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CC 07-15-2025 Item No. 11. Study Session BMR Housing Mary Ave_Applicant PresentationMary Avenue Villas –City Council Study Session Charities Housing Development Corporation Cupertino Rotary Housing Corporation Housing Choices Coalition July 15, 2025 CHARITIES HOUSING •Our Mission To develop, preserve, own and manage affordable homes for low-income individuals and their families. Through service enhanced property management and structured resident involvement, Charities Housing contributes to the highest standards of human dignity and participation in our community. •Affiliate of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County •Incorporated in December of 1993 •Resident services provided by Catholic Charities •Portfolio •In operation: 32 properties, 1,777 units •Under construction: 2 properties, 184 units •Entitled: 7 properties, 957 units •Pipeline/land holding: 8 properties, 650 units Charities Housing: Committed Community Partner Charities Housing: Service Area The Veranda: Senior Housing •19 Units – Affordable Senior Housing •Cupertino, CA •Unit Type: Studios Location Overview Project Information Project Information •Two, 2-story residential buildings, ~25’ •40 apartment homes: 39 resident apartments 100% affordable + one 3-bedroom staff apartment: •3 Studios •22 1-Bedrooms •14 2-Bedrooms •1 3-Bedroom staff apartment •Income Limits: 30% - 50% AMI •19 (47.5%) units serving Intellectual and Developmental Disability population Site Plan Rendering 3 Rendering 4 Unit prototype plans TYP. STUDIO FLOOR PLAN TYP.ONE-BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN TYP. TWO-BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN Common building areas COMMUNITY CENTER PROPERTY MANAGER’S OFFICE Services •Housing Choices Case management and support for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities •West Valley Community Services •Cupertino Rotary Club •Resident Services from Catholic Charities •Referrals to financial resources •Referrals to mental health resources •Education classes surrounding health and nutrition •Community events for residents Housing Choices Housing Choices started in 1997 to help people with developmental disabilities live in inclusive communities. Serve Regional Center consumers in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito and San Mateo County Mission: Create quality, affordable housing options for people with developmental disabilities. Strategies: •Help people apply for affordable housing. •Partner with affordable housing developers to include units specifically for people with developmental disabilities in typical affordable housing. Housing Choices Resident Coordination Services Resident Coordinator will: •Assist residents in seeking reasonable accommodations or reasonable modifications •Assist residents in preparing for unit inspections and annual re-certifications •Assisting residents in understanding and complying with lease terms and property rules and regulations •Assist residents in responding to notices from property management •Assist in mediation of conflicts between other residents, property management, service providers and other conflicts as necessary •Assist in making any needed community referrals (such as emergency rental assistance, legal services, etc…) •Attending Circle of Support and Individual Program Plan meetings •Participating in weekly check-ins with the property manager to identify any housing issues or other challenges •Host regular social gatherings at property (such as Holiday & Seasonal celebrations) Design Challenges Addressed •Noise – acoustic study indicates interior noise levels will be within regulated guidelines with installation of required STC-rated windows •Air Quality – completed analysis indicates ability to keep apartments at healthy air quality with installation of appropriate filtration and HVAC systems. •Soils Mitigation – all investigations completed. Multiple investigations indicate one area of concentrated lead deposits. Location is under proposed parking area – contractor will off-haul soil at time of grading and demolition. County DEH is overseeing the soil management plan. Development Schedule Development Schedule Enter ENA with Cupertino April 2024 City Funding Commitment April 2025 Entitlements Fall 2025 Enter DDA with City Fall 2025 Financing Commitments May 2026 Construction Start November 2026 Construction Completion January 2028 100% Lease Up March 2028 Community Outreach www.mary-ave-villas.com