A group in Menlo Park, Save Downtown Menlo, is taking legal action against the city's proposal to redevelop three downtown parking lots into housing, asserting that the city cannot proceed without approval from a majority of property owners. The redevelopment plan, which aims to replace 556 parking spaces with 345 to 483 apartments, has sparked heated debates among residents and merchants. The lawsuit questions the city's adherence to its general plan, alleging inconsistencies and neglect of property owners' interests. Though the city hasn't been served with the lawsuit yet, the council is reviewing developer proposals for the project.
A lawsuit has been filed by Save Downtown Menlo to contest the city's redevelopment plans for three downtown parking lots into housing, claiming the city lacks authority.
The suit alleges that due process was not followed in the proposed redevelopment, highlighting inconsistencies between the city’s actions and its stated objectives for downtown preservation.
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