Storage Available Adjacent to San Carlos Airport

The County of San Mateo (County) is seeking proposals for non-aeronautical use, including vehicle or equipment storage, on a six and 38/100 (6.38) acre unimproved parcel adjacent to the San Carlos Airport. Respondents must operate in accordance with the County Airports Policies , as updated from time to time.

San Carlos Airport (“Airport” or “SQL”) is a public use airport located about 20 miles south of downtown San Francisco. Home to nearly 400 aircraft and 20 aviation-related businesses, the Airport serves as an important transportation and economic asset for the local community. SQL supports a variety of aviation operations, including flight training, business flights, charter services, and emergency response functions such as air-ambulance transport, law enforcement patrols, military training, and public benefit flights.

The Airport has a 6.38-acre parcel, of unimproved land, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 095-220-140, available for a short-term use permit. The parcel is separated from the aeronautical areas of the Airport by a public roadway. Given this, the parcel is well-suited for non-aeronautical use. The County seeks proposals for interim use that make productive use of the parcel while being compatible with airport operations and benefiting the surrounding community. The proposed term for use of this parcel is one (1) year with two (2) additional one (1) year options contingent on County approval. Maximum term will be three (3) years.

Parcel Description The subject parcel, Assessor’s Parcel Number 095-220-140, is an unimproved lot located adjacent to the San Carlos Airport, providing a unique opportunity for temporary uses. The lot is separated from the airfield by Holly Street, with no direct access to the airfield itself. Given the short-term nature of the lease, the County will permit only non-permanent structures on the 6.38 acre parcel. The parcel is ideal for non-permanent uses such as equipment storage or vehicle parking, and offers proximity to highway 101. The parcel has one manual gate along Shoreway Road. An existing fence delineates the leasable area as depicted in Exhibit A, Site Map. The appraised value of the parcel is $0.32 per square foot. Prospective lessees must ensure all proposed uses comply with Airport land use requirements as well as local zoning ordinances and environmental regulations.