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Vallco SB35 VS Main Street
Lot Size 50.0 acre
= 2,178,000ft2
Retail 400,000ft2
Office 1,810,000ft2
Housing 2,238,738 ft 2 (2400 units)
Hotel O ft 2 (0 rms)
4,448,000ft2
Density = 204 %
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17.4 acre
=7 57,944 ft 2
130,500 ft 2
260,000 ft 2
121,156 ft2 (120 units)
134,568 ft2 (180 rm)
646,224 ft 2
95%
+ Parking Garages
Vallco SB35 VS Sunnyvale TC
Lot Size 50.0 acre
= 2,178,000ft2
Retail 400,000ft2
Office 1,810,000ft2
Housing 2,238,738 ft 2 (2400 units)
Hotel O ft 2 (0 rms)
4,448,000ft2
Density= 204%
+ Parking Garages
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36.5 acre
=1,589,940 ft 2
991,761 ft 2
315,000 ft 2
452,637 ft 2 (120 units)
133,256 ft 2 (200 rm)
1,832,278 ft 2
116%
+ Parking Garages
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CITY O Telepbone: (408 ) 777 -32 23
FAX: (408) 77 7-3366 ClJPEIQ"INO ___________ _
Octobe r 25, 2006
Mike Rohde
Va lko lntemnti o na l S hopping C e nter
10123 N. Wolfe Ro ad , #20 30
Cupert ino, CA 95014
OFFICE OF TH I'-CITY CLERK
Re : Co nsi d e r Appli cation Nos. ASA-2006-19, M-2006-05 (EA-2006 -17), Mike Rohde
(Valk o Fash io n Park), 101 23 N. Wolfe Road ., APN : 3 16 -20-037 :
a) M itigated Negati ve Declara tion
b) Archi tectural and S ite Approval, and a Modification io a Use Permit (U -2 005-19)
for the parking structure north of Macy's to exceed the permitted 32-foot height
limi t an d to a llow park ing on th e fo urth le vel
Dear Mr. Rohde:
At its October 18, 2006 meeting the Cupertino C ity Council ap p roved the proj ect with the
following conditio ns .
SECTION J[I: CONDITIO NS AD MINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPM ENr
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I . APPROVED EXHIBITS
A pproval is based the P lan Set dated September I I , 2006 o r as it may be am e nded by the
cond itions set forth in thi s resolutio n.
2. 4 ni LEVEL PARKING
T he 4d• parking level shall not be open unti l th e th eaters are open and when the average
o ccupancy level exceeds 70 % at all three lower le vels (1 -3). The occupancy level sh all
be measured at the maximum peak hour o ver a period of pre-determined range of
time/d ays. The deta iled, parking monito ri ng pro gram shall be reviewed and a pproved by
the Di rector of Community Develo pment .
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10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014-3255
CITY OF Tel ephone : (408) 777-3223
FAX: (408) 777-3366 CUPEIUINO ____________ _
October 25, 2006
Mike Rohde
Vallco International Shopping Center
10123 N. Wolfe Road, #2030
Cupertino, CA 95014
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Re: Consider Application Nos . ASA-2006-19 , M-2006-05 (EA-2006-17), Mike Rohde
(Vallco Fashion Park), 10123 N. Wolfe Road, APN: 316-20-037:
a) Mitigated Negative Declaration
b) Architectural and Site Approval, and a Modification to a Use Permit (U-2005-19)
for the parking structure no11h of Macy's to exceed the permitted 32-foot height
limit and to allow parking on the fourth level
Dear Mr. Rohde:
At its October 18 , 2006 meeting the Cupertino City Council approved the project with the
following conditions:
SECTION III: CONDITIONS .A.nMIN!STFRFn BY THF COMMUNTTY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
1. APPROVED EXHIBITS
Approval is bas ed the Plan Set dated September 11, 2006 or as it may b e amended by the
conditions set forth in this resolution.
2. 4TH LEVEL PARKING
The 4th parking level shall not be open until the theaters are open and when the average
occupancy level exceeds 70% at all three low er l evels (1-3). The occupancy level shall
be measured at the maximum peak hour over a period of pre-determined range of
time/days . The detailed , parking monitoring program shall be reviewed and approved by
the Director of Community Development.
Printed on Re cycled Paper
M-2006-05 Page 2 October 25, 2006
3. VISUAL IMPACTS
The following revisions shall be made to the revised plans relating to mitigating the
visual impacts of the proposed 4th leve l prior to final occupancy of the garage structure:
• Delete approximately 16 stalls from the ramp leading to the fourth level.
• A minimum 4-foot noise attenuation wall shall be erected along gridline B
• Solid parapet wall shall be required along the westerly edge of the access ramp
leading up to the fourth le ve l ending at the 32-foot height limit. After the 32-foot
limit, the there shall only be cable railings/poles to help minimize v isual impacts
to the neighbors to the west.
• The applicant shall design additional barricades or walls on the ramp lead ing to
the fourth level (after the 32-foot height limit) that will channel cars away from
the westerly edge of the garage to the satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development. Said wall/barricade shall ensure some visibility for security and
block head lights from any vehicles that are directed toward the residential
neighborhood.
• To enhance th e aesthetics of th e garage, metal grids or trellises s hall be install ed
along the south, north and east elevation in between each of the garage bay
openings.
• Up t o 40 additional trees shall be planted strategically along the existing sound
wall and along the west side of the parking garage to further enhance the visual
screening. The applicant shall work with staff to identify the planting areas and
th e tre es shall be planted prior to the open of the garage to the satisfaction of th e
Director of Community Development:
• Th e green screen shall be installed prior to opening of th e garage .
• A solid parapet sound wall shall be provided on the 4th parking level along the
northerly edge, if Measure D passes in the November 2006 election. Said wal l
shall b e installed prior to opening of the 4th parking le vel.
4. NOISE IMPACTS
Noise mitigation requirements in cluded in the Development Agreement shall be
implemented as described in the Development Agreement. Sound baffle panels shall b e
constructed on the west and partial north and south elevations. The sound b affl ing panels
shall completely infill each of the garage bay openings and any gaps or openings shall be
sealed off. Said pan els shall be inst all ed prior to the opening of the 4th parking level.
5. LIGHTING IMPACTS
No light standards shall be located on the west perimeter of the fourth level ; all light
sources shall be shielded so that the light source is not visible off-site. The height of the
fourth level light standards shall be th e minimum needed to provide adequate lighting.
Light levels shall be reduced in the late eve ning . In addition, the following must b e
addressed:
• There shall b e no light standards on the 4th parking leve l that exceeds 16 feet in
height as measured from the ground.
M-2006-05 Page 3 October 25, 2006
• The applicant shall submit a lighting control plan indicating early shut-off
schedules for the roof level lights .
• The applicant shall provide a report from a professional lighting expert
confirming that the intensity and number of lights on the 4th level are minimized
and reduced to the max imum extent possible.
6. ARCHITECTURE
Architectural and Site Review by the Director of Community D evelopment shall be
required for the following elements:
~ "Green Screen" design
~ Greater architectural detail and interest for garage and entrances
~ Light standards
~ Landscaping , including an evaluation of the ash tre es adjacent to the west property
line
~ Sound baffle panels
~ Fourth level barrier extensions
>-Crosswalks
7. GREEN SCREEN
A "green screen" shall be located on the west and partial north and south elevations and
shall be up prior to the opening of the garage. A green landscaping fabric or simi lar
fabrics as determined to be appropriate by the Director of Community Development shall
be placed behind the metal mesh material. The fabric may be removed once the
landscaping has grown to the top of the parking structure, as determined by the Director
of Community Development. In addition, the green screen shall not extend beyond the
required 32-foot height limit.
8. CROSSWALKS
Crosswalks shall consist of the existing crosswalk on Perimeter Road on the east side of
the proposed garage, the proposed crosswalk between the garage and the shopping center
and an additional crosswalk at the four-way stop on the northeast side of the garage.
Details of the new crosswalks shall be included in the Architectural and Site Approval by
the Director of Community Development.
9. 1 YEAR REVIEW
The project shall be reviewed by the City Council after 1 year from the date of the garage
opening. The Council reserves the right to evaluate the operational impacts and
determine if any additional appropriate operational limits and conditions are warranted.
10. COMMUNITY UPDATE
The applicant shall provide the City with a $20,000 news paper ad deposit prior to the
opening of the garage. The City will utilize the money to inform Cupertino residents of
the progress and the deve lopment of the Valko Shopping Center over a period of one
year utilizing at least a quart er-page ad in multi-language Cupertino newspapers on a
quarterly basis.
M-2006-05 Page 4 . October 25, 2006
11 . TREE PROTECTION
As part of the demolition or building permit drawings, a tree protection plan shall be
prepared by a certified arborist for the trees to be retained. In addition, the following
measures shall be added to the protection plan:
~ For trees to be retained, chain link fencing and other root protection shall be
installed around the dripline of the tree prior to any project site work.
~ No parking or vehicle traffic shall be allowed under root zones, unless using
buffers approved by the Project Arborist.
~ No trenching within the critical root zone area is allowed. If trenching is needed
in the vicinity of trees to b e retained, the City's consulting arborist shall be
consulted before any trenching or root cutting beneath the drip line of the tree .
~ Wood chip mulch shall b e evenly spread inside the tree projection fence to a four-
inch depth.
~ Tree protection conditions shall be posted on the tree protection barriers.
~ Retained trees shall be watered to maintain them in good health.
~ A covenant on the property shall be recorded that identifies all the protected trees ,
prior to final occupancy.
The tree protection measures shall be inspected and approved by the certified arborist
prior to issuance of building permits. The City's consultin g arborist shall inspect the trees
to be retained and shall provide re v iews b e fore building permit stage, during construction
and before final occupancy of the garage. A report ascertaining the good health of the
trees mentioned above shall be provided prior to issuance of final occupancy.
12. TREE PROTECTION BOND
All Evergreen Ash, Coast Redwood or any other significant trees as determined by the
Director of C9mmunity Development that are not required to be removed to construct the
project or were identified with health or structure problems, shall be covered by a tree
protection bond . A tree protection bond in the amount of $50,000 shall be provided prior
to issuance of demolition or building permits.
13. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of
the amount of such fees, and a d escription of the dedications, reservations, and other
exactions . You are hereby furthe r notified that the 90-day approval period in w hich you
may protest these fees, dedications , . reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-
day period complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020 , you will be legally
barred from later challenging such exactions.
M-2006-05 Page 5 October 25, 2006
14. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Utilize Best Management Practices (BMP 's), as r equired by th e State Water Resources
Control Board, for construction activity, which disturbs soil. BMP plans shall be included
in your grading and street improvement plans. Erosion and or sediment control plan shall
be provided .
Please review conditions carefully. If you have any questions regarding the conditions of
approval, please contact the Department of Community Development at 408-777-3308 for
clarification. Failure to incorporate conditions into your plan set will result in delays at the
plan checking stage. If development conditions require tree preservations, do not clear the
site until required tree protection devices are installed.
The conditions of project approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government Code
Section 6602 0(d)(l), these conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the amount of
such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other exactions. You are
hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you may protest these fees,
dedications, and other exactions, pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun.
If you fail to file a protest within this 90-day period complying with all of the requirements of
Section 66020, you will be legally barred from later challenging such exactions.
Any interested person, including the applicant, prior to seeking judicial review of the city
council's decision in this matter, must first file a petition for reconsideration with the city
clerk within ten days after the council's decision. Any petition so filed must comply with
municipal ordinance code §2.08.096.
Sincerely:
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Grace Schmidt
Deputy City Clerk
cc: Community Development
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 6415 (MINUTE ORDER)
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
RECOMMENDING THAT THE COUNCIL CLARIFY ITS PREVIOUS EXPRESSED
INTENT OF NOT APPROVING ADDITIONAL HEIGHT TO THE PARKING GARAGE
NORTH OF MACY'S
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
M-2006-05, ASA-2006-19 (EA -2 006-18)
Mike Rohde (Vallco Shopping Center)
10123 N. Wolfe Road, APN 316-20-064
PARKING GARAGE HEIGHT
The Planning Commission is requesting that the Council provide additional
clarification on its previous intent of not approving additional height to the parking
garage no rth of Macy's and d etermine if the item should be reviewed by the Planning
Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of September 2006 at a Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Chairperson Miller, Vice-Chair Giefer, Chien, Saadati
and Wong
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ATTEST:
/s/ Ciddy Wordell
Ciddy Wordell
City Planner
APPROVED:
Is I Marty Miller
Marty Miller, Chairperson
Planning Commission
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(ln)adequacy of Vallco EIR noticing.
Randy Shingai <randyshingai@gmail.com> Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 12:03 PM
To: City Council <citycouncil@cupertino.org>, planning@cupertino.org, City Attorney's Office <CityAttorney@cupertino.org>,
City Clerk <cityclerk@cupertino.org>
Dear Council,
The adequacy of the noticing for the Vallco Specific Plan EIR was brought up multiple times during last night's meeting.
Since a majority of Council Members expressed concern about this issue, I thought I would address that concern.
Here's a link to the Vallco Specific Plan NOP.
http://www.cupertino.org/home/showdocument?id=20866
I went through the responses and picked out the first pages of several comments. These were mostly responses from
governmental agencies. All these letters reiterate their understanding of the project You will see that all these agencies
had the same understanding of the project too. It must be standard practice to include a project understanding in
responses so that it's clear and provable what the responding agency's understanding of the project was.
Now, here is a link to the Draft EIR prepared for that NOP.
http ://www.cupertino .org/home/showdocument?id=20887
If you go to page xiii of the document you will see a table. The first row has a project description that is mostly the same
as the description in the NOP, except that "Civic Spaces" or "Green Roof' were never mentioned in the NOP. The really
troubling thing is that there were also 3 "Project Alternatives" in the Draft EIR that have dwelling unit counts that are not
described in the NOP.
When the City puts out a NOP that says 800 dwelling units and the draft EIR covers 2,640 and 4,000 dwelling units, I
think it's fair to say that the Vallco Notice of Preparation is for all intents and purposes what computer programmers refer
to as a "nop" (https ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NOP). A "nop" is a null operation. Agencies and individuals responding to the
NOP were not allowed an opportunity to respond to the real project covered by the draft EIR.
The City has not followed the law. Here is that law.
Government Code 15082. Notice of Preparation and Determination of Scope of EIR
(a) Notice of Preparation. Immediately after deciding that an environmental impact
report is required for a project, the lead agency shall send to the Office of Planning and
Research and each responsible and trustee agency a notice of preparation stating that
an environmental impact report will be prepared. This notice shall also be sent to
every federal agency involved in approving or funding the project.
(1) The notice of preparation shall provide the responsible and trustee agencies and
the Office of Planning and Research with sufficient information describing the project
and the potential environmental effects to enable the responsible agencies to make a
meaningful response . At a minimum, the information shall include:
(A) Description of the project,
(8) Location of the project (either by street address and cross street, for a project in an
urbanized area, or by attaching a specific map, preferably a copy of a U. 8. G. S. 15' or 7-
1/2' topographical map identified by quadrangle name), and
(C) Probable environmental effects of the project.
Just for reference the City of San Jose felt it necessary to issue a revised NOP for its "Fortbay Project" at 3400 Stevens
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Creek Blvd. The differences were relatively modest. Do they know something that Cupertino doesn't?
San Jose Fortbav. Proj~ :original NOP :revised NOP -------···---------------------+-----------------+-------------------
residential units :500 :582 ---·-----·--·---------------··-+··-·------·------+------------------·
retail sq. ft. !11,soo !22,000 ------·--·----·-··----·-·-·--·-+-----------------+-·-·--··--·-------·
office sq. ft. :233,000 :300,000
Fortbay Feb. 16, 2017 NOP
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenterNiew/66230
Fortbay January 11, 2017 revised NOP.
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/DocumentCenterNiew/74426
Thank you.
Randy Shingai
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STATE OF CAUFORNIA~ALIFORN!A STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 4
OFFICE OF TRANSIT AND COMMUNITY PLANNING
P.O. BOX 23660, MS-IOD
OAKLAND, CA 94623-0660
PHONE (510) 286-5528
FAX (510) 286-5559
TrY 711
www.dot.ca.gov
February 28, 2018
Piu Ghosh
Community Development Department
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Vall co Special Area Specific Plan -Notice of Preparation
Dear Piu Ghosh:
EDMUND G. BROWN Jr Govemor
SCH# 2018022021
Making Conservation
a California Way of Life
GTS # 04-SCL-2016-00350
GTS I.D. 1174
SCL-280-8.35
Thank you for including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the
environmental review process for the above referenced project. In tandem with the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission's (MTC) Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), the Caltrans
Strategic Management Plan 2015-2020 includes targets to reduce Vehicle Miles Travelled
(VMT), in part, by tripling bicycle and doubling both pedestrian and transit travel by 2020. Our
comments are based on the Notice of Preparation (NOP). Additional comments may be
forthcoming pending final review.
Project n'ilerstanding
The proposed project is located immediately south of Interstate (I-) 280 in the southwest and
southeast quadrants of the I-280/S. Wolfe Road interchange. It would demolish an approximately
1.2 million square feet (sq. ft.) regional shopping mall and associated parking and construct a
mixed-use commercial, residential, and office development with the following uses:
• 625,000 sq. ft. of commercial and civic areas, including retail and entertainment uses,
such as restaurants, a movie theater, an ice skating rink, bowling alley, health club and
civic uses including a 10,000-sq. ft. High School Innovation Center and a 5,000-sq. ft.
community center;
• 800 residential units, including 680 market rate units, 80 below market rate units and 40
senior age-restricted units;
• 2,000,000 sq. ft. of office uses;
• A 30-acre integrated green roof with public and private open space and recreational uses;
• Two town squares, approximately 2.98 acres total;
• Amenity space for residential and office uses;
• Loading, facility and security management areas;
"Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation
system to enhance California's economy and livability "
CITYOF ~
SANJOSE Planning, Building and Code Enforcement
CAPITAL OF SILlCON VAILEY ROSAL YNN HUGHEY, ACTING DIRECTOR
March 12, 2018
VIA MAIL AND E-MAIL
City of Cupertino, Community Development Department
Attention: Piu Ghosh, Principal Planner
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
piug@cupertino.org
RE: City of San .Jose's Comment Letter relating to the Notice of Preparation for the Vallco
Special Area Specific Plan (File EA-2017-05).
Dear Piu Ghosh,
On behalf of the City of San Jose (City), we would like to express our appreciation for the
opportunity to review and comment on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Valko Special
Area Specific Plan. The City's comments are outlined below.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
The City understands the project to be a Specific Plan for future redevelopment of the Vallco
site, which would faciiitate the deveiopment of up to 6dd,ddd square feet of commercial uses, 2.d
million square feet of office uses, 339 hotel rooms, and 800 residential units, all consistent with
the City of Cupertino's adopted General Plan. The proposed project includes the transfer of
residential allocation from other Planning Areas in Cupertino to accommodate the increase in
residential allocation for the Vallco Shopping District from 389 to 800 residential units.
CITY NOTICE OF PREPARATION COMMENTS
The City supports infill development on an underused site in close proximity to major
employment centers, residential neighborhoods, and retail. The concept is similar to the
Envision San Jose 2040 General Plan strategy for Urban Villages to accommodate future growth
while preserving existing single-family neighborhoods and minimizing greenfield development.
The City is encouraged that the proposal could add housing at the Vallco site, which will help
reduce regional vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) by increasing opportunities for area employees to
live in Cupertino and walk or bike to their jobs, schools, and entertainment.
However, the City of San Jose is concerned that the proposed increase in residential dwelling
units is not sufficient to offset the environmental effects of2.0 million square feet of office uses.
If completed, this amount of office space will amplify market pressure for more housing in the
200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113 tel (408) 535-3500 www.sanJoseca.gov
Holder Law Group
i39 1Ji 1h Street, Suite 202-
0akland, CA 94612
Via U.S. Mail and Email
City of Cupertino, Community Development Department
Attention: Piu Ghosh, Senior Planner
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Email: planning@cupertino.org
holderecolaw.com
(§10) 338-37§9
jason@holderecolaw .com
November 12, 2015
Subject: Notice of Preparation -DEIR for Vallco Shopping District Specific Plan and The Hills at Vall co
Proiect
Dear Ms . Ghosh :
On behalf of Better Cupertino, an unincorporated association of concerned residents of the City
of Cupertino ("City"), this letter provides preliminary comments on the City's Notice of
Preparation ("NOP") of a draft program environmental impact report ("DEIR") for the Vallee
Shopping District Specific Plan and The Hills at Vallco (collectively, the "Project").1
The proposed Project is located the intersections of N. Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard
and North Wolfe Road and Valleo Parkway. The Project would encompass approximately 58-
acres. The Vallee Shopping Mall currently occupies the Project site.
The Project includes two components: the proposed Vallco Shopping District Specific Plan and
The Hills at Valleo project. The NOP indicates that the Specific Plan may include the maximum
amount of development authorized in the current General Plan. This level of development
includes "a maximum of 1.2 million square feet of commercial uses (minimum 600,000 square
feet of retail uses with a maximum of 30% of entertainment uses), 2.0 million square feet of
office uses, 339 hotel rooms, and 389 residential dwelling units." While the NOP states that The
Hills at Vall co project would implement the Specific Plan, it proposes 800 residential units (i.e.,
411 more units than currently allowed under the General Plan). The Hills at Valleo project, as
proposed, also includes "a 30-acre green roof with public and private open space and
recreational areas, two town squares, ancillary uses/amenities for the proposed residential and
office uses, a transit center, a central plant, and parking facilities (including underground,
1 These comments are based upon the limited information concerning the proposed Project provided in the NOP. Better
Cupertino representatives may supplement these comments orally at scoping meetings and in follow-up written comments
when addit~enal informatien GenGerning the µreposed PrejeGt-becomes availa131e.
County of Santa Clara
Parks and Recreation Department
298 Garden Hill Drive
Los Ga:tos, California 95032· 7669
(408) 355-2200 FAX 355-2290
Reservations (408) 355-2201
www.parkhere.org
March 12, 2018
Piu Ghosh
Principal Planner
City of Cupertino, Community Development Department
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
SUBJECT: City of Cupertino Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report
(DEIR) of the Vall co Special Area Specific Plan (EA-2017-05)
The County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department (County Parks Department) submits the
following comments in response to the NOP of a DEIR for the Valko Special Area Specific Plan to
redevelop 58 acres out of the 70 total acres into approximately 1.2 million square feet of commercial uses,
2.0 million square feet of office uses, 339 hotel rooms, and 389 residential dwelling units as designated in
the City of Cupertino General Plan 2040. The Vallco Special Area is zoned commercial, office, and
residential and spans multiple Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 316-20-080, -081, -082, -088, -092, -094,
;;;095, ;;;Q99, ;;;-100, ;;;-JOI, and IOJ;;;-107.
The County Parks Department is charged with providing, protecting, and preserving regional parklands
for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future g.enerations. Our vision is to provide a
sustainable system of diverse regional parks, trails, and natural areas . The Department is also charged
with the planning and implementation of The Santa Clara County Countywide Trails Master Plan Update
(Countywide Trails Plan/CWTMP), an element of the Parks and Recreation Section of the County
General Plan adopted by the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors on November 14, 1995 .
While no CWTMP Trails are located within the Vallco Special Area, City planned Interstate (I) 280 Canal
f raii (lunipero Serra frail) runs through the project site, connecting to Caiabazas Creek fraii in
Cupertino and ultimately connecting to the San Tomas Aquino/ Saratoga Creek Trail, a CWTMP trail.
The San Tomas Aquino/ Saratoga Creek Trail encompasses off-street trails that provide a combination of
hikmg, equestrian, or bicycle use depending on the segment. The tt·all traverses North from its cotmectiot1
in Cupertino through the Cities of Santa Clara and San Jose, connecting to the San Francisco Bay Trail.
1-280 Canal Trail (Junipero Serra Trail)
As a planned Class I trail, the construction and opening of the Junipero Serra Trail provides more than
just a "loop" connection for the City of Cupertino. Once complete along with planned segments of the
Calabazas Creek Trail in Cupertino and the San Tomas Aquino/ Saratoga Creek Trail, this trail will
Board of Supervisors: Mike Wasserman , Cindy Chavez, Dave Cortese, Ken Yeager, S. Joseph Simitian
County Executive: Jeffrey V. Smith
March 12, 2018
Piu Ghosh, Principal Planner
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
piug@cupertino.org
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Sunnyvale
456 West Olive Avenu e
Su nnyva le, CA 94088-3707
TDD/TYY 408-73 0-75 01
sunnyvale.ca.gov
Re: Comments on the Notice of Preparation for the Valfco Area Specific Plan
Dear Ms. Ghosh,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the
proposed Vallco Area Specific Plan (Plan) in Cupertino. This letter includes all City of
S unnyvale comments ..
General Comments
1. The Plan proposes a development capacity of 600,000 square feet of commercial
uses, 2.0 million square feet of office uses , 339 hotel rooms, and 800 residential
dwelling units for the Vallco Special Area.
The City of Sunnyvale is concerned with the Plan's imbalance in non-residential
uses (commercial, office, and hotel) vs. proposed residential units, especially in
regards to recent substantial office development in the immediate area. Although
density may be regulated by the existing General Plan, the housing demand with
the proposed non-residential development and recent office development is
significant in size and may warrant additional housing units to be considered on the
site. Please consider an alternative in the Plan's Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
that includes additional residential units in an attempt to mitigate burden on the
housing market, and other environmental impacts, such as traffic and transportation
and greenhouse gas emissions.
Traffic and Transportation Comments
If you have questions on the following traffic related items, please contact Lillian Tsang,
Principal Transportation Engineer, Department of Public Works at
ltsang@sunnyvale.ca.gov or (408) 730-7556.
1. The City of Sunnyvale uses criteria of the Valley Transportation Authority 0/TA)
T ransportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines as a basis for determining study
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