Transitioning from a high-end wine and spirits shop to a treadmill outfitter is only the tip of the iceberg of changes ahead for the former Beltramo's location, if a redevelopment proposal recently submitted for the site is approved.
Derek Hunter Jr., of Hunter-Storm Development, has proposed to demolish the longstanding building that housed Beltramo's wine shop at 1540 El Camino Real and build a new 41,000-square-foot, two-story office building and a three-story residential building with 25 units, according to Menlo Park city staff.
According to project drawings, the office building would face El Camino Real, and the residential structure would be behind it, facing San Antonio Street.
The development would also have a two-level underground parking garage. Seven heritage trees are targeted for removal as part of the project.
The architects for the project are KSH Architects and KTGY Architecture + Planning, according to project drawings.
The project will have to be vetted by the Planning Commission, but the matter has not yet been scheduled. According to city staff, the Planning Commission is likely to begin its review of the project by the end of the year.
Beltramo's closed in July 2016, and had been a family-run business in the city since 1882.
Mr. Hunter is also developing a 24-condominium complex at 133 Encinal Ave. in Menlo Park, the former site of the Roger Reynolds Nursery.
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Comments
Menlo Park: Downtown
on Aug 25, 2017 at 11:01 am
on Aug 25, 2017 at 11:01 am
This is a huge improvement over a trashy looking discount treadmill outlet.
Underground parking is totally the right way to go - there are far better uses of land than storing cars, but parking is a necessary evil.
Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Aug 25, 2017 at 11:47 am
on Aug 25, 2017 at 11:47 am
Any affordable housing in either project? Paying a minor fee to the city to avoid the affordable housing is a major disservice to our city.
Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Aug 25, 2017 at 12:52 pm
on Aug 25, 2017 at 12:52 pm
Jeez, that's attractive. Four cubes with windows and a grand foyer entrance. Did KSH and KTGY interns design this building? Come on Menlo Park, we deserve better.
Menlo Park: other
on Aug 25, 2017 at 4:25 pm
on Aug 25, 2017 at 4:25 pm
That KTGY seems to be doing all of the mundane junk these days- please let's insist on better
Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Aug 26, 2017 at 12:32 pm
on Aug 26, 2017 at 12:32 pm
This looks like another Los Angeles style building. Zero character.
Menlo Park: South of Seminary/Vintage Oaks
on Aug 29, 2017 at 8:57 am
on Aug 29, 2017 at 8:57 am
25 units! Hooray for more housing!
Even if these in particular aren't below-market rate, they will draw off pressure from rents and let 25 people enjoy their current market-rate apartments instead of being displaced. That's a good thing in and of itself.