Transit Corridors Plan
Draft Envirnmental Impact Report (Draft EIR)
The Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Transit Corridors Plan was released on March 28, 2012. There is a 45-day public review period that runs until until May 12, 2012. You can submit comments to Mark Sullivan at 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066, or email at msullivan@sanbruno.ca.gov. The Planning Commission held a public hearing to review the proposed Transit Corridors Plan and receive public comments on the Draft EIR on April 17, 2012.
You can review the Draft EIR on the Documents page. Printed copies are available to review at the City Clerk and Community Development counters in San Bruno City Hall, and the Public Library.
Next Steps
After completing the environmental review, the Planning Commission and City Council will consider approval of the Transit Corridors Plan and Final EIR. Because the Plan proposes to allow buildings taller than three stories or 50 feet and above ground parking structures within the Transit Corridors Area, approval by a majority of San Bruno voters in a citywide election is required in accordance with Ordinance 1284. If the City Council approves the Plan, this election is expected to occur in November 2012.
If you have any questions or wish to be placed on an email notification list, please email Mark Sullivan at msullivan@sanbruno.ca.gov or call at 616-7053.
Draft Transit Corridors Plan
You can view the Transit Corridors Specific Plan online by clicking on the Documents page. The process leading up to this draft document has been lengthy and thorough, including seven steering committee meetings and two community workshops, as well as comprehensive review by City staff and MIG. Please feel free submit any comments you may have to the Community Development Department.
What is the Transit Corridors Plan?
The Transit Corridors Specific Plan will create a bold new vision for higher density development in the area surrounding the future San Bruno Avenue Caltrain station, emphasizing a mix of residential and commercial uses that will promote walkability, transit use, and economic development. The Plan will be a regulatory document with detailed policies, development standards and design guidelines for both the public and private realms to guide future development and reuse. The Plan will be an easy to use tool for property owners, business owners and developers, as they look to redevelop their properties. The Plan will include an implementation strategy to guide and support private investment in the Transit Corridors Area. Go to the Documents page for detailed information, including documents, maps and meeting minutes.
Where is the Transit Corridors Area?
The Transit Corridor Area is focused around the future Caltrain Station, which will be located at the intersection of San Bruno and San Mateo Avenues. The Transit Corridors Area is broken down into 5 characters areas: 1) the historic Downtown district along San Mateo Avenue from El Camino Real to San Bruno Avenue; 2) the Station Area north of San Bruno Avenue to I-380 and between 2nd Avenue and the train tracks; 3) Huntington Avenue from San Bruno Avenue to the BART station; 4) San Bruno Avenue from Elm Avenue to 7th Avenue, and; 5) El Camino Real from Crystal Springs Road to I-380. Click here to view a map of these areas.
How can I get involved?
We invite all residents and interested stakeholders to review the Plan and to provide comments. The Draft EIR will be posted on this website as soon as it is released, and there will be a 45-day public comment period. To stay up to date with opportunities for public comment and the schedule of public meetings, please email us and we will add you to the distribution list.
Who is leading this effort?
Ultimately the Plan will implement the vision created by the citizens who participated in the community workshops. A 17-member Steering Committee advised the City Council and Planning Commission and provided overall policy direction for the Plan. The steering committee members represent diverse interests, including- City Council and Planning Commission members, residents, business owners, the Chamber of commerce, property owners, and real estate professionals. The steering committee held seven public meetings at the Fireman's Hall in downtown San Bruno. Materials reviewed by the Steering Committee can be viewed on the Documents page. On a day to day basis, the Plan is managed by San Bruno Community Development Staff. The urban design firm, MIG, is the City’s consultant for the Transit Corridors Plan.
The most exciting and interesting part of the planning process has been the community workshops. Over 100 San Bruno citizens participated in two community workshops, which established the Plan vision and the development framework, which are the foundation of the Plan. An information booth with posters and handouts illustrating important aspects of the Plan was set up at the San Bruno Farmer's Market on two Sundays, May 29 (Memorial Day weekend) and June 5, 2011 (Posy Parade). City Staff were on hand to answer questions and receive comments from residents. About 75 residents stopped by to discuss the Plan.
We are also happy to meet with anyone individually to go over the Plan and what it could mean to you. Please email or call us to set up an appointment. If you are a business or property owner in the area, we can arrange to meet with you at your property or place of business to review the Plan.
When will the Plan be complete?
Development of the Transit Corridors is in the final stage. Work began in October 2008, and the City Council is expected to consider the Plan for adoption in mid-2012. The citywide election on increasing the building heights in the Transit Corridors Area is expected to occur in November 2012. The Steering Committee completed its work in August 2010, including review and input on the full draft version of the plan. Staff has compiled public comments by various means, including at community workshops, farmer's markets and public meetings. The Planning Commission and City Council will consider the Plan for approval after completion of the environmental review. To check out how the plan is shaping up, please review the documents, maps and exhibits in the Documents page of this website, at the San Bruno Public Library, or call a staff member with questions. The meeting dates will be posted on this website.
