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PC Packet 06-15-2020CITY OF CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA This will be a teleconference meeting with no physical location . Monday, June 15, 2020 6:45 PM Special Meeting/Teleconference Meeting TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways: 1) Tune to Comcast Channel 26 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 on your TV. 2) The meeting will also be streamed live on and online at www.Cupertino.org/youtube and www.Cupertino.org/webcast Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the following ways: 1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15 to the Commission at planning@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the Commission members before the meeting and posted to the City’s website after the meeting. 2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the Commission at planning@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the Chair’s discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a document must email planning@cupertino.org prior to speaking. 3) Teleconferencing Instructions Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public comments as follows: Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting. Comments may be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the Page 1 Planning Commission Agenda June 15, 2020 public comment period for each agenda item . To address the Commission, click on the link below to register in advance and access the meeting: Online Please click the link below to join the webinar : https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WgGdip5qQoWwrK4ngSaEAw Phone Dial 888 788 0099 and enter Webinar ID: 975 2429 8391 (Type *9 to raise hand to speak) Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number . Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) Meeting ID: 975 2429 8391 SIP: 97524298391@zoomcrc.com After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please read the following instructions carefully: 1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer . 2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your name, you may enter “Cupertino Resident” or similar designation. 3. When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to Page 2 Planning Commission Agenda June 15, 2020 attend this teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Planning Commission is hereby called for Monday, June 15, 2020, commencing at 6:45 pm. In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No-29-20, this is a teleconference meeting without a physical location. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on the subject matters listed below under the heading “Special Meeting”. SPECIAL MEETING: ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: Draft Minutes of May 12, 2020 Recommended Action: Approve or modify the Draft Minutes of May 12, 2020 Draft Minutes of May 12, 2020 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR Unless there are separate discussions and/or actions requested by council, staff or a member of the public, it is requested that items under the Consent Calendar be acted on simultaneously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.Subject: Review of the Five-Year Capital Improvements Program FY 2021-2025 (2020/2021 to 2024/2025) for consistency with the City’s General Plan. (Project Name: Capital Improvement Program; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location: citywide) Page 3 Planning Commission Agenda June 15, 2020 Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Commission: 1) Find the Proposed Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan per the Draft Resolution Tentative City Council meeting date: June 16, 2020 Staff Report 1 - Draft Resolution 2 - GP Conformance relevant code sections 3 - Proposed CIP FY 20-21 4 - Matrix of GP Consistency 5- Excerpts of General Plan Policies OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS ADJOURNMENT If you challenge the action of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Cupertino at, or prior to, the public hearing. In the event an action taken by the Planning Commission is deemed objectionable, the matter may be officially appealed to the City Council in writing within fourteen (14) days of the date of the Commission’s decision. Said appeal is filed with the City Clerk (Ordinance 632). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission after publication of the packet will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department located at City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, during normal business hours and in Planning packet archives linked from the agenda/minutes page on the Cupertino web site. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100 written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet archives. You Page 4 Planning Commission Agenda June 15, 2020 are hereby admonished not to include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights you may have on the information provided to the City . Members of the public are entitled to address the Planning Commission concerning any item that is described in the notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the Planning Commission on any issue that is on this agenda, please complete a speaker request card located in front of the Commission, and deliver it to the City Staff prior to discussion of the item. When you are called, proceed to the podium and the Chair will recognize you. If you wish to address the Planning Commission on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so by during the public comment portion of the meeting following the same procedure described above. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less. For questions on any items in the agenda, or for documents related to any of the items on the agenda, contact the Planning Department at (408) 777 3308 or planning@cupertino.org. Page 5 CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 CITY OF CUPERTINO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ACTION MINUTES, May 12, 2020 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 6:45pm Chairperson Moore called to order the regular Planning Commission meeting. This was a teleconference meeting with no physical location. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Moore, Vice Chair R Wang, Commissioners, David Fung, Vikram Saxena, Alan Takahashi Absent: none APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Subject: Draft Minutes of April 14, 2020. Recommended Action: Approve or modify the Draft Minutes of April 14, 2020 Moved by Vice Chair Wang and seconded by Fung to: “Approve the minutes”. The motion carried 5-0-0 POSTPONEMENTS/REMOVAL FROM CALENDAR: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Emails were received from Jennifer Griffin regarding various proposed/enacted State housing laws and their impacts to Cupertino and neighboring cities An email was received from Kevin Burke asking for the resignation of Chair Moore Peggy Griffin addressed the Commission requesting that the City’s Density Bonus Law be updated for clarity and objectivity C WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Several emails were received regarding Item #2 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Subject: Consider approving a development proposal to demolish a 71,250 square foot retail center (The Oaks), remove and replace 74 protected trees, and construct a mixed -use development consisting of 294 housing units (88 Rowhouse/Townhomes, 206 senior apartments, which include 48 senior affordable apartments and 27 memory care units) and 20,000 square feet of commercial space. The applicant is requesting a Heart of the City Exception for retail frontage along Stevens Creek Boulevard. The applicant is also requesting a density bonus and density bonus waivers for height, building plane, and below market rate housing dispersion. City approvals would be certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report, Development Permit, Architectural and Site Approval Permit, Tree Removal Permit, Use Permit, Heart of the City Exception, and Vesting Tentative Map; (Application No(s): DP- 2018-05, ASA-2018-05, TM-2018-03, TR-2018-22, U-2019-03, EXC-2019-03, EA-2018-04; Applicant(s): KT Urban (Mark Tersini); Location: 21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard; APN #326- 27-042, -043 Recommended Action: Conduct the public hearing and find; 1) that the project is exempt from CEQA; and 2) approve the applications per the Draft Resolutions Senior Planner, Gian Martire, reviewed the Staff Report and project scope. He was asked and answered questions by the Commissioners. Members from the KT Urban team addressed the Commissioners with a presentation highlighting the project’s operation plan. They were asked questions by the Commissioners, which they answered. Chair Moore opened the public comment period and the following individual(s) spoke: Anastasia Novozhilova (email) Peggy Griffin Luke Lang Jennifer Griffin Erik Lindskog Connie Cunningham Richard Adler Muni Madhdhipatla David Sterns Gavin Henry Sang John Kimball Jean Bedord Roma Ankolekar Chair Moore closed the public comment period. The Commissioners discussed at length the various concerns of the project with Staff, the City’s legal Representatives and the applicant including the following: applicability of density bonus law to only lot 1 rather than to both parcels; the Senior Housing, BMR units and the Heart of the City Specific Plan Exception for the reduction in retail. The applicant mentioned that they applied for the Heart of the City Exception and Conditional Use permit “under protest”. The Commissioners commented on being supportive of the project, but expressed concerns about the 2 parcels being sold separately and the possibility of lot 2 being eligible for a future project with Density Bonus waivers. There was a motion to approve the Draft Resolutions: EA-2018-04: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report, adopt and make conditions of approval the mitigation measures, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, in substantially similar form to the Draft Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit EA; DP-2018-05: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Development Permit, in substantially similar form to the Draft Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit DP, with the incorporated redlined changes as provide by Staff; ASA-2018-05: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Architectural and Site Approval Permit, in substantially similar form to the Draft Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit ASA, with the incorporated redlined changes as provided by Staff; U-2019-03: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Use Permit, in substantially similar form to the Draft Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit U; TM-2018-03: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Vesting Tentative Map, in substantially similar form to the Draft Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit TM, with the incorporated amendment to have the applicant work with the Public Works staff to relocate the bus stop to a location along Stevens Creek Boulevard such that will not conflict with the intersection of Mary Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard; EXC-2019-03: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Heart of the City Exception, in substantially similar form to the Draft Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit EXC; TR-2018-22: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Tree Removal Permit, in substantially similar form to the Draft Resolution atta ched hereto as Exhibit TR. Moved by Com Fung, second by Vice Chair Wang, the motioned carried 5-0-0 NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS: None REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: None REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Vice Chair Wang mentioned that he had been speaking to various organizations regarding the future of urban design (density, safety, health, construction methodology) in planning for future public health emergencies. He requested that a future agenda item under New Business be a discussion about how to provide and ensure transparency to the public when ministerial projects come to the City for approval. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 p.m. to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on May 26, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: ______/s/Beth Ebben_______________ Beth Ebben, Deputy Board Clerk PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Agenda Date: June 15, 2020 Subject Review of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program FY 2021-2025 (2020/2021 to 2024/2025) for consistency with the City’s General Plan. (Project Name: Capital Improvement Program; Applicant(s): City of Cupertino; Location: citywide) Recommended Action Staff recommends that the Commission: 1. Find the Proposed Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan per the draft resolution (Attachment 1). Background Each year the City Council adopts a five-year spending plan for capital improvements throughout the City. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is critical because it prioritizes significant city expenditures on capital projects of importance to the City. The City appropriates funding for the first year of the CIP as part of the adoption of the budget for the next fiscal year. Funding is not committed for years two through five of the program, as project priorities may change and project schedules may accelerate or decelerate. California Government Code § 65401) and chapter 2.32.070.C of the Cupertino Municipal Code (see Attachment 2) require the Planning Commission to review the CIP for consistency with the City’s General Plan (General Plan: Community Vision 2015 - 2040). The City Council is responsible for setting CIP project s and funding priorities. The role of the Planning Commission for this item is to review the CIP fo r consistency with the City’s General Plan. Pursuant to Government Code section 65401, “a coordinated program of proposed public works for the ensuing fiscal year… shall be submitted to the county or city planning agency for review and report to [the] official agency as to conformity with the adopted general plan or part thereof. Gov. Code § 65401. Capital Improvement Program, FY 2020/21 – 2024/25 June 15, 2020 Page 2 of 4 The Proposed CIP FY 2021 Planned 2021-2025 is attached (Attachment 3). Attachment 4 lists the proposed first year capital projects and staff notes describing how the projects relate to the General Plan: Community Vision 2015 - 2040. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”), together with the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.) (hereinafter, "CEQA Guidelines"), City staff has independently studied the proposed action and has determined that the finding of consistency with the General Plan is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15061(b)(3) in that “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Furthermore, the finding of consistency with the General Plan is not a “project” in that it has no “potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment.” CEQA Guidelines § 15378(a). Each project of the Proposed CIP will be evaluated for compliance with CEQA and will be subject to the appropriate level of environmental review. Discussion General Plan Consistency Please refer to Attachment 5 for excerpts of pertinent General Plan: Community Vision 2015 – 2040 policies and text. The General Plan consistencies consistency findings are summarized below for fiscal year 2020-21 CIP: 1- Projects that improve the safety and function of the City's primary circulation system. See Community Vision 2040 Goals M-2, M-3, and M-5 and Community Vision Policies M-10.1 and M-10.3. Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Phase 2 - Design Traffic Calming 2- Transportation projects that manage neighborhood traffic, decrease reliance on the usage of private cars, promote pedestrian activity and provide Safe Routes to Schools. See Community Vision 2040 Goals M-2, M-3, M-5, and Community Vision Policies M- 10.1 and M-10.3. Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Phase 2 – Design Capital Improvement Program, FY 2020/21 – 2024/25 June 15, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Traffic Calming 3- Projects that maintain the usability of and/or expand the capacity, performance, and efficiency of the City's public infrastructure and facilities. See Community Vision 2040 Goals INF-1, and Community Vision Policy INF-1.1, and Community Vision 20140 Strategy INF-1.1.1 and INF-1.1.2. Annual Playground Replacement Blackberry Farm Golf Course Alternatives Analysis Park Amenity Improvements Quinlan Community Center Emergency Generator Quinlan Community Center HVAC Equipment Evaluation Sports Center Community Needs Analysis Retaining Wall Repair – Cordova Road 4- Projects that maintain the usability of the City's parks and recreation inventory. See Community Vision 2040 Goals RPC-1 and Community Vision Policies RPC-2.5, RPC-3.1, RPC-4.1, RPC-7.3, M-1.3, and Community Vision 20140 Strategy RPC-2.5.1. Annual Playground Replacement Blackberry Farm Golf Course Alternatives Analysis Park Amenity Improvements Quinlan Community Center Emergency Generator Quinlan Community Center HVAC Equipment Evaluation Sports Center Community Needs Analysis Next Steps The Planning Commission’s consistency determination will be considered by the City Council at the June 16, 2020 budget adoption meeting. Prepared by: Roger Lee, Director of Public Works Reviewed by: Erick Serrano, Senior Planner Approved for Submission by: Ben Fu, Director of Community Development Capital Improvement Program, FY 2020/21 – 2024/25 June 15, 2020 Page 4 of 4 ATTACHMENTS: 1- Draft Resolution 2- Text of Cal. Government Code § 65401 and Cupertino Municipal Code Section 2.32.070.C 3- Proposed Capital Improvement Program - FY 2021 (2020-2021) – First-Year Projects 4- Matrix of CIP Projects and General Plan Consistency Notes 5- Excerpts of General Plan Policies and Text CITY OF CUPERTINO 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, California 95014 DRAFT RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FINDING THE PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, FISCAL YEARS 2020-21 TO 2024-25 CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN SECTION I: PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Name: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Applicant: City of Cupertino Location: Citywide SECTION II: FINDINGS WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino Capital Improvement Program (CIP) guides the funding and scheduling of infrastructure improvement projects over the next five years. The current CIP has been updated for the [FY 2020-2021 to 2024-2025] time period for City Council review and consideration; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65401 requires that City’s Planning Commission make a determination that the annual CIP is in conformance with the City’s General Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”), together with the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.) (hereinafter, "CEQA Guidelines"), City staff has independently studied the proposed action and has determined that the finding of consistency with the General Plan is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) in that “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Furthermore, the finding of consistency with the General Plan is not a “project” in that it has no “potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment.” CEQA Guidelines § 15378(a). WHEREAS, on June 15, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the subject application, and considered evidence presented by the City, city staff, and other interested parties. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows: Section 1: The Planning Commission has duly considered the full record before it, including the staff report and presentation, maps, facts, exhibits, public testimony and other evidence and materials Draft Resolution CIP Conformance to the General Plan June 15, 2020 submitted or provided to the Commission. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: The Planning Commission hereby exercises its independent judgment and determines that the action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3). CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) states that a project is exempt from CEQA if “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The action is a determination of consistency with the General Plan and therefore it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission also hereby exercises its independent judgment and determines that the finding of consistency with the General Plan is not a “project.” Under CEQA, a project has the “potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment.” CEQA Guidelines § 15378(a). The action is a finding of consistency with the General Plan and therefore has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment. Section 3: The Planning Commission finds in accordance with the Cupertino Municipal Code (CMC) section 2.32.070 (C) and state law based on the evidence in the public record that the City’s CIP (FY 2020- 2021 to 2024-2025) conforms to the City’s General Plan (Community Vision 2015-2040). PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June 2020, at a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino by the following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ATTEST: APPROVED: Benjamin Fu Kitty Moore Director of Community Development Chair, Planning Commission 1250687.2 ATTACHMENT 2 California Government Code Section 65401 reads: If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted, within such time as may be fixed by the legislative body, each county or city officer, department, board, or commission, and each governmental body, commission, or board, including the governing body of any special district or school district, whose jurisdiction lies wholly or partially within the county or city, whose functions include recommending, preparing plans for, or constructing, major public works, shall submit to the official agency, as designated by the respective county board of supervisors or city council, a list of the proposed public works recommended for planning, initiation or construction during the ensuing fiscal year. The official agency receiving the list of proposed public works shall list and classify all such recommendations and shall prepare a coordinated program of proposed public works for the ensuing fiscal year. Such coordinated program shall be submitted to the county or city planning agency for review and report to said official agency as to conformity with the adopted general plan or part thereof. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.32.070 (C) the Planning Commission shall, C. Annually review the capital improvement program of the City and the local public works projects of other local agencies for their consistency with the General Plan (pursuant to Sections 65400 et seq. of the California Government Code); 1250688.1 4 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed ATTACHMENT D - Proposed Project Narratives Category 1 – New Projects 5 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Annual Playground Replacement DESCRIPTION Replacement of older playground equipment that is dated and worn starting with Creekside (1998) and Varian (2002) Estimated Project Cost: $1,500,000 (5-yr total) Location: City-wide $300,000 Annually Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION The playground at several City playgrounds is over 18 years old with the equipment at Creekside park over 22 years old. The equipment is worn and dated. This project allows for the replacement of the equipment on an annual replacement schedule starting with the oldest to the newest. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: The staff time is included in the operating budget. 6 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed BBF Golf Course Alternatives Analysis DESCRIPTION Study to determine options for the BBF Golf Course from minor repairs, major renovation to alternative use. Estimated Project Cost: $50,000 Location: Blackberry Farm Golf Course Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Parks & Rec. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION The current facility was constructed in the 1960’s is functionally outdated and lacks many of the amenities that are found at successful golf course operations. The 1960’s irrigation system is failing due to age, which results in an excessive use of water and labor to maintain the system. The increasing retail cost of water exacerbates the operational inefficiency. The facilities lack of a driving range and instructional areas limits its potential to attract new users. The existing restaurant needs full renovation in order to attract banquets, weddings and other non-golf related events. This study would build on the December 2015 report and recommendations made by the National Golf Foundation, Inc. The outcome of the study will help determine the level of investment required in the facility. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: As older equipment is replaced with energy efficient equipment and as building systems are upgraded significant savings are expected in both maintenance and energy costs. 7 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Park Amenity Improvements DESCRIPTION Funding for various park amenities such as benches, hydration stations, outdoor table tennis, cornhole, shade (structures and/or trees), dog-of-leash, pickleball striping, etc Estimated Project Cost: $1,000,000 (5-year total) Location: City-wide $200,000 Annually Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION This project provides a funding mechanism to respond to citizen requests for minor park amenities in a cost effective and timely manner. Citizen suggestions for minor park improvements should be encouraged and supported. Approval of this project will allow the City to respond to such requests. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: A slight impact to the Operating Budget is anticipated in order to install these park improvements. 8 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Quinlan Community Center Emergency Generator DESCRIPTION Provides reliable emergency back-up power for QCC which is a designated cooling center. PROPOSED FOR FY20/21 Estimated Project Cost: $350,000 Location: Quinlan Community Center Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION Quinlan Community Center as it is the City's primary Mass Care and Shelter facility and designated Cooling Center. It is also within the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) impact area. Currently if primary power is interrupted there is no standby emergency generator. In a PSPS event there would also be no emergency power. Currently the facility relies on a mobile generator for emergency power. This project will provide efficient, reliable and permanent emergency power and includes generator sizing study and analysis of green distributed energy resources (such as solar/microgrids)/Generator/Connections. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: Slight impacts to the Operating Budget are anticipated due to the increased cost of maintaining an additional generator. 9 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Quinlan Community Center HVAC Equipment Evaluation DESCRIPTION Evaluate the existing equipment and operations to identify cost effective heating and cooling solutions. PROPOSED FOR FY21/22 Estimated Project Cost: $59,500 Location: Quinlan Community Center Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION The HVAC system at Quinlan is original with the building in 1990. Temperature does not stay regulated throughout the building. The temperature does not stay regulated day to day. Public Works has looked at the unit and the temperature issues over and over to no avail. Building temperatures are either too cool or too warm, are not consistent within a single conditioned area, and are not efficient. This evaluation builds on the Citywide Building Condition Assessment which identified the need for a more in-depth evaluation of the existing system operation and equipment. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: As older equipment is replaced with energy efficient equipment and as building systems are upgraded significant savings are expected in both maintenance and energy costs. 10 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Retaining Wall Repair – Cordova Road DESCRIPTION Replace failing retaining wall lagging with City forces Estimated Project Cost: $25,000 Location: West side of Cordova Road, north of San Juan Road Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION There is an existing wall along Cordova Rd. that retains soil adjacent to private property. The existing retaining wall is showing signs of deferred maintenance and potential premature failure. This project will replace the wood planks (ie lagging) in the wall and extend the useful life of the wall. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: This project should minimize or prevent costly emergency responses by maintenance crews resulting in a savings to the operating budget. 11 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Sports Center Community Needs Analysis DESCRIPTION Evaluate the potential long-term needs of the facility, the cost of renovations and repairs and the cost effectiveness of those improvements Estimated Project Cost: $25,000 Location: Sports Center Funding: Sports Center Enterprise Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION The Citywide Building Condition Assessment (BCA) identified several areas of concern with the Sports Center facility. Several structural deficiencies were identified that were deemed high priority and are being addressed this year with the Sports Center Seismic Retrofit project. Additional improvements have been requested and before we implement those projects we need to identify all the renovations required, the cost and priority of those projects and the cost effectiveness of repairs versus replacement. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: This project is not anticipated to impact the Operating budget. 12 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Phase 2 - Design DESCRIPTION Next Phase of the SCB Cl IV bikeway, from Wolfe Road to US-85. Design includes signal improvements and a concrete island separating vehicles from bicyclists. Estimated Project Cost: $350,000 Location: Stevens Creek Blvd: Funding: General Fund Wolfe Road to HWY 85 Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION This is the second phase of a three-phase program to design and construct separated bikeways from the east City limit to Foothill Expressway. This project funds design only and will result in a shovel ready project and detailed estimate which will better position the City for grant funding in the future. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: Slight impacts to the Operating Budget are anticipated due to the increased cost to sweep the bike lanes. 13 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Traffic Calming DESCRIPTION Funding to respond to citizen requests for traffic calming to reduce vehicle speeds, improve pedestrian and bike safety. Improvements include RRFB's, speed tables, raised crosswalks, bulb-outs and bollards City-wide Estimated Project Cost: $200,000 Location: City-wide Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION This project will create a contracting mechanism that will allow the City to respond citizen requests for traffic calming and/or safety improvements. The public are our eyes and ears in the community and they are a valuable asset in identifying necessary traffic safety improvements. Funding this project allows the City to evaluate and implement improvements in a timely manner. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: The staff time is included in the operating budget. 14 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Category 2 – Existing Projects – Multi-Year Funding 15 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed ADA Improvements DESCRIPTION This is an ongoing program, funded annually, to improve accessibility at all public facilities throughout the City. Estimated Project Cost: $475,000 (5-year) Location: Various Locations $85,000 FY 20/21, $90,000 FY 21/22, $95,000 FY 22/23, $100,000 FY 23/24, $105,000 FY 24/25 Prior Years Funding: $325,000 Total Funding: $800,000 Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION An update of the City’s ADA Transition Plan was completed in April 2015. The plan identifies improvements needed and priorities to achieve compliance with ADA in public buildings, parks, and the public right of way. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: There are no anticipated impacts to the Operating Budget. 16 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Capitol Project Support DESCRIPTION Funding for exceptional or unusual services that may occasionally be required in support of capital projects, so that such expenses may be accounted for and assigned to the project requiring the specific services. Estimated Project Cost: $250,000 (5-year) Location: Various Locations $50,000 Annually Prior Years Funding: $150,000 Total Funding: $400,000 Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION Budgeted capital projects that are in progress occasionally face unexpected management responses that require additional effort by staff or with contract resources. Examples of this are unusual legal or permit/regulatory issues. An annual appropriation will support timely responses to such needs and also allow the expenditures to be assigned to the specific projects. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: There are no anticipated impacts to the Operating Budget. 17 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed CIP Preliminary Planning & Design DESCRIPTION Funding for preliminary planning, engineering and design services that are determined to be needed subsequent to the adoption of the CIP Budget. This action will provide the means for the acquisition of resources to respond to CIP initiatives in a timely way. Estimated Project Cost: $625,000 (5-year) Location: Various Locations $125,000 Annually Prior Years Funding: $375,000 Total Funding: $1,000,000 Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION Funding within the CIP operating budget for General Contract Services has been the source of funding for mid-year additions to the CIP project work program for planning. Such project focused expenditures could not later be assigned to the specific capital project for tracking. Shifting funding from the operating budget to the CIP for preliminary planning and design will provide resources for mid-year CIP initiatives. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: Shifting funding from the operating budget to the CIP for preliminary planning and design will result in a decrease to the operating budget. This has been accounted for in the FY 2018-19 Operating Budget. 18 FY 2020-2021 CIP Budget - Proposed Street Light Installation – Annual Infill DESCRIPTION Design and install street lights on an as needed basis. Estimated Project Cost: $375,000 (5-year) Location: Various $75,000 annually Prior Years Funding: $105,000 Total: $480,000 Funding: General Fund Requesting Dept.: Public Works PROJECT JUSTIFICATION There are areas of the city where street light spacing is insufficient to meet current standards for illumination. Several locations are identified annually for infill with one or two lights. An annual appropriation will allow these deficiencies to be readily addressed. OPERATING BUDGET IMPACTS: This project will use staff time for the installation of these lights. Additional annual energy costs will be extremely minor. #Project Titles 1 Annual Playground Replacement 2 Blackberry Farm Golf Course Alternatives Analysis 3 Park Amenity Improvements 4 Quinlan Community Center Emergency Generator 5 Quinlan Community Center HVAC Equipment Evaluation 6 Sports Center Community Needs Analysis General Plan Consistency Notes for File No. CP-20-xxx City of Cupertino First Year Programmed Projects 5- Year Capital Improvements Program Fiscal Years 2020-21 to 2024-25 Project Description Replacement of older playground equipment that is dated and worn starting with Creekside (1998) and Varian (2002) Study to determine options for the BBF Golf Course from minor repairs, major renovation to alternative use. Funding for various park amenities such as benches, hydration stations, outdoor table tennis, cornhole, shade (structures and/or trees), dog-of-leash, pickleball striping, etc Provides reliable emergency back-up power for QCC which is a designated cooling center. Evaluate the existing equipment and operations to identify cost effective heating and cooling solutions. Evaluate the potential long-term needs of the facility, the cost of renovations and repairs and the cost effectiveness of those improvements Provide parks and recreational facilities for a variety of recreational activities; see General Plan Policy RPC-2.5 Design facilities to reduce maintenance and ensure that facilities are maintained and upgraded adequately; see General Plan Policy RPC-7.3 ATTACHMENT 4 General Plan Consistency Review Notes for CIPs 1-6 Ensure that the City’s infrastructure is enhanced and maintained to support existing development and future growth in a fiscally responsible manner; see General Plan Goal INF-1 Upgrade and enhance the City’s infrastructure through the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and requirements for development; see General Plan Policy INF-1.1 Ensure that public infrastructure is designed to meet planned needs and to avoid the need for future upsizing. Maintain a balance between future growth needs and over-sizing of infrastructure to avoid fiscal impacts or impacts to other goals; see General Plan Strategy INF-1.1.2 Create a full range of park and recreational resources and preserve natural resources; see General Plan Goal RPC-1 #Project Titles 7 Retaining Wall Repair - Cordova Road 8 Stevens Creek Boulevard Class IV Bikeway Phase 2 - Design 9 Traffic Calming Ensure that the City’s infrastructure is enhanced and maintained to support existing development and future growth in a fiscally responsible manner; see General Plan Goal INF-1 Replace failing retaining wall lagging using City forces Next Phase of the SCB Cl IV bikeway, from Wolfe Road to US-85. Design includes signal improvements and a concrete island separating vehicles from bicyclists. Develop and implement an updated citywide transportation plan necessary to accommodate vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements to meet the City’s needs; see General Plan Policy M-10.1 Integrate the financing, design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities with street projects. Build pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the same time as improvements for vehicular circulation; see General Plan Policy M-10.3 Upgrade and enhance the City’s infrastructure through the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and requirements for development; see General Plan Policy INF-1.1 Support a safe pedestrian and bicycle street network for people of all ages and abilities; see General Plan Goal M-3 Ensure safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle access to schools while working to reduce school-related congestion; see General Plan Goal M-5 Project Description Funding to respond to citizen requests for traffic calming to reduce vehicle speeds, improve pedestrian and bike safety. Improvements include RRFB's, speed tables, raised crosswalks, bulb-outs and bollards City-wide General Plan Consistency Review Notes For CIPs 7-9 Promote improvements to City streets that safely accommodate all transportation modes and persons of all abilities; see General Plan Goal M-2 LU-13 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element CITYWIDE GOALS AND POLICIES Balanced Community The City seeks to balance future growth and development in order create a more complete community. This includes ensuring a mix of land uses that support economic, social and cultural goals in order to preserve and enhance Cupertino’s great quality of life. Policy LU-1.1: Land Use and Transportation Focus higher land use intensities and densities within a half-mile of public transit service, and along major corridors. Policy LU-1.2: Development Allocation Maintain and update the development allocation table (Table LU-1) to ensure that the allocations for various land uses adequately meet city goals. Strategy LU-1.2.1: Planning Area Allocations. Development allocations are assigned for various Planning Areas. However, some flexibility may be allowed for transferring allocations among Planning Areas provided no significant environmental impacts are identified beyond those already studied in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Community Vision 2040. GOAL LU-1 CREATE A BALANCED COMMUNITY WITH A MIX OF LAND USES THAT SUPPORTS THRIVING BUSINESSES, ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION, COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS AND A HEALTHY COMMUNITY LU-14 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino TABLE LU-1 CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION BETWEEN 2014-2040 Commercial (s.f.) Office (s.f.) Hotel (rooms) Residential (units) Current Built (Dec 10, 2014) Buildout Available Current Built (Dec 10, 2014) Buildout Available Current Built (Dec 10, 2014) Buildout Available Current Built (Dec 10, 2014 Buildout Available Heart of the City 1,351,730 2,145,000 793,270 2,447,500 2,464,613 17,113 404 526 122 1,336 1,805 469 Vallco Shopping District** 1,207,774 1,207,774 - - 2,000,000 2,000,000 148 339 191 - 389 389 Homestead 291,408 291,408 - 69,550 69,550 - 126 126 - 600 750 150 N. De Anza 56,708 56,708 - 2,081,021 2,081,021 - 123 123 - 49 146 97 N. Vallco 133,147 133,147 - 3,069,676 3,069,676 - 315 315 - 554 1,154 600 S. De Anza 352,283 352,283 - 130,708 130,708 ----66- Bubb - - - 444,753 444,753 ------- Monta Vista Village 94,051 99,698 5,647 443,140 456,735 13,595 - - - 828 878 50 Other 144,964 144,964 - 119,896 119,896 ----18,039 18,166 127 Major Employers --- 109,935 633,053 523,118 ------ Citywide 3,632,065 4,430,982 798,917 8,916,179 11,470,005 2,553,826 1,116 1,429 313 21,412 23,294 1,882 ** Buildout totals for Office and Residential allocation within the Vallco Shopping District are contingent upon a Specific Plan being adopted for this area by May 31, 2018. If a Specific Plan is not adopted by that date, City will consider the removal of the Office and Residential allocations for Vallco Shopping District. See the Housing Element (Chapter 4) for additional information and requirements within the Vallco Shopping District. LU-15 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Strategy LU-1.2.2: Major Employers. Reserve a develop- ment allocation for major companies with sales office and corporate headquarters in Cupertino. Prioritize expansion of office space for existing major companies. New office development must demonstrate that the development posi- tively contributes to the fiscal well-being of the city. Strategy LU-1.2.3: Unused Development Allocation. Unused development allocations may be re-assigned to the citywide allocation table per Planning Area, when develop- ment agreements and development permits expire. Strategy LU-1.2.4: Neighborhood Allocation. Allocate residential units in neighborhoods through the building per- mit process unless subdivision or development applications are required. Policy LU-1.3: Community Benefits Program At the discretion of the City Council, additional heights over the base height standard in gateways and nodes may be approved up to the maximum heights as shown in the General Plan Community Form Diagram (Figure LU-1 of the General Plan) in conformance with the Community Benefits Program. Strategy LU-1.3.1: Amendment. Update the General Plan, Zoning Code and applicable Specific and Conceptual Plans to codify the provisions of the Community Benefit Program. Strategy LU-1.3.2: Retail Component. The retail com- ponent in the Community Benefit Program shall be the predominant use along the ground floor street frontage (for public or private streets), and shall be of sufficient depth and height to create a viable retail space(s). Strategy LU-1.3.3: Development Agreement. Offers of Community Benefit must be above and beyond project design elements and on-site or off-site contributions required as part of project environmental mitigations LU-16 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino or Federal, State or local requirements as part of the standard entitlement process. The details and conditions of the Community Benefit will be achieved through the Community Benefits Program and will be formalized through a Development Agreement. Policy LU-1.4: Land Use in all Citywide Mixed-Use Districts Encourage land uses that support the activity and character of mixed-use districts and economic goals. Strategy LU-1.4.1: Commercial and Residential Uses. Review the placement of commercial and residential uses based on the following criteria: 1. All mixed-use areas with commercial zoning will require retail as a substantial component. The North De Anza Special Area is an exception. 2. All mixed-use residential projects should be designed on the “mixed-use village” concept discussed earlier in this Element. 3. On sites with a mixed-use residential designation, resi- dential is a permitted use only on Housing Element sites and in the Monta Vista Village Special Area. 4. Conditional use permits will be required on mixed-use Housing Element sites that propose units above the allocation in the Housing Element, and on non-Housing Element mixed-use sites. Strategy LU-1.4.2: Public and Quasi-Public Uses. Review the placement of public and quasi-public activities in lim- ited areas in mixed-use commercial and office zones when the following criteria are met: 1. The proposed use is generally in keeping with the goals for the Planning Area, has similar patterns of traffic, LU-17 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element population or circulation of uses with the area and does not disrupt the operations of existing uses. 2. The building form is similar to buildings in the area (commercial or office forms). In commercial areas, the building should maintain a commercial interface by providing retail activity, storefront appearance or other design considerations in keeping with the goals of the Planning Area. Policy LU-1.5: Parcel Assembly Encourage parcel assembly and discourage parcelization to ensure that infill development meets City standards and provides adequate buffers to neighborhoods. Policy LU-1.6: Community Health through Land Use Promote community health through land use and design. Hillside TransitionApple Campus 228085280280858585SARATOGA280280280280280280280280Homestead Special AreaMaximum Residential DensityUp to 35 units per acre per General Plan Land Use MapMaximum Height30 feet, or 45 feet (south side between De Anza and Stelling)North Vallco Park Special AreaMaximum Residential Density25 units per acreMaximum Height60 feet Citywide Development SummaryCitywide Development AllocationHeart of the City Special AreaNorth De Anza Special AreaMaximum Residential Density25 units per acre Maximum Height45 feetMaximum Residential Density25 or 35 (South Vallco) units per acreMaximum Height45 feet, or 30 where designated by hatched line South De Anza Special AreaMaximum Residential Density25 (north of Bollinger) or 5-15 (south of 85) units per acreMaximum Height30 feetMonta Vista Village Special AreaBubb Road Special AreaVallco Shopping District Special AreaMaximum Residential DensityUp to 15 units per acre per General Plan Land Use MapMaximum HeightUp to 30 feetMaximum Residential Density20 units per acreMaximum Height45 feetWest of Wolfe RdMaximum Residential Density35 units per acreMaximum HeightPer Specific PlanEast of Wolfe RdMaximum Residential Density35 units per acreMaximum HeightPer Specific PlanSTEVENS CREEK BLVDWOLFE RD DE ANZA BLVDDE ANZA BLVDHOMESTEAD RD85North Crossroads NodeMaximum Residential Density25 units per acreMaximum Height45 feetCity Center NodeMaximum Residential Density25 units per acreMaximum Height45 feet or as existing, for existing buildingsSouth Vallco Park Maximum Residential Density35 units per acreMaximum Height45 feet, or 60 feet with retailNorth Vallco Gateway West of Wolfe RdMaximum Residential Density25 units per acre Maximum Height60 feet East of Wolfe RdMaximum Residential Density25 units per acreMaximum Height75 feet (buildings located within 50 feet of the property lines abutting Wolfe Road, Pruneridge Ave. and Apple Campus 2 site shall not exceed 60 feet)North De Anza Gateway Maximum Residential Density35 units per acreMaximum Height45 feet85Stelling Gateway West of Stelling RdSee Homestead Special AreaEast of Stelling RdMaximum Residential Density35 units per acreMaximum Height45 feetOaks GatewayMaximum Residential Density25 units per acreMaximum Height45 feetFigure LU-1Community Form DiagramLegendCity BoundarySpecial Areas/NeighborhoodsHomesteadNorth Vallco ParkVallco Shopping DistrictNorth De AnzaSouth De AnzaBubb RoadMonta Vista VillageAvenues (Major Collectors)Boulevards (Arterials)Key IntersectionsNeighborhood CentersHeart of the CityHillside Transition0 800 1600 2400FeetNUrban Service AreaSphere of InfluenceUrban TransitionNotes:Building Planes:• Maintain the primary building bulk below a 1:1 slope line drawn from the arterial/boulevardcurb line or lines except for the Crossroads area.• For the Crossroads area, see the Crossroads Streetscape Plan.• For projects adjacent to residential areas: Heights and setbacks adjacent to residential areas will be determined during project review.• For the North and South Vallco Park areas (except for the Vallco Shopping District Special Area): Maintain the primary building bulk below a 1.5:1 (i.e., 1.5 feet of setback for every 1 foot of building height) slope line drawn from the Stevens Creek Blvd. and Homestead Road curb lines and below 1:1 slope line drawn from Wolfe Road and Tantau Avenue curb line.Notwithstanding the heights and densities shown above, the maximum heights and densities for Priority Housing Sites identified in the adopted Housing Element shall be as reflected in the Housing Element.Avenues (Minor Collectors) LU-18 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Mixed-Use Urban Villages Many of the City’s Housing Element sites are located in major corridors to reduce traffic and environmental impacts and preserve neighborhoods (Figure LU-1). Housing Element sites, which are further identified and defined in the Housing Element, represent the City’s priority for resi- dential development. Residential uses on sites with mixed-use zoning should be designed on the “mixed-use village” concept discussed in below. 1. Parcel assembly. Parcel assembly of the site is required. Further parcelization is highly dis- couraged in order to preserve the site for redevelopment in the future. 2. Plan for Complete Redevelopment. A plan for complete redevelopment of the site is required in order to ensure that the site can meet development standards and provide appro- priate buffers. 3. “Mixed-Use Village” layout. An internal street grid with streets and alleys using “transect planning” (appropriate street and building types for each area), that is pedestrian-oriented, connects to existing streets, and creates walkable urban blocks for buildings and open space. 4. Uses. Include a substantial viable, retail component. Retail and active uses such as restaurants, outdoor dining, and entries are required along the ground floor of main street frontages. Mix of units for young professionals, couples and/or active seniors who like to live in an active “mixed-use village” environment. Office uses, if allowed, should provide active uses on the ground floor street frontage, including restaurants, entries, lobbies, etc. 5. Open space. Open space in the form of a central town square with additional plazas and “greens” for community gathering spaces, public art, and community events. The locations and sizes will depend on the size of the site. 6. Architecture and urban design. Buildings should have high-quality, pedestrian-oriented archi- tecture, and an emphasis on aesthetics, human scale, and creating a sense of place. 7. Parking. Parking in surface lots shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. Underground parking under buildings is preferred. Above grade structures shall not be located along major street frontages. In cases, where above-grade structures are allowed along internal street frontages, they shall be lined with retail, entries and active uses on the ground floor. All park- ing structures should be designed to be architecturally compatible with a high-quality “town center” environment. 8. Neighborhood buffers. Setbacks, landscaping and/or building transitions to buffer abutting single-family residential areas. LU-19 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Neighborhood Commercial Centers Neighborhood Commercial Centers serve adjacent neighborhoods and provide shopping and gath- ering places for residents. Retaining and enhancing neighborhood centers within and adjacent to neighborhoods throughout Cupertino supports the City’s goals for walkability, sustainability and creat- ing gathering places for people. Figure LU-1 shows the location of the Neighborhood Commercial Centers in Cupertino. The Guiding Principles of sustainability and health in Community Vision 2040 support the retention and enhancement of neighborhood centers throughout the community, and providing pedestrian and bike connections to them from neighborhoods. Mixed-residential use may be considered if it promotes revitalization of retail uses, creation of new gathering spaces, and parcel assembly. Housing Element sites represent the City’s priority for residential development. Residential uses should be designed on the “mixed-use village” concept discussed in this Element. LU-20 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Community Identity The City will seek to promote community identity and design consistency through the development review pro- cess and infrastructure master plans. Policy LU-2.1: Gateways Implement a gateway plan for the city’s entry points (Figure LU-2) and identify locations and design guidelines for gate- way features. Look for opportunities to reflect the gateway concept when properties adjacent to defined gateways are redeveloped. Policy LU-2.2: Pedestrian-Oriented Public Spaces Require developments to incorporate pedestrian-scaled elements along the street and within the development such as parks, plazas, active uses along the street, active uses, entries, outdoor dining and public art. GOAL LU-2 ENSURE THAT BUILDINGS, SIDEWALKS, STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES ARE COORDINATED TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY IDENTITY AND CHARACTERFOOTHILL BLVDSTELLING RDDe ANZA BLVDHOMESTEAD ROAD WOLFE RDPRUNERIDGE AVE STEVEN S CREEK BLVD BLANEY AVEMILLER AVEBO L L I NGER RD McCLELLAN ROAD RAINBOW DRIVEBUBB ROADPROSPECT ROAD 85 280 TANTAU AVE Figure LU-2: Gateways LU-21 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Site and Building Design The City will seek to ensure that the site and building design of new projects enhance the public realm (e.g., streets, parks, plazas and open space areas) and that there is a focus on integrating connections to adjacent neighbor- hoods, where appropriate. Policy LU-3.1: Site Planning Ensure that project sites are planned appropriately to cre- ate a network of connected internal streets that improve pedestrian and bicycle access, provide public open space and building layouts that support city goals related to streetscape character for various Planning Areas and corridors. Policy LU-3.2: Building Heights and Setback Ratios Maximum heights and setback ratios are specified in Figure LU-1. As indicated in the figure, taller heights are focused on major corridors, gateways and nodes. Setback ratios are established to ensure that the desired relationship of build- ings to the street is achieved. Where additional heights above the base height are allowed, the Community Benefits Program provides direction on requirements and the pro- cess of how additional height may be allocated. GOAL LU-3 ENSURE THAT PROJECT SITE PLANNING AND BUILDING DESIGN ENHANCE THE PUBLIC REALM AND INTEGRATE WITH ADJACENT NEIGHBORHOODS LU-22 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-3.3: Building Design Ensure that building layouts and design are compatible with the surrounding environment and enhance the streetscape and pedestrian activity. Strategy LU-3.3.1: Attractive Design. Emphasize attrac- tive building and site design by paying careful attention to building scale, mass, placement, architecture, materials, landscaping, screening of equipment, loading areas, sig- nage and other design considerations. Strategy LU-3.3.2: Mass and Scale. Ensure that the scale and interrelationships of new and old development comple- ment each other. Buildings should be grouped to create a feeling of spatial unity. Strategy LU-3.3.3: Transitions. Buildings should be designed to avoid abrupt transitions with existing devel- opment, whether they are adjacent or across the street. Consider reduced heights, buffers and/or landscaping to transition to residential and/or low-intensity uses in order to reduce visual and privacy impacts. Strategy LU-3.3.4: Compatibility. Ensure that the floor area ratios of multi-family residential developments are compatible with buildings in the surrounding area. Include a mix of unit types and avoid excessively large units. Strategy LU-3.3.5: Building Location. Encourage build- ing location and entries closer to the street while meeting appropriate landscaping and setback requirements. Strategy LU-3.3.6: Architecture and Articulation. Promote high-quality architecture, appropriate building articulation and use of special materials and architectural detailing to enhance visual interest. Strategy LU-3.3.7: Street Interface. Ensure development enhances pedestrian activity by providing active uses along LU-23 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element a majority of the building frontage facing the street. Mixed- use development should include retail, restaurant, outdoor dining, main entries, etc. Residential development should include main entrances, lobbies, front stoops and porches, open space and other similar features. Strategy LU-3.3.8: Drive-up Services. Allow drive-up service facilities only when adequate circulation, parking, noise control, architectural features and landscaping are compatible with the expectations of the Planning Area, and when residential areas are visually buffered. Prohibit drive- up services in areas where pedestrian-oriented activity and design are highly encouraged, such as Heart of the City, North De Anza Boulevard, Monta Vista Village and neigh- borhood centers. Strategy LU-3.3.9: Specific and Conceptual Plans. Maintain and update Specific/Conceptual plans and design guidelines for Special Areas such as Heart of the City, Crossroads, Homestead Corridor, Vallco Shopping District, North and South De Anza corridors and Monta Vista Village. Strategy LU-3.3.10: Entrances. In multi-family projects where residential uses may front on streets, require pedes- trian-scaled elements such as entries, stoops and porches along the street. Policy LU-3.4: Parking In surface lots, parking arrangements should be based on the successful operation of buildings; however, parking to the side or rear of buildings is desirable. No visible garages shall be permitted along the street frontage. Above grade structures shall not be located along street frontages and shall be lined with active uses on the ground floor on inter- nal street frontages. Subsurface/deck parking is allowed provided it is adequately screened from the street and/or adjacent residential development. LU-24 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Streetscape Design The City will seek to improve streetscapes throughout Cupertino with attractive landscaping, and complete and safe sidewalks. Policy LU-4.1: Street and Sidewalks Ensure that the design of streets, sidewalks and pedestrian and bicycle amenities are consistent with the vision for each Planning Area and Complete Streets policies. Policy LU-4.2: Street Trees and Landscaping Ensure that tree planting and landscaping along streets visually enhances the streetscape and is consistent for the vision for each Planning Area (Special Areas and Neighborhoods): 1. Maximize street tree planting along arterial street front- ages between buildings and/or parking lots. 2. Provide enhanced landscaping at the corners of all arte- rial intersections. 3. Enhance major arterials and connectors with landscaped medians to enhance their visual character and serve as traffic calming devices. 4. Develop uniform tree planting plans for arterials, con- nectors and neighborhood streets consistent with the vision for the Planning Area. GOAL LU-4 PROMOTE THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF PLANNING AREAS AND THE GOALS FOR COMMUNITY CHARACTER, CONNECTIVITY AND COMPLETE STREETS IN STREETSCAPE DESIGN LU-25 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element 5. Landscape urban areas with formal planting arrangements. 6. Provide a transition to rural and semi-rural areas in the city, generally west of Highway 85, with informal planting. Connectivity The City will ensure that employment centers and neighbor- hoods have access to desired and convenient amenities, such as local retail and services. Policy LU-5.1: Neighborhood Centers Retain and enhance local neighborhood shopping centers and improve pedestrian and bicycle access to neighbor- hoods to improve access to goods and services. Policy LU-5.2: Mixed-Use Villages Where housing is allowed along major corridors or neigh- borhood commercial areas, development should promote mixed-use villages with active ground-floor uses and public space. The development should help create an inviting pedestrian environment and activity center that can serve adjoining neighborhoods and businesses. GOAL LU-5 ENSURE THAT EMPLOYMENT CENTERS AND NEIGHBORHOODS HAVE ACCESS TO LOCAL RETAIL AND SERVICES WITHIN WALKING OR BICYCLING DISTANCE LU-26 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-5.3: Enhance Connections Look for opportunities to enhance publicly-accessible pedestrian and bicycle connections with new development or redevelopment. Historic Preservation Cupertino has a rich and varied cultural history; however, only a few historic buildings and resources are preserved today. The City seeks to encourage preservation of these precious historic resources and encourage their enhance- ment in the future. Policy LU-6.1: Historic Preservation Maintain and update an inventory of historically significant structures and sites in order to protect resources and promote awareness of the city’s history in the following four categories: Historic Sites, Commemorative Sites, Community Landmarks and Historic Mention Sites (Figure LU-5). Policy LU-6.2: Historic Sites Projects on Historic Sites shall meet the Secretary of Interior Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties. GOAL LU-6 PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE CITY’S HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES LU-27 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element FOOTHILL BLVDSTELLING RDDe ANZA BLVDHOMESTEAD ROAD WOLFE RDSTEVENS CREEK BLVD BLANEY AVEMILLER AVEBOLLINGER RD McCLELLAN ROAD RAINBOW DRIVEBUBB ROADPROSPECT ROAD 85 280 TANTAU AVE Stevens Creek Reservoir Hanson Permanente Monta Vista Neighborhood Cupertino Historical Museum Memorial Park, Community Center, Sports Complex De Anza College De Anza Industrial Park Cupertino Civic Center Vallco Shopping District Vallco Industrial Park A B C D E F G H I Sunnyvale Santa Clara San Jose Saratoga Los Altos Maryknoll Seminary Snyder Hammond House De La Vega Tack House Baer Blacksmith Enoch J. Parrish Tank House Nathan Hall Tank House Gazebo Trim Union Church of Cupertino Old Collins School Miller House Glendenning Barn McClellan Ranch Barn Seven Springs Ranch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 De Anza Knoll Doyle Winery “Cupertino Wine Company” Stocklmeir Farmhouse Elisha Stephens Place Arroyo De San Joseph Cupertino Hazel Goldstone Variety Store Woelffel Cannery Engles Grocery “Paul and Eddie’s” Apple One Building Baldwin Winery Le Petit Trianon and Guest Cottages Interim City Hall City of Cupertino Crossroads St. Joseph’s Church 1 7 8 53 A I D H C E F B 9 10 11 2 4 G ~11/2 Mile West 6 2 1 3 4 8 12 7 14 2 10 1 11 4 5 13 3 9 6 0 1000 0 500 2000 3000 0 0.5 1Mile 1000 Feet Meters Legend City Boundary Heart of the City Boundary Urban Service Area Boundary Sphere of Influence Boundary Agreement Line Unincorporated Areas Historic Sites Commemorative Sites 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Community Landmarks Montebello School, 1892 Perrone Ranch Stone Cellar, now part of Ridge Vineyards Picchetti Brothers Winery and Ranch Woodhills Estate 1 2 3 4 Sites of Historic Mention (outside city jurisdicition) Figure LU-5 Historic Resources LU-28 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-6.3: Historic Sites, Commemorative Sites and Community Landmarks Projects on Historic Sites, Commemorative Sites and Community Landmarks shall provide a plaque, reader board and/or other educational tools on the site to explain the historic significance of the resource. The plaque shall include the city seal, name of resource, date it was built, a written description and photograph. The plaque shall be placed in a location where the public can view the information. Policy LU-6.4: Public Access Coordinate with property owners of public and quasi-public sites to allow public access of Historic and Commemorative Sites to foster public awareness and education. Private property owners will be highly encouraged, but not required, to provide public access to Historic and Commemorative Sites. Policy LU-6.5: Historic Mention Sites These are sites outside the City’s jurisdiction that have contributed to the City’s history. Work with agencies that have jurisdiction over the historical resource to encourage adaptive reuse and rehabilitation and provide public access and plaques to foster public awareness and education. Policy LU-6.6: Incentives for Preservation of Historic Resources Utilize a variety of techniques to serve as incentives to fos- ter the preservation and rehabilitation of Historic Resources including: 1. Allow flexible interpretation of the zoning ordinance not essential to public health and safety. This could LU-29 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element include land use, parking requirements and/or setback requirements. 2. Use the California Historical Building Codes standards for rehabilitation of historic structures. 3. Tax rebates (Milles Act or Local tax rebates). 4. Financial incentives such as grants/loans to assist reha- bilitation efforts. Policy LU-6.7: Heritage Trees Protect and maintain the city’s heritage trees in a healthy state. Strategy LU-6.7.1: Heritage Tree List. Establish and periodically revise a heritage tree list that includes trees of importance to the community. Policy LU-6.8: Cultural Resources Promote education related to the city’s history through public art in public and private developments. LU-30 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Snyder Hammond House 22961 Stevens Creek Blvd. Old Collins School 20441 Homestead Road - Cupertino De Oro Club Maryknoll Seminary 2300 Cristo Rey Drive Glendenning Barn 10955 N Tantau Avenue – Hewlett Packard Baer Blacksmith 22221 McClellan Road – McClellan Ranch Park Gazebo Trim Mary & Stevens Creek Blvd. – Memorial Park Nathan Hall Tank House 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd. Enoch J. Parrish Tank House 22221 McClellan Road – McClellan Ranch Park De La Vega Tack House Rancho Deep Cliff Club House Union Church of Cupertino 20900 Stevens Creek Boulevard Miller House 10518 Phil Place Historic Sites McClellan Ranch Barn 22221 McClellan Rd Seven Springs Ranch 11801 Dorothy Anne Way LU-31 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Commemorative Sites Elisha Stephens Place 22100 Stevens Creek Boulevard – Existing Plaque Doyle Winery “Cupertino Wine Company” Visible from McClellan Ranch Park (no photo available) De Anza Knoll Off of Cristo Rey Drive Le Petit Trianon and Guest Cottages 1250 Stevens Creek Boulevard – Foothill-De Anza Community College, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Stocklmeir Farm House 22120 Stevens Creek Road Woelffel Cannery 10120 Imperial Avenue – Demolished St. Josephs Church 10110 North de Anza Boulevard Apple One Building 10240 Bubb Road Arroyo De San Joseph Cupertino 21840 McClellan Road – Monta Vista High School, State of California Historical Landmark #800 The Crossroads Intersection at Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard Interim City Hall 10321 South De Anza Boulevard LU-32 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Baldwin Winery 1250 Stevens Creek Boulevard – Foothill-De Anza Community College Engles Grocery “Paul and Eddie’s” 1619 Stevens Creek Boulevard Hazel Goldstone Variety Store 21700 Stevens Creek Boulevard Perrone Ranch Stone Cellar: Ridge Vineyards 17100 Montebello Road – Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District Woodhills Estate Cupertino/Saratoga Hills, End of Prospect Road – Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District, National Register of Historic Places Picchetti Brothers Winery 13100 Montebello Road – Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District Montebello School 15101 Montebello Road Sites of Historic Mention Commemorative Sites (continued) LU-33 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Arts and Culture Cupertino history and diversity provides a rich background for community art and culture. The City seeks to encour- age support public art and the arts community through development. Policy LU-7.1: Public Art Stimulate opportunities for the arts through develop- ment and cooperation with agencies and the business community. Strategy LU-7.1.1: Public Art Ordinance Maintain and update an ordinance requiring public art in public as well as private projects of a certain size. Strategy LU-7.1.2: Gateways. Promote placement of vis- ible artwork in gateways to the city. Strategy LU-7.1.3: Artist Workspace. Encourage the development of artist workspace, such as live/work units, in appropriate location in the city. Note: see the Recreation and Community Services Element for policies related to programming. GOAL LU-7 PROMOTE A CIVIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE ARTS EXPRESS AN INNOVATIVE SPIRIT, CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND INSPIRE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION LU-34 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Economic Development and Fiscal Stability The City will seek to identify strategies and programs that support and retain local businesses, attract new businesses and investment, and ensure the long-term fiscal health of the City. Policy LU-8.1: Fiscal Health Maintain and improve the City’s long-term fiscal health. Policy LU-8.2: Land Use Encourage land uses that generate City revenue. Strategy LU-8.2.1: Fiscal Impacts. Evaluate fiscal impacts of converting office/commercial uses residential use, while ensuring that the city meets regional housing requirements. Policy LU-8.3: Incentives for Reinvestment Provide incentives for reinvestment in existing, older com- mercial areas. Strategy LU-8.3.1: Mixed-use. Consider mixed-use (office, commercial, residential) in certain commercial areas to encourage reinvestment and revitalization of sales-tax producing uses, when reviewing sites for regional housing requirements. Strategy LU-8.3.2: Shared or Reduced Parking. Consider shared or reduced parking, where appropriate as incentives to construct new commercial and mixed-use development, GOAL LU-8 MAINTAIN A FISCALLY SUSTAINABLE CITY GOVERNMENT THAT PRESERVES AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS RESIDENTS, WORKERS AND VISITORS LU-35 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element while increasing opportunities for other modes of transportation. Strategy LU-8.3.3: Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvements. Consider infrastructure and streetscape improvements in areas, such as the Crossroads or South Vallco area to encourage redevelopment as a pedestrian- oriented area that meets community design goals. Strategy LU-8.3.4: High Sales-Tax Producing Retail Uses. Consider locations for high sales-tax producing retail uses (such as life-style and hybrid commodity-specialty centers) provided the development is compatible with the surround- ing area in terms of building scale and traffic. Policy LU-8.4: Property Acquisition Maximize revenue from City-owned land and resources, and ensure that the City’s land acquisition strategy is balanced with revenues. Policy LU-8.5: Efficient Operations Plan land use and design projects to allow the City to main- tain efficient operations in the delivery of services including, community centers, parks, roads, and storm drainage, and other infrastructure. LU-36 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-9.1: Cooperation with Business Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with the business community to support innovation and take advan- tage of economic development opportunities. Strategy LU-9.1.1: Economic Development Strategy Plan. Create and periodically update an Economic Development Strategy Plan in order to ensure the City’s long-term fiscal health and stability and to make Cupertino an attractive place to live, work and play. Strategy LU-9.1.2: Partnerships. Create partnerships between the City and other public and private organiza- tions to promote the development of innovative technology and businesses in the community and facilitate growth and infrastructure improvements that benefits residents and businesses. Strategy LU-9.1.3: Economic Development and Business Retention. Encourage new businesses and retain existing businesses that provide local shopping and services, add to municipal revenues, contribute to economic vitality and enhance the City’s physical environment. Strategy LU-9.1.4: Regulations. Periodically review and update land use and zoning requirements for retail, com- mercial and office development in order to attract high- quality sales-tax producing businesses and services, while adapting to the fast-changing retail, commercial and office environment. GOAL LU-9 PROMOTE A STRONG LOCAL ECONOMY THAT ATTRACTS AND RETAINS A VARIETY OF BUSINESSES LU-37 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Strategy LU-9.1.5: Incubator Work Space. Encourage the development of flexible and affordable incubator work space for start-ups and new and emerging technologies. Strategy LU-9.1.6: Development Review. Provide efficient and timely review of development proposals, while main- taining quality standards in accordance with city codes. Look for a solution-based approach to problems while being responsive to community concerns and promote positive communication among parties. Policy LU-9.2: Work Environment Encourage the design of projects to take into account the well-being and health of employees and the fast-changing work environment. Strategy LU-9.2.1: Local Amenities. Encourage office development to locate in areas where workers can walk or bike to services such as shopping and restaurants, and to provide walking and bicycling connections to services. Strategy LU-9.2.2: Workplace Policies. Encourage public and private employers to provide workplace policies that enhance and improve the health and well-being of their employees. LU-38 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Regional Cooperation and Coordination The City will work with regional agencies to coordinate with regional plans and address community priorities by partici- pating in the planning process. Policy LU-10.1: Regional Decisions Coordinate with regional and local agencies on planning, transportation, economic development and sustainability issues to ensure that the decisions improve fiscal health and the quality of life for Cupertino residents and businesses. Policy LU-10.2: Regional Planning Coordination Review regional planning documents prior to making deci- sions at the local level. Policy LU-10.3: Neighboring Jurisdictions Collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions on issues of mutual interest. Policy LU-10.4: Urban Service Area Work with neighboring jurisdictions to create boundaries that are defined by logical municipal service areas. Strategy LU-10.4.1: Tax-sharing agreements. Consider entering into tax-sharing agreements with adjacent jurisdic- tions in order to facilitate desired boundary realignments. GOAL LU-10 PROMOTE EFFECTIVE COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES ON PLANNING ISSUES LU-39 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Policy LU-10.5: Annexation Actively pursue the annexation of unincorporated proper- ties within the City’s urban service area, including the Creston neighborhoods, which will be annexed on a parcel- by-parcel basis with new development. Other remaining unincorporated islands will be annexed as determined by the City Council. Access to Community Facilities and Services The City will seek to improve connectivity and access to public facilities and services, including De Anza College. Policy LU-11.1: Connectivity Create pedestrian and bicycle access between new developments and community facilities. Review existing neighborhood circulation to improve safety and access for students to walk and bike to schools, parks, and community facilities such as the library. Policy LU-11.2: De Anza College Allow land uses not traditionally considered part of a col- lege to be built at De Anza College, provided such uses integrate the campus into the community, provide facilities and services not offered in the City and/or alleviate impacts created by the college. GOAL LU-11 MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO LIBRARY AND SCHOOL SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER AGENCIES LU-40 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Hillsides The City seeks to establish clear hillside policy in order to provide for the realistic use of privately-owned hillside lands, while preserving natural and aesthetic features. Policy LU-12.1: Land Use Regulations Establish and maintain building and development standards for hillsides that ensure hillside protection. Strategy LU-12.1.1: Ordinance and development review. Through building regulations and development review, limit development on ridgelines, hazardous geological areas and steep slopes. Control colors and materials and minimize the illumination of outdoor lighting. Reduce visible building mass with measures including, stepping structures down the hillside, following natural contours, and limiting the height and mass of the wall plane facing the valley floor. Strategy LU-12.1.2: Slope-density formula. Apply a slope- density formula to very low intensity residential develop- ment in the hillsides. Density shall be calculated based on the foothill modified, foothill modified ½ acre and the 5-20 acre slope density formula. Actual lot sizes and develop- ment areas will be determined through zoning ordinances, clustering and identification of significant natural features and geological constraints. Strategy LU-12.1.3: 1976 General Plan-Previously des- ignated Very Low Density: Semi-Rural 5-acre. Properties previously designated Very Low-Density Residential: Semi- Rural 5-acre per the 1976 General Plan may be subdivided GOAL LU-12 PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE CITY’S HILLSIDE NATURAL HABITAT AND AESTHETIC VALUES LU-41 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element utilizing that formula. Properties that have already been since subdivided in conformance with the above designa- tion have no further subdivision potential for residential purposes. Strategy LU-12.1.4: Existing lots in Foothill Modified and Foothill Modified 1/2–acre Slope density designations. Require discretionary review with a hillside exception for hillside or R1 properties if development is proposed on substandard parcels on slopes per the R1 and RHS zoning. Policy LU-12.2: Clustering Subdivisions Cluster lots in major subdivisions and encourage clustering in minor subdivisions, for projects in the 5-20-acre slope density designation. Reserve 90 percent of the land in private open space to protect the unique characteristics of the hillsides from adverse environmental impacts. Keep the open space areas contiguous as much as possible. Policy LU-12.3: Rural Improvement Standards in Hillside Areas Require rural improvement standards in hillside areas to preserve the rural character of the hillsides. Improvement standards should balance the need to furnish adequate util- ity and emergency services against the Strategy LU-12.3.1: Grading. Follow natural land contours and avoid mass of grading of sites during construction, especially in flood hazard or geologically sensitive areas. Grading hillside sites into large, flat areas shall be avoided. Strategy LU-12.3.2: Roads. Roads should be narrowed to avoid harming trees and streambeds. Strategy LU-12.3.3: Trees. Retain significant specimen trees, especially when they grow in groves or clusters and integrate them into the developed site. LU-42 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-12.4: Hillside Views The Montebello foothills at the south and west boundary of the valley floor provide a scenic backdrop, adding to the City’s scale and variety. While it is not possible to guarantee an unobstructed view of the hills from every vantage point, an attempt should be made to allow views of the foothills from public gathering places. Strategy LU-12.4.1: Views from Public Facilities. Design public facilities, particularly open spaces, so they include views of the foothills or other nearby natural features, and plan hillside developments to minimize visual and other impacts on adjacent public open space. Strategy LU-12.4.2: Developments near Public Space. Located private driveways and building sites as far as pos- sible from property boundaries adjoining public open space preserves and parks to enhance the natural open space character and protect plant and animal habitat. Policy LU-12.5: Development in the County Jurisdiction Development in the County, particularly if located near Cupertino’s hillsides and urban fringe area, should consider the goals and policies in Community Vision 2040. Strategy LU-12.5.1: County Development. Development in these areas should be compatible with Cupertino’s hillside policies of low-intensity residential, agricultural or open space uses. Preservation of the natural environment, clustering sites to minimize impact and dedication of open space are encouraged. Visual impacts, access, traffic and other impacts, and service demands should be assessed in consultation with Cupertino’s goals and policies. LU-43 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element PLANNING AREA GOALS AND POLICIES As outlined in the Planning Areas chapter, Community Vision 2040 organizes the city into 21 distinct Planning Areas, divided into two categories: (1) Special Areas that are expected to transition over the life of the General Plan and (2) Neighborhoods where future changes are expected to be minimal. The following goals, policies and strategies are specific to the Planning Areas and provide guidance for future change in accordance with the community vision. Figure LU-1 shows maximum heights and residential densi- ties allowed in each Special Area. The City Council may grant height increases above the maximum base height standard in certain areas if a project includes community benefits LU-44 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Special Areas Special Areas are located along major mixed-use corridors and nodes that have access to a variety of different forms of transportation. Future growth in Cupertino will be focused in these areas to manage growth while minimizing traffic, greenhouse gas and health impacts on the com- munity. The discussion for each Special Area outlines goals, policies and strategies related to land use, building form, streetscape, connectivity, open space, landscaping, and the urban/rural ecosystem in order to help implement the com- munity vision for these areas. LU-45 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Heart of the City Special Area The Heart of the City will remain the core commercial cor- ridor in Cupertino, with a series of commercial and mixed- use centers and a focus on creating a walkable, bikeable boulevard that can support transit. General goals, policies and strategies will apply throughout the entire area; while more specific goals, policies and strategies for each sub- area are designed to address their individual settings and characteristics. Policy LU-13.1: Heart of the City Specific Plan The Heart of the City Specific Plan provides design stan- dards and guidelines for this area, which promote a cohe- sive, landscaped boulevard that links its distinct sub-areas and is accessible to all modes of transportation. Policy LU-13.2: Redevelopment Encourage older properties along the boulevard to be redeveloped and enhanced. Allow more intense develop- ment only in nodes and gateways as indicated in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU-1). GOAL LU-13 ENSURE A COHESIVE, LANDSCAPED BOULEVARD THAT SUPPORTS ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION, LINKS ITS DISTINCT AND ACTIVE COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE SUB-AREAS AND NODES, AND CREATES A HIGH-QUALITY, DISTINCT COMMUNITY IMAGE AND A VIBRANT HEART FOR CUPERTINO LU-46 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-13.3: Parcel Assembly Encourage the assembly of parcels to foster new develop- ment projects that can provide high-quality development with adequate buffers for neighborhoods. Policy LU-13.4: Neighborhood Centers and Activity Areas A majority of the commercial development allocation should be devoted to rehabilitating neighborhood cen- ters and major activity centers with a focus on creating pedestrian-oriented, walkable and bikeable areas with invit- ing community gathering places. Land uses between the activity centers should help focus and support activity in the centers. Neighborhood centers should be retrofitted and redeveloped using the “neighborhood concept” discussed earlier in this Element. Policy LU-13.5: Land Use The Heart of the City area allows a mix of retail, commer- cial, office and residential uses. Specific uses are provided in the Heart of the City Specific Plan. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Policy LU-13.6: Building Form Buildings should be high-quality, with pedestrian-oriented and active uses along the street. Policy LU-13.7: Streetscape and Connectivity Create a walkable and bikeable boulevard with active uses and a distinct image for each subarea. Strategy LU-13.7.1: Streetscape. Provide active uses along the street frontage, bike lanes, sidewalks that support pedestrian-oriented activity, improved pedestrian crossings at street intersections, and attractive transit facilities (e.g., bus stops, benches, etc.). LU-47 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Strategy LU-13.7.2: Street trees and landscaping. Create a cohesive visual image with street tree plantings along the corridor, but with distinct tree types for each sub-area to support its distinct character and function. Strategy LU-13.7.3: Connectivity. Properties with a block should be inter-connected with shared access drives. Provide pedestrian paths to enhance public access to and through the development. New development, particularly on corner lots, should provide pedestrian and bicycle improvements along side streets to enhance connections to surrounding neighborhoods. Strategy LU-13.7.4: Traffic calming. Evaluate options on Stevens Creek Boulevard to improve the pedestrian environment by proactively managing speed limits, enforce- ment, and traffic signal synchronization. Policy LU-13.7: Neighborhood buffers. Consider buffers such as setbacks, landscaping and/or building transitions to buffer abutting single-family residen- tial areas from visual and noise impacts. West Stevens Creek Boulevard Subarea Policy LU-14.1: Land Use Primary land uses include quasi-public/public facilities, with supporting mixed commercial/residential uses. GOAL LU-14 CREATE A PUBLIC AND CIVIC GATEWAY SUPPORTED BY MIXED- COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL USES LU-48 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-14.2: Streetscape Street tree planting that supports an active, pedestrian- oriented environment. Street tree planting should provide a connection with the adjacent foothills with trees such as oaks. Policy LU-14.3: Gateway Concept Buildings should be high-quality in keeping with the gateway character of the area. Projects should provide or contribute towards gateway signs and landscaping. Policy LU-14.4: De Anza College Node Buildings should be designed to fit into the surroundings with pedestrian-orientation. Externalizing activities by providing cafeterias, bookstores and plazas along the street and near corners is encouraged. Policy LU-14.5: Oaks Gateway Node This is a gateway retail and shopping node. New residen- tial and office uses, if allowed, should be designed on the “mixed-use village” concept discussed earlier in this Element. Policy LU-14.6: Community Recreation Node Contribute to the high-quality streetscape with trees, sidewalks, building and site design, and active uses such as main entries, lobbies or similar features along the street to reinforce pedestrian orientation. LU-49 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Crossroads Subarea Policy LU-15.1: Crossroads Streetscape Plan Create a streetscape plan for the Crossroads Subarea that provides design standards and guidelines for an attractive, walkable, vibrant shopping village, where commercial and roadway design encourage pedestrian activity. The plan will include the following elements: 1. Land use plan specifying the type, intensity and arrangement of land uses to promote pedestrian and business activity. 2. Streetscape plan that provides for an attractive pedes- trian streetscape. 3. Design guidelines that foster pedestrian activity and a sense of place. Strategy LU-15.1.1: Uses. Include in this subarea pri- mary uses such as retail, office and commercial. Ground floor uses shall have active retail uses with storefronts. Commercial office and office uses may be allowed on upper levels. In the case of deep lots, buildings along the street should provide retail and buildings in the back may be developed with allowed uses. See Figure LU-1 for residen- tial densities and criteria. GOAL LU-15 CREATE AN ACTIVE, PEDESTRIAN- ORIENTED SHOPPING DISTRICT WITH VIBRANT RETAIL USES AND ENTRIES ALONG THE STREET, OUTDOOR DINING AND PLAZAS OR PUBLIC GATHERING SPACES LU-50 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Strategy LU-15.1.2: Streetscape. Primary ground-floor entrances shall face the street. The streetscape shall consist of wide pedestrians sidewalks with inviting street furniture, street trees, pedestrian-scaled lighting with banners, small plazas, art/water features, pedestrian crosswalks with special paving, and other elements identified in the Crossroads Streetscape Plan. Strategy LU-15.1.3: Building form. Buildings should be moderately-scaled with high-quality, pedestrian-oriented scaled, active uses along the street. Buildings in the North Crossroads node may have taller heights per the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU-1). Strategy LU-15.1.4: Shared parking. Require shared park- ing and access arrangements throughout the area, with overall parking standards reflecting the shared parking. Strategy LU-15.1.5: De Anza Boulevard/Stevens Creek Boulevard landmark. Secure landscape easements from properties at the intersection of De Anza Stevens Creek Boulevards for construction of a future landmark. The landmark may include open space, landscaping and other design elements at the corners. Land at the southeast cor- ner will remain a publicly accessible park. LU-51 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element City Center Subarea Policy LU-16.1: City Center Node Establish the City Center Node as a moderately-scaled, medium-density mixed-use office, hotel, retail and residen- tial area, with an integrated network of streets and open space. Strategy LU-16.1.1: Uses. A mix of uses including, office, hotel, retail, residential and civic uses. The ground floor of buildings along the street should be activated with pedestrian-oriented, active uses including retail, restaurants, and entries. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Strategy LU-16.1.2: Connectivity. New development should improve the connectivity within the block and with surrounding streets, including connections to the Crossroads Subarea. Strategy LU-16.1.3: Building form. Buildings should be moderately-scaled to transition from existing taller buildings to the scale of the surrounding area. Additional heights may be approved in specific areas by the City Council as part of the Community Benefits Program and per heights allowed in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU-1). Taller build- ings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. GOAL LU-16 MAINTAIN A MIXED-USE AND CIVIC DISTRICT THAT WILL ENHANCE COMMUNITY IDENTITY AND ACTIVITY, AND SUPPORT THE CROSSROADS SUBAREA LU-52 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Strategy LU-16.1.4: Gateway concept. Buildings should be designed with high-quality architecture and landscaping befitting the gateway character of the site. Strategy LU-16.1.5: Open space. A publicly-accessible park shall be retained at the southeast corner of Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevard and shall include public art, seating areas and plazas for retail and restaurant uses along the ground floor of adjacent buildings. Policy LU-16.2: Civic Center Node Create a civic heart for Cupertino that enables community building by providing community facilities, meeting and gathering spaces, public art, and space for recreation and community events. Central Stevens Creek Boulevard Subarea Policy LU-17.1: Land Use Allow a mix of uses including commercial, retail, com- mercial office and limited residential uses. The ground floor of buildings along the street should be activated with pedestrian-oriented, active uses including retail, restaurants, entries, etc. Neighborhood centers shall be remodeled or redeveloped using the “neighborhood center” format described earlier in this Element. See Figure LU-1 for resi- dential densities and criteria. GOAL LU-17 RETAIN AND ENHANCE AS A WALKABLE, BIKEABLE, COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE BOULEVARD WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS, OFFICE AND LIMITED RESIDENTIAL USES LU-53 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element East Stevens Creek Boulevard Subarea Policy LU-18.1: Land Use Allow regional commercial with retail, commercial, office and hotels as the primary uses, with residential mixed-use as a supporting use. Retail, restaurant and other actives uses are highly encouraged on the ground floor facing the street. In case of office complexes, active uses such as entries, lobbies or plazas should be provided on the ground floor along the street. Neighborhood centers shall be remodeled or redeveloped using the “neighborhood center” format described earlier in this Element. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Policy LU-18.2 South Vallco Retain and enhance the South Vallco area as a mixed-use retail, office and residential district with a pedestrian- oriented, downtown atmosphere. Strategy LU-18.2.1: Uses. Encourage a mix of retail, commercial, office, residential and hotel uses. Provide active retail uses on the ground floor facing the street or outdoor pedestrian corridor with connections to adjacent development. Office sites to the north of Vallco Parkway are encouraged to provide retail uses. However, if retail is not provided, office sites should provide entries and active uses along the street frontage. GOAL LU-18 CREATE A WALKABLE, BIKEABLE MIXED-USE BOULEVARD WITH PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED REGIONAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, RETAIL, HOTEL AND OFFICE USES LU-54 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Strategy LU-18.2.2: Vallco Parkway. Vallco Parkway is envisioned as a parkway with bike lanes, wide sidewalks, street-trees and on-street parking. The street will connect to a future street grid in the Vallco Shopping District. Vallco Shopping District Special Area The City envisions a complete redevelopment of the exist- ing Vallco Fashion Mall into a vibrant mixed-use “town center” that is a focal point for regional visitors and the community. This new Vallco Shopping District will become a destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in the Santa Clara Valley. Policy LU-19.1: Specific Plan Create a Vallco Shopping District Specific Plan prior to any development on the site that lays out the land uses, design standards and guidelines, and infrastructure improvements required. The Specific Plan will be based on the following strategies: Strategy LU-19.1.1: Master Developer. Redevelopment will require a master developer in order remove the obstacles to the development of a cohesive district with the highest levels of urban design. Strategy LU-19.1.2: Parcel assembly. Parcel assembly and a plan for complete redevelopment of the site is required prior to adding residential and office uses. Parcelization is highly discouraged in order to preserve the site for redevel- opment in the future. GOAL LU-19 CREATE A DISTINCT AND MEMORABLE MIXED-USE “TOWN CENTER” THAT IS A REGIONAL DESTINATION AND A FOCAL POINT FOR THE COMMUNITY LU-55 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Strategy LU-19.1.3: Complete Redevelopment. The “town center” plan should be based on complete redevel- opment of the site in order to ensure that the site can be planned to carry out the community vision. Strategy LU-19.1.4: Land use. The following uses are allowed on the site (see Figure LU-1 for residential densi- ties and criteria): 1. Retail: High-performing retail, restaurant and entertain- ment uses. Maintain a minimum of 600,000 square feet of retail that provide a good source of sales tax for the City. Entertainment uses may be included but shall con- sist of no more than 30 percent of retail uses. 2. Hotel: Encourage a business class hotel with conference center and active uses including main entrances, lob- bies, retail and restaurants on the ground floor. 3. Residential: Allow residential on upper floors with retail and active uses on the ground floor. Encourage a mix of units for young professionals, couples and/or active seniors who like to live in an active “town center” environment. 4. Office: Encourage high-quality office space arranged in a pedestrian-oriented street grid with active uses on the ground floor, publicly-accessible streets and plazas/ green space. Strategy LU-19.1.5: “Town Center” layout. Create streets and blocks laid out using “transect planning” (appropriate street and building types for each area), which includes a discernible center and edges, public space at center, high quality public realm, and land uses appropriate to the street and building typology. Strategy LU-19.1.6: Connectivity. Provide a newly config- ured complete street grid hierarchy of streets, boulevards LU-56 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino and alleys that is pedestrian-oriented, connects to existing streets, and creates walkable urban blocks for buildings and open space. It should also incorporate transit facilities, provide connections to other transit nodes and coordinate with the potential expansion of Wolfe Road bridge over Interstate 280 to continue the walkable, bikeable boulevard concept along Wolfe Road. The project should also con- tribute towards a study and improvements to a potential Interstate 280 trail along the drainage channel south of the freeway and provide pedestrian and bicycle connections from the project sites to the trail. Strategy LU-19.1.7: Existing streets. Improve Stevens Creek Boulevard and Wolfe Road to become more bike and pedestrian-friendly with bike lanes, wide sidewalks, street trees, improved pedestrian intersections to accommodate the connections to Rosebowl and Main Street. Strategy LU-19.1.8: Open space. Open space in the form of a central town square on the west and east sides of the district interspersed with plazas and “greens” that create community gathering spaces, locations for public art, and event space for community events. Strategy LU-19.1.9: Building form. Buildings should have high-quality architecture, and an emphasis on aesthet- ics, human scale, and create a sense of place. Additional heights may be approved in specific areas by the City Council as part of the Community Benefits Program and per heights allowed in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU-1). Taller buildings should provide appropriate transi- tions to fit into the surrounding area. Strategy LU-19.1.10: Gateway character. High-quality buildings with architecture and materials befitting the gateway character of the site. The project should provide gateway signage and treatment. LU-57 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Strategy LU-19.1.11: Phasing plan. A phasing plan that lays out the timing of infrastructure, open space and land use improvements that ensures that elements desired by the community are included in early phases. Strategy LU-19.1.12: Parking. Parking in surface lots shall be located to the side or rear of buildings. Underground parking beneath buildings is preferred. Above grade structures shall not be located along major street frontages. In cases, where above-grade structures are allowed along internal street frontages, they shall be lined with retail, entries and active uses on the ground floor. All parking structures should be designed to be architecturally compat- ible with a high-quality “town center” environment. Strategy LU-19.1.13: Trees. Retain trees along the Interstate 280, Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard to the extent feasible, when new development are proposed. Strategy LU-19.1.14: Neighborhood buffers. Consider buffers such as setbacks, landscaping and/or building tran- sitions to buffer abutting single-family residential areas from visual and noise impacts. LU-58 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino North Vallco Park Special Area The North Vallco Park Special Area is envisioned to become a sustainable, office and campus environment surrounded by a mix of connected, high-quality, pedestrian-oriented retail, hotels and residential uses. Taller buildings could be built at gateway nodes close to Interstate 280. Policy LU-20.1: Land Use This area is a major employment node with office, and research and development uses. Retail and hotel uses are allowed on the west side of Wolfe Road. Redevelopment of the retail site at the corner of Wolfe and Homestead Roads should be based on the neighborhood center concept. Retail uses are not required on the Hamptons site. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Policy LU-20.2: Streetscape and Connectivity Future roadway improvements on Wolfe Road, Homestead Road and Tantau Avenue should be coordinated with planned improvements to improve pedestrian, bike and transit connections. Streetscape improvements will enhance the pedestrian environment with street trees, attractive bus shelters and street furniture. The campus site should provide an attractive landscaped edge along the street. Future improvements to the Wolfe Road bridge should be coordinated to preserve the vision for this area. GOAL LU-20 SUPPORT A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SERVED BY A MIX OF PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL USES IN A WALKABLE AND BIKEABLE ENVIRONMENT LU-59 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Policy LU-20.3: Building Form Buildings in the retail and hotel area should provide active, pedestrian-oriented uses along the street. Buildings should transition to fit the scale of the surrounding area. Additional heights may be approved in specific areas by the City Council as part of the Community Benefits Program and per heights allowed in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU-1). Taller buildings should provide appropriate transi- tions to fit into the surrounding area. In addition to the height limits established in the Community Form Diagram, buildings abutting the campus shall incorporate appropriate setbacks, landscaped buffering, and building height transi- tions to minimize privacy and security impacts. Policy LU-20.4: Community Amenities Pedestrian-oriented retail and hotel development will support a diverse population of workers and residents in the area. Trail routes, and alternate trail routes to address security and privacy concerns of major employers, shall be developed to provide pedestrian and bicycle connections to other destinations. Policy LU-20.5: Gateway Concept Building and landscape design should be of high qual- ity and reflect the fact that this area is a gateway into Cupertino from Interstate 280 and points north. The project should provide gateway signage and treatment. Policy LU-20.6: Neighborhood Buffers Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single-family residential uses. LU-60 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino North De Anza Special Area The North De Anza Special Area is expected to remain an employment node. Its designation as a Priority Development Area (PDA) and the availability of restaurants and services in the Heart of the City Special Area opens opportunities to locate higher density office uses along the corridor with connections to Stevens Creek Boulevard in a pedestrian and bicycle-oriented format. The streets in this area are envisioned to work as a walkable, bikeable grid that enhance connections for school children and residents from the Garden Gate neighborhood to Lawson Middle School and other services on the east side. Policy LU-21.1: Conceptual Plan Amend the North De Anza Conceptual Plan to create a cohesive set of land use and streetscape regulations and guidelines for the North De Anza area. Policy LU-21.2: Land Use Primarily office, and research and development uses supple- mented with limited commercial and residential uses. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Policy LU-21.3: Streetscape and Connectivity North De Anza is envisioned as a walkable, bikeable bou- levard with wide sidewalks with street trees and roadway GOAL LU-21 MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYMENT NODE SERVED BY A MIX OF PEDESTRIAN- ORIENTED RETAIL, COMMERCIAL AND HOTEL USES IN A WALKABLE AND BIKEABLE ENVIRONMENT LU-61 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element improvements for bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian and bike improvements and enhanced pedes- trian crossings are also envisioned along other streets in this area to create an interconnected grid. Such improvements will also improve school routes from the Garden Gate neighborhood to Lawson school to the east and provide access to transit routes. Policy LU-21.4: Building Design Locate buildings along the street with parking areas to the rear. Break up massing of large office buildings along the street with pedestrian scaled elements and locate building entries and active uses along the street frontage to improve the pedestrian character of the area. Mixed-use buildings should include entries, active uses and gathering spaces along the street. Policy LU-21.5: Gateway Concept Building and landscape design should be of high qual- ity and reflect the fact that this area is a gateway into Cupertino from Interstate 280 and points north. Policy LU-21.6: Neighborhood Buffer Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single-family residential uses. LU-62 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino South De Anza Special Area The South De Anza Special Area will remain a predominant- ly general commercial area with supporting existing mixed residential uses with neighborhood centers providing ser- vices to neighborhoods and nodes. The policies in this area are intended to encourage parcel assembly to resolve the fragmented and narrow lot pattern, promote active retail and service uses, bike and pedestrian friendly improve- ments, and connectivity to adjacent neighborhoods. Policy LU-22-1: Conceptual Plan Create a conceptual plan that combines the existing South De Anza and Sunnyvale-Saratoga Conceptual Plans to cre- ate a cohesive set of land use and streetscape regulations and guidelines for the South De Anza area. Policy LU-22.2: Land Use General commercial and retail uses with limited commercial office, office and residential uses. Neighborhood centers should be redeveloped in the “neighborhood center” format discussed in this Element. See Figure LU-1 for resi- dential densities and criteria. GOAL LU-22 MAINTAIN A COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS, COMMERCIAL OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL USES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND GATHERING SPACES FOR THE COMMUNITY IN A WALKABLE AND BIKEABLE ENVIRONMENT LU-63 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Policy LU-22.3: Parcel Assembly Highly encourage assembly of parcels to resolve the frag- mented and narrow lot pattern and encourage high-quality development with adequate buffers for neighborhoods. Policy LU-22.4: Streetscape and Connectivity South De Anza is envisioned as a walkable, bikeable boule- vard with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Side streets are also envisioned with pedestrian and bicycle improvements to ensure walkable connections from adjacent neighborhoods. Policy LU-22.5: Shared Access Since South De Anza is a heavily traveled route, proper- ties in the same block should be connected with auto and pedestrian access through shared access easements to reduce impacts on the corridor. Policy LU-22.6: Building Design Located buildings and commercial pads along the street with parking areas to the side and rear. Provide pedestrian- scaled elements and active uses including retail, restaurants, and entries along the street. Outdoor plaza and activity areas can be located along the street with sidewalk and street trees to buffer them from through traffic. Policy LU-22.7: Gateway Concept Building and landscape design should be of high qual- ity and reflect the fact that this area has gateways from Highway 85 and at the southern and eastern borders of Cupertino. LU-64 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-22.8: Neighborhood Buffer Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single-family residential uses. Homestead Special Area The Homestead Special Area will continue to be a predomi- nantly mixed-use retail commercial area with residential uses and neighborhood centers providing services to local residents. Bike and pedestrian improvements to the roadways in this area will provide better connections for residents and workers to access services. Tree-lined streets and sidewalks will provide an inviting environment and will link existing and new uses. Policy LU-23.1: Conceptual Plan Create a conceptual plan for the Homestead cor- ridor Special Area with a cohesive set of land use and streetscape regulations and guidelines for the South De Anza area. GOAL LU-23 RETAIN A COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BOULEVARD THAT FORMS A GATEWAY INTO CUPERTINO WITH NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS, COMMERCIAL OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL USES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND GATHERING SPACES FOR THE COMMUNITY IN A WALKABLE AND BIKEABLE ENVIRONMENT LU-65 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Policy LU-23.2: Land Use Primarily retail, commercial and residential uses, with some limited quasi-public use. Redevelopment of neighborhood centers should be based on the “neighborhood center” concept discussed earlier in this element. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Policy LU-23.3: Connectivity Homestead Road is envisioned to become a boulevard with bike and pedestrian improvements and new bicycle and pedestrian crossings at De Anza Boulevard, Blaney Avenue, Wolfe Road, and Tantau Avenue. This will provide better access for people moving east/west through the city north of Interstate 280, linking neighborhoods in the western part of the city with Homestead High School, Homestead Square Shopping Center and Apple Campus 2 to the east. Policy LU-23.4: Building Design Buildings will be located closer to the street with parking mostly to the side and rear. In the case of larger sites, large buildings may be placed behind parking; however a substantial portion of the front of the site should be lined with active uses such as retail/restaurant pads, and plazas. Buildings should include pedestrian-oriented elements with entries, retail, lobbies, and active uses along the street. Parking areas along the street will be screened with street trees. Residential buildings will provide stoops and porches along the street and side streets. Additional heights may be approved in specific areas by the City Council as part of the Community Benefits Program and per heights allowed in the Community Form Diagram (Figure LU-1). Taller build- ings should provide appropriate transitions to fit into the surrounding area. LU-66 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-23.5: Gateway Concept Building and landscape design should be of high quality and reflect the fact that this area is a gateway into the northern part of Cupertino. Policy LU-23.6: Neighborhood Buffer Provide building transitions, setbacks and/or landscaping to buffer development from adjoining single-family residential uses. Bubb Road Special Area The Bubb Road Special Area is envisioned to become a tree-lined avenue that is bike and pedestrian friendly with an improved public and internal street grid, since it is a well-traveled route by school children from the northern and eastern sections of the city to the tri-school area to the south, and increased foot traffic from workers in the area. Policy LU-24.1: Land Use Allowed uses in the Bubb Road Special Area will consist of those described in the ML-RC ordinance with limited com- mercial and residential uses. GOAL LU-24 MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYMENT AREA WITH LIGHT-INDUSTRIAL, AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT USES IN A WALKABLE AND BIKEABLE ENVIRONMENT THAT CONNECTS TO SURROUNDING NODES AND SERVICES LU-67 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Policy LU-24.2: Streetscape and Connectivity Bubb Road is envisioned as a walkable, bikeable corridor with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian and bike improvements and enhanced pedestrian crossings are also envisioned along other streets in this area to create an interconnected grid. Such improvements will also improve routes from the northern and eastern neighborhood to the tri-school area, parks and services and reduce impacts caused by to school and employment traffic. Policy LU-24.3: Building and Site Design Locate buildings along the street with parking areas to the rear. Break up massing of large office buildings along the street with pedestrian-scaled elements and locate building entries and active uses along the street frontage to improve the pedestrian character of the area. Policy LU-24.4: Compatibility of Use The compatibility of non-industrial uses with industrial uses must be considered when reviewing new development. Policy LU-24.5: Neighborhood Buffers New industrial uses should provide building transitions, setbacks and landscaping to provide a buffer for adjoining low-intensity residential uses. LU-68 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Monta Vista Village The Monta Vista Village Special Area is envisioned to be retained as a small town, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use area within Cupertino. As incremental change occurs, the City will identify opportunities to enhance the areas uses that are consistent with the small town character. Policy LU-25.1: Conceptual Plan Continue to govern Monta Vista’s commercial area through the Monta Vista Design Guidelines. The guidelines provide direction for architecture, landscaping and public improve- ments. Create a Monta Vista Village Conceptual Plan to with a cohesive set of updated regulations and guidelines for this area. Policy LU-25.2: Land Use Encourage the commercial district to serve as a neighbor- hood commercial center for Monta Vista Village and its adjoining neighborhoods. Mixed-use with residential is encouraged. The industrial area should be retained to provide small-scale light industrial and service industrial opportunities, while remaining compatible with the sur- rounding residential and commercial uses. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. GOAL LU-25 RETAIN AND ENHANCE MONTA VISTA VILLAGE’S SMALL TOWN CHARACTER AS A PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED, SMALL SCALE, MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREA LU-69 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Policy LU-25.3: Building and Site Design Encourage buildings to be designed in a way that promotes the small-scale, older and mixed-use character of the area. Buildings should be located along the street with pedestrian-scale architecture and retail and active uses on the ground floor. Parking should be located to the rear. Strategy LU-25.3.1: Storefront appearance. Commercial and office buildings shall include a storefront appearance to the public street, and shall not be separated from the pub- lic sidewalk by extensive landscaping or changes in eleva- tion. Office buildings shall be designed to accommodate future entrances from the sidewalk for future retail uses. Strategy LU-25.3.2: Parking. Commercial properties or commercial portions of properties may rely on public parking on Pasadena and Imperial Avenues to meet their off-site parking needs within the area bounded by Granada Avenue, Stevens Creek Boulevard, Orange Avenue and the Union Pacific right-of-way (see diagram to the right). Policy LU-25.4: Street Design and Connectivity Maintain Monta Vista Village as a walkable, bikeable mixed- use neighborhood with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improvements for bike lanes and sidewalks with routes to the tri-school area. Automobile, pedestrian and bicycle improvements are envisioned along other streets in this area to create an interconnected grid and with new devel- opment to remove street blockages and promote a network of streets. On-street parking is encouraged. Roadway and sidewalk improvements will also improve school routes from the northern neighborhoods to the tri-school area. Strategy LU-25.4.1: Interconnected access. Individual properties shall have interconnected pedestrian and vehicle access and shared parking. CREEK BLVDSTEVENS Highway 85Area where property owners can obtain credit for on-street parking for commercial activities. GRANADA AVE HERMOSA AVE LOMITA AVE ALMADEN AVE SAN FERNANDO AVE ALCAZAR AVE BUBB RDPASADENA AVEORANGE AVEMcCLELLAN RD IMPERIAL AVEDOLORES AVEDRIVEPHAR LAPMANN DRIVEBYRNE AVE LU-70 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Strategy LU-25.4.2. Residential streets. Residential street improvements may have a semi-rural appearance based on the Municipal Code requirements. Safe routes to school streets, or any others designated by the City Council shall be required to have sidewalks and street trees. Other Non-Residential/Mixed-Use Special Areas In addition to the major mixed-use corridors described above, other Non-Residential/Mixed-Use Areas are located throughout the city. These include the following: west side of Stevens Canyon Road across from McClellan Road; inter- section of Foothill Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard; Homestead Road near Foothill Boulevard; northwest corner of Bollinger Road and Blaney Avenue; and all other non- residential properties not referenced in an identified Special Area. These areas are envisioned as neighborhood centers that serve as shopping, services and gathering places for adja- cent neighborhoods in a pedestrian-oriented environment that encourages pedestrian and bicycle access. Policy LU-26.1: Land Use Retrofit or redevelop neighborhood centers using the “neighborhood center” concept discussed earlier in this GOAL LU-26 RETAIN COMMERCIAL AREAS ADJACENT TO NEIGHBORHOODS AND RETROFIT OR ENCOURAGE REDEVELOPMENT AS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS IN A PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED AND BIKE- FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT LU-71 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Element. Areas that are not designated as “neighborhood centers” are encouraged to provide commercial uses with active uses such as entries, lobbies, seating areas or retail along the street. See Figure LU-1 for residential densities and criteria. Policy LU-26.2: Building and Site Design Encourage buildings to be designed in a pedestrian-ori- ented format. Buildings should be located along the street with pedestrian-scale architecture and retail and active uses on the ground floor. Parking should be located to the sides or rear. Buildings may be one to two stories in height. In some instances where taller heights are allowed, buildings may be three stories in height. Policy LU-26.3: Street Design and Connectivity Create neighborhood centers that are walkable, bikeable areas with sidewalks, street trees and roadway improve- ments for bike lanes and sidewalks to provide connections to the neighborhoods that they serve. Policy LU-26.4: Neighborhood Buffers Encourage projects to include building transitions, setbacks and landscaping to provide a buffer for adjoining low- intensity residential uses. LU-72 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Neighborhoods The City has many neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive character and setting. These neighborhoods play a vital role in supporting Cupertino’s great quality of life. Neighborhood goals and policies help preserve and enhance the quality of life by protecting neighborhood character and improving walking and biking connections to parks, schools and services. Neighborhoods typically offer a variety of housing choices to meet a spectrum of community needs. The following general goal, policies and strategies apply to all neighborhoods in the city. Policy LU-27.1: Compatibility Ensure that new development within and adjacent to resi- dential neighborhoods is compatible with neighborhood character. Strategy LU-27.1.1: Regulations. Maintain and update design regulations and guidelines for single-family devel- opment that address neighborhood compatibility and visual and privacy impacts. Strategy LU-27.1.2: Neighborhood Guidelines. Identify neighborhoods that have a unique architectural style, historical background or location and develop plans that preserve and enhance their character. Support special zon- ing or design guidelines (e.g., the Fairgrove Eichler neigh- borhood) and single-story overlay zones in neighborhoods, where there is strong neighborhood support. GOAL LU-27 PRESERVE NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER AND ENHANCE CONNECTIVITY TO NEARBY SERVICES TO CREATE COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS LU-73 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Strategy LU-27.1.3: Flexibility. When neighborhoods are in transition, add flexibility for requirements for new devel- opment that acknowledge the transition while continuing to respect the existing neighborhood. Strategy LU-27.1.4: Late Night Uses. Discourage late- evening entertainment activities such as night-clubs in commercial areas where parcels are especially narrow, abut single-family residential development, and cannot adequately provide visual and noise buffers. Policy LU-27.2: Relationship to the Street Ensure that new development in and adjacent to neighbor- hoods improve the walkability of neighborhoods by provid- ing inviting entries, stoops and porches along the street frontage, compatible building design and reducing visual impacts of garages. Policies LU-27.3: Entries. Define neighborhood entries through architecture, or land- scaping appropriate to the character of the neighborhood. Gates are discouraged because they isolate developments from the community. Policy LU-27.4: Connections. Support pedestrian and bicycling improvements that improve access with neighborhoods to parks, schools and local retail, and between neighborhoods. Support traffic calming measures rather than blocking the street to reduce traffic impacts on neighborhoods. Policy LU-27.5: Streets. Determine appropriate street widths, bike lane, sidewalk and streetlight design to define the unique character of neighborhoods, where appropriate. LU-74 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy LU-27.6. Multi-family Residential Design. Maintain an attractive, livable environment for multi-family dwellings. Strategy LU-27.6.1: Provide Active and Passive Outdoor Areas in Multi-Family Residential Development. Allow public access to the common outdoor areas wherever possible. Strategy LU-27.6.2: Ordinance Updates. Update the Planned Development (residential) and R-3 ordinances to achieve the policies and strategies applicable to multi- family development in neighborhoods. Policy LU-27.6: Compatibility of Lots Ensure that zoning, subdivision and lot-line adjustment requests related to lot size or lot design consider the need to preserve neighborhood lot patterns. Strategy LU-27.6.1: Lot Size. Ensure that subdivision and lot-line adjustment requests respect the neighborhood lot size patterns. Consider revisions to lot size requirements if the neighborhood lot pattern is different from the zoning requirements. Strategy LU-27.6.2: Flag Lots. Allow flag lots only in cases where they are the sole alternative to integrate subdivisions with the surrounding neighborhood. Policy LU-27.7: Protection Protect residential neighborhoods from noise, traffic, light and visually intrusive effects from more intense develop- ment with landscape buffers, site design, setbacks and other appropriate measures. Policy LU-27.8: Amenities and Services Improve equitable distribution of community amenities such as parks and access to shopping within walking and bicycling distance of neighborhoods. LU-75 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Inspiration Heights Neighborhood The Inspiration Heights neighborhood will continue to be a low-intensity and hillside residential area. Future develop- ment should consider preservation of hillsides, riparian corridors, and plant and animal wildlife habitat through sen- sitive site and building design. This area has developments that were annexed from the county. Legal, non-conforming uses and buildings in such areas are granted additional flexibility. Policy LU-28.1: Connectivity Improve bicycle and pedestrian environment along Foothill Boulevard and Stevens Canyon Road to improve neighbor- hood connectivity to services as well for hikers and bikers accessing natural open space areas in the vicinity. Policy LU-28.2: Merriman-Santa Lucia Neighborhood Allow legal, non-conforming duplexes to remain in the area bounded by Santa Lucia Road, Alcalde Road and Foothill Boulevard. GOAL LU-28 RETAIN INSPIRATION HEIGHTS AS A LOW-INTENSITY RESIDENTIAL AREA IN A NATURAL, HILLSIDE SETTING LU-76 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Oak Valley Neighborhood Policy LU-29.1: Development Intensity Require development intensity for the single-family Oak Valley neighborhood to be consistent with the development agreement that includes the use permit and other approv- als. The development agreement describes development areas, intensity and styles of development, public park dedication, tree protection, access and historic preserva- tion. The theme of the approvals is to balance development with environmental protection by clustering development, setting it back from sensitive environmental areas and pre- serving large areas as permanent open space. Policy LU-29.2: Design Elements Require buildings to reflect the natural hillside setting as required in residential hillside zones with traditional architectural styles and natural materials and colors. Larger building elements should be scaled to respect the existing development in the surrounding area. GOAL LU-29 RETAIN AND ENHANCE THE OAK VALLEY AS A UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD SURROUNDED BY NATURAL HILLSIDE AREAS AND PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SPACE LU-77 CHAPTER 3 Land Use and Community Design Element Fairgrove Neighborhood Policy LU-30.1: Development Standards Require all new construction to conform to the R1-e zoning (Single-Family Residential–Eichler). Policy LU-30.2: Design Guidelines Encourage residents to incorporate the design guidelines illustrated in the Eichler Design Guidelines. GOAL LU-30 PRESERVE THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF THE EICHLER HOMES IN THE FAIRGROVE NEIGHBORHOOD M-16 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino GOALS AND POLICIES Regional Coordination Regional transportation and land use decisions affect the operation of the transportation network in Cupertino. A key consideration of the General Plan is for the City to partici- pate in regional planning initiatives in order to coordinate local improvements with regional initiatives, advocate for Cupertino’s needs, and take advantage of programs that can support Cupertino’s transportation infrastructure. Policy M-1.1: Regional Transportation Planning Participate in regional transportation planning processes to develop programs consistent with the goals and policies of Cupertino’s General Plan. Work with neighboring cities to address regional transportation and land use issues of mutual interest. Policy M-1.2: Transportation Impact Analysis Participate in the development of new multi-modal analysis methods and impact thresholds as required by Senate Bill 743. Policy M-1.3: Regional Trail Development Continue to plan and provide for a comprehensive system of trails and pathways consistent with regional systems, GOAL M-1 ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL PLANNING PROCESSES TO COORDINATE LOCAL PLANNING AND TO ADVOCATE FOR DECISIONS THAT MEET AND COMPLEMENT THE NEEDS OF CUPERTINO M-17 CHAPTER 5 Mobility Element including the Bay Trail, Stevens Creek Corridor and Ridge Trail. Complete Streets Complete Streets policies encourage the design of streets that respond to the needs of all members of the com- munity, balance different modes of transportation, promote the health and well-being of the community, and support environmental sustainability. Policy M-2.1: Street Design Adopt and maintain street design standards to optimize mobility for all transportation modes including automobiles, walking, bicycling and transit. Policy M-2.2: Adjacent Land Use Design roadway alignments, lane widths, medians, parking and bicycle lanes, and sidewalks to complement adjacent- land uses to keep with the aesthetic vision of the Planning Area. Improvement standards shall also consider the urban, suburban and rural environments found within the city. Strategy M-2.2.1: Rural Road Improvement Standards. Consider candidate rural roads and develop specific street improvement standards that preserve the rural character of these streets. Rural roads would typically feature natural landscaping, no sidewalks and narrow unpaved shoulders. GOAL M-2 PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY STREETS THAT SAFELY ACCOMMODATE ALL TRANSPORTATION MODES AND PERSONS OF ALL ABILITIES M-18 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Strategy M-2.2.2: Semi-Rural Road Improvement Standards. Consider candidate semi-rural roads where curb and gutter improvements, and no sidewalks, are appropriate. Strategy M-2.2.3: Urban Road Improvement Standards. Develop urban improvement standards for arterials such as Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevards. In these areas, standards may include wide sidewalks, tree wells, seating, bike racks and appropriate street furniture. Policy M-2.3: Connectivity Promote pedestrian and bicycle improvements that improve connectivity between planning areas, neighborhoods and services, and foster a sense of community. Policy M-2.4: Community Impacts Reduce traffic impacts and support alternative modes of transportation in neighborhoods and around schools, parks and community facilities rather than constructing barriers to mobility. Do not close streets unless there is a demon- strated safety or over-whelming through traffic problem and there are no acceptable alternatives since street closures move the problem from one street to another. Policy M-2.5: Public Accessibility Ensure all new public and private streets are publicly acces- sible to improve walkability and reduce impacts on existing streets. M-19 CHAPTER 5 Mobility Element Walkability and Bikeability Walkability and bikeability policies encourage a livable, healthy, sustainable and connected city with a safe and comfortable pedestrian network among its various neigh- borhoods, parks, trails, employment centers, community facilities, neighborhood centers and commercial centers. Policy M-3.1: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Adopt and maintain a Bicycle and Pedestrian master plan, which outlines policies and improvements to streets, exten- sion of trails, and pathways to create a safe way for people of all ages to bike and walk on a daily basis, and as shown in Figure M-1. Policy M-3.2: Development Require new development and redevelopment to increase connectivity through direct and safe pedestrian connections to public amenities, neighborhoods, shopping and employ- ment destinations throughout the city. Policy M-3.3: Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings Enhance pedestrian and bicycle crossings and pathways at key locations across physical barriers such as creeks, high- ways and road barriers. Policy M-3.4: Street Widths Preserve and enhance citywide pedestrian and bike connec- tivity by limiting street widening purely for automobiles as a means of improving traffic flow. GOAL M-3 SUPPORT A SAFE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE STREET NETWORK FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES M-20 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy M-3.5: Curb Cuts Minimize the number and the width of driveway openings. Strategy M-3.5.1: Shared Driveway Access. Encourage property owners to use shared driveway access and inter- connected roads within blocks, where feasible. Require driveway access closures, consolidations or both when a site is remodeled or redeveloped. Strategy M-3.5.2: Direct Access from Secondary Streets. Encourage property with frontages on major and second- ary streets to provide direct access to driveways from the secondary street. Policy M-3.6: Safe Spaces for Pedestrians Require parking lots to include clearly defined paths for pedestrians to provide a safe path to building entrances. Policy M-3.7: Capital Improvement Program Plan for improvements to pedestrian and bicycle facilities and eliminate gaps along the network pedestrian and bicycle as part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Policy M-3.8: Bicycle Parking Require new development to provide public and private bicycle parking. Policy M-3.9: Outreach Actively engage the community in promoting walking and bicycling through education, encouragement and outreach on improvement projects and programs. Policy M-3.10: Quarry Operations Continue enforcement of truck traffic speeds from Stevens Creek and the Lehigh Cement Plant on Stevens Canyon Road, and Stevens Creek and Foothill Boulevards. M-21 CHAPTER 5 Mobility Element Transit Transit policies encourage planning and coordination of regional and local transit services, both public and private, to accommodate diverse community needs and to make transit a safe, comfortable and efficient option. Policy M-4.1: Transit Agencies Coordinate with VTA and to improve transportation service, infrastructure and access in the city, and to connect to transportation facilities such as Caltrain and VTA light rail stations. Policy M-4.2: Local Transportation Services Create or partner with transit providers, employers, educational institutions, and major commercial entities to minimize gaps within local transportation services. Policy M-4.3: Connecting Major Special Areas Identify and implement new or enhanced transit services to connect major Special Areas including De Anza College, North Vallco Park, North De Anza, South Vallco Park, Crossroads, City Center and Civic Center. Policy M-4.4: Transit Facilities with New Development Work with VTA and/or major developments to ensure all new development projects include amenities to support GOAL M-4 PROMOTE LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRANSIT THAT IS EFFICIENT, FREQUENT AND CONVENIENT AND REDUCES TRAFFIC IMPACTS M-22 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino public transit including bus stop shelters, space for transit vehicles as appropriate and attractive amenities such as trash receptacles, seating and lighting. Policy M-4.5: Access to Transit Services Support right-of-way design and amenities consistent with local transit goals to improve transit as a viable alternative to driving. Policy M-4.6: Bus and Shuttle Programs Work with large regional employers and private commuter bus/shuttle programs to provide safe pick-up, drop-off, and park and rides in order to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips. Safe Routes to Schools Safe routes to schools policies protect the safety of school children and promote health, environmental sustainability and social interaction. They leverage local, regional and national Safe Routes to Schools Program resources to sup- port increased walking and bicycling to schools. M-23 CHAPTER 5 Mobility Element Policy M-5.1: Safe Routes to Schools Promote Safe Routes to Schools programs for all schools serving the city. Strategy M-5.1.1. Coordination with School Districts. Coordinate with the School Districts to develop plans and programs that encourage car/van-pooling, stagger hours of adjacent schools, establish drop-off locations, and encour- age walking and bicycling to school. Strategy M-5.1.2. Teen Commission. Encourage the Teen Commission to work with schools to encourage year-round programs to incentivize walking and biking to school. Policy M-5.2: Prioritizing Projects Ensure that bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements include projects to enhance safe accessibility to schools. Policy M-5.3: Connections to Trails Connect schools to the citywide trail system. Policy M-5.4: Education Support education programs that promote safe walking and bicycling to schools. GOAL M-5 ENSURE SAFE AND EFFICIENT PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ACCESS TO SCHOOLS WHILE WORKING TO REDUCE SCHOOL-RELATED CONGESTION M-24 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Vehicle Parking Vehicle parking policies encourage efficient and adequate parking, avoid negative effects on the pedestrian environ- ment or surrounding neighborhoods, and support the City’s goals for Complete Streets, walkability, bikeability and effective transit. Policy M-6.1: Parking Codes Maintain efficient and updated parking standards to ensure that development provides adequate parking, both on-street and off-street depending on the characteristics of the development, while also reducing reliance on the automobile. Policy M-6.2: Off-Street Parking Ensure new off-street parking is properly designed and efficiently used. GOAL M-6 PROMOTE INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT AND ADEQUATE VEHICLE PARKING M-25 CHAPTER 5 Mobility Element Transportation Impact Analysis Transportation Impact Analysis policies enable effective, informed transportation planning by using a more balanced system of indicators, data and monitoring to evaluate the city’s multi-modal transportation system and optimize travel by all transportation modes. Policy M-7.1: Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Analysis Follow guidelines set by the VTA related to transportation impact analyses, while conforming to State goals for multi- modal performance targets. Policy M-7.2: Protected Intersections Consider adopting a Protected Intersection policy which would identify intersections where improvements would not be considered which would degrade levels of service for non-vehicular modes of transportation. Potential locations include intersections in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and other areas where non-vehicular transportation is a key consideration. GOAL M-7 REVIEW AND UPDATE TIA POLICIES AND GUIDELINES THAT ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CONSIDERATION FOR ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING AUTOMOBILES, WALKING, BICYCLING AND TRANSIT M-26 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Air Quality Greenhouse gas emissions and air quality policies in this Element work in tandem with other General Plan policies to reduce municipal and community-wide greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality throughout Cupertino. Policy M-8.1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Promote transportation policies that help to reduce green- house gas emissions. Policy M-8.2: Land Use Support development and transportation improvements that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing per capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Policy M-8.3: Transportation System Management (TSM) Programs Employ TSM strategies to improve efficiency of the trans- portation infrastructure including strategic right-of-way improvements, intelligent transportation systems and opti- mization of signal timing to coordinate traffic flow. GOAL M-8 PROMOTE POLICIES TO HELP ACHIEVE STATE, REGIONAL AND LOCAL AIR QUALITY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION REDUCTION TARGETS M-27 CHAPTER 5 Mobility Element Policy M-8.4: Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs Require large employers to develop and maintain TDM pro- grams to reduce vehicle trips generated by their employees and develop a tracking method to monitor results. Policy M-8.5: Design of New Developments Encourage new commercial developments to provide shared office facilities, cafeterias, daycare facilities, lunch- rooms, showers, bicycle parking, home offices, shuttle buses to transit facilities and other amenities that encour- age the use of transit, bicycling or walking as commute modes to work. Provide pedestrian pathways and orient buildings to the street to encourage pedestrian activity. Policy M-8.6: Alternative Fuel Charging Stations Develop a city-wide strategy to encourage the construction of a network of public and private alternative fuel vehicle charging/fueling stations. M-28 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Roadway System Efficiency Roadway system efficiency policies make effective use of roadway capacity by encouraging strategic roadway improvements and complementary policies promoting tran- sit, walking, bicycling and complete streets. Policy M-9.1: Efficient Automobile Infrastructure Strive to maximize the efficiency of existing infrastructure by locating appropriate land uses along roadways and retrofit- ting streets to be accessible for all modes of transportation. Policy M-9.2: Reduced Travel Demand Synchronization of Traffic Signals. Enhance the synchroniza- tion of traffic signals on major streets to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. Policy M-9.3: Street Width Except as required by environmental review for new devel- opments, limit widening of streets as a means of improving traffic efficiency and focus instead on operational improve- ments to preserve community character. Strategy M-9.3.1. Wolfe Road Overcrossing. Consider alternate designs for the Wolfe Road/I-280 Interchange (e.g., from partial cloverleaf design to diamond design) when evaluating the need to widen the freeway overcrossing. GOAL M-9 PROMOTE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT USE OF THE CITY’S TRANSPORTATION NETWORK AND SERVICES M-29 CHAPTER 5 Mobility Element Strategy M-9.3.2. Streetscape Design. When reviewing the widening of an existing street, consider the aesthetic vision of the Planning Area and incorporate to the extent feasible appropriate landscaping and pedestrian/bicycle amenities. Transportation Infrastructure Transportation infrastructure policies promote safe, attrac- tive and well-maintained facilities for walking, bicycling, transit and automobiles. Policy M-10.1: Transportation Improvement Plan Develop and implement an updated citywide transportation improvement plan necessary to accommodate vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements to meet the City’s needs. Policy M-10.2: Transportation Impact Fee Ensure sustainable funding levels for the Transportation Improvement Plan by enacting a transportation impact fee for new development. GOAL M-10 ENSURE THAT THE CITY’S TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IS WELL-MAINTAINED FOR ALL MODES OF TRANSPORTATION AND THAT PROJECTS ARE PRIORITIZED ON THEIR ABILITY TO MEET THE CITY’S MOBILITY GOALS M-30 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy M-10.3: Multi-Modal Improvements Integrate the financing, design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities with street projects. Build pedestrian and bicycle improvements at the same time as improvements for vehicular circulation. Policy M-10.4: Roadway Maintenance Funding Identify and secure new funding sources to fund the on- going routine maintenance of roadways. ES-14 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino evaluating all aspects of new development; mobility and infrastructure improvements; building design and operation; streetscapes and landscaping; and citywide land use planning. 4. Community Involvement. The City will encourage community participation in the planning and implementation of sustainability-related programs. GOALS AND POLICIES Planning and Regional Coordination The City seeks to coordinate its local sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction planning efforts with Federal, State and regional plans and programs to ensure a con- sistent, integrated and efficient approach to a sustainable future. Policy ES-1.1: Principles of Sustainability Incorporate the principles of sustainability into Cupertino’s planning, infrastructure and development process in order to improve the environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the needs of the community without compromising the needs of future generations. Strategy ES-1.1.1: Climate Action Plan (CAP). Adopt, implement and maintain a Climate Action Plan to attain greenhouse gas emission targets consistent with state law and regional requirements. This qualified greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan, by BAAQMD’s definition, will allow for future project CEQA streamlining and will identify measures to: GOAL ES-1 ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE CITY OF CUPERTINO ES-15 CHAPTER 6 Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element • Reduce energy use through conservation and efficiency; • Reduce fossil fuel use through multi-modal and alterna- tive transportation; • Maximize use of and, where feasible, install renewable energy resources; • Increase citywide water conservation and recycled water use; • Accelerate Resource Recovery through expanded recy- cling, composting, extended producer responsibility and procurement practices; and • Promote and incentivize each of those efforts to maxi- mize community participation and impacts; • Integrate multiple benefits of green infrastructure with climate resiliency and adaptation. Strategy ES-1.1.2: CAP and Sustainability Strategies Implementation. Periodically review and report on the effectiveness of the measures outlined in the CAP and the strategies in this Element. Institutionalize sustainability by developing a methodology to ensure all environmental, social and lifecycle costs are considered in project, pro- gram, policy and budget decisions. Strategy ES-1.1.3: Climate Adaptation and Resiliency. Conduct a climate vulnerability assessment and set preparedness goals and strategies to safeguard human health and community assets susceptible to the impacts of a changing climate (i.e. increased drought, wildfires, flooding). Incorporate these critical forecasting tools and directives into all relevant Incorporate these into all relevant plans, including the Emergency Preparedness Plan, Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Dam Failure Plan, Climate Action Plan, Watershed Protection Plan, and Energy Assuredness Plan. ES-16 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy ES-1.2: Regional Growth and Transportation Coordination Coordinate with local and regional agencies to prepare updates to regional growth plans and strategies, including the Regional Housing Allocation Needs Allocation (RHNA), One Bay Area Plan, Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS). Strategy ES-1.2.1: Local Plan Consistency with Regional Plans. Update and maintain local plans and strategies so they are consistent with One Bay Area Plan to qualify for State transportation and project CEQA streamlining. Energy Sustainability Since energy consumption is the largest contributor to GHG emissions, the City seeks to conserve energy to reach state and regional emissions targets. Policy ES-2.1: Conservation and Efficient Use of Energy Resources Encourage the maximum feasible conservation and efficient use of electrical power and natural gas resources for new and existing residences, businesses, industrial and public uses. Strategy ES-2.1.1: Coordination. Continue to evaluate, and revise as necessary, applicable City plans, codes and procedures for inclusion of Federal, State and regional requirements and conservation targets. Strategy ES-2.1.2: Comprehensive Energy Management. Prepare and implement a comprehensive energy GOAL ES-2 PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY RESOURCES ES-17 CHAPTER 6 Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element management plan for all applicable municipal facilities and equipment to achieve the energy goals established in the City’s Climate Action Plan. Track the City’s energy use and report findings as part of the Climate Action Plan reporting schedule. Embed this plan into the City’s Environmentally Preferable Procurement Policy to ensure measures are achieved through all future procurement and construction practices. Strategy ES-2.1.3: Energy Efficient Replacements. Continue to use life cycle cost analysis to identify City assets for replacement with more energy efficient technol- ogy. Utilize available tools to benchmark and showcase city energy efficiency achievements (i.e. EPA Portfolio Manager, statewide Green Business Program). Strategy ES-2.1.4: Incentive Program. Consider incentive programs for projects that exceed mandatory requirements and promote incentives from state, county and federal gov- ernments for improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy installations. Strategy ES-2.1.5: Urban Forest. Encourage the inclusion of additional shade trees, vegetated stormwater treatment and landscaping to reduce the “heat island effect” in devel- opment projects. Strategy ES-2.1.6: Alternate Energy Sources. Promote and increase the use of alternate and renewable energy resources for the entire community through effective poli- cies, programs and incentives. Strategy ES-2.1.7: Energy Cogeneration Systems. Encourage the use of energy cogeneration systems through the provision of an awareness program targeting the larger commercial and industrial users and public facilities. ES-18 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Strategy ES-2.1.8: Energy Audits and Financing. Continue to offer and leverage regional partners’ programs to conduct energy audits and/or subvention programs for homes, commercial, industrial and city facilities, and recom- mend improvements that lead to energy and cost savings opportunities for participants and encourage adoption of alternative energy technologies. Encourage energy audits to include emerging online and application-based energy analytics and diagnostic tools. Share residential and com- mercial energy efficiency and renewable energy financing tools through outreach events and civic media assets. Strategy ES-2.1.9: Energy Efficient Transportation Modes. Continue to encourage fuel-efficient transportation modes such as alternative fuel vehicles, driverless vehicles, public transit, car and van-pooling, community and regional shuttle systems, car and bike sharing programs, safe routes to schools, commuter benefits, and pedestrian and bicycle paths through infrastructure investment, development incentives, and community education. Strategy ES-2.1.10: Community Choice Energy. Collaborate with regional partners to evaluate feasibility for development of a Community Choice Energy. Sustainable Buildings The City seeks to improve building efficiency from planning, construction and operations to help improve indoor air quality and conserve materials and natural resources. GOAL ES-3 IMPROVE BUILDING EFFICIENCY ES-19 CHAPTER 6 Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element Policy ES -3.1: Green Building Design Set standards for the design and construction of energy and resource conserving/efficient building. Strategy ES-3.1.1: Green Building Program. Periodically review and revise the City’s Green Building ordinance to ensure alignment with CALGreen requirements for all major private and public projects that ensure reduction in energy and water use for new development through site selection and building design. Strategy ES-3.1.2: Staff Training. Continue to train appro- priate City staff in the design principles, costs and benefits of sustainable building and landscape design. Encourage City staff to attend external trainings on these topics and attain relevant program certifications (e.g., Green Point Rater, LEED Accredited Professional). Strategy ES-3.1.3: Green Buildings Informational Seminars. Conduct and/or participate in Green Building informational seminars and workshops for members of the design and construction industry, land development, real estate sales, lending institutions, landscaping and design, the building maintenance industry and prospective project applicants. Strategy ES-3.1.4: Green Building Demonstration. Pursue municipal facility retrofits, through a Green Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and new construction projects that exceed CalGreen and achieve third-party certification criteria (i.e. LEED, Living Building Challenge, Zero Net Energy) as a means of creating demonstration spaces for developer and community enrichment. ES-20 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Air Quality The City seeks to identify ways to improve air quality in order to reduce emissions and improve overall community health. Policy ES-4.1: New Development Minimize the air quality impacts of new development proj- ects and air quality impacts that affect new development. Strategy ES-4.1.1: Toxic Air Contaminants. Continue to review projects for potential generation of toxic air contami- nants at the time of approval and confer with Bay Area Air Quality Management District on controls needed if impacts are uncertain. Strategy ES-4.1.2: Dust Control. Continue to require water application to non-polluting dust control measures during demolition and the duration of the construction period. Strategy ES-4.1.3: Planning. Ensure that land use and transportation plans support air quality goals. Policy ES-4.2: Existing Development Minimize the air quality impacts of existing development. Strategy ES-4.2.1: Public Education Program. Establish a citywide public education program providing information on ways to reduce and control emissions; and continue to provide information about alternative commutes, carpool- ing and restricting exacerbating activities on “Spare the Air” high-emissions days. GOAL ES-4 MAINTAIN HEALTHY AIR QUALITY LEVELS ES-21 CHAPTER 6 Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element Strategy ES-4.2.2: Home Occupations. Review and consider expanding the allowable home occupations in resi- dentially zoned properties to reduce the need to commute to work. Strategy ES-4.2.3: Urban Forest. Review and enhance the City’s tree planting and landscaping program and require- ments for private development to reduce air pollution levels. Strategy ES-4.2.4: Fuel-efficient Vehicles and Use. Prioritize the purchase, replacement and ongoing use of fuel-efficient and low polluting City fleet vehicles. Update applicable policies and programs to require life cycle cost analyses and include alternative fueling infrastructure review and related funding allocations. Update the Vehicle Use Policy and pursue fleet management best practices to sup- port fuel conservation, scheduled maintenance and fleet fuel tracking. Pursue available grant funding to offset the cost of implementing these programs. Strategy ES-4.2.5: Point Sources of Emissions. Continue to seek the cooperation of the BAAQMD to monitor emissions from identified point sources that impact the community. In addition, for sources not within the regula- tory jurisdiction of the City, seek cooperation from the applicable regulatory authority to encourage reduction of emissions and dust from the point source. Policy ES-4.3: Use of Open Fires and Fireplaces Discourage high pollution fireplace use. Strategy ES-4.3.1: Education. Continue to make BAAQMD literature on reducing pollution from fireplace use available. Strategy ES-4.3.2: Fireplaces. Continue to prohibit new wood-burning fireplaces, except EPA certified wood stoves as allowed by the Building Code. ES-22 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Urban and Rural Ecosystems Protecting Cupertino’s natural and urban ecosystems sup- ports the City commitment to protect ecosystems and improve sustainability. Policy ES-5.1: Urban Ecosystem Manage the public and private development to ensure the protection and enhancement of its urban ecosystem. Strategy ES-5.1.1: Urban Forest. Ensure that the City’s tree planting, landscaping and open space policies enhance the urban ecosystem by encouraging medians, pedestrian- crossing curb-extensions planting that is native, drought- tolerant, treats stormwater and enhances urban plant, aquatic and animal resources. Strategy ES-5.1.2: Built Environment. Ensure that sustain- able landscaping design is incorporated in the develop- ment of City facilities, parks and private projects with the inclusion of measures such as tree protection, stormwater treatment and planting of native, drought tolerant landscap- ing that is beneficial to the environment. Policy ES-5.2: Development near Sensitive Areas Encourage the clustering of new development away from sensitive areas such as riparian corridors, wildlife habitat and corridors, public open space preserves and ridgelines. New developments in these areas must have a harmonious landscaping plan approved prior to development. GOAL ES-5 PROTECT THE CITY’S URBAN AND RURAL ECOSYSTEMS ES-23 CHAPTER 6 Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element Strategy ES-5.2.1: Riparian Corridor Protection. Require the protection of riparian corridors through the develop- ment approval process. Policy ES-5.3: Landscaping in and near Natural Vegetation Preserve and enhance existing natural vegetation, land- scape features and open space when new development is proposed within existing natural areas. When develop- ment is proposed near natural vegetation, encourage the landscaping to be consistent with the palate of vegetation found in the natural vegetation. Strategy ES-5.3.1: Native Plants. Continue to emphasize the planting of native, drought tolerant, pest resistant, non-invasive, climate appropriate plants and ground covers, particularly for erosion control and to prevent disturbance of the natural terrain Strategy ES-5.3.2: Hillsides. Minimize lawn area in the hillsides. Policy ES-5.4: Hillside Wildlife Migration Confine fencing on hillside property to the area around a building, rather than around an entire site, to allow for migration of wild animals. Policy ES-5.5: Recreation and Natural Vegetation Limit recreation in natural areas to activities compatible with preserving natural vegetation, such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and camping. ES-24 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy ES-5.6: Recreation and Wildlife Provide open space linkages within and between properties for both recreational and wildlife activities, most specifically for the benefit of wildlife that is threatened, endangered or designated as species of special concern. Strategy ES-5.6.1: Creek and Water Course Identification. Require identification of creeks and water courses on site plans and require that they be protected from adjacent development. Strategy ES-5.6.2: Trail Easements. Consider requiring easements for trail linkages if analysis determines that they are needed. Mineral Resources The City seeks to minimize the impacts of mineral resource operations on the community. Policy ES-6.1: Mineral Resource Areas Cooperatively work with Santa Clara County to ensure that plans for restoration and mining operations at Lehigh Hanson and Stevens Creek quarries consider environmental impacts and mitigations. Strategy ES-6.1.1: Public Participation. Encourage the Santa Clara County to engage with the affected neighbor- hoods when considering changes to restoration plans and mineral extraction activity. Strategy ES-6.1.2: Recreation in Depleted Mining Areas. Consider designating abandoned quarries for passive recre- ation to enhance plant and wildlife habitat and rehabilitate the land. GOAL ES-6 MINIMIZE IMPACTS OF AVAILABLE MINERAL RESOURCES ES-25 CHAPTER 6 Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element Water The City seeks to ensure that current and future water supplies are adequate by reducing water demand and protecting sources of water. Policy ES-7.1: Natural Water Bodies and Drainage Systems In public and private development, use low impact development (LID) principles to mimic natural hydrology, minimize grading and protect or restore natural drainage systems. Strategy ES-7.1.1: Public and Private Development Plans. Continue to require topographical information; identifica- tion of creeks, streams and drainage areas; and grading plans with development proposals. Policy ES-7.2: Reduction of Impervious Surfaces Minimize stormwater runoff and erosion impacts resulting from development and use low impact development (LID) designs to treat stormwater or recharge groundwater Strategy ES-7.2.1: Lot Coverage. Consider updating lot coverage requirements to include paved surfaces such as driveways and on-grade impervious patios to incentivize the construction of pervious surfaces. Strategy ES-7.2.2: Pervious Walkways and Driveways. Encourage the use of pervious materials for walk- ways and driveways. If used on public or quasi-public GOAL ES-7 ENSURE PROTECTION AND EFFICIENT USE OF WATER RESOURCES ES-26 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino property, mobility and access for the disabled should take precedence. Strategy ES-7.2.3: Maximize Infiltration. Minimize imper- vious surface areas, and maximize on-site filtration and the use of on-site retention facilities. Policy ES-7.3: Pollution and Flow Impacts Ensure that surface and groundwater quality impacts are reduced through development review and volunteer efforts. Strategy ES-7.3.1: Development Review. Require LID designs such as vegetated stormwater treatment systems and green infrastructure to mitigate pollutant loads and flows. Strategy ES-7.3.2: Creek Clean Up. Encourage volunteer organizations to help clean creek beds to reduce pollution and help return waterways to their natural state. Policy ES-7.4: Watershed Based Planning Review long-term plans and development projects to ensure good stewardship of watersheds. Strategy ES-7.4.1: Storm Drainage Master Plan. Develop and maintain a Storm Drainage Master Plan which identifies facilities needed to prevent “10-year” event street flood- ing and “100-year” event structure flooding and integrate green infrastructure to meet water quality protection needs in a cost effective manner. Strategy ES-7.4.2: Watershed Management Plans. Work with other agencies to develop broader Watershed Management Plans to model the City’s hydrology. Strategy ES-7.4.3: Development. Review development plans to ensure that projects are examined in the context of impacts on the entire watershed. ES-27 CHAPTER 6 Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element Policy ES-7.5: Groundwater Recharge Sites Support the Santa Clara Valley Water District efforts to find and develop groundwater recharge sites within Cupertino and provide public recreation where possible. Policy ES-7.6: Other Water Sources Encourage the research of other water sources, including water reclamation. Policy ES-7.7: Industrial Water Recycling Encourage industrial projects, in cooperation with the Cupertino Sanitary District, to have long-term conservation measures, including recycling equipment for manufacturing and water supplies in the plant. Policy ES-7.8: Natural Water Courses Retain and restore creek beds, riparian corridors, water- courses and associated vegetation in their natural state to protect wildlife habitat and recreation potential and assist in groundwater percolation. Encourage land acquisition or dedication of such areas. Strategy ES-7.8.1: Inter-Agency Coordination. Work with the Santa Clara Valley Water District and other relevant regional agencies to enhance riparian corridors and provide adequate flood control by use of flow increase mitigation measures. Policy ES-7.9: Inter-Agency Coordination for Water Conservation Continue to coordinate citywide water conservation and regional water supply problem solving efforts with the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD), San Jose Water Company and California Water Company. ES-28 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Strategy ES-7.9.1: Water Conservation Measures. Implement the mandatory water conservation measures and encourage the implementation of voluntary water conserva- tion measures from the City’s water retailers and SCVWD, in times of drought. Policy ES-7.10: Public Education Regarding Resource Conservation Provide public information regarding resource conservation. Strategy ES-7.10.1: Outreach. Continue to send edu- cational information and notices to households and businesses with water prohibitions, water allocations and conservation tips. Continue to offer featured articles in the Cupertino Scene and Cupertino Courier. Consider providing Public Service Announcements on the City’s Channel and Cupertino Radio. Strategy ES-7.10.2: Demonstration Gardens. Consider including water-wise demonstration gardens in some parks where feasible as they are re-landscaped or improved using drought tolerant native and non-invasive, and non-native plants. Policy ES-7.11: Water Conservation and Demand Reduction Measures Promote efficient use of water throughout the City in order to meet State and regional water use reduction targets. Strategy ES-7.11.1: Urban Water Management Plan. Collaborate with water retailers serving the City in the preparation of their Urban Water Management Plan, includ- ing water conservation strategies and programs. Strategy ES-7.11.2: Water Conservation Standards. Comply with State water conservation standards by either adopting the State standards or alternate standards that are equally efficient. ES-29 CHAPTER 6 Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element Strategy ES-7.11.3: Recycled Water System. Continue to work with water retailers to promote and expand the avail- ability of recycled water in the City for public and private use. Strategy ES-7.11.4: Recycled Water in Projects. Encourage and promote the use of recycled water in public and private buildings, open space and streetscape planting. Strategy ES-7.11.5: On-site Recycled Water. Encourage on-site water recycling including rainwater harvesting and gray water use. Strategy ES-7.11.6: Water Conservation Programs. Benchmark and continue to track the City’s public and pri- vate municipal water use to ensure ongoing accountability and as a means of informing prioritization of future agency water conservation projects. Strategy ES-7.11.7: Green Business Certification and Water Conservation. Continue to support the City’s Green Business Certification goals of long-term water conservation within City facilities, vegetated stormwater infiltration sys- tems, parks and medians, including installation of low-flow toilets and showers, parks, installation of automatic shut-off valves in lavatories and sinks and water efficient outdoor irrigation. RPC-23 CHAPTER 9 Recreation, Parks and Community Services Element GOALS AND POLICIES The goals and policies in this section provide guidance on how the City can continue to serve the needs of the com- munity through the growth and change in the horizon of Community Vision 2040. Parks and Open Space Parks and open space policies outline acquisition, develop- ment, distribution, access and maintenance of parkland in Cupertino in order to ensure that all residents enjoy easy access to these areas. Policy RPC-1.1: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Prepare a citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan that outlines policies and strategies to plan for the communities open space and recreational needs. Strategy RPC-1.1.1: Stevens Creek Corridor Master Plan. Prepare a master plan for the park and open space corridor along Stevens Creek including McClellan Ranch, McClellan Ranch West, Blackberry Farm, the Blackberry Farm golf course, Stocklmeir and Blesch properties and the Nathan Hall Tank House area. The plan should address a fiscally sustainable strategy that allows year-round community use of the park system, while preserving the areas natural resources and addressing neighborhood issues including connectivity and buffers. Strategy RPC-1.1.2: Civic Center Master Plan. Prepare a master plan that addresses the needs of the elements in GOAL RPC-1 CREATE A FULL RANGE OF PARK AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES AND PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCES RPC-24 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino the Civic Center area including City Hall, Community Hall, Library Field, Library programming, function and meeting space and community gathering space and parking needs. Policy RPC-1.2: Parkland Standards. Continue to implement a parkland acquisition and implementation program that provides a minimum of three acres per 1,000 residents. Strategy RPC-1.2.1: Park Size. Require target for parks based on function and activity supported as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. While the preferred size for most neighborhood parks is about 3.5 acres for flexibility of use, smaller size parks may be considered based on opportunities and circumstances. Strategy RPC-1.2.2: Amend Parkland Standard. Explore increasing the parkland standard to five acres per 1,000 residents as part of the citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Policy RPC-1.3: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Ensure that CIP projects reflect the goals and policies iden- tified in Community Vision 2040, establishing a criteria for ranking CIP proposals for the highest and best selection of community projects. RPC-25 CHAPTER 9 Recreation, Parks and Community Services Element Policy RPC-2.1: Parkland Acquisition The City’s parkland acquisition strategy should be based upon three broad objectives: • Distributing parks equitably throughout the City; • Connecting and providing access by providing paths, improved pedestrian and bike connectivity and signage; and • Retaining and restoring creeks and other natural open space areas. Strategy RPC-2.1.1: Dedication of Parkland. New developments, in areas where parkland deficiencies have been identified, should be required to dedicate parkland rather than paying in-lieu fees. Strategy RPC-2.1.2: Public Use of School Sites. Zone all public school sites for public use to allow for the public to use sites, when not in use by schools, through shared arrangements. Strategy RPC-2.1.3: Acquisition of Surplus Properties. Explore acquisition of surplus school and agency properties for parkland. Take advantage of the Naylor Act to purchase surplus school sites. GOAL RPC-2 DISTRIBUTE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE SERVICES, AND SAFE AND EASY ACCESS, TO ALL RESIDENTS AND WORKERS RPC-26 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Policy RPC-2.2: Private Open Space and Recreation Facilities Encourage the continued existence and profitability of pri- vate open space and recreation facilities through incentives and development controls. Strategy RPC-2.2.1: Existing Facilities. Encourage the continued existence of private recreational facilities through land use zoning and incentives. Strategy RPC-2.2.2: New Facilities. Require major developments to incorporate private open space and recreational facilities, and seek their cooperation in making the spaces publicly-accessible. • Where feasible, ensure park space is publicly-accessible (as opposed to private space). • Encourage active areas to serve community needs. However, a combination of active and passive areas can be provided based on the setting. • Integrate park facilities into the surroundings. • If public parkland is not dedicated, require park fees based on a formula that considers the extent to which the publicly-accessible facilities meet community need. Policy RPC-2.3: Parkland Distribution Strive for an equitable distribution of parks and recreational facilities throughout the city. Park acquisition should be based on the following priority list. Accessibility to parks should be a component of the acquisition plan. • High Priority: Parks in neighborhoods or areas that have few or no park and recreational areas. • Medium Priority: Parks in neighborhoods that have other agency facilities such as school fields and district facilities, but no City parks. RPC-27 CHAPTER 9 Recreation, Parks and Community Services Element • Low Priority: Neighborhoods and areas that have park and recreational areas which may be slightly less than the adopted City’s parkland standard. • Private Development: Consider pocket parks in new and renovated projects to provide opportunities for publicly-accessible park areas. Policy RPC-2.4: Connectivity and Access Ensure that each home is within a half-mile walk of a neighborhood park or community park with neighborhood facilities; ensure that walking and biking routes are reason- ably free of physical barriers, including streets with heavy traffic; provide pedestrian links between parks, wherever possible; and provide adequate directional and site signage to identify public parks. Strategy RPC-2.4.1: Pedestrian and Bike Planning. Implement recommendations in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans to link employment and special areas, and neighborhood to services including parks, schools and neighborhood shopping. Strategy RPC-2.4.2: Signage. Adopt and maintain a master signage plan for all public parks to ensure adequate and consistent signage is provided to identify public recreational areas. Policy RPC-2.5: Range of Park Amenities Provide parks and recreational facilities for a variety of rec- reational activities. Strategy RPC-2.5.1: Special Needs. Extend recreational opportunities for special needs groups (seniors, disabled, visually-challenged, etc.) by making improvements to existing facilities and trails. RPC-28 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Strategy RPC-2.5.2: Recreational Facilities. Explore the possibility of providing additional access to existing facilities such as gymnasiums, swimming pools and tennis courts. Policy RPC-3.1: Preservation of Natural Areas Design parks to utilize natural features and the topography of the site in order to protect natural features and keep maintenance costs low. Strategy RPC-3.1.1: Native Planting. Maximize the use of native plants and drought-tolerant planting. Strategy RPC-3.1.2: Natural Habitat. Where possible, restore and provide access to creeks and riparian habitat. Strategy RPC-3.1.3: Nature Play Areas. Where appropriate, consider establishing Nature Play Areas in lieu of the more conventional play equipment. Policy RPC-4.1: Recreational Intensity Design parks appropriately to address the facility and rec- reational programming required by each special area and neighborhood based on current and future plans for the areas. GOAL RPC-3 PRESERVE AND ENHANCE ACCESS TO PARKS THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT NATURAL RESOURCES GOAL RPC-4 INTEGRATE PARKS AND PUBLIC FACILITIES WITHIN NEIGHBORHOODS AND AREAS RPC-29 CHAPTER 9 Recreation, Parks and Community Services Element Policy RPC-4.2: Park Safety Design parks to enhance public safety by providing visibility to the street and access for public safety responders. Trails Trails policies encourage the provision of a system of linear connections along creeks, utility rights-of-way and other corridors in order to provide recreational opportunities, improve pedestrian and bicycle access throughout the city, improve safety, and preserve natural resources. Policy RPC-5.1: Open Space and Trail Linkages Dedicate or acquire open space land along creeks and utility through regional cooperation, grants and private development review. Strategy RPC-5.1.1: Pedestrian and Bike Planning. Implement recommendations in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan that link trails and open space to neighborhoods and special areas. Strategy RPC-5.1.2: Trail Projects. Implement trail projects described in this Element; evaluate any safety, security and privacy impacts and mitigations associated with trail development; and work with affected neighbors in locating trails to ensure that their concerns are appropriately addressed. GOAL RPC-5 CREATE AN INTERCONNECTED SYSTEM OF MULTI-USE TRAILS AND PROVIDE SAFE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ACCESS THROUGH THE CITY AND CONNECTIONS TO LOCAL NODES AND DESTINATIONS RPC-30 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Strategy RPC-5.1.3: Dedicated Trail Easements. Require dedication or easements for trails, as well as their implementation, as part of the development review process, where appropriate. Strategy RPC-5.1.4: Joint Use Agreement. Establish a Joint Use Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District that allows cooperation on implementing the trail program with set standards and implementation measures for creek trails. Policy RPC-5.2: Pedestrian and Bicycle Paths Develop a citywide network of pedestrian and bicycle pathways to connect employment centers, shopping areas and neighborhoods to services including parks, schools and neighborhood centers. Recreation Programs and Services Recreation programs and services policies provide guidance for the implementation of programs that serve the changing and growing needs of the community in order to ensure an exceptional quality of life. Policy RPC-6.1: Diverse Programs Ensure that the City continues to offer a wide range of pro- grams to serve diverse populations of all ages and abilities. GOAL RPC-6 CREATE AND MAINTAIN A BROAD RANGE OF RECREATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF A DIVERSE POPULATION RPC-31 CHAPTER 9 Recreation, Parks and Community Services Element Policy RPC-6.2: Partnerships Enhance the city’s recreational programs through partner- ships with other agencies and non-profit organizations. Policy RPC-6.3: Art and Culture Utilize parks as locations of art and culture and to educate the community about the city’s history, and explore the potential to use art in facilities and utilities when located in parks. Policy RPC-7.1: Sustainable Design Ensure that City facilities are sustainably designed to mini- mize impacts on the environment. Policy RPC-7.2: Flexibility Design facilities to be flexible to address changing com- munity needs. Policy RPC-7.3: Maintenance Design facilities to reduce maintenance, and ensure that facilities are maintained and upgraded adequately. GOAL RPC-7 PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, FLEXIBLE AND WELL-MAINTAINED COMMUNITY FACILITIES THAT MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AND ARE A SOURCE OF COMMUNITY IDENTITY RPC-32 COMMUNITY VISION 2040 City of Cupertino Community Services Community services policies seek to enhance the quality of community services through partnerships and information sharing with providers. Policy RPC-8.1: School Districts Partner with school districts to allow community use of their sports fields and facilities. Strategy RPC-8.1.1: Shared Facilities. Maintain and enhance arrangements with schools for the use of sports fields, theaters, meeting spaces and other facilities through maintenance agreements and other partnerships. Strategy RPC-8.1.2: School Expansion. Encourage schools to meet their expansion needs without reducing the size of their sports fields. Strategy RPC-8.1.3: School Facility Needs. Collaborate with schools on their facility needs through sharing of development information and partnerships through major development projects. GOAL RPC-8 COOPERATE WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SHARE FACILITIES AND MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) GOAL INF-1 Ensure that the city’s infrastructure is enhanced and maintained to support existing development and growth in a fiscally responsible manner POLICY INF-1.1: INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING Upgrade and enhance the City’s infrastructure through the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and requirements for development. STRATEGIES: INF-1.1.1: Capital Improvement Program. Ensure that CIP projects reflect the goals and policies identified in Community Vision 2040. INF-1.1.2: Design Capacity. Ensure that public infrastructure is designed to meet planned needs and to avoid the need for future upsizing. Maintain a balance between meeting future growth needs and over-sizing of infrastructure to avoid fiscal impacts or impacts to other goals. INF-1.1.3: Coordination. Require coordination of construction activity between various providers, particularly in City facilities and rights- of-way, to ensure that the community is not unnecessarily inconvenienced. Require that providers maintain adequate space for all utilities when planning and constructing their infrastructure. POLICY INF-1.2: MAINTENANCE Ensure that existing facilities are maintained to meet the community’s needs. INF-9 The City seeks to coordinate its municipal services with those of other service providers in order to build and maintain infrastructure that fully serves the current and future needs of the Cupertino community. CITYWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) POLICY INF-1.3: COORDINATION Coordinate with utility and service providers to ensure that their planning and operations meet the City’s service standards and future growth. POLICY INF-1.4: FUNDING Explore various strategies and opportunities to fund existing and future infrastructure needs. STRATEGIES: INF-1.4.1: Existing Infrastructure. Require developers to expand or upgrade existing infrastructure to increase capacity, or pay their fair share, as appropriate. INF-1.4.2: Future Infrastructure Needs. For new infrastructure, require new development to pay its fair share of, or to extend or construct, improvements to accommodate growth without impacting service levels. INF-1.4.3: Economic Development. Prioritize funding of infrastructure to stimulate economic development and job creation in order to increase opportunities for municipal revenue. INF-10 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) POLICY INF-2.1: MAINTENANCE Maintain the City’s right-of-way and traffic operations systems. POLICY INF-2.2: MULTIMODAL SYSTEMS Ensure that City rights-of-way are planned for a variety of transportation alternatives including pedestrian, bicycle, automobile, as well as new technologies such as driverless cars, etc. POLICY INF-2.3: GREEN STREETS Explore the development of a “green streets” program to minimize stormwater runoff in City rights-of- way. POLICY INF-2.4: UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES Explore undergrounding of utilities through providers, public projects, private development and agency funding programs and grants. STRATEGIES: INF-2.4.1: Public and Provider Generated Projects. Require undergrounding of all new infrastructure projects constructed by public agencies and providers. Work with providers to underground existing overhead lines. INF-2.4.2: Development. Require undergrounding of all utility lines in new developments and highly encourage undergrounding in remodels or redevelopment of major projects. RIGHTS-OF-WAY The City will ensure that public, City-owned rights-of-way are protected in order to support future infrastructure needs and enhanced with sustainable features when possible, and that new infrastructure is placed underground as feasible. GOAL INF-2 Ensure that city rights-of-way are protected from incompatible uses and enhanced with sustainable features when possible INF-11 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) POLICY INF-2.5: RECYCLED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Plan for citywide access to recycled water and encourage its use. STRATEGIES: INF-2.5.1: Availability. Expand the availability of a recycled water system through public infrastructure projects and development review. INF-2.5.2: Use. Encourage private and public projects to incorporate the use of recycled water for landscaping and other uses. INF-2.5.3: City Facilities. Design and retrofit City buildings, facilities and landscaping to use recycled water, to the extent feasible. INF-12 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) WATER The City will seek to identify ways to improve water availability, access and quality in order to maintain the long-term health of the Cupertino water system. GOAL INF-3 Create a coordinated strategy to ensure a sustained supply of potable water through planning and conservation POLICY INF-3.1: COORDINATION WITH PROVIDERS Coordinate with water providers and agencies in their planning and infrastructure process to ensure that the City continues to have adequate supply for current needs and future growth. STRATEGY: INF-3.1.1: Maintenance. Coordinate with providers to ensure that water and recycled water delivery systems are maintained in good condition. POLICY INF-3.2: REGIONAL COORDINATION Coordinate with State and regional agencies to ensure that policies and programs related to water provision and conservation meet City goals. Note: additional water conservation policies are discussed in detail in the Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element. INF-13 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) POLICY INF-4.1: PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT Create plans and operational policies to develop and maintain an effective and efficient stormwater system. STRATEGIES: INF-4.1.1: Management. Reduce the demand on storm drain capacity through implementation of programs that meet and even exceed on-site drainage requirements. INF-4.1.2: Infrastructure. Develop a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the City’s storm drain infrastructure that meets the current and future needs of the community. INF-4.1.3: Maintenance. Ensure that City’s storm drain infrastructure is appropriately maintained to reduce flood hazards through implementation of best practices. POLICY INF-4.2: FUNDING Develop permanent sources of funding storm water infrastructure construction and maintenance. STRATEGY: INF-4.2.1: Ongoing Operations. Review other funding strategies to pay for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the storm drain system per State and regional requirements. Note: additional policies that meet State and regional runoff reduction are described in the Environmental Resources and Sustainability Element. STORMWATER The City will seek to implement best practices in stormwater management in order to reduce demand on the drainage system, and reduce sediment and pollution impacts on the Bay. GOAL INF-4 Implement best practices in stormwater management to reduce demand on the stormwater network, reduce soil erosion, and reduce pollution into reservoirs and the Bay INF-14 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) GOAL INF-5 Ensure that the city’s wastewater system continues to meet current and future needs POLICY INF-5.1: INFRASTRUCTURE Ensure that the infrastructure plans for Cupertino’s waste water system providers continue to meet the City’s current and future needs. STRATEGIES: INF-5.1.1: Coordination. Coordinate with the Cupertino Sanitary District on their Master Plan and the Sunnyvale Treatment Plant to develop a comprehensive capital improvement program to ensure adequate capacity for future development anticipated with General Plan buildout. INF-5.1.2: Development. Require developers to pay their fair share of costs for, or in some cases construct, infrastructure upgrades to ensure that service levels are met. POLICY INF-5.2: DEMAND Look for ways to reduce demand on the City’s wastewater system through implementation of water conservation measures. WASTEWATER The City will ensure that there is adequate and well-maintained waste water capacity through infrastructure enhancements and policies that reduce impact on sanitary sewer system, and that pollution in reservoirs and the Bay is minimized. INF-15 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) POLICY INF-6.1: TELECOMMUNICATIONS MASTER PLAN Maintain and update a Telecommunications Master Plan with regulations and guidelines for wireless and emerging technologies. POLICY INF-6.2: COORDINATION Coordinate with providers to improve access and delivery of services to businesses and homes. STRATEGIES: INF-6.2.1: Facility Upgrades. When possible, require service providers to upgrade existing facilities as part of permit or lease renewals. Encourage use of newer technologies that allow the facility components to be reduced in size or improve screening or camouflaging. INF-6.2.2: Improved Access. Work with providers to expand service to areas that are not served by telecommunications technologies. TELECOMMUNICATIONS The City will promote expansion of a citywide telecommunications system that provides excellent services to businesses and residents, and encourages innovative technologies for the future. GOAL INF-6 Encourage innovative technologies and communications systems that provide excellent services to businesses and residents INF-16 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) INF-6.2.3: City Facilities. Encourage leasing of City sites to expand access to telecommunications services. Develop standards for the incorporation of telecommunications systems and public use. INF-6.2.4: Agency and Private Facilities. Encourage the installation of communications infrastructure in facilities owned by other public agencies and private development. INF-6.2.5: Communications Infrastructure. Support the extension and access to telecommunications infrastructure such as fiber optic cables. POLICY INF-6.3: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES Encourage new and innovative technologies and partner with providers to provide the community with access to these services. STRATEGY: INF-6.3.1: Strategic Technology Plan. Create and update a Strategic Technology Plan for the City to improve service efficiency. INF-17 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) POLICY INF-7.1: PROVIDERS Coordinate with solid waste system providers to utilize the latest technology and best practices to encourage waste reduction and meet, and even, exceed State targets. POLICY INF-7.2: FACILITIES Ensure that public and private developments build new and on-site facilities and/or retrofit existing on- site facilities to meet the City’s waste diversion requirements. POLICY INF-7.3: OPERATIONS Encourage public agencies and private property owners to design their operations to exceed regulatory waste diversion requirements. STRATEGY: INF-7.3.1: City Facilities and Events. Design new City facilities and retrofit existing facilities and event venues with recycling and trash collection bins to facilitate easy disposal of recyclable and compostable waste by staff and the public. POLICY INF-7.4: PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP Per the City’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, support statewide and regional EPR initiatives and legislation to reduce waste and toxins in products, processes and packaging. GOAL INF-7 Ensure that the city meets and exceeds regulatory waste diversion goals by working with providers, businesses and residents SOLID WASTE The City seeks to reduce solid waste and demands on landfills, reduce the release of toxins in the air (including greenhouse gas emissions) and improve community health. INF-18 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) POLICY INF-8.1: REDUCING WASTE Meet or exceed Federal, State and regional requirements for solid waste diversion through implementation of programs. STRATEGIES: INF-8.1.1: Outreach. Conduct and enhance programs that promote waste reduction through partnerships with schools, institutions, businesses and homes. INF-8.1.2: Hazardous Waste. Work with providers and businesses to provide convenient hazardous and e-waste facilities for the community. INF-8.1.3: Preferential Purchasing. Maintain and update a City preferential purchasing policy to products that reduce packaging waste, greenhouse gas emissions, toxic contaminants and are reusable. INF-8.1.4: Reuse. Encourage reuse of materials and reusable products. Develop a program for reuse of materials and reusable products in City facilities and outreach programs for community-wide participation by promoting community- wide garage sales and online venues. INF-8.1.5: Collaboration. Collaborate with agencies and large businesses or projects to enhance opportunities for community-wide recycling, reuse and reduction programs. GOAL INF-8 Develop and enhance programs that reduce, reuse and recycle waste REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE The City seeks to find additional ways to promote reductions in waste generation and increases in reuse and recycling. INF-19 CHAPTER 8: INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT | general plan (community vision 2015-2040) INF-8.1.6: Construction Waste. Encourage recycling and reuse of building materials during demolition and construction of City, agency and private projects. INF-8.1.7: Recycled Materials. Encourage the use of recycled materials and sustainably harvested materials in City, agency and private projects. INF-20