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Committee approves Long Branch agritourism permit over neighbor safety complaints
Summary
The AAC approved an agritourism permit allowing up to 12 private events per year at Long Branch Saloon & Farms (PLN2025-00273). Neighbors raised emergency-access, parking, noise and alleged permitting violations; committee members noted community fundraising benefits but also discussed road-width and fire-safety concerns.
The San Mateo County Agricultural Advisory Committee on Nov. 10, 2025, recommended approval of an agritourism permit for Long Branch Saloon & Farms (owner/applicant Kevin Palmer) that authorizes up to 12 private farm/ranch events per year on a 43-acre parcel in San Gregorio.
Summer Burleson, project planner with San Mateo County Planning and Building, presented PLN2025-00273: the proposal would continue agritourism activities on the property—educational farm tours and private nonprofit events—and allow up to 12 private events in a 12-month period. The staff report noted the site can accommodate up to 300 vehicles and…
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