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Planning Commission continues Citibank facade and sign review, asks applicant to soften palette and reconsider sign size
Summary
The Planning Commission continued review of an architectural control and sign proposal for 1215 El Camino Real (Citibank tenant improvement), directing the applicant to soften the building palette, reduce harsh lighting, and reconsider a request for 24‑inch lettering in favor of meeting the 18‑inch guideline unless a strong rationale is provided.
The Menlo Park Planning Commission on March 23 continued action on an architectural control and sign review for tenant improvements to 1215 El Camino Real (a former First Republic Bank building, proposed for Citibank). Commissioners expressed concern about the building's bright white/glazed brick appearance, nighttime illumination and a requested increase in sign letter height to 24 inches.
Amal Kirmi, representing the applicant, and architect Jeff Schmier described the…
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