CURRENT STATUS: Project withdrawn by applicant on 2/13/25

Project Description

The proposed project would result in the demolition of the existing warehouse  and surface parking lot and redevelopment of the project site with an approximately 77,525 gross square-foot, four‐story (58‐foot‐tall) office/research and development (R&D) building with three levels of office space above one level of enclosed at‐grade parking, as well as associated open space, circulation and parking, and infrastructure improvements. The project would also include dedication of approximately 14,050 square feet of the southeast corner of the site for future development of a new fire station to replace the existing San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Station 15, which is currently located at 2701 Cipriani Boulevard, approximately 0.3 miles east of the project site.  An approximately  1,226 ‐foot portion of the northeast corner of the site would be dedicated to the City to allow for the construction of a new right‐turn lane at the Ralston Avenue and Davis Drive intersection.

Of  the  existing  23  trees  on  the  project  site,  7  would  be  removed,  including  4  protected  trees. Approximately 56 new trees would be planted on the project site, including approximately 14 new Coast live oak along Ralston Avenue.

The proposed dedication of the fire station site is part of the public benefits offered by the Office / R&D Development. Should the project be approved, the future fire station would replace the existing one (Fire Station 15) at Cipriani Blvd. The proposed site for the fire station is at the south-east corner with direct access from Davis Drive. Initial studies indicate that this site can accommodate a three-story Fire Station building, four interior parking bays (for large apparatus), outdoor apparatus parking / loading area and 8 staff / visitor parking stalls. The fire station will share the entry driveway of the Office / R&D Development for access to the rear of the building. This is a separate building project that would be procured by the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department.

Conceptual Site Plan

Meetings and Notices

Davis Drive NOA - Notice of Availability

• Notice of Preparation-Draft Environmental Impact Report (5/10/21)

Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)

A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been prepared to evaluate the potential environmental consequences of implementation (i.e., construction and operation) of the proposed 2 Davis Drive Project.  The DEIR is a very large document and has been posted in multiple sections to make it easier to read and navigate through.   Studies and reports that have been used to evaluate the project are included in the DEIR Appendices Links.    

The City has prepared this Notice of Availability (NOA) to invite agencies, organizations, and interested parties to provide comments on the DEIR. The public review period for the DEIR begins August 23, 2023, and ends October 5, 2023. Due to the time limits mandated by State law, the City must receive all written comments regarding the adequacy of the DEIR by 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 2023.  

Please provide written comments to the Lead Agency (Belmont) contact identified below, with “2 Davis Drive Project EIR” as the subject. Public agencies that provide comments are asked to include a contact person for the agency. 

Lead Agency Contact:  

Damon DiDonato, Principal Planner
Planning and Zoning Department
One Twin Pines Lane, Suite 310
Belmont, CA 94002 

Email: ddidonato@belmont.gov 

Printed copies of the DEIR are available for review Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at the Planning and Zoning Department, One Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, except on specified holidays. The DEIR is also available at the Belmont Public Library, 1110 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont.  

• 0-Cover-Title-TOC_VOLI 
• 1.0 Introduction
• 2 Davis Drive NOA - Notice of Availability - DEIR
• 2.0 Summary
• 3.0 Project Description
• 4.0 SIMM - Setting - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
• 4.1 Land Use
• 4.2 Biological Resources
• 4.3 Cultural Resources
• 4.4 Transportation
• 4.5 Air Quality
• 4.6 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• 4.7 Noise
• 5.0 Alternatives
• 6.0 Other CEQA Considerations
• 7.0 Report Preparation 

DEIR Appendices

• Appendix A - NOP and Comments
• Appendix B - Initial Study
• Appendix C - Biological Resources Report
• Appendix D - Tree Survey Report
• Appendix E - Historic Evaluation
• Appendix F - Transportation Impact Analysis
• Appendix G - Air Quality and GHG Emission Data
• Appendix H - HRA Data
• Appendix I - Noise Technical Report

PROJECT ENTITLEMENTS AND APPROVALS:
The proposed project would require, but is not limited to, the following discretionary entitlements from the City of Belmont:

1) EIR Certification
2) Rezone to Planned Development
3) Planned Development Permit
4) Tentative Map
5) Conditional Use Permit
6) Detailed Development Plan
7) Design Review
8) Grading Plan

Project Conceptual Sketches

Check this page for future updates.  If you have questions about the project, contact the Community Development Department at (650) 595-7417 or via email at Cdev@belmont.gov