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Rent, affordable homes, zoning, and decisions that shape where people can live.
The commission will consider a resolution to approve four variances for a single‑family home at 950 Sherman Avenue.
The City Council would approve a one‑year agreement with Housing Group LLC (HousingINC) to administer the city’s below‑market‑rate housing program through June 30 2027.
The commission will hear a request to approve a use permit revision for an addition to a nonconforming two‑story single‑family home at 6 Robert S Dr.
The commission will consider a use permit to demolish the existing single‑family house and detached carport at 411 Chester St. and build a new two‑story single‑family residence.
The commission will consider a use permit to demolish the existing single‑family house and detached garage at 253 Yale Road and build a new two‑story single‑family residence.
Council will consider a resolution to approve a tentative subdivision map for 15 condo units and one commercial unit at 800 Oak Grove Ave.
The commission will choose one more commissioner to join the Anti-displacement ad hoc subcommittee.
The commission will consider a resolution to approve a use permit for demolishing an existing duplex at 880 Cambridge Avenue and building a new two‑story single‑family home.
City Council will vote on a resolution to uphold the Planning Commission’s appeal and deny a use permit for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
The Council will vote to approve a vesting tentative map that merges two parcels and creates eight condo parcels plus a common area at 335‑355 Pierce Rd.
City Council will consider a resolution to uphold the Planning Commission’s appeal and deny a use permit for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 authorize the city manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with San Mateo County for the Community Development Block Grant program.
The Planning Commission approved a use permit, architectural control permit, and affordable housing agreement for the project in accordance with State Density Bonus Law.
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.
