ 0 to ~ 00 c to ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ 00 (j I -.....J N 2 I LA ND USE & DEVE LOPMENT ST A NDARDS Figu re 2 -20 : Bui lding Height ~ CV p ~ I / I I I I I I I I I r. -· -. ---·~-·---·~. - . ~ _.__ ·-= ·-. -. -· - . -.-~.-: . ., I E Street l]l 1-= ~ C"') Tow n Sq u a re East <;: Stre~t ..... ~~~~~~~.., .~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ c I .,- B >.I o . ·~1 o · ':;I u · ~I >. I I I I Lege1_1 d A O' to 30' B 30' to 65 ' -c 65 ' to 80 ' -D 80' to 95' * Existi ng Movi e Th ea ter 83' N ote: Fi gu re is not to sca le Nffi I N. Wo lfe Ro ad L .---·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-, / / I I I I I I I ,,-----1 1 t ,' I ] / I __ _....,..6 __ - / I / ·-/ ! ~ ------s _ ~ ••••• ./ 14 I [-e ', ./) ----s-Sli'eel * 5 B c To w n Square W es t B B 4 4 £l"fil I Cl -.!:: - Y1r- ~---------...--:;;.,..--~~ i- B B l:? I o . 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The Plan Area has a significant advantage o ver single-use developments because of the proposed mi x of uses w hich allows for a 'park once' philosophy, w hereby visitors w ho dri ve to the Plan A rea w ill only need to park one time and then walk the rest of the time, for example to work, shop, dine , or watch a movie . It is appropriate to account for this internal trip capture to avoid ov ersupplying parking in the Plan A rea. To accomplish Plan A rea goals, parking shall be prov ided in accordance w ith the City of Cupertino Municipal Code Parking Regulations , subject to the follow ing adjustments or exceptions: • Parking generation rates shall be based on local and Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation database rates , subject to the professional judgement and interpretation of qualified transportation engineers (as recommended by ITE). • The total baseline target parking supply shall account for applicable transportation demand management reduction strategies , including trip reduction targets , free community shuttle , car sharing , and ridesourcing programs. Transportation Demand Management strategies are described in Ch a pte r 4 : Mobi lity & Connectivity and in A ppendix A: En vironmenta l Design Features. • Parking utilization shall be based on a rate of 85%, unless it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City of Cupertino Community Development Director that parking utilization w ill be higher (e.g ., due to the use o f a parking guidance system). LAND USE & DEVELOPM E NT STANDARDS I 2 • Time of day factor adju stments shall be ba sed o n the methodology and findings published b y established parking generation rates, such Urban Land Institute , unless specific factors are not included , in w hich other data sources such as /TE or local factors may be used . • Parking suppl y may be shared w ithin the Plan Area betw een different land uses , e.g., betw een office , residential , and retail uses . • Seasonal variation shall be accounted for by designing for typical w eekday demand. Holiday w eekdays and w eekends shall be accommodated through use of shared parking , time of day factors , and special parking arrangements as described below . • To ensure that any potential parking impacts associated w ith the Specific Plan are eliminated , the En vironmental Design Features (A ppendix A ) w ill be incorporated into the To w n Center. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-45 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > lJJ. ('j ~ M ~ 0 ee M lJJ. ('j ee ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M ri ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ lJJ. ~ I -....] """ 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Based on the application of the above parking regulations to the development program allowed in the Plan Area, the total baseline target parking supply in the Plan Area is 9,060 parking stalls. The following stipulations apply: • Parking deviating from the total baseline target (either above or below) by more than 5% (450 sta lls) shall require approval by the City of Cupertino Community Development Director and shall include a justification for the adjustment being sought. • The baseline excludes parking for Blocks 13 and 14 . The parking requirement included in an existing, enforceable project approval shall be added to the baseline target. Otherwise Blocks 13 and 14 shall be subject to the above parking regulations as adjusted or excepted and added to the baseline target. • Up to 15% of the baseline target parking supp ly may be supplied through the use of tandem, vale t , stacked, or other special parking arrangements (such as mechanical units or automated parking systems) in lieu of independentl y-accessible parking spaces. Additional special parking arrangements may be supplied to accommodate seasonal demands but w ill not count toward meeting the total baseline target parking supply. • Off-site shared parking agreements shall be considered as a parking supply supp lement . 2-46 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ :z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t:'!'j ~ t:'!'j > \Fl ('j ~ ~ 0 ~ t:'!'j \Fl ('j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t:'!'j 0 0 ~ ~ t:'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t:'!'j < 0 ~ t:'!'j ~ \Fl (j I -.....1 Ul 2 .5.6. Parks and Open Space The follow ing standards shall apply to new development in the Plan Area and are intended to promote usable outdoor areas . These standards apply to both the To w n Squares and the Community Park and Nature Area , and include both publicl y and pri vately accessible parks and open space features . Both the To w n Squares and Community Park and Nature Area w ill conform to the follow ing general development standards: • Be publicly accessible for use by building occupants (residents and workers) and the general public . • Be designed as a multi-purpose space supporting a variety of acti v ities and events including , but not limited to , concerts and performances, community festi vals and events , art exhibits , car show s, technolog y events , corp o rate functi o ns, w eddings , outdoor mov ies , organized interpreti ve acti v ities su c h as birding , and fitness and yoga classes , pri vate parties , and other similar events and acti v ities. • Be designed to satisfy the recreati o n needs of a variety of user gro ups and a range of both pas sive and acti ve recreati o n acti vitie s. • Create spaces that are acti ve, safe and in v iting , and allow for elements that are engaging and memorable . • Locate the acti ve heart of public life W est of W olfe Road , and the quiet compliment for contemplation and rela xation to the East of W olfe Road on both the roof and street le vels. • For safety and security of the public, residential and employment uses, some areas of the roof and the street le vel may require limited public access such as roof perimeters , ro o f areas o pen to below residential and office rooftop pa v ili o ns , street level access points to the Community Park and Nature A rea above, residential and office building entrances at street le vel , or special events. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2 -47 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJJ e ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj rJJ e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj 0 0 ~ ~ t'rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJJ (j I -....) O'I 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Town Squares The Plan Area w ill provide two Town Squares that are a minimum of three acres in total. To wn Square West w ill conform to the following general development standards: • In corporate high-quality furnishings and materials inc luding benches, sea t ing areas, signage, spec ialty paving, lighting e lemen ts, and the like. • Incorporate a kiosk for communicating special events and programs both in the Plan Area as wel l as the community at- large . • Incorporate landscap ing that is distinctive and v isually attractive and helps to reinforce a downtown character whi le at the same time resilient to climate conditions such as extended periods of drought and increasing global temperatures. • Adjacent building frontages should be designed to help to activate the respective square. • Adjacent roadways sha ll be designed to accommodate period closure for special events. Town Square East wi ll conform to the following general development standards: • Incorporate high-quality furnishings and materials including benches, seating areas, signage, specialty paving, lighting elements, and the like. • Incorporate landscaping that is distinctive and visual ly attractive and helps to reinforce a downtown character while at the same time resilient to climate conditions such as extended periods of drought and increasing global temperatures . • Ad jacent building frontages shou ld be designed to help to activate the respective square . 2-48 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Community Park and Nature Area The Community Park and Nature Area wil l conform t o the following general development standards: • Incorporate wa lking/jogging trails and associated fitness equipment and facilities. • Incorporate thematic landscaping that is based on the native ecologies o f Santa Clara Valley and is resilient to climate conditions, such as extended periods of drought and increasing global temperatures. • Utilized recycled wa ter for irrigation. • Incorporate perimeter fencing or other suitable materials on the edges of the roof that is aesthetically compatible wit h the overall architectural and landscape character of the Plan Area, wh ile also ensuring adequate safety. • Provide private space for residential and office users. • Provide the necessary life and safety features to ensure a safe, notifiable, and accessible means of access reasonably provided to all areas by emergency personnel. • Incorporate educational programs when possible that are intended t o advance the communities understanding of local hi st ory, nature, and science. ~ '.2! ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > rJ). e ~ M ""'3 0 ~ M rJ). e ~ ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M c; c; ~ ~ M (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ rJ). (j I -.......1 -.......1 2.6. Permitted, Conditional & Excluded Uses Table 2-2: Permitted, Conditional & Excluded Uses identifies the land uses that are permitted, conditionally permitted and excluded according to the respective districts as show n in Figure 2-l Sa : Town Center Districts and Figu re 2-l Sb: Community Park and Nature Area Dis t rict. Descriptions of each land use are described below. These descriptions are representative of the types of land uses envisioned and are not meant to be completely inclusive. Other uses wh ich , in the opinion of the City's Director of Community Development, are similar to those identified and do not create significant adverse impacts to the surround ing area due to odor, dust, smoke, glare, fumes, radiation, v ibrati ons, noise, traffic or litter, are permitted or conditionally permitted . Uses that are fundamentally different from those identified below sha ll be at the discretion of the City's Director of Community Development. LAND U SE & DEVELOPM E NT STANDA RDS I 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SP ECIFIC PlAN I 2-49 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 co M rJJ. e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. (j I -..l 00 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Table 2-2: Permitted, Conditional & Ex cluded Uses Use Categories 1 Agricultural Uses Alcohol Sales Amenity & Support Space Animal C linics/ Hospitals Automobile Service Stations Assembly Uses Childcare/ Daycare Convenience Markets Community Retail Community Space Educational Uses Entertainment Eating Establishments Fitness , Gym , Health Club Laboratories Late even ing activities which occur between l lpm -2am Light Manufacturing , Processing, Assembly Liquor Store Lodges/ Clubs Medical Office Outdoor Dining Outdoor Uses Parks and Open Space Personal Services Printing and Publishing 2-50 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Town Center Retail I Residential EX p p EX EX p p p p p p p p p EX p EX p p p p p p p p CUP-Admin . Town Center Retail I Entertainment I Office I Residential EX p p CUP-Admin. CUP-Admin. p p p p p p p p p p p CUP-Adm in . EX p p p p p p p CUP -Admin . Town Center Retail I Office EX p p EX EX CUP-Admin . CUP-Admin. CUP-Admin. p p p p p p p p p EX p p p p p CUP-Admin. p CUP -Admin . Town Center Hotel EX CUP-Admin. p EX EX CUP-Admin. CUP-Admin . CUP-Admin . p p CUP-Admin . p p CUP-Admin. EX CUP -Admin . EX EX CUP-Admin. CUP-Admin . p p p CUP-Admin . p EX Community Park and Nature Area p p p EX EX CUP-Admin. CUP-Admin . CUP-Adm in . p p p p p CUP-Adm in . EX CUP-Admin . EX EX CUP-Admin. CUP-Admin . CUP-Admin . p p p CUP-Ad min. EX )ooool '.Z )ooool ~ )ooool > ~ )ooool < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJJ e ~ ~ 0 eo t'rj rJJ e eo ~ )ooool ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ )ooool ~ t'rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJJ (j I -.....l 'C Use Categories 1 Pub lic/ Civic Public Safety Facilities Regional Retail Residential Services, Facility Management & Loading Storage Garages/ Warehouse Businesses Temporary/ Seasonal Events Telecommunication Facilities Temporary Retai l Warehouses LEGEND : P -Permitted Notes: Town Center Retail I Residential p p p p p EX p p p EX Town Center Reta il I Entertainment I Office I Residential p p p p p EX p p p EX CUP-Adm in . ~Conditional Use Permit -Adm ini strati ve 2 LAND US E & D E V E LOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 Town Center Retail I Office p p p p p EX p p p EX EX -Excluded Use Town Center Hotel EX p p CUP-Admin. p EX p p p EX Community Park and Nature Area EX p CUP-Admin. EX p EX p p p EX l. Other uses which, in the opinion of the City's Director of Community Development, are similar to the permitted and do not create significant adverse impacts to the su rrounding area due to odor, dus t , smoke, glare, fumes , radiation, vibra tions , noise, traffic or litter, are permitted or conditionally permitted . 2. Issued by the Director of Community Development, and subject to direct appeal to the City Counci l. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SP ECI FIC PLAN / 2-5 1 ,..... '.2! ,..... ""'3 ,..... > ""'3 ,..... < trj ~ trj > \JJ. e ~ ""'3 0 ~ trj \JJ. e ~ ~ ,..... ""'3 ""'3 trj ~ ~ ,..... ~ trj (j ""'3 r ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = trj < 0 ""'3 trj ~ \JJ. () I 00 0 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 2 .6. l. Residential Any areas suitable for dwelling that may be rented. Such use may be combined with another use in compliance w ith the permi t requi rements for th e app li cab le to t he Mixed-Use Retai l/Residen ti a l D istrict. Uses include but are not limited to apartments, lofts, micro-units, and senior housing including senior co-housing . Home occupations are permitted when accessory to the permitted use and otherwise confirming to the provisions Cuperti no M u n icipa l Code . The intent of the Municipal Code for residential units to have access to private outdoor areas will be provided through a common outdoor area loca t ed in a convenient ly accessible location on-si t e and exc lusive of genera l public access areas. Residen t ia l private ou t door areas w il l be provided in the Plan Area through the use of private areas, parks and open space areas, plazas, and the like. 2 .6 .2. Office Any estab lishment in wh ich the pri mary activity is a profess iona l service to a client or customer who does not necessarily need to go to the business to be served. Uses include but are not li mited to technology, media, life science, incubator workspace, multi-tenant space, commun ications, government services, accounting, financial, eng i neering, architecture and planning, research and development (R&D}, financial, legal, health services , emp loyee supporting child care, insurance, real estate, and other similar professional services. R&D is permitted if it is conducted a long with the office functions of the user. R&D is defined as activities that lead to the development of a new product or a new manufacturing and assembly process. Products deve loped, manufactured or assembled here are not intended to be mass -produced for sale at th is location (w hi ch wou ld require a separate Retail location in the Plan Area}. Office space includes closets, hallways, and /or other small spaces typically considered part of office. Office space also includes balconies, 2-52 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN pedestrian bridges (enclosed or open}, and other similar exterior common areas, but shall not be counted toward the office square foot space allocation. 2.6.3 . Medical Any establishment in which the primary activity is the medical treatment of patients. Uses include small format medical uses (general ly less than 5,000 sf.} and medica l clinics. H ospita ls are not perm itted . 2 .6.4 . Amenity & Support Space Consistent with existing City policy, amenity and support space that is incidenta l to a n d in support of a princ ipa l st ructure or use, and intended to promote persona l enrichment for employees, enhance their health and wellness, and otherwise reduce their vehicle trips, shall not be counted toward the office space square footage allocation. Examples of amenity and support space include, but are not li mited to, fitness and wellness center, clubhouse, common kitchen and dining room, movie room, business center, conference center, cafeteria and/or cafe dedicated to serving employees, atriums, employee-serving Transit Center, employee break space, lounge, office support space, testing and workshop fac i lities, anecho ic chamber, aud itorium, and other misce l laneous supporting spaces, bike rooms, large storage and utility rooms, and non-habitable supporting mechanica l facilities (e .g., HVAC), as well as residential recreation space (e.g ., pool, sun deck, fitness}. 2.6 .5 . Retai l Regional Retail Any retail business that is typically greater than 20,000 square feet and generally serves a broad population, including residents from surrounding communities, and prov ides a source of sa les t ax reve n ue for the City of Cupertino. Uses include but are not Ii mited to anchor retail stores, department stores, apparel, variety stories, hardware, home furnishings, technology ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ ~ ~ M > 00 e ~ ~ 0 ~ M 00 e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ::0 M () ~ t'-i ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ::0 00 ("") I 00 ~ and electronics, general retail uses , customer supporting child care , and dining establishments. Community Retail Any retail business that is typically 20,000 square feet or less and generally serves local residents and employees and provides a source of sales tax revenue for the City of Cupertino and is otherwise supporting use that contributes towards the synergistic success of the Town Center by drawing customers to the Plan Area. Uses include but are not limited to retail stores, specialty boutique shops and food stores, bike shop, personal and professional services (see definition below), customer supporting child care, and neighborhood conveniences . Temporary Retail Any retail or personal service that is created on temporary basis and contains no permanent structures or facilities, or occupies a permanent space on a temporary basis (i.e., seasonal sales). Uses include but are not limited to vendor stalls such as for a farmer's market or craft show, mobile carts, food trucks , seasonal sales , and informational sales booths . Entertainment Any use that involves the commercial operation of a recreational and/or amusement activity. Uses include but are not limited to cinemas, sporting facilities (e .g ., ice rink , bowling alley, bocce ball, ping pong , billiards hall), conference facility, performance (e.g., theater), and dance hall. Eating Establishments Any type of food and drink establishment that prepares and sel ls food and drink for immediate consumption on, or off, the premises. Uses include but are not limited to: full-service restaurants w ith separate bar facilities, fast-casual restaurants or kiosks , banquet facilities , a market LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 hall, and any entertainment facilities (e .g., dancing, live music) in association w ith a restaurant, pop-up food service, temporary event food service (i .e ., kiosks , cart venders, food trucks). Such uses are perm itted until 2:00 AM assuming the sound is adequately contained and is consistent with noise standards as defined in the Cupertino Municipal Code. Alcohol Sales A commercial establishment engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-site and off-site consumption. Uses include a bar, liquor store, and alcohol sales within a retail use. Outdoor Dining Dining that occurs in outdoor areas (including pri vate outdoor spaces and sidewalks) that are adjacent to an interior dining establishment . Outdoor dining is allowed and encouraged throughout the Plan Area . Outdoor dining may encroach into private street parking areas if certain stalls are excess or unused and can be reused as optional dining areas , as well as on streets that are closed during event times . Outdoor dining in the public right -of-way is subject to applicable City regulation is place at the time . Uses include but are not limited to restaurant and mobile dining such as food trucks and temporary (event-based) eating facilities . Personal Services Any establishment in w hich the primary activity is associated with personal grooming, care , exercise , and medical health and w ell-being. Uses include but are not limited to beauty salons , barbershops, small format patient care (medical), public-serving fitness centers, shoe repair, spa/wellness center, travel agencies, insurance, art studios, real estate, pet services {grooming, sa les, boarding), tailor shops, child care (for on- site employees, residents, retail customers), magazine and newspaper outlets, dry cleaning and laundry services , spas, and yoga centers. These uses support and enhance retail uses by establishing an authentic VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-53 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJ). Cj :::r= M ~ 0 to M rJ). Cj to ~ ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ :::r= M ("") ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M :::r= rJ). (') I QO N 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS neighborhood feel and creating opportunities for additional customers to patronize the Plan Area, thereby increasing retail sales. Outdoor Uses Any outdoor uses associated with the retail tenants , such as outdoor display of merchandise, planters, outdoor seats, tables, merchandise holders/disp la ys, or any other items placed by busines s owners or operators. These uses wi ll be managed by the City of Cupertino and a proiect applicant to minimize impacts to surrounding neighborhoods. 2 .6 .6. Lodging Any establishment that rents rooms for transient occupancy to overnight guests for periods of 30 or fewer calendar days . Uses include but are not limited to hotels , motels, bed and breakfasts, and hostels. Ancillary uses may include convenience retail, conference and meeting space, eating establishments, and other supporting commercial uses that provide service to the v isiting public. 2.6.7 . Public /Civic A ny facility, leasehold , organization or institution that is owned and operated by a governmental or other public agency, not including parks and open space, or any facility owned privately but intended for use b y a governmental or other public agency or the public. Uses include but are not limited to schools, government offices, and public safety facilities such as police, fire, and emergency medical services. 2 .6 .8 . Community Space Any establishment that is open to the general public or a group of members that involves public, assembly, social, cultural, or educational purposes. Uses include but are not limited to education facilities (e.g., high school innovation center), museums, daycare, public serv ices , assembly spaces, 2-54 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN public kiosk, banquet hall, Mobility Hub, amphitheater, community center/meeting space, and other similar community-serving facilities. 2 .6.9 . Temporary/Seasonal Events An event that draws people to a public or private function. Event examples include but are not limited to holiday festivals (Christmas, Chinese New Year's, Di wa li , 4 1h of Jul y), outdoor music concerts, seasonal theater (plays, school performances), cultural events (farmer's market, art and wine shows, craft shows, food festivals, religious events, carnivals), movie nights , art installations (permanent, rotating, on-time), unique events {educational competitions, robotics , product launches , presentations/talks, seminars, conventions), civic events {holiday tree lighting), health and fitness (runs, exercise, shows). During event, streets may be closed to accommodate the event space, traffic needs, and event support facilities. Events wi ll be managed by the respective property owner or their designee to minimize impacts to su rrou ndi ng neighborhoods. 2 .6 . l 0 . Telecommunication Facilities All types of aerials and associated facilities used for w irele ss communications, that is, the transmitting and /or receiving of vo ice , data, video images and o ther information through the air via signals in the radio and microwave frequency band. Uses include but are not limited to aerials for amateur radio, tele v ision , w ireless modems, cellular repeaters, enhanced specia lized mobile radio (ESMR), personal communications services (PCS), paging sys tems , satellite communications and other wireless communication technologies utilizing signals in the radio and microwave frequency band. 2 .6 . l l. Agricultural Land dedicated to the tilling of the soi l, the raising of crops, horticu lture , agriculture, but exclusive of livestock farming of any kind. Uses include v ineyards, orchards, chef's gardens, fruit trees, and the like. ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < trj ~ trj > rJJ e ~ trj ~ 0 ~ trj rJJ e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ trj ~ ~ ~ ~ trj (') ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = trj < 0 ~ trj ~ rJJ r") I QO ~ 2 .6.12 . Parks and Open Space Publicly or privately owned land or space that is used for passive or active recreation and entertainment. Uses allowed but are not limited to town squares/plazas, and associated facilities (e.g., trails, playground, benches , fitne ss equipment), adult/children educational seminars, camps, community events, art installations, health and fitness uses (public and private). Uses also include alternative energy facilities in support of sustainability efforts for the Plan Area, provided they are adequately screened and aesthetically integrated. 2 .6.13. Services, Facility Management & Loading Typically non-habitable spaces that are used in support of equipment necessa ry to operate a land use. Uses include but are not limited to central plants, loading docks, waste disposal, and maintenance facilities. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-55 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > 00 e ~ ~ ~ 0 co ~ 00 e co ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r") ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ 00 ~ I QO ... 2 I LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 2.7. General Provisions The following general provisions apply to all land uses within the Plan Area. 2.7 . l. Severability In the event that any regulation, condition, program, portion or policy of this Specific Plan or the application th ereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent juri sdiction , such portions shall be deemed separate, distinct, and independent provisions and shall not affect the validity of the remaining prov isions of this Specific Plan or applications thereof w hich can be implemented wi thout valid provision. 2.7.2. Determination of Unlisted Uses Determination of unlisted uses for the land use categories of this Specific Plan shall be in accordance wi th Cupertino Municipal Code. 2.7.3 . Applicability This Specific Plan wi ll constitute the zoning for Plan Area . Subsequent development plans or agreements, tract or parcel maps , site plans , or any other action requiring ministeria l or discretionary approval relati ve to the Plan Area must be consistent with the deve lopment standards described in this Spec ifi c Plan. 2.7.4. Boundaries The boundaries of the districts or portions thereof are approximate . Precise boundaries and acreages wi ll be established in conjunction w ith a su bdi vis ion map or site plan . Minor boundary and acreage va riations shall be permitted w ithout an amendment to this Specific Plan, subject to rev ie w by the Director of Community Deve lopment. 2.7.5. Design Guidelines Development shall be designed and built in substantial conformance w ith the Design Guidelines contained in this Specific Plan , as more fully set forth in Chapter 9 Administration, Implementation & Fin ancing . 2-56 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN 2 .7.6. Subsequent Building Modifications Subsequent building modifications (subject to approval by standard City permits) shall match the architectural style of the primary building and shall be constructed of the same materials and colors as the primary building and in conte xt w ith the overall Design Guide lines contained in this Specific Plan. 2.7.7 . Temporary Uses The followin g interim uses are permitted on a temporary basis in any block ultimately planned for development uses prior to its entitlement for its primary permitted use . • Simi lar uses allowed within the Plan Area may use the Vallco Mall until demolition. • Stockpiling of soil for use in subsequent construction as part of a grading permit approval. • Assembly uses for regional or community meetings or even ts. • Sporting events. • Construction staging, including materials storage lots for construction, temporary parking , and construction trailers, construction management offices, and the like. • Temporary lane closures or redirections of traffic to provide safe separat ions between the public and construction activities . 2.7 .8. Legal Nonconforming Uses Sites w ithin the Plan Area that contain uses that are not otherwise consistent w ith the Specific Plan are deemed legal nonconforming uses. Any use w ithin the Plan Area la wfully existing at the time of the effecti ve date of this Specific Plan may continue as an interim use subject to the Cupertino Municipal Code. Legal nonconforming uses shall be permitted to cont inue on a legal nonconforming site un t i l such t ime as they are deemed abandoned w hen: (i) any lega l nonconforming use has been discontinued for a continuous period of si x months or more , (ii) w hen the owner of a legal nonconforming site affirmatively indicates in w riting that it has lo-( z lo-( ~ lo-( > ~ lo-( < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJJ. e ~ ~ lo-( ~ ~ M ~ ~ lo-( ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. (j I 00 t/l abandoned the use, and (iii) the owner of a legal nonconforming site redevelops the si te w ith a use not permitted under the most recent classification of the property under w hich the existing nonconforming use was a conforming use . It is the in tent o f this Specific Plan that legal nonconforming uses are allowed until such time as market conditions cause the property on which th ey are situated to be redeveloped. LAND USE & DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I 2 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 2-57 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M 3: M > "(JJ e ~ ~ 0 cc M "(JJ e cc 3: ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M :;c "(JJ (j I QO O'\ COMMUNITY BENEFITS This chapter explains the Plan Area will provide extraordinary community benefits, including a 30 -acre Community Park and Nature Area that is irrjgated by recycled water, approximately $40 million in benefits to the local school districts, as well as senior housing, and transit and transportation infrastructure. ~ z ~ ""'3 > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > \fl e ~ ""'3 0 co M \fl e co ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ \fl ("_) I QO -....) 3.1. Introduction As described in the General Plan, the Vallco Shopping District Special Area is the City's most significant commercial center and is identified as a separate planning area due to its importance to future planning and redevelopment efforts. The General Plan's vision is for the area to be revitalized and continue to functi on as a major regional and community destination. Recognizing that the existing outdated, indoor-only mall is competitively obso lete , the Plan Area will play a critical role in enabling a successful retail district in a mixed-use se tting w hile facilitating extraordinary benefits to the City and community. To that end, the Vallco Shopping District Special Area shall provide the following exceptional community benefits within the Plan Area (unless otherwise indicated) as provided for in detail in this Specific Plan . These community benefits may be agreed to through a Deve lopment Agreement or, alternatively, may be set forth as conditions o f approval in the Master Site Development Permit. These requirements shall not apply to any development proposed on Block 13 o r any portion of Block 14 not processed under the Master Site Development Permit. Where a communi ty benefit is described below, in Appendi x A: En vironmental Design Features , or e lse where in this Specific Plan, the most detailed description shall govern. 3.2. Civic Benefits • Green Roof and Community Park: A 30-acre rooftop (see Figure 2-4: Conceptua l Commun ity Park and Nature Area ) accessible to the public, privately constructed and maintained at no cost to taxpayers, and irrigated by recycled wa t er. • Rooftop Trails : A minimum of 3.8 miles of accessible walk ing and jogging trails , through native and drought-tolerant landscaping , meadows, v ineyards , orchards and organic gardens in the Community Park and Nature Area. • Sustainability Leadership/Recycled Water: A sustainable design goal of achieving the highest level of certification from a globally COMMUNITY BENEFITS I 3 recognized environmental sustainabil ity certification program, such as LEED Platinum certification or its equivalency, which sha ll be achieved in part by providing recycled wate r for such purposes as irrigation, toilet flu shing, and heating and cooling systems, among other design features . • Public Utility Infrastructure Improvements: This Specific Plan calls for the implementation of substantia l public-serving improvements to the existing utility infrastructural system, including those involving the sanitary sewer system, wa ter serv ice, stormwater drainage facilities, gas and electric support lines, and of course recycled wa ter . • Town Squares: Two ground-level To wn Squares totaling at least 3 acres in area, programmed to accommodate civic, cultural, community, and school events, performances, and celebrations, among other uses. • Community Facilities: Community amenity facilities including an approximately 20,000 square foot banquet/event hall ; a community hub building of at least 6,000 square feet for potential uses such as community meetings, study groups, parent vo lu nteer meetings, or birthday parties; an approximately 300- sea t amphitheater for concerts, band or theater performances , or speaking engagements; and a destination children's playground. • Charitable Civic Space: A charitable lease or leases for at least 5,000 square feet of civic space dedicated for use and potentially shared by local non-profits and civic organizations, such as the Cupertino Hi storical Society (for museum and office space), the Cupertino Library (for a materials pick-up and/or return annex), the Sheriff's Department (for a substation), and the Fire District (for a substation). • Civic Space Option: The ability for a project applicant to provide up to an additional 50,000 square feet for an appropriate, necessary and meritorious civic use subject to a separate agreement w ith the City, thereb y reducing the office use allocation. 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If the school districts agree to these benefits , the follow ing are strongly encouraged : • Construction and 34-year charitable lease of a ne w 10,000 square foot, turn-ke y High School science and engineering "Innovation Center" intended to serve as: o A n incubator space for new student-led businesses , o A hub for FUHSD's w ork-based learning initiati ves, o A place for robotics teams to compete , o Space for student makers fro m a variety of dis c iplines to create , and o A Black Bo x Theatre and Stagecraft Center. The purpose of this large, fle xible, and multi-use space w ould be for FUHSD high school students to engage in projects together, collaborati vely across all district schools , w hile collaborating w ith members of the greater community. Construction and 34-year charitable lease of up to 5 ,000 square feet of classroom and/or administrative space for FUHSD 's A dult School to assist in its mission to prepare its students to achieve educational , career, and personal goals and its commitment to serve the life-long learning needs of the residents of the district's di verse community. 3-2 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ '.Z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > \J1 c:j ~ M ""'3 0 ~ M \J1 c:j ~ ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M () ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ \J1 ("j I QO \0 COMMUNITY BENEFITS I 3 Solutions to create net additional enrollment capacity for hundreds of CUSD students , beyond w hat is generated by the Plan Area, and enhance the quality of instruction and student learning. The additional capacity solutions shall be agreed to with CUSD through a definitive agreement and subsequent approval process. Examples of such enrollment capacity benefits could include: 0 0 0 A new 700 student elementary school at the former Nan Allan Elementary School site; Replacement of all portable classrooms at Collins Elementary School with permanent classrooms; Improveme nt and expanded utilization of athletic and recreation facilities at the Nan Allan/Collins Elementary School location; o Funding a $1,000,000 endowment for the long-term sus tainability of the CUSD B'h Grade Yosemite Science Program. o In addition, despite the fact for-rent residential units within Plan Area w ill not enjoy the legal or economic benefits o f indi vidual ly parcelized "for-sa le" units, payment of the equivalent applicable parcel tax to each of the districts for each unrestricted apartment unit allowed by this Specific Plan , subject to additional negotiated terms with the school districts, w hich annual payment is currently estimated to be approximately $135,372 in the aggregate. o Facilitating Experienced Based Leaming: Leases shall include obligations that office and retail tenants in the Plan Area participate in the enhancement of FUHSD students' experience-based knowledge and oppo rtunities for learning- by-doing by, for example, offering business-environment internsh ip, scholarship and/or mentoring opportunities or classroom-environment special curriculum, among others. 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Housing Benefits • Affordable Worker Housing: To the extent permitted by la w, the Plan Area is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's BMR Housing Mitigation Program by prov iding affordable units on- site rather than paying the City's in -lieu fee and , to the extent permitted by law, giving CUSD and FUHSD teachers housing priority. • Innovative Senior Housing: Dedication of at least 80 housing units to senior housing use, in accordance w ith local, state and federal law, to allow local seniors to remain in their community and near friends and/or family and to promote longevity, where all or a portion of such units are strongly encouraged to be designed to accommodate an innovative, amenity-rich active senior "co-housing" environment. 3.5. Land Use and City Revenue Benefits • Early Entertainment Uses: Ensure the delivery of at least 25% of the retail component, including a new multiplex movie theater, in the initial construction sequence of the Plan Area (not including the hotel on Block 13) and allowing for the continuous operation of the existing multiplex movie theater during such initial construction sequence. • Prompt Demolition: To ensure swift completion of the remainder of the Plan Area, a commitment to demolish l 00% of the remaining existing Mall improvements within 6 months of receiving a certificate of occupancy for the afore-described initial retail component, subiect to existing leases and an appropriate temporary improvement plan for demolished areas. • Incubator/Start-Up/Mid-Size Company Space: Commitment to office tenant diversity by prov iding a minimum of l 00,000 square feet of incubator work space and/o r multi-tenant office spaces for multiple start-ups and/o r emerging or mid-size companies, with a preference for local companies . • Residential-Area Plan Sensitivity: Protect adiacent residential property owners by retaining healthy trees and existing w alls and 3 -4 J VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN encouraging inactive and/or generously set-back building facades along the Plan Area's western property line . 3 .6. Mobility and Connectivity Benefits • Pedestrian Friendly Zone: A goal to establish such a successful retail model, efficient traffic circulation plan, and popular bicyclist and pedestrian environment to enable the maiority of the streets in the Plan Area to be permanently closed (market conditions permitting), thereby creating a "car-free" Town Center environment in the Plan Area west of North Wolfe Road . • Transportation Demand Management Plan: Consistent with the Plan Area's environmental design features, require the preparation and implementation of a Transportation Demand Management ("TDM") Plan w ith an overall target of reducing Specific Plan office-generated weekday peak hour trips by 30 percent below applicable Institute of Transportation Engineers trip generation rates, an unprecedented restriction on a "specific plan" area. • Free Community Shuttle: Require that a proiect applicant spearhead and provide substantial funding for a community effort to prov ide a free community shuttle , in partnership with the City , VTA, local school districts, property o w ners, and/or corporate employers. • Bike-Pedestrian Trails Funding: If approved by the City, provide a $6 million cash donation to the City for the express purpose of analyzing and constructing an approximately 2-mile bicycle/pedestrian trail along the southern edge of 1-280 between De Anza Boulevard and Wolfe Road . • Bike-Pedestrian Improvements: Construct and/o r fund additional improvements to pedestrian and bike trail(s) throughout the Plan Area, including along the entirety of the existing Perimeter Road , and in the Plan Area vicinity to improve Safe Routes to Schools and address both bike and pedestrian safety and traffic concerns. ~ '.Z ~ '""3 > '""3 ~ < M 3: M > rJJ. e ~ M '""3 0 ~ M rJJ. e ~ 3: ~ '""3 '""3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M n '""3 ~ ~ '""3 0 '""3 = M < 0 '""3 M ~ rJJ. (j I \0 ~ • Freeway Interchange, Overpass, and Segment Funding : Consistent w ith the Plan Area's environmental design features, provide a fair share financial contribution of $30 million for freeway infrastructure , speci fically the build-out of the roadway improve ments planned for North Wolfe Road and 1-280 overpass and interchange and future 1-280 free way segment improvements, to address traffic congestion. • Traffic Signal Improvements: Consistent wi th the Plan Area's environmental design features, fund traffic signal timing improvements along Wolfe Road between Stevens Creek Boulevard and 1-280, as we ll as locations throughout the City, to streamline traffic flow in the surrounding area. 3.7. Environmental Design Feature Benefits In addition to the above community benefits, the Appendix A: Environmental Design Features , incorporated in this Specific Plan, also provides benefits to the Plan Area and the larger Cupertino community. Where the community benefits enumerated in thi s Chapter 3 : Community Benefits are also described in Appendix A (or elsewhere in this Spec ific Plan w here a more detailed description of community benefits is provided for that matter), those more detailed sections of the Specific Plan shall govern. 3.8. Community Benefit Timing It is important that the timing and performance of these community benefits align wi th the implementation goals and policies in this Specific Plan . The timing of a number of th e above measures is already identified above or in other sections of this Specific Plan . A fter these legislative le vel approvals of the Specific Plan and zoning are in place there are subsequent permits and re v ie ws w hich must be obtained prior t o issuance o f building permits. To ensure the timely performance of the se Community Benefits, prior to issuance of the Master Site Development Permit ("MSDP") described in Chapter 9: Administration , Implementation & Financing, the sequencing COMMUN I TY B ENE F ITS I 3 and timing of these dedications, funding , and other commitments or efforts shall, unless already identified in this Spec ific Plan, including Appendix A, be addressed in either the MSDP or a statutory Development Agreement, if a development agreement is entered into between any applicant w ithin the Plan Area and the City. VALLCO TOWN CEN TER SPECI FI C PLAN I 3 -5 ~ :z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \J). e ~ ~ 0 eo M \J). e eo ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \J). INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS (f) Q) --0 :::i Q) -_c u -+-c 0) >-·-(f) -+-c --0 ...__ Q) ·-c I-(f) . --0 0 -:::i (f) :::i Q) -> -u >--u -+- 0 ·-c ..:..= -_c c ..D. 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This chapter describes the mobility and connectivity plans for pedestrians, bicyclists , public transit, automobiles, and service ve hicles . It contains the following sections: • Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility • Publ ic Trans it • Vehicular Circulation • Street Network and Hierarchy • Off-site Transportation Improvements • Transportation Demand Management Strategies MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 4-1 )ooml z )ooml ~ )ooml > ~ )ooml < M ~ M > rJJ. c ~ M ~ 0 ee M rJJ. c ee ~ )ooml ~ ~ M ~ ~ )ooml ~ M n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. (j I \0 ..... 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY 4.2. Pedestrian and Bi cycle Mobility Consistent with the General Plan, the City of Cupertino Bicycle Plan, and the South Vallco Connectivity Plan, pedestrian and bicycle improvements wi ll be constructed to enhance mobility and connect to both existing and future p lanned fac il iti es. The South Va l lco Connectivity Plan was used to guide the development of these features, including in t ersection improvements and prioritization of streetscape design for better walkability . Intersections in the Plan Area will be designed to accommodate vehicle, pedestrian, and bike traffic. A new signalized intersection proposed at North Wolfe Road and 2 nd Street will provide east-west bidirectional bike lanes along the south edge that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to cross wi t hout conflicts with sou t hbound vehicles t urning left from North Wolfe Road to 2 nd Street and westbound vehic les turning right from 2°d Street to North Wolfe Road . Along crossings wil l be clearly marked to connect t he shared path with the internal street grid . 4.2.1. Pedestrian Connectivity Future development will be designed to provide safe connections for pedestrians . Sidewalks will be continuous, accessible, and tree-lined w ith signalized crosswalks connecting the street grid. The at-grade pedestrian- oriented streets wi ll support uni versal access with gentle slopes. Bulb-outs or other similar stra t egies wil l protect pedestrians at public streets accessing the Plan Area, and the narrow streetscapes and bulb-outs within the Plan Area wil l provide a safe pedestrian environment. Following is a description of the various pedestrian improvements en v isioned in and around the Plan Area . These improvements are illustrated in Figure 4-1: Conceptual Pedestrian Connectivity Plan. Entrance Plaza at Stevens Creek A portion of commuters, pedestrians, and bicyclists will enter the Town Center from St evens Creek Boulevard. They shou ld arrive at an en t rance p laza l ined by up to two-story retail spaces in Blocks l, 3, and 7, al l of which face Stevens Creek Boulevard. The entrance plaza will provide two pedestrian entry points to the retail district at A and B Streets . 4-2 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Retail Loop The retail loop is a pedestrian-focused double-sided circulation zone along A and B Streets, extending from Stevens Creek Boulevard northward . This pedestrian loop connects the west side ground-level retai l district by providing clear wayfind i ng and access from the surrounding streets and parking garage . The Loop wi ll be enhanced by distinct paving patterns, outdoor seating, lighting, lush planting zones including large canopy trees. North Wolfe Road Crossing Town Square East and Town Square West will have a direct link form to the Community Park and Nature area, via a "piano nobile" level that spans North Wolfe Road. The landscaped pedestrian bridge over North Wolfe Road wi ll be part of an active recreation and f itness loop . The pedestrian crossing is envisioned to extend through Blocks 5 and 7 . This e lement wil l replace the existing enclosed bridge over North Wolfe Road . Construction of this pedestrian crossing would require an adjustment of the existing easement o ver North Wolfe Road. Garage to Street Level Access As show n in Figure 4-2: Conceptual Pedestrian Access Points -Street Le ve l, pedestrian access to the Plan Area from the below-grade garages w i ll be via stairways and elevators located internal to the Plan Area and located to faci litate easy wayfinding and minimize distances to key destinations. Private access points are intended to serve office w orkers and residents . Public access points are intended to primarily serve publicly-accessible uses including retail, entertainment, commercial, and the town squares . Street Level to Roof Level Access An important feature of the Town Center will be to provide con venient pedestrian access to the Community Park and Nature Area. As shown in Figure 4-3: Conceptual Pedestrian Access Points -Roof Le vel , access to the Community Park and Nature Area w i ll be from walkways and elevators located at key locations throughout the Plan Area. 1-oi z 1-oi ~ > ~ 1-oi < trJ ~ trJ > rJJ. Cj ~ ~ 0 ~ trJ rJJ. Cj ~ ~ 1-oi ~ ~ trJ 0 0 1-oi ~ trJ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = trJ < 0 ~ trJ ~ rJJ. (j I \0 u-. Access points are provided throughout the Community Park and Nature Area . Several access points are located along North Wo lf Road. Add itional points of access wil l be provided v ia Tow n Square West and To w n Square East . Two additional points of access wi ll be provided along the western edge of the Community Park and Nature Area, where pedestrians w ill be able to access the roof at grade. Safe and secure access points for residential, retail, entertainment, and office users wi ll be provided. Community Park and Nature Area Trail Network An approximately four mile trail network wi ll be integrated into the Community Park and Nature Area. An accessible promenade path loop constructed of flexib le stabilized permeable materials, wi ll meander throug h ou t the rooftop. Fitness oriented trails are also planned along this trail. Wolfe Road Tunnel The existing Perimeter Road tunnel passing under North Wo lfe Road wi ll be modified from its current configuration to accommodate two option s. The tunnel today consists of three auto lanes and one pedestrian sidewa lk. It is insufficient for cars , pedestrians, and bicycles. The overhead bridge clearance is also a subs tanda rd height at l O' -0", where current Ca ltran s roadway heights require 14 '6" minimum. Option 7 The tunnel wi ll be modified so that it accommodates alternative modes of transportation, creating a bicycle and pedestrian connection to complete connectivi t y between the Plan Area and the anticipated future tra i ls a long 1-280. It wi ll also provide services and facility management access for the Town Center, including small service vehicles. The tunnel may also accommodate utility con nection s for the Town Center. Veh icular access for the Town Center wi ll not be required. Option 2 As part of the Wolfe Road /1-280 interchange improvements, a project applicant may explore the construct ion of dedicated off-ramps and /or on-ramps from 1-280 into and out of the Town Center. The intent would MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 be to divert traffic from the City's street network. Additional freeway ramps would be subject to Caltrans and other jurisd iction approvals. 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Bicycle striping, green bike lanes, and bike boxes wi ll be used t o reinforce and accommodate a multi-modal stree t network . The Plan Area should include a variety of bicyclist amenities , such as a bike cafe, bike repair shop, and shower facilities, to name a few. For safety and secu rity reasons, bicycles w ill not be allowed onto th e elevated Community Park and Nature Area . Bike parking areas w ill be provided throughout the Plan Area . MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 4-7 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > '(J1 e ~ M ~ 0 eo M '(J1 e eo ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ '(J1 (j I """"" 0 0 4 I MOBIL ITY & CONNCTIVITY Figure 4-4: Conceptual Bicycle Connectivify Plan ~ '"\i i' ~ I T 11 ' ' ' ,.···· .. :~j.f~.,~.! . .,.,.,..~ .. '!'ff.~~-~:Y~:: •• :·=:~:=:-:=:::-··- : .1 ,, I "''"' ··········=,,,..--.-• I ~ -··········=·""'''I' /I !l 12 11 . •I < ................. ·_: 11 / / ·~~ 8 ............... .,,.5f,,............ I ' I . 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The trail w ill be accessib le from surrounding Municipal Streets and the internal street netw ork. The trail w il l connect future t rail networks , as identified in the South Vallco Connecti v ity Plan . The trai l w i ll also provide access to the Community Park and Nature Area at locations along its western edge . Concurrent w it h future cons t ruction of this planned trail , the trail head w ill be co nstructed by the To w n Center app licant. The design of the path w ill be routed to minimize disturbance to the existing trees and a llow the path to be shaded . Any trees that cannot remain around the outer boundary o f the Plan Area w ill be relocated o r new trees planted in p lace of those trees that mus t be removed . Intersection design w i ll minimize conflicts between pedestrians , bicyclists, and vehicles . Along 3 rd Stree t , A and E Streets , crossings w ill be clearly marked to facilitate connection s from the shared use path into the internal street grid . MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 Fig u re 4 -5 : Conceptua l Perimeter Bikeway and Pedestrian Tr ai l - Typica l ~ VALLCO TOWN CENTER SP EC IFIC PLAN I 4-9 ~ ~ ~ ""'3 > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > rJJ e ~ ""'3 0 co M rJJ e co ~ ~ ~ ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ rJJ n I ..... 0 N 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY 4-10 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN 4.2.4. Off-Site Pedestrian/Bike Connectivity Improvements A key theme to this Specific Plan includes providing connections to the rest of the community and encouraging active lifestyles by encouraging an expanded pedestrian and bicycle network that wi ll be interwoven into the community fabric . Creating high-quality, direct wa lkw ays and bikeways to the deve lop ment area wil l ma ke it easier for non-motorize d tra vel w ithin the deve lopment area and w ill provide a direct connection to other nearby destinations, including schools, bus i nesses, residences , and open space areas . To encourage a healthy and sustainable community, it is important that residents, employees, and v isitors to the development ha ve sa fe and con venient alternati ves to traveling to and from the Plan A rea . The improvements identified below tier from the City of Cupertino's ad opted 2015 Bikeway Improvement Prioritization Update (March 2015), w hich serves as a supplemental re port to the City 's 2011 Bicycle Transportation Plan . It focuses on key bikeways and pedestrian routes to and from the Plan Are a -generally w ithin a one mile radius and are aimed at building a connection between the Plan A rea and surrounding communities by improving the bicycle and pedestrian network w ith more connections and treatments that in crease the presence of pedestrian and b icy cl e acti vity. Spec ifically, the recommended improv ements better delineate bicycle and pedestrian facilities from ve hicle traffic and parking lanes , slow vehicle traffic, and provide connections betw een the Plan A rea and adjacent neighborhoods and community attractors that a re aesthetically plea sing and enhance the perception of safety. This preliminary list of improvements w ill be further refined in coordination w ith the City of Cupertino, neighborhood groups, businesses, and bike proponents. The locations of these improveme nts are show n on Figure 4-6 : Proposed Off-Site Pedestrian/Bike Connectivity Improvements. ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJJ e ~ ~ 0 to ~ rJJ e to ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ $3 ~ n ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJJ (j I ..... 0 (.H Figure 4-6: Proposed Off-Site Pedestrian/Bike Connectivity Improvements MOB I LITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 -Existing Bi cy cl e Trai l and Facilities -Proposed Bi cycle Troil an d Fa cilities Improve ments • • • Funding for City Bicy cle Trail Project Note: Fi gu re is not to scale VALLCO TOWN CENTER SP ECIFIC PLAN I 4-1 1 ~ '.Z ~ ,..., ~ > ,..., ~ < M ~ M > 00 e ~ M ,..., 0 co M 00 e co ~ ~ ,..., ,..., M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ,..., r ~ ,..., 0 ,..., = M < 0 ,..., M ~ 00 (j I io-0 0 ~ 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY Bike-Pedestrian Trails Funding If approved by the City, provi de a $6 million cash donation to the City for the express purpose to analyze and construct an approximately two-mile bicycle /pedestrian trail along the southern edge of 1-280 between De Anza Boulevard and Wolfe Road . 1-280 Frontage Trail Connections Consistent w ith the City of Cupertino 2014 South Vallco Connectivity Plan, the Town Center applicant wi ll establish connection points at North Wolfe Road and 3 rd Street; 3 rd Street and E Street; and A Street and 3 rd Street providing future access to a envisions 1-280 frontage trail. Portal Avenue Portal Avenue is a north-south street that runs parallel to the Plan Area and serves as the main collector to other local, residential streets. Major attractors or links along Portal Avenue include Portal Plaza , Portal Park , Bright Horizons School and Collins Elementary School. The street currently includes two, 18-foot-w ide travel lanes with on-street parking along both sides and extends nearly a mile in total distance. Portal Avenue, between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wheaton Drive includes traffic calming measures, such as midblock bulb-outs and permanent, raised chicanes and a roundabout; however, none of these features exist north of the Portal Avenue/Wheaton Drive intersection. The street is currently designated as a city bike route and there are signs posted along both sides of the street to notify drivers that bicyclists can be expected on this road and are allow ed use of the road. Aside from these posted signs, there is no bicycle infrastructure that clearly indicates safe placement of bicyclists and that bicyclists are allowed full use of the lane. Bicycle Transportation Plan Improvements identified by the City for this segment include providing marked bike loop-detectors for southbound Portal Avenue at Stevens Creek Boulevard and converting all-way stop- control to two-way stop-control at the Portal Avenue and Wheaton Drive intersection, with stops on Wheaton Drive . 4-12 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Additional proposed improvements include: • • • Install color backed sharrows for Class Ill facility. Install continental-design (ladder-style) crosswalk at Amherst Drive and Portal Avenue. Install "neighborhood greenway" signage along route. T antau Avenue -Steven Creek Boulevard to Bollinger Road The roadway comprises two, 11 -foot-wide auto traffic lanes and 8-foot- wide parking lanes along both sides of the street. Adjacent uses are primarily residential homes and schools. The street is generally a low- speedr low-volume roadway that is suitable for supporting additional pedestrian and bicycle travel. Strengthening the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along T antau Avenue would open up more opportunities to create additional bicycle/pedestrian connections to the Plan Area as well as allow bicyclists and pedestrians to travel to/from their place of residence to schools in a convenient, accessible manner. Bicycle Transportation Plan Improveme nts identified by the City for this segment include removing street parking from one side of T antau Avenue to support bike lanes; and installing "Sa n Tomas Aquino Trail" signs along T antau Avenue and Barnhart Avenue. Additional proposed improvements include: • Install color backed sharrows for Class Ill facility between Stevens Creek Boulevard to Bollinger Road to increase motorists ' awareness of bicycle traffic and notify motorists that bicyclists are allowed use of lane . ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJ1 c ~ t'rj ~ 0 co t'rj rJ1 c co ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ t'rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJ1 (_) I )mo& 0 Ul 4.2.5 . Mobility Hub Within the Plan Area (conceptually adjacent to Ste vens Creek Boulevard) a public Mobility Hub is planned that w ill cater to bicyclists , transit users, and those w ishing to use alternati ve forms of transportation. A Mobility Hub is a place of connecti vity w here different modes of transportation come together. It serves as an origin, destination , and transfer point w ith connections to the local and regional transportation system. This includes a major on-street transit area w ith significant le vels of tran sit service , and dense, mi xed-use dev elopment . Mobility Hubs prov ide seamless mobility betw een modes, w hile creating a vibrant en vironment that is both accessible and economically thri ving . A Mobi lity Hub is envisioned within the Plan Area that is public-facing and visi t or-oriented on Stevens Creek Boulevard . This Mobi lity Hub may include the following features: • VTA BRT/Rapid, including all transit passenger amenities called for in VT A's forthcoming Trans it Passenger En vironment Plan , including large shelters , real-time bus informatio n , se ati ng , etc . • Community shuttle stop. • Staffed information kiosk for bike safety classes , contests /raffles /prizes (e .g ., bike helmet gi vea w ays), transit info and transit planning assistance , practice loading a bike onto a bus , help distribute info or set up Safe Routes to School and Safe Routes to Trans it groups . • Check out/return electric scooters for shopping. • Car share se rv ices nearby. • Short-term bike parking (public art rack). • Free valet bike parking. • Repair stat ion -free tools, b i ke pump. • Bike shop/repair nearby. • Cafe/coffee shop nearby. MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 • Secure bike parking and sho w ers for retail w orkers (if not inside retail buildings). For local cyclists, the Mobility Hub w ill offer bicycle support services such as repair services, rentals, lockers , indoor parking, and charging stations for electric bike users. The goal is to create a regionally-serving center that supports bike clubs, bike commuters , and general bike enthusiasts . For transit and alternative transportation users, the Mobility Hub w ill serve as a public transit center, an information kiosk and safe waiting area for buses , including the planned VT A bus rapid transit, or a place to reserve /pick -up a shared vehicle . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SP ECIFIC PLAN I 4-13 ~ z ~ ,.., > ,.., ~ < M s: M > r:JJ cj ~ M ,.., 0 co M r:JJ cj co s: ~ ,.., ,.., M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (_) ,.., ~ ~ ,.., 0 ,.., = M < 0 ,.., M ~ r:JJ (j I """"" 0 O'\ 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY 4.2.6 . Transit Center A separate, office employee-serving Trans it Center is also envisioned for the east side of North Wo lfe Road. This is intended to cater to employees who arrive by private shuttle bus and wil l have many features similar to the public Mobility Hub. The Transit Center may include the following features: • Primary drop-off and pick-up location for private employer shuttles, with real-time information and weather-protected seating. This helps employers by offering an attractive alternative to driving and allows the office employment uses to reach their trip reduction goals. • Staffed office offering commute information and incentives: subsidized VTA transit passes, carpool signup/matching assistance, emergency ride home signup, parking passes, personalized trip planning advice, office contests, helmet and bike gear giveaways. • Additional mobility options: community shared bikes, Segway, scooters, and/or other personal mobility devices. • Bike repair and bike supplies for sale. • Bike clinics -repair, commuting safely, riding in the rain, trip planning, and the like. • Car share services nearby, with electric vehicles and fast L3 charging. • Secure bike parking (here, but also in every office building). • Showers and changing amenities (here, but also in every office building). • Community shuttle stop. • Cafe/coffee shop nearby. 4-14 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < ~ ~ ~ > 00. e ~ ~ ""'3 0 co ~ 00. e co ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = ~ < 0 ""'3 ~ ~ 00. (") I ~ Q -.....) MOBILITY & CONNCTIVI T Y i 4 4.3. Public Transit The Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VT A) prov ides express and regular bus service to the Plan Area. Existing bus stops along Stevens Creek Boulevard , North Vallco Road, and Vallco Parkway w ill be relocated and improved. Additionally, the Town Center applicant will partner w ith the City of Cupertino, VTA, and area employers to fund a free community shuttle for Cupertino residents and employees. The free community shuttle wi ll connect numerous destinations w ithin the community, such as the library, Civic Center, Memorial Park, the local community college, one or more high schools, the adjacent tech campuses, and more . The precise route(s) has not been designed at this time and w ill be modified over time to ma ximize ridership based on the communities ridership needs. Two multi-modal transit centers are en visioned w ithin the Plan Area; one on the east side of Wolfe Road to primarily serve office worke rs, and a second public one located adjacent to the Mobility Hub on the north side of Stevens Creek Bouleva rd . These multi-modal transit centers w ill serve the complimentary shuttle, VTA local and express buses, future Bus Rapid Transit, corporate shuttles, and sharing economy transportation services. An illustration of the transit circulation and the location of the planned VTA bus stops and community shuttle stops are shown in Figure 4-7: Conceptual Transit Circulation Plan . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 4-15 ~ 'Z ~ 1-3 ~ > 1-3 ~ < tpj s: tpj > rJ'J. e ~ tpj 1-3 0 ~ tpj rJ'J. e ~ s: ~ 1-3 1-3 tpj 0 0 ~ ~ tpj (") 1-3 t"'i ~ 1-3 0 1-3 = tpj < 0 1-3 tpj ~ rJ'J. (j I ..... 0 QO 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY Figure 4-7: Conceptual Transit Circu l ation Plan ~ t .r· - . ~. -· --· -· __.-;,:-_,_~ ·-·-·-·-. _ . .....:...-.,·• 1 I E ~Ire:: , : ~ i ! 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I • . ·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-· -·-·-·~· -·-·-·;-· -=-·-·'""'"j·j I, t j l ii 4 -16 I VALLCO TOW N CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ '.Z ~ ""3 ~ > ""3 ~ < ti'j ~ ti'j > 00 cj ~ ""3 0 ~ ti'j 00 cj ~ ~ ~ ""3 ""3 ti'j ~ ~ ~ ~ ti'j (j ""3 ~ ~ ""3 0 ""3 = ti'j < 0 ""3 ti'j ~ 00 ('j I ~ 0 \0 4.4. Vehicular Circulation 4 .4. l . Access & Entries Following is an overview of vehicular access to the Plan Area from the adjacent roadway network. Access points shown in the associated figures are conceptua l and subject to change based on final design requirements. All roadway access points from the public roadways wil l include safe pedestrian and bicycle crossings, and wi ll connect to the Plan Area's internal street grid. Streets may be temporarily closed during peak weekday or weekend times. Closures wil l regularly occur on the west side of the Plan Area where high pedestrian traffic is expected during event times and other peak occupancy ti mes. Closures on the eas t side are expected to occur during event times or as necessitated by safety or security measures. In the event that the market supports it and adverse traffic impacts do not occur, a portion of the private streets may be closed seasonally or permanently to further support and enhance the wa lkability and pedestrian experience of the Plan Area. Access to the Plan Area has been carefully designed to help minimize confl icts and allow for easy on-site wayfinding depending on the type of user coming to or going from the Plan Area. As shown in Figure 4-8: Conceptual Vehicle Access Plan , a ll vehic les wi ll access the Plan A rea v ia mu ltiple signalized intersections and directed to be low-grade parking entrances or above grade entrances. The primary roadway access points for office workers wi ll be from the northern side of the Plan Area wi th direct access to below grade parking entrances located off of North Wol fe Road . Additiona l below grade parking garage entrances will be accessed from A Street. The primary roadway access for other users w ill be from both above-and be low-grade parking entrances located on southbound North Wolfe Road and the Stevens Creek Bou levard entrance. Street parking and private streets may be used temporarily for special events (public or pri vate) such as farmer's markets , corporate events , and MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 arts and craft festivals. Parking wil l be provided in accordance w ith the development standards described in Chapter 2 : Land Use & Devel o pment Standards of this Specific Plan . Im plementation of the Specific Plan wi ll estab lish a street hierarchy that directs vehicles to the parking garages efficiently, reducing conflicts with pedestrians and bicyclists on the at-grade street network . This includes accommodating traffic from 1-280 with direct access to parking garages from North Wolfe Road. This will be complemented by VTA plans to rebuild and widen the North Wol fe Road /1-280 interchange that will include vehicular, bike and pedestrian improvements. The existing public roads of Wolfe Road, Ste vens Creek Boulevard, and Vallco Parkway are designed to handle the majority of the veh icle traffic . Connectors are second in th e hierarchy, directing ve hicles towards the primary roadways . Primary access to the Plan Area w ill be from Ste vens Creek Boulevard at A and B Streets , from northbound Wol f e at the Vallco Parkway, and from southbound Wo lfe Road into the parking garages south of 2 "d Street. The small block street network envisioned in the South Vallco Connectivity Plan will encourage the objective of efficient and safe multimodal ci rcu lotion. 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I ,--_______ , = I I L-----------------~ - - - - - - - --·-,4.lllC~ /~ _____ _;---ti ·----------=-=~~~-/ ~--·-·-·-I 4 -18 I VALLCO TOW N CENTER SPECIFIC PLA N ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \fl e ~ ~ 0 ~ M \fl e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \fl n I ,_. ,_. ,_. 4.5. Street Network and Hierarchy Figure 4-9: Conceptual Street Network and H ierarchy illustrates the proposed street netwo rk for the Plan Area for both public and pri va te, streets. Each street has been identified according to one of four classifications, namely: • Retail /Entertainment Streets • Retail /Office Streets • Entrance Streets • Municipal Streets These classifications and typical cross-sections are provided below. For the internal pri va te street network, performance guidelines are included w ith a range of possible w idths as shown on the cross sections. It should be noted that the cross-sections and illustrations are conceptual and may be modified pending final design so long as the intent and function of the streetscape remains in substantial conformance and wo uld not otherwise adversely affect traffic circulation and congestion, noise , air quality, or ha ve other effects on the en v ironment that would cause a significant impact. This includes sidewalk w idths , parking configuration, lane configuration, bike paths and lanes , etc. MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 4-l 9 lo-I '.z lo-I ~ lo-I > ~ lo-I < M ~ M > rJ'l e ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJ'l e ~ ~ lo-I ~ ~ M 0 0 lo-I ~ M n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ'l (j t ~ ~ N 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY Figure 4-9a: Conceptual Street Network and Hierarchy ~ <y .i' ~ I I I I I I I I I I I I I r'· - . -·· -· -·~ ........... ,_·.~--~·-·-· -·-. -.---. ....... I E Str eet D Str eet 18 0 t? (") Town Squa re East _cs tree ~t ----. I 8 I I! 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Retail/Entertainment Streets Retail /Entertainment Streets are intended to serve as the core north-south internal street netw ork for the w est side of North Wolfe Road. These streets will extend north from Ste vens Creek Boulevard and frame the east and w est sides of To w n Square West. These streets w ill provide one tra vel lane in each direction and w ill accommodate a Class Ill bikeway (shared bike/vehicle lane) in each direction. Parallel parking w ill be prov ided on both sides of the street w ith "bulb-outs" at various locations to accommodate additional side w alk space for pedestrian amenities and infrastructure, including outdoor dining, benches, landscaping , light fixtures, fire hydrants and other necessary streetscape elements . Bulb-outs w ill also be incorporated to narrow the street w idth at mid-block cross w alks to facilitate safer pedestrian c rossings . Side w alks w ill be incorporated on both sides of the street. Sidew alks w ill vary in width , but w ill generally be a minimum of 10 feet w ide . A dditional space for outd o or dining, planting areas , and other necessary streetscape elements w ill be provided on at least one side of the st r eet. A cross-section is depicted in Figure 4-1 Oa : Retai l/Enterta i nment Streets -Typ ical and is illustrated in Figu re 4-1 Ob : Retai l/Entertainment Streets -Conceptual Vie w . 4-22 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECI FIC PLAN Figure 4 -1 Oa : Retai l/Entertainment Str e ets -Typica l BUILDING ZONE BUILDING ZONE ~ '.Z ~ ;.-3 > ;.-3 ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. d ~ M ;.-3 0 co M rJJ. d co ~ ~ ;.-3 ;.-3 M ~ ~ ~ (j ;.-3 ~ ~ ;.-3 0 ;.-3 = M < 0 ;.-3 M ~ rJJ. INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS "'" (") ~ "'" >- f-z -::i '.:'.: 0.. f-~ u u.. z Ci z LI.J 0.. 0 Vl "" u LI.J ~ f- o6 z LI.J >-u f--z __, 3: -0 co 0 f- 0 2 s __, ;:: C-115 (j I ~ ~ O'I 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY 4.5.2 . Retail/Office Streets Retail/Office Streets are intended to serve as the core north-south internal streets on the east side of North Wo lfe Road. These streets w ill extend north ward from Vallco Parkway to 3rd Street and frame the east and west sides of Town Square East. The streetscape w ill provide one lane o f traffic in each direction. Parallel parking w ill be provided on both sides of the street with "bu lb-outs" at various locati ons to accommodate additional sidewalk space for pedestrian amenities and infrastructure, including outdoor dining, benches, landscaping , light fi xtures, fire hydrants and other necessary streetscape elements. Sidewalks wi ll be incorporated on both sides of the street. Sidewalks wi ll vary in w idth , but w ill generally be a minimum of l 0 feet w ide . Additional space for outdoor dining , planting areas , and other necessary streetscape elements w ill be provided on at least one side of the st reet . A conceptual cross-section is depicted in Figure 4-11: Office Streets - Typical and is conceptually illustrated on the right. 3 rd Street and E Street may accommodate three lanes of traffic, one of w hich is dedicated to transit/shutt le use in certain areas . Al l streets on the boundary of the Plan Area may include a Class I bike path , separated by a raised barrier o f variable width and configuration . 4-24 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECI FIC PLAN Figure 4-11: Retail/Office Streets -Typical BUILDING ZONE BUILDING ZONE ~ 'Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJ.l c ~ ~ ~ 0 co ~ rJ.l c co ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJ.l (j I ~ ~ -i 4.5.3 . Entrance Streets Entrance Streets wil l serve as primary entrances into the Plan Area (see Figure 4-12: Entrance Streets --Typical ). The entrance street at Vallco Parkway connects North Wolfe Road to To w n Square West and w ill serve as a major entry boulevard . It wi ll include two vehicular tra vel lanes in each d irection w ith a di v ided lan dscaped median. Bike lanes are provided in each direction . Both sid es of the street wi ll include planting areas w ith large canopy trees and pedestrian side w alks. Side walks w il l vary in w idth but w ill generally be a minimum o f 10 feet. 2 nd Street -East w ill connect North Wolfe Road to To w n Square East. It will include t wo vehicu lar tra vel lanes in each direction . A bidirectional protected C lass I bikeway is provided on the south side o f the street . Both sides of the street w ill include planting areas w ith large canopy trees . Side w al ks w ill be incorporated on both sides of the street . Side w al ks w ill vary in w idth , but w i ll general ly be a minimum of 1 0 feet w ide . 2 nd Street - W est w ill extend fro m North W olf Road w est to the En tertainment District. It will incl ude two v ehicu lar tra ve l lanes in each directi o n . A bidirectional protected C lass I bikew ay is prov ided on the south side of the street . Bo th side s of the st reet w ill include planting areas w ith large canopy trees . Sidewalks w ill be incorporated on both sides of the stree t . Side w a l ks w ill vary in w idth , but w il l genera ll y be a minimum of 1 0 feet w ide . MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 Figure 4-12 : En trance Streets -Typica l BUILDING ZONE .., VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 4-25 BUILDING ZONE ~ 'Z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M s= M > 00. e ~ ""'3 0 eo M 00. e eo s= ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ""'3 r ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ 00. ~ I ..... ..... QO 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCT I VITY 4.5.4 . Municipal Streets Municipal Streets include the three public streets that are adjacent to or insect the Plan Area; namely, Ste v ens Creek Boulevard , North Wolfe Road and Vallco Parkw ay . Each is described below . Stevens Creek Boulevard As sho w n in Figure 4-l 3a: Mun icipal Streets -Ste vens Creek Boulevard , the existing road wa y alignment w ill remain unchanged. On the north side of the Ste vens Creek Boulevard a ne w pedestrian path way w ill be routed to improve the pedestrian experience along Ste vens Creek Boulevard and shall endea vor to maintain the existing double ro w of Ash trees . Further north along the Plan Area boundary, a new pedestrian side w alk is en v isioned , w hich w ill serve as a significant promenade lined w ith retail stores on the ground le vel and apartments above (w here applicable). Side wal ks in the pedestrian zone w ill vary in w idth , but w ill generally be a minimum of 8 feet w ide . Path w ays betw een existing trees w ill vary but w ill generally be kept to a minimum w idth to protect the existing trees. At the south w est corner of Plan A rea , the Mobility Hub w ill con verge at the ne w trail head entry to Community Park and Nature A rea. N o rth of this , a ne w pedestrian side w alk is en visioned w hich w ill se rv e a s a sign ificant ne w pedestrian promenade faced w ith retail stores on the ground level and apartments above (w here applicable). A conceptual view is show n in Figure 4-l 3b: Con ceptual Vie w o f Ste vens Creek Bo uleva rd St r eetscape. 4-26 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Figure 4-13a: Municipa l Streets -Stevens Creek Boulevard BUILDING ZONE I ~ I ~ ~ 1 ~ ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M a: M > 00. ('j ~ M ~ 0 co M 00. ('j co a: ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00. "'" >- >--- > ->--u z z 0 u o6 >- >--- ---' -co 0 ~ INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS Q) 0.. 0 u .!!! Q) ~ -(./) -0 ... 0 > Q) :i 0 IXl ~ Q) Q) u (/) c Q) ~ (./) '+- 0 ~ > 0 ::> -0.. Q) u c 0 u ...0 ("') C-119 " ~ "'" z :5 a_ u ~ u LLJ a_ Vl °" LLJ >--z LLJ u z :s 0 >-- 0 s ~ (j I ~ N 0 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY North Wolfe Road As shown in Figure 4 -l 4a: Munic ipal Streets -North Wolfe Road , the existing curb line along the Plan Area frontage will be re-aligned to improve vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle circulation. Modifications to North Wolfe Road will improve pedestrian connections w hile maintaining existing trees. A new pedestrian pathway will be routed to maintain the existing trees. Broader pedestrian sidewalks w ill be lined w ith retail stores with areas of outdoor seating . The road modifications may accommodate bike lanes in each direction . Parallel parking will be provided on both sides of the road with planting areas to accommodate existing trees and additiona l pedestrian amenities and infrastructure, including , light fi xtures, fire hydrants and other necessary streetscape elements. Primary sidewalks will be incorporated on both sides of the street. Sidew alks in the pedestrian zone w ill vary in w idth , but w il l generally be a minimum of 8 feet w ide . Path w ays between existing trees will vary but w ill generally be kept to a minimum w idth to protect the existing trees . As conceptual vi ew is shown in Figure 4-l 4b: Conceptual View of North Wo lfe Road Streetscape . 4-28 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Figure 4-l 4a: Municipal Streets -North Wolfe Road BUILDING ZONE ,~ ~ I ~ ~ 2 ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ M ~ 0 co M rJJ. e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M c c ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. '<!" >- f-- '.:: f- u z z 0 u o<'5 >- f--_, - al 0 :2: INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS Q) a.. 0 u -fil ~ +-(/) " 0 0 0.:: .2 0 5: ..c t 0 z ...._ 0 ~ > 0 :::> +-a.. Q) u c 0 u ' ""'" Q) "-:::> O> i..L C-121 °' ~ '<!" z s 0... ~ LL 0 w 0... 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This includes road w ay improvements in support of vehicular traffic , bike, pedestrian , and transit improvements and programs (described above), and a substantial transportation demand management program to encourage carpooling, alternative transportation solutions , and off- peak tra vel (described below). In addition, the Town Center w ill implement a number of off-site transportation improvements , w hich w ill be coordinated w ith various agencies including Caltrans, VTA , and the City of Cupertino . A complete list of all off-site transportation improvements are described in Appendix A -Environmental Design Features . 4 -32 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < l:'!'j ~ l:'!'j > \fl e ~ l:'!'j ~ 0 ee l:'!'j \fl e ee ~ ~ ~ ~ l:'!'j e; e; ~ ~ l:'!'j (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = l:'!'j < 0 ~ l:'!'j ~ \fl (j I """"' N Ut 4.7. Transportation Demand Management Strategies The approach t o Tran sportation Demand Management (TOM) for the Town Center is to proactively offer a multitude of subsidized services for residents, workers, v isitors, and the community at large, in order to reduce the demand for driving. The Town Center wi ll offer many transportation serv ices, including shutt le s, on-site bike commuter amenities, carshare, and other features, in keeping wi th best practice elsewhere in Silicon Va lle y. The investments in transportation options are intended t o generate benefits in terms of minimizing congestion and improving health and the environment in Cupertino. A rich toolbox of TOM measures is available for implementation. The following section describes many of the strategies that are committed for the Town Center. Some of those strategies are described in more detail elsewhere in this chapter. MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECI FIC PLAN I 4-33 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJ). e ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJ). e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ). (j I '"""' N O'\ 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY 4.7.1 . Transportation Strategies The follow ing sections describe the Transportation Demand Management strategies that are committed to be implemented for the To w n Center. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities and Incentives • Secure bicycle parking . To facilitate bicycling as the primary mode of transportation, secure and ample bicycle parking w ill be provided. The types of bicycle parking should consider the needs of all of its potential users. This includes providing both indoor and outdoor bicycle parking and storage for both short term and long term bicyclists . • On-site bike repair facilities. Repair facilities in the form of freestanding repair stands and designated outdoor floor space w ould provide a space to w ork , free bike tools , and bike pumps to help cyclists make repairs. • Show ers and changing facilities. Sho w ers and changing facilities could be provided on-site and w ould promote both bicycling and w alking for self-powered commutes. The facilities should include lockers for users to store their personal belongings. 4 -34 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Free Community Shuttle The To w n Center applicant w ill spearhead and provide substantial funding for a community effort to provide a free community shuttle, in partnership w ith the City, VTA , local school districts, property owners, and/or corporate employers . Shuttle programs are especially helpful in bridging the "last mile" gap by getting users to their final destinations w ithout relying on their car. A shuttle that includes service to the Plan Area w ill lessen the need for car reliance and enhance the use of other public transit modes . The service may initially be offered on demand or w ith a flexible route w ithin a specified service area. Depending on the popularity of the shuttle service, other sponsors could help augment the funding for this shuttle. ~ '.Z ~ ;-3 ~ > ;-3 ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ ;-3 0 ~ M rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ;-3 ;-3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ;-3 r ~ ;-3 0 ;-3 = M < 0 ;-3 M ~ rJJ. ~ I """" N -...l Carpool, Carshare, and Rideshare • Carpool and rideshare matching services. Ridesharing and carpooling matching services facilitate conversations between employees and residents to set up regular, casual, or on- demand carpooling . • Priority parking for carpools and va npools. Parking areas at the To w n Center should have designated, priority parking spaces for carpoolers and va npoolers. • On-site carsharing and car rental services. Car share and car rental services can prov ide solutions for commuters w ho choose not to drive to work or residents who choose not to own a car, but need to make occasional trips by car. Services are most convenient w hen they are provided on-site and ha ve priority parking. Some carsharing services offer electric ve hicles , further decreasing the environmental footprint of automobile use. • Subsidized carshare memberships. Most carshare services ha ve membership fees. Subsidized memberships provide a financial incentive to use the carshare service as needed rather than commuting to work by car. Multimodal Financial Incentives • VT A Eco Passes. VTA offers a program that allows employees and residents to receive a deeply discounted annual transit pass va lid for travel on all VT A services. This encourages employees and residents to fully and seamlessly utilize the wealt h of existing transit services that may ha ve previously been unaffordable or inaccessible to many users. • Pre-tax commuter benefit program. A pre-tax commuter benefit program may benefit employees that live further away or cannot utilize VTA services. This program allows eligible employees to designate a portion of their salary before taxes (pre-tax income) to pay for qualified transit, carpooling, and/or va npooling expenses. Users can save significantl y by using pre-tax dollars to pay for transportation costs. MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY I 4 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 4-35 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \J). c ~ ~ 0 co M \J). c co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \J). n I """"" N QO 4 I MOBILITY & CONNCTIVITY TOM Coordinator To fully implement and sustain the TDM plan, an on-site TDM coordinator could be hired to develop, market, implement, and evaluate the TDM strategies. A dedicated TDM coordinator makes the TDM program more reliable, robust, and consistent. The duties of a TDM coordinator could include: • Provide information on the multimodal financial incentives, such as the VTA Eco Passes • Update employees on tran spo rtati o n and commuter alerts • Assist with ridesharing and carpooling matching systems • Implement TDM programs and events such as Bike to Work Day and bicycle repair commute workshops • Monitor and evaluate the TDM plan with specific metrics and surveys • Manage the TMA budget for implementing TDM strategies • Be the go-to person for other questions on transportation options. The TDM program w ill involve a comprehensive level of programming and encouragement. Such programs may include a bike pool program, Guaranteed Ride Home program, active transportation events (such as Bike to Work Day), fitness competitions, bicycle repair and commute workshops, and flexible work schedules. The TDM coordinator would be responsible for managing, organizing, appropriating funding, and staffing these programs. Parking Parking is a precious resource and it is challenging to balance supply w ith demand. Too little parking may result in spi ll over effects into adiacent neighborhoods, while too much parking may encourage driving and related congestion. Therefore, parking is closely related to the Town Center's efforts to reduce driving. In correspondence with the mandatory reduction in trips, a reduction (compared to the Cupertino Municipal Code) in office parking spaces is planned. However, office parking within 4-36 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN the Plan Area w ill be made available on evenings and weekends to ensure availability of parking for retail and entertainment uses. Non-automobile transportation methods support parking reduction strategies in several ways: • • • Improving walkability (the quality of walking conditions) expands the range of parking facilities that serve a destination. This increases the feasibility of sharing parking facilities. Improving wa lkability increases park-once trips (parking in one location and wa lking rather than driving to other destinations), whic h reduces the amount of parking required at each destination. Wa lking and cycling improvements encourage transit use since most transit trips involve wa lking or cycling links. Wa lking and cycling improvements can help reduce total ve hicle ownership and use in an area. People who live and work in more wa lkable and cyclable communities tend to own fewer veh icles and take fewer vehicle trips than those in more automobile-oriented locations. In pedestrian-friendly areas, parking requirements may be reduced by 10 to 30 percent due to efforts suppo rting pedestrian and bicycle tra vel in combination with additional transportation demand management strategies . Benefits of increased wa lkabi lity and bikeability of an area extend beyond parking demand decreases to include economic, socia l, and environmental benefits inc luding savings in parking facility costs, reduced auto-related pollution, and reduced use of non-renewable energy, improved public health , and improved social interaction between users. ~ z ~ "'"3 ~ > "'"3 ~ < t'f'j ~ t'f'j > rJ). e ~ "'"3 0 co t'f'j rJ). e co ~ ~ "'"3 "'"3 t'f'j 0 0 ~ ~ t'f'j n "'"3 ~ ~ "'"3 0 "'"3 = t'f'j < 0 "'"3 t'f'j ~ rJ). INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS c Q) 0 _Q (/) 0 >-:,:) > u ..:..= t-0 Q) '-+-'---0 u ·~ E t-0 0 Q) Q) D: '-- <( +- ct 0 c Q) '--:e 0 u CL 0 U') Q) +- _c c ~ +-0 ~ +->-0 0 +- Ill _c > ·u 0 .... 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ICT technologies range from long-term infrastructure solutions such as city control centers, smart grids and autonomous vehicles, to tangible services such as smartphone applications, online platforms that crow dsource citizens' ideas , and environmental sensors. Data is also central to sustainable and smart cities, in particular the use of big data and open data , and should be applied to enhance community life, service responsi veness and enhancement, and access to information and resources. The Specific Plan 's sustainable and smart city strategies are consistent with Cupertino's General Plan, Cupertino's Climate Action Plan , California Energy Code, CalGreen , and other city , county and state documents. Proposed strategies to meet these objectives and requirements are described along w ith their potential benefits to Cupertino and its residents and visitors. SUSTAINABLE & SMART CITY STRATEGIES I 5 Social Progra ms VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN j 5-1 1--i :z 1--i ~ 1--i > ~ 1--i < ~ ~ ~ > 00 e ~ ~ 0 co ~ 00 e co ~ 1--i ~ ~ ~ 0 0 1--i ~ ~ (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ 00 n I ..... tH ..... 5 I SUS TAINA BLE & SMART CITY STRATEGI ES 5.2. Sustainable and Smart City Strategies This chapter describes the strategies for green space, resource efficiency, urban design, community, and technology. 5.2 .1. Green Space -Natural and Human Assets The core of the Specific Plan 's environmental sustainability strategy is the commitment to the wo rld 's largest green roof, w hich wi ll result in climate responsive and high performance buildings, infrastructure , and landscape. The 30-acre rooftop Community Park and Nature Area w ill improve resource efficiency and mitigate climate change, and offer significant ecological benefits. Furthermore , the holistic approach to planning, planting, and maintaining this open space wi ll catalyze other green roofs throughout the region. Focus Areas • Open space • Publicl y accessible outdoor space • Playgrounds and other community assets • Habitat and habitat linkage • Native and regionally-appropriate landscap ing • Storm water • Flood resiliency • Regional watershed Potential Stra t eg ies • 30-acre green roof for Community Park and Nature A rea • Maintain as many existing tree s as is feasible, including the mature trees on the perimeter of the Plan A rea. • Use non-potable wa ter for landscape irrigation . • Capture , treat and reuse storm wa ter on-site. Contributing measures include rainwater harvesting and re-use. 5-2 I VA LLCO TO WN C ENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Susta i na bl e a nd Smart City Benefits • Improve d outdoor comfort and user experience • Reduced stormwater runoff • Improved water quality • Reduced urban heat island • Improved air quality • Improved thermal insulation • Reduced energy consumption • Reduced noise • Extended life of building roof • Improved carbon storage • Improved bio-diversity ~ z ~ """3 ~ > """3 ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ """3 0 co M rJJ. e co ~ ~ """3 """3 M c c ~ ~ M n """3 ~ ~ """3 0 """3 = M < 0 """3 M ~ rJJ. n I ...... ~ N S U ST AI N A BLE & SMART CITY STRATEGIES I 5 Amphibians/Reptiles/Mammals/Insects Bumb le Bees Sol itary Bees l:l i lnrna Red-~ggerrfrQ!i Cal1o'lla TJ9!' 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Resource Efficiency -Water, Energy & Sol id Waste The sustainability goal for the Town Center is to achieve the highest le ve l of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program, such as LEED Platinum certification, or equivalency. Given the scale and complexity of Plan Area, the builder of the Plan Area should collaborate with the Green Building Certification Institute to establish the appropriate certification approach. To meet the water demand associated w ith a green roof, the use of rec ycled wa ter and drought tolerant and nati ve landscaping that thri ves on little to no water w ill be utilized . The Plan Area wi ll prioritize and integrate climate responsi ve design strategies that leverage the exceptional Mediterranean climate of Cupertino to improve user comfort and to reduce energy use of mechanical, electrical and information technology systems. This wi ll result in energy and water conservation, and lower carbon emissions. A com bi nation of the geometry of the compact To wn Center layout, the vas t green roof, high performance building envelopes, thermal mass, natural venti lation , natural daylight, and internal load reduction w ill accomplish these goals. Act ive energy design strategies, such as low energy systems, displacement ve ntilation , heat reco very, efficient mechanical, electrical and information technology equipment, LED lighting , load scheduling, and other strategies w ill complement the climate responsive design. Focus Areas • Water o Potable wa ter demand o Non-potable water use o Irrigation demand • Energ y o Ph otovo ltaics o Power consumption 5-4 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN o Thermal energy consumption o Passi ve design • Waste D D D Demolition was te and dust control Recycled construction materials Solid was te separation and landfill avoidance Potential Strategies • Reuse treated storm wa ter and maximize use of non-potable wa ter. • Design buildings that use less energy than code requires, focusing on reducing load and incorporating passive strategies, le verag ing local climate, and thermal mass. Natural ven tilation and daylighting are examples of two passive design strategies. • Recycle or salvage majority of non-hazardous construction and demolition debris. • Integrate recycled content in infrastructure and buildings including the use concrete containing fly ash, slag, or other fill that is recycled. Sustainable and Smart City Benefits • Reduced potable water consumption per person. • Reduced residential energy and wa ter costs. • Off-site water savings due to energy efficient design. • Source and use extended municipal recycled wate r system. • Reduced operational impacts on water treatment facilities. • Improved quality of water discharged to regional water bodies. • Reduced energy consumption per person and per square foot than current Plan Area. • Fe wer tons of C02e emitted per user or per square foot . • Less waste to landfill per person than current use. lo-( z lo-( ~ lo-( > ~ lo-( < ~ ~ ~ > \J'J. e ~ ~ ~ 0 eo ~ \J'J. e eo ~ lo-( ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ lo-( ~ ~ ri ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ \J'J. (j I ,_ w ~ 5.2.3. Urban Design -Accessibility and Urban Form The diagram below illustrates design priorities as it pertains to transportation: / SUSTAINABLE & SMART CITY STRATEGI E S I 5 Focus Areas • Holistic planning and green certification • Transit accessibility • Wa lkability and bike-ability • Carpooling and car sharing • Electric vehi cle charging • Bicycle parking • Non-auto mode share • Local and regional connectivity Potential Strategies • Highest le ve l of recognized environmental sustainability certification • Provide a sa fe and inviting pedestrian and bicycling environment, including distributed and safe bike facilities • Enhanced pedestrian and bicyde connectivity • Create a Mobility Hub to support tran sit riders, bicyclists and pedestrians • Pro vide high quality, frequent and easily-accessible transit via multimodal transit center • Implement a transportation demand management program to encourage transit use and reduce traffic. Featu res might include : bicycle lanes and trailheads ; circu lation improvement; carpool, carshare, and rideshare; multimodal financial incenti ves; and robust tran sporta tion management • Consolidated underground parking w ith distributed EV charging facilities Sustainab le and Smart City Benefits • Expanded Cupertino bic ycle oppo rtunitie s by adding to and enhancing existing bicycle network. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN i 5-5 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t"!'j ~ t"!'j > \JJ. e ~ t"!'j ~ 0 co t"!'j \JJ. e co ~ ~ ~ ~ t"!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t"!'j (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t"!'j < 0 ~ t"!'j ~ \JJ. n I ~ tH Ut 5 I SUSTAINABLE & SMART CITY STRATEGIES • 3.8 miles of ne w pedestrian trails in the Community Park and Nature Area. • Greater use of transit. • More carpooling, bicycling and walking. • More li ve -work opportunities with in the Plan Area. • More efficient ve hicles. • Less surface parking/exposed hard services. 5 .2.4. Community -Jobs, Housing and Economics Through responsible programming and extensive community outreach, the Plan Area should fulfill demand for things like community spaces, modern retail , job/housing opportunities to reduce commutes, improved recreational facilities like ice rinks, entertainment facilities like movie theaters and bowling alleys, and opportunities for regiona l views from the rooftop Community Park and Nature Area . Key sustainable and smart cities community features as described in Section 2.4 Community Benefits of this Spec ific Plan. Focus Areas • Mix of Uses • Recreation Opportunities • Employment • Employment Di versi ty • Housing Potential Strategies • Access ible 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area. • Two To wn Center Squares, tota ling approximately 3 acres. • Additio nal civic and educational space totaling approximately 50,000 to 100,000 sf 5-6 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN • Public art onsite. • Housing units mixed w ith jobs o n-site . • A minimum of 100,000 square feet of incubator wo rk space and/or multi-tenant spaces for start-ups, mid-size companies, and/or new & emerging technol og ies. Sustainable and Smart City Benefits • Passi ve open space and public spaces w ill provide opportunities for community recreation and gatherings. • Mixed land uses w ill provide opportunities for residents and peop le in neighboring areas to meet their dai ly needs in close proximity to w here the y li ve and work, thus reducing reliance on add iti onal automobile trips. • Jobs-housing balance -fulfil li ng General Plan visio n to create a balanced community w ith a mix of land uses tha t support thri ving businesses, a ll modes of transportation , comp lete neighborhoods and a healthy community by providing housing in addition to jobs on-site. • Range of housing types , supporting affordability and options for a range o f household types, including families and seniors. 5.2.5 . Technology -Services and Innovation All Smart City techno logies require a robust and reliable broadband network to operate. Today, high-speed broadband networks are as critical as roads, water, sewer, and electricity. Public services such as hea lth care, education, public safety, and government institutions are being transformed by new information technologies that rely on high- speed communication networks . More generally community life is being enhanced through this new la yer of infrastructure in which intelligent systems are designed to support commun ity-wide access to services and amenities, socia l connectivity and communications. The Plan Area offers a unique opportunity to offer an entire mixed use communi ty that can be a living lab for a number of smart environments that support digita l -physical interactivity. Pe op le stay connected to the ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > 00. e ~ ~ 0 co M 00. e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00. () I ~ ~ 0-, community through social network applications. Video streaming of events and content and entertainment ranging from game-based activity to on-line learning and creativity over the Internet is replacing broadcast television as the main form of home entertainment. Businesses must have access to broadband networks to be competitive and offer digitally enhanced user experiences. Focus Areas In developing the Plan Area as a sustainable and smart city, six focus areas should be considered: • Citizens connectivity, information , access to services • Community life , wel lbeing , and healthy li vi ng • Infrastructure, technology, data for enhanced environmental management • Enterprise and innovation based enhancement • Leadership and strategy • Measurement and learning Potential Strategies In addition to public services and operational efficiencies, the Plan Area should explore fi ve strategies to enhance the way the citizens of Cupertino work, li ve, learn and play: • Retail • Residential Living • Wellness • Entertainment • Office Retail With an ICT infra structure that supports rapid downloads via Wi-Fi and a distribution of I-beacons across the property, the Plan Area could be the ideal beta site for retail. The movement in retail towards digital-physical SUSTAINABLE & SMART CITY STRATEGIES I 5 environments creates digital interfaces that enhance the shopping experience both on the handheld device and through interacti ve media, such as smart mirrors, digital shopping windows and personalized shopping applications. These technologies enhance the physical shopping experience by reinforcing the social interaction, customization and desire for choice that is engaging shoppers. The Plan Area should be configured to offer this environment and design it so it features technology of Silicon Valley companies as the medium for shopping across the mixed-used retail district. Residential Liv i ng Similarly, Silicon Valley technology companies are moving into creating a media ecology that captures the home market. These services could be offered as a residential amenity in the Plan Area. Silicon Va lley innovations for the smart home range from new entertainment and communication interfaces to the intelligent thermostat, to smart home controls and v ideo monitoring; to the Internet of Things (IOT) technologies that link all these devices together. Wellness Today the market for wel lness applications is expanding rapidly and cou ld be highlighted at the Plan Area via the rooftop trails, fitness center, the healthy and organic offerings of the market hall, personal and social physical fitness monitoring, telemedicine services and o ther enhancements to community-wide we llbeing being pioneered by leading technology companies. The paradigm for healthy li v ing has shifted to a focus on outcome-based medicine, community-facing health hubs and data-enhanced health monitoring through personal and wearab le devices. The Plan Area should be planned to support this new paradigm with an environment that offers recreational, fitness and leisure activities enhanced by a smart system that facilitates healthy life styles w ith information and choices. Entertainment Toda y Silicon Valley companies are moving into areas like vi rtual and augmented reality . The Plan Area could serve as an environment for digital game play using smart phones and wearab le devices applying the VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN i 5-7 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < trj ~ trj > rJ). Cj ~ trj ~ 0 eo trj rJ). Cj eo ~ ~ ~ ~ trj 0 0 ~ ~ trj () ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = trj < 0 ~ trj ~ rJ). r':l I ~ (.H ---1 5 I SUSTAINABLE & SMART CITY STRATEGIES same I-Beacons and Wi-Fi infrastructure being deployed for retail , we llness and public spaces. Entertainment as a social activity could also be supported by ICT, affording community members with information on events, and activities across the Plan Area's array of entertainment venues (outdoor performances, weeke nd markets, bowling, ice skating, cinema, art shows, and so on). Office Shared incubators and workspaces could be set up for emerging entrepreneurs and as a beta site for the ever-evolving products of Silicon Va lle y companies. Today shared workspaces often are the new hubs for start-up companies -and many examples now exist in Cupertino -while tech supported incubators and accelerators are facilitating the development of new products. Simi larl y, these venues are being used as shared spaces for inventors and tech enthusiasts, serving as much as a new form of entertainment as workplaces. Sustainable and Smart Ci1y Benefits • Health and Wel lbeing : everyone living and working in the city has access to wha t they need to survive and thri ve • Economy and Society: the social and financial systems that enable people to live peacefully and act collectively • Infra structure and En vironment: the man-made and natural systems that provide critica l serv ic es, and that protect and connect community assets, enabling the flow of goods, services and knowledge. • Leadership and Strategy: the processes that promote effective leadership, inclusi ve decision making, empowered stakeho lders and integrated planning. 5 -8 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M r':l ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. 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Table 6 -1: Service Providers SERVICE Water Recycled Water Wastewater Storm Drainage Electric Service Gas Service Fire Pro tection Police Protection Schools Library Solid Waste Disposal PROVIDER The Town Center -on-site California Water Service Company Santa Clara Valley Water District, the City of Sunnyvale, Cal Water The Town Center -on-site Cupertino Sanitation District The Town Center -on-site; City of Cupertino -off-site Pacific Gas and Electric Pacific Gas and Electric Santa Clara County Fire Department Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, West Valley Division Cupertino Union School District Fremont Union High School District Santa Clara County Library District Recology South Bay The existing wa ter, sewer, electrical , gas , communicat ions, and storm drainage utilities are located in public utility easements throughout the INFRASTRUCTUR E & PUBLIC FACILITI E S I 6 Plan Area. Demolition and re-routing of existing utilities w ill be required as part of Plan implementation. 6.2. Storm Drainage & Water Quality Management 6 .2 .1 . Storm Drainage A n existing public storm drain extends north in North Wo lfe Road, tra verses the Mall property in an easement, goes through a public storm drain located wi thin an adjacent property in an easement and discharges to the Santa Clara Valley Wa ter District's Junipero Serra Channel that runs along 1-280 and ultimately discharges into Calabazas Creek. Implementation of the Specific Plan wi ll modify the drainage on North Wo lfe Road to extend it farther north and realign it out of the proposed parking garage just south of the tunnel under North Wo lfe Road. A new public storm drain w ill be installed in 3'd Street up to the existing point of connection located in the public utility easement on Block 13 for discharge into the Junipero Serra Channel, along 1-280 . Onsite storm drainage w ill be directed to retention cisterns for filtering and reuse as irrigation wa ter for the Plan Area. These vaults w ill be sized per the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements. A ll overflow from the Plan Area for storms larger than the required treatment storm w ill discharge from the vaults directly to the public storm drain located in the adjacent properties to the North, in public utility easements and to the Junipero Serra Channel. The stormwater system for the Plan Area is shown on Figure 6 -l : Conceptual Stormwater Management Plan . VALLCO TOWN CEN TER SPECI FIC PLAN j 6-1 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t:'!".1 ~ t:'!".1 > \JJ. ('j ~ ~ 0 co t:'!".1 \JJ. §a ~ ~ ~ ~ t:'!".1 ~ ~ ~ ::0 t:'!".1 (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t:'!".1 < 0 ~ t:'!".1 ::0 \JJ. (") I ,... .&;.. 0 6 I INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBL I C FACILITIES Figure 6 -1: Conceptual Stormwater Management Plan / I // I I ~ 'Y p ~ I I I I ~·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-r -·-·-·-·-·-·~·~ I ;; • • • • • • • • • • ;::::]:i~t ee fl • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * . ,. . / I ~I 12 I . 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The 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area wi ll contain absorbent landscape surfaces w here rain water w ill be cleaned, and to the fullest extent possible, collected and reused within the Plan Area for irrigation. Rain that falls on the podium area and private roads w ill be diverted to one of the regional retention vau lts, treated and reused to offset the potable water demand, and to meet storm water quality requirements. Treatment wil l consist of media filtration to remove oi ls, sediments and other pollutants to make the rainwater suitab le for use as irrigation . Areas that prove infeasible to be diverted w ill be treated prior to discharge consistent wit h State and local regulations. INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC FACILITIES I 6 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 6 -3 ~ ~ ~ ""'3 > ""'3 ~ < trj ~ trj > rJ). e ~ ""'3 0 ec trj rJ). e ec ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 trj 0 0 ~ ~ trj (j ""'3 r ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = trj < 0 ""'3 trj ~ rJ). ~ I """" .. N 6 I INFRASTRUCTUR E & PUBLIC FACILITI ES 6.3. Potable, Fi re & Recycled Water 6.3. l. Potab le Water California Water Service Company (Cal Water) is the municipal wa ter utilities provider for the Los Altos Suburban District (LASO), wh ich includes the Plan Area . Water supply for the LASO is a combination of groundwater (32 percent) from we lls located w ith their district, and treated water (68 percent) purchased from the Santa Clara Valley Wa ter District (SCVWD). Public water lines are owned and operated by California Water Service Company. There are currently public wa ter mains withi n public right-of- way under the existing Perimeter Road, Stevens Creek Boulevard, and Vallco Park way and supply domestic wate r, fire wa ter, and irrigation. As part of Plan implementation , water wi ll be connected north o f the tunnel under Wo lfe Road and wil l turn east and wes t. The east connection wi ll provide domestic, fire and irrigation make up water for the eastern side of the Plan Area and Block 13. The wes t connection wi ll ultimately connect back to the Cal Water system that is located in an easement on an adjacent property to the north of the Plan Area arid w ill provide domestic, fire, and irrigation to the wes t side of the Plan Area. 6 .3 .2 . Fire Water Lines Cupertino and California Wate r Service Company have a combined fire and domestic water system. A ll building fire water, including public hydrants along North Wo lfe Road, Vallco Park way and Stevens Creek Boulevard, and private hydrants on Perimeter and internal roads, wil l be served from the private domestic wa ter system and wi ll be designed to meet or exceed fire code requirements . 6 .3 .3 . Recycled Water There is presently no existing recycled water system servi ng the Plan Area. In a partnership wit h the California Department of Transportation , Santa Clara Val ley Water District, the City of Sunnyvale, the California Water Service Company, and the City of Cupertino, the To wn Center applicant wi ll provide recycled wate r from the City of Sunnyvale's Donald M. 6-4 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Somers Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), located north of the Plan Area, provided other iurisdictions approve. In 2013 the City o f Sunnyvale, Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD), California Water Company (Cal Wa ter), and others entered into a partnership to extend recycled water service in the City of Sunnyvale south to a nearby tech campus. Service to the Plan Area wi ll include extension of this recycled wate r line across 1-280 to the intersection of North Wo lfe Road I Stevens Creek Boulevard, once the system is available. The Plan Area w ill be plumbed to accept recycled water and accommodate the planned public recycled water system. Santa Clara Valley Water District wo uld be the w holesaler for recycled water. In the event the aforementioned agencies are unable to provide recycled water, the Town Center applicant shall pursue alternative sources to sa tisfy this Specific Plan 's rec ycled wa ter requirement. Rainfall from the entire site w ill be collected, treated and reused for on- site irrigation to reduce dependency on domestic water . Fig u re 6 -2: Co nceptua l D o me stic Water Servic e Plan , identi f ies the domestic w ater system for the Plan Area. io-i 'Z io-i ~ io-i > ~ io-i < M ~ M > 00 d ~ M ~ 0 co M 00 d co ~ io-i ~ ~ M ~ ~ io-i ~ ~ ~ ~ >-< ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 n I ,..... +;;... w INFRAS T RUC T URE & PUBLIC FACILI T IES I 6 Figure 6 -2: Conceptual Domestic Water Service Plan ~ <\i j'. .:z:. -·-·-·-·-·--·-·-·-r -·-·-·-·-·-· ~··•••••••••••i~E~•••••••• ,/.~~I '2 ' I I ==:=! 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SCVWD imports surface wa ter to its service area from the South Bay Aqueduct of the State Wa ter Proiect (SWP), the San Felipe Di v ision of the federal Central Valley Proiect (CVP) and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUC) Regional Water System. However, Cal Water only receives SCVWD wa ter from the SWP and CVP sources. Cal Water has a contract wi th SCVWD until 2035 to purchase treated surface wa ter and convey it to the LAS District . The SCVWD "contract" water is delivered through four connections with in its transmission system . These connections are called the Val/co, Granger, Farnd on, and Covington turnouts. Each of these turnouts is equipped wi th pressure and flow control devices that provide a hydraulic transition between their respective deli very main and the LAS District distribution system. The LAS District owns and operates a wate r system that includes 295 miles of pipeline, 65 booster pumps, and 46 storage tanks. Cal Water proactively maintains and upgrades its facilities to ensure a reliable, high-quality water supply. As shown in Table 6-2: Val/co Town Center Specific Plan W ater Use , the total water demand for the Plan A rea is 439 AFY and the net increa se from the existing demand is 155 AFY. 6 -6 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Ta ble 6 -2: Projected Val/co Town Center Specific Plan Water Use Retail and Recreational Residential Office and Related Uses Civic Other Supportive Uses Hotel (Block 14) 1 Total Net Increase From Existing Demand (253,831 gpd/284 A FY) Projected Demand (gpd) 212,520 4 1,220 87 ,938 3,330 9,075 37,245 391,328 391,328 -253,831 = 137,497 1 Projected , no development is proposed at this time. Projected Demand (AFY) 238 46 99 4 10 42 439 439-284 = 155 As shown in Table 6 -3: Proiected Multiple Dry Year Period (4 years): Demand and Supply Comparison , LAS D istrict (Acre Feet), for the ne xt 25 years (2015 -2040), the LAS District w ill have adequate water supp lies to meet proiected demands of the Specific Plan and those of all existing customers and other anticipated future customers for normal, single dry year and multiple dry yea r conditions. It should be noted that as to the previously approved hotel development on Block 13, the wa ter demand was determined to be consistent w ith the anticipated buildout of the General Plan. It is also co nsistent wit h the allocation for new hotel rooms for the City of Cupertino and the South Va l/co area . Therefore , increa sed wate r use from development o f the hotel on Block 13 was anticipated by the environmental review documents for that proiect. Potential impacts related t o wa ter supply for the proposed hotel are considered less than significant. ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \fJ. e ~ ~ 0 ~ M \fJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \fJ. INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC FACILITIES I 6 Tab le 6-3: Pro jecte d Mul t ipl e D ry Year Period (4 years ): Demand an d Supp ly C o m pa ri son , LAS Dist ri ct (Acre Fee t) 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 SCW/D Supply 10,850 11,200 11,550 11 ,900 12,250 Recycled Water Supply 175 175 175 175 175 Col Water Wells Supply 4 ,034 3,961 3 ,901 3,855 3,822 T otol Supply 15,059 15,336 15 ,626 l 5, 930 16,247 SCW/D Demond 8,680 8,960 9,240 9,520 9,800 Recycled Water Demond 175 175 175 175 175 Col Water Wells Demond 3,192 3, 158 3,086 3,049 3,023 T otol Demond 12 ,047 12 ,293 12,501 12,7 44 12 ,998 Surplus 3,012 3,043 3,125 3,186 3,249 (j I """"" .... UI VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPEC IFIC PLAN i 6-7 )oool 'Z )oool ~ )oool > ~ )oool < ~ 3: ~ > 00 c ~ ~ ~ 0 t:C ~ 00 c t:C 3: )oool ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ )oool ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ 00 ~ I "'"" """' O'\ 6 I INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC FACILITIES 6.5. Wastewater Treatment & Conveyance Primary trunk lines serving the Plan Area include 12-inch facilities in Homestead Road, 15-and 18-inch facilities along the north side of 1- 280 , 12-and 15-inch facilities on Wolfe Road , l 0-inch facilities on De Anza Boule vard , 18-inch facilities on Shetland Place , and 27 -inch facilities on Pruneridge A venue . Within the Plan Area , duel existing 15-inch sanitary se w er lines flo w north w ithin North Wolfe Road , combine just south of the tunnel under North W olfe Road, tra verse through a portion of the Plan Area and connect to a 15-inch system that flo ws under 1-280. Existing sanitary se w er lines are also present in Vallco Parkway and Ste vens Creek Boulevard . The majority of the existing buildings in the Plan Area discharge to the 15- inch main sewer flowing north on North Wolfe Road. This 15-inch line services a large portion of the City of Cupertino, and is at capacity (assuming half full flow) for dry w eather flow . The 15-inch se w er system connects to the recently installed 27-inch at Wolfe /Pruneridge that ultimately discharges to the San Jose /Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant , v ia the City of Santa Clara system . There is also a line located in the current Perimeter Road on the w estern edge of the Plan Area that collects se w age from the Portal residential community to the w est and flo ws to the North Wolfe Road se w er main. The proposed w astew ater plan w ill reroute the se w er main that flo ws through the northern portion of the Plan Area and extend it north under North Wolfe Road, just south of the tunnel. It w ill then turn w est betw een the tunnel and the underground garage . This main w ill be located in a ne w public utility easement and w ill connect to the existing sanitary se w er located in an easement in the northern portion of the Plan Area . This main discharges to the se w er main that crosses the 1-280 , w hich may need to be upgraded. Based on the projected se w er flows, upgrades to the existing lines in North W olfe Road w ill be required to accommodate the projected flo ws from implementation of the Specific Plan. The anticipated pipe size w ill include a 21-inch line and a parallel 18-inch line. 6-8 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN The Specific Plan W aste w ater Plan is shown in Figure 6-3: Conceptual Wastewat er Plan . ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. n I )om ,&;;... -....J INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC FACILITIES I 6 Figure 6-3: Conceptual Wastewater Plan I ~ 'V i' ;z:. 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There is also a public joint trench along the South West section of the existing Perimeter Road that w ill be relocated. The Town Center w ill extend new public gas and electric support lines from North Wolfe Road in a joint trench within a new easement. Service lines for the buildings will be extended from these ne w public lines. 6.6.3. Communication Lines Existing public communication lines run underground on the east side of North Wolfe Road from north to south. There are no proposed changes to these Ii nes. 6.7. Solid Waste & Recycl i ng Recology South Bay is the exclusi ve franchise company that currently prov ides curbside recycling , garbage, and yard waste services to the City of Cupertino. It w ould continue to provide solid waste and recycling service to the Plan Area, subject to change by the city of Cupertino per state and local requirements and/or agreements . The Plan Area may le verage solid waste technologies such as pneumatic collection, and advanced treatment such as anaerobic digestion to help reduce the amount of solid w aste being exported from the Plan Area. 6-l 0 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ;..! ~ ;..! ~ ;..! > ~ ;..! < ~ ~ ~ > rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ 0 cc ~ rJJ. e cc ~ ;..! ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ;..! ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJJ. INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS u -..... m ::::> a. LLI :c .... ~ C> z -a. <C u U) :e c ..... z <C <I: LLI ..... a:: C-149 (j I ~ U'I 0 7.1. Introduction The "public realm" includes all exterior places , linkages and built form that are physically or v isually accessible to the public, regardless of o w nership. These elements can include streetscapes , pedestrian w ays, bridges , plazas, and parks. The public realm for the Plan A rea is organized according to the follow ing categories : • • • Community Park and Nature Area -Publicly accessible open spaces w ithin the community for recreational use. The To w n Center's 30-acre green roof is the primary defining landscape element and regionally-serving recreation amenity . Town Squares -Open areas visible to the public or for public gathering or assembly. The To w n Center includes tw o To w n Squares are the defining street-level public realms. Streetscape -The visual elements of a street including the road , side walk, street furniture , trees and open spaces that combine to form the street 's character. LANDSCAPING & THE PUBLIC REALM I 7 The landscape design for the To w n Center is based on the historical natural and cultural landscape of the Santa Clara Valley (see Figure 7 - 1 a: Historic Natural Santa Clara Valley Landscape and Figure 7 -1 b: Cultural Natural Santa C la ra Valley Landscape ), w hich w ill prov ide a range of natural ecosystems in a built en vironment and be resilient to challenging climate conditions such as extended periods of drought and increasing global temperatures. The City's General Plan park standard is three acres of park per 1 ,000 population . Based on the City's average household size (2 .87 persons per householdL the To w n Center w ould generate the need for 6. 79 acres of parkland . As proposed , the To w n Center w ill prov ide o ver 33 acres of parkland , comprised of a 30-acre Green Roof Community Park and three acres of tw o street le vel To w n Squares. 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Tree Retention and Replanting Plan The Plan Area includes 894 existing trees, located primarily along North Wolfe Road, Stevens Creek Boulevard and the existing alignment of Perimeter Road . Predominant species include Shamel Ash (399 I 45 %), Coastal Red w ood (319 I 36%) and various types of pine (65 I 7%). Th e exi sting monoculture of plant species w as from an earlier era w hen the origina l Mal l w as constructed . These tree species are v ery heavy w ater users and ha ve been suffering for years during the continuing California drought conditions . The Shamel ash and coastal redwood specimens are rapidly declining . Many trees are in poor to ve ry poor health (202 I 23%). Seventeen ash and redwood trees ha ve died in recent yea rs. The tree population percentages of coast redwood and Shame l ash are far too high for a stab le urban forest situation, which wo uld typically include using a larger number of tree genera and species to guard against pest and disease outbreaks (and abiotic issues such as drought conditions) that cou ld potentially w ipe out a large percentage of the tree popu loti on. This notwithstanding, the Town Center applicant w ill retain a majority of the existing trees located on North Wo lfe Road , Stevens Creek Boulevard , and the landscaped buffer along the w estern perimeter of the Plan Area. The Town Center wi ll a lso be incorpora ting additional new tree s, many of w hich w ill be nati ve or drought tolerant species . 7-4 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ '.Z ~ '""3 ~ > '""3 ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJJ. e ~ t'rj '""3 0 ~ t'rj rJJ. e ~ ~ lo-i '""3 '""3 t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ n '""3 ~ ~ '""3 0 '""3 = t'rj < 0 '""3 t'rj ~ rJJ. (j I ~ Ul ~ 7.3. Community Park and Nature Area The landscape design for the To wn Center wi ll be based on the native ecologies of Santa Clara Valley. This w ill provide a range of natural ecosystems wi thin a built environment and be resilient to chal lenging climate conditions such as extended periods o f drought and increasing global temperatures. The Town Center wi ll be a high performance landscape and model of green infra structure that creates a highly sustainable center for civic, social, and commun ity life and wil l serve as a model of transformative twenty-first century sustainable growth. The Community Park and Nature Area wi ll include a variety of programmatic uses ranging from active public spaces for community gathering, civ ic engagement, public performance, cultural festival and casual dining, to passive spaces for relaxation, to a nature area providing habitat for local flora and fauna. Community activities may inc lude a large play space and garden for chi ldren , indoor and outdoor community meeting spaces, amenities such as a cafe and w in e bar, and amphitheater and performance spaces . LANDSCAPING & THE PUBLIC REALM I 7 Nearly four miles of trail network will be integrated throughout the Community Park and Nature Area, and w ill include accessible and fitness oriented routes (see Figure 7 -2: Conceptual Tra i l Netwo rk ). A vas t majority of the Community Park and Nature Area wi ll be fully accessible by the public, however, there w ill be some limited access areas open on ly to residents and office workers . Trails wil l be constructed of flexible stabilized permeable materials, including decomposed granite and flexible paving. The trails will meander throughout the rooftop. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 7-5 ~ :z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. Cj ~ M ~ 0 co M rJJ. Cj co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. 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Oak Grove The oak grove w ill be lo cated on the w estern edge of the Community Park and Nature Area and w ill provide at-grade public pedestrian access from Ste vens Creek Boulevard . At this location the roof meets the ground to create a con venient and accessible trail connection to the green roof from the ground le vel. The oak grove area w ill be planted w ith large canopy trees to create an iconic gatew ay space and to serve as v isual buffer to the adjacent pri vate residential neighborhood . This public landscape w ill be a serene retreat , prov iding a visual respite from the City and encouraging w alking amongst nati ve oaks and grasses. Community Act ivities The community acti v ities area w ill be located in the center of the Community Park and Nature A rea , and prov ide a concentration of acti ve programming including a large pla y space and gard e n for children , indoor and outdoor community meeting spaces , reta i l amenities including a cafe and w ine bar, an amphitheater and performance spaces. Vineyards and Orchards Adjacent to the community acti vities w ill be two areas that celebrate the region 's unique cultural and historic agricultural landscapes -the v ineyards and the orchards. Santa Clara Valley lies between the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range w hich shelter the area from the cold , damp San Francisco Bay climate creating the perfect Mediterranean en vironment for the orchards and v ineyards that emerged in the late nineteenth century . The vineyards and the orchards w ill reconnect residents to the seasonal cycles of agriculture, prov ide educational and seasonal family friendl y LANDSCAPING & THE PUBLIC REALM I 7 acti vities, and prov ide meaningful historic context for the role it pla yed in the earl y economic and social life of Santa Clara Valle y. The vineyards will be located in the northeastern portion of the roof and w ill include trails , as well as gathering and performance spaces . The orchards w ill include fruit trees and be located on the roof at the north w est corner of Ste vens Creek Boulevard and North Wolfe Road. The orchards, together w ith the vineyards , w ill provide the community w ith agricultural-related educational and seasonal acti vities. Nature Area A large area on the eastern roof w ill provide a significant number of ecos ystems se rv ices including improved biodiv ersity and habitat for migratory birds and pollinating insects , improved air quality, enhanced storm w ater management, a reduction in carbon emissions by reducing the urban heat island effect, and numerous opportunities for physical health benefits from exercise and interaction w ith nature. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN i 7-7 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M a= M > 00. e ~ M ~ 0 co M 00. e co a= ~ ~ ~ M c; c; ~ ~ M ('j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00. ~ _J <( w "" u - _J CD :::J Cl.. w I f- o6 (.'.) z - Cl.. <( u V) 0 z <( _J " INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS 0 Q) '-<( Q) '-::> 0 z -0 c 0 ~ '- 0 a... ~ ·c: ::> E E 0 u ("') I "- Q) '-::> O> u::: EB z Op.> -'"\- C-157 0 ~ z 5 ;_w z :'.:5 Cl.. u u: [j w Cl.. V) "" w f-z w u z 5 0 f- 0 ~ _J ~ - <X? " ~ I ..... Ul QO 7.4. Planting and Irrigation A variety of trees, shrubs and ground covers will be selected to thri ve with little or no irrigation. Small areas of planting with specific programmatic uses or historical references such as lawns and orchards, w ill be maintained using primarily non-potable water sources such as municipal recycled water or on-site greywater and storm w ater capture and reuse. Vegetation from the oak, meadow, and chaparral ecosystems are ideally suited to the light-weight and free draining soils of a green roof. The plant species that will make up the roof landscape are characterized by drought-tolerant trees , woody shrubs, and grass species such as Coast Live Oak, Valley Oak, California Black Oak, California Sycamore, California Buckeye, Western Redbud , Monterey Cypress , Torrey Pine, Ceanothus, Manzanita, Needlegrass, Creeping Wild Rye, and various nati ves , grasses, and sedges . These are plants that ha ve evol ved to thri ve in historically dry summers follow ed by occasional w inter rains Drought resistant trees and large shrubs w ill be irrigated with a drip system using a combination of potable and recycled w ater. Meadows w ill be spray irrigated during acti ve grow ing periods betw een November and March when normal rain are insufficient. Additionally , meadows w ill be irrigated occasionally during the summer months to create a defensi ve zone against w ildfire. LANDSCAPING & THE PUB L IC REALM I 7 VALLCO TOWN CENT ER SPECIFIC PLAN i 7-9 lo-( z lo-( ~ lo-( > ~ lo-( < t'rj ~ t'rj > \Fl Lj ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj \Fl Lj ~ ~ lo-( ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ lo-( ~ t'rj ~ ~ t""' ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ \Fl (j I ,.... (./I \C 7 I LANDSCAPING & THE PUBLIC REALM 7.4.1 . Drainage and Soils The roof landscape w ill support up t o 48 i nches of engineered planting medium sufficient to sustain mature can o py and evergreen tree s, wo ody shrubs, and nati ve or adapti ve grasses and w ildflow ers . Less intensi ve plantings w ill be supported by shallow er depths of soils and lightw eight rigid fill. Topographic gradients and vegetation w ill support natural drainage patterns that create functional ecosystem se rv ices , including storm w ater f i ltration and con veyance to a roof drain system . Excess w ater w ill be utilized on site. The figure below shows the proposed minimum soil depths for landscape o ver the green roof structure for vari o us types o f plants . Where p o ssible, exca vated so il fro m demolition and constructi o n w ill be sal vaged , tested , and blended w ith o ther components to be used on site . -SOILMIX DRAINAGE LAYER GRADE 12" 24" 36" 48" 60" 72" PERENNIALS VERTICAL GROUNDCOVER & The foll owing soil characteristics w ill be co n si dered w hen developing the soil mi xes: • Good drainage • Water holding capacity w ithout getting saturated • Nutrient ho lding capacity • Non -degrading • Lightw eight, but w ill not blow a way • Structural stability to support plants Fi gure 7-4: Typ ica l Roof Pla nt i ng C ross Section illustrates the relationship of plantings , stormwater management, irrigation and substrate materials proposed for the green roof . SEDUM 6 "-8" DEEP TURF PLANTS VINES GRASSES SHRUBS UNDERSTORY TREES CANOPY TREES 48" DEEP 12 " DEEP 12" 18" 18"·24" 24" DEEP 36"' DEEP SOIL DEPTH REQUIRED WEIGHT OF PLANTS+ SOIL+ WATER 7-10 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SP ECIFIC PLAN ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ 3: ~ > rJl e ~ ~ ~ 0 co ~ rJl e co 3: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJl " ~ <( LJ..J Cl<'. u co :::J CL LJ..J I 1-- o6 (.') z CL <( u U) 0 z <( INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS c 0 '"5 Q) (/) Vl Vl 0 ,__ u 0) c '"E 0 0.. '+- 0 ~ 0 v ·a. ~ C-160 " z s CL u u:: u LJ..J CL U) Cl<'. LJ..J 1--z LJ..J u z 3: 0 1-- 0 s ---' ~ n I lo-' 0-... lo-' 7 I LANDSCAPING & TH E PUBLIC REALM 7.4.2. Wind Protection The prevailing winds in the Cupertino area are out of the northwest. Planting along the wes tern side of the project w ill help to mitigate the impact of w inds on across the Community Park and Nature A rea and the project area. 7.4.3. Safety & Security Safety w ithin the Community Park and Nature Area wi ll be addressed by an integrative strategy of design, programming, maintenance and community involvement. Park s users wi ll be safely protected by various design strategies. For safety and security of the public, residential and employment uses, some areas of the roof or other areas may require limited public access such as roof perimeters, roof edges open to below and residential or office pavilion areas. 7.4.4 . Lighting Lighting w ithin Community Park and Nature Area w ill be limited as the green roof wi ll ha ve a dawn to dusk policy in regards to operational hours. Adequate amounts of path lighting wi ll be provided t o create a safe environment. Areas around kiosks and pavilions wi ll be lit to reasonable le vels for security. Pri vate areas and pavilions wi ll be lit adequately for potential nighttime events for private areas associated with o ffice and residentia l users. Detailed lighting design guidelines that apply to the entire Plan Area, including the Community Park and Nature Area, are described in Chapter 8 : To w n Center Design Guidelines . 7-12 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN lo-( 2 lo-( ""'3 > ""'3 lo-( < M ~ M > 00. c ~ M ""'3 0 ~ M 00. c ~ ~ lo-( ""'3 ""'3 M 0 0 lo-( ~ M n ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ 00. (j I ..... 0-, N 7.4.5. Town Squares At the street le ve l, the public pedestrian realm is focused around two distinct To w n Squares that w ill connect retail , dining , entertainment, residential, and commercial activities to the surrounding neighborhoods via Stevens Creek Bouleva rd , North Wo lfe Road , and Vallco Parkway. The streetscapes and squares w ill be planted wi th drought tolerant canopy trees and shrubs. The green spaces w ill include both active flexib le spaces and passive landscapes . Town Square West To w n Square West, located on the wes t side of North Wo lfe Road between Streets A and B, w ill be the focal point of the retail , entertainment, and residential district. At nearly two acres, To w n Square West w ill be designed w ith a paved plaza, la w n , landscaping , trees, and seating that w ill create a gathering space for all users. Outdoor programming could include concerts, cultural events, outdoor performances, outdoor markets and movies. It w ill be surrounded by pedestrian areas capable of hosting events and festi vals or serve as exterior dining or social space. Periodically, some of the streets around To wn Square West w ill be closed to host events and festi va ls. To wn Square West w ill utilize a variety of different lighting typologies to achieve a layered effect that wi ll create a rich environment in the evening and throughout the night hours. Site lighting wi ll include efficient and inn ovative fi xtures affixed to the architecture , vert ical poles, bollards, and integrated into site elements and pav ing . Lighting and programmatic requirements are closely related. Because event programming is envisioned for To wn Squares West, site lighting wi ll flexible , v ibrant and inspiring to accommodate a variety of different programmatic events. To w n Square West will include direct access to the Community Park and Nature Area, as we ll as an entry to the underground parking structure below via staircases. Town Square East On the east side of North Wolfe Road is Town Square East , whic h w ill serve as the central green and focal point of the surrounding Mixed-Use Office/Commercial District . At iust over one acre in size, Town Square LANDSCAPING & THE PUBLIC REALM I 7 East wi ll be a passive space that primarily serves as an exterior amenity for the office worke rs . Town Square East is envisioned to be paved by a complementary palette of unit pavers, cobbles, sto ne fines, and cast concrete. Site furnishings such as benches , moveable tables and chairs, bollards w ill be incorporated, consistent w ith the rest of the To wn Center. Town Square East w ill utilize a variety of different lighting typo logies to achieve a layered effect that w ill create a rich environment at night. Site lighting wi ll include efficient and innova ti ve fi xtu res affixed to the architecture, ve rtical poles, bollards, and integrated into site elements and paving is imagined. Lighting and programmatic requirements are closely related. Because of its limited programming, To w n Square East wi ll be safely lit but serene at night. 7.4 .6. Private Open Space Pri vate and public open space for residential units and office workers w ill be provided in the Community Park and Nature A rea as follows: • Private open space for the residential units w ill be provided on a portion of the Community Park and Nature Area, in lieu of balconies or private back yard . This private open space wi ll be accessible only to residents and their guests and may include a clubhouse, fitness area, and outdoor pool. • Separate private open space for the office uses w ill be provided in Pa vi lions 6 and 7. Uses may include a cafeteria and employee wel l facilities. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 7-13 )om! z )om! ~ )om! > ~ )om! < M ~ M > rJ'). e ~ ~ 0 eo M rJ'). e eo ~ )om! ~ ~ M ~ ~ )om! ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ'). INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS ~ -' <{ w "" z u ::s -a_ -' u co :::i u: a_ 0 w w a_ V) I "" f-w f- o6 z w ('.) u z z -3:: a_ 0 <{ f-u 0 V) ~ 0 z -' <{ ;;: -' ""'" I'-. I'-. 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Vegetation from the oak, meadow , and chaparral ecotones is ideally suited to the light-w eight and free draining soils of a landscape o ver structure . The plant species that will make up the roof landscape are characterized by drought-hardy trees , w oody shrubs and grass species such as Coast Li ve Oak, Valley Oak, California Black Oak, California Sycamore , California Buckeye , W estern Redbud , Monterey C ypress, and Torrey Pine , Ceanothus, Manzanita , Needlegrass, Creeping Wild Rye and various nati ve, grasses and sedges. These are plantings that thri ve on summer drought and occasional w inter rains . Drought resistant trees and large shrubs w ill be irrigated w ith a drip system using a combination of potable and recycled w ater, and meadow s w ill be spray irrigated during acti ve growth periods betw een November and March w hen normal rains are insufficient. A dditionally, meadow s w ill be occasionally irrigated during the summer months to create a defensi ve zone against w ildfire. LANDSCAPING & THE PUBLIC REALM I 7 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 7-15 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJl e ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj rJl e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJl (j I """'" 0\ Ul 7 I LANDSCAPING & THE PUBLIC REALM Streetscape Landscaping The Town Center wi ll preserve a majority of the healthy existing street trees at the edges of the Plan Area that serve as a buffer to the private residences to the west and to enhance the City's tree cover and associated ecosystem services. Interior streets wi ll be planted with canopy trees at 30 feet on center and wil l be drip irrigated. Trees planted near roads and pedestrian areas may utilize Si lva Cell or other structura l soi l stab ili zing systems to prevent soil compaction near tree roots. Interior streets wi ll be planted w ith canopy trees at approximately 30 feet on center and wi ll be drip irrigated. Trees planted near roads and pedestrian areas may utilize continuous trenches to provide the ideal soil volume to support healthy trees and structural so il stabilizing systems to prevent so il compaction near tree roots. On the ground level, paving materials wi ll be used to differentiate programmatic areas such as entrances, building entry and town square plazas. Complimentary materials with different colors or textures wi ll be used along the road and sidewalk areas adjacent to the town squares provide a consistent identity and assist in traffic calming measures. The character of the streetscapes w ill vary based on the adjacent uses, with four primary conditions, as described below. Open Space Edge The open space edge w ill be planted with tall canopy tree s with dense foliage. Residential Streefscape The residential streetscape edge w ill be planted with canopy trees and dense ornamental trees that wi ll provide privacy to the upper le vels but wi ll provide clear line of site at the street level. Commercial Streefscape The streetscape wi ll be planted with tall canopy tre es to a llow clear v iews to storefronts . 7-16 ! VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN Edge Streefscapes The design of the Town Center w ill preserve the healthy existing tree s at all edges of the Plan Area that serve as a buffer for the private residences to the wes t . Existing street trees include Shamel Ash, Monterey Pine, Holl y Oak, Canary Island Pine, Carrot Wood, Fern Pine, Tulip Tree , Fl owering Pear, California Pepper, Chinese Elm, and Sequoia. New trees wi ll build from this existing palette. Figure 7-5: Proposed Street frees shows a preliminary planting plan for tree s throughout the Plan Area. 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(Bert, Mollie's Prunus ovium 'Lapins ' Delirious, Sierra Beauty, etc.) ~ COFFElllRRY CALIFORNIA FUSCHIA LlMONADIBIRRY Rhamnus colifomk a Zouschnerio spp. Rhus integ rifolia P.n•..__.. Modia~ ~'PP· rtr'""• fktuc-v• ~· CALIFORNIA IUCKIYI Ae sc:ulus catifomk a BLACK SAGE Solvia me llife ro ra""4 ...._ .. bcNchoWo Cb tdo •PtJ. c.olifonik o WESTIRN REDllLID Cerds occidentalis LANDSCAPING & THE PUBLIC REALM I 7 APRICOT Prunus arme niaca VALLCO TOWN CENTER SP ECIFIC PLAN I 7-19 io-i '.Z io-i "'"3 io-i > "'"3 io-i < trj ~ trj > rJ1 c ~ "'"3 0 co trj rJ1 c co ~ io-i "'"3 "'"3 trj 0 0 io-i ~ (") "'"3 ~ ~ "'"3 0 "'"3 = trj < 0 "'"3 trj ~ rJ1 (j I io-o" O'\ \0 TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES This chapter exp lains the Town Center design princ i p l-es and establishes a set of guide l ines for deve lopment w ithin the Plan Area . These guidelines address streetscape, site and building design, and signage and wayfinding . io-i z io-i ~ io-i > ~ io-i < t'i'j a: t'i'j > \JJ c ~ ~ 0 co t'i'j \JJ c co a: io-i ~ ~ t'i'j ~ ~ io-i ~ (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'i'j < 0 ~ t'i'j ~ \JJ (j I )oooo& --..1 0 8.1. Introduction The following Town Center design guidelines augment the development standards described in Chapter 2: Land Use & Deve lopment Standards . They w ill be used to guide the development and construction process . The se guidelines seek to establish both qualitative and performative thresholds for the expected high-end architectural and urban design of the Plan Area. They do not intend to prescribe design or promote a particular fashion or style, rather they provide policy direction to future designers as to the degree of excellence, innova tion , and creative execution expected by the City of Cupertino for the design of the Plan Area. It is expected that innovative and unique design strategies wi ll be considered as part of master planning and architectural design. These guidelines recognize that a variety of design solutions are possible and that fle xib ility is necessary, so long as the outcome furthers the implementation of the high quality and innovative vision set forth in this Specific Plan. These guidelines, although policy for the Plan Area, are not a subs t itu te for the applicable codes, standards, and ordinance provisions associated w ith the permitting processes. Unless otherwise noted in this Specific Plan, all applicable requirements and regulations established by applicable local, state or federal statutes must be satisfied. When necessary, and as detailed more full in Chapter 9: Administration , Im plementation & Financing, any modification to these guidelines is expected to be an administrative process, undertaken by the property owner(s) in consultation w ith a range of stakeholders, including the City of Cupertino. T OWN C E NTER D ESIGN GUID EL IN ES I 8 This chapter is organized according to the following topics: • To wn Center Design Guiding Principles • Streetscape Guidelines • Site and Building Design Guidelines • Signage and Wayfin ding VALLCO TOWN CENT ER SP EC IFIC PLAN j 8 -1 ~ z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > 00 e ~ ""'3 0 ~ t'rj 00 e ~ ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 t'rj e;, e;, ~ ~ t'rj (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = t'rj < 0 ""'3 t'rj ~ 00 () I ~ -...l ~ 8 I TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES 8.2. Town Center Des i g n Guiding Principles These gu idelines seek to implement the fo ll owing design principles : A New Downtown with Traditional Street Grid • A traditional street network that reinforces and supports a v ibrant mi xed-use community that promotes pedestrian , bikeable , and tree-lined street en vironments . • Dynamic and di versely programmed street blocks that foster comfortable and safe w a l king distances . • Lo w design speeds for road w ays to allow for safe pedestrian and bicyclist crossings . • Streets w ith a variety of character, size , scale , and impact that supports the programmed characteristi cs of the streetscape. • A flexible street netw ork that fosters alternative tra vel modes to and from the Plan Area. • Streetscapes that provide for con venient closure during seasona l events , programm i ng for festi vals / holidays, and opportunities for pedestrian-only access. A Dynamic Public Realm • Complete ly walkab le, bikeab le, and dri vable streets a vailable to the public w ithin a dow ntow n and tree-line streetscape . • A v ibrant pedestrian retail loop that provides a European style out-door shopping experience mixed w ith high-performance retai l and high quality restaurant venues . • A strong mixture of residential and retail streets to ensure a vibrant To w n Center by act iv ation of the shopping during all h o urs of the day . • Integration of business areas w ith shopping and dining to ensure that the streets remain v ibrant during and after business w orking ho urs . 8-2 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN • A horizontall y and vertical ly integrated, publicly-accessib le park space system that creates To w n Center spaces for public assembly. • In a City dominated by cars , the Plan A rea should prioritize the pedestrian experience . • W ell designed and w e ll programmed bui ldings along the streetscape that create a dynamic, acti vated and vibrant street edge . • Acti ve outdoor uses and acti v ities both at the street le vel and on the green roof . Innovative Building and Site Design • Innovati ve, creati ve, and high qua lity architecture that fosters a distinct and memorable mi xed -use To w n Center en vironment that creates a regiona l destination and a foca l point for the community, consistent w ith Goal LU-19 of the General Plan. • Sustainable building and site elements to create an en vironmentall y sen siti ve and technological ly advanced built en v ironment tha t creates a model for integrated and rene w ab le urban design . • Integrate infrastructure w ith 21 ''Century technological sy stem innov ations that anticipate the future requ i rements of parking , servi c es, loading , w aste , and other infrastructure components so that t hese utilities are optimized and hidden from public v ie w. • Creati ve site design infrastructure that fosters aggressi ve storm w ater reuse , infiltration, and runoff reductions , as w el l as rec ycled w ater, greyw ater integration , and other water reduction strategies to provide a balanced and ecologica lly sensiti v e en vironment . • Pro vide multiple modes of innovati ve connecti v ity to produce a thri ving sense of place w here pe o p le come as a destination to w ork, li ve, and recreate . ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > 00 e ~ M ~ 0 co M 00 e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M () ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 () I loo-' -.....J N 8.3. Streetscape Guidelines The streetscape and pedestrian realm is the community public space w here people move and interact within the Plan Area. It is composed of the streetscape , To w n Squares , and the Community Park and Nature Area. (See Chapter 7: Landscape & the Public Realm ). These areas comprise the most v isible and unique areas w ithin the To w n Center en v ironment and are critical elements of the Plan Area. The streetscape is a critical space w ithin the public realm that supports the pedestrian access to the Plan Area , supports the retail focus of the shopping district, leads v isitors to all portions of the Plan Area , including the pedestrian park, and supports the mi xed-use integration of the Plan Area into a To w n Center. It provides a planted connection betw een residents and places of employment, and connecting people to retail establishments, restaurants , parks , plazas , trails and other public places . This streetscape requires the mi x of programs to ensure that the retail remains v ibrant and thri v ing . The To w n Squa res prov ide spaces for seasonal and ever-evol v ing programming opportunities for the citizens and w orkers of Cupertino . The To w n Squares can host a multitude of assembly programs , as well a s prov ide a general o pen-space for lei sure and recreati o n . The pedestrian park realm can provide innumerable en v ironmental benefits through general recreation , horticultural education , and as a place for ecological and natural habitats to form a sustainable and v ital Tow n Center. TOWN CEN TE R DESIGN GUIDELINES I 8 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 8-3 ~ 2 ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ e ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJJ e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ ~ M () ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ (j I lo-' -....J ~ 8 I TOWN C ENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES 8.3. l . Streetscape Zones All streetscape types are made up of the following three zones: the building zone , the pedestrian zone, and the planting zone. This section describes the function and size of each zone and presents conceptual layouts for each. These should be read in conjunction with the Section 3.4 St reet Netwo rk and H ie ra rch y. The building zone is the area immediately adjacent to a building w here building entrances are located and w here activities such as outdoor dining and retail browsing occur. A w nings and architectural canopies may project above the building zone at building entrances and windows. In-ground planting and planted containers may also be located in the building zone but should be carefully situated as to not block pedestrian or visual access into doors and retail or commercial w indows. The pedestrian zone is reserved for pedestrian movement and should be clear of any obstructions. To minimize conflicts w ith street trees and plantings in the building zone and landscape zone , an underground utility zone dedicated for utilities such as telephone lines , electric lines , and fiber optic lines should be located below the sidew alk . Building serv ing utility infrastructure such as stormw ater vaults , electric transformers , mechanical rooms , or parking structures should be located below the side walk or screened from public view. The planting zone is the area adjacent to the street , in w hich street furniture , street lighting , signage, transit stops , restaurant seating , and other public realm amenities are located . Parallel parking ma y be located in the planting zone , typically in an alternating layout w ith these other uses. The planting zone includes areas for street trees and ornamental plantings . Tree root zones should be gi ven the priority in the landscape buffer subgrade . It is understood that in some cases , util ity lines w ill cross this tree root growth area , how ever, careful planning early in the design process should plan for utility placement to prevent conflicts w ith street tree placement and su rv ivability. The planting zone shares spa ce w ith the parallel parked cars a nd zones for o utdoor dining / seating . These components alternate w ithin the Plan A rea and provide a buffer be tw een the vehicular traffic and the 8-4 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECI FIC PLAN pedestrians in the pedestrian zone and should be balanced so that there is a mix of all three and retain the tree-lined character of the streetscape . A ll of the Plan Area is planned to be built o ver structures in w hich parking and utility structures such as storm w ater, electrical vaults , and other utilities shall be located below grade . In compliance w ith various municipal agencies , these utility structures require access from the side w alk. A ll access points should ha ve accessible surface s that are attracti vely incorporated into the streetscape by insetting the streetscape pa v ing materials into the access doors to minimize their appearance . BUILDI NG ZO N E BU ILDIN G ZO NE ~ 'Z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > 00 c :-0 M ""'3 0 co M 00 c co ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M 0 0 $3 M (j ""'3 r ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M :-0 00 ~ I ~ -.....) ~ 8.3 .2. Streetscape Design Guidelines The follow ing general design guidelines apply to all streetscape features. Additional guidelines specifically address details for seat w alls and raised planters , pa v ing, street crossing , streetscape furnishings , lighting , transit shelters , and public art. Genera l • Architectural features and building articulation shall be incorporated into the streetscape design . The design of the streetscape should respond to and complement variations in the architectural facades. • The incorporation of a w nings, canopies , and architectural elements o ver doorways and w indows can project into the building , side w alk, and planting zones. These elements prov ide protection from the w eather and assist in wa y-finding for pedestrians. • Balconies and other building features may pro ject into the building and pedestrian zone. • The streetscape design shall accommodate adequate soil volume in all tree planting spaces to foster healthy root growth for street trees. Innovati ve use of subgrade structural elements and suspended pa v ing is encouraged to provide sufficient soil volume w hile accommodating pedestrian traffic . • The planting spaces around trees can either be entirely planted , grated , or pav ed. The planting design strategy should be consistent w ithin the o verall design of the complex . • Pro v ide transitions betw een public spaces such as the To w n Squares and the streetscape . This could include extending pav ing patterns or placing benches, signage , or other seating elements in the streetscape. • Incorporate creati ve storm w ater remediation and other Lo w Impact Development (LID) techniques into the streetscape w here feasible . • Pro v ide regularly spaced, publicly accessible seating in the building zone or planting zone , w here pos sible. TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES I 8 • Consider including public art installations in the building zone or planting zone . • Consider both sides of the road , including alignment and spacing of street trees and parking in all streetscape designs. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 8-5 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'!'j ~ t'!'j > rJJ. e ~ t'!'j ~ 0 ~ t'!'j rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ~ rJJ. 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Paving • Side w alk materials should minimize tripping hazards in the building , side walk or planting zones . • Consider use of accent pa ving to highlight important places such as building entrances , tree planting spaces , and pedestrian street crossings . • Consider the use of porous pa vers, pervious pa v ing techniques , or other v iable Lo w Impact Development (LID) techniques for stormw ater infiltration tools . • Construct utility access doors using accessibility compliant, slip resistant surfaces that are flush w ith adjacent pa v ing and attracti vely incorporated into the design of the pa vement. • Minimize the appearance of the service entrances in the side w alk by using the same pa ving at parking and service entrances that is used along the rest of the streetscape . • Install accessibility-compliant ramps and pa vement treatments as required. 8-6 I VALLCO TO WN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ a;: ~ > rJJ. (j ~ ~ 0 cc ~ rJJ. 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Furnishing ma y including , but not limited to ; seating , tables , trash /recycle receptacles , service carts and fencing . • Umbrellas and outdoor heating dev ices are permitted. • Use high quality free-standing planters that w ill w ithstand harsh w eather and other site conditions . • Bic ycle parking should be subdued and carefully located to minimize v isual prominence and avoid conflicts w ith pedestrian flow. • Pro v ide innovati ve, efficient, and attracti ve designs for bike parking areas such as stacked racks or architectural bike stations. • Design solutions that minimize the footprint of furnishings , particularly bike racks , and integrate them w ithin the streetscape , w here appropriate . • Cluster ne wspaper vend i ng machines in consolidated racks to minimize the footprint and visual complexity of numerous structures . Consolidated new s racks should match other street furnishings in material and color. 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Streetscape lighting w ill be augmented by building mounted and accent lighting for signage and by lighting in and around architectural projections. Lighting sources may also be from path way lighting and spillover from retail interior lighting. It is intended that the quality of light from all fi xtures w ill create a pleasant and safe en viro nment that encourages pedestrian acti vity at night. • Road w ay lighting along North Wo lfe Road , Stevens Creek Boulevard , and Vallco Parkw ay w ill comply w ith City of Cupertino Department of Public Works standards, and w ill be maintained by the City of Cupertino . Additiona l lighting may be prov ided along these road w ays to illuminate the pedestrian zone . • Lighting of pri vate roadways and bikeways w ill comp ly w ith rele vant standards published by the Illuminating Engineering Society (l.E .S.). • Use energy efficient technologies such as Light Emitting Diode (LED) fi xtures and lighting "setbacks " to reduce energy consumption , w here feasible. • Create visual interest by illuminating architectural features , such as overhangs and canopies . • Use building mounted fi xtures to highlight entrances , doorways , and porticos. • Integrate lighting design elements for all signage in the Master Signage Program (described below ). • Incorporate site lighting into hardscape elements such as steps, rai li ngs and in the pa v ing to illuminate the pedestrian realm . 8-10 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN • Consider a seasonal lighting strategy for prominent pedestrian acti v ity zones such as the Mixed-Use Retail /Residential District and the Mixed-Use Entertainment District. • Avoid over lighting buildings that are intrusive to adjacent buildings, residence, and streetscapes. • All on-site and building-mounted lighting fixture design shou ld be architecturall y compatible w ith the building design and w ith the character of the o verall development. • Bollard mounted lighting and stair lighting are recommended for low-le vel illumination of walkw ays and land scaped areas. • Building facade up-lighting , roof "wash" lighting, and landscape up-lighting shou ld be operated on timers that turn off illumination at an appropriate time during evening hours , except lighting needed for special events , safety, or security reasons. ~ :z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ ('j ~ M ~ 0 co M rJJ ('j co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS co --00 V> w z z s -Cl.. _, LJ..J ~ 0 LL -0 :::J w 0 Cl.. 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A ll transit shelters shall be coordinated with the Santa Clara Valley Transit Aut hority. • Design should be contemporary in character and incorporate the use of transparent materials to make them open and safe . • Consider incorporating innova ti ve technology to provide real- time ridership information . • Consider utilizing solar pow er and other sustainable elements. • Utilize materials that are consistent w ith adjacent st reet furnishings. • Place transit shelters to avo id conflicts w ith pedestrian mobility. • Shelters may be integrated into a building w here practical. • Transit shelters should be placed so that the y adhere to accessibility standards and provide w heelchair access. 8-12 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ 'Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ Lj gg ~ 0 co M rJJ Lj co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ gg (] ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ (") I ~ 00 N Public Art Public art installations are a valuable and culturally relevant element in the landscape and are a dynamic opportunity for the Plan Area to create a unique and cultural icon for the South Bay. Art may be located in the To w n Squares, the Commun ity Park and Nature Area, in the streetscape, at building entrances , and other strategic locations throughout the pedestrian realm . Art pieces can reflect community and regional character and act as distinguishing landmarks. A prior Cupertino General Plan update added a requirement that new development over 50,000 square feet in size must include a minimum of 0 .25% of any project budget in the form of public art on the Plan Area, w ith a cap of $100,000. A City ordina nce formalized that requirement, and builder guidelines w ere created. The To w n Center wi ll incorporate public art in compliance w ith this requirement as defined in the Cupertino Municipal Code . Public art is anticipated to occur in severa l locations throughout the Plan Area and can include but not be limited to: • To w n Squares East and West • Along the Stevens Creek Boulevard, North Wo lfe Road, and I or Va llco Park w ay public street frontage • At locations in the Community Park and Nature Area • Along the streetscape Public art may take the form of sculpture , painting /murals , mosaics, or functional artwork . TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES I 8 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 8-13 lo-( z lo-( ~ lo-( > ~ lo-( < M ~ M > 00. e ~ M ~ 0 eo M 00. e eo ~ lo-( ~ ~ M 0 0 lo-( ~ (") ~ t'-i ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00. () I ~ QO ~ 8 I TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELIN E S The follow ing design guidelines do not prescribe the style or t ype of artwork, but provide the expectation that art from high quality artists w ill be provi ded in a manner that complements the Plan A rea . • Include local, national and international artists ' wo rk of a ll scales. • Consider va rious and emerging forms of art including digital media , scu lpture , painting, murals , digital displays , performance art, and other forms of artistic expression. • Locate art in prominent places w ithin primary pedestrian corridors such as at major intersections, locations of community benefit uses and in retail areas . • Cons ider establishing places that w ill house temporary and rotating art in stallations or art w alks , such as in medians, the green roof, tow n squares, or community benefit areas . • Generall y, art should be in relati o n to the building or area it is adjacent to , in term s of scale and subject matter. • Public art may be interacti ve and in viting for a variety of age le vels. • Public art may be a hist orical d is pla y or loca l h isto rical interpreti ve works. 8-14 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN lo-I '.Z lo-I ~ lo-I > ~ lo-I < t'rj ~ t'rj > 00 e ~ ~ 0 co t'rj 00 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj 0 0 ~ ~ t'rj () ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ 00 ~ I ~ QO ~ 8.4. Site and Building Design Guidelines Site and building design are integral components in the creation of a successful Tow n Center. The pedestrian and public realm is framed by buildings and adiacent open spaces. It is the arrangement and character of the buildings, as wel l as the quality of the spaces in-between, that determine the quality of the urban form as a whole . These guidelines seek to establish both qualitative and performative threshold for the expected high-end architectural and urban design of the Plan Area . The y do not intend to prescribe design or promote a particular fashion or style, rather they provide policy guidance to future designers as to the degree of excellence, innova tion , and creative execution expected by the City of Cupertino for the design of the Plan A rea. The following section seeks to provide a set a high standard of quality and performance for the design of these spaces. Photographs, diagrams and design suggestions provide policy guidance on how to approach the complex design challenges that arise whe n transforming an existing degraded environment into a new, vibrant, mixed-use Town Center. This Speci fic Plan encourages a downtown urban form that achieves the following design goals: • A high-end development of retail shopping, lu xury rental apartments, Class-A office space for offices of the future, and a public realm that creates a vibrant To wn Center. • A streetscape that is fronted by active uses, suc h as retail, commercial, or residential, along wh ich frequent entrances are located to activate the public realm. • Variation and creative articulation of the building fac;:ade to create diversity and an interesting, v ibrant pedestrian experience. • Town Centers that are flexible in their configuration, provide for seasonal events and activities, and incorporate a design of elements that are able to be used in small, medium, and large scale spaces. • Incorporati on of parking in underground and /or internal structures wrapped by active and mixed uses. TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES I 8 • Inclusion of high-quality, wel l-integrated public spaces. • Use of va ried and high quality building materials. • A commitment to innova tion and excellence in site design and architectural building design. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 8-15 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > fJ). Lj ~ M ~ 0 eo M fJ). Lj eo ~ ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ fJ). (j I lo-" 00 Ul 8 I TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES 8.4. l . Site Design Site design should balance the optimal locations for each use, spatial constraints, environmental conditions, adjacencies, and building regulations to create a cohesive, we ll-designed sense of place. Creation of a consistent street wal l and successful location of program elements such as iconic buildings, parking structures, park spaces, and commercial and residential uses, wi ll result in a functional and exciting bu i It environment. Design considerations shall include: • Pro vide a dynamic mixed-use street frontage that uses innovative architecture and high performance enclosures to articulate the downtown nature of the street grid. • Provide a mixture of scales and heights , appurtenances, projections, and architectural features to activate • Locate ground-floor commercial uses to face the street, wit h one or more public entrances directly from the public sidewalk. Storefronts should be at the same grade as the sidewalk and building zone. • Conceal service entrances, loading docks, and trash collection areas from view wi th in the building mass or by locating them underground. Some short-term retail loading may be located on the street. • Locate public spaces and parks w ith careful consideration of adjacent uses, solar orientation, and pedestrian connectivity. • Utilize the green roof for public and limited public uses that benefit the community, as wel l as the office employees and residents. • Building roof tops, including towers, podiums, and mechanical equipment, should be treated or screened appropriately. • Accommodate requirements for stormwater storage and discharge, and underground utility location s when locating buildings and landscaping. 8-16 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN • Locate building and service entrances safely and appropriately. Limit the number and widt h of vehicular entrances, w hen possible, to reduce potential conflict points wi th pedestrian flow. Vehicular entries to parking structures should be located in a manner that minimizes conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles. • Entries and stairwells for parking structures should be located adjacent to streets or plaza access points. Parking structure entries should be designed to be visua lly open and safe. • Integrate telecommunications equipment and other building appurtenances into the building design, and screen them appropriately. • Transformers, back flow preventers and other incidental utility features that are to rema in uncovered should be scree ned with landscap ing and/or fencing where feasible. i'-i z i'-i '""3 > '""3 i'-i < t'f'j ~ t'f'j > rJ). e ~ '""3 0 cc t'f'j rJ). e cc ~ i'-i '""3 '""3 t'f'j ~ ~ i'-i ~ t'f'j (j '""3 ~ ~ '""3 0 '""3 = t'f'j < 0 '""3 t'f'j ~ rJ). (] I ~ QO 0-, 8.4.2. Building Design The Architecture of the Plan Area is a unique opportunity to create a completely re-envisioned built environment that features world-class architecture, uses cutting edge design with inn ovative, creative, and sustainable structu res to provide for a 21 ''Century mixed-use development. The Plan Area should be a showcase of architectura l expression that provides a destination for this vibrant and mixed-use Town Center of Cupertino . Successful architectural design wi ll create exciting and inn ovati ve spaces th at draw-in users, offers a re-envisioned spatia l condition that offers the users spaces that are new, progressive, and forward looking. Design considerations sha ll include : • Create a clear luxury retail storefront experience along the retail loop. • Provide a residential articulation at the facades that emulate the townhouse effect of many residential neighborhoods. • Provide a mix of articulated facades and material treatments that evoke both a strong Plan Area design while providing the unique particulars that compose an eclectic landscape . • First floor heights should be tall enough to be flexible for a variety o f uses, including retail. • Street facing facades should include different architectural elements such as canopies, awnings, overhangs, projections, shading devices, recesses, signage, lighting , varying fac;ade element depths, material and surface variety and texture intended to provide interest to the pedestrian environment. • Highlight important building features such as entrances through unique fac;ade design elements. • Create an intere sting street edge by introducing a variety of fenestration patterns, entries, and portals . • Utilize a variety of high-quality materials to create architectural interest. TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES I 8 • Use largely transparent facades at the lower levels and adjacent to the streetscape where ground floor retail, commercia l, or public-focused uses occur. • Buildings shou ld be designed to minimize energy use and provide a healthy, sustainable and energy efficient space. • Buildings should maintain a strong relationship to the street and the pedestrian realm, with primary entries oriented towards the street or th e Town Squares. • Buildings should be designed to create a sustainable and ecologically sel f -sufficient community that reduce energy usage and promote water efficiency . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 8-17 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t,'!'j ~ t,'!'j > rJl e ~ ~ 0 ~ t,'!'j rJl e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t,'!'j 0 0 ~ ~ t,'!'j (] ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t,'!'j < 0 ~ t,'!'j ~ rJl ~ I "'"" QO '1 8 I TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES 8.5. Signage and Wayfinding Signage is an important element that wi ll contribute to the character of the Plan Area. The two predominant signage types that w ill most contribute to place making are on-site signage (signs used to identify a place of business or the residential units); and wayfinding elements whic h are placed in the public realm and provide directional assistance or location information to pedestrians and motorists. The purpose o f these sign guidelines is to promote an overall sense o f place through sig nage that is architecturally integrated, creative, and visua lly in tere sting. The intent is to provide for a visually coordinated and attractive signage system that establishes an identity and promotes effective identification for the range o f uses wi thin the Plan Area. C hapter 19 . l 04 of the City of Cupertino Zoning Code provides guidance regarding the permitted types, size and location o f signs. A ll signs require permits w hich are reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development. Depending on the size and illumination of the sign, building and/or electrical permits may also be required. W hen Chapter l 9. l 04 was developed, it did not envision the signage needs of a Town Center environment as described in the General Plan and further detailed in this Specific Plan. Therefore, as an implementing action of this Specific Plan, a Master Sign Program (MSP) w ill be developed for the Plan Area by the To wn Center applicant prior to final occupancy o f the buildings located in the Mixed-Use Entertainment/Office District. The MSP wil l address the specifics o f signage across the entire Plan Area. This wil l se t the standards and guidelines for all signage across th e Plan Area and establish the regulatory framework for signage approvals . It will identify specific designs and dimensions for the various signage types consistent with the guidelines described below. It is recognized that the base signage allowances pursuant to development of the Plan Area may deviate from that permitted in the Cuperti no Municipal Code. 8 -18 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN The MSP w il l implement the following design obiectives: • To identify elements that convey a distinct and which enhance the collective architectural design . • To enhance the pedestrian experience through the design of wayfinding components (i .e ., directories, directional signage and destination identifiers). • To incorporate an environmental communication system, organized according to the guidelines described in this Specific Plan . • To ensure the efficient circulation of vehicle, bicycles, and pedestrian traffic within the Plan Area . • To c learly identify ve hicular entry points and to direct ve hicles to designated parking areas. • To establish tenant sign criteria that serve as the basis of the leaseholder submitta l process for the review and approval of tenant sign proposals. ~ '.Z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > rJj e ~ M ""'3 0 cc M rJj e cc ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ rJj (j I ~ QO QO 8 .5 .1. Signage Guidelines All signage must be designed to complement the innova ti ve and dynamic architectural design of both the urban fabric and the Community Park and Nature Area above. It wi ll be graphically complementary to the architectural aesthetic as we ll as the overall branding and marketing of the Plan Area. It shall be we ll-organized, neat, w ell-maintained, concise and legible. Signage should use complementary characters, materials, finishes, and colors that are aesthetically integrated into the overall architecture. The following signage guidelines shall be followed: • Create a graphic palate and branding system to provide both continuity and flexi bility for the vary ing signage types to be used on the Plan Area. • Create a design guideline and master signage package for the entire Plan Area that outlines appropriate materials, fonts, characters, styles, and other guidelines for each user group, location , entity, and position relative to the vie wer. • Clearly state the business name or other information displayed on the sign. • Scale typeface, characters and graphics of storefront signage to pedestrians and/or motorists, as applicable. • The scale and materials used for signs should be appropriate to the intended purpose and context. • Signage must not present a vis ual obs truction to sight distances at intersections and ve hicular entrances. There w ill be three primary types of signs in the Plan Area; l) Free way- oriented signs, 2) Building identity signs, and 3) Pedestrian-oriented signed. Eac h are described below. A dditional sign types in the Plan A rea may include but are not limited to gateway signs, municipal street signage, street signs (i.e., parking, directional, loadi ng , and the like), building identity signs, building wayfinding, storefront signage, bike signage, pedestrian signage at grade, pedestrian trail signage in the park, emergency signage (non- TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES I 8 regulatory), regulatory signage, art I decorative signage, parking entry I exit signage, interior signage, and others. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN / 8-l 9 lo-I z lo-I ~ > ~ lo-I < ~ ~ ~ > 00 ('.j ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ 00 ('.j ~ ~ lo-I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ lo-I ~ ~ (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ 00 (j I "'"" QO \0 8 I TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES Freeway-Oriented Signs The Valko Free way -oriented sig n (APN 316-20-092) is not identified in the City's General Plan . As an existing non-conforming sign, it has been designated a Landmark Sign in the Cupertino Municipal Code. If deemed acceptable by the City of Cupertino Director of Community Deve lopment, this existing Valko Sign could remain at its current location or may be : relocated to a more suitable location along the south side of 1-2 80 and adjacent to the Plan Area; repurposed or replaced w ith a ne w ly redesigned sign supported by a more suitable structural syste m ; and should be consistent wi th the overall market ing identity to be developed for the Plan Area. The new sign must be of similar dimension and proportions so that it is vis ible from 1-280. It is contemplated that the future signage at this location wo uld reflect the updated mixe d-use, contemporary themes and design vision described in this Specific Plan . If it cannot be move d , the Town Center applicant w ill work w ith Caltrans and the City of Cupertino to remove, prune, or thin of the stand of redwood trees surrounding the sign so that it is visible to motorists tra velling in both directions on 1-280 . The sign has telecommunications facilities on/in the structure. These existing and new installations shall be allowed and are opportunities for the community to have their w ireless needs served while keeping telecommunication facilities away from residential uses . 8-20 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ z ~ >--3 > >--3 ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e gg >--3 0 co M rJJ. e co ~ ~ >--3 >--3 M ~ ~ ~ (j >--3 ~ ~ >--3 0 >--3 = M < 0 >--3 M ~ rJJ. ~ I ~ \C 0 Bu i ld ing Identity Signs Building identity signs are generally auto-oriented and intended to be see n from a distance along facades that face the Interstate . As suc h, the y are usually located in the top half of the building , closer to the roofline, and are typically the largest signs . Signs should be sized for legibility, but also appropriate to the scale of larger buildings. They are intended to identify the name of a building or the name of a major tenant w ithin the building. Building identity signs recognize a corporate identity , a major tenant, or the name of the building. Signs can be comprised of te xt or logos . • Building identity signs shou ld be sized proportionally to the height of the building and the size of the building fac;ade . In general, building identity signs should not be taller than one story in height, although some variation for stand-alone logos may be considered . • Building identity signs should be located in the top half of a building , close to the roofline , and shou ld be limited to one per major building fac;ade . Addi t ional building identity signs may be considered near the building base w hen the size is more appropriate to the pedestrian scale and does not create visual clutter. • Building identity signs should be integrated into the building architecture, taking into consideration the pattern of fenestration and building materials. • Consider building identity signs that are projected and on ly visible at night. TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES 8 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 8-21 ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > \fJ. e ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ \fJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ \fJ. (j I ....... \0 ....... 8 I TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES Pedestrian -Oriented Signs Pedestrian-oriented signs include blade signs, awning signage, and sign bands w hich are generally located within the first two or three stories of a building. These signs are typically for retail, services or other businesses which are accessible to the public from street le ve l. They are not intended to identify individua l office tenants. Window signage may also be considered for businesses wi th storefronts. Additional signage may be considered in parking garages and other non-habitable portions of a building if it is we ll-integrated into the building architecture and does not create visual clutter. The Master Sign Program wi ll include the following signs in addition to other sign types: Sign Bands • A majority of pedestrian-oriented signs wil l be building-mounted signs for ground floor retail, services, and other commercial uses wh ich face the street. • Generally, building-mounted signs should be located within a "s ign band" located above the storefront and below the fac;ade above, to provide some continuity in placement. • W hen several businesses are located in one building, ind iv idual signs should share some similar design characteristics, including scale, alignment, and placement to avoid v isual clutter. Variation reflective of the nature of the individual businesses may be considered. • Signage for indi vidua l businesses should be limited to the w idth of the associated storefront on the building fac;ade. • Awni ng , or canopy signage, in lieu of building-mounted signage may be considered. Pedestrian Blade Signs • Pedestrian blade signs projecting from buildings should be mounted high enough above the sidewalk to avoid conflicts wi th pedestrian and street furnishings. 8-22 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN • Pedestrian blade signs may project from the building fac;ade in scale proportional to the streetscape is does not create v isual cl utter. • Pedestrian blade signs should generally be limited to one per business. Vertical Building Signs • Vertica l building signs can be flush with, or project from, a building fac;ade, and should be mounted above the first floor. • Vertical buildings signs may project from the building fac;ade in scale proportional to the streetscape is does not create visua l cl utter. • Vertical building signs should generally be limited to one per business. Monument Signs • Monument signs, whic h are low and ground-mounted, may be located at gateway entrances to the Plan Area from adjacent public roadways. • Monument signs should not be located in the streetscape, but they may be located in the building zone or with in plazas or open spaces which form entry features to the building. • Monument signs may be integrated into seat wa lls or planter wal ls. Storefront (Window) Signs • Permanent or temporary w indow signs may be considered for a portion of the glazed area of the storefront. Signage should not unreasonably obstruct v ie ws from the street into storefront spaces. Building-mounted Cabinet Signs and Display vVt'ndows • Building-mounted cabinet signs and display windows may be considered in areas where functional storefronts are not possible or where blank wa lls exist. lo-I ':z lo-I ~ lo-I > ~ lo-I < M ~ M > 00 e ~ M ~ 0 co M 00 e co ~ lo-I ~ ~ M ~ ~ lo-I ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 (j I ...... \0 N • Building-mounted cabinet signs should not advertise specific products, but may display seasonal decorations, event information, and general branding. • Sta nd-alone cabinet signs are strongly discouraged w ithin the streetscape as they can disrupt pedestrian movement. • In general, building-mounted cabinet signs and display w indows should be sized proportionally to the scale of the storefront, and should be located w ithin the first floor of a building . Green Roof Signage • Green roof signs should be sensitive to and respond in an aesthetica ll y appropriate manner to the park setting in w hi ch it is located. Other Signs • Pro v ide clear, unobstructed address signs for public safety purposes. TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES I 8 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 8-23 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \fl Lj ~ ~ 0 ~ M \fl Lj ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M i:; i:; ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \fl (j I """" \0 ~ 8 I TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES Portable Signs Portable signs include any material which is capable of being moved by one person w ithout machinery from one locat ion to another for the purpose of advertisement for busines s or other purposes. These include poster boards, sa ndw ich board and A-frame signs. Portable signs are generally considered a type of temp o rary sign. • Portable signs must not impede pedestrian movement w ithin internal pedestrian ways. • Portable signs w ill be strictly controlled by the Plan Area property owner. Programmable Electronic Signs Programmable electronic signs include any type of sign that displays te xt and images on an electronic screen. • Programmable electronic signs shall utilize automatic dimming technology to adjust the brightness of the sign relative to ambient light. • Programmable electronic signs shall be displayed for a period of time less than: o Eight seconds on any sign located within four hundred feet of a freeway tra ve l lane or on any sign the illuminated face of w hich is v isible from a freeway travel lane; or o Four seconds on any other sign. Prohibited Signs The following signs are not permitted withi n the Plan Area: • Adve rtising statuary signs. • Audible signs except as associated wit h audible crosswalk signals. • Signs whic h resemble or conflict with traffic control devices. • Vehicle signs as defined in City Municipal Code. 8-24 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M 3: M > 00 e ~ ~ 0 eo M 00 e eo 3: ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 ~ I ..... \Q ~ 8.5.2. Wayfinding Wayfinding is a term used to describe how pedestrians, b icyclists, and motorists nav igate throughout the Plan Area. It encompasses all of the ways in wh ich people orient t h emselves in physical space and navigat e from p lace to p lace. The i ntent of the fo llowing guidelines is to provide a consistent se t of identifiab le wayfinding signs to enab le users to navigate effectively throughout the Plan Area, particu larly when moving between, underground and above -ground parking areas, throughout the street level, and around the Community Park and Nature Area. The Master Sign Program wil l include a more detai led wayfi nding signage plan. The following eight principles are to be taken into consideration when preparing the w ayfinding signage p lan: l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Crea te an identity at each location, d ifferent from al l others. Use landmarks t o provide orientation cues and memorable locations . Create well-structured paths. Create regions of differing v isual character. Don 't gi ve the user too many choices in na vigation . Use survey vie ws (g ive na vigators a vista or map). Pro v ide signs at decision points to help wayfinding decisions . Use sight lines to show what's ahead. TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES I 8 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 8-25 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ 3: ~ > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 to ~ rJJ. e to 3: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ::c rJJ. (j I loo-& \0 Ut 8 I TOWN CENTER DESIGN GUIDELINES Design guidelines for wayfinding signage include the following : • Signs should include appropriately scaled elements that assist both motorists and pedestrians. • Wayfinding signage should c learly convey information for both motorists and pedestrians without unnecessary clutter or detail. • Al l signage structural components should complement the color and finish of streetscape furnishings in Section 3.4. • Careful consideration should be paid to the placement of wayfinding signs in high-vo lume pedestrian areas. Signs should not obstruct pedestrian traffic in any w ay . Wayfinding signs should not be placed in the pedestrian zone . • Streetlight-mounted banners that advertise public events, seasonal attractions or other attractions are encouraged . • Conflicts with pedestrian flow should be minimized by consolidating different signs on one structure . • Wayfinding programs should coordinate with online and interacti ve websites to provide up-to-date information on travel , events and other relevant information. • Create wayfinding systems that can be utilized by a w ide va riety of users, including the visually and hearing impaired, and that comply with accessibility requirements. 8 -26 I VALLCO TO WN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. d ~ ~ 0 cc M rJJ. d cc ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. ~ I ioo-1 \0 O"I ADMINISTRATION, IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING This chapter discusses the development review procedures by the City of Cupertino applicable to the Specific Plan . A process for modifications and amendments to the Specific Plan is discussed, as well as financing for implementation of the Specific Plan . ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < tpj ~ tpj > rJl c ~ tpj ~ 0 ~ tpj rJl c ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ tpj ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = tpj < 0 ~ tpj ~ rJl (j I ,... \0 -.....) 9.1. Adm i nistration This Specific Plan has been prepared in accordance with Ca liforn ia Government Code Section 65451, w hich sets forth the basic conten t o f specific plans. The primary administrator of this Specific Plan is the City of Cupertino's Director of Community Development. Development w ithin the Plan Area shall require two primary types of administrative determinations by the Director of Community Development: (i) Master Site Development Permit (MSDP); and (ii) Architectura l and Site Review (ASR), as described in below in Section 9 .4: M aster Site De velo pment Perm it and Architectura l and Site Re vie w . The purpose of this approach is to create an integrated, flexible framework for a linked review process for the development of the Mall property and any portion of Block 14 processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park. This property comprises the substantia l majority of the Plan Area . Development of Block 13, which ha s been approved by the City for a 148-room ho tel , wi ll remain subject to the City's standard laws and regulations governing development applications, except as specifically provided in this Spec ific Plan. The Director of Community Development may also approve a Cond itional Use Permit to increase residential units specified in the Housing Elem ent for the Vallco Shopping District Specia l Area. Additionally, the Director of Community Development shall review development applications within the Mall property and any portion of Bl ock 14 processed as part of the To wn Center/Community Park for substantial conformance wi th the Specific Plan, as provided below in Sectio n 9 .5. l : Substan t ia l Conformance . Any determinations or administrative interpretations by the Director of Community Development regarding MSDP or ASR approvals or a Conditional Use Permit to increase residential units within the Plan are sub ject to direct appeal to the City Council. Concurrent w ith the adoption of this Specific Plan, the Val /co Town Center Specific Plan Initiati ve amends the Mu nicipal Code to create a new Zoning district, called the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan District. ADMINISTRATION, IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING I 9 The Vallco To wn Center Specific Plan con tains site development standards , architectural and design guidelines, public facility improvement plans, and environmental design features, whic h govern development of the Plan Area (except as to Block 13 and any portion of Block 14 not processed as part o f the Town Cen ter . Any issues not addressed in the Specific Plan shall be subject to the Cupertino Municipal Code unless a strict application of the Municipal Code wou ld frustrate the intent of the Specific Plan. To the extent any standard or other provision in the Municipal Code conflicts wi th the Specific Plan , the standard or other provision set forth herein shall control. 9. 1 . 1 . Enforcement The City shall enforce the provisions of this Specific Plan in the same manner that the City enforces the provisions of the General Plan and Municipal Code. It sha ll be unla wful for any person to initiate any development work (except demolition, excavation, on-site utilities, and rough grading work) within the Mall property or any portion of Block 14 processed as part of the To wn Center/Community Park w ithout first obtaining a MSDP and/or ASR approval from the Director of Community Development, as described below in Section 9.4: Master Sit e Deve lopment Permit and A rch itectural and Site Re v iew . W hene ver in this Specific Plan any act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful, or the doing of any acts required, or the failure to do any act is determined to be unlawful, the City o f Cupertino retains its authority under the Municipal Code to enforce such v iol ation or offense. 9 .1.2 . Severability If any provision of this Specific Plan or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional or otherwise in valid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall not affect the Specific Plan provisions, clauses or applications w hich can be implemented wit hou t the in va lid provision, clause or application, and t o this end the provisions and clau ses of this Specific Plan are declared to be severable as set forth in the Va llco To w n Center Specific Plan Initiati ve. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 9-1 ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > 00. e ~ ~ 0 co t'rj 00. e co ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj 0 0 ~ ::0 t'rj (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ::0 00. (j I lo-" \C QO 9 I ADMINISTRATION , IMPLEM EN TATION & FINANCING 9.2. Relat i onsh i p to Other Governi ng Documents 9 .2. l. Zoning Ordinance The development within the Plan Area shall be subject to the Cupertino Municipa l Code, Title 19, Zoning, as amended by the Vall co Town Center Spec ific Plan Initiative {excluding Block 13 and any portion of Block 14 not processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park), and such compliance sha ll be in accordance with thi s Chapter 9: Administra ti o n, Im pl ementation & Financing . Any issues not addressed in the Specific Plan sha ll be subject to the Cupertino Municipal Code unless a strict application of the Municipal Code would frustrate the intent of the Specific Plan. To the extent any standard or other provision in the Mun icipal Code conflicts with the Specific Plan, the standard or other provision set forth in this Specific Plan shall control. 9.2 .2 . Building Codes Deve lopment within the Pl an Area shall comply w ith all Federal, State, and Local Building codes and standards in force at the time of filing the applicable application(s). These shall include, but are not limited to, the Cal ifornia Code of Regulations and the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibi lity Guide lines (ADAAG). 9.3. Entitlements 9 .3. l. Initial Entitlement Actions The Va llco Town Center Spec ifi c Plan Initiative proposes certain land use designations , regulations, standards, and community benefits related to the de velopment of the Plan Area as described below. The land use designations, regulations , standards, and community benefits entitle the owner{s) of the property governed by the Specific Plan the right to develop the property in accordance with the prov isions of this Specific Plan and the other related approv als , the implementation of w hich are integra l to the viability of this Specific Plan. The ini tial entitlement actions for the Plan Area include the followi ng voter approved components: General Plan Amendments . The Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan Initiative includes the follow ing amendments to the General Plan to : 9-2 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN • Require that the Plan Area contain a mi xture of uses , including residential, office, retail , civic and education; • Require that the Town Center provide transportation and transit infrastructure , a publicly accessible green roof, and extend rec ycled water infra structure to the Plan Area; • Clarify existing policies to allow additional parcelization w ithin the Plan Area if there are protecti ve measures that prov ide incenti ves and guidelines for cooperation among owners, and, • Adopt a Land Use Map to re-designate the Plan Area from Commercial/Office /Residential to Va llco To w n Center Specific Plan . Specific Plan. The Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan is a regulatory document that establishes the zoning , land use designations, deve lopment regulations , administrati ve procedures, community benefits , financing mechanisms and design guidelines for the entire Plan A rea {excepting in certain respects the approv ed hotel entitlement on Block 13 or portion , if any , of Block 14 not processed as part of the To w n Center/Community Park). This Specific Plan w ill implement the City's General Plan. Subsequent entitlements , permits , and approva ls to implement this Specific Plan must be in substantial conformance wi th this Specific Plan . Municipal Code and Zoning Map Amendments . The Vallco To w n Center Speci fi c Plan Initiati v e includes amendments of the Municipal Code and Zoning Map to: (l) change the text to reflect the ne w zoning district of Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan; (2) clarify the conditional use permit approva l process w hen inc reasing residential units w ithin the Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan ; (3) exclude the Plan Area from the Code's broader specific plan planned zoning district designation ; and (4) amend the Zoning Map to show the Plan Area as zoned (Vallco To w n Center Spec ifi c Plan). 9.3 .2. Subsequent Entit lements Follo w ing initial voter approval, subsequent entitlement steps must occur to implement the Specific Plan , including MSDP and ASR approvals , as described below in Sect ion 9.4: Master Site Development Permit and Arch itectural and Site Re v iew . However, large lot Tentati ve or Final Maps ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \Fl e ~ M ~ 0 cc M \Fl e cc ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \Fl (j I ~ \0 \0 {including Vesting Maps), and Demolition, Exca vation, On-Site Utilities, and Rough Grading Permits, may be approved and granted upon adoption of this Specific Plan , without awaiting an MSDP or ASR approvals. Additional entitlement steps may include , among others, those listed below under Additional Approvals. In view of the Specific Plan's complex mix of public and private uses and unique pedestrian and ve hicular infrastructure connections {e.g., tunnels, bridges), additional subdivision parcelization is anticipated. However, parcelization withou t adequate protective measures to provide incentives and guidelines for owner cooperation is discouraged in order to preserve future redevelopment. Consistent w ith state law, a Development Agreement between a legal or equitable owner or applicant and the City of Cupertino may also be entered into , but is not a required entitlement. The City sha ll not issue any entitlement, permit, or approval (or amendment of same) in connection wi th the Mall property and any portion of Block l 4 processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park unless said entitlement, permit, or approval is in substantial conformance with all applicable aspects of this Specific Plan, as provided in Section 9 .5. l: Substantial Conformance , below. This Specific Plan provides a framework for development of the Mall property and Block 14, which comprise the substantial majority of the Plan Area, including an integrated subsequent approvals process. Except as provided in this Specific Plan, no new City of Cupertino discretionary permit, approval, or entitlement shall be required for the Mall property or Block 14 . However, if any portions of Block 14 are not included in the MSDP for the Town Center/Community Park , those portions shall be subject to the City's standard laws and regu lations governing development applications. The intent of this Specific Plan is to replace and supersede the need for any other new entitlements, permits, or approvals. However, additional ministerial permits or approvals may also be required to implement projects withi n the Plan Area, including encroachment permits for road improvements, and modifications of exis ting easements. ADMINISTRATION , IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING I 9 The intent of this Specific Plan is to make a final policy determination regarding: the density and intensity of use; the types of uses permitted; the general location of uses; building massing, heights and setbacks; roof structure heights ; streetscape network and hierarchy; off-site transportation improve ments; on-and off-site infrastructure improvements; and administration, implementation, and financing (except as to the approved hotel use on Block 13). It also provides policy guidelines as it relates to landscaping and the public realm and the Town Center design guidelines. No subsequent approval shall revisit these issues or place additional conditions of approval or environmental design features that may serve to limit or inhibit this final policy determination withou t a prior amendment to this Specific Plan. The City's discretion shall be limited to determining substantial conformance with the Specific Plan, in accordance w ith the procedures se t forth in this Chapter. Pursuant to existing authority, subsequent environmental re v iew, if any, shall study project le ve l impacts and only those issues over w hich the City has discretion. Notwithstanding any provision of the Cupertino Municipal Code or other policy or regu lati on of the City or any department thereof, and to ensure that development w ithin the Plan Area is subject to express, objective standards that cannot be changed through any subsequen t local discretionary action or interpretation, the Specific Plan shall not be sub ject to any provision of the Municipal Code that seeks to regulate, frustrate or guide development within the Specific Plan , except as otherwise provided in this Specific Plan . Additional Approvals It is anticipated that the following subsequent approvals, among others, may be needed for implementation of this Specific Plan: • Demolition, Rough Grading/Grading, and Excavat ion Permits • On-and Off-Site Utilities Permits • Master Site Development Permit (MSDP) • Architectural and Site Review (ASR) • (Vesting) Tentati ve I Final Parce l, Condomin ium or Subdivision Maps VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN i 9-3 ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. (j I N 0 0 9 I ADMINISTRATION , IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING • Conditional Use Permit(s) • Development Agreement (not required, but may be pursued by a project applicant) • Building Permits • Tree Removal Permits • Encroachment Permit(s) • New and Modified Easements , Air Rights , and Other Related Agreements Notwithstanding the above, large lot Tentative or Final Maps (including Vesting Maps) may be approved, and Demolition , Excavation, On-Sit e Utilities, and Rough Grading Permits may be issued, once this Specific Plan is adopted, wit hout awaiting MSDP or ASR approvals. Additionally, Demolition, Excava tion , On-Site Utiliti es, and Rough Grading Permits may be issued prior to approval of new maps identifying parcel lines conforming to the ultimate development contemplated by the adopted Specific Plan. Development work for Block 14 shall not commence prior to the commencement o f development work on the Mall property . 9 .4. Master Si te Development Permit and Architectural and Site Review Both MSDP and ASR approval wi ll be required prior to the issuance o f permits for development work on the Mall property and any portion o f Block 14 processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park (excluding permits for demolition, excavation, on-site utilities, and rough grading w ork). ASR approvals may be processed concurrent or subsequent to the processing and issuance of an MSDP, and may be processed in phases. The MSDP is intended to establish a framework for the concurrent or subsequen t processing o f ASR approvals in advance of certain construction work on the Mall property and any portion of Block 14 processed as part of the To w n Center/Community Park. The MSDP will help to ensure that dev elopment in the Plan Area will promote the goals 9-4 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN and objectives contained in the General Plan, and wil l substantially conform w ith the Specific Plan. The ASR approval process provides for an o rderl y process to review the architectural and site designs of buildings, structures, signs, lighting , and landscaping to promote the goals and ob jecti ves conta ined in the General Plan; to ensure substantial conformance with the Specific Plan; to maintain the character and integrity of neighborhoods by promoting high standards for development in harmony therewith; and by preventing the adverse effects associated with new construction by giving proper atten t ion to the design, shape, color, materials, landscaping and other qualitative elements related to the design of developments. Development in Block 13 and portions of Block 14 not covered by an MSDP are sub ject to the City's standard applicable la ws and procedures governing issuance of development permits, except as otherwise provided in this Specific Plan. 9.4 . l. Master Site Development Permit Process Application Materials The application for the MSDP is anticipated to cover the entirety of the Mall property, and may also cover all or a portion of Block 14 . Other development permits, including permits for any portions of Block 14 not covered by the MSDP, may cover one or more blocks or planning units (or parts thereof) within the Plan Area and may be submitted on a phased basis . Applications may be made by the ow ner of record , his or her agent, or lessee(s) of the property, and must be filed w ith the Director of Community Development . In addition to the then applicable application or processing fee, applications must include the follow ing materials, unless waived by the Director of Community Development based on the scope of the proposal: • A complete legal description of th e sub ject property and map showing the location of the property for wh ich the permit is sought; • A preliminary title report of the subject property; 1-i '.Z 1-i ~ 1-i > ~ 1-i < M a: M > rJJ. Cj ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJJ. Cj ~ a: 1-i ~ ~ M ~ ~ 1-i ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. el I N 0 ~ • The proposed conceptual site de velopment plan indicating a street-level plan and roof-level Community Park and Nature Area plan for : the location of all buildings and structures ; the location and types of land uses; pa ved areas, such as roadw ays, dri vew ays , alleys , access points , and walkw ays; and general landscaping scheme; • A topographical map of the Plan Area and the neighboring properties ; • A proposed traffic-circulation system ; and • A conceptual construction sequencing plan . The Director of Community Development may reasonably require additional information w hich is pertinent and essential to the application . Basis for Issuance of Master Site Deve lopment Permit The Director of Community Development shall issue a Master Site Development Permit if the findings listed below can be made: • The application promotes the goals and objecti ves contained in the General Plan ; and • The application substantially conforms w ith the Specific Plan , including Chapt er 2: Land Use and Development Standards . 9 .4.2 . Architectural and Site Rev iew Approval Proc e ss App l ication Materials Applications may be made by the o w ner of record , his or her agent, or lessee(s) of the property , and must be filed w ith the Director of Community Development . In addition to the then applicable application or processing fee , applications must include the follow ing materials , unless w ai ved by the Director of Community De velopment based on the scope of the proposal: • Architectural dra w ings of the proposed development, building additions or other structures. Dra w ings shall indicate square footages , building height, number of stories , parking , exterior ADMINISTRATION, IMPL EM E NTATION & F INANCING I 9 materials, colors, w indow treatment and other architectural features ; • Color Renderings of exterior facades; and • A landscape plan. The Director of Community Development may reasonably require additional information w hich is pertinent and essential to the application. Basis for Architectural and Site Review Approval The Director of Community Development shall issue an Architectural and Site Re v ie w approval if the findings listed below can be made: • The application promotes the goals and objecti ves contained in the General Plan ; and • The application substantially conforms w ith the Specific Plan , including Chapter 2: Land Use and Development St andards , and Chapter 8: To w n Center Des ign G u idel ines . • The application substantially conforms w ith the follow ing criteria: o Transitions related to height and bulk between ne w and existing buildings should be considered carefully . o Materials , te xtures and colors of ne w buildings should consider adjacent development, and be in substantial conformance with C h apte r 8 : To w n Center D esign G u ide lines of this Specific Plan. o The location , height and materials o f w alls, fencing , hedges and screen planting should consider adjacent development, and be in substantial conformance w ith Chapt er 8 : To w n Cen te r D esign G ui de li nes of the Specific Plan. o Unsightly storage areas , utility installations and unsightly elements of parking lots should be concealed to the extent feasible . o The planting of ground co ver or various types of pa vements should be used to prevent dust and erosion, and the unnecessary destruction of existing healthy trees should be avoided or mitigated . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 9-5 io-1 '.Z io-1 ~ > ~ io-1 < t'rj ~ t'rj > 00. ('.j ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj 00. ('.j ~ ~ io-1 ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ io-1 ~ el ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ 00. ~ I N 0 N 9 I ADMINISTRATION , IMPL EMENTATION & FINANCIN G o Lighting for development should be adequate to meet safety requirements as specified by the engineering and building departments, and provide shielding to prevent spill-over light to adjoining property o w ners. o The number, location , color, size, height, lighting and landscaping of outdoor advertising signs and structures shall positi vely affect the general appearance of the neighborhood , and be in substantial conformance w ith Chapter 8 : To w n Cente r Desig n Gu idel i nes of this Specific Plan . 9 .4.3. Approval Authority and Process MSDP and A SR applications for development of the Mall property and all or a portion of Block 14 shall be re v ie w ed for substantial conformance w ith the Specific Plan and approved admini strati vely by the City 's Director o f Community De velopment or designee . MSDP and ASR approval shall require a Public Meeting , w hich shall be noticed in accordan ce w ith procedures developed by Community Dev elopment Director, comparable to existing procedures in place for similar public meetings . No comment period shall be required for these determinations . MSDP o r ASR approval may be appealed directly to the City Council. MSDP or ASR approval shall expire w ithin tw o years of its effecti ve date , unless: (l) A building permit is filed and accepted by the City. In the event that a building permit expires for any reas o n , the MSDP and A SR approvals shall become null and void ; (2) The MSDP and ASR approvals ha ve been used. Such approvals shall be deemed to be "used " w hen actual substantial and continu o us acti vity has taken place upon the land subject to the MSDP and A SR approvals or, in the event of the erection or modification of a structure or structures , w hen sufficient building acti vity has occurred and continues to occur in a diligent manner; or (3) A Development A greement covers the Mall property and/o r all or a porti o n of Block 14 , w hich contains provisions for permits and entitlements to extend for the term of the Development Agreement or other specified dates . 9-6 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SP ECIFIC PLAN The Director of Community Development, or designee , may grant extensions for additional periods of time. Each extension shall not exceed two years and the total term for a MSDP or ASR approval , as extended , shall not exceed si x years , unless extended by a dev elopment agreement. No public hearing or notice is required for granting an extension. 9.5. Substan ti a l Co n formance and Amendments 9 .5.1. Substantial Conformance Purpose In general , the expectation is that all aspects of an approved plan {i.e ., site plan , site design , design guidelines, development regulations , conditions , etc.) are completed and implemented through buildout in substantial conformance w ith the Specific Plan. The o verriding objective is to attain the highest quality plan con sistent w ith the site plan , design , conditions , and commitments associated w ith any original approval. Thus , all subsequent entitlements (e.g., ASR approval or Conditional Use Permit, or amendment thereto) shall be in substantial conformance w ith the Specific Plan. A subsequent entitlement ma y be found to be in substantial conformance w ith this Specific Plan even if said entitlement d o es no t conform precisely to this Specific Plan . A pproval may nonetheless be granted if substantial conformance exists w hen evaluated in the conte xt of the overall project goals , innovati ve features , and v ision of this Specific Plan. MSDP or A SR approvals may be modified based on final design and engineering and the precise de velopment plans for each use. Notw ithstanding any prov ision in the Cupertino Municipal Code or other policy or regulation of the City or a ny department thereof, this chapter establishes the sole , exclusi ve, and objective criteria for the City to approve subsequent entitlements as being in substantial conformance w ith the Specific Plan . Documentation that the requested approval is in substantial conformance w ith the Spe c ific Plan must be submitted for the re view and approval of the Community Development Director or designee . ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M 3: M > rJ1 Lj ~ ~ 0 co M rJ1 Lj co 3: ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ1 el I N 0 c.u Substantial Conformance Crite ria As indicated above, th e Community Deve lopment Director or designee may find that subsequent entitlements substantially conform with the Specific Plan when the proposed subsequent entitlement is evaluated in the context of the overall project, goals, and inn ovative features and vision of this Spec ific Plan. By way of example, deviations from the features, uses, or illustrations in this Specific Plan may be warranted to accommodate final design and engineering that causes adjustments in roadway alignments, locati on of utilities or other infrastructure, development constraints to address innovative product design (including green roof considerations), distribution of permitted uses with in the Specific Plan, development of final design guidelines, density transfers and other similar deviations. The Community Development Director sha ll determine that subsequen t entitlements (including amendments of existing entitlements) are in substantia l conformance in cases of: • Deviations necessary to comply with the En vironmental Design Features. • Imposition of any additional conditions, Environmental Design Features, or mitigation measures that avoid or minimize environmental effects of the Specific Plan, provided that such features, conditions or measures are feasible, linked with a legitimate governmental interest (i.e., there is an essential nexus), roughly proportional, and consistent wi th the intent and purpose of this Specific Plan; in no event may additional conditions, Environmental Design Features, or mitigation measures conflict with or impede the final policy decision regarding the density and intensity of use; the types of uses permitted; the general location of uses; building massing, heights and setbacks; roof structure heights; stree tscape network and hierarchy; off-site transportation improvements; on-and off- site infrastructure improvements; administration, implementation, and financing; and the guidelines relating to landscaping, the public realm and urban design. ADMINISTRATION , IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING I 9 • One or more adopted conditions or project design features that become outdated or infeasible to implement as part of the Specific Plan, but there is one or more roughly equivalent condition(s) or feature(s) that can be substituted in place of the adopted condition(s) or feature(s), and are consistent wi th the intent and purpose of this Specific Plan; • Ad justments to the alignment, location and sizing of utilities and facilities or a change in utility and/or public service provider so long as the adjustments or changes are found to be in compliance with applicable plans and standards of the agency responsible for such utilities and facilities and after review and concurre nce by the City's Engineering or Public Works Department. • Variation in the number of dwelling units within each block may occur at the time of final design so long as the total number of units is not exceeded and the minimum residential mix of senior units is retained. • Minor modifications to any of the development standards that are specificall y allowed under the Development Regulations of this Specific Plan. • Minor changes to landscape materials, wal l materials and streetscape design which are consistent w ith the design criteria set forth in Chapter 8: To w n Cente r Des ign Guidel i nes of the Specific Plan. • Minor changes to the architectural or landscape design guidelines, which guidelines are intended to be conceptual in nature and flexible in implementation. • Modificati on of any design element in this Specific Plan that improves circulation, improves drainage, improves infra structure, or provides simi lar utility and reduces operations and maintenance costs. • Imposition of any codes, regulations, or other requirements by outs id e agencies that have authority over the Town Center. • Any health and safety regulations that are required. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN j 9 -7 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > \fl e ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj \fl e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj el ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ \fl (j I N 0 +;;... 9 I ADMINISTRATION , IMPLEMENTATION & FINAN C ING • Changes to the plan that would result in an environmentally superior plan . The approvi ng person or body for a subsequent entitlement shall make a substantial conformance finding provided the subsequent entitlement meets the above criteria . 9 .5 .2. Amendments to the Specif ic Plan Shou ld any party seek to amend the provis ions of this Specific Plan prior t o January 1 , 2027, such amendme nt may be enacted on ly by ballot measure approved at an election by the City of Cupertino vo ters. Any amendment of this Specific Plan sought on or after January 1, 2027 may be enacted without a ballot measure, subject to the procedures required by applicable law. These dates shal l be tolled for a period equal to the period during which litigati on or a si mi lar action challenging the adoption of the Specific Plan has been filed and remains active. 9.6. Construction Sequencing The Specific Plan may be implemented over time and in a sequenced approach. Except as described in thi s section, al l or any portion of the existing development is permitted to remain in place and continue in commercial use, such that at any time the Plan Area may be improved partially w ith all or some of the existing buildings and partially w ith new development, whic h new deve lopment may include any of the uses authorized in this Specific Plan . If the Specific Plan is implemented over time, then any undeveloped site(s) for future phase(s) shall include provisions for in terim landscaping and other attracti ve low maintenance improvemen ts , and security and maintenance of any undeveloped land to be developed under future construction. The Specific Plan contemplates that construction of the 148-room hotel on Block 13 woul d commence in the near term and would be built in a single phase. As there are no pending applications for a majority of Block 14. A portion of Block 14 may be used for Services, Facility Management & Loading and may be included in Construction Sequence 2 . Demolition and subsequent construction of the Mall portion of the Plan Area is expected to occur in a single phase over five years, with both sequenced and concurrent openings, assuming economic conditions 9-8 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN continue to be supportive. The actual timing of construction may vary from this expected duration. Staging of construction equipment and vehicles wou ld primarily be on-site wi th some staging w ithin the public right-of-way for the improvement/construction of the tunnels under North Wolfe Road and the bridge over North Wo lfe Road . Initial development of this part of the Plan Area is expected to start in the northwestern portion of the Vallco Shopping Mall property, in the location of the former Macy's department store and parking structure. Once this constructio n is completed, it is expected that the existing movie theaters , bowling alley, fitness center, and ice rink uses would be relocated and demolished . Construction may need to work around existing tenants until long term integration into other parts of the development are completed . Construction wo uld likely continue south towards Stevens Creek Boulevard and on the remaining areas on the east side of North Wolfe Road . Construction of the office and residential mixed-use components is expected to occur last . To ensure the timely redevelopment of the Mall portion of the Plan Area, demolition of a l l Ma ll buildings must commence within 6 months of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the first completed Mal l buildings, unless the Community Development Director allows an extension to allow temporary uses or upon finding that allow the structure to remain is in the public interest and is not detrimental to the public health, safety, general welfare, or convenience . Notwithstanding the preceding, there sha ll be no ob li ga ti on to demolish any portion of the Mall that is then currently occupied and leased. Any portion of the Mall that is not demolished due to an existing lease shall commence demolition w ithin 6 months of the lease expiration . It is the in t ent of the City that the entire Speci fi c Plan is built out quickly wi th a focus on delivering the retail and entertainment district for the public's enjoyment early. To ensure the timely construction of the Town Center Entertainment/Office/Residential District, no Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued for any office building until the shell and core of building located in Blocks 3 and 6 (entertainment, c ivic, and office uses) has been substantially completed . ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'!'j ~ t'!'j > rJl e ~ t'!'j ~ 0 eo t'!'j rJl e eo ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ~ rJl ~ I N 0 Ul Parking w ill be provided either in structured or surface parking such that adequate parking is prov ided for each ph ase as they occur. The anticipated sequence of Plan Area construction is show n in Figure 9 - 1 : Constr uctio n Sequenc ing . It should be noted that this sequencing is subject to change depending on events outside the reasonable control of the project applicant, such as significant adverse market and economic conditions, site access constraints , natural events {e .g ., se vere w eather events , earthquakes , fire), and legal challenges . 9 .6 .1. Sunset Provision Voter approval of Vallco To w n Center Specific Plan Initiative prov ides for the zoning of the property for the intended uses outlined herein . It is the intent of this Specific Plan that demolition , exca vation , grading , site w ork and then construction w ill commence upon voter approval. As a voter- approved document, no automatic sunsetting of the Specific Plan is assumed or permitted. However, as des cribed in Section 9.5 .2 , on or after January l , 2027 , this Specific Plan may be amended w ithout a ballot measure approved by the City of Cupertino voters at an election , subject to the tolling identified above and procedures required b y applicable la w . ADMINIS T RATION, IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING I 9 VAL LCO TOW N CENTER SPECI FIC PLAN I 9-9 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \JJ. e ~ ~ 0 ee M \JJ. e ee ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t"'i ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \JJ. (j I N 0 O'I 9 I ADMINISTRATION , IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING Figure 9-l : Construction Sequencing ~ "V .P ~ ,.f''":' ~-:'I-~-~ I _I_ I_ I,. 1--W ~--~~ :_-:-l ~I ~-·-~_ 1Iii1 'j I~ ''i, -~-~--E :treet __ ---~--I _,/ . 'ii '2 LI " I · l ' I --------~ -n-si-.->I /I ji8--u~• I ----,]j / , ,.;_ T~ Sqoom : : 5 -1 1 i 11' l 0 East 9 "i;I ' 13 1 . 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The improvements contemplated for the Plan Area may consist of elements for use by the general public, as w ell as for exclusive use of the property owner, tenants, or occupants. Once constructed , long-term maintenance of improvements w ill be required , and the party responsible for maintaining those improve ments may vary depending on w hether they are dedicated for general public use or privately owned within the Plan Area. While a variety of financing techniques are a vailable, Specific Plan development components will be installed or constructed using pri va te financing for the great majority of the develo pment costs. Certain elements of the improvements , however, may use assessments or community facility district mechanisms. If used to fund improvements , the assessment or community facility district w ill only apply to the Plan Area and only be assessed against the property owner, tenants, or occupants thereof. No resident or property owner outside of the Plan Area w ill be included in any proposed assessment or community facility district . These provisions ensure that the Specific Plan pays its own way . This section identifies potential financing methods that may be used indi vi dually, collectively, or in combination to fund implementation and maintenance of various improve ments identified in the Specific Plan . The Specific Plan 's implementation will be complemented by these improve ments and directly serve and benefit not only the Plan Area but also the greater community. This section of the Specific Plan identifies a mix of financing mechanisms applicable to future development in the Plan Area. These mechanisms are important to assure the timel y financing of new improveme nts ADMINISTRATION, IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING I 9 concurrent w ith Specific Plan de velopment. The Specific Plan allow able financing mechanisms are listed and then described in further detail in the follow ing paragraphs: • Community Facilities District; • Landow ner Funding Agreement; • Deve lopment Impact Fees; and • Pri va te Financing. Allowable Specific Plan financing mechanisms also may include offers of dedication, fee dedications, and/or easements; assessment districts; infrastructure financing districts (e .g ., open space management/maintenance, lighting and landscaping , bridge and thoroughfares); exactions; and reimbursement agreements . In addition , the Specific Plan contemplates possible use of emerging financing mechanisms , such as payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) assessments. The primary financing mechanisms to be used w ithin the Plan Area are described further below . 9 .7. 1. Community Facilities District The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 enables the City to establish community facilities districts and to levy approved ta xes to fund a variety of Public improvements required by the Specific Plan . The Mello- Roos Act can provide funding for the purchase, construction , expansion , rehabilitation , or maintenance of, among other services, open space, parks, recreation programs, flood protection, stormwater and drainage systems, streets, roads, parkways, police and fire protection, and ambulance and paramedic services. If this financing mechanism is utilized , the special tax will likely be structured based on the zoning development intensity of the Plan Area subject to the ta x, but in no eve nt shall the tax apply to residents or property owners outside of the Plan Area. Improvements w ithin the Plan Area may be partially funded through the establishment of one or more Community Facilities Districts. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 9-11 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > '(JJ c ~ ~ ~ 0 co ~ '(JJ c co ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cj ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ '(JJ (j I N 0 QO 9 I ADMINISTRATION , IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING 9.7 .2 . Landowner Funding Agreement Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) are a financing mechanism that establishes an assessment or obligation of one property owner for the benefit of another property. The recording of CC&Rs against the burdened property creates a permanent obligation that can be enforced against the burdened property owner by a party holding an interest in the benefited property. For example, this financing mechanism wou ld enable the property owner(s) of the Plan Area to enter into CC&Rs recorded against one or more parcels for the benefit of parcels wi thin the Plan Area designated for open space uses. The CC&Rs wo uld require that maintenance of the open space portion of the Plan Area be funded by development on the remaining portion of the Plan Area. The CC&Rs wou ld not be susceptible to unilateral amendment by the owner/operator of the burdened property, and in the event of a breach by the burdened property owner/operator the other party to the CC&Rs wo uld ha ve an array of enforceable remedies. Improveme nts wit hin the Plan Area may be partially funded through landowner funding agreements, such as CC&Rs. 9 .7 . 3 . Development Im pact Fees The City, along w ith an increasing number of other local communities, requires payments of impact or development fees to finance public improvements. These fees compensate the community for the extra costs of public improvemen ts caused by new development. These fees are often payable either upon recordation of a final subdivision map or issuance of a building permit, with the proceeds placed in a fund designated by the City for the construction of certain improvements. Generally, fees are collected to fund traffic mitigation, parks and recreation facilities, fire facilities and services, schools, drainage and flood control facilities, and water and sewer facilities. The fee schedule is generally updated annually through a consumer price index adiustment. Public improvements within the Plan Area may be partially funded through the payment of development impact fees. 9-12 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN 9.7.4 . Private Financing This financing mechanism wi ll allow a property owner to agree to privately finance certain improvemen ts w ithin the Plan Area. For example, one such option involves the establishment of an annual operation and maintenance fee charged to commercial owners or occupants to fund the green roof/ope n space and recreation amenities w ithin the Plan Area. Improveme nts wit hin the Plan Area may be partiall y funded through this financing mechanism. ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj a: t'rj > rJl e ~ t'rj ~ 0 ~ t'rj rJl e ~ a: ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJl ~ I N 0 \0 9.8. Financing Plan Table 9-1 : Improvements and Financ i ng , summarizes on-and off-site improvements required to be in place prior to or concurrent with need, as wel l as a description of the allowable financing mechanisms. This summary of allowable financing mechanisms is provided as a guideline; actual implementation of specific financing mechanisms will be accomplished pursuant to established procedures, lo ws, and regulations applicable to such financing mechanism. ADMINISTRATION , IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING ! 9 Tobi e 9 -1: Improvements and Fin a ncing Improvements Community Park and Nature Area Recreation Amenities/Trails Traffic Improvements Community Benefits Drainage and Storm water Management Water and Se wer Systems Fire Protection Police Protection Schools Allowable Mechanism(s) • Community facility district • Pri vate Financing • Private Endowment • Dedication • Special financing district • Community facility district • Private Financing • Private Endowment • Dedication • CC&Rs • Special financing district • Traffic impact fees • Bridge· and Thoroughfare Fees • Special financing district fees • Communities facilities district (formation or fee payment) • Builder-constructed improvement financ i ng • Builder Funding Agreements • Reimbursement agreement(s) • Pri vate Financing • Private Financing • Pri vate Endowment • Pr ivate Financing • Im pact fees •Private Financing •Capacity and Connection Fees •Private Financing •Capacity and Connection Fees •Private Financing •Capacity and Connection Fees •Impact fees •Private Finan cing VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I 9-13 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'!'j ~ t'!'j > rJJ. e ::0 t'!'j ~ 0 ~ t'!'j rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ::0 t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ::0 rJJ. (j I N ...... 0 9 I ADMINISTRATION , IMPLEMENTATION & FINANCING 9.9. Environmental Design Features The Specific Plan incorporates the Environmental Design Feature s (EDFs) set forth in Appendix A to ensure that development in the Plan Area (excluding Block 13, which has an entitled hotel project) avoids or minimizes environmental effects with appropriate sensitivity to the land, its resources, and adjacent property. The Specific Plan applicant(s) or designee(s) (excluding Block 13 or a Block 14 applicant not processed as part of the To wn Center/Community Park) shal l implement all EDF s and the City shall implement a monitoring and enforcement program to ensure comp liance . The monitoring and enforcement program shall be administered by the Commun ity Development Director or designee. 9-14 I VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN io-i '.Z io-i ~ > ~ io-i < M ~ M > 00 c ~ M ~ 0 cc M 00 c cc ~ io-i ~ ~ M 0 0 io-i ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS <( <( V'J Q) x ,.... Vl -0 ::::> w -"" c 0 :::J Q) Q) f-C2.. LL <( C2.. c w <( LL O') z V'J (.') Q) -0 Vl w 0 0 -_, c <( Q) f-z E w c ~ 0 z ,.... 0 ·:; "" c -> UJ z w <( '.:'.': 0 z w a_ a_ <( C-211 () I N ~ N Appendix A -Env i ro n ment a l D es i gn Features I A Append ix A -Enviro n men tal Design Features The following Environmental Design Features (EDFs), including the Exceptional Community Benefits, are incorporated into this Specific Plan to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan and this Specific Plan . The Specific Plan applicant(s) or designee(s) (excluding applicant(s) for development of Block 13 or any portion of Block 14 not processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park) shall implement the following EDFs as described below. The Town Center/Community Park applicant must implement the Specific Plan 's goals and policies by providing the prov iding exceptional community benefits within the Plan Area (unless otherwise indicated). Consistent with the note above, these implementation measures and requirements shall not apply to any dev elopment proposed on Block 13 or any portion of Block 14 not processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park. l. Green Roof & Community Park : A 30-acre rooftop Community Park & Nature Area, accessible to the public, privately constructed and maintained at no cost to taxpayers, and irrigated by recycled water. 2. Rooftop Trails: A minimum of 3 .8 miles of accessible walking and jogging trails, through native and drought-tolerant landscaping, meadows, vineyards, orchards and organic gardens in the Community Park & Nature Area. 3. Sustainability Leadership/Recycled Water: A sustainable design goal of achieving the highest le vel of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program , such as LEED Platinum certification or its equi valency, w hich shall be achieved in part by providing recycled w ater for such purposes as irrigation, toilet flushing , and heating and cooling systems , among other design features . 4. Public Utility Infrastructure Improvements: This Specific Plan calls for the implementation of substantial public-serving improvements to the existing utility infrastructural system, including those in vol v ing the sanitary sewer system , w ater service, storm w ater drainage facilities , gas and electric support lines, and of course recycled w ater . 5. Town Squares: Two ground-level Town Squares totaling at least 3 acres in area, programmed to accommodate civic, cultural, community, and school events , performances, and celebrations , among other uses . 6. Community Facilities: Community amenity facilities including an approximately 20,000 square foot banquet/event hall ; a community hub building of at least 6,000 square feet for potential uses such as community meetings; study gro ups, parent volunteer meetings , or birthday parties; an approximately 300-seat amphitheater for concerts , band or theater performances, or speak i ng engagements ; and a destination children's playground. 7. Charitable-Civic Space: A charitable lease or leases for at least 5 ,000 square feet of civic space dedicated for use and potentially shared by local non-profits and ci vic organizations, such as the Cupertino Historical Society (for museum and office space), the Cupertino Library (for a material s pick -up and/or return annex), the Sheriff's Department (for a substation), and the Fire District (for a substation). 8 . Civic Space Option: The ability for a project applicant to prov ide up to an additional 50,000 square feet for an appropriate, necessary and meritorious ci vic use subject to a separate agreement w ith the City , thereby reducing the office use allocation . 9. Exceptional Educational Benefits: In addition to paying the ma ximum state-required school fees , w hich are expected to be approximately $4 million , to recoanize the important asset that schools are to the larae r Cupertino communitv and in an effort to make a net positiv e impact on the VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPEC IFIC PLAN I A-1 ~ ~ ~ ,.., ~ > ,.., ~ < M ~ M > rJ1 e ~ M ,.., 0 cc M rJ1 e cc ~ ~ ,.., ,.., M 0 0 ~ ~ M () ,.., ~ ~ ,.., 0 ,.., = M < 0 ,.., M ~ rJ1 n I N ~ w A / Appe ndix A -En v i ro nm e nta l D es ign Feat ures local school districts , the Plan Area w ill prov ide exceptional community benefits, summarized below, to the local schools including Fremont Union High School District ("FUHSD ") and Cupertino Union School District ("CUSD"). While the precise nature of these benefits must be determined in coordination and cooperation w ith the school districts , the community benefits for local schools shall be valued at approximately $40 million, w hich would represent a financial contribution more than l 0 times the legally-required amount. If the school districts agree to these benefits, the follow ing are strongly encouraged : Construction and 34-year charitable lease of a ne w l 0 ,000 square foot, turn-key High School science and engineering "Innovation Center" intended to serve as: • An incubator space for ne w student-led businesses , • A hub for FUHSD's w ork-based learning initiati ves , • A place for robotics teams to compete , • Space for student makers from a variety of disciplines to create , and • A Black Box Theatre and Stagecraft Center. The purpose of this large, flexible , and multi-use space w ould be for FUHSD high school students to engage in proiects together, collaborati vely across all district schools , w hile collaborating w ith members of the greater community. Construction and 34-year charitable lease of up to 5 ,000 square feet of classroom and/or administrative space for FUHSD 's Adult School to assist in its mission to prepare its students to achieve educational , career, and personal goals and its commitment to serve the life-long learning needs of the residents of the district's di verse community . Solutions to create net additional enrollment capacity for hundreds of CUSD students , beyond w hat is generated by the Plan Area , and enhance the quality of instruction and student learning . The additional capacity soluti o ns shall be agreed to w ith CUSD through a definitive agreement and subsequent approval process. Examples of such enrollment capacity benefits could include: • A new 700 student elementary school at the former Nan Allan Elementary School site ; • Replacement of all portable classrooms at Collins Elementary School w ith permanent classrooms ; • Improv ement and expanded utilization of athletic and recreation facilities at the Nan Allan/Collins Elementary School location ; • Funding a $1 ,000 ,000 endow ment for the long-term sustainability of the CUSD S'h Grade Yosemite Science Pr o gram. • In addition , despite the fact for-rent residential units within Plan Area w ill not enioy the legal or economic benefits of indiv idually parcelized "for-sale " units , payment of the equi valent applicable parcel tax to each of the districts for each unrestricted apartment unit all owed by this Specific Plan, subiect to additional negotiated terms w ith the school districts , w hich annual pa yment is currently estimated to be approximately $135,372 in the aggregate . VALLC O TOWN C ENTER SPE CIFI C PLA N I A-2 lo-I 'Z lo-I ~ lo-I > ~ lo-I < ~ ~ ~ > \J). ('j ~ ~ ~ 0 co ~ \J). ('j co ~ lo-I ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~ ~ n ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ \J). ~ I N lo-' ~ Appendix A -En viron m enta l D esig n Fea t ures I A 10. Facilitating Experienced Based Learning: Leases shall include obligations that office and retail tenants in the Plan Area participate in the enhancement of FUHSD students' experience-based kno w ledge and opportunities for learning-by-doing by, for example , offering business- en v ironment internship, scholarship and/or mentoring opportunities or classroom-environment special curriculum, among others . 11. Affordable Worker Housing: To the extent permitted by la w, the Plan Area is strongly encouraged to comply w ith the City's BMR Housing Mitigation Program by providing affordable units on-site rather than paying the City's in-lieu fee and, to the extent permitted by la w , gi ving CUSD and FUHSD teachers housing priority. 12 . Innovative Senior Housing : Dedication of at least 80 housing units to senior housing use , in accordance w ith local, state and federal la w, to allow local seniors to remain in their community and near friends and/or family and to promote longevity, w here all or a portion of such units are strongly encouraged to be designed to accommodate an innovati ve, amenity-rich acti ve senior "co-housing " en vironment. 13. Early Entertainment Uses: Ensure the deli very of at least 25% of the retail component, including a ne w multiplex movie theater, in the initial construction sequence of the Plan Area (not including the hotel on Block 13) and allowing for the continuous operation of the existing multiplex mov ie theater during such initial construction sequence. 14. Prompt Demolition: To ensure sw ift completion of the remainder of the Plan Area , a commitment to demolish 1 00% of the remaining existing Mall improvements w ithin 6 months of recei v ing a certificate of occupancy for the afore-described initial retail component, subject to existing leases and an appropriate temporary improvement plan for demolished areas . 15. Incubator/Start-Up/Mid-Size Company Space: Commitment to office tenant diversity by providing a minimum of 1 00,000 square feet of incubator w ork space and /or multi-tenant office spaces for multiple start-ups and/or emerging or mid-size companies , w ith a preference for local companies. 16 . Residential-Area Plan Sensitivity : Protect adjacent residential property o w ners by retaining healthy trees and existing w alls and encouraging inacti ve and /or generously set-back building facades along the Plan A rea 's w estern property line. 17. Pedestrian Friendly Zone: A goal to establish a successful retail model , efficient traffic circulation plan , and popular bicyclist and pedestrian en v ironment to enable the majority of the streets in the Plan Area to be permanently closed (market conditions permitting), thereby creating a "car- free " To w n Center en v ironment in the Plan Area w est of North W olfe Road. 18. Transportation Demand Management Plan: Consistent w ith the Plan Area's en v ironmental design features , require the preparation and implementation of a Transportation Demand Management ("TOM") Plan w ith an o verall target of reducing Specific Plan office-generated weekday peak hour trips by 30 percent belo w applicable Institute of Transportation Engineers trip generation rates , an unprecedented restriction on a "specific plan " area . 19. Free Community Shuttle: Require that a project applicant spearhead and prov ide substantial funding for a community effort to provide a free community shuttle , in partnership w ith the City , VTA , local school districts , property o w ners , and /or corporate employers. 20. Bike-Pedestrian Trails Funding: If approved by the City , prov ide a $6 million cash donati o n to the City for the express purpose of analyzing and constructing an approximately 2-mile bicycle/pedestrian trail along the southern edge o f 1-280 between De A nza Boulevard and Wolfe Road. VAL LCO TOWN CEN TER SP ECIFIC PLAN I A-3 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'!'j ~ t'!'j > rJJ Lj ~ ~ 0 cc t'!'j rJJ Lj cc ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j 0 0 ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ t"-1 ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ~ rJJ (j I N ~ Ul A I Appendix A -Environmental Design Features 21 . Bike-Pedestrian Improvements: Construct and /or fund additional improveme nts to pedestrian and bike trail{s) throughout the Plan Area, including along the entirety of the existing Perimeter Road, and i n the Plan Area vic inity to improve Safe Routes to Schools and address both bike and pedestrian safety and traffic concerns. 22 . Freeway Interchange, Overpass, and Segment Funding : Consistent with the Plan Area's environmental design features , provide a fair share financial contribution of $30 million for free way infrastructure , specifically the build-out of the roadway improvements planned for North Wolfe Road and 1-280 overpass and interchange and future 1-280 free way segment improvemen ts , to address traffic congestion. 23. Traffic Signal Improvements : Consistent wit h the Plan Area's environmental design features , fund traffic signal timing improveme nts along Wolfe Road between Stevens Creek Boulevard and 1-280, as well as locations throughout the City, to streamline traffic flow in the surrounding area. Community Benefit Timing : It is important that the timing and performance of these community benefits align with the implementation goals and policies in thi s Specific Plan . The timing of a number of the above measures is already identified above or in other sections of this Specific Plan. After these legislati ve le ve l approvals of the Specific Plan and zoning are in place there are subseque nt permits and re v ie ws which must be obtained prior to issuance of building permits . To ensure the timely performance of these Community Benefits , prior to issuance of the Master Site Deve lopment Permit {"MSDP") described in Chapter 9: Administration, Implementation & Financing, the sequencing and timing of these dedications, funding , and other commitments or efforts shall, unless already identifi ed in this Specific Plan , including Appendix A, be addressed in either the MSDP or a statutory Development Agreement, if a development agreement is entered into between any applicant wi thin the Plan Area and the City . 24 . Lighting: The Town Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall comply wi th the lighting guidelines in the Specific Plan whic h would prevent unnecessary glare from unshielded or undiffused light sources. The following guidelines are required to avoid light trespass across property lines: • Unnecessary glare from unshielded or undiffused light sources should be avoided. Commercial buildings and landscaping can be illuminated indirectly by concealing light features wit hin buildings and landscaping to highl ight architectural features and avoid intrusion into neighboring properties. • Light fixtures should be directed downw ard from the horizontal plane of the light source to pre vent unnecessary light spillover. 25 . Dust Control : The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Best Management Practices for dust control shall be required for all construction activities wi thin the To w n Center/Community Park. These measures wil l reduce dust emissions primarily during soil movement, grading and demolition activities, but also during ve hicle and equipment movement on unpaved project sites: (1) All exposed surfaces (e.g ., parking areas, staging areas, soi l piles , graded areas, and unpaved access roads) sha ll be watered two times per day. (2) A ll haul trucks transporting soi l, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be co vered . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I A-4 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj (j ~ t"'i ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJJ. (j I N ~ 0\ Append ix A -Env i ro n me nta l D es ig n Features I A {3) All visib le mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited. (4) All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shal l be limited to 15 mph. (5) A ll streets, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. Building pads sha ll be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used. (6) Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of CCR). Clear signage shall be provided for construction workers at all access points. (7) A ll construction equipment sha ll be maintained and properly tuned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. A ll equipment shal l be checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior to operation. (8) A publicly visib le sign shal l be posted with the telephone number and person t o contact at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints . This person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. BAAQMD's phone number shall also be v isible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. 26. Construction Emissions Minimization : The Town Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development sha ll require in its construction spec ifications an Emis sions Reduction Plan that requires the following: • That all off-road equipment shall have engines that meet either U.S. EP A or California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 4 final off-road emission standards . If engines that comply wi th Tier 4 off-road emission standards are not commercially available, then the contractor sha ll provide the next cleanest piece of off-road equipment as provided by the step down schedules in the table below. "Commercial ly available" shall mean the availability of Tier 4 equipment taking into consideration factors such as: (i) critical path timing of construction; (ii) geographic proximity to the Project site of equipment; and (iii) geographic proximity of access to off haul deposit sites . The applicant(s) and contractor sha ll maintain records concerning its efforts to comply w ith this requirement. • 1 • Tier 4 Interim • 2 • Tier 3 • 3 • Tier 2 Abbrev ia ti ons: CARB = California A ir Resources Boord N /A = not applicable Note: How to use the table: If the requirements of the above bullet cannot be met, Compliance A lternative l shal l be met. If Compl ian ce A lternati ve l cannot be met, then Compliance A lternati ve 2 wou ld need to be met. If Compliance A lternative 2 cannot be met, then Compliance A lternative 3 wou ld need to be met. VA LL CO TOWN CENT ER SPE CI FI C PLAN I A-5 ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > "(J). c ~ ~ ~ 0 cc ~ "(J). c cc ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ "(J). (j I N ~ ........) A I Appendix A -Environmental Design Features • The idling time for off-road and on-road equipment be limited to no more than two minutes , except as provided in exceptions to the applicable state regulations regarding idling for off-road and on-road equipment . Legible and visible signs shall be posted in multiple languages (English, Span ish, and Chinese) in designated queuing areas and at the construction site to remind operators of the two minute idling limit . • Construction operators shall properly maintain and tune equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 27 . Building Materials: To limit reflecti vity and prevent exterior glass from attracting birds , projects shall use low -reflecti v ity glass to minimize bird collision . Lo w - reflecti vity glass shall be used for the entirety of a building's glass surface (not just the low er le vels nearest trees w here bird collisions may be the most common), and other measures shall be undertaken for av ian safety. 28. Tree Replacement: Prior to the issuance of the first demolition permit, the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall submit a Tree Management Plan for review and approval by the City of Cupertino . The Tree Management Plan shall be prepared in compliance w ith the Municipal Code sections that address retention , relocation , and replacement of trees . 29 . Nesting and Migratory Bird Surveys: The To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall retain a qualified biologist to perform nesting bird su rv eys prior to prior to tree pruning, tree removal , transplantation, ground disturbing acti v ities , o r construction acti v ities that could affect nesting and migratory birds . Preconstruction surveys are not required for tree removal , tree pruning , and ground disturbance or construction acti vities outside the nesting period. All necessary vegetation clearing shall be performed prior to the nesting season , if at all possible . Vegetation can be cleared and maintained to pre vent migratory bird nesting . Recommendations of the bi o logist shall be implemented such that no birds, nests w ith eggs, or nests with hatchlings are disturbed . An annual report shall be submitted to the City of Cupertino and the California Department o f Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) documenti ng the observations and actions implemented to comply w ith this En vironmental Design Feature . 30. Nitrogen Deposition Fee: The Town Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future dev elopment shall pay a Santa Clara Valley Habitat Conservation Plan /Natural Community Conservation Plan Nitrogen Deposition Fee to the Implementing Entity of the Habitat Conservation Plan , the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, even though the fee w ould not otherwise be legally applicable to the future development . The Town Center/Community Park applicant shall pay the Nitrogen Deposition Fee commensurate w ith the issuance of build i ng permits wi thin the To w n Center/Community Park. 31. Signage Program: If the To w n Center/Community Park applicant desires to maintain the existing Vallco Free w ay Oriented Sign , it shall do so in accordance w ith the signage program included in the Specific Plan. In view of the changes in land use and ne w design themes and characteristics described in this Specific Plan, the applicable signage program includes guidelines to address the architectural integrity of the Vallco Freeway-Oriented Sign, w hile also allow ing for modifications . 32 . Archaeological monitor: The Town Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall retain an archaeological m o nito r to i nspect the around surface at the completion o f dem o liti o n acti v it ies as they occur to search for archaeological site indicators . If archaeological VAL LCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I A-6 ~ z ~ ;o-3 ~ > ;o-3 ~ < ~ a-: ~ > r:JJ Lj ~ ~ ;o-3 0 ee ~ r:JJ Lj ee a-: ~ ;o-3 ;o-3 ~ 0 0 ~ ~ (j ;o-3 ~ ~ ;o-3 0 ;o-3 = ~ < 0 ;o-3 ~ ~ r:JJ n I N """"' 00 Appendix A -Env ironment a l D esign Featu res I A resources are found to be significant, the archaeological monitor shall determine appropriate actions, in coordination with a qualified archaeologist, City staff, and the project applicant(s). 33. Paleontological monitor: The To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall retain a paleontological monitor to respond on an as-needed basis to address unanticipated paleontological discoveries . In the event that paleontological resources are encountered during grading and construction operations, all construction activities shall be temporarily halted or redirected to permit a qualified paleontologist to assess the find for significance. If paleontological resources are found to be significant, the paleontological monitor shall determine appropriate actions, in coordination w ith a qualified paleontologist, City staff, and the project applicant(s). 34 . Geotechnical Report Recommendations: Prior to the issuance of grading permits or improvements plans, the To wn Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works that all earthwork operations, including site preparation, and the selection, placement, and compaction of fill materials ha ve incorporated the recommendations and the project specifications set forth in the Geotechnical !nvestigation (TRC, 2015) to ensure the safety of people and structures. 35. Site-Specific Geotechnical Reports : Prior to the issuance of grading permits or improvements plans, the To w n Center/Community Park applicant shall be required to prepare and submit site-specific Geotechnical Reports that wou ld be re viewe d and approved by the City of Cupertino . All earthwork operations, including site preparation, and the selection, placement, and compaction of fill materials sha ll incorporate the recommendations and the project specifications se t forth in the site-specific Geotechnical Report to ensure the safety of people and structures . 36. Central Plant Boilers Carbon Offsets: Prior to completion and operation of any Central Plant Boilers with emissions above l 0,000 MT C02e/yr., the To w n Center/Co mmunity Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall enter into one or more contracts to purchase vo luntary carbon credits from a qualified greenhouse gas emissions broker in an amount sufficient to offset the operational emissions above l 0,000 MT C02e/yr., on a net present va lue basis in light of the fact that the applicant shall acquire such credits in advance of any creation of the emissions subject to the offset. Pursuant to CARB's Mandatory Reporting Requirements, applicant(s) shall register the Central Plant Boilers in the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissi ons Reporting Program . The applicant(s) shall provide copies of carbon purchase contracts to CARB during registration. 37 . Hazardous Materials Business Plan : In accordance w ith State Code, facilities that store, handle or use regulated substances as defined in the California Health and Safety Code Section 25534(b) in excess of threshold quantities shall prepare and implement, as necessary , Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP) for determination of risks to the community. The HMBP wi ll be reviewed and approved by the Santa Clara County Department of En vironmental Health Hazard ous Materials Compliance Di v ision through the Certified Unified Progra m Agencies (CUPA) process. VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I A-7 ,...... '.Z ,...... ~ ,...... > ~ ,...... < M ~ M > \Fl e ~ M ~ 0 co M \Fl e co ~ ,...... ~ ~ M ~ ~ ,...... ~ M n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \Fl (j I N ~ \0 A I A p p e ndi x A -En v i ro nmen t a l Desig n Fe a tu res 38. Renovation or Demolition of Existing Structures: Before conducting renovation or demolition activities that might disturb potential asbestos, light fixtures, or painted surfaces, the Town Center/Community Park applicant shall ensure that it complies with the Operations and Maintenance Plan for management and abatement of asbestos-containing materials, proper handling and disposal of fluorescent and mercury vapor light fixtures, and w ith all applicable requirements regarding lead-based paint. 39. Soil Management Plan: A Soil Management Plan for all redevelopment activities shall be prepared by applicant(s) for future development to ensure that excavated soils are sampled and properly handled/disposed, and that imported fill materials are screened/analyzed before their use on the property. 40. On-Site Construction Noise: The Town Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall be required to adhere to the construction noise limits of the Cupertino Municipal Code . The following items wou ld further reduce the potential for high levels of noise from construction equipment or activities, and ensure that noise complaints are address promptly and if necessary, corrective action is taken: • Along the wes tern boundary of the To wn Center/Community Park and Block 14 , near the existing residential district, prepare and implement a 24-hour construction noise monitoring program to be installed and operated remotely. The noise monitoring program wou ld continuously monitor construction noise levels at select perimeter locati ons and alert a designated person(s) when noise levels exceed allowable limits . If noise le ve ls are found to exceed allowable limits , additional noise attenuation measures (i.e., sound wa lls) wil l be undertaken. • Require that all equipment be fitted with properly sized mufflers, and if necessary, engine inta ke silencers. • Require that all equipment be in good working order. • Use quieter construction equipment models if available, and w henever possible, use pneumatic tools rather than using diesel or gas-powered tools. • Place portable stationary equipment as far as possible from existing residential areas, and if necessary, place temporary barriers around stationary equipment. • Whenever possible, require that construction contractors lift heavy equipment rather than drag. • For mobile equipment that routine operates near residential area (i.e., wi thin approximately 200 feet), consider placement of typical fixed pure-tone backup alarms with ambient-sensing and/or broadband backup alarms. • Assign a noise control officer to ensure that the above requirements are being implemented. • Implement a noise complaint hotline and post the hotline phone number on nearby visib le signs and online. Require that either the noise control officer or a designated person be available at all times to answer hotline calls and ensure that follow-up and/or corrective action is taken, if necessary. 41 . Haul Traffic Noise: To reduce haul traffic noise, contractors for developments pursuant to the Specific Plan shall require that haul trucks tra ve l at low speeds (e.g., l 0 mph) whe n operating on or adjacent to the Plan Area. The Town Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall ensure that this requirement is included in the construction specifications. In addition, the construction contractor sha ll ensure that haul trucks be fitted wit h properly sized and functioning exhaust mufflers . VAL LCO TOWN C ENTER SPE CI FI C PLAN I A-8 ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < trj ~ trj > rJJ cj ~ trj ~ 0 ec trj rJJ cj ec ~ ~ ~ ~ trj ~ ~ ~ ~ trj (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = trj < 0 ~ trj ~ rJJ (j I N N 0 Appendix A -Environment al D esign Features I A 42. Acoustical Assessment : Prior to completion of detailed design for d w elling units, the Town Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall prepare an acoustical assessment to demonstrate how in terior sound le vels wo uld achieve i nteri or sound levels at or below 45 dBA CNEL. Th e following development standa rds shall be included in the acoustical assessments : • In sta ll HVAC systems for all residential units to ensure that windows and doors can remain closed during warm weath er; • In stal l double-glazed w indows, especially on sides of buildings tha t are adjacent to busy roadways; • Ensure that all w indows and doors are properly sea led ; and • En sure that exterior w all building materials are of an adequate ly rated Sound Tran smiss ion Class . VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I A-9 ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \J). e ~ ~ 0 co M \J). e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M c c ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \J). ~ I N N ~ A I Appendix A -Env i ronmental D esig n Features 43. Level of Service (LOS) at Local Intersections: Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, the Town Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Public Works Director that geometric and/or signal improvements (in close collaboration with the applicable governing agencies) have been implemented at the following intersections alleviating the increase in delay due to the addition of net project traffic. To improve traffic operations where no geometrical improvements are deemed necessary, the Town Center/Community Park applicant, in conjunction with City Staff, shall contribute toward software acquisition and implementation that would improve traffic signal operations and signal coordination along the study area roadways. These improvements are subject to future City approval. The City shall ha ve the discretion to modify these improvements or require alternative improvements , as determined by the Public Works Director, provided the modified or alternative improvements provide similar congestion relief and are similar in scope and cost. De Anza Blvd I Homestead Rd De Anza Bl vd I Ste vens Creek Bl v d De Anza Bl vd / McClellan Rd De Anza Bl vd / Bollinger Rd Wolfe Rd / Ste vens Creek Bl vd Ste vens Creek Blvd I Calvert Dr /1- 280 Ramps In the AM peak, provide an eastbound right turn overlap phase In the PM peak, provide an eastbound right turn and a northbound right turn o verlap phases In the PM peak , prov ide an eastbound right turn o verlap phase In the AM peak, prov ide a w estbound right turn o verlap phase Add a second southbound left turn lane by w idening 400 feet along project frontage and modify the signal accordingly. In addition, prov ide an o verlap phase for the southbound right turn and the eastbound right turn. Alternati vely, if the City prioritizes the retention of trees , the City has the option to require the applicant to provide $250,000 as an in lieu payment for traffic improvements in the area The intersection traffic o perations w ill benefit due to the implementation o f ne w traffic signal software 44 . Level of Service at Freeway Segments: Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall pay a voluntary fa i r share contribution of $4 ,000,000 to w ards planned transportatio n pro jects identified in VT A's Valley Transportation Plan 2040 (VTP 2040) that w ould improve traffic operations of the impacted free w ay segments and provide added transportation capacity o n parallel facilities . The fair share contribution amount w ill be calculated in consultation w ith VTA staff w ith the development's contribution to the impacted free w ay segment. 45 . Queues at Local Intersections : Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy , the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Public W o rks Director that ge o metrical improvements and signal phasing improvements (in close collaboration w ith the applicable governing agencies) ha ve been implemented at the foll owing i ntersections to alleviate queue length due to the additi o n of the net VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I A-10 ~ ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj a;: t'rj > rJ1 e ~ ~ 0 co t'rj rJ1 e co a;: ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ $3 t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJ1 (j I N N N Appendix A -Environmenta l Design Features I A project traffic. To improve traffic operations where no geometrical improvements are deemed necessary, the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall contribute $2 ,000,000 to $3 ,000,000 tow ard software acquisition and implementation that w ould improve traffic signal operations and signal coordination along the follow ing study area intersections , subject to modifications approved by the Director of Public Works in coordination with other agencies : Intersections • De Anza Boulevard /1-280 Ramps North • De Anza Boulevard/Ste vens Creek Boulevard • De Anza Boulevard /McClellan Road • De Anza Boulevard /Bollinger Road • De Anza Boulevard /SR 85 Ramps South • Ste vens Creek Bl vd /Perimeter Road • Wolfe Road /El Camino Real • Wo lfe Road /Fre mont Ave • Wo lfe Road /lverness A venue • Wolfe Road/Va llco Park w ay • Wolfe Road /Ste vens Creek Bou levard • T antau Av enue /Prune ridge A venue • Ste vens Creek Bl vd/Agilent Dri vew ay 46. Queues at Intersection -De Anza Boulevard/Stevens Creek Boulevard, PM Peak, Westbound Left: To potentially el im i nate the need to lengthen the w estbound left turn pocket at this intersection, and prior to the issuance of final occupancy for each building sequence, the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other pro ject app li can ts for future development sha ll evalua te the PM peak hour queue length to confi rm if alternative signa l phasing and /or geometric improvements w ou ld ach ie ve leve l of service or queue that is equivalent to lengthening the w estbound left turn pocket at this intersection. If geometric and/or signal p hasing improvements w ould resu lt in the same or better le v el of service and queue, then lengthen ing the left-turn pocket w ould not be required . 4 7 . Transit/East Side Transit Center & Community Shuttle: The To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other proj ect appl icants for future developme nt shall implement the follo w ing transit improvements prior to issuance of cert if icate(s) of occupancy that trigger a le v el of service equi valent to the existing occupied Vallco Mall lev el of service: 1. Install a public transit center on the east side of the Specific Plan Area to serve office workers . 2 . Spearhead and prov ide substantial fund ing for a partnership w ith the C ity, VT A, local schoo l districts, property owners , and /or corporate emp loyers (see Community Benefit 16 above). VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I A-11 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJJ. e ~ t'rj ~ 0 ~ t'rj rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJJ. ~ I N N (.H A I Appendix A -Environmenta l Design Features 48. Transit/Mobility Hub : The To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for futur e de velopment shall implement the following transit improvements prior to issuance of certificate(s) of occupancy for (i) the Block l buildings or (ii) the entirety of the Residential allocation: Install a public transit center as part of the Mobility Hub on the north side of Stevens Creek Bouleva rd. 49 . Bicycles and Pedestrian Improvements: The Town Center/Community Park applicant shall, prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, and to the extent not already constructed or funded by other existing commitments, implement the following bicycle and pedestrian improvem ents: l. Install green color backed sharrows on T antau Avenue betwee n Stevens Creek Boulevard and Bollinger Road for Class Ill facilities. 2. Install marked bike loop-detectors on southbound Portal Avenue at Stevens Creek Boulevard and convert all-way stop-control to two-way stop-control at the Portal Avenue and Wheaton Drive intersection w ith stops on Wheaton Drive. 3. On Portal Avenue between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wheaton Dri ve, install green color backed sharrows for a Class Ill facility, and install a ladder- style crosswalk at Amherst Drive and Portal Avenue, and install "neig hborhood greenway" signage along Portal Avenue. 50 . Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding: The To w n Center/Community Park applicant shall, prior to the issuance o f the final certificate of occupancy, and to the extent not already constructed or funded by other existing commitments, implement the following bicycle and pedestrian improvements: If approved by the City, provide a $6 million cash donation to the City for the express purpose to analyze and construct a 2-mile bicycle/pedestrian trail along the southern edge of Interstate 280 between De Anza Boulevard and Wo lfe Road (See Community Benefit l 7). 51 . Construction Traffic Management : The To wn Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future de ve lopment shall prepare and maintain a Construction Management Plan (CMP) to minimize disruption to transportation facilities caused by short term construction activities. The CMP wi ll include flagmen, schedules o f potential closures, a construction hotline, delineation layout, truck routes, delivery schedules, and alternative routes, per city industry standards and requirements . 52 . Transportation Demand Management Plan: Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, the To wn Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future office development shall prepare and implement a Transportation Demand Management (TOM) Plan w ith an overall target of reducing Specific Plan office-generated week day peak hour trips by 30 percent below applicable Institute of Transportation Engineers trip generation rates. Future project applicant(s) for office developments must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director that a TOM manager has been appointed and retained wit h the responsibility to implement and monitor the TOM Plan and that the TOM Plan incorporates the following: Vehicle Trip Reduction Targets The TOM Plan shall achieve an overall target reduction of 30 percent below applicable Institute of Transportation Engineers Office Use trip generation rates. These reductions shall be measured through counts of vehicles that enter and exit the site and comparing the results to established trip thresholds. VAL LCO TOWN C ENTER SP EC IF IC PLAN I A-12 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'!'j ~ t'!'j > \JJ. Lj ~ ~ 0 co t'!'j \JJ. Lj co ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ~ \JJ. (] I N N +;;... Appe ndix A -En v iro nmental D es ign Featu res I A The TOM Plan shall reduce th e amount of veh icle traffic generated by future development w ithin the Plan Area by shifting office emp loye es from driving alone to using transit, carpooling, cycling, and walking modes through TOM measures, strategies, incenti ves, and policies . The TOM obligation in this measure is to apply for the lifetime of all Plan Area proiects . The TOM Plan shall specify a phased implementation approach that provides initially for implementation of the TOM measures that are appropriate for multi-tenant offices (e.g., measures aimed at increased transit use), which are expected to be developed during the first phase of deve lopment, and then prov ides for more expansive TOM measures that are appropriate for large corporate office tenants in the remaining phases (such as shuttles). The Cupertino Director of Community Deve lopment shall have the authority and discretion to permit modification of the measures provided that the m od ifications continue to achieve the overall trip reduction obiective and/or Cupertino Director of Community Deve lopment is satisfied that all feasible TOM measures are being implemented if the overall trip reduction obiective is not being met . As part of the annual monitoring process, vehicle trip generation estimates, ba se d on the land uses and their sizes, shall be prepared by a transportation professional, w ho shall use the trip generation rates and internalization, public transit ridership reductions, and TOM reductions to create the thresholds . The estimates and thresholds shall be re vie wed and approved by the City's Traffic Engineer. Measures and Strategies The TOM Plan shall identify the ve hicle trip -reducing measures and strategies to be prov ided and implemented by future proiect applicant(s) for office developments within the Plan Area and those to be provided by individual tenants/employers. Some TOM measures and strategies shall be incorporated into the design of the site and the buildings. The following TOM measures should be considered for inclusion in the TOM Plan for some of all portions of the offi ce development, to the extent feasible and appropriate, either as part o f an initial TOM Plan o r as options for enhanced or remedial mea sures if trip reducti o n targets are not met: • Valet bicycle parking • Bike supply vending machines (lights, batteries, locks, tubes , patches, sma ll t oo ls , etc .) • On-site bicycle mechanic • Bi ke share pods / community bike program • To we l and laundry service for on-site showers • Giveaway programs (bicycle , helmet, lock, light, etc .) • Bike to School encouragement and incenti ve program • Adva nced carshare and rideshare matching services, such as real-time matching • Financial i ncenti v es for carpoolers, e.g., gas cards • Subsidized va npoo ls • Su bs id ies for on-demand shared r ide services • Pri va te shuttles for medium-or long-distance commutes • Guaranteed ride home services Automobile Parking Future proiect applicant(s) for office deve lo pment w ithin the Plan Area shall implement aggressive shared parking and parking management programs to more efficiently utilize the available park ing area. App li cant(s) shall provide monitoring of adiacent neighborhoods to identify parking intrusion due to insufficient parking supp ly. VA LL CO TO WN C ENTER SPE CI FI C PLA N I A-13 """ '.2! """ ..,.;i """ > ..,.;i """ < M 3: M > rJl e ~ M ..,.;i 0 c:o M rJl e c:o 3: """ ..,.;i ..,.;i M ~ ~ ~ M (] ..,.;i ~ ~ ..,.;i 0 ..,.;i = M < 0 ..,.;i M ~ rJl () I N N UI A I Appendix A -Environmenta l Design Features Monitoring The TDM Plan shall be monitored annually for the first 10 years from when the first certificate of occupancy is issued to gauge its effectiveness in meeting the thresholds and to make modifications to add, intensify, or change TDM measures. Monitoring shall commence one year after occupancy of the first phase of development. If the monitoring reveals that the trip reduction targets have not been exceeded in the last 3 years of the first 10 years of annual monitoring, the TDM monitoring shall be reduced to once every 2 years. H owever, if any biennial report reveals that the trip thresholds have been exceeded, the monitoring shall revert to annual monitoring until such time that the trip reduction targets have been met for three consecutive annual reports. The TDM Coordinator shall be responsible for implementing monitoring activities consist ing of traffic counts at the driveways to office parking locations , and reporting the results to the City of Cupertino. Traffic counts sha ll be conducted annually using mechanical counters or other devices approved by the City of Cupertino to measure the peak-hour entering and exiting vehicle vo lumes over a 3-day period, Tuesday through Thursday. The counts shall be conducted when schools are in session and during non -holiday weeks with fair weather. Counts w ill be averaged across the three days. The individual drivew ay volumes w ill be summed to provide the total office traffic volumes. The method(s) used to isolate office trips in shared-use parking facilities w ill be based on the site conditions, configuration, and occupancy at the time of the survey and w ill be approved by the City at that time. The vo lumes w ill be compared to the trip thresholds to determine w hether the reduction in veh icle trips is being met for office use . The TOM Coordinator sha ll use the results of the annual vehicle counts to prepare an annual report to be subm itted to the City of Cupertino within 60 days of the vehicle counts presenting progress towards achieving the vehicle trip reduction target. The report sha ll include descriptions of the TDM measures in place, highlights of new or modified measures, summary results of the counts, and a conclusion whether the trip reduction targets are being met. If the morning and afternoon peak- hour trip reduction targets are met, no additional TDM strategies wou ld be required. Remedial Action and Penalties If TDM Plan monitoring results show that the trip reduction target is not being met, future project applicant(s) for projects in the Plan Area w ill begin to accrue a penalty of $5 per trip per weekday that exceeds the peak-hour thresholds, commencing from the first w eekday following the end of the just-concluded count period. If no further action is taken by the project applicant(s), the penalty w ill be payable to the City every four months until the next annual count period (for a total of three payments per year), at w hich time a new count and monitoring cycle w ould start . Future office development project applicant(s) may choose to amend the TOM Plan wi thin 60 days following delivery of the annual report , subject to approval of the Public Works Director. An amendment shall identify changes to be implemented to attempt to meet the target trip reduction, whic h could include replacement and/or additional feasible TDM strategies . If the Public Works Director approves the amended TOM Plan, the penalty accrual shall resume 90 days after approval. However, future project applicant(s) shall have the option of conducting a new set of counts at any time after approval to determine whether the trip reduction target has been met. If the new counts indicate that the trip reduction target has been met, then the penalties accrued for the entire current annual cycle shall be w aived. If the trip reduction target has stil l not been met, then the penalty sha ll be assessed starting from 90 days after approval of the amended TDM Plan, at a rate of $3 per trip per weekday that exceeds the peak-hour thresholds , until the start of the next annual cycle. If the City and future office development project applicant(s) cannot reach agreement on an amended TOM Plan, then the penalty shal l resume accrual at the time the amended TOM Plan is rejected, and the penalty sha ll accrue at a rate of $3 per trip per w eekday that exceeds the peak-hour thresholds. Al l penalty rates wil l be adjusted annually start ing in 2016 according to the Consumer Price Index for Al l Urban Consumers in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose area. VA LL CO TOWN C ENTER SPEC IF IC PLAN I A-14 ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'!'j ~ t'!'j > rJJ. e ~ t'!'j ~ 0 ~ t'!'j rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j () ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ~ rJJ. (j I N N 0-, Appendix A -Environmental D esign Features I A 53. Potential Neighborhood Intrusion: The To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall fund neighborhood traffic monitoring studies and provide fees to implement potential traffic calming improvements to minimize neighborhood traffic if needed. The City of Cupertino Traffic Calming Programs should be considered w hen evaluating traffic calming measures . Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall provide up to $300,000 for the City of Cupertino for potential neighborhood traffic improvements . The monitoring program could include the follow ing items: • Identifying the monitoring areas (road w ays w here the monitoring w ill occur); • Setting baseline conditions (number of parked vehicles and traffic volumes on the road w ays); • Determining thresholds for parking and traffic volume increases requiring action; • Establishing the monitoring schedule ; and • Creating reporting protocols . The baseline conditions shall be established prior to but w ithin l year of initial occupancy. Monitoring w ould then occur annually for 5 years. 54 . Wolfe Road Interchange : Prior to the issuance of certificate(s) of occupancy that triggers a le vel of service equi valent to the existing occupied Vallco Mall le vel of service , the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall pay $26 million contribution tow ards the planned transportation improvements at the 1-280 and Wolfe Road interchange subject to design optimization based on le vel of service standard, other funding sources, and local match . 55. Queues at Intersection-Lawrence Expressway I Saratoga Avenue, AM Peak, Eastbound Left : To potentially eliminate the need to lengthen the eastbound left turn pocket at this intersection, and prior to the issuance of certificate(s) of occupancy that triggers a le vel of service equi valent to the existing occupied Vallco Mall level of service, the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and oth er proj ect appli cants for future dev el o pment shall evaluate the queue length to confirm if alternati ve signal phasing and/o r geometric improvements w ould achieve le vel of service and queue that is en v ironmentally equivalent to lengthening the eastbound left turn pocket at this intersection . If geometric and/or signal phasing improvements w ould result in an equi valent le vel of service and queue, then lengthening of the left-turn pocket w ould not be required. 56. County Expressway Facilities: Lawrence Expressway : Prior to the issuance of certificate(s) of occupancy that triggers a le vel of se rv ice equi valent to the existing occupied Vallco Mall le vel of service , the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall pay a fair share contribution tow ards the follo w ing planned transportation improvements along La w rence Express w ay. The fair share shall be calculated as a portion of the total Specifi c Plan percentage fair share and consultation w ith County Roads and Airports Department subject to design optimization ba sed o n le vel of service standard , other funding sources , and local match . • La w rence Express w ay / Homestead Rd • La w rence Express w ay I Pruneridge A ve • La w rence Express w ay / Prospect Rd VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPEC IFIC PLAN I A-15 ~ '.Z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > \fl ('j ~ ""'3 0 ~ t'rj \fl ('j ~ ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 t'rj t:; t:; ~ ~ t'rj (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = t'rj < 0 ""'3 t'rj ~ \fl Cj I N N -...) A / Appendix A -Env iro nmenta l D esign Features 57 . Sanitary Sewer Conveyance Facilities: Prior to the issuance of occupancy permit(s) for the final construction sequence, the Town Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the Public Works Director that adequate sanitary sewer services are available, 58. Potable Water Supply: Prior to the issuance of building permits, the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director, that adequate water facilities are available at the time of permit issuance and wi ll continue to be available until time of occupancy. 59 . Potable Water Lines: Prior to the issuance of any grading permits or improvement plans, the To wn Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future deve lopment shall design public wa ter facilities in conjunction wi th the California Water Service Company engineer and City and the City of Cupertino engineer for implementation into the proposed improvements. 60. Recycled Water Lines: Prior to the issuance of any grading permits or improvement plans, the To w n Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall design landscape and irrigation plans utilizing recycled wa ter as a source to meet all non-potable wate r demands as discussed in the Sustainability Strategies element in the Specific Plan . 61. Recycled Water Line Extension: Prior to the issuance of final occupancy permits for 500,000 square feet of office space, the To wn Center/Community Park applicant and other project applicants for future development shall provide to the Director of Public Works a status update of the Santa Clara Valley Wa ter District's Wolfe Road Recycled Water Facilities Project. Once the Wol fe Road Recycled Water Facilities Project is complete north to 1-280 , the applicant shall initiate the design, permitting and construction of the recycled line extension across 1-280 to Wolfe Road at Stevens Creek Boulevard. VA LL CO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN I A-16 ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJ). Lj ~ ~ ~ 0 co ~ rJ). Lj co ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Cj ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJ). INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS C-228 INITIATIVE MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE VOTERS EXHIBIT D TO THE INITIATIVE GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY CHART ~ I )oo-6 VALLCO TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN: COMMUNITY VISION 2015-2040 The Vallco Town Center Specific Plan (Specific Plan) was prepared in conformance with the goals and policies of the City of Cupertino General Plan: Community Vision 2015- 2040, as amended by the Vallee Town Center Specific Plan Initiative (Initiative). In the General Plan Text column, new language inserted by the Initiative is shown as underlined text and language deleted by the Initiative is shown in strikethrough text; language shown in regular or bold type reflects the existing General Plan. As illustrated in the table below, the Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan, as amended by the Initiative. References to the City of Cupertino General Plan or General Plan in the table below are to the General Plan, as amended. This table has been prepared for informational purposes only. In the event that any text in the Consistency column conflicts with the General Plan (as amended by the Initiative), the Specific Plan, the Municipal Code (as amended by the Initiative), or the Initiative, those authorities control. General Plan Text Consistency Consistent? Land Use and Community Design Element GOAL LU-1: Create a balanced community with a The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it fully implements Consistent mix of land uses that supports thriving the mixed-use town center vision described in the City of Cupertino businesses, all modes of transportation, General Plan by providing a mix of uses that are both horizontally and complete neighborhoods and a healthy vertically integrated. The focus of the Specific Plan is planning for the community redevelopment of the Vallco Mall property, which includes Blocks 1 through 12 (together, Town Center or Town Center/Community Park), and the potential future development of Block 14, to remain as parking or parking structure, or possibly as a second hotel and supporting commercial uses . Land uses will include commercial (retail, entertainment, and fitness), residential, office, hotel, public/civic, and parks and open space arranged around Town Squares; concentrating uses in this way encourages pedestrian activity . Community amenity facilities, including a community hub building, an outdoor amphitheater, an event hall, and children's playground will enhance the town center character of and give a unique Cupertino identity to the Plan Area . The Specific Plan envisions a traditional small block, grid neighborhood layout connecting the community (internally and externally) to walkable, pedestrian and bike-friendly streets through paths, promenades, squares/plazas and other public spaces . Two Town Squares, around which ,..... '.Z ,..... ~ ,..... > ~ ,..... < M ~ M > \fl e ~ ~ 0 ~ M \fl e ~ ~ ,..... ~ ~ M ~ ~ ,..... ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \fl General Plan Text Consistency active uses will be centered, will create centers of activity in the Plan Area . To help facilitate alternative transportation and connectivity with other areas of the City, a multi-modal Mobility Hub would accommodate local transit and future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line to facilitate and encourage alternative transportation services such as car sharing and bike sharing. Policy LU-1.1: Land Use and Transportation. The Vallco Town Center Specific Plan Area (Plan Area) is located in a Focus higher land use intensities and densities Transit Priority Area . There are existing bus stops adjacent to the property within a half-mile of public transit service, and on Stevens Creek Boulevard and N. Wolfe Road, and additional stops along major corridors. proposed along Stevens Creek Boulevard, N. Wolfe Road, and Vallco Parkway . These higher intensity and density uses are appropriate for a Transit Priority Area. The Specific Plan includes 640,000 square feet of commercial uses; 389 dwelling units including the greater of 80 units, or ~ 20% of the total units, as senior apartments (in compliance with State and I N federal law); 2 million square feet of office space; a publicly accessible Community Park and Nature Area; a multi-modal Mobility Hub, and a High School science and engineering Innovation Center. The General Plan allows 389 units "by right." Additional units may be permitted upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Additional uses within the Plan Area include an approved hotel in Block 13 . Block 14 is currently a parking lot and has been identified as a location for a future parking lot or hotel, or as right-of-way for a direct southbound ramp connection from 1-280 into the Plan Area. Policy LU-1.2: Development Allocation. Maintain The Specific Plan includes 389 dwelling units "by right". The Specific Plan and update the development allocation table requires a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 (Table LU-1) to ensure that the allocations for number, which is specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco various land uses adequately meet city goals. Shopping District Special Area . Strategy LU-1 .2.1 : Planning Area Allocations. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The Specific Plan Development allocations are assigned for various identifies 389 dwelling units "by right". The Specific Plan requires a Planning Areas. However, some flexibility may be Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number allowed for transferring allocations among Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent 1-C z 1-C ~ > ~ 1-C < ~ ~ ~ > rJ1 c ~ ~ ~ 0 co ~ rJ1 c co ~ 1-C ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1-C ~ ~ Cj ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJ1 General Plan Text Planning Areas provided no significant environmental impacts are identified beyond those already studied in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Community Vision 2040 . Strategy LU-1.2.2 : Major Employers . Reserve a development allocation for major companies with sales office and corporate headquarters in Cupertino. Prioritize expansion of office space for existing major companies . New office development must demonstrate that the development positively contributes to the fiscal well-being of the city. ~ I (jJ Strategy LU-1 .2 .3 : Unused Development Allocation . Unused development allocations may be re -assigned to the citywide allocation table per Planning Area, when development agreements and development permits expire . Strategy LU-1.2.4 : Neighborhood Allocation . Allocate residential units in neighborhoods through the building permit process unless subdivision or development applications are required . Policy LU-1.4: Land Use in all Citywide Mixed- Use Districts. Encourage land uses that support the activity and character of mixed-use districts and economic goals . Consistency specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The Plan Area, inclusive of the three properties, will have a General Plan land use designation of Val/co Town Center Specific Plan . Table LU-1 of the General Plan Land Use and Community Design Element provides a buildout development allocation for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area : 1.2 million square feet of commercial uses (with a minimum of 600 ,000 square feet of retail uses, of which a maximum of 30 percent may be entertainment uses); 2 million square feet office uses, 339 hotel rooms; and 389 residential dwelling units, provided that a specific plan for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area is adopted by May 31, 2018. Consistent with the General Plan , the Specific Plan includes 2 million square feet of office uses. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy and the development assumptions for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy; development projects will be reviewed by the City for substantial conformance with the Specific Plan . The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Plan Area is identified by the General Plan as a mixed-use district. The General Plan states that "The City envisions a complete redevelopment of the existing Val/co Fashion Mall into a vibrant mixed-use 'town center' that is a focal point for regional visitors and the community. This new Val/co Shopping District will become a destination for shopping, dining and entertainment Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ t'!'j ~ t'!'j > \fl e ~ ~ 0 co t'!'j \fl e co ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ~ \fl General Plan Text ~ I ,&;;... Strategy LU-1.4.1 : Commercial and Residential Uses . Review the placement of commercial and residential uses based on the following criteria: 1. All mixed-use areas with commercial zoning will require retail as a substantial component. The North De Anza Special Area is an exception . 2. All mixed-use residential projects should be designed on the "mixed-use village" concept discussed earlier in this Element. 3. On sites with a mixed-use residential designation, residential is a permitted use only on Housing Element sites and in the Manta Vista Village Special Area . 4. Conditional use permits will be required on mixed -use Housing Element sites that propose units above the allocation in the Consistency in the Santa Clara Valley." Further, Goal LU-19 provides : "Create a distinct and memorable mixed-use "town center" that is a regional destination and focal point for the community." In addition to shopping, dining, hotel and entertainment uses, the Plan Area includes residential, office, educational , and recreational uses. One of the objectives of the Specific Plan is to "Create a new development that provides positive economic and fiscal benefits to the City of Cupertino, local school districts, Santa Clara County, and the region as a whole ." As noted in the Specific Plan, the Town Center and Community Park and Nature Area (Town Center/Community Park) represents a nearly $3 billion investment in the Cupertino community and the Silicon Valley region. It is intended to produce substantial net positive economic and fiscal benefits in the form of development fees, property taxes and retail sales taxes over the next several decades . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The Specific Plan would be an active space, broken into retail, entertainment, office, and residential districts in a mixed-use setting. Elements of an active setting strongly focus on the ground floor to provide pedestrian interaction . The Specific Plan would allow for 640,000 square feet of commercial uses; 389 dwelling units; 2 million square feet of office space; a publicly accessible Community Park and Nature Area; a multi-modal Mobility Hub, and a High School science and engineering Innovation Center. The Plan Area is a Housing Element site . The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number, which is specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . Consistent? Consistent io--c z io--c ~ io--c > ~ io--c < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJJ e ~ ~ 0 co t'rj rJJ e co ~ io--c ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ io--c ~ t'rj ('] ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJJ General Plan Text Housing Element, and on non-Housing Element mixed-use sites. Strategy LU-1.4 .2: Public and Quasi-Public Uses . Review the placement of public and quasi-public activities in limited areas in mixed-use commercial and office zones when the following criteria are met: l. The proposed use is generally in keeping with the goals for the Planning Area, has similar patterns of traffic, population or circulation of uses with the area and does not disrupt the operations of existing uses. 2. The building form is similar to buildings in the area (commercial or office forms). In commercial areas, the building should ~ I u. maintain a commercial interface by providing retail activity, storefront appearance or other design considerations in keeping with the goals of the Planning Area . Consistency The Specific Plan includes publicly accessible open space uses including the Town Squares and the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area . Community activities in the park may include a large play space and garden for children, indoor and outdoor community meeting spaces, amenities such as a cafe and wine bar, and outdoor amphitheater and performance spaces. The High School science and engineering Innovation Center will be a flexible, multi-use space used by district high school students to build projects together while collaborating with members of the greater community. These uses are in keeping with the goals of the Plan Area, and will be compatible with the patterns of traffic, population, and circulation that will be created through the Specific Plan's implementation of a mixed-use town center vision. The Plan Area would also provide active spaces, broken into retail, entertainment, office, and residential districts in a mixed-use setting . Elements of an active setting strongly focus on the ground floor to provide pedestrian interaction, and will help to maintain a commercial interface with retail activity. For example, variations in the ground level facades (e.g ., recessed entries, the use of arcades) support a more pedestrian-scaled environment by creating the appearance of several smaller buildings rather than a single large building . Additionally, Architectural and Site Review approvals would be required for the Town Center/Community Park and any portions of Block 14 processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park, including design review for consistency with the Town Center Design Guidelines, which will ensure that the building form will be similar to buildings in the area, as well as ensure continuity in storefront appearance and other design considerations. Consistent? Consistent ~ z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > r:JJ. e ~ ""'3 0 ~ M r:JJ. e ~ ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ r:JJ. General Plan Text Consistency Policy LU-1.5: Parcel Assembly. Encourage parcel The Specific Plan is a regulatory document that establishes the zoning, assembly and discourage parcelization to ensure land use designations, development regulations, and design guidelines for that infill development meets City standards and the Plan Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because provides adequate buffers to neighborhoods. future development plans or agreements, tract or parcel maps, site plans, or any other approvals relative to the Specific Plan must be consistent with the Specific Plan Chapter 2 : Land Use & Development Standards. Future project applicant(s) will develop the Plan Area according to the Specific Plan under single ownership to the extent possible . Additionally, Architectural and Site Review would be required for the Town Center/Community Park and any portions of Block 14 processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park to ensure that infill development in the Plan Area meets City standards and provides adequate buffers to neighborhoods. Policy LU-1.6: Community Health through Land The Specific Plan, inclusive of the Town Center/Community Park, is ~ I O'\ Use. Promote community health through land consistent with policy because it will create a balanced community with a use and design. mix of land uses including both housing and employment opportunities supported by a multi-modal transportation system including multi-use bike and pedestrian pathways and connections to the City's transit system to encourage an active , healthy lifestyle. The 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area provides uses including public trails, active and passive recreational areas, and open space that can be used for recreation and exercise. Additional recreational amenities would be available to residents within the Plan Area . Policy LU-1.X: Jobs/Housing Balance. Strive for a The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it would provide more balanced ratio of jobs and housing units . both employment opportunities and residential development within the boundaries of the Plan Area. The Town Center/Community Park would provide a range of housing types . The mix of land uses would provide opportunities for residents and people in neighboring areas to meet their daily needs proximate to where they live and work. GOAL LU-2: Ensure that buildings, sidewalks, The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it contemplates a streets and public spaces are coordinated to coordinated plan for buildings, sidewalks, streets, and public spaces enhance community identity and character specifically designed to create a sense of place within the Plan Area, Consistent? 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These chapters of the Specific Plan provide land use, design , and architectural standards to establish a cohesive design while creating a unique Cupertino identity. For example, the Specific Plan recommends that all exterior walls of a building be articulated with a consistent style and use of materials . Chapter 9 : Administration , Implementation & Financing identifies that Architectural and Site Rev i ew requests for the Town Center/Community Park and any portions of Block 14 processed as part of the Town Cente r/Community Park would be reviewed for substantial conformance with the Specific Plan and approved administratively by the City 's Director of Community Development or designee, and may be appealed directly to the City Council. The Spec ific Plan is consistent w ith th is policy . Although the Plan Area is not depicted on Figure LU -2, General Plan Strategy LU -19 .1.10 applies to the Vallco Shopping District Special Area which addresses gateway characte r and states "High -quality buildings with architecture and mate r ials befitting the gateway character of the site . The project should provide gateway sign age and treatment." As a pa rt of the Master Sign Program for the Specific Plan , monument signs can be located at gateway entrances into the Plan Area. Another example is that as a part of the Town Center/Commun ity Pa r k, an oak grove area will be planted with large canopy trees to create an i conic gateway space . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Plan Area wo uld be an active space , broken into retail , entertainment, office , and residential districts in a mi xed-use setti ng . Elements of an ac t ive setting strongly focus on the ground floor to provide pedestrian interaction . One example is that there would be variations in the ground level facades (e .g., recessed entries, the use of arcades) wh ich support a more pedestrian -scale environment by creating the appea r ance of several smaller buildings rather than a si ngle large building . Office entrances and Consistent? Consistent Consistent ~ :z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > 00 e ~ ~ 0 co M 00 e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 General Plan Text Consistency lobbies would be located at ground level to enhance the active use of the adjacent streets and Town Squares. The Plan Area includes all of the suggested elements noted in the policy, including the Town Squares , parks, outdoor dining, and public art. With respect to public art, several locations are considered including the two Town Squares, along the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage, and on the Community Park and Nature Area. GOAL LU -3: Ensure that project site planning and Please see the discussion under Goal LU-2 , which discusses how the building design enhance the public realm Specific Plan involves a cohesive design with physical elements designed through a high sense of identity and to enhance community identity and character. connectivity. The Specific Plan achieves connectivity through a variety of features, including multi -use pathways crossing the Plan Area and improvements to the existing sidewalk along the northern, eastern, and western perimeters of the Plan Area to create a shared use (b i cycle and pedestrian) off-street 0 path . The Specific Plan provides that pedestrian and bicycle I 00 improvements will connect to exist i ng and future planned facilities, and provides for a funding contribution for a future planned trail along the south side of 1-280 between De Anza Boulevard and N. Wolfe Road. The Plan Area's unique identity will be created through the rolling hills silhouette of the landscaped roof of the 30 -acre Community Park and Nature Area. The Community Park and Nature Area will meet existing grade along the southwestern edge of the site along Stevens Creek Boulevard, respecting the residential scale and privacy of the Portal neighborhood. It will rise at the center of the site, west of N. Wolfe Road, and then decrease in height east of N. Wolfe Road to unify the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area at roof level. Accordingly, the Specific Plan identifies maximum roof heights and max i mum building heights by zone, and build i ng heights will generally be higher on the east side of N. Wolfe Road in the Mixed-Use Office/Commercial District (typically between four and six stories up to 95 feet), while most buildings on the west side of N. Wolfe road will be lower Consistent? 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These design features represent high-quality architectural design that will help to unify the 30- acre Community Park and Nature Area and ensure a human-scaled neighborhood . Proposed setbacks, street level landscape, and varying building heights will also help to create an interesting landscape and reduce the visual impact on the adjacent neighborhoods and public streets . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The Specific Plan provides that pedestrian and bicycle improvements will connect to existing and future planned facilities, and it provides for a funding contribution for a future planned trail along the south side of 1-280 between De Anza Boulevard and N. Wolfe Road. The existing bicycle network on N. Wolfe Road , Vallco Parkway, and Stevens Creek Boulevard will continue onto the site with additional bike lanes within the new street network. The other internal roads will be shared bike/vehicle lanes . All roadway access points off of the public roadways will include safe pedestrian and bicycle crossings, and will connect to the Plan Area's internal street grid . With respect to streetscape character, the Plan Area is intended to be a walkable community and as such there is an emphasis on ground level architecture, walkways, places for interaction, etc. In addition to the examples provided for Policy LU -2.2, the Town Squares, outdoor dining, and retail kiosk/carts would further enhance the streetscape . Sidewalks will be continuous, accessible, and tree-lined with signalized crosswalks connecting the street grid, wh i ch will support an aesthetically-pleasing streetscape area, as well as be safe and comfortable for users . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. Within the Plan Area , height is not parcel-specific; the Specific Plan identifies maximum roof heights and maximum building heights by zone. Generally, building heights will be higher on the east side of N. Wolfe Road in the Mixed-Use Office/Commercial District which is consistent with the policy of focusing taller structures near major corridors . Typically, buildings will be between Consistent? Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > rJJ e ~ ""'3 0 ~ M rJJ e ~ ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (] ""'3 t'-i ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ rJJ ~ I Jo-" Q General Plan Text desired relationship of buildings to the street is achieved . Policy LU-3.3: Building Design. Ensure that building layouts and design are compatible with the surrounding environment and enhance the streetscape and pedestrian activity. Strategy LU-3.3.1 : Attracti ve Des ign . Emphasize attractive bu i lding and site design by paying careful attention to building scale , mass , placement, arch itecture, materials, landscaping, sc r eening of equipment, loading areas, signage and other design considerations . Strategy LU -3.3 .2 : Mass and Scale . Ensure that the scale and i nterrelationships of new and old Consistency four and six stories up to 95 feet. Most buildings on the west side of the smaller N. Wolfe Road will be lower rise mixed-use commercial and residential buildings of four-stories with some six -story buildings up to 82 feet. Proposed setbacks , street level landscape , and varying building heights will also help to create an interesting landscape and reduce the visual impact on the adjacent neighborhoods and public streets . Setbacks along the frontage of mixed-use buildings incorporating ground floor retail uses provide wider sidewalks to accommodate greater pedestr i an activity, the display of goods, and to accommodate outdoor seating for food and beverage establishments . These features help to ensure that a desirable relationship of buildings to street is achieved . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because, as previously noted, the Town Center/Community Park would have a traditional neighborhood layout that physically connects the community (internally and externally) to walkable, pedest r ian and bike -friendly streets through a va ri ety of paths, promenades , squares/plazas and other public spaces. The Specific Plan also identifies that architecture w ithin the Plan Area should be consistent and compatible with the conte xt of the exi sting commun ity and surrounding ne ighborhood . The Plan Area's unique identity will be created through the rolling hills silhouette of the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area . Proposed setbacks, street level landscape, and varying bu i lding heights will also help to create an interesting landscape and reduce the visual impact on the adjacent neighborhoods and public st r eets . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy th r ough the incorpo r at i on of Town Center Design Gu idelines and Landscaping Guidelines in the Specific Plan . All of the issues noted in the strategy are addressed . The Specific Plan is cons istent with th is strategy because it includes land use , design , and landscape guidelines which were created with Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ c ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJJ c ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ ~ I ,.... ,.... General Plan Text development complement each other. Buildings should be grouped to create a feeling of spatial unity. Strategy LU-3.3.3 : Transitions. Buildings should be designed to avoid abrupt transitions with existing development, whether they are adjacent or across the street. Consider reduced heights, buffers and/or landscaping to transition to residential and/or low-intensity uses in order to reduce visual and privacy impacts. Strategy LU-3.3.4: Compatibility. Ensure that the floor area ratios of multi-family residential developments are compatible with buildings in the surrounding area . Include a mix of unit types and avoid excessively large units. Consistency consideration given to the relationship and scale of development within the Plan Area to existing development in adjacent areas . The Town Center/Community Park also contemplates grouping certain buildings together, such as mixed-use Retail/Residential buildings, with the goal of creating spatial unity throughout the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy, as it includes land use, design, and landscape guidelines, which were created with consideration given to avoiding abrupt transitions with existing development. The Specific Plan notes that abrupt changes in building scale should be avoided . A gradual transition related to height and bulk is incorporated into the design standards between new and existing buildings. For example, the Community Park and Nature Area will meet the existing grade along the southwestern edge of the Plan area along Stevens Creek Boulevard, respecting the residential scale and privacy of existing off-site residences. Mixed-use commercial and residential buildings would be located on the west side of N. Wolfe Road. Mixed-use office, commercial, and civic uses would be located on the east side of N. Wolfe Road. This land use configuration, as well as landscaping, will help to reduce any visual and privacy impacts of the Plan Area development on residential and/or low- intensity uses. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it implements the mixed -use town center vision described in the General Plan by providing a mix of uses that are both horizontally and vertically integrated. Land uses will include commercial/retail, residential, office, entertainment, and parks and open space arranged around Town Squares . The General Plan permits up to 35 dwelling units per acre in the Plan Area. The Specific Plan envisions a traditional small block, grid neighborhood layout, with residential buildings of four to six stories, connecting the community (internally and externally) to walkable, pedestrian and bike-friendly streets through paths, promenades, squares/plazas and other public spaces. Consistent? Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > r:JJ. e ~ ""'3 0 ~ M r:JJ. e ~ ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ::i= M (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ::i= r:JJ. 0 I lo-" N General Plan Text Strategy LU-3.3 .5 : Building Location. Encourage building location and entries closer to the street while meeting appropriate landscaping and setback requirements. Strategy LU-3.3 . 6: Architecture and Articulation. Promote high-quality architecture, appropriate building articulation and use of special materials and architectural detailing to enhance visual interest. Strategy LU-3.3. 7: Street Interface. Ensure development enhances pedestrian activity by providing active uses within mixed -use areas and appropriate design features within residential areas along a majority of the building frontage facing the street. Mixed -use development should include retail, restaurant, outdoor dining, main entries, etc. Residential development should include main entrances, lobbies, front stoops and porches, open space and other similar features . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . For example, the Specific Plan recommends that ground-floor commercial uses face the street with one or more public entrances directly from the public sidewalk. Storefronts should be at the same grade as the sidewalk and building zone . Building setbacks along the frontage of mixed-use buildings incorporating ground floor retail uses would have wider sidewalks to accommodate greater pedestrian activity, the display of goods, and to accommodate street furniture (e.g ., benches, bike racks, and trash receptacles) and outdoor dining. The Specific Plan also notes that office entrances and lobbies would be located at ground level to enhance the active use of the adjacent streets and Town Squares . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it encourages variation and creative articulation of building facades to create diversity . This could include changes in roof heights and vertical planes, as well as changes in building materials . Bu i lding facades should include modulation or articulation to the streetwall. This may be achieved with one or more material , texture o r fenest r ation pattern change, recessed building entries, recessed balconies, enclosed building area , projections, mino r setbacks , or other features . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it prioritizes streetscape design to increase walkability and biking . Commercial/reta i l, res idential, office, ente rtainment and parks and open space would be located around Town Squares; concentrating uses in this way encourages pedestrian activity. The mixed-use building types with residential and/or office uses would gene r ally i nclude ground floor retail. The Specific Plan also notes that office entrances and lobbies would be located at ground level to enhance the act ive use of the adjacent streets and Town Squares . As previously noted, the first level or building base should have fac;:ade treatments that are scaled to human activity on the street. Lower levels of the building should include changes in materials or changes in fenestration scaled to create a comfortable pedestrian zone . Setbacks along the frontage of mi xed -use bu i ldings incorporating ground floor retail uses would provide wider sidewalks to accommodate greater Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > 00. e ~ ~ ~ 0 eo ~ 00. e eo ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ 00. ~ I """' ~ General Plan Text Strategy LU-3.3.8: Drive-up Services. Allow drive- up service facilities only when adequate circulation, parking, noise control, architectural features and landscaping are compatible with the expectations of the Planning Area, and when residential areas are visually buffered. Prohibit drive up services in areas where pedestrian- oriented activity and design are highly encouraged, such as Heart of the City, North De Anza Boulevard, Monta Vista Village and neighborhood centers. Strategy LU-3.3 .9: Specific and Conceptual Plans. Maintain and update Specific/Conceptual plans and design guidelines for Special Areas such as Heart of the City, Crossroads, Homestead Corridor, Vallee Shopping District, North and South De Anza corridors and Monta Vista Village . Strategy LU-3 .3 .10: Entrances. In multi-family projects where residential uses may front on streets, require pedestrian-scaled elements such as entries, stoops and porches along the st r eet. Policy LU-3.4: Parking. In surface lots, parking arrangements should be based on the successful operation of buildings; however, parking to the side or rear of build i ngs is des i rable . No visible garages shall be permitted along the street frontage. Above grade structures shall not be located along street frontages and shall be lined Consistency pedestrian activity, the display of goods, and to accommodate outdoor dining . The Specific Plan further notes that recessed doorways, awnings, transparencies, changes in color or materials are encouraged to identify and enhance residential entrances . The Specific Plan is consistent with strategy. Drive-up services are not identified as permitted or conditionally permitted land uses in the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it serves as a specific plan and design guidelines for the Special Area identified as the Vallee Shopping District Special Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because recessed doorways, awnings, transparencies, changes in color or materials are encouraged to identify and enhance residential entrances, and make them more pedestrian scaled. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. It minimizes surface parking by using subsurface parking structures where feasible. Limited above-grade structures will not be visible as they will be covered and screened by the Community Park and Nature Area or encapsulated within buildings . Above-grade structures will not be located along major street frontages and , where they are located along internal street frontages , they will feature retail, entries, and other active uses on the ground floor. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent )oooo( ~ )oooo( ~ > ~ )oooo( < t_"!j ~ t_"!j > rJJ. ('j ~ t_"!j ~ 0 co t_"!j rJJ. ('j co ~ )oooo( ~ ~ t_"!j ~ ~ )oooo( ~ t_"!j r') ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t_"!j < 0 ~ t_"!j ~ rJJ. ~ I ...... .. General Plan Text with active uses on the ground floor on internal street frontages. Subsurface/deck parking is allowed provided it is adequately screened from the street and/or adjacent residential development. Strategy LU-3.3.X: Multiple-Story Buildings and Residential Districts. Allow construction of multiple-story buildings if it is found that nearby residential districts will not suffer from privacy intrusion or be overwhelmed by the scale of a building or group of buildings. GOAL LU-4: Promote the unique character of Planning Areas and the goals for community character, connectivity and complete streets in streetscape design -Consistency To the extent feasible, parking structures would be located away from prominent pedestrian areas with entries and stairwells located adjacent to streets or plaza access points . Structures will be designed to be compatible with the architectural character of adjacent buildings, including considerations of style and color, and will support the development of the Plan Area into a high-quality mixed-use town center. Where structures are not feasible, surface parking lots are to be located behind buildings or to the side of buildings, landscaped with trees and other landscaping features to provide screening. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because its land use, design, and landscape guidelines will ensure that the Plan Area's multiple- story buildings will not suffer from privacy intrusion or be overwhelmed by the scale of the buildings. Further, the Specific Plan notes that abrupt changes in building scale should be avoided, a gradual transition related to height and bulk should be achieved between new and existing buildings . The design of the Plan Area as a whole also supports this strategy by locating the lower rise mixed-use commercial and residential buildings on the west side of N. Wolfe Road . Mixed-use office, commercial, and civic uses would be located on the east side of N. Wolfe Road. This design ensures a gradual transition across the Plan Area, as well as from the Plan Area into neighboring residential neighborhoods. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it prioritizes streetscape design to increase walkability and biking, which creates connectivity throughout the Plan Area and supports the creat i on of community character. The first level or building base should have fac;:ade treatments that are scaled to human activity on the street. Lower levels of the building should include changes in materials or changes in fenestration scaled to create a comfortable pedestrian zone. Setbacks along the frontage of mixed-use buildings incorporating ground floor retail uses would provide wider sidewalks to accommodate greater pedestrian activity, the display of goods, and to accommodate outdoor Consistent? Consistent Consistent Jo-( :;z Jo-( ~ Jo-( > ~ Jo-( < t"rj 3: t"rj > rJJ. e ~ t"rj ~ 0 ~ t"rj rJJ. e ~ 3: Jo-( ~ ~ t"rj ~ ~ Jo-( ~ t"rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t"rj < 0 ~ t"rj ~ rJJ. ~ I """" Ul General Plan Text Policy LU-4.1: Street and Sidewalks. Ensure that the design of streets , sidewalks and pedestrian and bicycle amenities are consistent with the vision for each Planning Area and Complete Streets policies. Policy LU-4.2: Street Trees and Landscaping. Ensure that tree planting and landscaping along streets visually enhances the streetscape and is consistent for the vision for each Planning Area (Special Areas and Neighborhoods): 1. Maximize street tree planting along arterial street frontages between buildings and/or parking lots . 2. Provide enhanced landscaping at the corners of all arterial intersections . 3. Enhance major arterials and connectors with landscaped medians to enhance their visual character and serve as traffic calming devices . 4 . Develop uniform tree planting plans for arterials, connectors and neighborhood streets consistent with the vision for the Planning Area . 5. Landscape urban areas with formal planting arrangements. Consistency dining . Si dewalks will be continuous, accessible, and tree-lined with signalized crosswalks connecting the street grid, which will support an aesthetically pleasing streetscape area, as well as be safe and comfortable for users . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy and the City's Complete Streets policies identified in the General Plan because the Plan Area will have a street network hierarchy for public and private streets : Retail and Entertainment Streets; Office Streets ; Capillary Streets; Perimeter Streets; and Municipal Streets. The classification relates to the location and to the function of the street system and all accommodate vehicular traffic, pedestrian sidewalks, and bike routes . This will provide a newly configured complete street grid hierarchy of streets, boulevards and alleys that is pedestrian-oriented, connects to existing streets, and creates walkable blocks for buildings and open space. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The Town Center/Community Park will retain the majority of the existing healthy trees located along 1-280, N. Wolfe Road , Stevens Creek Boulevard , and the Perimeter Road neighborhood landscaped buffer. Additional trees will be planted. The Landscape Plan for the Plan Area includes streetscape plans that differentiate areas of the project based on type of land use and its adjacent uses. Plans are provided for residential, commercial, and perimeter streetscapes and for the open space edge inclusive of plant materi als, hardscape, furniture , and lighting. Consistent? Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJJ. c ~ ~ 0 cc ~ rJJ. c cc ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJJ. ~ I ~ O'\ General Plan Text 6 . Provide a transition to rural and semi-rural areas in the city, generally west of Highway 85, with informal planting. GOAL LU-5: Ensure that employment centers and neighborhoods have access to local retail and services within walking or bicycling distance Policy LU-5.1: Neighborhood Centers. Retain and enhance local neighborhood shopping centers and improve pedestrian and bicycle access to neighborhoods to improve access to goods and services . Policy LU-5.2: Mixed-Use Villages. Where housing is allowed along major corridors or neighborhood commercial areas, development should promote mixed-use villages with active ground-floor uses and public space . The development should help create an inviting pedestrian environment and activity center that can serve adjoining neighborhoods and businesses . ' Consistency The Plan Area is located in a Transit Priority Area and includes walkable connections to existing and planned transit opportunities. Pedestrian and bicycle pathways would be located throughout the area and would connect to external existing and planned connections to the Plan Area . Within the Plan Area, employment, commercial/retail, entertainment, hotel, and recreational uses would be provided. This placement of uses and design of connections will encourage walking and biking throughout the Plan Area , as well as in its vicinity. In particular, the employees in the Plan Area and the neighborhoods around it will have walkable access to the Plan Area's retail and service offerings. The Specific Plan is consistent because the Plan Area would allow for Community Retail uses targeted to local residents and employees . Uses could include specialty food stores, neighborhood retail, personal and professional services, retail stores, and department stores. These uses would be within walking and/or biking distance of patrons. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because development would include a mix of uses that are both horizontally and vertically integrated. The Specific Plan would allow for 640,000 square feet of commercial uses; 389 dwelling units; 2 million square feet of office space; a publicly accessible Community Park and Nature Area; a multi-modal Mobility Hub, and a High School science and engineering Innovation Center. The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number, which is specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . Commercial/retail, residential, office, entertainment, and parks and open space would be located around Town Squares; concentrating uses in this way encourages pedestrian activity. The mixed -use building types with residential and/or office uses would generally include ground floor reta i l. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJJ. e ::0 ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ::0 ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ::0 rJJ. ~ I ~ -....l General Plan Text Policy LU-5.3: Enhance Connections. Look for opportunities to enhance publicly-accessible pedestrian and bicycle connections with new development or redevelopment. GOAL LU -6: Preserve and protect the city's historic and cultural resources Policy LU-6.3: Historic Sites, Commemorative Sites and Community Landmarks. Projects on Histori c Sites , Commemorative Sites and Community Landmarks shall provide a plaque , Consistency The Plan Area includes walkable connections to existing and planned transit opportunities. Pedestrian and bicycle pathways would be located throughout the area and would connect to existing and planned connections external to the Plan Area to encourage interaction with neighboring businesses and residences . This mix of active uses, arranged around Town Squares and connected to the rest of the Plan Area and the surrounding neighborhoods, will help to create an inviting pedestrian environment. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. As noted in the discussion for Policy LU 4.1, pedestrian and bicycle improvements in the Plan Area will be constructed to connect to external existing and future planned facilities . These improvements include a trailhead connection on N. Wolfe Road ; intersections and intersection improvements to accommodate pedestrian and bike traffic without vehicular conflicts ; and continuous sidewalks . Within the Plan Area , bicycle striping, green bike lanes , and bike boxes w i ll highlight the presence of a multi-modal street network. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. The Plan Area does not contain histo r ic or cultural r esources listed or qualified fo r listing unde r the California Register of Histo ri c Resou rces (CRHC) o r the Nat i onal Register of Historic Places (NRHP). However, the Vallco Shopping Dist r ict is identified in the General Plan as a Community Landmark. Additionally, the City's Municipal Code designates the Vallco Freeway-Oriented Sign as a Landmark Sign . The Specific Plan will comply with Policy LU-6 .3 regarding Community Landmarks and the provisions of Municipal Code regarding landmark signs. There ar e no known archaeolog i cal or paleontological resources in the Plan Area . The Specific Plan requires archaeological and paleontological monitors during ground-disturbing activities . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because Town Center/ Community Park would include a plaque , reader board and/or other educational tools to provide info r mation regarding the Vallco Shopping District Special Area. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ :z ~ ,..., > ,..., ~ < M ~ M > \Fl e ~ M ,..., 0 eo M \Fl e eo ~ ~ ,..., ,..., M ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ,..., r ~ ,..., 0 ,..., = M < 0 ,..., M ~ \Fl ~ I ~ 00 General Plan Text reader board and/or other educational tools on the site to explain the historic significance of the resource. The plaque shall include the city seal, name of resource, date it was built, a written description and photograph. The plaque shall be placed in a location where the public can view the information. Policy LU-6.4: Public Access. Coordinate with property owners of public and quasi -public sites to allow public access of Historic and Commemorative Sites to foster public awareness and education . Private property owners will be highly encouraged, but not required, to provide public access to Historic and Commemorative Sites. Policy LU-6.7: Heritage Trees. Protect and maintain the city's heritage trees in a healthy state . Strategy LU-6.7.1 : Heritage Tree List. Establish and periodically revise a heritage tree list that includes trees of importance to the community. Policy LU-6.8: Cultural Resources. Promote education related to the City's history through public art in public and private developments. GOAL LU-7: Promote a civic environment where the arts express an innovative spirit, cultural diversity and inspire community participation Consistency The Vallco Freeway-oriented Sign is designated as a Landmark Sign in the Municipal Code . The Specific Plan includes a Signage Program that is in compliance with the Municipal Code . While the Vallco Shopping District is a Community Landmark, it is not a Historic or Commemorative Site, and this policy is inapplicable . Nonetheless, the Specific Plan provides for the installation of a plaque, reader board, and/or other educational tools to provide information regarding the history of the Vallco Shopping District Area for public education and enjoyment. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . There are no heritage trees within the Plan Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As it applies to the Specific Plan, there are no heritage trees within the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it will provide locations for temporary and permanent art installations that will be accessible to the publ i c. The plaque and/or other educational components to be included for education regarding the Vallco Shopping District will be designed to be aesthetically pleasing and contribute to the Plan Area as a public art component. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal in two ways. First, it will provide permanent and temporary public art throughout the Plan Area. Public art may include sculptures, painting/murals, mosaics, or functional artwork and may be located in the Town Squares, the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage, and within the Community Park . Consistent with the Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M s= M > 00 e :;c M ~ 0 ~ M 00 e ~ s= ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M :;c 00 ~ I """" \0 General Plan Text Policy LU-7.1: Public Art. Stimulate opportunities for the arts through development and cooperation with agencies and the business community. Strategy LU -7.1.3 : Artist Workspace. Encourage the development of artist workspace , such as live/work units, in appropriate location in the city . GOAL LU-8: Maintain a fiscally sustainable city government that preserves and enhances the quality of life for its residents, workers and visitors Policy LU-8.1: Fiscal Health. Ma i ntain and improve the City 's long -term fiscal health . Consistency Municipal Code , all artwork will be reviewed by the City of Cupertino Fine Arts Commission as part of Architectural and Site Review for the Town Center/Community Park and any portions of Block 14 processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park . Second, the High School science and eng i neering Innovation Center will provide a flexible, multi-use space used by district high school students to bu i ld projects together while collaborating with members of the greater community. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy as it will provide venues for the arts . Fo r example , the Commun ity Park and Nature Area would provide public spaces that could be uses for public performances and cultural festivals . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The Specific Plan notes that live -work opportunities in the Plan Area is a sustainability benefit. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal as it provides for the redevelopment of an aging, unde r performing shopping mall with significant vacancies. In particular, the Town Center/Community Pa r k represents a nearly $3 billion i nvestment in the Cupert i no community and the Silicon Valley region. It is intended to produce substantial net positive economic and fiscal benefits in the form of development fees, property taxes and retail sales taxes over the next several decades. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it represents an i nvestment in the community intended to produce substantial net positive economic and fiscal benefits in the form of development fees, property taxes and retail sales taxes over the next several decades . Community amenity facilities within the Community Park and Nature Area include but are not limited to a community hub building, a banquet/event hall, an outdoor amphitheater, a children 's playground , and a minimum of 3.8 miles of pedestrian trails with associated fitness stations . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJ). e ~ ~ 0 co M rJ). e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ). ~ I N 0 General Plan Text Policy LU-8.2: Land Use. Encourage land uses that generate City revenue. Strategy LU -8 .2.1: Fiscal Impacts . Evaluate fiscal impacts of converting office/commercial uses to residential use, while ensuring that the city meets regional housing requirements . Strategy LU-8.3.1: Mixed-use . Consider mixed-use (office, commercial, residential) in certain commercial areas to encourage reinvestment and revitalization of sales -tax producing uses, when reviewing sites for regional housing requirements . Strategy LU-8.3.2 : Shared or Reduced Parking . Consider shared or reduced parking , where appropriate as incentives to construct new commercial and mixed-use development, while increasing opportunities for other modes of transportation . Strategy LU -8.3.3: Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvements. Cons i der infrastructure and streetscape improvements i n areas, such as the Crossroads or South Vallco area to encourage redevelopment as a pedestrian-oriented area that meets community design goals . Strategy LU-8.3.4: High Sales-Tax Producing Retail Uses . Consider locations for high sales-tax Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy as the Specific Plan encourages a mix of land uses that would provide the City with development fees, property taxes and retail sales taxes . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because as a mixed -use development, office, commercial , and residential uses are permitted. The Plan Area is identified as a Priority Housing Element Site (Site A2) in the City's General Plan Housing Element. The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it would implement the City's vision for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area. Chapter 2, Planning Areas, of the General Plan states "The City envisions this area as a new mixed -use 'town center' and gateway for Cupertino ." The mix of retail , dining, entertainment, recreation, offices, housing, hotel, education, civic, open space, and public amenities will represent a major investment in the area and will yield tax revenues for the City. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy, as it will comply with the City of Cupertino Municipal Code that includes accommodation for shared parking. Additional Specific Plan parking reduction strategies including traffic demand management strategies and provisions are described in Chapter 4: Mobility & Connectivity of the Specific Plan and include shared parking reduced parking combined with the provision of increased walkability and bicycle travel. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. Both infrastructure upgrades and streetscape improvements are required and provided for in the Specific Plan . Through its concentration of uses around Town Squares, connectivity network, and other design features, the Specific Plan provides for the development of the Plan Area into a pedestrian-oriented community . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . The General Plan goals , policies, and strategies include those specific to the Vallco Shopping Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. ~ I N ~ General Plan Text producing retail uses (such as life-style and hybrid commodity-specialty centers) provided the development is compatible with the surrounding area in terms of building scale and traffic. Policy LU-8.5: Efficient Operations. Plan land use and design projects to allow the City to maintain efficient operations in the delivery of services including, community centers, parks, roads , and storm drainage, and other infrastructure. GOAL LU-9 : Promote a strong local economy that attracts and retains a variety of businesses Policy LU -9.1: Collaboration with Business Community . Collabo r ate with the business community to facilitate growth, development and infrastructure improvements that benefit residents and businesses . Strategy LU-9.1 .2 : Partnerships . Create partnersh i ps between the City and other public, private and non -profit organizations to provide improvements and services that benefit the community. Consistency District Special Area . The City's General Plan calls for a complete revitalization of the Plan Area into a "vi brant mixed -use town center" that would be a focal point for regional visitors and the community. The Plan Area would become a destination for shopping, dining, and enterta i nment in the City . The Plan Area will have a General Plan land use designation of Val/co Town Center Specific Plan. The Specific Plan includes a mix of land uses includ i ng but not limited to high sales tax-producing comme r cial/retail uses, as well as residential, office, and ente r tainment uses . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because its implementation requires future project applicant(s) to assure that all on -site and off-site infrastructure, facilities, and services (improvements) required by the Specific Plan are installed, constructed, and completed prior to or concurrent with need. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it will implement the City 's vision for the revitalization of the Vallco Shopping District Special Area into a mixed-use town center that will attract a variety of businesses in the form of retail , office, and comme r cial uses . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The Specific Plan implements the City 's General Plan vision for complete revitalization of the Plan Area into a "vibrant mixed-use town center" that would be a focal point for regional visitors and the community. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy by providing public benefits and improvements including but not limited to the High School science and engineering Innovation Center, space dedicated to the local adult education program , and space dedicated to local non -profit and civic organizations. Other commun ity benefit uses would include amenities i ncluded in the Community Park and Nature Area including playgrounds, a minimum of 3.8 miles of pedestrian trails , and a playground . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M a: M > 00 d ~ M ~ 0 ~ M 00 d ~ a: ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (] ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 ~ I N N General Plan Text Strategy LU -9.1 .3: Economic Development and Business Retention . Encourage new businesses and retain existing businesses that provide local shopping and services , add to mun i cipal revenues, contribute to economic vitality and enhance the City's physical environment. Strategy LU-9.1.5 : Incubator Work Space . Encourage the development of flexible and affordable incubator work space for start-ups and new and emerging technologies . Policy LU-9.2: Work Environment. Encourage the design of projects to take into account the well - being and health of employees and the fast- changing work environment. Strategy LU -9 .2.1 : Local Amenities . Encourage office development to locate in areas where workers can walk or bike to services such as shopping and restaurants, and to provide walking and bicycling connections to services . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it encourages new businesses in the form of new retail , commercial, and office uses . As noted in the Specific Plan, the Town Center/Community Park represents a nearly $3 billion investment in the Cupertino community and the Silicon Valley region. It is intended to produce substantial net positive economic and fiscal benefits in the form of development fees , property taxes and retail sales taxes over the next several decades. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because a minimum of 100,000 square feet w i ll be set aside for incubator, co -work space and/or multi-tenant spaces for sta r t -ups , mid -sized companies and/or new and emerg i ng technologies,_ with a preference for local companies. Additionally, the High School science and engineering Innovation Center will serve as an incubator for student inventions, plans , and ideas . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy as it will provide up to 2 million square feet of office space that can serve incubator, startup, emerging, and established companies. Within the Plan Area, Specific Plan land uses include a mix of uses including retail, dining, entertainment, recreation , offices, housing, hotel, education , civic , open space , and public amenities , which will encourage wel l-being by promoting walkability and a sense of community. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . The Specific Plan envisions a traditional neighborhood layout connecting the community (internally and externally) to walkable, pedestrian-and bike -friendly streets through paths, promenades, squares/plazas and other public spaces. The Specific Plan provides a mix of uses that are both horizontally and vertically integrated . Land uses will include commercial/retail, residential, office, entertainment, and pa r ks and open space arranged around Town Squares . This placement of uses and design of connections will enable and encourage employees to walk and bike to retail and services throughout the Plan Area, as well as in its vicinity . The Specific Plan also notes that office entrances and lobbies would be located at ground level to enhance the active use of the adjacent streets and Town Squares . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJJ. e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ $3 M Cj ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. ~ I N ~ General Plan Text Strategy LU-9 .2.2: Workplace Policies. Encourage public and private employers to provide workplace policies that enhance and improve the health and well-being of their employees . GOAL LU-11: Maintain and enhance community access to library and school services provided by other agencies Policy LU-11.1: Connectivity. Create pedestrian and bicycle access between new developments and community facilities . Review existing neighborhood circulation to improve safety and access for students to walk and bike to schools, parks , and community facilities such as the library. Policy LU-12.4: Hillside Views. The Montebello foothills at the south and west boundary of the valley floor provide a scenic backdrop, adding to the City's scale and variety. While it is not possible to guarantee an unobstructed view of the hills from every vantage point, an attempt should be made to preserve views of the foothills . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with strategy because it provides facilities and amenities within the Plan Area available and walkable to employees and employees. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. For example, the City, VTA, property owners and/or corporate employers in the Plan Area will partner to fund a free community shuttle for Cupertino residents and employees to connect destinations within the community, such as the Cupertino Library, Civic Center, Memorial Park, the local community college, one or more high schools, the adjacent tech campuses, and more . As a part of the Specific Plan, a High School science and engineering Innovation Center would be constructed in the Plan Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy as it will incorporate a multi-modal transportati on system including multi-use bike and pedestrian pathways within the Plan Area and connections to the City's trans it system , which will encourage an active, healthy lifestyle. Additionally, the Plan Area will include a minimum of 3 .8 miles of pedestrian trails through the Community Pa r k and Nature Area. The free community shuttle for residents and employees could connect community destinations including the Cupertino Library, Civic Center, Memorial Park, local community college , and one or more high schools. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The Plan Area is located in a developed area approximately 8 miles south of San Francisco Bay in the Santa Clara Valley on nearly flat valley floor alluvial deposits . The existing ground surfaces slopes generally i n a northerly direction, with elevations ranging from approximately 169 feet above mean sea level (msl) to 199 feet above msl. In the vicinity of the Plan Area, views of the Santa Cruz Mountains are limited to along Stevens Creek Boulevard; land uses within the Plan Area would not block these views . Implementation of the Specific Plan would provide views of the Santa Cruz Mountains from the Community Park and Nature Area. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t!!'j ~ t!!'j > rJl e ~ ~ 0 co t!!'j rJl e co ~ ~ ~ ~ t!!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t!!'j (j ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t!!'j < 0 ~ t!!'j ~ rJl 0 I N """ General Plan Text Vallee Shopping District Special Area GOAL LU-19: Create a distinct and memorable mixed-use "town center" that is a regional destination and a focal point for the community. Policy LU-19.1 : Specific Plan. Create a Vallco Shopping District Town Center Specific Plan prior to any development on the site that lays out the land uses, design standards and guidelines, and infrastr ucture improvements required . The Specific Plan w i ll be based on the following strategies : Strategy LU-19.1.1 : Master Developer. Redevelopment will require a master developer in order r emove the obstacles to the development of a cohesive district with the h ighest levels of urban design. Strategy LU-19.1 .2 : Parcel Assembly. Parcel assembly and a plan for complete redevelopment of the site is required prio r to adding r esidential Consistency As previously addressed , the Specific Plan is consistent with th is goal because it fully implements the mixed -use town center v i sion identified in this goal by providing a mix of uses that are both horizontally and vertically integrated, creating a focal point for the community. Land uses will include commercial/retail, residential , office, entertainment, and parks and open space arranged around Town Squares ; concentrating uses in this way encourages pedestr i an act iv ity. Community facility uses are a part of the Specific Plan to enhance the town center character of and give a unique Cupertino identity to the Plan Area . The Specific Plan envisions a trad itional neighbo r hood layout connecting the community (internally and externally) to walkable, pedestrian and bike-friendly streets through paths, promenades, squares/plazas and other publ i c spaces . Additionally, the 30-ac r e Community Park and Nature Area will be a d ist i nctive architectural and sustainable feature that will not only p r ovide benefits to the community but will also help to make the Plan Area a regional desti nation. The Specific Plan has been prepared and addresses all of the mandates set forth in this policy. The Initiative changes the name of the Specific Plan . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . Future project applicant(s) will develop the Plan Area according to the Specific Plan 's vision under unified ownership to the extent possible . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy, as amended by the Initi ative , because future project applicant(s) will develop the Plan Area Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Cons istent ~ :z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > \JJ. e ~ M ""'3 0 ~ M \JJ. e ~ ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M 0 0 ~ ~ M (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ \JJ. 0 I N U"I General Plan Text and office uses . Parcelization is highly discouraged in order to preserve the site for redevelopment in the future, unless parcelization includes adeguate protective measures to provide incentives and guidelines for cooperation among owners. Strategy LU-19.1.3: Complete Redevelopment. The "town center" plan should be based on complete redevelopment of the site in order to ensure that the site can be planned to carry out the community vision . Strategy LU-19.1.4 : Land use . To carry out the City's vision for a vibrant mixed-use "town center," the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan shall reguire a mix of the following uses on the site +he f:ellewiRg l:lses aFe alleweel eR the site (see Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria): 1. Retail: High-performing retail, restaurant and entertainment uses. Maintain a minimum of 600,000 square feet of retail that provide a good source of sales tax for the City. Entertainment uses may be included but shall consist of no more than 30 percent of retail uses . 2. Hotel : ERcel:lFage Provide a business class hotel with conference center and active uses including main entrances, lobbies, retail and restaurants on the ground floor. 3. Residential: A+lew Maintain residential on upper floors with retail and active uses on the ground floor. Encourage a mix of units for young professionals, couples and active seniors who like Consistency according to the Specific Plan under single ownership to the extent possible . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it is a comprehensive regulatory document that establishes the zoning, land use designations, development regulations, and design guidelines for the Plan Area . Future development plans or agreements, tract or parcel maps, site plans, or any other approvals relative to the Specific Plan must be consistent with the Specific Plan Town Center Design Guidelines. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy, as amended by the Initiative, because it will allow for the development of 640,000 square feet of commercial uses (inclusive of 600 ,000 square feet of retail and 40,000 square feet of fitness uses); 389 dwelling units; 2 million square feet of office space; the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area; a multi-modal Mobility Hub, and a High School science and engineering Innovation Center. The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area. The Specific Plan envisions a traditional neighborhood layout connecting the community (internally and externally) to walkable, pedestrian -and bike-friendly streets through paths, promenades, squares/plazas and other public spaces . Office entrances and lobbies would be located at ground level to enhance the active use of the adjacent streets and Town Squares . The contiguous Block 13 property has been approved by the City for development with a hotel. Block 14 has been identified as a possible location for future development with a hotel ; however, no project applications have been submitted and no development is proposed for this property at this time . Consistent? Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < tr1 ~ tr1 > rJl cj ~ ~ 0 ~ tr1 rJl cj ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ tr1 0 0 ~ ~ tr1 (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = tr1 < 0 ~ tr1 ~ rJl ~ I N 0\ General Plan Text to live in an active "town center" environment. The residential comQonent of the Qroject shall dedicate the greater of 80 units, or 20% of the total units, as senior housing (in comQliance with state and federal law). 4 . Office: ~Rcot:Jrage Maintain high-quality office space arranged in a pedestrian-oriented street grid with active uses on the ground floor, publicly-accessible streets and plazas/green space. A minimum of 100,000 sguare feet shall be set aside for incubator, co-work SQace andlor multi-tenant SQaces for start-UQS, mid-sized comQanies andlor new and emerging technologies, with Qreference for local comQanies . 5 . Public, Quasi-Public, 0Qen SQace and Parks : Reguire QroQert'i owner{s) to Qrovide generous amounts of Qarks and OQen SQace, educational facilities, communit'i gathering SQaces, civic uses, Qublic art, and communit'i event SQaces . In addition, the following uses are allowed on the site, although not reguired : Amenities : Amenities that are comQlementar'i or ancillar'i to an'i of the Qermitted uses, such as, but not limited to, cafeterias, lobbies, communit'i halls or meeting SQaces are also Qermitted. Strategy LU -19.1.5 : "Town Center" layout. Create streets and blocks laid out using "transect planning" (appropriate street and building types for each area), which includes a discernible center and edges, public space at center, high Consistency Consistent? The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because the project has Consistent been designed to implement the mixed-use town center vision as described in Goal LU-19. The Specific Plan provides for a traditional neighborhood layout that connects the community both within and outside of the Plan Area to walkable, pedestrian-and bike -friendly streets through a variety of paths, promenades, squares/plazas and other public ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t_'!'j ~ t_'!'j > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 cc t_'!'j rJJ. e cc ~ ~ ~ ~ t_'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t_'!'j ('] ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t_'!'j < 0 ~ t_'!'j ~ rJJ. 0 I N -......) General Plan Text Consistency quality public realm, and land uses appropriate to I spaces, arranged in accordance with the principles of transect planning. the street and building typology. Two Town Squares, around which active uses will be centered, will create centers of activity in the Plan Area . The grid street network will implement the best practices of a vibrant pedestrian core with land uses appropriate to the street and building typology while providing the density and overlapping programming that is commonly found in successful town center projects. Strategy LU -19.1.6: Connectivity. Provide a newly configured complete street grid hierarchy of streets, boulevards and alleys that is pedestrian-oriented, connects to existing streets, and creates walkable urban blocks for buildings and open space . It should also incorporate transit facilities, provide connections to other transit nodes and coordinate with the potential expansion of Wolfe Road bridge over Interstate 280 to continue the walkable, bikeable boulevard concept along Wolfe Road. The project~ shall also contribute towards a study and improvements to a potential Interstate 280 trail along the drainage channel south of the freeway and provide pedestrian and bicycle connections from the project sites to the trail. Any project that fully redevelops the existing mall in the Vallco Shopping District shall also fund transportation and transit infrastructure that provides effective traffic solutions, including providing approximately $30 million toward planned transportation improvements at the 1-280 and Wolfe Road interchange and other 1-280 segments, partnering with local employers and transit agencies to provide a free The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy, as amended by the Initiative . The Plan Area is located within a Transit Priority Area . To help fac i litate alternative transportation and connectivity with other areas of the City, a multi-modal Mobility Hub would accommodate local transit and future BRT . The Plan Area will have a street network hierarchy for public and private streets : Retail and Entertainment Streets; Office Streets; Capillary Streets; Perimeter Streets; and Municipal Streets . The classification relates to the location and to the function of the street system and all accommodate vehicular traffic, pedestrian sidewalks, and bike routes . This will provide a newly configured complete st r eet grid hiera r chy of streets , boulevards and alleys that is pedestrian-and bicycle -oriented, connects to existing streets, and creates walkable blocks for buildings and open space . It will provide multi-modal pathways to provide pedestrian and bicycle access within the Plan Area and connections to existing and planned pathways i n vicinity . In addition to the multi-use pathways crossing the Plan Area , other examples of connectiv ity include improvements to the existing sidewalk along the northern, eastern, and western perimeters of the Plan Area to create a shared use (bicycle and pedestrian) off-street path . Consistent? Consistent ~ '.2! ~ ~ > ~ ~ < trj ~ trj > 00 e :::c trj ~ 0 cc trj 00 e cc ~ ~ ~ ~ trj 0 0 ~ :::c trj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = trj < 0 ~ trj :::c 00 c I N QO General Plan Text communit':i:'. shuttle, 12roviding an on -site transit center andLor mobilit':i:'. hub, and imQlementing a trans12ortation demand management Qian with an overall target of reducing office-generated weekda':i:'. 12eak hour triQS b':i:'. 30 12ercent below aQQlicable Institute of Trans12ortation Engineers Office Use triQ generation rates . This trans12ortation and transit funding obligation shall not aQQl':i:'. to an':i:'. hotel Qroject. Strategy LU-19 .1.7: Existing streets . Improve Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe Road to become more bike and pedestrian -friendly with bike lanes, wide sidewalks, street trees, improved pedestrian intersections to accommodate the connections to Rosebowl and Main Street. Strategy LU -19.1.8: Open space . Open space in the form of a central town square on the west and east sides of the district interspersed with plazas and "greens" that create community gathering spaces, locations for public art, and event space for community events . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because intersections will be designed to accommodate vehicle, pedestrian, and bike traffic at key locations. For example, a new intersection at N. Wolfe Road and 2nd Street will provide an east-west bidirectional bike lanes along the south edge that allows bicyclists and pedestrians to cross without conflicts with southbound vehicles turning left from N. Wolfe Road to 2nd Street and westbound vehicles turning right from 2nd Street to N. Wolfe Road . Crossings will be clearly marked to connect the shared path with the internal street grid. The majority of existing healthy trees along N. Wolfe Road would be retained . As a part of the Specific Plan, the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard would have a new pedestrian pathway; the majority of existing healthy trees would be retained. The existing road alignment would not change . Rosebowl refers to an existing multi-family residential development at the southeast corner of the intersection of N. Wolfe Road at Vallco Parkway . There are existing bikeways on both N. Wolfe Road and Vallco Parkway . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because there will be two publicly accessible Town Squares, located on each side of N. Wolfe Road . Town Square West will be a plaza serving as a the focal point for community events and a gathering space in support of the surrounding retail, entertainment, and residential uses . Town Square East will be a passive park serving as an amenity for the adjacent office and commercial Consistent? Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ e ~ ~ 0 co M rJJ e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M c c ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ ~ I N \0 General Plan Text Strategy LU-19.1 .9: Building form . Buildings should have high-quality architecture, and an emphasis on aesthetics, human scale, and create a sense of place. Taller buildings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area . Strategy LU -19.1.10: Gateway character. High- quality buildings with architecture and materials befitting the gateway character of the site . The project should provide gateway signage and treatment. Consistency uses . The Plan Area will contain numerous other open spaces, including the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The Plan Area's unique identity will be created through the rolling hills silhouette of the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area. The Community Park and Nature Area will be a distinctive architectural and sustainable feature that will not only provide benefits to the community, but will also help to make the Plan Area a regional destination . Proposed setbacks, street level landscape, and varying building heights will also help to create an interesting landscape and reduce the visual impact on the adjacent neighborhoods and public streets. The Specific Plan identifies maximum roof heights and maximum building heights by zone, and building heights will generally be higher on the east side of N. Wolfe Road in the Mixed-Use Office/Commercial District (typically between four and six stories up to 95 feet), while most buildings on the west side of N. Wolfe road will be lower rise mixed use commercial buildings, comprised of four-story and some six-story buildings (up to 82 feet at the highest point). These design features represent high-quality architectural design that will help to unify the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area and ensure a human-scaled neighborhood without abrupt transitions into the surrounding areas . Proposed setbacks, street level landscape, and varying building heights will also help to create an interesting landscape and reduce the visual impact on the adjacent neighborhoods and public streets. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it will provide high-quality architecture and construction that will support the gateway character of the Plan Area. For example, as a part of the Town Center/Community Park, an oak grove area will be planted with large canopy trees to create an iconic gateway space and to serve as visual buffer to the adjacent private residential neighborhood . The 30 -acre Consistent? Consistent Consistent ...... z ...... ~ ...... > ~ ...... ~ ~ M > rJJ. e ::0 M ~ 0 ~ M rJJ. e ~ ~ ...... ~ ~ M ~ ~ ...... ::0 M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ::0 rJJ. General Plan Text Strategy LU-19 .1 .11 : Phasing plan. A phasing plan that lays out the timing of infrastructure, open space and land use improvements that ensures that elements desired by the community are included in early phases. 0 I (.H 0 Strategy LU-19.1.12: Parking . Parking in surface lots shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. Underground parking beneath buildings is preferred. Above grade structures shall not be located along major street frontages. In cases, where above-grade structures are allowed along internal street frontages, they shall be lined with retail, entries and active uses on the ground floor. All parking structures should be designed to be architecturally compatible with a high -quality "town center" environment. Consistency Community Park and Nature Area will also be a unique example of high- quality architecture. Freestanding identity signs will be located at the entries to the Town Center/Community Park facing the arterial streets that front the property. These signs may be the Town Center/Community Park identity signs or may include major tenant names, which will create a cohesive sense of place appropriate to the gateway character of the site. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it includes a sequencing plan that provides for the early construction of community- desired elements including retail and entertainment uses . Although the Specific Plan will be implemented over several years, the sequencing plan stipulates that undeveloped areas for future development would be landscaped to include other attractive low maintenance improvements, and to be secured and maintained . The Specific Plan also identifies the on-site and off-site improvements, the timing for these improvements, and a description of the allowable financing mechanisms . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. It minimizes surface parking by using subsurface parking structures where feasible. Limited above-grade structures will not be visible as they will be covered and screened by the Community Park and Nature Area or encapsulated within buildings . Above-grade structures will not be located along major street frontages and, where they are located along internal street frontages, they will feature retail, entries, and other active uses on the ground floor. To the extent feasible, parking structures would be located away from prominent pedestrian areas with entries and stairwells located adjacent to streets or plaza access points . Structures will be designed to be compatible with the architectural character of adjacent buildings, including considerations of style and color, and will support the development of the Plan Area into a high-quality mixed -use town center . Consistent? Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > 00 ('j ~ t'rj ~ 0 ~ t'rj 00 ('j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj 0 0 ~ ~ t'rj n ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ 00 General Plan Text Strategy LU-19.1.13: Trees. Retain trees along the Interstate 280, Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard to the extent feasible, when new development are proposed . ~ I (.H """" Strategy LU -19.1 .14: Neighborhood buffers. Consider buffers such as setbacks, landscaping and/or building transitions to buffer abutting single-family residential areas from visual and noise impacts. Strateg't. LU-19 .1.15: Green Roo[and Rec't_c/ed Water. To further enhance and com1::1lement the 01::1en s1::1ace reguirements set forth in Strategy LU-19 .1.8 and to 1::1rovide an exceQtional community benefit, a 1::1ublicly accessible green roof is reguired for the 1::1ortion of a 1::1roject that fully redevelo1::1s the existing mall within the Vallco ShOQQing District. The green roof shall be Consistency Where structures are not feasible, surface parking lots are to be located primarily behind buildings or to the side of buildings, and landscaped with trees to provide screening . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because of the approximately 895 trees associated with The Mall property, the majority of the healthy trees will be retained as discussed in Chapter 2: Land Use & Development Standards and Chapter 7: Landscaping & the Public Realm of the Specific Plan . In particular, retention of the existing mature trees is a priority and a significant component of the landscape screening between the Town Center/Community Park and the adjacent residential neighborhood . As a part of the Specific Plan, additional trees would be planted resulting in a net increase of trees . The Specific Plan identifies the existing and conceptually proposed locations for trees including along street frontages and in medians. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. For example, existing healthy trees along Perimeter Road that serve as a neighborhood landscaped buffer would be retained. Additional trees will be planted . The oak grove area will be planted with large canopy trees to create an iconic gateway space and to serve as visual buffer to the adjacent private residential neighborhood. Further, as discussed above, the rolling hills silhouette of the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area will help to create appropriate transitions to surrounding neighborhoods. The Specific Plan's proposed setbacks, street level landscape, and varying building heights will also help to create an interesting landscape and reduce the visual impact on the adjacent neighborhoods and public streets . The Initiative provides for this strategy, which supplements other General Plan strategies for water conservation . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it provides for the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area, will utilize recycled water and drought-tolerant and native landscaping, and provides for the extension of recycled water service to the Plan Area . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ > rJJ e ::0 ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ rJJ e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ::0 ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ::0 rJJ ~ I tH N General Plan Text at least 30 acres in size with a minimum of 3.8 miles of QUblicll'. accessible trails. To minimize the water demand associated with a green roof, the use of rec}'.cled water and drought tolerant and native landscaQing that thrives on little to no irrigated water will be utilized. To meet this obligation, future rec}'.cled water service shall be extended to the Vallco ShOQQing District bl'. the develoQer . These reguirements shall not aQQll'. to an}'. hotel Qroject. GOAL HE-1: An adequate supply of residential units for all economic segments Policy HE-1.1: Provision of Adequate Capacity for New Construction Need. Designate sufficient land at appropriate densities to accommodate Cupertino's Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 1,064 units for the 2014-2022 projection period . Policy HE-1.2: Housing Densities. Provide a full range of densities for ownership and rental housing. Consistency Housing Element The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal through the provision of 389 residential units "by right". Of the 389 units, the greater of 80 units, or 20% of the total units, will be senior market-rate apartments (in compliance with State and federal law). The residential apartments will comply with the City of Cupertino's Below Market Rate (BMR) Housing Program. The Town Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing Mitigation Program by provided affordable housing on site. The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Plan Area is identified as a Priority Housing Element Site (Site A2) in the City's General Plan Housing Element which allocates 389 units to the Plan Area "by right". The Specific Plan requires a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it allows for a range of densities up to 35 dwelling units per acre . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ 2 ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > 00 e ~ ~ 0 ~ M 00 e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ::e M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ::e 00 ~ I ~ ~ General Plan Text Policy HE-1.3: Mixed Use Development. Encourage mixed-use development near transportation facilities and employment centers . Strategy 1 : Land Use Policy and Zoning Provisions . To accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), the City w i ll continue to : • Provide adequate capacity through the Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance to accommodate the RHNA of 1,064 units while maintaining a balanced land use plan that offers opportunities for employment growth, commercial/retail activities, services , and amenities . • Monitor development standards to ensure they are adequate and appropriate to facilitate a range of hous i ng i n the community • Monitor the sites inventory and make it available on the City website . • Monitor development act ivity on the Housing Oppo rtunity Sites to ensure that the City maintains sufficient land to accommodate the RHNA during the planning period . In the event a housing site listed in the Housing Element sites inventory is redeveloped with a non -residential use or at a lower density than shown in the Housing Element sites i nventory, ensure that the City has adequate capacity to meet the RHNA by making the Consistency Consistent? The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because residential, Consistent employment, retail/commercial , recreational, and entertainment uses are provided within the Plan Area. The Plan Area is located within a Transit Priority Area . To help facilitate alternative transportation such as car sharing and bike sharing and connectivity with other areas of the City, a multi-modal Mob i lity Hub would accommodate local transit and future BRT. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . As previously noted, the Consistent Plan Area is identified as a Priority Housing Element Site (Site A2) in the City 's General Plan Hous i ng Element which allocates 389 un its to the Plan Area "by right". The Specific Plan requires a Conditional Use Permit fo r residential units above the 389 numbe r specified i n the Hous i ng Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ e ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJJ e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ General Plan Text findings required by Government Code Section 65863 and identifying alternative site(s) within the City if needed. • Priority Housing Sites : As part of the Hous i ng Element update, the City has identified five priority sites under Scenario A (see Table HE - 5) for residential development over the next eight years . The General Plan and zoning designations allow the densities shown in Table HE-5 for all sites except the Vallco Shopping District site (Site A2). The redevelopment of Vallco Shopping District will involve significant planning and community input. A specific plan will be required to implement a comprehensive ~ I ~ "'"' strategy for a retail/office/residential mixed use development. The project applicant would be required to work closely with the community and the City to bring forth a specific plan that meets the community's needs, with the anticipated adoption and rezoning to occur within three years of the adoption of the 2014-2022 Housing Element (by May 31 , 2018). The specific plan would permit 389 units by right at a minimum density of 20 units per acre . If the specific plan and rezoning are not adopted within three years of Housing Element adoption (by May 31 , 2018), the City will schedule hearings consistent with Government Code Section 65863 to cons ider removing Vallco as a priority housing site under Scenario A, to be replaced by sites identified in Scenario Consistency Consistent? ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > 00 e ~ ~ 0 co M 00 e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 0 I ~ Ut General Plan Text B (see detailed discussion and sites listing of "Scenario B" in Appendix B Housing Element Technical Appendix). As part of the adoption of Scenario B, the City intends to add two additional sites to the inventory: Glenbrook Apartments and Homestead Lanes, along with increased number of permitted units on The Hamptons and The Oaks sites. Applicable zoning is in place for Glen brook Apartments; however the Homestead Lanes site would need to be rezoned at that time to permit residential uses. Any rezoning required will allow residential uses by right at a minimum density of 20 units per acre . Strategy 2: Second Dwelling Units . The City will continue to implement the Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance and encourage the production of second units. Strategy 3 : Lot Consolidation . To facilitate residential and mixed use developments, the City will continue to: • Encourage lot consolidation when contiguous smaller, underutilized parcels are to be redeveloped • Encourage master plans for such sites with coordinated access and circulation • Provide technical assistance to property owners of adjacent parcels to facilitate coordinated redevelopment where appropriate • Encourage intra-and inter-agency cooperation in working with applicants at no ,. Consistency Consistent? The Specific Plan would not impede the City from implementing this Consistent strategy. Future project applicant(s) will develop the Plan Area according to the Consistent Specific Plan's vision under unified ownership to the extent possible. lo-( ~ lo-( ~ lo-( > ~ lo-( < M ~ M > rJl e ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJl e ~ ~ lo-( ~ ~ M 0 0 lo-( ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJl General Plan Text cost prior to application submittal for assistance with preliminary plan review. Strategy 4: Flexible Development Standards. The City recognizes the need to encourage a range of housing options in the community. The City will continue to: . Offer flexible residential development standards in planned residential zoning districts, such as smaller lot sizes, lot widths, floor area ratios and setbacks, particularly for higher density and attached housing developments . Consider granting reductions in off-street parking on a case-by-case basis for senior ~ I (.H O'I housing. GOAL HE-2: Housing that is affordable for a diversity of Cupertino households Policy HE-4: Housing Mitigation. Ensure that all new developments-including market-rate residential developments-help mitigate project-related impact on affordable housing needs . Policy HE-5: Range of Housing Types. Encourage the development of diverse housing stock that provides a range of housing types (including smaller, moderate cost housing) and affordability levels. Emphasize the provision of housing for lower-and moderate-income households including wage earners who provide essential Consistency The Specific Plan establishes the development standards for the Plan Area . The Town Center/Community Park would allow for 389 dwelling units ("by right"), including greater of 80 units, or 20% of the total units, as senior apartments (in compliance with State and federal law). The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number, which is specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because future projects must comply with the City's BMR Housing Program. The Town Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing Mitigation Program by provided affordable housing on site. As noted for Goal HE-2, the Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because future project must comply with the City's BMR Housing Program. The Town Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing Mitigation Program by provided affordable housing on site . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Specific Plan includes 389 residential units "by right", including the greater of 80 units, or 20% of the total units, as senior apartments (in compliance with State and federal law). The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area. Future project applicant(s) will comply with the City's BMR Housing Program. The Town Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent -- Consistent ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t:'!'j ~ t:'!'j > 00 e ~ ~ 0 co t:'!'j 00 e co ~ ~ ~ ~ t:'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t:'!'j (] ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t:'!'j < 0 ~ t:'!'j ~ 00 ~ I ~ --...) General Plan Text public services (e.g ., school district employees, municipal and public safety employees, etc .) Policy HE-6: Development of affordable housing and housing for persons with s pedal needs. Maintain and/or adopt appropriate land use regulations and other development tools to encourage the development ofaffordable housing. Make every reasonable effort to disperse units throughout the community but not at the expense of undermining the fundamental goal of providing affordable units . Strategy 6 : Office and Industrial Housing Mitigation Program . The City will continue to implement the Office and Industrial Housing Mitigation Program . This program requires that developers of office, commercial, and industrial space pay a mitigation fee, which will then be used to support affordable housing in the City of Cupertino . These mitigation fees are collected and deposited in the City's Below Market-Rate Affordable Housing Fund (BMR AHF). Strategy 7: Residential Housing Mitigation Program. The City will continue to implement the Residential Housing Mitigation Program to mitigate the need for affordable housing created by new market-rate residential development. This program applies to new residential development. Mitigation includes either the payment of the "Housing Mitigation" fee or the provision of a Below Market-Rate (BMR) unit or units . Projects of seven or more for-sale units must provide on- site BMR units . Projects of six units or fewer for- sale units can either build one BMR unit or pay Consistency Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing Mitigation Program by provided affordable housing on site . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because future projects must comply with the City's BMR Housing Program. The Town Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing Mitigation Program by provided affordable housing on site . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because future projects must comply with the City's BMR Housing Program, which may involve the provision of affordable units within the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because future projects must comply with the City's BMR Housing Program . The Town Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing Mitigation Program by provided affordable housing on site . The final calculation of these fees would be determined for individual development projects constructed pursuant to the Specific Plan . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M 3: M > rJl c ~ M ~ 0 co M rJl c co 3: ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJl ~ I ~ 00 General Plan Text the Housing Mitigation fee . Developers of ma r ket-rate rental units, where the units cannot be sold individually, must pay the Housing Mitigation fee to the BMR AHF . The BMR program spec ifies the following: a. Prior ity. To the extent permitted by law, priority for occupancy is given to Cupertino residents, Cupertino full -t i me employees and Cupert i no public service employees as defined in Cupertino's Residential Housing Mitigation Manual. b. For-Sale Residential Developments. Require 15% for-sale BMR units in all residential developments where the units can be sold ind ividually (includ i ng single-family homes, common interest developments, and condominium conversions or allow rental BMR units as allowed in (d) below). c. Rental Residential Developments : To the extent permitted by law, requi r e 15 % rental very low and low-income BMR units in all rental residential developments . If the City is not pe r mitted by law to require BMR units in rental residential developments, require payment of the Housing Mitigation Fee : d . Rental Alternative . Allow rental BMR units in for-sale res i dential developments, and allow developers of market-rate rental developments to provide on -site rental BMR units , if the developer : 1) enters into an agreement limiting rents in exchange for a financial contribution or a type of ass istance specified in density bonus law (which includes a variety of regulatory relief); and Consistency Consistent? ~ '.Z ~ ""'3 > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > '(fl c:j ~ ""'3 0 co M '(fl c:j co ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M n ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ '(fl ~ I ~ \0 General Plan Text 2) provides very low-income and low-income BMR rental units . e. Affordable Prices and Rents . Establish guidelines for affordable sales prices and affordable rents for new affordable housing and update the guidelines each year as new income guidelines are received; f . Development of BMR Units Off Site . Allow developers to meet all or a port i on of their BMR or Housing Mitigation fee requirement by making land available for the City or a nonprofit housing developer to construct affordable housing, or allow developers to construct the required BMR units off site, in partnership with a nonprofit. The criteria for land donation or off-site BMR units (or combination of the two options) will be identified in the Residential Housing Mitigation Manual. g. BMR Term. Require BMR units to remain affordable for a minimum of 99 years; and enforce the City's first r ight of refusa I for BM R units and other means to ensure that BMR units remain affordable . Strategy 8 : Below Market-Rate (BMR) Affordable Housing Fund {AHF). The City's BMR AHF will continue to support affordable housing projects, strategies and services, including but not limited to : • BMR Program Administration • Substantial rehabilitation • Land acquisition • Acquisition of buildings for permanent affordability, with or without rehabilitation • New construction Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because future projects must comply with the City's BMR Housing Program. The Town Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing M itigation Program by provided affordable housing on site . Fees for individual development projects constructed pursuant to the Specific Plan can be used by the City to continue to support and implement affordable housing. Consistent? 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To ensure the mitigation fees continue to be adequate to m itigate the impacts of new development on affo r dable housing needs, the City will update its Nexus Study for the Housing Mitigation Plan by the end of 2015 . Strategy 10 : Surplus Properties for Hous ing . The City will explore opportuniti es on surplus properties as follows: • Work with local public agencies , school d i stricts and churches, to ident ify surplus properties or underutilized properties that have the potenti al for residential development. • Encourage long-term land leases of properties from churches, school districts, Consistency Consistent? The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because future projects Consistent must comply with the City's BMR Hous i ng Program. The Town Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing Mitigation Program by provided affordable housing on site . 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Partner with CDBG and/or support the funding application of qualified affordable housing developers for regional, state, and federal affordable housing funds, including HOME funds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and mortgage revenue bonds . Density bonus incentives (see Strategy 12) . Flexible development standards . Technical assistance . Waiver of park dedication fees and construction tax . Parking ordinance waivers . Expedited permit processing The City joined the Santa Clara County HOME Consortium so that HOME funds for eligible affordable housing projects within the City of " Consistency Consistent? The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because future projects Consistent must comply with the City's BMR Housing Program . The Town Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing Mitigation Program by provided affordable housing on site. Fees for individual development projects constructed pursuant to the Specific Plan can be used by the City to continue to support and implement affordable housing . ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t_'rj ~ t_'rj > rJJ. e ~ t_'rj ~ 0 cc t_'rj rJJ. e cc ~ ~ ~ ~ t_'rj ~ ~ ~ ~ t_'rj (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t_'rj < 0 ~ t_'rj ~ rJJ. 0 I ~ N General Plan Text Cupertino are available beginning federal fiscal year 2015 . Strategy 12: Density Bonus Ordinance . The City will encourage use of density bonuses and incentives, as applicable, for housing developments which include one of the following : • At least 5 percent of the housing units are r estricted to very low i ncome residents. • At least 10 percent of the housing units are restricted to lower income residents • At least 10 percent of the housing units in a for-sale common inte r est development are restr icted to moderate income residents . • The project donates at least one acre of land to the city or county large enough for 40 very low income units; the land has the appropriate general plan des ignation , zoning , pe r m its , approvals, and access to public facil it i es needed for such hous i ng ; fund i ng has been identified ; and other requirements are met. A density bonus of up to 20 percent must be granted to projects that contain one of the following : • The project is a senior citizen hous i ng development (no affordable un its required) • The project is a mobile home park age restricted to senior citizens (no affordable units required) For projects that contain on -site affordable housing, developers may request one to three regulatory concessions, which must result in Consistency Consistent? The Specific Plan includes the dedication of at least 80 units, or 20 % of Consistent the total units, as senior apartments (in compliance with State and federal law); additional units may be proposed at below market rates in compliance with the City's BMR Program. Development under the Specific Plan would not conflict w ith the City 's Density Bonus Ordinance . ~ :z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > lJ). cj ~ ~ 0 ee M lJ). cj ee ~ ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ lJ). ~ I ~ w General Plan Text identifiable cost reductions and be needed to make the housing affordable . The City will update the density bonus ordinance as necessary to respond to future changes in State law. Strategy 13: Extremely Low-Income Housing and Housing for Persons with Special Needs . The City will continue to encourage the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of extremely low-income households and persons with special needs (such as the elderly, victims of domestic violence, and the disabled, including persons with developmental disabilities). Specifically, the City will consider the following incentives: . Provide financing assistance using the Below Market-Rate Affordable Housing Fund (BMR AHF) and Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG). . 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. . Grant reductions in off-street parking on a case-by-case basis. . Partner with and/or support the funding application of qualified affordable housing developers for regional, state, and federal affordable housing funds, including HOME funds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and mortgage revenue bond . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because future projects must comply with the City's BMR Housing Program . The Town Center/Community Park is strongly encouraged to comply with the City's Housing Mitigation Program by provided affordable housing on site . Fees for individual development projects constructed pursuant to the Specific Plan can be used by the City to continue to support and implement affordable housing . Consistent? 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To further the objectives of the Green Building Ordinance, the City will evaluate the potential to provide incentives, such as waiving or reducing fees , for energy conservation improvements at affordable housing projects (existing or new) with fewer than ten units to exceed the minimum requirements of the California Green Building Code. This City will also implement the policies in its climate action plan to achieve residential- Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal through the provision of energy, water, and waste reduction measures and mechanisms (see Policy HE -10 below). The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. Energy efficiency and water conservation will be achieved through factors including the Community Park and Nature Area which improve the energy efficiency of buildings through natural ventilation and daylighting; use of alternative energy from photovoltaics, fuel cells, and other technologies; the provision of thermal heating and cooling through a centralized system that leverages coincident hearing and cooling and centralized boilers, chillers and/or cooling towers; and building design (e .g., sun control to shade windows; use of natural lighting; and energy-efficient lighting). Specific Plan features to reduce the use of potable water include use of municipal recycled water and on-site treated grey water for irrigation, including the Community Park and Nature Area; storm water and rainfall collection and reuse; and use of drought-tolerant and native landscape materials. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it includes sustainability strategies and infrastructure design guidelines with the intent of maximizing energy and water conservation. The sustainability design goal is to achieve the highest level of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program, such as LEED Platinum certification or its equivalency, which will include a requirement for recycled water for such purposes as irrigation, toilet flushing, and heating and cooling systems, among others . Examples of some of the conservation measures included i n the Specific Plan include but are not limited to the Community Park and Nature Area ; use of recycled water for irrigation, the central plant cooling towers, and toilet flushing ; collect and minimally treat rainwater to offset water consumption; reuse greywater when possible; reduce water consumption through building energy efficiency; use drought-tolerant and native landscape materials; and preserve existing healthy trees where feasible. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > 00 e ~ ~ 0 c:o ~ 00 e c:o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 0 $3 ~ el ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ 00 ~ I ... u. General Plan Text focused greenhouse gas emission reductions and further these community energy and water conservation goals GOAL HE -7: Coordination with regional organizations and local school districts Policy HE-13: Coordination with Local School Districts. The Cupertino community places a high value on the excellent quality of education provided by the three public school districts which serve residents. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the schools in tandem with the preservation and development of vibrant residential areas, the City will continue to coordinate with the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD), Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD), and Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD). Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. In addition to paying the maximum State-required school fees, the Specific Plan provides for exceptional educational benefits to the local schools including Fremont Union High School District ("FUHSD") and Cupertino Union School District ("CUSD "). While the precise nature of benefits must be determined in coordination and cooperation with the school districts, the Specific Plan provides that the community benefits for local schools include substantial annual funding to the Fremont Union High School District. In addition to paying the maximum state-mandated school fees, the Initiative would require development within the Specific Plan to provide additional benefits to schools of approximately $40 million to enhance the quality of instruction and student learning in Cupertino's excellent schools . If the school districts agree to these benefits, the Specific Plan strongly encourages benefits including the construction of a High School science and engineering Innovation Center within the Plan Area, which would be a flexible, multi-use space used by local public high school students to build projects together while collaborating with members of the greater community. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy as noted in the response for Goal HE-7. The Plan Area is not served by the Santa Clara Unified School District. Consistent? Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJ). e ~ ~ 0 co M rJ). e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ). ~ I ~ O'I General Plan Text Policy HE-15: Public-Private Partnerships. Promote public-private partnerships to address housing needs in the community, especially housing for the workforce . Policy M-1.2: Transportation Impact Analysis. Participate in the development of new multi- modal analysis methods and impact thresholds as required by Senate Bill 743. However, until such impact thresholds are developed, continue to optimize mobility for all modes of transportation while striving to maintain the following intersection Levels of Service (LOS) at a.m. and p.m. peak traffic hours : • Major intersections -LOS D; • Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard -LOSE+; • Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling Road - LOSE+ • De Anza Boulevard and Bollinger Road -LOS E+. Policy M-1.3: Regional Trail Development. 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. Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it includes 389 residential units "by right". The Specific Plan will require a Conditional Use Permit for residential units above the 389 number specified in the Housing Element for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area . The implementation of the Specific Plan will involve the private development of these units. Mobility Element The Mobility Element (Figure M-2) identifies all or a portion of the following roads as Major Collectors : Foothill Blvd., Bubb Rd ., Stelling Rd., Bollinger Rd., Miller Ave ., and Tantau Ave . (Foothill Blvd . and Buff Rd . are outside the traffic study area). Intersections at Miller Ave . within the traffic study area would not be impacted by the Specific Plan . The Specific Plan includes Environmental Design Features that will address traffic generated by implementation of the Specific Plan at the following locations: • • • • • • • • • De Anza Blvd at Homestead Rd . De Anza Blvd . at Stevens Creek . De Anza Blvd . at McClellan Rd. De Anza Blvd . at Bollinger Rd . Wolfe Rd . at Stevens Creek Blvd . Stevens Creek Blvd./Calvert Dr./1-280 Ramps Lawrence Expressway at Saratoga Ave . Lawrence Expressway at Homestead Rd . Lawrence Expressway at Pruneridge Ave . • Lawrence Expressway at Prospect Rd . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The Town Center/ Community Park would fund transportation and transit infrastructure, including contribution towards a study and improvements to a potential 1- 280 trail along the drainage channel south of the freeway, and provision of pedestrian and bicycle connections from the Plan Area to the trail. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJ1 e ~ M ~ 0 co M rJ1 e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M n ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ1 ~ I ~ -....) General Plan Text GOAL M-2: Promote improvements to city streets that safely accommodate all transportation modes and persons of all abilities Policy M-2.1: Street Design. Adopt and maintain street design standards to optimize mobility for all transportation modes including automobiles, walking, bicycling and transit. Policy M-2.2: Adjacent Land Use. Design roadway alignments, lane widths, medians, parking and bicycle lanes, crosswalks and sidewalks to complement adjacent land uses in keeping with the vision of the Planning Area . Strive to minimize the adverse impacts and expand alternative transportation options for all Planning Areas (Special Areas and Neighborhoods). Improvement standards shall also consider the urban, suburban and rural environments found within the city . Strategy M-2 .2.3: Urban Road Improvement Standards. Develop urban improvement standards for arterials such as Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevards . In these areas, standards may include wide sidewalks, tree wells, seating, bike racks and appropriate street furniture. Policy M-2.3: Connectivity. Promote pedestrian and bicycle improvements that improve Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because streets in the Plan Area will allow for vehicular, bicycle, and transit service . The VTA accommodates the special needs of its riders. The implementation of the Specific Plan will be in compliance with all relevant disability and accessibility laws. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy through its street network hierarchy for public and private streets: Retail and Entertainment Streets; Office Streets; Capillary Streets; Perimeter Streets; and Municipal Streets . The classification relates to the location and to the function of the street system and all accommodate vehicles and transit traffic, pedestrian sidewalks, and bike routes. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Plan establishes a street hierarchy and provides cross sections that identify the characteristics for type of street that is appropriate for the adjacent land uses . The Specific Plan envisions a traditional neighborhood layout connecting the community (internally and externally) to walkable, pedestrian and bike-friendly streets through paths, promenades, squares/plazas and other public spaces, arranged in accordance with the principles of transect planning . The two Town Squares will be centers of activity in the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As it applies to the Plan Area, Stevens Creek Boulevard and N. Wolfe Road are arteri als . As a part of the Specific Plan, the north side of Stevens Creek Boulevard would have a new pedestrian pathway; the majority of existing healthy trees would be retained . The existing road alignment would not change. Within the Plan Area, N. Wolfe Road would be realigned to accommodate a dedicated bike lane and parallel parking on each site of the road . Sidewalks would be located on both sides of N. Wolfe Road; the widths would vary to minimize the displacement of existing healthy trees . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. Examples of connectivity include multi-use pathways crossing the Plan Area with connections to Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > \Jl d ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ \Jl d ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ \Jl 0 I ~ QO General Plan Text connectivity between planning areas, neighborhoods and services, and foster a sense of community. Policy M-2.4: Community Impacts. Reduce traffic impacts and support alternative modes of transportation rather than constructing barriers to mobility. Do not close streets unless there is a demonstrated safety or overwhelming through traffic problem and there are no acceptable alternatives since street closures move the problem from one street to another. Policy M-2.5: Public Accessibility. Ensure all new public and private streets are publicly accessible to improve walkability and reduce impacts on existing streets. GOAL M-3: Support a safe pedestrian and bicycle street network for people of all ages and abilities Policy M-3.2: Development. Require new development and redevelopment to increase connectivity through direct and safe pedestrian connections to public amenities, neighborhoods, Consistency external existing and planned pathways; improvements to the existing sidewalk along the northern, eastern, and western perimeters of the Plan Area to create a shared use (bicycle and pedestrian) off-street path. The Specific Plan provides that pedestrian and bicycle improvements will connect to existing and future planned facilities, and it provides for a funding contribution for a future planned trail along the south side of 1-280 between De Anza Boulevard and N. Wolfe Road. Sidewalks will be continuous, accessible, and tree-lined with signalized crosswalks connecting the street grid, which will support an aesthetically pleasing streetscape area, as well as be safe and comfortable for users . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The Plan Area is a Special Area located in a Transit Priority Area and incorporates alternative modes of transportation within and connections to off-site transit and pedestrian/bicycle pathways . To help facilitate alternative transportation, such as car sharing and bike sharing, and connectivity with other areas of the City, a multi-modal Mobility Hub would accommodate local transit and future BRT. No street closures are planned . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because all public and private streets within the Plan Area would be publicly accessible . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it provides for both pedestrian and bicycle access throughout the Plan Area as well as existing and planned connections external to the Plan Area. The implementation of the Specific Plan will be in compliance with all relevant disability and accessibility laws. As previously addressed, the Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it will provide pedestrian pathways throughout the Plan Area and provide existing and planned connections external to the Plan Area . For example, the City, VTA, property owners and/or corporate employers in the Plan Area will partner to fund a free community shuttle for Cupertino Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent lo-( ~ lo-( ""'3 > ""'3 lo-( < M ~ M > r:J1 c ~ M ""'3 0 co M r:J1 c co ~ lo-( ""'3 ""'3 M 0 0 lo-( ~ M n ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ r:J1 ~ I ~ \0 General Plan Text shopping and employment destinations throughout the city. Policy M-3.3: Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings. Enhance pedestrian and bicycle crossings and pathways at key locations across physical barriers such as creeks, highways and road barriers . Policy M-3.4: Street Widths. Preserve and enhance citywide pedestrian and bike connectivity by limiting street widening purely for automobiles as a means of improving traffic flow. Policy M-3.6: Safe Spaces for Pedestrians. Require parking lots to include clearly defined paths for pedestrians to provide a safe path to building entrances . Policy M-3.8: Bicycle Parking. Require new development and redevelopment to provide public and private bicycle parking . Policy M-4.3: Connecting Special Areas. Identify and implement new or enhanced transit services to connect all Special Areas as identified in Figure PA-1(Chapter2 : Planning Areas). Consistency residents and employees to connect destinations within the community, such as the Cupertino Library, Civic Center, Memorial Park, the local community college, one or more high schools, the adjacent tech campuses, and more . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because intersections will be designed to accommodate vehicle, pedestrian, and bike traffic at key locations . For example, a new intersection at N. Wolfe Road and 2nd Street will provide an east-west bi-directional bike lanes to allow bicyclists and pedestrians to cross without vehicular conflicts . Along Perimeter Road, crossings will be clearly marked to connect the shared path with the internal street grid. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Plan Area's internal street network is designed to accommodate vehicular, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle movement. Implementation of the Specific Plan will not involve any street widening purely for automobiles. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because entries and stairwells for parking structures would be located adjacent to streets or plaza access points. Parking structure entries should be designed to be visually open, and promote a sense of security. Both garage and surface parking areas will have clearly identified entry points with wayfinding signage as a part of the Master Sign Program. The Specific Plan also identifies that lighting in the Plan Area is intended to help to create a safe environment for pedestrians and cars (e.g ., street lighting, surface and garage parking lighting). The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy through the provision of publicly accessible and private bicycle parking. The multi-modal Mobility Hub could also include a bike shop and storage. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The Plan Area is a Special Area located in a Transit Priority Area and incorporates alternative modes of transportation within and connections to off-site transit and pedestrian/bicycle pathways. To help facilitate alternative transportation , such as car sharing and bike sharing, and connectivity with other areas of Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 t:O M rJJ. e t:O ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (") ~ t'"I ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. ~ I Ul 0 General Plan Text Policy M-4.4: Transit Facilities with New Development. Work with VTA and/or major developments to ensure all new development projects include amenities to support public transit including bus stop shelters, space for transit vehicles as appropriate and attractive amenities such as trash receptacles , signage , seating, and lighting. Policy M-4.5: Access to Transit Services. Support right-of-way design and amenities consistent with local transit goals to improve transit as a viable alternative to driving. Policy M-4.6: Bus and Shuttle Programs. Work with large regional employers and private commuter bus/shuttle programs to provide safe pick-up, drop-off, and park and rides in order to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips. GOAL M-5: Ensure safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle access to schools while working to reduce school-related congestion. Consistency the City (e .g., Special Areas), a multi-modal Mobility Hub would accommodate local transit and future BRT. No street closures are planned. The Specific Plan is consistent with the policy because it would provide transit service and amenities . For example, within the Plan Area, the multi-modal Mobility Hub would cater to bicyclists, transit users, and those wishing to use alternative forms of transportation. It would serve as an information kiosk and waiting area for buses, or a place to reserve/pick-up a shared vehicle . For example, the City, VTA , property owners and/or corporate employers in the Plan Area will partner to fund a free community shuttle for Cupertino residents and employees to connect destinations within the community, such as the Cupertino Library, Civic Center, Memorial Park, the local community college, one or more high schools, the adjacent tech campuses , and more . The Plan Area is located in a Transit Priority Area and includes walkable connections to existing and planned transit opportunities . Pedestrian and bicycle pathways would be located throughout the area and would connect to existing and planned connections external to the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the City, VTA, property owners and/or corporate employers in the Plan Area will partner to fund a free community shuttle for Cupertino residents and employees to connect destinations within the community, such as the Cupertino Library, Civic Center, Memorial Park, the local community college, one or more high schools, the adjacent tech campuses, and more . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. As previously addressed, the City, VTA, property owners and/or corporate employers in the Plan Area will partner to fund a free community shuttle for Cupertino residents and employees to connect destinations within the community, such as the Cupertino Library, Civic Center, Memorial Park, the local community college, one or more high schools, the adjacent tech campuses , and more . The Plan Area is located in a Transit Priority Area and includes walkable connections to existing and planned transit opportunities . Pedestrian and Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent lo-I( '.Z lo-I( ~ > ~ lo-I( < M s= M > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 co M rJJ. e co s= lo-I( ~ ~ M ~ ~ lo-I( ~ (") ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ::0 rJJ. ~ I u-. ~ General Plan Text Policy M-5.1: Safe Routes to Schools. Promote Safe Routes to Schools programs for all schools serving the city. Strategy M-5.1 .1 . Coordination with School Districts . Coordinate with the School Districts to develop plans and programs that encourage car/van-pooling, stagger hours of adjacent schools, establish drop-off locations, and encourage walking and bicycl i ng to school. Policy M-5.2: Prioritizing Projects. Ensure that bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements include projects to enhance safe accessibility to schools. Policy M-5.3: Connections to Trails. Connect schools to the citywide trail system . GOAL M -6: Promote innovative strategies to provide efficient and adequate vehicle parking Policy M-6.2: Off-Street Parking. Ensure new off- street parking is properly designed and efficiently used. Consistency bicycle pathways would be located throughout the area and would connect to existing and planned connections external to the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy through the provision of a free community shuttle, and pedestrian and bicycle pathways . The Spec ific Plan is consistent with this strategy . The Specific Plan includes a free community shuttle, and pedestrian and bicycle pathways within the Plan Area and connections to existing and planned off-site pathways, including schools . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The Plan Area will include protected Class I bike paths, Class II bike lanes, and Class Ill bikeways (shared bike/vehicle lane). The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the pathways within the Plan Area will connect to existing and planned off-site pathways . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. One of the objectives of the Specific Plan is to provide adequate parking and vehicular access, compatible with a high-quality "town center" environment, that meet the needs of future visitors, employees, and residents, while encouraging the use of transit, bicycle, and other alternative modes of transportation. Transit, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, and a free community shuttle are a part of the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The Plan Area will include below grade, above grade, and street level parking . The majority of the parking spaces in the Plan Area will be located in underground parking structures . The Town Center/Community Park establishes a street hierarchy that directs vehicles to the parking garages efficiently, reducing conflicts with pedestrians and bicyclists on the at-grade street network. This includes accommodating traffic from 1-280 with direct access to Consistent? 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Consistency parking garages from N. Wolfe Road, if the improvement is approved by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The Specific Plan addresses the provision of signed wayfinding for access to and within the parking garages. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. The Specific Plan is consistent with the Cupertino Climate Action Plan (CAP). The Specific Plan includes strategies and directives to reduce energy and water use; to reduce the disposal of waste in landfills; and to incorporate green building components. For example, the Specific Plan encourages the reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) through the provision of a free community shuttle, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, and transit within a horizontally-and vertically-integrated mixed-use development which reduce air quality and GHG emissions. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The traffic and transportation analysis was prepared according to the requirements of the City of Cupertino and the Santa Clara VTA. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Specific Plan is envisioned as a walkable and bikeable mixed-use community and provides for alternatives to vehicular travel. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because compact infill development, such as that contemplated in the Specific Plan, can reduce energy use compared to low-density, greenfield development (source : U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD]). Therefore, the multi-family residential buildings constructed pursuant to the Specific Plan would consume less energy than the same number of units constructed in detached housing. In addition, the Specific Plan targets energy efficiency measures that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and generate on-site renewable energy . The sustainability design goal is to achieve the highest level of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program, such as Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent )moi z )moi ~ )moi > ~ )moi < ~ ~ ~ > rJJ. e ~ ~ 0 co ~ rJJ. e co ~ )moi ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ )moi ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJJ. t= I Ul ~ General Plan Text Policy M-8.3: Transportation System Management (TSM) Programs. Employ TSM strategies to improve efficiency of the transportation infrastructure including strategic right-of-way improvements, intelligent transportation systems and optimization of signal timing to coordinate traffic flow. Policy M-8.4: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs. Require large employers, including colleges and schools, to develop and maintain TDM programs to reduce vehicle trips generated by their employees and students and develop a tracking method to monitor results . Consistency LEED Platinum certification or its equivalency, which will include a requirement for recycled water for such purposes as irrigation, toilet flushing, and heating and cooling systems, among others. Chapter 5: Sustainability& Smart City Strategies of the Specific Plan defines and categorizes these strategies into five groups : Green Space , Resource Efficiency, Town Center Design, Community, and Technology. Additionally, as previously addressed the Specific Plan encourages the reduction in (VMT) through the provision of a free community shuttle, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, and transit within a horizontally-and vertically-integrated mixed-use development which reduce air quality and GHG emissions . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it includes TSM strategies including signal timing improvements . The Specific Plan includes multiple TDM features and strategies . The TDM Plan will have an overall target of reducing Specific Plan office -generated weekday peak hour trips by 30 percent below the applicable Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) trip generation rates . Transportation strategies that may be implemented include: Transportation strategies that would be implemented as a part of the Town Center/Community Park are : • Valet bicycle parking • Bike supply vending machines (lights, batteries, locks, tubes, patches, small tools, etc.) • On-site bicycle mechanic • Bike share pods I community bike program • Towel and laundry service for on-site showers • Giveaway programs (bicycle, helmet, lock, light, etc.) Consistent? Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < ~ ~ ~ > 00. e ~ ""'3 0 co ~ 00. e co ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 ~ t= t= ~ ~ n ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = ~ < 0 ""'3 ~ ~ 00. t::; I Ul .i;. General Plan Text Policy M-8.5: Design of New Developments. Encourage new commercial developments to provide shared office facilities, cafeterias, daycare facilities, lunchrooms, showers, bicycle parking, home offices, shuttle buses to transit facilities and other amenities that encourage the use of transit, bicycling or walking as commute modes to work. Provide pedestrian pathways and orient buildings to the street to encourage pedestrian activity. Policy M -8.6: Alternative Fuel Charging Stations. Develop a city-wide strategy to encourage the construction of a network of public and private alternative fuel vehicle charging/fueling stations . GOAL M-9: Promote effective and efficient use of the City's transportation network and services. Policy M-9.1: Efficient Automobile Infrastructure. Strive to maximize the efficiency of existing infrastructure by locating appropriate land uses along roadways and retrofitting streets to be accessible for all modes of transportation . Consistency • Bike to School encouragement and incentive program • Advanced carshare and rideshare matching services, such as real- time matching • Financial incentives for carpoolers, e.g., gas cards • Subsidized vanpools • Subsidies for on-demand shared ride services • Private shuttles for med i um-or long-distance commutes • Guaranteed ride home services The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because of all the noted items in this policy are either a part of the Specific Plan or are permitted by the Specific Plan . For example, based on their location in the Plan Area daycare facilities are permitted or conditionally permitted land uses. The horizontally-and vertically-integrated the Town Center/Community Park includes a mix of uses including retail, dining, entertainment, recreation, offices, housing, hotel, education, civic, open space, and public amenities located with a community setting with pedestrian and bicycle pathways and a free community shuttle . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Plan Area will accommodate electric vehicle charging . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it incorporates a multi-modal transportation program inclusive of roadway improvements; transit; and pedestrian and bicycle pathways through the Plan Area and off-site connections to existing and planned pathways . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it would implement the City's vision for the Plan Area to create a mixed-use town center. Within the Plan Area and based on the street classification , roadways will accommodate vehicles, transit, and bike lanes. All streets would have sidewalks. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ 2 ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M 3: M > rJ). e ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJ). ~ 3: ~ ~ ~ M t::; t::; ~ ~ M ~ ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ). ~ I IJI IJI -General Plan Text Policy M-9.2: Reduced Travel Demand. Promote effective TOM programs for existing and new development. Policy M-9.3: Street Width. Except as required by environmental review for new developments, limit widening of streets as a means of improving traffic efficiency and focus instead on operational improvements to preserve community character. Strategy M-9.3.1. Wolfe Road Overcrossing. Consider alternate designs for the Wolfe Road/ 1-280 Interchange (e .g., from partial cloverleaf design to diamond design) when evaluating the need to widen the freeway overcrossing . Strategy M-9.3.2. Streetscape Design . When reviewing the widening of an existing street, consider aesthetically pleasing enhancements and amenities to improve the safe movement of pedestrians and bicyclists in keeping with the vision of the Planning Area. Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it includes a TOM Plan that identifies multiple TOM strategies. See response to Policy M-8.4 The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. A traffic analysis has been prepared and the Specific Plan identifies that streets will vary in width and configuration based on localized circulation requirements. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because the Town Center/Community Park property owner will take the lead in working with the relevant agencies to study, design, and identify funding for the widening of the N. Wolfe Road/1-280 interchange and other 1-280 segments . These improvements would widen the overpass, reconfigure the on-ramps and off-ramps, and improve pedestrian and bicycle connections . As part of the interchange improvements, a future project applicant(s) may construct dedicated off-ramps and/or on-ramps from 1-280 into and out of the Plan Area through Block 13 (and potentially Block 14). The intent would be to alleviate new project-generated traffic from intruding onto the City's street network. Additional freeway ramps would be subject to Caltrans and other jurisdiction approvals. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. With respect to streetscape character, the Plan Area is intended to be a walkable community and as such there is an emphasis on bikeways and walkways . Pedestrian and bicycle improvements will connect to existing and future planned facilities. Sidewalks will be continuous, accessible, and tree-lined with signalized crosswalks connecting the street grid. The existing bicycle network on N. Wolfe Road, Vallco Parkway, and Stevens Creek Boulevard will continue onto the site with additional bike lanes on the interior street network. The other internal roads will be shared bike/vehicle lanes . All roadway access points off of the public roadways will include safe Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.2! ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < M ~ M > rJl d ~ M ""'3 0 eo M rJl d eo ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = M < 0 ""'3 M ~ rJl ~ I u. O'\ General Plan Text GOAL M-10: Ensure that the City's transportation infrastructure is well-maintained for all modes of transportation and that projects are prioritized on their ability to meet the city's mobility goals Policy M-10.2: Transportation Impact Fee. Ensure sustainable funding levels for the Transportation Improvement Plan by enacting a transportation impact fee for new development. Policy M -10.3: Multi-Modal Improvements. Integrate the financing, design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities with street projects . Build a pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the same time as improvements for vehicular circulation to enable travelers to transition from one mode of transportation to another, e.g. bicycle to bus . Policy M-2.X: Traffic Calming. Consider the implementation of best practices on streets to reduce speeds and make them user-friendly for alternative modes of transportation , including pedestrians and bicyclists . Policy M-4.X: Valko Shopping District Transfer Station. Work with VTA and/or other transportation service organizations to study and develop a transit transfer station that incorporates a hub for alternative transportation Consistency pedestrian and bicycle crossings, and will connect to the Plan Area's internal street grid. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal by providing both on-site and off-site improvements to the City's transportation infrastructure . Improvements include the implementation of a complete street roadway system through the Plan area ; the N. Wolfe Road/1-280 Interchange, subject to approval by Caltrans ; N. Wolfe Road including a new intersection; Vallco Parkway; and Stevens Creek Boulevard . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . Future p r ojects within the Specific Plan will be required to pay a t r ansportation impact fee to the City of Cupertino. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy through the integration of a multi-modal on -street and off-street plan to concurrently accommodate vehicular, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian movement. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The Town Center/ Community Park Project Applicant(s) is required to fund neighborhood traffic monitoring studies and provide fees to implement potential traffic calming improvements to minimize neighborhood traffic if needed. Prior to the issuance of any occupancy permits, the Town Center/Community Park Project Applicant(s) must provide up to $300,000 for the City of Cupertino for potential neighborhood traffic improvements. As previously addressed, the Specific Plan proposes a multi -modal Mobility Hub to facilitate and encourage alternative transportation services such as car sharing and bike sharing . Consistent? 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This qualified greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan , by BAAQMD's definition , will allow for futu r e project CEQA streamlining and will identify measures to : • Reduce energy use through conservation and efficiency; Consistency I Consistent? Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it incorporates I Consistent sustainable design and technologies . Examples are addressed below in response to applicable policies . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it incorporates I Consistent sustainable design and technologies . For example, the Specific Plan notes that buildings should have horizontal and vertical sun controls to shade windows, areas of glass that are generous and floor depths that are relatively shallow to allow for the penetration of natural light into the buildings, and thermal comfort controls . These features will help to decrease the use of power. As noted in the analysis of Pol i cy HE-10 , the Specific Plan would incorporate energy efficiency elements including but not limited to the use of alternative energy; thermal heating and cooling and building design . Specific Plan features to reduce the use of potable water include i rrigation, including the Community Park and Nature Area , with municipal recycled water, on -site treated grey water, storm water and rainfall collection and reuse; and use of drought-tolerant and native landscape materials . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it is consistent I Consistent with the City's CAP. As noted, the Specific Plan includes provisions for non-vehicular transportation , water reuse , recycling , and energy reduction. ~ :z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M a: M > rJ') ('j ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJ') ('j ~ a: ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ M () ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ') ~ I tit 00 General Plan Text • Reduce fossil fuel use through multi-modal and alternative transportation; • Maximize use of and, where feasible, install renewable energy resources; • Increase citywide water conservation and recycled water use; • Accelerate Resource Recovery through expanded recycling, composting, extended producer responsibility and procurement practices; and • Promote and incentivize each of those efforts to maximize community participation and impacts; • Integrate multiple benefits of green infrastructure with climate resiliency and adaptation . Policy ES-2.1: Conservation and Efficient Use of Energy Resources. Encourage the maximum feasible conservation and efficient use of electrical power and natural gas resources for new and existing residences, businesses, industrial and public uses . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with the policy through the implementation of energy efficiency practices and design. Compact infill development, such as redevelopment under the Spec ific Plan, can reduce energy use compared to low-density, greenfield development. The multi-family residential buildings constructed in the Plan Area would consume less energy than the same number of units constructed in detached housing . Similarly, reuse of all parcels within the Plan Area, as well as reuse of the parcel for the proposed school to be constructed as part of a separate agreement, would reduce overall energy use compared to a similar development in a greenfield area. In addition, the Specific Plan broadly targets energy efficiency measures that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and generate on- site renewable energy. The sustainability design goal is to achieve the highest level of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program , such as LEED Platinum certification or its equivalency, which will include a requirement for recycled water for Consistent? Consistent io-oi :;z io-oi ~ > ~ io-oi < M ~ M > rJ'J d ~ M ~ 0 ee M rJ'J d ee ~ io-oi ~ ~ M ~ ~ io-oi ~ M ("') ~ t"'of ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ'J ~ I Ul \0 General Plan Text Strategy ES-2.1.4 : Incentive Program. Consider incentive programs for projects that exceed mandatory requirements and promote incentives from state, county and federal governments for improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy installations. Strategy ES-2.1.5. Urban Forest. Encourage the inclusion of additional shade trees, vegetated stormwater treatment and landscaping to reduce the "heat island effect" in development projects. Strategy ES-2.1.6: Alternate Energy Sources . Promote and increase the use of alternate and renewable energy resources for the entire Consistency such purposes as irrigation, toilet flushing, and heating and cooling systems, among others . Chapter 5 : Sustainability & Smart City Strategies of the Specific Plan defines these strategies . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . As previously noted, the Specific Plan broadly targets energy efficiency measures that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and generate on-site renewable energy . The sustainability design goal is to achieve the highest level of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program, such as LEED Platinum certification or its equivalency, which will include a requirement for recycled water for such purposes as irrigation, toilet flushing, and heating and cooling systems, among others. Chapter 5 : Sustainability & Smart City Strategies of the Specific Plan defines these strategies. Potential strategies include but are not limited to the use of photovoltaics, fuel cells, or other technologies; use of natural ventilation in buildings; and providing thermal heating and cooling through a central system . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . As previously addressed, the Town Center/Community Park includes the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area . Energy efficiency and water conservation will be achieved through factors including the Community Park and Nature Area over the buildings which would improve the energy efficient of buildings . Specific Plan features to reduce the use of potable water include irrigation, including the Community Park and Nature Area, with municipal recycled water, on-site treated grey water, storm water and rainfall collection and reuse; and use of drought-tolerant and native landscape materials. Implementation of the Town Center/Community Park would result in a net increase in the number of trees on the property, including new trees that would be planted to provide cover and landscape for the Community Park and Nature Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As noted, the Specific Plan identifies energy efficiency measures that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and generate on-site renewable energy . Potential strategies include but are not limited to the use of Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > \Fl e ~ ~ 0 ~ M \Fl e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ \Fl ~ I O'\ 0 General Plan Text community through effective policies, programs and incentives. Strategy ES-2 .1.7: Energy Cogeneration Systems . Encourage the use of energy cogeneration systems through the provision of an awareness program targeting the larger commercial and industrial users and public facilities . Strategy ES-2 .1.9 : Energy Efficient Transportation Modes . Continue to encourage fuel -efficient transportation modes such as alternative fuel vehicles, driverless vehicles, public transit, car and van-pooling, community and regional shuttle systems, car and bike sharing programs, safe routes to schools, commuter benefits, and pedestrian and bicycle paths through infrastructure investment, development incentives, and community education. GOAL ES-3: Improve building efficiency and energy conservation Policy ES-3.1: Green Building Design. Set standards for the design and construction of energy and resource conserving/efficient building . Consistency photovoltaics, fuel cells, or other technologies; use of natural ventilation in buildings ; and providing thermal heating and cooling through a central system . The sustainability design goal is to achieve the highest level of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program, such as LEED Platinum certification or its equivalency, which will include a requirement for recycled water for such purposes as irrigation, toilet flushing , and heating and cooling systems, among others . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. A central plant will be constructed within the Plan Area providing centralized heating and cooling for most of the buildings . Each block will also contain mechanical support spaces in the spaces between the buildings and the Community Park and Nature Area above . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . The Specific Plan proposes a multi-modal Mobility Hub to include a free community shuttle, VTA local and express buses , future BRT, corporate shuttles, and sharing economy transportation services to facilitate and encourage alternative transportation services such as car sharing and bike sharing . Bikeways and pedestrian pathways would be located throughout the Plan Area and connect to existing and planned off-site pathways . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal through the integration of energy efficiency and conservation principles in building design and practices . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it broadly targets energy efficiency measures that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, and generate on-site renewable energy . The sustainability design goal is to achieve the highest level of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program, such as LEED Platinum certification or its equivalency, which will include a Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent io-i z io-i ~ io-i > ~ io-i < t'fj ~ t'fj > rJJ e ~ t'fj ~ 0 ~ t'fj rJJ e ~ ~ io-i ~ ~ t'fj ~ ~ io-i ~ t'fj (] ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'fj < 0 ~ t'fj ~ rJJ ~ I O'I ~ General Plan Text GOAL ES-4: Maintain healthy air quality levels Policy ES-4.1: New Development. Minimize the air quality impacts of new development projects and air quality impacts that affect new development. Strategy ES-4.1 .1: Toxic Air Contaminants . Continue to review projects for potential generation of toxic air contaminants at the time of approval and confer with Bay Area Air Quality Consistency requirement for recycled water for such purposes as irrigation, toilet flushing, and heating and cooling systems, among others. Chapter 5: Sustainability & Smart City Strategies of the Specific Plan defines these strategies . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District's (BAAQMD) 2010 Clean Air Plan includes control measure to reduce air pollution in the Bay Area . In addition to stationary source measures (which are addressed through BAAQMD permitting), the measures are grouped by Mobile Source, Transportation, Land Use and Local Impact, and Energy and Climate measures. The Specific Plan is consistent with applicable Mobile Source measures because it calls for provision of charging stations for electric vehicles and encourages transit use. The Specific Plan is consistent with applicable Transportation Control Measures because of the density and mix of land uses, as well as its provisions of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and a multi-model Mobility Hub to facilitate and encourage alternative transportation services such as car sharing and bike sharing . Land Use and Local Impacts measures are designed to promote mixed-use, compact development to reduce VMT and associated emissions, as well as protecting people from stationary and mobile sources of emissions ; the Specific Plan does not conflict with these measures. Energy and Climate measures are designed to reduce ambient concentrations of criteria air pollutants through promotion of energy conservation, renewable energy, reduced "urban heat island" effect, and plantings of trees . Measures to address energy efficiency have been previously identified. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The Specific Plan includes measures to reduce construction -related and operational air quality impacts associated with the Town Center/Community Park that would also be applicable to future development within the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. With the implementation of Environmental Design Features, both construction and operational health risk impacts would be less than significant. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M s= M > r:JJ e :-0 M ~ 0 co M r:JJ e co s= ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ $3 M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M :-0 r:JJ ~ I 0\ N General Plan Text Management Distr ict on controls needed if i mpacts are uncertain . Strategy ES -4 .1.2 : Dust Control . Continue to require water application to non-polluting dust control measures during demolition and the duration of the construction period . Strategy ES -4.1.3 : Planning . Ensure that land use and transportation plans support air quality goals. Strategy ES-4 .2.3 : Tree Planting in Private Development. Review and enhance the City's t r ee planting and landscap i ng program and requirements for private development to reduce air pollution levels (Pg . ES-21) Policy ES-4.3: Use of Open Fires and Fireplaces. Discourage high pollution fireplace use . Strategy ES -4.3.2 : Fireplaces . Continue to prohibit new wood -burning fireplaces , except EPA certified wood stoves as allowed by the Building Code . GOAL ES-5: Protect the City's Urban and Rural Ecosystems Policy ES-5.1: Urban Ecosystem. Manage the public and private development to ensure the Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . The Town Cente r/ Community Park includes Environmental Design Features for fugitive dust control consistent with the BAAQMD , includes an Emissions Reduction Plan , and requires the payment of emiss ion offset fees . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it would allow for a horiz ontally-and vertically-integrated mixed use Plan Area that includes multi-modal transportation features. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. Of the approx imately 895 trees associated with The Mall property and street trees, the Specific Plan provides for the retention of the majority of the trees as demonstrated in Chapter 2 : Land Use & Development Standards and Chapter 7 : Landscaping & the Public Realm of the Specific Plan . Retention of the existing mature trees is a priority and a significant component of the landscape screening between the Town Center/Community Park and the adjacent residential neighborhood . As a part of the Specific Plan, additional trees would be planted resulting i n a net increase of trees . The Specific Plan identifies the ex isting and conceptually p r oposed locations for t r ees including along street frontages and in medians . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy by discouraging h igh pollution open fire pits and fireplaces . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy; wood-burning fireplaces would be proh i bited in the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with th is policy because it incorporates the 30 -acre Community Park and Nature Area into the Plan Area, and for the reasons described below. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . One example is the creation of the 30 -acre Community Park and Nature Area . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Cons i stent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > 00 e ~ ~ 0 co M 00 e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 t:; I O'\ w General Plan Text protection and enhancement of its urban ecosystem. Strategy ES-5.1 .1 : Landscaping . Ensure that the City's tree planting, landscaping and open space policies enhance the urban ecosystem by encouraging med i ans, pedestrian-crossing curb- extensions planting that is native, drought- tolerant, treats stormwater and enhances urban plant, aquatic and animal resources in both , private and public development. Strategy ES-5 .1.2 : Built Environment . Ensure that sustainable landscaping design is incorporated in the development of City facilities , parks and private projects with the inclusion of measures such as t r ee protection , stormwater treatment and planting of native, drought tolerant landscaping that is beneficial to the environment . GOAL ES-7: Ensure protection and efficient use of all water resources Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. As prev iously addressed, Specific Plan features to reduce the use of potable water include i rrigation, including the Community Park and Nature Area , with municipal recycled water, on -site treated grey water, storm water and rainfall collect ion and reuse ; and use of drought-tolerant and native landscape materials . Implementation of the Specific Plan would result in the replacement of primarily impervious surface w ith the 30 -acre Community Park and Nature Area and other landscape areas. Rain water will be cleaned , and to the fullest extent possible, collected and reused within the Plan Area for irrigation. Rainfall on the podium area and Perimeter Road will be treated and reused through flow-through planters, bioretenti on planters and rainwater harvesting where feasible. The Specific Plan is consistent w ith this strategy. Of the approximately 895 trees associated with The Mall property and street trees, the Specific Plan provides for the retention of the majority of the trees as demonstrated i n Chapter 2: Land Use & Development Standards and Chapter 7: Landscaping & the Public Realm of the Specific Plan . Retention of the existing mature trees is a priority and a significant component of the landscape screening between the Town Center/ Community Park and the adjacent residential neighborhood . Implementation of the Town Center/Community Park would result in a net increase in the number of trees on the property, including new t r ees that would be planted to provide cove r and landscape for the Community Park and Nature Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. As previously addressed , Specific Plan features to r educe the use of potable water include irrigation , including the Community Park and Nature Area , with municipal recycled water, on -site treated grey water, storm water and rainfall collection and reuse; and use of drought-tolerant and native landscape materials . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ 2! ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M s:: M > rJ'l Cj ~ M ~ 0 ~ M rJ'l ~ s:: ~ ~ ~ M t:; t:; ~ ~ M (".) ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ'l ~ I O'I ~ General Plan Text Policy ES-7.1: Natural Water Bodies and Drainage Systems. In public and private development, use Low Impact Development (LID) principles to manage stormwater by mimicking natural hydrology, minimizing grading and protecting or restoring natural drainage systems . Policy ES-7.2: Reduction of Impervious Surfaces. Minimize storm water runoff and erosion impacts resulting from development and use low impact development (LID) designs to treat stormwater or recharge groundwater Strategy ES-7.2.1 : Lot Coverage . Consider updating lot coverage requirements to include paved surfaces such as driveways and on-grade impervious patios to incentivize the construction of pervious surfaces. Strategy ES-7 .2.2 : Pervious Walkways and Driveways. Encourage the use of pervious materials for walkways and driveways. If used on public or quasi-public property, mobility and access for the disabled should take precedence. Strategy ES-7.2.3 : Maximize Infiltration . Minimize impervious surface areas, and maximize on-site filtration and the use of on-site retention facilities . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The San Francisco Bay Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES permit mandates treating 100% of the storm water runoff with LID measures (e .g., rainwater harvesting, re- use, infiltration, and biotreatment). Implementation of the Specific Plan would result in the replacement of primarily impervious surface with the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area and other landscaped areas. Rain water will be cleaned, and to the fullest extent possible, collected and reused within the Plan Area for irrigation. Rainfall on the podium area and Perimeter Road will be treated and reused through flow-through planters, bioretention planters and rainwater harvesting where feasible . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Town Center/ Community Park would increase pervious surfaces associated with the Community Park and Nature Area. Implementation of the Specific Plan would result in the replacement of primarily impervious surface with the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area and other landscape areas. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy; see response to Policy ES-7 .2 . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it considers the use of porous pavers, pervious paving techniques, or other viable Low Impact Development (LID) techniques for storm water infiltration tools . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. On-site storm drainage will be directed to retention basins for filtering and reuse as irrigation water for the Plan Area . These vaults will be sized per the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements. Areas that cannot be diverted to these retention vaults will be treated prior to discharge using bio-retention, or other LID methods. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > 00 e ~ ~ 0 eo M 00 e eo ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ 00 ~ I 0\ Ul General Plan Text Policy ES-7.3: Pollution and Flow Impacts. Ensure that surface and groundwater quality impacts are reduced through development review and voluntary efforts . Strategy ES-7.3.1: Development Review . Require LID designs such as vegetated stormwate r treatment systems and green infrastructure to mitigate pollutant loads and flows . Strategy ES-7.4.3 : Development. Review development plans to ensure that projects are examined in the context of impacts on the entire watershed. Policy ES-7 .6: Other Water Sources. Encourage the research of other water sources, including water reclamation . Strategy ES -7.9 .1 : Water Conservation Measures . Implement the mandatory water conservation measures and encourage the i mplementation of voluntary water conservation measures from the City 's wate r retailers and SCVWD, in times of drought. Strategy ES -7.11.3: Recycled Wate r System . Cont i nue to work with water retailers to promote and expand the availability of recycled water in the City for public and pr ivate use . Consistency The Specific Plan is cons i stent with this policy . The Specific Plan includes features to reduce surface flows and water quality impacts . The Specific Plan is consistent with this st rategy because the Town Center/Community Park includes LID design , and LID design would be required for development within Blocks 13 and 14 . With respect to the Town Center/Community Pa r k, rainfall would be cleansed through LID water measures includ i ng infiltration into soil, biofiltration swales, and water collection cisterns , and, to the fullest extent possible, collected and reused on site for irrigation and other recycled water uses to reduce the domestic water dependency of the project. Other areas would include flow-through planters, bioretention plante r s, and rainwater cisterns . The Specific Plan is cons istent with this strategy because all development within the Plan Area will be subject to review and compliance with mandated regulations . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it incorporates the use of mun i ci pal recycled water, on -site treated grey water, storm wate r and rainfall collection and reuse; and use of drought-tolerant and native landscape materials . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. Specific Plan features to reduce the use of potable water include irrigation , including the Community Park and Nature Area , with municipal recycled water, on -site treated grey water, storm water and rainfall collection and reuse ; and use of drought-tolerant and native landscape materials . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. Water conservation efforts will include the extension of the future recycled water service to the Plan Area by the Project Applicant(s). This requirement does not apply to any hotel project. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Cons istent Consistent Consistent ~ 'Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ c ~ ~ 0 co M rJJ c co ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ::0 M (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ::0 rJJ ~ I 0\ 0\ General Plan Text Strategy ES-7.11.4: Recycled Water in Projects . Encourage and promote the use of recycled water in public and private buildings, open space and streetscape planting . Strategy ES-7 .11.5: On-site Recycled Water. Encourage on-site water recycling including rainwater harvesting and gray water use . Strategy ES-7 .11. 7: Green Business Certification and Water Conservation . Continue to support the City's Green Business Certification goals of long- term water conservation within City facilities, vegetated stormwater infiltration systems, parks and medians, including installation of low-flow toilets and showers, parks, installation of automatic shut-off valves in lavatories and sinks and water efficient outdoor irrigation. GOAL HS-3: Protect the community from hazards associated with wildland and urban fires Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As previously noted, water conservation efforts will include but not be limited to the extension of the recycled water service line to the Plan Area by the Project Applicant(s)), as well as on-site storm water capture and reuse for irrigation of the Community Park and Nature Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because the Specific Plan incorporates the use of municipal recycled water, on -site treated grey water, storm water and rainfall collection and reuse; and use of drought- tolerant and native landscape materials. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because it includes sustainability strategies and infrastructure design guidelines with the intent of maximizing energy and water conservation. The sustainability design goal is to achieve the highest level of certification from a globally recognized environmental sustainability certification program, such as LEED Platinum certification or its equivalency, which will include a requirement for recycled water for such purposes as irrigation, toilet flushing, and heating and cooling systems, among others . Examples of some of the conservation measures included in the Specific Plan include but are not limited to the Community Park and Nature Area; use of recycled water for irrigation, the central plant cooling towers, and toilet flushing; collect and minimally treat rainwater to offset water consumption; reuse greywater when possible; reduce water consumption through building energy efficiency; use drought-tolerant and native landscape materials; and preserve existing healthy trees where feasible . Health and Safety Element The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. All building fire water, including public hydrants along Perimeter Road and private hydrants in internal roads, will be served off the domestic water mains in Perimeter Road and meet Fire Code requirements. The Plan Area is in a developed area and is not adjacent to any wild land areas. The Plan Area is not within the area designated as Urban Wildland interface; the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Area map in Cupertino Municipal Code is consistent. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ :z ~ ""'3 ~ > ""'3 ~ < trj ~ trj > 00. e ~ trj ""'3 0 co trj 00. e co ~ ~ ""'3 ""'3 trj ~ ~ ~ ~ trj ~ ""'3 ~ ~ ""'3 0 ""'3 = trj < 0 ""'3 trj ~ 00. i:= I O'\ -....l General Plan Text Policy HS-3.4: Private Residential Electronic Security Gates. Discourage the use of private residential electronic security gates that act as a barrier to emergency personnel. Policy HS-3. 7: Multi-Story Buildings. Ensure that adequate fire protection is built into the design of multi-story buildings and require on-site fire suppression materials and equipment. GOAL HS-4 Ensure high level of community safety with police services that meet the community's needs Policy HS-4.2: Crime Prevention through Building and Site Design. Consider appropriate design techniques to reduce crime and vandalism when designing public spaces and reviewing development proposals . Strategy HS-4.2.1 : Perimeter Roads for Parks. Encircle neighborhood parks with a public road to provide visual accessibility whenever possible . Strategy HS-4.2 .2: Development Review. Continue to request County Sheriff review and comment on development applications for security and public safety measures . Policy HS-4.3: Fiscal Impacts. Recognize fiscal impacts to the County Sheriff and City of Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because private residential security gates would not be permitted. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because all buildings, including multi-story buildings, would comply with the City of Cupertino's fire protection requirements which require the use of on-site fire suppression materials and equipment. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. Although no additional police facilities are required, the Town Center/Community Park includes a fire/police substation to facilitate operations of these agencies during high attendance times within the Plan Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The Town Center/Community Park and any portions of Block 14 processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park will require Architectural and Site Review. Architectural and Site Review provides a process to review the architectural and site designs of buildings, structures, signs, lighting, and landscaping . Additional security and public safety measures can be considered during this review . The design of the Community Park and Nature Area is different than most parks because of its location on the roof. The Community Park and Nature Area is adjacent to Perimeter Road on the west side of the park and will be accessible from Perimeter Road. Visual accessibility throughout the park will be provided from the public access trails that traverse the entire park area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As noted in the response to Policy HS -4 .2, the Town Center/Community Park and any portions of Block 14 processed as part of the Town Center/Community Park will require Architectural and Site Review . Additional security and public safety measures can be considered during this review . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The Specific Plan identifies allowable funding mechanisms related to police protection . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.2! ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > 00 cj ~ ~ ~ 0 eo ~ 00 cj eo ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i:= i:= ~ ~ ~ (j ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ 00 ~ I 0-.. 00 General Plan Text Cupertino when approving various land use mixes. GOAL HS-5: Reduce risks associated with geologic and seismic hazards Strategy HS-5.1 .1: Geotechnical and Structural Analysis. Require any site with a slope exceeding 10 percent to reference the Landslide Hazard Potential Zone maps of the State of California for all required geotechnical and structural analysis. Strategy HS-5.1 .3: Geologic Review . Continue to implement and update geologic review procedures for Geologic Reports required by the Municipal Code through the development review process. GOAL HS-6 Protect people and property from the risks associated with hazardous materials and exposure to electromagnetic Fields Policy HS-6.1: Hazardous Materials Storage and Disposal. Require the proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials to prevent leakage, potential explosions, fire or the release of harmful fumes. Maintain information channels to Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because all future development within the Plan Area would be designed to comply with the California Building Code (CBC) as adopted by the City in its Municipal Code, and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures. These standards have been developed to reduce risks associated with geologic and seismic hazards . Development would be subject to inspection by the City . The Plan Area is not underlain by any known active or potentially active faults. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the topography of the Plan Area is generally flat and is not located within a Seismic Hazard Zone for landslides . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The Specific Plan will comply with the Municipal Code, including geologic review provisions, to the extent it is not in conflict with the Specific Plan . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because development projects are required to comply with all applicable federal, State and regional regulations regarding hazardous materials and electromagnetic fields . The City will review all individual development projects . If the City determines that a prospective user may generate an inordinate quantity or unusual hazardous waste material, then the proposed development may be subject to further review prior to approval. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because facilities that store, handle or use regulated substances as defined in the California Health and Safety Code in excess of threshold quantities must prepare and implement, as necessary , a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) for the determination of risks to the community . The HMBP will be reviewed Consistent? 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Continue to encourage residents and businesses to use non- and less-hazardous products, especially less toxic pest control products, to slow the generation of new reduce hazardous waste requiring disposal through the county-wide program. Consistency and approved by the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health Hazardous Materials Compliance Division through the Certified Unified Program Agencies process . Additionally, all hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead based paint, fluorescent and mercury vapor light fixtures are required to be disposed of properly in accordance with applicable regulations . In addition, a Soil Management Plan for all development activities that occur on the Plan Area would be required to ensure that excavated soils are sampled and properly handled/disposed and imported fill materials are screened/analyzed before their use on the property or disposed of off of the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Plan Area is not located in an existing industrial or manufacturing area . This Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because development projects are required to comply with all applicable federal , State and regional regulations regarding electromagnetic fields. The City will review all individual development projects to ensure that a prospect ive user complies with all applicable regulations. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The City offers green business programs focused on conserving resources and reducing waste . Residents and businesses within the Plan Area would have access to these programs within the City . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ M ~ 0 co M rJJ. e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M 0 0 ~ ~ M ri ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ. ~ I -....] 0 General Plan Text Policy HS-6.5: Hazardous Waste Disposals. Continue to support and facilitate for residences and businesses a convenient opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous waste . GOAL HS-7: Protect people and property from risks associated with floods. Policy HS-7.4: Construction in Flood Plains. Continue to implement land use, zoning and building code regulations limiting new construction in the already urbanized flood hazard areas recognized by the Federal Flood Insurance Administrator. GOAL HS-8: Minimize noise impacts on the community and maintain a compatible noise environment for existing and future land uses. Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . The City offers a variety of household and business waste recycling and disposal programs. Residents and businesses within the Plan Area would have access to these programs within the City. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because implementation would increase the amount of pervious surfaces in the Plan Area such that post-construction runoff volumes would be less than currently exists . Implementation of the Specific Plan would result in the replacement of primarily impervious surface with the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area and other landscaped areas. Storm water runoff from the approximately 18 acres of impervious surfaces (driveways, parking areas , building rooftops not covered by the Community Park and Nature Area) would be infiltrated to the groundwater through various bioretention areas, or collected in rainwater cisterns for harvesting (watering landscaped areas). The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because the Plan Area is outside of the 100-year floodplain and is outside of the flood inundation area associated with failure of the Stevens Creek Reservoir . As part of the implementation of Goal HS -8 and of the above policies, in particular Policy HS-8 .1, Land Use Decision Evaluation, the City of Cupertino has identified compatible noise levels for va r ious types of land uses. Properties adjacent to N. Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard fall within the 70 dBA CNEL contour, identified in the General Plan, as do properties proximate to 1-280 . Approximately half of the Plan Area is within a 70 dBA or 65 dBA CNEL contour. The southwestern portion of the Plan Area is within a 60 dBA CNEL contour. Cupertino has adopted the State of California Guidelines for Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Environments . With the implementation of Environmental Design Features, impacts would be less than significant . The Specific Plan provides for development that will be compatible with these standards . Consistent? 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Exercise discretion in requiring sound walls to be sure that all other measures of noise control have been explored and that the sound wall blends with the neighborhood . Sound walls should be designed and landscaped to fit into the environment. Consistency As noted above , the Specific Plan would be consistent w ith th i s pol i cy . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . Pursuant to EDF N-4, project-specific noise studies would be required to demonstrate how dwelling design within the Town Center/Community Park would meet an interio r residential standard of 45 dBA CNEL. In addition , new office spaces located within all blocks that would be near existing major roadways, including N. Wolfe Road, Vallco Parkway, and 1-280 would be required to ensure interior noise is w ithin levels that are considered suitable for new Specific Plan uses . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because to the degree feasible delive ry areas will be cited to minimize noise to ex isting and planned r esidences . For example, design considerations addressed in the Specific Plan include concealing service entrances, loading docks , and trash collection areas from view within the building mass or by locating them underground . Some sho rt -term retail loading may be located on the street. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because no industrial uses would be permitted within the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because no new sound walls are needed within the Plan Area . Consistent? Cons ist ent Cons istent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ :z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > rJJ e ~ ~ 0 ~ t'rj rJJ e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj ~ ~ ~ t'rj () ~ r >-< ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ rJJ 0 I ---.1 N General Plan Text Policy HS-8.3: Construction and Maintenance Activities. Regulate construction and maintenance activities. Establish and enforce reasonable allowable periods of the day, during weekdays, weekends and holidays for construction activities . Require construction contractors to use the best available technology to minimize excessive noise and vibration from construction equipment such as pile drivers, jack hammers, and vibratory rollers. Policy HS-8.4: Freeway Design and Neighborhood Noise. Ensure that roads and development along Highway 85 and Interstate 280 are designed and improved in a way that minimizes ne ighborhood noise. Policy HS-8.5: Neighborhoods. Review residents' needs for convenience and safety and prioritize them over the convenient movement of commute or through traffic where practical. Policy HS-8.6: Traffic Calming Solutions to Street Noise. Evaluate solutions to discourage through traffic in neighborhoods through enhanced paving and modified street design . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. In addition to compliance with the City 's Municipal Code which restricts the hours and days of construction, the Environmental Design Features place further restrictions on the types and siting of construction equipment. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . As previously noted , properties proximate to 1-280 are within the 70 dBA CNEL contour. Pursuant to the Environmental Design Features , project-specific noise studies would be required to demonstrate how dwelling design within the Town Center/Community Park would meet an interior residential standard of 45 dBA CNEL. In addition, new office spaces located within all blocks that would be near existing major roadways , including N. Wolfe Road , Vallco Parkway, and 1-280 would be required to ensure i nterior noise is within levels that are considered suitable for new Specific Plan uses. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The Specific Plan would not eliminate or redirect existing roadways through the Plan Area, nor does the Specific Plan redirect vehicular traffic through existing residential neighborhoods . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The Town Center/Community Park Project Applicant(s) is required to fund neighborhood traffic monitoring studies and provide fees to implement potential traffic calming improvements to minimize neighborhood traffic if needed. Prior to the issuance of any occupancy permits, the Town Center/Community Park Project Applicant(s) must provide up to $300,000 for the City of Cupertino for potential neighborhood traffic improvements . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'rj ~ t'rj > r:JJ e ~ t'rj ~ 0 co t'rj r:JJ e co ~ ~ ~ ~ t'rj 0 0 ~ ~ t'rj r') ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'rj < 0 ~ t'rj ~ r:JJ c I -....l ~ General Plan Text Strategy HS-8.6.1: Local Improvement. Modify street design to minimize noise impact to neighbors. Policy INF-1.1: Infrastructure Planning. Upgrade and enhance the City's infrastructure through the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and requirements for development. Strategy INF-1 .1 .2: Design Capacity . Ensure that public infrastructure is designed to meet planned needs and to avoid the need for future upsizing. Maintain a balance between meeting future growth needs and over-sizing of infrastructure to avoid fiscal impacts or impacts to other goals . Strategy INF-1 .1.3: Private Development. Require new development to pay its fair share of, or to extend or construct, improvements to the City 's infrastructure to accommodate growth without impacting service levels. Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy through the integration of a multi-modal transportation system that emphasizes the walkability and bikeability of the Plan Area. Additional factors associated with the Town Center/Community Park include underground parking in locations that encourage "one stop" parking (ability to walk to multiple destinations from one parking location). Other factors to minimize noise can include signal synchronization and the use of rubberized roadway materials . Infrastructure Element The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . Implementation of the Specific Plan requires future project applicant(s) to assure that all on-site and off-site infrastructure, facilities, and services (improvements) required by the Specific Plan are installed, constructed, and completed . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because the wastewater treatment demand would not exceed the development allocations for the Plan Area set forth in the General Plan . The Specific Plan assumes a new public sanitary sewer main and upgrades to the existing sanitary sewer mains would be required and provided as a part of the Specific Plan . With respect to potable water, the Los Altos Suburban (LAS) District of the City of Cupertino has adequate water supplies for the reporting period of 2015 to 2040 to serve the Specific Plan and all existing and anticipated future customers for normal, single dry year, and multiple dry year conditions. As previously addressed, it is the intent of the Specific Plan to reduce the use of potable water by various means including recycling of water and use of grey water. New public water main lines would be required within the Plan Area . The Plan Area would have a dual plumbing system to accommodate recycle water when it becomes available . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . The Specific Plan identifies the allowable mechanisms to finance on-site and off-site improvements including infrastructure improvements. Consistent? 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For new infrast r ucture, require new development to pay its fair share of, or to extend or construct, improvements to accommodate growth without impacting service levels . GOAL INF-2: Ensure that city rights-of-way are protected from incompatible uses and enhanced with sustainable features when possible Policy INF-2.2: Multimodal Systems. Ensure that City rights-of-way are planned for a variety of transportation alternatives including pedestrian, bicycle, automobile, as well as new technologies such as driverless cars, etc . Consistency The Specific Plan is cons istent with this strategy because infrastructure improvements would be coordinated. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The Specific Plan identifies the allowable mechanisms to finance on-site and off-site improvements including infrastructure improvements. As previously addressed, the Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As previously addressed, the Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. The Specific Plan land uses are consistent with the City's General Plan land uses and designations for the Plan Area . Therefore, rights of way within the Plan Area would also be compatible . Sustainable features for the Plan Area are addressed in Chapter 5: Sustainability & Smart City Strategies of the Specific Plan . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. Public streets within the Plan Area are planned to provide for vehicular, transit, and bicycle traffic as well as pedestrian pathways. Future adaptation of these public streets for new technologies can be evaluated as necessary in the future in accordance with the Specific Plan and City laws and regulations . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJl e ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ rJl e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (.) ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJl ~ I -....J Ul General Plan Text Policy INF-2.3: Green Streets. Explore the development of a "green streets" program to minimize stormwater runoff in City rights-of-way. Policy INF-2.4: Undergrounding Utilities. Explore undergrounding of utilities through providers, public projects, private development and agency funding programs and grants. Strategy INF-2.4 .2: Development. Require undergrounding of all utility lines in new developments and highly encourage undergrounding in remodels or redevelopment of major projects . Policy INF-2.5: Recycled Water Infrastructure. Plan for citywide access to recycled water and encourage its use. Strategy INF-2.5.1 : Availability. Expand the availability of a recycled water system through public infrastructure projects and development review . Strategy INF-2 .5 .2: Use. Encourage private and public projects to incorporate the use of recycled water for landscaping and other uses . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. Implementation of the Specific Plan would result in the replacement off primarily impervious surface with the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area and other landscaped areas . Storm water runoff from the approximately 18 acres of impervious surfaces (driveways, parking areas, building rooftops not covered by the Community Park and Nature Area) would be infiltrated to the groundwater through various bioretention areas, or collected in rainwater cisterns for harvesting (watering landscaped areas). The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because utilities would be placed underground to the extent feasible. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because utilities would be placed underground to the extent feasible . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because water lines for both potable and recycle water will be provided within the Plan Area in order that recycled water can be used once service is available. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As previously noted, water conservation efforts will include the extension of the recycled water service to the Plan Area by the Project Applicant(s), as well as on- site storm water capture and reuse for irrigation of the Community Park and Nature Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As previously addressed, Specific Plan features to reduce the use of potable water include irrigation, including the Community Park and Nature Area, with municipal recycled water, on-site treated grey water, storm water and rainfall collection and reuse; and use of drought-tolerant and native landscape materials . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ 1-3 ~ > 1-3 ~ < M ~ M > \fl Lj ~ 1-3 0 ~ M \fl Lj ~ ~ ~ 1-3 1-3 M ~ ~ ~ ~ M (j 1-3 ~ ~ 1-3 0 1-3 = M < 0 1-3 M ~ \fl 0 I ......... O"I General Plan Text Strateg_'t_ /NF-2 .5.4 : Val/co Town Center Seecifjc Plan. Reguire that any 1:1roject that fully redevelo1:1s the existing mall within the Vallee Sho1:11:1ing District extend the recycled water line to the area covered by the Vallco Town Center S1:1ecific Plan and maximize use of recycled water. This reguirement shall not a1:11:1ly to any hotel 1:1roject within the Vallee Town Center S1:1ecific Plan area. GOAL INF-4: Implement best practices in stormwater management to reduce demand on the stormwater network, reduce soil erosion, and reduce pollution into reservoirs and the Bay Strategy INF-4.1.1: Management. Reduce the demand on storm drain capacity through implementation of prog r ams that meet and even exceed on-site drainage requirements . Strategy INF-4 .1.3: Maintenance . Ensure that City 's storm drain infrastructure is appropriately maintained to reduce flood hazards through implementation of best practices . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . As previously noted, water conservation efforts will include but not be limited to the extension of the recycled water service, by the Project Applicant(s), as well as on- site storm water capture and reuse for irrigation ofthe Community Park and Nature Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it will result in the replacement of primarily impervious surface with the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area and other landscape areas . Rain water will be cleaned, and to the fullest extent possible, collected and reused within the Plan Area for irrigation. Rainfall on the podium area and Perimeter Road will be treated and reused through flow-through planters, bioretention planters and rainwater harvesting where feasible . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The San Francisco Bay Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES permit mandates treating 100% of the storm water runoff with LID measures (e .g., rainwater harvesting, re- use , infiltration, and biotreatment). The Specific Plan would result in the replacement of primarily impervious surface with the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area . Rain water will be cleaned, and to the fullest extent possible, collected and reused within the Plan Area for irrigation . Rainfall on the podium area and Perimeter Road will be treated and reused through flow-through planters , bioretention planters and rainwater harvesting where feasible . The Specific Plan is consistent with th i s strategy. The Specific Plan identifies the on-site and off-site improvements, the timing for these improvements, and a description of the allowable financing mechanisms for the implementation and maintenance of improvements. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ :z ~ ~ > ~ ~ ~ 3: ~ > rJl e ~ ~ ~ 0 co ~ rJl e co 3: ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~ ~ ~ n ~ r ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJl General Plan Text GOAL INF-5: Ensure that the city's wastewater system continues to meet current and future needs Policy INF-5.1: Infrastructure. Ensure that the infrastructure plans for Cupertino's waste water system providers continue to meet the City's current and future needs. Strategy INF-5.1.2 : Development. Require developers to pay their fair share of costs for, or in some cases construct, infrastructure upgrades to ensure that service levels are met. Policy INF-5.2: Demand. Look for ways to reduce demand on the City's wastewater system through ~ implementation of water conservation measures . I -...J -...J GOAL INF-6: Encourage innovative technologies and communication systems that provide excellent services to businesses and residents Strategy INF-6.2.4: Agency and Private Facilities . Encourage the installation of communications infrastructure in facilities owned by other public agencies and private development. Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because the Specific Plan provides for additional infrastructure and upgrades to existing infrastructure and upgrades to existing infrastructure to accommodate the Plan Area's flows. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy; see response to Goal INF-5 . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy; see response to Goal INF-5. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. Features to reduce the use of potable water include irrigation, including the Community Park and Nature Area, with municipal recycled water, on-site treated grey water, storm water and rainfall collection and reuse; and use of drought-tolerant and native landscape materials . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. Existing public communication lines run underground on the east side of N. Wolfe Road from north to south. There are no proposed changes to these lines . Internal to the Plan Area, communication lines would be extended from N. Wolfe Road to serve future development within the Plan Area off of Perimeter Road . Communication lines, including wireless communications, serving future development within the Plan Area would be sized appropriately to serve new users at speeds and capacities that meet current standards set by a competitive marketplace among communications providers . Existing public communication lines run underground on the east side of N. Wolfe Road from north to south. There are no proposed changes to these lines. The Town Center/Community Park will extend communication lines from N. Wolfe Road to serve development off of Perimeter Road . Consistent? 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As required by AB 939, a minimum of 50 percent of the City's solid waste must be diverted from landfills. Per the Municipal Code, the construction contractor would be required to salvage or recycle at least 60 percent of the debris from construction to meet City requirements . One of the objectives of the Specific Plan is to minimize the consumption of energy and water, and to maximize the amount of waste diverted from landfills. Proposed Specific Plan strategies include recycling or salvaging of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste; maximizing the use of recycled materials in the infrastructure; using concrete containing fly ash, slag, or other recycled fill; providing bins for recyclables and compostables in all public areas; and partnering to ensure all collected compostables are diverted from landfills . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . See response to Goal INF-7. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. See response to Goal INF-7. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. One of the focus areas of the Specific Plan is demol ition waste and dust control, use of recycled construction materials and solid waste separation and land fill avoidance. Proposed Specific Plan strategies include recycling or salvaging the majority of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste; maximizing the use of recycled materials in the infrastructure and buildings; using concrete containing fly ash, slag, or other recycled fill; providing bins for recyclables and compostables in all public areas; and partnering to ensure all collected compostables are diverted from landfills. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJ). e ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ rJ). e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ ~ rJ). ~ I -.....J \0 General Plan Text Policy INF-8.1: Reducing Waste. Meet or exceed Federal , State and regional requirements for solid waste diversion through implementation of programs. Strategy INF-8 .1.1 : Outreach . Conduct and enhance programs that promote waste reduction through partnerships with schools , i nstitutions, businesses and homes . Strategy INF-8.1.2 : Hazardous Waste . Work with providers and businesses to provide convenient hazardous and e-waste facilities for the community. Strategy INF-8 .1 .5 : Collaboration . Collabo r ate with agencies and large bus i nesses or projects to enhance opportunities for community-wide recycling , reuse and reduction programs . Strategy INF-8 .1.X: Construction Waste . Continue to requ i re recycling and encourage the reuse of building materials during demolition and construction of City, agency and private projects. Strategy INF-8 .1 .X: Recycled Materials . Encourage the use of recycled materials and sustainably harvested materials in City, agency and private projects . Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it identifies strategies and requirements to reduce the division of solid waste to landfills during construction and operation . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it identifies strategies and requirements to reduce the division of sol id waste to landfills during construction and operation . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The City offers a variety of household and business waste recycling and disposal programs. Residents and businesses within the Plan Area would have access to these programs within the City . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy; see response to Goal INF -8 . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. Waste would be diverted through recycling, reuse at future construction sites within the Plan Area , or reuse at off-site locations . A waste diversion plan prepared by future project applicant(s) within the Plan Area would identify, source , and reuse/recycle materials by category. Concrete, steel , and wood would be sorted separately for reuse and recycling . Drywall , carpet and other finish materials would be evaluated for appropriate diversion streams. Delivery packaging and crating would be planned for intended reuse and diversion, and integrated into the Plan Area-wide waste diversion program . The Specific Plan is consistent with th is strategy as noted in the response to Strategy INF-7 .3 .2. Recreation, Parks, and Community Services Element Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < ~ ~ ~ > rJl e :::c ~ ~ 0 co ~ rJl e co ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :::c ~ (") ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = ~ < 0 ~ ~ :::c rJl e::; I QO 0 General Plan Text GOAL RPC-1: Create a full range of park and recreational resources and preserve natural resources Policy RPC-1.2: Parkland Standards. Continue to implement a parkland acquisition and implementation program that provides a minimum of three acres per 1,000 residents . Strategy RPC-1.2.1 : Park Size . Require target for parks based on function and activity supported as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. While the preferred size for most neighborhood parks is about 3.5 acres for flexibility of use, smaller size parks may be considered based on opportunities and circumstances. Strategy RPC-1.2.2: Amend Parkland Standard. Explore increasing the parkland standard to five acres per 1,000 residents as part of the citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan . GOAL RPC-2: Distribute parks and open space throughout the community and provide services, and safe and easy access, to all residents and workers Policy RPC-2.1: Parkland Acquisition. The City's parkland acquisition strategy should be based upon three broad objectives: • Distributing parks equitably throughout the City ; Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it provides for multiple park and recreational facilities . The Town Center/Community Park's 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area would include public trails, playgrounds, passive and active recreational areas, open space, vineyards, orchards, and organic gardens, and an outdoor amphitheater. The Specific Plan exceeds the City's park standards. Based on the City's average household size, the Specific Plan would generate the need for 6.79 acres of parkland. The Specific Plan includes two Town Squares and the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area for a total of approximately 33 acres of accessible park and open space areas. The City's General Plan park standard is 3 acres of park per 1,000 people. Based on the City's average household size (2.87 persons per household), the Town Center/Community Park would generate the need for approximately 6.79 acres of parkland . The Specific Plan includes two Town Squares and a 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area for a total of approximately 33 acres of accessible park and open space areas. The Community Park and Nature Area would include a playground and trails which are features often found in neighborhood parks. The Specific Plan would exceed the 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents standard proposed in this strategy. Under this revised standard, the Specific Plan would be required to provide approximately 11.5 acres of parkland; approximately 33 acres of accessible park and open space areas are being provided. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because it provides park and open space areas within the Plan Area that would be open to the public and accessible because of multi-modal transportation options internal and external to the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy; see response to Goal RPC- 2. The Community Park and Nature Area would be accessible to pedestrians and bicyclists through pathways through the Plan Area that connect to off-site existing and planned City pathways. Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJJ e ~ M ~ 0 co M rJJ e co ~ ~ ~ ~ M e::; e::; ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJJ ~ I QO ~ General Plan Text • Connecting and providing access by providing paths, improved pedestrian and bike connectivity and signage; and • Retaining and restoring creeks and other natural open space areas . Strategy RPC-2 .1.1 : Dedication of Parkland. New developments, in areas where parkland deficiencies have been identified, should be required to dedicate parkland rather than paying in-lieu fees . Policy RPC-2.2: Private Open Space and Recreation Facilities. Encourage the continued existence and profitability of private open space and recreation facilities through incentives and development controls . Strategy RPC-2 .2.2: New Facilities. Require major developments to incorporate private open space and recreational facilities, and seek their cooperation in making the spaces publicly- accessible . • Where feasible, ensure park space is publicly-accessible (as opposed to private space). • Encourage active areas to serve community needs. However, a combination of active and passive areas can be provided based on the setting . • Integrate park facilities into the surroundings . • If public parkland is not dedicated, require park fees based on a formula that considers the extent to which the publicly-accessible facilities meet community need . Consistency Consistent? The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because 33 acres of parks Consistent and open space will be provided within the Plan Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy through the provision of Consistent two publicly accessible Town Squares and the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As previously noted, the Consistent Town Squares and Community Park and Nature Area will be accessible to the public. 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Accessibility to parks should be a component of the acquisition plan . • High Priority : Parks in neighborhoods or areas that have few or no park and recreational a re as . • Medium Priority: Parks in neighborhoods that have other agency facilities such as school fields and district facilities, but no City parks. • Low Priority: Neighborhoods and areas that have park and recreational areas which may be slightly less than the adopted City's parkland standard. • Private Development: Consider pocket parks in new and renovated projects to provide opportunities for publicly-accessible park areas . Policy RPC-2.4: Connectivity and Access. Ensure that each home is within a half-mile walk of a neighborhood park or community park with neighborhood facilities; ensure that walking and biking routes are reasonably free of physical barriers, including streets with heavy traffic; provide pedestrian links between parks , wherever possible; and provi de adequate directional and site signage to identify public parks . Strategy RPC-2 .4.1 : Pedestrian and Bike Planning . Implement recommendations in the Bicycle and Consistency Consistent? The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy. The 30 -acre Commun ity Consistent Park and Nature Area is a feature of the Town Center/Community Park . As previously noted, both portions of the Community Park and Nature Area and the Town Squares will be publicly accessible . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy through the provision of Consistent pedestrian and bicycle pathways throughout the Plan Area . All residents of the Plan Area would be less than Yi-mile from the Community Park and Nature Area, which will be identified with wayfinding signage . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . The Plan Area is located Consistent in a Transit Priority Area and therefore includes walkable connections to ~ z ~ ~ ~ > ~ ~ < t'!'j ~ t'!'j > \Fl e ~ t'!'j ~ 0 ~ t'!'j \Fl e ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ t'!'j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = t'!'j < 0 ~ t'!'j ~ \Fl t;:; I 00 ~ General Plan Text Pedestrian Plans to link employment and special areas , and neighborhood to services including parks, schools and neighborhood shopping. Strategy RPC-2.4.2 : Signage . Adopt and maintain a master signage plan for all public parks to ensure adequate and consistent signage is provided to identify public recreational areas. Policy RPC-2 .5: Range of Park Amenities. Provide parks and recreational facilities for a variety of recreational activities . Strategy RPC-2 .5.1 : Special Needs. Extend recreational opportunities for special needs groups (seniors, disabled, visually -challenged, etc.) by making improvements to existing facilities and trails . Consistency existing and planned transit opportunities. Pedestrian and bicycle pathways would be located throughout the area and would connect to existing and planned connections external to the Plan Area . Within the Plan Area, employment, commercial/retail, entertainment, hotel, and recreational uses would be provided . Sidewalks will be continuous, accessible, and tree-lined with signalized crosswalks connecting the street grid. The existing bicycle network on N. Wolfe Road, Vallco Parkway, and Stevens Creek Boulevard will continue onto the site with additional bike lanes on the interior street network. The other internal roads will be shared bike/vehicle lanes. All roadway access points off of the public roadways will include safe pedestrian and bicycle crossings, and will connect to the Plan Area's internal street grid . As is applies to the Specific Plan, the Specific Plan will have a Master Sign Program for the Plan Area . Wayfinding is a term used to describe how pedestrians, bi cyclists, and motorists navigate throughout the Plan Area . The intent of the wayfinding signage plan is to provide a consistent set of identifiable signs to enable users to navigate effectively throughout the Plan Area, including movement through the Community Park and Nature Area . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because a range of amenities will be provided in the Community Park and Nature Area . Community activities will be located in the center of the park and provide uses including a large play space and garden for children , indoor and outdoor community meeting spaces, dining opportunities, an outdoor amphitheater and performance spaces, vineyards, orchards, and organic gardens. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . The Community Park and Nature Area will include a minimum of 3.8 miles of pedestrian trails. An ADA accessible promenade path loop constructed of flexible stabilized permeable materials will be provided on the Community Park and Nature Area . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ ~ ~ ,..., > ,..., ~ < M ~ M > rJJ. e ~ ,..., 0 co M rJJ. e co ~ ~ ,..., ,..., M t;:; t;:; ~ ~ M () ,..., ~ ~ ,..., 0 ,..., = M < 0 ,..., M ~ rJJ. ~ I QO ... General Plan Text Strategy RPC-2.5.3: Community Gardens. Encourage community gardens, which provide a more livable environment by controlling physical factors such as temperature, noise, and pollution. GOAL RPC-4: Integrate parks and public facilities within neighborhoods and areas Policy RPC-4.1: Recreational Intensity. Design parks appropriately to address the facility and recreational programming required by each special area and neighborhood based on current and future plans for the areas . Policy RPC-4.2: Park Safety. Design parks to enhance public safety by providing visibility to the street and access for public safety responders . GOAL RPC-5: Create an interconnected system of multi-use trails and provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access through the City and connections to local nodes and destinations Strategy RPC-5 .1.1 : Pedestrian and Bike Planning. Implement recommendations in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that link trails and open space to neighborhoods and special areas . Strategy RPC-5.1.2: Trail Projects . Implement trail projects described in this Element; evaluate any Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. The Community Park and Nature Area will include vineyards, orchards, and organic gardens . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because the Plan Area will include a 30 -acre Community Park and Nature Area. The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area exceeds the City's requirements for the provision of parkland and is a unique feature of the Town Center/ Community Park . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy . Safety within the Community Park and Nature Area will be addressed by an integrative strategy of design, programming, maintenance and community involvement. Parks users will be safely protected by various design strategies that will prohibit access to the roof edge . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. The Plan Area is located in Transit Priority Area and therefore includes walkable connections to existing and planned transit opportunities. As previously addressed, pedestrian and bicycle improvements will be constructed to connect to existing and future planned facilities. These improvements include a trailhead connection on N. Wolfe Road; intersections and intersection improvements to accommodate pedestrian and bike traffic without vehicular conflicts; and continuous sidewalks. Within the Plan Area, bicycle striping, green bike lanes, and bike boxes will highlight the presence of a multi-modal street network. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy; see response to Goal RPC-5 . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. As noted, pedestrian and bicycle improvements will be constructed to connect to existing and Consistent? 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Policy RPC-6.2: Partnerships. Enhance the city's recreational programs and library service through partnerships with other agencies and non -profit organizations. If higher level of library service is desired, cooperation with the County of Santa Clara to expand service and/or facilities may be required. Policy RPC-6.3: Art and Culture. Utilize parks as locations of art and culture and to educate the community about the city's history, and explore the potential to use art in facilities and utilities when located in parks . Consistency future planned facilities. The Specific Plan provides that pedestrian and bicycle improvements will connect to existing and future planned facilities, and it provides for a funding contribution for a future planned trail along the south side of 1-280 between De Anza Boulevard and N. Wolfe Road . The Town Center/Community Park will also fund transportation and transit infrastructure . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy because trails will be provided as a part of the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because it provides pedestrian and bicycle pathways within the Plan Area and connections to off-site existing and planned pathways . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. Both the Town Squares and the Community Park and Nature Area provide opportunities for a variety of programs . The Specific Plan is cons i stent with this policy because the 30-acre Community Park and Nature Area and the High School science and engineering Innovation Center will improve the City's recreational and educational opportunities . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because permanent and temporary public art will be provided in the Plan Area . Public art may include sculptures, painting/murals, mosaics, or functional artwork and may be located in the Town Squares, the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage, and within the Community Park and Nature Area . Consistent? Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent Consistent ~ '.Z ~ ~ > ~ ~ < M ~ M > rJ). c ~ ~ 0 ~ M rJ). c ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ M ~ ~ ~ ~ M n ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ = M < 0 ~ M ~ rJ). ~ I QO 0\ General Plan Text GOAL RPC-7: Provide high -quality, flexible and well-maintained community facilities that meet the changing needs of the community and area a source of community identity Policy RPC-7.2: Flexibility. Design facilities to be flex i ble to address changing community needs . Policy RPC-7.3: Maintenance. Design facilities to reduce maintenance, and ensure that facilities are maintained and upgraded adequately. GOAL RPC-8: Cooperate with school districts to share facilities and meet community needs Strategy RPC-8.1.1 : Shared Facilities. Maintain and enhance arrangements with schools for the use of sports fields, theaters, meeting spaces and other facilities through maintenance agreements and other partnerships . Strategy RPC-8 .1.3 : School Facility Needs. Collaborate with schools on their facility needs through sharing of development i nformation and partnerships through major development projects. Consistency The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal because a range of amenities will be provided in the Community Park and Nature Area . Community activities will be located in the center of the park and provide uses including a large play space and garden for children, indoor and outdoor community meeting spaces, dining opportunities, an outdoor amphitheater and performance spaces, vineyards, orchards, and organic gardens . The Spec ific Plan is consistent with this policy. The Community Park and Nature Area will include areas for community gatherings such as weddings, fundraisers, cultural events and festivals that creates an open and flexible community space for multiple programming opportunities . The Specific Plan is consistent with this policy because facilities within the Plan Area will be subject to ongoing maintenance, and upgrades as needed . The Specific Plan is consistent with this goal. The Specific Plan provides for a High School science and engineering Innovation Center that would be a flexible, multi-use space used by district high school students to build projects together while collaborating with members of the greater community. The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy . See response to Goal RPC -8 . The Specific Plan is consistent with this strategy. See response to Goal RPC -8 . Consistent? 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