Project Description

A Planning Application (PA-2025-063) has been submitted, proposing the demolition of an existing one story 28,500 square foot office building and the construction of a new 7-story multi-family residential building with 232 rental residential units, on a 1.54-acre parcel located at 220 W. 20^th Avenue. The project includes a density bonus request and is providing below market rate (BMR) units as outlined below to increase the maximum allowable density under State Density Bonus Law. 

The project consists of:

• 232 for-rent units, including a total of 31 BMR units:
  • 23 units (15% of the base density of 153 units) devoted to the very-low income households
  • 8 units (5% of the base density of 153 units) devoted to the moderate income households
• 279 parking spaces in three levels of structured parking, including one level below-grade.
• On-site amenities including a leasing office, fitness center, club room, and rooftop decks.

Project Updates

• The current formal Planning Application (PA-2025-063) was submitted on August 1, 2025, and is currently under review.
• This formal Planning Application follows submittal of an SB330 Preliminary Application (PA-2025-028) which was deemed complete as of July 24, 2025. The Housing Crisis Act (SB330) (Government Code Section 65941.1.) is a  state law, allowing the project to secure development standards, fees, and regulations as they apply at the time of submission, with the submittal of all required documents as outlined in the City’s SB 330 checklist. More information about SB 330 can be found in the Housing and Community Development (HCD) SB 330 website.
• On May 26, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the project to the City Council by a vote of 5–0. The City Council approved the project on June 15, 2026 by a vote of 5-0.

Related Documents

• Current Plans - December 23, 2025
• Preliminary Application Project Plans – April 9, 2025

Meetings

• May 15, 2025 Neighborhood Meeting Recording
• Planning Commission:
  • May 26, 2026, 7:00 p.m. 
  • Public Meeting Portal for meeting material
• City Council:
  • June 15, 2026, 7:00 p.m. 
  • Public Meeting Portal for meeting material

Development Impact Fees

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

• Child Care Development Fee
• Landscape Unit In-Lieu Fee
• Park Impact Fee
• Wastewater Capacity Charge
• School Impact Fees
• Transportation Improvement Fee
• Public Art In-lieu Fee (in-lieu of proposed public art)

Applicant Information

SummerHill Apartment Communities
Richard Norris, Director of Development
Please direct all applicant-related inquiries to the assigned planner.

City Contact Information

Simin Zakavand
Associate Planner
(650) 522-7219
szakavand@cityofsanmateo.org