…regarding the possible sale of Gilroy Gardens and the rest of the 535 acres which belong to the City. We are very concerned about a sale (rather than lease) because the City would lose control of the land. Tom said possibly the land could be protected by a conservation easement or a deed restriction…
Read MoreWhat would make Gilroy an even better place to live? It’s not billboards, especially not huge electronic ones! But the City is considering changes in our ordinance which would allow them…
Read MoreBased on our review of the DEIR, the following “significant and unavoidable impacts” (none can be fully mitigated) would have a permanent detrimental effect on health, environment, and quality of life within Gilroy, in addition to conflicting with several of our General Plan 2040 policies…
Read More… Results of Vote: 3 in favor of the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative and 8 opposed to the initiative, so Gilroy Growing Smarter will not take a position….
Read More…In a split decision we decided not to take a position at this time. Of course individual members may exercise their own opinions and decide whether they want to sign or help circulate petitions in order for the initiative to qualify for the Nov. 2022 ballot….
Read MoreSB 330 passed in 2019 - 1) nullified a city’s ability to put any annual numerical growth limit. Gilroy can no longer use its 20+ year old Residential Development Ordinance that limited our growth numbers…
Read MoreSB 10 sets a dangerous precedent for future legislation to allow local officials to ignore other ordinances adopted by voters…..Ballot initiatives are one of California’s most effective tools for preventing costly, inefficient, and environmentally destructive urban sprawl.
Read MoreOur Core Group has been quite busy for the last few months. Here’s what we’ve been working on that we want you to know about. Please act on these as your time and values permit.
Our Executive Board recently voted to support the Coalition to Protect San Benito County. This group was formed to defeat a huge, 2,700-acre, land-grab Initiative, Measure N, put on their ballot by the Newport Pacific Land Company, a powerful out-of-town housing developer. We want to support the No on N campaign because:
This project is actually closer to Gilroy than to Hollister and the traffic on our roads and highways will be increased. As you can see on the map below, it is immediately east of the Pajaro River, our county line.
Also, if approved, it will eliminate 2000 acres of agricultural land. It will be a “foot-in-the-
Gilroy Growing Smarter is Proud to Make the Following Endorsements for City Council Candidates:
CAROL MARQUES, ZACH HILTON, REBECA ARMENDARIZ
Please help our endorsed candidates by donating to their campaign, taking a lawn sign or walking a precinct with their literature. Contact them through their website to offer your support, and of course VOTE for them. READ MORE
Thank you for soliciting our comments on your plans for developing High Speed Rail in the Gilroy area. We do feel fortunate that a station is planned for Gilroy and that we have an excellent location for it. We are also very pleased to see that you have included our 2016 Urban Growth Boundary in your planning documents. Our comments will pertain to the City of Gilroy alignments. We note that CHSR has chosen Alternative 4, the Blended Option, as the preferred alternative. We too do have our preferences and concerns as follows:
Read MorePlanning Commission: March 12 discussion about new beer garden on second and Monterey…
Downtown Business Assn.: China Garden has been purchased-it is being debated if it is a URM. Golden State Brewery business has been purchased and wants to open up around June. Between Fourth and Fifth, a possible fish market. Hall’s Building is having…
Gilroy has 3 separate fire stations strategically placed around the city. Current Response time is 7 minutes 59 seconds to most areas of Gilroy. The goal is for 7 minutes 30 seconds. However Eagle Ridge, Mesa Ranch and Ridge, and Glen Loma Ranch response time is currently 12 minutes…
Read MoreMonday Nov. 18, 2019, 6-9pm at City Council Chambers.
…(GPAC) recommends that the First Street Corridor (Focus Area 3 from the recent community workshops) be allowed a maximum of 4-story building construction. However, the Planning Commission is recommending a higher density alternative that allows 6 stories, and can be up to 7 stories, with density bonuses…
Read MoreFor the First Street Corridor (Focus Area 3), GPAC chose Concept #1, “Mixed-Use—Low” which only allows a maximum of 4 stories. But the Planning Commission voted for the higher density alternative that allows 6 stories and can be up to 7 stories with density bonuses. The GPAC did not feel that 6-7 story buildings fit the character of the area. GGS recommends that the GPAC original recommendations be upheld…
Read MoreWe are for low density around First Street as we are concerned about high rises on First Street and the lots on First Street are very narrow which limits options. For Downtown we chose to continue with downtown station plan. Northeast Gilroy- Employment center was preferred.
Read MoreJune 20 Planning Commission Agenda: Next phase of Glen Loma 171 residential lots/125 acres. August study session on capital improvement: firehouse and tenth street bridge will be discussed. The fire station has not been built yet due to the city sending the plans back for size reductions to save money.
Read MoreThe 2040 General Plan needs your feedback! Topics will include height limits for building construction, and flow of traffic, among others. You are invited to help shape the future of Gilroy land use at one of the following workshops:
Monday July 22, 6:30-8:30 pm at Eliot Elementary School 475 Old Gilroy St, Gilroy
or
Tuesday July 23, 6:30-8:30 pm at Luigi Aprea Elementary School 9225 Calle Del Rey, Gilroy
We’re making the following request because smart growth includes making sure that public safety services accompany growth. We would like you to prioritize and advance construction of both the Glen Loma Fire Station and the 10th Street Bridge. We believe these projects are critical to the provision of improved public safety response times and traffic circulation in the south west quadrant.
Read MoreStudy Session on Emergency Response Times: 4-5 minute response time is recommended for medical survival, but Gilroy’s response time is 8-10 minutes. Gilroy needs a Glen Loma fire station to accommodate current and future growth…
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