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Dear Menlo Park City Council, We, as downtown businesses, oppose the use of parking lots for high-density housing because it would impede our ability to serve the community. We hope you will consider alternative locations for affordable housing. Our businesses depend on it. Respectfully, 36...

Dear Council Members, I have lived in the Willows for 31 years. I am deeply concerned about all the development that is planned off of Middlefield Road. Specifically the 80 Willow Road Project. I request that the Council reject the developers October 27th deadline as a basis for rushing this ...

Dear Council members, I am curious as to why Menlo Park requires a permit to remove large eucalyptus trees when San Mateo County considers these trees to be hazardous. To quote a letter from Steve Monowitz, San Mateo County Planning and Building Director: Specifically, all eucalyptus, pines, acac...

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For the meeting on July 14, 2026 I will save you time, money and trouble: Free Feasibility Study: The 3 developers proposals for Parking Plazas 1,2&3 are unacceptable ( NOT Feasible) based on these flaws: 1) All 3 require money, and or Waivers of fees, and one wants to use non union " "Cheap l...

Hello, I am wondering if adding a bathroom to Sharon Park is something that could be addressed in the near future. That park is primarily used by mothers with children, and the elderly which tend to use the bathroom the most. Let me know your thoughts, if this is a realistic addition or if the city...

Dear Planning Commissioners, I support the proposed downtown zoning changes along Santa Cruz Ave. The current zoning is too restrictive and contributes to vacancies. Allowing a broader range of businesses and more flexible use of downtown spaces would help revitalize downtown Menlo Park. Pl...

Dear Planning Commissioners, I support the proposed downtown zoning changes along Santa Cruz Ave. The current zoning is too restrictive and contributes to vacancies. Allowing a broader range of businesses and more flexible use of downtown spaces would help revitalize downtown Menlo Park. ...

Dear Planning Commissioners, I support the proposed downtown zoning changes along Santa Cruz Ave. The current zoning is too restrictive and contributes to vacancies. Allowing a broader range of businesses and more flexible use of downtown spaces would help revitalize downtown Menlo Park. Pl...

Dear Planning Commissioners, I support the proposed downtown zoning changes along Santa Cruz Ave. Downtown Menlo is deserted; years ago it was flourishing. Allowing a broader range of businesses and more flexible use of downtown spaces would help revitalize downtown Menlo Park. Please ...

Dear Planning Commissioners, I support the proposed downtown zoning changes along Santa Cruz Ave. The current zoning is too restrictive and contributes to vacancies. Allowing a broader range of businesses and more flexible use of downtown spaces would help revitalize downtown Menlo Park. Pl...