Project Description

This 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 office building and construction of a seven-story, 87 residential unit apartment building located on an approximately .71 acre site. The parcel is located at the end of O’Farrell street. The proposed units will be a mix of one and two bedroom. 

The project consists of:

• 87 for-rent units, including a total of 8 very low income and 3 low income BMR units. 
• Communal open spaces including a community room, outdoor seating areas, an open turf area, a firepit and an outdoor kitchen.  
• A two-level parking garage containing 93 parking spaces.

Project Updates

Note that a previous Planning Application (PA-2020-037) was approved for this site by the Planning Commission on October 26, 2021. On October 19, 2023, the Zoning Administrator approved an extension request to extend the expiration date of the project’s entitlement (with no changes to the project scope) for two additional years to October 26, 2025. For information on the previous approval, see the October 26, 2021 Planning Commission meeting recording and agenda items.  

The preliminary application (PA-2025-071) was deemed complete by staff on November 7, 2025.  

A formal application was submitted on May 13, 2026. 

Related Documents

• Cycle 2 Plans – September 10, 2026
• Project Plans – May 13, 2026
• Density Bonus Letter

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
  

Meetings

The applicant hosted a Neighborhood Informational Meeting on January 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting recording can be accessed here; Passcode: 0E=tVhzg

A second meeting was held on April 9, 2026. 

Applicant Information

Rocky Shen
DNA Design and Architecture 
Please direct all applicant-related inquiries to the assigned planner.

 City Contact Information

Steven Lizzarago
Assistant Planner
(650) 522-7205
slizzarago@cityofsanmateo.org