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Ordinance No. 10-2055 Amending Heart of the City Specific Plan ORDINANCE NO. 10 -2055 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AMENDING THE HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN TO UPDATE THE HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN AND ACHIEVE CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: The Heart of the City Specific Plan is hereby amended to read as follows: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A INTRODUCED at a regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 16th day of February, 2010, and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 16 day of March, 2010, by the following vote: Vote Members of the City Council AYES: Wang, Wong, Chang, Mahoney, Santoro NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: APPROVED: a or, City of Cu. • rtino City Clerk Y Y CUPEIITINO .,. ., ... 4 . . . ,' ..,..„. _ ...... - . .•-, F . . , _ - . 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SPECIFf PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 4 Infrastructure Plan 23 Policy Framework 5 Implementation 24 Land Use Map 6 Appendix A — Streetscape Design 8 Estimated Construction Costs 26 Streetscape Concept 11 Appendix B — General Plan Policies related to Development Standards and the Heart of the City Plan Area 28 Design Guidelines 13 Appendix C — Development Standards 13 Acknowledgements 34 Single- Family Residential Amendments by City Council 35 Development Standards 18 Application Requirements and Approval Authority 19 Exception Process for Development Standards 19 Design Guidelines 20 Site Improvements an Landscaping Guidelines 21 CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Overview The Heart of the City Specific Plan provides specific development guidance for the most important commercial corridor in the City of Cupertino. The purpose of the specific plan is to guide the future development and redevelop- ment of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor in a manner that creates a greater sense of place and community identity in Cupertino. The overall goal is to develop a Heart of the City, comprising a collection of pedestrian - inclusive gathering places that will create a positive and memorable experience for residents and visitors in Cupertino. Currently, the boundaries of the Heart of the City area encompass approximately 635 acres. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN POLICY FRAMEWORK 5 The 2005 General Plan contains the policies .0* ■ ; t that govern the following development aspects within the Plan area: f, r ? y I 1. Specific Areas & Subareas within the Heart of the City r 2. Land Uses allowed in each of the areas and subareas 3. Development Allocation 4. Development Intensity POLICY FRAMEWORK 5. Residential Density This Heart of the City Plan defines a variety 6. Design Elements of land use opportunities of well planned and 7. Building Heights designed commercial, office and residential development, enhanced activity nodes, and These General Plan policies in effect and as safe and efficient circulation and access for amended related to the Heart of the City area all modes of transportation between activity are attached as Appendix B to this document. centers that help focus and support activity in the centers. Policies • 1. Proposed developments shall be expected to continue the implementation of the !, F .,.. City's streetscape streetscape plan. 2. High quality site planning, architectural �. design, and on -site landscaping are — expected for all developments. 3. Subdivision of commercial parcels is discouraged. 4. Plans for the new projects should include pedestrian and bicycle path- ways, incorporating the City's existing network. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 6 LAND USE MAP Land Use Map This Heart of the City Plan defines a variety of land use opportunities of well planned and designed commercial, office and residential development, enhanced activity nodes, and safe and efficient circulation and access for all modes of transportation between activity centers that help focus and support activity in the centers. West Stevens Creek Boulevard Central Stevens Creek Boulevard EDUCATIONAL /PUBLIC /PARK DISTRICT Primary Use: Primary Use: Quasi - Public /Public Facilities Commercial/ , ' , • Supporting Use Mixed Commercial Office � r� ' � t !� '° Commercial /Residential - 0: Secondary Use: % ii ' 44 ! /lr (Residential may be 4,. - . Office above ground level located behind Primary ' : Supporting Use: ' Uses and above the �` _ R esidential/ _ ground level) '_ - Residential Mixed Uses f _ n1 Crossroads Area City Center Sub -Area COMMERCIAL SHOPPING DISTRICT Primary Use: Office /Residential /Hotel/ Primary Use: Commercial /Retail Public Facilities /Commercial Retail /Mixed Uses Secondary Use: Commercial Office above the ground level Supporting Use: Limited Residential (Residential may be located behind Primary Uses and above the ground level) t , B AC Iiii . 111111■INOM a..s 1 -- -„ East Stevens Creek Boulevard I_•.__ -- REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Primary Use: Retail /Commercial /Commercial Office Secondary Use: Office above ground level f - . 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PACIFICA DR (/) MCCLELLAN RD •.d SILVERADO AVE D1 Alt. n .-n LEGEND 1) Q Heart of the City Specific Plan Area Boundary :11 South De Anza Boulevard Conceptual Plan Area South De Anza Boulevard Special Area* _ _ City Center Sub -Area *South De Anza Boulevard Special Area - All properties with frontage exclusively on South De Anza Boulevard [ j South Val lco Master Plan Area and Town Center development are not required to install Heart of the City streetscape features, however, they are required to conform to the architectural and site design guidelines of the Specific Plan. a 8 STREETSCAPE DESIGN STREETSCAPE DESIGN Plan Elements combine to promote an attrac- tive, mixed -use boulevard, consistent with the Background and Purpose goals of the General Plan. The Streetscape Element implements commu- The primary purpose of the Streetscape nity design goals contained in the 1993 General Element is to define the improvements needed Plan, design concepts subsequently developed to fulfill the City's vision for the Stevens Creek and revised in the 1993 "Heart of the City" Boulevard corridor. It allows for flexibility in Design Charette, and any new policies and terms of phasing, financing, and design modi- concepts identified in the 2005 General Plan. fications in order to address the needs of the The general streetscape concept endorsed at City and Specific Plan Area property owners the Charette was named "Parkurbia." It pro- and businesses. motes a "green" city, acknowledges Cupertino's agricultural past, and links the street's major Streetscape Design Principles activity centers with a continuous landscaped parkway as a principal objective. The Streetscape Element has four underlying principles: 1. Unify the Visual Appearance of the tY Street with Orchard /Grove Street Trees Plantings, a Consistent Palette of r a s Furnishings, and Civic Landmarks. 2. Improve the Pedestrian Environment Along the Street Frontage with Pas - '' sive Rest Areas, Planting Strips and Buffering Trees and Shrubs. wl 3. Allow for Flexibility in the Design of Streetscape Improvements to Address The Streetscape Element complements the Access and Visibility Needs of Adjacent Specific Plan's Land Use Element by reflecting Commercial Development. the corridor's different land use concentrations 4. Accommodate Options for Imple- and designations. Design approaches vary to Inenting Streetscape Improvements: accommodate land uses. Options for implemen- e.g., City Construction, Renovations tation depend to a significant extent on the type of Existing Development, Standards for of existing development immediately adjacent New Development. to the street right -of -way. Streetscape policies also reflect the setback, frontage improvements, and landscape and signage requirements estab- lished in the Plan's Development Standards and Design Guidelines. Together, these three CITY OF CUPERTINO — HEAR'J OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN STREETSCAPE DESIGN 9 Design Concept Crossroads — Refer to the Crossroads Area Four streetscape subareas are defined for Streetscape Plan for details. This subarea the corridor: West Stevens Creek Boulevard, extends from Stelling Road to De Anza Crossroads, Central Stevens Creek Boulevard, Boulevard. Until such time the Crossroads and East Stevens Creek Boulevard. See the Area Plan is adopted, development shall com- Concept Plan on page 11. ply with requirements for Central Stevens Creek Boulevard. A continuous curbside planting strip and a continuous row of street trees would extend Central Stevens Creek Boulevard — The Central along the entire corridor. However, each sub- Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea extends from area would feature a different tree species. Tree De Anza Boulevard East to Portal Avenue. species are selected to reflect differences in the The planting theme is a "Flowering Orchard." character of development in the subareas and/ It features a formal planting of Flowering Pear or the predominant types of existing trees and (Pyrus calleriana "Chanticleer ") and low grow - frontage conditions. ing groundcover in curbside planting strips. Flowering shrubs could be planted in the cen- Streetscape Design policies for each of the ter median where appropriate. This approach subareas are described below: fills in and extends the tree plantings that presently exist along the street, and the for - West Stevens Creek Boulevard — The West mal tree placement expresses the importance Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea extends of the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard as from Route 85 to Stelling Road. The planting the civic and cultural heart of the City. Trees theme is an "Oak Grove." It features an infor- should be planted in rows on both sides of the mal planting of Live Oaks (Quercus agrifolia) sidewalk at approximately 25 feet on center. and native wild flowers in curbside planting For retail properties with narrow driveways, strips and the center median. It is anticipated the City may consider wider spacing for trees that these oaks could be planted among the where trees obscure retail visibility. For retail existing Deodar cedars at De Anza College buildings built at the minimum setback of 35 without needing to remove the existing trees. feet, a single row of trees and /or wider tree This approach is intended to bring the land- spacing will be considered. scape of the adjacent foothills into the City, as well as tie together the existing character of De; ;� �, tG { ��,�, ` Anza College, Memorial Park, and The Oaks �; ''' ~� ",' �'t, .w shopping center. Trees should be planted at �j. approximately 40 feet on center. Decomposed granite should be used as the surface material o- 'e fir_ s where appropriate. v° ? '• • d � - 1 , ai CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 10 STREETSCA:'E DESIGN East Stevens Creek Boulevard — The East recommended should be improved as part of Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea extends from renovations to existing developments and Portal Avenue to the City boundary adjacent properties, and /or required along with a wider to Tantau Avenue. The planting theme is an landscape easement if redevelopment of a "Ash Grove." It features a formal planting of property occurs. The City may allow variations Ash (Fraxinus species) in curbside planting from the frontage improvement requirements strips and the center median. Similar to the on a case -by -case basis that may include one of Central Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea, this the following or a variation of the following: approach fills in and extends the tree plantings that presently exist along the street. It also 1. Wide Landscape Easement with Planting combines with the "Oak Grove" in the West Strip — This condition is the model for Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea to frame the the rest of the street. It contains a 10 feet Central Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea. planting strip and a 10 foot landscape Both will have a shady, somewhat rural visual easement adjacent to the sidewalk. It character. Trees should be planted in rows on reflects City requirements for frontage both sides of the sidewalk at approximately landscaping that have been in place for the 35 feet on center. Low - growing groundcover past twelve years and as such characterizes may be used as the surface material. For retail most of the new development along properties with narrow driveways, the City the street. Existing trees in these areas, may consider wider spacing for trees where however, rarely form consistent rows trees obscure retail visibility. For retail build- along the street. Additional trees should ings built at the minimum setback of 35 feet, be added to create a double row of trees at a single row of trees and /or wider tree spacing a spacing consistent with the streetscape will be considered. If a double row of mature design. Existing trees of the recommended ashes is already established along a commer- tree species should not be removed if cial retail frontage, neither row of trees should spaced closer than the streetscape design. be removed. Over the long term when redevelopment of properties occurs, the wide landscape Frontage Conditions for Renovation easement with planting strip will be of Existing Buildings implemented on all Town Center and East Gateway frontage properties. A curbside planting strip 10 feet in width and a 2. Curbside Walk with Landscape Easement — sidewalk a minimum of 6 feet in width should be established along the entire frontage of the A curbside planting strip up to 10 feet in street. In the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard width and a double row of trees can be established under this condition. However, and East Stevens Creek Boulevard subareas, a because the width of the easement area planting area 10 feet in width should also be varies, the second row of trees may need to established behind the walk to accommodate a second row of trees. The frontage improvements be offset from the first row. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN STREETSCAPE CONCEPT 11 Streetscape Concept Principles: • Unify Visual Appearance of Street with Orchard /Grove Street Tree Plantings, Consistent Furnishings, and Civic Landmarks. • Improve Pedestrian Environment Along Street Frontage with Planting Strips and Buffering Trees and Shrubs. • Allow Flexibility to Address Access and Visibility Needs of Adjacent Commercial Development. • Accommodate Options for Implementing Streetscape Improvements: e.g. City Construction, Renovation of Existing Development, Standards for New Development. • Create a Unique Pedestrian - Oriented Activity Center at the c=rossroads. > 85 _, w �� bi- “, ¢ LL \ F J .. o STEVENS CREEK BLVD � ~`2�, — OEM 1111111111•111111111•1111111•1111151111111111111111•11111111 '''....,„ J1 i `. , „. ,.. ., Crossroads / West Stevens Cree Blv` / Central Stevens Creek Blvd East Stevens Creek Blvd: Grove Flowering Orchard Ash Grove 4 - _: ---, 46 : - 4: - : - : _ ,---- ) --,- e r r 'Ay - - -'� t r,. , r _ t r v —. .F 4 • j iliii ', ` ,n —_. _ - -r— . l "—.. fir .. ... }J c ,a tj f¢ tr_ b r D !E _ r .i. -4. Aw .16 fir► r" • Informal Arrangement of Native • Formal Grid of Flowering Trees • Semi - Formal Arrangement of Trees and Wild Flowers Along and Low - Growing Ground Cover Large Shade Trees, Low- Growing Frontage and in Median. Along Frontage and in Median. Ground Cover, and Flowering Shrubs • Consider Removing Curbs and Walks • Focuses Character of City Center, Along Frontage and in Median. and Replacing with Crushed Granite Target, Office B Jildings. • Focuses Character of Vallco, Surface. Marketplace Center, Wolfe Road. • Focuses Character of De Anza College, Memorial Park, Oaks Center. CITY OF CUPERTINO — HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 12 STREETSCAPE DESIGN 3. Wide Curbside Walk without Landscape Street Furnishings Easement — In this condition the entire When frontage improvements of the Street - curbside right -of -way is paved as a sidewalk. scape Element are required, the City typically Levels of pedestrian activity along the street will require projects to provide street furnish - generally don't demand a walk this wide, ings that may include benches, trash recep- and a curbside planting strip approximately tacles, recycling bins, bicycle racks, sidewalk 6 feet wide should be established by lighting and the like. The City will determine removing the curbside portion of the walk. the location, amount and type of street fur - nishings required of projects on a case -by -case 4. Curbside Walk without Landscape Easement — In this condition, a monolithic curb, gutter basis. General recommendations for these and sidewalk exists with a relatively narrow furnishings are listed in Appendix A which planting area between the sidewalk and includes product information and construc- adjacent buildings and /or parking areas. tion costs. There is no landscape easement adjacent to the right -of -way, . and there is only 10 feet within the right -of -way. To implement A \ �`�- the Streetscape Concept under _ - - these conditions the location of the walk and , `"' n P g BF. area needs to be reversed. A 5 feet curbside planting strip and a 5 feet sidewalk should be t.' .a 4 t established within the right -of- - 5 r 1` way. Trees should be located in adjacent parking lots as feasible to establish a double row. ; t CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS .AND DESIGN GUIDELINES 13 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I. 1.01.020 AND DESIGN GUIDELINES Land Use - Permitted and Conditional Uses Background A. Commercial — All Permitted and Con - The Development Standards and Design ditional Uses in accordance with the Guidelines contained in this Element pro- regulations of the City's General Com- vide regulatory support for the Specific Plan's mercial (CG) Zoning district per Sections land use policies. They are intended to pro- 19.56.030 through 19.56.040 with the mote high - quality private- sector development, following additional limitations: enhance property values, and ensure that both Uses such as professional, general, private investment and public activity con- administrative, business offices, business tinues to be attracted to the Stevens Creek services, such as advertising bureaus, Boulevard corridor. credit reporting, accounting and similar consulting agencies, stenographic services, and communication equipment Development Standards buildings, vocational and specialized schools, dance and music studios, ■ 1.01.010 gymnasiums and health clubs and child Description care centers and other uses that do not involve the direct retailing of goods or A variety of different types of commercial services to the general public shall be development, from stand -alone single- tenant limited to occupy no more than 25% buildings to small convenience centers, office of the total building frontage along buildings and large shopping centers may be Stevens Creek Boulevard and /or 50% proposed. of the rear of the building. B. Residential — at a maximum density of twenty five (25) units per acre, except that in the South Vallco Master Plan area the x ,* y , o sE density is thirty five (35) units per acre. 4 For mixed residential and commercial r,_ - developments, this shall be net density, _ excluding parking and /or land areas devoted to the commercial portion of the development. raiii , _. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 14 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES The following is an illustration of how net I► 1.01.030 density is calculated: Building Height, Setbacks Gross lot = 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft) and Orientation Commercial building area = 8,000 sq. ft. A. Height — as measured from sidewalk to top Surface parking area for of cornice, parapet, or eave line of a peaked commercial area = 6,120 sq. ft. roof shall be as follows: (40 uni -size spaces @ 1/250 sq. ft.) 1. Maximum — Forty five (45) feet Allowance for outdoor open /landscaping 2. The primary bulk of building shall area (10% of commercial building and be maintained below a 1:1 slope line parking area) = 1,412 sq. ft. drawn from the arterial street curb Total area for commercial portion of line or lines in all areas subject to the development = 15,532 sq. ft. Heart of the City standards except for the Crossroads area. See Crossroads Remainder area = 28,028 sq. ft. = Streetscape Plan for details. 1 0.643 acres 3. Mechanical equipment and utility Units allowable on remainder area = structures: 0.643 * 25 = 16 units a. Rooftop mechanical equipment may In mixed residential and commercial develop- exceed height limitations if they are ments, the preferred location for residential enclosed, centrally located on the units shall be behind primary street - fronting roof and not visible from adjacent retail /commercial uses. Secondarily, residential streets. units may be located above the ground level on b. Shall be screened from public view. multi -story buildings. The amount of building c. Shall be provided with measures space devoted to retail /commercial uses shall be where possible with reasonable such that the retail /commercial uses shall have efforts to buffer noise from adjacent a viable and substantial retail component. residential uses. C. Currently, there are two existing quasi- B. Front Setbacks public (church) uses, St. Joseph of Cupertino Church and Parish located at 10110 N. 1. Minimum Setback — for new develop - De Anza Boulevard and Union Church ment shall be 35 feet from the edge of of Cupertino located at 20900 Stevens curb (nine (9) feet from the required Creek Boulevard, in the Heart of the City Boulevard Landscape Easement; see area. Each of these quasi - public uses may section 1.01.040(D)). New develop - continue. However, if the quasi - public use ment shall be defined as a twenty five is discontinued, any new use would be per cent (25 %) or greater increase in required to comply with the list of uses in floor area or a 25% or greater change in Section 1.01.020 (A) or (B). floor area resulting from use permit or architectural and site approval within twelve (12) months. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES 15 2. Corner Parcels — setback requirement D. Building Orientation — The main building applies to both frontages (e.g., corner entrance to all buildings shall be located parking lots are discouraged); minimum on the front building facade, a fronting frontage requirement recommended building corner, or a side- facing facade but not required. visible from the street frontage. Other 3. SpecialArchitecturalFeatures— subjectto orientations may be permitted subject to City review. Cityreview: entranceporticoes, canopies, and or other features may extend up to four (4) feet into the front setback area. M 1.01.040 Site Development and Parking C. Minimum Side And Rear Setbacks 1. Minimum Side Setback — for new A. Access development shall be: 1. Direct Pedestrian Access — in the form a. one -half (1/2) the height of the of a walkway shall be provided from building, or ten (10) feet, whichever the Stevens Creek Boulevard sidewalk to the main building entrance; i.e., is greater. pedestrian access to building entrances b. When adjacent properties are shall not require walking between jointly developed as they may parking spaces. If pedestrian access occur in a shopping center, the ways cannot be separated from parking setbacks between buildings may bays and /or circulation aisles, they must be reduced to zero when it promotes be distinguished by a different paving pedestrian access. material. 2. Minimum Rear Setback — for new 2. Vehicular Access /Curb Cuts — shall be • development along developed or zoned shared wherever possible. residential properties the rear setback a. Maximum Number — of curb cuts shall be equal to one and one -half (1.5) shall be one (1) two-way curb cut times the height of the building with a or two (2) one-way curb cuts minimum setback of 20 feet. on Stevens Creek Boulevard. 3. Uninhabitable building elements — Additional curb cuts may be allowed such as chimneys and projecting eaves upon review and approval by the may encroach up to three (3) feet in to Public Works Department. a required setback. b. Ramping driveways — shall be 4. Mixed Use Developments — may reduce located beyond the back of the minimum side and rear setbacks sidewalk, with a maximum grade of between onsite buildings within a twenty percent (20 %) and adequate common master plan in accordance sight distance. with an approved development plan. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 16 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES c. Driveway Setbacks for driveways that are not shared shall be: (i) A minimum of five (5) feet = from adjoining properties and ( ii) Three (3) feet from adjacent _ '` -1,6v buildin ` d. Service Access — shall be from rear ; _ !, parking areas. Service access should avoid locating next to residential areas whenever possible ?; B. Parking 1. Location of Surface Lots — Parking b. Plazas and courtyards shall include arrangements should be based on the outdoor seating. Such areas shall successful operation of the building(s); be integrated into the project site however, parking to the side or rear of design and /or situated in the parkway buildings is desirable. landscape easement. 2. Garages — No visible parking garages 2. For Residential Development — shall be permitted along Stevens Creek a. Common, usable outdoor space shall Boulevard. Subsurface /deck parking be provided for all multi unit build - is allowed provided it is adequately ings. A minimum of one hundred screened from Stevens Creek Boulevard fifty (150) square feet shall be or adjacent residential developments. provided for each unit excluding required setback areas; see Design C. Common Open Space Guidelines. 1. For Commercial (Office Or Retail) b. Private outdoor space shall also be Development — provided with at least sixty (60) a. square feet for each unit. Private . Aminimum area equal to two and one half percent (2.5 %o) of the gross space shall be in the form of a floor area of buildings of twenty patio or deck attached to the unit, thousand (20,000) square feet or not less than six (6) feet clear in any more, or restaurants of ten thousand dimension. (10,000) square feet or more shall be provided for passive recreational use, such as a garden sitting area or outdoor eating area. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE Cm SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES 17 D. Landscaping and Screening 2. Adjacent to Designated or Developed 1. Boulevard Landscape Easement — All Residential Properties — attractive new development shall establish an screen fencing or walls shall be easement twenty six (26) feet in width provided along the side or rear property along the Stevens Creek Boulevard lines to screen buildings, service areas, frontage. and parking areas; a minimum five (5) foot planting area shall be established a. Easement Improvements — within and adjacent to the fence or The easement shall consist of wall with evergreen trees planted at (i) a curbside planting strip ten a minimum spacing of twenty five (10) feet in width, (25) feet on center. Lighting from commercial uses shall be screened from (ii) a sidewalk six (6) feet in width, adjacent residential properties. and 3. Side Street Trees — Shade trees at a (iii) a back -of -walk planting spacing of approximately twenty -five strip ten (10) feet in width. (25) feet on center shall be planted Planting strip areas shall within required curbside planting strips. contain low growing ground - cover and street trees in 4. Screen Fences and Walls — Where accordance with the policies the fence or wall is not adjacent to residential property, streets and of the Streetscape Element. sidewalks, the fence or wall shall be a b. Special Condition: View Corridors minimum of six (6) feet in height and — Area(s) may be clear of boulevard a maximum of eight (8) feet in height. street trees to allow for unobstructed Where a commercial and residential views of buildings and /or signage. This property share a common property area shall include necessary curb cuts line, the sound wall separating the uses and driveways. It shall be a minimum shall have a minimum height of eight of sixty (60) feet between trees and (8) feet. The sound wall may be taller a maximum of one third (1/3) the than eight (8) feet subject to approval length of the parcel frontage, not to as part of a development plan. exceed one hundred twenty (120) 5. Plant Materials — See "Site Improve - feet between trees per opening. ments and Landscaping" section. Parking area lot trees within the view corridor may also be cleared to allow for unobstructed views of buildings and signs in this area. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 18 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES E. Building Design Single - Family Residential 1. Variety in the Design of Building Development Standards Facades — shall be required so that block frontages are varied and attractive. 1.02.010 Description 2. Building forms shall be such that buildings adjacent to residentially Standards promote retention and development developed parcels shall be stepped back viability of single - family residential sized lots or terraced or have adequate setback so in the transition area between Stevens Creek that privacy is maintained. Buildings Boulevard fronting development and single - requiring terracing shall have a 1.5:1 family neighborhoods in the vicinity of Tantau, setback to height ratio. Judy, Bret and Stem Avenues. Standards apply to existing lots 10,000 square feet or less in area F. Signs — shall conform to City of and 225 feet or more in distance from Stevens Cupertino sign ordinance. However, the Creek Boulevard. following provisions shall apply in the Specific Plan Area to offset the reduction Lots that meet the above - referenced cri- in visibility associated with the parkway teria shall comply with the regulations of frontage improvements: the Single- Family Residential (R1) Zones Maximum Building- Mounted Sign Area — Ordinance. for commercial retail development shall be one and one half (1.5) square feet per one (1) linear foot of tenant frontage. NORTH ,■ z o w ANNE LANE Heart of the City Specific Plan Area Boundary Ar Properties Subject to Heart of the City Specific Plan Amendment to Allow Single Family Residential Development CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES 19 Application Requirements standards and where all efforts to meet the and Approval Authority standards have been exhausted, an applicant for development may file an exception request A. Prior to the erection of a new building or to seek approval to deviate from the standards. structure in the Plan Area, or prior to the The possibility of lot consolidation, if an excep- enlargement or modification of an existing tion is needed for a substandard parcel, shall be building, structure or site (including evaluated. The exception process shall not be landscaping and lighting) in the Plan used to increase land use intensity or change Area, the applicant for a building permit permitted land uses. must obtain a development permit(s) in a manner consistent with the requirements A. An exception for development standards specified in Chapters 19.48, 19.124 and can be approved if the final approval 19.134 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. authority for a project makes all of the If the building square footage is less than following findings: five thousand square feet, the Planning 1. The proposed development is otherwise Commission may grant a development consistent with the City's General Plan permit(s). If the building square footage and with the goals of this specific plan is five thousand square feet or greater, the and meets one or more of the criteria development permit may only be issued by described above. the City Council upon recommendation of 2. The proposed development will not be the Planning Commission. injurious to property or improvements B. Minor architectural modifications, including in the area nor be detrimental to the changes in materials and colors, shall be public health and safety. reviewed by the Director of Community 3. The proposed development will not create Development as specified in Chapter a hazardous condition for pedestrian 19.132 or 2.90 of the Cupertino Municipal vehicular traffic. Code. If an application is diverted to the Design Review Committee or the Planning 4 The proposed development has legal Commission, the application will be access to public streets and public agendized for a Design Review Committee services are available to serve the or Planning Commission meeting as an development. architectural and site application. 5. The proposed development requires an exception, which involves the least Exception Process for modification of, or deviation from, the Development Standards development regulations prescribed in this chapter necessary to accomplish a In order to provide design flexibility in situ- reasonable use of the parcel. ations when small lot size, unusually shaped parcels, or unique surrounding land uses make it difficult to adhere to the development CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 20 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES B. An application for exception must be Design Guidelines submitted on a form as prescribed by the Director of Community Development. The ► 2.01.010 application shall be accompanied by a fee Description prescribed by City Council resolution, no part of which shall be refundable, to the The Design Guidelines promote buildings that applicant. Upon receipt of an application assume some of the communication functions for an exception, the Director shall issue of signs. a Notice of Public Hearing before the Planning Commission for an exception A. Building Increment — Long facades under this chapter in the same manner as should be divided into shorter segments or provided in section 19.120.060 (relating modules and should be separated by major to zoning changes). After a public hearing, changes in the building mass or facade and consideration of the application in treatment, such as a projected entrance or conjunction with the mandatory findings window volume(s), notch, roof form, or contained in subsection A above, the other architectural feature. In some cases, Planning Commission shall approve, con- these modules may be separated by varying ditionally approve or deny the application the color of individual modules within a for an exception. The decision of the harmonious palette of colors. Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council as provided in Section B. Special Architectural Features — should 19.136.060.C. accent buildings at the main building An exception which has not been used entrance, adjacent to entrance drives, within two years following the effective date and /or at building corners. Features that thereof, shall become null and void and of relieve flatness of facades, such as recessed windows, architectural trim with substantial n0 effect unless a shorter time period shall specifically be prescribed by the conditions depth and detail, bay windows, window of such permit or variance. An exception boxes, dormers, entry porches, etc., are permit shall be deemed to have been used recommended. in the event of the erection of a structure or C. Building Clusters — Buildings should structures when sufficient building activity relate to one another to shape open space has occurred and continues to occur in a in between, as is common on campuses. diligent manner. Changes in building form should be used to organize and accent space, by creating axial relationships between buildings, defining special courtyard spaces, etc. D. Facade Composition — Every building and/ or individual tenant space should have a base; a clear pattern of openings and surface features; a prominent main entrance; and an attractive, visually interesting roofline. The building should convey quality materials. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS A ND DESIGN GUIDELINES 21 E. Windows — are an important element of 2. Common Hardscape Space — Between facade composition and an indicator of twenty per cent (20 %) and thirty per over all building quality: cent (30 %) of common outdoor space 1. Window Openings — should generally be should be in the form of unit -paved or vertical or square in shape. Horizontally- gravel areas, common roof deck space, or oriented openings generally make any combination of the two. Hardscape buildings appear squat and massive. space shall be connected directly to the required landscaped space by stairs, 2. Window Inset — Glass should be inset walks, and /or ramps if necessary. a minimum of 3" from the window frame or from the exterior wall surface H. Plant Materials — See "Site Improve - to add relief to building surfaces; this ments and Landscaping" section (Section is especially important for stucco 2.01.040) for guidelines. buildings. F. Roofs — Roof overhangs are strongly recom- mended. Overhangs should be a minimum Site Improvements and of three (3) feet, with additional articulation Landscaping Guidelines in the form of support struts, gutter facia, and /or exposed beams /rafter ends. I. 2.01.040 Description G. Common Open Space — Developments The following Design Guidelines for Site with a residential component should Improvements and Landscaping apply to all contain both landscaped /garden areas Heart of the City Specific Plan Areas unless and hardscape areas that encourage social otherwise indicated. interaction. 1. Common Landscaped Space — Aland A. Paving Materials — recommended for scaped green and /or garden space pedestrian surfaces are listed below. In should comprise between seventy general, a maximum of two materials should per cent (70 %) and eighty per cent be combined in a single application: (80 %) of the common outdoor space. 1. Stone — such as slate or granite. The location should be in a courtyard, side yard, rear yard, or common green 2. Brick pavers. for larger developments. Space should 3. Concrete unit pavers. be rectilinear with no side less than fifteen (15) feet. Space should be 4. Poured -in -place concrete — with any seventy five percent (75%) enclosed of the following treatments: integral pigment color; special aggregate; special by buildings, low walls, low fences, or linear landscaping (e.g., hedges or rows scoring pattern; ornamental insets, such of trees) and not be bordered by surface as tile; pattern stamped. All concrete parking areas on more than one side. walks should be tinted to reduce glare. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 22 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES B. Plant Materials And Landscape Treat- c. Flowering shrubs and trees — should ments — Used on properties adjacent to the be used where they can be most right -of -way should reflect the following appreciated, adjacent to walks and guidelines: recreational areas, or as a frame for 1. Plant Materials Along Stevens Creek building entrances, stairs, and walks. Boulevard — should create an attractive d. Native and water -wise plantings — and harmonious character, in keeping with should be used with drip irrigation the orchard /grove streetscape theme. systems for on -site landscape areas in a. Trees with open branching structures developments — should be used. Deciduous trees 3. Surface Parking Lots — utilize a significant are recommended. amount of site area and should be designed b. Planting/landscaped areas — should as an integral feature of the overall site have a simple palette of plant species. development plan. c. Complex planting schemes — should a. Parking Lots — Planting should not be used in front yard areas. be consistent with the standards outlined in the parking ordinance. 2. Plant Materials in Other Locations b. "Orchard Parking" — should be — should be selected and placed to reflect both ornamental and functional employed in all surface lots. The characteristics. "orchard" tree placement provides better shade on the passenger a. Deciduous trees — should be the compartment and more even shade predominant large plant material and vegetation throughout the used. They should be located parking area. Trees shall be planted adjacent to buildings and within toward the rear of parking stalls to parking areas to provide shade in create a grid rather than rows. Such summer and allow sun in winter. trees shall be protected by curbing Species should be selected to provide or bollards as appropriate. fall color, and to minimize litter and other maintenance problems. C. Fences — Chain link, barbed wire and razor b. Evergreen shrubs and trees — should be wire fencing are not allowed. used as a screening device along rear property lines (not directly adjacent to residences), around mechanical appurtenances, and to obscure grillwork and fencing associated with subsurface parking garages. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE Cm SPECIFIC PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN 23 INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN Transportation Background The Heart of the City Specific Plan envi- sions a multimodal transportation corridor State law requires that all specific plans include for Stevens Creek Boulevard. As such the text describing the distribution, location and plan proposes the eventual completion of all intensity of major components of infrastruc- sidewalk improvements along the boulevard ture needed to support the proposed land use such that the sidewalk will be separated from and development in the specific planning the street by a buffering easement of trees and area. The level of private and public improve- other landscaping. The amount of sidewalk ment and development as contemplated in improvements that will need to be made are the Heart of the City Specific Plan will not as follows: warrant any major expansion of the City's infrastructure. The major components of this • Reconstruction of monolithic sidewalk: specific plan involve: 7,250 ft. • Construction of new sidewalk: 150 ft. • Streetscape improvements, primarily landscaping, which do not require pur- • The majority of sidewalk improvements chase of property or narrowing of exist - will take place incrementally as proper - ing streets. ties redevelop. • Allocation of development potential, Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage, Solid Waste which was previously demonstrated in D Facilities and Energy Facilities the General Plan environmental impact report to be within the capacities of No expansion of these facilities is contem- existing services and infrastructure. plated as a result of Heart of the City develop- • Guidance of architectural design of ment activity. future development which will not require expansion of infrastructure. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 24 IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION Streetscape Improvements Regulatory Framework Background The Heart of the City Specific Plan is both a Appendix A depicts the various best estimated policy and regulatory document. The goals, costs as of February 16, 2010, to install the pro - policies and strategies provide the rationale for posed Heart of the City Streetscape improve - the development standards and land use map. ments. The improvements will be phased The Heart of the City Specific Plan is a regu- over time and geography as redevelopment of latory document in that its land use map and properties occurs. Private property owners will development standards will be incorporated bear the cost and construction of streetscape into the planned development zoning for the improvements as their properties redevelop. It property within its boundary. The Plan is also will take a concerted public and private effort a policy document by virtue of the guidance before all the streetscape improvements and its it provides in allocating future development in ultimate public benefit can be achieved. the planning area and in establishing commu- nity expectations of the design and quality of Phase l: Median and Landmarks new development. Description of Activities The Heart of the City Specific Plan was Replanting of median landscaping to include prepared as a means to implement the City's pears, ash and oak trees. 1993 General Plan and the 2005 General Plan. As such the specific plan executes the major Funding Sources: general plan goal of creating a Heart of the • Street improvement funding from City — a memorable, pedestrian- inclusive place private property owners. for Cupertino. Phase II: Landscape Easement Installation One the Specific Plan is adopted, all future rezoning, tentative subdivision maps and pub- Description of Activities lic works projects must be consistent with the As private redevelopment occurs, the full land - specific plan as required by state law. scape easement improvements will be installed by private property owners. Depending on In the event, that any regulation, condition, existing site conditions, this may include addi- program or portion of this Specific Plan is held tional land, new sidewalk, turf, additional trees invalid or unconstitutional by a California or and hedge fencing. Federal court of competent jurisdiction, such portions shall be deemed separate, distinct and Funding Source: independent provisions, and the invalidity of • Private property owners as redevelop - such provisions shall not affect the validity of ment of properties occurs. the remaining provision thereof. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 25 Phase III: Remainder of Improvements historical center, or "Crossroads" of Cupertino where the Cali Brothers trucking company Description of Activities and mill were located. The site was an orchard These improvements include: pedestrian lights, prior to the 1940's, and until the 1970's was the benches, bus shelters and trash receptacles. As site of a milling and storage facility. Cali Mill private development occurs, pedestrian lights, Plaza was designed as a park plaza with three street furniture and improvements will be themed gardens including a California native installed by private property owners. plants garden, a contemporary English border garden and an Asian garden to represent the Funding Source: historical diversity of Cupertino. • Private property owners as redevelop- ment of properties occurs. Landmark Sculpture Art Piece — The corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Civic Landmarks Boulevard at the Cali Mill Plaza is the loca- tion of the landmark sculpture "Perspectives" Cali Mill Plaza that was designed by well -known artist Roger Berry. The sculpture is constructed of stainless The Cali Mill Plaza is located at the south- steel and is the focal point of Cali Mill Plaza east corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and representing a joining of the old and new at De Anza Boulevard, and was developed as the "Crossroads," the historical economic hub a Civic Landmark to honor the area as the of the area's agricultural economy. a s .x • Mkt -i+r• CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 26 APPENDIX A - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Recommended materials and preliminary con - APPENDIX A struction cost estimates as of February 16, 2010, for Stevens Creek Boulevard streetscape Estimated Construction Costs improvements are listed below. Quantities are approximate and are likely to vary Improvements are proposed to be phased over the term of the Specific Plan, with street trees the first priority. Trees are assumed to be 24" box size. Estimated costs for single- row /double -row frontage street tree arrangements are provided; both options include matching trees in existing medians. Cost figures for 36" box size trees are not item- ized but would add about an extra $900 per tree installed. Existing "cobrahead" street lights would remain; however new, pedestrian -scale street lights would be installed in between them to light sidewalk areas. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDIX A - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS 27 West Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Trees — Benches — Maglin Furniture Systems Ltd., Quercus agrifolia ©40' a.c, 24" box: $450 MLB 310 (Black) @ $1,495 each (not delivered; $1,200 installed (inc. irrigation including delivery). Bench ends are made and demo). from solid cast aluminum with a seat made Quantity: 120/210 of flat bar straps. Cost: $144,000/$252,000 Trash Receptacle — Maglin MRC 200 -32 Crossroads Street Trees — (Black) thirty -two gallon trash container See Crossroads plan constructed of heavy -duty steel flat bar with a plastic liner and metal lid © $1,195 Central Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Trees each (not including delivery). — Pyrus calleryana "Chanticleer" @ 25' a.c, 24" box: $450 delivered; $1,200 installed Recycling Bin — Maglin MRC 200 -20 (incl. irrigation and demo). (Black) @ $2,495 (not including delivery). Quantity: 548/960 Cost: $657,600/$1,152,000 Tree Grate — Ironsmith Starburst tree great M4818 -1 (48" square)(Black) @ $1,630 East Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Trees — (excluding installation). Fraxinus latifolia © 30' a.c, 24" box: $450 delivered; $1,200 installed (incl. irrigation Bicycle Racks — Looped multi -racks and demo). (Black) consistent with the design @ Quantity: 514/901 $1,095 (not including delivery). Cost: $616,800/$1,082,100 Bollard — Holophane — Salem non - lighted Street Lights — Holophane Memphis decorative cast aluminum bollard with luminaire on 20 -foot tall Atlanta pole ball top BOL /S 32/9/BT BK (Black) @ and arm with banner arms installed at $775 (including delivery and installation). 45 feet on center (Black) @ $7,000 each (including delivery and installation). Combined Newspaper Racks — Consistent Quantity: 260 with the design. Cost: $1,820,000 (excluding installation). CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 28 APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA APPENDIX B COMMERCIAL CENTERS Commercial areas in the City offer a General Plan Policies related to the variety of goods and services directly to resi- Heart of the City Plan Area dents in the neighborhoods or the larger region. Vallco Park and the Crossroads Area are the primary, concentrated commercial areas. General Plan allocations for other com- mercial areas are for local - serving commercial needs. Commercial /residential mixed -use is encouraged in all commercial areas if the res- idential units provide an incentive for retail development and the resulting development is financially beneficial to Cupertino. Active commercial uses, such as bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants, office supply, furniture and electronic stores are encouraged to locate in Cupertino. Heart of the City Policy 2 -27: Heart of the City Create a positive and memorable image along Stevens Creek Boulevard of mixed use development, enhanced activity nodes, and safe and efficient circulation and access for all modes of transportation. Development Activities: A majority of the commercial development allocation should be devoted to enhancing activity in the major activity centers. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units provide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financially beneficial to CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART 0' THE CITY SPECIFIC PAN APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA 29 Building Heights: See sub - areas. .Strategies 1. Heart of the City Specific Plan. Revise the Heart of the City Specific Plan to reflect modified plan-area boundaries, pre- ferred development patterns, land use dis- tribution and height limits for each sub- area of the Stevens Creek Planning Area. Cupertino, provides community amenities and is pedestrian- oriented. Land uses 2. Traffic Calming. Evaluate options on between the activity centers should help Stevens Creek Boulevard to improve focus and support activity in the centers. the pedestrian environment by proac- See Policy 2 -29 for development activities tively managing speed limits, their in these areas. manual and automated enforcement, and traffic signal synchrony. Development Intensity: Below is the devel- opment allocation for the entire Heart of the City area See Policies 2 -28 and 2 -29 for development intensity in the Heart of the City sub - areas. `{ Residential Buildout: Table 2A'' ;H.14. f , Commercial (sq. ft.) L 2000 Built 1,182,456 Buildout 1,476,115 Office (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 510,531 Buildout 521,987 Crossroads Area Hotel (rooms) M Policy 2 -28: Crossroads Area 2000 Built - Buildout 2000 Create an active, pedestrian- oriented shopping district along Stevens Creek Residential (DU) Boulevard, between De Anza 2000 Built 238 Boulevard and Stelling Road. Buildout 570 Development Activities: Development Design Elements: The Heart of the City along Stevens Creek Boulevard shall have Specific Plan shall provide design standards retail uses with storefronts on the ground and guidelines for this area. They promote a level. Commercial office uses may be cohesive, landscaped streetscape that links allowed on the second level. Limited resi- the major activity centers. dential uses are allowed. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIEfi, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA Development Intensity: Development • A design plan that provides for an intensity shall be determined in conjunction attractive pedestrian streetscape. with specific development review. The design plan shall contain guide - Residential buildout: Up to 25 units per lines that foster pedestrian activity and acre. create a sense of arrival. Design Elements: Primary ground -floor 2. Shared Parking. Require shared park - entrances shall face the street. The ing agreements throughout the area, streetscape shall consist of wide pedestrian with overall parking standards reduced sidewalks with inviting street furniture, street to reflect shared parkingParking areas trees, pedestrian- scaled lights with banners, may be located below - grade, in above - small plazas, art /water features, pedestrian grade structures or behind the buildings. crosswalks with special paving, and other ele- Above grade structures shall not be ments identified in the Crossroads Area located along street frontages and shall Streetscape Plan. Designs should include be lined with active uses on the ground entry features at the Stelling Road /Stevens floor. Creek Boulevard and De Anza /Stevens Creek Boulevard intersections to mark the 3. Commercial - office Uses. Allow coin- Crossroads area. A landmark feature shall be Inertial office uses above ground level provided at City Center Park at the Stevens retail to be drawn from the commercial Creek and De Anza Boulevard intersection allocation for the area. to mark the center of the city. Stevens Creek Boulevard Building Heights: Maximum of 45 feet. ('■ Policy 2-29: Stevens Creek Boulevard Strategies: Retain and enhance Stevens Creek Boulevard as a mixed commercial, 1. Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan. office and residential corridor connect - Prepare a specific plan for Stevens Creek ing De Anza College, Crossroads, City • Boulevard between De Anza Boulevard Center and Vallco Fashion Mall. This and Stelling Road, with the objective of corridor extends from Highway 85 to creating a unique streetscape and shop- the eastern city limits and is split into ping district. The Crossroads area pres- three segments: "West," "Central" and ents a unique pedestrian - oriented activi- "East." The Crossroads Planning Area ty center, which will be a positive and is between the Western and Central memorable gathering place for sections of the Stevens Creek Cupertino citizens and visitors. The plan Boulevard Planning Area. shall include the following elements: Development Activities: The Stevens • A land use plan specifying the type, Creek Planning area includes the "Heart of intensity and arrangement of land the City" development standards and guide - uses to promote pedestrian and busi- 1 Lnes. Residential or office developments ness activity. shall be considered in mid -block parcels. Parcels on or near intersections shall have a CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA 31 neighborhood commercial component. Vallco Park South Project- specific development allocations , Policy 2-30: will be determined on a case -by -case basis. Vallco Park South 1. West Stevens Creek Boulevard (from Retain and enhance Highway 85 to Stelling Road): This Vallco Park South as area includes the Oaks Shopping a large -scale commer- Center and the De Anza Community cial area that is a regional College campus. New development in this area should incorporate mixed commercial (including hotel), commercial /residential uses. office and entertainment center with supporting residential development. 2. Central Stevens Creek Boulevard (from De Anza Boulevard east to Portal Strategies Avenue): New development shall consist of commercial /commercial office uses on 1. Master Plan. Prepare a Master Plan for the first floor. Office uses are permitted on this area to ensure continuity of mass, the second floor. Residential and residen- scale, connectivity and adequacy of tial mixed uses are allowed. infrastructure and services, including 3. East Stevens Creek Boulevard (from schools. Portal Avenue to eastern City limits): 2. Vallco Parkway. Continue the Vallco New development shall consist of com- mercial /commercial offices uses on the Parkway streetscape, which was first floor. Office uses are permitted on approved as part of the Vallco Rosebowl the second floor. Residential and resi- mixed -use development, along the dential mixed uses are allowed. entire Parkway. Development Intensity: Development Development Activities: A regional shopping intensity shall be determined in conjunction mall and office and industrial buildings are the with specific development review. Mixed main features of this area. Hotels are also commercial and residential development allowed in the Vallco Park area. Daytime and may be allowed if the residential units pro- nighttime regional entertainment activities, vide an incentive to develop retail use, if the such as a movie theatre complex, are highly development is well designed, financially encouraged in the mall area. As part of the beneficial to Cupertino, provides communi- development agreement, office and industrial ty amenities and is pedestrian- oriented. uses are also allowed. The precise mix of land uses shall be determined via a master plan and Residential: Up to 25 dwelling units per acre. an approved use permit. Design Elements: Buildings shall be located The City has formed a redevelopment prof at the front setback line defined in the Heart ect area encompassing the regional mall of the City Specific Plan. Parking shall be properties. The redevelopment area allows located to the side or rear of the buildings. for most of the funds derived from the "tax Building Heights: Maximum height of 45 increment financing" to go to the redevel feet. opment area. "Tax increment" refers to the amount of the property tax value increase CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART C F THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 32 APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA . • �,, - ! Office (sq. ft.) \f 2000 Built 708,057 : • Buildout 708,057 • Hotel (rooms) � 2000 Built - s_ Buildout 2000 764 Residential (DU) 2000 Built - -- Buildout 711 Design Elements: To better integrate the above the property tax value at the time of shopping mall with the surrounding commu- the redevelopment area approval. nity, encourage any new retail development to provide outdoor shopping experiences in The regional mall site has a development continuity with the present indoor shop agreement with the City to allow an addition ping. New office development should also al 535,000 sq. ft. of commercial area above the 1,110,700 sq. ft. of space, which existed on July be pedestrian- oriented. To achieve this, pro- 1, 1991. The development agreement expires posed projects should: in 2006. This area can be used as additional 1. Parking Services: Avoid parking struc- commercial, office, industrial and /or hotel tures along the Stevens Creek building space. The development agreement Boulevard frontage, and minimize the ties many of the mall's future development height and bulk of parking structures activities to the regulations and policies in visible from public streets. effect at the time of its adoption. 2. Linkages: Develop pedestrian linkages between the industrial park and the Development Intensity: Development regional mall. intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Mixed 3. Active Retail: Provide active retail commercial and residential development uses facing the street or outdoor pedes- may be allowed if the residential units pro- trian corridor with connections to the vide an incentive to develop retail use, if the interior mall area, residences and development is well designed, financially industrial park. beneficial to Cupertino, provides communi- 4 . Barrier -free Parking: Design parking ty amenities and is pedestrian- oriented. areas relatively free of pedestrian barri- ers and shopping islands. Residential: Up to 35 units per acre. 5. Street Presence: Site buildings to cre- ate a strong street presence. Buildings Commercial (sq. ft.) facing the street shall be designed in 2000 Built 1,110,700 consideration of the scale of the build - Buildout 1,902,564 ings across the street. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIE:i, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA 33 6. Development Next to Residential Areas: Reduce heights and increase setbacks for new development pro- posed adjacent to residential areas. 7. Pedestrian Amenities: Include pedes- trian amenities: landscaping, furniture, lighting, fountains, canopies, special paving materials and other features to enhance pedestrian activity. 8. Trees: Retain the trees along the I -280 frontage, Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard as much as possible when new development is proposed. Building Heights: Maximum of 60 feet if there is a retail component and 45 feet if not. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART 0 F THE Cm SPECIFIC PLAN 34 APPEMDIX C - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS APPENDIX C - Acknowledgements 1995: Update 2010: City Council City Council Wally Dean, Mayor Kris Wang, Mayor John Bautista Gilbert Wong, Vice Mayor Don Burnett Orrin Mahoney Barb Koppel Mark Santoro Lauralee Sorensen Barry Chang Dolly Sandoval (former) Planning Commission David Doyle, Chairperson Planning Commission Paul V. Roberts, Vice Chairperson Lisa Giefer Donna Austin Marty Miller Andrea Harris David Kaneda Orrin Mahoney Paul Brophy, Chair Winnie Lee, Vice Chair Staff ,Jessica Rose (former) Donald Brown, City Manager Staff Robert S. Cowan, AICP, Director of Community Development David Knapp, City Manager Ciddy Wordell, AICP, City Planner Aarti Shrivastava, Community Colin Jung, AICP, Associate Planner/ Development Director Project Manager Steve Piasecki, Community Michele Bjurman, AICP, Planner II Development Director (Retired) Vera Gil, Planner II Gary Chao, City Planner Anu Natarajan, Planning Intern Ciddy Wordell, City Planner (Retired) Yvonne Kelley, Administrative Secretary Aki Honda Snelling, Senior Planner Pam Eggen, Administrative Clerk Piu Ghosh, Associate Planner Bert Viskovich, P.E., Director of Public Works Traci Caton, Administrative Assistant Glenn Grigg, P .E., Traffic Engineer Beth Ebben, Administrative Clerk Steve Dowling, Director of Parks and Ralph Qualls, P.E., Director of Public Works Recreation Glenn Goepfert, P.E., Assistant Director of Public Works Consultants / Contributors Freedman Tung Bottomley, Consultants Streetscape & Urban Design Consultants Bev Catli Manzano, Beverly Catli Design Michael Fornalski, Michael Fornalski Illustration CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL 35 Amendments by City Council As of Sept 4, 2000 As of March 3,1997, amendments to the Heart of the City Specific Plan will result in a page revision date in the lower inside corner of the changed page. Types of changes may include page- numbering, minor typographical or cosmetic changes or policy and text changes. Substantive changes w 11 be noted in the table below, in addition to the page revision dates. DATE ORDINANCE NUMBER DESCRIPTION March 3, 1997 CC 1753 Text and Map: City Center Area changes December, 1997 CC 1769 Text: Single- Family Residences Allowed on Certain Properties July 6, 1998 CC 1786 Text: Exception Process for Development Standards June 19, 2000 00 -192 & 00 -193 Map: City Center Area changes March 16, 2010 CC 10 -2055 Text and Map: Land Use Map, conformity to General Plan, consolidate sections and changes update numbers CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN < .t I9, CUPERTINO City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue • Cupertino, CA 95014 -3202 • 408.777 -3200 • www.cupertino.org STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ) CITY OF CUPERTINO 1, KIMBERLY SMITH, City Clerk and ex- officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Cupertino, California, do hereby certify the attached to be a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 10 -2055, which was enacted on February 16, 2010, and that it has been published or posted pursuant to law (G.C. 40806). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 25th day of August 2010. KIMBERLY SNVH, City Clerk and Ex- officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Cupen ino, California 0 ordinance certiticate The following administrative changes were made to Ordinance No. 10-2055 1. The color version of the Heart of the City Specific Plan was added on 4/22/19 HEART P-" -,-- -- . ill OF THE CITY Tj SPECIFIC PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction........................................................ 4 Policy Framework ................................................ 5 LandUse Map ..................................................... 6 Streetscape Design .............................................. 8 Streetscape Concept ......................................... 11 Development Standards and Design Guidelines .............................................. 13 Development Standards ............................. 13 Single -Family Residential Development Standards ............................. 18 Application Requirements and Approval Authority ............................. 19 Exception Process for Development Standards ............................. 19 Design Guidelines ....................................... 20 Site Improvements an Landscaping Guidelines ............................. 21 Infrastructure Plan .................................. Implementation ...................................... Appendix A — Estimated Construction Costs .......... Appendix B — General Plan Policies related to the Heart of the City Plan Area ................. 28 Appendix C — Acknowledgements....................................34 Amendments by City Council ........................... 35 3 ... 26 CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Overview 010- The Heart of the City Specific Plan provides specific development guidance for the most important commercial corridor in the City of Cupertino. The purpose of the specific plan is to guide the future development and redevelop- ment of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor in a manner that creates a greater sense of place and community identity in Cupertino. The overall goal is to develop a Heart of the City, comprising a collection of pedestrian -inclusive gathering places that will create a positive and memorable experience for residents and visitors in Cupertino. Currently, the boundaries of the Heart of the City area encompass approximately 635 acres. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN POLICY FRAMEWORK ,* POLICY FRAMEWORK This Heart of the City Plan defines a variety of land use opportunities of well planned and designed commercial, office and residential development, enhanced activity nodes, and safe and efficient circulation and access for all modes of transportation between activity centers that help focus and support activity in the centers. Policies 1. Proposed developments shall be expected to continue the implementation of the City's streetscape plan. 2. High quality site planning, architectural design, and on-site landscaping are expected for all developments. 3. Subdivision of commercial parcels is discouraged. 4. Plans for the new projects should include pedestrian and bicycle path- ways, incorporating the City's existing network. 5 The 2005 General Plan contains the policies that govern the following development aspects within the Plan area: 1. Specific Areas & Subareas within the Heart of the City 2. Land Uses allowed in each of the areas and subareas 3. Development Allocation 4. Development Intensity 5. Residential Density 6. Design Elements 7. Building Heights These General Plan policies in effect and as amended related to the Heart of the City area are attached as Appendix B to this document. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN I Land Use Map LAND USE MAP This Heart of the City Plan defines a variety of land use opportunities of well planned and designed commercial, office and residential development, enhanced activity nodes, and safe and efficient circulation and access for all modes of transportation between activity centers that help focus and support activity in the centers. �j West Stevens Creek Boulevard u EDUCATIONAL/PUBLIC/PARK DISTRICT Primary Use: Quasi-Public/Public Facilities Supporting Use: Mixed Commercial/Residential (Residential may be located behind Primary Uses and above the ground level) Crossroads Area COMMERCIAL SHOPPING DISTRICT Primary Use: Commercial/Retail Secondary Use: Commercial Office above the ground level Supporting Use: Limited Residential (Residential may be located behind Primary Uses and above the ground level) Central Stevens Creek Boulevard Primary Use: Commercial/ Commercial Office Secondary Use: Office above ground level Supporting Use: Residential/ Residential Mixed Uses City Center Sub -Area Primary Use: Office/Residential/Hotel/ Public Facilities/Commercial Retail/Mixed Uses East Stevens Creek Boulevard L�: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT Primary Use: Retail/Commercial/Commercial Office Secondary Use: Office ___.. _ . . above ground level Supporting Use: Residential/ Residential Mixed Use CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE MAP 3nv nv.LNvi 3nv nv/Nvl j3rAtl H7Ni i r I uj, --- - `�INdb3lllW -, - -�I MIIIIWI131 - 3nvAe3oD 3A01Vlaod 0 o s L x V1 ui 3ntl 3NLL5tlJ >,.,—� 3ntl ANVW N Q is c NI A(INVb: fu BOViSIA • �� (4. CL *o O CD � � ro 7 v (A19 VZNV3G C N 80 MIONVO U `^ Q a 'O u 80 NOCIVV3G u > > Q :3 :3 Q/L Ln O O 0 o s L x V1 ui 3ntl 3NLL5tlJ >,.,—� 3ntl ANVW CITY OF CUPERTINO — HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 7 N Q is c fu CL *o O CD � � ro v C N U `^ Q a 'O u u > > Q :3 :3 Q/L Ln O O v Tm m Q v+ U c IN cu 'n °u o c ro N (Qj 0 7 7 T =3p 2 V) u)V Ln Lu -i C..! CITY OF CUPERTINO — HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 7 STREETSCAPE DESIGN STREETSCAPE DESIGN Background and Purpose The Streetscape Element implements commu- nity design goals contained in the 1993 General Plan, design concepts subsequently developed and revised in the 1993 "Heart of the City" Design Charette, and any new policies and concepts identified in the 2005 General Plan. The general streetscape concept endorsed at the Charette was named "Parkurbia." It pro- motes a "green" city, acknowledges Cupertino's agricultural past, and links the street's major activity centers with a continuous landscaped parkway as a principal objective. The Streetscape Element complements the Specific Plan's Land Use Element by reflecting the corridor's different land use concentrations and designations. Design approaches vary to accommodate land uses. Options for implemen- tation depend to a significant extent on the type of existing development immediately adjacent to the street right-of-way. Streetscape policies also reflect the setback, frontage improvements, and landscape and signage requirements estab- lished in the Plan's Development Standards and Design Guidelines. Together, these three Plan Elements combine to promote an attrac- tive, mixed-use boulevard, consistent with the goals of the General Plan. The primary purpose of the Streetscape Element is to define the improvements needed to fulfill the City's vision for the Stevens Creek Boulevard corridor. It allows for flexibility in terms of phasing, financing, and design modi- fications in order to address the needs of the City and Specific Plan Area property owners and businesses. Streetscape Design Principles The Streetscape Element has four underlying principles: 1. Unify the Visual Appearance of the Street with Orchard/Grove Street Trees Plantings, a Consistent Palette of Furnishings, and Civic Landmarks. 2. Improve the Pedestrian Environment Along the Street Frontage with Pas- sive Rest Areas, Planting Strips and Buffering Trees and Shrubs. 3. Allow for Flexibility in the Design of Streetscape Improvements to Address Access and Visibility Needs of Adjacent Commercial Development. 4. Accommodate Options for Imple- menting Streetscape Improvements: e.g., City Construction, Renovations of Existing Development, Standards for New Development. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN STREETSCAPE DESIGN Design Concept Four streetscape subareas are defined for the corridor: West Stevens Creek Boulevard, Crossroads, Central Stevens Creek Boulevard, and East Stevens Creek Boulevard. See the Concept Plan on page 11. A continuous curbside planting strip and a continuous row of street trees would extend along the entire corridor. However, each sub- area would feature a different tree species. Tree species are selected to reflect differences in the character of development in the subareas and/ or the predominant types of existing trees and frontage conditions. Streetscape Design policies for each of the subareas are described below: West Stevens Creek Boulevard — The West Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea extends from Route 85 to Stelling Road. The planting theme is an "Oak Grove." It features an infor- mal planting of Live Oaks (Quercus agrifolia) and native wild flowers in curbside planting strips and the center median. It is anticipated that these oaks could be planted among the existing Deodar cedars at De Anza College without needing to remove the existing trees. This approach is intended to bring the land- scape of the adjacent foothills into the City, as well as tie together the existing character of De Anza College, Memorial Park, and The Oaks shopping center. Trees should be planted at approximately 40 feet on center. Decomposed granite should be used as the surface material. where appropriate. J Crossroads — Refer to the Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan for details. This subarea extends from Stelling Road to De Anza Boulevard. Until such time the Crossroads Area Plan is adopted, development shall com- ply with requirements for Central Stevens Creek Boulevard. Central Stevens Creek Boulevard — The Central Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea extends from De Anza Boulevard East to Portal Avenue. The planting theme is a "Flowering Orchard." It features a formal planting of Flowering Pear (Pyrus calleriana "Chanticleer") and low grow- ing groundcover in curbside planting strips. Flowering shrubs could be planted in the cen- ter median where appropriate. This approach fills in and extends the tree plantings that presently exist along the street, and the for- mal tree placement expresses the importance of the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard as the civic and cultural heart of the City. Trees should be planted in rows on both sides of the sidewalk at approximately 25 feet on center. For retail properties with narrow driveways, the City may consider wider spacing for trees where trees obscure retail visibility. For retail buildings built at the minimum setback of 35 feet, a single row of trees and/or wider tree spacing will be considered. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 10 STREETSCAPE DESIGN East Stevens Creek Boulevard — The East Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea extends from Portal Avenue to the City boundary adjacent to Tantau Avenue. The planting theme is an "Ash Grove." It features a formal planting of Ash (Fraxinus species) in curbside planting strips and the center median. Similar to the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea, this approach fills in and extends the tree plantings that presently exist along the street. It also combines, with the "Oak Grove" in the West Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea to frame the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard subarea. Both will have a shady, somewhat rural visual character. Trees should be planted in rows on both sides of the sidewalk at approximately 35 feet on center. Low -growing groundcover may be used as the surface material. For retail properties with narrow driveways, the City may consider wider spacing for trees where trees obscure retail visibility. For retail build- ings built at the minimum setback of 35 feet, a single row of trees and/or wider tree spacing will be considered. If a double row of mature ashes is already established along a commer- cial retail frontage, neither row of trees should be removed. Frontage Conditions for Renovation of Existing Buildings A curbside planting strip 10 feet in width and a sidewalk a minimum of 6 feet in width should be established along the entire frontage of the street. In the Central Stevens Creek Boulevard and East Stevens Creek Boulevard subareas, a planting area 10 feet in width should also be established behind the walk to accommodate a second row of trees. The frontage improvements recommended should be improved as part of renovations to existing developments and properties, and/or required along with a wider landscape easement if redevelopment of a property occurs. The City may allow variations from the frontage improvement requirements on a case-by-case basis that may include one of the following or a variation of the following: 1. Wide Landscape Easement with Planting Strip — This condition is the model for the rest of the street. It contains a 10 feet planting strip and a 10 foot landscape easement adjacent to the sidewalk. It reflects City requirements for frontage landscaping that have been in place for the past twelve years and as such characterizes most of the new development along the street. Existing trees in these areas, however, rarely form consistent rows along the street. Additional trees should be added to create a double row of trees at a spacing consistent with the streetscape design. Existing trees of the recommended tree species should not be removed if spaced closer than the streetscape design. Over the long term when redevelopment of properties occurs, the wide landscape easement with planting strip will be implemented on all Town Center and East Gateway frontage properties. 2. Curbside Walk with Landscape Easement — A curbside planting strip up to 10 feet in width and a double row of trees can be established under this condition. However, because the width of the easement area varies, the second row of trees may need to be offset from the first row. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN STREETSCAPE CONCEPT Streetscape Concept Principles: • Unify Visual Appearance of Street with Orchard/Grove Street Tree Plantings, Consistent Furnishings, and Civic Landmarks. • Improve Pedestrian Environment Along Street Frontage with Planting Strips and Buffering Trees and Shrubs. • Allow Flexibility to Address Access and Visibility Needs of Adjacent Commercial Development. • Accommodate Options for Implementing Streetscape Improvements: e.g. City Construction, Renovation of Existing Development, Standards for New Development. • Create a Unique Pedestrian -Oriented Activity Center at the Crossroads. 0 n ¢ N Z ¢ 0 STEVENS CREEK ■ BLVD Crossroads West Stevens Creek Blvd: Oak Grove • Informal Arrangement of Native Trees and Wild Flowers Along Frontage and in Median. • Consider Removing Curbs and Walks and Replacing with Crushed Granite Surface. • Focuses Character of De Anza College, Memorial Park, Oaks Center. > p ¢ 5 J ¢ LL H 5 O a 3 di 11 Central Stevens Creek Blvd: East Stevens Creek Blvd: Flowering Orchard Ash Grove 116 � nor r 1 _1 A 1 l A l • Formal Grid of Flowering Trees Semi -Formal Arrangement of and Low -Growing Ground Cover Large Shade Trees, Low -Growing Along Frontage and in Median. Ground Cover, and Flowering Shrubs • Focuses Character of City Center, Along Frontage and in Median. Target, Office Buildings. Focuses Character ofVallco, Marketplace Center, Wolfe Road. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 12 STREETSCAPE DESIGN 3. Wide Curbside Walk without Landscape Easement — In this condition the entire curbside right-of-way is paved as a sidewalk. Levels of pedestrian activity along the street generally don't demand a walk this wide, and a curbside planting strip approximately 6 feet wide should be established by removing the curbside portion of the walk. 4. Curbside Walk without Landscape Easement — In this condition, a monolithic curb, gutter and sidewalk exists with a relatively narrow planting area between the sidewalk and adjacent buildings and/or parking areas. There is no landscape easement adjacent to the right-of-way, and there is only 10 feet within the right-of-way. To implement the Streetscape Concept under these conditions the location of the walk and planting area needs to be reversed. A 5 feet curbside planting strip and a 5 feet sidewalk should be established within the right-of- way. Trees should be located in adjacent parking lots as feasible to establish a double row. Street Furnishings When frontage improvements of the Street- scape Element are required, the City typically will require projects to provide street furnish- ings that may include benches, trash recep- tacles, recycling bins, bicycle racks, sidewalk lighting and the like. The City will determine the location, amount and type of street fur- nishings required of projects on a case-by-case basis. General recommendations for these furnishings are listed in Appendix A which includes product information and construc- tion costs. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ► 1.01.020 AND DESIGN GUIDELINES Land Use - Permitted and Conditional Uses Background The Development Standards and Design Guidelines contained in this Element pro- vide regulatory support for the Specific Plan's land use policies. They are intended to pro- mote high-quality private -sector development, enhance property values, and ensure that both private investment and public activity con- tinues to be attracted to the Stevens Creek Boulevard corridor. Development Standards ► 1.01.010 Description A variety of different types of commercial development, from stand-alone single -tenant buildings to small convenience centers, office buildings and large shopping centers may be proposed. 13 A. Commercial - All Permitted and Con- ditional Uses in accordance with the regulations of the City's General Com- mercial (CO) Zoning district per Sections 19.56.030 through 19.56.040 with the following additional limitations: Uses such as professional, general, administrative, business offices, business services, such as advertising bureaus, credit reporting, accounting and similar consulting agencies, stenographic services, and communication equipment buildings, vocational and specialized schools, dance and music studios, gymnasiums and health clubs and child care centers and other uses that do not involve the direct retailing of goods or services to the general public shall be limited to occupy no more than 25% of the total building frontage along Stevens Creek Boulevard and/or 50% of the rear of the building. B. Residential - at a maximum density of twenty five (25) units per acre, except that in the South Vallco Master Plan area the density is thirty five (35) units per acre. For mixed residential and commercial developments, this shall be net density, excluding parking and/or land areas devoted to the commercial portion of the development. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 14 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES The following is an illustration of how net density is calculated: Gross lot = 1 acre (43,560 sq. ft) Commercial building area = 8,000 sq. ft. Surface parking area for commercial area = 6,120 sq. ft. (40 uni-size spaces @ 1/250 sq. ft.) Allowance for outdoor open/landscaping area (10% Of commercial building and parking area) = 1,412 sq. ft. Total area for commercial portion of development = 15,532 sq. ft. Remainder area = 28,028 sq. ft. _ 10.643 acres Units allowable on remainder area = 0.643 * 25 = 16 units In mixed residential and commercial develop- ments, the preferred location for residential units shall be behind primary street -fronting retail/commercial uses. Secondarily, residential units may be located above the ground level on multi -story buildings. The amount of building space devoted to retail/commercial uses shall be such that the retail/commercial uses shall have a viable and substantial retail component. ► 1.01.030 Building Height, Setbacks and Orientation A. Height — as measured from sidewalk to top of cornice, parapet, or eave line of a peaked roof shall be as follows: 1. Maximum — Forty five (45) feet 2. The primary bulk of building shall be maintained below a 1:1 slope line drawn from the arterial street curb line or lines in all areas subject to the Heart of the City standards except for the Crossroads area. See Crossroads Streetscape Plan for details. 3. Mechanical equipment and utility structures: a. Rooftop mechanical equipment may exceed height limitations if they are enclosed, centrally located on the roof and not visible from adjacent streets. b. Shall be screened from public view. c. Shall be provided with measures where possible with reasonable efforts to buffer noise from adjacent residential uses. C. Currently, there are two existing quasi- B. Front Setbacks public (church) uses, St. Joseph of Cupertino Church and Parish located at 10110 N. 1. Minimum Setback — for new develop - De Anza Boulevard and Union Church ment shall be 35 feet from the edge Of of Cupertino located at 20900 Stevens curb (nine (9) feet from the required Creek Boulevard, in the Heart of the City Boulevard Landscape Easement; see area. Each of these quasi -public uses may section 1.01.040(D)). New develop - continue. However, if the quasi -public use ment shall be defined as a twenty five is discontinued, any new use would be per cent (25%) or greater increase in required to comply with the list of uses in floor area or a 25% or greater change in Section 1.01.020 (A) or (B). floor area resulting from use permit or architectural and site approval within twelve (12) months. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES 2. Corner Parcels — setback requirement applies to both frontages (e.g., corner parking lots are discouraged); minimum frontage requirement recommended but not required. 3. Spec ialArchitecturalFeatures—subjectto Cityreview: entrance porticoes, canopies, and or other features may extend up to four (4) feet into the front setback area. C. Minimum Side And Rear Setbacks 1. Minimum Side Setback — for new development shall be: a. one-half (1/2) the height of the building, or ten (10) feet, whichever is greater. b. When adjacent properties are jointly developed as they may occur in a shopping center, the setbacks between buildings may be reduced to zero when it promotes pedestrian access. 2. Minimum Rear Setback — for new development along developed or zoned residential properties the rear setback shall be equal to one and one-half (1.5) times the height of the building with a minimum setback of 20 feet. 3. Uninhabitable building elements — such as chimneys and projecting eaves may encroach up to three (3) feet in to a required setback. 4. Mixed Use Developments — may reduce the minimum side and rear setbacks between onsite buildings within a common master plan in accordance with an approved development plan. 15 D. Building Orientation — The main building entrance to all buildings shall be located on the front building facade, a fronting building comer, or a side -facing facade visible from the street frontage. Other orientations may be permitted subject to City review. ► 1.01.040 Site Development and Parking A. Access 1. Direct Pedestrian Access — in the form of a walkway shall be provided from the Stevens Creek Boulevard sidewalk to the main building entrance; i.e., pedestrian access to building entrances shall not require walking between parking spaces. If pedestrian access ways cannot be separated from parking bays and/or circulation aisles, they must be distinguished by a different paving material. 2. Vehicular Access/Curb Cuts — shall be shared wherever possible. a. Maximum Number — of curb cuts shall be one (1) two-way curb cut or two (2) one-way curb cuts on Stevens Creek Boulevard. Additional curb cuts may be allowed upon review and approval by the Public Works Department. b. Ramping driveways — shall be located beyond the back of sidewalk, with a maximum grade of twenty percent (20%) and adequate sight distance. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 16 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES c. Driveway Setbacks for driveways that are not shared shall be: (i) A minimum of five (5) feet from adjoining properties and (ii) Three (3) feet from adjacent buildings. d. Service Access — shall be from rear parking areas. Service access should avoid locating next to residential areas whenever possible B. Parking 1. Location of Surface Lots — Parking arrangements should be based on the successful operation of the building(s); however, parking to the side or rear of buildings is desirable. b. Plazas and courtyards shall include outdoor seating. Such areas shall be integrated into the project site design and/or situated in the parkway landscape easement. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 2. For Residential Development — 2. Garages — No visible parking garages shall be permitted along Stevens Creek a. Common, usable outdoor space shall Boulevard. Subsurface/deck parking be provided for all multi unit build - is allowed provided it is adequately ings. A minimum of one hundred screened from Stevens Creek Boulevard fifty (150) square feet shall be Or adjacent residential developments. provided for each unit excluding required setback areas; see Design C. Common Open Space Guidelines. 1. For Commercial (Office Or Retail) b. Private outdoor space shall also be Development — provided with at least sixty (60) a. Aminimum area equal to two and square feet for each unit. Private be in the form of a o one half percent (2.5%) of the gross space shall patio or deck attached to the unit, floor area of buildings of twenty not less than six (6) feet clear in any thousand (20,000) square feet or dimension. more, or restaurants of ten thousand (10,000) square feet or more shall be provided for passive recreational use, such as a garden sitting area or outdoor eating area. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES D. Landscaping and Screening 1. Boulevard Landscape Easement — All new development shall establish an easement twenty six (26) feet in width along the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage. a. Easement Improvements — The easement shall consist of (i) a curbside planting strip ten (10) feet in width, (ii) a sidewalk six (6) feet in width, and (iii) a back -of -walk planting strip ten (10) feet in width. Planting strip areas shall contain low growing ground - cover and street trees in accordance with the policies of the Streetscape Element. b. Special Condition: View Corridors — Area(s) may be clear of boulevard street trees to allow for unobstructed views of buildings and/or signage. This area shall include necessary curb cuts and driveways. It shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet between trees and a maximum of one third (1/3) the length of the parcel frontage, not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) feet between trees per opening. Parking area lot trees within the view corridor may also be cleared to allow for unobstructed views of buildings and signs in this area. 17 2. Adjacent to Designated or Developed Residential Properties — attractive screen fencing or walls shall be provided along the side or rear property lines to screen buildings, service areas, and parking areas; a minimum five (5) foot planting area shall be established within and adjacent to the fence or wall with evergreen trees planted at a minimum spacing of twenty five (25) feet on center. Lighting from commercial uses shall be screened from adjacent residential properties. 3. Side Street Trees — Shade trees at a spacing of approximately twenty-five (25) feet on center shall be planted within required curbside planting strips. 4. Screen Fences and Walls — Where the fence or wall is not adjacent to residential property, streets and sidewalks, the fence or wall shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height and a maximum of eight (8) feet in height. Where a commercial and residential property share a common property line, the sound wall separating the uses shall have a minimum height of eight (8) feet. The sound wall may be taller than eight (8) feet subject to approval as part of a development plan. 5. Plant Materials — See "Site Improve- ments and Landscaping" section. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 18 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES E. Building Design 1. Variety in the Design of Building Facades — shall be required so that block frontages are varied and attractive. 2. Building forms shall be such that buildings adjacent to residentially developed parcels shall be stepped back or terraced or have adequate setback so that privacy is maintained. Buildings requiring terracing shall have a 1.5:1 setback to height ratio. F. Signs — shall conform to City of Cupertino sign ordinance. However, the following provisions shall apply in the Specific Plan Area to offset the reduction in visibility associated with the parkway frontage improvements: Maximum Building -Mounted Sign Area — for commercial retail development shall be one and one half (1.5) square feet per one (1) linear foot of tenant frontage. Single -Family Residential Development Standards ® 1.02.010 Description Standards promote retention and development viability of single-family residential sized lots in the transition area between Stevens Creek Boulevard fronting development and single- family neighborhoods in the vicinity of Tantau, Judy, Bret and Stern Avenues. Standards apply to existing lots 10,000 square feet or less in area and 225 feet or more in distance from Stevens Creek Boulevard. Lots that meet the above -referenced cri- teria shall comply with the regulations of the Single -Family Residential (R1) Zones Ordinance. i NORTH EP . -I III Z ANNE LANE Heart of the City Specific Plan Area Boundary Properties Subject to Heart of the City Specific Plan Amendment to Allow Single Family Residential Development CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN a DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES Application Requirements and Approval Authority A. Prior to the erection of a new building or structure in the Plan Area, or prior to the enlargement or modification of an existing building, structure or site (including landscaping and lighting) in the Plan Area, the applicant for a building permit must obtain a development permit(s) in a manner consistent with the requirements specified in Chapters 19.48, 19.124 and 19.134 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. If the building square footage is less than five thousand square feet, the Planning Commission may grant a development permit(s). If the building square footage is five thousand square feet or greater, the development permit may only be issued by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. B. Minor architectural modifications, including changes in materials and colors, shall be reviewed by the Director of Community Development as specified in Chapter 19.132 or 2.90 of the Cupertino Municipal Code. If an application is diverted to the Design Review Committee or the Planning Commission, the application will be agendized for a Design Review Committee or Planning Commission meeting as an architectural and site application. Exception Process for Development Standards In order to provide design flexibility in situ- ations when small lot size, unusually shaped parcels, or unique surrounding land uses make it difficult to adhere to the development 19 standards and where all efforts to meet the standards have been exhausted, an applicant for development may file an exception request to seek approval to deviate from the standards. The possibility Of lot consolidation, if an excep- tion is needed for a substandard parcel, shall be evaluated. The exception process shall not be used to increase land use intensity or change permitted land uses. A. An exception for development standards can be approved if the final approval authority for a project makes all of the following findings: 1. The proposed development is otherwise consistent with the City's General Plan and with the goals of this specific plan and meets one or more of the criteria described above. 2. The proposed development will not be injurious to property or improvements in the area nor be detrimental to the public health and safety. 3. The proposed development will not create a hazardous condition for pedestrian vehicular traffic. 4. The proposed development has legal access to public streets and public services are available to serve the development. 5. The proposed development requires an exception, which involves the least modification of, or deviation from, the development regulations prescribed in this chapter necessary to accomplish a reasonable use of the parcel. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 20 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES B. An application for exception must be submitted on a form as prescribed by the Director of Community Development. The application shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed by City Council resolution, no part of which shall be refundable, to the applicant. Upon receipt of an application for an exception, the Director shall issue a Notice of Public Hearing before the Planning Commission for an exception under this chapter in the same manner as provided in section 19.120.060 (relating to zoning changes). After a public hearing, and consideration of the application in conjunction with the mandatory findings contained in subsection A above, the Planning Commission shall approve, con- ditionally approve or deny the application for an exception. The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council as provided in Section 19.136.060.C. An exception which has not been used within two years following the effective date thereof, shall become null and void and of no effect unless a shorter time period shall specifically be prescribed by the conditions of such permit or variance. An exception permit shall be deemed to have been used in the event of the erection of a structure or structures when sufficient building activity has occurred and continues to occur in a diligent manner. Design Guidelines ► 2.01.010 Description The Design Guidelines promote buildings that assume some of the communication functions of signs. A. Building Increment — Long facades should be divided into shorter segments or modules and should be separated by major changes in the building mass or facade treatment, such as a projected entrance or window volume(s), notch, roof form, or other architectural feature. In some cases, these modules may be separated by varying the color of individual modules within a harmonious palette of colors. B. Special Architectural Features — should accent buildings at the main building entrance, adjacent to entrance drives, and/or at building comers. Features that relieve flatness of facades, such as recessed windows, architectural trim with substantial depth and detail, bay windows, window boxes, dormers, entry porches, etc., are recommended. C. Building Clusters — Buildings should relate to one another to shape open space in between, as is common on campuses. Changes in building form should be used to organize and accent space, by creating axial relationships between buildings, defining special courtyard spaces, etc. D. Facade Composition — Every building and/ or individual tenant space should have a base; a clear pattern of openings and surface features; a prominent main entrance; and an attractive, visually interesting roofline. The building should convey quality materials. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES E. Windows — are an important element of facade composition and an indicator of over all building quality: I. Window Openings —should generally be vertical or square in shape. Horizontally- oriented openings generally make buildings appear squat and massive. 2. Window Inset — Glass should be inset a minimum of 3" from the window frame or from the exterior wall surface to add relief to building surfaces; this is especially important for stucco buildings. E Roofs — Roof overhangs are strongly recom- mended. Overhangs should be a minimum of three (3) feet, with additional articulation in the form of support struts, gutter facia, and/or exposed beams/rafter ends. G. Common Open Space — Developments with a residential component should contain both landscaped/garden areas and hardscape areas that encourage social interaction. 1. Common Landscaped Space — A land- scaped green and/or garden space should comprise between seventy per cent (70%) and eighty per cent (80%) of the common outdoor space. The location should be in a courtyard, side yard, rear yard, or common green for larger developments. Space should be rectilinear with no side less than fifteen (15) feet. Space should be seventy five percent (75%) enclosed by buildings, low walls, low fences, or linear landscaping (e.g., hedges or rows of trees) and not be bordered by surface parking areas on more than one side. 21 2. Common Hardscape Space — Between twenty per cent (20%) and thirty per cent (30%) of common outdoor space should be in the form of unit -paved or gravel areas, common roof deck space, or any combination of the two. Hardscape space shall be connected directly to the required landscaped space by stairs, walks, and/or ramps if necessary. H. Plant Materials — See "Site Improve- ments and Landscaping" section (Section 2.01.040) for guidelines. Site Improvements and Landscaping Guidelines ► 2.01.040 Description The following Design Guidelines for Site Improvements and Landscaping apply to all Heart of the City Specific Plan Areas unless otherwise indicated. A. Paving Materials — recommended for pedestrian surfaces are listed below. In general, a maximum of two materials should be combined in a single application: 1. Stone — such as slate or granite. 2. Brick pavers. 3. Concrete unit pavers. 4. Poured -in-place concrete — with any of the following treatments: integral pigment color; special aggregate; special scoring pattern; ornamental insets, such as tile; pattern stamped. All concrete walks should be tinted to reduce glare. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 22 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES B. Plant Materials And Landscape Treat- ments —Used on properties adjacent to the right-of-way should reflect the following guidelines: 1. Plant Materials Along Stevens Creek Boulevard — should create an attractive and harmonious character, in keeping with the orchard/grove streetscape theme. a. Trees with open branching structures — should be used. Deciduous trees are recommended. b. Planting/landscaped areas — should have a simple palette of plant species. c. Complex planting schemes — should not be used in front yard areas. 2. Plant Materials in Other Locations — should be selected and placed to reflect both ornamental and functional characteristics. a. Deciduous trees — should be the predominant large plant material used. They should be located adjacent to buildings and within parking areas to provide shade in summer and allow sun in winter. Species should be selected to provide fall color, and to minimize litter and other maintenance problems. b. Evergreen shrubs and trees—should be used as a screening device along rear property lines (not directly adjacent to residences), around mechanical appurtenances, and to obscure grillwork and fencing associated with subsurface parking garages. c. Flowering shrubs and trees — should be used where they can be most appreciated, adjacent to walks and recreational areas, or as a frame for building entrances, stairs, and walks. d. Native and water -wise plantings — should be used with drip irrigation systems for on-site landscape areas in developments 3. Surface Parking Lots — utilize a significant amount of site area and should be designed as an integral feature of the overall site development plan. a. Parking Lots — Planting should be consistent with the standards outlined in the parking ordinance. b. "Orchard Parking" — should be employed in all surface lots. The "orchard" tree placement provides better shade on the passenger compartment and more even shade and vegetation throughout the parking area. Trees shall be planted toward the rear of parking stalls to create a grid rather than rows. Such trees shall be protected by curbing or bollards as appropriate. C. Fences — Chain link, barbed wire and razor wire fencing are not allowed. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN a INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN Background State law requires that all specific plans include text describing the distribution, location and intensity of major components of infrastruc- ture needed to support the proposed land use and development in the specific planning area. The level of private and public improve- ment and development as contemplated in the Heart of the City Specific Plan will not warrant any major expansion of the City's infrastructure. The major components of this specific plan involve: • Streetscape improvements, primarily landscaping, which do not require pur- chase of property or narrowing of exist- ing streets. • Allocation of development potential, which was previously demonstrated in the General Plan environmental impact report to be within the capacities of existing services and infrastructure. • Guidance of architectural design of future development which will not require expansion of infrastructure. Transportation 23 The Heart of the City Specific Plan envi- sions a multimodal transportation corridor for Stevens Creek Boulevard. As such the plan proposes the eventual completion of all sidewalk improvements along the boulevard such that the sidewalk will be separated from the street by a buffering easement of trees and other landscaping. The amount of sidewalk improvements that will need to be made are as follows: • Reconstruction of monolithic sidewalk: 7,250 ft. • Construction of new sidewalk: 150 ft. • The majority of sidewalk improvements will take place incrementally as proper- ties redevelop. Water, Sewer, Storm Drainage, Solid Waste Disposal Facilities and Energy Facilities No expansion of these facilities is contem- plated as a result of Heart of the City develop- ment activity. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 24 IMPLEMENTATION Regulatory Framework IMPLEMENTATION The Heart of the City Specific Plan is both a policy and regulatory document. The goals, policies and strategies provide the rationale for the development standards and land use map. The Heart of the City Specific Plan is a regu- latory document in that its land use map and development standards will be incorporated into the planned development zoning for the property within its boundary. The Plan is also a policy document by virtue of the guidance it provides in allocating future development in the planning area and in establishing commu- nity expectations of the design and quality of new development. The Heart of the City Specific Plan was prepared as a means to implement the City's 1993 General Plan and the 2005 General Plan. As such the specific plan executes the major general plan goal of creating a Heart of the City — a memorable, pedestrian -inclusive place for Cupertino. Once the Specific Plan is adopted, all future rezoning, tentative subdivision maps and pub- lic works projects must be consistent with the specific plan as required by state law. In the event, that any regulation, condition, program or portion of this Specific Plan is held invalid or unconstitutional by a California or Federal court of competent jurisdiction, such portions shall be deemed separate, distinct and independent provisions, and the invalidity of such provisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining provision thereof. Streetscape Improvements Background Appendix A depicts the various best estimated costs as of February 16, 2010, to install the pro- posed Heart of the City Streetscape improve- ments. The improvements will be phased over time and geography as redevelopment of properties occurs. Private property owners will bear the cost and construction of streetscape improvements as their properties redevelop. It will take a concerted public and private effort before all the streetscape improvements and its ultimate public benefit can be achieved. Phase l: Median and Landmarks Description of Activities Replanting of median landscaping to include pears, ash and oak trees. Funding Sources: • Street improvement funding from private property owners. Phase It. Landscape Easement Installation Description of Activities As private redevelopment occurs, the full land- scape easement improvements will be installed by private property owners. Depending on existing site conditions, this may include addi- tional land, new sidewalk, turf, additional trees and hedge fencing. Funding Source: • Private property owners as redevelop- ment of properties occurs. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Phase Ill: Remainder of Improvements Description of Activities These improvements include: pedestrian lights, benches, bus shelters and trash receptacles. As private development occurs, pedestrian lights, street furniture and improvements will be installed by private property owners. Funding Source: • Private property owners as redevelop- ment of properties occurs. Civic Landmarks Cali Mill Plaza The Cali Mill Plaza is located at the south- east corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard, and was developed as a Civic Landmark to honor the area as the 25 historical center, or "Crossroads" of Cupertino where the Cali Brothers trucking company and mill were located. The site was an orchard prior to the 1940's, and until the 1970's was the site of a milling and storage facility. Cali Mill Plaza was designed as a park plaza with three themed gardens including a California native plants garden, a contemporary English border garden and an Asian garden to represent the historical diversity of Cupertino. Landmark Sculpture Art Piece — The corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard at the Cali Mill Plaza is the loca- tion of the landmark sculpture "Perspectives" that was designed by well-known artist Roger Berry. The sculpture is constructed of stainless steel and is the focal point of Cali Mill Plaza representing a joining of the old and new at the "Crossroads," the historical economic hub of the area's agricultural economy. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 26 APPENDIX A - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS Recommended materials and preliminary con - APPENDIX A struction cost estimates as of February 16, 2010, for Stevens Creek Boulevard streetscape Estimated Construction Costs improvements are listed below. Quantities are approximate and are likely to vary Improvements are proposed to be phased over the term of the Specific Plan, with street trees the first priority. Trees are assumed to be 24" box size. Estimated costs for single-row/double-row frontage street tree arrangements are provided; both options include matching trees in existing medians. Cost figures for 36" box size trees are not item- ized but would add about an extra $900 per tree installed. Existing "cobrahead" street lights would remain; however new, pedestrian -scale street lights would be installed in between thele to light sidewalk areas. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDIX A - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS 27 West Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Trees — Benches — Maglin Furniture Systems Ltd., Quercus agrifolia @40' a.c, 24" box: $450 MLB 310 (Black) @ $1,495 each (not delivered; $1,200 installed (inc. irrigation including delivery). Bench ends are made and demo). from solid cast aluminum with a seat made Quantity: 120/210 of flat bar straps. Cost: $144,000/$252,000 Crossroads Street Trees — See Crossroads plan Central Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Trees — Pyrus calleryana "Chanticleer" @ 25' a.c, 24" box: $450 delivered; $1,200 installed (incl. irrigation and demo). Quantity: 548/960 Cost: $657,600/$1,152,000 East Stevens Creek Boulevard Street Trees — Fraxinus latifolia @ 30' a.c, 24" box: $450 delivered; $1,200 installed (incl. irrigation and demo). Quantity: 514/901 Cost: $616,800/$1,082,100 Street Lights — Holophane Memphis luminaire on 20 -foot tall Atlanta pole and arm with banner arms installed at 45 feet on center (Black) @ $7,000 each (including delivery and installation). Quantity: 260 Cost: $1,820,000 (excluding installation). Trash Receptacle — Maglin MRC 200-32 (Black) thirty-two gallon trash container constructed of heavy-duty steel flat bar with a plastic liner and metal lid @ $1,195 each (not including delivery). Recycling Bin — Maglin MRC 200-20 (Black) @ $2,495 (not including delivery). Tree Grate — Ironsmith Starburst tree great M4818-1 (48" square)(Black) @ $1,630 (excluding installation). Bicycle Racks — Looped multi -racks (Black) consistent with the design @ $1,095 (not including delivery). Bollard — Holophane — Salem non -lighted decorative cast aluminum bollard with ball top BOL/S 32/9/BT BK (Black) @ $775 (including delivery and installation). Combined Newspaper Racks — Consistent with the design. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN W APPENDIX B APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA General Plan Policies related to the Heart of the City Plan Area COMMERCIAL CENTERS Commercial areas in the City offer a variety of goods and services directly to resi- dents in the neighborhoods or the larger region. Vallco Park and the Crossroads Area are the primary, concentrated commercial areas. General Plan allocations for other com- mercial areas are for local -serving commercial needs. Commercial/residential mixed-use is encouraged in all commercial areas if the res- idential units provide an incentive for retail development and the resulting development is financially beneficial to Cupertino. Active commercial uses, such as bookstores, coffee shops, restaurants, office supply, furniture and electronic stores are encouraged to locate in Cupertino. Heart of the City ® Policy 2-27: Heart of the City Create a positive and memorable image along Stevens Creek Boulevard of mixed use development, enhanced activity nodes, and safe and efficient circulation and access for all modes of transportation. Development Activities: A majority of the commercial development allocation should be devoted to enhancing activity in the major activity centers. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units provide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financially beneficial to CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN ,! a APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA Cupertino, provides community amenities and is pedestrian -oriented. Land uses between the activity centers should help focus and support activity in the centers. See Policy 2-29 for development activities in these areas. Development Intensity: Below is the devel- opment allocation for the entire Heart of the City area. See Policies 2-28 and 2-29 for development intensity in the Heart of the City sub -areas. Residential Buildout: Table 2A Commercial (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 1,182,456 Buildout 1,476,115 Office (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 510,531 Buildout 521,987 Hotel (rooms) 2000 Built - Buildout 2000 - Residential (DU) 2000 Built 238 Buildout 570 Design Elements: The Heart of the City Specific Plan shall provide design standards and guidelines for this area. They promote a cohesive, landscaped streetscape that links the major activity centers. Building Heights: See sub -areas. Strategies 1. Heart of the City Specific Plan. Revise the Heart of the City Specific Plan to reflect modified plan -area boundaries, pre- ferred development patterns, land use dis- tribution and height limits for each sub- area of the Stevens Creek Planning Area. 2. Traffic Calming. Evaluate options on Stevens Creek Boulevard to improve the pedestrian environment by proac- tively managing speed limits, their manual and automated enforcement, and traffic signal synchrony. 29 Crossroads Area ® Policy 2-28: Crossroads Area Create an active, pedestrian -oriented shopping district along Stevens Creek Boulevard, between De Anza Boulevard and Stelling Road. Development Activities: Development along Stevens Creek Boulevard shall have retail uses with storefronts on the ground level. Commercial office uses may be allowed on the second level. Limited resi- dential uses are allowed. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA Development Intensity: Development • A design plan that provides for an intensity shall be determined in conjunction attractive pedestrian streetscape. with specific development review. The design plan shall contain guide - Residential buildout: Up to 25 units per lines that foster pedestrian activity and acre. create a sense of arrival. Design Elements: Primary ground -floor entrances shall face the street. The streetscape shall consist of wide pedestrian sidewalks with inviting street furniture, street trees, pedestrian -scaled lights with banners, small plazas, art/water features, pedestrian crosswalks with special paving, and other ele- ments identified in the Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan. Designs should include entry features at the Stelling Road/Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza/Stevens Creek Boulevard intersections to mark the Crossroads area. A landmark feature shall be provided at City Center Park at the Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevard intersection to mark the center of the city. Building Heights: Maximum of 45 feet. Strategies: 1. Crossroads Area Streetscape Plan. Prepare a specific plan for Stevens Creek Boulevard between De Anza Boulevard and Stelling Road, with the objective of creating a unique streetscape and shop- ping district. The Crossroads area pres- ents a unique pedestrian -oriented activi- ty center, which will be a positive and memorable gathering place for Cupertino citizens and visitors. The plan shall include the following elements: • A land use plan specifying the type, intensity and arrangement of land uses to promote pedestrian and busi- ness activity. 2. Shared Parking. Require shared park- ing agreements throughout the area, with overall parking standards reduced to reflect shared parkingParking areas may be located below -grade, in above - grade structures or behind the buildings. Above grade structures shall not be located along street frontages and shall be lined with active uses on the ground floor. 3. Commercial -office Uses. Allow com- mercial -office uses above ground level retail to be drawn from the commercial allocation for the area. Stevens Creek Boulevard 00- Policy 2-29: Stevens Creek Boulevard Retain and enhance Stevens Creek Boulevard as a mixed commercial, office and residential corridor connect- ing De Anza College, Crossroads, City Center and Vallco Fashion Mall. This corridor extends from Highway 85 to the eastern city limits and is split into three segments: "West," "Central" and "East." The Crossroads Planning Area is between the Western and Central sections of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Planning Area. Development Activities: The Stevens Creek Planning area includes the "Heart of the City" development standards and guide- lines. Residential or office developments shall be considered in mid -block parcels. Parcels on or near intersections shall have a CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDDI B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA neighborhood commercial component. Project -specific development allocations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 1. West Stevens Creek Boulevard (from Highway 85 to Stelling Road): This area includes the Oaks Shopping Center and the De Anza Community College campus. New development in this area should incorporate mixed commercial/residential uses. 2. Central Stevens Creek Boulevard (from De Anza Boulevard east to Portal Avenue): New development shall consist of commercial/commercial office uses on the first floor. Office uses are permitted on the second floor. Residential and residen- tial mixed uses are allowed. 3. East Stevens Creek Boulevard (from Portal Avenue to eastern City limits): New development shall consist of com- mercial/commercial offices uses on the first floor. Office uses are permitted on the second floor. Residential and resi- dential mixed uses are allowed. Development Intensity: Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units pro- vide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financially beneficial to Cupertino, provides communi- ty amenities and is pedestrian -oriented. Residential: Up to 25 dwelling units per acre. Design Elements: Buildings shall be located at the front setback line defined in the Heart of the City Specific Plan. Parking shall be located to the side or rear of the buildings. Building Heights: Maximum height of 45 feet. 31 Vallco Park South :- --- ------ ------ ' Policy 2-30: Vallco Park South Retain and enhance - --- - Vallco Park South as a large-scale commer- cial area that is a regional commercial (including hotel), office and entertainment center with supporting residential development. Strategies 1. Master Plan. Prepare a Master Plan for this area to ensure continuity of mass, scale, connectivity and adequacy of infrastructure and services, including schools. 2. Vallco Parkway. Continue the Vallco Parkway streetscape, which was approved as part of the Vallco Rosebowl mixed-use development, along the entire Parkway. Development Activities: A regional shopping mall and office and industrial buildings are the main features of this area. Hotels are also allowed in the Vallco Park area. Daytime and nighttime regional entertainment activities, such as a movie theatre complex, are highly encouraged in the mall area. As part of the development agreement, office and industrial uses are also allowed. The precise mix of land uses shall be determined via a master plan and an approved use permit. The City has formed a redevelopment proj- ect area encompassing the regional mall properties. The redevelopment area allows for most of the funds derived from the "tax increment financing" to go to the redevel- opment area. "Tax increment" refers to the amount of the property tax value increase CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 32 APPENDIX B - GENERAL PLAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA above the property tax value at the time of the redevelopment area approval. The regional mall site has a development agreement with the City to allow an addition- al 535,000 sq. ft. of commercial area above the 1,110, 700 sq. ft. of space, which existed on July 1, 1991. The development agreement expires in 2006. This area can be used as additional commercial, office, industrial and/or hotel building space. The development agreement ties many of the mall's future development activities to the regulations and policies in effect at the time of its adoption. Development Intensity: Development intensity shall be determined in conjunction with specific development review. Mixed commercial and residential development may be allowed if the residential units pro- vide an incentive to develop retail use, if the development is well designed, financially beneficial to Cupertino, provides communi- ty amenities and is pedestrian -oriented. Residential: Up to 35 units per acre. Commercial (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 1,110,700 Buildout 1,902,564 Office (sq. ft.) 2000 Built 708,057 Buildout 708,057 Hotel (rooms) 2000 Built - Buildout 2000 764 Residential (DU) 2000 Built - Buildout 711 Design Elements: To better integrate the shopping mall with the surrounding commu- nity, encourage any new retail development to provide outdoor shopping experiences in continuity with the present indoor shop- ping. New office development should also be pedestrian -oriented. To achieve this, pro- posed projects should: 1. Parking Services: Avoid parking struc- tures along the Stevens Creek Boulevard frontage, and minimize the height and bulk of parking structures visible from public streets. 2. Linkages: Develop pedestrian linkages between the industrial park and the regional mall. 3. Active Retail: Provide active retail uses facing the street or outdoor pedes- trian corridor with connections to the interior mall area, residences and industrial park. 4 . Barrier -free Parking: Design parking areas relatively free of pedestrian barri- ers and shopping islands. 5. Street Presence: Site buildings to cre- ate a strong street presence. Buildings facing the street shall be designed in consideration of the scale of the build- ings across the street. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN APPENDIX B - GENERAL PIAN POLICIES, HEART OF THE CITY PLAN AREA 33 6. Development Next to Residential Areas: Reduce heights and increase setbacks for new development pro- posed adjacent to residential areas. 7. Pedestrian Amenities: Include pedes- trian amenities: landscaping, furniture, lighting, fountains, canopies, special paving materials and other features to enhance pedestrian activity. 8. Trees: Retain the trees along the I-280 frontage, Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard as much as possible when new development is proposed. Building Heights: Maximum of 60 feet if there is a retail component and 45 feet if not. CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 34 APPEMDIX C - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS APPENDIX C — Acknowledgements 1995: City Council Wally Dean, Mayor John Bautista Don Burnett Barb Koppel Lauralee Sorensen Planning Commission David Doyle, Chairperson Paul V. Roberts, Vice Chairperson Donna Austin Andrea Harris Orrin Mahoney Staff Donald Brown, City Manager Robert S. Cowan, AICP, Director of Community Development Ciddy Wordell, AICP, City Planner Colin Jung, AICP, Associate Planner/ Project Manager Michele Bjurman, AICP, Planner II Vera Gil, Planner II Anu Natarajan, Planning Intern Yvonne Kelley, Administrative Secretary Pam Eggen, Administrative Clerk Bert Viskovich, P.E., Director of Public Works Glenn Grigg, P .E., Traffic Engineer Steve Dowling, Director of Parks and Recreation Consultants / Contributors Update 2010: City Council Kris Wang, Mayor Gilbert Wong, Vice Mayor Orrin Mahoney Mark Santoro Barry Chang Dolly Sandoval (former) Planning Commission Lisa Giefer Marty Miller David Kaneda Paul Brophy, Chair Winnie Lee, Vice Chair Jessica Rose (former) Staff David Knapp, City Manager Aarti Shrivastava, Community Development Director Steve Piasecki, Community Development Director (Retired) Gary Chao, City Planner Ciddy Wordell, City Planner (Retired) Aki Honda Snelling, Senior Planner Piu Ghosh, Associate Planner Traci Caton, Administrative Assistant Beth Ebben, Administrative Clerk Ralph Qualls, P.E., Director of Public Works Glenn Goepfert, P.E., Assistant Director of Public Works Freedman Tung Bottomley, Consultants Streetscape & Urban Design Consultants Bev Cath Manzano, Beverly Catli Design Michael Fomalski, Michael Fornalski Illustration CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN 0 AMENDMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL 35 Amendments by City Council As of Sept 4, 2000 As of March 3,1997, amendments to the Heart of the City Specific Plan will result in a page revision date in the lower inside corner of the changed page. Types of changes may include page -numbering, minor typographical or cosmetic changes or policy and text changes. Substantive changes will be noted in the table below, in addition to the page revision dates. DATE ORDINANCE NUMBER DESCRIPTION March 3, 1997 CC 1753 Text and Map: City Center Area changes December, 1997 CC 1769 Text: Single -Family Residences Allowed on Certain Properties July 6, 1998 CC 1786 Text: Exception Process for Development Standards June 19, 2000 00-192 & 00-193 Map: City Center Area changes March 16, 2010 CC 10-2055 Text and Map: Land Use Map, conformity to General Plan, consolidate sections and changes update numbers CITY OF CUPERTINO - HEART OF THE CITY SPECIFIC PLAN City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue . Cupertino, CA 95014-3202 . 408.777-3200 0 www.cupertino.org