We, the undersigned, Millbrae residents, business owners, and all who care about our community, respectfully petition that the City (Council and Planning Department) should work with the developers to revise their development proposals. We welcome vibrant developments to the City, but any development proposal should comply with the core value of Millbrae and be able to continue generating higher revenue to the City.

As the hub for BART, Caltrain, SamTrans, corporate shuttles and future High-Speed Rail, Millbrae Station is uniquely located. Being 5 minutes away from San Francisco Airport, Millbrae should find ways to attract at least 5 million visitors a year. The Station should be designated and developed as a new gateway for national, and international travelers. Millbrae Station has the opportunity to transform itself into a grander destination that hosts world-class hotel, premium retails, class A offices, and conference center. The current development proposals simply do not meet these goals.

The following are our major concerns exist in the current development proposals:

1. Too high residential density

Too HIGH residential density means "More benefits for the developer, but the heavier burden on residents with over-loaded traffic/parking, schools, and public services!" And higher residential density does not sustain economic growth!

2. Not enough retail space allocated

Business creates more jobs and sale tax for the City!

TOD#1 ONLY 13,200 square feet of retail = ¼ of the size of the Millbrae Safeway at Broadway

TOD#2 ONLY 44,000 square feet of retail, 10,000 square feet less than the size of the Millbrae Safeway at Broadway

The proposed project for TOD #1 is estimated to generate $460,000 per year. The proposed project for TOD #2 is estimated to generate $1.26 million for the City. This is a prime site and should be generating a lot more revenue than the amount proposed, this revenue could help pay for necessary citywide projects such as rebuilding the Recreation Center, repairing aging infrastructures, and improving Millbrae schools. TOD #2 promised to donate $2 million to Recreation Center but it will not be paid until the project is completed.

3. No extra capacity in our schools

Schools are already at maximum capacity according to the office of Superintendent of Millbrae School District! There is no funding to hire new teachers and create more programs. In fact, there will be $97 tax per parcel added to the ballot in the coming June election to support our schools.

The 444 and 400 residential units proposed in TOD #1 and TOD #2, respectively, will increase significant demands on the schools. One of the main reasons people move to Millbrae is for its quality schools. With an additional 1,200 students (total 844 units by 1.5 children per household) from TOD #1 and #2, is the City ready for the impact?

4. Not enough traffic circulation and drop-off space at the Millbrae Station

The Developers' current designs do not consider the future High-Speed Rail fully and only has one limited close by drop-off point at the Station. Extending existing streets such as California Drive and Rollin Road will not resolve the projected traffic congestion. The proposed 1039 and 774 parking stalls in TOD #1 and TOD #2, respectively, will make the traffic even worse around that area.

Today, "Millbrae Residents for Responsible Development" is counting on you, Join us and show your support!

PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION!

We, the undersigned, say NO to the current proposed development scope. (TOD #1 and TOD #2).

We urge city council members to seriously consider how to best utilize this prime location to generate the urgently needed revenue not only to repair the aging Millbrae but also transform Millbrae into "Grand Central" of the West Coast. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Please make your decision in the interest of Millbrae.

Link to the City's project webpage

Millbrae Station Area Specific Plan (MSASP)

Link to developers' project proposal webpage

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