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HSC Packet 05-12-2021CITY OF CUPERTINO HOUSING SURVEY SUBCOMMITTEE AGENDA This will be a teleconference meeting with no physical location . Wednesday, May 12, 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, May 11th 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 housing@cupertino.org. The staff liaison will read the emails into the record, and display any attachments on the screen, for up to 3 minutes (subject to the Chair’s discretion to shorten time for public comments). Members of the public that wish to share a document must email 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 Page 1 Housing Survey Subcommittee Agenda May 12, 2021 Please click the link below to join the webinar : https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SxQ632YtQZ2ImioWFVDSaw Phone Dial 669-900-6833 and enter Webinar ID: 979 4021 3143 (Type * 9 to raise hand to speak) Unregistered participants will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number . Or an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) Meeting ID: 979 4021 3143 SIP: 97940213143@zoomcrc.com After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please read the following instructions carefully: 1. You can directly download the teleconference software or connect to the meeting in your internet browser. If you are using your browser, make sure you are using a current and up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer . 2. You will be asked to enter an email address and a name, followed by an email with instructions on how to connect to the meeting. Your email address will not be disclosed to the public. If you wish to make an oral public comment but do not wish to provide your name, you may enter “Cupertino Resident” or similar designation. 3. When the Chair calls for the item on which you wish to speak, click on “raise hand.” Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. 4. When called, please limit your remarks to the time allotted and the specific agenda topic . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to 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. Page 2 Housing Survey Subcommittee Agenda May 12, 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, May 12, 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. OLD BUSINESS 1.Subject: Review Housing Survey, Postcard, and timeline Recommended Action: 1) Review and accept the edits of the Survey and Postcard; and 2) Determine timeline A - Housing Survey redlined B - Housing Survey C - Community Engagement Postcard D - Timeline 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 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 Page 3 Housing Survey Subcommittee Agenda May 12, 2021 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 . Page 4 1 The City of Cupertino currently has approximately 22,207 households, 63% of those households being owners and 37% being renters and approximately 156 homeless individuals ; amounting to 29% of owner-occupied units and 42% of renter-occupied units having at least one selected housing conditions (lack of plumbing/kitchen facilities, overcrowding, and cost burden). Moreover, 56% of the City’s housing stock is single-family detached housing units, with the remainder being single family attached & multiple unit structures. There is a current gap of 730 affordable units for renter households earning 0-30% of area median income (AMI). We are seeking public feedback and insight on potential future and currently approved sites for housing development. The City has designated 5 housing element sites for the current cycle, FY 2015- 2023, and has approved them all. In the next cycle, the Council would like to approve more sites and would like public input for the next Housing Element update , FY 2023-2030. 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 Housing Survey 2 City of Cupertino: Major Streets and Gateways 3 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) General Information City of Cupertino Housing Survey 4 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) Bike/pedestrian pathways & facilities Park/Open space Sufficient spacing and landscaping (setback from right of way) Ample on street/off street parking Other 6. Cupertino currently has a target of 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. As we continue to have more housing development in the City, what do you think Cupertino needs in terms of park/open space? 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) Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey 5 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. ´ 20 units per acre ´ 25 units per acre Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey 6 ´ 35 units per acre ´ Don't know 7 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) Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey 8 9. 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. Building Height Other (please specify) Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey North De Anza Gateway North De Anza Special Area North Crossroads Node 9 10. 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) Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey 10 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) Part 2: Types of Housing Units City of Cupertino Housing Survey 11 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 12. The state currently mandates Cupertino to build 1064 in the current 8 year Housing Element cycle, in the next Housing Element cycle that will start in 2023, the state will likely mandate 4500 -6000 units for Cupertino. Are you aware of this? Yes No Other (please specify) 13. Would you like to be further involved with the community engagement that will occur with the housing development likely to result from mandate mentioned in #12? Yes No 14. Junior/Accessory dwelling units (JADU/ADUs)/, also called second units, granny units, casitas, or cottages, are allowed in all residential zoning districts where single family residences are allowed to promote the goal of affordable housing within the City. Are you aware of these types of allowable units? Yes No Yes/No, and I support this Yes/No, but I have the following concern(s): 13 15. 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 Below Market-Rate 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) 16. 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) Part 2: Types of Housing Units City of Cupertino Housing Survey 14 17. Do you have any additional thoughts, ideas, or comments? 15 Thank you for taking the time to fill out the City of Cupertino Housing Survey. If you have additional questions or concerns, please visit www.cupertino.org/(insert URL) Survey Completed! City of Cupertino Housing Survey 1 The City of Cupertino currently has approximately 22,207 households, 63% of those households being owners and 37% being renters and approximately 156 homeless individuals ; amounting to 29% of owner-occupied units and 42% of renter-occupied units having at least one selected housing conditions (lack of plumbing/kitchen facilities, overcrowding, and cost burden). Moreover, 56% of the City’s housing stock is single-family detached housing units, with the remainder being single family attached & multiple unit structures. There is a current gap of 730 affordable units for renter households earning 0-30% of area median income (AMI). We are seeking public feedback and insight on potential future and currently approved sites for housing development. The City has designated 5 housing element sites for the current cycle, FY 2015- 2023, and has approved them all. In the next cycle, the Council would like to approve more sites and would like public input for the next Housing Element update , FY 2023-2030. 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 Housing Survey 2 City of Cupertino: Major Streets and Gateways 3 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) General Information City of Cupertino Housing Survey 4 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) Bike/pedestrian pathways & facilities Park/Open space Sufficient spacing and landscaping (setback from right of way) Ample on street/off street parking Other 6. Cupertino currently has a target of 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. As we continue to have more housing development in the City, what do you think Cupertino needs in terms of park/open space? 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) Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey 5 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. ´ 20 units per acre ´ 25 units per acre Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey 6 ´ 35 units per acre ´ Don't know 7 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) Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey 8 9. 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. Building Height Other (please specify) Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey North De Anza Gateway North De Anza Special Area North Crossroads Node 9 10. 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) Part 1: Housing Density, Mixed Use Composition City of Cupertino Housing Survey 10 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) Part 2: Types of Housing Units City of Cupertino Housing Survey 11 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 12. The state currently mandates Cupertino to build 1064 in the current 8 year Housing Element cycle, in the next Housing Element cycle that will start in 2023, the state will likely mandate 4500 -6000 units for Cupertino. Are you aware of this? Yes No Other (please specify) 13. Would you like to be further involved with the community engagement that will occur with the housing development likely to result from mandate mentioned in #12? Yes No 14. Junior/Accessory dwelling units (JADU/ADUs)/, also called second units, granny units, casitas, or cottages, are allowed in all residential zoning districts where single family residences are allowed to promote the goal of affordable housing within the City. Are you aware of these types of allowable units? Yes No Yes/No, and I support this Yes/No, but I have the following concern(s): 13 15. 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 Below Market-Rate 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) 16. 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) Part 2: Types of Housing Units City of Cupertino Housing Survey 14 17. Do you have any additional thoughts, ideas, or comments? 15 Thank you for taking the time to fill out the City of Cupertino Housing Survey. If you have additional questions or concerns, please visit www.cupertino.org/(insert URL) Survey Completed! City of Cupertino Housing Survey Help Us Shape the Future of Housing in Cupertino The City of Cupertino is seeking input from the public regarding future housing development. 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, as they relate to quality of life, that you feel should be addressed. Make sure your voice is heard by taking the survey at opentownhall.com/(insert URL) Survey available June 1 - 31, 2021 *******ECRWSSEDDM******* POSTAL CUSTOMER City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage PAID Cupertino, CA Permit No. 239 Cupertino Housing Survey As Cupertino looks towards the future, increasing the range, quality, 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 us. Take the survey at opentownhall.com/(insert URL) Survey available June 1 - 31, 2021 Housing Survey Timeline 1. Housing Survey Subcommittee- Finalize survey 2. Prepare community engagement postcard for mailing (2 weeks) 3. Community engagement (4 weeks) a. Postcard mailing to all Cupertino residents b. Press Release (send to Courier, Patch, etc) c. Nextdoor d. City website e. City e-notifications 4. Survey open to all Cupertino residents on Open Town Hall (4 weeks) 5. Close survey and tabulate data (4 weeks)