1855 S. Norfolk St (Fish Market) - Multi-Family Development

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Project Description

This project includes the proposal to redevelop the existing Fish Market Restaurant site with a 260-unit multi-family development. The 3.46-acre site at 1855 S Norfolk St. is bound by S. Norfolk St. to the west, Seal Slough to the east, Susan Ct. to the north, and Fashion Island Blvd. to the south. The proposed development consists of:

  • A five-story “South” building, and a four-story “North” building
  • 260 residential units (for-rent), of which 26 units would be affordable to the Very Low-Income level. The unit mix would consist of studios, one-, and two-bedroom units.
  • 1,200 square-feet of commercial uses in the North building
  • 325 above-grade parking spaces
  • Public open spaces along Seal Slough
  • Private residential open spaces on building rooftops

Project Update

The applicant completed a study session with the Parks and Recreation Commission on September 19, 2023. Please see related materials below.

This application was filed on January 3, 2023. Since the Pre-Application, the applicant has reduced the total units from 321 units to 260 units to conform with local density limits and State Density Bonus law. This application is currently under review with City Departments. Technical studies regarding air quality, noise, and traffic are in progress.

The applicant completed the required Pre-Application, which included a neighborhood meeting held on June 22, 2022 and a Planning Commission Study Session held on July 26, 2022. Please see related materials below. 

Development Impact Fees

This project may be subject to payment of the following impact fees and in-lieu fees.

  • Commercial Linkage Fee
  • Child Care Development Fee
  • Landscape Unit In-Lieu Fee
  • Park Impact Fee
  • Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge
  • School Impact Fees
  • Transportation Improvement Fee
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase II Impact Fee

Project Milestones

Current Phase

Planning Application and Environmental Review 
This is generally the longest part of the City approval process. 

Planning Application Review 
Various City Departments reviews plans and other materials for completeness and code compliance over several cycles until submittal requirements are deemed complete. The City sends a letter to the applicant on each resubmittal outlining the remaining incomplete items and code compliance issues. 

Environmental Review
The environmental review includes the preparation of technical studies that determines the level of environmental review for a project. The City, as the lead agency, works with an independent CEQA consultant to determine the appropriate CEQA document. 

Depending on the type of environmental review, the City will send public notices and circulate the environmental document for a public review period prior to any public hearings or decision on the project.

Upcoming Milestones: Public Hearings

Project Deemed Complete
Once the project’s environmental review is complete, it will be scheduled for public hearings before the Planning Commission for a recommendation, and the City Council for a decision. Public notice would be provided for these meetings at least 10 days prior. 

Regional, State, and Federal Agency Review 
Permits from the following agencies are anticipated, and would be required, prior to any construction permit issuance:

  • 404 Permit from the Army Corps of Engineers
  • 401 Water Quality Certification from the Regional Water Control Board
  • Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Project Documents

Review Cycle 4 (current)

Review Cycle 3 

Review Cycle 2

Review Cycle 1

Meetings

Applicant Information

Austin O'Such
(650) 384-5997
austin@windyhillpv.com

City Contact Information

Somer Smith, AICP
Senior Planner
(650) 522-7214
ssmith@cityofsanmateo.org