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Mayor Nash report on regional housing needs
Mayor Nash presented a report on the upcoming RHNA Cycle 7 housing allocations.
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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
Mayor Nash presented a report on the upcoming RHNA Cycle 7 housing allocations.
Staff provided a progress update on the city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) capacity.
Mayor Nash presented a report on the ABAG General Assembly meeting about upcoming RHNA Cycle 7.
What's happening
Why it matters
It informs residents about future housing requirements and city planning.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit a written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The City Council approved the minutes of the July 14, 2026 meeting, which include the Mayor Nash report.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
The Council will vote on a resolution that lets the city manager sign the second amendment to the Urban County Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
The Council will consider a resolution allowing 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.
What's happening
Why it matters
The amendment enables the city to pursue funding for housing and infrastructure projects that benefit low‑ and moderate‑income households.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to hear the discussion.
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council approved the consent calendar, authorizing the city manager to execute the second amendment to the Urban County Cooperation Agreement for the Community Development Block Grant program.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
The council will authorize the city manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with San Mateo County for the Community Development Block Grant program.
The commission is asked to approve a use permit, architectural control permit, and a below‑market‑rate housing agreement for two three‑story multifamily residential buildings with eight townhome units at 335‑355 Pierce Road.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the permits and BMR agreement will create affordable housing units for low‑income households and shape the neighborhood’s development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The commission adopted resolutions approving a use permit, architectural control permit, and below‑market‑rate housing agreement for the Laurel Landing project, allowing two new three‑story multifamily buildings with eight townhome units in the R‑3 district.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
The Planning Commission approved a use permit, architectural control permit, and affordable housing agreement for the project in accordance with State Density Bonus Law.
The commission examined exterior‑material standards, including stucco limits and window inset requirements.
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a vesting tentative map for the project.
Staff report proposes expanding the ground level and adding a second story to the existing approximately 808‑sq‑ft two‑bedroom house, resulting in an approximately 2,582‑sq‑ft single‑family residence with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The commission reviewed open‑space requirements, which do not apply to the eight‑unit project.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a resolution stating Presidio Bay Ventures complied with the Springline Development Agreement for April 2025‑March 2026.
The Planning Commission is asked to adopt resolutions approving a use permit, architectural control permit, and BMR housing agreement for demolishing four existing units and building six new units on a substandard lot in the R-3 (Apartment) zoning district.
The commission reviewed façade‑modulation standards, including length limits and required recesses.
Exhibit A provides the property description for Parcel One (lots 5 and 6, block 4) at 335 Pierce Rd, APN 062-013-170.
A resident submitted a letter urging careful environmental and public‑health review of a proposed demolition and construction near community spaces.
The project will provide eight affordable homeownership units where payments cannot exceed 30 % of household income for at least 55 years.
The Planning Commission reviewed a project for a use permit, architectural control permit, and Below Market Rate (BMR) housing agreement.
Developer proposes to replace a four‑unit building with six residential condominiums at 624 University Drive.
The city will apply its adopted Below Market Rate (BMR) preferences to the project, consistent with Fair Housing laws.
Tim Wong, the City Housing Manager, submitted a proposal for reasonably equivalent alternatives to the BMR Guidelines.
The project proposes eight affordable homeownership units with payments no more than 30% of household income.
The commission will consider a resolution covering density‑bonus waivers and CEQA compliance for the Pierce Road project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Waivers can increase affordable housing units, and CEQA compliance ensures the project meets environmental standards.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Planning Commission voted 6‑0 to adopt a resolution approving the use permit, architectural control permit, and below‑market‑rate housing agreement for 624 University Dr., and recommended that the City Council approve a tentative subdivision map and deny a density‑bonus request. This action is recorded as a commission approval of the items.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.