MENLO PARK—A developer hoping to convert a retirement home here into a Marriott Residence Inn has asked for permission to provide at least 56 fewer parking spaces than what the city says is required.

Although Menlo Park City Council members were not happy with the request during a study session in October, developer Sand Hill Property Co. has indicated it will continue with the same plan when it goes before the planning commission next month. This according to a report in the Palo Alto Daily News.

According to the city's new El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan, approved by the council in June, hotels are supposed to provide the equivalent of 1.25 parking spaces per room.

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David Phillips

David Phillips is a Chicago-based freelance writer and consultant with more than 20 years experience in business and community news. He also has extensive reporting experience in the food manufacturing industry for national trade publications.