New renderings have been revealed along with the approval of a one-year extension for the seven-story application at 1870-1876 El Camino Real in North Burlingame. The project would add 169 new residential units within walking distance of San Mateo County’s southern-most BART station in Millbrae. Prime Investors Group LLC is responsible for the project as the property owner.
1870-1876 El Camino Real area context visualized, map courtesy Studio T-Square
The 83-foot tall structure will cover nearly two-thirds of the site to yield 211,270 square feet, with 81,350 square feet for the two below-grade parking garage levels with a capacity for 182 vehicles. Storage will be included inside for 85 bicycles. Unit sizes will be split, with 52 one-bedroom units and 117 two-bedroom units. 5,910 square feet will be dedicated to residential amenities, including a fitness center, club room, conference room, and flexible workspace.
1870-1876 El Camino Real aerial view of the structure, rendering by Studio T-Square
Studio T-Square is the project architect. Facade materials will include porcelain tiles, cement board siding, and plaster highlighted with metal trim accents. The storefronts will be built with transparent floor-to-ceiling windows. Plat Studio is the landscape architect and BKF Engineers will be the civil engineer. The landscaping will extend to a public plaza at ground level and the podium amenity deck.
1870-1876 El Camino Real public plaza and residential entrance, rendering by Studio T-Square
The one-year extension for the project’s previously approved application was approved by the planning commission this Monday. The applications include Design Review, Density Bonus, Community Benefits, and Lot Merger.
1870-1876 El Camino Real site map, illustration by Studio T-Square
Construction work is moving along for the Gateway at Millbrae project, producing a new transit-oriented character to the former car-swamped stop. Construction has transformed 9.5 acres of former surface parking into several structures with offices, housing, and retail. For more information, see our previous coverage. The property is also nearby 30 Ingold Road in North Burlingame.
Demolition will be required of a single-story gas station, a two-story commercial structure, and plenty of surface parking.
The Prime Investors Group is a joint venture with Bay Area Oil Supply Inc. and Prime Plaza LLC. SFYIMBY has reached out to the developer for information about an updated timeline for construction but has not heard back by the time of publication.
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This location is among the most transit accessible in the entire bay area – Millbrae is the only station with both BART and Caltrain connectivity. Yet this plan calls for more parking spots than housing units? No wonder we’re failing our climate goals.
117 are two-bedroom apartments and many will have two cars. I say the parking isn’t enough if you ask me. That’s only one space per unit and 13 leftover spaces for employees or guests. This development is a decade away anyway because the ground needs to be remediated for years before development can even start.