Transit Corridors Plan
Next Steps
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
The City is conducting the environmental review of the proposed Transit Corridors Plan under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) is expected to be released in the February or March 2012. The Draft EIR will be posted on this website as soon as it is released, and the public will have a 45-day period to provide comments.
Plan Approval
Once the environmental review is complete, the Planning Commission and City Council will consider approval of the draft Transit Corridors Plan and Final EIR. Because the Plan proposes to allow buildings taller than three stories or 50 feet, as well as above ground parking structures within the Transit Corridors Area, voter approval by a majority of San Bruno voters 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.
Public Review Draft Transit Corridors Plan
The public review draft Transit Corridors Specific Plan was completed in June 2010, and is available for review. Click on the Documents button to find the draft Plan. The process leading up to the completion of this draft document has been lengthy and thorough, including five 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 City of San Bruno is preparing the Transit Corridors Specific Plan (the Plan) to 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. It will also be designed as 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 Redevelopment Agency actions to encourage and support private investment in the Transit Corridors Area. Please refer to the Documents section of this web site for detailed information, including documents, maps and minutes from previous meetings.
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 for map of these areas. Additional maps can be found in the Documents section of this website.
How can I get involved?
We invite all members of the public to review the Plan Documents and continue to provide input. 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 meeting distribution list.
Who is leading this effort?
Ultimately the Plan will implement the vision created by the citizens who participate in the community workshops. A 16-member Steering Committee was formed to advise the Redevelopment Agency and Planning Commission and provide overall policy direction for the plan. The steering committee members represent diverse interests, including- Redevelopment Agency and Planning Commission members, residents, business owners, Chamber of commerce, property owners, and real estate professionals. The steering committee has met seven times. Past Steering Committee materials from the Documents page. On a day to day basis, the plan is managed by San Bruno Redevelopment and Planning Staff. The urban design firm, MIG, is the City’s consultant for the Transit Corridors Plan. Finally, the plan must receive approval by the Planning Commission and San Bruno Redevelopment Agency in order to go into effect.
The most exciting and interesting part of the planning process has been the community workshops. Over 100 San Bruno citizens have participated in two community workshops, which established the Plan vision and the development framework. 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 business or property owner in the area, we would happy to meet with you at your property or place of business to review the plan.
An information booth was set up at the San Bruno Farmer's Market on two Sundays, May 29 (Memorial Day weedend) and June 5, 2011 (Posy Parade). The booth included posters and handouts illustrating important aspects of the plan, and City Staff were on hand to answer questions and recieve comments from residents. About 75 residents stopped by to discuss 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 review the Plan in mid-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 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.
