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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Date: 6/2/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Locations: Teleconference and
City Council Chambers
751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Special Session
A. Call To Order
Mayor Nash called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Present: Combs (exited the meeting at 10:45 p.m.), Nash, Schmidt, Taylor (exited the meeting at 9:55 p.m.), Wise
Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Justin Murphy, Assistant City Manager Stephen Stolte, Assistant City Attorney Lisa Maxwell, Assistant to the City Manager/ City Clerk Judi A. Herren C. Study Session
C1. Receive presentations on downtown development proposals for Parking Plazas 1, 2 and/or 3, accept public comment, conduct a question-and-answer session with the development teams, and provide direction on next steps in evaluation process (Staff Report #26-091-CC) Principal Planner Tom Smith made a presentation (Attachment).
City Clerk Judi A. Herren randomly selected the order of developer presentations.
Related California/Alta Housing made a presentation (Attachment).
Presidio Bay Ventures made a presentation (Attachment).
Alliant Communities made a presentation (Attachment).
• Scott Bealo spoke in support of housing on the Downtown parking plazas and the use of Union labor workers.
• Will Oursler spoke in support of housing on the Downtown parking plazas. • Jenny Michel spoke in support of housing on the Downtown parking plazas and requested more low-income units.
• Housing Choices representative Gia Pham spoke in support of housing on the Downtown parking plazas.
• Housing Leadership of San Mateo County representative June Shin spoke in support of housing in Downtown.
• Nancy Larocca Hedley spoke in support of housing on the Downtown parking plazas and on
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 www.menlopark.gov concerns to residential and commercial parking.
• Karen Grove in support of housing on the Downtown parking plazas and requested clarification on financing and labor assumptions.
• Cherie Zaslawsky spoke in opposition of housing on the Downtown parking plazas. • Kevin Cunningham spoke on the November ballot measure election and the need for dedicated parking for Downtown businesses.
• Federino DeGiuli spoke in support of amending the zoning code to allow for more housing. • Rob Silano provided clarification on the Sheridan Drive project. • Cameron Merrels spoke in support of housing on the Downtown parking plazas and requested more low-income units.
• Adina Levin spoke in support of housing on the Downtown parking plazas and requested more low-income units.
• Nina Frak spoke on concerns to traffic congestion and in support of affordable housing but not on the Downtown parking plazas.
• Brielle Johnck spoke on an upcoming bond measure and requested clarification on costs to the developers and city.
• Mike Precobb requested clarification on what the developers have heard about the project. • Caller 0840 spoke in support of affordable housing but not on the Downtown parking plazas and prioritizing services for the youth.
• Dorene Martinez spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking plazas. • Leslie Wambach spoke in support of housing on Downtown parking plazas.
The City Council received clarification on affordability mix and alignment with city goals, rent levels, general financial feasibility and risk, prevailing wage and engaging labor unions, construction impacts, support for businesses, community engagement and building trust, replacement of public parking and funding, multilevel parking garage usage, city financial contributions and commitments and priority of housing residents.
The City Council discussed financial analysis and mechanisms to fund parking structures in the downtown.
The City Council directed staff to explore financial analysis of all three proposals, provide implementation and progress updates on the Housing Element, and more information on funding options for future downtown parking.
D. Closed Session
D1. Conference with labor negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Labor negotiations with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 829, Service Employees International Local 521, and Service Employees International Union Local 521 – Temporary Employees Unit
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Justin I.C. Murphy, Assistant City Manager Stephen Stolte, City Attorney Nira Doherty, Administrative Services Director Brittany Mello, Legal Counsel Charles Sakai
D2. Conference with labor negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Labor negotiations with unrepresented management
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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 www.menlopark.gov Agency designated representatives: City Manager Justin I.C. Murphy, City Attorney Nira Doherty, Legal Counsel Charles Sakai
E. Report from Closed Session
No reportable action.
F. Adjournment
Mayor Nash adjourned the meeting at 10:48 p.m.
Assistant to the City Manager/ City Clerk Judi Herren
These minutes were approved at the City Council meeting June 23, 2026.
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Downtown Development
Study Session
Tom Smith, Principal Planner
1 C1-STAFF PRESENTATION City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 2, 2026
Project overview
Goal: Meet local needs with
housing close to downtown
jobs, services and transit
Key priorities
- 345+ affordable units
- Replacement public parking
- Meet City’s Regional Housing
Needs Allocation (RHNA)
- Support downtown vitality
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Background
Recent milestones include:
Sept. 2025: City released Request for Proposals (RFP) Dec. 2025: City received three RFP responses
- Alliant Communities
- Presidio Bay Ventures
- Related Companies / Alta Housing
May 7, 2026: Community open house
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Recommended format
Staff recommends following meeting format:
1. Developer presentations
- Order determined by random drawing
2. Public comment
3. Q&A session
4. City Council feedback
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Tentative next steps
5 Table 1: Updated tentative schedule
Date/Sequential Timing Activity/Action Details
August 2026 City Council meeting Direction on preferred proposal 30-45 days City Council meeting Adoption of Surplus Land Act (SLA) resolution 1 day Notification to HCD
Provide resolution to state and complete
required 30-day period before entering into exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) 45-60 days City Council meeting Approve ENA
60-120 days Planning Commission meeting
General Plan conformity determination
required by SLA; recommendation on
disposition and development agreement
(DDA)
30-90 days City Council meeting Approve DDA
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Recommended Q&A session format
12 prepared questions (Attachment E)
Staff recommends following format:
- Each City Councilmember to state top one or two questions • Eight initial priority questions
- City Council to confirm any change to question order
- One question asked, all three developer teams respond • Rotate response order
- Developers to limit responses to 3 minutes each
- City Councilmembers to indicate clarifying/follow-up questions at end of each round
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Menlo Park
Developer Interviews
Affordable Housing Development
For Downtown Parking Plazas
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Ann
Silverberg
President &
CEO
Nicholas
Wilder
Vice President
Spencer
Sheaff
Project Manager
Kevin
Markarian
Principal
Randy
Tsuda
President &
CEO
Carlos
Castellanos
VP of Real
Estate
Development
Stephanie
Shipe
VP of Programs
and Operations
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Proven partnership that combines the strength of two highly experienced developers with longstanding commitments to serving Peninsula and Bay Area communities
Corso (Mountain View Lot 12): 120 Affordable homes under construction by Related and Alta City Council Special Meeting Minutes
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For 35+ years, Related California has created visionary developments that strengthen communities and transform human life
-Leading Developer of affordable, mixed-income, and market rate housing -In-house expertise in Financing, Construction
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Alta Housing is a community-based
nonprofit focused on providing affordable
housing and resident services in Santa
Clara and San Mateo counties – the heart
of Silicon Valley.
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Vision & Goals
Collaborate with City stakeholders, downtown
businesses, and broader Menlo community to
build upon vibrant village character, and
create a denser, more vibrant downtown.
Meet RFP priorities and contribute toward City
RHNA goals.
Proposed vs. RHNA
Lower Income: 348 of 1,166
Above Moderate: 152 of 1,284
Total 500 of 2,450
RFP Priorities:
Priority #1: 345 homes serving households @ <80% AMI
Priority #2: 40% of homes are affordable to household with incomes at or below 60% AMI
Priority #3: 1:1 Replacement Parking
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PYATOK architecture + urban design
creates inclusive, sustainable,
community-focused places and spaces
through thoughtful, collaborative
design.
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Project Precedents
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Community Engagement Philosophy
− Early Engagement
− Wide Base of Stakeholders
− Open Communication
− In person meetings with Business Owners and
Community Groups
− Community Meetings and workshops
− Project website
− Pop-up events hosted by community
members to ensure underrepresented
communities can influence and access
housing
− Construction updates at defined intervals
Engagement Examples:
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Why Related and Alta?
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THANK YOU
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Respondent Team
Related California Co-Developer & Property Manager
Ann Silverberg, CEO
Nicholas Wilder, Vice President
Spencer Sheaff, Project Manager
Alta Housing, Co-Developer & Services Provider
Randy Tsuda, CEO
Carlos Castellanos, Director of Housing
Stephanie Shipe, Director of Resident Services
Elsa Salgado, Assistant Project Manager
Pyatok Architects, Lead Architect
Kevin, Principal
Other Core Consultants
BkF Engineers, Civil Engineer
GLS, Landscape Architect
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PRESIDIOBAY.COM
DOWNTOWN JUNE 2026
PARKING PLAZAS
1, 2, & 3
PREPARED FOR
City of Menlo Park City Concil
701 Laurel Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
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OUR TEAM
WHO WE ARE
Presidio Bay Ventures
DEVELOPER/SPONSOR
» 1,500+ units
David Baker Architects
ARCHITECT
» 15,000+ homes designed
Pacific Housing, Inc.
MANAGING GENERAL PARTNER
» 25,000+ affordable units statewide
Presidio Bay develops innovative real
estate projects that inspire people, energize
communities and create lasting value for our
partners.
David Baker is a nationally recognized,
locally oriented architecture and urban
design firm with a focus on housingcentered communities.
Pacific Housing is a nonprofit affordable
housing developer dedicated high-quality
housing and resident services for lowerincome families and seniors.
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01. WHAT WE HEARD FROM
THE COMMUNITY
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01. WHAT WE HEARD FROM THE COMMUNITY
THE CONCERNS WE HEARD
02. Housing That Doesn’t Serve Downtown
Residents feared that deeply subsidized
housing designed for very low-income
households would not generate the foot traffic
and disposable income that keep downtown
businesses thriving.
01. Loss of Public Parking
Downtown businesses and customers depend
on the parking plazas. Redevelopment
without a clear parking replacement plan risks
lasting harm to downtown’s economic vitality.
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02. HOW WE RESPOND
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01. WHAT WE HEARD FROM THE COMMUNITY
PARKING REPLACEMENT
Parking First Strategy
» Phase 1 delivers a standalone 455-stall public
parking garage on Plaza 3.
» Upon completion of Phase 1, there will be at
least 556 public parking stalls across Plazas
1, 2, and 3 for the balance of the development.
» Dedicated resident parking in addition to
1-for-1 replacement of every public parking
stall.
455
Public Stalls Delivered in Phase 1
Before a single apartment is occupied.
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01. WHAT WE HEARD FROM THE COMMUNITY
HOUSING THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE MENLO PARK RUN
At 80–120% AMI, these are Menlo Park’s:
» Police Officers & Firefighters
» Nurses & Healthcare Workers
» Teachers & School Staff
» Retail & Service Employees
MENLO PARK FIRE FIGHTER
Entry (Step 1) Max (Step 5)
$117,182 $142,435
MENLO PARK POLICE OFFICER
Entry (Step A) Max (Step E)
$122,086 $148,397
80% AMI
2-Person Household 4-Person Household
$123,800 $154,700
120% AMI
2-Person Household 4-Person Household
$179,100 $223,900
*Sources: Menlo Park Fire Protection District Master Pay Schedule eff. 1/1/2026; City of Menlo Park Salary Schedule effective 7/27/2025; San Mateo County Income Limits effective 4/1/2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
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03. THE PROJECT
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OAK GROVE AVE
SANTA CRUZ AVE
UNIVERSITY DR
CRANE ST
CHESTNUT ST
MALONEY ST
EL CAMINO REAL
PLAZA 2
PLAZA 1 PLAZA 3
03. THE PROJECT
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CIRCULATION
COMMON
GARAGE
OPEN SPACE
RESIDENTIAL / VERTICAL CIRCULATION / SERVICE
SERVICE
LEVEL 1
0' 0"
LEVEL 2
15' - 0"
LEVEL 3
25' - 0"
LEVEL 4
35' - 0"
LEVEL 5
45' - 0"
ROOF
75' - 0"
LEVEL 6
55' - 0"
LEVEL 7
65' - 0"
PARKING 2
5' - 0"
SITE 3 44
249
814
1" = 100'-0"
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CIRCULATION
COMMON
GARAGE
OPEN SPACE
RESIDENTIAL / VERTICAL CIRCULATION / SERVICE
SERVICE
OF
0"
0'-0"
LEGEND
455 STALLS
44 STALLS (1 LEVEL)
64 STALLS (2 LEVEL)
106 + 145 STALLS (2 LEVELS)
83 UNITS
93 UNITS
171 UNITS
Plaza 2
Plaza 1
Plaza 3
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03. THE PROJECT
AT A GL ANCE
347
Low Income &
Workforce Units
80-120% AMI · Studios, 1-bed,
2-bed, 3-bedroom units
814
Parking Stalls
556 public · 258 residential
(0.74/unit)
1/2
Acre of New Public Parks
Crane Plaza Park + Oak Grove
Park · Delivered Phase 1 & 2
65’
5 stories over podium
Building Height
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03. THE PROJECT
PARKING PROGRAM:
FULL REPL ACEMENT. DELIVERED FIRST
814
Total Stalls
556
Public Stalls
258
Resident Stalls
0.74 Residential Parking Ratio
SITE EXISTING PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL TOTAL RESIDENTIAL RATIO Plaza 1 249 101 150 251 0.88 / unit
Plaza 2 95 — 64 64 0.69 / unit
Plaza 3 212 455 44 499 0.53 / unit
TOTAL 556 556 258 814 0.74 / unit
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03. THE PROJECT
UNIT MIX & AFFORDABILITY:
LOW-INCOME AND WORKFORCE HOUSING
TYPE COUNT
LOW-INCOME
(80% AMI)
LOW-INCOME
RENT
WORKFORCE
(120% AMI)
WORKFORCE
RENT
AVERAGE
RENT
Studio 48 19 Units $2,708 / mo 29 Units $4,062 / mo $3,526 / mo 1-Bedroom 171 68 Units $2,902 / mo 103 Units $4,353 / mo $3,776 / mo 2-Bedroom 90 37 Units $3,482 / mo 53 Units $5,223 / mo $4,507 / mo 3-Bedroom 38 16 Units $4,023 / mo 22 Units $6,034 / mo $5,187 / mo TOTAL 347 140 Units (40%) Avg. $3,157 / mo 207 Units Avg. $4,831 / mo Avg. $4,091 / mo Rents untrended / 2025 AMI basis, per San Mateo County.
Aggregate
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04. CITY BURDEN
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CITY ASKS
$15M
Contribution toward public parking garage
construction (~$45k/unit)
Fee Waivers
Impact, planning & permitting fees waived to
ensure project financial viability
Tax Waiver
Property tax waiver during construction
(accomplished via delayed site conveyance)
EIFD Option
Formation of Enhanced Infrastructure Financing
District as alternative to direct cash contribution
CITY RECEIVES
347 Units
Workforce housing
New Public Parking Garage
Deeded to City upon delivery with potential
revenue stream
99-year Ground Lease
City gains ownership of buildings at ground
lease expiration
Two New Public Parks (~½ acre)
Located in the downtown core
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05. COMMUNITY IMPACT
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05. COMMUNITY IMPACT
COMMUNITY BENEFITS ~½ Acre
Two new public parks (Crane Plaza + Oak Grove).
Delivered in Phase 1 & Phase 2.
Micro-Retail
Ground-floor small-format retail activating park
edges and pedestrian corridors.
EV + Bike
EV charging across all garages and secure bike
parking and e-bike stations.
All Electric
Zero on-site combustion.
Rooftop solar.
LEED Platinum target.
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05. COMMUNITY IMPACT
WE’RE ASKING MENLO PARK
WHAT IT WANTS
Boutique Movie Theater
» A neighborhood cinema to anchor
evening activity
Small-Format Grocery / Fresh
Market
» Daily needs within walking distance of
downtown workers
Outdoor Fitness Zone
» Active public space in the new parks
Dog Run/Pet Social Area
» Community gathering space for
residents and visitors
Nonprofit/Community
Services
» Affordable space for organizations
serving the community
Mobility Hub
» Additional structured parking,
bikeshare, shuttle access
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05. COMMUNITY IMPACT
PHASING STRATEGY
PHASE 1
2029 – 2031
» 455-stall standalone
public parking garage
(Plaza 3)
» 83 workforce housing
units (Plaza 3)
» Crane Plaza Park —
publicly accessible open
space
PHASE 3
2030 – 2032
» 171 workforce housing
units (Plaza 1)
» Full 556 public stalls
operational across all
sites
» All residential buildings
stabilized
PHASE 2
2030 – 2032
» 93 workforce housing
units (Plaza 2)
» 101 additional public
stalls integrated into
Plaza 1
» Oak Grove Park delivered
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06. RENDERINGS &
PRECEDENT IMAGERY
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LOCATION
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RENDERINGS
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ASPIRATIONAL IMAGES
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JUNE 2026
K. CYRUS SANANDAJI
Managing Principal
T. (760) 214-8753
E. [email protected]
KABIR SETH
Principal
T. (510) 590-8456
E. [email protected]
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Menlo Park Downtown Parking
Plazas 1, 2, & 3
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Who We Are
Experienced Team
of socially conscious, results-oriented
multifamily real estate professionals
Core Focus
on providing the right housing in the
right place, including Affordable,
Workforce, Mixed-Income, and
Attainable
High-Quality Execution
to ensure the successful completion of a
project, no matter what challenges arise
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Our Team
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City Objectives
Minimum 345 residential units
affordable to households
earning 15% to 80% of Area
Median Income (AMI)
345 residential units, all
between 30% and 80% AMI
City Objective Our Proposal
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Replacement of at least 556
parking spaces for public use,
to be financed and
constructed by the developer
without expectation of City
financial contributions
556 Replacement Spaces
+ Residential and Bike Parking
City Objective Our Proposal
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At least 80% of the property is
developed with housing and at
least 40% of the housing units
are affordable to households
with incomes at or below 60%
AMI, with half of those units
affordable to households with
incomes at or below 50% AMI
100% Housing
57% of all units at or below 60% AMI
55% of all units at or below 50% AMI
30% 50% 60% 80% Unit Total
SRO/Efficiency 63 28 0 12 103
1-BR 40 15 0 21 76
2-BR 21 5 3 56 85
3-BR 16 3 3 54 77
MGR 4
Total 140 51 6 143 345
41% 15% 2% 41%
City Objective Our Proposal
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Our Approach
• Feasibility – to provide a viable development that meets all city requirements, including affordability
• Flexibility – to plan for accommodations so that as things change (city priorities, residents needs, real estate market and affordable housing programs), and for things unknown (additional studies and site evaluations) our program can adapt
• Collaboration – to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure the project represents the full community
• Experience – to rely on our experienced team members to ensure that the final development delivered meets or exceeds everyone’s expectations
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Required
volume
needed to
meet
program
Design
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Matching the
scale of the
neighborhood
context
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Matching the
scale of the
neighborhood
context
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Other local
influences
helped to
shape
circulation
and
building
form.
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Accounting
for solar
geometry
to make
sure Santa
Cruz
Avenue is
clear of
shadows as
much as
possible.
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Accounting
for solar
geometry
to make
sure Santa
Cruz
Avenue is
clear of
shadows as
much as
possible.
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Accounting
for solar
geometry
to make
sure Santa
Cruz
Avenue is
clear of
shadows as
much as
possible.
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Building Layouts
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Active ground
level uses
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Architectural
Features
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Matching the
materials and
detailing of the
neighborhood
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Matching the
materials and
detailing of the
neighborhood
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Proposed Housing
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Proposed Parking
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Outreach & Entitlements
Community
Outreach Entitlements Design
Requirements
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Community
Outreach Entitlements Design
Requirements
• Community Workshops
• Group and Individual Meetings
• Project Website, Emails, Mailers
• Business & Resident Priorities
• Aesthetic and Design Preferences
• Amenity & Park Programming
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Community
Outreach Entitlements Design
Requirements
• Environmental Exemptions & Compliance
• Available State Law – Density Bonus, Affordable
Housing, Infill Exemptions
• City of Menlo Park Processes for Downtown and
Affordable Housing Overlay
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Community
Outreach Entitlements Design
Requirements
• City of Menlo Park
• Financing Requirements
• LEED
• PG&E
• Menlo Fire
• West Bay Sanitary District
• CPTED
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Financing
Three LIHTC Projects
2 Large Family, 1 Senior
Leveraged Soft Debt
History of success with both San Mateo
County, State of California and Federal sources
City Contributions
Residual Receipt Loans
Land (Fair Market Value)
Impact Fees
Repaid (with interest) through Residual
Receipts
Private Investment
Strong relationships with affordable housing
lenders and investors
LIHTC Equity
Modeled for 4% and/or 9% Equity
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Construction
Timeline Drivers
• Financing Timelines: CDLAC/TCAC Schedule, NOFA Due Date • Construction Duration: with shared critical path schedule • Delivery of Housing & Parking: Potential Early-Access to Parking / Conditioned TCO
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Impact Mitigation
Logistics & Timing
• Delivery Windows
• Utility Coordination
• Off-Peak Work
Visibility & Access
• Wayfinding &
Signage
• Pedestrian Pathways
Environmental
Controls
• Dust Suppression
• Noise Buffers
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Communication
Potential Methods to Ensure All Parties Stay Informed:
• Dedicated Liaison: Appoint a specific Community Liaison who businesses can call directly
• Scheduled Look-Aheads: Provide a regular email or flyer detailing what to expect the following weeks
• Marketing: Use of construction fencing as a mural space to advertise the local businesses and highlight local artists and events.
• Shared Guiding Documents
• “Construction Good Neighbor Policy”
• Traffic Mitigation Plans
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Selection Outreach Hone Design
/ Entitlement
Construction Leasing Operations
Next Steps
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Thank You.
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