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A new sizeable mixed-use development may be horizon to replace the former Sunset Magazine campus in Silicon Valley.
The proposed development spans 7 acres in Menlo Park and is set to include four buildings. These structures would accommodate a diverse range of amenities, such as 800 to 1,150 apartments, 150 hotel rooms, over 50,000 square feet of office space, and an impressive 840,000 square feet of retail space. This ambitious project aims to replace the existing 1950s-era ranch buildings on the site. Oisin Heneghan of N17 Development is the driving force behind the development and has recently submitted the plans to the city. The proposal uses a special ordinance known as the “builder’s remedy,” which allows circumvention of specific zoning laws if a portion of the housing provided is designated as affordable.
However, the project could encounter some challenges as the original campus was designed by architect Cliff May, renowned as “the father of the ranch house.” The landscape design was also undertaken by Thomas Church, a celebrated figure responsible for creating many well-known Bay Area gardens, including San Francisco’s Fay Park. Heneghan has requested a historical review in light of the site’s historical significance.
Moreover, the land is potentially sensitive due to the discovery of Native American artifacts in the vicinity, particularly near San Francisquito Creek, as noted in a letter from Daniel Shoup of Archaeological/Historical Consultants.
The property was vacated by Sunset Magazine in 2015 when they relocated to new offices in Jack London Square, Oakland. Currently, 80 Willow Road is listed for lease.
