C O M M U N I T Y Fratello Marionettes The Fratello Marionettes perform “The Vaudeville Follies,” an all-awes show. March 27, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Free. Woodside Library, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Call 650-851-0147. www.smcl.org Robots, Robots, Robots Attendees celebrate National Robotics Week with the robotics team from Sequoia High School. The members of this award-winning team will demonstrate their new robot, answer questions and allow children to take turns driving it. Ages 4 and up. April 9, 4-5 p.m. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org Toddler Storytime Designed for children 18 months to 3 years old, Toddler Storytime features songs, stories and movement activities to encourage children to listen and read. On the third Tuesday of the month there will also be an age-appropriate craft. Tuesdays, March 6-April 24, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Portola Valley Library, 765 Portola Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-851-0560. www.smcl.org
Film ‘Final Friday Flicks’ Atherton Library hosts “family-friendly” films the last Friday of the month. This month’s feature is the new “Winnie the Pooh” movie. March 30. 7-8:15 p.m. Free. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422. www.smcl.org ‘The Future of Food’ There is a revolution going on in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat. The San Mateo County Library presents the documentary film, ‘The Future of Food,’ with an appearance by the director, Deborah Koons Garcia. April 5, 3-4 p.m. Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Lane, Atherton. Call 650-328-2422.
On Stage ‘Now Circa Then’ Carly Mensch, the story editor of the television series “Weeds,” wrote this offbeat comedy play about two historical re-enactors, and the results when their modern romance collides with their 19th-century counterparts. March 7-April 1. $19-$69. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. www.theatreworks.org ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ Menlo Atherton High School Drama presents the enchanting Spring Musical, ‘Once Upon A Mattress,’ spinning fairytale into farce via Transylvania. This retelling of The Princess and The Pea sings its way through twists and turns of romance, mistaken identity, and the ploys of a control-freak mom. March 22-24, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $12 Adults, $8 Students/Seniors, $4 under 12. M-A Performing Arts Center, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton. Call 650-322-5311 ext. 8500. www.thecenteratma.org
Outdoors Ravenswood Hike A hike along the 2.3mile perimeter trail at Bedwell Bayfront Park to watch winter wildlife and discuss how future wetlands restoration may shape this piece of the Bay. Offered by the refuge and the Friends of Bedwell Bayfront Park. Meet at the park’s main parking-lot bathrooms. March 24, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free. Bedwell Bayfront Park, End of Marsh Road at Bayfront Expressway, Menlo Park. Call 510-792-0222 . www.fws.gov/desfbay
Sports Glenoaks Stables Summer Riding Camp In its 12th year, Glenoaks Stables Riding Camp is a week-long, small-group horse program. Campers learn riding, pony games, vaulting, arts & crafts and general horsemanship. After-hours care is available for an extra fee. Camps are planned for the following dates: June 18-June 22, July 9-13; July 16-20; July 30-Aug. 3; and Aug. 6-10, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $500. Glenoaks Stables, 2629 Alpine Road, Portola Valley. Call 650-854-4955. glenoaksequestrian.com/summercamps.htm
Talks/Authors Harlan Coben The author discusses and signs his latest thriller, “Stay Close.” March 25, 2 p.m. Attendees must buy the event book or a $10 gift card (admits two). Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call 650-324-4321. www.keplers.com/event/harlan-coben Projected Climate Change Impacts in Calif. USGS’ Tom Suchanek discusses: How will the global community’s decisions about emissions affect the future of the western U.S.? What might changes in atmospheric CO2 mean locally to human land use and environmental systems? How may rising sea level affect coastal human and ecological communities? March 22, 7-8 p.m. US Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park. Call 650-3295136. http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar/
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MENLO PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 2, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE AMENDING CITY OF MENLO PARK MASTER FEE SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Menlo Park, California, will hold a Public Hearing to consider amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule concerning proposed changes in fees for the following departments, Community Development, Community Services, Library, and Public Works. The amounts of the proposed fees are based on information which will be available to the public at least 10 days in advance of this Public Hearing at the Finance Department. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Menlo Park will hold this Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., or as near as possible thereafter, in the City Council Chambers of the City of Menlo Park, Civic Center - 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, California, at which time and place interested persons may appear and be heard thereon. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that “if you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Menlo Park at, or prior to, the Public Hearing”.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Menlo Park, California, is scheduled to review the following items: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Use Permit/South County Community Health Center, Inc./110 Terminal Avenue: Request for a use permit to allow a health and social services facility (Ravenswood Family Health Center at Belle Haven) to operate within an existing building (Menlo Park Senior Center) located in the P-F (Public Facilities) zoning district. Use Permit and Architectural Control/Kenneth Rodrigues and Partners/4085 Campbell Avenue: Request for a use permit and architectural control to demolish two existing buildings, totaling 60,024 square feet, currently addressed 40 Scott Drive and 4085 Campbell Avenue in the M-2 (General Industrial) zoning district. The existing private recreation facility and general office/manufacturing buildings would be replaced with a new 54,768-square foot, two-story office and research and development (R&D) building. The entire property would be readdressed to 4085 Campbell Avenue. Two heritage tree removals are proposed as part of the project: a 15-inch liquidambar street tree in fair health located on Scott Drive approximately 270 feet from the intersection of Scott Drive and Campbell Avenue, and a 23-inch liquidambar street tree in fair health located on Scott Drive approximately 240 feet from the intersection of Scott Drive and Campbell Avenue. PUBLIC MEETING ITEM
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Dated: March 6, 2012
MARGARET S. ROBERTS, MMC, City Clerk Published in THE COUNTRY ALMANAC on March 14, 2012 and March 21, 2012
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WEST BAY SANITARY DISTRICT 500 LAUREL STREET MENLO PARK, CA 94025 NOTICE IS GIVEN that the District Board of West Bay Sanitary District will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the District’s Board Room located at 500 Laurel Street, Menlo Park. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider a proposed increase in sewer services charges for fiscal year 2012/2013. Additional information is available through the District’s website (www.westbaysanitary.org) and on the official notice that was mailed to every parcel address that pays District rates. The annual sewer service charge will increase from $690 per single family residence to $752 in fiscal year 2012/2013. Nonresidential rates will increase proportionately. The increased charges are required to fund needed maintenance to the sewer system and to the South Bay System Authority regional wastewater treatment plant. Protests against the proposed rate increase must be submitted in writing and signed by the property owner, must identify the owner(s) of the property for which the protest is entered, and must include the property address and assessor’s parcel number (APN). _/s/ Phil Scott_________________ Phil Scott, District Manager Pursuant to Government Code 6066, this notice will be published in The Almanac on February 22, 2012, February 29, 2012 and March 21, 2012.
2012-13 Capital Improvement Program/General Plan Consistency: Consideration of consistency of the 2012-2013 projects of the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan with the General Plan. STUDY SESSION Study Session/Jason Chang for CS Bio/1 and 20 Kelly Court: Request for a study session for the demolition of the existing building located on 1 Kelly Court and a partial demolition of the building located at 20 Kelly Court. The proposed project would include a merger of the two lots to create one building. The existing parcels contain two detached buildings with a total gross floor area of 31,266 square feet. The project would result in the demolition of 17,766 square feet of gross floor area, and the construction of 24,157 square feet of gross floor area for a total gross floor area of 37,657, which is a net increase of 6,391 square feet of gross floor area. Both parcels are located in the M-2 (General Industrial) zoning district and the project would require a rezoning from M-2 (General Industrial) to M-2 (X) (General Industrial, Conditional Development) to exceed the maximum height limit of 35 feet. The Hetch Hetchy rightof-way to the rear of the property would be utilized for required parking spaces. The proposed project would also include an increase in the quantities of hazardous materials from the previously approved use permit due to the increase in production activities, associated with the development and manufacturing of instruments for the biotech industry. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that said Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on public hearing items in the Council Chambers of the City of Menlo Park, located at 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park, on Monday, April 2, 2012, 7:00 p.m. or as near as possible thereafter, at which time and place interested persons may appear and be heard thereon. If you challenge this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Menlo Park at, or prior to, the public hearing. The project file may be viewed by the public on weekdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, with alternate Fridays closed, at the Department of Community Development, 701 Laurel Street, Menlo Park. Please call the Planning Division if there are any questions and/or for complete agenda information (650) 330-6702. Si usted necesita más información sobre este proyecto, por favor llame al 650-330-6702, y pregunte por un asistente que hable español. DATED:
March 15, 2012
Deanna Chow, Senior Planner
PUBLISHED:
March 21, 2012
Menlo Park Planning Commission
Visit our Web site for Planning Commission public hearing, agenda, and staff report information: www.menlopark.org March 21, 2012 N The Almanac N 21