A public hearing has been scheduled before the City Council of the City of Menlo Park, California, to review and consider an appeal pursuant to Menlo Park Municipal Code Section 16.86.025, of the Planning Commission’s January 13, 2025 approval of the following item:
Use Permit, Architectural Control, and Below Market Rate (BMR) Agreement/Alliant Communities LLC/320 Sheridan Dr.:
Request for a use permit, architectural control permit, and Below Market Rate (BMR) housing agreement to construct three new three-story residential buildings with a total of 88 multifamily dwelling units, with 87 BMR units and one on-site manager’s unit, a community room of approximately 2,217 square feet, and associated site improvements including a barbeque area and children's play area, on a vacant lot in the R-3 (Apartment) zoning district. The application was submitted subject to the State Density Bonus Law, Government Code §65915 and relevant amendments, which permits exceptions to the City's Zoning Ordinance requirements. The applicant is requesting waivers from development standards to increase the maximum floor area ratio (FAR), height, maximum fence height in the front setback, and paving area for driveways and parking. The applicant is requesting waivers to reduce the required front and rear setbacks, land area required per dwelling unit, parking lot tree island requirements, and required bicycle parking spaces. The applicant is requesting waivers to remove the building profile requirement and façade modulation requirements. The proposed project includes incentives to not underground utilities along the project frontage, remove the window inset design standard, not require the buildings to be dual plumbed for future internal use of recycled water, remove the requirement to certify the project as LEED silver, and use an alternate method to comply with transit pass requirements. The proposed project includes two development-related heritage tree removals which were reviewed and conditionally approved by the City Arborist.
Si usted necesita más información sobre este proyecto, por favor llame al 650-330-6702, y pregunte por un asistente que hable español.
Visit the City’s website at menlopark.gov/agendas for the City Council meeting agenda and links to the public meeting staff report.