Menlo Park Releases Final EIR for O’Brien Drive/Willow Road Project

Published on November 09, 2026

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On Nov. 6, the City of Menlo Park released the final environmental impact report (FEIR) for the proposed life sciences project at 1005 O’Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road. Printed copies are available for review at the Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) and the Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Ave.). Interested community members can request a copy of the FEIR at either library’s information desk.

The life sciences project at 1005 O’Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road project is scheduled for consideration at the Planning Commission meeting Monday, Nov. 16. The commission will determine whether to certify the FEIR and take final action on the project's entitlements.

Residents are encouraged to review the final environmental impact report and participate in the meeting to provide comments on the report and proposed project. The public comment period is open Nov. 6–16. Those wishing to submit written comments are encouraged to do so before 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16.

Written comments may be submitted by email to Senior Planner Chris Turner at crturner@menlopark.gov or by mail to the following address: 

Chris Turner, Community Development 
701 Laurel St.
Menlo Park, CA
94025 

The proposed project would redevelop three parcels in the Life Science district with two new research and development buildings and a parking structure.

Key project components include:

  • Approximately 228,398 square feet of research and development space developed in two phases.
  • Community amenities provided through payment of an in-lieu fee to allow for bonus-level development.
  • A new parking structure with 497 spaces and an additional 23 surface parking spaces.
  • Publicly accessible open space featuring passive and active recreation areas.

Additional information, including the draft and final environmental impact reports and related documents, is available on the 1005 O'Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road project page.

The Planning Commission will review and consider comments received during the public comment period before taking action on the proposed project.

 

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