CC 12-6-2022
Written
Communications
Oral
Communications
From: Peggy Griffin
To: Gian Martire
Cc: City Council; City Clerk
Subject: Marina - use of Coastal Live Oak dangerous for pedestrians Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:10:55 AM
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Hi Gian,
I don’t know who to send this to so I’m hoping that you can send this onto whomever deals with the landscaping for Marina on the City side.
I love Coastal Live Oaks but only in the proper place. You see them all over Rancho San Antonio. The way they grow, their branches naturally go down so as they grow, their branches can poke pedestrians in the eye. There are several planted in the median in front of Lawson Middle School and they are dangerous if you are not paying attention.
Also, if they are kept along the sidewalk then they need to be pruned a minimum of every 6-months but the city’s procedure is to only prune every 8 years! When a tree is planted in the wrong place for the way it grows it becomes a gardener’s maintenance nightmare.
REQUEST: Please find an equally big tree, maybe another type of oak, that has a better growing habit for a heavily used pedestrian walkway.
Thank you,
Peggy Griffin
From: Connie-Comcast Swim5am
To: Cunningham Connie; City Clerk; City Council
Subject: 2022-12-6 City Council Oral Communications
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 7:47:20 PM
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Please add these comments to the Written Record. Thank you. Connie ******************************************
2022-12-06 Oral Communications, Biodiversity is plunging, here and worldwide.
Good evening, Mayor Paul, Vice-Mayor Chao, and Councilmembers:
My name is Connie Cunningham. Resident 34 years
On November 15, I spoke to you about Plunging Biodiversity worldwide. Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you'll find in one area—like the Bay Area. All the variety of animals, birds, plants, butterflies, bees, bacteria work together in an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life.
SJ Mercury reported today that beginning Thursday in Montreal the United Nations will hold their biodiversity summit. A study by the One Earth Journal was quoted, that governments “have not yet succeeded in bending the curve on biodiversity decline.” Scientists have proposed six areas for action: One area is greater involvement of local communities.
https://enewspaper.mercurynews.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx? pubname=&pubid=704bc66e-2c99-475b-83aa-c7f296287203
Cupertino has begun progress to these goals. Three elements of note.
Bird Safe Design and Dark Skies Ordinance was passed by Council in 2021. It addresses two environmental issues that help protect biodiversity. Reduce use of glass. Reduce light pollution.
The Parks and Rec Master Plan states that Nature received the most and strongest support of the priority goals for the parks and recreation system.
Cupertino’s Climate Action Plan 2.0 has a guiding principle to establish climate adaptation measures such as …. protecting biodiversity….
From a joint letter from six environmental groups: “In summer 2014, Cupertino completed an eighteen-million-dollar, six-year project to construct a multi-use trail along the creek corridor, to restore Stevens Creek in Blackberry Farm and the Stocklmeir property, and to restore habitat and open space along the creek…”
Cupertino has an unusual City Work Plan 2022 item for analyzing the future needs of Blackberry Farm Golf Course. It is based upon former Council discussions in 2014 and 2015. There are two options in the report. Option B is to restore nature to 16 acres of City land.
Thousands of people voiced their response to surveys and other outreach. Over half were in favor of restoring nature. That our Council thought in such terms is testament to the values of this community.
What can City Council continue to do? Three things
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->Add to your checklist a new question about biodiversity and California Bay Area native trees for every land use issue that comes before you.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Advocates of nature will speak to you. Listen to them. Hear them. Biodiversity is critical to human life.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->When this action item for Blackberry Farm comes to Council: Approve restoring nature, Option B.
From Connie's iPhone
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listening!
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Corrected Attachment B
Certificate
Desk Item
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Updated Attachment C
Desk Item
RESOLUTION N0. 22-133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING CONTINUED REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE
LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2022 PURSUANT TO BROWN
ACT PROVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino is committed to preserving and nurturing public access and participation in meetings of the City Council, commissions, and committees; and
WHEREAS, all meetings of the City of Cupertino's legislative bodies are open and publig as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code sections 54950-54963), so that any member of the public may attend, participate, and watch the City's legislative bodies conduct their business; and
WHEREAS, the Brown Act, Government Code section 54953(e), makes provisions for remote teleconferencing participation in meetings by members of a legislative body, without compliance with the requirements of Government Code section 54953(b)(3), subject to the existence of certain conditions; and WHEREAS, a required condition for holding meetings exclusively by teleconference is that a state of emergency is declared by the Governor pursuant to Government Code section 8625, proclaiming the existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the state caused by conditions as described in Government Code section 8558; and WH-EREAS, Government Code section 54953(e) further requires that in order to authorize meetings exclusively by teleconference, a legislative body must determine that' state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, or that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2021, November 2, 2021, November 30, 2021, December 21, 2021, January 18, 2022, February 15, 2022, March 15, 2022, April 5, 2022, May 3, 2022, May 19, 2022, June 7, 2022, July 7, 2022, July 19, 2022, August 16, 2022, September 6, 2022, October 4, 2022, and November 1, 2022 the Cupertino City Council made the findings required under Government Code section 54953(e) and resolved that the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino shall conduct their meetings without compliance with Resolution No. 22-133
Government Code section 54953(b)(3), as authorized by Government Code section 54953(e), and that such legislative bodies should comply with the requirements to provide the public with access to the meetings as prescribed in section 54953(e)(2); and WHEREAS, Government Code section 54593(e)(3) provides that -to continue to holding meetings of legislative bodies exclusively by teleconference, the legislative body must reconsider the circumstances of the state of emergency every 30 days, and find that either (i) the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person, or (ii) State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency that now exists, specifically defined in the County of Santa Clara proclamation of a local emergency beginning February 3, 2020, the City of Cupertino proclamation of a local emergency on March 11, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclamation of a state of emergency begir'u"iing on March 4, 2020, and the national emergency declaration in Proclamation 9994 of March 13, 2020, beginning March 1, 2020, concerning the COVID-'19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara Health Officer's Recommendation Regarding Continued Remote Public Meetings of Governmental Entities dated September 21, 2021 and the California Department of Industrial Relations Revised Emergency Temporary Standards, effective May 6, 2022, continue to require or recommend social distancing in the workplace in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, the Health Officer's Recommendahons, the Revised Emergency Temporary Standards, and evidence documenting the transmiss'ion of COVID-19 in indoor spaces establishes that the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person; and WHEREAS, based on the above findings, the Cupertino City Council hereby determines that the legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino shall continue to conduct their meetings without compliance with Government Code section 54953(b)(3), as authorized by Government Code section 54953(e), and that such legislative bodies shall comply with the requirements to provide the public with access to the meetings as prescribed in section 54953(e)(2); and
WHEREAS, the City has and will corrtinue to provide access for the public to legislative meetings and procedures through video teleconference technologies.
Resolution No. 22-133
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cupertino, as follows:
1. Remote Teleconference Meetings. The City Manager aitd legislative bodies of the City of Cupertino are hereby authorized and directed to meet exclusively by teleconference and to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including conducting open and public meetings in accordance with Goveriunent Code section 54953(e) and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act.
2. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect irnrnediately upon its adoption and shall be effective through December 15, 2022, or such time as the City Council adopts a subsequent resolutioniii accordance with Governrnent Code section 54953(e)(3) to extend the time during which the City Council of the City of Cupertino may continue to teleconference without compli.:u"ice with Government Code section 54953(b)(3).
PASSED AND ADOFI'ED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino tl'ffls 15th day of November 2022, by the following vote:
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABST AIN:
Paul, Chao, Moore, Wei, Willey
None
None
None
SIGNED:
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CC 12-6-2022
Item No. 12
Blackberry Farm Pool
Improvements
Written Communications
From: Peggy Griffin
To: Susan Michael AIA
Cc: City Clerk; City Council
Subject: 2022-12-6 CC Agenda Item #12 - Blackberry Farm Pools Date: Monday, December 5, 2022 9:09:12 AM
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Hi CIP Manager Michaels,
CC agenda item #12 is the renovation of the Blackberry Farm pools for $725k with a 20% contingency which would bring it to $900k.
Q: Could you send me a copy of the RFP with the scope of work details please? I support refurbishing the pools because they are one of very few public pools around (Fremont HS, Rancho Riconada - both very different) and it is critical kids learn to swim and enjoy it. Plus the BBF pool area has parking to support it. I don’t support moving it to Memorial Park because that would require more parking that it does not have and it would take away open space that the central and eastern part of town disparately needs.
I am concerned that the very expensive “splash pad” will return as part of this project when there was support for a slide instead.
Sincerely,
Peggy Griffin
From: Rhoda Fry
To: City Clerk; City Council; Cupertino City Manager"s Office Subject: City Council 12/6/2022 #12 Blackberry Farm Pools Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 3:32:36 PM
Attachments: Binder1.pdf
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Dear City Council,
Please remove from the consent calendar City Council 12/6/2022 #12 Blackberry Farm Pools .
We need to have more clarity on this item.
1. Please provide the RFP so that we can fully understand what is being requested
2. My ask is that we only consider resurfacing only the larger pool until more information has been made available.
3. Why wasn’t this in the CIP since the staff report states that there has been a need since 2019?
Need for More Information:
1. We need to have fiscal transparency. The pool picnic business needs to be in an enterprise fund. Years ago golf course and pool/picnics were combined into an enterprise fund.
Pool/picnics were pulled out but did not get their own enterprise fund. Consequently, we have no idea as to the extent that the pools are being subsidized by our tax dollars. As you know, the City asked to take a second look at the golf course business because it needed major capital improvements and it was known to have a significant subsidy. We need to do the same due diligence with the pools. Please consider that the pools are in a flood zone and are adjacent to a creek that leads to the San Francisco Bay Estuary. We have invested in the health of the creek for aquatic habitat and swimming pool water is toxic to these habitats.
Given discussions of having a future aquatic center (perhaps at the sports center), perhaps the pool area at Blackberry Farm should be reduced and replaced by trees.
2. During the CIP, there had been a request to install a splash pad at Blackberry Farm. This request was denied by the City Council. There was no mention of a need to resurface the pools dating back to 2019. Why not?
3. Why was the slide removed in 2022 without notice?
4. During the CIP, the previous City Manager had said that the slide should be replaced by a splash pad at a cost of $500K because the slide required two employees to operate along with OSHA training. Seems to me that spending $500 - $700K to replace the slide to save on an additional employee along with training does not pencil out – we’re looking at twenty to forty years or so and by that time, the amenity would require replacement.
5. History - In 2009, the Blackberry Farm pool complex was renovated. It would be another season in 2010, until a new slide was installed. Soon after, maybe around 2014 that slide was replaced or significantly modified. Around 2016, the idea of the splash pad came about. This concept appeared to be in addition to the existing slide. Attached please find a memo that I sent to the City last may showing the splash pad coming up in CIPs going back to 2016. We need to understand the full history of what happened, what is being requested, and why it is being requested.
Thank You Very for doing you due diligence.
Rhoda Fry
From: Susan Michael AIA
To: Peggy Griffin
Cc: City Clerk; City Council
Subject: RE: 2022-12-6 CC Agenda Item #12 - Blackberry Farm Pools Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 3:35:10 PM
Attachments: 2022 BBF Pools BID.pdf
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Peggy,
Thanks for your inquiry.
I've compiled the Bid request and the Addendums in the attached PDF. In the future, you can register for Business Opportunities on our website and access this information there.
Sincerely,
Susan Michael
Susan Michael AIA
Capital Improvement Programs Manager
Public Works
[email protected]
(408)777-1328/(408)510-0622
-----Original Message-----
From: Peggy Griffin <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, December 5, 2022 9:09 AM
To: Susan Michael AIA <[email protected]>
Cc: City Clerk <[email protected]>; City Council <[email protected]> Subject: 2022-12-6 CC Agenda Item #12 - Blackberry Farm Pools
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Hi CIP Manager Michaels,
CC agenda item #12 is the renovation of the Blackberry Farm pools for $725k with a 20% contingency which would bring it to $900k.
Q: Could you send me a copy of the RFP with the scope of work details please?
I support refurbishing the pools because they are one of very few public pools around (Fremont HS, Rancho Riconada - both very different) and it is critical kids learn to swim and enjoy it. Plus the BBF pool area has parking to support it. I don’t support moving it to Memorial Park because that would require more parking that it does not have and it would take away open space that the central and eastern part of town disparately needs.
I am concerned that the very expensive “splash pad” will return as part of this project when there was support for a slide instead.
Sincerely,
Peggy Griffin
From: John Kehoe
To: City Clerk; City Council
Subject: 2022-12-6 City Council Oral Communications, Blackberry Farm Golf Course Option B Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 9:24:23 AM
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2022-12-6 City Council Oral Communications, Blackberry Farm Golf Course Option B Please add these comments to the Written Record. (The Word document of same is attached below.) Thank you,
John Kehoe
Thank you, Council members, for this opportunity. My name is John Kehoe and I describe myself as a naturalist and citizen scientist. With this brief address I hope to inform this Council regarding your decisions on the Blackberry Farm Golf Course. Please choose Option B! The water savings listed in the Comparative Costs table are stunning. Option A reveals that the golf course requires significant water and more funding in order to remain operational. Water is a precious resource. Drought is an ongoing concern here in California and with our statewide habit of overpumping groundwater we are depleting our aquifers.
Climate forecast models indicate that our recent rains are not indicative of an end to the drought. With our water tables dropping, freshwater availability will become marginal. The entire SF Bay Area has been identified as one of the nation’s water scarcity hotspots (Miller et al, p. 305). This scarcity will inevitably lead to political and legal conflicts, especially when we account for our increasing population density.
Habitat enhancements are desperately needed now and this Council’s decisions will have countless long- term benefits. With Option B, local folks will be able to share the increased beauty and wonder of our enhanced natural world right here in Cupertino. Imagine the possibilities! This approach might be accomplished by reaching-out to our local non-profit organizations and open space agencies. Also, implement an “Adopt-a-Park” feature within the city government and harbor a new era of neighborhood participation. By expanding wildlife habitat, we can foster a new wave of local parks stewardship where everyone can experience the beauty of our natural world. Volunteer opportunities could open where students participate in outdoors workshops as they learn about the fascinating life cycles of our birds, bees and small terrestrial and aquatic critters.
I have six years’ volunteering experience at Ulistac Natural Area in the City of Santa Clara. I began there in 2015 and later joined their nonprofit, UNAREP. The most recent restoration grant at Ulistac was funded in the Spring of 2016 and through numerous work sessions we planted several hundred native plants. It is amazing to see what an old golf course can become.
I applaud the City’s efforts in expanding natural areas in this era of rapidly-built high-density housing at the expense of the depletion of biodiversity. This Council’s legacy would withstand the test of time for the greater good.
John Kehoe
Citations and references:
Miller, G. T., & Spoolman, S. (2021). Living in the environment. Cengage Learning.
UNAREP: Ulistac Natural Area Restoration and Education Project, ulistac.org Santa Clara Valley Water District 2016 grant for Ulistac:
https://www.valleywater.org/news-events/news-releases/board-approves-grants-11-wildlife-habitat- restoration-projects
Blackberry Farm Golf Course Feasibility Study, https://engagecupertino.org/bbfgolfcourse CC 12-06-2022
Item No. 13
Consider directing staff
to prepare a City
Ordinance to govern
the permitting of small
cellular facilities within
the public right of way
Written Communications
From: Venkat Ranganathan
To: City Council; City Clerk
Subject: Re item 13 discussion
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:57:47 PM
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Hi
My name is Venkat Ranganathan. I am a res
ident of Cupertino for more than 12 years and in bay area for nearly 3 decades.
I understand and appreciate that we need infrastructure enhancements to keep pace with technological advances.
I am happy that the city is considering changes to the earlier draft ordinance in terms of distance between towers and considerations for locations in residential, areas.
In my case, we have a cell tower less than 25 ft from our master bedroom. As we know and also provided in the presentation, the RF exposure is a function of the square of the distance.
Occupied structures like bedrooms should be considered in formulating regulations.
I bought equipment's worth $500 to measure the rf exposure 200ft from an active tower on De Anza and McLellan and the devices showed unsafe levels. I have submitted them before.
So my request is that the sites already approved like the one my house be reevaluated and moved to something that is not close to dwelling structures but still acceptable in range for the carriers
Thanks
Venkat
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#14
Marina Plaza
Development
Letter and Presentation
from Applicant
Desk Item
Bay Pacific Properties, LLC
December 3, 2022
Sent Via email to [email protected]
Gian Martire
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
RE: Application for new Mixed-Use Development at Marina Plaza Shopping Center located at 10118-10122 Bandley Drive, and 10145 North DeAnza Boulevard, Cupertino CA 95014.
Property Owners: Marina Plaza, LLC and Cupertino 10145 LLC (“Owners”) Assessor Parcel Number: 326-34-043 & 326-34-066
Applicant: Larry Wang, Tectonic Builders, Corp. (“Applicant”) Development Permit DP-2022-001
Transmittal of Presentation files for City Council Hearing December 6, 2022
Dear Gian:
Attached please find a pdf file of the Presentation Outline for the above-noted item to be heard at Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting.
Please feel free to pass this on to the City Clerk’s office or the Mayor and City Council Members.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you again for all your assistance in the application.
Sincerely,
/s/
Greg Endom
cc: DeAnza Venture, LLC, via email
Larry Wang, via email
Vince Rivero, via email.
Jesse Markham, via email.
Amy Chan, via email.
Ann Leung, via email.
Erik Ramakrishnan, via email
Marina Plaza Re-Development – DP 2022-001
Project Team
Team Introduction
Architect Tectonic Builders Corp. Larry Wang Kuan Chang Landscape Architect Bruce Jett & Associates Jesse Markam Rebecca Vanni Civil Engineer VER Consultants Vince Rivero Ying Cheng
Project Consultant Amy Chan
Land Use Counsel Andy L. Faber, Berliner Cohen LLP and
Erik Ramakrishnan, Law Office of Erik Ramakrishnan (Online) Property Owner Marina Plaza LLC & Cupertino 10145 LLC (same ownership group) Project Manager Greg Endom
Representatives with me tonight to respond to any questions regarding the project.
Marina Plaza Re-Development – DP 2022-001
Project Attributes
Current Plan offers:
• Opportunity for home and business ownership (retail condo’s). • Added opportunities for City residents to downsize and stay in the community. • Larger units (1,300 sf v. 1,000 sf previous) provide relocation options for empty nesters and h
omeownership opportunities for larger families.
Overall Feeling of Neighborhood Design
• Established an entryway Paseo to encourage walkable and bikeable accessibility with neighborhood orientation • Enhanced open space (+1.4 acres) with gathering place at the Plaza, building courtyards and rooftop g
arden areas
• Convenient shopping and dining experience for residents – w ith no impact on parking demand.
Enhanced Eco-Friendly Design – Striving for “Gold”
• PV Solar System on Roof to save energy usage.
• Green Roof and private “homeowner only” rooftop garden area for residents. • Focus on pedestrian and bike-f riendly transportation with onsite walkways and over-abundance of bike storage options.
• LEED Silver Certification (58 points) for Residential (Gold certification is 60 points, likelihood reaching G
old with final building plan level detail).
Project Approved DP2022-001
Physical Attributes Existing Retail October 2016 Current Design Number of Buildings 2 3 3
Underground Parking Levels 0 2 1
Total Number Spaces Underground 0 401 419
Total Number of Space -Surface Approx. 296 279 188
Total Number Spaces Residential 0 401 338
Total Number Space Retail Approx. 296 144 269
Total Number Hotel 0 135 0
Total Approx. 296 680 607
Use Breakdown
Hotel (rooms) 0 122 No Hotel Rooms
Residential (Units) 0 188 206
Residential Square Footage 0 192,675 268,723 Average Units Size (Square Footage) 0 1,025 1,304 Retail (Square Footage) 49,140 22,600 41,589 Residenital Units Size Distribution Unit Count Unit Count 1 Bedroom n/a 105 9
1 Bedroom (Avg Size) n/a 880 780 2 Bedroom n/a 83 83
2 Bedroom (Avg Size) n/a 1,190 1,119 2 Bedroom + Den n/a 0 21
3 Bedroom n/a 0 70
3 Bedroom + Den n/a 0 23
Overall Average Unit Size (SF) n/a 1,025 1,304 Total Units n/a 188 206
Included in above totals
Base Density Residential Units n/a 139 179
Density Bonus Units n/a 49 27
Total Residential Units n/a 188 206
Type of BMR Units n/a Very Low Income Mod/Med Income
Below Market Rate (Units) n/a 16 36
Percent of BMR Units to Base n/a 11.5% 20.0%
Retail Space in Shopping Center (SF) 49,140* 23,000 41,589 Note: *Discussions completed with all tenants on planned redevelopment and subsidies.
Marina Plaza Shopping Center Redevelopment DP 2022-001 Comparison of September 2016 Approved Design to Current Submitted Plans Retail “condo” ownership
Today - Looking Southwest
from N. DeAnza Blvd. and
Alves Dr.
Today -Looking
Southeast from
Alves Dr. & Bandley
Dr.
View from Apple Café
across Alves Drive
Today …..Marina Plaza and 10145 N DeAnza Blvd.
Looking Southwest from N.
DeAnza Blvd. and Alves Dr.
Looking Southeast from
Alves Dr. & Bandley Dr.
Bldg. A
Bldg. B
Bandley Dr.
N. DeAnza Blvd.
Looking South on Paseo
Looking South on
Paseo from Alves Dr.
Bldg. A.
Bldg. B
View from Apple Cafe
Looking North on Paseo
Bldg. A
Bldg. B
Alves Dr.
Paseo
Paseo
Paseo
Looking Northwest
from Plaza
Bldg. B
Bldg. A
Looking Southeast from
Bandley Dr. entrance
Bldg. C
Bldg. A
Bldg. B
Marina Plaza Re-Development – DP 2022-001
Eco-Friendly Design
With the project being located near major transit corridors, we wanted to emphasize less auto and more alternative transportation options…
Incorporated the latest EV charging guidelines throughout the Project to include:
• Total Residential EV Ready Charging Spaces 208 (Over 60% of residential spaces are EV Ready) • Total Retail EV Capable Charging Spaces 54 2 8% of Surface Retail Parking Spaces Provided Bike Parking Exceeds Requirements by 25% Providing 194 (Required 155) • Residential Long Term Bike Parking Class I (Locked weathertight enclosure) P roviding 116 (Required 103) • Residential Short-T erm Bike Parking Class II (Open Bicycle Racks) Providing 30 (Required 22) • Retail Bike Parking (Class II) P roviding 48 (Required 30) Incorporating Photovoltaic Solar on the roofs of all three (3) buildings to reduce energy consumption.
Green Building – LEED Certification (Residential) Silver – 58 Points (Going for Gold 2 pts short- Gold=60 Points) Storm Water Design includes pervious pavements, flow-through planters, and a green roof to provide stormwater treatment and reduce the amount of stormwater released into the City’s stormwater system.
Green = EV Ready Spaces
Garage
Access
Garage Access
Retail condo spaces (purple) with
convenient surface parking.
Much of restaurant spaces provide
outdoor dining.
Maximized green space and accented
the Plaza gathering spot for residents
and visitors.
Retail Parking
188 spaces-street level
81 spaces in garage*
269 Total Retail Spaces
*Planned for employees and owners.
Parking totals assume multiple
restaurants onsite – with req. parking.
Community Room
for Condo Owners
and for Cupertino
501.3c Non-profit
groups to use.
831 sf w/restroom
Expandable (+600
sf) with moveable
glass wall.
26 Floor plans
Units Sizes
Range from
• 1 Bedrm -780 s f
• 2 Bedrm – 1, 018 sf
• 2 Bedrm +Den -1, 423 sf
• 3 Bedrm – 1, 480 sf
• 3 Bedrm + Den -1, 649 sf
Sample Floor Plan & BMR Unit Locations
Key:
Yellow – Market Rate
Green-Moderate Income
Blue-Median Income
Table 2: Unit Comparability Between Buildings A, B, & C Average Bedroom Count Ave rage Gros s Are a
Ove rall Marke t Rate Units 2.4 bedrooms 1,304 sq. ft.
Moderate Income BMR Units 2.4 bedrooms 1,307 sq. ft.
Median Income BMR Units 2.4 bedrooms 1,301 sq. ft.
*Staff Report, DP-2022-001, page 13
Marina Plaza Re-Development – DP 2022-001
Density Bonus - Waivers & Concessions
Below Market Rate Units (“BMR”) in Project = 20% (35.6, rounded up to 36) on the base amount (179)… BMR units to be 50% Median Income (18 units) and 50% Moderate income (18 units) = Total 36 BMR Units Accordingly, Project is entitled to a 15% Density Bonus = 27 bonus units + Base Units of 179 = Total Project of 206 units. • Project is eligible for two Concessions/incentives, and as needed Waivers.
T
he Development Permit Application includes:
• No Requested Concessions
• Three (3) Waivers
• Waiver #1 - Se tback Encroachment - Bldg. A & C Provides for 30 additional units. • Bldg A. Req. 27.5’ – P rovided 10’, Bldg. C. Req. 27.5’-Provided 24.5’ (Adjacent to parking deck entra.) • Waiver #2 - 4 5’ Maximum Building Height – Bldg. A & C Provides for 30 additional units. • Allows for Ground Floor retail throughout project.
• Bldg. A- He ight -45’-Provided 58, Bldg. C Req. 45, Provided 55’ (Adjacent to retail parking) • Waiver #3 – R esidential Common Open Space - Bldg. A, B, & C Provides for 5 additional units • Overall Retail + Residential Space provided cumulatively exceeds required amount by 41% (Required Retail + Residential Private + Residential Common Space = 44,300 sf, Provided 62,543 sf –See Chart) Waiver 1
Side Setback Bldg. A and C
Provides for 30 Additional
Units.
Waiver 2
Height Affected Units
Provides for 30 additional units
Waiver #3
Project Summary - Open Space Provided
Category
Base
Amount
(
SF/Units)
Required
Ratio
Required
Open
S
pace
Provided
Open
S
pace
Over/Shortfall
(SF)
Retail Open Space 41, 589 2.5% 1,040 13,275 12,235
Residential Common Open (1) 206 150 30,900 30,266 (634)
Residential Private Open Space 206 60 12,360 19,002 6,642
Project Open Space Summary 206 44,300 62,543 18,243 41%
(1) Waiver requested for 634 sf shortfall in Common Open Space. 62,543 sf = +1.4 acres Open Space
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Marina Plaza Re-Development – DP 2022-001
Landscape Design
Jesse Markam, Principal
Jett Landscape Architecture + Design
Removal Non-Native Trees 94
Replacing with Native Trees 184
Establish Marina Plaza as a junction of art & culture and expose visitors to the diverse symbols, art forms and plants of each area.
Marina Plaza Re-Development – DP 2022-001
Community Outreach
During the past 18 months, we have held extensive community outreach to the various stakeholders Four (4) Community Meetings at Aloft Hotel adjacent to Marina Plaza Shopping Center • Organized Meetings held in April 2022 and October 2022. • During these meetings solicited input on the design and project layout. • Meetings included the entire Development Team and included t he majority of the plans and drawings included in the submittal project packet.
• Invitations were mailed to over 2,000 surrounding businesses and residences within 2,000’ feet of the project.
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et individually or in small groups with
• Representatives of the Sister City Associations.
• Nearby Small Businesses.
• Interested Neighbors, Community Leaders & Adjacent Property Owners.
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eceived very positive support and excitement about the proposed redevelopment including the availability of a Community Room (Building B) for use by Cupertino 501.3c Non-Profits (i.e. Sister City Groups, Historical Society).
Received numerous Letters of Support from the Community (Included in your packet, item 15 –N Public Comment) Marina Plaza Re-Development – DP 2022-001
Project Art & Sister City Partnership Opportunity
Partnered with the four Cupertino Sister City Associations • Copertino, Italy, (1963) - O rigin of the City name and Mediterranean climate • Toyokawa, Japan, (1978) - O rnamental Cherry Trees and use of Bamboo in the residential courtyards
• Hsinchu, Taiwan, (2007) - F amous for glass artwork
• Bhubaneswar, India (2012) - K nown as the temple city, using traditional Kalinga architecture
Public Art Contribution Requirement for the Project (est. $1.75M+) The Project proposes to include, with the support and approval of the Cupertino Arts Commission:
• Major art pieces shall be placed at the major intersection focal points • North DeAnza Blvd. & Alves Drive, and Bandley & Alves Drive • Works of art from each of the Sister Cities’ areas to highlight the Sister City relationship and history, c
reated by local artists.
• Artistic hardscape elements such as bicycle racks, and benches crafted by local artist.
Marina Plaza Re-Development – DP 2022-001
Summary & Closing Thoughts
The Marina Plaza proposal before you tonight….
• Adds 206 residential units (with 36 BMR units) and 41,589 square feet of retail. • Improves an under-u tilized property which is a key corner in the City to a “Higher & Better Use” • Provides much-ne eded housing ownership opportunities for residents and small businesses, which will allow empty nesters to remain in the community by providing downsize options. • Introduces an art/culture experience with a focus on Sister City Art and History. • Received positive support from the surrounding residents, and businesses and unanimous support from PC. • Thank you for your time and consideration and would ask for your support in Approving the Project.
CC 12-06-2022
Future Agenda Items
Mayor Paul's Written
Communication
I would like to ask for a second for staff to return to Council with recoiTimendations regarding shelter solutions for the unhoused . In particular, I would like staff to return for a study session asking for input from Council on the factors affecting whether the City of Cupertino should declare a shelter crisis under Government Code Section 8698.2. This study session would also include this and other options the City has to ensure the creation of temporary shelters, and the funding for ongoing supportive services for the people in these temporary shelters, for up to 80 individual units within our City.
State Government Code Section 8698.2 allows for funding opportunities in this regard if a jurisdiction declares a shelter crisis. With regard to the number of units at a location, there may turn out to be a different optimal number , and that should certainly be one focus of the study session, but from what I have learned, a number around 80 units might optimize the cost efficiencies with respect to ongoing supportive services. I am specifically asking for an examination on shelters that are individualized so that people have a sense of safety and are more likely to accept the shelter option when presented with one.
My hope is that by socializing and integrating these units within a given area, we create an example for how to ap.proach the issue, one that can be examined and replicated by other jurisdictions such that the scope of the housing crisis on its most stark and real terms can be diminished and eventually eliminated .
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CC 12/6/22 Future Agenda Items
Mayor Paul's written comments