Millbrae News

Nicholas Mazzoni Daily Journal staff   Nov 21, 2022 After working for nine years on its general plan, Millbrae’s City Council pushed back its approval until it reflects information regarding airport noise, environmental issues, building height limits and grade separations that some said if left out could negatively affect future grant opportunities and the health of residents. The general plan  was last adopted in 1998, with amendments related to housing and circulation in 2006, 2009, 2103 and 2015. It is required to be updated regularly to comply with changing state law. It includes land use, circulation, housing, economic development, noise, safety and recreation and arts. The plan was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission in October, however, when it reached City Council for further review multiple councilmembers felt like it was missing vital information. Councilmember Ann Schneider raised concerns that noise mitigation coming from San Francisco International Air...

City looks at updates for General Plan including bike lanes, taller buildings Nicholas Mazzoni Daily Journal staff   Oct 17, 2022     0 A rendering of a new vision for South El Camino Real in Millbrae discussed by the city’s Planning Commission Oct. 6. Using Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris as a model, Millbrae city planners envision a pedestrian-friendly downtown that provides safer roads for cyclists and connectivity to the neighborhoods. But it will mean El Camino Real through Millbrae will scale down its six lanes to four. The plans call for a “reimagining” of the street, including wider sidewalks, improved crosswalks, more trees and better lighting are some of the aspects that will have both commercial and residential developments. The concepts are part of the city’s General Plan, which sets the stage for future development and other changes in the city through 2040. The General Plan was discussed by the city’s Planning Commission Oct. 6. Part of the changes also mea...

  General plan workshop aims for community insight on future development Nicholas Mazzoni Daily Journal staff   Sep 3, 2022 A series of public meetings are being held to get community input on Millbrae 2040’s plan to redevelop downtown and restructure El Camino Real, which capitalizes on the city’s multimodal transit station. The transit-oriented plan highlights mixed-use development for restaurants, housing, commercial, entertainment uses, hotels and offices. Over the next 20 years, the city intends on redesigning downtown to create a series of unique livable districts that promote active public life and community. The project aligns with Plan Bay Area’s vision, “To ensure by the year 2050 that the Bay Area is affordable, connected, diverse, healthy and vibrant for all.” The goal is to enhance the quality of life and community for the residents of Millbrae and visitors. The latest workshop was Aug. 25. “These plans were developed to accommodate and facilitate future growth. T...