Peninsula School’s East Campus Pre-Application Workshop - June 17, 2026

The County of San Mateo held a pre-application workshop on June 17, 2026, regarding the Peninsula School's East Campus renewal project. The project proposes increasing enrollment from 240 to 286 students, removing four existing buildings, and constructing six new buildings totaling 8,010 square feet. The plan includes adding 49 parking spaces, a new drop-off zone, and a pedestrian gate on Berkeley Avenue. The workshop focused on gathering public input and providing early feedback, with no decisions made at this stage. Significant public concerns centered on traffic impacts, pedestrian safety, parking adequacy, and the proposed Berkeley gate's effect on neighborhood congestion and liability. County staff noted that a comprehensive traffic report and formal review will occur during the formal application phase. The project also involves removal and replanting of protected trees and compliance with fire access requirements. Community members requested detailed traffic studies, clarification on right-of-way agreements, and enforceable traffic management plans before approval. The County emphasized that this workshop is informational and that further opportunities for public comment will be available during the formal application process.