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Menlo Park Planning Commission approves four use‑permit items, schedules ADU study session

Menlo Park Planning Commission · December 1, 2025
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Summary

On Dec. 1, 2025 the Menlo Park Planning Commission unanimously approved use‑permit items for 253 Marmona Drive, 1917 Euclid Ave, and a Sand Hill Road office revision; it approved 1015 Henderson Ave 6–1 after debate. Commission scheduled a Dec. 15 study session on ADU ordinance updates.

Menlo Park — The Planning Commission on Dec. 1 approved four public‑hearing items ranging from modest residential additions to an office campus renovation and flagged city code topics for future review.

Consent and public hearings

The meeting opened with procedural announcements and a roll call confirming a seven‑member quorum. After brief staff updates, the Commission approved the single consent calendar item by unanimous voice/raised‑hand vote.

253 Marmona Drive (F1)

The Commission considered a use permit to determine floor‑area limits and approve an addition for a nonconforming single‑story, single‑family home at 253 Marmona Drive (R1U). Neighbors Michael Whitelock and Daniel Fowler spoke in favor, citing a nearby similar addition. The Commission approved the resolution as presented (7–0). The action was processed under CEQA Class 1…

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