# September 14, 2026 - Planning Commission


**Body:** CityofMenloPark
**Date:** September 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Menlo Park Planning Commission held a meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing primarily on two major development projects. The first was the El Camino Royale project, which involves demolishing a surface parking lot to build a six-story multifamily residential building with 15 units, including one very low-income affordable unit, and converting an existing bank building into a non-medical office building. The commission approved the architectural control permit and recommended the vesting tentative subdivision map to the city council. Discussions included state density bonus law incentives, below market rate housing agreements, parking plans including a shared valet system, and electrification commitments for the buildings. The second major item was a study session on the Parkline Phase 2 master plan revisions, proposing an increase from 800 to 1,082 housing units, consolidation of office space, addition of community-serving retail, and modifications to development standards. Public comments raised concerns about traffic, infrastructure capacity, school impacts, and neighborhood character. Commissioners discussed sustainability measures such as balcony solar readiness, virtual power plants, and no artificial turf in open spaces. They also recommended a comprehensive traffic plan for the Middlefield corridor and expressed support for the proposed phasing and affordable housing modifications. The meeting included multiple votes to approve permits and forward recommendations to the city council, with a focus on balancing housing growth, community needs, and environmental sustainability.

**Source:** CityofMenloPark