HSC Packet 04-14-2021CITY OF CUPERTINO
HOUSING SURVEY SUBCOMMITTEE
AGENDA
This will be a teleconference meeting with no physical location
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
11:00 AM
Special Meeting
TELECONFERENCE / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION TO HELP STOP THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19
In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No-29-20, this will be a
teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public wishing comment on an item on the agenda may do so in the
following ways:
1) E-mail comments by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13th to the Subcommittee at
housing@cupertino.org. These e-mail comments will be received by the Subcommittee
before the meeting and posted to the City’s website after the meeting.
2) E-mail comments during the times for public comment during the meeting to the
Subcommittee at @cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into the record, and
display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the Subcommittee’s
discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a
document must email housing@cupertino.org prior to speaking.
3) Teleconferencing Instructions
Members of the public may observe the teleconference meeting or provide oral public
comments as follows:
Oral public comments will be accepted during the teleconference meeting . Comments may
be made during “oral communications” for matters not on the agenda, and during the
public comment period for each agenda item .
To address the Subcommittee, click on the link below to register in advance and access the
meeting:
Online
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Housing Survey Subcommittee Agenda April 14, 2021
Please click the link below to join the webinar :
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KwajeefVQdeEYX1izFLC9A
Phone
Dial 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 959 9197 1493 (Type * 9 to raise hand to speak)
Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number .
Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
Please read the following instructions carefully:
1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your
internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and
up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain
functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer .
2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with
instructions on how to connect to the meeting . Your email address will not be disclosed to
the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your
name, you may enter “Cupertino Resident” or similar designation.
3. When the Subcommittee calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise
hand.” Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak.
4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic .
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to
attend this teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability
that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48
hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in
advance, by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the
meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative
format.
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Housing Survey Subcommittee Agenda April 14, 2021
NOTICE AND CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING SURVEY
SUBCOMMITTEE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Housing Survey Subcommittee
is hereby called for Wednesday, April 14, 2021, commencing at 11:00 am. In accordance with
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No-29-20, this is a teleconference meeting without a
physical location. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business on
the subject matters listed below under the heading “Special Meeting”.
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Committee on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1.Subject: Review Housing Survey postcard and timeline
Recommended Action: That the Housing Survey Subcommittee review the postcard
and:
1) Accept the edits and finalize the postcard; and
2) Determine the timeline
A - Housing Survey
B - Community Engagement Postcard
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
teleconference meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special
assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability,
meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available
in the appropriate alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will
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be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at
10300 Torre Avenue during normal business hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code 2.08.100
written communications sent to the Cupertino City Council, Commissioners or City staff concerning a
matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written
communications are accessible to the public through the City’s website and kept in packet archives. You
are hereby admonished not to include any personal or private information in written communications to
the City that you do not wish to make public; doing so shall constitute a waiver of any privacy rights
you may have on the information provided to the City .
Members of the public are entitled to address the members concerning any item that is described in the
notice or agenda for this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the
members on any other item not on the agenda, you may do so during the public comment .
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City of Cupertino Housing Survey
The City of Cupertino currently has approximately 22,207 households. We are seeking public
feedback and insight on potential future and currently approved sites for housing development. The
City has approved five (5) Housing Element sites. We would also like public input on issues such as
affordable housing, housing density, building heights, and other housing-related issues that you feel
should be addressed.
Make sure your voice is heard by taking our short online survey!
City of Cupertino: Zoning Map
City of Cupertino: Major Streets and Gateways
City of Cupertino Housing Survey
General Information
1. What is the ZIP code where you currently live?
2. Which of the following best describes you? (Select all that apply)
I am a resident of Cupertino
I work/study in Cupertino
I own a business in Cupertino
I own property in Cupertino
I am/represent a developer
Other (please specify)
3. What best describes your current housing situation?
Homeowner
Renter
Living with others but not paying rent or mortgage
Living with others and assisting with paying rent or mortgage
Currently experiencing homelessness
Other/Prefer not to say (please specify)
City of Cupertino Housing Survey
Part 1: Housing Density, Below Marketing Rate Units, Mixed Use
4. What impacts of higher-density housing developments concern you?
Intent: To identify greatest concerns of residents for future housing development projects.
Increased traffic
Burden on local schools
Lack of parks/open space
Lack of bike lanes
Other
5. What elements should a new housing development include?
Intent: To identify greatest desired elements for future housing development projects.
Mixed used element (retail space within housing)
Park/Open space
Set-back from right-of-way/street
Off-street parking
Other
6. How does the City of Cupertino rank in terms of park/open spaces?
Needs more park/open spaces in the City
Has adequate of existing park/open spaces in the City
Needs more existing park/open spaces in the City
Other (please specify)
City of Cupertino Housing Survey
Part 1: Housing Density, Below Marketing Rate Units, Mixed Use
7. Referring to the pictures below, and realizing that economic pressures are pushing for higher density, what
is your preferred density of housing? Please rank in order of preference.
Intent: To identify what level of density is most desired for future housing development projects.
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20 units per acre
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25 units per acre
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35 units per acre
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Don't know
City of Cupertino Housing Survey
Part 1: Housing Density, Below Marketing Rate Units, Mixed Use
8. In residential mixed-use development, how much retail space do you think would be desirable?
Note: Retail space means an establishment, other than an office or eating and drinking establishment that is
primarily engaged in the rental or sale of goods, merchandise, or services to the general public and not to
wholesale clients or accounts.
Intent: To identify desired percentage of retail space allocated for future mixed-use housing development projects.
About 10% of the project
About 33% of the project
About 50% of the project
Don't know
Other (please specify)
City of Cupertino Housing Survey
Part 1: Housing Density, Below Marketing Rate Units, Mixed Use
9. In general, are there areas in Cupertino where increased heights would be acceptable? Please check all
that may apply.
Intent: To identify potential locations for future housing development projects with increased heights.
Near freeways
Appropriately setback from single-family neighborhoods
Near office parks
Near public transportation
All of the above
None of the above
I don't understand the question
Other (please specify)
Building Height
Stelling Gateway
North De Anza Gateway
North De Anza Special Area
North Vallco Gateway
City Center Node
North Crossroads Node
Oaks Gateway
Other (please specify)
10. Viewing the examples of building heights below, please choose which height do you feel is most in
keeping with the overall character of the City?
Intent: To identify which building heights are desired in each area to maintain the character of those neighborhoods.
City of Cupertino Housing Survey
Part 2: 2020 Housing Bills
The City of Cupertino's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) identified the need for 1,064
additional housing units to be built. (Source: Final RHNA, 2015-2023)
11. What size of housing units are most needed in the City? (Please select at least two of the following choices)
Intent: To identify which kind(s) of floorplans residents believe are most needed in the City.
Studio Apartment
1-bedroom units
2-bedroom units
3-or more-bedroom units
Don't know
Note: Floorplans are examples of possible housing units and not exact representations of actual housing units. Source: First two
images from: StreetEasy Reads. Third image from: TLC Properties.
12. Do you believe that the City of Cupertino needs more housing than is required by the RHNA of 1,064
additional housing units?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
13. Do you support an increased number of units on existing single-family residential lots using existing
zoning regulations (i.e., same floor area ratio and setbacks)
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
City of Cupertino Housing Survey
Part 2: 2020 Housing Bills
14. What type of housing units do you think the City needs more? Please select all that apply.
Intent: To identify which kind(s) of housing units residents believe are most needed in the City.
Detached single-family units
Multi-family/Apartment units
Mixed-Use complexes (housing and commercial/retail)
Townhome/Condominium units
Housing units for people with mental or physical disabilities
Senior housing units
Supportive housing units
Note: Supportive housing assists homeless persons in the transition from homelessness, and to promote the provision of
supportive housing to homeless persons to enable them to live as independently as possible.
Don't know
Other (please specify)
15. What factors are most important to you when choosing your home or apartment? Please select all that
apply.
Intent: To identify which kind(s) of amenities or services residents believe are most desirable when looking for housing.
Cost
Near bus/transit stops
Close to services (commercial/retail/public facilities/health care facilities)
Close to work
Close to schools
Low crime rate
Disabled-friendly
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
16. Do you have any additional thoughts, ideas, or comments about the potential Community Benefits
Program?
City of Cupertino Housing Survey
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Cupertino Housing Survey
As Cupertino looks towards the future,
increasing the range and diversity of
housing options will be integral to the
City’s success. The City is seeking the
public's input on housing development.
Your opinion matters.
Take the survey at
opentownhall.com/[insert link]
Survey available May 1- 31, 2021
Cupertino Housing Survey
The City of Cupertino is seeking input from the public
regarding housing development. This includes potential
future sites and currently approved Housing Element
sites. The long term vitality of Cupertino and the local
economy depend upon the availability of all types of
housing to meet the community’s diverse housing needs.
The City is seeking your input on issues such as affordable
housing, housing density, building heights, and other
housing-related issues that you feel should be addressed.
Make sure your voice is heard by taking the
survey at opentownhall.com/[insert link]
Survey available May 1- 31, 2021