BELMONT HARBOR INDUSTRIAL AREA
City Council – July 11, 2023
SPECIFIC PLAN
PROJECT UPDATE
PROJECT TEAM
PROJECT AREA
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
• Strategically plan for the economic vitality of the district • Guide new development and construction
• Address environmental needs, including flooding from storms and Belmont Creek
• Explore the extent and location of residential uses
• Collaborate with San Mateo County on annexation to Belmont
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Project Initiation &
Existing Conditions
Policies, Strategies &
Plan Development
Draft & Review
Preferred Plan
Environmental Review
& Adoption
SPRING-SUMMER 2023 FALL 2023-SPRING 2024 SPRING-SUMMER 2024 FALL-WINTER 2024 KEY: Stakeholder
Meetings
Virtual
Workshops
In Person
Open House
Pop-Ups PC&CC Study
Sessions
JUNE 8TH COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
One phrase to describe Belmont HIA -
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP – Who Attended
What best describes you? What is your age?
How did you find out about this workshop?
Which best describes your relationship to the Belmont Harbor Industrial Area? BREAKOUT SESSIONS – Plan Area Identity
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – Plan Area Identity
What are your two most preferred uses for the area?
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – Plan Area Identity
Key Takeaways
1. Building more pedestrian / bike connectivity, a friendlier streetscape for people on foot, particularly over the CalTrain tracks
2. Emphasizing / creating socializing spaces, food, retail, amenities, not just biotech and housing
3. How to mix industrial and housing in one zone without industrial uses being a nuisance/hazard to residents?
4. Challenge of parking
5. Parks/open space needed to accommodate new housing development and new residents
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – Plan Area Connectivity
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – Plan Area Connectivity
Please select the top two transportation improvements
you would like to see in the HIA.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – Plan Area Connectivity
Key Takeaways
1. Concerns about traffic/congestion on Ralston and Holly and Hwy 101
2. Concerns about parking with new development and during construction
3. Do not want to open streets north of O’Neil to through traffic
4. Need improved bike and pedestrian connections and greenways
5. Need increased frequency of bus and better CalTrain connections
6. Concerns about abandoned vehicles
7. Need full interchange at Harbor Blvd/Hwy 101
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – General
BREAKOUT SESSIONS – General
Key Takeaways
1. Concerns about traffic/congestion on Ralston and Holly interchanges with Hwy 101
2. What happens to existing businesses
3. How will new development transition to Homeview Neighborhood along O’Neil
4. Concerns about noise and disruption from construction
5. What will happen to the mobile home park
6. What is happening to County services at 400 Harbor Blvd.
7. Need full interchange at Harbor Blvd/Hwy 101
NEXT STEPS
Policies, Strategies & Plan Development
- Alternatives Development
- Policy Framework
- Strategy Reports
Draft & Review
Preferred Plan
Environmental Review
& Adoption
FALL 2023-SPRING 2024 SPRING-SUMMER 2024 FALL-WINTER 2024 KEY: Pop-Ups PC&CC Study
Sessions
Pop Up – July 14th, 4:30-6:30pm
Alpha Acid Brewing Company
121 Industrial Rd, #11
Pop Up – August 1st, National Night Out
TBD
Planning Commission – September/October TBD
City Council – September/October TBD
UPCOMING EVENTS
PROJECT QUESTIONS
Carol Johnson
Good City Company
(650) 204-1269
[email protected]
https://www.belmonthiaplan.com/