Update on 80 Willow Road development application – InMenlo

by Contributed Content on January 26, 2025

The City of Menlo Park continues to process the development proposal at 80 Willow Road, referred to as “Willow Park” in the application. On Jan. 24, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for consultant services to perform environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RFP responses are due Feb. 28, 2025. Once a qualified consultant is selected, City Council approval of a professional services contract would follow, and the CEQA work would begin.

As a first step, the CEQA consultant prepares an Initial Study (IS) that serves as a preliminary analysis to determine the relative environmental impacts associated with a proposed project. It is designed as a measuring mechanism to determine if a project could have a significant adverse effect on the environment. The level of environmental review will be determined based on the potential impacts and feasibility of mitigation measures. For more information about the environmental review process and other commonly asked questions, please visit the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section at menlopark.gov/80Willow.

The CEQA process includes opportunities for public input. Future project milestones and public meetings regarding this project will be listed at menlopark.gov/80Willow and communicated to project subscribers.

The public may view the application materials, including architectural drawings, in person at City Hall, preferably by an appointment which can be made online.

Pictured is Willow Park aerial view, rendering by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

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