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City Council considered and adopted a resolution upholding the Planning Commission appeal and denying the use permit for a new two‑story single‑family residence at 305 Haight St.
The Council will adopt a resolution approving a vesting tentative map that creates eight condominium parcels and one common area at 335‑355 Pierce Rd.
The Council adopted a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s appeal and denying the use permit for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
The City will consider a resolution to uphold the Planning Commission’s approval and deny the use permit for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
Council will consider and adopt a resolution to approve a vesting tentative map that merges two parcels and creates eight condominium parcels plus a common area at 335-355 Pierce Rd (Laurel Landing by Habitat for Humanity).
The council received an update on short‑term rental compliance.
Commission will consider and adopt a resolution to approve a use permit revision for an addition to the existing single‑family home at 470 Santa Rita Ave.
Commission will consider and adopt a resolution to approve a use permit to demolish the existing home and build a new two‑story residence with a detached garage at 949 Lee Dr.
The commission will consider a below‑market‑rate housing in‑lieu fee for a research and life‑sciences project at 985‑1005 O’Brien Dr. and 1320 Willow Rd.
The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes officially records past decisions and keeps the commission’s work transparent.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at Arrillaga Recreation Center, Oak Room or join via Zoom (Meeting ID 865 4847 4804).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Commission unanimously approved the Housing Commission meeting minutes for June 3 2026 and reordered the agenda to place item D3 before item D2.
Decided Aug 5, 2026.
The commission will choose a presenter and discuss the annual report presentation to the City Council.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures the commission’s work is communicated to the City Council for policy alignment.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at Arrillaga Recreation Center, Oak Room, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 or online via Zoom (Meeting ID 865 4847 4804).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public may address the Commission during the Public Comment period, limited to three minutes per speaker.
Decision update
The Housing Commission passed unanimously a motion to recommend to the Planning Commission approval of a below‑market‑rate housing in‑lieu fee for the proposed research and development/life sciences project at 985‑1005 O’Brien Dr. and 1320 Willow Rd.
Decided Aug 5, 2026.
The commission is asked to recommend a below‑market‑rate housing in‑lieu fee for a research and life‑sciences development at 985‑1005 O’Brien Dr. and 1320 Willow Rd.
The commission will review topics that may be added to future agendas.
The commission will consider and adopt a resolution to revise the use permit and architectural control permit for a 432‑unit mixed‑use development at 123 Independence Dr. and 138 Constitution Dr.
What's happening
Why it matters
The changes affect how the large housing project is built, influencing rental availability, commercial space, and neighborhood traffic.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom (ID# 846 9472 6242).
Email: planning.commission@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comments up to 1 hour before the meeting start time, referencing the agenda item number.
Decision update
The Planning Commission voted 7‑0 to adopt a resolution approving the use permit and architectural control permit revisions for the 123 Independence Dr. project, providing final approval of the revised phasing, temporary paseo, and other changes.
Decided Jul 27, 2026.
The commission is asked to adopt an ordinance that requires sellers to disclose information about heritage trees on a property when transferring it.
The council will vote on a resolution to deny an appeal and keep the Planning Commission’s approval of a use permit for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
The City Council receives an update on Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) capacity and progress.
Mayor Nash reports on the ABAG General Assembly meeting that previewed RHNA Cycle 7 and potential larger housing allocations.
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution that authorizes the city manager to execute the second amendment to the Urban County Cooperation Agreement with San Mateo County for the Community Development Block Grant program.
City Council will consider a resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of a use permit and six variances for a new two‑story single‑family residence at 305 Haight St.
City Council receives an update on RHNA capacity and progress toward the city’s housing goals.
Council will consider a resolution to let the city manager sign the second amendment to the Urban County Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant program.
City Council will consider a resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of a use permit and six variances for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
Staff will present an update on Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) capacity.
