When and where is the Bayside Design Review Committee meeting?

The special meeting is May 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Room 201, 455 County Center, Redwood City.

What changes are being requested for 239 Windsor Drive?

Requested modifications include chimney reduction, added gable windows, a flat kitchen roof, revised railings and stucco, and window changes.

Who can I contact for more information about the application?

Project Planner Camille Leung at cleung@smcgov.org.

Public Hearing — 239 Windsor Drive, Redwood City, CA (PLN2024-00316)

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A design review hearing on May 20, 2026 will consider a major modification to a previously approved two-story, 680 sq. ft. addition and garage conversion at 239 Windsor Drive. Changes include roof, window, railing, and chimney revisions; no major grading or tree removal is proposed.

Key Takeaways

Special meeting May 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM, Room 201, 455 County Center
Proposal: major modification to approved addition and garage conversion
Changes: chimney reduction, gable windows, flat kitchen roof, window/railing revisions
No significant tree removal and only minor grading proposed
Planner: Camille Leung (cleung@smcgov.org); application complete April 22, 2026

Published: May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Redwood City
Address

239 Windsor Drive, Redwood City, CA

Case #

PLN2024-00316

Research context

7 public hearing notices in Redwood City (last 12 months)

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What to do next

1
Attend the special meeting
Go to Room 201, 455 County Center on May 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM to hear and comment on the modification.
2
Contact the project planner
Email Camille Leung (cleung@smcgov.org) before the meeting for questions or to request project materials.
3
Review environmental determination
Note the recommendation that the project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guideline 15303; raise concerns at the hearing if needed.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Bayside Design Review Committee meeting?: The special meeting is May 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Room 201, 455 County Center, Redwood City.
What changes are being requested for 239 Windsor Drive?: Requested modifications include chimney reduction, added gable windows, a flat kitchen roof, revised railings and stucco, and window changes.
Who can I contact for more information about the application?: Project Planner Camille Leung at cleung@smcgov.org.

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Legal terms in this notice

Design Review (DR) Permit: A local approval assessing a project's design, appearance, and neighborhood fit before construction.
Major Modification: A significant change to an approved project that requires additional review and approval.
CEQA Categorical Exemption (Section 15303): A California rule that small-scale construction projects are exempt from detailed environmental review.

Full Notice Text

BAYSIDE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA May 20, 2026 3:00 PM Room 201, 2nd Floor 455 County Center, Redwood City ***SPECIAL MEETING DATE AND LOCATION*** REGULAR AGENDA DEVONSHIRE 3:00 p.m. 4. Owner: Faris Said and Ferdowsi Salma Applicant: Jun Ruan, Architect File No.: PLN2024-00316 Location: 239 Windsor Drive, Devonshire Assessor's Parcel No.: 049-152-170 Consideration of a Design Review (DR) Permit to allow a Major Modification (Modification) to a previously approved proposal of 680 sq. ft., 2-story addition to an existing 2,056 sq. ft. single family residence with an attached 253 sq. ft., one-car garage, on a 8,540 sq. ft. parcel, approved by the BDRC on February 5, 2025. The project involved conversion of the existing garage addition of a new attached two car-garage, a new 500 sq. ft. uncovered porch, and 84 sq. ft. balcony. The Modification includes reduction of an existing chimney and addition of gable windows to the east elevation, creation of flat roof over the kitchen area where a pitched roof was approved, changes to railing and stucco design on south elevation, and changes to windows on the east, north, and west elevations. The project involves no significant tree removal and only minor grading. In conjunction with the requested DR permit, it is recommended that the BDRC determine that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303. Application Deemed Complete: April 22, 2026. Project Planner: Camille Leung, cleung@smcgov.org. SMCT 6966653; May 9, 2026