Project Description
This preliminary application is submitted under Housing Crisis Act (SB330) (Government Code Section 65941.1.) Under the state law, the project secures development standards, fees, and regulations as they were at the time of submission, by providing all the required documents outlined in the City’s SB 330 preliminary application checklist. More information about SB 330 can be found in the Housing and Community Development (HCD) SB 330 website.
The project proposes the demolition of an existing 39-unit apartment building and construction of a six-story, 162-unit apartment building on a 1.06-acre site located northeast of the intersection of N. San Mateo Dr. and Baldwin Ave. in Downtown.
The project consists of:
- 162 for-rent units, including a total of 36 BMR units
- 21 units (15% of the base density of 138 units) will be required to be devoted to lower income households
- 87 ground level parking spaces, including 82 spaces in a mechanical parking system
- On-site amenities including multi-level open spaces, a gym, coworking space, and a clubhouse
Project Updates
The project applicant requested to withdraw the applicantion on December 10, 2025.
Related Documents
- Project Plans – May 7, 2025
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
- School Impact Fees
- Transportation Improvement Fee
- Wastewater Capacity Charge
- Art in Public Places
Applicant Information
Zach Trailer
San Mateo Gardens, LLC.
650-906-8008
ztrailer@zachtrailer.com
City Contact Information
Somer Smith
Senior Planner
(650) 522-7214
ssmith@cityofsanmateo.org