Why does Woodside need bigger houses? We need to reduce the ever-growing house size on the Peninsula, not increase it.

Quite frankly, Samia, it's none of your business.

Some of our residents have a large family, work out of their homes, have wine cellars, libraries, offices, studios or gyms. If they can afford it, it's not your concern. And even if it is just one person and just want room to roam around, that's fine also.

No one tells you how to spend your money...

Agreed POGO, they should also allow smaller lots to have "granny units". This would aid in their BMR issue and the property owner actually has a chance to hear any noise issues or see visual infractions

Samia - I don't care what regulations Menlo Park residents have. Woodside in general has large lots, and the allowed house sizes are oftentimes smaller than those allowed on small Menlo Park lots. I don't see why reducing house sizes on the Peninsula would help anything, and don't see why larger houses in Woodside would affect you as a Menlo Park resident.

Woodside has been known for its beautiful and large estates since the 1800's. The 6,000 sq ft restriction has been somewhat arbitrary (in more recent years) considering the large size of many of the lots. Woodside is a beautiful community with beautiful homes that are well cared for. Glad the council is relaxing their restrictions!

For those of us with strange lot sizes, shapes, and hills, 10% is not enough. Just make it easier and cheaper to get reasonable projects through.

Despite calling Woodside home, many of us don't have hundreds of thousands to fight the arcane rules. We can update a dated and deficient house in a tight budget, but don't have unlimited funds for the battle.