Zoning Hearing - 10/15/2026

The County of San Mateo zoning hearing on October 15, 2026, considered home improvement exception PLN 2026-0000114 for 15 Patterson Avenue in Menlo Park. The proposal sought permission for a residential addition encroaching into the required rear-yard setback; the site’s storm-drain easement limits buildable area. Staff recommended Option B, which retained the kitchen expansion and removed the proposed living-room encroachment. The applicant favored the original, larger design, while nearby residents raised concerns about privacy, neighborhood character, and property values. The zoning hearing officer approved all three presented options based on the required findings, advising the applicant to select an option with consideration for neighbors. No formal vote count was stated.

Item PLN 2024-0000234 was continued to a date uncertain. The hearing included no procurement, contract, vendor, or public spending activity; the decision concerned a private residential zoning exception.