I have not received any response or acknowledgment that anyone has received
my email regarding the 950 Sherman Ave project. I would like to have an
update as to what is taking so long. This is a safety concern for me and
the surrounding homes.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Ron Linch
On Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 10:05 AM ron linch
wrote:
> please see my email below. I sent this on Sunday 6/21/26 and haven’t
> received any response.
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: ron linch
> Date: Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
> Subject: 950 Sherman Ave
> To:
>
>
> Subject: URGENT: Code Enforcement & Blight Complaint – 950 Sherman Ave. –
> Prolonged Construction Abandonment (3+ Years)
>
>
> To Whom It May Concern,
>
>
> permitteam@menlopark.gov
>
> city.council@menlopark.gov
>
>
> I am writing to formally report a severe property maintenance, blight, and
> safety violation at
>
> 950 Sherman Ave.
>
> Menlo Park, CA.,94025
>
>
> Over three years ago, a seismic upgrade project was commenced at this
> location. I understand the Menlo Park Building Division subsequently issued
> a Stop-Work order because the project required a zoning variance. However,
> the property has remained completely abandoned in a partially constructed
> state ever since.
>
> Currently, the walls remain entirely opened up, and the structure is
> wrapped only in temporary plastic visqueen sheeting. Over the past three
> years, this temporary wrapping has severely deteriorated due to prolonged
> weather exposure.
>
> This ongoing situation constitutes a major public nuisance and municipal
> violation for the following reasons:
>
> - Property Blight: Leaving an unfinished, plastic-wrapped structure
> for years significantly diminishes neighborhood aesthetics and surrounding
> property values.
> - Health and Safety Hazards: The deteriorating plastic allows moisture
> intrusion, creating a breeding ground for mold, wood rot, and structural
> decay. Furthermore, the exposed, unsealed structure poses an immediate
> harborage risk for rodents and pests.
> - Fire & Safety Risk: Extreme Fire and Life Safety Risk: An unsealed,
> partially demolished structure being used as a primary residence lacks
> proper fire barriers, making it an immediate hazard to the occupant and the
> block.
> - The property is presenting an ongoing safety hazard to the immediate
> community.
>
> While I understand zoning variances take time, a Stop-Work order is not an
> open license to abandon an open structure indefinitely. The community
> should not have to endure years of hazardous neighborhood blight due to an
> unresolved permit issue.
>
> I kindly request that Code Enforcement inspect this property immediately
> and compel the owner to either securely weatherize the structure with
> permanent materials, resolve the variance, or safely tear down the exposed
> elements.
>
> Please provide me with the case tracking number for this complaint. I look
> forward to your update on how the City of Menlo Park intends to resolve
> this long-standing issue.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ron Linch
>
> 1990 Santa Cruz Ave. Menlo Park, CA., 94025
>
> 650-233-3775
>
> ronlinch@gmail.com
>