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PLN2026‑00152: Planning staff recommended approval for 420 sq ft addition at 210 Marine Blvd, Moss Beach
San Mateo County Planning staff recommended approval (Aug 26, 2026) of a Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit for a two‑story, 420 sq ft addition at 210 Marine Boulevard in Moss Beach (PLN2026‑00152). The staff report documents zoning/LCP/ALUCP analysis, a CEQA Class 1 exemption, and county and district reviews; the project is appealable to the California Coastal Commission.
Today in 90 Seconds
San Mateo County planning staff on August 26, 2026 recommended approval of PLN2026‑00152: a two‑story, 420 sq ft residential addition at 210 Marine Boulevard in Moss Beach. The staff report accompanies the Planning Commission agenda and documents local Coastal Development Permit findings, design review, and environmental exemption analysis.
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What happened
The County’s staff report (dated Aug. 26, 2026) recommends approval of a Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit to add 420 sq ft to the existing residence. The file documents project description, conformance findings, decision chronology, and that the project qualifies for a CEQA Class 1 exemption.
Key numbers and dates
- Addition size: 420 sq ft (two‑story)
- Address: 210 Marine Boulevard, Moss Beach
- Application received: April 23, 2026
- Application deemed complete: June 16, 2026
- Coastside Design Review Committee review: July 23, 2026
- Planning Commission hearing: August 26, 2026
Why it matters for Peninsula stakeholders
- Coastal approvals remain on the short‑term calendar. The project required a Coastal Development Permit and was processed through local coastal review channels — useful signal for planners and developers tracking CDP workload and appeal exposure.
- Infrastructure checks were completed. The staff report notes that Montara Water & Sanitary District capacity for new plumbing fixtures was evaluated, demonstrating routine utility review is in place for modest residential expansions.
- Appeal risk remains present. Even small residential CDP actions are appealable to the California Coastal Commission; that possibility affects timeline and underwriting assumptions for comparable coastal projects.
Practical takeaways
- For investors and lenders: this is a routine County recommendation for a small coastal addition, not a major entitlement milestone, but it underscores that coastal permit scrutiny and potential appeals can add time or uncertainty to otherwise modest projects.
- For developers and design teams: the file shows the standard review path (CDP + local design review committee) and CEQA Class 1 reliance for minor additions in county coastal zones.
What We're Watching
- County Planning Commission decision outcome following the Aug. 26, 2026 hearing (record and staff recommendation published Aug. 26).
- Any subsequent ministerial permit record or formal permit issuance for PLN2026‑00152.
- Appeal filings to the California Coastal Commission (the project is explicitly appealable), and any public notices or fee/filing records that would indicate escalation.
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