Project Description

Site Plan and Architectural Review (SPAR) to demolish the existing building (Aaron Brothers and office space at 300 S. Ellsworth Ave.) and construct a 17,187 square-foot three-story mixed-use building with one basement level.

• The proposed uses include 3,380 square feet of retail on the ground floor, and a total of 19,608 square feet of office on the basement, second, and third floors.
• A private rooftop terrace is also proposed.
• The applicant does not propose to provide parking on-site and has requested to pay Central Parking and Improvement District (CPID) parking in-lieu fees.

Project Update

• On November 12, 2019, by a vote of 3-1, the Planning Commission approved the Site Plan and Architectural Review (SPAR) for construction of a new mixed-use building, and Site Development Planning Application (SDPA) for tree removal. 

Related Documents

• Project Plans: – September 24, 2019 (Current)
• Project Plans: – January 31, 2019
• Project Plans: – August 8, 2018 

Meetings

• Planning Commission (Public Hearing): Meeting Materials and Video – November 12, 2019
• Planning Commission (Study Session): Meeting Materials – November 27, 2018
• Planning Commission (Study Session): Meeting Video – November 27, 2018
• Neighborhood Meeting: Meeting Minutes – October 24, 2018

Applicant Information

Marcus Gilmour
Lane Partners, LLC
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 838-0100
marcus@lane-partners.com

City Contact Information

Rendell Bustos
Associate Planner
(650) 522-7211
rbustos@cityofsanmateo.org