""During the school time, it's always very, very busy. The traffic, the fire hazard and all the utilities ... (are) kind of outdated. I don't think they can support this type of plan.""
"Planning Commissioner Santosh Rao questioned developers about fire risk and voiced concern over the project falling under Senate Bill 330, which removes housing development caps."
A proposed housing development in Cupertino is nearing potential approval despite resident concerns about wildfire evacuation safety. The Planning Commission recommended a 51-townhome project, but residents fear traffic bottlenecks and inadequate infrastructure could hinder emergency responses. An analysis indicated evacuation could take over 90 minutes. The development includes affordable housing and fire-resistant features. City officials must balance state housing mandates with community safety, as the city needs to add 4,588 homes to meet requirements.
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