Cupertino approves controversial Mary Avenue affordable housing project

A controversial nonprofit housing project in Cupertino that’s been under consideration for about 20 years has the green light to move forward.

After a three-hour marathon of presentations and public comment Tuesday last week, the City Council voted 3-1-1 to narrowly approve a first-of-its-kind housing mix with 40 affordable apartments. Of those, 19 will be set aside for adults and families with children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Councilmember R “Ray” Wang voted no and Vice Mayor Liang Chao abstained. Charities Housing is the nonprofit developer of the project.