Petition to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Regarding the 2018 Stanford GUP.
Stanford University has requested the right to add 3.5 million square feet of new development on campus over the course of its 2018 General Use Permit (GUP), which will guide development through 2035. This amount of development is the equivalent of two-and-a-half Stanford Shopping Centers. We are concerned about the potential impacts of such a large amount of growth over a relatively short period of time. We encourage the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to impose the following requirements as conditions of approval of Stanford’s 2018 GUP.
- Stanford cannot continue to grow indefinitely without seriously compromising our quality of life on the Peninsula. The County should establish a maximum build-out for the University. Under the 2000 GUP, Stanford was required to study the maximum build-out potential for its campus in its Sustainable Development Study, but failed to do so.
- In exchange for the higher density of development on campus, the Stanford foothills outside of the Academic Growth Boundary should be preserved as permanent open space.
- The proposed academic development under the GUP should not make the regional housing shortage worse. Stanford should be required to provide housing on campus or close by for the influx of new students, faculty, staff and contract workers.
- Stanford’s development should not make the regional traffic crisis worse. Every new automobile trip generated by the GUP should be offset by the removal of a trip, both during peak and non-peak hours. Furthermore, the 2018 GUP should require no net new parking spaces on campus.
- Stanford should be required to adopt a policy of carbon neutrality for all new construction.
Updates
February 2, 2018
The momentum surrounding our appeal to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors remains strong as the signature count approaches five hundred. Please distribute this petition through your personal networks to help us reach this milestone before the upcoming evaluation period. Solidifying our collective position now ensures that our concerns regarding campus development retain their full weight.
November 28, 2017
The response to this petition has grown significantly and demonstrates a clear public demand for thoughtful land use policies. This momentum confirms that our community expects Stanford to prioritize long-term sustainability over rapid expansion.
Reached 100 supporters
November 21, 2017
170 Comments
Stanford in general does an excellent job in its overall planning, architecture and landscaping. However, I also think there needs to be a set limit to its growth. In particular I strongly support keeping the Stanford hills as permanently open and reasonably accessible space. RCP
As a resident in nearby Ladera, I am very concerned about the impact of a large development at Stanford on congestion, housing, air quality and quality of life. The limitations proposed in this petition seem to me imminently reasonable and fair
We are a Stanford family with many Stanford friends AND we oppose this absurdly huge expansion. Palo Alto is already too overdeveloped and we are constantly suffering gridlock. Just say NO to this and keep saying NO.
Shame on Stanford for not wanting to be a good neighbor and support local schools where its new residents' children will be attending! Any housing Stanford builds should carry a requirement for normal school funding/taxes, just like anyone else who lives in the area!
this GUP is too large and will overwhelm Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Please ask Stanford to scale their plans back to a reasonable amount of growth. The area can not support continued expansion; our natural resources, including water, are limited.
Stanford needs to pay it's fair share based on it's impact to the surrounding community which includes infrastructure, housing and schools. Part of their value is being located in a thriving community and they need to be an active contributor.
I totally support this petition.
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Petition to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Regarding the 2018 Stanford GUP.
Stanford University has requested the right to add 3.5 million square feet of new development on campus over the course of its 2018 General Use Permit (GUP), which will guide development through 2035. This amount of development is the equivalent of two-and-a-half Stanford Shopping Centers. We are concerned about the potential impacts of such a large amount of growth over a relatively short period of time. We encourage the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors to impose the following requirements as conditions of approval of Stanford’s 2018 GUP.
- Stanford cannot continue to grow indefinitely without seriously compromising our quality of life on the Peninsula. The County should establish a maximum build-out for the University. Under the 2000 GUP, Stanford was required to study the maximum build-out potential for its campus in its Sustainable Development Study, but failed to do so.
- In exchange for the higher density of development on campus, the Stanford foothills outside of the Academic Growth Boundary should be preserved as permanent open space.
- The proposed academic development under the GUP should not make the regional housing shortage worse. Stanford should be required to provide housing on campus or close by for the influx of new students, faculty, staff and contract workers.
- Stanford’s development should not make the regional traffic crisis worse. Every new automobile trip generated by the GUP should be offset by the removal of a trip, both during peak and non-peak hours. Furthermore, the 2018 GUP should require no net new parking spaces on campus.
- Stanford should be required to adopt a policy of carbon neutrality for all new construction.
Updates
February 2, 2018
The momentum surrounding our appeal to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors remains strong as the signature count approaches five hundred. Please distribute this petition through your personal networks to help us reach this milestone before the upcoming evaluation period. Solidifying our collective position now ensures that our concerns regarding campus development retain their full weight.
November 28, 2017
The response to this petition has grown significantly and demonstrates a clear public demand for thoughtful land use policies. This momentum confirms that our community expects Stanford to prioritize long-term sustainability over rapid expansion.
Reached 100 supporters
November 21, 2017
170 Comments
I've lived along Alpine for 10 years and traffic is unbearable. The only relief is when Stanford is on winter break for 2 weeks. It is so unsafe and we need to think about the long term impact on this unique community.
Stanford in general does an excellent job in its overall planning, architecture and landscaping. However, I also think there needs to be a set limit to its growth. In particular I strongly support keeping the Stanford hills as permanently open and reasonably accessible space. RCP
As a resident in nearby Ladera, I am very concerned about the impact of a large development at Stanford on congestion, housing, air quality and quality of life. The limitations proposed in this petition seem to me imminently reasonable and fair
We are a Stanford family with many Stanford friends AND we oppose this absurdly huge expansion. Palo Alto is already too overdeveloped and we are constantly suffering gridlock. Just say NO to this and keep saying NO.
Shame on Stanford for not wanting to be a good neighbor and support local schools where its new residents' children will be attending! Any housing Stanford builds should carry a requirement for normal school funding/taxes, just like anyone else who lives in the area!
this GUP is too large and will overwhelm Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Please ask Stanford to scale their plans back to a reasonable amount of growth. The area can not support continued expansion; our natural resources, including water, are limited.
Stanford needs to pay it's fair share based on it's impact to the surrounding community which includes infrastructure, housing and schools. Part of their value is being located in a thriving community and they need to be an active contributor.
I totally support this petition.
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I've lived along Alpine for 10 years and traffic is unbearable. The only relief is when Stanford is on winter break for 2 weeks. It is so unsafe and we need to think about the long term impact on this unique community.