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The city of Menlo Park is soliciting feedback on what topics should be addressed in an environmental review for the proposed construction of a new 26,900-square-foot Burgess Gymnasium.
The gym, to be built with funds from the city and from donor John Arrillaga, would be constructed on a parcel between Alma Street and the Burgess Recreation Center. The city would pay $6.2 million, with Mr. Arrillaga covering the rest of the costs, estimated to be $8 million.
The existing gym, between Burgess Park and Laurel Street, would be demolished and replaced with an 18,700-square-foot gymnastics center.
The environmental review will focus on the issues of transportation, traffic circulation and parking, and might include other areas of concern raised by the public, according to the city. The city will take written comments from the public until Jan. 5.
The Planning Commission will also hold a “scoping session” on Dec. 15 to receive input on which topics should be addressed. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the council chambers, between Laurel and Alma streets.
The city has released an initial study prepared by a consultant, analyzing potential environmental impacts. That study, as well as the notice of preparation of the environmental impact report, can be accessed at www.menlopark.org/gym.
Comments on which topics should be studied in the environmental review process can be sent via e-mail to engineer Lawrence M. Johmann at lmjohmann@menlopark.org or to the following address: City of Menlo Park / Engineering Division / 701 Laurel St. / Menlo Park, CA 94025.
