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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
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Introduct.iqp,
Space Planning
Coni4j'batiq4,.,Planning
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nand"Management of Resources
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Agricultural Lands
Air, Quality. policies 5-4
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utants of the Air Basin
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aPq.Vegetation
Water Association
aid 'Association
and Association
11 Woodland and Forest Association
'Mitigation
2�sources 5-14
.Limestone
Crushed Rock
Sand and Gravel
Water Resources 5-16
jPreservation'of Water6heds
Ground 4ater: -Facilities
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Man -Made' Waier�,,-R. esources
"" Con9ervation:ef Urp.an WaterUs'age
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Re lonal Persp'ective
Residential Energy Use Mitigation Measures
:Types of Construction
Insulation/Heat Loss Protection.
•Orientati
ion of Buildings
Transportation Energy Conservation Practices
Table of Contents
Section
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Open Space Resources
Public Open Space Management - Regional Agency
Actions
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Santa Clara County .
Santa Clara County Parks Program
Santa Clara Valley Water District
City of Cupertino Open Space Policies and
Programs
Private Open Space Resources
City of Cupertino Neighborhood Parks Program
Definition of Need
Implementation
Explanation of the Priority Code and Funding
.Code Described on Table 5-11
Expenditure of Funds for Development and
Construction of Facilities
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
Introduction
Seismic and Geologic Hazard
Earthquake Probability
Geologic Hazards
Acceptable Level of Risk
Policy Recommendations
Fire Hazard
Degree of Hazard Within the Foothill and
Mountainous Areas
Road Access
Water Supply on Montebello Ridge and
Stevens Canyon
Water Supply for Foothill Regions Within
the Urban Service Area
Building Codes
Page "dumber
5-23
5-23
5-27
5-28
5-30
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Section Title
Fire Hazards in the Urbanized Valley Floor
Relationship of Building Design and Materials
to Fire Risk
Accessibility
Water Supply
Definition of Acceptable Level of Risk
Flood Hazard
' Flood Hazard from Rainstorms
Flood Hazard from Failure of Man-made Water
Storage Facilities
' Flood Hazard Resulting from Landslide Activity
in the Hillside Ravings
Acceptable Level of Risk and Means to Manage
' Risk
Description of Policies and Programs to Reduce
Flood Risk
Noise Pollution
Effect of Noise on People
' The Cupertino Noise Environment Goals and Policies
Land Use Compatibility
Transportation Noise
Local Streets/Neighborhood Protection
Trains and Aircraft Overflight
t Kaiser Permanente Truck Traffic
Non -Transportation Noise Sources
Adjoining Dissimilar Land Uses
' Common Neighborhood Disturbances
Noise Attenuation
Barriers
Landscaping and Setbacks
1 Building and Site Design
Insulating Buildings from Noise
' Crime
Park Design
Non -Residential Design for Defensible Space
Disaster Planning
The Cupertino Emergency Plan
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6-22
6-29
6-35
6-39
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Table of Contents
Section Title Page Number
7 IMPLEMENTATION
Defining the City's Corporate Limits 7-1
Providing Urban Services
Government Efficiency
Plan Implementation Chart
Monitoring Effectiveness of the Plan
Implementation Chart 7-4 - 7-12
APPENDIX
A Hillside Slope Density Formula - June 1976 (Adopted by reference)*
B Stevens Creek Boulevard Plan Line Action Plan - February 1978 (Adopted by
reference)*
C General Plan Resolutions (List Attached)
D Bibliography (Attached)
LAND USE MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
* Appendix items A and B are available at the Cupertino Planning Department
NOTE: Environmental Documents are available at the Cupertino Planning Department
INTRODUCTION 1-
'� The Citv_ of Cupertino has the difficult task of planning for the
needs of a diversity of individuals and groups which sometimes
have a series of conflicting goals and objectives. The task of
local government in Cupertino, therefore, is to develop a long-
range set of objectives for the City's physical and social
development that best meets the needs of its citizens. This
task is best accomplished through a Comprehensive General Plan
' containing a series of sub -plans or elements which are listed
below:
' Cupertino General Plan Elements
Land Use Community Character
Housing
' Circulation
Environmental Resources
Public Health and Safety
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Community Setting
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Cupertino is strategically located within the metropolitan
peninsula of the San Francisco Bay Region. Incorporated in 1955
as the 13th City in Santa Clara County, the community has expanded
its role and influence in intergovernmental relations as land uses
have shifted from an agricultural emphasis to a broader base of
urban activities.
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Impetus to create the City of Cupertino's original boundaries was
provided by a nucleus of local citizens concerned that attempts
by the Cities of Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and San Jose to incorp-
orate the area would submerge its distinctive qualities and
diminish the prerogatives of home -rule. Thus, it may be said that
"community character" has been an integral aspect of the City of
Cupertino since its inception.
Land Form
Most of the community is on level ground which rises gently to
the west. The land begins to incline more swiftly at the channel
of Stevens Creek,forming a short plateau in the vicinity of
Foothill Boulevard. The plateau area is terminated at the foot
of the steep Montebello system of ridges which extend along the
west and south edges of the City creating a dramatic amphi-
theater backdrop to the Valley Floor.
Built Form
Generally speaking, development activity in Cupertino through the
late 1950's to late 1960's concentrated on residential con-
struction. Since the mid 1970's, however, the City has ex-
perienced a dynamic.expansion of newemploymentgenerating
facilities with the growth of Vallco Industrial Park, North De
Anza Boulevard Industrial Park, and the popular regional shopping
mall. Most of the City's newest and most intense "urban"
building activity has occurred at the east and north -central
areas of town, while the southerly and westerly areas have
generally retained a more moderate residential character and a
greater proportion of older, well-established neighborhoods.
Geographical Boundary of the Plan
Figure 1-A illustrates the planning area within
the City's corporate limits and pockets of land currently within
Santa Clara County jurisdiction. Areas within County juris-
diction are included in the planning area boundary because City
of Cupertino land use decisions directly and indirectly affect
County residents. Furthermore, State legislation encourages
municipalities to plan all areas within its "Sphere of Influence"
General Plan decisions and subsequent zoning actions will not
have legal effect on property owners in County jurisdiction
unless and until his or her property is annexed into the City.
The implementation section of the General Plan describes City
policy regarding annexation.
The Planning Process
The Comprehensive General Plan evolved from an initial physical
land use plan adopted in 1964. Each succeeding amendment to the
plan added depth in terms of content and implementation technique.
The planning process consists of four basic steps: The initial
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step involves data collection; the second step involves the
development of alternative goals and objectives; the
third step involves the evaluation of alternatives;and the fourth
involves the development of an action plan to implement the favored
alternative. Figure 1-B
General Plan Process
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The goal formulation phase requires a high degree of public
participation by the citizens in general, special interest groups
and elected and appointed officials. The goals and objectives
contained in the General Plan were developed by a Citizens Goals
Committee over a two-year period ending in 1972. The 1972 Goals
and Objectives are incorporated into the plan.
The planning process must remain fluid in order to compensate for
social and economic change which is beyond the control of local
government. The needed flexibility is achieved by an annual plan
review process which enables the Planning Commission to test the
plan objectives based upon new information. If economic and
social changes are significant, a major overhaul of the plan will
be necessary.
External Factors that Influence the Plan
The private marketplace plays a dominant role in the use of land.
A public objective to increase the commercial shopping base or the
community's industrial base can only be implemented if the private
sector is willing to invest within the community. A commercial
or industrial investor will weigh his or her decision based upon
criteria which may or may not be under control of the local juris-
diction. A commercial investor,.for example, is interested in a
market analysis which shows an adequate future population level,
an adequate household income factor, and a favorable estimate of
competition from other commercial centers within and outside of
the local community. In another example, The City Plan
may designate a specific property for high density residential use
which may not be economically feasible because of local lifestyle
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preferences. The point of the two examples, is to illustrate
that while the City has a great deal of latitude in the control
of land use, land use decisions must be realistic relative to
market forces. The dilemma facing the City of Cupertino and other
jurisdictions is a desired land use pattern that may be feasible
in the long term but infeasible in the short term (1-5 years).The
' dilemma occurs because of the inability of a landowner to retain
land for long periods. Holding costs related to taxes and lost in -
income opportunities tend to make immediate development more eco-
nomical.
' In addition to marketplace constraints, the Cupertino General Plan
is heavily influenced by policies of other local governments, and
by actions of other agencies within the governmental hierarchy.
The heavy employment base in north Santa Clara County coupled
with the extreme concentration of housing in southern sections
of San Jose cause a massive intra -County commute which directly
impacts Cupertino by causing high levels of traffic congestion and
air pollution.
Regional agencies and local special districts have the greatest
impact on the City's planning abilities. MidPenins•,I= Regional
Open Space District's policy to acquire significant acreage in the
lower foothills adjacent to the westerly City limit has, in
effect, determined the City's ultimate growth boundary. While
the acquisition of open space is favored by the majority of
Cupertino citizens, the concept of having a narrowly -focused
special purpose district decide the City's growth limit and there-
fore indirectly affect Cupertino's public service planning pre-
rogatives may not be positive. The independent actions of the
Cupertino School District Board relative to the closure of schools
plays a major role in the City's park planning efforts, and more
subjectively, affects the social organization of residential
neighborhoods designed around the neighborhood school concept.
On a regional level, the Association of Bay Area Governments
(ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) have
prepared a joint transportation plan for Santa Clara County which
directly influences the modes and service level of transportation
that the City can expect in the future and, therefore, the in-
tensity of land use permitted on properties within its juris-
diction. The Bay Conservation and Development Commission requires
that each County develop a Water Waste Management Plan which deter-
mines the location and extent of future waste disposal sites. The
San Francisco Bay Area Air Pollution District determines the extent
to which industrial firms may emit pollutants into the air, there-
fore precluding certain industrial activities from locating in the
City.
Each of the above examples demonstrates the degree to which the
City of Cupertino's planning efforts are constrained by other
governmental agency decisions.
Key Assumptions of the General Plan
The goals, policies and programs of the General Plan are based
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not only upon the marketplace and governmental constraints de-
lineated above but also based upon key demographic, economic and
social (lifestyle) trends. Key assumptions regarding those trends
' are delineated below. Any major change perceived in these trends
may require revision of the General Plan. The possibility of
fast-moving changes and trends is one of the major reasons why
the plan must be reviewed on an annual basis.
Demographic Assumptions
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The fertility rate within the San Francisco Bay Area Region
(number of children a woman will bear during child-bearing years)
will decrease from approximately 2.1 in 1970 to.approximately 1.8
in the year 2000. New household formations are increasing rapidly
as "baby boom" children of the post World War II era begin to
form families, and as greater numbers of women assume. the role as
heads of households. These trends suggest a continuing high demand
for new dwellings that will be occupied by smaller -sized households
The dual trend may result in a demand for smaller -sized dwelling
units.
The household size factor is the primary mechanism used by the
City to estimate future population levels within the community.
Figure 1-C identifies the 1975 household sizes and projected 1990
household sizes for various sub -neighborhoods within the community.
The household sizes and the resultant population estimates will
play a major role in decisions involving the provision of ser-
vices for various areas within the community. For example,
neighborhood park planning depends primarily on the future popu-
ration level. estimates.
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Age Distribution
There will be dramatic shift in proportions of age groups within
the community by 1990. Pre -teen and teenage populations will de-
cline while there will be a dramatic increase in the number of
individuals in the adult and seniors category. Table 1-A provides
the numerical and percentage range in the numbers of individuals
within four age group categories. Again, the age distribution
within the community will play a major role in the allocation of
resources to meet certain specific needs for that age group.
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Economic Assumptions
In the terminology of large scale economic systems such as a city,
county, or region, economists identify two broad categories of
employment: "basic"- referring to jobs and workers producing
goods and services which are exported to markets outside the city
or region under study, and "service"- employers and employees
whose efforts serve local needs only. Basic employment is often
accepted as a key indicator of an economic system's wealth and
vitality.
Basic and service employment within the City of Cupertino will in-
crease from approximately 19,350 in 1977 to approximately 29,000
by 1990. That projection is based upon multiplying current
employee -per -acre figures for lands planned for basic industrial
employment and lands planned for service-oriented commercial em-
ployment.
It is entirely reasonable to assume that the employment increase
is possible given the strong growth of the electronics (basic)
industry in Santa Clara Valley. It is not clear at this time
whether the housing shortages and increased level of congestion
will continue to make Northern Santa Clara Valley attractive to
industrial development. However, there appears to be a trend in-
volving the movement of more labor-intensive operations within the
electronics industry to areas having less expensive labor. There
is a strong indication, however, that the research and development
segments of existing firms and newer sophisticated electronics
industries that require skilled people will continue to be
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attracted to the area. The level of skill and professionalism
of the future labor force is important in terms of anticipating
future housing needs in Cupertino, and may necessitate future re-
thinking of housing policies to reflect changes in housing demand
as a result of change of income levels of employees.
' An economic study prepared by a private consultant predicts that
by 1990 there will be a theoretical.demand for approximately
180,000 sq. ft. of comparison shopping retail space, consisting
of department store, apparel, specialty, fast -foods, and personal
' services.1-1 Using a factor of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of
commercial area -per -acre of land, the demand for comparison and
specialty shopping will be limited to around 18 acres of land.
' There is room for expansion of highway -oriented specialty commer-
cial and office development.
1. Guide land use activities and urban design in a
manner to create a community focal point and to
create a more pleasing environment, particularly
in commercial. shopping areas adjacent to Stevens
Creek Boulevard and North De Anza Boulevard.
1-1. Economic Evaluation of Proposed Development Alternatives,
by Williams, Kuebelbeck and Associates, January, 1978.
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it is assumed that a strong preference for low-density home owner-
ship and transportation by private automobiles will continue to
reinforce the suburban character of Cupertino. However, a combina-
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tion of factors related to rapidly increasing land cost, decreasing
fuel availability, and family sizes, may require a shift to higher
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densities and mass transit.
Assumptions Affecting Provision of Public Services
Due to the ownership pattern and intended use of the properties
surrounding the City to the south and west, the Plan assumes that
the westerly and southerly Urban Service Area boundary will not be
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expanded in the forseeable future.
Also, the Plan assumes that there will be no major economic
changes that will significantly alter the ability of any major
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service provider to fulfill their function. For example, a disrup-
tion of the flow of crude oil might limit the ability of private
utility companies to provide services. Finally, the Plan assumes
that the present government finance mechanisms will not be limited
to a point where City levels of government have severe difficulty
providing essential services.
Major Proposals
The Cupertino Comprehensive Plan will establish the primary
direction of the community through implementation of these primary
goals:
1. Guide land use activities and urban design in a
manner to create a community focal point and to
create a more pleasing environment, particularly
in commercial. shopping areas adjacent to Stevens
Creek Boulevard and North De Anza Boulevard.
1-1. Economic Evaluation of Proposed Development Alternatives,
by Williams, Kuebelbeck and Associates, January, 1978.
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2. Reduce the negative effect of automobile traffic
on the quality of life throughout the community,
with particular attention to residential neighbor-
hoods.
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Preserve the quality of the existing residential
neighborhoods and increase residential dwelling
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community to provide greater opportunity for hous-
ing of employees attracted by the City's industrial
and commercial job market.
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Protect and enhance the unique scenic, recreation,
and vegetative resources within the City's hill-
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Regulate development in a manner to reduce risk of
life and property resulting from flooding, fire,
geologic instability and earthquakes.
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Create more effective government through greater
efficiency in the provision of services and
through encouraging where possible a greater degree
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' The traditional purpose of land use planning is to arrange
activities within the community, to achieve harmony between
dissimilar uses and protect public health. Communities have
' more recently stressed evaluating economic benefit in the
form of increased property value for the private sector, profit
potential for the business and manufacturing sector, and a
' strong tax base for the operation of government and schools.
In all cases, the material discussed in this Element is repre-
sentative of land use planning approaches already established
for this community through past General Plan Policy, or which
have evolved through the incremental decisionmaking process of
the City's various regulatory.l commissions. Accordingly, the
' content of this Element is not intended necessarily to break
new ground, but rather to consolidate into a single document,
existing written and unwritten land use policies..
' The Land Use Element policies culminate all other elements of
the General Plan and supply the basic direction which other
principles of public policy must adhere to. For example, the
' objective to increase the supply and variety of units available
in the City is directly related to constraints on the density
of residential uses permitted in the Land Use Element. Organi-
zation of the transportation network in the Circulation Element
must embrace the principles of site accessibility and scale of
development intensity prescribed in the Land Use document. This
' Element, then, may be viewed as the "umbrella", under which
other aspects of the Comprehensive General Plan are unified and
against which the policies advocated ate tested for logic and
consistency.
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The citizens' appreciation of their community is often corre-
lated with its physical appearance, and how well it is organized
for their use and enjoyment.
Itis the conviction of the City Council that Cupertino has a
tangible and particular community character. The term "community
character", in the context of Cupertino's General Plan program,
refers to a physical setting and visual image which causes the
' City to stand apart from its neighboring jurisdictions. This
character contributes to the quality of like and sense of place
enjoyed by residents, commerce and industry. Accordingly, the
overall purpose and objective of this Element is to assist public
and private efforts to maintain and enhance Cupertino's community
character. Application of design policies and principles intended
to refine our present image, avoidance of the visual contradictions
resulting from unguided development practices, and protection of
irreplaceable physical resources are methods to be employed.
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The Issues
The City of Cupertino was incorporated in 1955. Since incorpora-
tion the processes of physical growth have accelerated to the
extent that the community may be considered "fully developed". The
urban transportation network reflects an advanced state of comple-
tion, and the jurisdictional sphere of influence of Cupertino is
fairly well settled.
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randomly scattered inventory of vacant infilling sites, the
development of which will of necessity reflect the character
' and intensity of the established neighborhoods in which they are
situated.
The foregoing discussion might argue for reducing the priority
of future land use planning in the overall context of local
activity. The issues which affect the allocation and usage of
land, within Cupertino are not strictly confined to the City's
' geographic or political boundaries. Countywide and regional
urbanization phenomena, and local concerns, will continue to
influence the land use/community character decision-making process.
' The following discussion of generalized issues will provide a
context for understanding the specific recommendations and
policies discussed in Section II of this Element.
A. An Identifiable City Center: Paradoxically, the
Town Center/Crossroads area of the community which is the geo-
graphical and historical center of Cupertino, remains
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in an undeveloped state relative to outlying properties. This
situation presents a unique opportunity to create an identifi-
able "downtown" at the very heart of the urban pattern, in
' lieu of continuing the trend toward low -profile, low -intensity
uses.
' B. Regional Distribution of lobs an& Housing: Incremental
development activity in Santa Clara County has polarized the
overall distribution of land uses. The North County cities
' have created an overwhelming concentration of employment gener-
ating activities, while the southern part of the County has
provided most of the housing. The process of moving tens of
thousands of individuals each day between these two extremes
produces congestion on major arterials which is beginning to
spill over into local streets and cause. physical divisiveness
within neighborhoods.
C. Urban Fiscal Balance: One of the stated objectives of any
governmental entity is to provide a reasonable level of public
' service by ensuring that the land use mix will generate a
supportive revenue base-, and that the development pattern is
arranged in a manner to provide efficient servicing. Fiscal
zoning priorities may conflict with other community
objectives such as provision of housing for all income levels,
and provision of non -emergency municipal services such as parks,
recreation activities and library.
D. Accelerated Housing Demand: The City will be faced with
the challenge of meeting the needs of all income levels of
' the community with regard to housing. The private market place
will probably continue to provide expensive large lot detached
single-family homes at the expense of other residential developmm
forms, thus restricting the locational opportunities of house-
holds and lifestyles which may be better served by rental or
cluster type housing.
' E. Environmental Management: Continued high demand for
developable land may threaten the unique natural and visual
resource of the community in the absence of fair but firm
' restrictions to protect the public interest, health, and safety.
Unique vistas presented by the wooded hillside slopes of the
Montebello Ridge system provide a green backdrop to the City;
the riparian environment of Stevens Creek Flood Plain, and
significant mature specimen trees throughout the City must be
carefully assimilated into the urban context.
1 F. Human Comfort/Community Diversification: Anticipated
increases in traffic congestion, and higher residential densities
will place an additional burden on the public sector to ensure th;
the physiological and psychological health of Cupertino residents
is protected from the intrusive impacts of urbanization.
Balanced opportunity must be provided for social interaction and
personal privacy, both within private living spaces and within
the community at large. Equally important, the City must offer
a variety of educational, entertainment and cultural experi-
ences available at various times throughout the day to ensure
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a continuous vitality to the community's character.
Goal A: Utilize the City's limited:'supply.•of"land.'
to accommodate adequate space for a full range of
human activity.
The type of families or households attracted to live in a city
is directly correlated with the availability of housing in
that community. The Cupertino Housing Element contains numerous
references to relationship of population diversity and community
character as a function of the City's housing stock. The
Element indicates that, if left unchecked, the current trend
of the private market to provide low-density, high-cost homes
to the exclusion of higher density project will ulti—
mately dissuade households with other interesting lifestyles
not served by single-family detached homes from locating in,
and adding to the vitality of Cupertino.
' Policy 2-1: The Land Use Plan for Cupertino shall
provide for a full -range of residential dwelling
unit density and tenure type, including rental
' apartments and other high-density types of housing.
' Strategy .
1. Encourage conversion of designated commercial lands to
residential uses, subject to appropriate consideration of
design and existing neighborhood character, and consideration
of municipal services and utilities.
2. Encourage development of residential properties at the
"upper limit" of the permitted dwelling unit intensity
range.
3. Permit residential development at densities which exceed
planned maximums if such development meets a special
communitywide social goal and the increase in density will
I not adversely affect the traffic -carrying capacity of the
local street network, nor adversely alter neighborhood
character.
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Goal B
page 3-21
Policy 3-5
page 3-20
Policy 3-1
page 3-21
Policy 3-3
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The degrees of activity,scale, and formality present in Cupertino
are a result of conscious planning decisions. Differences in
' lifestyle, product preference, and chosen mode of travel
influence the type of services an individual will seek within
the community. A neighborhood park or convenience store may
be adequate at a given moment to serve a particular need. These
' centers can provide an informal gathering place for inter -neigh=
borhood association and can, if located conveniently, reduce the
need for vehicle trips and additional congestion of the street
' network. At other times, a resident may wish to take advantage
of a wider selection of merchandise.in a Citywide or regional
shopping center, or to obtain medical/dental or professional
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' A community may exhibit a lively countenance during daylight
hours only to appear deserted and uninviting after the working
population leaves for the day. A truly successful community
' character is one which displays vitality during its evening
hours, assuring visitor and resident alike that they are welcome
in this community even after the day's work is concluded.
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Cupertino is fortunate to. have the Flint Center for the
Performing Arts at De Anza College Campus as a cultural resource;
and Vallco Regional Fashion Park to provide a pleasant safe
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gathering point to explore a multitude of activity resources
during the early evening or weekend, as well as daytime hours.
' Policy 2-2: The Comprehensive Plan for Cupertino shall
continue to provide adequate allocation of land area
' to serve the diverse needs of the community for employ-
ment, shopping, entertainment, cultural, health care,
and personal service.
' Strategy
1. Provide for a regional employment and shopping node within
the Vallco Park planning The The Vallco Park Construction
Phasing Memo (as amended) shall regulate the timing of
development within Vallco Park commensurate with transpor-
tation improvements.
2. Public open space nodes within individual neighborhoods
should be linked visually and physically
' to their surroundings to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle
access and to help defeat the "barrier" effect of travel -
ways.
3. Encourage the economic vitality of existing neighborhood
serving retailing uses through selective zoning of new
centers, and through careful definition of permissible uses.
4. The City shall encourage diverse activities, including
evening hour services for entertainment, cultural and
' educational pursuits.
As Figure 2-B illustrates, the City seems to lack an evening hour
t focal point, especially for convenience of residents west of
De Anza Boulevard. The "Town Center" area at the southeast
quadrant of De Anza and Stevens Creek Boulevards has been
' planned from its earliest conception as the urban focus of
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?lanning Area Policie
page 2-40
Circulation
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Construction Phasing
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July 15, 1974
Trails & Pathways
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The need for such a focus, "Town Center", remains valid in the
context of enhancing community character. Cupertino is some-
what unique in that it has no identifiable "downtown", and has
' most of its available commercial property in the central part
of town. Accordingly, the City has a significant opportunity
to create a large-scale focal point which reflects a microcosm
' of the Cupertino lifestyle by providing a diverse commercial,
residential and public facility usage mixture in a uniformly -
planned approach.
' Policy 2-3: The City shall attempt to coordinate the
efforts of private property holders within the Town
Center area to plan and create a community focal point
' which expresses the character of Cupertino through
a diversity of uses,.serving the City at large and
scaled to the enjoyment.o$.pedes.triana.
Strategy
1. Withold incremental development of the Town Center planning
area until the City has adopted a comprehensive conceptual
plan for the district in cooperation with all affected
' property owners.
2. Ensure that planning for the Town Center provides public
open spaces linking the Town Center development to both
sides of the Torre Avenue extension.
' 3. Approach the architectural design of the Town Center
commercial/entertainment segment from a standpoint of
unique building forms and subterranean parking, if
possible; to enhance pedestrian scale.
' More specific policies for Town Center are described in the
Planning Area Policy Section of this section of the Plan.
HERITAGE RESOURCES
' Heritage properties are a unique category of urban landmarks
in that they identify distinctive aspects of the community's
t former lifestyle and activities. Often, these sites remind us.
of the colorful personalities which built or occupied them,
creating an even stronger tie between today's residents and
' those past.
Most of the historically significant properties in Cupertino are
in private ownership today. As such, the pressure to remove
historic buildings or reconfigure individual sites in a manner'
which obscures historic character remains largely unchecked
by public policy. Where feasible, the public and private
sectors can cooperate to devise creative alternatfves to the
irretrievable destruction of heritage properties.
1. Cupertino Chronicle, California History Center, De Anza College,
Local History Studies, Vol. 19, 1975.
2. Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory, San Jose, Calif.,
October, 1975.
Planning Area Polici
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tation of a historic structure is' the DeLaveaga "Tack House"
(stable) within the Rancho Deep Cliff residential subdivision.
The building was refurbished extensively inside but still retains
much of its original exterior appearance. It is now the focal
point of that 61 -home community, serving as the recreation
center/meeting hall.
Policy 2-4: The City shall undertake an active
partnership with private owners of existing landmark
structures to rehabilitate them for public or semi-
private occupancy and to retain their historic
architectural character.
Strategy
1. Encourage and assist private efforts to restore historic
properties by allowing flexible interpretation of zoning
ordinance and code standards not essential to public health
and safety, such as reduced on-site parking provisions or
lesser setback distances, when such action will facilitate the
economics of private restoration effort.
2. Create a historic property zoning category to regulate the
unique aspects of historic preservation and to facilitate
private owner tax advantages offered for preserved properties
in such zones.
Goal B: Encourage a development pattern for the
community which will promote a variety of scale and
formality in building form and which will facilitate
access to all parts of the community by all segments
of the population.
' 2. Encourage non -City governmental agencies to locate new and re-
locate existing administrative office within the Town Center.
Policy 2-6. The City shall encourage development of
residential and public open -space facilities on -lands
adjacent to the City's major commercial thoroughfares
to provide a balanced variety of land use intensities,
to augment the City's housing supply, and to break
existing or potential strip commercial development
patterns.
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aforementioned objective of this land use element is to en-
hance community character by encouraging a variety of developed
forms and intensities within the City. Intensified nodes of
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urbanization are already committed at the Lands of Vallco Park,and
the industrial complex on North De Anza Boulevard. The Town Center
has potential for a new activity. Each of these activity nodes
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offers the potential for highly sophisticated building forms to
enhance and complement the City's natural
skyline.
The enhancement of Vallco Park, Town Center, and North De Anza
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Boulevard will advance the long sought-after community objective
of breaking the strip commercial development pattern exhibited on
the City's major boulevards.
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Residential uses sited in strategic locations adjacent to major
boulevards provide opportunity to intensify streetside landscaping
and experiment with interesting juxtapositions of architectural
'
form. Reserving spaces adjacent to Cupertino's principal commer-
cial boulevards for less intense uses, such as housing or open space,
offers a strong statement to the observer that this community
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wishes to deprioritize the automobile's.claim upon diminishing
supplies of urban land,and that community identity depends upon
the visible evidence of an around-the-clock population to add
vitality to the urban core.
Policy 2-5: The Land Use Plan shall continue
Planning Area Policic
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to provide for and encourage an intensified focus of
page 2-36
urban development within the.Vallco Park, North De
Anza Boulevard, and Town Center planning areas, subject
to appropriate design and transportation network
controls.
Strategy:
1. Multi -story structures within the Planned Develdpment
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page 2-15
Boulevard may be constructed upon a finding that nearby resi-
Policy 2-15
dential neighborhoods will not suffer from privacy intrusion
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or be overwhelmed by the scale of a particular structure or
group of structures.
' 2. Encourage non -City governmental agencies to locate new and re-
locate existing administrative office within the Town Center.
Policy 2-6. The City shall encourage development of
residential and public open -space facilities on -lands
adjacent to the City's major commercial thoroughfares
to provide a balanced variety of land use intensities,
to augment the City's housing supply, and to break
existing or potential strip commercial development
patterns.
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The strategy to create a more pleasing development form for the
City must also include a strong emphasis for community entry
points.
Gateways
Community character was defined earlier in this text as a visual
impression distinct from that of adjoining cities. Gateways in-
to the City are an important device for organizing the develop-
ment pattern and creating a memorable impression of the City for
the observer..
1 Many different forms of visual pl:3norena can define a community
"gateway". Sometimes, formal elements such as arches, fountains,
'banners or landscaping are used to identify an entry point. In
' other instances, a gateway may be dramatic without man-made de-
vices. Community gateways are not always found at the
political boundaries of neighboring cities, but may occur at
places well within the City limits. For example, the system of
overcrossing at Lawrence Expressway and Stevens Creek Boulevard
are a definite gateway to the east edge of Cupertino,.even though
that,structure is technically out of the City.
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Policy 2-T. Properties adjacent to community entry
points should be reviewed at the time of development
' or redevelopment to reflect the "gateway" concept.
Non -Residential Development Standards
The primary objective of a land use plan is to guide the develop-
ment form and land use intensity of the built environment. In
order to plan the successful integration of mixed land uses in the
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urban core and ensure that the community's character is enhanced
at a micro -scale, the Cupertino Land Use/Community Character
Element contains site and architectural design guidelines.
Policy 2-g: Driveway openings (curb cuts) per site
should be minimal in number.
Numerous driveway approaches can impede efficient traffic flow on
"busy" streets as drivers merge into travel lanes in indiscrimi-
nate patterns.
Also, by limiting frequency of driveways, frontage landscape
themes can maintain a stronger visual sense of continuity than
would be possible otherwise.
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driveway access and interconnected internal circulation
systems. In instances of remodeling on -existing non-resident
sites, the City may require closures and/or consolidation of
existing driveway openings.
2. Properties with frontages on major and secondary streets
should direct access to on-site driveways from the secondary
street.
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3. Temporary driveway openings may be permitted on a non-
residential site subject to findings by the City that such a
' facility is necessary to public safety. Temporary driveway
openings may be removed and access incorporated with other
driveways when surrounding properties develop or redevelop.
Policy 2-9: Street improvements such as driveway openings)
sidewalks, bus turnouts and shelters and street furniture
' such as lighting standards, benches, trash containers and
so forth should be planned as an integral part of any
project site to ensure safe, efficient movement of people
' and vehicles into and away from the site with minimum
disruption to the appearance of the streetscape%
' Strategy
1. Sidewalk width should generally not exceed five (5) feet.
Access from sidewalk to parking areas or building frontage
' will be examined at the time individual sites develop.to
regulate entry to the site at a central point.
' 2. Bus stop turnouts (in whole or in part) may be required with-
in the street frontage of a new or redeveloping site, and may
include necessary street furniture for the comfort of those
waiting for a bus. Santa Clara County Transit District
specifications for improving such facilities shall be fol=
lowed.
' Policy 2-10: The City shall assess the proposed
layout of a parking area to ensure that the space
accommodates safe movements of persons and vehicles.
' Strategy
1. Parking areas should include clearly defined spaces for
' pedestrians to separate foot traffic from the hazards of
vehicle travel and to direct persons from their cars to
building entries.
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2. Adjacent properties of similar use should attempt to link
parking areas together through a coordinated circulation
network. Appropriate legal documents to formalize implemen-
tation of shared parking and circulation easements, should
be required as conditions of development.
' 3. Locking bicycle parking facilities should be provided for
commercial and industrial developments and should be situated
in high surveillance areas to minimize risk of theft.
Landscaping/Parking Area Improvements
Attractive plant materials, carefully arranged and dutifully
' maintained, are one of the most refreshing and visual elements
to be found on the urban streetscape. High quality landscaping
along street frontages and on-site perimeters promote suface
' drainage, provide color and seasonal variation, complement build-
ing form and soften the appearance of hard surface pavements.
' Parking areas should provide for efficient storage and movement
of customer and employee vehicles. More than serving this basic
function, however, parking areas should enhance the business
sites which they serve, and should provide for safe and comfort-
able pedestrian activity within their bounds.
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page 4-22
Policy 4-8
Strategy 3
Policy 2-11: The City shall continue to regard on-site
landscaping as a high priority item of review in
development proposals, and shall require creative
compliance with minimal landscape design standards.
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1.
Trees planted adjacent to major streets shall be a minimum
15 -gallon container initial size; shrubs will be a minimum
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-gallon container initial size.
2.
Plant materials. shall be selected to provide a variety of
seasonal color, leaf texture and growth habit.
3.
At least 50% of all plant materials installed per site shall
be of a drought -resistant character.
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Live ground cover varieties shall be used in.place of
manufactured materials or processed matter such as "tan
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"clusters",
5.
Plant material should be arranged in informal
rather than spaced at regular intervals, to simulate natural
growth patterns.
6.
Automatic irrigation should be provided to all planting
areas.
7.
Competent maintenance of landscaped areas should continue
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Automobile
page 4-22
Policy 4-8
Strategy 3
after project completion; the City will monitor maintenance
quality from time -to -time and require correction of deficiencies.
' Policy 2-12: The City shall continue to require land
developers to retain native and exotic specimen trees on
the development sites. Specimen trees can be removed
' when irreversibly diseased or when tree is located in a
manner which severely limits the use of property in a
manner not typically experienced by owner of similarly
zoned property.
' Policy 2-13: In instances of redevelopment, the City
may require addition of landscaped areas to sites de-
ficient in street front or perimeter plantings or aug-
mentation of existing planter areas, as a condition of
obtaining a building permit.
' Policy 2-14: Parking areas should be screened from public
streets and adjoining private and public properties by
utilizing grading and landscaping techniques. The screen-
ing technique should not preclude police surveillance from
adjoining streets.
' Strategy
1. Earth berms, in combination with dense landscape materials,
should be used on parking lot perimeters adjacent to street
frontages.
' 2. Parking lot grade elevations should be kept at or below the
level of adjacent top of curb to minimize automobile parking
visibility.
' 3. Perimeter landscaping areas for all non-residential sites
should not be less than 5 ft. wide where they adjoin the
' perimeter of an adjacent non-residential property, nor less
than 15 ft. wide where they adjoin a residential property.
4. Parking stall bays should include planter areas at each end
' and in the center, except when providing pedestrian path
including shade trees, and should provide "kick -outs", tree
pockets or other devices for shading the parking area.
' Building Form and Scale
' Previous discussion of the City's future development pattern has
suggested the appropriateness of encouraging variation in form,
scale and intensity of building activity throughout the City.
Nigh intensity nodes offer the greatest opportunity for innovative
construction planning, and the City should actively encourage
creative approaches to large scale site planning.
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Policy 2-15: Development review shall emphasize visually
attractive on-site environments through careful attention
to building scale, landscaping, placement and screening of
equipment/loading areas and related design considerations.
Strategy
' 1. Building height should reflect the prevailing low -profile
design of existing community form. In certain locations,
heights in excess of two stories may be considered where an
' existing urban character is established, or where a tall
building might accentuate a community gateway.
2. Building placement on a site should avoid monotony and a
' monolithic appearance within the surroundings. Where the
project involves a large number of buildings, they should be
grouped to create a feeling of spatial units.
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couraged to investigate the concept of underground parking or
construction of building mass above the ground level parking.
The design of below -level parking facilities shall be reviewer
by the City's police agency, with the objective of minimizing
the potential for crime.
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page 2-9
Policy 2-5
Strategy 1
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page 6-54
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Policy 2-16: The City should encourage the use of d -e- -
sign techniques and development controls which will off-
set the devisive barrier effects of major roadways.
Strategy
1. Designate less intense building scales on properties adjoining.
streets which lead to residential neighborhoods.
2. Delineate pedestrian crossings with pavement treatments scaled
to the speed of the street, and use "chokers" to decrease the
distance of street crossing.
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page 5-30
Policy 5-27
Mitigate Impacts of
Circulation System
page 4-23
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AUTOMOBILE ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Council policy suggests that take-out restaurant uses should
be placed in established shopping centers and discouraged as
freestanding uses to provide more effective control of traffic
congestion, litter and loitering which often follow such opera-
tions. Both of these policies remain in effect at the present
time and will probably continue into the foreseeable future.
A new and corollary phenomenon of intensified site usage is the
multi -service market/gasoline sales activity currently promoted
by some members of the convenience grocery business and some of
the Nation's major oil retailers. There are certain advantages
to these facilities. These centers would perhaps encourage
some energy savings by allowing one-stop shopping for household
goods, garden supplies and gasoline, thus eliminating unnecessary
' travel. However, these advantages must be weighed against the
high standards of visual community character already established
by the development pattern, and should be integrated on site
' with sufficient space to adequately minimize more intensive
attraction of vehicle traffic.
' Policy 2-17: The City of Cupertino will actively dis- Drive -up Windows
courage further expansion of the take-out restaurant pages 5-9, 5-10
business within its jurisdiction, when proposed as a Policy 5-5
freestanding use, and not part of an overall planned
center.
' Policy 2-18: The City of Cupertino will not permit
new drive -up service facilities for any commercial,
institutional or industrial use.
Goal C: Enhance and protect the integrity of residen-
tial neighborhoods of the community.
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RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
The City's basic organizational component is the
neighborhood.
Traffic in
Neighborhoods may incorporate a large variety of
activities or
Neighborhoods
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be oriented largely to a single -purpose usage.
Any neighborhood,
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however, must be planned carefully to ensure that
its residents
Policy 4-12
enjoy a safe and comfortable living environment,
and a reason-
able protection of their property investment.
The choice of an individual's home and location is as much an
' emotional as a financial investment. Cooperative interrela-
tionships can flourish within a neighborhood, or within sub-
sections of a neighborhood when residents feel identified with,
' and responsible to those who also live close by. Households can
assist one another in supervising children at play..and protect-
ing property against burglary or other crime. Individual prop-
erty owners also experience greater incentive to continue prop-
erty maintenance at high standards.
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zation. By accentuating the gateway, motorists are alerted to the
presence of human activity and are likely to reduce speed and in-
crease vigilance. Also, an appropriately styled and scaled visual
"gateway" device can be an aid to the individual resident's feel-
ing of identity with a specific area of the wider community.
Policy 2-19: Neighborhood entry points should be de-
fined through architectural, landscape, or topographic
techniques appropriate to the formal or rural character
,.of that neighborhood. The City's design review boards
' should discourage the use of.neighborhood entry
concepts which create isolated individual developments,
such as the use of electronic security gates and walls
or fences.
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velopment occurs and should be enhanced through modifica-
tion of street pattern, street landscaping or other
techniques.
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Noise Control
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Housing Variety
' Goal B of the Housing Element commits the City to encourage a
variety of available housing types within the City. Persons
with low or moderate income such as the elderly, the handicapped,
' newly -formed households or students can be excluded from locating
in Cupertino when housing suitable to their needs is unavailable.
' Current zoning regulations in Cupertino tend to perpetulate
"single purpose" neighborhoods of homogenous built -forms. Often,
however, skilled designers are able to integrate more intense
residential uses on infill sites without visual harm to existing
' neighborhood character.
' Policy 2-20: The City shall encourage variation in
housing type and intensification of density for
properties in the urban core area from that per-
mitted by the underlying zoning district, subject
to design considerations which ensure that the develop-
ment is consistent with the visual character of sur-
rounding uses.
Privacy
A successful residential environment should provide opportunity
for social contact, as a matter of choice,and space for solitude
both inside and outside of the structure. Public agency attention
to privacy intrusion control solutions in the initial stages of
development approval can go far toward achieving the objective
of social separation among individual homesites. "One -
hundred percent effective performance standards in privacy in-
trusion control are not realistic in an intensely settled geo-
graphic region, and some degree of trade-off must be
made between the need for isolation versus the choice to live in
the urbanized Cupertino community.
' Policy 2-21: The site design for a residential project
should provide private indoor and outdoor spaces for
each dwelling unit and common outdoor recreation space,
' Policy 2-22: Design of residential development shall
include techniques to minimize visual and auditory in-
trusion impacts upon individual occupants from activities
originating on adjoining sites.
Strategy
1. Building separation, as a privacy intrusion control technique,
should be analyzed as a relationship between adjoining
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page 3-22
Integrate Uses
page 3-21
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and appear as an integral part of the architectural concept
of the building to which they are attached. Fixed shutters,
obscure glazing or "wing walls" adjacent to window openings
are possible techniques for considerations.
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usually be supplemented with architectural design and site
layout techniques to provide immediate privacy intrusion
protection without waiting for plant material to mature.
Interface between Uses
Housing environments adjoining commercial and industrial land uses
are a common occurrence in Cupertino. Commercial structures front-
ing on major streets with residential uses to the side or rear can
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considered at project inception.
Policy 2-23: The City shall help protect residential
uees,which adjoin. commercial or industrial sites,
from potential noise, traffic, litter, and public
safety hazards through adequate separation of
structures and careful siting of loading areas or
other noise generating sources.
Strategy
1. Separate non-residential and residential structures as may be
required by the Planning Commission at the time of individual
site review. Separations may be required according to build-
ing height, size of intervening fences and barriers, and in-
tensity of commercial or industrial activity anticipated.
2. Loading areas, service doors, mechanical equipment compounds
and trash enclosures should be located as far as possible a-
way from adjoining residential properties.
3. Hours of operation should be controlled.
High Quality Design
The City of Cupertino traditionally attracts high-quality develop-
ment design proposals in part due to the premium value of land,
and to the community's reputation for demands of excellence in
built -form. Certain principles of residential building design
have evolved as standards of exterior visual quality which rein-
force community character in the housing stock.
Policy 2'-24: Proposed or remodeled residential structures,
other than single-family detached units, shall be thoroughly
studied in development review to ensure that they reflect a
pleasing sense of scale and exterior visual interest.
Strategy
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Policy 2-23: The City shall help protect residential
uees,which adjoin. commercial or industrial sites,
from potential noise, traffic, litter, and public
safety hazards through adequate separation of
structures and careful siting of loading areas or
other noise generating sources.
Strategy
1. Separate non-residential and residential structures as may be
required by the Planning Commission at the time of individual
site review. Separations may be required according to build-
ing height, size of intervening fences and barriers, and in-
tensity of commercial or industrial activity anticipated.
2. Loading areas, service doors, mechanical equipment compounds
and trash enclosures should be located as far as possible a-
way from adjoining residential properties.
3. Hours of operation should be controlled.
High Quality Design
The City of Cupertino traditionally attracts high-quality develop-
ment design proposals in part due to the premium value of land,
and to the community's reputation for demands of excellence in
built -form. Certain principles of residential building design
have evolved as standards of exterior visual quality which rein-
force community character in the housing stock.
Policy 2'-24: Proposed or remodeled residential structures,
other than single-family detached units, shall be thoroughly
studied in development review to ensure that they reflect a
pleasing sense of scale and exterior visual interest.
Strategy
1, Create a pleasing and distinctive building form through vari-
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ation in colors, textures and materials which carry through
on all four sides of the structure.
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layout of a residential site. Out-croppings, stream courses,
specimen trees should be used as focal points in the project
when feasible, and should not be overwhelmed by built -forms.
' 4. Residential building height should be controlled as provided
for in existing zoning regulations. In zoning districts where
no definite height limit standard is specified, three story
forms may be considered subject to adequate design consider-
ation of the surrounding neighborhoods.
1 Traffic Intrusion
As mentioned previously, Cupertino's urban form emphasizes major
boulevards and traffic -ways. Unfortunately, as peak traffic
volumes begin to fill those major streets, a certain portion of
that traffic may divert through local neighborhood
streets. Traffic Management Science has evolved several
approaches to solving the problem of minimizing "through" traffic
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in local residential districts. Techniques used successfully in
other communities include creating circuitous rather than direct
connection of collector streets between arterials, "diverters" to
1 direct or eliminate turning movements, and variations in pavement
width to discourage speeding and accentuate pedestrian crossings.
1 Policy 2-45.: The City shall undertake a comprehensive
investigation of aeighborhood.traffic patterns and de-
vise solutions which protect neighborhood streets from
1 the spill-over effects of arterial through traffic.
Neighborhood Park
1 '
1 The current network of public open space offers most residents and
visitors the opportunity for active play or quiet relaxation. In
some cases, however, park sites are inadequately sized or under
1 facilitated to accommodate the population which they serve. In
some instances, access to public open spaces is hampered by the
existing traffic or development pattern. The neighborhood park
site is an important aspect of strengthening the integrity of the
1 residential living environment, as it offers an unrestricted'
meeting place for socialization and a visual respite from the
continuity of the neighborhood's built -form.
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1 The Open Space Element details the park space needs of the
City's various neighborhoods and offers strategic recommendations
for expansion of undersized facilities, along with policies to
clarify linkage of the park to its service area.
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Special Neighborhood Planning
Traditional land use planning techniques are intended to be applied
uniformly to any property in a particular planning district. While
this approach attempts to ensure that the regulatory process treats
all owners of similarly situated properties equally, generalized
devices do not always leave sufficient flexibility to deal
1
Circulation
page 4-23
Policy 4-10
4-11
4-12
Noise
page 6-43
Policy 6-18
6-19
Parks
page 5-30
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adequately with unique subtleties of form and function which may
be encountered in different geographic locations of the City.
' For this reason, the City should recognize the particular quali-
ties of certain design areas and tailor a specific land use pro-
gram to that district's special requirements.
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Policy 2-2,6: The Planning Commission should undertake
the task of preparing conceptual area land use plans
for certain neighborhoods which are subject to un-
usual environmental or geographic sensitivities.
A Joint City/County Specific Plan was adopted for the Old Monta
' Vista area and is incorporated into this document by reference.
A Conceptual Zoning Plan was adopted for the North De Anza Boule-
vard area. These plans are adopted as part of the existing land
' use criteria for Cupertino and are reaffirmed by reference in this
revised Element. Neighborhoods for future study might include Town
Center and Vallco Park in cooperation with the private design teams
planning these areas and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
1
Goal D: Provisions for the protection of the environ-
ment and the personal safety of the City's residents
shall be of primary concern in all elements of the
General Plan.
' ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING.
Maintenance of community character requires respect for irreplace-
able assets of nature in the process of growth and development.
In some cases, careful design controls can actually cause man-
made form to complement and enhance the natural terrain. For
example, the highly symbolic Mary Knoll Seminary is situated on a
prominent ridgeline and accents the wooded setting of this hillside
landmark. In other instances, the land's indigenous vegetative
covering should be left undisturbed as a break in the continuity
of the urban pattern, as in the case of the Stevens Creek Flood
' Plain.
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Preserving the Hillsides
The Cupertino hillsides are an invaluable resource shared by resi-
dents of the entire Santa Clara Valley. The introduction of low -
intensity residential development into the foothills will create a
proprietary interest among owners to preserve the natural environ-
ment. In that sense, owners function as custodians. While a low-
density designation for hillside limits housing opportunities to
high-income purchasers, the position is in compliance with the broad
objective of providing housing opportunities for all economic seg-
ments of the community. In the case of the foothills, the community
is trading off low and moderate -income housing opportunity for the
preservation of a natural resource which benefits a regional popula-
tion.
Policy 2-27: The foothills may be developed with low-
RHS Zoning District
intensity residential use with the dwelling unit in-
Ord, .(#881)
tensity to be based upon the application of a slope -
density formula. Limited commercial/professional
Hillside Subdivision
office uses may be permitted within a Hillside Planned
Ord. 0882)
Development if said uses directly serve the residents
'
located within a Planned Community. Appendix A provides
Appendix A
detailed information regarding the application of slope
Hillside Slope Densit
density formulas.
Formula
'
Hillside development will result in some scarring as a result of
grading for roads, housing sites, and public and private subdivision
improvements. The City's improvement standards must, therefore, be
'
designed to balance the need to provide adequate utility and public
emergency services against the need to protect the land form, vege-
tation, and animal life of the hillsides. Roads should be narrowed
'
to avoid trees and streambeds. Grading should be minimized by pro-
hibiting mass grading for building sites and by allowing narrow
driveways to serve more than one lot in lieu of public streets.
'
Policy 2-28: In order to preserve the rural character
of the hillsides, the residential hillside zoning
ordinance and hillside subdivision regulations shall
provide for urban improvement standards.
Strategy
1. New construction, especially in flood hazard or hillside
Public Safety
areas, should follow existing land contour and utilize
Policy 6-12
page 6-34
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alternative methods to "mass grading".
2. Significant specimen trees, especially where such occur
' in groves or clusters should be retained and integrated
into the developed site.
' The Montebello foothills system at the south and west boundaries
of the valley floor provide a scenic backdrop to the City, add-
ing to its sense of scale and variety of color. While an unin-
.hibited view of the hills from any vantage point cannot be
' guaranteed, public enjoyment of this unique visual resource
should be accessible from public gathering places.
' Policy 2-29: Layout and design of public facilities..
' particularly public open spaces, should be oriented
to incorporate views toward the foothills or toward
other nearby natural features.
Strategy _
1. In the case of properties located adjacent to public open
space preserves and parks, public rights of way, private
driveways and building sites shall be removed as far as
possible from said open space and park land so as to en-
hance their natural open space character and protect
vegetation and animal resources.
' 2. Homes and other structures in the hillsides shall be located
so as not to substantially disrupt the natural silhouetteof
prominent ridges as viewed from the valley floor.
' Proper regard for natuxal phenomenon in the urban context must
also include responsible management of certain environmental risks
' and hazards. Land use within highly -sensitive areas must reflect
a degree of caution in order to protect human life and property
from the dangers of flood waters, brush fires, earthquakes, and
landslides.
.Policy 2-30: Proposals for hillside development shall
' be subject to prior investigationby competent pro-
fessional consultants to ascertain the presence of,
and solutions to mitigate environmental dangers.
Policy 2-31: Natural conditions of land form and signi-
ficant vegetation should be subject to the least degree
of disturbance possible during development.
Stevens Creek and its streamside environment are among the most
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Geologic Hazards
pages 6-1 through
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pervasive natural influences on the character of Cupertino. The
Creek forms a strong demarcation of the urban and rural portions
of the City, extends a note of unspoiled beauty into the heart
of the developed valley floor, and provides many residents and
visitors with a pleasant space for play, relaxation or study of
its plant and animal life. At times, however, flood waters from
' the Creek can pose a risk to the community.
Permitted uses in the flood plain should allow for public accessi-
bility, but should prohibit materials which restrict free-flow of
creek waters or which significantly disturb the riparian
environment.
Policy 2-32: Existing commercial/recreation uses
that are exclusively within the natural flood
plain shall remain as a commercial/recreation
and/or agricultural use.
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Policy 2-33:'Non-recreation properties shall be
designated residential 0-5 dwelling units per
acre with the following stipulations.
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a. In no case shall structures designed for forced human
habitation (such as dwelling units) 'be allowed in the
natural flood plain as defined by the General Plan based
upon data submitted by the Santa Clara Valley Water
District. Unfenced volleyball courts,
picnic tables and similar recreation uses common to a
'
commercial/recreation use and residential development
may be constructed within the natural flood plain.
b. The maximum number of dwelling units allowed on each
property or group of properties consolidated into one
development plan will be based upon the numerical
designation range described on the General Plan Map. The
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land area within the natural flood plain can be credited
in an amount not to exceed one dwelling unit per gross
acre to determine the total number of dwelling units per-
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mitted on each property or group of properties consoli-
dated into one development plan. If a parcel is divided,
with a portion located outside of the natural flood plain,
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the maximum dwelling unit density for said property(les)
shall be six (6) dwelling units per gross acre. This
policy will preclude a situation whereby a relatively
small property will obtain a high density status as a
result of one (1) dwelling unit per acre density credit
from a relatively large area within the flood plain.
The total number of units allowed on the property or
group of properties consolidated into a single develop-
ment plan will be based upon the ability of the applicant
and his professional design team to integrate the develop-
ment into natural environment of Stevens Creek and ad-
jacent residential neighborhoods. The environmental
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Private Open Space
page 5-28
Policy 5-25
Figure 5-6
page 5-29
Flood Ord. #1002
Chapter 16.48
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assessment procedure and the criteria contained within
the single-family cluster ordinance will help to define
the appropriate density range for each individual
' development.
c. Residential development plans shall incorporate the
' Stevens Creek trail concept described in the public parks
section of the General Plan.
' Policy 2-34: Public and Quasi -Public land uses and
agricultural land'uses shall be allowed within the
natural flood plain after review in conjunction with a
' specific zoning or use permit application.
/ Neighborhood Awareness
Criminal activities such as burglary and vandalism occur
even in the finest neighborhoods. While investigating and
solving crimes is the principal function of the public police
agencies, prevention of crime is a joint responsibility of the in-
dividual resident or merchant. Security considerations must enter
into the design of new buildings and site layout of new projects,
both for the peace of mind of inhabitants, and for control of ser-
vice burdens on the local police. Additionally, building design
and orientation should enable.neighbors to assist each other in
emonitoring their respective properties and children's play areas.
Policy 2-35: Employ design techniques in new develop-
ment or rehabilitation which will help to increase
security and personal safety and which enables co-
operative neighborhood awareness.
Energy Awareness
1
' Public attention has focused more clearly in recent years on the
need to develop long-term alternatives to present levels of de-
pendence on fossil -fuel energy sources. One energy efficient
alternative is the application of site and building design prin-
ciples which utilize the benefits and control the disadvantages of
the prevailing seasonal climate.
This section discusses a few of the many different approaches
for enhancing the comfort of the home environment and reducing
energy consumed to heat.or cool interior spaces.
Policy 2-36; Special precaution should be taken to -.
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Open Space Map
page 5-24
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'ublic Safety
'olicy 6-11
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Public Health & Safet
page 6-53
6-54
Public Safety
Policy 6-28
page 6-54
Environmental
Resource
Energy Conservation
pages 5-19 through
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ensure that all residents have an acceptable balance
of access to and protection from the sun, and effec-
tive control of prevailing winds at their homes.
Sun Control: The State Subdivision Act requires the City to consider
solar access when reviewing subdivision design. In addition to subdi-
vision design builders will be encouraged to orientate private out-
door spaces to the south, east or west sides of a site, preferably
with two unobstructed orientations to increase the number of hours of
sunlight available each day. Private open spaces should be sheltered
from the sun. A portion of the use of trellis work, awnings or land-
scaping, height and position of adjacent structures should be studied
to protect against excessive shadow patterns on related yard spaces,
assuring -equitable access to the benefits of solar radiation.
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northwest across San Francisco Bay. The relatively low built -
forms and gentle topography between the Bay and Cupertino have
little effect on general reduction of wind velocities which reach
a peak during afternoon hours. The prevailing winds are an im-
portant component of the climatic comfort of a living environment,
since the breezes can provide relief from warm temperatures. High
winds can tend to discourage use of outdoor areas; accordingly,
careful site design can break up wind patterns and reduce their
speed to produce gentler, more refreshing breezes.
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Cupertino's urban form and the lifestyles of its citizens are heav-
ily influenced by the surface street network. Streets can have a pos
tive influence by forming edges which tend to unify generalized
areas into neighborhoods or conversely streets can have a negative
influence by compartmentalizing areas of the community.
When edges lack penetrability and close one region off from an-
other, they are called 'barriers" and their social effects can be
detrimental. Studies have shown, for example, that speed, even
more than traffic volume, has a compelling influence on the
activities of persons living in close proximity to major streets.
Families with young children tend to shun housing in such
locations when alternatives are available. Pet ownership is some-
times foregone due to traffic dangers.
As a result of past decisions and growth of surrounding commun-
ities, Cupertino is cross -divided by a grid of major streets with
high volume carrying capacity to accommodate through commute
traffic. Of all aspects of built -form, the roadway network rep-
resents perhaps the most serious threat to the integrity of our
community character. Traffic danger, odor, noise and"the "stack-
ing" effect of vehicles at high demand volume periods are dis-
ruptive to the organization of land use activities
arranged along these streets. Taken to extremes, the divisive
effect of major boulevards could disrupt the composite identity
of Cupertino into a random collection of individual neighborhoods.
A city which is designed around the functional needs of the auto-
mobile has an entirely different developed form from that of a
city which fs structured to accommodate a variety of transportation
modes. The resultant system not only affects the degree of trans-
portation opportunity for all people, but also has design impli-
cations.
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Major streets are the channels along which visual elements are
arranged. To distinguish Cupertino from the outlying fringe of ad-
joining cities such as Sunnyvale or San Jose, a key aspect of com-
munity character is to avoid copying the apparent developed form of
those cities adjoining major streets; that is, an unbroken continu-
ity of commercial or office activities emphasizing intense daytime
activity and spatial priority of the automobile.
Urban Scenic Corridors
' In an attempt to mitigate the visual disruption of the City's two
major boulevards on the overall image of the community, the City
Council has imposed a requirement for an extensive landscape set-
back adjacent to De Anza Boulevard from Stevens Creek Boulevard to
' Route 280, and on Stevens Creek Boulevard east to the City limits.
The intent of the design concept is to lead the observer to or
from the pedestrian scale shopping environment of Town Center
' through an intensively planted parkway which can be enjoyed at
vehicle scale speeds.
' Policy 2-37: Properties fronting on North De Anza
Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard located east of
Town Center shall provide a landscaped front setback
of 50 ft. from face of curb which shall exclude park-
ing areas.
' Strategy
1. Reductions in the 50 ft. width may be considered according
to the size of project frontage, scale and type of proposed
developed.
2. Plant materials should be selected and arranged for perception
at vehicular speeds..
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Major streets are the channels along which visual elements are
arranged. To distinguish Cupertino from the outlying fringe of ad-
joining cities such as Sunnyvale or San Jose, a key aspect of com-
munity character is to avoid copying the apparent developed form of
those cities adjoining major streets; that is, an unbroken continu-
ity of commercial or office activities emphasizing intense daytime
activity and spatial priority of the automobile.
Urban Scenic Corridors
' In an attempt to mitigate the visual disruption of the City's two
major boulevards on the overall image of the community, the City
Council has imposed a requirement for an extensive landscape set-
back adjacent to De Anza Boulevard from Stevens Creek Boulevard to
' Route 280, and on Stevens Creek Boulevard east to the City limits.
The intent of the design concept is to lead the observer to or
from the pedestrian scale shopping environment of Town Center
' through an intensively planted parkway which can be enjoyed at
vehicle scale speeds.
' Policy 2-37: Properties fronting on North De Anza
Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard located east of
Town Center shall provide a landscaped front setback
of 50 ft. from face of curb which shall exclude park-
ing areas.
' Strategy
1. Reductions in the 50 ft. width may be considered according
to the size of project frontage, scale and type of proposed
developed.
2. Plant materials should be selected and arranged for perception
at vehicular speeds..
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3. The parkway setback should not extend into the crossroads
intersection commercial district nor into future commercial
' facilities at the Town Center area.
Sign Control
Modern merchandising strategy seems to demand that the message
' must be directed at the highly mobile consumer both with frequent
visual cues and from as great a distance as possible. Decision -
makers in the Cupertino community, however, have consistently re-
jected this strategy for the sake of retaining visual quality in
the City's urban streetscape. Consistent with the intent of de-
emphasizing strip commercial development, therefore, the City has
defined the role of street visible graphics as that which is .
appropriate in message content and size to identify a business
site, rather than to advertise products and services from afar.
Further, effective sign control enhances linkage of the Vallco-
North De Anza-Town Center nodes along the City's major streets by
minimzing intervening graphic disruption.
Rural Scenic Highways
Most of the significant rural corridors in the Cupertino Sphere
of Influence are actually outside the Urban Service Area and are,
therefore, under County Scenic Highway Preservation Policy which
' has been adopted by reference by the Cupertino City Council.
These routes include Montebello and Stevens Canyon Roads in the
western foothills, and the upper segment of Regnart Road at the
t southerly edge of the City. Significant road frontage setback
distances and reduced right of way and carrying capacity are
strategic actions which can protect the scenic integrity of rural
travelways while still permitting adequate public access to their
unique beauties.
' USE KMNWY C�
Another indicator of current society wide mobility and the demand
for instantaneous gratification of personal desires is the carry-
out (fast-food) franchise restaurant phenomenon. Cupertino has
attracted at least one representative of every major or emerging
chain eating establishment, and this trend has alerted the City
' Council to the potential negative effects on the community's char-
acter which may result from an intense concentration of these uses.
In 1975, for example, the City Council went on record discouraging
drive -up window service for any commercial facility in town, citing
harmful effects of air pollution concentration from drive -ups on
community health, and the unnecessary prioritization of space
demanded by customers not otherwise willing to abandon their vehicles
momentarily. The City's traffic intensity performance standard
additionally controls fast food and other oriented convenience
retail uses which potentially generate high traffic volumes at the
peak traffic hour.
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Sign Ord. (11746)
"Carbon Monoxide and
Sulfer Oxide Levels
Attributable to Use
of Drive -up Window
Facilities", preparec
by Professor Donald
Myronuk, Ph.D.
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The Land Use Map and General Policies
The Land Use Map located in the back of the General Plan
document illustrates the General Plan policies described within
this element and other elements which play a major role in
guiding urban development. Since the map functions to illustrate
the General Plan text, the General Plan user must utilize the
Plan map in conjunction with the written text. The Plan map is not
designed for use without the accompanying text.
As implied by its name, the General Plan Map illustrates the
general form of the community in terms of the spatial allocation
and intensity of land use activities. The General Plan Map
should not be confused with the municipal zoning map which
divides the community into very precisely drawn land use dis-
tricts. Zoning districts contain precisely written standards
governing permitted activities and the form of development. A
series of policy statements are provided within the planning
text to help guide the public and public officials in the
establishment of precise zoning boundaries to pin -point permitted
activities.
State planning law requires that the zoning map and zoning
regulations be consistent with the General Plan map and text.
Therefore, zoning map and regulations must be brought into con-
formity with the General Plan within a reasonable period of
time upon its adoption.
LAND USE CATEGORIES
' A number of patterns and symbols are utilized on the General Plan
map to identify land use categories, the road system, major land
' features and significant public and private facilities. The
map legend defines the meaning of patterns and symbols. A more
complete definition of each land use category follows:
1 Residential - A designation defining areas within the community
suitable for residential dwellings. The residential category is
' divided into five sub -categories based upon dwelling unit den-
sity expressed as the number of dwellings permitted per gross
acre. The General Plan does not define the dwelling unit
' tenancy type (i.e. ownership versus rental) nor the pattern of
development (detached or attached dwellings).
Very Low - Dwelling unit intensity is based upon the application
' of one of three slope -density formulas. (Refer to Appendix A)
a. Foothill Modified
b. Foothill Modified 1/2 Acre
c. Semi -Rural 5 Acre
The land use classification is intended to protect the environ-
mentally sensitive hillsides from extensive development and prot
human life and property from natural hazards related to fire,
flood and unstable terrain.
ppendix A
illside Slope Densit
Formula
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Low - 1-5 dwellings per gross acre. This category is intended to
promote a low intensity, suburban, single-family detached,
lifestyle. Planned residential communities can be developed
in this density category if the development form is compatible
with adjoining residential development.
Medium Low - 5-10 dwelling units per gross acre. A category
which accommodates a more intensive form of residential devel-
opment but which is compatible with the predominant single-
family detached residential neighborhood. Residential develop-
ment built within the 5-10 dwelling unit density category can be
successfully incorporated into a single-family residential
environment.
Medium High - 10-20 dwelling units per gross acre. A category
which provides greater opportunities for multi -family residen-
tial developments in a planned environment. Generally,.
the 10-20 dwelling•unit per_grass acre'dendity range results.
in traffic volumes and development forms that are not
compatible with single-family residential neighborhoods..Develop-
ments at this density.should be located on the edges of said:
single-family residential communities where utility services.and
street networks are adequate to serve increased intensities.
High - 20-35 dwelling units per gross acre. A category which
promotes a wide range of housing choice in the form of multi-
family dwellings. The relatively high intensity of the develop-
ment requires that the category be applied only in those loca-
tions that are adequately served by utility services and major
arterial streets and/or transit facilities. The development
form may result in 3-4 level structures with underground parking.
The land use category would provide maximum opportunity for
housing choice particularly for residents desiring a more urban
environment.
Commercial - A designation directed to retail sales, businesses
' and service establishments that have direct contact with
customers. This designation would apply to the full range of
commercial activities from neighborhood convenience operations
' to regionally oriented specialty goods:.retailing. Certain retail-
ing activities that may result in a nuisance factor for adjoining
residential dwellings or may have a negative impact on the
' community identity would be regulated by the commercial zoning
ordinance and use permit procedure. Professional office
activities would be included within the commercial designation.
' Industrial - A designation applied to manufacturing and assembly
and research and development activities. Administrative office
facilities which are in support of manufacturing and wholesaling
activities are included within the classification.
Commercial/Residential - A designation applied to land areas
located on major boulevards suitable for either residential or
commercial activities or in combination.
Commercial/Industrial - A designation applied to land areas suit-
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able.for either commercial or industrial activities or in com-
bination.
Quasi-Public/Institutional - A designation applied to privately
owned property which involves activities such as a private
utility, a profit or non-profit facility that provides continuous
care for people, an educational facility, or a religious facility.
Private Recreation - A designation applied to land used for out-
door oriented, privately provided recreation activities.
Parks - Publicly -owned land utilized for active or passive
recreational purposes.
Public Facilities - A designation for land which is utilized or
planned to be utilized by a governmental entity for a public pur-
pose.
GENERAL POLICIES
The loose format of the General Plan Map requires the enactment
of general land use policies to guide City officials and other in-
dividuals in formulating private and public land use decisions.
Policy 2-38: In general, lines of. -demarcation between -land
use classifications should be based upon lot lines of es-
tablished land use activities, public streets, and man-
made or natural physical barriers or a combination there-
of. The precise demarcation between land uses shall be
reflected on the community's zoning map.
Policv 2-39: The residential density ranges designated on
the General Plan map and accompanying. legend denote
the desired development intensity for a given area.
The actual gross dwelling unit density may deviate
slightly if the particular properties reflect the
general development character of the neighboring
properties.
Policy 2-40: owners of contiguous, substandard.legal lots
of record which do not conform to the density provisions
of the General Plan, shall have the ability to consolidate
or reconfigure said lots only when it results in a more
logical development pattern, and is generally consistent
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
A consolidation or reconfiguration shall not result in
more lots or potential dwelling units than the number
of legal lots of record existing at the time of the
request.
Policy 2-41: Quast-Public activities and public facilities
LAND-USE/COMMUNITY CHARACTER
may be located within any land use designation des-
cribed on the General Plan contingent upon appropriate
zoning review to ensure compatibility of the proposed
' activity with the surrounding neighborhood and avail-
able capacity of the local streets and the utility
services. Residential land uses may be permitted in
areas designated for quasi -public uses with appropriate
zoning changes.
' Policy 2-42: All public school sites shall be designated
for public use with the underlying provision that
school sites that are closed for general educational
purposes may be utilized for quasi-public/institutional
activities and residential activities. The dwelling
unit intensity and development pattern shall reflect
the residential character of the immediate surrounding
residential neighborhoods. The future of unused school
sites shall also reflect the park acquisition program
contained with the Havironmental Resources Element of the
' General Plan.
' b. Where a lot was under one ownership on June 22, 1976,
(adoption of the Hillside Plan))and the
' owner of such lot has not owned or purchased any
contiguous land since the approval of this document
which would allow him to meet the requirements of
sub -paragraph (a).
Refer to Figure 2-D for application of Policy 2743 to
Inspiration Heights.
PLANNING AREA POLICIES
A number of areas within the community have special significance
which requires the adoption of special policies to guide urban
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Policy 2-43: As a.general rule, lots of record located on land
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designated for _very low density "residential which were legally
created by the County or City subdivision approval
process prior to June 22, 1976, maybe utilized as a
single-family building site, even though the application
of slope -density formulas would prohibit development.
The above statement does not apply to substantially
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vacant, non -improved, small lot subdivisions that were
recorded years ago without adequate field investigations
and improvements plans. With respect to such sub-
divisions, lots of record can be utilized as a single-
family building site, even though the application of
slope -density formulas would prohibit development,
under any one of the following circumstances.
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a. Where the owner of a lot either owns, or there-
after acquires contiguous land which can be and
is combined with such lot, by the filing of a new
map,to create a new lot or lots which conforms
to the slope -density formulas.
' b. Where a lot was under one ownership on June 22, 1976,
(adoption of the Hillside Plan))and the
' owner of such lot has not owned or purchased any
contiguous land since the approval of this document
which would allow him to meet the requirements of
sub -paragraph (a).
Refer to Figure 2-D for application of Policy 2743 to
Inspiration Heights.
PLANNING AREA POLICIES
A number of areas within the community have special significance
which requires the adoption of special policies to guide urban
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development. The policies listed below supplement the broader
land use policies contained within the Land Use/Community
Character Element and other, more specific, elements of the
' General Plan.
Area 1 - Merriman and Santa Lucia Roads
' The land area bounded by Santa Lucia Road, Alcalde Road and Foot-
hill Boulevard was subdivided in 1917.. The area is comprised of
duplex and single-family dwellings that have been constructed
' since the recordation of the map. In order to recognize existing
viable duplex development, existing legally constructed duplexes
may remain within the section of the planning area master planned
' for a residential 0-5 density range. Said duplex parcels shall
be rezoned to a duplex zoning district.
' Area 2 - Monts Vista
The Monta Vista planning area is generally bordered by Route 85
Freeway on the east and by Blackberry Farm Golf Course on the west.
' It has been given special consideration because of the unique char-
acter of the area created by the Stevens Creek Flood Plain and the
older character of the Monta Vista commercial area. The planning
' area is particularly sensitive to existing and future traffic
demands. The land uses and policies regarding the development
pattern are contained within the jointly adopted City of Cupertino
and County of Santa Clara Monts Vista Specific Plan. The Plan is
hereby adopted by reference.
' Area 3 - North De Anza Boulevard
The North De Anza Boulevard planning area is comprised of a
planned development mixed land use on both sides of De Anza
Boulevard northerly of Alves Drive and southerly of 280 Freeway.
The General Plan Land Use Nap describes the permitted land uses
within the special planning area. The permitted dwelling unit
' density for the residential mix areas is bracketed on specific
properties or groups of properties. The commercial -land use
option for the planning area located easterly of De Anza Boule-
vard is limited to 25% of total land area (.25 x 70 total acres
equals 17.5 potential commercial acres).
' The land use intensity within the planning area is controlled by
the 16 one-way Traffic Intensity Performance Standard explained
in greater detail in the Transportation Element of the Plan.
The Plan also encompasses a policy statement which eliminates or
severely restricts the degree of accessibility to De Anza Boule-
vard from private properties that front the street. Access to
smaller properties which front on the west side of De Anza Boule-
vard between Lazaneo Drive and Mariani Drive will be provided
through a mutually developed private circulation system which
will interconnect each property. The properties fronting on North
De Anza Boulevard will also be required to provide a 50 ft. land-
scape setback area measured from the curb which can vary.in
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Stevens Creek Blvd.
Plan Line - Action
Plan, February 1978
North De Anza Blvd.
Conceptual Plan
February 1976
(Revision)
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depth. A more precise definition of design policies and pro-
cedural policies are contained within the Planned Development
zoning district for the North De Anza Boulevard planning area.
Area 4 - Town Center
The Town Center Planning area contains approximately 100 acres
located within the southeast quadrant of the intersection of
Stevens Creek Boulevard and South De Anza Boulevard. The northern
half of the area is dominated by the Cali Mill, some limited
commercial activities, and by agricultural uses (apricot orchard
and drying sheds) which surround the Cali plant site. The southern
half of the site is occupied by the Civic Center (City Hall and
Library) and general and medical office uses. Rodrigues Avenue
generally serves as a boundary line between the undeveloped
northern properties and the developed southern properties.
The close proximity of approximately 50 vacant and semi -developed
acres to the historical crossroads of the community affords the
property owners and the Community and opportunity to create a
development complex which fulfills a number of community objectives.
The accompanying master plan for the 50 acre Town Center property
(Figure 2G) will help implement the objectives outlined below:
Community Identity
' Town Center will contain a diverse mix of office, office serving
commercial, entertainment and restaurant activities. The diverse
land use mix, coupled with generous plazas and a varied building
form, will provide identity for the City's historical commercial
district. If determined feasible by future traffic studies, the
existing Cali Mill could be replaced by multi -storied buildings
' with a variety of shapes. The buildings would maintain a landmark
structure in the corner which will visually strengthen the role of
the Town Center as the symbolic and functional City Center.
Provide Housing Opportunities
The large size of the property coupled with its proximity to major
' arterials and its separation from large single-family residential
districts, provides an opportunity to construct housing at greater
densities. The increased density will provide greater housing
opportunity for employees who are attracted to the City's expanding
' industrial firms.
Open Space
A master development plan for the 50 acres will result in an
assemblage of open space to provide functional green space and
hard plazas which would meet the needs of employees and shoppers
and the community in general.
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The Land Use Plan
Development Intensity - Traffic and Sewer Constraints
The Land Use Intensity for Town Center is constrained pending
completion of a study to analyze the capacity of existing sewer
lines and traffic capacity of City streets. During the interim,
the intensity of the development permitted in Town Center will be
guided by the principle that Town Center property owners will be
allowed development intensity no greater than that allowed other
individuals owning property served by Stevens Creek Boulevard and
North De Anza Boulevard. Although land use intensity is restrict
land use and design policies embodied in the accompanying diagram
describe how development intensity increases can be accommodated
pending a solution to traffic and sewer problems.
Land Use Type and Intensity by Property Ownership
' Figure 2-E identifies land use type and intensity by property
ownership. The building intensities for each property owner de-
picted in Figure 2-E reflects an allocation system for permitted
development intensity on the entire fifty acre site. Property
owners may agree to reallocate development intensity and land
use type commensurate with the design guidelines established on
Figure 2-G.
FIGURE 2-E
' Town Center
Development Intensity
By Major Ownership
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NOTE: Related commercial or additional residential is permitted
in lieu of office provided vehicle trips do not exceed
16 per acre,
Note: See trip
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Conditional Phase of Development Activity - Cali Property
Figure 2-F identifies the area that could receive a greater inten-
sity of development should the General Plan be modified to accom-
modate higher levels of development in the Town Center and other
areas within the community. The identification of a sub area that
can accommodate additional growth potential is important because
it will ensure that design controls embodied in the current plan
can accommodate a transition to a more intense land form should
the community make that decision at a later date.
FIGURE 2-F
Urban Design Policies
CONDITIONAL
PHASE INTENSITY
MAY BE INCREASEI
SUBJECT TO A
FUTURE GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT.
INITIAL PHASE
AT LOWER INTEN-
SITY
Figure 2-G is an urban design policy plan which identifies the
general location of building areas, vehiciilar access points, and
public open space. The design policy plan is applicable to build-
ing intensities identified on Figure 2-E and higher building
intensities should a future General Plan Amendment allow greater
intensity. As a practical matter, the likelihood for the develop-
ment of public amenities such as the public plaza and open space
is greatly enhanced as development intensity increases. Other
community benefits such as placement of vehicular parking in
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partially depressed structures and the construction of facilities
to more directly integrate mass transit into the development are
also dependent upon higher building intensities than those depicted
on Figure 2-E.
' pen Space
The open space network proposed by the development ranges from the
' installation of a plaza for passive activities near the Crossroads
intersection to the construction of passive and active spaces near
the center of the planning area. The central open space area is
1 intended for passive activity related to sunning, people watching,
informal eating in conjuction with the adjoining restaurants,and
on occasion, community activities such as art exhibits sponsored by
a community group or tenants within the complex. Active open space
' facilities will be designed to accommodate informal group play acti-
vities for members of the community as a whole and residents living
within the Town Center planning area.
The Town Center residents living east of Torre Avenue will be able
to gain access to the open space area through clearly defined ped-
estrian corridors. The residential complexes would be self-con-
tained in terms of providing active recreation activities. Accord-
ingly,.the residential developers would be given 50% credit for oper
space requirements. In lieu fees for the remaining 50% requirement
.� will be collected and used for eventual purchase of park space as
provided by the parks element of the General Plan.
' Transportation Planning
The building intensities permitted on Figure 2-E do not require a
major widening and improvement program for the intersection of De
' Anza Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard. The improvements, woulc
however, require widening improvements of De Anza Boulevard to con-
form with the existing street configuration on the portion of the
' roadway located north of Stevens Creek Boulevard. The expansion
of Torre Avenue from Rodrigues Avenue to Stevens Creek Boulevard
will be installed in conjunction with the development of properties
' located east of Torre Avenue.
The exact sequencing of street improvements will be determined in
conjunction with development applications. A traffic signal at the
' intersection of Torre Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard will be in-
stalled. The intersection design would provide for traffic control;
to prohibit the movement of traffic from Vista Drive across Stevens
' Creek Boulevard to Lazaneo Drive.
The Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevard frontage will.be designed tc
accommodate bus turn -outs, and a pedestrian circulation scheme will
be developed to facilitate the movement of transit patrons. The
design plan depicted by Figure 2-G denotes major access points into
the property from De Anza Boulevard, Stevens Creek Boulevard.and
the minor internal streets.
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Fiqure 2=G or !979 General Plan
FIGURE 2—G
TOWN CENTER TRIP ACCOUNTING
9Y MAJOR, OWNERSHIP
SITE A CALI FAMILY 418 TRIPS
TR I P_C.RED I T
26.11 ACRES X 16/ACRE = 418
TRIP GENERATION
USE SQ_ FT_ FACTOR TRIPS
OFFICE 3.39,000 1/1000
RESIDENTIAL 158 DU .5/DU 79
TOTAL 318
SITE 9 MAY INVESTMENT (TOWN CENTER PROPERTIES) 226 TRIPS
TRIP CREDIT
14.11 ACRES X 16/ACRE - 226 (plus 3 additional tripe approved
by City Council Resolution No.
6136 = 229)
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TRIPS
OFFICE
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EE3H-cMTIAL
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TOTAL
ALTERNATIVE 2
USESa.Fi.
FACTORS
TRIPS
OFFICE
90,000 (Max.) 1/1000
90
RESIDENTIAL
216 (Max.) .5/OU
= ISa
ELDERLY
220AMin J .ISiDU
40.
TOTAL
= 2A
Note l: Any portion of the additional 45,000 =.q. it. of office space in Alternative 2 can be built only if :,jilt
concurrently with or subsequent to a rinigue of 210 elderly units.
Note 1: The !and use mix for Site B will be precisely defined in con unction with a use perit apolicuion. The tot.l
project nix will coeply with the trip constraints as set forth iboye. The residential conon.ent inc!cainp.tne
elderly housing shall be subject to the Below Market Rate Housing Program.
SITE C LINCOLN PROPERTIES
112 TRIPS
TR_IP__C_R_E_DIT_
7.0 ACRES X 16/ACRE - 112
TRIP GENERATION
USE SQ. F7.
OFFICE 91,000
RESIDENTIAL 42 DU
TOTAL
TOTAL 47.26 ACRES X 16
FACTOR TRIPS
1/1000 = 91
.5/DU '
112
756 TRIPS
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The planning policy plan will permit property owners to develop
independently. The review process for individual developments
will address reciprocal access and parking agreements and street
and signalization improvement obligations of individual developers
based upon an equitable benefit formula.
FIGURE 2-G
TOWN CENTER TRIP ACCOUNTING
BY MAJOR OWNERSHIP
SITE A CALI FAMILY
418 TRIPS
-TRIP CREDIT
26.11 ACRES X
16/ACRE
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418
TRIP GENERATION
USE
.SQ..FT.
FACTOR
TRIPS
OFFICE
339,000
1/1000 -
339
RESIDENTIAL
158 D.U.
.5/D.U. -
79
TOTAL
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418
INITIAL PHASE
SITE B MAY INVESTMENT (TOWN CENTER PROPERTIES)
226 TRIPS
TRIP CREDIT
14.11 ACRES X
16/ACRE
-
226
TRIP GENERATION
USE
SQ. FT.
FACTOR
TRIPS
OFFICE
42,000
1/1000 -
42
RESIDENTIAL
366 D.U.
.5/D.U. -
183
TOTAL
- 225
SITE C LINCOLN PROPERTIES
112 TRIPS
TRIP CREDIT
7.0 ACRES X
16/ACRE
- 112
TRIP GENERATION
USE
SQ. FT.
FACTOR
TRIPS
OFFICE
91,000
1/1000
- 91
RESIDENTIAL
42 D.U.
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TOTAL
112
TOTAL 47.26 ACRES X
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Area 5 - Vallco Park
The Vallco Park planning area is bordered by Stevens Creek Boule-
vard on the south, Homestead Road on the north, the City limit line
on the east and by the easterly edge of residential lots and
Portal Plaza Shopping Center on the west.
The park functions as a mixed use, highly urbanized regional com-
mercial and employment center. The Park is located at two major
gateways to the City - Wolfe Road and Stevens Creek Boulevard. To
emphasize its role as a major node, building heights in Vallco
may exceed normal height limits imposed throughout the community.
A multi -story hotel is planned for the northeast quadrant of
Wolfe Road/Route 280 Freeway interchange. The hotel site is des-
ignated on the General Plan Land Use Map.
Consistent with the policies in the Housing Element, the City may
allow high density residential development at the discretion of
the property owners.
The intensity of development in Vallco Park is presently limited
by the "Construction Phasing Memo for Vallco Park", dated
July 15, 1974 as modified by the General Plan Amendment approved
on September 16, 1974. The memorandum links the development of
Vallco Park to the staging of roadway improvements and the
capacity of the surrounding street system. The September 16, 1974
amendment resulted in a temporary reduction of the allowable
square footage for the Regional Shopping Center from 1,028,000
to 1,020,000 sq, ft. The larger square footage figure can be
reinstated when predicted traffic congestion levels are reduced
by transportation improvements or a reduction in land use
intensity for another site within the Park.
Circulation Section
page 4-18
Construction Phasing
Memo for Vallco Parr
July 15, 1974
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' Area 6 - South Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road
The south.Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road planning area is bounded on the
' south by Prospect Road, on the north by Rainbow Drive, on the
east by Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road, and on the west by an existing
single-family residential tract. The area consists of a fragmen-
tation of developed and undeveloped parcels, consisting of an
' existing shopping center, freestanding office and commercial
facilities, and residential rental units. Also, the area contains
several large parcels which are only marginally improved with
single-family homes and subject to possible redevelopment. Devel-
opment of this area is of special concern due to the fragmented
ownership and incremental development pattern which has occurred
' thus far.
The land use in the area is designated for commercial and residen-
tial uses. The commercial land uses shall be restricted to the
present commercial developments while the remaining undeveloped
properties shall be designated for residential land uses at a
density of 5 to 10 dwelling units per gross acre. If a signifi-
cant portion of the area is either jointly planned and/or devel-
oped, the area may be developed at a residential intensity of up
to 20 dwelling units per gross acre, or with commercial land uses
or a combination thereof. Also, as the subject area represents
a major gateway into the City, the City will require significant
landscape setback area consistent with the other major entrances
to the community.
' Area 7 - Catholic Church Property
The 735± acre "Catholic Church" property is designated for resi-
dential purposes, with the land use intensity to be based upon
' the � acre Foothill modified slope density formula described on
the adopted land use map.
' Since the extent of surplus land (land available for development)
is not known, the development area on the land use map is general.
In no case shall the total number of dwellings constructed on the
property exceed 400.
As stated in policies 5-23 and 5-24, and on figure 5-F, the use
of all or part of the "Catholic Church" property as an open
' space preserve or an urban park is encouraged.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6761
1• •iX • ii - • � • -- 1 •• • 1 • - a•• � •
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WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the re=nendation of the
Planning Commission and had held public hearings involving written reports
and testimony from Planning staff, directly affected property owners, and
citizens in general, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded its deliberations relative to
the Housing Element of the General Plan.
I.N.^I�Yaa i9ai7 7a1� 1. • iar
1. That the City Council hereby adopts the amended Housing Element
and Background Report as attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to endorse said
• adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino this 4th day of February, 1986 by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Gatto, Johnson, Plungy, Sparks, Rogers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
/s/ Barbara A. Ratters
Mayor, City of Cupertino
ATTEST:
• /s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2762
RESOWTTCN OF i PLANMn C31CMION OF iia -
CITY OF •[T•E-a • APPFOM4G AN MEMIMn
TO T!M HOUSING aaia
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held public hearings involving
written reports and testimony from Planning staff, directly affected
Property owners, and citizens in general, and
WHEREAS, the Plarnixng Omm,ission has concluded its deliberation relative
to the Housing Element of the General Plan.
• � is-ia •', '�a• a•
1. That the Planning Commission approves the amended Housing Element
and Background Report as attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Chairperson of the
Planning Commission to -endorse said adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 1986, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Cbm inion erS Adams,
and Chairman Szabo
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
/s/ Robert S. Cowan
Robert S. Cowan
Planning Director
Claudy, MacKenzie, Sorensen,
/s/ Nicholas Szabo
Nicholas Szabo, Chairman
Planning Commission
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NOTICE OF
Application 1 -GPA -85
City of Cupertino
At their meeting of February 4, 1986, the City Council of the City of
Cupertino held a public hearing to consider amendments to the General
Plan. The amendment affects property Citywide.
The project is described as follows:
1. Amend the Housing Element to update demographic data, reassess
housing need arra amend various housing policies and programs,
including the Below market Rate (ENR) program.
2. Arend the Iand Use Element to allow a portion of the Vallco Park
hotel room allocation to shift north of interstate Route 280 in
the Vallco Park Planning Area.
3. Amend the Land Use Element to designate as a "residential" use
area those lots situated at the easterly terminus of Blossom Lane
backing up to South De Anza Boulevard.
The decision of the city Council as to approve said project. The
Planning Comraission, by filing a Negative Declaration on this project
on February 18, 1986 has determined that the project will not have a
significant impact upon the environment and therefore, no
Environmental Irpact Report has been prepared. The Negative
Declaration has been prepared pursuant to the provision of State and
City guidelines. A copy of said Negative Declaration is available in
the office of the City Clerk, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino,
California.
:........ Ci (iev&j Clerk
By
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City Clerk
City of Cupertino
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Introduction
Purpose
The Housing Element of the General Plan provides a statement of
Cupertino's housing goals and policies. It sets forth a framework to guide deci-
sionmaking on housing issues and establishes an action program to allow the
City to address and resolve its housing problems and needs. The housing
objectives described in the 1983 Housing Element remain essentially the same,
but they have been augmented by an expanded program effort which responds
to current and projected housing needs.
The contents of this Housing Element also reflect changes in state
legislation. Section 65583 of the California Government Code requires that
housing elements contain an identification and analysis of existing and projected
needs including: the locality's share of the region's housing need; household
characteristics including level of payment compared to ability to pay; an inven-
tory of land suitable for residential development; an analysis of governmental
and non-governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvement and
development of housing for all income levels; an analysis of any special needs;
and an analysis of energy conservation opportunities. Also, the law requires
that the housing element's quantified objectives and scheduled programs are to
establish the maximum number of housing units that can be constructed, reha-
bilitated and conserved over the time frame of the element.
Updated every five years or to incorporate significant program
changes, this document focuses efforts on the provision and preservation of
housing for all economic segments and explores new alternatives. It is
a viable planning tool for government decrsionmakers and for those
in the private sector involved in the development, improvement and
marketing of housing.
Contents
Cupertino's Housing Element is contained in two documents -
the Cupertino General Plan and a Housing Element Background
Report. The Housing Element, which is located within the City's
General Plan, includes a summary of issues and a statement of goals
and policies. The Housing Element Background Report, a separate
document adopted as part of the Housing Element, provides: a
population and housing profile; a current and projected
housing needs analysis; a discussion of constraints to the
development and conservation of housing; and a five year
program to address identified need.
Housing
Element
forthe
City of
Cupertino
Housing
Element
Background
Report
Relationship to the other General Plan Elements
Cupertino's General Plan is a comprehensive and generalized policy
guide for urban development, composed of specific elements which discuss
goals, policies, and programs. In addition to the Housing Element, the Cuper-
tino General Plan contains the following other elements: LandUse/ Community
Character, Circulation; Environmental Resources; and Public Health and Safety.
These elements place some regulation on the design and location of residential
development projects. For example, the Land Use and
Circulation Elements define City form, densities, and the
Housing location and movement of people, thereby delineating
Element where housing is to be situated and what
density is to be permitted. The
Public _ _ Environmental Resources Ele
Health and Environmental ment addresses the preservation
Safety Resources of open areas which are
Cupertino essential to maintaining the
General quality of life within a commu
Plan nity. Provision for open space is
part of the development approval
Land Use/ process both for residential and non -
Community Circulation residential projects. The Public Health
Character and Safety Element regulates residential
development in seismic areas and
emphasizes safety features in residential
projects. Consequently, the various elements
are interrelated.
Public Participation
The Housing Element was amended in 1983 in the context of a compre-
hensive General Plan Amendment involving 17 public hearings and input from
the entire community. The General Plan Amendment waspreceded by a two
year, 25 member community Goals Committee effort which included a review
of land use, transportation and housing policies. Newspaper coverage and
publications from special interest groups such as the Santa Clara Valley Manu-
facturers' Association and Midperunsula Citizens for Fair Housing also provi-
ded information to the public. The 1985 update incorporates additional 1980
U.S. Census data, ABAG figures pertaining to housing need, and program
changes. Participation occurred at public hearings and in the BMR Sub-
committee meetings. Continued citizen participation, which is actively
encouraged, will help insure the success of the housing programs.
Effectiveness of the Previous Element
The previous Housing Element's housing program did not meet its new
construction goals for very low and low income housing as federal and state
subsidies were unavailable. There were, however, 27 units for the handicapped
constructed as planned. The City continues to have households assisted through
the Section 8 existing program and Project Match. It is estimated that only about
10 percent of the very low and low income housing need was met from 1980-
85. There were 8 moderate income units available through the Below -Market
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the moderate income housing need was met through private development and
the BMR Program. Private development met about 50 percent of the housing
needs projected for above moderate income families during 1980-85.
The Condominium Conversion Ordinance preserved existing rental
units, while the City rehabilitated about 8 owner -occupied low income units per
year through the use of CDBG funds, which met the 1980 Housing Element
projections. Rehabilitation funds for rental units were unavailable and
consequently, this goal was unmet.
Due to the lack of available subsidies, Cupertino's housing goals and
policies directed toward construction of low and moderate income units were
generally unsuccessful. High interest rates in the early 1980's compounded the
problem. The City's fast track processing, reduced fees, and land available for
high density residential developments did not pose any additional constraints to
the development of Below Market Rate units.
Progress In Implementation
Since 1983, Cupertino's housing program has been expanded to include
mortgage revenue bond financing for rental construction as planned in the previ-
ous Housing Element. There are approximately 280 rental units in the planning
stage of which 56 could be for low income persons if mortgage revenue funds
are used. A voluntary mediation program for landlords and tenants was estab-
lished and CDBG funds have been set aside for low income senior housing.
In addition, the City dropped its Below Market Rate Program for moder-
ate income households. The main reason for this action was to spread the
burden of this development among all developers in Cupertino, rather than just
upon residential developers. The program, as it existed, impacted most severely
on builders of high density residential units. There was also a desire to focus
housing efforts more toward low income rather than moderate income house-
holds. Consequently, in place of the Below Market Rate Program, the City is
considering ch
dustrial darging a construction tax on all residential, commercial, and
inevelopment and using general funds to provide housing for both low
and very low income households. The City will contract with a non-profit
developer or develop other mechanisms to operate this housing. The existing
Below Market Rate units will be maintained. The lower interest razes should
also facilitate new affordable construction.
Appropriateness of Goals and Policies
The existing goals and policies, except for the deletion of the Below
Market Rate Program, remain generally the same. The housing program,
however, reflects the City taking a more activist approach in the development of
low income housing through the use of its general fund. Moreover, the availa-
bility of mortgage revenue bond financing should facilitate below market rate
development. Also included are housing programs which require the use of fed-
eral subsidies, although it is unlikely these funds will be available. However, if
they become available, the City is willing to use the funds for new construction.
The Program Description section of the Housing Element Background Report
provides additional specific data on the City's programs and objectives.
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CUPERTINO OVERVIEW
Situated in the northwest section of Santa Clara County, Cupertino was
incorporated in 1955 with less than 2,500 residents. From the 1950s until the
mid 1970s, Cupertino experienced accelerated growth which was the result of
the county's evolution from an agricultural center to a light industrial capital.
The net result of this transition was that northern Santa Clara County became
the mecca for semiconductor electronic research, development and production.
This area, which includes Cupertino, is referred to, on a nationwide basis, as
Silicon Valley. This development is significant in that it has affected the current
and future land use and circulation patterns in Santa Clara County.
The results of Cupertino's population growth and annexations are
evident when reviewing the 1980 U.S. Census data. The 1980 population of
34,015 increased the 1970 population of 19,500 by almost 100%, one of the
largest increases experienced by Santa Clara County cities. 1985 population is
estimated to be 37,958. Holding capacity, including population from annexa-
tions, is estimated to be 49,000. Between 1970 and 1980, the number of hou-
sing units in the City more than doubled from 5,598 to 12,554. There are an
estimated 13,980 housing units in 1985. The number of households in 1980
was 12,284.
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History and
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The number of housing units is increasing and household size is
constant or increasing slightly. Like other areas throughout California, Cuper-
tino had a decline in average household size from 3.1 in 1970 to 2.7 in 1980.
Recent surveys indicate this figure is expected to remain the same or increase
slightly before 1990. This statewide trend is a response to changes in lifestyle,
a deferment in child bearing, and a tendency for young people to establish their
own households Consequently 1970,
at a younger age. since the increase in
household formations with fewer persons per household will impact housing
preferences.
The median age of Cupertino's population is rising. In 1970, median
age was 26 years and by 1980, it increased to 32 years. This shift in the City's
age distribution will also impact its housing needs.
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Other factors related to housing need include household income and
housing cost. Compared to other Santa Clara County cities, Cupertino is a
relatively affluent community. The 1980 U.S. Census reported median
household income to be $30,312, while median family income was $33,249. A
September 1985 survey by QED for the City of Cupertino indicated that the
median annual income for Cupertino households which had one worker
employed in Cupertino was $54,000.
Although household incomes have been increasing, they have not kept
pace with the escalating costs of housing. For example, from 1971 to 1979, the
median price of a new home in Santa Clara County increased 244%, but the
median household income increased only 69%. These figures are also esti-
mated to be generally reflective of Cupertino's situation.
Housing prices in the 1980's, however, have not increased as rapidly
as the previous decade. A 1980 survey by Questor Associates indicated single
family home resales averaged $137,681, while condominium and townhouse
resales averaged $122,713. By August 1985, the San Jose Real Estate Board
reported the median selling prices for single family homes in the Cupertino zone
during June 1985 and July 1985 were $152,000 and $166,000. In contrast,
median selling prices for June 1984 and June 1983 were $145,000 and
$135,000. During 1985, median selling prices for condominiums were
$125,000 (June) and $135,000 (July).
$135,000 $145,000 $152,000
1983 1984 1985
Most of Cupertino's housing is single family. According to the 1980
U.S.Census, 38% of the City's occupied units were renter occupied and 62%
were owner occupied. In 1981, 56% of all housing units were single family;
12% were cluster; 6% were duplex; 3% were triplex; 20% were R4 apartments;
3% were group quarters; and .01% were mobile homes. The Federal Home
Loan Bank reported a 1.7% vacancy rate for March, 1985. The low vacancy
rate indicates that choice is limited.
Cupertino's housing stock is relatively new and in good condition.
According to the 1983-86 Housing Assistance Plan (HAP), 383 housing units
are suitable for rehabilitation: 232 of these units are renter occupied, while 151
are owner occupied.
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Corporate limits, as of 1982, encompass 9.95 square miles.
Within Santa Clara County, Cupertino plays an important role in the
provision of jobs. It is a major employment center with a large number of
employees commuting from other areas. In 1980, Cupertino had approximately
27,790 employees. By 1985, this figure had increased to 35,000, and is
projected to reach 41,460 by 1990. Consequently, the jobs and housing ratio
for the City is balanced in favor of jobs. Cupertino, which has provided
employment, needs to produce more housing to balance this ratio and meet the
housing needs of its employees, where possible.
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GOALS AND POLICIES:
TO EXPAND THE SUPPLY OF HOUSING
Goal A: Expand the supply of residential units for all economic
segments to achieve greater opportunity for current and
future Cupertino employees and residents to obtain housing.
Housing stock can be expanded through two principal strategies: (1) in-
crease the land available for housing and (2) increase the density levels at which
new dwellings may be built. The 1978 Land Use Amendment to the General
Plan increased the potential number of units in the community by 1,060 over the
previous Plan. Cupertino's land use regulations allow for densities as high as
20-35 units per acre. High density development has averaged 22 dwelling units
per acre. Through the use of these density allocations and planned development
permits, residential developers are permitted more housing and flexibility in
design. Also, the City's Second Unit Ordinance provides for some additional
housing on existing lots and the use of mortgage revenue bonds allows for
lower cost units.
High Density Development
Mooe' •
Revenueue Bonds P.D. Permits
Mixed Use Second: Unit,:
Developments Ordinance
Policy 3-1
Exceed density levels above those designated in the General Plan on
projects which are found to satisfy a social goal of the community. The
increase in density is contingent upon a finding that the project will not
overburden public services, utilities, the road system, and will be in
harmony with adjacent land uses.
Policy 3-2
Encourage developers to follow innovative design concepts which
integrate residential and non-residential uses within a single project.
Policy 3-3
Permit commercial and industrial developers to add residential units
without penalty in terms of floor area ratios established in the Land Use
Element in order to provide mixed use developments. All development
proposals will be subject to the standard reviews of the Planning
Commission and City Council.
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Policy 3-4
Review all vacant and uncommitted commercial and industrial lands
every three years to determine if potential exists for rezoning to
residential. The City will also ascertain if surplus school sites would
be available for housing.
Policy 3.5
Allow an accessory housing unit on certain lots in single family
districts.
Cupertino recognizes the need to provide housing for all economic
segments of the community. Providing affordable housing for low and mod-
erate income households requires the use of local powers combined with state
and/or federal assistance. Such local powers used by Cupertino include
residential site identification, priority processing, waiver of fees for below
market rate units and utilizing a Below Market Rate (BMR) program or city
funds to fiance affordable housing. The City participates in various state,
county and federal programs that provide below market rate housing.
Provide Affordable
g% Housing
State and/or a
Local 1 _ Affordable
Powers -s 1 Federal Housing
Funds
Priority Processing HCD Funds
Site Identification CDBG
Mortgage Revenue
Bonds
City Funds
Cooperate with Non -Profit
Developers
Maintain Existing Below
Market Rate Units
Policy 3-6
Cooperate with the county, private developers and non-profit housing
corporations to identify sites for very low, low and moderate income
housing.
Policy 3-7
Foster a conducive environment for attracting low and moderate
priced housing programs financed by other levels of government. The
use of mortgage revenue bond programs will be encouraged. All such
developments will meet the City's design and service criteria.
Policy 3-8
Participate in available county, state and federal programs that
promote or provide housing.
Policy 3-9
Continue to make Housing and Community Development (HCD)
funds available to developers to help defray costs inherent in meeting or
exceeding the requirements for supplying below market rate housing.
Policy 3-f0
Make available HCD or general funds for site acquisition for low and
very low priced housing. Parcels purchased with HCD or general
funds can be made available to private developers or a non-profit
housing corporation capable of constructing low and very -low priced
housing.
Policy 3-11
Use City funds to fund programs that help supply affordable rental
housing to low and very low income households, particularly senior
citizens and disabled individuals who are on a fixed income. The City
will contract with a non-profit organization or use other mechanisms
to supply this housing. Need will be identified through census and
other data. Priority will be given to Cupertino residents.
Policy 3-12
Give priority processing to applications that provide very low, low
and moderate income housing to reduce development costs associated
with time delays.
Policy 3-13
Place the issue of affordable housing on the ballot to obtain Article 34
referendum authority should this be necessary to provide for affordable
housing.
Policy 3-14
Permit the construction of mobile homes and pre -fabricated houses on
permanent foundations, subject to compliance with zoning regulations,
building code, and other applicable City regulations.
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Rental apartments are the primary source of moderate cost shelter in the
City of Cupertino. Apartments function as starter housing for young families
and singles, temporary housing for students, and an alternate, less costly form
of housing for the middle-aged and elderly who no longer desire or cannot
afford home ownership. They also provide a relatively lower cost housing
which is necessary to accommodate the skilled production and manufacturing
employees who are vital to the local electronics industry. Many local
companies have been leaving the Santa Clara Valley in search of areas where
housing costs are within the reach of employees in these categories. Lack of
attention to this need may have serious impacts on the local economy.
Moreover, uncontrolled conversion of apartments to condominiums
may severely compromise the goals of promoting and maintaining fully vaned
range of housing within the community, and may diminish the representation of
the above-mentioned groups in the Cupertino population. Cupertino's condo-
minium conversion ordinance recognizes and addresses these issues.
Preserve Existing
Supply o/
Rental Housing
Policy 3-15
Conversion of rental forms of multiple family housing to condomin-
iums will not be permitted if the proposal significantly diminishes the
present number of rental units within Cupertino or substantially reduces
the ratio of ownership -to -rental units in effect at the time of the
requested conversion. As a general guide, rental units shall not be
converted to single family ownership housing when the rental vacancy
rate within the Cupertino Housing Market Area is less than 5% at the
time of application and has averaged 5% over the past six months.
The vacancy rate will be determined by surveys conducted by the City
of Cupertino's Planning Department.
Policy 3-16
Prior to approving any condominium conversions, insure that a
significant portion of the converted units remain part of the low and
moderate income housing stock.
Policy 3-17
Prior to approving any condominium conversions, insure that the
project has been upgraded to eliminate any health and safety hazards
and to meet current development standards. The City shall also
reasonably demonstrate that comparable replacement rental housing
exists within the Cupertino area to accommodate the displaced
residents.
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TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE CUPERTINO'S
NEIGHBORHOODS
Goal B: Establish and enforce effective guidelines and regulations for
the construction of safe, quality housing, and for the main-
tenance and improvement of existing housing.
Through its public works program, Cupertino maintains streets, side-
walks, signs, water lines, utilities, and street trees. This maintenance protects
the public's investment in those facilities and enhances the appearance of the
neighborhoods. The City also has ordinances which prohibit the keeping of
garbage and inoperative motor vehicles on private residential properties in order
to safeguard the public health and protect neighborhoods from visual degrada-
tion. Likewise, a weed abatement ordinance reduces fire risks and eliminates
unsightly conditions.
Policy 317
Continue the high quality of maintenance of public streets, rights of
way and recreational areas. Continue the semi-annual trash pick-up
program throughout the City and encourage its implementation in the
unincorporated area within the Sphere of Influence.
Policy 3.18
Continue the functions of the Energy Commission to promote energy
conservation measures through its workshops and recommendations to
the City Council.
Maintain
Existing
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Policy 3-19
Continue current code enforcement efforts within the corporate limits
and encourage the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to increase
code enforcement in county islands and land within the City's Sphere
of Influence.
Policy 3-20
Support local neighborhood improvement districts and homeowner
associations. In upgrading residential property, a neighborhood
approach should be used, allowing as much local participation as
possible. The approach should be service oriented, offering services
such as incentives for rehabilitation.
Cupertino currently does not have any improvement districts. How-
ever, the City has worked closely with several homeowner associations in the
past to determine appropriate improvements and to sponser the Rehabilitation
program. This approach has been particularly successful in Monta Vista.
Policy 3-21
Encourage citizens to continue to maintain existing residential proper-
ties in a manner which enhances the character of Cupertino.
Policy 3-22
Consider developing a presale code inspection program for residential
structures. To offset financial burdens, this type of program should be
linked to rehabilitation loan programs.
The City of Cupertino's housing stock is relatively new since 62% was
constructed after 1959. The condition of the new housing is generally uniform
and in good repair due to the high development standards and enforcement of
strict building codes by the City. Most of the physically deteriorating units in
town are found in older neighborhoods built under county jurisdiction, prior to
the City's incorporation. These older neighborhoods are composed of a variety
of housing types and quality, some of which have begun to decline. However,
they still retain a distinct character which the City wishes to maintain. Cuper-
tino has used over 50% of its Housing and Community Development Block
Grant funds for housing rehabilitation primarily in the unincorporated areas.
The three neighborhoods with the highest percentage of lower income
families and the most serious rehabilitation needs are Monta Vista, Garden
Gate, and Rancho Rinconada. These are unincorporated areas within
Cdpertino's Urban Service Area.
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One aspect of housing conservation relates to energy. In the past
decade, the rising costs of energy and the uncertainty of supplies have required
communities to examine opportunities for energy conservation. Various
methods are available to reduce the consumption of non-renewable energy
resources in residential developments. For example, both passive and active
solar techniques can be incorporated into design, orientation, and construction
of subdivisions. Also, existing units can be retrofitted with energy saving
devices. State energy standards increase building efficiency, but additional
efforts can further the "energy performance" of a building. A city can take an
active role in promoting energy education by encouraging more attention to
energy conservation in planning, zoning and building construction require-
ments. Energy efficiency can be attained without increasing housing costs and
when structuring an energy program this cost factor should be considered.
Promote Energy
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Policy 3-27
Actively promote energy conservation techniques and energy efficiency
in building design, orientation and construction. The relationship
between energy conservation and its impact on housing costs should be
explored to insure that any selected program does not reduce the supply
of affordable housing.
Policy 3-28
Re-examine the residential zoning ordinance to insure that use limit-
ations regarding mechanical apparatus do not unduly inhibit solar
energy use.
Policy 3-29
Invesdgate and pursue information regarding energy conservation
programs or policies that are being implemented by other California
cities.
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PROMOTE HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY
Goal C: Establish a community in which all people, regardless of
their ethnic, racial, religious background, income, marital
status, sex, age, or physical handicap have an equal
opportunity to obtain housing. Promote the equitable
solution of social and technical problems concerning
property owners and residents.
Discrimination against homeseekers on the basis of race, age, religion,
national origin, sex, marital status, or ancestry is prohibited by law. While this
discrimination exists, an approximation as to the extent is uncertain. Local
service organizations like N idpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, which is
supported in part by County CDBG funds, and the Housing Service Center
have been effective in eliminating flagrant violations of the law. However, more
subtle practices are difficult to detect and require support from local
governments to produce action.
Organizations
Working to Eliminate +
Policy 3-30
City Referrals — Increased Promote Equal
to Such Opportunity for
Housing
Housing
Organizations Opportunity
Support efforts of organizations which are working towards
eliminating discrimination in the Cupertino area.
Landlord/tenant conflicts center around claims by tenants regarding rent
increases and lack of building maintenance and claims by landlords regarding
non-payment of rent and property destruction. Cupertino is working through
its landlord/tenant subcommittee and outside agencies to address landlord/tenant
issues.
Policy 3-31
Refer landlord/tenant complaints to a voluntary mediation board
established by the City and operated by Operation Sentinal.
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FactSheet....................................................................4
I. Population and Housing Profile.................................7
Community Profile......................................................9
A. Population..............................................................9
B. Age Distribution......................................................10
C. Ethnic Distribution...................................................10
D. Employment..........................................................11
E. Jobs and Housing....................................................12
Household Characteristics.........................................14
A.
Total Households....................................................14
B.
Type...................................................................14
C.
Owner -Renter Distribution..........................................15
D.
Vacancy Rate.........................................................16
E.
Overcrowded Conditions...........................................16
F.
Elderly and Handicapped...........................................16
G.
Female Heads of Household.......................................17
H.
Large Families........................................................17
I.
Income Distribution..................................................17
II. Housing Needs........................................................19
Existing Needs........................................................21
A. Affordbility...........................................................21
B. Rehabililtatlon/Replacement........................................21
C. Accessibility..........................................................22
1. Discrimination....................................................22
2. Landlord -Tenant Issues.........................................22
D. Energy and Housing...............................................23
E. Special Housing Needs.............................................23
New Construction Need Based On ABAG'S
Regional Housing Allocation......................................24
A. ABAG's New Construction 1985-90
Need for Cupertino..................................................24
B. Cupertino's 1985-90 New
Construction Need..................................................26
III. Adequate Sites Inventory.......................................27
Vacant Sites Acreage...............................................29
A. Introduction.........................................................29
B. Analysis..............................................................29
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Table of Contents (Continued)
IV. Constraints To The Development Of Housing ........33
Governmental........................................................35
A.
Land Use Controls .................................................
35
B.
Codes and Enforcement............................................35
C.
Infrastructure........................................................
35
D.
Permit Approval Process..........................................36
E.
Article 34.............................................................36
Market Constraints....................................................37
A. Housing Costs ...................................................... 37
B. Land and Construcftion Costs .................................... 38
C. Availability of Financing..........................................38
V. Housing Program....................................................39
Program Description.................................................41
A. Summary .............................................................41
B. Action Program to Implement Policies ...........................41
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List of Figures
3-A
City of Cupertino's Population Growth
History and Projections...........................................9
3-B
Cupertino's Age Distributions..................................10
3-C
Ethnic Distribution of Population..............................11
3-D
Jobs and Housing Ratio.........................................13
3-E
Cupertino's Dwelling Unit Projections: 1975-1990 .........
14
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Cupertino's Dwelling Unit Types: 1981 ......................15
3-G
Income Levels of Cupertino Households .....................
18
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Low and Very Low Annual Incomes by Family Size,
Santa Clara County, June 1985 ................................18
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Cupertino's Existing and Projected New Construction
Need Based on ABAG's Regional Allocaton Model........
24
3-J
1990 Projected Housing Need by Income
Group to Meet Regional Need .................................
25
3-K
Projected 1990 Housing Need by Tenure ....................
25
3-L
1985-1990 New Construction Need by Income Group .....
26
3-M
Potential Residential Development .............................30
3-N
Existing and projected Land Use Patterns....................31
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Maximum Number of Units to be Constructed
or Conserved Over a 5 -Year Period in Cupertino ............
43
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Cupertino's Housing Program: 1985-90 ......................44
LISTOFFIGURES 3
Date of Incorporation: 1955
Corporate City Limits: 9.95 Square Miles (1982)
Population Profile: 1970 1980 1985 1990
1. Population:
19,500
34,015
37,958
43,922
a) Group Quarters:
547
2. Median Age:
26 yrs
32 yrs
a) 0-19 yrs.
30.0%
b) 20-64 yrs.
63.5%
c) over 65 yrs.
5.5%
3. Minority Population:
6.9%
4. Non -Institutional
Handicapped: 16-64 yrs.
4.5%
5. Female Heads of Household:
12.0%
6. Large Families Income:
(Housing Units Occupied by
5 or More Persons)
10.6%
7. Median Household Income:
$30,312
Median Family Income:
$33,249
8. Percentage of Cupertino
Households by income group:
a) Above Moderate:
(over 120% of median)
39.0%
b) Moderate:
(80-120% of median)
24.0%
c) Low:
(50-80% of median)
20.0%
d) Very Low:
(under 50% of median)
17.0%
9. Employees:
27,790
35,000
41,460
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1. Total Dwelling Units:
5,598
12,554
13,980
17,177
2. Average Household Size:
3.1
2.7
3. Type of Housing (1981):
a) Single -Family:
56.0%
b) Cluster:
12.0%
c) Duplex & Apartments:
9.0%
d) R Apartments:
20.0%
e) Group Quarters:
3.0%
4. Tenure of Occupied Units:
a) Owner Occupied:
62.0%
b) Renter Occupied:
38.0%
5. Vacancy Rate:
1.7%
6. Overcrowded Households:
1.5%
7. Housing Cost:
a) Median Selling Price
(SFDU) (7/85):
$166,000
b) Median Selling Price
(Condos)(7/85):
$135,000
8. Two Bedroom Apartments -
Monthly Rent Range (10/85):
$695-
$1,210
9. Estimated Households Overpaying:
a) Very Low & Low Income:
1,889
b) Moderate Income:
874
c) Above Moderate Income:
218
10. Projected New Housing Units
Needed (1985-90)
2,304
a) Above Moderate Income:
847
b) Moderate Income:
542
c) Low Income:
427
d) Very Low Income:
488
11. HAP Units Needing
Rehabilitation:
383
12. Units to be Replaced
between 1985-90:
25
13. Number of Households:
12,284
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Community Profile
A. Population
Cupertino, like other cities within Santa Clara County, has experi-
enced a rapid increase in population from its incorporation in 1955 with less
than 2,500 residents to its 1980 population of 34,015. 1985 population is esti-
mated to be 37,958. In contrast to the corporate limits, the City's 1979 Urban
Service Area population was 47,313. The accelerated growth that occurred
from the 1950s to the mid 1970s was a result of northern Santa Clara
County's economic transition from an agricultural center to the worldwide
headquarters for the semi -conductor industry.
Between 1970 and 1980 Cupertino's population almost doubled,
partially as a result of a 1979 boundary transfer when 12,000 new residents
were added to the community. Outside of annexations, the rate of population
growth is expected to decrease due to the reduced number of children per
household, the scarcity of developable land, and a slower rate of housing con-
struction. There will be an estimated 20% increase in population between
1985 and 1990. Figure 3-A shows the City's population growth history.
Population
(Thousands)
1955 1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990
Year
Group quarters population is minimal. In 1985, group quarters
population is estimated to be 547. This figure is expected to remain somewhat
constant.
FIGURE 3-A.
CITY OF
CUPERTINO'S
POPULATION
GROWTH HISTORY
AND PROJECT70NS
Sources:
1970 and 1980 U.S.
Censuses, 1975 Special
Census, State
Department of Finance,
Planning Department
projections
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B. Age Distribution
The age distribution of the population has undergone a change. In 1970
the median age was 26 years old; however, by 1980 it increased to 32 years.
Until recently the percentage of school-age children has been decreasing. For
example, the enrollment of school-age children has dropped 51% in the Cuper-
tino Unified School District from 21,593 in March 1974 to 10,992 in June
1984. Recent surveys indicate an increase in school age children between 1984
and 1985. Consequently, it is possible this decline may be reversed.
In contrast to the percentage of school-age children, the percentage of
persons between 20 to 64 years and over 65 years has been increasing. These
trends may continue due to the aging of the existing population in the City.
Figure 3-B shows the shifts in age distribution.
FIGURE 3-8.
%
g.5065+
CUPERTINO'S AGE
5.50%
DISTRIBUTIONS
5.20%
Sources:
68.10%
1980 U. S. Census,
20-64 63.500/6
State Department of
Finance and Cupertino
59.30
Years
Planning Staff
..: 14.00%
projections
10-19 19.00% ® 1990
::; ......... ''. 21.50%
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® 1980
T 9.40%
0-9 11.00% Q 1975
14.00%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Percentage
C. Ethnic Distribution
Similar to cities in northern Santa Clara County, Cupertino has a very
small minority population. Between 1975 and 1980, the Caucasian population
decreased slightly from 89% to 86%. There was a corresponding slight increase
in the Asian -American population from 3% in 1975 to 6.9% in 1980. The other
ethnic groups remained proportionally similar in size over the five year period.
Figure 3-C shows Cupertino's ethnic composition.
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7%
Mexican American -
4%
Other -
2°
Black -
0.9%
American Indian -
0.9%
Caucasian -
85%
D. Employment
• Cupertino's industrial base is semiconductors and related electronic
products; similar to the entire northwest section of Santa Clara County. Ac-
cording to the 1980 U.S. Census, 41% of the employed persons over 16
years of age were in administrative, executive or professional positions; 6%
were technicians; 12% were in sales; 17% were administrative support person-
nel, including clerical; 10% were in precision production or repair services;
4% were machine operators or assemblers; and 10% were in other fields such
as services, transportation and farming. Because Cupertino is an employment
center, a large number of employees commute to the City to work.
A 1985 survey of Cupertino employees indicated the following:
29.6% were in managerial or professional positions; 7.5% were technicians;
11% were in sales; 18.3% were in clerical positions; 8.5% were in service
fields; .5% were in farming; 11.3% were skilled laborers and 13.1% were
unskilled laborers.
The labor force includes a significant percentage of women. In 1980,
approximately 44% of the women over 16 years of age were employed full
time (35+ hours per week) while 25% were employed part time. This is an
increase over the 1970 Census and is important in that a larger proportion of
working women affects household size, income, and housing preference.
In regard to the actual number of employees, Cupertino, like the other
cities in northern Santa Clara County, provides a large employment base. In
1980, Cupertino had approximately 27,790 employees while by January 1983,
there were 30,000 employees (6,140 - commercial; 3,745 - office; 17,485 -
industrial; and 2,630 - miscellaneous). 1985 employment is estimated to be
• -about 35,000. As a result of proposed commercial and industrial density
increases, 1990 employment will increase over 1980 employment by 13,670
employees.
FIGURE 3-C.
ETHNIC
DISTRIBUTION
OF POPULATION
Source:
1980 U.S. Census
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E. Jobs and Housing
The relationship between employment and housing plays a major role
in the future housing plans for Cupertino as well as the entire county. When a
community or region is unable to provide enough housing for its employees,
these employees must come from outside the area. Long distance employment
commutes contribute to additional traffic congestion, more air pollution, and
social and economic problems associated with the fiscal imbalance between
communities. The present jobs and housing imbalance in Cupertino is also a
county and regional problem. Existing development patterns which have
established industrial centers must be taken into account in analyzing which
localities supply jobs and which supply housing. The fiscal inequalities
between communities, particularly those who must spend a great deal of money
to service residential areas, must be resolved. Those communities which do
provide employment need to make efforts to increase their housing potential to
address the housing needs of their employees.
One of the ways to increase housing potential is through the General
Plan. For example, the City has the means to control its industrial expansion
via the Land Use Element. However, once an industrial base is established, it
is difficult to control the expansion of business operations, particularly rapid
growing electronic firms. The City of Cupertino's Land Use Element identifies
permitted land use types and intensities which all property owners have a
reasonable expectancy to achieve. The General Plan limits growth to a Floor
Area Ratio. The previous General Plan controlled land use types, however,
there was no control over intensity per se with the exception of a traffic intensity
performance standard for certain geographical sub -areas of the Core Area of the
community.
In the other commercial office/industrial areas, Floor Area Rados
cannot be exceeded. However, developers can add residential units to their
projects without penalty in terms of the allowed floor area ratios established in
the City's Land Use Element. Figure 3-1) describes Cupertino's jobs/housing
ratio. The figure includes jobs/housing balance figures for the City's Urban
Service Area. On the surface, Cupertino's jobs/housing equation is slightly out
of balance as indicated in Figure 3-1). Between 1985 and 1990,.this figure will
remain out of balance based upon projected land use development for each time
period. It is assumed that the number of employed residents per household will
increase, according to surveys conducted by the Santa Clara County Manufac-
turer's Association. Also, the City will annex an additional part of its Urban
Service Area, which is almost entirely residentially developed.
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FIGURE 3-D.
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JOBS AND
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HOUSING RATIO(')
(s9�a..
1980) . ....
Based on 1990 Build-outa
Employment GrowthM
Projections
1.37
Projected
(1990)3:<
...
Source: Cupertino
Planning Department
0.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50
records
Jobs/Housing Ratio
(') Assumes 1.3 employed residents per household for existing employed
residents per household and 1.8 employed residents per household for the 1990
projection. The 1.8 figure is based on data contained in a document prepared by
the Santa Clara County Manufacturers' Group and titled "Vacant Land in Santa Clara
County - Implications for Jobs Growth and Housing in the 1980's."
"Corporate limit" figures assume that existing county pockets will not annex.
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Household Characteristics
A. Total Households
From 1970 to 1980, the number of housing units in Cupertino more
than doubled from 5,598 to 12,554. 1985 housing units are estimated to be
13,980. The number of households in 1980 was 12,284. From 1970 to 1980
average household size decreased, reflecting the trend of fewer births and more
single person households. However, recent surveys by the Cupertino School
District indicate average household size is about the same or slightly higher than
the 198O levels, ranging from 2.7 to 2.8 persons per household.
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UPNO'
CUPERTINO'S
20 Urban Service Area 19,290
180 1
DWELLING UNIT
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PROJECTIONS:
15,920 16,088 17,177
1975-1990
15 13,9
Sources:
City 12
1975 Special Census,
Dwelling
State Department of
Units 10
Finance,
(Thousands) 7
1980 U.S. Census,
Planning Department
projections
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Years
B. Type
Although a change in the type of unit that future Cupertino residents
will seek can be anticipated by the changes in size and age structure of the pres-
ent population and building permit information, currently single family homes
remain the predominant housing type. In 1981, 56% of all housing units were
single family (attached); 12% were cluster, 6% were duplex; 3% were triplex;
20% were R-4 apartments; 3% were group quarters; and .O1% were mobile
homes as shown in Figure 3-F. These percentages are very similar to the hou-
sing types in the Cupertino Urban Service Area.
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Single Cluster Duplex Triplex Apartment Group
Family Quarters
Projections of future housing demand by type of unit, based on house-
hold income and construction costs, indicate that if housing affordable to the
entire spectrum of economic groups is to be made available, the supply of multi-
family units must increase in amount and percent of the total housing stock.
Building Department records indicate this trend is occurring. The City has no
restrictions on mobile homes or other types of factory built housing. There are
currently several manufactured homes that have been constructed in Cupertino.
C. Owner -Renter Distribution
The 1980 Census indicated 62% of the City's occupied units are owner
occupied and 38% are renter occupied. The rental proportion is expected to
increase slightly between 1980 and 1990 due to the additional rental units
planned.
FIGURE 3-F.
CUPERTINO'S
DWELLING UNIT
TYPES: 1981
Source:
Cupertino Planning
Department records
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D. Vacancy Rate
The vacancy rates for single and multifamily housing units are
decreasing. In 1975, the vacancy rate was 7.01% and by March 1985 it had
decreased to 1.7% according to the Housing Vacancy Survey published by the
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. An October 1985 survey of
apartment owners'of larger complexes containing over 14 units in the Cuper-
tino Market area indicated a 3% vacancy rate. Other than duplexes and
triplexes, there have been no rental apartments constructed in Cupertino since
1972. At present, there are approximately 2,700 apartment units, excluding
duplexes and triplexes, in the City. This is about 19% of the total dwelling
units estimated for 1985. However, mortgage revenue bond financing may
change this picture as approximately 300 apartment units are currently in the
planning stage in Cupertino.
In order to preserve its rental housing stock, Cupertino adopted a
Condominium Conversion Ordinance in 1978 that prohibits conversions
unless the vacancy rate exceeds 5%. Since the Ordinance was adopted, there
have been no conversions.
E. Overcrowded Conditions
In 1980, approximately 188 households, or 1.5% of the total house-
holds, were overcrowded while in 1970, 3.6% of the total households were
overcrowded. Overcrowding is defined as more than 1.01 persons per room.
The decreasing household sizes from 1970 to 1980 have lessened concerns
regarding overcrowding. However, the widening gap between demand and
supply of housing could contribute to further overcrowding. Also, the
common definition of overcrowding may be amended in view of the current
trend of constructing smaller housing unit sizes and the development of units
with flexible living arrangements. For example, it could be entirely possible
to have an open arrangement whereby living space converts to sleeping space
in the evening. The total environment is designed to meet both objectives
without causing psychological or physical stress to inhabitants. In
Cupertino's housing needs projections, the small percentage of overcrowded
units has been included as part of the affordability needs.
F. Elderly and Handicapped
In 1980, approximately 5.5% of the City's population was elderly
(65 years or older) and about 4.5 of non -institutional population from ages 16
to 64 had some type of a work disability (handicap). Persons in these cata-
gories frequently have an income below the median and can have difficulty
entering the housing market either to rent or to own. For example, in 1980,
:8.9% of those persons with incomes below the poverty level were 55 years of
age or older. Also, conventional home design techniques may not fit the
physical needs and limitations of these groups. The fact that the elderly are on
fixed incomes limits housing choice when prices rise.
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G. Female Heads of Household
According to the 1980 U.S. Census, there were 1,091 female heads of
families within the City. This group has increased from 8% in 1966 to 12% in
1980. In 1980, about 11% of the 1,091 female heads of families had incomes
below the poverty level. A 1985 survey by QED Research indicated that female
heads of households who are working in Cupertino and who have children, had
the lowest average saleries among Cupertino workers. For example, a female
householder with children had an average annual salary of $29,719 while the
overall average yearly household income of Cupertino workers was $60,000.
The trend towards a greater percentage of female heads of households needs to
be addressed by the community in terms of housing programs and land use
policies. In addition to affordability needs, there are also accessibility needs.
The low income status of this group indicates that rental housing may be the
only affordable housing. However, many apartment owners will not rent to
female household heads with children even though a 1982 California Supreme
Court decision made this type of discrimination illegal.
H. Large Families
Approximately 1,304 or 10.6% of the 12,284 housing units within
Cupertino in 1980 were occupied by households of five or more. In 1975, 6%
of the large family households had incomes of less than the Santa Clara County
median. Given the fact that average household sizes are remaining constant or
decreasing slightly, the traditional housing concerns related to large families are
• becoming less important from a public policy point of view. The typical indi-
cator of problems associated with large families is overcrowding. This does not
appear to be a problem for Cupertino in view of the small percentage of
overcrowded households (1.5%) reported in 1980.
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Santa Clara County, compared to other counties within California, as
well as nationwide, is considered to be an extremely affluent county. Based on
the 1980 Census, median household income for the county was $23,370.
Among the 15 cities within the county, Cupertino had one of the highest median
incomes reported. According to the 1980 Census, median household income
was $30,312, while median family income was $33,249. A 1985 Census by
QED Research indicated that the median household income of Cupertino work-
ers was $54,000, while the average annual household income was $60,000.
Figure 3-G shows the percentage of Cupertino households within each
income group, according to the 1980 Census data on median annual income.
Classifications, by income group, are also used by the federal govem-
ment to determine eligibility for housing assistance programs. However, the
income groupings are adjusted for family size. The Santa Clara County
definitions of low and very low income, by family size as of June 1985, are
shown in Figure 3-H.
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FIGURE 3-G.
INCOME LEVELS
OF CUPERTINO
HOUSEHOLDS
Source:
1980 U.S. Census
based on Cupertino's
Median Annual
Household
Income of $30.312
FIGURE 3-H.
LOW AND VERY
LOW ANNUAL
INCOMES BY
FAMILY SIZE,
SANTA CLARA
COUNTY,
JUNE 1985
Source:
Housing Authority of
Santa Clara County
1
2
3
4
Family
Size
5
6
7
8
Very Low Income
(under 50% of median) -
17%
Low Income
(50%-80% of median) -
20%
Moderate Income
(80%-120% Of median) -
24%
Above Moderate Income
(over 120% of median) -
39%
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Annual Income (Thousands)
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A. Affordability
Based on the City's Housing Assistance Plan (1983-86), very low
and low income households experience the greatest affordability needs. Over-
payment by moderate and upper income households is not as serious since
these households have more discretionary dollars to purchase the other necessi-
ties of life. Cupertino's 1985 existing affordability needs (i.e. where house-
holds are paying more than 25% of their income for housing) are as follows:
—Very low and low income small family renters have the greatest
need. According to the HAP (1983-86), there are approximately 1,371
renter households with affordability needs or who were overcrowded.
This figure is estimated to have remained constant for 1985 with about
30 renter households in overcrowded units and about 1341 renter
households with affordability needs.
—Very low and low income homeowners, small family and elderly,
also have affordability needs. Based on the 1980 Census, there were
about 518 households in owner occupied non -condominium units with
incomes below $20,000 who had affordability needs. This figure is
estimated to have remained constant for 1985.
—Moderate income households have less affordability needs than low
income households. Based on the 1975 Special Census data, 26% of
the moderate income households had affordability needs. Applying
this percentage and assuming both a 1% vacancy rate and that the per-
centage of moderate income households in Cupertino is similar to the
1980 percentage, approximately 874 moderate income households
have affordability needs in 1985.
—Only 4% of the above moderate income households had affordability
needs in 1975. Applying this percentage to the estimated number of
above moderate income households in 1985 and assuming a 1% vacan-
cy rate would indicate that 218 above moderate income households in
1985 have affordability needs.
B. Rehabilitation/Replacement
The majority of Cupertino's housing is in good condition. Information
regarding current rehabilitation needs for Cupertino was derived from the City's
1983-86 Housing Assistance Plan and is summarized as follows:
—Rehabilitation.needs are concentrated in the lower income areas,
which are predominately unincorporated. These households do not
have enough disposable income to maintain their dwelling units.
—Approximately 383 units need rehabilitation; 232 (39%) are owner
occupied and 151 (61 %) are rental units.
—There are no units requiring replacement. However, due to land use
changes, about 25 units will be replaced between 1985 and 1990.
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C. AcceSSlbillty
Closely related to the issue of adequate housing is the issue of acces-
sibility of the housing, so that each household regardless of ethnic, economic,
age, or marital status is provided with a reasonable choice of locations within
the community. Problems that relate to accessibility focus on two main areas:
discrimination and landlord -tenant conflicts.
1. Discrimination
The only available information on discrimination comes from the Mid -
peninsula Citizens for Fair Housing, a local non-profit agency, funded
through the CDBG program by Santa Clara County to investigate
claims of discrimination. The Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing
staff reported that the organization made 17 investigations of illegal
discrimination in 1982 in Cupertino and received about 114 complaints
from the Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Stanford areas.
The majority of complaints for Cupertino continue to involve discrimi-
nation against families with children. In cases where sufficient evidence
of discrimination is obtained, clients are referred for legal service.
The second most prevalent type of discrimination in Cupertino, accord-
ing to the Midpenmsula Citizens for Fair Housing, is discrimination
against persons of the same sex. Cupertino refers complaints on dis-
crimination to the Midpeninsula Citizens for Fair Housing.
2. Landlord -Tenant Issues
Landlord -tenant conflicts center around several areas.The major portion
of these problems involve the following:
—Complaints from landlords regarding non-payment of rent and
property destruction.
—Claims by tenants regarding unreasonable rent increases.
—Inability of tenants to reclaim cleaning and/or security deposit.
--Claims by tenants of landlords' failure to maintain and repair the
buildings and facilities.
—Other issues involve noise, pest and rodent control, etc.
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The degree and extent of the problem, if any, is difficult to document.
Based on recommendations from the City's Rental Housing Subcommittee, a
voluntary mediation process for Cupertino residents and landlords was
established.
D. Energy and Housing
The city presently has an Energy Commission consisting of 7 persons
appointed by the City Council to make energy conservation recommendations
to the Council. Over the past 4 years the Energy Commission has provided
energy conservation workshops and information for small businesses, restau-
rants, and individuals. As a result of the Commission's recommendations, all
multifamily units are plumbed at the time of construction for solar energy and
all multifamily and single family residential clothes dryer outlets accommodate
both gas and electricity.
E. Special Housing Needs
Cupertino Community Services, a non-profit organization, provides
emergency housing services in the form of small loans or grants to persons in
need. This organization also serves as a referral service to agencies which
furnish emergency temporary housing shelter in Santa Clara County. Over the
past ten months, Cupertino Community Services provided some form of
assistance to about 253 persons a month and referred another 205 persons a
month to agencies that supply emergency temporary housing shelter. There is
no specific data as to the number of homeless people in the City of Cupertino.
The Cupertino Community Services Director stated that based on figures pro-
vided from the county's private housing service agencies, there are about 5,000
people a day in Santa Clara County who are without housing or who are in
overcrowded housing.
There is no special housing need for farmworkers in Cupertino.
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FIGURE 31.
CUPERTINO'S
EXISTING AND
PROJECTED NEW
CONSTRUCTION
NEED BASED ON
ABAG'S REGIONAL
ALLOCATION
MODEL
Source: ABAG
projections.
New Construction Need Based On ABAG'S
Regional Housing Allocation
A. ABAG's 1980-90 New Construction Need for Cupertino
Cupertino's new construction need incorporates a share of the regional
housing need of persons from all income levels as identified by ABAG. The
regional need includes the existing and projected regional demand for housing
taking into account: market demand, employment opportunities, availability of
suitable sites and public facilities, and commuting patterns. Figure 3-I shows
Cupertino's 1980-90 projected new construction need, which is 3,383 units.
The 1980 existing new construction need, established by ABAG to be 1,923
units, has been incorporated into the 1980-90 figure. Assuming growth occurs
as planned, Cupertino will nearly meet this goal. Between 1981 and 1985,
about 825 units were added, while from 1985 to 1990 another 2,270 units are
projected.
1980 Projected
1980 Housing Existing Need: Housing Need
Households Units 1980 1980-1990
12,269 12,554 1,923 3,386'
Existing need has been incorporated into projected need.
Regional housing need, as mentioned previously, includes housing for
all income levels. Based on information on family size and household income
from the 1980 U.S.Census, ABAG established the income levels for the 1980-
1990 increase in available housing. The distribution of the 3,386 units by in-
come category for Cupertino is shown in Figure 3-J. The income catagory is
based on the HUD median income for the Bay Area in order to comply with
State requirements that regional housing needs must be considered. For 1985,
the HUD figure for median income was $39,200. Of the 3,386 units needed
between 1980 and 1990 for available housing (i.e., new construction), the re-
gional allocation system established by ABAG would indicate that 50% or
1,693 units should be available to above moderate income households, 20% or
677 units should be available for moderate income households, 14% or 474
units should be available to low income households, and 16% or 542 units
should be available to very low income households. Note that the income levels
are related to HUD median income rather than City median income. The actual
condition of the housing market and the availability of federal subsidies may
preclude the development of this number of lower income units by 1990.
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1,693 Units (50%)
Moderate Income -
677 Units (20%)
Low Income -
474 Units
(14%)
Very Low Income -
542 Units (16%)
Total New Housing Units Needed 1980-1990: 3,386
Besides projecting new households, ABAG estimated the tenure of
housing in order to produce a figure of the needed rental stock in 1990 to ap-
proximate the estimated 1980 percentages. The percentages for Cupertino are
shown in Figure 3-K. In order to have 38% of its housing stock as rental units,
Cupertino would need an additional 1,277 units available for rent between 1980
and 1990. Although there were no rental apartments constructed between 1980
and 1985, approximately 300 apartment units are planned between 1985 and
1990. These units will meet some of the lower income housing need, if mort-
gage revenue bond financing is used. Some condominium units will also be
rentals. Consequently, the 1990 percentage of rental to owner occupied units
will likely increase because of the new apartments planned.
Rental -
1,277 Units
(38%)
Total Units Needed: 3,386
Owner Occupied -
2,109 Units
(62%)
FIGURE 3-J.
1990 PROJECTED
HOUSING NEED BY
INCOME GROUP TO
MEET REGIONAL
NEED
Source:
ABAG projections
FIGURE 3-K.
PROJECTED 1990
HOUSING NEED BY
TENURE
Source: ABAG estimates
using data from the 1980
U. S. Census
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B. Cupertino's New Construction Need: 1985-1990
Ideally, the 1980-90 projected need of 3,386 units would be met on a
proportional basis over a ten year period. Unfortunately, the high interest rates
in the late 1970s and early 198Os, as well as the lack of available subsidies,
severely impacted the housing market especially for lower income households.
Therefore, it is estimated that only 10% of the very low and low income
projected need was met between 1980 and 1985 leaving a remainder of 427 low
income units and 488 very low income units needed between 1985 and 1990.
Assuming that 20% of the moderate and 50% of the above moderate
income projected housing need was met between 1980 and 1985, there are 542
additional moderate income and 847 above moderate income units needed
between 1985 and 1990.
Figure 3-1- shows Cupertino's 1985-1990 new construction need. As
long as the infrastructure has capacity and land is available, the private sector
can meet the needs of the above moderate income households. Moderate
income households would experience difficulty in purchasing housing,
however, there would be affordable rental units and some condominiums for
this group.
Figure 3-L.
1985-1990 NEW
CONSTRUCTION
NEED BY INCOME
GROUP
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Above Moderate Income -
1,693 Units (50%)
Moderate Income -
677 Units (20%)
Low Income -
474 Units
(14%)
Very Low Income -
542 Units (16%)
Total Units Needed, 1985-1990: 2,304
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A. Introduction
One of the functions of the Housing Element is to analyze the capacity
of suitable and developable sites to meet identified housing needs. In addition
to indentifying the potential for sites to increase housing, the Element should
address the suitability of sites for non -market rate housing. Cupertino is a com-
munity which is mostly built out. The hills to the west provide environmental
constraints to high density development and annexation potential is generally
limited to the Urban Service Area since the adjacent communities are also urban-
ized with little developable land left. Consequently, Cupertino's sites analysis
will review all vacant residential sites. Figures 3-M and 3-N provide a graphic
and numerical description of available land for residential and non-residential
development within the community based upon the existing land use plan. Fig-
ure 3-M identifies the location of sites available for housing. There are
additional small sites within the community that could support higher density
which are not depicted on the map. The theoretical yield from the small sites is
reflected in the build out numbers listed on Figure 3-N.
B. Analysis
The sites depicted in Figure 3-M which will be built out during the
period 1985 through 1990 will yield approximately 2,270 units with the bulk of
the units located within Town Center (700+ units), the Marian property (530+
units), and Seven Springs Ranch (420+ units). The Mariani and Town Center
sites are located in the Core Area and will most likely have densities exceeding
20 units per acre. The increased densities will result in a lower land cost and,
therefore, hypothetically a lower selling price to help meet the needs of an
expanding employment base. The Seven Springs Ranch site is located on the
hillside fringe area and consequently will have lower densities.
Approximately 530 acres were utilized for residential development bet-
ween 1979 and 1984. Of that 530 acres, 384 or 72% were located in hillside
terrain which results in extremely low densities with corresponding high dwel-
ling unit prices. The hillside dwellings are priced beyond all but the very high
income households which either currently exist within the community or will
move into the community. The majority of the new development between 1985-
1990 will be either attached townhomes or condominiums. The attached hou-
sing will be constructed on approximately 72 acres with an average density of
about 22 units per acre. The high density factor results from projected high
density development on the Town Center and Mariani properties.
Each housing site depicted on Figure 3-M would comply with standards
established by the federal and state governments related to construction of assis-
ted housing and referenced in the City's Housing Assistance Plan. All of the
sites are in very close proximity to major transportation corridors served by the
Santa Clara Valley Transit District. Each site is relatively close to shopping and
other community supoort activities. None of the sites are affected by a particu-
larly adverse noise environment which could not be mitigated through normal
construction and site planning techniques. Additionally, the City of Cupertino's
Planned Development Ordinance and Single -Family Cluster Residential Ordi-
nance contain mechanisms to insure that high intensity development can be
designed to provide a healthy Living environment for potential residents. Single
lot infill sites in residential neighborhoods would not be suitable for multifamily
developments.
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Note 1: The density range for Single Family includes both detached (0-5 du/ac) and attached
(5-35 du/ac) units. The density range for multi -family units is 5-35 du/ac. Most of the
multi -family units in Cupertino will beat the upper end of this range. _
Note 2: Quasi Public, Park, Open Space, Agricultural, Freeway right of way.
Note 3: The dwelling unit figures are based upon development at mid-range of the allowed
density range. Actual development has been occuring at a slower pace because of
housing market conditions.
FIGURE 3-N.
EXISTING AND
PROJECTED LAND
USE PATTERNS
Source: City of Cupertino
Planning Department
Records
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Existing
Mid -Range 3
1985
1985-1990
1990 Total 3
DU
DU
DU
Single Familyl
10,109
1,920
12,029
Mufti-Familyl
3,817
350
4,167
Group quarters
547
0
547
Single home on
developable land
54
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54
Annexed Dwellings
0
380
380
Subtotal
14,527
2,650
17,177
Existing
1985-1990
1990 Total
Acres
Acres
Acres
Commercial
290
6
296
Professional Office
58
72
130
Industrial
291
12
303
Other
1,658
0
1,658
Vacant
1,356
0
1,356
Total
3,653
90
3,743
Note 1: The density range for Single Family includes both detached (0-5 du/ac) and attached
(5-35 du/ac) units. The density range for multi -family units is 5-35 du/ac. Most of the
multi -family units in Cupertino will beat the upper end of this range. _
Note 2: Quasi Public, Park, Open Space, Agricultural, Freeway right of way.
Note 3: The dwelling unit figures are based upon development at mid-range of the allowed
density range. Actual development has been occuring at a slower pace because of
housing market conditions.
FIGURE 3-N.
EXISTING AND
PROJECTED LAND
USE PATTERNS
Source: City of Cupertino
Planning Department
Records
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A. Land Use Controls
Cupertino's land use regulations allow for densities as high as 20-35
units per acre. This is not a constraint to further residential development. High
density development has averaged 22 DU/AC. Setbacks and open space require-
ments also are not a constraint to the development of affordable housing. The
Zoning Ordinance generally requires minimum front and rear setbacks of 20 feet
and a maximum lot coverage of 40%. However, high density housing would
most likely be developed under a Planned Development permit and consequent-
ly, the zoning ordinance would be used only as a guideline. Additional residen-
tial density increases would be available under the provision of Government
Code, Section 65915, if the City granted density bonuses instead of other
incentives to the developers of low and moderate income housing.
Most of Cupertino's remaining commercial and industrial land is owned
by private companies and will be used for their expansion. However, the City's
Land Use Element provides incentives for mixed use projects, whereby a devel-
oper of commercial or industrial land is allowed to add residential units without
penalty in terms of floor area ratio. The major portion of residential develop-
ment will occur on the Marian, Town Center, and Seven Springs properties.
B. Codes and Enforcement
Code enforcement refers to both zoning and building violations, which
sometimes overlap as in the case of illegal room additions. The Zoning Ordi-
nance is concerned primarily with illegal structures or uses while the Building
code is concerned with construction violations. The most prevalent type of
zoning code enforcement used by localities is described as complaint -response.
This procedure involves investigation of zoning violations by City staff based
upon complaints from neighbors or tenants. This practice is followed by
Cupertino. In 1985, most of the reported zoning violations involved illegally
parked vehicles. When a violation is reported, an on-site investigation is made.
If, in fact a violation is occuring, a letter is sent to the building owner and,
depending on the response, the matter may be referred to the City Attorney.
The City has no mandatory zoning code enforcement program.
Like the Zoning Ordinance, Cupertino's Building Code is not a serious
constraint to residential development. New construction is required to meet
Uniform Building Code regulations. However, there is no ongoing systematic
enforcement of the Building Codes upon existing dwelling units unless there
have been complaints received by the City or the resident is seeking a permit for
additional construction. Certain types of room additions would require the
applicant to bring_the. budding (or part of it) up to existing codes.
C. Infrastructure
The existing public facilities and utilities can accommodate future
residential development. However, substantial increases in commercial and
industrial densities would affect the circulation system. Whenever commercial
and/or industrial development impact circulation and cause further imbalance in
the jobs and housing rano, mitigation measures are required as part of the
permit approval process.
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The City's typical improvement requirements include half -street, curb,
gutter, and sidewalk. A residential street has a 60 foot right-of-way and mea-
sures 40 feet from curb to curb. Water service is available throughout the City.
Central sewage is also available, except in the hillsides where alternative
methods of sewage disposal are necessary.
D. Permit Approval Process
Development review also affects housing costs. Because of interest razes
and inflation, the longer it takes for a development proposal to be approved, the
higher the development costs. Prior to beginning residential development in
Cupertino, an application must be submitted to the Planning Department and
must be approved by the Planning Commission and the City Council before
Ming for a building permit. The average processing time from the date of initial
application is approximately 2 months. Large projects generally take longer,.
particularly if extra environmental review is required. upertino's development
review process is generally shorter than that in many other Peninsula cities.
Development fees requried are lower in cost compared to other Peninsu-
la cities and they average about $6,400ppeer single family units and $3,800 for
condominiums and apartments. Single funily unit fees include the following:
Permits - $767; Plan Check Fees - $362; Construction Tax - $240; Planning -
$5; Seismic Fees - $10.50; and Engineering - $5,000. Condominium and apart-
ment fees include; Permits - $574; Plan Check Fees - $261.95; Construction
Tax - $240; Planning - $5; Seismic Fees - $6.30; and Engineering - $2,700.
All fees are excused for below market rate units and there is priority
processing of proposals that include below market rate units. There is a design
review process which takes about six weeks and considers the development's
relationship to the adjacent area. Parking requirements have been lowered for
low and moderate income developments. Overall, site improvements and land
use controls are not a constraint to the development of affordable housing.
E. Article 34
Article 34 of the California Constitution requires a positive vote of the
electorate in order to allow the construction of low cost public owned, devel-
oped, or financed housing. A referendum such as this has never been submitted
to the Cupertino electoriate. Without referendum authority, a Housing Authority
can still participate in various federal and state programs that promote low and
moderate income housing but is unable to utilize HUD's low rent Public Hou-
sing Program that provides for publicly owned rental housing. Also, without
referendum authority the City cannot use the tax exempt financing for more than
49 percent of the units in a project which is privately owned and developed.
The City currently believes it can accomplish its program objectives without an
Article 34 referendum.
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Market Constraints
A. Housing Costs
Providing adequate housing for a variety of income groups has become
an increasingly difficult goal to achieve. Housing costs have significantly es-
calated during the past decade because of higher construction costs, speculation,
inflation, higher mortage rates, and the decreasing supply of vacant developable
land. From 1976-1980, the Real Estate Research Council of Northern Califor-
nia reported the average sales price of a new single family residence in the San
Francisco Bay Area increased 123.6% from $53,846 to $120,411. Because of
increasing costs, low and moderate income families are being priced out of the
ownership housing market and shifted into the rental market. Housing costs in
Cupertino are higher than the average California home. During the 1970's
double digit inflation rates dramatically increased the cost of housing both
owner and rental.
A 1980 survey by Questor Associates, Inc., San Francisco, indicated
single family home resales average $137,681. The monthly median sales price
ranged from a low of $118,000 to a high of $138,500. Prices have been grad-
ually rising. For example, based on a 90 day survey through June 24, 1984 of
all homes sold in Cupertino, the San Jose Mercury News reported (July 16,
1984) that the median selling price was $154,500. The San Jose Real Estate
Board reported the median selling prices of homes in the Cupertino zone for
June 1985 and July 1985 were $152,000 and $166,000 respectively. Average
selling prices for these same months were $142,476 and $147,478. In contrast,
median selling prices for single family homes for June 1984 and June 1983
were $145,000 and $135,000. Assuming an average selling price of $145,000,
an annual income of $45,312 is required to purchase, based on a 3.2 ratio.
The Questor Survey indicated condominium/ townhouse resales in 1980
averaged $122,718. Condominium prices have also risen. The median selling
prices for condominiums in the Cupertino zone were $125,000 (June 1985) and
$135,000 (July 1985) according to the San Jose Real Estate Board. In contrast,
the average selling prices of condominiums during the months of June and July,
1985 were $106,966 and $121,171 respectively. Consequently, assuming an
average condominium price of $115,000, an annual income of $35,937 is requi-
red to purchase, using a 3.2 ratio. In 1985, newly constructed one bedroom
condominiums in Cupertino ranged from $125,000 - $130,000, while two
bedroom units ranged from $150,000 - $160,000. The annual income required
to purchase these units ranges from $39,062 to $50,000. According to Planning
Department data, there are significantly more condominiums and planned unit
development projects under way than single family home projects.
The rental. market is also characterized by high rents although there is
still some affordable rental housing for low income households in Cupertino.
The median monthly rent for Cupertino according to the 1980 U.S. Census was
$410. A survey from April to August 1981 indicated that only 37% of the one
bedroom apartments had monthly rents below $400, and only 35% of the two
bedroom apartments had rents below $500. 16% of the three bedroom duplexes
advertised were under $600 in rent. Single family houses, perhaps due to a
lower level of quality, were somewhat cheaper than duplexes. About 71% of
the two bedroom homes were priced below $500 and 43% of the three bedroom
homes were priced below $600. An October 1985 survey of large apartment
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complexes in Cupertino indicated monthly rents of one bedroom apartments
ranged from $875-$920; while two bedroom units ranged from $69541,120;
and three bedroom units ranged from $850-$1,365. An annual income of
$25,200 is necessary to afford a $700 apartment in Cupertino, assuming
housing costs to be one-third of monthly income.
Some of Cupertino's rents fall within the maximum rents allowed for a
rental unit to be eligible to be rented by low income households as part of the
section 8 Existing program. Under this program, a household is determined
eligible for obtaining a housing subsidy based on its income. As of July 1984,
there were 20 apartments in Cupertino which were leased by Section 8 certifi-
cate holders. "Fair Market" rent levels have been established by HUD for the
Section 8 Existing program to indicate the maximum amount a unit can rent for
and still be used by certificate holders. The HUD fair market levels (including
utilities) as of July 1985 are as follows:
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
$450 $510 $595 $775 $850
B. Land and Construction Costs
A June 1980 report prepared by the Real Estate Research Council of
Northern California states that escalating land prices and construction costs are
among the major contributors to the increased cost of housing in the San
Francisco Bay Area. Between 1976 to 1980, residential lot values increased
142.9% from $16,792 to $40,795 while residential construction costs increased
47.9% from $25.34 per square foot to $37.48 Per square foot. In 1981, local
developers reported the cost of land in Cupertino suitable for residential devel-
opment is approaching $400,000 per acre and construction costs are about
$49.10 per square foot according to the January, 1985 Bank of America apprai-
sal. The use of mortgage revenue bonds, available, through the County, is one
way for developers to mitigate costs.
C. Availability of F7nancing
Interest rates have declined since their peak in the late 197O's. Currently,
conventional financing for a 30 year fixed loan with 20% down is around 12%
while variable interest rates are slightly lower. Still, this is considerably above
the 7% rates in 1970. Financing is generally available to those who can afford
the housing payments.
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Program Description
A. Summary
The Housing Element's goals, policies, and programs establish the
direction and indicate the actions the City will take to meet its needs. The goals
and policies have been incorporated into the City's General Plan. Goals express
ideals, policies guide the programs toward the goals, and programs are imple-
mentation strategies to achieve goals. Cupertino recognizes that it will be unable
to meet all its identified needs. However, the programs are designed to enable
the City to make a maximum effort to meet its needs and a fair share of the re-
gional housing needs of all economic segments. Through the use of its local
powers, the City is able to mitigate some of the constraints to additional
residential development.
The existing and proposed programs within the Housing Element
(without considering the strong Conversion Ordinance) will enable the City to
address between 11% - 12% of its identified low and very low income afforda-
bility and new constriction needs over the time frame of the Element. Exclu-
ding affordability needs, the City will be able to meet 33-38% of its low and
very low income new construction needs by 1990, if subsidies are available.
Low and very low new construction needs could theoretically be met on the
City's vacant high density residential parcels (see Figure M), which have a
maximum capacity for 1135 units. Mixed use developments and Mortgage
Revenue Bonds will allow Cupertino to meet 30% of the new construction
needs for moderate income households over a five year period. The private
rental market will also meet some of the moderate income housing needs.
Above moderate income needs will be met by the private sector. Also I I% to
22% of rehabilitation needs for owner occupled units will be met over the time
frame of the Element. The programs, like the goals and policies, focus on
providing an adequate supply of housing for all economic segments,
maintaining and preserving the existing supply, and promoting accessibility.
B. Action Program to Implement Policies
The following section (Figure 3-P) provides a time frame (1985-90),
funding sources, implementing actions, and responsible agencies to accomplish
the goals and policies stated in the General Plan. The City has formerly had a
BMR program which was dropped after a year long study of its benefits. The
BMR Subcommittee found that the program was not providing enough housing
for its costs, the burdens were disproportionately placed on the providers of the
most affordable housing, and another type of program would be more suitable
to address the housing affordability needs of Cupertino's residents and those
employed in the City. Consequently, the City is going to use some of its gener-
al fund to meet some of the housing need. The City may contract with anon -
profit developer to provide rental housing for low and very low income house-
holds, particularly senior citizens and disabled persons who are on a fixed
income.
Approximately 60 low income renter households and 140 moderate
income ownership and renter households can be assisted through the Mortgage
Revenue Bond program. Mixed use developments could provide another 20
moderate income units. About 100 low income units could be developed as part
of changes in the Zoning Ordinance to allow second units. Approximately 80 -
SECTION 5. HOUSING PROGRAM 41
130 units could be constructed as part of a subsidy program similar to Section
8. A total of 75 low income elderly households in Cupertino can be assisted
through the City's funding of Project Match. There will be 20 very low and
low income rental households receiving Section 8 Existing Certificates. About
60 low and very low income households can be assisted by the City contracting
with a non-profit developer of low income housing.
Affordable rental units will be preserved through the use of the Conver-
sion Ordinance. Figure 3-0 shows the maximum number of units that could be
constructed or conserved in Cupertino over a five-year period assuming subsi-
dies were available and construction occurs as planned.
The CDBG program will continue to provide rehabilitation loans for 5-
10 very low and low income owner occupied households per year. Rehabilita-
tion funds, when available, will be used for rental units. Currently such funds
are unavailable.
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Very Low & Low Income:
— 80-130 units of subsidized family and elderly housing (10-20 elderly and 70-110 family
units) if Section 8 new construction or other subsidies are available.
— 100 units could be developed as second units, generally for the elderly.
— 60 family units through participation in the Mortgage Revenue Bond program for rental
construction. (More market rate remals would also be !wilt through this program).
— 60 family, elderly, and disabled units can be developed through the use of City funds in
cooperation with a non-profit developer.
SUB-TOTAL:300-350 New Construction Very Low & Low Income Units
Units Conserved: (Housing units preserved as affordable because of Conversion
Ordinance or through existing programs).
— Approximately 3,900 duplexes, triplexes and apartments can be preserved if no
conversions occur. Should conversions occur, a percentage of the units will be
dedicated to below market rate households.
— Maintain the 27 family and elderly affordable units for the handicapped and the 14 existing
BMR units
— 20 very low and low income households can be assisted through the Section 8 Existing
Program and 75 households can be assisted through Project Match.
— Rehabilitation 25-50 low income owner units.
SUB -TOTAL: 4,016-4,086 Units Conserved
Moderate Income:
— Approximately 20 family ownership units could be provided by the Mortgage Revenue
Bond program.
— 120 market rate units (family) could be provided with developer participation in the
Mortgage Revenue Bond program for rental construction
— 20 family units through mixed use developments.
SUB -TOTAL: 160 Moderate Income Units
Above Moderate Income:
— Over 1,000 units can be constructed in the above moderate income range.
SUB -TOTAL: 1,000 Above Moderate Income Units
'Assuming the housing market improves and subsidies are available. Actual development
may be less due to the condition of the housing market and the availability of subsidies.
FIGURE 3-0.
MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF UNITS TO BE
CONSTRUCTED OR
CONSERVED OVER
A 5 YEAR PERIOD
IN CUPERTINO(•)
Source: Cupertino
Planning Department
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FIGURE 3-P. CUPERTINO'S HOUSING PROGRAM., 1985-1990
Ouanfified O(x'ectives and/orAction
Responsible Agency
Funding Source
Time Implimenting
Frame
EXPANDING HOUSING SUPPLY.
1. Provide information regarding rezoning of
Planning Department
Staff Time
Ongoing
commercial and industrial landsto residential
for owners of these lands.
2. Work with county, state, federal and private
Planning Department/
Staff Time
Ongoing
agencies active in developing affordable
Rehab Coordinator
HUD
housing. Use HUD funds to finance infra-
structure improvements.
3. Construct 80-130 units of assisted family
Planning Department
Section 8;
1985-90
and elderly rental housing using federal or state
Section 202
subsidies if available. Developfamily and
Land Aoquistion
elderly units in proportion to the needs
(CDBG)
identified.
4. Continue participation in Section 8 (Existing)
Santa Clara
Section 8
Ongoing
to assist 20 very low and low income families
County Housing
and elderly households.
Authority
5. Development rental and affordable owner.
Planning Department/
CDBG, develop -
ship housing opportunities through the
CDC
ers of mixed use
following combination of programs:
sites, Staff Time
— Continue priority processing of
Ongoing
developments that have low and
moderate income units;
— Identify the most suitable sites as shown
1988.1989
in Figure 3-M and determine the availability
of surplus school sites;
— Excuse a portion of, or all development
Ongoing
fees of projects that include low and
moderate income units, if there would be
no effect on the health, safety and welfare
of the community by this action;
— Apply for state predevelopment loans,
Ongoing
if available, to write down predevelopment
costs and use Mortgage Revenue Bonds
to finance rental construction;:
— Adopt a method, during 1986, to implement
1986
density bonus increases according to
Section 65915 of the Government Code; and
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— Use City funds to assist a non-profit
1987-1990
organization to develop rental units for low
and very low income households.
Several funding sources are currently
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Quantified 04ectives androrAction
Responsible Agency
Funding Source
Time Implimenting
Frame
being considered, including the general
fund, an augmented construction tax,
in -lieu below-market rate (BMR) unit fees,
and/or a hotel occupancy tax. A final
decision of funding sources will be delayed
due to an initiative on the November 1986
ballet which would restrict the City's ability
to augment the construction tax.
After a funding source is established,
the City will issue a Request For Proposal
to appropriate non-profit organizations.
The City's intent is to transfer the allocated
funds to a non-profit organization which
would be responsible for designing,
implementing, and managing the housing.
6. Determine the necessity of an
Staff Reports
City Funds
As Needed
Article 34 Referendum.
to City Manager
7. Participate in Mortgage Revenue Bond
City conti nues to
Bond Sales
Ongoing
programs through the county. Provide
participate with the
Staff Time
ownership housing for 20 moderate income
county
households and rental units for 60 low income
households and 120 moderate income
households over the time frame of the element.
8. Encourage mixed use developments through
Planning Department
Staff Time
Ongoing
the City's new land use policies. The City
City Funds
regulates non-residential development through
the application of floor area ratios. Housing
constructed in conjunction with non-residential
development is excluded from the floor area
ratio calculation. Therefore, a developer is not
penalized for constructing housing and housing
is encouraged in areas otherwise reserved
for non-residential growth.
9. Review vacant lands for potential
Planning Department
Staff Time
Ongoing
rezoning every three years, including rezoning
non-residential land to residemial uses and
increasing the permited intensity of
residentially -zoned parcels.
10. Continue Second Unit Ordinance.
Planning Department
Staff Time
Ongoing
Approximately 100 units, predominately for
the elderly, can result from this action.
Determine if alternate forms of financing would
be available to assist in the construction
of such housing.
11. Continue to support Project Match with
Planning Department/
Staff Time
Ongoing
CDBG funds. Assist 15 low income elderly
Rehabilitation
CDBG
households annually.
Coordinator
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FIGURE 3-P. CUPERTINO'S HOUSING PROGRAM., 1985.1990 (Continued)
QuantifiedO4ectivesandlorAction
Responsible Agency
Funding Source
Timelmplimenting
Frame
12. Continue to use CDBG funds to reduce
Planning Department/
City Funds
Ongoing
costs in supplying below market rate housing.
Rehabilitation
CDBG
The City has established a senior citizen
Coordinator
housing fund with CDBG monies.
PRESERVE AND ENHANCE EXISTING
HOUSING
13. Conserve the existing BMR units and
Planning Department
Staff Time
Ongoing
the 27 low income handicapped units. This
will be accomplished by continuing to control
the resale price of the existing BMR units and
maintaining the rent of the handicapped units
at rates affordable to low income persons.
14. Continue code enforcement and
PlanningrPublic
City Funds
Ongoing
maintenance of public areas.
Works Departments
15.Provide low interest rate loans or grants to
City Housing;
CDBG
Ongoing
5-10 very low and low income households per
Rehabilitation
year to correct building code violations and
Coordinator
housing deficiencies per the City's Rehabili-
tation Guidelines. The program is targeted at
owner -occupied units. If sufficient funds are
available, loans will be made to rehabilitate
rental units.
16. Continue the Condominium Conversion
Planning Department
Staff Time
Ongoing
Ordinance to preserve the existing supply
of affordable rentals.
17. Provide information on loan programs
Rehabilitation
CDBG
Ongoing
and fix -up techniques through the
Coordinator
Rehabilitation Program.
18. Review existing City ordinances and energy
Planning Staff
City Funds
Ongoing
programs from other jurisdictions. Develop
energy policies, if necessary. Insure that
housing costs are not affected.
19. Determine the need for pre -sale code
Planning Staff Report
City Funds
1986
inspections.
20. Continue the City's Energy Commision's
City Manager
City Funds
Ongoing
activities.
21. Investigate and pursue other federal,
Planning Staff,
Staff Tme,
Ongoing
state, and county funded programs available
Rehabilitation
CDBG
for expansion of Rehabilitation activities.
Coordinator
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FIGURE 3-P. CUPERTINO'S HOUSING PROGRAM: 1985-1990 (Contlnueo
Quantified 04ectives and/or Action
Responsible Agency
Funding Source
Time Implimenting
Frame
PROMOTE HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY
22. Refer individuals experiencing
Planning Department
Staff Time
Ongoing
discrimination to the Midpeninsula Citizens
for Fair Housing or other such organizations.
23. Refer landlord/tenant complaints to a
Planning Department
Staff Time
Ongoing
mediation board established by the City and
operated by Operation Sentinel.
24. Continue to support the Midpeninsula
Santa Clara County
CDBG
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The Circulation System has a considerable influence upon the
pattern of land uses and the quality of life enjoyed by a com-
munity's residents. Communities have the responsibility to ensure
that the Circulation System is attractive, efficient, and that the
system does not unduly impact the local environment. The following
sections set forth the goals and policies of the City of Cupertino
with respect to the movement of people and goods within the com-
munity. The term "circulation" is used to describe the comprehen-
sive network of streets, highways, bikeways, trails and pathways,
and vehicle movements such as buses, car and van pools, etc.
State policies de-emphasizing new highway construction, impending
fuel shortages, consistently high inflation rates, rumors of re-
cession, a continually growing base of jobs and housing, and the
pressure to reduce public spending will complicate the job of pro-
viding a well-balanced Circulation System which meets the region's
needs. The uncertainty of future reliance on personal automobiles
as the primary means of travel has shaped the preparation of these
policies.
Cupertino must approach circulation planning with policies which
are flexible and which provide for options or alternatives to the
automobile. While providing flexibility, the Circulation Element
must be definitive enough to guide local government transportation/
circulation decisionmaking and expenditures over time.
TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND SERVICE LEVELS
Cupertino began as a suburb of the North Santa Clara County
employment centers, which are located in the Cities of Mountain
View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and Palo Alto. Cupertino has grown
to incorporate a mixture of low and moderate -density housing,
with diverse commercial and industrial facilities. With the
exception of the significant increase in the job base in the
City of Cupertino, the West Valley Cities of San Jose, Saratoga,
Campbell and Los Gatos have developed primarily as suburbs,
placing Cupertino along the commute path to the northerly job
base. Thus, the street network has become heavily congested
with increasing volumes of peak hour commute traffic.
' The problem is complicated to a large degree by the lack of
regional transportation facilities along the Highway 85 Corridor.
Most of the West Valley communities, including Cupertino, have
' based their General Plan density levels upon completion of high-
way facilities along this right-of-way. Lack of these improve-
ments will become increasingly critical as the population and
job base continues to grow.
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While most of the growth is likely to occur in the southern
portion of San Jose and Santa Clara County,l the pressure on
the existing transportation network will be considerable.
Figure 4-A displays the present (1977-1979) traffic -volumes on
major streets and freeways within the Cupertino area. The fig-
ures have been obtained from 1977 CalTrans estimates, the City
of San Jose Public Works Department, and traffic volume studies
by the City of Cupertino.
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Traffic volumes by themselves do not reflect.the impact of the
increasing traffic levels. Figure 4-C estimates the level of
service (congestion) at selected intersections in Cupertino,
based upon intersection capacity analysis conducted by the
Traffic Division of the City of San Jose and City of Cupertino
Public Works Department.
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The City of Cupertino Public Works Department estimates that
peak hour traffic delays at major arterial intersections (De
Anza Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard, Wolfe Road, and Stevens Creek
Boulevard) and major collectors (Stelling Road) approximate D
and, in some cases, may equal an E level of service. It seems
apparent that the increasing volumes are having a major impact
on the ease of movement in the City, especially during the peak
traffic hour.
The Core Area
Circulation planning in Cupertino attempts to respond to antici-
pated major development according to the long range General Plan
Circulation planning for the City's 1973 General Plan Land Use
Element attempted to establish the ultimate number of travel
lanes on Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevards, (later set at 8
total) and then to correlate the lane demand with ultimate
build -out intensity of vacant properties adjoining those boule-
vards. Using a sophisticated traffic generation/simulation
"model", developed by the State Transportation Planning Division,
a numerical relationship was created which established the
traffic -generating capacity of a particular use on a particular
site, and expressed that traffic volume as a component of total
vehicle volume demand at the evening commute hour. That numeri-
cal relationship is termed a "trip -end" and has been used by the
City Council as a condition of zoning or land use approval to
restrain local development and its associated traffic along De
Anza and Stevens Creek Boulevards within the total commute -hour
vehicle -carrying capacity of eight lanes.
The 1975 Hillside Land Use Plan
The 1975 Hillside General Plan evaluated the impact of several
plan alternatives and density levels upon the major service roads
(i.e. Foothill Boulevard, Stevens Creek Boulevard, McClellan
Road, Bubb Road, and Stelling Road).
The approved alternative tied dwelling unit density to the
slope of the land, generally allowing more intense construction
at the flatter elevations, and fewer units on steeper ground.
The plan projects about 1200 dwelling units within the Urban
Service Area, and about 800 more beyond the Urban Service Area
expansion line. While most of the resulting lane demands could
be accommodated as new development occurred along the affected
service roads, it was necessary to implement a Plan Line for the
Portion of Stevens Creek Boulevard between Foothill Boulevard
and Bubb Road.
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Hillside General Plar
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The Stevens Creek Boulevard Plan Line, adopted in 1978, imple-
mented the Hillside General Plan by establishing a maximum de-
velopment setback to accommodate a four -lane option for Stevens
Creek Boulevard between Foothill Boulevard and Bubb Road.
Essentially,,the "Plan Line" represents an option to implement
widening of Stevens Creek Boulevard should future traffic con-
ditions and Hillside development so warrent.
The Plan was developed amid concern that a..widenina of streets
may tend to attract traffic from other heavily -congested road=
ways. Responding to this concern, City Council policy specifies
that actual construction of the roadway cannot begin unless it
is deemed essential, based upon future traffic analysis.
Stevens Creek Blvd.
Plan Line Study
Action Plan
Feb. 1978 (Res.l14645
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Summary of Past Planning
The above studies collectively represented the Circulation Ele-
ment previously in effect in the City of Cupertino. However,
reconsideration of policies and conclusions respecting future
traffic conditions in the City are now necessary since some of
the assumptions used in prior analyses are now questionab3s,
?lost significant among these dubious assumptions is
completion- of- Rau" 85 thr6ugl3 Cupertino,,out to Highway 101
in South San Jose.. This issue is ragional in scope and is in-
credibly complex; a more complete discussion of its history and
ramifications follows in the next section of this Element. Past
circulation planning has evolved on the basis of restrictive
constraints on local and through -traffic. It is reasonable and
necessary to continue these traffic constraints pending the out-
come of outside agency actions and some more definite informa-
tion on the type of transportation facilities which can be ex-
pected along the 85 right -of way.
TWE REGIONAL INFLUENCE
State Highway Construction
As the previous discussion indicates. Cupertino has long recog-
nized that it cannot plan its Circulation System apart from
regional considerations. Indeed, the regional impacts are the
greatest problem facing the transportation system today. All
of Cupertino's past transportation planning has assumed partici-
pation by the region toward completion of the Highway 85 Freeway
to Highway 101 in South San Jose.
The City of San Jose has modified its General Plan to accommo-
date some industrial uses at the southerly portion of the com-
munity, and may have actually arrived at more restrictive urban
containment policies as a result of a lack of transportation
facilities along the 85 right-of-way. Nevertheless, it can
still be projected that significant levels of congestion will
result if no transit facilities are constructed along the 85
corridor within the foreseeable future. There are still many
questions outstanding relating to the timing and type of trans-
portation facilities which may be provided along the 85 right-
of-way.
ight-
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While the likelihood of complete freeway construction to High-
way 101 seems slim today, the need for some transporation facil-
ities along the 85 right-of-way is even more apparent. -Cupertino
streets cannot continue to absorb increased peak hour traffic
volumes without accompanying increases in congestion, longer
peak periods, and near -breakdown levels of service at intersectim
Maintaining some reasonable level of traffic flow at all times
during the day is basic to the ability of a community to provide
efficient emergency response, and to reasonably protect residents
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from excessive levels of pollution, noise and delay.
Cupertino traffic planning is similarly dependent upon the
transportation planning of State freeways, County expressways,
and neighboring City arterials. If these arterials are heavily
congested or at near breakdown, traffic seeking the path of
least resistance will be attracted to Cupertino streets and
raise the level of congestion and service equivalent to the sur-
rounding streets.
The Santa Clara Valley Corridor Evaluation Study has two recom-
mendations for meeting future transportation needs in the County .
which are of prime importance to the City of Cupertino. Under the
general topic of Freeway Improvements, the study suggests that ex-
tension of the 85 Freeway to Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road be considered
and that Highway,280 be expanded to 8 lanes. Also, the study recog-
nizes the immediate necessity of preserving the 85 right-of-way.
The circulation policies affirm Cupertino's support of these find-
ings, but with stronger emphasis on completing the improvements.
The report further recommends that "the bus system should -be
expanded to approximately 750 buses to provide adequate local
and express service within the urban limits". With the present
level of urban densities and.in light.of the tremendous invest-
ment in roadways in the Santa Clara Valley, buses probably
represent the most cost-effective form of mass transportation.
Rail forms of mass transit are very costly, in terms of acqui-
sition of right-of-way and capital investment, with only limited
effectiveness especially in a low-density suburban setting.
Countv Transit Services
The present bus fleet consists of approximately 300 buses serv-
ing an'area of approximately 240 square miles. The Santa Clara
County Transit District's Transit Development Program, fiscal
years 1980-1984, projects that the fleet will be expanded to
516 buses by fiscal year 1982. Presently, the system covers
about 60% of the service area population, and operates at
approximately thirty -minute headways (time lapse between buses).
Headways vary significantly, depending upon the function of the
individual line. The 516 -system is projected to reach approxi-
mately 80% of the County population and reduce headways to
fifteen -minute intervals during the peak commute hours.
The Transit District is pursuing a broad range of goals and
objectives, emphasizing environmental quality and the need to
serve all of the people in the District boundary. The District
is attempting, to achieve a balance between the politically
sensitive goal of providing reasonable service to all people and
the objective of maximizing efficiency.
From an efficiency standpoint, the Corridor Study projects that
"transit could carry up to 12% of the work trips during peak
travel periods" (Santa Clara Valley Corridor Evaluation Summary,
Page 6). Cupertino has a special interest in seeing that
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the bus system is effective in reducing personal automobile
commute trips on the arterial streets and freeways. The policy
section of this Element suggests that Cupertino support region-
al approaches to meeting transportation needs of County resi-
dents. Cupertino must also strongly emphasize the need to
' meet the commute trip demand. The Corridor Evaluation Study
seems to support the commute emphasis, as reflected in the fol-
lowing comment:
i"..Expansion beyond the basic 500 -bus system should
emphasize express service to'downtown'San'Jose,
express service from residential terminals to jobs
in the industrial parks, and feeder to the Southern
Pacific and regional bus connections with BART."
' Santa Clara Valley Corridor Evaluation Summary,
adopted by ABAG and MTC Joint Policy Committee,
March, 1979, Page 18.
' Cupertino should encourage the Transit District to evaluate in
auantitative terms the relative effectiveness of transit opera-
tions on reducing arterial street volumes and congestion levels.
Figure 4-E reflects the existing bus routes which serve or are
planned in the Cupertino area. The bus lines reflected in
Figure 4-E will be changed frequently to respond to demand. How-
ever, it is expected that the Vallco Regional Shopping Center
will continue to serve as a major transfer station for the
' West Valley. The transfer station facilities in Vallco Park
are anticipated to be constructed during the 1979-1980 fiscal
year.
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Balancing Jobs and Housing
Oftentimes, the best solution to a major problem is to address
the root causes which have created the problem itself. The
region, under the auspices of ABAG, encouraged communities to
evaluate their land use policies to more closely align the number
of jobs offered in the community with the number of resident
workers in that community. The regional agencies encourage com-
munities to seek a "jobs/housing balance" to counter some of the
market pressures which force up housing prices in job -rich com-
munities, and to reduce long commutes from outlying suburban
areas.
At build -out of the General Plan, Cupertino will have an esti-
mated jobs and housing imbalance of approximately 1.15 jobs pPr
resident worker. The implication of this ratio is that
Cupertino will need to construct an additional 3,000 homes to
achieve a one-to-one jobs/housing balance. Given foreseeable
market constraints, limited availability of land, and the econom-
ic forces which have resulted in the present imbalance, it is
not reasonable to expect Cupertino, nor any other community in
the County, to achieve a perfect balance. However, communities
should make a reasonable effort to increase residential densi-
ties, where practical, and limit creation of new jobs in severe
imbalance situations. Cupertino has responded affirmatively to
the problem by increasing permissible Core Area housing densi-
ties, and by limiting industrial and commercial expansion within
the Core Area.
Additionally, Cupertino has adopted the Below -Market rate Hous-
ing Program, which is aimed at ensuring that a portion of all
new medium -density housing developments are available at a range
of housing prices to accommodate a variety of income categories.
Cunertino's program prioritizes those moderate -income families
in which the primary wage earner is employed within the
Cupertino area. 'The program has a secondary benefit of
off -setting the natural economic tendencies which locate higher -
income families near the job base and force moderate -income
families to seek housing far from the employment source. Several
other Santa Clara County communities have implemented or are
considering below-market rate programs, which increases the
potential for a successful impact.
Cupertino should continue to encourage other communities within
the Santa Clara Valley to respond to the need to provide a
closer jobs/housing balance, and incorporate programs aimed at
providing a r2nge of housing prices.
Housing
pages 3-22, 3-23
Policies 3-8, 3-9
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DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF THE CITY'S CIRCULATION NETWORK
Motorized Vehicular Network
The Vehicular Circulation network presently serving the City of
Cupertino consists of approximately 100 miles of streets,
expressways, and freeways. The following table lista the spec-
ific streets by category and length:
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Cupertino Vehicle Circulation Network
Street Type Length in Miles
State Freeways
6
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Highway 280
Highway 85
State Highways
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De Ants Boulevard/Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd.
Arterials
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Foothill Boulevard
Stevens Creek Boulevard
Bollinger Road
Wolfe Road/Miller Avenue
Homestead Road
Collectors
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McClellan Road
Stelling Road
Blaney Avenue
Tantau Avenue
Rainbow Drive
Bubb Road
Local Streets
68
miles
TOTAL 102 miles
Streets are typically designed and planned to serve a specific
function. The following table describes the general definition
and purpose of the above categories of streets.
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Function of Streets
Freeways
A divided arterial highway with full control of access and with
grade separations at intersections. The primary function of a
freeway is to accommodate through vehicular travel uninterrupted
by grade crossings.
Expressway
A divided arterial highway with.£ull or partial control of access
and generally with grade separations at major intersections. The
function of an expressway is to provide through -access to free-.:
ways, major arterials, or activity areas.
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primary function of an arterial is to provide access through an
area or to or from collector streets, freeways, expressways, in .
an expeditious manner. Arterials usually accommodate significant
community facilities such as commercial, industrial, public and
quasi -public uses. Disruption of traffic flow by adjacent proper-
ties is discouraged as delays are typically not tolerated.
Collector Streets
' Usually a 2-4 lane roadway which functions to provide access from
local residential streets to arterials, expressways, freeways, or
between activity centers. Usually, direct access to adjacent
' properties is allowed as slower speeds and greater delays are
typically tolerated.
' Local Streets
Usually a two-lane roadway which principally functions to provide
access to the properties (usually residential) which abut the
' street. It is not intended to carry through -traffic except on
selected local streets which serve the dual function as a sub -
collector or connector. Local streets provide the network by
' which service vehicles such as postal services, school buses,
moving vans, etc. and emergency vehicles such as fire, police,
and ambulances attain access to residential districts.
Figure 4-F displays the vehicular circulation network presently
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Note 1: The final delineation of the street network in the
McClellan, Santa Paula and Mira Vista area will be decided in
context of specific hearings following adoption of this plan.
The policies of the Circulation Element will be of prime import-
ance in considering the role and function of streets in this
area.
Note 2: Mary Avenue overpass represents a long-term improvement
which will have to be evaluated for its effect on the adjacent
neighborhoods, traffic volumes on Stelling Road, and relative
improvement of access to De Anza College.
Note 3: Bollinger Road extension should be evaluated to
determine the amount of relief it will bring to McClellan Road.
The roadways specific alignments will be evaluated to minimize
severing of parcels and retention of the most logical parcel size.
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BIKEWAYS/TRAILS AND PATHWAYS
Specially marked bikeways in the City are displayed on Figure 4-G
All City roads not designated as freeways are legally and
routinely used by bicyclists. Cyclists generally find little
difficulty sharing Cupertino's upgraded roads with motorized
vehicles since adequate outside lane widths are provided. Short
stretches of unimproved outside lanes, such as presently exist
on Stevens Creek Boulevard, McClellan Road, and Stelling Road,
can require cyclists to.share the vehicle travel lane.. The City
is searching for funding sources to eliminate these problem
spots.
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Pedestrian walkways, trails, and Pathways are provided through-
out the urbanized area and in some portion o•f:the hillside area
surrounding Cupertino. Also, Cupertino has participated in a
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placement of ramps at intersections to aid access to the side-
walk system. The trails and pathway plan of the Inter -City
Council is modified to reflect changes by our Planning Commis-
sion and City Council (see Figure 4-H).
1 The trails and pathways network is intended to provide access
through the City of Cupertino, Los Altos, and Mountain View to
the San Francisco Bay. Additionally, the trails and pathways
1 plan provides access into and through Cupertino's foothils in
conjunction with the open'space lands owned by the Mid -Penin-
sula Regional Open Space District and the County of Santa Clara.
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CIRCULATION ISSUES AND POLICIES
Circulation Goal: Promote a balanced Circulation
System which is integrated with the regional system,
which offers flexibility for the future by accommo-
dating a variety of forms of transportation, and
which minimizes negative environmental and social
impacts on the community.
The multi -faceted single goal emphasizes the need for a policy
framework which simultaneously strives to achieve all of the
objectives stated in the goal. Compromising any one of the ob-
jectives may severely compromise the quality of life and future
function of the circulation network. The following sections will
concentrate upon major policy areas which will continue to con-
front Cupertino in the 1980's.
COMMUTE TRAFFIC
Regional Participation
Policv 4-1:The City of Cupertino should actively
participate in the development of regional approaches
toward meeting the transportation needs of residents
within the Santa Clara Valley.
� STRATEGY
1. Advocate priority improvement of the Highway 85
corridor to Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road or Prospect
Road, as determined to be the most advantageous,
and retention of options for transportation im
provements and implementation of multi -modal
facilities along the remainder of the Highway
85 corridor.
2. Support expansion of the County Transit District
bus fleet to 750 vehicles, and prioritizing ex-
press services aimed at meeting commuter needsz -
Cupertino has gone on record supporting immediate improvements
along the Highway 85 corridor. The local street system cannot
continue to accommodate regionwide demands without unacceptable
levels of delav, congestion, noise, and air pollution. Cupertino
has done everything within reason to accommodate through -
commuters on Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard.
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Both streets are planned for eight lanes, signal interconnect
' systems, and have restrictive development constraints which
limit the intensity of new development to control the level of
traffic generation in the area. The City does not intend to
' widen its roads to any greater capacity, or further constrain
local development to accommodate through -commuters, and must
look to the region to address the long-term needs of West Valley
residents.
1 Cupertino supports the conclusions of the Santa Clara Valley
Corridor Study, which recommends expansion of Highway 280 to
' eight lanes, preserving the 85 right-of-way, and improving the
Highway 85 right-of-way to the southeasterly end of the community.
' Cupertino supports a multi -modal approach, utilizing some vehi-
cular lanes in combination -with bike paths, preferential vehicle
lanes, and future transit facilities as the most likely and
desirable alternative for affected communities.
1 Cupertino has consistently advocated short-term extension of
improvements along the Highway 85 corridor. The State should
' consider whether Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road or Prospect Road is the
most logical termination point in terms of minimizing conflict-
ing turning movements and impacts on adjoining roadways, and in
terms of best serving the needs of motorists.
The extension of improvements along the West Valley Transporta-
tion Corridor will absorb much of the peak hour congestion
levels presently impacting Cupertino's arterials and collector
streets. Extension of this roadway is not expected to result
in any additional congestion which is not already being experi-
enced by the surrounding communities, and it is expected to sig-
nificantly relieve Cupertino's congestion. Complete system im-
provements are also deemed to be essential to ensure that
' Cupertino and the immediate vicinity is not continually impacted
as Countywide levels increase.
' If it becomes apparent that short-term improvements along the
85 right-of-way will be prolonged indefinitely, or not installed
at all, Cupertino will have to reassess the General Plan and
its policies with respect to accommodating through and commute
' traffic. Cupertino may have to undertake a very defensive
posture with respect to through -commuters and cease any addi-
tional local commitment to moving through -commuters over local
' streets.
CONSTRAINTS ON LOCAL GENERATION OF TRAFFIC
Policy 4-2: The City will strive to maintain a
reasonable level of traffic movement,especially
during the peak traffic hour, by imposing reason-
able limits on Core Area land use to ensure that
' principal thoroughfares are not unduly impacted by
locally generated traffic during the peak traffic hour.
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Limit right-of-way capacity for De Anza'and Stevens
Creek Boulevards to a maximum of eight lanes, through
the implementation of the 16 trip -ends per acre con-
straint on development in the Core Area.
As we have seen in the discussion of past transportation plan-
ning, the City of Cupertino has gone beyond the mere system
improvements and attempted to modify some of the root causes of
traffic congestion. In addition to supportive concepts addressed
under the jobs and housing imbalance issue, Cupertino has con-
strained local Core Area commercial and industrial generation of
traffic to fit within a projected lane demand by lowering the
building/land ratio. Further, the City has constrained traffic -
generating activity timing at Vallco Park, and has restricted
development capability in the Hillside Planning Area. These
actions have been viewed as consistent with the public interest
in providing reasonable commute -hour traffic movement through
the community.
STREET NETWORK DESIGN AND EFFICIENCY
Street Network Improvement
The Cupertino street network is close to completion with only a
few relatively minor but often costly improvements. Thus, the
Citv must be careful to prioritize only those improvements which
will not compromise the overall circulation goal, and which will
achieve the greatest degree of inprovement.for the money. The
Circulation Element must function to set direction for the re-
maining improvements to guide future Five -Year Capital Improve-
ment programming.
Appendix item B generally reflects the system improvements
needed to complete the vehicular circulation network. The devel-
opment -triggered improvements are deemed necessary to accommo-
date additional or planned build -out under the General Plan.
Policy 4-3: The City should strive to complete and
maintain an efficient and attractive local circu-
lation network.
STRATEGY
1. Include bikeways on all streets designated on
the planned bikewav network on Figure 4-G.
2. Include roadway system improvements which en-
hance the visual aua?.ity of the urban environ-
ment, incorporating medians, landscaping, etc.
where deemed desirable.
Traffic Intensity
Performance Standard
Policy Manual
July 1977
Construction Phasing
Memo for Vallco Park
July 15, 1974
page 2-40
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3. Continue high level of maintenance on streets
and public rights-of-way.
' Policy 4-4:To ensure that major developments anti-
cipated under the General Plan do not severely
compromise the level of service on local streets,
' the City will require a traffic evaluation at the
time of filing of the final development plans for
any major developments.
Due to the lack of adequate regional transportation systems, de-
velonment anticipated under Cupertino's General Plan may place
a slightly additional burden upon local streets and add to con-
gestion levels. Although these impacts are expected to be rela-
tively minor, they should be evaluated to determine if these
developments should participate in major off-site improvements
to ease the flow on the adjoining local streets, and to determine
the approoriate internal circulation systems.
Arterial Street Access Limitations
Under the preceding section dealing with the function of the
City's transportation system, arterial streets were defined as
major through -carriers on which direct access to adjacent Proper-
ties should be limited. Limited access ensures a minimum degree
of disruption of the traffic flow on the major arterial. The
above approach oftentimes requires implementation of reciprocal
private driveway easements to adequately serve all property
owners. Cupertino implemented this concept in the context of
the North De Anza Boulevard Conceptual Plan, and along Stevens
Creek Boulevard and Wolfe Road to varying degrees.
Policy 4-5: Direct access from adjoining properties
to major arterial streets will be discouraged.
Access shall be provided through the interconnection
Of private driveway networks to connecting side :
streets or other major entrance points, unless con-
sidered unsafe or impractical due to the established
development pattern.
Street Standards
Streets in the Valley Floor section of Cupertino have tradition-
ally been developed to a right-of-way width of 60 ft. and c+irb-
to-curb dimension of 40 ft. Smaller cars,'and'higher-street main-
tenance costs, have encoura;ed use of narrower street widths
in some locations. For instance, the Citv has permitted a 30 ft.
curb -to -curb cross-section on many cul-de-sac streets in more
recently developed subdivisions. Also, in the Plan Line Study
for Stevens Creek Boulevard it allows street right-of-way widths
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Conceptual Plan
February 1976.
CC page 2-38
Land Use/Community
Character
page 2-11
Policy 2-8
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of 50 ft. (corresponding to a 30 ft. street section) for many
of the minor local streets in the 'Old Xonta Vista" area, to
retain the character of the area and avoid unnecessary mainten-
ance costs. Cupertino expects that the trend toward smaller
cars, need to reduce maintenance costs, and the high cost of
major street widenings in existing neighborhoods, will continue
to encourage narrower streets in the future.
Policy 4-6: The City of 'Cupertino will strive to
limit street pavement widths within the circula-
tion network, subject to engineering and capac-
ity constraints.
STRATEGY
Generally; street improvements in existing neighbor-
hoods will reflect the street width of the existing
streets. New subdivisions will generally be improved
to the following standards:
Table 4-C
Urban Street Standards
Right -of -Way
Pavement
Street Type
Width
Section
Local through -streets
56 ft.
36
ft.
Cul-de-sacs and selected
local streets
50 ft.
30
ft.
Collector
2 -lane
60 ft.
40
ft.
4 -lane
84 ft.
64
ft.
The hillsides represent a unique natural environment which pro-
vides a visual backdrop to the community and a tremendous re-
source for the future enjoyment of Cupertino residents. Subdivi-
sion planning must be carefully reviewed to ensure that the
street designs adequately serve the fire protection needs and
accessibility needs to the hillsides without severely compromis-
ing its function as an environmental resource.
Policy 4 -]:Hillside subdivisions shall be closely
reviewed to ensure that the street network con-
forms with the design standards of the Hillside
Subdivision Ordinance and represents minimal dis-
ruption of the natural environment.
CIRCULATION
Table 4-D
HILLSIDE STREET STANDARDS
(From Hillside Subdivision Ordinance)*
Right -of -Way Pavement
Street Type Width Section
Notes
Urban Fringe Areas 1
Hillside Collectors
50 ft.
30
ft.
3 ft. shoulder
each side.
Major Roadways
(greater than 10
40 ft.
24
ft.
dwelling units)
Minor Roadways
(less than 10
30 ft.
20
ft.
dwelling units)
Private Driveways
5 or fever dwelling unite
N.A.
18
ft.
"
1 dwelling unit
N.A.
12
ft.
"
2
Semi -Rural Areae
Major Roadways
(greater than 10
50 ft.
24
ft.
dwelling units)
Minor Roadways and
Cul -de -Sacs
(lees than 10
40 ft.
20
ft.
dwelling units)
Private Roads
5 or fever dwelling units
N.A.
18
ft.
Driveways serving
individual dwelling units
N.A.
12
ft.
turn -outs as
required
* Consult the Hillside Subdivision Ordinance for details regarding other
impeovement requirements and standards.
1. Urban Fringe Areas: A development area with lots averaging less than 2.5 acru.
2. Semi -Rural Areas: A development area with lots averaging 2.5 acres or greater.
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ACCOMMODATING ALTERNATIVES TO THE AUTOMOBILE
Alternatives to the automobile work toward increasing the system
efficiency. However, these techniques go beyond simple effic-
iency toward recognizing basic changes in lifestvle which are
being impressed upon the community due to the shortage of fuel
and increasing levels of congestion. Cupertino should encourage
alternatives to the automobile to offset these constraints and
offer options toward improving the quality of life for those
people willing to take advantage of alternate modes. Bike lanes
must be safe, and conveniently located. Buses must be frequent,
have access to preferential lanes, where feasible, etc. These
modes of travel require that communities rethink their priori-
ties and de-emphasize the dollar commitment toward accommodating
the personal low -occupancy vehicle.
Policy 4-a:The City should promote a general de-
crease of reliance upon use of personal automo-
biles by accommodating and encouraging attractive
alternatives.
STRATEGY
1. Encourage the use of alternate transportation
modes such as bicycles, motor bikes, buses,
van and car pooling, and other techniques which
increase vehicle -occupancy levels.
2. Provide space on the appropriate streets to
accommodate bus turnouts, safe and conveniently
accessible bike lanes and pedestrian paths.
3. Require on-site bicycle parking facilities in
industrial and commercial developments.
Policv 4-9: The City should continue to plan and
provide for a comprehensive system of trails and
pathways consistent with the regionally planned
system.
STRATEGY
Seek innovative techniques to finance purchase of
right-of-way and trail improvements.
Bus turn -outs/
Shelters
page 2-12
Policy 2-9
Strategy 2
Bicycle Facilities
pages 2-12, 2-13
Policy 2-10
Strategy 3
CIRCULATION
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OF CIRCULATION SYSTEM
' The quality of life on local neighborhood streets have been
severely impacted due to the present level of over -dependence
upon the private automobile. Local residential streets have
' been subject to abuse from errant drivers and commute -traffic.
Quiet and safe streets are the keystone of neighborhood quality
of life. Residents who feel that their neighborhood is threat-
ened by commute -traffic or abusive drivers should be assisted by
t the City administration to attempt to mitigate such impacts
where practical and feasible.
Policy 4-10:The City should strive to protect the
community from noise, fumes, and hazards generated
' by the City's transportation network.
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which are not designed as major streets (as delin-
eated on Figure 6), from intrusion of commute -traffic
whenever practical and feasible through neighborhood traffic
management programs.
Policy 4-12:Cupertino will continue to study and
implement techniques which discourage abusive .
driving on local neighborhood streets, including
intensified speed enforcement efforts, enforce-
ment of State vehicle muffler laws, and review
of traffic management strategies.
Noise
page 6-43
Policy 6-18
6-19
Community Character
page 2-16
Policy 2-16
page 2-23
Policy 2-25
Residential Neighbor
hoods
page 2-17
Goal C
Noise
page 6-43
Policy 6-18
6-19
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
5-1
Introduction
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Until recently, public attitude toward land was influenced to an
' overwhelming degree by economic considerations alone. Land was
viewed as a commodity to be traded or built upon toward the end
of maximum private profit with little regard for associated
public costs or potential harm to the environment. The falla-
cies inherent in this viewpoint are becoming apparent to many
citizens and public officials. unchecked growth „and
physical expansion create scarcity of urban lands, congest
streets, inconvenience daily travel, degrade air and water
quality, and intensify taxation burdens necessary to support hap-
hazard, inefficient public service boundaries.
' As people become more conscious of the relationship between .
quality of life and their community setting, decisionmakers are de-
manding more sophisticated tools to assist their efforts.in-shaping
physical form. The comprehensive plan is one of those vital
tools used extensively in the City of Cupertino for day to day
' judgments on matters of public policy dealing with stewardship
of the land.
Open Space Planning
The popular concept of an "Open Space" plan is its recreational
land use emphasis; mainly, acquisition and development of public
' parks within a particular jurisdiction's boundaries. Actually,
the Open Space Element is concerned with many things other than
formally developed parks. Protecting water sheds and reservoirs,
' providing for viable agricultural activities in or adjacentto urban
areas and creating opportunity for privately owned recreational
sites are some of the policy considerations to be studied in the
Open Space Element.
Conservation Planning
' The term "conservation" calls to mind responsible human coexist-
ence with plant and animal wildlife. The scope of concern is
really far greater, though, as the Conservation Element should
consider policies for responsible extraction of mineral re-
sources, and the preservation of ground water recharge areas.
The Conservation Element also takes on added importance under Calif. Environmental
' provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. This Quality Act
requires a comprehensive review of any development which might
adversely influence the environment. The Cupertino General Plan
is designed to incorporate much of the analytical content and
mitigation policies required under CEQA, thus eliminating the
need for project -by -project environmental impact reports in many
cases. In judging the impact of a proposed development on the
community, however, and in creating developed forms which fit the
physical sensitivites of its surroundings, CEQA suggests use of
the Conservation Element of the General Plan as a reference docu-
ment.
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5-2
Conservation and Management of Resources
Human beings depend on natural and man-made resources for sur-
vival. In making use of such resources, however, people are re-
sponsible not to deplete.them, or render them.uAfit to be shared
by other forms of life. The task of conservation is, therefore,
a creative opportunity to appropriate wisely those resources de-
manded by present needs and to assure the continued availability
of those resources for the needs of future generations. Material
discussed in this section of the Element inventories key re-
sources found in the Cupertino Sphere of Influence and describes
a policy approach for their use and preservation.
AGRICULTURAL LANDS
The trend toward'. urbanization of agricultural land has acceler-
ated in recent years. In 1970, agricultural uses occupied about
23% of the City's Urban Service Area; by 1977 that figure slipped
to only 89.. Ironically, the City of Cupertino like other Santa
Clara County communities has one of the most favorable growing
climates in California. Yet, agricultural activities here cannot
compete with other areas within the State because of higher labor
and water costs and diminished production efficiency. Figure 5-A
depicts the approximate extent of a prime agricultural Class 1
and 2 soils. Even the flori-culture industry, which until re-
cently has had much success, is suffering declines because of
competition primarily from Latin American countries.
The City of Cupertino currently has signed Williamson Act Con-
tracts with two owners within the valley floor and a property
owner owning land within the foothills. The locations of the
agricultural preserves are shown on Figure 5-A. The Williamson
Act properties will continue to experience economic pressure for
intensive development and will probably not remain in cultivation
for the long term. It is fair to conclude that while the William-
son Act procedure has preserved some urban open space, and has
offered the City some flexibility in regulating future uses on
these sites, the law has had little effect in preserving prime
growing lands within the City of Cupertino.
Policy 5-1:Properties within the Urban Service Area of
the City placed under Williamson Act contracts should
also be designated on the General Plan Land Use Ele-
ment for their anticipated "higher market" use in
order to plan for future public service and utility
infrastructure demands and to ensure future develop-
ment patterns consistent with established community -
character.
Policy 5-2: Public land use and urban development review
processes should recognize and support the aesthetic and
educational value of agricultural activities 'within the
City.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
5-4
Strategy
1. The -City -operated demonstration farm/orchard through' the
Recreation Department Naturalist Program shallcontinue to
serve as:a field :resource forschools and -youth service
organizations.
2. Designate portions of "rural" urban parks such as McClellan
Ranch for community vegetable gardens and provide training
courses in horticulture through the Recreation Department's
Leisure Activity Training Program.
Policy 5-3: Agriculture or grazing should be encouraged
in the hillsides as a means of preserving open space.
However, grazing activities should be monitored fully
by appropriate public agencies to prevent potential
erosion.
AIR QUALITY POLICIES
Although air is one of the most basic and vital natural resour-
ces, it is often treated as a dumping ground for the wastes
of industrial, travel and recreation activities. Some foreign
matter in the air supply is essential to sustain life as we know
it. For example, without airborne dust particles around which
to collect and form droplets, atmospheric moisture cannot fall
to the earth as rain. For the most part, however, the air en-
velope which surrounds our valley is often rife with substances
which reduce visibility and which can be dangerous to human
health. This section of the Environmental Resources Element des-
cribes the most common air pollutants and their sources and out-
lines policies which may help to offset and improve future air
quality within the community.
The primary authority for regulating the air quality rests with
' the Federal government under the auspices of the Clean Air Act.
However, the day to day responsibilities are embodled in the
regional Bay Area Air Pollution Control District which has de-.
' veloped an Air Quality Management Plan for the Bay Area. The
air quality analysis contained within this document is drawn from
that report.
' Principal Pollutants of the Air Basin
Particulate Matter
' Particulate matter (airborne particles) result from natural
sources such aswind erosion of the earth and mechanical processes
' such as aggregate extraction. Additionally, smaller particulates
result from the operation of mechanical equipment.such as auto-
mobile engines, tire wear and brake lining materials. While
larger particles are rapidly expelled by the body's natural de-
fense capabilities, very small particles can remain in the deep-
est lung recesses for weeks and even years at a time. Some air-
borne particulates are toxic in themselves or become so when com-
bined with other products -in the air basin. Organic compounds
Clean Air Act
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
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such as those emitted by inefficient solid waste or diesel fuel..
combustion have been identified as carcinogenic agents in the
' context of long-term exposure.
Carbon Monoxide
' Carbon Monoxide is a product of incomplete combustion. About
907, of this pollutant in urban air is attributable to motor ve-
hicle traffic. Carbon Monoxide displaces oxygen from the blood
' stream diminishing an otherwise healthy person's ability to per-
form mentally and physically. Since carbon monoxide pollution
is directly traced to automobile usage, higher concentrations of
' this element tend to follow highway patterns and are related to
trip density, vehicle speed and congenstion. Table 5-B and Fig-
ures 5-B and 5-C identify the California and national ambient
' air quality standards and described 1975 particulate and carbon
monoxide distributions within the Bay Area.
Kaiser Permanente
By far the most significant stationary "point" source of air_..
pollution in the immediate vicinity of Cupertino is the Kaiser
' Permanente Plant on the fringe of the western foothills. The
nature of their production processes contributes a, large quantipy
of particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen as a principal com-
ponent of photochemical smog to the City's and the Valley's air
basin. The Kaiser Permanente Plant is undergoing an extensive
remodeling of its manufacturing process and a change in fuel
type for cement kilns from fuel oil to coal.
' A document prepared by Kaiser Cement and Gypsum supporting a
categorical exemption (finding that the project does not require
' environmental assessment) for the modernization project found
that the modernized plant will reduce total tons per day (TPD)
of particles: Sulphur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide. Table 5-A is
reproduced from the study.
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However, the document does not address probable particulate emis-
sions resulting from the transportation, storage and crushing of
coal.
While the Permanente Plant operation poses some environmental
hazard to the communtiy, the Plant also provides a product which
is vital to the sustained growth of the region by fulfilling the
Existing
Modernized
Percent of
Production
Facilities
Facilities
Existing
Tons cement/year-millions
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100
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Particulates
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60
S02
12.3
5.8
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NOx
20.8
13.9
67
However, the document does not address probable particulate emis-
sions resulting from the transportation, storage and crushing of
coal.
While the Permanente Plant operation poses some environmental
hazard to the communtiy, the Plant also provides a product which
is vital to the sustained growth of the region by fulfilling the
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES 5-6
Table 5-11
Federal and California Ambient Air Quality Standards
AVERAGING
CALIFORNIA NATIONAL
POLLUTANTS
TIME
STANDARDS STANDARDS
Photochemical Oxidants
1 Hr.
0.10 ppm 0.08 ppm
Carbon Monoxide
12 Hr.
10 ppm
8 Hr.
9 ppm
1 Hr.
40 ppm 35 ppm
Nitrogen Dioxide
Annual Average
0.05 ppm
1 Hr.
0.25 ppm
Sulfur Dioxide
Annual Average
24 Hr.
0.03 ppm
0.05 ppm2 0.14 ppm
1 Hr.
0.5 ppm
Suspended Particulate
Annual Geometric
60 75
Matter
Mean
ug/m3 1jg/m3
24 Hr.
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Lead
30 Day Average
1.5 ug/m3
Hydrogen Sulfide
1 Hr.
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Hydrocarbons
3
(Corrected for Methane)
3 Hr. (6-9 a.m.)
160 149/m
Ethylene
8 Hr.
0.1 ppm
I Hr.
0.5 opn
Visibility Reducing
1
In sufficient amount to reduce
Particles
Observation
the prevailing visibility to
less than 10 miles when the
relative humidity is less than
705.
1
National standards, other than those based on annual averages or annual
geometric means, are not to be exceeded more than
once per year.
National primary standards:
The levels of air quality necessary, with an
adequate margin of safety,
to protect the public
health. Each State must
attain the primary standards no later than 1g82.
In the case of photo-
chemical oxidants and carbon
monoxide, extensions
to 1987 at the latest
may be granted if certain conditions
set forth by the Clean Air Act of
1977 are met.
2
With simultaneous violation of State 14mr oxidant standard or State
24-hour suspended particulate matter standard.
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demand for high quality building materials. The close proximity
of the Permanente Plant to its primary market area also minimizes
the need for importation of such materials saving energy, fuel
and an additional degradation of air quality.
Air Qualit Policies
The circulation section of the General Plan contains
policies which are designed to encourage alternative modes of
transportation, to make the major arterial street system more
efficient for cou®uters. The plan also encourages protection
of single-family residential neighborhoods from through. com-
mute traffic. The objective of increasing efficiency of traffic
flow in the City will decrease congestion.. and therefore reduce
air pollutant levels. The use of traffic management devices to
discourage commute traffic in residential neighborhoods via cir-
cuitous road systems, diverters, consecutive series of stop
signs, etc. could be counterproductive from an air quality point
of view. The recently adopted Stevens Creek Boulevard Plan Line/
General Plan Study demonstrated, for example, that the improve-
ment of Stevens Creek Boulevard arterial would decrease conges-
tion and, therefore, decrease pollutants. However, the study.
also demonstrated that a diverter system involving Byrne Avenue
and Orange Avenue would increase local neighborhood traffic and
thus increase vehicle miles traveled, increasing air pollution
within the neighborhood. The Stevens Creek Boulevard Plan Line
Study contains quantitative data describing the above phenomenon.
The traffic signal inter -connect system on Stevens Creek Boule-
vard and De Anza Boulevard will save approximately 400,000 gal-
lons of gasoline which if burned would add to the air quality
problems for areas immediately adjacent to the roadways involved
and to residents living downwind in other jurisdictions. Instal-
lation of boulevard stop signs on Blaney Avenue, on the other
hand, will increase gasoline consumption between Merritt Drive
and John Drive. A study prepared for the boulevard stop signs
estimates that approximately 140,000 gallons of gasoline will be
expended as a direct result of the installation of five new stop
signs over a one year period.
On a micro -scale, the City of Cupertino's policy of discouraging
drive -up window facilities will not measurably improve the air
quality within the jurisdiction. However, a study of the quality
implications of the policy indicates that, contingent upon the
configuration of the drive -up window, patrons queuing in line
with engines idling could be exposed to high levels of carbon
monoxide and other pollutants. The potential levels reached
could be dangerous to persons with cardiovascular or pulmonary
diseases. The drive -up window prohibition policy results. in some
inconvenience for handicapped individuals and parents who do not
wish to supervise children during a banking transaction; however,
the City's handicapped barrier removal policies and external
walk-up windows help to ameliorate those problems.
The following policies are suggested as feasibleactions of local
government control which will help to increase the air quality
for citizens within the community. Land use and transportation
;irculation
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Traffic Signal
Interconnect
Feasibility Study,
JHK and Associates
Dec. 1977
Blaney Ave. Traffic
Study, Cupertino
Public Works Dept.
Oct. 1978
Carbon -Monoxide
and Sulfer-Oxide
Levels Attributable
to Use of Drive -Up
Window Facilities,
Professor Donald
Myronik, Ph. D.
Feb. 1978
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related policies and regional policies adopted in conjunction
with the Bay Area Air Quality Maintenance Plan are not listed.
Policy 5-4:The City shall continue to assess the air
pollution impacts associated with future City Land Use
and Circulation planning efforts.
Policy 5-5:Drive-up window facilities for financial in-
stitutions, convenience restaurants, photo finishing
businesses and similar establishments shall not be
permitted.
Policy 5-6:The City shall investigate the feasibility of
acquiring more fuel efficient vehicles for municipal
use.
Policy 5-7:The City shall utilize the Cupertino Scene
and other appropriate publications to inform residents
of the danger of jogging and bicycling adjacent to
heavily traveled arterial streets in terms of inhaling
motor vehicle combustion pollutants. The City shall
continue to expand its park course and jogging facil-
ities commensurate with the demand for said facilities.
__ WILDLIFE AND VEGETATION
Animal habitations in the City of Cupertino are generally limited
to the relatively less urbanized western foothills. Two main factors
contribute to the minimal presence of non -domesticated animal life
in the valley floor: First, the intensive use of the area by a
large human population; second, the removal of available food sources
and nesting vegetation as a result of fire control and weed removal,
or building construction activity. Further, the domesticated animals
introduced into the urban environment, such as dogs and cats, tend to
react aggressively toward native birds and mammals, such as field
mice,. squirrels, English sparrows, or other common species which
inhabit open urban fields.
Within the foothills, and especially within the streambed habitat
of Stevens Creek, are found an abundant variety of birds, fish
and mammals. Much of the preliminary reconnaissance for -the
study of the City's wildlife environment has been conducted on a
Countywide basis. Conceptual limitations of various habitat
associations are described on Figure 5-D and are keyed to Table
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TABLE 5-C
Fresh Water Associated, permanents:
Fresh Water Associated, intermittent:
Fresh Water Associated, flowing:
Fresh Water Associated, flowing:
Fresh Water Associated, wet soil: /
Fresh Water Associated, wet
Grassland: i
Grassland:
Chaparral:
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Foothill W06dland:
Mixed Evergreen Forest:
Coniferous Forest:
1. Fresh Water Association
Lakes (reservoirs)
- Seasonal marshes
- Live streams
intermittent streams
- Riparian lands in valley
floor
- Riparian lands in canyon
- Outer coast range grass-
land
Inner coast range grass-
land
- Hard chaparral in dry
location
Soft chaparral in wet
- Redwood Forest
Riparian vegetation is closely confined to the banks of Stevens
Creek, a live stream flowing year round, and along the inter-
mittently flowing banks of Regnart Creek and Heney Creek in the
valley floor portion of the City. This association is rich in
trees, shrubs, vines and herbaceous plants of many kinds and pro-
vides a habitat for numerous varieties of birds and'animals not
common in adjacent associations. Characteristic vegetative spe-
cies are the Willow, Sycamore, Live Oak, Toyon, Blackberry
Cattail and Spike Rush. The Yellow Warbler and Wilson's Warbler
are two species of birds which are found almost exclusively in
riparian habitats and are declining in population. Similarly,
the Fox Squirrel, a riparian mammal, is also declining in num-
bers.
2. Grassland Association
' The vegetative associations distinguished as Grasslands occur on
the lower slopes of the western foothills, as well as at some of
the higher peaks of the Montebello Ridge system. Dominant spe-
cies include Yellow Star Thistle, Yellow Mustard, Wild Oats and
Rye Grass. Much of the land area in this association was previ-
ously used for pasturing domestic animals. Accordingly, many of
the species of vegetation are introduced, but have adapted well
' to climatic conditions in the area and Eo occasional disturbance
from grazing and development of adjacent areas for orchards.
While not considered a rare species of wildlife, the Western
Meadowlark depends upon a grassland environment for its living
space. This bird has been identified as a permanent resident of
the City's grassland environment, and is currently declining in
its population.
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3. Brushland Association
' The dominant species which compose this element are Coyote Bush,
Poison Oak, varieties of Ceanothus and Wild Rose. These areas
are generally encountered on steeper slopes, or in transition
areas between riparian and woodland habitats in characteristic-
ally dry locations. There are no threatened animal species ob-
served in the Sphere of Influence within this association.
' 4. Foothill Woodland and Forest Association
The foothill woodlands plant community is characterized by
' scattered trees with an undergrowth consisting in some areas of
herbaceous plants and low shrubs. Higher elevations of the
Montebello Foothills include mixed varieties of hardwoods and some
coniferous varieties including redwoods. These woodlands serve
' a number of purposes in the vegetative eco -system. Aside from their
obvious benefit to wildlife as food sources, shelter, nesting or
cover,'these trees help to control erosion of 'soil from the various
' drainage basins occurring in the foothills and assist in moderating
climatic conditions by reducing wind velocities, contributing to
oxygen content of the atmosphere and neutralizing certain air
pollutants.
' The foothill and mountain woodlands also provide aesthetic relief
to the urbanized appearance of the valley floor. Seasonal vari-
ation in color, variety of shape, and definition of hillside
topography are all enhanced by the presence of the Montebello
Ridge system's extensive tree cover. Endangered wildlife species
' found in this association are the San Francisco Garter Snake, and
the Cooper's Hawk which is currently declining in population.
' Impacts and Mitigation
The most destructive influence upon the existing state of
flora and fauna in the Cupertino area is human activity, par-
ticularly urban development and resource extraction. Urbanization
of mountain areas, and construction of new housing adjacent to
stream beds are likely to be destructive to vegetative cover.
' Grading for roads, building sites and leveling for septic tank
drain fields also contributes to destruction of vegetation and
suggests the potential for soil erosion.
1 As is more extensively discussed in the Public Safety Element of
this General Plan, fire is another source of danger to the vege-
tative resources of the City and to the'animals which depend on
the various vegetative habitats for food and shelter.
Actually, fire suppression is a mixed blessing in terms of the
natural environment. On one hand, effective fire suppression
maintains the scenic beauty of the wildlands, protects life and
property and, on the surface at least, enhances wildlife habitat.
' On the other hand, wild fires area natural phenomenon. There
are several plant species within the Santa Cruz Mountain environ-
ment, particularly chaparral, that rely on periodic low intensity
' ground fires to germinate seeds and to eliminate unnaturally high
Fire Hazard
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
growth levels of competing plants. Wildlife displaced from its
customary habitats may be able to survive if a suitable environ-
ment change can be found within the vicinity. If an adjacent
' habitat with the requisite food and shelter cannot be found in
the face of encroaching development, and other human caused
changes to the environment, certain animals may be forced fur-
ther away from the urban fringe or out of the planning areas
eco -system altogether.
' The following policies are suggested as a means of protecting
and enhancing the valuable resources of animal and plant life
for which the City of Cupertino is responsible.
1 Policy 5-8:Development of lands within the City's foot-
hills, or adjacent to riparian environments shall be
'designed in a manner to minimize disturbance of natural
' vegetative cover and removal of specimen trees.
' Policy 5-9:Landscaping of properties in close proximity
to natural vegetation should emphasize the use of na-
tive plants and ground covers, particularly for control
of erosion resulting from disturbance of natural ter-
rain.
Policy 5-10i Fencing on hillside property should be con-
fined to a limited "building envelope", rather than an
' entire site, so as not to preclude migratory movements
of wild animals.
/ Policy 5-11: Recreational use of lands in natural areas
1 should be limited to those kinds of activities that
are compatible with preservation of natural vegetation,
' such as hiking, horseback riding and camping.
Policy 5-12: Public access to Wildlife observation and
fishing sites consistent with the preservation of im-
portant wildlife habitat areas should be provided.
MINERAL RESOURCES
' The City's western foothills contain several commercially signif-
icant deposits of limestone, crushed rock, and the potential for
quarrying of gravel and sand.
Much of what is known of the mineral significance of Montebello
Ridge and its associated foothills results froma study conducted
' by the California State Division of Mines and Geology. Signifi-
cant excerpts from the findings of that study will be discussed
in this section of the Element. Mineral resource areas are de-
lineated on the General Plan land use map.
5-14
RHS Ord. No. 881
Sec. 8.,7 Fencing
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Limestone
The most prominent mineral extraction operation in the City's
Sphere of Influence is the high grade limestone quarry operated
by Kaiser Cement and Gypsum Corporation. This facility was
opened in 1939 to supply cement for concrete construction of the
Shasta Dam. While the actual terrain of the Quarry makes.certein
estimates of the assured reserves of this resource impractical,
recent capital investment in expansion of the Plant's reproduction
processes will sustain output from this Plant for the foreseeable
future.
Crushed Rock
Material sold as crushed rock is used for a variety of purposes
including concrete aggregate, asphalt aggregate, roadway base
and fill. Within the community's jurisdiction, the highest qual-
ity crushed rock is the limestone chert material produced as a
by-product of the Kaiser Cement and Gypsum operation in the
City's western foothills.
The Stevens Creek Quarry northwest of Stevens Creek Reservoir
produces this material on an intermittent basis. Local demand
for this high grade aggregate will also continue in response to
sustained demand of regional population growth. Potential quar-
rying sites of crushed rock exist in many locations of the Mon-
tebello Ridge area. While the economic return to investors and
operators of these facilities will determine the timing of their
operation, sufficient space for extracting this material, includ-
ing a suitable buffer between adjoining uses, should be consid-
ered in implementing a mineral resource area.
1 Sand and Gravel
No production of this commodity occurs currently in the Sphere
of Influence, except for intermittent operation of the former
Voss Quarry at the northwest edge of Stevens Creek -Reservoir.
Again, as economic returns become more favorable in light of de-
mand for these materials, further extraction operations can be
expected to take place.
' Policy 5=13: The City of Cupertino should establish a
mineral resource area designation to provide for the
extraction of valuable mineral resources.
Policy 5-14: Regulations pertaining to mineral extrac-
tion shall include provisions for controlling air,
noise and water pollution and scenic restoration. The
controls shall apply to quarrying, processing and
transportation.
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' Policy .5-15:.. The City should investigate the desirabil-
ity of designating abandoned quarry sites for specs-
fied passive recreational purposes as a means of re-
habilitating lands subject to mineral extraction.
' WATER RESOURCES
Water is no longer considered an inexhaustible commodity but is
' recognized as a limited resource to be carefully managed. Al-
though much effort has been devoted in recent years to water
conservation and its various ramifications, the numerous agen-
cies and levels of government concerned with regulating this
C commodity have resulted in a fragmented and, at times, ineffec-
tual approach to conservation efforts.
' Preservation of Watersheds
The City's 16 square miles of hillside land are characterized by
' abundant vegetation and heavy rainfall which combines to produce
a very productive watershed. It is important not only to the
City of Cupertino proper but to the Countywide water supply pic-
ture. In order to protect the quality of water within the City's
drainage basin, it is important to ensure that grading plans for
individual developments are prepared from the viewpoint of incor-
porating erosion control measures. Erosion control eliminates
' the process of siltation which affects the visual quality of nat-
ural water courses, reduces wildlife and diminishes ground water
recharge capabilities of streambeds.
' ( Ground Water Recharge Facilities
The Santa Clara Valley ground water basin is the largest supply
of water in the County. The ground water basin has an estimated
storage capacity of 1,770,000 acre feet of water compared to a
total surface storage capability in the water district reservoirs
' of only 160,000 acre feet. In order to reduce the trend of over -
drafting the underground water.basin through wells,'the Water
District has initiated a recharge program. The key aspect of
' the ground water recharge program is the strategic siting of
percolation facilities throughout Santa Clara Valley at loca-
tions where the geological composition of soils are induc-
ive. There are two such ground water recharge facilities within
' the City of Cupertino.
Po11Cy5-16: The City of Cupertino shall continue to
support the efforts of the Santa Clara Valley Water
District to investigate and develop suitable ground
' water recharge sites within its sphere of influence,
and where feasible to provide for public recreation
uses of the completed facility.
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Man -Made Water Resources
Figure 5-E depicts the generalized service areas of the City's
three major water suppliers. In addition to these sources, a
private water service cooperative (i.e. the Reglin Mutual Water
Company) serves a portion -of Regnart Canyon.
There are three main water sources for the City of Cupertino:
wells fed by ground water, surface run-off into Stevens Creek
Reservoir, contributing to local ground water recharge and im-
ported water from the Rinconada Treatment Plant. Currently, the
City obtains approximately 1.6 million gallons per day from
ground water draft and approximately 1.2 million gallons per day
from the Rinconada Treatment Plant. Additionally, Stevens Creek
Reservoir yields approximately 2,500 acre feet per year to
seasonal run-off from ground water recharge. The Santa Clara
Valley Water District has projected the total demand for domestic
water in the City of Cupertino Service Area will approximate
6.85 million gallons of water per dayy by the year 1990, which is
double the current yearly demand. It is not known whether con-
servation measures will reduce the projected yearly consumption.
In order to meet the projected demands for all water users within
the County, the San Felipe Water Importation Project was approved
and is currently under construction. In addition to water im-
portation via the San Felipe project, the Santa Clara Valley
Water District has studied the possibility of reclamation of
waste waters for agricultural and certain industrial applica-
tions. The District's findings indicate that a redundant imple-
mentation of both the San Felipe project and widespread use of
reclaimed water would overfill projected demands in the service
area by approximately 40%. Additionally, agricultural irrigation
in North County will substantially diminish to insignificant
levels by the year 1990.
Conservation of Urban Water Usage
The City of Cupertino has rapidly evolved a dynamic employment
base overwhelmingly oriented toward new technologies in the solid
state electronics industry. One of the drawbacks associated with
a concentration of such activity is the tremendous demands for
domestic water required in the manufacturing process. These lo-
calized demands become particularly acute in the City's indus-
trial parks where groups of these industries are concentrated in
a limited geographic space. Not only do certain product manu-
facturers demand large amounts of water,in their fabrication
process, but consequently discharge vast amounts of industrial
waste into the sanitary sewer system.
In response to the accelerated demand for industrial delivery of
quality domestic water, the City of Cupertino should continue to
work with Cupertino Sanitary District and other agencies involved
in water conservation and waste water management to implement the
following policies.
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Policy 5-17: The City of Cupertino should continue to
implement and refine its water utility rate schedule
to provide economic incentives for conservation.
Policy 5-18: The City of Cupertino, in conjunction with
the Cupertino Sanitary District, shall encourage industrial
projects, particularly at the building permit stage of
approval, to incorporate recycling equipment for manufac-
turing and pooling water supplies in plant as long-term
conservation measures.
Policy 5-19: Natural creek beds should be retained in a
natural state to facilitate ground water percolation.
The City's Architectural and Site Approval Committee now
requires, as a standard condition of approval for non-resi-
dential projects, the extensive use of on-site drought-
resistent and "native" plant species. Additionally, the
Land Use/Community Character Section discusses the need for
implementing a comprehensive landscape management plan to
ensure long-range maintenance of irrigation equipment and
plant material. These measures are intended to retain the
high quality of visual appearance of domestic landscaping for
which the City is well known without excessive demand on
limited domestic water supplies. Public and private coopera-
tion in this regard has been supported by the development
community and should continue for the foreseeable future.
,ENERGY CONSERVATION
The escalating costs of personal energy consumption, and the
ever -decreasing availability of some of the vital sources of fuel
upon which our current living standard depends, reinforce the
critical need to increase our efficiency in the use of energy.
To some extent, energy conservation is an individual responsibil-
ity. Personal efforts to minimize energy abuse may prove more
effective and less costly than a complex system of government
regulations. This section of the Element discusses the current
energy usage problem and suggests local policy options to encourage
a positive approach to conservation.
Reeional Perspective
In 1972, the nationwide raw energy total equaled about 70x1015
BTU. Residential and commercial operations used about 19.5%;
transportation 24%; industry 31%; and electrical utilities 24.5%.
Households required an annual input of about 15x1015 BTU, of
which more than one-half is discarded as waste energy.
In particular, space heating consumes some 65% of the
Land Use/Community
Character
page 2-13
policy 2-11
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
5-20
residential energy budget and results in about 80% of the quan-
tity of wasted energy. At the same time, water heating consumed
' about 13% of the residential energy budget;lighting about 10%;
cooling 5% and cooking 5%.
' In California, 96% of the residences are gas heated, the re_
mainder use electrical heating. Negligible amounts of oil,
coal or wood are used for space heating. In 1972,in the Bay
Area, an average of 2.7 x 1012 BTU per day were consumed by the
' following users.
Domestic 17.1%
' Commercial 6.5%
Refineries 18.4%
Utilities 15.4%
Industrial 10.6%
Transportation 30.5%
Miscellaneous 1.6%
' During that period, 2.8 million cars and light duty trucks con-
sumed six million gallons of gasoline while driving about 76
million miles(Reference E-5). This consumption amounts to
' about 0.67x1012 BTU per day or about one quarter of the daily
energy budget.
In the Santa Clara Valley, the average household uses about 15
kilowatts per day (about 160,000 BTU) of electricity; and 3.3
therms of natural gas (about 330,000 BTU). These figures are
annual consumption reduced to an average per day.
' In perspective, then, focusing attention on the City of Cupertino
as a "typical" component of the Santa Clara Valley in terms of
' land use mix, considerable energy savings could result from:
s (i) reducing energy -wastefulness or incorporating.alternativ
' space and water heating processes;
(ii) considering efficiency in lighting, cooling and
cooking processes;
' (iii) reducing unnecessary usage/dependency on vehicles
driven by residents.
' A recent study by the Cupertino Planning Department demonstrates
the effect of development in the flatter regions where, because
of proximity to major roadways, transportation energy require-
ments are only about 15% of the total energy demand. At higher
elevations about 30% of the total energy budget is used on trans-
portation only. Thus, besides using more energy per dwelling
unit, the residents of the higher slopes, use twice the energy
to access their property compared to residents nearer the valley
floor.
Using the suggestions offered in the mitigation section of this
report, the energy usage levels may be potentially reduced by at
least a third.
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Residential Energy Use Mitigation Measures
'
1. Types of Construction:
Single-family detached dwellings have a higher heat loss per
square foot of floor area than individual dwellings in condomin-
'
iums, townhouses, semi-detached dwellings and apartments in
apartment buildings. The reduction in the ratio of exterior
wall area to horizontal floor area (which, excluding curved sur-
'
faces, is lower for a simple square floor plan) also reduces
energy/heat losses. Thus a one story house of rectangular or
"L" shape has the same heat loss as a two story square layout
house. In both cases walls and ceilings were insulated. The
'
use of "H" or "T" shaped floor plans results in even higher heat
losses compared to the square layout. (References E-10, E-11)
'
2. Insulation/Heat Loss. Protection
-
Insulation in the residence floors, walls and ceilings makes a
'
large difference in heat loss and heat gain. In the Bay area a
well insulated home has little need for air conditioning on most
warm -weather days. The use of insulation with effective thermal
resistance designation R-19 in ceilings and walls with R-11 in
'
floors will considerably reduce annual heating and air condition-
ing costs. These designations are higher than values required
for compliance in California as specified in Title 25, Article
Housing and Communit
5, Section 1094 of the State Housing and Community Development
Development Code
Code.
Title 25, Article 5
Section,1094
'
For slab -on -grade houses, edge insulation reduces heat losses
from the interior. If perimeter heating ducts are used under
the slab, even greater heat losses will be avoided by using edge
'
insulation.
Insulated thermal windows can further reduce interior energy
loss, as can use of storm doors and sealed fireplace flues to re-
'
duce air infiltration, and use of light exterior colors to re-
duce solar heat gain.
' For apartment complexes, cluster houses or a consortium of resi-
dences a heat pump system can be used to provide.adequate space
and water heating and space cooling of the facility, using less
' than half the energy required to perform the same tasks with con-
ventional heaters or coolers (Reference E-3). Currently avail-
able solar heat collecting panels can be used to augment the
' usual pool heating systems.
3. Orientation of Buildings
In general, for buildings at the Hill Area latitude, an eave
overhang of 32 to 24 inches will shade exposed walls and windows
from the direct rays of summer sunshine. In the winter months,
the lower azimuthal path of the sun (closer to the horizon)
allows some of the sun's rays to penetrate under the eaves and
provide a desirable heat gain.
' It is thermally advantageous to use more glazing .in southeast,
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south and southwest exposures, and shade these openings by
trees, shrubs or awnings as well as eave overhang to reduce Reference E-10
summer solar heat gain (Reference E-10). Evergreen trees on
the northerly exposures act as a barrier to wind. Leaf bearing
trees on southerly exposures shade the building in the summer;
yet upon dropping their leaves in winter, allow solar heat gain.
Shrubs, trellises, hedges, should be carefully planned to pro-
vide natural wind breaks for building entrances. Air condition-
er condensers must be located in shaded areas with plenty of
natural ventilation. Doing so increases the air conditioner
compressor efficiency which in turn reduces energy consumed.
Transportation Energy Conservation Practices
In the Santa Clara Valley, individual reliance on the private
automobile appears to be an ongoing trend. In turn, these ve-
hicles continue to be not.only a principal source of pollution
emissions, but inefficiently consume vast amounts of energy in
the form of gasoline, materials to build them and the roads they
require.
The City of Cupertino has taken an affirmative policy approach
to providing incentives for alternative transit mode usage.
Conditions of approval for major industrial developments have re-
quired experimental usage of employee van -pooling. A major bus -
system transfer facility is planned for the Vallco Regional
Shopping Center to encourage use of the system for commute trips.
Recognizing that the automobile will probably continue to remain
the preferred mode of personal travel for the forseeable future,
the City Council recently approved construction of a traffic.
signal interconnect system for the major commute boulevards.
This electronic signal control equipment will facilitate traffic
volume movement by allowing more flexible and sensitive manipu-
lation of intersection equipment over a longer geographic seg-
ment of the total commute path. If the interconnect functions
as intended, vehicle operating costs diminish, resulting in im-
proved air quality and gasoline economy. The Traffic Signal
Interconnect Feasibility Study made the following findings re-
garding gasoline consumption:
The principal component of the savings in vehicle oper-
ating costs is a reduction in the amount of fuel con-
sumed. `
The average amount of fuel saved per stop is 0.00795
gallons, and the average amount of fuel consumed per
hour of idling is 0.368 gallons.
The savings in gasoline on a typical weekday would be
as follows:
Traffic Signal
Interconnect
Feasibility Study,
JHK and Associates
Dec. 1977
Air Quality
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' PUBLIC OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT -REGIONAL AGENCY ACTIONS
The task of acquiring, maintaining, accessing and developing
open space lands for the enjoyment of residents in Cupertino and
surrounding communities is fragmented among several public agen-
cies, each of which has a unique function to perform in the
' overall process, and each of which provides facilities of varying
suitability for the wide range of contemporary human leisure ac-
tivities. Some of these public open space lands afford the op-
portunity for intensive or low -intensity recreation; some of
these lands emphasize scenic beauty; still others preserve sig-
nificant vegetation or wildlife habitats or help to control urban
sprawl.
MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District
' The MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District was created in
1972 by the County electorate and was originally titled "MidPen-
insula Regional Park District". The connotation of "park" in the
' organization's original title, however, caused some general con-
fusion for the public relative to its larger objective of 2re-
serving unique and sensitive wildland habitats in an undisturbed
' state by careful control of access. Perhaps some of this con-
fusion can be traced to the traditional interpretation of urban
park lands as places of relatively unlimited access which are.
developed for intensive recreational uses. To more accurately
' reflect its intended function, therefore, the organization
changed its title to "MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District"
in 1978.
District lands within the City are low -intensity use facilities
intended to promote the long-term protection of valuable open
space resources from encroaching urbanization. Figure 5-F de-
picts the current holdings of the MidPeninsula Regional Open
Space District in Cupertino's Sphere of Influence; these acquisi-
tions have been evaluated according to three principal criteria:
- Open Space for scenic preservation
- Open Space for preservation of unique sites
- Open Space for guiding urban form
Perhaps the most controversial acquisition strategy of the Mid -
Peninsula Regional Open Space District is that of influencing
' urban form within the cities encompassed by the District's
ENVIRONMENTAL
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' PUBLIC OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT -REGIONAL AGENCY ACTIONS
The task of acquiring, maintaining, accessing and developing
open space lands for the enjoyment of residents in Cupertino and
surrounding communities is fragmented among several public agen-
cies, each of which has a unique function to perform in the
' overall process, and each of which provides facilities of varying
suitability for the wide range of contemporary human leisure ac-
tivities. Some of these public open space lands afford the op-
portunity for intensive or low -intensity recreation; some of
these lands emphasize scenic beauty; still others preserve sig-
nificant vegetation or wildlife habitats or help to control urban
sprawl.
MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District
' The MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District was created in
1972 by the County electorate and was originally titled "MidPen-
insula Regional Park District". The connotation of "park" in the
' organization's original title, however, caused some general con-
fusion for the public relative to its larger objective of 2re-
serving unique and sensitive wildland habitats in an undisturbed
' state by careful control of access. Perhaps some of this con-
fusion can be traced to the traditional interpretation of urban
park lands as places of relatively unlimited access which are.
developed for intensive recreational uses. To more accurately
' reflect its intended function, therefore, the organization
changed its title to "MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District"
in 1978.
District lands within the City are low -intensity use facilities
intended to promote the long-term protection of valuable open
space resources from encroaching urbanization. Figure 5-F de-
picts the current holdings of the MidPeninsula Regional Open
Space District in Cupertino's Sphere of Influence; these acquisi-
tions have been evaluated according to three principal criteria:
- Open Space for scenic preservation
- Open Space for preservation of unique sites
- Open Space for guiding urban form
Perhaps the most controversial acquisition strategy of the Mid -
Peninsula Regional Open Space District is that of influencing
' urban form within the cities encompassed by the District's
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RESOLUTION NO. 5859
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AMENDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL R17SOURCES ELEMENT OF THE COM-
PREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing involving
written reports and testimony from the Planning Commission, directly
affected property owners, and citizens in general, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded its deliberations relative
to the Environmental Resources Element revision of said General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council approved the amendment to the City of
Cupertino General Plan as set forth below:
Policy 5-30(a) - A private park may be approved and constructed
in lieu of a public park identified on Figure 5-J if said park
is of a suitable size and contains facilities normally found
in a public park. The City shall. have a deed covenant guar-
anteeing that the land involved will continue to function as
a park.
The arrow and statement denoting public access to the open
space district on Figure 5F shall be eliminated in its entirety.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor of the City of
Cupertino to approve said amendment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of. the City Council of the
City of Cupertino this 16th day of August 1982 by the following
vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Johnson, Plungy, Rogers, Sparks, Gattto
NOES: 'None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius /s/ John Gatto
City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino
RESOLUTION NO. 2302
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TUE CI'T'Y OF CUPERTINO RECOMMENDING
AMENDMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL
PLAN
WHEREAS, the Planning, Commission has held nublic hearings involving
written reports and testimony from Planning staff, directly affected
property owners, and citizens in general, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has concluded its deliberations
relative to the Environmental Resources Element revision of said
General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Commission approves the amendment to
the City of Cupertino General Plan as set forth below:
a. The following policy is added to Page 5-30 after
Policy 5-30.
Policy 5-30(a) - A private park may be approved and
constructed in lieu of a public park identified on
Figure 5-J if said park is of a suitabLe size and
contains facilities normally found in a public park.
•' The City shall have a deed covenant guaranteeing that the
Land involved will continue to function as a park.
b. The statement following the arrow symbol denoting
public access on Figure 5-F is reworded as follows:
Public access to open space preserves. The degree
of access in terms of the visibility of the trail
head and the provisions of parking shall he determined
by the City on a case-by-case basis fo:Ll.owing a
public hearing.
2. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Chairman of the
Planning Commission to endorse said adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the
City of Cupertino this 22nd day of April, 1982 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Adams, Binneweg, Blaine, Koenitzer, Chairman Claudy
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Is John Claudy
John Claudy, Chairman
JamesH. Sisk
/' Planning Director
PLnnning Commission
I ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
boundaries. The District has purchased key properties in the
City's Urban Service Area boundary, the effect of which is to
restrict further geographic extension of infrastructure services
into the foothills and contain future growth within Cupertino's
urbanized valley floor. The District's de facto growth manage-
ment policy could be considered a pre-emption of local use
planning prerogatives. However, in 1976 the Cupertino City
Council and the District Board agreed to a review procedure in-
volving District purchases in Cupertino's Sphere of Influence.
Their informal agreement provides for City review of potential
purchases within the Urban Service Area and Carte Blanche approv-
al (no review) of all acquisitions outside of the Urban Service
Area.
Santa Clara County
The bulk of the hillside area located within the sphere of in-
fluence is unincorporated and undeveloped and therefore County
land use policies would dictate the final land use form of the
area. In 1974, the County Board of Supervisors.adopted the
Montebello Ridge Plan which had the primary objective of preserv-
ing and retaining the natural open space character of Montebello
Ridge and Stevens Canyon primarily through a restrictive slope -
density formula approach to controlling the number of dwelling
units. The Supervisors recently enacted a more restrictive land
use policy for the Montebello Ridge/Stevens Canyon planning area
via a slope density formula that requires 20 acre minimums for a
0% slope up to 160 acres per lot for a slope over 45%. The en-
actment of the HRS -20 zone within the Cupertino planning area
dramatically reduced the theoretical maximum dwelling units from
approximately 830 to a range of between 115 to 190 dwelling units.
The Santa Clara Montebello Ridge Plan is adopted by reference.
It is anticipated that the County Board of Supervisors will amend
the plan in the near future to reflect the more restrictive RH-20
zoning district land use limitations; the Cupertino Plan will
also be amended accordingly. The Montebello Ridge Plan is del-
ineated on the General Plan land use map.
I Policy 5-20 The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
is encouraged to amend its Comprehensive General Plan
to reflect the "RHS -20" zoning restrictions.
Santa Clara County Parks Program
The Santa Clara County Parks Acquisition- and Development Charter
Amendment which was approved in 1972 and reaffirmed in 1978 pro-
vides for a tax over -ride to acquire and develop a regionally
oriented park system. Table 5-D described a proposed 1972-1982
budget and actual expenditures for parks within the Cupertino's
Sphere of Influence. The presently adopted Capital Improvements
Program places a relatively high emphasis on completion of Upper
Stevens Creek Park and its connection to Stevens Creek. Given
the sensitive environmental setting of the upper portions of
Stevens Canyon, the County's Parks and Recreation Department
1 should be asked to re-evaluate its development commitment and
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Santa Clara Councv Parks Charter Amendment 30 Year Program for Parks In
Cupercloo Sphere of Influence
Proposed Budget Actual Expenditure
1972-1982 1972 - Oct. 1978
Acquisition DeveloPanc Acquia It Lou Dewlopmant
Lower Stevens Creek 400,000 259 900
lteveea Creek Connect Son 2,000,000 400.000 55 MIO
Upper Stevens Creek 900,000 5,500
Skyline Recreation Routel• 2,600,0001• 0
ItanchoSan Anconio2• 02• 02• 2,878,000
(Church Property)
4,600,000 1.700,000 2,893,000 265,100
1. The Skyline Recreation Route involves scenic easanests and lineal parks for a geograpklcal
ata reaping frac the !an 3an1cp Cmeuty N the Mouth to San Mateo County to the north. She
Co"Ocy pia ceotacracee on percela located In Cupertino'• Sphere of Influence.
2. The 172 etre Reecho Sam Antonio Park ane not sono lNted In the fa1t1e1 1972 plan.
determine whether or not the greater priority should be placed
on acquisition for those two park areas. Representatives from
the Parks Department have indicated that the County is becoming
increasingly award of long-term maintenance costs and according-
ly, the new Capital Improvements Program to reflect the 1978
Charter Amendment may place a greater emphasis on acquisition.
Policy 5-21:It is recommended that the County Board of
Supervisors reaffirm.the goal of connecting upper and
lower Stevens Creek Park. The County Board of Super-
visors should direct its staff to evaluate the develop-
ment program for lower and upper Stevens Creek parks to
consider whether or not the heavy emphasis on develop-
ment will result in traffic related impacts that are
inappropriate for the pristine sections of the hillside.
The review should consider whether limited funds are
better spent on acquisition.
Santa Clara Valley Water District
The Santa Clara Valley Water District can continue to play a
significant role in implementing the City of Cupertino's open
space policies. The District assisted the City of Cupertino in
the preparation of its natural flood plain policy for the reach
of Stevens Creek between Stevens Creek Boulevard and the Reser-
voir and participated directly in the acquisition of open space
lands within McClellan Ranch Park. The District also created a
unique Flood Protection Program for that reach of Stevens Creek
adjacent to the Creston and Oakdell Ranch neighborhoods.
The Water District is currently involved with a study of the
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ability of Stevens Creek Reservoir to withstand earthquake dam-
age. The preliminary report indicates that because the reser-
voir structure.is not adequately compacted the reservoir may
sustain damage if an 8.3 magnitude earthquake occurs on the San
Andreas fault. If further studies indicate that the reservoir
is unsafe, one option is to abandon it, designate the site as
'. surplus, and offer it for private sale.
' Policy 5-22:The City of Cupertino shall strive to re-
tain the watershed and storage basin properties of
Stevens Creek Reservoir in public ownership should the.
' Santa Clara Valley Water District elect to abandon the
facility at a future time.
' CITY OF CUPERTINO OPEN SPACE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS
CThe City's primary role in open space planning is the development
' of neighborhood parks which is discussed in a subsequent section
of this Element. However, the City General Plan does include
policies which are designed to encourage the MidPeninsula Reg-
ional Open Space and the County Parks System to complete phases
of their respective.open space programs and more directly to
acquire certain properties that are deemed vital to be publicly
owned and yet retained in a passive use.
Figure 5-F identifies key properties that should be included
within the County Parks System or MidPeninsula Regional Open
' Space District. The intent is to provide a continuous open space
green belt adjacent to the City's Urban Service Area.
' Policy 5-23:The City of Cupertino shall continue to
Cfoster inter -agency cooperation regarding the acquisi-
tion of properties in proximity to the westerly urban
service area limit to complete a continuous open space/
trail linkage along the lower foothills.
1 The Stevens Creek Flood Plain is the most prominent open space
resource within the City's urbanized area. The General Plan
' Land Use Map designates land within the boundary of the 100 year
flood plain for recreation and agricultural uses with adjoining
properties designated for low intensity residential activities.
Since the late 1950's a myriad of jurisdictions have advocated
an urban trail adjacent and parallel to Stevens Creek extending
from San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. The City's 1964
Plan and a later plan adopted in 1972 proposed an ambitious ac-
quisition program to acquire vacant lands within the flood plain
for this purpose.
The barrier affect caused by construction of 280 Freeway coupled
with encroachment of residential development breaks the continu-
ity of the proposed ocean to the bay trail system. Accordingly,
' there will most probably be urban linkages connecting the trail
from Homestead Road to Lower Stevens Canyon Park via Foothill
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Boulevard and Stevens Canyon Road. The Cupertino Plan retains the
open space character of the Stevens Creek Flood Plain between the
reservoir and Stevens Creek Boulevard; however, the intent is not to
' provide an urban trail system characterized by formalized asphalt
hiking path/biking path. Figure 5-G identifies key acquisitions
that should be completed in order to preserve the open space char-
acter of the flood plain. To enable the community to have flexi-
bility regarding future uses, the plan includes a list of uses rang-
ing from very passive extension of the City's Naturalist Program to
active use involving the expansion of two existing golf courses.
' The Stocklmeir property is uniquely suited for a joint open space
and historic preservation site. A future decision involving the
' acquisition of the Stocklmeir property will be triggered either by
request of Mr. Stocklmeir or a subsequent owner of the property for
development or for dedication for open space purposes or it could be
pursued directly by the community. If the community determined that
' the cost of acquisition is too high or the long-term maintenance of
the site for historical purposes is too great, then the property
would remain in private hands. Since the bulk of the property is
' within the natural:flood plain, its development potential for resi-
dential activity is limited to a small area around the existing
homesite that is located outside of the natural flood plain.
' The balance of the properties proposed for,acquisition will be
listed in the City's Capital Improvements Program The open space
acquisition and public trail.easement through the 150 -acre -plus.
"Kaiser Property" south of .Linda Vista Park shall be accomplished
through the development review process for a subsequent residential
development.
' Policy 5-24: The City of Cupertino will strive to
acquire the open space lands and trail linkages de-
scribed on Figure 5-G.
' PRIVATE OPEN SPACE RESOURCES
In response to market demand, private enterprise has created sev-
eral specialized open space/recreational activity centers within
the Sphere of Influence. These sites are an invaluable element in
the overall open space network of the community since they satisfy
' specific leisure services which cannot otherwise be addressed ade-
quately by public agency action due to their capital intensive
nature and limited constituency relative to the City as a whole.
Private open space operations in this category include golf
' courses, riding stables and tennis/swimming clubs. Adequate land
use controls and incentives should be incorporated in public policy
for continued existence of these facilities.
' Policy 5-25: The City of Cupertino recognizes the inte-
gral value of private open space/recreation facilities
within the overall context of the City's open space net-
work. Accordingly, the City will encourage the contin-
ued existence and economic vitality of these private
facilities through incentive and development controls
appropriate to public agency action.
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Another category of privately -controlled open space territory is
that occupied by utility system power line corridors. Within the
City's foothills are several such easements which serve as migra-
tion paths for deer and other animals moving between territories
and foot sources.
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One of tae major roles of the City of Cupertino is to provide a
neighborhocd parks system which satisfies the active recreation
needs of the community. The neighborhood park system will be
developed based upon the following policies:
Policy 5-26: Park system should provide space equal to
3 acres of land for each 1,000 persons.
Policy 5-27: Each household within the community should
be within `i mile of walking distance to the park and
reasonably free from physicel barriers including heavily
trafficked streets.
Policy 5-28: Neighborhood parks should be at a minimum of
3.5 acres to provide flexibility of use.
Policy 5-29: Neighborhood parks should be of informal
design to increase use flexibility and to decrease long-
term maintenance.
Policy 5-30: Parks shall be circled by public streets
' Wherever possible, existing parks containing adequate
space should be re-evaluated to determine whether or
not installation of a perimeter road is feasible.
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A previously adopted objective providing for 2 acres of land/
1,000 population for community park space is rescinded because
of the absence of adequate vacant land, the absence of funds,
and the determination to concentrate on the expansion of Memorial
Park.
Policy 5-31: With the exception of a possible acquisition
of a portion of a surplus high school site, the community
parks program is limited to the continued development of
Memorial Park. `
Definition of Need
Figure 5-H identifies sub -neighborhoods within the community
that are isolated by physical barriers, consisting of land
forms or transportation borders such as railroad tracks and
heavily trafficked arterial streets. Table 5-E identifies
the 1977 population estimates and 1990 population projections.
Park Dedication
Muni Code 3.28
Divisive Effects of
Roadways
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Public Safety
Policy 6-30
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Table 5-F illustrates the product of the multiplication. The
table identifies the existing park inventory and identifies the
future deficiency or surplus of park space both in numerical and
percentage terms for each neighborhood sub -unit. As evidenced
by the plus or the deficiency column, the majority of neighbor-
hood units within town do not have an adequate supply of park
space. -
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The degree of accessibility is a major consideration in the neigh-
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vice area radius for existing neighborhood parks. The shaded
service areas reflect physical barriers which prohibit access,
such as freeways, railroad tracks or streambeds. However, ser-
vice areas in the diagram do not reflect high volume traffic ar-
terials that may discourage accessibility to certain individuals,
particularly younger age children. It is doubtful for example
that parents would allow pre-school children to cross De Anza
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Implementation
The City will not have the financial resources to acquire ade-
quate supply of park land to meet the 3 acres per 1,000.
standard for each sub -neighborhood. The park land acquisition
program delineated by Table 5-H and Figure 5-J outlines an ac-
quisition strategy that stretches limited financial resources by
taking advantage of existing school sites, by expanding existing
park sites, and taking advantage of park dedication requirements
for major new developments, as in the case of Seven Springs
Ranch and the Town.Center.
The Cupertino School District has developed a review process to
evaluate the closing of schools as a result of declining enroll-
ment. Since Cupertino citizens depend upon local neighborhood
schools as a source of open space and to a limited degree as
space for organized group play activities. The General Plan
strategy is to,acquire key school sites as they become available
in deficient neighborhoods. Table 5-G is an inventory of ex-
isting school sites within the community. The third column of
the chart identifies the potential for closure of school sites.
The fourth column on Table 5-H identifies school sites that the
City is contemplating acquiring for park purposes should the
listed school be declared surplus.
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Surplus school sites not listed on Table 5-H will not be con-
sidered for purchase by the City for neighborhood park purposes.
Policy 5-32: Table 5-H is ,the City of Cupertino's neigh-
borhood park acquisition program. Funding and timing
priorities are contained in the current Capital Im-
provement Program.
Explanation of the Priority Code and Funding Code Described on
Table 5-H
The Priority Code for the new acquisition column attempts to
provide a frame of reference for park land acquisition over time.
Because of the dual land pressures related to the housing demand
within the West Valley and the ironic decrease in school enroll-
ment, the City may soon be placed in a position of having to make
acquisition decisions. Therefore, the Priority Code labeled
"High", "Medium" and "Low" relates to .the degree .to which the
staff projects development pressure to be placed on the proposed
park acquisition sites. Numerical designations 1 through 4
describe the rationale for the timing priority. The
term "private development pressure" relates to projected residen-
tial development of key park sites. The term "leverage of public
or private development" relates to the need to expend money in
conjunction with either private or public development projects.
For example, it may be wise to acquire park land next to a flood
control district project which involves land acquisition. In
this manner, park dollars can be leveraged with public improve-
ments. The "sale or lease of school sites" term is self-explan-
atory. The citizen's committee advising the Cupertino Elementary
School District will soon be making recommendations for the
closure of sites to take place over the next five years. That
information will enable the City to make adjustments on the Pri-
ority Code within the near future. The "area of greatest defic-
iency" term relates to park acquisitions that best satisfy the
space objectives and access objectives of the parks program.
For example, the City should acquire land within areas of great-
est need first. However, the key priority is to ensure that
lands are not preempted for other uses. Another consideration
in the priority scheme relates to expenditure of money within
County pockets. It may be advisable to delay, as long as pos-
sible, the acquisition of land within a County pocket until such
time as it becomes clear that annexation is probable. The im-
portance of County versus City jurisdiction is less important
since property tax has become less significant as a means to
support parks programs.
The funding source code descriptions are as follows:
A. General Fund - The General Fund source relates to moneys
collected through property tax, sales tax and other sources that
are not designated for a specific activity.
B. Park Dedication - Park Dedication fees are collected in con-
junction with residential subdivision activity. As a general
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rule, Park Dedication fees should be expended within the neigh-
borhood in which they were collected.
C. Federal/State Grants - The City has utilized and hopefully
t will continue to utilize Federal and State grants to augment its
efforts to acquire parks and construct facilities. The City has
utilized moneys from the State Bond Act of 1974 and 1976, State
1 Urban Open Space moneys, a Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment grant for the McClellan Ranch Park, and the Housing
and Community Development Act.
' D. Proceeds from surplus park land sales - In a few instances,
where the park land need is exceeded within a given neighborhood,
or where an existing park design is awkward, some land may be
' sold to a residential developer with the proceeds used to ac-
quire land in a neighborhood with deficient park land area.
E. Proceeds from Negotiation of Williamson Act Contracts - In-
dividuals under Williamson Act contract may request their con-
tract be rescinded subject to a tax penalty. It is suggested
that the City negotiate with owners to waive tax penalties if
' land is made available for park or open space purposes..
F. Other Agency Participation - As in the past, the City will
work with the Santa Clara Valley Flood Control District, school
districts, the MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District and
other entities to jointly acquire land for park purposes.
' G. Voluntary Dedication or Gift - In some cases,. the City is of-
fered a dedication of park land in conjunction with a develop-
ment or a particular owner may.want to bequeath land to the jur-
isdiction. In another instance, owners may wish to dedicate land
to the City with the understanding that they be given a life es-
tate lease hold on their property.
' The primary purpose of new acquisition priority codes and.probable
funding source codes is to illustrate that there are monetary
constraints in implementing the plan and therefore the program
' should be prioritized.
' Expenditure of Funds for Development and Construction of Facil-
ities
In view of limited monetary resources and continued pressure for
' closure of school sites, priority should be placed on land ac-
quisition as opposed to park development. Limiting turfing may
occur on park sites dependent upon future funding levels. The
City is currently constructing a senior center in Memorial Park.
No new additional community facilities are anticipated within
the next five years. The City will continue to utilize school
a district facilities to conduct its teen drop-in program and other
Irecreation programs. If the Lincoln School site is programmed
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for disposal by the School District, the City may want to place
a higher priority on acquisition of the site to take advantage
of an excellent multi-purpose room.
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PUBLIC HEALTH &SAFETY
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Introduction
' The purpose of the Public Health and Safety Element is to develop
mechanisms to ensure that living and working environments in the
community are reasonably free from unhealthy and hazardous condi-
tions, The Element identifies potential hazards to life and proper-
ty from natural phenomenon such as earthquakes, rainstorms causing
flooding, wildfires and landslides. The Element also identifies po-
tential hazards resulting from the carelessness of man, such as
' urban fires, or failure of man-made water storage facilities; and
more subtle hazards such as long-term exposure to excessive noise
levels, or criminal behavior as a result of poor land planning and
' building design.
There is no such thing as a risk-free environment. One of the key
objectives of the Public Health and Safety Element of the Plan is
' to identify an acceptable level of risk relative to the identified
hazards. The Element attempts to answer the question, "How safe is
safe enough?". Identifying acceptable level of risk or exposure to
' hazards involves subjectivity. While it would be ideal to adopt a
very conservative position of eliminating the greatest degree of
risk possible, local government must attempt to establish realistic
' standards within the economic and social constraints of contemporary
livin¢.
Seismic and Geologic Hazard
The City of Cupertino is located in a region of very high seismic
activity. The mountainous and lower foothill's geographical
' areas of the City's planning area are transversed by the San
Andreas and its two splinter faults, the Sargent-Berrocal and
Monta Vista fault systems. The San Andreas fault is classified
' as a "lateral system", meaning that the movement occurs along a
shear point that is perpendicular to the earth's axis. The
Sargent-Berrocal and the Monta Vista fault systems are classified
' as "thrust" faults,meaning that movement occurs vertically as
opposed to horizontally. Figure 6-A illustrates the two cate-
gories of fault displacement. The San Andreas and Sargent-Berro-
cal fault systems are located in the mountainous region of the
planning area. The Monta Vista fault, however, follows the
transition line between the valley floor and the hillsides where
urban development has taken place. The Monta Vista fault is
' labeled as a potentially active fault meaning that it has not
ruptured within the past 11,000 years. However, the potential
always exists for ground rupture and therefore must be considered
when reviewing urban development.
' The ground shaking intensity posed by earthquake seismic activity
represents the greatest hazard. Earthquake intensity is measured
by two scales: The Richter Magnitude, a measurement of the total
energy of an earthquake as determined by a Seismograph (an in-
strument to record vibrations of the earth), and The Modified
Mercali Intensity Scale, an objectively -developed system to meas-
ure the intensity of an earthquake based upon assessment of dam-
age and personal reaction to an earthquake. Table 6-A identifies
the general comparison between earthquake magnitude (Richter
' Scale) and personal assessment of earthquake affects (Mercali's
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GENERAL CO:IPARISON BETWEEN EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE AND THE EARTHQUAKE EFFECTS DUE TO GROUND SHAKING.
EARTHQUAKE
CATEGORY
RICHTER
:IAG.
MODIFIED MERCALLI INTENSITY SCALE*
(After Housner, 1970)
DAMACE
TO
STRUCTURE
I - Detected only by sensitive instruments
2.0
[I - Felt by few persons at rest, especially on upper
floors; delicate suspended objects may swing.
III - Felt noticeably indoors, but not always recognized
No
3.0
as an earthquake; standing cars rock slightly,
Damage
vibration like passing truck.
Minor
IV - Felt indoors by many, outdoors by a few; at
night some awaken; dishes, windows, doors dis-
turbed; cars rock noticeably.
4.0
V - Felt by most people; some breakage of dishes,
Archicec-
windows and plaster; disturbance of tali objects.
tural
Damage
VI - Felt by all; many are frightened and run outdoors;
falling plaster and chimneys; damage small.
5.0
VII - Everybody runs outdoors. Damage to buildings
5.3
varies, depending on quality of construction;
fnoticed
by drivers of cars.
aoderate
6.0
VII[ - Panel walls thrown out of frames; fa1L of walls,
monuments, chimneys; sand and mud ejected;
drivers of cars disturbed.
Struatual
6.9
IX - Buildings shifted off foundations, cracked,
Damage
thrown out of plumb; ground cracked, underground
pipes broken; serious damage to reservoirs and
embankments.
Major
7.0
X - Most masonry and frame structures destroyed;
cracked; rails bent slightly; Landslides.
1ground
XI - Few structures remain standing; bridges destroyed;
7.7
fissures in ground; pipes broken; landslides;
rails bent.
'Total
Ue5truetion
Great
8.0
XII - Damage total; waves seen on ground surface;
lines of sight and Level distorted; objects
thrown into the air: Large rock masses displaced.
*The intensity is a subjective measure of the
effect of the ground shaking, and is not an
engineering measure of the ground acceleration.
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Scale) as a result of seismic activity.
' A "maximum probable" earthquake on the San Andreas and Monta
Vista faults could result in considerable damage depending upon
a number of factors related to distance and the bedrock/alluvial
conditions of a particular site or area. Figures 6-B and 6-C
describe the hypothetical earthquake intensities for a "maximum"
earthquake on San Andreas and Monta Vista faults. The intensity
' ratings must be considered general; site-specific conditions such
proximity to streambeds and specific soils conditions may height-
en or decrease the intensity.
' Earthquake Probability
t "Reoccurrence intervals", or the time necessary for maximum prob-
able earthquakes to repeat themselves on a given fault, -are ap-
proximations that are based upon present and historic activity,
' the amount of displacement of rock formations along the fault
tract of difference geologic ages, and the amount of strain accu-
mulation presently measured across it. Estimates of reoccurrence
intervals on "potentially active faults" such as the Sargent-
Berrocal/Monta Vista are even less accurate than the estimate for
active faults such as the San Andreas fault system.
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tude and an estimated reoccurrence interval of maximum probable
earthquakes for fault systems that directly affect Cupertino.
There is insufficient data, however, to estimate probable reoccur-
ence of a maximum event on the Sargent-Berrocal and Monta Vista
faults. The estimate of reoccurrence interval of the San Andreas
fault is 50 to 200 years. The last maximum event on the San
Andreas fault was in 1906 or 73 years ago. Each year
that passes without a maximum event means that there is a statis-
tically higher percentage of an event occurring within any year.
Table 6-B
ACTIVE AND POTENTIALLY ACTIVE FAULTS AND THEIR EARTHQUAKE. CHARACTERISTICS
Causative
Distance from
Naximum Historical
Maximum Probable
Est. Recurrence
Faults
Intersection of
Earthquake
Earthquake
Lateral of Max.
De Anza and Stevens
Magnitude
Magnitude
Prot. Earthquakes
Creek Blvds.
(Richter Magnitude)
(Richter Magnitude)
(1)
(2)
San Andreas
5� miles
8.7
8.3
50-100 years
San
(Last event: 1906)
Andre,'
Hayward
10 miles
7.0+
7.0
10-100 yearn
(Last event: 1868)
System
Calaveras
16 miles
6.0+
7.0
10-100 years
Berrocal
31 miles
3.7 to 5.0
6.5 to 7.0(3)
Data Insufficient
for estimating
Sergi t-
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The City of Cupertino is divided into 13 geologic/seismic hazard
zones. The seismic and geologic hazards map labeled Figure 6-D
and the accompanying Table 6-C identifies the location of the
zones and describes the specific hazards that could be expected
to occur within each zone. The hazard map and accompanying
table will be used to determine which future development projects
will have to undergo geologic review, and the degree of detail
that must be contained within each review.
Geologic Hazards
The greatest geologic hazard to the foothills and low mountainous
regions of the planning area is landslide. Landslide activity
includes the downward and upward movement of natural earth mater-
ials. The sliding of a slope is a normal geologic process by
which slopes are flattened and valleys become wider. The rate of
downslope movement ranges from very rapid (i.e. rock falls) to
very slow (i.e. soil creep and bedrock creep). Landsliding is
caused by a variety of inter -related natural factors such as
weak soil and rock over steepened hillsides due to rapid stream
erosion, adverse geologic structure, ground water and high rain-
fall rates. Improper grading, excessive irrigation, removal of
natural vegetation and altering surface and sub -surface drainage
can all act to initiate landslides.
Figure 6- E identifies landslide deposits within the Cupertino
study area. Geologic mapping in the hillsides by the U. S. Geo-
logical Survey (Sorg & McLaughlin, 1974) and the California Div-
ision of Mines and Geology (Rogers & Armstrong, 1974) indicates
that landslide deposits of various size an(i activity cover as
much as 20 to 30% of the hillside portion of the planning area.
Landslides range from small, rather shallow deposits comprised
of soil and weak bedrock materials to large deep landslides in-
volving large amounts of bedrock materials.
Quantitative assessment of the long-term stability of a land-
slide deposit is nearly impossible. Old landslide deposits are
the most difficult to judge for overall stability. Experience
also indicates that under average conditions, areas previously
involved in landsliding are far more likely to move again than
are areas previously undisturbed by landsliding. Likewise, areas
within these old deposits that are adjacent to steep, newly en-
trenched stream canyons are more likely to be affected by re-
newed landsliding than areas located some distance from -these new
steep -walled channels. This would be especially true with severe
seismic shaking during a large magnitude earthquake on either
the San Andreas, Berrocal or Monta Vista faults. The historic
account of the 1906 earthquake cites numerous examples of seis-
mically induced landslides scattered throughout the Santa Cruz
:Sountains. Some of these failures were catastrophic events re-
sulting in severe structural damage, personal injury and loss of
life (Lawson, 1908).
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VAi:ZI ----;)OR - ':early f'ac, urbanized GROUND SHAK'NG - Moderate :o ictally severe
- Ground Shak_z
':ac_e.v floor: steep walls a: Steve." %III to IX intensity for aaxtmum probable
- Grourc Fa Cure
Creek Canyon; low telling foothills eartheuakde (8.324) on the ;an sndz2as 3au11c.
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- Ground Ruo c•_re
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a:2a -eat Sc. le se pns Seminars and C :0 :+II intensity expected vichfn ',nOO ft.
Monta Vaca 3u63cacon. and incenr_es of VII to 711! at distances
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greater an 1000 ft. from a =i-um proF-
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(Calahazas C:eek)
able event (7.OM) on the vonta Vista Fault.
�7011N1) FAILURE - Moderate to high landslide
- 4round Shaking
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pocanc'_al slang the steep canyon valla or
.count tall ore
Stevens Creek; moderate to high pocancia2
VF -
(:andslid tag, :urchinz
for lateral spreading and around tar:h.ing
:acera' sorcact:z)
alocq Stevens Creek Canvon walls,' 1'_nuefac:len
potentlaL is cansidared co Se 10w co mcA,race.
-,rouna'Shakdng
:ROUND RUPTUP.E - Yoderata potential along and
- ;round Fa_,,re
within 700 ft. of the :race of the Manta
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FOOD INUNDATION - Moderate to high pocncial
along Stevens Creek under seismic or non-
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seismic conditions and along Caiahazas Creek
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F^OTHLLLS - Sande to steep, pa to is 1111 SROM SNAKING - 4ederaae to Loea1'_v severe
FOOTH =L IEZF.QNCE .'):II
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oast if Har.-doe110 Ridga. oau-':; X-XII intensities within 2000 ft. from
GrOuad :a:_u,-e
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earthquake (7.OM).
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;ROLM FAILURE - Yaderace to hizh Lands Lide
;ctencial under seismic and non-seismic
F - 2
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cond=_ons Ln hillside areas with slopes
"round 3uo:'are
steeper than 152; ground lurching and fractur-
- 'round Faiiu:e
'law expeecad within 2000 fc. .as: of the trace
of :he xonca 'Vista Fault during a maximum
probable earthquake.
GROCND RUPTURE - :oderate potential along and
- ;round Shaking
within 300 ft. east and within 600 fe. 'test
2 - 3
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Ground ?ai1'_:e
the 3arrocal Fault.
FLDOD :NL'8DA7ION - Moderate to high paean-
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:Sat along Stevens Creek under aon-seismic (name
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expected -within 2000 ft. from the 3arrocal
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(7.024).
YOC'NTA:'!S - Moderate :o steep hill- GROUND FAILURE - :aderace to 'nigh landslide
side a:-as if 4encaballo Ridge and pocncial under saismic and non-seismic
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San:a C: .z Meuacaics. conditions in hillside areas vi:h slopes
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steeper than 152; ground '__rc i:-.g and [:ac-
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Landslide activity in the valley floor is anticipated along the
higher portions of Stevens Creek embankments. These areas are
confined to local sites along the entrenched stream canyon ex-
tending from the front of the hillside region across the valley
floor terrain unit. The hazard imposed by failure of stream em-
bankments can be reduced significantly by restricting construc-
tion activities at'the base and top of unstable embankments.
Acceptable Level of Risk
The assignment of an acceptable level of risk for seismic and
geologic hazards must relate to the appropriateness of land use
and building design standards commensurate with the degree of
hazard associated with specific geologic and seismic conditions
of the zone in which a proposed project is to be located. Table
6-D was reproduced from.a.report prepared by'the State of Cali-
fornia Joint Committee for Seismic Safety. The table identifies
an acceptable level of risk for seven land use categories. The
table describes four levels of acceptable risk ranging from ex-
temely low to ordinary. The middle column labeled "Land Use
Group" relates risk assignment to land use activities. "Extremely
low risk category",for example, is assigned to highly critical
structures such as a large dam and vital public utility facili-
ties. Conversely, an ordinary risk category is assigned to low
and moderate occupancy buildings such as single-family residences,
warehouses and farm structures. The third column describes the
possible additional cost associated with measures to reduce risk
and more importantly, generally identifies the level of protec-
tion for life and property.
Land use activities within the extremely low category must be
designed to achieve maximum attainable safety. For example,
Stevens Creek Reservoir must be designed to remain totally func-
tional if subjected to ground shaking caused by a maximum prob-
able event on fault systems within the planning area. There is
no set percentage of cost associated with structural safety im-
provements since those improvements must be made at any cost.
' On the other hand, various activities in the "ordinary" level of
risk is estimated to result in a 1 to 2 percent cost over -ride to
provide the desired level of safety.
Figure 6-F identifies critical facilities that must remain intact
following a maximum probable earthquake on either the San Andreas
Sargent-Berrocal or Monta Vista fault systems. Most of'these
facilities are owned and managed by private utility companies or
other public agencies that are beyond the direct control of the
City of Cupertino. The purpose of the critical facility map is
to ensure that public officials and private entities are aware
of the need to evaluate their facilities within the Planning Area
in terms of their potentital for disruption of service or poten-
tial hazard to Cupertino citizens. Cupertino City Hall, for ex-
ample, functions as one of the communication centers for natural
Flood Risk
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Table 6-D
Acceptable exposure to Rlsk Related to Various Land Uses
Land uses and structural types are arranged belowaccording to the Level of exposure to acceptable risk appropriate
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to each :roup: i.e. the lowest level of exposure co acceptable risk should be allowed for Group I and the highest
level of exposure to acceptable risk for Group 1.
Extra Project Cost Probably
Level of Acceptable Required to Reduce Risk to
Exposure to Risk Land Ilse Group an Acceptable Level
Extremela Low Group l:
Vulnerable structures, the failure of which might be
No sec percentage (whatever is
catastrophic such as nuclear reactors, larva dams,
required for maximum accain-
and plants manufacturing or scoring explosives or
able safety).
toxic materials.
Group 2
Vital public utility facilities, such aselectric
The structure shall be designed to
transmission lncercles (500 KV), nucwork cies (2)0
remain functional following a
KV), and substations, regional water supply dis-
maximum projected earthquake on
cributior facilities, such as aqueducts and valley
local fault systems.
pipelines, treatment plants and pumping stations,
and gas transmission mains.
Law Group J
Major communication and transportation facilities,
5 cc 25 percent of project cost.
such as airports, telephone lines and terminals,
bridges. funnels, freeways and overpasses, and
evacuation routes.
Vater retention structures such as small dame and
Structures shall be designed cc
levees.
remain functional following a
maximum probable earthquake on
Emergency facilities, such as hospitals, fire and
local fault systems.
police stations, ambulance services, post -earth-
quake aid stations, schools, City Rall, Oe Anza
College and convalescent homes
Group 4
Involuntary occupancy facilities, such as convalescent
and nursing homes, schools and prlsons.
Nigh occupancy buildings, such as theaters, arenas.
Large office buildings and hotels, and large
apartment buildings or complexes.
euderataly Group 5
Public utility facilities. such as metropolitan
5 to 15 percent of project cost.
Low
feeder electric transmission routes (60 and
115 KV), water supply turnout lines, and sewage
Structures shall be designed to
lines.
Rive reasonable assurance of pre-
epting injury or loss of life
Facilities which are of major importance to the
during a maximum probable earth -
local economy
quake on local fault syscams.
The structure need not be designed
to remain functional.
Ordinary Risk Group 6
Minor transportation facilities, such as
1 to 2 percent of prpject cost
Level
arterials and parkways.
in most cases (2 co LO percent
of project costs in a minority
Low to moderate occupancy buildings, such as
of cases).
single-family residences, small apartment
buildings, motels and small commercial/office/
professional light industrial buildings.
Group 1 Very Low occupancy building such a warehouses. Structures shall be des lned cu
storage areas, and farm structures• resist minor earthquakes, wicb-
out damage, resist moderate
Open space and recreation areas, farm lands, earthquakes without structural
sanitary land fills and wildlife areas. damage. but some non-strucural
damage, resist paint earthquakes
(maximum probable for lccol faux:
systems) without collapse but
with some structural and non-
structural damage.
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disasters including seismic events and therefore, will play a
major role in coordinating emergency service. Additionally, the
City is responsible to ensure that critical elements of the mu-
nicipal water system are designed to withstand a maximum earth-
quake so as to remain functional for fire fighting purposes and
domestic water.
Table 6-E represents a policy position regarding the degree of
technical evaluation required to ensure that hazards for new
development are reduced to an acceptable level based on various
land use types. Critical facilities located within the Planning
Area should be evaluated and, if necessary, structurally modified
to withstand a maximum earthquake.
Table 6-E
TECHNICAL i:IVESTII:AILIMS OR111RP1 ill DISI11 STRIITUIIi IASEII II,IM
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POLICY RECO10ENDATIONS
The policy recommendation section of this element of the plan
identifies specific actions that the City should take to reduce
the risk of injury or property loss as a result of seismic and
geologic activity.
' The greatest opportunity for preventing future injuries and
property loss from seismic and geologic activities exists in the
area of regulating new development. While it is difficult to
' retrofit old development to reduce risks, the City in cooperation
with the private development sector has the opportunity to locate
and design structures in a manner to reasonably reduce risks.
' Policv 6-1:A seismic/ geologic review process should be
formally adopted and utilized to evaluate new develop-
went proposals in all areas of the community.
Strategy No. 1: The "acceptable level of risk” (Table
6-D) shall be utilized as a means of identifying an
acceptable level of exposure to risk for land use types.
' The table provides general structural design criteria
for each land use group.to.minimize.risk.
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POLICY RECO10ENDATIONS
The policy recommendation section of this element of the plan
identifies specific actions that the City should take to reduce
the risk of injury or property loss as a result of seismic and
geologic activity.
' The greatest opportunity for preventing future injuries and
property loss from seismic and geologic activities exists in the
area of regulating new development. While it is difficult to
' retrofit old development to reduce risks, the City in cooperation
with the private development sector has the opportunity to locate
and design structures in a manner to reasonably reduce risks.
' Policv 6-1:A seismic/ geologic review process should be
formally adopted and utilized to evaluate new develop-
went proposals in all areas of the community.
Strategy No. 1: The "acceptable level of risk” (Table
6-D) shall be utilized as a means of identifying an
acceptable level of exposure to risk for land use types.
' The table provides general structural design criteria
for each land use group.to.minimize.risk.
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' Strategy No. 2: Table 6-E of the Seismic Safety Back-
ground Report shall be used to determine the necessary
geotechnical.and structural analysis based upon the re-
lationship of a proposed land use activity to its lo-
cation within a specific hazard zone.
' Strategy No. 3: The City shall give a high priority .
to the incorporation of additional and most recent
earthquake resistant design techniques into the build-
ing design and structural engineering process.
' Strategy No. 4: The City shall upgrade residential
i construction standards to reduce earthquake damage to
non -engineered construction. The upgraded construc-
tion standards shall be limited to minor construction
techniques and components which do not significantly
raise the cost of construction. Additional bracing for
garage openings of two-story and split-level homes and
increased first story bracing in multi -family residences
located over automobile parking are specific examples
of minor upgraded standards.
Strategy No. 5: The City shall adopt a geotechnical
' review procedure which incorporates geotechnical con-
cerns into the development review process.
' addressing seismic safety concerns relative to the existing en-
vironment is more difficult to deal with. In most cases, it is
not practical to retrofit buildings to incorporate revised
' seismic safety standards. Fortunately, the "built" environment
of Cupertino is newand, therefore, most structures within the
City were built according to a building code which incorporates
' structural components and designs to resist ground shaking.
Nevertheless, Group 1 through 4 structures identified as "criti-
cal facilities" should be re-evaluated, particularly those struc-
tures located in the high hazard zones identified on the geologic
' hazards zone map. Many agencies have completed, or are in the
process of conducting, a seismic safety evaluation of their fac-
ilities. For example, local school districts throughout the
' State have evaluated and modified their structures to resist
ground shaking. All of the school facilities within the City of
Cupertino comply with the legally -mandated standards.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District recently completed an eval-
uation of the safety of Stevens Creek Reservoir. Based on the
construction technique used to build the dam (hydraulic fill) and
' the proximity of the Berrocal and Monta Vista faults, the dis-
trict determined that the risk factor was too great to allow the
dam to continue to impound water pending completion of additional
' safety review of the facility. In still another example, the
State Department of Transportation is conducting an evaluation of
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freeway overcrossing structures throughout the State to deter-
mine their resistance to ground shaking.
Policy 6-2:The City shall conduct an evaluation of its
own facilities described within the Critical Facilities
Map and will encourage other private and public agen-
cies within its planning area to conduct evaluations
of critical facilities to reduce risks consistent with
Table 6-D.
Strategy No. 1: A structural engineer should be re-
tained to evaluate the City Hall Emergency Operating
Center and the structures housing the City's emer-
gency equipment. The engineer shall make design rec-
ommendations, if necessary, to ensure that this struc-
ture will remain functional following a maximum prob-
able earthquake on the San Andreas, Sargent-Berrocal
and Monta Vista faults.
It is not economically feasible for the public or private sector
to conduct an evaluation of non-critical facilities listed for
land use activity Groups 5 through 7 on Table 6-E. The City
government should, however, initiate an educational effort to
enable residents, industrial employers and businessmen to protect
their property and reduce risk of injury.
Policv 6-3: The City should initiate an educational program
informing residents of means to reduce seismic related
hazards.
Strategy No. 1: The City should continue its program
of requiring developers to record a covenant informing
future residents in: high risk areas that a seismic risk
is present and that certain information is available
within City Hall records. The above requirement is
in additional to the State requirement of recording
information regarding the geological report- on the
face of a subdivision map document.
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of
Strategy No. 2: The City should publish a general in-
formational flyer to be submitted in conjunction with
the Cupertino Scene outlining a. series of simple, yet ef-
fective, steps that homeowners and businessmen can take
to minimize risks associated with earthquakes. Exam-
ples are tieing down gas applicances to reduce top-
pling and subsequent fires, install an appropriate tool
' adjacent to gas turn-off valves, describing safe loca-
tions within structures to gather during an earthquake,
a recommendation that periodic drills be held with
' family members, and advising residents to main-
tain minimal first-aid supplies, food and drinking
water.
' Strategy No. 3: The City should activate the emer-
gency operating center as quickly as possible to pro-
vide the focal point for communications in needed time
of emergency.
Fire Hazard
Cupertino residents and properties are located in a number of en-
vironmental settings, each of which has a varying degree of ex-
posure to fire hazard. The greatest degree of fire risk exposure
is borne by residents and property owners within the foothill and
mountainous regions of the planning area which is located outside
of the City's corporate limits. While the City does not have a
direct involvement in public safety aspects of fire hazard within
this mountain region, fire safety within Montebello Ridge and
Stevens Canyon area does affect the community directly. Major
fires would decrease the effectiveness of the Stevens Creek Water-
shed, would cause siltation of downstream portions of the stream -
beds thereby increasing flooding potential, and would diminish
recreation opportunites.
' DEGREE OF HAZARD WITHIN THE FOOTHILL AND MOUNTAINOUS AREA
' The California Division of Forestry utilizes a fire hazard class-
ification system to identify severity of potential fire within
the foothills. The system is based upon three natural factors.
' The natural factors relate to vegetative cover or fuel factor,
the degree of slope, and critical fire weather. The degree of
hazard to life and property is affected not only by the naturally
hazardous condition but also the degree of road access for resi-
dents to evacuate a fire area, the number of fire suppression
personnel able to respond to the fire, the degree of availability
' or water to suppress fire, and the effectiveness of building
codes and follow-through inspection of developments in fire haz-
ard areas. Figure 6-G is a composite map identifying the degree
of hazard for life and property within the mountainous and foot-
hill region. The legend of the map describes the fire hazard
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severity matrix utilized by the California Division of Forestry
and outlines the location of road systems within the location and
the schematic location of development.
There are approximately 16 square miles of land area within the
mountainous section of the Cupertino planning area. The number
of existing dwellings in the mountainous region is estimated at
approximately 100 and based upon the application of the Santa
Clara R-20 zoning regulations, the estimated maximum potential
number of households within the planning area ranges between 112
and 190 dwellings. Thus, relative to the land area involved, the
exposure to fire hazard is limited to a relatively small number
of households.
A very large portion of the land within the mountainous region
is publicly owned either by the MidPeninsula Regional Open Space
District or the Santa Clara County Parks System. The human ex-
posure to fire risk can be quite extensive during certain peak
periods of the year when the park systems are fully utilized.
Road Access
The hillside road system is illustrated on Figure 6-G. The pub-
lic road access is obviously severly limited. The road access
problem is compounded by a decision by the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors to eliminate an emergency road access plan-
ning program approximately five years ago. At the present time,
individual property owners are requested to act independently
or form groups to maintain existing fire access roads. The im-
plementation of the more restrictive zoning patterns has re-
stricted development to the degree that it is not feasible to ex-
pand previously planned fire road to form linkages. The above
conditions have been assessed by Santa Clara County in conjunc-
tion with this Public Safety Element. The County lists the Monte-
bello Road/Stevens Canyon area as the fourth highest fire risk
area within the County of Santa Clara.
Figure 6-G also identifies existing fire tails. There is a fire
trail that links Montebello Road and the Palo Alto Sphere of In-
fluence to the bottom of Stevens Canyon. A quarter mile gap in
the fire trail system is being considered for extension by the
MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District to facilitate patrol
activities. The District is working with the California Depart-
ment of Fish and Game to gain approval, to improve and recon-
struct the former fire trail, and to provide continuity of access.
There is a fire trail that extends from Skyline Boulevard through
Charcoal Road thence down to Stevens Canyon. There are segments
of that road that are not paved and are extremely steep (over 20%)
and therefore would not be passable by standard passenger vehicles,
The road accessibility problem within developing areas of the
lower foothills within the. City's Urban Service Area is less
serious. The City has instituted a policy of requiring an all
weather surface private emergency access connection between pub-
lic streets within Lindy Canyon and Regnart Canyon. The system
of public streets and private fire access roadways will be :
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within the Kaiser property located north of Stevens
Creek and in the Inspiration Heights area should that area de-
velop. The public roadway and private fire access system'is*de-
fined on Figure 6-G.
' Water Supply on Montebello Ridge and Stevens Canyon
' There are no private or public water systems within the Monte-
bello Road and Stevens Canyon area. The County Land Development
Committee requires each homesite to be served by a 5,000 gallon
tank. It is theoretically possible to have jointly owned and
' operated water storage systems. It is possible to reduce the
total unit gallonage as long as there is an adequate water main
distribution for all homes sharing the joint facility. The Santa
' Clara County Public Safety Element references a County Fire
Chief's Association recommendation for a minimal water storage
requirement of 10,000 gallons for a structure over 1,600 sq. ft.
' located in a -remote fire hazard area. The County Public Safety
Element has an'adopted policy position suggesting that the
County's land development regulations include that standard. At
the present time, there is no apparent support for increasing
' the tank standard nor is there any commitment of County resources
to ensure that the minimal 5,000 gallon tanks are periodically
inspected.
Water Supply for Foothill Regions within the Urban Service
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By definition, all development within the Urban Service Area will
be served by a water system that complies with City standards
relative to the supply of water for domestic and fire flow pur-
poses. In the short term, a few developed areas within the
Urban Service Area have an inadequate water system. Examples
are existing lots within the upper reach of Regnart Canyon and a
few areas within the Inspiration Heights planning area. In the
long term, these areas will receive better fire flow as the
City's municipal water system expands in conjunction with new
development and capital improvements programming.
Building Codes
The City of Cupertino and County of Santa Clara utilize a Uniform
Fire Code and designate appropriate areas of each jurisdiction as
Hazardous Fire Areas. The fire codes regulate the types of mater-
ials that are suitable within a hazardous fire environment and
regulate the proximity of combustible vegetation to a structure.
The County Fire Marshal and Central Fire District have the auth-
ority to regulate activities within designated fire hazard areas
including the extreme position of closing an area to the public.
Neither the City nor the County have an effective inspection pro-
gram to ensure that the Uniform Fire Code regulations are contin-
ually obeyed. Funding limitations may eventually require indi-
viduals living within rural fire areas to police their own prop-
erty and in consort with neighbors monitor activities of their
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neighbors that may jeopardize their property because of careless-
ness.
FIRE HAZARDS ON THE URBANIZED VALLEY FLOOR
Life and property within the City of Cupertino is protected by a
well managed fire protection service. Buildings within the City
are relatively new; the City has a strong code enforcement pro-
gram, and has adequate water service. Therefore, while there is
always a risk of fire in any urban environment, Cupertino citi-
zens/property owners are not subject to unusually high fire haz-
ard. The above conclusion notwithstanding, there is room for
improvement relative to the reduction of fire hazard in specific
geographical areas. Fire risk in an urban setting is based upon
building characteristics including construction techniques, mat-
erials and heights, the degree of accessibility measured in dis-
tance and time from fire suppression men and equipment and upon
the availability of water.
Relationship of Building Design and Materials to Fire Risk
The City utilizes the Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Building Code
to regulate building construction and site planning in a manner
to minimize fire hazards. In regard to the Uniform Building Code,
all area within the City's corporate limits are designated a fire
zone 3 which is the least restrictive of the three fire zones and
yet is one that is commonly utilized by suburban communities in
which the majority of buildings are built with modern standards
and buildings are separated reducing the risk of fire spreading
from one structure to another. The Fire Zone 1 category which
is the most restrictive zone is generally applied to central
business district areas in older communities. Large commercial
and industrial buildings in Cupertino are designed to.separate
large areas thereby eliminating the spreading of fire. The City
requires automatic sprinkler systems -and fire detection systems
which additionally reduce risks.
The City of Cupertino and the Central Fire District conduct per-
iodic inspections of commercial and industrial properties to en-
sure that fire regulations are followed. The City does not, how-
ever, require that single-family homes be inspected to ensure that
appropriate code sections are maintained. The City does require
that smoke alarms be installed on new structures and had con-
sidered the possibility of requiring the smoke detectors and
warning devices in older homes in conjunction with the transfer
of property.
Accessibility
Generally speaking, an ideal service area for a fire station is
a 1 1/2 mile radius. More specifically, a large concentration of
commercial and industrial buildings may require an ideal 3/4 mile
radius and conversely one and two family dwellings located in a
very rural environment may permit a radius of up to 3 and 4 miles
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or more. Figure 6-H identifies the 3/4, 1 1/2 and 2 miles dis-
tance isobars from three central fire district stations and the
Rainbow -Blaney Avenue station within the City of San Jose. Dis-
tance isobars from the fire station is an indicator of potential
response time for fire agencies. The actual response time may
vary between areas depending upon levels.of traffic congestion
and other impediments.:,:Por the purpose of this element, the
ideal -service area lines are used to access 'the relative degree
of accessibility to various areas within the community.
Since one of the primary objectives of emergency fire services is
to reduce response time, the City's policy of discouraging
through commute traffic through neighborhoods may result in im-
plementation programs that curtail accessibility. Additionally,
private security systems for planned residential communities may
include impediments to access and must be carefully evaluated.
Water Supply
The adequacy of water supply has great affect upon the ability of
the fire protection agency to suppress fires. Figure 6-I des-
cribes private and public water systems that serve the community.
The San Jose Water Works and California Water Service distribu-
tion systems supply the relatively new areas of the community and
accordingly, the water lines and distribution systems are ade-
quate to meet both domestic and fire flow needs of the community.
Although the systems meet today's needs under the franchise agree-
ment with the City of Cupertino and other agreements with fire
protection agencies, neither private water system is required to
maintain adequate fire flows. The Central Fire District and the
City of Cupertino administrative staffs are investigating the
possibility of new legislation, if needed, that would require
minimum fire flow capabilities be maintained by municipal water
service providers within the community.
The City of Cupertino's domestic water system was acquired in
' 1960. The initial system consisted of old distribution lines and
pumping facilities. The water utility has modernized lines pri-
marily through new development. There are areas within the com-
munity that must be upgraded to meet minimum fire flow require-
ments. Figure 6-: identifies deficiencies within the present
system that should be corrected.
' DEFI`]ITLON OF ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF RISK
The definition of acceptable level of risk is based upon the de-
gree to which economic resources are allocated to protect indi-
viduals and property from fire. To a large extent, the insurance
rating system can be used as a quantitative means of defining
acceptable level of risk. Fire insurance rates paid by property
owners and renters in Cupertino is based upon the American Insur-
ance Administration grading schedule which evaluates a number of
factors that relate to fire hazard. Table 6-F identifies the
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' Taclr 6-G
Points of Deficiency Which Determine Class for
factors utilized in insurance grading schedule together with ics
relative values. Table 6-G correlates the
deficiency points with
Major Items in Grading Schedule
itt�-urance rate classifications.
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Fire
Total Possible Points of Deficiency
and
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Relative Value of Items in
Grading Schedule
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C:ass
Suepiy
Department
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Relative
Item Values
Pe: Cent
of Tota!
Conditiori
Water supph. ................. L-rA
34
0-1"0
Fire department ................... 300
30
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Fire alar,... 030
1l
Fire prevendor....... . 3:0
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151-300
5uiicine demarment............ 20
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21=0
Structural conditions. .......... 'CO
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Climatic or unusual condit;.om.
301-50
111-163
Diner¢ence between F..
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' Class 1—O to 300 points of dencencv
Class 9-501 to 1.000 points of deficiency
Class 3-1,001 to 1.300 points of deficiency
' Class 4-1,301 to 2,000 Points of de5ciencN
Class 5—^_.001 to 9.500 points of defictencc
Class 6—''--.301 to 3.000 points of dcncencN
Class 7-3.001 to 1,510 Points of _441ciencv
Gass 3-3,301 to 4,000 Points of denciencN
Class 9 '...001 to 4500 Points of denriency
Class 10-x.501 and oser Points of dendenr.
Points of Deficiency Which Determine Class for
Major Items in Grading Schedule
lea:cr
Fire
Fire
' Fire
Building
StructUrai
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Suepiy
Department
Alarm
Prevention
Dcpar=ent
Conditiori
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0-1"0
0-;50
0-53
0-35
0-20
0-70!
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151-300
56-110
36-70
21=0
71-i+0
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3=1-510
301-50
111-163
71-105
a;-60
1n1-21.0
511_S30
451-600
165-220
106-!40
61-30
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60! -TJ
221-275
141-i-5
31-!00
2s1-350
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176-210
10t-120
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901-1050
331-335
21.1-2-5
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2Si-313
161-130
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3:5-350
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' Class 1—O to 300 points of dencencv
Class 9-501 to 1.000 points of deficiency
Class 3-1,001 to 1.300 points of deficiency
' Class 4-1,301 to 2,000 Points of de5ciencN
Class 5—^_.001 to 9.500 points of defictencc
Class 6—''--.301 to 3.000 points of dcncencN
Class 7-3.001 to 1,510 Points of _441ciencv
Gass 3-3,301 to 4,000 Points of denciencN
Class 9 '...001 to 4500 Points of denriency
Class 10-x.501 and oser Points of dendenr.
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
The municipality with a Class 1, for example, would have a very
low level of -risk while on the other hand a Class 10 area would
have a very high level of risk and therefore higher insurance
rates. It would be conceivable for the City to achieve a Class
1 or 3. category in order to provide a maximum protection of life
' and property and therefore lower insurance rates. However, in
or6er to accomplish the change in classification from the City's
current level of Class 4 to a Class 1 or 2 a considerable expen-
diture of monies would have to be made to augment the water sup-
ply, to increase manning levels and number of fire stations,
and place greater restrictions on -.buildings.
Since fire insurance premiums will not change that drastically it
would be far more economically beneficial for both the community
as a whole and for individual private property owners not to
spend the monies needed to change the lower classification. The
above comments not withstanding, it is important to improve the
' level of fire protection and to decrease response time for emer-
gency medical cares for individuals for certain areas within the
community.
The following policy section of this document is designed
' to provide a better level of protection for certain sub-
areas of the community.
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Suggested Policies for the Fire Hazard Section of the Seismic
' Safety Element
The mountainous terrain outside of the Urban Service Area is the
' most hazardous area within the Cupertino Planning Area. The City
does not have a direct involvement in the public safety aspects
of fire hazards within the mountainous region of the Planning
Area. However, fire safety within Montebello Ridge and Stevens
' Canyon area does directly affect the community. Major fires
would decrease the effectiveness of the Stevens Creek water shed
and would cause siltation of downstream portions of streambeds,
' thereby increasing flooding potential. A major fire would de-
crease recreation opportunities on lands owned by the County Park
system and the MidPeninsula Regional Open Space District and
' destroy the City's scenic backdrop. Therefore, the City of Cup-
ertino has a vital concern relative to fire hazards on land out-
side of the Urban Service Area. It would appear that the elected
and appointed County officials are not implementing the County's
' Public Safety Element policies designed to reduce fire hazards
within the hillsides. For example, the County delineated a pro-
gram to design and maintain fire roads. County officials have
not implemented recommendations by the County Fire Marshal's
Office and other fire protection individuals to change standards
increasing the water storage capacity for homesites from 5,000 to
10,000 gallons. Nor has the County allocated resources for
proper inspection of water facilities. Cupertino.'s.Public
Safety Element therefore should encourage the County to take
greater steps to reduce the risk of a major fire within the reg-
ions of the Cupertino planning area. Although County
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
government has not adequately implemented its fire prevention
policies regarding land development, the County Board of Super-
visors has recently entered into an agreement with a volunteer
fire department formed to provide fire protection for the Monte-
bello Ridge and Stevens Canyon area. The volunteer group's pur-
pose is to provide fire protection during the months of October
through May when the California State Division of Forestry Sta-
tion at Stevens Creek Reservoir is unmanned. The Central Fire
District will provide administrative support and the California
' Division of Forestry will provide training. The Board of Super-
visors has agreed to provide $6,000 a year to fund in=
surance for the group. Local residents have conducted fund
' raising events to provide equipment and plan. to install addi-
tional water storage capabilities for fire protection purposes.
Policy 6-4:The City of Cupertino shall encourage the
County to actively pursue the implementation of poli-
cies contained in the County Public Safety Element re-
garding the reduction of fire hazards.
' Strategy 1: The City of Cupertino shall re-
quest the Board of Supervisors to provide extra
funding, if required, to enable the County Public
Works Department to design a comprehensive cir-
culation system for Montebello Ridge and upper
Stevens Canyon. The circulation plan should in-
clude future alignment for public roads, private
' roads and fire roads. The road planning ef-
forts should include provisions to develop a
regulation which would coordinate the timing
' and location of future development in a manner
to ensure safe access prior to actual construc-
tion of new dwellings. The plan should also
' provide for either direct public maintenance or
a publicly regulated private maintenance pro-
gram for private roads and fire roads.
Stragety 2:. The City Council will actively
pursue the implementation of a Santa Clara
County Public Safety Element policy which recom-
mends that the minimum water storage capacity
for a home exceeding 1,600 sq. ft. be raised
' from 5,000 to 10,000 gallons. The City Council
shall also monitor efforts to implement a County
program to periodically inspect water storage
facilities.
The implementation of policies and programs to ensure adequate
access and water supply, coupled with already effective reg-
ulations to ensure fire retardant building materials, and clear-
ance of natural vegetation around dwellings, would help protect
' residents and property within the hillsides.
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Policy 6-5:The City of
Cupertino should encourage the
MidPeninsula Regional
Open Space District and the
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County of Santa Clara
Board of Supervisors (Parks De-
partment) to continue
efforts in Fuel management to
reduce fire hazard.
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Policy 6-6:The City of
Cupertino should encourage the
MidPeninsula Regional
Open Space District to consider
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uses for open space lands
as a means to create "green"
fire breaks. Use of this
concept may include the pos-
sibility of commercial
timber harvesting for firewood
or building products.
' Residents living within the Urban Service Area have an acceptable
level of fire protection. There are however, a number of im-
provements that can be made to increase safety in specific areas.
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Policy 6-7:The City shall prepare a master fire plan
for the community. The intent of the plan is to out-
line a fire protection program which achieves the ob-
jective of obtaining a high degree of fire protection
with a minimum of public and private costs. The break
point in the level of service versus costs equation
would be determined in conjunction with the master fire plan.
The plan should determine the optimum level of fire pro-
tection service for each land use type. The study
shall analyze the degree to which private property
owners should be responsible for protection costs via
building and fire codes (fire protection emphasis)
versus increased fire stations and manning level costs
(fire suppression emphasis).
Policy 6-8: A secondary means of access may be required
for a hillside subdivision where a dead-end public street
is longer than 1,000 ft. The secondary means of access
may be a private roadway with easement rights to allow
public use during an emergency.
Policy 6-9: The City shall continue to require smoke
detectors in new residential construction and shall con-
tinue to support the effort of fire protection agencies
to educate the residents of existing homes to install
smoke detectors.
The City shall also utilize the Cupertino Scene to
assist efforts of fire protection agencies to alert
Cupertino citizens to fire hazards and the means
to correct them.
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Flood Hazard
The lives and property of Cupertino citizens are subject to
flooding resulting from large rainstorms, failure of a man-made
storage facility, and from a landslide -created water impound
basin.
Flood Hazard From Rainstorms
The flood hazard resulting from large rainstorms is the
most.common source of flooding; however, it is relatively the
least serious in terms of risk to life and property. The vast
watersheds within the Santa Cruz Mountain range feed into four
major streambeds which traverse the City: Permanente Creek,
Stevens Creek, Regnart Creek and Calabazas Creek. Figure 6-J
identifies the location of the streambeds and the extent of a
flood that has a 1X chance of happening during any given year.
The 19. flood or 100 -year event is accepted as a standard "design"
flood condition by the Federal Flood Insurance Administration,
the Army Corp of Engineers and locally by the Santa Clara Valley
Water District and the City of Cupertino. The rationale for the
100 -year event criteria is discussed in a later section re-
garding acceptable level of risk.
The balance of Cupertino's urban area is protected from flooding
by the City's sub -surface concrete storm drain system. The City
storm drain system was initially designed for a three year storm
(i.e. maximum storm than can occur once in every three years).
' The City Council in 1977 adopted a revised master storm drain
system which is designed to transport a 10 -year flood. All new
development areas in the community will have the greater capacity
' syst® installed. Ia the interim period, the key segments of the
older system will be updated through the long-term capital im-
provements program. Although the City has not conducted a de-
tailed analysis of the carrying capacity of its system for larger
' storm events (chose greater than 10 years), in general a moder-
ate storm (a 10-40 year event) will be contained within the curb
and gutter sections of the City's street section.and will thence
flow into major storm channels and creek beds which are designed
t to handle a 100 -year event. Heavier storms may result in some
flooding of yards; however, in general, it would be extremely un-
likely that storm water would enter into buildings. There are a
few specific areas within the community that are not protected
by storm water systems such as Old Monta Vista and older areas
adjacent to the foothill fringe. It is difficult, if not impos-
sible, to predict the precise location and extent of flooding
that might happen in smaller isolated areas. In any case, the
risk to life is virtually non-existent.
Heavy rainstorms in the foothill and mountainous areas of the
planning area do not generally cause flooding problems. The
Divisions of Mines and Geology -sponsored Armstrong and Anderson
Report, prepared in conjunction with the Montebello Ridge Study,
indicated that all streambeds can carry a 200 year event. The
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6-31
main problem associated with rainfall in the foothills relates
to condition"s where heavy sheet flow of water exposes cut and
fill slopes. Unless the cut and fill slopes are protected
through erosion control methods, an immediate hazard condition
via landslide and mudslide activity is possible which could have
long-term effectsresulting from siltation of streambeds.
Flood Hazard Resulting, from Failure of Man -Made Water Storage
Facilities
Figure 6-K identifies the location and size of man-made water
storage facilities within the planning area. The figure sche-
matically describes the area of inundation should Stevens Creek
Reservoir instantaneously fail. The flood inundation area is
based upon the maximum 3,700 acre feet storage capacity of the
reservoir. At present the reservoir is being operated at a re-
duced level (1,200 acre feet maximum) pending completion of a
dam safety study. Accordingly, the area of inundation would be
a smaller area. The Santa Clara Valley Water District does not
have an inundation plan prepared for the 1,200 acre feet storage
capacity. It should be stressed, however, that the 1,200 acre
feet limitation was imposed to remove the probability of dam
failure based upon a maximum probable earthquake located on the
San Andreas fault. The water utility storage tanks described on
the plan are considered as minimual risk; nevertheless, there is
potential for injury and property loss for properties located in
close proximity to those tanks should they fail. Currently,
there is no State or local legislation that requires owners of
such tanks to prepare inundation maps and therefore neither the
California Water Company, the City of Cupertino Water Utility,
San Jose Water Works nor the Reglin Mutual Water System have pre-
pared inundation maps for their facilities. The San Jose Water
Works has installed flexible couplings and check valves in the
20 million gallon Regnart Road Reservoir to minimize valve and
water line failure during a seismic event. The City's two 2
million gallon water tanks located on Mercedes Road do not have a
check valve or flexible coupling feature at the present time.
The S to 10 acre feet Voss Avenue Pond located at the terminus of
Voss Avenue was evaluated by an engineering consultant and deter-
mined to be safe.
Flood Hazard Resulting from Landslide Activity in the Hillside
Ravines
There is potential for a landslide to occur within a steep ravine
located within the foothill fringe in the more mountainous ter-
rain outside of the Urban Service Area boundary. If a landslide
occurs in a ravine serving a relatively large watershed, water
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Valley Water District has concluded that based upon historical
evidence and -the particular configuration of the reservoir itself
the landslide would not constitute a flood hazard by virtue of
displacing water over the dam face itself nor resulting in an un-
stable pond facility.
Acceptable Level of Risk and Means to Manage Risk
Decisions involving the acceptable degree of protection for life
and property are related to economic and social consideration.
The Cupertino planning area watersheds are generally not large
enough to result in life threatening flooding. The exception,
of course, is that rain swollen flood channels often present a
challenge to young people and as a result there have been drown-
ings in the past involving individuals who either venture -too
close to the fast-moving storm channel or deliberately go into
the streambed with a kayak or other type of boat. While it is
possible to design flood protection for a 500 of 1,000 year storm,
the equipment necessary to protect residents from -;such a flood
would be extremely expensive in relation to the value of the land
use activities on the property being protected. It would, for
example, be foolish to construct a flood works to protect grazing
land located next to a stream. It would be slightly less foolish
to protect higher income yielding agricultural land. It is
prudent to protect a single-family housing development and ab-
solutely essential to protect a critical facility such as a hos-
pital. The acceptable level of risk or exposure to flood haz-
ards in the case of an instantaneous failure of Stevens Creek
Reservoir is extremely low.
DESCRIPTION OF POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO REDUCE FLOOD RISK
The Santa Clara Valley Water District and the City of Cupertino
are actively involved in local programs to minimize the risk of
flooding. In 1974, the City developed a flood plain land use
policy for the non -urbanized reach of Stevens Creek southerly of
Stevens Creek Boulevard, which ensures that the area which is
naturally flooded by the 100 -year event should be maintained in
a natural state. The policy not only reduces flood hazard but
it also protects the natural riparian environment of the flood
plain. Both the City and the Santa Clara Valley Water District
have developed 'a unique flood management program for the reach of
Stevens Creek between Route 280 Freeway and Stevens Creek Boule-
vard. The program strategy is to retain the natural environment
of Stevens Creek even though studies indicated that structural
improvements would be necessary to absolutely protect properties
from the 100 -year event. The majority of residents within the
Phar Lap Drive and Creston neighborhoods agreed to accept a high-
er level of risk for flooding with the understanding that risks
be partially lowered by utilization of the Federal Flood Insur-
ance Administration Program and an installation of a flood warn-
ing system.
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The third leg of the strategy involves the construction of a new
' conduit on the 280 Freeway to reduce the barrier effect of the
Freeway Route 280 earth and fill constructed across the natural
flood plain.
' Flood Hazard Policy No. 6-10: The City of Cupertino shall
adopt stringent land use and building code requirements
to prevent new construction from occurring in already
' urbanized flood hazard areas recognized by the Federal
Flood Insurance Administrator. For example, the finish
floor level for new construction must be higher in eleva-
tion than the flood water profile elevation for a 100 -year
' storm. A description of flood zone regulations and a map
identifying potential flood hazard areas will be published
in the Cupertino Scene.
' Flood Hazard Policy No. 6-11: The City of Cupertino shall
continue its policy of prohibiting all forms of habitable
development in natural flood plains. The policy position
' includes the prohibition of fill materials and obstruc-
tions which may increase flood potential downstream or
modify the natural riparian environnent.
t One of the major expenses of the Santa Clara Valley Water Distr=ct
and of the City of Cupertino is to continuously remove sediment
from drainage systems. The sediment is caused by both natural and
development -induced erosion, primarily within the hillside areas of
the community. In recognition of the erosion problem, the City has
created a hillside Development Ordinance which requires private
hillside construction to install erosion control measures on all
cut -and -fill slopes including both roadway and driveway systems and
house pads. In addition to the possibility of increasing flood risk
t by clogging natural or manmade water courses, the erosion -caused
settlement also clogs the natural percolation function of the strea
beds, which replenish the underground water table.
Policy No. 6-12: The City of Cupertino shall continue
to restrict the extent and timing of grading opera-
tions in its hillsides. Lot and street grading shall
' be limited to April through October. A suitable per-
formance bond shall be submitted by a grading permit
applicant prior to initiation of grading during the
remaining months. The intent of the bond is to guar-
antee the repair of erosion damage. All graded slopes
must be planted as soon as practical after completion
of grading.
The majority of water storage facilities delineated on Figure 6-K
are designed to withstand ground shaking. In those instances where
the magnitude of ground shaking was not previously assessed of in
the cases where water facilities were designed prior to new stand-
ards, the City should re-evaluate the design if publicly -owned or
should implore the owners of storage facilities to conduct their
own research to evaluate the structural integrity of the facility
based upon a maximum probable event on the San Andreas fault. Each
study should include an evaluation of the possible area of inunda-
tion.
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Policy No. 6-13: The City of Cupertino shall program
necessary funds to conduct an evaluation of the struc-
tural integrity of municipal water storage facilities,
including attendant distribution line connections, and
repair of critical facilities, if necessary. Possible
flood velocities and inundation areas, should a facility
fail, should be included in the evaluation. The study
consultant shall consult with City's geological consult-
ant to determine maximum expected ground shaking intensi-
ties and the geology of the tank site.
Noise Pollution
Freedom from excessive noise is a major factor in determining the
quality of life enjoyed by the residents of a particular commun-
ity. The noise environment is an accumulation of many different
sources ranging from commonly used labor saving devices to the
principal contributor - the vehicular circulation system. Table
6-H lists some common noise sources experienced by urban dwellers
and their associated level of sound.
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The degree t-0 which noise irritates us depends on a variety of
factors; some of which are independent of the noise source itself.
For instance, time of day, background or "ambient" sound level.
the activity in which the listener is engaged, and surrounding
land use can all influence the degree to which a particular sound
is perceived as annoying. Certain value judgments also enter in-
to one's tolerance for urban sound levels. Emergency sirens and
lawnmowers which reach very high sound levels are tolerated by
most people because they represent socially -necessary actions;
(i.e. public safety and neighborhood upkeep). On the other hand,
loud noises from vehicles with defective or illegal mufflers are
usually greeted as an unnecessary disturbance.
Despite efforts to identify and regulate sources of urban noise
pollution overall noise levels seem to be increasing. Truly
effective solutions to the noise problem will probably require
changes in lifestyle and certain trade-offs between freedom from
government intervention in our personal lives and the degree of
convenience and economy which we enjoy from use of noise emitting
devices. It is certainly not possible to control all sources of
urban sound to which individual citizens may object; however,
some regulation is needed to offset the very real negative
results of excessive noise levels.
Figures 6-L and 6-M are noise contour maps which focus on the
transportation network and its noise impacts upon the community.
These impacts are described in Ldn (average day/night sound
levels) and L10 (sound level exceeded 10% of the time). The L10
map is especially useful for illustrating the less continuous,
more noticeable sporatic noise events which characterize traffic
sounds in residential neighborhoods.
Effect of Noise on People
Noise can affect the physical, social, psychological and economic
well-being of residents within a community. Studies conducted by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency have demon-
strated that excessive noise can result in temporary or chronic
hearing losses and in some cases, physiological damage to the
inner ear. Noise can reduce the opportunity for privacy, adverse-
ly influence mood, disburb relaxation, and interrupt sleep.
Noise can interfere with speech and confuse other auditory sig-
nals. If noise disrupts .the performance of complicated tasks
within the work environment, diminished efficiency of workers and
consequent economic loss can result. All of the aforementioned
stresses are justifiable reasons for attempting to control urban
noise impacts. The following section, therefore, will outline
and discuss some of the measures which can be implemented on the
local government level and identify policies of the City aimed at
counteracting some of the increasingly pervasive irritations of
the community noise environment.
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' THE CUPERTINO NOISE ENVIRONMENT:.
GOALS AND POLICIES
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' The Noise Section of the General Plan provides a policy frame-
work for guiding future land use/urban design decisions, and
contains a system of controls and abatement measures useful for
protecting citizens from exposure to excessive or unacceptable
' noise levels. The policy objectives will be identified and ana-
lyzed according to issues of land use compatibility, transporta-
tion related, and non -transportation related noise sources and
' will also include discussion of those especially severe impacts
associated with Kaiser Permanente truck traffic on Foothill and
Stevens Creek Boulevards.
' Understanding the following goals and policies requires.
agreement upon what is considered an acceptable "noise standard".
Essentially, the noise standard consists of commonly recognized
' activities, the disruption of which is unwelcome. Uninterrupted
speech communication and undisturbed rest are two common ref-
erenced activities necessary to social relationships and personal
health. Various studies, which are referenced in the Noise e;te-
ment Working Paper, have established maximum interior noise
levels which will ensure undisturbed relaxation and conversation.
Unfortunately, exterior noise environments are more difficult to
' analyze and to control. The ability to speak at close range in
a normal voice seems to be a reasonable standard against which
to judge the outside noise condition. On the basis of these
' standards, then, this Section .outlines techniques which can
help to protect both the interior and exterior environments from
✓ disruption by urban noise of those activities basic to comfort-
able daily living.
Land Use Compatibility
1 Goal A: The City of Cupertino should strive to ensure
a compatible noise environment for all existing and
' future land use categories within the community.
' Many of the undesirable implications of urban noise can be re-
duced or avoided if existing and projected noise conditions are
considered when assigning land uses to specific parcels: While
noise cannot, and should not, be the primary factor considered
in land use analysis, the City should strive to match uses which
encompass broad ranges of noise levels and are considered other-
wise compatible.
Compatibility may be achieved by locating specific use types out-
side of designated noise impact areas, or by requiring modifica-
tion of the site design to reduce noise disturbances through set-
backs, noise walls, building insulation, or landscaping.
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY
Policy 6-14: Figures 6 -L,•6 -M, and 6-N will be used
to evaluate land use decisions.
' Strategy 1: Site/land use compatibility shall be deter-
mined for all reassignment of land uses under the General
Plan, and for all new or significantly modified develop-
ment proposals in order to determine appropriate mitigat-
ing measures.
Strategy 2: In cases where the proposed or existing land
' use falls within those categories other than "normally
acceptable" as depicted on Figure 6-N, the City may re-
quire preparation of a noise analysis to include suggested
' mitigation measures to be implemented as conditions of
official project approval.
' Policy 6-15: In all cases, new residential development
shall conform with the 45 dBA, Ldn average noise level
established by Title 25 of the California Administrative
Code.
' Strategy 1: Upon receipt of an application for a new resi-
dential development or the significant remodeling of an
' existing multi -family apartment or ownership project, the
City staff will review the proximity of the project to the
Ldn noise contour map, and review the results of previous
noise studies to determine if the above standards can
reasonably be complied with through conventional construc-
tion practices. If the staff determines that the informa-
tion presently available is inconclusive or not sufficient,
' the staff may request the developer provide an acoustical
analysis at the time of application submittal, In any
case, the applicant may appeal staff recommendations to
' the Planning Commission.
Strategy 2: The City will evaluate adoption of a noise
standard which assesses and limits the level of less
' frequent, more intrusive noise.
Transportation Noise
1 Goal B: The City should strive to reduce the noise
impact of major streets and freeways upon the community.
' Transportation -related sound is the greatest contributor to noise
in Cupertino, and one of the most difficult sources to control
' effectively through local effort. Cupertino is bisected by two
major freeways and nine major arterials.
The City of Cupertino is fortunate that significant portions of
Highway 85 and 280 are recessed, which helps to minimize the noise
impacts upon the surrounding neighborhoods. Freeway noise tends
to take on a constant but more subdued roar, and represents less
of a direct threat to the safety of residents located in neigh-
borhoods adjoining the freeway.
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In total, approximately 2,000 out of approximately 16,000 units
' within the Urban Service Area (inclusive of the San Jose boundary
adjustment area) are exposed to excessive noise levels from free-
ways and major streets.
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(Ldn, 60 dBA, and Above)
* Future impacted areas result from Highway 85 extension to Saratoga -
Sunnyvale Road and Bollinger Road extension to Stelling Road.
Note: Population multiplier equals 2.92 persons/unit.
Careful consideration of potential noise generated by the 85 ex-
tension is imperative in any future design actions for this road-
way, and should accompany more stringent State and Federal noise
emission standards to reduce these anticipated impacts.
Existing
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Population
Units Population
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Population
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4,380
300 880
1,800
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1,460
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5,840
300 880
2,300
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Sunnyvale Road and Bollinger Road extension to Stelling Road.
Note: Population multiplier equals 2.92 persons/unit.
Careful consideration of potential noise generated by the 85 ex-
tension is imperative in any future design actions for this road-
way, and should accompany more stringent State and Federal noise
emission standards to reduce these anticipated impacts.
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Policy 6-16: The City will seek to ensure that design
and improvement of transportation facilities along
the West Valley Transportation Corridor are accom-
plished in a manner which minimizes noise impacts upon
adjoining neighborhoods through appropriate design
techniques.
Policy 6-17: The City should continue to support the
enactment of stricter State legislation governing
noise emission from new motor vehicles and enforce
existing street laws governing noise emissions.
Local Streets/Neighborhood Protection
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' Local neighborhood streets are particularly sensitive to noise
abuse. The need to move private vehicles, and the need to mini-
mize response time of emergency services must be balanced against
the need for safe and quiet neighborhood environments when the
organization of neighborhood street networks are considered.
' Policy 6-18; The City should continue to review the safety
and convenience needs of area residents and prioritize
neighborhood needs over the convenient movement of com-
mute or through traffic where practical.
Policy 6-19: The City should continue to evaluate solu-
tions to discourage abuse of local streets through mod-
ified street design (e.g. meandering streets, diverters,
landscape islands, street closures, widened parking
strips, etc.).
Circulation
page 4-23
policies 4-10
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Community Character
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Strategy 1: Implementation of the above policy may re-
quire direct monetary participation through creation of
local improvement districts.
Trains and Aircraft Overflight
Railroad and aviation operations do not contribute significantly
to the Cupertino noise environment. Aircraft overflights into
Moffett Field Naval Air Station are restricted to the northeast-
erly corner of the community (see Figure 6-L) affecting some res-
idents of the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood.
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6-45
The City's only railroad line passes through the Monta vista —
area and connects with the Kaiser Permanence Plant in the west-
ern foothills. Currently, only two train movements occur per day•
however, intensified shipment of Kaiser products by rail could
significantly increase noise levels for numerous residences
along the Southern Pacific right of way for which noise attenu-
ation devices are not provided.
Kaiser Permanente Truck Traffic
Perhaps the most critical example of transportation related
noise intrusion upon the quality of neighborhood life is the
effect of heavy duty truck trips to and from the Kaiser Permanente
Plant in the western foothills upon the residents adjacent to
Stevens Creek Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard. Approximately
1,500 trips occur each working day, generating up to 90 DBA
noise levels adjacent to the roadway.
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Acceleration and deceleration movements, use of high powered
braking equipment and unusual steepness of roadway grade all
' exasperate the truck noise problem. A detailed analysis of
noise behavior characteristics and description of especially
impacted areas of the Foothill/Stevens Creek Boulevard area may
be found in the Noise Element Working Paper Appendix. Figure
6-0 displays the results of an analysis of truck noise con-
ducted by Edward L. Pack and Associates. This study used an L+
descriptor which attempts to only define the noise generated by
Kaiser trucks.
' Policy 6-20: The City of Cupertino should continue to
work toward improvement of the noise environment along
Foothill Boulevard through restriction, preferably
' voluntary, on truck traffic movements to the Kaiser Permanente
Cement Plant, especially during late evening and early morn-
ing hours.
' A special study prepared by professional acoustical engineering
consultants suggested a series of noise mitigation measures to
' protect homes along the truck traffic corridor. Strategic imple-
mentation of these measures, couples with efforts to reduce in-
cidences of truck travel could provide some relief to those resi-
dents most severly affected.
Non -Transportation Noise Sources
Goal C: The City should protect residential areas to
the greatest degree possible from intrusive noise gen-
erated by sources other than, and in addition to, the
urban transportation network.
6-4;
Policy 6-21: The City should strive to implement noise
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attenuation measures enumerated in the Edward L. Pack
and Associates report to relieve residences adjacent
to Foothill and Stevens Creek Boulevards from excess
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noise impacts resulting from Kaiser Permanente truck
traffic.
Strategy 1: The City should compile and distribute to
citizens in the noise impacted areas information on
structural building noise attenuation measures. The
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information pamphlet should also contain an overview
of current noise laws and the telephone number of agen-
cies to contact with complaints.
Strategy 2: The City should require, as conditions of
development approval, that deeds of property in the im-
pacted area contain recorded notices informing buyers
of special noise problems in their vicinity.
Non -Transportation Noise Sources
Goal C: The City should protect residential areas to
the greatest degree possible from intrusive noise gen-
erated by sources other than, and in addition to, the
urban transportation network.
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Von -transportation sources are typically immobile and character-
ized by sporadic or impulsive occurrence. While these impacts
are relatively minor when compared to the influence of the trans-
poration system, -such things.as incessant barking of an unrulev
neighborhood dog, or rattling of garbage cans during sleeping hours
can be annoying and disruptive. While complete control of such
disturbances if not likely, the City's attention can and should be
directed toward protecting neighborhoods from excess noise during
relaxation activity hours during which background noise levels
tend to be lower.
Adjoining Dissimilar Land Uses
Cupertino residents adjoining commercial development often com-
plain of late night and early morning disturbance from loading
docks when such facilities are located in close proximity to
their homes. Similarly, residences adjoining industrial areas
are often annoyed by sounds from chemical storage plants, air
conditioning equipment and the general manufacturing process.
These problems, although easily anticipated, are often difficult
to resolve in the development review process, as competing eco-
nomic interests and property rights must be balanced.
Policy2-23 of the Land Use/Community Character Element of the
Cupertino General Plan provides a strategy for design controls
for ensuring a more peaceful cc -existence between adjoining dis-
similar land uses. These controls should be studied carefully
' at the inception of a commercial or industrial project which
will adjoin a residential neighborhood.
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Policy 6-22: New commercial or industrial developments
should orient delivery areas away from existing or
planned residential developments.
Policv 6-23: The City should continue to actively en-
force Section 10.45 of the Municipal Code limiting
commercial and industrial delivery hours.
Policy 6-24.: The City should continue to require anal-
ysis and implementation of techniques to control noise
impacts from industrial equipment and processes for projects
near residential neighborhoods.
Construction activities can alto disrupt the successful neighbor-
hood environment. Anticipating such impacts, the City has re-
quested in several cases that building construction cease during
evening and weekend periods.
Policy 6-2$: The City should continue to restrict non-
emergency building construction work during evening,
early morning and weekend hours when such construction
is near by residential neighborhoods.
Common Neighborhood Disturbances
' The common activities of daily living often produce sounds audi-
ble beyond the boundaries of the sites from which they originate,
oftentimes to the annoyance of nearby neighbors. Barking dogs,
lawnmowers, parties, amplified music, and pool equipment are just
a few of those common activities which can disrupt domestic tran-
quilicy.
Policv 6-26: The City should develop a comprehensive
Noise Ordinance which encompasses time restrictions
governing commercial and industrial deliveries, es-
tablishes procedures for regulating noisy animals, pro-
vides regulation of hours for construction activity
' and establishes maximum noise level for common neigh-
borhood disturbances.
Noise Attenuation
Goal D: The City should encourage use of noise attenu-
ation techniques wherever their application can pro-
duce practical and desirable results.
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Community Noise
Control Ord. 01022
Adopted July 1980
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Because the air is full of sound waves traveling in all direc-
tions, interior noises can best be attenuated in much -the same
way as one protects the home from cold air during the winter
months. Leaks around doors, window, vents, or through open
fireplace dampers, uninsulated exterior walls and lack of seals
or weather stripping all increase the capability of noise to in-
trude into a structure. Because the presence of sound is so per-
vasive in the urban environment, it is easy to see why control
of exterior living environment noises is difficult.
A variety of techniques can be utilized with varying degrees of
effectiveness to interrupt the transmission path of noise. To
achieve maximum effectiveness, each site should be evaluated to
determine the best combination of devices to attenuate noise.
The following summarizes some of the commonly utilized techniques
and their characteristics.
Rarrior<
Solid,. air impervious sound walls can reduce noise from 1 to 15
dba or more. The effectiveness of noise attenuation walls de-
pends upon the relative grade of the roadway, the distance of
the receptor from the center line of the nearest travel lane,
placement and height of the noise wall with respect to the noise
source's line of travel, the size and location of the area to be
protected and the frequency components of the noise source.
Since longer wave length.low frequency noise components bend
around obstacles more readily than the shorter wave length high
frequency components, the barrier performance improves with in-
creasing frequency of the noise. Also, the barrier is usually
most effective when located close to the source or to the re-
ceiver, assuming both source and receiver are below the top of
the barrier as the bending angle is then greater. Also, barriers
should be installed to control sound flanking around the ends of
the barrier.
A final consideration of noise barriers is that they can be aes-
thetically unpleasing and wall -in or separate neighborhoods. An
effective low cost technique to buffer the hard cold surface of
the noise attenuation walls is to use landscaping. Landscaping
along the roadway side of walls should be of a dense evergreen
material whenever possible and include ivy or vines to grow along
the wall. The use of landscaping will also reduce sound reflec-
tions from the wall which can increase noise levels on the oppo-
site side of the roadway as much as 1 to 3 decibels.
Policy 6-27: The City will exercise discretion when re-
quiring noise walls to ensure that all other methods of
noise attenuation have been explored and that the pro-
posed wall is aesthetically compatible with the sur-
rounding neighborhood.
Community Character
Policy 2-19
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Strategy': The City will assist the formation of spec-
ial assessment districts to:install noise barriers in
areas where existing single-family residences back up
to major thoroughfares. In all cases, where walls are
' deemed necessary to attenuate noise, landscaping mater-
ials shall be utilized on the street side of the noise
wall.
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ive solution to reducing noise levels. Plants and trees are
porous to air flow and lack density. Setbacks can provide some
help to attenuate noise, however, distances must be substantial
to produce a noticeable noise reduction. For heavy traffic con-
ditions, sound levels would decrease approximately 3 db for each
doubling of the distance from center line of the road. Under
light traffic conditions, noise would diminish at the rate of 6
db for each doubling of the distance from the center line of the
road. The following figure taken from Santa Clara County Noise
Element illustrates the effectiveness of setbacks and landscaping
on noise (Figure 6-P - Setback and noise reduction).
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Building and Site Design
Building and site design techniques can be very effective tools
to mitigate noise on new developments or upon significant modi-
fication of existing buildings. Sensitive areas within a site
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areas. Individual buildings can use less sensitive living
areas (i.e. kitchens, bathrooms, garagesl to buffer the more
1 noise sensitive bedroom and living rooms. Buildings should
orient a solid wall toward the noise source and ensure that no
vents or other air leaks are directed toward the noise source.
1 Insulating Buildings from Noise
1 Conventional building practices will achieve between 15 to 20 db
reductions in the adjoining roadway noise levels.
1 The following table, taken from the Santa Clara County Noise Ele-
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forded by typical building types.
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Building Type window Condition from Outside Sources Noise of 55 dBA
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Masonry Single pane, closed 25 decibels 70
Masonry Double pane, closed 35 decibels 80
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Policy and Procedure Memorandum 90-2,
February 8, 1973 - Reprinted in Santa Clara County Noise Element,
July, 1976.
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Crime -- I
In the early 1970's, Architect Oscar Newman popularized the
"Defensible Space" concept. Simply stated, defensible space
uses architectural . design to create a physical environment
which enablesthe inhabitant of that environment to monitor ac-
tivities and thereby reduce odious behavior. The City of Cuper-
tino Planning Commission and Architectural and Site Approval
Committee evaluates 70-100 development projects a year. Those
projects translate into living and working environments for Cup-
ertino citizens. The City should, in the future, develop an ap-
preciation of the sociological and psychological effects of the
physical environment on human behavior.
Park Design
Residents living immediately adjacent to neighborhood parks
experienced problems resulting from nuisance and criminal behav-
ior within the parks, particularly those areas within parks that
are not easily visible from the street.
Future park design will include a provision for -the construction
of a perimeter road which would allow neighboring residents and
police personnel to have visual access to the park from all
sides. The design principle amplifies the defensible space con-
cept whereby individual residents within a neighborhood have more
control over their neighborhood space. Figure 6-R illustrates an
existing and proposed configuration for Three Oaks Park located
northerly of Rainbow Drive. If technical and legal problems can
be resolved, a southerly portion of the park will be sold to a
residential developer with the proceeds to be used to either im-
prove the Three Oaks Park or to acquire land in an adjoining
neighborhood for an additional park. Existing parks within other
areas of the community should be reviewed to see if the concept
is applicable.
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The City's zoning codes stress cne need to provide visual pri-
vacy protection. Privacy protection emphasis may conflict with
Newman's defensible space hypothesis. The conflict would be-
come evident if and when privacy design techniques isolate house-
holds to the degree that individual residents lose the feeling
of possession of private and semi -private spaces within the res-
idential development. Design can be used to create social co-
hesion within a development. Neighborhood cohesion or neighbor-
hood social support is important not only for a planned residen-
tial community but in single-family detached conventional sub-
divisions as well. For example, a resident living in.single-
family residential home needs assurance that the neighborhood as
a whole would support his or her effort to question a stranger
parked adjacent to a curb or report a strange automobile that
repeatedly cruises up and down a street. If the resident per-
ceives that other neighbors do not wish to get involved or do
not care about strangers in the neighborhood, then the residents
territorial imperative would most likely be limited to his own
property. The,City of Cupertino has actively supported a neigh-
borhood awareness program to not only provide advice regarding
prevention of crime on their own property but to act as a mech-
anism to encourage neighborhood cohesiveness.
Policy 6-28: The City of Cupertino will continue to
support the Neighborhood Awareness Program and other
programs which are intended to assist neighborhoods in
preventing crime through social interaction.
Non -Residential Design for Defensible Space
The use of design techniques to prevent crime in non-residential
districts is more direct. The key is not in the creation of
social cohesiveness but rather to design structures in a manner
to ease the patrol operation of police officers and to aid com-
munity surveillance. Decisions involving crime prevention in
commercial and industrial properties involve trade-offs between
aesthetics and ease of access for patrol vehicles and also in-
volve trade-offs between privacy and acoustical protection be-
tween commercial properties and adjoining residential properties.
Commercial office and industrial properties that are designed in
a manner to provide interior garden courts with private fence
patios with designs that isolate entrance points are more prone
to burglary and robbery than those that have a high degree of
visual accessibility. A typical solution to isolate noise im-
pacts from parking areas in commercial operations from residen-
tial is to construct masonry barriers and landscaping beds. The
City of Cupertino's police service provider (County Sheriff) is
of the opinion that a masonry wall/landscaping setback solution
to attenuate noise and visual intrusion does not increase inci-
dents of burglary for adjoining homes.
Po1icy 6-29: The relationship.between.building design and
crime prevention shall be considered in the review of
all developments within the City. Criteria should be
developed with the assistance from the County Sheriff's
Department to determine the degree to which crime pre-
vention standards should over -ride aesthetic concerns.
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Policv 6-30 : Whenever and wherever possible, neighbor-
hood parks should be.encircled by a public road to
provide visual accessibility.
Disaster Planning
The California Emergency Services Act requires each County and
City to prepare an emergency plan to respond to "war -caused" or
other disasters which threaten the health, or property of its
citizens. The City's emergency plan is designed primarily to
establish an organizational framework to enable the City to plan
its emergency response activities and to coordinate with the
County and State agencies. In that regard, effective communica-
tions is one of the primary objectives of the Emergency Plan.
The Cupertino Emergency Plan
The City of Cupertino's Emergency Plan is highly dependent upon
the availability of key people once a state of emergency is de-
clared. Typically, only the City Manager, Department Heads,
assistant Department Heads and a number of clerical personnel
have participated in annual disaster drills. Since City Hall
operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., a 9 hour period, it is highly
likely that an emergency will occur during non -working hours.
Since a number of Cupertino employees do not live within the com-
munity, it is likely that a general emergency such as widespread
earthquake would delay individuals from manning their emergency
operation positions.
Policv 6-31• The Emergency Service Training Program
snould be broadened to include a greater number of
middle management and non -management employees in
future emergency training programs.
1 A large magnitude earthquake could isolate Cupertino citizens
from major full service hospitals. Figure 6- is a segment of
' a map located in the County's Seismic Safety Element which iden-
tifies areas that are potentially isolated because of earthquake -
related collapsed freeway crossings and bridges. City of Cuper-
tino personnel and resident physicians will be ill-equipped to
meet the emergency needs of Cupertino citizens should a major
earthquake strike.
Policy 6-32 : The City of Cupertino should join other lo-
cal jurisdictions in Santa Clara County to lobby the
State to shift the responsibility of planning and pro-
viding major emergency medical responses in urbanized
areas to the state level.of government.
Environmental
Resources
Policy 5-29
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The City has programmed the construction of an emergency opera-
tional center within the City Hall basement for budget year 1979-
1980. Emergency diesel generator and telephone equipment had
been already installed.
Policy 6-33 : Permanent display system and as on=going in-
formation update process shall be incorporated in the
detailed design and the operational procedures estab-
lished for the emergency operation center.
Immediately following a major emergency, police, fire and med-
ical services will be spread quite thin. It is imperative,
therefore, that individual citizens within the community develop
self-reliance in the form of first aid skills and the storage of
food, water and other essential commodities. The last major dis-
aster, the 1906 earthquake, occurred approximately 74 years ago.
Therefore, the,majority of Cupertino citizens have not -experi-
enced a major disaster.
Policy 6-34: The City shall utilize the Cupertino Scene
and ocher means of written and verbal communication
to inform residents that they have a responsibility to
be prepared for emergency disaster and secondly, to
provide information on how to achieve and maintain a
state of self-reliance.
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IMPLEMENTATION
The General Plan is a blue print for. decisionmaking in the
present as well as a plan for the future. The Plan details
policies with respect to a variety of subject areas (e.g. land
use, transportation, housing, health and safety, etc.) which
directly or indirectly affect residents of the community. A
realistic implementation strategy is essential if the objectives
of the Plan,as stated in the policies, are to be realized. The
following discussion focuses on some of the areas of concern with
respect to provision of urban services and implementation of the
City's policies.
Defining the City's Corporate Limits
The City's Urban Service Area boundary defines the projected
corporate limits of the community based upon five years of new
growth. The hillside area immediately south and easterly of
Stevens Canyon Road is owned by the MidPeninsula Regional Open
Space District, the County of Santa Clara (County Park), and the
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Stevens Creek Reservoir).
These properties will be maintained in an open space status and
hence will define the limit of the Urban Service Area. The
property located adjacent to the westerly Urban Service Area
boundary is primarily under the ownership of the Kaiser Cement
and Gypsum Corporation. Kaiser Cement and Gypsum intends to
continue to utilize these lands as a buffer zone to isolate
residents from the pouring and manufacturing processes being con-
ducted at the plan. Due to the ownership pattern and intended
use of these properties, the Plan assumes that the westerly and
southerly Urban Service Area boundary will not be expanded in
the foreseeable future.
Providing Urban Services
Another major assumption affecting the provision of services is
that there will be no major economic changes that will signifi-
cantly alter the ability of any major service provider to fulfill
their function. For example, a disruption of the flow of crude
oil might limit the ability of private utility companies to pro-
vide services. Finally, the Plan assumes that the present
government finance mechanisms will not be limited to a point
where City levels of government have severe difficulty providing
essential services. There are specific areas of the community
and anticipated new developments which may create problems for
certain services. For instance, the Sanitary District intends to
closely monitor the Town Center development as well as any major
industrial expansion in terms of the sanitary sewer capacity.
Also, the Circulation Section points out the need to review
traffic impacts on major developments. With the above qualifi-
cations in mind, the City of Cupertino expects to maintain the
current general level of service throughout the build -out of the
Plan.
Government
Efficiencv
The recent
property tax initiative
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need to prioritize alterna-
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ensure that government is
operating a high level of
IMPLEMENTATION
efficiency._ -Government efficiency, in terms of the provision of
' urban services in the Cupertino area, is hampered by the multi-
plicity of servicing districts and meandering City boundary. The
San Jose boundary realignment has simplified the southern and
' eastern boundary. While the adjustment is expected to cost more
in services than it brings in revenue, over the long term, it
will provide the opportunity for potential economies of scale
associated with the greater population and more compact service
' area.
The compactness of the remainder of the Cupertino service area is
' compromised to a considerable degree by the existence of unin-
corporated islands which are scattered throughout the City. These
areas benefit greatly from the existence of the surrounding City
services (e.g. street maintenance, parks, median landscaping,
etc.) while they pay no property taxes nor do they actively
participate in local decisions concerning these services.
Policy 7-1; The City should continue to actively pursue,
under the new IDRGA legislation, incorporation of the
"islands" of less than 100 acres, and encourage areas exceeding
100 acres to annex.
Said incorporation should recognize the unique character and de-
sires of unincorporated residents in terms of street standards,
etc. The following map outlines the unincorporated islands and
those which are less than 100 acres.
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IMPLEMENTATION 7-3
Plan Implementation Chart
California State law requires that communities evaluate public
works projects for conformity with the Plan. State law also man-
dates that cities consider means for putting the Plan into effect
and to serve as a basis for the efficient expenditure of its
funds relating to the subject areas of the General Plan
The programs of the Comprehensive Plan span the range between
those which the City can directly influence to those which are
almost completely out of local control. In both cases, ex-
ternal influences and future uncertainties complicate the job of
establishing and implementing policies which will achieve the
City's objectives. The assignment of implementation of the Plan
is further complicated by the limitations on the use of certain
revenue sources. For instance, the gas tax is ear -marked for
road improvements and related matters. Even in light of these
uncertainties and limitations, the choices and alternatives for
the future should be evaluated.
The purpose of the implementation strategy is to outline the
specific policies of the Plan which require some form of detailed
implementation or future action. The Plan Implementation Chart
lists the policies requiring actions along with the Capital Im-
provements Programs relating to park development, acquisition
and street improvements. Additionally, the table lists the
implementing ordinances and studies, and areas requiring future
General Plan study. Each individual policy or program is charted
based upon its relative importance and the action areas which it
influences (i.e. capital improvements, program area or staff
study, new ordinance or code and inter -agency coordination). The
Plan Implementation Chart is a generalized concept of the City's
priorities and is not considered as part of the policy document
of the General Plan. Rather, the chart is intended to be a tool
for evaluating the City's performance with respect to these pro-
gram areas and the relative weight of these programs when compared
to one another.
The Capital Improvements Program is the principal implementation
tool of the City. At the time of review of this document, the
City will utilize the Plan Implementation Chart to determine
relative priorities and will modify that chart as future decisions
are arrived at.
Monitoring Effectiveness of the Plan
The programs and policies listed in the Implementation Chart must
be evaluated on a yearly basis to ensure that the City is on the
optimum course towards realizing its objectives. Such a monitoring
effort should be conducted in the context of the General Plan
review which also should be conducted on an annual basis.
Policy 7-2: The General Plan shall be reviewed annually
by the Planning Commission and City Council and by an
ad hoc citizens' review committee every five years.
GENERAL °LAN RESOLUTIONS
DATE
2-26-64
3-31-69
2-7-72
3-20-72
9-18-72
12-19-73
9-16-74
10-7-74
1-6-75
12-14-76
1-5-76
6-22-76
--PC-RES
183
620
1074
1031
1098
1183
1336
1347
1379
1500
1484
1548
— 1705
12-19-77 1764
2-21-78 1795
8-8-78 1851
7-2-79 1948
4-21-80 2051
7-7-80 2091
2-23-81 --
---DATE
1-27-64
3-10-69
6-12-72
2-14-72
8-25-72
7-13-73
3-26-74
9-23-74 '•
12-18-74
2-23-76
12-22-75
6-22-76
6-27-77
11-14-77
11-28-77
6-26-78
6-26-79
6-9-80
(Tie vote)
'
YEAR
-------------------CC-RES_
SUBJECT
1964
General Plan
Document
906
1969
Monta Vista
1766
'
1972
Housing Element
3206
L972
Crossroads/Core
'
Area
3239
1972
Open Space/
Conservation
3345
L972
Core Area Land
'
Use
3592
1974
:An. Core Area
3754
t1974
Valley Floor
Infilling
3747
i974
St. Ck. Flood
Plain
3815
'
1975
Htariani (4 Phase)
--
1976
Vallco Park Area
4097
'
1976
Hill Area G.P.
4192
1977
Hillside Sewage'
'
Improvements
4516
1977
Policy Land Use
4607
'
1978
Old Honta Vista/
St. Ck.
1,645
1978
Land Vise
5758
1979
GP to Comprehensive
'
Plan Adm. of
5046
Elements
1980
Adm. St. Ck Blvd.
Plan
5273
I�
1980
Adm. Land Use Elm.
5325
1980
Adm. Rezoning F&G
5566
DATE
2-26-64
3-31-69
2-7-72
3-20-72
9-18-72
12-19-73
9-16-74
10-7-74
1-6-75
12-14-76
1-5-76
6-22-76
--PC-RES
183
620
1074
1031
1098
1183
1336
1347
1379
1500
1484
1548
— 1705
12-19-77 1764
2-21-78 1795
8-8-78 1851
7-2-79 1948
4-21-80 2051
7-7-80 2091
2-23-81 --
---DATE
1-27-64
3-10-69
6-12-72
2-14-72
8-25-72
7-13-73
3-26-74
9-23-74 '•
12-18-74
2-23-76
12-22-75
6-22-76
6-27-77
11-14-77
11-28-77
6-26-78
6-26-79
6-9-80
(Tie vote)
GENERAL PLAN RESOLUTIONS (continued)
YEAR SUBJECT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CC RES. DATE
PC RES.
DATE
1981 Housing Element
5724 9/29/81
2241
9/14/81
Amendment
1982 Town Center
5817 2/16/82
2276
1/11/82
Area 4
Amendment
CITY OF CIIPERTINO
CITY COUNCIL
Robert A. Meyers - Mayor
Daniel O'Keefe - Vice Mayor
James E. Jackson
W. Reed Sparks
Barbara A. Rogers
PLANNING COMMISSION
John M. Gatto - Chairman
R.D. Koenitzer - Vice Chairman
Sharon Blaine
Victor J. Adams
John Claudy
CITY MANAGER
Robert W. Quinlan
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
James H. Sisk - Director
Robert S. Cowan - Assistant Director
Steve Piasecki - Associate Planner
Toby Kramer - Assistant Planner
Mark Caughey - Assistant Planner
Sue Hastings - Housing Rehabilitation Counselor
Tom J. Gilbertson - Graphics
Linda J. Prat - Graphics
Peggy Crissman - Department Secretary
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Bert J. Viskovich - Director
Travice Whitten - Assistant Director
Glenn Grigg - Traffic Engineer
CONSULTANTS
William R. Cotton - Geologic Consultant
Donald K. Goodrich - Transnorcacion Enzineer
July 1979
July 1-979
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GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
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RESOLUTION NO. 7436
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN AND REDEVELOPMENT DENSITY BONUS
WHEREAS, the City Council as a part of the General Plan study, has
reviewed the recommendations of the Planning Commission and has held
Public hearings involving many citizens and hours of discussion, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded its deliberation relative to the
General Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council hereby adopts an amendment to the General
Plan as set forth in Exhibit A and B attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
• 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to endorse said
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPPED at a regular meeting of the City council of the City
of Cupertino this 7th day of March, 1988, by the following vote:
VOTE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AYES: Koppel, Plungy, Rogers, Gatto
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Johnson
.. COW21-031
/s/ John M. Gatto
MAYOR
CITY OF CUPE ITNO
ATTEST:
• /s/ Dorothy Cornelius
CITY CLERK
CITY OF CUPE2TINO
POLICY 2-22A: SCATS OF RESIDEN= DEVECDR=
New residential development (including remodeling) shall be reasonably
ccapatible in scale and density with the predominate citywide
single-family residential development pattern.
1. Control Size of New Single-family Construction
Amend zoning ordinal -u --es to control the size of new residential
construction.
2. Size and Density of Adjacent Non -Conventional Residential
Residential development located in non -conventional zoning districts
shall reduce the scale arra intensity of building forms adjacent to
existing single-family neighborhoods to be reasonably compatible
with the adjacent single-family residential development.
Development intensity may be reduced below the minimum dwelling unit
density specified in the land use diagram to a=xplish the above
objectives.
3. Privacy and Perceived Building Mass
Minimize excessive visual intrusion into adjacent developed
residential properties and reduce perceived building mass from
• adjacent developed residential properties due to grade deferentials.
SCP01-6-88(STEVE)
E< L=Ir a
ROLICY 6a.7: RIDEVELOR-QN BONUS
• Small substandard parcels (developed or undeveloped) may increase the .�
allowable building area by a max== of 1,000 sq. ft. However, in no case
may the Floor Area Patio exceed .4.
1GPA87 (S'EVE)
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2 -GPA -84
RESOLUTION ^,7. 6497
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL
PLAN FOR THE TOWN CENTER PLANNING AREA
WHEREAS, the City Council., as a part of the
comprehensive General Plan study, has reviewed the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and has held public
hearings involving many citizens and hours of discussion, and
. WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded its deliberation
relative to the General Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council hereby adopts an amendment to
the General Plan as set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part thereof.
2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to
endorse said adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino this 19th day of Febr_u_a_X--1 1985,
by the following vete:
Jcte Members_ of_the -City
_Council
FEES: Gatto, Rogers, Sparks, Johnson
NOES, Plungy
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST
/s/ Allison Villarante
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Catv Clerk
Deputy
APPROVED:
/s/ Phil N. Johnson
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Mayor, City of Cupertino
EXHIBIT A: General Plan Amendment 2—GF-A-84 Revised
Fiqure 2=G of 1979 General Plan
FIGURE 2—G
TOWN CENTER TRIP ACCOUNTING
BY MAJOR OWNERSHIP
SITE A CALI FAMILY 418 TRIPS
TRIP CREDIT
26.11 ACRES X 16/ACRE 418
TRIP GENERATION
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SD_ FT:
F CTGA
TRIPS
USE
S�=_FT_
FACTOR
TRIPS
OFFICE
339,000
1/1000
- 3:39
RESIDENTIAL
158 DU
.5/DU
= 79
• TOTAL
TOTAL
418
SITE B MAY INVESTMENT (TOWN CENTER PROPERTIES) 226 -TRIPS
TRIP_CREDIT
14.11 ACRES X 16/ACRE = 226 (plus 3 additional trips approved
by City Council Resolution No.
6136 = 229)
TRIP -SERERATION
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ALTERNATIVE I
USE
SD_ FT:
F CTGA
TRIPS
OFFICE
45,0001
111000
i 45
RESIDENTIAL
366
.5/OU
-183
ELDERLY
0
Min.) .18411
= 40
• TOTAL
= 223
ALTERNATIVE 2
USE
SART:
FACTORS
TRIPS
OFFICE
90,000
(Max.) 1%1000
- 90
RESIDENTIAL
216
(Max.) ^31.5/0U
- 13B
ELDERLY
220
Min.) .18411
= 40
TOTAL
= 268
Note 1: Any portion of the additional 45,000 sq. ft, of office space in Alternative 2 can be built only if built
concurrently with or subsequent to a minimum of 220 elderly units.
Vote 2: The land use mix for Site B will he precisely defined in con,•unction with a use pernit application. The total
project nix will comply with the trip constraints as set forth above. The residential component incluping the
elderly housing shall be subject to the Below Market Rate Housing Program.
SITE C LINCOLN PROPERTIES 112 TRIPS
TRIP CREDIT
7.0 ACRES X 16/ACRE = 112
TRIP_GENERATION
USE S(O__FT_ FACTOR TRIPS
OFFICE 91,000 1/1000 = 91
RESIDENTIAL 42 DU .5/DU 21
TOTAL = 113
TOTAL 47.26 ACRES X 16 756 TRIPS
Exhibit A: General Plan Amendment 2 -GPA -84 Revised
Policy 3-C of 1 -GPA -60
Existing_W9rding_of_Policy_l_from_l_GPA-80
Policy 3 - Subject to the exceptions listed below, the land
use intensity policies for the Town Center Planning
Area remains unchanged.
a. The 26+ acre Cali family landholdino is
permitted 300,000 sq. ft. of additional
commercial and office space plus a maximum 240
room hotel complex. The hotel is a permitted
land use subject to an economic analysis which
demonstrates that the Town Center hotel will not
have an adverse effect upon the construction of
the Vallco Park hotel complex.
b. Town Center developers are encouraged to submit
development proposals which incorporate, to the
greatest extent possible, the maximum number of
dwelling units designated on Figure 2-E.
c. The maximum 90,000 sq. ft of non-residential
space designated for Site B shall be service
oriented professional office and/or community or
local retailing activities.
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2 -GPA -H4
• RESOLUTION NO. 6512
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL
PLAN FOR THE OLD MONTA VISTA PLANNING AREA
WHEREAS, the City Council, as a part of the
comprehensive General. Plan study, has reviewed the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and has held public
hearings involving many citizens and hours of discussion, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded its
deliberations relative to the General Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council hereby adopts an amendment to
the General Plan as set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part thereof.
2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to
• endorse said adoption.
PASSEDAND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
CUI,r,ci 1 of the City of Cupertino this 19th day of FEhrarrv_—, 1985,
by the following roll call vote:
Vote Members_ of_the _City_Council
AYES: Gatto, Plungy, Rogers, Sparks, Johnson
HUES; None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/ Allison Villarante
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;)uty City Clerk
0
/s/ Phil N. Johnson
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Mayor, City of Cupertino
• EXHIBl r (-
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 200:
1. The land use intensity for properties located within the
study area boundary depicted an Figure 1 is regulated by .33
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for commercial and .33 FAR for office.
_. The mix of _uses must comply with off-street parking
requirements established by the relevant zoning district.
The owners of property located east of Orange Avenue, north
of Granada .Avenue, west of the Southern Pacific Railroad
right of way and south of Stevens Creek Boulevard may rely on
public parking located on Pasadena and Imperial Avenues to
meet the off-street parking needs for the commercial
component for a mi>:ed use development. Parking for the
office component must be provided on site.
Policies 1 and 2 of General Plan Resolution No. 21,")09 are
hereby rescinded.
4. Commercial and office structures shall be designed in a
manner to provide a "traditional store front" appearance on
public streets. Buildings intended for an initial office use
•
shall be designed to accommodate futureentrances from the
sidewalk for future retail shops. The building should not be
separated from the public sidewalk by extensive landscaping
beds or changes in elevation.
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BASED UPON A .33 FLOOR AREA RATIO
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— BOUNDARY LINE DESCRIBING AREA WHERE COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES CAN OCCUPY OFFICE BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED
BASED UPON A .33 FLOOR AREA RATIO
®BOUNDARY OF AREA WHERE PROPERTY ONWERS CAN OBTAIN
CREDIT FOR ON STREET PARKING FOR COtMRCIAL
ACTIVITIES
Application 2 -GPA -84
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10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
Telephone: f4W) 251-4505
June 21, 1984
T0: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Cites of Cuperti"o
P.O. Box 500
Cupertino. California 95015
This will confirm the action by the City Council at their meeting of
June 18, 1984 at which Council adopted a motel policy per Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2525.
Sincerely,
DOROTHY CORNELIUS
CITY CLERK
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cc: Department of Planning and Development
Itsuo Uenaka Geno Castello
10431 N. De Anza Boulevard 14744 Montalvo Road
Cupertino, CA 95014 Saratoga, CA 95070
Hing Enterprises Limited Yue Tung Manuel h Rosalie Castello
3901 Woodcreek Lane P. 0. Box 61478
San Jose, CA 95117 Sunnyvale, CA 95086
John Milich 6 Steven Dorcich
2435 Forest Avenue
San Jose, Ca 95128
Crossroads Center
Allen b Marian Byer
c/o Hare, Brewer 8 Kelley
305 Lytton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Robert Allario
14169 Okanogad Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
Pinn Brothers Construction
Steve Evarkiou
2470 S. Winchester Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
General Plan lnteroretation
• RESOLUTION NO. 2323
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF THE
GENERAL PLAN FLOOR AREA RATIO (F.A.R.) REQUIREMENTS
TO MOTEL DEVELOPMENTS..
A motel operation, which is primarily comprised of residential
guest roams, is a unique commercial land use, particularly with
respect to traffic generation. This policy establishes a F.A.R.
regulation which recognize the unique commercial/residential
characteristics of a motel activity.
The F.A.R. rule for a motel operation is as follows:
A .70 F.A.R. ceiling establishes the maximum building floor
space for all categories of land use activity on a motel
site. No more than .20 F.A.R. of the above mentioned ceiling
can be used for ancillary activities such as shops and
restaurants. Furthermore, the total .70 F.A.R. ceiling will
be lowered .01 F.A.R. for each .01 F.A.R. of ancillary space.
For example, a motel with no ancillary space located on a
10,000 sq. ft. site can have a .70 F.A.R. or 7,000 sq. ft. of
• guest room space.
A motel with .20 F.A.R. ancillary space (2,000 sq, ft.)
located an the same 10,000 sq. ft. site could only have .aO
F.A.R. (3,000 sq. ft.) of guest room space. (The .20 F.A.R.
ancillary space lowers total .70 ceiling to .30. The .20
F.A.R. ancillary space plus .30 guest rooms space - .30
F.A.R.)
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June, 1984, at a regular
adjourned meeting a4 the Planning Commission of the City of
Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Adams, Claudy, Koenitzer, Szabo and
Chairperson Blaine
NAYS: None
ABSTAINS None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
/sl James H _ Sisk
James H. Sisk
Planning Director
0
APPROVEDs
_/s/ Sharon Blaine
Sharon Blaine, Chairperson
Planning Commission
RESOLUTION NO c,7.81
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Ur THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN CONCERNING
LAND USE AND CIRCULATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council as a part of the comprehensive
General Plan study, has reviewed the recommendations of the
Planning Commission and has held public hearings involving many
citizens and hours of discussion, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded its deliberation
relative to the General Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council hereby adopts an amendment to
the General Plan as set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to
endorse said adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino this 16th day of July, 1994, by
• the following vote:
Vote Members _o±_the_City_Council
AYES: Council Members Gatto, Johnson, Rogers, Sparks and
Mayor Plungy
NOES: None
APSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
-------------------------
City Clerk
0
APPROVED:
/s/ John J. Plungy, Jr.
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Mayor, City of Cupertino
I -GFA -64 -
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 6381
1. Policy 2_4(i of the GFr.erAl Plan i0 reworded.
Policy 2-40 A minimum lot size for a conventional
single-family residential zoned parcel is
6,000 sq. ft. The owner of an a::isting
legally created, substandard residential
property which is less than 6,000 sq. ft.
but equal to or greater than 5,000 sq.
ft., may utilize said parcel for a
residential purpose.
The owner of a legally created parcel of
less than 5,000 sq. ft. may also develop
(as a single-family residential buildino
site) if it can be demonstrated that the
property was not under the same ownership
as any contiguous property on the same
street frontage as of, or after, the
effective date of this amendment.
Owners of contiguous substandard
residential lots of record which do not
conform with density provisions. of 'the
General Plan have the ability to
reconfigure said lots when it results in
a more logical development pattern and is
• generally consistent with the character
of the surrounding neighborhood. A
consolidation or reconfiguration should
not result in more lots or potential
dwelling units than a number of legal
lots .of record permitted by the second
paragraph of this policy.
Ll
Use Intensity)__of_1-GPA-80 is amended by
g a
addin6a(g)_
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Policy 6a (g) In order to facilitate the rehabilitation
of older retail shopping centers
constructed prior to the adoption of the
"Core Arca Plan" on December 19, 1977,
the City Council may approve a building
area increase for a subject center even
though said increase exceeds the base
level Floor Area Ratio constraint.
The allowed increase may range from 0 to
5,000 sq. ft. of additional gross floor
space over the. existing floor area. The
precise amount of additional square
footage will be commensurate to the
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E:'hi6it A
Fes. No. 5=,81 (Continued)
degree which an applicant complies with
the general performance standards listed
below:
1. The development plan
incorporates new landscaping
and other site improvements.
_. The development plan
incorporates architectural
revisions consistent with
General Plan Design Standards.
The development plan provides
space for new activities which
are more consistent with land
use or other policies contained
in the General Plan.
4. The development plan provides
other benefits consistent with
the policies contained in the
General Plan.
7. Amend the Stevens Creek Boulevard Plan Line: Action Plan.
------------------------------------------------------
The "Stevens Creek Boulevard Plan Line
Study: Action Plan" is amended to delete
reference to the Stevens Creek Boulevard
Plan Line.
4. Floor -Area -Ratic) Trdnsfer -Policy_
------------------
Core Area properties designated for
commercial office, and/or industrial land
use (nay transfer Floor Area Ratio
Intensity Credit from one owner to
another. In the context of this policy,
a core area property is one which fronts
De Anza Boulevard from Bollinger Road to
Homestead Road and Stevens Creek
Boulevard from Stelling Road to the
eastern limit of the Urban Service Area
Boundary. Tile policy also applies to
properties that are not contiguous to
said street but are part of a shopping
center or planned industrial/office
center which is contiguous to said
streets.
Properties involved in transfer must be
zoned Planned Development and the degree
of transfer is determined based upon the
permitted land use intensity of the
transferring site.
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•
RESOLUTION NO. 5859
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AMENDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ELEMENT OF THE COM-
PREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing involving
written reports and testimony from the Planning Commission, directly
affected property owners, and citizens in general, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded its deliberations relative
to the Environmental Resources Element revision of said General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council approved the amendment to the City of
Cupertino General Plan as set forth below:
Policy 5-30(a) - A private park may be approved and constructed
in lieu of a public park identified on Figure 5-1 if said park
is of a suitable size and contains facilities normally found
in a public park. The City shall have a deed covenant guar-
anteeing that the land involved will continue to function as
a park.
The arrow and statement denoting public access to the open
space district on Figure 5F shall be eliminated in its entirety.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor of the City of
Cupertino to approve said amendment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino this 16th day of August 1982 by the following
vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Johnson, Plungy, Rogers, Sparks, Gattto
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius /s/ John Gatto
City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino
l J
RESOLUTION NO. 2302
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO RECOMMENDING
AMENDMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL
PLAN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held Dublic hearings involving
written reports and testimony from Planning staff, directly affected
property owners, and citizens in general, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has concluded its deliberations
relative to the Environmental Resources Element revision of said
General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Commission approves the amendment to
the City of Cupertino General Plan as set forth below:
a. The following policy is added to Page 5-30 after
Policy 5-30.
Policy 5-30(a) - A private park may be approved and
constructed in lieu of a public park identified on
• Figure 5-J if said park is of a suitable size and
contains facilities normally found in a public park.
The City shall have a deed covenant guaranteeing that the
land involved will continue to function as a park.
•
b. The statement following the arrow symbol denoting
public access on Figure 5-F is reworded as follows:
Public access to open space preserves. The degree
of access in terms of the visibility of the trail
head and the provisions of parking shall he determined
by the City on a case-by-case basis following a
public hearing.
2. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Chairman of the
Planning Commission to endorse said adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting . of the Planning Commission of the
City of Cupertino this 22nd day of April, L982 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
James H. Sisk
Planning Director
Adams, Binnewee, Blaine, Koenitzer, Chairman Claudy
APPROVED:
/s1 John Claudy
John Claude, Chairman
Planning Commission
• RESOLUTION NO. 5790
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC[L OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ADOPTING AN AI4END14ENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR
THE FORGE/VIDOVICH PROPERTY (APPLICATION,2-GPA-31).
WHENEAS, on January 4, 1982, the City Council of the City of
Cupertino did conduct a public hearing regarding Application 2 -GPA -81
of the City of Cupertino to consider a General Plan Land Use Amendment
involving the Forge/Vidovich property.
WHEREAS, said property.contains approximately 7.4 acres generally
located on the north side of Highway 280 approximately 400 ft. westerly of
De Anza Boulevard.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing Council reviewed the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and heard from all interested parties wishing to
speak;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Cupertino hereby confirms the following actions taken at their meeting
of January 4, 1982.
Granting of negative declaration for Application 2 -GPA -81.
• Approving a mixed land use designation with planned residential
(10-20 dwelling units per gross acre) and commercial mini -storage
not to exceed 33% of the land area.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino this 4th day of January, 1982 by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Gatto, Johnson, Plungy, Rogers, Sparks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
• City Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/ Reed Sparks
Mayor, City of Cupertino
•
EXHIBIT A
2 -GPA -81
FORGEMDOVICH PROPERTY
Location:
7.4 acres located north of Highway 280 and 400 ft. west of De Anza Boulevard.
Land Use Diagram
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• From - General Plan Designation Residential 10-20 dwelling units per gross acre.
To - GeneralPlanDesignation — Residential 10-20 dwelling units per gross acre
or residential and public mini -storage (not to exceed 33% of land area) with
the provision that the mini -storage use is permitted as a buffer to
mitigate environmental impacts from the residential component.
2 -GPA -3L
RESOLUTION NO. 2264
. OF THE PLANNING COK MISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPErTr NO
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE CUPERTLNO
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE PMAP BE AMENDED TO PERMIT
COtRAERCIAL STORAGE USES, IN ADDITION TO RESIDL•NTIAL
USES ON THE FORGE/VIDOVICH PROPERTY AS ILLUSTRATED
ON EXHIBIT A.
APPLICANT: City of Cupertino
ADDRESS: 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014
SUBMITTED: November 2, 1981
LOCATION: North side of Highway 280 approximately 400 ft. west of De Anza Boulevard.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FINDINGS AND SUBCONCLUSIONS:
The Planning Commission finds that commercial storage uses on the subject property can
be appropriately designed in a manner to compliment the predominant residential use
of the property.
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PASSF.D AND ADOPTED this 14th day of December, 1981 at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Adams, Binneweg, Blaine, Koenitzer, Chairman Claudv
• NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
aures H. Sisk
Planning Director
•
APPROVED:
/s/ John Claudy
John Claudy, Chairman
Planning Commission
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• RESOLUTION NO, 5817
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AMENDING
THE LAND USE/COMMUNITY CHARACTER ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing involving
written reports and testimony from the Planning Commission, directly
affected property owners, and citizens in general, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded its deliberations relative
to the Land Use/Community Character Element revision of said General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council approves the Amendment to the City
of Cupertino General Plan as set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part thereof.
2. Tile City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor of the City of
Cupertino to approve said amendment.
•
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino, this L6th day of February 1982 by the
following vote:
VOTE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AYES: Gatto, Johnson, Plungy, Rogers, Sparks
NAYS:. None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
•
APPROVED:
/s/ W. Reed Sparks
Mayor, City of Cupertino
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•
RESOLUTION NO. 2276
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO RECOMMENDING
AMENDMENT OF THE LAND USE COMMUNITY CHARACTER ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE
GENERAL PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held public hearings involving
written reports and testimony from Planning Staff, directly affected
property owners, and citizens in general, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has concluded its deliberation
relative to the Land Use Community Character Element revision of said
General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Commission approves the Amendment to the City
of Cupertino General Plan as set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto and made a part thereof.
2. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Chairman of the
Planning Commission to endorse said adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
of the City of Cupertino this 11th day of January, 1982 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Adams,
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
ames H. Sisk
Director of Planning
Binneweg, Blaine, Koenitzer, Chairman Claudv
APPROVED:
/s/ John Claudy
John Claudy, Chairman
Planning Commission
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depth. A more precise definition of design policies and pro-
cedural policies are contained within the Planned Development
zoning district for the North De Anza Boulevard planning area.
Area 4 - Town Center
The Town Center Planning area contains approximately 100 acres
located within the southeast quadrant of the intersection of
Stevens Creek Boulevard and South De Anza Boulevard. The northern
half of the area is dominated by the Cali Mill, some limited
commercial. activities, and by agricultural uses (apricot orchard
and drying sheds) which surround the Cali plant site. The southern
half of the site is occupied by the Civic Center (City Hall and
Library) and general and medical office uses. Rodrigues Avenue
generally serves as a boundary line between the undeveloped
northern properties and the developed southern properties.
The close proximity of approximately 50 vacant and semi -developed
acres to the historical crossroads of the community affords the
property owners and the Community and opportunity to create a
development complex which fulfills a number of community objectives.
The accompanying master plan for the 50 acre Town Center property
(Figure 2G) will help implement the objectives outlined below:
Community Identity
Town Center will contain a diverse mix of office, office serving
commercial, entertainment and restaurant activities. The diverse
land use mix, coupled with generous plazas and a varied building
form, will provide identity for the City's historical commercial
district. If determined feasible by future traffic studies, the
existing Cali Mill could be replaced by multi -storied buildings
with a variety of shapes. The buildings would maintain a landmark
structure in the corner which will visually strengthen the role of
the Town Center as the symbolic and functional City Center.
Provide Housing Opportunities
The large size of the property coupled with its proximity to major
arterials and its separation from large single-family residential
districts, provides an opportunity to construct housing at greater
densities. The increased density will provide greater housing
opportunity for employees who are attracted to the City's expanding
industrial firms.
Open Space
A master development plan for the 50 acres will result in an
• assemblage of open space to provide functional green space and
hard plazas which would meet the needs of employees and shoppers
and the community in general.
(Revision)
ER 2-39
LAND USE/COMMUNITY CHARACTER 2-40
• The Land Use Plan
•
Development Intensity - Traffic and Sewer Constraints
The Land Use Intensity for Town Center is constrained pending
completion of a study to analyze the capacity of existing sewer
lines and traffic capacity of City streets. During the interim,
the intensity of the development permitted in Town Center will be
guided by the principle that Town Center property owners will be
allowed development intensity no greater than that allowed other
individuals owning property served by Stevens Creek Boulevard and
North De Anza Boulevard. Although land use intensity is restrict
land use and design policies embodied in the accompanying diagram
describe how development intensity increases can be accommodated
pending a solution to traffic and sewer problems.
Land Use Type and Intensity by Property Ownership
Figure 2-E identifies land use type and intensity by property
ownership. The building intensities for each property owner de-
picted in Figure 2-E reflects an allocation system for permitted
development intensity on the entire fifty acre site. Property
owners may agree to reallocate development intensity and land
use type commensurate with the design guidelines established on
Figure 2-G.
FIGURE 2-E
Town Center
Development Intensity
By Major Ownership
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• NOTE: Related commercial or additional residential is permitted
in lieu of office provided vehicle trips do not exceed
16 per acre.
Note: See trip
accounting on
Page 2-44
Figure 2-G
LAND USE/COMMUNITY CHARACTER 2-41
• Conditional Phase of Development Activity - Cali Property
•
Figure 2-F identifies the area that could receive a greater inten-
sity of development should the General Plan be modified to accom-
modate higher levels of,development in the Town Center and other
areas within the community. The identification of a sub area that
can accommodate additional growth potential is important because
it will ensure that design controls embodied in the current plan
can accommodate a transition to a more intense land form should
the community make that decision at a later date.
FIGURE 2-F
Urban Design Policies
CONDITIONAL
PHASE INTENSITY
MAY BE INCREASE[
SUBJECT TO A
FUTURE GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT.
INITIAL PHASE
AT LOWER INTEN-
SITY
Figure 2-G is an urban design policy plan which identifies the
general location of building areas, vehicular access points, and
public open space. The design policy plan is applicable to build-
ing intensities identified on Figure 2-E and higher building
intensities should a future General Plan Amendment allow greater
intensity. As a practical matter, the likelihood for the develop-
ment of public amenities such as the public plaza and open space
S is greatly enhanced as development intensity increases. Other
community benefits such as placement of vehicular parking in
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DESIGN POLICIES
1. The building area boundaries delineated on
the diagram are general. Refer to Figure
2E and 2F for land use intensity criteria.
2. Building heights shall be limited to
approximately 45 ft. (2-3 stories).
3.1 The major elements of the open space
system for the Town Center Planning Area
consists of a public plaza within the
intersection which is linked by pedestrian
connector to a passive and active open
space system near the center of the
Planning Area. The open space system is
intended to provide passive space for
shoppers and employees utilizing the
facility and for future residents of the
Town Center Planning Area. The central
open space area will provide adequate
space to satisfy the above needs.
4. The major and minor vehicular access
points are not precisely fixed. The
`objective of the circulation system is to
direct traffic generated within the
Planning Area to Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Utilization of Torre Avenue is intended
to avoid congestion points at the inter-
section Stevens Creek Boulevard and DeAnza
Boulevard and to limit the potential for
develooment traffic to enter the adjoining
residential communities.
Figura 26 REV 1-23-82
LAND USE/COMMUNITY CHARACTER 2-43
• partially depressed structures and the construction of facilities
to more directly integrate mass transit into the development are
also dependent upon higher building intensities than those depicted
on Figure 2-E.
Open Space
The open space network proposed by the development ranges from the
installation of a plaza for passive activities near the Crossroads
intersection to the construction of passive and active spaces near
the center of the planning area. The central open space area is
intended for passive activity related to sunning, people watching,
informal eating in conjuction with the adjoining restaurants and
on occasion, community activities such as art exhibits sponsored by
a community group or tenants within the complex. Active open space
facilities will be designed to accommodate informal group play acti-
vities for members of the community as a whole and residents living
within the Town Center planning area.
The Town Center residents living east of Torre Avenue will be able
to gain access to the open space area through clearly defined ped-
estrian corridors. The residential complexes would be self-con-
tained in terms of providing active recreation activities. Accord-
ingly, the residential developers would be given 50% credit for oper
space requirements. In lieu fees for the remaining 50% requirement
• will be collected and used for eventual purchase of park space as
provided by the parks element of the General Plan.
Transportation Planning
The building intensities permitted on Figure 2-E do not require a
major widening and improvement program for the intersection of De
Anza Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard. The improvements, woul<
however, require widening improvements of De Anza Boulevard to con-
form with the existing street configuration on the portion of the
roadway located north of Stevens Creek Boulevard. The expansion
of Torre Avenue from Rodrigues Avenue to Stevens Creek Boulevard
will be installed in conjunction with the development of properties
located east of Torre Avenue.
The exact sequencing of street improvements will be determined in
conjunction with development applications. A traffic signal at the
intersection of Torre Avenue and Stevens Creek Boulevard will be in
stalled. The intersection design would provide for traffic control
to prohibit the movement of traffic from Vista Drive across Stevens
Creek Boulevard to Lazaneo Drive.
The Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevard frontage will be designed t
accommodate bus turn -outs, and a pedestrian circulation scheme will
be developed to facilitate the movement of transit patrons. The
design plan depicted by Figure 2-G denotes major access points into
• the property from De Anza Boulevard, Stevens Creek Boulevard and
the minor internal streets.
LAND USE/COMMUNITY CHARACTER 2-44
SThe planning policy plan will permit property owners to develop
independently. The review process for individual developments
will address reciprocal access and parking agreements and street
and signalization improvement obligations of individual developers
based upon an equitable benefit formula.
FIGURE 2-G
TOWN CENTER TRIP ACCOUNTING
BY MAJOR OWNERSHIP
CONDITIONAL PHASE
SITE A CALI FAMILY 418 TRIPS
TRIP CREDIT
26.11 ACRES X 16/ACRE 418
TRIP GENERATION
USE .SQ..FT. FACTOR TRIPS
OFFICE 339,000 1/1000 - 339
RESIDENTIAL 158 D.U. .5/D.U. - 79
TOTAL - 418
• INITIAL PHASE
SITE B MAY INVESTMENT (TOWN CENTER PROPERTIES) 226 TRIPS
TRIP CREDIT
14.11 ACRES X 16/ACRE - 226
TRIP GENERATION
USE SQ. FT. FACTOR TRIPS
OFFICE 42,000 1/1000 - 42
RESIDENTIAL 366 D.U. .5/D.U. - 183
TOTAL - 225
SITE C LINCOLN PROPERTIES 112 TRIPS
TRIP CREDIT
7.0 ACRES X 16/ACRE - 112
TRIP GENERATION
USE Sq. FT. FACTOR TRIPS
OFFICE 91,000 1/1000 - 91
RESIDENTIAL 42 D.U. .5/D.U. - 21
TOTAL - 112
TOTAL 47.26 ACRES X 16 756
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• RESOLUTION NO. 6136
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN CONCERNING LAND
USE, HOUSING, CIRCULATION, FISCAL IMPACTS, PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City Council as a part of the coaor=hansive
General Plan study, has reviewed the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and has held public hearings involving many citizens and
hours of discussion, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded its deliberation
relative to the General Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council hereby adopts an amendment to the
General Plan as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto
• and made a part hereof.
2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to
endorse said adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Cupertino this , day of , 1983, by the
following vote:
Vote Mgmbers of the City Co nuycily
AYES: Council Members Johnson, Plungy, Rogers, Sparks and Mayor Gatto
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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/s/ John Gatto _
ATTEST: MAYOR, CITY OF CUPERTINO
• /s/ Dorothy Cornelius
CITY CLERK
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1 -GPA -60
RESOLUTION NO. 2409
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held public hearings
involving written reports and testimony from Planning staff and
citizens in general, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has concluded its
deliberations relative to the General Plan Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Planning Commission approves the Amendment
to the City of Cupertino General Plan as set forth in
Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part thereof.
2. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the
Chairman of the Planning Commission to endorse said
amendment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Cupertino this 22nd day of June, 1983 by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Blaine,
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
1s1 James H. Sisk
James H. Sisk
Planning Director
Claudy, Koenitzer, Chairman Adams
APPROVED:
/s/ Victor.J. Adams _
Victor J. Adams, Chairman
Planning Commission
GP -AMENDMENT
CITY OF CUPERTINO
• GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
1 -GPA -80
General Plan Amendment 1 -GPA -80 is a comprehensive General Plan
Amendment involving all nine mandated General Plan Elements. The
main focus cf the amendment involves land use and circulation
changes. The land use change incorporates an increased building
intensity for the Town Cznter and Vallco Park Planning Areas. The
circulation change increases the traffic carrying capacity of
major arterials and imposes constraints to shift commute traffic
off residential streets.
The General Plan policies and map diagrams contained within this
document are additions to and amendment of existing General Plan
policy. If there is a conflict between the policies contained
within this Amendment and the existing General Plan, the new
policies shall take precedence.
The rationale for the policies and their environmental
implications are described in the Phase One and Phase Two General
Plan Background/Draft Environmental Impact Reports. In many
instances, the policies represent mitigation measures for problems
• identified in the Draft Environmental Impact Report.
Amendments to the LLAnd Use/Community Character Element
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The Land Use Plan projects a final build -out figure of
approximately 12,8300000+ sq. ft. of industrial, office and
commercial space. The 12.8 million square foot figure is termed
"approximate" because the final build -out value will vary
depending upon the ultimate land use mix in mixed use areas.
In addition to the 12.8 million square feet, the Plan accommodates
a major hotel within Vallco Park, the potential for a smaller
scale hotel within Town Center and the potential for an
educationally related. "high-tech" conference and office facility
on the De Anza College campus.
The Land Use Plan is based upon a number of objectives, three of
which are:
1. To control development intensity commensurate with a
Traffic Circulation Plan which shifts existing and future
commuter traffic from Stelling Road and McClellan Road to
Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza Boulevard.
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2. To balance the need to control development commensurate
with traffic circulation with the need to provide a stable
revenue source by expanding the Regional Shopping Center
and allowing hotel development and limited office
development.
3. To retain a suburban character of development by limiting
multi -story structures above four floors to Town Center
and Vallco Park Planning Areas.
The Land Use/Community Character section of the Amendment
ictenti4ies policies (mitigation measures) designed to ensure that
the broad objectives outlined above are achieved. Figure 1,
labeled, "The Community Form and Appearance Diagram", defines the
desired land use pattern for the community both in terms of its
physical appearance and dominant activities. Figure 2, labeled,
"Design Guidelines for Stevens Creak Boulevard", illustrates
design policy for the Stevens Creek Boulevard streetscape.
Figure 3, labeled, "Land Use Plan" identifies permitted land use
types and intensities of various sub -areas in central Cupertino,
more commonly referred to as the "Core Area". Although, the
General Plan Amendment concentrated on the Core Area, the
geographical scope of the Land Use Plan includes the entire Urban
Service Area. The land use classifications for properties located
outside of the Core Are are not changed. However, rules regarding
the intensity of development for non Core Area properties has
• changed. The Physical Fore Diagram (Figure 1), the Design
Guidelines for Stevens Creek Boulevard (Figure 2) and the Land Use
Plan Diagram (Figure 3) are complemented by the following written
policies:
Policy 1 - The Community Form and Activity Centers Diagram,
labeled Figure 1, is an urban design overlay for
the General Plan Use Document. The urban design
concepts embodied in Figure 1, are refined in
subsequent design policies enumerated in this
General Plan Amendment.
Policy 2 - Building heights are guided by the following
-�tandards:
a. Building heights in the Town Center Planning
Area shall not exceed eight (8) stories.
b. AAs a general rule,_ building heights in the
Vallco Park Planning Area should not exceed
eight (8) stories with the exception of the
hotel '►vhich f`funspecified. Thi final" approved
heights 1of buildings in Vallco Park, including
the hotel, will be determined in conjunction
with subsequent development applications.
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C. Building heights on the North DeAnza Boulevard
shall not exceed four stories.
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d. Building heights in the South
• Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road/De Anza Boulevard
commercial corridor, the Crossroads Commercial
District and the Stevens Creek Office corridor
east of De Anza Boulevard are limited to one or
two stories. Some elements of buildings may
equal three stories in height, if a finding can
be made that additional stories add diversity
and interest to the structure and. do not
adversely impact surrounding land uses,
particularly residential districts.
e. Building heights on the
properties located outside of the Core Area are
regulated by the City's zoning ordinances,
special area plans and planned unit
developments.
Policy 3 - Subject to the exceptions listed below, the land
use intensity policies for the Town Center Planning
Area remains unchanged.
a. The 26+ acre Cali family landholding is
permitted 300,000 sq. ft. of additional,
commercial and office space plus a maximum 2401
room hotel complex. The hotel is a permittedh
land use subject to an economic analysis which
• demonstrates that the Town Center hotel will
not have an adverse effect upon thea
construction of the Vallco Park hotel complex.
b. Town Center developers are encouraged to submit
development proposals which incorporate, to the
greatest extent possible, the maximum number of
dwelling units designated on Figure 2-E.
C. The maximum 45,000 sq. ft. of non-residential
space designated for Site B shall be service
oriented professional office and/or community
or local retailing activities.
Policy 4 - The major arterials in the community not only move
traffic but play a major role in determining the
physical appearance of the community. The design
of improvements on these scenic highways (travel
corridors) are guided by the design standards
listed below. Figure 3 identifies streetscape
design guidelines for properties which front
Stevens Creek Boulevard.
a. The three corridors leading to the center of
town should reflect an informal "park -like"
appearance through broad landscaped parkways
(50 ft.) landscaped medians, and abundant
on-site landscaping.
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b. Ingress/egress to individual properties shall
be limited to avoid disrupting landscaping
continuity and traffic flow.
C. On-site coordination of driveways/parking
aisles shall be provided to permit access to
secondary streets and traffic signals and to
minimize disruption of traffic flow.
d. To the greatest extent possible, off-street
parking shall be hidden from public view. The
required number of off-street parking spaces
for multi -story commercial, office and
industrial projects in the Core Area will be
determined in conjunction with specific
development proposals.
Policy 5 - Design Harmony. In general, abrupt changes in
building scale should be avoided. As shown
below, a more gradual transition between the
prevailing one and two story development and
low to mid -rise structures should be achieved
by introducing three and four story buildings
at the perimeter of the project site.
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The following guidelines will ensure a harmonious
transition between residential and non-residential
development. The policies are not intended to
regulate design between residential and
non-residential activities located wi_tUn a Planned
Unit Development zoning boundary or a special
Planned Development planning area such as Town
Center, Vallco Park or North De Anza Boulevard.
a. Maintain a setback and height relationship
equivalent to the prevailing street front
setback relationships within the adjoining
residential area.
b. Provide a five to six foot buffer wall or
screen along the common property line and
supplement with continuous planting of trees
which will provide a 20 to 30 ft. high visual
screen. Where the trees are planted along the
south edge of a residential property, maintain
a setback sufficient to prevent shading of the
residence's backyard.
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C. Provide for visual privacy by limiting portions
of the structures in excess of 30 ft. height to
areas of approximately 100 ft. from the rear
property line, orienting the narrow face of the
structure toward the residential properties
and/or eliminating facing windows or providing
screens or louvers which prevent direct visual
contact.
Site specific guidelines should be incorporated
into a specific plan for these areas.
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Policy 6 - The Land Use Plan diagram, labeled Figure 3,
identifies the permitted land use types and
intensities for sub -areas within the community.
• The Land Use Plan is augmented by the following
policies.
a. Land Use Intensity
1) The land use intensity for the North De
Anza Boulevard Planning Area and Stevens
Creek Boulevard corridor (area east of De
Anza Boulevard) is regulated by the 16
one-way trip end performance standards.
The maximum number of trips allocated to a
specific undeveloped or redevelopable
property is 16 trips/acre regardless of
previous land uses or trip generation
factors. Trips may be transferred between
owners of North De Anza Boulevard property
and Stevens Creek Boulevard properties.
The 16 trip end limitation shall not apply
to retail shopping centers which were built
and occupied prior to the adoption of the
"Core Area Plan" on December 19, 1973. The
building area of said shopping centers may
be expanded to a Floor Area Ratio of .25
for commercial uses and .37 for office
uses. The tenant mix of said centers is
• unregulated except for activities normally
regulated by a use permit.
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2) The land use intensity of the Vallco Park
• Planning Area is regulated by a Floor Area
Ratio. The ratio for commercial use is
.25; .37 for office; and .33 'for
industrial. The "Lester" property located
within the northeast quadrant of Stevens
Creek Boulevard and Tantau Avenue and the
"former hotel" site located in the
southeast quadrant of Pruneridge Avenue and
Wolfe Road have zero development credits
because development intensity was
transferred to the Tandem site north of
Vallco Parkway and Grosvenor site located
south of Pruneridge Avenue.
The Vallco Park Construction Phasing
Memorandum, which regulates land use
intensity in Vallco Park, is rescinded.
In addition to the building space allocated
by the Floor Area Ratios, Vallco Park is
allocated 300,000 sq. ft. of additional
commercial space and 450,000 sq. ft. of
additional office and industrial space.
The space may be allocated to the area of
Vallco Park located east of Wolfe Road,
south of Pruneridge Avenue and west of the
• eastern City limit and north of Stevens
Creek Boulevard. Vallco Park, Ltd. is
encouraged to seek agreement from non
Vallco Park owners within the
above-mentioned sub -area regarding the
allocation of the additional 750,000 sq.
ft. The additional square footage can be
allocated to the aforementioned "Lester"
and "former hotel" sites.
A hotel complex, limited to a maximum of
1,000 rooms, may be located in the Vallco
Park Planning Area located south of 280
Freeway and north of Stevens Creek
Boulevard. The hotel development is in
addition to the building square footages
listed above. The hotel will include
banquet space, conference rooms, and
ancillary commercial activities common to a
hotel complex. Ancillary commercial
activities include restaurants, gift shops,
personal services, flower shops, book
stores and similar uses commonly located in
and supporting a hotel facility. The City
shall approve the maximum floor area of
ancillary commercial space in conjunction
• with a future development application. The
City's decision on the amount of ancillary
commercial space will be based upon the
degree to which the space supports the
hotel function.
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The land use inten=sity for the Town Center
• Planning Area remains unchanged from the
present General Flan policy with the
exception that the 26- acre Cali family
landholding is permitted 3(?i!,000 sq. ft. of
additional commercial and office space plus
a maximum 240 room hotel complex. The
hotel is considered a permitted land use
subject to an analysis which demonstrates
that the Town Center hotel will not have an
adverse effect upon the construction of the
Vallco Park hotel complex.
4) The land use intensity for the Crossroads
Commercial District is regulated by a Floor
Area Ratio as follows:
Commercial - .25
Office - .37
5) The land use intensity for the balance of
the community outside of the Core Area is
regulated by the following Floor Area
Ratio:
<, Commercial - .25
Office - .33
Industrial - .Z3
• 6) Housing may be considered in conjunction
with non-residential developments. Such
housing may be permitted in addition to the
Floor Area Ratio established for
non-residential uses in the Land
Use/Community Character section of the
Plan.
7) .In order to facilitate redevelopment in
areas characterized as sub -standard, the
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for small developed
or undeveloped properties may be
increased. The maximum increase in
intensity shall not exceed a .40 FAR and
shall not exceed 1,000 sq. ft. above the
building space normally allowed by the FAR
designation assigned to the property.
(EDITING APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL -
2/6/84).
b. Land Use Classification
In general, the land use "emphasis" for
developing properties located on Stevens Creek
Boulevard west of De Anza Boulevard is
• commercial. The land use emphasis for
properties located east of De Anza Boulevard is
office. "Commercial land use" refers to all
permitted commercial uses and all uses
permitted subject to a use permit that are
referenced in the City's Commercial
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Zoning Ordinance. The term "office land use"
• refers to all office uses referenced in the
City's Administrative and Professional Office
Zone including administrative professional and
research and development activities.
Prototype research and development is
permissible if conducted in consort with office
functions of a business establishment.
Prototype research and development is da -fined
as follows:
Prototype R & D refers to research and
development activities which lead to the
development of a new product or a new
manufacturing and assembly process.
Products which are developed, manufactured
and/or assembled as a part of a prototype
facility are not intended to be mass
produced for sale.
Guidelines for Prototype Research and
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Control of hazardous material materials:
The type, use and storage of hazardous
materials for prototype research and
• development or assembly is regulated by
the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform
Fire Code and any new ordinance or other
regulation which controls hazardous
materials.
Control of physical appearance: There
shall be no outward appearance that a
prototype research and development or
assembly process is in place. There will
be no exterior storage, and receiving
facilities shall be limited in scale.
Generally, no more than 25% of the total
space occupied by the firm will be devoted
to a prototype research and development or
assembly activity.
C. Land Use Activities
1) Late evening entertainment activities, such
as cocktail lounges, recreational
facilities, and theaters, are generally
discouraged on the relatively narrow depth
of Stevens Creek Boulevard properties,
Said activities will be encouraged to
locate in Town Center, Vallco Park and
• other large properties that are isolated
from residential districts and can provide
their own security.
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Z) Land uses not traditionally considered part
• of a community educational institution such
as lodging facilities, conference
facilities and institutional
office/research facilities may be
considered as a permitted use on the De
Anza College campus. Final determination,
as to the intensity, character and ultimate
desirability, will be evaluated relative to
traffic impacts on the community and
consistency with the educational nature of
the De Anza College campus.
Amendment to the Housing_jFlement
The entire Housing Element is amended and is replaced by the
attached Housing Element document. The Housing Element was
redrafted in its entirety because the Government Code content
requirements for the Housing Element are more specific than other
elements. The Amendment does not contain significant changes.
The needs analysis was changed to reflect current information, a
new jobs/housing analysis was prepared, and the Below Market Rate
Housing Program was amended to provide greater flexibility.
Amendment to the Circulation Element
The amended Circulation Element significantly alters the primary
• street network in terms of the functional definition of streets
and the emphasis placed on future improvements.
The Amendment continues to advocate the retention of the e5
Corridor in cooperation with other regional efforts. If regional
efforts fail, the City will pursue efforts to construct a facility
in the Corridor. The Amendment incorporates policy which shifts
traffic from residential streets, particularly from Stelling Road
south of Stevens Creek Boulevard and McClellan Road, to major
arterials.
The Circulation Plan contains policy advocating the implementation
of a program which taxes all new developers on an equal basis
based upon traffic generating characteristics in order to complete
the road system. This new policy replaces the existing practice
of requiring off-site traffic improvements on a case-by-case basis
for particular developments which had the potential for creating
inequities, particularly for those projects in close proximity to
a major transportation improvement project. The Plan adopts a
level of service indicator D in lieu of B/C for the arterial and
major collector street systema The change was made in accordance
with a finding that it is not technically or financially feasible
to maintain a B or C level of service on major intersections
during the peak hour. A traffic monitoring system will be used to
ensure that land use decisions are made commensurate with the
building of a transportation system to meet the twin objectives`of
• maintaining level of service D on, major systems and eliminating
through traffic on minor collectors as identified on Figure 4.
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The General Plan incorporates a Road Improvement Implementation
16 Program which taxes all new developers on an equal basis to ensure
completion of the road system. The Road Tax Plan is described in
greater detail in the Implementation Section of this document.
Transportation Policies
Policy 7 - The Circulation Plan, labeled, Figure 4 and
Table 1 entitled, "Street Hierarchy" identifies
the City's primary street.system and defines
the function of each street category.
Policy 8 - A Citywide Transportation Improvement Plan
shall be implemented to accommodate peak hour
traffic flows on arterials and major collectors
at a minimum level of service D. If feasible,
the Improvement plan should maintain existing
levels of service which are higher than D. The
percent or absolute number of through trips on
arterial and major collector streets is not
regulated.
Policy 9 - The City advocates the complete protection and
construction of the e3 Corridor right of way
and to participate in a regional effort to
determine the most mutually agreeable and
appropriate transportation facility to be
• placed within the Corridor. If a regional
effort is not successful, the City shall
independently pursue the construction of a
transportation facility within the City's
segment of the full right of way which in its
sole judgement deems to be appropriate in terms
of utilizing whatever resources might be
available.
Policy 10 - Traffic Management Plans (TMP's) shall be
developed for neighborhoods affected by
"unacceptable" levels of through traffic. The
Traffic Management Plans shall be designed
based upon the concept that commute or through
traffic should be redirected from minor
collectors and local residential streets to the
freeway, expressway and arterial and major
collector street system.
Policy 11 - The Street Construction Plan shall be developed
which ensures that critical street improvements
are finished prior to or in conjunction with
major developments. The Street Construction
Plan should be based upon the principle of
equity in terms of ensuring that land
• developers participate in street improvements
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on a basis corresponding to traffic generation
for various classifications of land
• developments.
All projects with conditions of approval
requiring traffic improvements, including those
requiring consistency with the Construction
Phasing Memo for Vallco Park, Revised dated
July 15, 1974 as prepared by the Director of
Public Works are required to apply for an
amendment to said condition.
Policy 12 - The City should consider the feasibility of
creating a jitney service linking a proposed
bus transfer station in Vallco Park with Town
Center and North De Anza Boulevard. The City
should also re -assess the feasibility of
requiring van pooling or other car pooling
efforts.
Policy 13 - Bollinger Road will not be extended from De
Anza Boulevard to Stelling Road. The City
Council may consider an indirect, circuitous
road system which provides neighborhood road
access from Stelling Road into the Bollinger
Road neighborhood. This objective would also
allow access to Jollyman Park and Community
Center.
Amendments to the Fiscal Impact_. Community Services and
I_mglementation Elements
The City's policies regarding the fiscal impact of development,
the provision of community services, and the approaches that the
community utilizes to implement its General Plan have changed to
reflect new land use and circulation plans.
The General Plan land use and circulation policies balance the
need for providing revenues to fund important community services
such as parks, the community center and other amenities with the
corresponding need to control the growth of traffic. The policies
enumerated below are intended to achieve those objectives.
Policy 14 - The City should ensure that adequate manning
levels and firefighting equipment is in place
in conjunction with approval of a building
which exceeds five stories or 60 ft. The City
shall define the adequacy of fire protection
following consultation with the Central Fire
District. The City and Central Fire District
shall develop a means to finance extraordinary
costs associated with high-rise fire
protection. The financial program shall be
guided by the principle that extraordinary
• costs should be borne by high-rise developers.
The financial formula should consider
extraordinary revenue generated by high-rise
(versus the same square footage for low-rise)
and the additional level of service that extra
manpower provides to the entire community.
GP -AMENDMENT
• Policy 15 - Future development should be designed and
equipped to assist the City's police force.
a. The Plan should provide built-in communications
equipment, such as repeater sites so that the
police units can function in and out of their
vehicles, as well as in and out of buildings.
b. Developers should be required to establish
private security forces and devices to protect
facilities during construction and operation.
C. Development plans should consider physical
facilities, such as office space, for use by
officers on the scene to prepare reports,
interview of witnesses, victims or suspects and
other administrative tasks.
d. Future development should have built-in
surveillance equipment for underground or
concealed areas, such as hallways and storage
areas.
e. Future planning should provide adequate
planning for emergency access by emergency
vehicles.
• Policy 16 - The City and the Cupertino Sanitary District
should develop a closer relationship relative
to the development review process to ensure
that waste water generation is kept within
prescribed limits. The City should forward
Business License applications to the District
to enable it to monitor changes in tenancy
(possible changes in flow rates) within
existing buildings.
Policy 17 - The City should support a Solid waste
Management System which would include, where
economically feasible, local recycling efforts
and the development of resource recovery
facilities to convert solid wastes to usable
energy.
Policy 18 - The City's park acquisition is defined by
Figure 5. The Acquisition Program is based
upon four broad acquisition objectives.
1. Complete the Neighborhood Parks Acquisition
Program.
2. Maintain an adequate inventory of sports
• fields.
S. Purchase a site for community center.
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4. Retain creek site and other natural open space
19 areas identified in the Open Space section of
the General Plan.
The plan is a policy document which will be used
annually to assist in the preparation of the
updated Capital Improvements Program. The plan is
subject to revision depending upon the availability
of funds and subsequent actions of the Cupertino
Union School District regarding the disposition of
surplus school sites.
Policy 19 - The City shall continue to monitor development
activity and fiscal impacts and the rate of
development to avoid short-term,
over -saturation of the market.
Policy 20 - A land use activity or building which is
consistent with the General Plan or zoning as
of July 18, 1983, and development applications
which were approved prior to July 18, 1983
(date of adoption of General Plan Amendment
1 -GPA -80) will remain valid even though the
activity, building, or application is
inconsistent with the current General Plan.
The City's Procedural Ordinance defines the
terms by which various types of applications
remain valid.
Policy 21 - Land Use/Community Character Policy 2-18 and
Environmental Resources Policy 5-5 are amended
as follows:
Pglicv 2-18: The City of Cupertino will permit
new drive -up service facilities for commercial,
institutional or industrial use only when
adequate circulation, parking, noise control,
architecture and landscaping compatible with
the visual character of surrounding uses, and
adequate buffering of residential areas are
provided. Any proposed site shall be further
evaluated for conformance with other goals and
policies of the General Plan.
Policy 5-5: Drive -up window facilities for
financial institutions, convenience
restaurants, photo finishing businesses and
similar establishments shall be permitted only
in accordance with Policy 2-18 of the Land
Use/Community Character section.
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act available for acquisition in naighbor- 5. Park land in neighborhood 0 ail1 not -be acquired
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d will be provided privately in asighbor- 6. 4.66 acres vill be acquired an Hoover site.
.7. 5.2 acres of Vilsen turf vlll be acquired to retain
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GENERAL PLAN MAP
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RESOLUTION NO. 6057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AMENDING THE TRAFFIC INTENSITY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
POLICY MANUAL ADOPTED IN JULY 1977
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that transfer of traffic
intensities (TRIPS) between the Stevens Creek Boulevard area and the
North De Anza Boulevard area, as defined in the Policy Manual, is consistent
with the overall traffic policies for the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the City Council of the City of Cupertino has determined that this
Policy Manual shall be amended in the following manner:
. Section III(B): Buying, Selling and Transferring Trips shall be amended
by eliminating the sentences as set forth on the attachment labeled Exhibit A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Cupertino this 15th day of Marrh , 1983, by the following vote:
Vote
Members
of the City Council
AYES:
Johnson,
Plungy,
Rogers, Gatto
NOES:
Sparks
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/ Dorothy Cornelius
City Clerk
/s/ John Catto
Mayor, City of Cupertino.
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Buying,
Selling and Transferrin¢
Trios
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In
the event
the development does not
utilize a
full 16 trips per
acre
allotted by the Traffic Intensity Performance Standard, the owner of
record shall have the ability to either retain, sell or crausfer trips
with ocher property owners within the North De Anza Boulevard and Stevens
Creek Boulevard study area, subject to approval by the Planning Commission
and .City Council. Trips �a�.t_be_ti�-_ f __. �lbnriide �E-rhe-erer o€
Tka s-ds-�-'P{-0fl�FeY-ewweca-ar-e-�o-e-pe ��{teei-t�-egass€ar-tom-ids-€Fem-�{��rot�e#
A11 sales, transfers of trips shall be filed with the Planning Director and
City Clerk. No sale or transfer shall be finally consummated until':a use
permit has been approved for the property to which the trips are to be
applied. The applicant shall record a covenant to describe the trip end
constraint and the total number of trips allocated to the particular develoo-
meat at the time of the development approval. The covenant shall be worded
in a manner to suggest that the future purchaser of properties consult the
City files, conceptual zoning file and individual use permit files to obtain
an up-to-date status report of the total number of trips allocated to each
particular property. The applicant shall submit documentation from the
seller of trips identified above indicating that trips have been transferred
to the applicant. The impact of a sale or transfer of trips on all properties
involved shall be evaluated proir to approval by the Planning Commission or
City 'Council. Transfers which significantly reduce the future viability or
options for future uses will not be approved.
`fanitorinz Activities
The City shall reserve the right to review compliance with the Traffic
Intensity Performance Standard at any time following development of a site
or initiation of a new use. Should the City determine that the constraint
is exceeded, the City may impose additional measures to ensure compliance.
OF 'r E PLA;;:: I;:G C0i1"11SSi0:: OF Ci !'I i:F :: J11 Ei:
ATTACHNI.NT A
Amendment to the Traffic Intensity Performance Standard
/y Policy,Manual - Section IIB, Policy No. 9
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Outdoor seating areas shall be exempted from calculation of trips as: normally
required in the Traffic Intensity Performance Standard, provided that said
areas are clearly incidental to the primary use of the building as a formal
sit-down facility and that said area does not exceed more than 20% of the
seating capacity accommodated within the enclosed area of the building.
This provision shall not apply to fast-food or other "non -formal sit-down"
restaurants as such uses are characterized by higher turn -over rates,
higher peak hour demand levels, and due to the common use of disposable,
food containers have's greater potential impact upon the surrounding neighbor-
hood. Such restaurants shall continue to be evaluated under the provisions
of the Traffic Intensity Performance Standard trip calculations through the,
use permit review process.
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c. Provide for vi-ual privacy by limiting portions
of the structures in excess of 30 ft. height to
•areas of approximately 100 ft. from the rear
I property line, orienting the narrow face of the
structure toward the residential properties
and/or eliminating facing windows or providing
1 screens or louvers which prevent direct visual
contact.
Site sreciFic guidelines should be incorporated
into a specific plan for these areas.
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Policy 6 - The Land Use Plan diagram, labeled Figure 3,
identifies the permitted land use types and
intensities for sub -areas within the community.
The Land Use Plan is augmented by` the following
policies.
a. Land Use Intensity
1) The land use intensity for the North De
Anza Boulevard Planning Area and Stevens
Creek Boulevard corridor (area east of De
Anza Boulevard) is regulated by the 16
one-way trip end performance standards.
The maximum number of trips allocated to a
specific undeveloped or redevelopable
property is 16 trips/acre regardless of
previous land uses or trip generation
factors. Trips may be transferred between
owners of North De Anza Boulevard property
and Stevens Creek Boulevard properties.
The 16 trip end limitation shall not apply
to retail shopping centers which were built
and occupied prior to the adoption of the
"Core Area Plan" on December 19, 1973. The
building area of said shopping centers may
be expanded to a Floor Area Ratio of .25
for commercial uses and .37 for office
uses. The tenant mix of said centers is
unregulated except for activities normally
regulated by a use permit.
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TRAFFIC INTENSITY
PERFOPU\WiCE STANDARD
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Policy Manual
. As adopted by
City council on
July 18, 1977
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
A. Background
B. Geographical Application
C. Definitions
II. Methodology for Establishing Trip Generation by Use
A. Overview and Assumptions used in the Original Traffic Model
B. Policies Regarding Application of Trip Generation Rates
III. Trip Allocation Policies
A. Existing Uses
B. Buying, Selling and Transferring Trips
IV. Monitoring Activities
Figure I - TIPS Area Map
Table I - Trip List
Table II - Applications Submitted under Trip Constraint
Figure II - Trip Map
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Trio Policv
I. Introduction
• A. Background
In December of 1973, the City Council adopted the General Plan Land
Use Element for the Core Area (Resolution No. 3592). One of the major
findings of the Core Area Plan was that the City's street system could
not serve the properties adjoining Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza
Boulevard at the zoned intensity without a resultant breakdown in traffic
flow or conversely, the construction of roadway widths over and above four
lanes in each direction. The construction of a widened roadway beyond
four lanes would be dependent upon cooperation with other jurisdictions
and as such was determined to be unfeasible both from an economical'
and intergovernmental cooperation point of view.
The Core Area Plan incorporated a Traffic Intensity Performance Standard
• as a means of limiting the intensity of land use development on De Anza
Boulevard and similar guidance to limit lane demand on Stevens Creek
Boulevard in order to provide for a reasonable flow of traffic within the
constraint of eight travel lanes. The Traffic Intensity Performance
Standard (TIPS) provides a means of relating land use intensity to
existing and future traffic carrying capacity of Stevens Creek Boulevard
and De Anza Boulevard. Utilizing local information and the State of
California CAL TRANS computer model, the through traffic in 1990 was
estimated at 5.3 lanes. In order to keep the traffic lanes to a maximum
of eight which would accommodate both existing and future land uses, a
traffic constraint factor was developed to limit the intensity of future
land uses. The trip intensity factor is the constraint that limits the
land use intensity to a use that will not generate more than 16 one-way
• trips per acre at the peak hour. The peak hour is presently defined between
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5 to 6 p.m. on weekdays (Monday through Friday). Sixteen one-way trips
• per acre at the peak hour will enable the City to maintain eight lanes
of traffic on De Anza Boulevard and Stevens Creek Boulevard at BC level
of service as defined by the Highway Capacity Manual. The BC level of
service means.that traffic flow is characterized by "some congestion",
and "congestion" during the peak. The adopted Core Area Plan similarly
provides that traffic on Stevens Creek Boulevard should not exceed a
demand for eight lanes. Calculations for the area have determined that
the 16 one-way trip figure is appropriate to accomplish this objective
for the portions of Stevens Creek Boulevard between De Anza Boulevard
and Finch Avenue.
B. Geographical Application
The land areas regulated by the 16 trip end constraint essentially
involve properties located on the east and west side of North De Anza
• Boulevard between Stevens Creek Boulevard and Highway 280; and on the
north and south side of Stevens Creek Boulevard between De-Anza Boule-
vard and easterly City limits. The exact properties affected are detailed
on Figure I and II. The standard directly affects properties which were
undeveloped at the time of the adoption of the Core Area Plan in
December of 1973, and properties which were developed as they expand,
modify, redevelop, or change uses. The uses which were in existence
in 1973 were incorporated into the trip generation figures, however,
conversion of these uses must be regulated to ensure that modifications
or changes in use do not generate traffic demand beyond the original
1973 uses. Accordingly, existing businesses shall be required to
conform with the standard as outlined in the following sections.
The following section incorporates definitions which are intended to
• clarify the application of the trip constraint to properties in the
affected land area.
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C. Definitions
Gross Acreage: In the context of the Traffic Intensity Performance Standard,
• gross acreage refers to the entire land area of a particular parcel, minus
the existing land area within the De Anza Boulevard right of way. The
area within the secondary streets can be credited to the land area computed
to determine compliance with the Traffic Intensity Performance Standard
along the De Anza Boulevard area only. Those properties along the Stevens
Creek Boulevard portion of the Traffic Intensity Performance Standard area
shall compute gross acreage based upon the entire land area of the parcel
minus the existing and future right of way for Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Secondary streets along Stevens Creek Boulevard small not be credited to
the land area of the affected parcels.
De Anza Boulevard Area: Reference to the De Anza Boulevard portion of the
Traffic Intensity Performance Standard area shall include all properties
within the North De Anza Boulevard Conceptual Planning Area and all
• properties located on the east side of De Anza Boulevard between Stevens
,Creek Boulevard and Highway 280 with the exception of the St. Josephs
Catholic Church property. The St. Josephs Catholic Church site shall be
considered part of the North De Anza Boulevard trip constraint area and
evaluated under the traffic intensity performance standard should the
owners request a rezoning to redevelop and/or modify the use to a use
other than a combination Church/Private School activity.
Level of Service: A qualitative rating of the effectiveness of a highway in
servicing traffic, measured in terms of operating conditions. The definition
of each level of service as utilized in the context of the Core Plan is
as follows:
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Level Technical Definition
A Free flow (relatively
B Stable flow (slight delay)
C Stable flow (tolerable delay)
D Approaching unstable flow
(unacceptable delay)
E Unstable flow (high delay
F Forced Flow (Jammed)
Short Definition
Good, no congestion.
Some congestion
Congestion
High congestion
Near breakdown
Breakdown
Peak Hour Traffic: The highest number of vehicles found to be passing over
a section of a lane or a roadway in the peak direction during 60 consecutive
minutes. Currently, the peak hour (60 consecutive minutes) is defined as
the time period between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays (Monday through Friday).
Trio (Trip End): A single vehicle movement with either the origin or
destination within the study area.
Undeveloped Parcels: Parcels of land within the Traffic Intensity Performance
Standard area as denoted on Figures I•and II which were undeveloped at the
time of adoption of the 1973 Core Area Plan, or those sites which had an
existing commercial, office, industrial, or residential use at the time
of the adoption of the 1973 Core Area Plan which is proposed to be modified,
expanded, or redeveloped in excess of 25Z of the value of the existing
building,facility,shop or site. The value of the existing and proposed
building or site improvements shall be established by the Chief Building
Inspector.
II. Methodology for Establishing Trip Generation by Use
A. Overview and Assumptions Used in the Orizinal Traffic Model
The original 1973 traffic study utilized the CAL TRANS model for projecting
future commute trips through the Cupertino area. The CAL TRANS model was
adapted to the two Cupertino commute corridors with several major assumptions
regarding the activity of future users of Stevens Creek Boulevard and De Anza
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Boulevard. The following sections describe the assumptions incorporated
for specific land use categories:
• Industrial
Twenty-five trips per acre as used in the General Plan traffic analysis
was established by both use calculations and traffic counts. Industrial
use calculations were based on the following data
1. A typical industrial building in Vallco occupied a 33% building
to land area ratio.
2. Based on the Zoning Ordinance there is assumed to be one
employee per 250 sq. ft. gross floor area.
3. A vehicle occupancy factor of 1.2 was used which reduced the
number of industrial outbound trips. to 50 vehicles per gross.
acre during the peak hour. With the addition of staggering
of work hours, the outbound traffic is reduced by 502 to 25
trips per acre. Further information obtained from the traffic
• reduction study indicates that the employees reside approxi-
mately 562 to the north and 442 to the south of the Cote Area.
For all practical purposes for assignment of traffic, 50 - 50
percent split has been utilized. Therefore, 25 trips per acre
for industrial is assumed to be a valid figure on either basis.
It is recommended that the 25 trip per acre be based on a
assignment -split rather than staggering since
staggering of hours is not a controllable element.
4. Twenty trips per acre has been assigned to industrial users
in the North De Anza Boulevard area only.due to the future
potential for transit.
Commercial
Commercial generation varies with land use, however, certain assumptions
• have been made in order to obtain a one-way traffic count. The assumptions
are as follows:
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1. It is assumed that a 50% split occurs for both inbound and out-
bound traffic. That is to say that during any one hour a
commercial use will experience an equal amount of traffic entering
and leaving the site.
2. It was assumed that the market area is such that a 50 - 50
percent split occurs attracting the market from either direction
of the roadway on which the site is located.
3. The one-way peak is utilized in determining compliance with
the 16 trips per acre limitation. The diagram below
illustrates the split occurring on either side of the street
thereby depicting how a one-way value is established for
commercial uses.
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4 trips -(Al + Ao + Bo + Bl)
To establish a count at the node area, using De Anza Boulevard
as an example, assume Al is a vehicle entering from the north
and Ao is the same vehicle leaving the site in the same direction
as it entered. Bl and Bo are defined in the same manner with
the exception that they arrive from the opposite direction.
• For the purpose of calculating one-way trips only vehicles in
the direction of the peak hour flow Ao and B1 south bound
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traffic are counted. A. and Bl can only be counted as one
trip since for all practical purposes A. and Bl will never
meet one another on the road. Therefore, only one quarter of
trips counted at the reference line is utilized to calculate
the lane requirements, but since the streets are symmetrical
in a sense that they have the same number of lanes in both
directions, this must be doubled to two thereby arriving at
the one-way utilized to assign traffic generation to each use.
Residential
Residential is figured at three-quarter trips per unit in the peak direction
during the 5 to 6 p.m. weekday period designated as the peak hour.
Banks
After several applications for banks and saving and loans, the Council
utilized a 50% reduction of the Friday peak. This figure was established
since a bank only generates traffic during one day of the week while during
the other four days it is a low generator, with only the employees leaving
the site. The results of several studies established that seven trips per
1,000 sq. ft. is appropriate for bank facilities.
Office Soace
The trip generation factor for general office building was established
based on 16 studies performed by the Institute of Traffic Engineers,
Technical Committee, 6A-6, the City's own traffic studies and utilizing
the approximate directional split of 50-50. It was established that one
trip per 1,000 was conservative since the generation for two-way traffic
was 1.84 based on City data and 2.09 based on ITE data. An average of
2.0 was utilized and reduced by 50% for directional split. The above
numbers assume two-way, however, for establishing the above figure, it is
assumed that the two-way is totally outbound.
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B. Policies Reearding Calculation of Trip Generation Rates
The most critical element in terms of realizing the objectives of the Core
Area Plan involves the application of the trip standard on a parcel by
parcel basis. The incremental implementation approach must be applied
fairly and equitably to all property owners within the land areas affected
to ensure that the concept of limiting land use intensity results in the
desired objective of balancing lane demand to fit the eight lane supply.
Trip generation rates shall be assigned to specific uses based upon an
official City recognized trip list. The official trip list shall be
prepared and updated by the City Engineer and/or Director Planning and
Development. Trip rates for specific uses will be entered into the trip
list when sufficient data is available to satisfy both the Department of
Planning and Development and/or the Department of Public Works that said
rates are both reasonable and equitable to previous applicants. Table I
shall constitute the official trip list. The following policies shall
apply in calculating and applying the trip generation rates listed in
Table I and in calculating new trip generation rates.
1. The City shall enter a trip generation rate for a specific
use when the Director of Planning and Development and/or the
City Engineer determine that sufficient information exists in
the form of existing City data, previous traffic studies, State
?Manuals, or other sources to reasonably establish said rate.
2. Proposed uses which are listed in the trip list shall be assigned
the corresponding trip generation rate.
3. Applicants who feel that their use is of a unique nature and does
not conform with a use category in the trip list shall have the
option to retain a private traffic engineer to do a separate trip
generation study for the specific use. Prior to approval of a
trip rate which does not conform with the trip list, the Planning
Commission and City Council shall find that said use is unique
or different from similar uses listed in the trip list.
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4. Uses which are not listed on the trip list shall require a
separate analysis by a traffic engineer retained by the applicant
• unless the City Engineer and/or Director of Planning and Development
are satisfied that sufficient City and/or State data exists to
determine the trip generation rate.
5. Trip generation rates may be waived or discounted by special
action of the City Council upon a determination that the proposed
use fulfills a special community -wide objective which supports a
goal expressed in the General Plan or'constitutes a special cultural,
social or historical benefit to the City (e.g. preservation of
a historical structure, construction of low to moderate income
housing units, etc.).
6. An applicant/proposed owner may contest the trip generation
rates established by the staff or included in the trip list. In
be necessary to study the entire land use category. In cases
where the trip rate of a use category on the trip list is modified
upon subsequent study, applicants or owners assessed at the higher
trip rate established through previous analysis shall have the
ability to submit a modification of use permit application to
revise said trip rates assigned to their use.
7. Uses which are proposed as part of a shopping center complex shall
utilize an established rate for individual retail shops. A single
major tenant within a small center, or several major tenants within
a large center shall be assessed individuallv.
8. For the purposes of this constraint trip.rates shall be rounded to
the first decimal point.
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instances where
the applicant believes that the
trip list figures
•
are exaggerated,
a traffic engineer retained by
the applicant will
be necessary to study the entire land use category. In cases
where the trip rate of a use category on the trip list is modified
upon subsequent study, applicants or owners assessed at the higher
trip rate established through previous analysis shall have the
ability to submit a modification of use permit application to
revise said trip rates assigned to their use.
7. Uses which are proposed as part of a shopping center complex shall
utilize an established rate for individual retail shops. A single
major tenant within a small center, or several major tenants within
a large center shall be assessed individuallv.
8. For the purposes of this constraint trip.rates shall be rounded to
the first decimal point.
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ZII. Trip Allocation Policv
• A. Relationship of the Trip Constraint to Redevelopment Expansion
Modification or Changes to Existing Uses
All existing uses were calculated on the 1973 traffic study based upon
their actual trip generation rates. All uses existing at the time of the
1973 traffic study are assigned trip geenration rates to be credited to
the site as per Figure II,entitled (Trip Map). Therefore, the following
policy shall apply to existing uses:
1. Existing uses may remain indefinitely or until expansion or
redevelopment of the building site is requested. Upon sucn request,
the existing or proposed use shall be evaluated based upon its
conformity to the trip constraint, based on the trip/acre figures
established in Figure II. Expansions or redevelopments shall be
evaluated based upon a comparison of trips credited per gross
acre versus trips generated in the same manner as undeveloped
• sites.
•
2. In no case will owners of sites with uses existing in 1973
be permitted to sell excess trips which exceed a ratio of 16
per gross acre. That is, uses existing at the time of the 1973
traffic study may only sell the difference between those trips
which are allocated to the new use and 16 per gross acre.
3. Sites which were partially developed at the time of the original
1973 traffic study shall be credited with 16 trips per gross acre
for the undeveloped portion and a number of trips per gross acre
for the developed portion based on the trip rate established in
Figure II.
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B. Buving, Selling, and Transferring Trips
• In the event the development does not utilize a full 16 trips per acre
allotted by the Traffic.intensity Performance Standard, the owner of
record shall have the ability to either retain, sell or transfer trips
with other property owners within the North De Anza Boulevard and Stevens
Creek Boulevard study area, subject to approval by the Planning Commission
and City Council. Trips may not be transferred outside of the area of origin.
That is, property owners are not permitted to transfer trips from the North
De Anza Boulevard area to the Stevens Creek Boulevard area or vice versa.
A11 sales, transfers of trips shall be filed with the Planning Director and
City Clerk. No sale or transfer shall be finally consummated until a use
permit has been approved for the property to which the trips are to be
applied. The applicant shall record a covenant to describe the trip end
constraint and the total number of trips allocated to the particular develop-
City files, conceptual zoning file and individual use permit files to obtain
an up-to-date status report of the total number of trips allocated to each
particular property. The applicant shall submit documentation from the
seller of trips identified above indicating that trips have been transferred
to the applicant. The impact of a sale or transfer of trips on all properties
involved shall be evaluated prior to approval by the Planning Commission or
City Council. Transfers which significantly reduce the future viability
or options for future uses will not be approved.
IV. Monitoring Activities
The City shall -reserve the right to review compliance with the Traffic
ment
at the
time of the
development approval. The
covenant shall be worded
the City determine
in a
manner
to suggest
that the future purchaser of
properties consult the
City files, conceptual zoning file and individual use permit files to obtain
an up-to-date status report of the total number of trips allocated to each
particular property. The applicant shall submit documentation from the
seller of trips identified above indicating that trips have been transferred
to the applicant. The impact of a sale or transfer of trips on all properties
involved shall be evaluated prior to approval by the Planning Commission or
City Council. Transfers which significantly reduce the future viability
or options for future uses will not be approved.
IV. Monitoring Activities
The City shall -reserve the right to review compliance with the Traffic
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Intensity Performance Standard at
any time following
development of a site
•
or initiation of new use. Should
the City determine
that the constraint
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is.exceeded, the City may impose additional measures to ensure compliance.
• Said measures may include, but are not limited to the following:
•
(a) Staggering of work hours by the tenants or users of the
building or site
(b) Tenant organized car pooling or van pooling programs and/or
County transit bus pooling programs.
The property owner and/or applicant shall provide potential tenants with
a written notice regarding potential traffic problems within the area.
Such notice shall stipulate that the City reserves the right to impose
the above requirements, should it find that the trip constraint is being
exceeded. A copy of said written notice shall be signed by the lessee
and forwarded to the City prior to occupancy of the building.
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PERFORMANCE STANDAI
LAND AREAS AFFEC.
FIGORE I
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TABLE I
TRIP LIST
USE
CATEGORY
TRIP RATE
DATE OF
APPLICATION NO.
Expressed in one
ENTRY
way trips
1.
INDUSTRIAL
A. De Anza Boulevard
1.4/1000 sq. ft.
July
1977
2-U-77;
23-U-76;
32-U-74;
16-U-74
B. Other areas
1.7/1000 sq. ft.
July
1977
2.
RESIDENTIAL
.75/unit
July
1977
14-U-76;
6-U-76;
1-U-75
3.
OFFICE (GENERAL)
1/1000 sq. ft.
July
1977
5-U-77:
4.
COMMERCIAL
A. Banks
1. Commercial
7/1000 sq. ft.
July
1977
5-U-77
2. Savings & Loan
1.25/1000 sq.ft.
July
1977
9-U-75
B. COMMERCIAL CENTER
2/1000 sq. ft.
July
1977
16-U-76;
3-U-77
(Retail shops)
C. FUR14ITURE STORE
.75/1000 sq. ft.
July
1977
11-U-74;
16-U-76
D. RESTAURANTS
1. Formal sit-down
3.5/1000 sq. ft.
July
1977
13-U-75
1
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61 hips trnnslerreJ for M:IY Invenlnoa. pr'rlect.
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152 trlps I...us 1.111•.1 It. M.A.S. Ihnes P .,lcat north ul La sun•.. .
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Cenera tcJ
to I'ru lett
fnw I•nrlc.:t
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2-U-71
Ren. W. 1655
4.75
70
70
0
0
0
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Ren. no. 1286 and
12-11-74
Data obuh..J foo.
2.96
48
5
0
41
0
1:anmr W.r. Mlnl storage
12-U-74 and 16.11-14
21-11-16
Nun. W. 1618
1.54
56
56
0
11
U
Carl Il,,Nl,k OrpanY
u.l.rat o -%erg - mth of
12-11-74
Rus. IA.. 1386
5.01
80
as
5
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Valley Green III.
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L
Sd:rnt u: R: rg - TYanla.r.
16-U-14
Iter. 14.. 1697
8.446
115
196
(41)1(28)
(S)1('l)
0
11-U-11
It uo. Ile. I(N6
55.26
884
1201.
(61)1(109)1(152)
U
2
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.
plrcusl-nreael-Ilurlt11ge
11-U-14
Data obbtned frw
1.9
311.4
19
0
0
11.4
Il -U-74
Ilallwln-Any Muunta Mt, I,td.
19-U-76
Re.. Ila. 1566
2.94
41.1
15.8
0
U
11.1
Ilwu 1'.,1.1111S.singv
9-11-75
Rea. M. 1464
1.5
58
IS
R
U
41
url I.. . A ... el.tlnn
Be.. W. 1482 nnJ
Ilu.....iafu Restaurant
11-11-75
Data .61.11114 from
1.474
23.6
5.2
11
Il
18.4
11-I1-]5
I':¢Il lc Vn 1lvy, nook
5-0-77
Rue. W. 11.72
2.8
44.8
42
U
c
U
2.8
11-U-]1
Itca. IW. 1698
55.26
884
1204
(152)1(1119)1(61)
U
2
Sn6rnl n-%erI Crupm'l len-
• IWrth oml S.rtl, of Mar I.n11 Ave.
11-U-76
Ter.ul., Iry lies. Iver p.
16-U-/6
Ren. 7W. 1577
9.91
ISO
158
0
0
0
U .... Natoli Co.
1-11-77
Rob. Uo, 1668
1.17
42
26.8
0
11
15.2
Ren ldentlul
R.A.S. Ilwes (R.rtl.)
14-0-16
Pea. Rn. 1564
12
192
40.5
0
152
U
Pus. He. 1521 and
I.A.S. Il.ne. (Sued)
6-U-76
lista .6t.l." it
8.65
116.417
21.25
0
1.1.1
0
11-U-76
Nay Inve.l.cut f...
1-U-75
list,. W,t.lned firm
5.62
117.92
29.25
0
61
0
1-11-15 11111 11-11-76
.: '% bits ita.:d erred fr 1., 11:.1'1:11,1 xl le 1'126 -In -20) t.. '1'Y.n111re .I11.
41 tt 1ps tnnwlerred fru. Carer MAA 1110 Si11n9;e vile Io 1'Yn:dwru sit.:.
L S Irlpx Is.,oa I'!" ell for Tva.l .,. n: to Snhrn bi-Ibal; (S..nth "I Valles Green U. Ise).
1 ulpn [r:..:J cr red Inr Ty.slu rl la Corner -C b6a 11 site (126-10-41).
61 hips trnnslerreJ for M:IY Invenlnoa. pr'rlect.
MW a Ips tr.nwfen eJ frw R.A.S. Ilwes pi nlcut south 1r Ln x1111.:11,
152 trlps I...us 1.111•.1 It. M.A.S. Ihnes P .,lcat north ul La sun•.. .
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CUPERTINO GENERAL PLAN
•
APPENDIX A
•
0
TABLE OF CON=17S
Section I (Statement of Purpose) ................................ Page 1
Section II (Discussion of Slope) ................................ Pages 1-3
• Section III (Description of Slope-Densi-ty Fct-.ulas............... Pages 4-8
Section IV (Model Slope -Density Analysis ........................ Pages 9-15
•
?._ll ? ea General ?1an
Appendix A
Slooe-Dens'_: Formulas
• Section 1• ?uroose of This Document
finis document has been prepared with the intent of acquainting the general reader
Witn. the slope -density approach to determining the intensity of residential
development. The slope -density approach was incorporated in the hillside plan
in order to develop an equitable means of assigning dwelling unit credit to
property owners. In addition to offering the advantage of equal treatment for
property owners, the slope -density formula can also be designed to reflect
judgments regarding aesthetics and other factors into a mathematical model which
determines the number of units per acre on a given piece of property based upon
the average steepness of the land. Generally speaking, the steeper the average
slope of the property, the fewer the number of units which will be permitted.
Although the slope -density formula can be used as an effective means to control
development intensity, the formula itself cannot determine the ideal development
pattern. The formula determines only the total number of dwelling units, allow-
able on the property, based upon the average slope; it does not determine the
optimum location of those units on the property. Exogenous factors not regulated
by the slope -density formula such as grading, tree removal, or other environmental
factors would be regulated by other means. The slope -density formulas do not
represent by themselves a complete safeguard against development detrimental
to the environment; but, together with other conservation measures, they are
considered a valuable planning device.
• Section 2: Discussion of "Slove"
Steepness of terrain can be defined in several ways: As the relationship between
the sides of the triangle representing a vertical section of a hill, or as the
angle between the terrain and the horizontal plain, to name two. Unfortunately,
the definitions of the terms "slope", " rade" "gradient", "batter"
p g g and of the
expression "the.slpe is 1 to ..." are not well known or uniformly applied
causing much confusion. For purposes of this section, the concept of steepness
of terrain will be defined and discussed as a "percentage of slope".
"Percent of slope" is defined as a measurement of steepness of slope which is the
ratio between vertical and horizontal distances expressed in percent. As
illustrated below, a 50% slope is one which rises vertically 5 ft. in a 10 ft.
horizontal distance.
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F.'11 Area General Plan
Appendix A
Slope -Density Formulas
IS One of the most common confusions of terminology relative to terrain steepness is
the synonymous usage of "percent of grade" and "degree of grade". However, as
the illustration below indicates, as percent of grade increase, land becomes
steeper at a decreasing rate. The present slope -density formulas specified by
the City of Cupertino require more land for development as the rate of percent
of grade increases. Thus, the relationship between percent of grade and degree
of grade is inverse rather than corresponding.
5t S ,ye
SlS ,„
SitI y
iv
Al ue
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Sf u ;» PCb_ioY._4icaot_ rt+utc+bt
r
so
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21 a So + / ♦C ,
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To more accurately assess the impact of steepness of.terrain on the feasibility of
residential development, it might be helpful to examine some of phenomenon
commonly associated with increasing percentages of slope steepness.l
1. William Spangle & Associates Slope Density Study - Phase I. (Published October, 19
William Spangle and Associates was retained by County to assist the effort of
Planning Policy Committee relative to Santa Cruz Mountain Study and Montebello
Ridge Study.
C�
Ei7_1 Area General Plan
Ap?and, x A
Slope -Density Formulas
Percent of Slone Descr:�tion of Slone Problems
• 0-52 Relative level land. Little or no development problems
due to steepness of slope.
5-152 Minimum slope problems increasing to significant slope
problems at 157.. 152 is the maximum grade often considered
desirable on subdivision streets. Above 15%, roads must
run diagonally to, rather than at right angles to contours
increasing the amount of cut and fill. For example, the
lower segment of San Juan Road in the Cupertino foothills
averages 202 in grade.
•
11
15-302 Slope becomes a very significant factor in development at this
steepness. Development of level building sites requires
extensive cut and fill in this slope category and the design
of individual houses to fit terrain becomes important.
30-502 Slope is extremely critical in this range. Allowable
steepness of cut and fill slopes approach or coincide with
natural slopes resulting in very large cuts and fills
under conventional development. In some cases, fill will
not hold on these slopes unless special retaining devices
are used. Because of the grading problems associated with
this category, individual homes should be placed on natural
building sites where they occur, or buildings should be
designed to fit the particular site.
500/6'+ Almost any development can result in extreme disturbances in
this slope category. Except in the most stable native material
special retaining devices may be needed.
Hill. area General Plan
Appendix A
Slope -Density Formulas
• Section Three: Description of Slope-Densitv Formulas
I) The "Foothill Modified" Formula
d = 1.85 + 1.65 cos i(s-5) X 4.5}
5�sC44
The "Foothill Modified" formula is designed for application to those properties
in the "Fringe" of the Hillside study area with average slopes less than 102.
The formula assumes availability of municipal services. Beginning at credit of
3.5 dwelling units/gr. acre, the formula follows a cosine curve of decreasing
density credit with increase of slope, achieving a constant above 432 average slope.
II) The "Foothill Modified 1/2 Acre" Formula
d - 1.85 + 1.65 cos { (s-5) X 4.53
225 s ,44
This formula is applied in the Urban Service Area to those properties where a
full range of municipal utility services are available. The formula begins at
density of 1/2 acre per dwelling unit which holds constant at 222 average slope.
From 222 to 432 average slope, the formula follows a cosine curve of decreasing
• density credit with increasing slope. The density credit above 432 average slope
remains constant at 0.20 dwelling units/gr. acre.
III. The "Semi -Rural 5 Acre" Formula
d - 0.43 + 0.23 cos (s X 3.4)
The Semi -Rural Formula is intended for analysis of properties within the upper
reaches of Regnart Canyon where a full range of urban services is not available.
The formula begins at a density '0.66 dwelling units per acre and follows a regular
cosine curve 422 average slope. Above 422 average slope, the formula holds a
constant density credit of 0.20 dwelling units per gross acre.
N. The "County III" Formula
d - 0.475 - 0.0075(s)
M<_ s <_ 50
This formula is applied to those properties described on Exhibit C-1 which lie
outside of the Urban Service Area where no municipal utility services are provided.
The formula is of the "polygonal" type, with a constant of 0.40 dwelling unit per
gross acre from 0-102 average slope, a declining dwelling unit credit from 102-507.
average slope and a constant dwelling unit credit of 0.10 dwelling units per acre
for properties above 50% average slope.
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4.5
I •
4.0
3.5
W
0.5
�ia��10�o_S =50.1
10 20 30 40 50 60
Slope -Density Formula: "Foothill Modified"
A - 1.85 + 1.65 cos I (s-5) X 4.83
*<s<44
Slope Density Gr.acres Average
D.U.per per D.U. lot area
gr.acre gr.sq.ft.
s d 1/d 43,560/d
3.500
0.285
12,445
3.494
0.286
12,467
3.477
0.288
12,528
3.448
0.290
12,633
3.408
0.293
12,781
3.357
0.298
12,975
3.296
0.303
13,868 .
3.224
0.310
13,511 _
3.143
0.318
13,868
3.053
0.328
14,267
2.954
0.339
14,746
2.848
0.351
15,294
2.734
0.366
15,932
2.614
0.383
16,664
2.489
0.402
17,501
2.360
0.424
18,457
2,227
0.449
19,559
2.000
0.500
21,780
1.954
0.512
22,292
1.815
0.551
24,000
1.678
0.596
25,959
1.541
0.649
28,267
1.406
0.711
30,981
1.275
0.764
34,164
1.147
0.872
37,977
1.025
0.976
42,497
0.908
1.101
47,973
0.798
1.253
55,209
0.696
1.437
62,586
0.601
1.664
72,479
0.515
1.942
84,582
0.439
2.278
99,225
0.372
2.688
117,096
0.315
3.175
138,285
0.270
3.698
161,081
0.236
4.240
184,576
0.213
4.694
204,507
0.201
4.980
216,716
0.200
5.000
217,800
•
Slope -Density Formula: "Foothill Modified 1 Acre"
d 1.85 + 1.65 cos �Cs-5) % 4.8�
i • 5 s -:5 44
Slope
s
Density
D.U.per
gr.acre
d
Cr. acres
per D.U.
1/d
Average
lot area
gr.sq.ft.
43,560/d
0-22
2.000
0.500
21,780
23
1.954
0.512
22,292
24
1.815
0.551
24,000
25
.1.678
0.596
25,959
26
1.541
0.649
28,267
27
1.406
0.711
30,981
28
1.275
0.784
34,164
29-
1.147
0.872
37,977
30
1.025
0.976
42,497
31
0.908
1.101
47,973
32
0.798
1.253
55,209
33
0.696
1.437
62,586
34
0.601
1.664
72,479
35
0.515
1.942
84,582
36
0.439
2.278
99,225
37
.
0.372
2.688
117,096
38
0.315
3.175
138,285
39
0.270
3.698
1.61,081
40
0.236
4.240
184,576
41
0.213
4.694
204,507
42
0.201
4,980
216,716
43
0.200
5,000
217,800
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Slope Density Formula: "Semi -Rural - 5 Ac"
0.43 + 0.23 cos (s x 4.0)
9OGs /-45
Slope
'.
s
Density
D.U.per
gr.acre
d
Gr.acres
per D.U.
1/d
Average
lot area
gr.sq.ft.
43,560/d�
Slope
2
s
Density
_D.U.per
gr.acre
d
Gr.acres
per D.U.
1/d
Average
lot area
gr.sc.ft.
43,560/d
5
.660
1.515
66000
30
.315
3.175
138285
6
.640
1.562
68050
31
.301
3.318
144532
7
.633
1.579
68806
32
.288
3.467
151041
8
.625
1.599
69690
33
.276
3.622
15776E
9
.616
1.623
70705
34
.265
3.779
164655
10
.606
1.649
71858
35
2.54
3.939
171624
11
.595
1.679
73154
36
.244
4.099
178582
12
.584
1.712
74601
37
234
4.256
185401
13
.572
1.749
76206
38
.227
4.407
191960
14
.559
1.789
77924
39
.219
4.548
198103
15
.545
1.835
79926
40
.214
4.675
203679
16
.531
1.884
82060
41
.208
4.787
209423
17
.516
1.937
84392
42
.205
4.877
212460
18
• 19
.501
.486
1.996
2.059
86933
89695
43
44
.202
.201
4.944
4.986
215389
217196
20
.469
2.128
92692
45
.200
5.000
217800
21
.454
2.202
95938
46
22
.438
2.282
99445
23
.422
2.369
103229
24
.406
2.463
107301
25
.390
2.564
111674
26
.374
2.671
116359
27
.359
2.786
121362
28
.343
2.908
126686
29
.329
3.038
132330
I•
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Slope Density Formula: Santa Clara County #3
d - 0.475 - 0.0075s
• 0<s <50
U
Slope Density
7. D.U.per
gross acre
s d
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
0.4000
0.4000
0.4000
0.4000
0.4000
0.4000
0.4000
0.4000
0.4000
0.4000
0.4000
0.3925
0.3S50
0.3775
0.3700
0.3625
0.3550
0.3475
0.3400
0.3325
0.3250
0.3175
0.3100
0.3025
0.2950
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lot area
sq f:.
43,560/d
108,900
10S,900
108,900
108,900
108,900
108,900
108,900
108,900
108,900
108,900
108,900
111,000
113,.100
115,400
117,7G0
120,200
122,700
125,400
128,100
131,000
134,000
137,200
140,500
144,000
147,700
Slope Density
z D.U.per
gross acre
s d
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
over 50
0.2875
0.2800
0.2725
0.2650
0.2575
0.2500
0.2425
0.2350
0.2275
0.2200
0.2125
0.2050
0.1975
0.1900
0.1825
0.1750
0.1675
0.1600
0.1525
0.1450
0.1375
0.1300
0.1225
0.1150
0.1075
0.1000
0.1000
Average
lot area
sq. ft.
43,560/d
151,500
155,6C0
159,900
164,400
169,200
174,200
179,600
185,400
191,500
198,000
205,00
212,500
220.600
229,300
238,700
248,900
260,100
272,300
255,600
300,400
316,600
335,100
355,600
378,S00
405 2.00
435,600
435,600
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Appendix A
Slope -Density Formulas
• Section 4: How to Conduct a Slooe-Density Analvsis (Mao Wheel Method)
The computation of density using a slope -density formula is relatively simple once
the basic concepts are understood. This section of Appendix A describes the basic
concepts in order to enable individuals to determine density. The Citv Planning
staff will provide technical assistance; however, it is the responsibility of the
owner or potential developer to provide accurate map materials used in the slope -
density investigation for a specific property.
The City has map material which is accurate enough to provide an approximate slope -
density evaluation. Accurate information needed to evaluate a specific development
proposal must be provided by the owner or developer.
SteD One: Selection of Map Material
To begin any slope -density investigation, it is important to select the proper
mapping material.. Maps on which measurements are made must be no smaller in scale
than 1" - 200'. (1 r 2400) A11 maps must be.of the topographical type with
contour intervals not less than 10 ft.
If the map wheel method is used for measuring contours, or if a polar planimeter
•is used for measurement of an area, maps on which such measurements are made must
not be smaller in scale than 1" = 50' (1 + 600); these maps may be enlarged from
maps in a scale not less than 1" 200'. Enlargement of maps in smaller scale than
1" - 200', or interpolation of contours is not permitted.
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Step Two: -Layout of Standard Grid System
The property for which area and slope are to be measured is divided into a network
of "cells" constructed from a grid system spaced at 200 ft. intervals. in order
to ensure a common reference point and to prevent the practice of "gerrymandering"
the grid system to distort the average slope of the property, the grid system must
be oriented parallel to the grid system utilized by Santa Clara County's 1" - 500'
scale map series.
Figure 1 illustrates a hypothetical property divided into cells by a 200 ft. grid
network. It is perhaps easiest to construct the 200' a 200' cells by beginning
at an intersection point of perpendicular County grid lines ("Q" in Figure 1) and
then measuring 200 ft. intervals along the two County grid lines until the entire
property is covered with a network. After the grid lines have been laid out, it
is helpful to number each 200 ft. square cell or part thereof. Whenever the grid
lines divide the property into parts less than approximately 20,000 sq. ft., such
areas shall be combined with each other or with other areas so that a number of parts
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Appendix A
Slope—Density Formulas
• are formed with the areas approximately between 20,000 and 60,000 sq. ft. Cells
formed by combining several subareas should be given a single number and should
be shown on the map with "hooks" to indicate grouping (see area 2 on Figure 1).
At this point, the investigator should obtain a copy of the "Slope—Density Grid
Method Worksheet", Figure 2 of this document. tinder Column A (land unit), each
line should be numbered down the page to correspond with the total number of cells
on the property. (Figure 2)
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SteD Three: Measurement of Area and Contour Len¢th
With the map material properly prepared in Steps One and Two, we can now begin
the actual mechanics of the slope—density analysis. The first task is t�
ascertain the acreage of the subject property. This acreage figure is obtained
by measuring the area of each numbered cell divided by the 200 ft. grid, and
then summing the results of the individual measurements. Since the standard
grid cell measures 200` a 200', it is only necessary to measure the area t,f
any non—standard size cell. Referring once again to the worksheet, as each
cell is calculated for area, the results should be entered in Column B (a",�
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Slope -Density Formulas
Irregularly shaped cells may be measured for area quickly and accurately by means
of a polar. planimeter. This device is analog instrument which traces the perimeter
of an area to be measured and gives the size in actual square inches. This measure-
ment is then multiplied by the square of the scale of the map being used. For
example, 1" - 200', the square of 200 ft. means 1" equals 40,000 sq. ft. The total
square footage of each cell can then be converted to acreage by dividing by 43,560
sq. ft. More detailed instruction in the use of the planimeter may be obtained
from the City Planning Department.
Areas of irregular shape can also be measured by dividing each part into triangles,
for which the areas are determined by the formula A - base x height t 2, if a
planimeter is not available.
Having now determined the area of each cell,
one must
contour lengths of the property. Contour length
and
factors in calculating the average slope of
the land.
interval is measured separately within each
standard
for which the area has been calculated.
The map wheel (Figure 3) is set at
"zero" and is then run along the
entire length of a contour within the
boundary of the cell, lifted and
placed on the next contour (without
resetting the wheel to zero) and so
forth until the total length of
contours of the specified interval
within the individual cell is
determined. The map wheel will
display a figure in linear inches
traveled. This figure shown on the
dial should then be multiplied by
the map scale. (Example: map wheel
reads - 14-� inches, map scale is
1" - 50'. Contour length - 14.5
x 50 - 750'). The results should
now proceed to measure the
interval are both vital
Each contour of a specified
cell or other numbered zone
then be entered on the proper line FIGURE 3
of Column D (Figure 2). USING THE MAP WHEEL
SteD Four: Calculation of Avera¢e Slone
Knowing the total length of contours, the contour interval, and the area of each
numbered cell, one may now calculate the average slope of the land. Either of
the two formulas below may be used to.calculate average slope:
S = 0.0023 I L
A
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Slope -Density Formulas
S - average slope of ground in percent
I - contour interval in feet
L - combined length in feet of all contours on parcel
A - area of parcel in acres
The value 0.0023 is 1 sq. ft. expressed as a percent of an acre:
1 sq. ft. - 0.0023 ac.
43,560
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A
S - average slope of ground in percent
I - contour intervaling feet
L - combined length in feet of all contours on parcel
A - area of parcel and square feet
The results should be entered on the appropriate line of Column E of the worksheet.
Star) Five:Determination of Dwelling 'Unit Credit
With the average slope of the cell now determined, one can calculate the dwelling
unit credit per cell by obtaining a factor from the appropriate slope -density table
(Section 3 of this document) then multiplying that factor by the area of the cell
in acres. Refer to Figure 4 to ascertain which formula applies to the proeprty
under investigation. The formula factor is found by.first reading the table
column "s" (slope) until reaching the figure corresponding to the average slope of
the cell being studied; next, one reads horizontally to the "d" column (density
D.U./gr, ac.). This factor should be entered in Column F of the worksheet. The
factor in Column F is now multiplied by the acreage in Column B and the result entered
under the appropriate slope -density formula title (Column G, H, I or J).
Sten Six: Summation of Results
• When all cells in the parcel have been analyzed in the manner previously described,
total for various components of the data may be derived and entered into the two
bottom rows of the worksheet. Columns B, C (if used), and D should be summed
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Slope -Density Formulas
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at the bottom of the sheet. A mathematical average may be calculated for Column E.
Columns G through J should be summed at the bottom of the page'. The totals shown
at the bottom of Columns G through J represent the total number of dwelling units
permitted on that property, based on the average slope, These totals should be
carried out to a minimum of two decimal places.
"Rounding" of Dwelling Unit Credit Results
The City Council., during its meeting of March 7, 1977, adopted the following
policy regarding the rounding up of a numerical dwelling unit yield resulting
from application of a slope -density formula:
"The rounding up of the numerical yield resulting from application
of a slope -density formula may be permitted in cases where the
incremental increase in density from the actual yield to the
rounded yield will not result in a 10% increase of the actual
yield. In no case, shall an actual yield be rounded up to the next
whole number unless the fractional number is .5 or greater."
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100 Park Center Plaza, Suite 450 San Jose, California 95113
MEMORANDUM TO: Bert Viskovich, City of Cupertino
Mark Kroll, Prometheus Development Company
FROM:
Richard Ivy
Jane Bierstedt
DATE: July 8, 1988
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SUBJECT: Cupertino City Center Phase 3 Apartments Traffic Analysis
Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. has conducted a focused traffic analysis for the
proposed 132 -unit apartment complex located on Torre Avenue in Cupertino,
California. The complex is part of the Cupertino City Center development. The
traffic analysis investigated the impacts of the proposed development on the
operations of four key intersections in the vicinity of the site, addressed site specific
issues such as driveway location, sight distance, and internal circulation, and
investigated the adequacy of the parking supply based on the concept of shared
parking. The results are presented in this memorandum.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Manual turning movement counts were conducted on Wednesday, May 25, 1988 from
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the intersection of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Torre Avenue.
The peak one-hour volumes were obtained from these counts to represent existing
conditions. The existing volumes for the intersections of De Anza Boulevard at
Stevens Creek Boulevar:', T)e Anna Boulevard at Rvu'vigues Avenue, and De Anza
Boulevard at McClellan/Pacifica Drive were obtained from the City of Cupertino. The
existing intersection turning movement volumes for the PM peak hour are presented in
Figure 1.
BACKGROUND CONDITIONS -
Background conditions are described as conditions prior to the completion of the
proposed apartment complex. Traffic for background conditions comprise existing
traffic plus', traflfic:from other- approved but riot yet completed developments in the
victmfy of-`thn site. The approved but not yet completed developments include 340,000,
squ r6 feef of ofJi4e`,sp* e`;Zand a 240+room ,hotol;:,both ,parf'of. the' Cupertino City
Center deYPlop i errtt; an`df39;%Q sgyaie`eeet'of'unb'ecupted Apple office spacer The
hotei'is projected fo generate' 170 PM peak -hour trips (85 inbound and 85 outbound).
The Cupertino City' Center office space is projected to generate 555 PM peak -hour
trips(90rinbound and 465, outbound). The unoccupied Apple office space is projected to
generate', 80 PM peak -hour trips (10 inbound and 70 outbound). These traffic
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projections were assigned to the roadway system and added to the existing volumes,
which were increased by a two percent growth factor to account for traffic from other
developments and overall growth, to obtain traffic volumes for background conditions.
The results are shown in Figure 2.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
The amount of PM peak -hour traffic generated by the apartment complex was
estimated by applying an appropriate trip generation rate to the number of units. A
trip generation rate of 0.67 trips per unit, from the Institute of Transportation
Engineers publication Trip Generation, 1987, was used. The proposed apartment
complex is projected to generate 90 PM peak -hour trips. It is estimated that these
trips will approach and depart the site with 60 percent to the west on Stevens Creek
Boulevard, 30 percent to the east on Stevens Creek Boulevard, and 10 percent to the
south on Torre Avenue. The project traffic was assigned to the roadway system (see
Figure 3) and added to the background volumes to obtain traffic volumes for project
conditions. These volumes are presented in Figure 4.
GENERAL PLAN BUILDOUT CONDITIONS
General Plan buildout conditions include traffic from other proposed by not yet
approved developments plus traffic from the development potential of under-utilized
sites. These developments include buildout of the Vallco Park area with commercial,
office, and industrial park uses, approximately 79,000 square feet of office space on
the St. Joseph's Church site, 688 apartments on the Mariani site, 99 apartments at
Cupertino City Center, plus other commercial, office, and residential developments.
Traffic generated by these developments was estimated and added to the traffic
volumes for project conditions. The results are presented on Figure 5.
INTERSECTION LEVELS OF SERVICE
The operating conditions of an intersection are described with the term "level of
service." Level of service is a qualitative description of an intersection's operation
based on delay. An intersection's level of service can range from Level A, or free flow
conditions with little delay, to Level F, or jammed conditions with excessive delays.
Descriptions of the various levels and their corresponding ranges of average stopped
delay per vehicle based on the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual are presented in
Table 1. The City of Cupertino defines an acceptable level as Level of Service D or
better.
Intersection level of service calculations for existing, background, project, and
General Plan buildout conditions are presented in Table 2. All four intersections are
projected to operate at acceptable levels under all four conditions.
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Level of
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Description
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B Operations with low delay occurring with
good progression and/or short cycle
lengths.
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TABLE 2
INTERSECTION LEVELS OF SERVICE (PM PEAK HOUR)
General
Plan
Existing Background Project Buildout
Intersection Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS
Stevens Creek Boulevard and
De Anza Boulevard 34 D 35 D 35 D 37 D
Stevens Creek Boulevard and
Torre Avenue 12 B 14 B 14 B 15 B
De Anza Boulevard and
Rodrigues Avenue 17 C 19 C 19 C 19 C
De Anza Boulevard and
McClellan/Pacifica Drive 34 D 35 D 35 D 36 D
SITE SPECIFIC ISSUES
Sight distance at the proposed driveway location, the design of the driveway, and the
circulation pattern in the garage are described in this section. A field survey was
conducted to determine whether there will be any sight distance problems at the
proposed driveway location. The driveway will be located approximately 110 feet
from the northern property edge on Torre Avenue. Vehicles approaching from either
direction on Torre Avenue are easily seen from this location. Therefore, no sight
distance problems will occur.
The 225 -space parking garage will be served by 22 -foot wide driveway. The width of
this driveway should conform to City of Cupertino standards. Only one driveway is
required to serve a parking area of this size. Circulation within the parking garage
seems adequate.
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PARKING SUPPLY
A total of 225 parking spaces will be provided for the 132 -units. Of these spaces, 139
will be reserved spaces and access to these spaces will be controlled by gates. The
remaining 86 spaces will not be reserved and will be available for residents and
visitors. The City of Cupertino requires 2 spaces per dwelling unit or 264 spaces. The
proposed supply is 39 spaces short of the code requirements. Since the peak parking
demand for residential developments occurs in the late evening when office parking
demand is at its lowest, additional parking will be available in the parking garage on
the other side of Torre Avenue. This parking garage would provide the 39 spaces
required to meet the code requirements.
REI/JAB/88423:eab -10-
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ORDINANCE NO. 577
AN ORDINAWCE OF TEE CITY OF CUPE RTINO A`fENDING SECTION 1
OF OPSJI'rs\.NCE NO. 2 BY REZO;INC APPRO:iIiLATELY 13.2_
ACRES FROM P (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH GENERAL COXJMFR-
CIAL INTENT) ZONE TO P (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH RESI-
DENTIAWRECREATIONAL AND INCIDE'N'TAL COALiERCIAL ACTIVI-
TIES INTENT) ZONE; LOCATED AT THE NORTIi';11.•ST CORNER OF
THE ITTERSECTION OP STELLING ROAD AND STEVENS
CREEK BOULEVARD
THE CITY COUN'C'IL OF TIIE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEP.]1S, on Aulast 2, 1974, an application was filed by De Anza Racquet
Club and Village Green (Don 0. Bandley and Equity Development Co.) (Applica-
tion 25 -Z -?4) for the rezoning of property from P (Planned Development with
General Commercial Intent) Zone to P (Planned Development: with Residential/
Recreational and Incidental Commercial Activities Intent:) Zone; and
WHEREAS, upon due notice and after one Public hearing the Manning Com-
mission reconmeuded to the Cite Council that the rezoning be granted; and
WHEREAS. the property to be rezoned is presently in a P (Planned Develop-
ment with General Commercial Intent) Zone; and
, 1 EAS, a map of the subject property is attached hereto as Exhibit
".A" as a proposed amendment to the Piaster Zoning Map of the City of Cuper-
tino; j
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AS FOLLOWS: `
Section 1. That the following described property he and hereby is re-
zoned to P (Planned Development uith Residential/Recreational and Incidence'-
Commercial
ncidentalCommercial Activities Intent) Zone, subject to conditions set forth in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 1387, attached Thereto as Exhibit "B" and that Exhibit
"A" attached hereto is made part of the Master Zoning Map of the City of Cuper-
tino:
All that certain real property situate in the City of Cupertino,
County_ of Santa Clara, State of California; approximately 13.2+
acres, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of
Stelling Road and Stevens Crack Boulevard, more fully described
in attached Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B".
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30)
days after its passage.
Exhibit "A"
Ord. No. 677
All that certain real property situate in the City of Cupertino, County of
Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point of intersection of the northerly line of Stevens Creek
Boulevard (120 feet wide) with the westerly line of Anton ;day (43 feet wide)
as said point is shown on that certain parcel map recorded in Book 271 of Maps
at page 45, Santa Clara County Records;
thence along said westerly line of Anton Way, N 0002'03" W, 750.27 feet to the
point of intersection of said westerly line of Anton [day with the westerly
prolongation of the southerly line of Alves Drive as shown on the above ref-
erenced parcel map;
thence easterly along said prolongation N 89052'19" E, 62.97 feet to a point on
said southerly line of. Alves Drive;
thence along said southerly line of Alves Drive N 89052'19" E, 454.15 feet;
thence continuing easterly along said southerly line of Alves Drive along a
tangent curve, concave to the North, having a radius of 1030.00 feet, through a
central angle of 10055'56", an arc length of 196.53 feet to a point of reverse
curvature;
thence continuing along said southerly line of Alves Drive along a curve concave
to the Southwest, having a radius of 40.00 feet, through a central angle of
101003'37", an arc length of 70.55 feet to a point on the westerly line of Stel-
ling Road as shown on the above referenced parcel map;
thence along said westerly line of Stelling Road South, 51.74 feet;
thence continuing southerly along said westerly line of Stelling Road along a
tangent curve, concave to the East, having a radius of 4522.24 feet, through a
central angle of 3018'01", an arc length of: 260.48 feet to a point of reverse
curvature;
thence continuing southerly along said westerly line of Stelling Road along a
curve concave to the West, having a radius of 4522.24 feet, through a central
angle of 3018'01", an arc length of 260.48 feet to a point of compound curvature;
thence continuing southerly along said westerly line of Stalling Road along a
curve, concave to the West, having a radius of 152.15 feet, through a central
angle of 14°04'14", an arc length of 37.37 feet to a point of reverse curvature;
thence continuing southerly along said westerly line of Stelling Road along a
curve concave to the East, having a radius of 248.00 feet, through a central angle
of 14°04'14", an arc length of. 60.90 feet to a point of reverse curvature;
thence continuing southerly along said westerly line of Stelling Road along a curve,
concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 50.00 feet, through a central angle
of 89°52'19", an arc length of 78.43 feet, to a point on the said northerly line
of Stevens Creek Boulevard;
thence alcug said northerly line. S 89°52'.1.9" W, 712.75 feet to the Point of lie -
ginning, and being portions of Parcel 4 and Anton Way as shown on the above
referred to Parcel 10p.
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25-Z-74
RESOLUTION NO. 1403
OF Till," PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
!` RECOMMENDING THE APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR
- 13.2 ACRES FROM P (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH GENERAL
COMMERCIAL INTENT) TO P (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH
RESIDENTIAL/RECREATIONAL AND INCIDENTAL COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES INTENT)
APPLICANT: De Anra Racquet Club and Village Green (Don 0. Bandley and Equity
Development Co.)
ADDRESS: P. 0. Box 191, Cupertino, California 95014
SUBMITTED: August 2, 1974
LOCATION: Northwest corner of the intersection of Stelling Road and Stevens
Creek Boulevard
ZONE: P (Planned Development with General Commercial Intent)
ACREAGE: 13.2.acres
CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FINDINGS:
1-14. Standard Conditions to the extent that they do not conflict with the
special conditions enumerated 'herein. In the event a conflict does
exist, the special conditions as enumerated herein sliall apply.
15. That a 30 -ft. right of way be constructed along the present aliga-
(,; ment for Anton Way connecting Alves Drive with Stevens Creels L'lvd.
16. That the subsequent development of subject property reflect the
approved land use fntensity, site development plans, and conditions
of approval thereof of Use Permit Applications 27-U-74 and 31-U-74
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of March, 1975, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Adams,
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner O'Keefe
ATTEST:
Cooper, Woodward, Chairman Gatto
James It. Sisk /
Planning Director
APPROVED:
John M. Gatto, Chairman
Planning Commission
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27-U-74
RESOLUIViO" N.O. 1405
OP 11,11I PLA'? I7 NG M,1:11.SSltl,l 01' TMS CITY OF CMIF1, [NO
RLCO_4MFi9DT„G TIIE APNIOVIPI. OF A U:;1: PERMIT TO ALLOW
CONSTRUC710N OF A MIAERCIAL CLUB CONSISTING
OF CLUBHOUSE, RESTAURA E, PRO SIVJL', OLYMPIC SWLM%IING
POOL, FOUL 1{Ai;DP,ALL COURTS, AND EIGHTEEN TEN:til.S COURTS.
APPLICIUNT : De Anza Racquet: Club and Village Green (lion 0. Bandley and Equity
Development Co.)
ADDRESS: P. 0. Dos 191, Cupertino, California 95014
SUB,XITTED: August 2, 1974
LOCATION: NorchwesL corner of the intersection of: Stelling Road and Stevens
Creek iicule:vorci
ZONE: P (Planned Developmcnt with Residential/P.ccreational and
TncidcIntal. Commercial Activities Intent)
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CONDITIONS AND FURTHER FIzIDINGS:
1-14. Standard Conditions to the extent that they do not conflict with the
special conditions enumerated herein. In the event a conflict does
exist, the spec�Lal conditions as enumerated herein shall apply.
15. That the approval is based upon Use Permit Exhibit A, 3rd Revision
of 27-U-74, as may be amenda:d.by additional conditions contained
herein.
16. That the land use intensities for the proposed structure should be
as follows:
(a) The number of restaurant seats and bar lounge seats of the
public restaurant be restricted to a maximum of 292 seats.
(b) The maximum number of employees at one shift be 28.
(c) That the retail operations in connection,with the pro shop be
limited to 600 sq. ft.
(d) That the restaurant/tennis club building contain no more than
four (4) handball courts.
17. That the City Council and/or Planning Commission shall have the
ability to initiate a public hearing to review parking problems
and circulation problems associated with parking problems that
may result by operation of the banquet facilities and/or tennis
tournaments and to develop the procedures and regulations to control
problems if they develop. The applicant/owner shall obtain written
approval from the Foothill Junior College District for use of over-
flow parking in connection with tennis tournaments that will result
in the need for parking beyond the capacity of the site.
18. That the Architectural and Site Approval Committee shall review
detailed lighting plans in order to ascertain the lighting impact
on the adjoining residential development (31-U-74) and the Memorial
Park and traffic on Stevens Creek Blvd.
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27-U-74
nesolut:ion No. 1405 (continued)
19. That the applicant/owner sign a reciprocal agreement with the owner
of the adjoining tennis club complex so as to provide for the emergency
fire access described on Exhibit A, 3rd Revision of 31-U-74 and 27-U-74.
20. That twelve (1.2) specimen trees (24 -inch box size) shall be placed on
the combined street frontages of Stalling Road, Stevens Creel: Blvd.,
and Anton [day.
21. That a minimum of one (1) controlled pedestrian access point shall be
installed between the tennis court complex and the residential complex.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of March, 1975, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of: Cupertino, State of California, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Adams, Cooper, Woodward, Chairman Gatto,
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner O'Keefe
ATTEST:
James H. Sisk
Planning Director
APPROVED:
John M. Gatto, Chairman .
Planning Commission
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COIVIII UNITY FORMIACTIVITY CENTERS
LEGEND:
"CROSSROADS AREA" N. DE ANZA BLVD.
COMMUNITY - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
SHOPPING DISTRICT AND R&D CORRIDOR
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NOTES:
High activity commercial/entertainment
uses are encouraged in Vallco Park, Town
Center and Crossroads Center. These uses
shall be limited in areas outside of the
above centers.
Building heights of 4$ stories permitted
in Vallco Park and Town Center — height
for the Vallco Park hotel is unspecified.
Landscaped parkways required in the
corridors leading to the center of town —
retain views of the hillsides.
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