Project Description
This project includes a proposal to develop an existing vacant lot located on the corner of N. El Camino Real and W 3rd Ave. with a five-story mixed-use building consisting of commercial and residential uses. The proposed building consists of:
- 28-unit residential condominium units for sale including 4 affordable units for moderate income households (15%)
- 1,572 SF of commercial space at the ground level
- 16 parking stalls at the ground level
Project Update
- On February 10, 2026, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing and approved the project by a vote of 4-0.
- The formal Planning Application (PA-2025-038) was submitted on April 30, 2025.
- This formal Planning Application follows submittal of an SB330 Preliminary Application (PA-2025-006) which was deemed complete as of April 9, 2025. The Housing Crisis Act (SB30) (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 SB330 checklist. More information on SB330 can be found in the Housing and Community Development (HCD) website.
Meetings
Related Documents
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
- Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge
- School Impact Fees
- Transportation Improvement Fee
Applicant Information
Alex Mortazavi
230 El Camino, LLC
Please direct all applicant-related inquiries to the assigned planner.
City Contact Information
Simin Zakavand, AICP
Associate Planner
(650) 522-7219
szakavand@cityofsanmateo.org