Coastside Design Review Hearing - 07/23/2026

The County of San Mateo Coastside Design Review Committee held a meeting on July 23, 2026, to review and provide recommendations on several design review permit applications for residential development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included detailed presentations and public comments on three projects: a three-story duplex on a vacant lot, a property with a proposed addition involving lot mergers, and a new two-story single-family residence with an attached ADU and garage. The committee focused on compliance with updated design review standards, including building height, massing, materials, landscaping, and lighting specifications. They recommended approval of the duplex project with conditions to reduce garage height, extend siding, and improve landscaping for privacy. The second project was recommended for approval without conditions. The third project was recommended for approval with a condition to specify exterior lighting color temperature at 2700 Kelvin or less. The committee also discussed the ongoing update and certification process of the design review ordinance, which includes objective standards and ministerial review processes, expected to impact future permit reviews once certified by the Coastal Commission. Final decisions on the projects will be made by planning staff or the planning commission at later dates.