Housing boom: Bandley Dr vote, Dividend Homes, strip mall flip, former Staples site, and school overcrowding ordinance
Key Questions
What housing developments are currently advancing in Cupertino?
Bandley Drive's 27 townhomes (including 5 BMR units) are scheduled for a Council vote on June 2. Additional projects include a new Dividend Homes development on Stevens Creek, a strip mall conversion into 59 townhomes for $24.4M, townhomes at the former Staples site, and Andres Duarte's 169-unit project on 13 acres.
How is the city addressing school overcrowding and housing capacity shortfalls?
The City Council is considering an ordinance to prevent school overcrowding. The Housing Element update identified shortfalls in moderate and lower-income housing capacity, prompting rezoning needs.
What was the outcome of the Central Street townhome proposal?
The Land Use Commission denied the 10-unit Central Street townhome development by a 4-1 vote on July 6 due to concerns over stormwater and green space. The developer had scaled back from 11 units but still required variances, with reconsideration set for July 22.
Bandley Dr 27 townhomes (5 BMR) Council vote June 2. New Dividend Homes project on Stevens Creek emerging. Strip mall flip for $24.4M into 59 townhomes (details pending). Former Staples site to become townhomes. Andres Duarte 13ac/169 TH. City Council considering ordinance to prevent school overcrowding. Housing Element update reveals shortfall in moderate/lower income capacity, need to rezone. Demolition underway at former Permanente Cement Plant (123 acres, 40 structures, through early 2028) – major redevelopment site. Recent resident comments include support for educator housing. New: Land Use Commission denied a Central Street townhome development (10 units) by a 4-1 vote on July 6; developer scaled back from 11 units but still needed variances; concerns over stormwater and green space; reconsideration scheduled for July 22.