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Menlo Park planning commissioners approve exterior remodel at 896 Middle Avenue, 6-0
Summary
On Jan. 12, 2026, the Menlo Park Planning Commission approved an architectural control permit allowing exterior work at a multifamily building at 896 Middle Avenue after staff said the changes are cosmetic and would not require residents to vacate; the motion passed 6-0 with one commissioner absent.
The Menlo Park Planning Commission on Jan. 12 approved an architectural control permit to modify the exterior of an existing multifamily development at 896 Middle Avenue in the R-3 zoning district.
The resolution authorizes new lap and shingle siding, belly bands, corner trim, replacement of wood battens at deck railings with horizontal lap siding, and repainting. Planning staff said the work would not affect gross floor area or the number of units and recommended the project be found categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (existing facilities).
Project planner Mister Toye told…
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