220 W. 20th Avenue

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is overseeing a development project at 220 W. 20th Avenue in San Mateo, California. The project involves the demolition of an existing one-story, 28,500 square foot office building on a 1.54-acre parcel to make way for a new seven-story multi-family residential building. This new construction will feature 232 rental units with a density of 151 units per acre, including 277 on-site parking spaces and various other amenities. To increase the maximum allowable density under State Density Bonus Law, the project includes 31 below market rate units, with 23 units dedicated to very low-income households and 8 units for moderate-income households. The project is exempt under Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 due to its urban location and consistency with the City's General Plan. Compliance requirements include adherence to AB130 to protect tribal cultural resources and SB330 waivers for zoning consistency, with a specific restriction prohibiting balconies facing the freeway within 500 feet.