*Edress,*
This is a reminder that approval of the Mylar map, so it can be routed for
signatures, is a *3–4 business day* process. Our submittal was made on
*11/17/25*, and our approval is due by tomorrow.
I understand from the escrow company (First American Title) that you stated
you had “never seen multiple signatures on a Final Map.” To clarify: this
is both common and legally acceptable. I have already provided the title
company with my previously approved *SB 9 Final Map in the Town of Atherton*,
which included *three signatures* and *two separate LLCs*. As reflected in
our Operating Agreement, *12 Maywood LLC contains two California
corporations*, and it is entirely standard and lawful for corporate
entities—not individuals—to sign the Final Map. The Final Map submitted on
11/17/25 was fully vetted by First American Title Land development group
for its accuracy based on ownership and Operating Agreement that governs
the ownership interest not the person that signed purchase loan.
These are fundamental SB 9 procedures, and the repeated requests for
information that is already provided, or is legally unnecessary, are now
materially delaying the approval of our subdivision. Given the pattern of
delays over the last two months, I am requesting that the *City Manager and
City Council* review the handling and competency of your employment.
I am also CC’ing *HCD State Investigator Troy Andres* so he can review
these issues as part of the open HCD case (*HAU2596)*.
Thank you,
Mircea
On Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM Mircea wrote:
> Edress,
>
> Ninety percent of your comments on the 9/22/25 resubmission were
> irrelevant, as detailed in the attached response. No changes were required
> for the majority of the 9/22/25 parcel map submission. The applicant has
> resubmitted the Final Parcel Map and supporting documents and
> re-explanation this morning. Call the title company representative if you
> are still confused. Info was provided on the city response letter.
>
> Given the unnecessary delays caused to date, please be advised that the
> City of Menlo Park Planning and Public Works staff have been reported to
> HCD under Case No. *HAU2596* for investigation regarding SB 9 compliance
> issues, inconsistent responses between city staff on daylight-plane
> standards under the municipal code, and staff competency concerns.
>
> Thank you,
> Mircea
>
> On Thu, Oct 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM Edress Rangeen
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Pete and Mircea,
>>
>> Please see attached comments. Please revise and resubmit through Accela.
>> Please coordinate your resubmittal with the project planner.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ed
>>
>>
>>
>> * Edress Rangeen*
>> Associate Engineer
>> City Hall - 1st Floor
>> 701 Laurel St.
>> tel 650-330-6712
>> menlopark.gov
>>
>>
>>
>
