Planning CommissionMenlo Park
Public hearing for shower flow design requirement
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the shower flow design requirement for the remodel.
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The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the shower flow design requirement for the remodel.
The commission will consider and adopt a resolution to approve a use permit for first‑floor additions and interior/exterior renovations at 503 O’Keefe St.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines whether the homeowner can proceed with extensive renovations that could significantly alter the property, affecting neighborhood character and property values.
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 to adopt a resolution approving the use permit for a first‑floor addition at 503 O’Keefe Street as presented, and recorded the motion as passed.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the residential remodel site plan at 503 Okeefe Street.
Review thermal emittance values for the project.
Neighbor Brian Gilmer wrote to the Planning Commission supporting the remodel, stating no impact on his property line.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the utilities plan for the residential remodel at 503 Okeefe Street.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the dual‑flush toilet requirement (CALGREEN 4.303.1.1) for the remodel.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the crawl space demolition for the residential remodel at 503 Okeefe Street.
An email from Heather Young to a personal address is listed as part of the agenda item.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the floor plan demolition for the residential remodel at 503 Okeefe Street.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the vent quantity calculation (16 vents required) for the remodel.
The commission will consider and adopt a resolution to approve a use permit, architectural control permit, major subdivision, and BMR Housing Agreement for redevelopment of 624 University Dr.
What's happening
Why it matters
It adds new housing, including affordable units, to the community and changes land use from office to residential, influencing housing supply and local infrastructure.
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 to continue consideration of the use permit, architectural control permit, major subdivision, and BMR housing agreement for 624 University Drive to a future meeting.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The design uses a transitional style with vertical siding and dark‑grey metal‑clad windows.
Present south elevation drawings with dimensions, roof slopes, and utility locations.
The commission will consider and adopt a resolution to approve a use permit to demolish an existing single-story, single-family residence and construct a new two‑story, single-family residence on a substandard lot at 351 McKendry Dr.
What's happening
Why it matters
It allows replacement of an existing home with a larger two‑story house on a lot that does not meet current zoning dimensions, potentially impacting density and neighborhood layout.
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 to adopt a resolution approving the use permit for 351 McKendry Drive, with the specified modifications, and recorded the motion as passed.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The ground‑floor plan for the remodel is presented.
The site plan shows utility locations, setbacks, and fencing for the remodel.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the mechanical venting notes for the remodel.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the GPM (gallons per minute) specification for the remodel.
Heather Young Architects thanks the public for reviewing the remodel proposal and invites questions.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the gallons‑per‑minute specification for the remodel.
The item requires a minimum opening of 100 square inches for make-up air in the laundry room.
Present color choice of Solaris Silver Birch for exterior finishes.
The project uses a crawl‑space with wood‑frame Type V‑B construction.