68 Willow Road Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026051163
Public Agency
City of Menlo Park
Document Title
68 Willow Road Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/28/2026
Document Description
Demolish an existing office building and construct eight new three-story residential townhome buildings with a total of 50 for-sale townhome dwelling units and associated site improvements. The proposal includes a major subdivision to subdivide the lot into 50 condominium parcels and one common area parcel. Eight units would be available for purchase at Below Market Rate (BMR) for households earning up to 120 percent area median income (moderate rate) or for rent for households earning up to 80 percent area median income (low income).
Contact Information
Name
Chris Turner
Agency Name
City of Menlo Park
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Chase Rapp
Agency Name
Willow Owner LLC
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Menlo Park
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
701 Laurel St
Zip
94025
Parcel #
062-423--020
State Highways
California
Township
Menlo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32 Infill (Sec. 15332)
Reasons for Exemption
Article 19 of State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15300 to 15333 identifies classes of projects that do not have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, are exempt from review under CEQA. Class 32 (Infill Development) Among the classes of projects that are exempt from CEQA review are those that are specifically identified as urban infill development. State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 states that the term infill development (or the Class 32 exemption) is applicable to projects that meet the following conditions: • The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as applicable zoning designations and regulations. • The proposed development occurs within the city limits on a project site of no more than 5 acres and surrounded by urban uses. • The project site has no value-as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. • Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. • The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The analysis presented in the section that follows provides substantial evidence that the Project qualifies for an exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 as a Class 32 urban infill development and would not have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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