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About the Project - 20739 Scofield Dr, Cupertino - proposed by Chunhua Tang and Dan Cheng
20739 Scofield Dr is located in an R1-10 Zone neighborhood, traditionally known for its single-family homes, both one- and two-story. In February 2024, Chunhua Tang and Dan Cheng, the current homeowner, submitted an application under SB 330 (Builder’s Remedy) for a multi-story, high-density development. The preliminary application proposed a 4-story, 23-unit condominium. Hundreds of neighbors have expressed concerns about the potential impacts on traffic and safety, particularly given the proximity to a nearby elementary school. The formal application now suggests a 5-story building with 20 units, raising further questions about how the development aligns with the neighborhood’s established character, increased traffic, and other safety hazards.
01/09/2025
City 2nd responded to the builder with an 'Incomplete Letter' and deemed the application expired with no further force or effect
City issued an 2nd 'Incomplete Letter' to the builder following a review of builder's reponse. Since builder haven't submited all information within the 90-day period, the preliminary application pursuant to Govt. Code Section 65941.1 has expired and has no further force or effect.https://www.cupertino.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/departments/documents/community-development/planning/major-projects/20783-scofield/asa-2024-009-incomplete-letter-2.pdfhttps://www.cupertino.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/departments/documents/community-development/planning/major-projects/20783-scofield/attachment-a-department-review-letters.pdf
12/13/2024
Builder Submits Revised Application in Response to City’s 'Incomplete Letter'
The builder submitted a response to the city's 'Incomplete Letter' along with a revised application, which is currently under review by the city. Many neighbors have also visited the city to review the revised application, identifying numerous incomplete items and providing feedback for further consideration.
09/16/2024
City responded to the builder with an 'Incomplete Letter'
The city issued an 'Incomplete Letter' to the builder following a review of their application. The letter outlined all missing items in the application, along with responses from other departments. The builder now has 90 days to address and respond to the city's letter.https://www.cupertino.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/departments/documents/community-development/planning/major-projects/20783-scofield/asa2024009-incomplete-letter.pdfhttps://www.cupertino.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/departments/documents/community-development/planning/major-projects/20783-scofield/other-department-and-agency-reviews.pdf
09/12/2024
Petition Signing: Community Stands Against Development
Hundreds of residents from the neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods gathered at Faria Elementary School for a petition signing. The community expressed deep sadness, frustration, and anger over the outrageous development being proposed in the community.
08/19/2024
Builder Submits Formal Application for 5-Story Building with 20 Units
Despite significant concerns raised by hundreds of homeowners in the neighborhood, the builder submitted a formal application to construct a taller, 5-story, 20-unit condominium on a single lot. The proposal is currently under review by the city.https://www.cupertino.gov/Your-City/Departments/Community-Development/Planning/Major-Projects/20739-Scofleld-Avehttps://cityofcupertinoca.nextrequest.com/documents/37983841
08/18/2024
Neighborhood Holds Second Meeting with BuilderWith the help of the block leader, the builder met with the neighborhood for a second time at Faria Elementary School. If the builder remains committed to moving forward with a high density project, neighbors suggested splitting the lot to construct single-family homes instead, as this option would have a lesser impact on the community while still offering substantial profitability for the builder.
07/31/2024
Neighborhood Holds First Meeting with BuilderWith support from the city manager's office, over 100 families gathered at Faria Elementary School to meet with the builder and urge him to reconsider his proposal and its impact on the school and neighborhood. Many senior residents stood for over an hour to voice their concerns. The builder promised to take their feedback into consideration.
02/21/2024
Builder's Preliminary ApplicationBuilder submited his prelimitary application to build a 4 story 23 units Condo on his single lot.https://cityofcupertinoca.nextrequest.com/requests/24-78
Protecting Our Neighborhood and Families
United, We Make Our Voices Heard by the City
Email the City Council and Clerk to Share Your Concerns About the Project. Here is the list:
- City Council: citycouncil@cupertino.gov
- City Clerk: cityclerk@cupertino.gov
- City Manager (Pamela Wu): PamelaW@cupertino.gov
- Planning Manager(Piu Ghosh): piug@cupertino.org
- Planning Division: planning@cupertino.org
- Hearing Officer(Luke Connolly): lukec@cupertino.org
- Community Development Director (Ben Fu):benjaminf@cupertino.gov
How the City is Responding to the Project ?
08/19/2024
Despite significant concerns raised by hundreds of homeowners in the neighborhood, the builder submitted a formal application to construct a taller, 5-story, 20-unit condominium on a single lot. The proposal is currently under review by the city.
08/18/2024
During the second meeting between the builder and local residents, City Councilmember Chao Liang attended and provided context on SB 330 and the Builder’s Remedy, explaining that while these policies have been in place for years, they have rarely been seen in neighborhoods like this. She encouraged the builder to take the community’s concerns into account and approach the project with a spirit of collaboration, aiming to create a development that respects the neighborhood’s character and addresses residents' feedback.
07/31/2024
City Manager Pamela Wu and City Councilmember Kitty Moore organized a meeting between the builder and neighbors to discuss the project, providing the community with an opportunity to voice their concerns directly to the builder.
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