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Six drawings of the type of houses proposed in the Dominican residential development

Dominican Residential Development

Project Description

The City of San Rafael received a Development Application for a residential development on a 20.79 acre site situated at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Deer Park Avenue. The proposed project involves subdividing the property into 50 parcels and constructing 50 residential units, along with 14 Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). The 50 residential units include the following types of housing:

27 single-family homes ranging in size from 2,612 sq. ft. - 3,215 net sq. ft.

17 townhomes ranging in size from 1,150 sq. ft. - 1,390 net sq. ft. *(*T-Homes with attached JADUs)

6 Duplex units each 1,705 net sq. ft.

APN: 015-163-03

Zoning: PD(1884) - Planned Development

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Process and Status

The project was deemed complete for processing on October 8, 2024. As this proposal constitutes a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the next step in the development review process for the City to conduct environmental review and evaluate the project pursuant CEQA. The City has determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is needed to fully evaluate the proposed project.

The City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified consultants to prepare this document for the City on May 2, 2025. Interested proposers are required to return all required RFP documents as part of their submitted proposal by 5:00 pm on June 13, 2025.

Request for Proposals

Note: The due date for submitting proposals has been extended to 5:00 pm on June 27, 2025.

Note:  A minor amendment to the scope of work has been uploaded on June 26, 2027. 

Below is the revised scope in strike through and underline and highlighted. This can be found at the bottom of page 9 of the RFP.

  1. Baseline determination.  The baseline for environmental review of the proposed project involves consideration of the following for examination:  Identify and evaluate the potential impacts from the proposed project against 1.) the existing conditions at the time of the Notice of Preparation (NOP), 2.) existing conditions along with historical fluctuating change in use on the project site, and 3.) previously permitted development on the project site, including both constructed and not constructed.  In consultation with CEQA attorney retained as subconsultant, The consultant shall submit written recommendation to the City on baseline determination and related considerations.

Attached is an edited version of the RFP with the modifications highlighted and in strike through/underline.

Amended Request for Proposals

RFP Questions and Responses

Applicant

Ray Cassidy
Dominican Valley  LLC
marindevelop@gmail.com

Project Contact

Kristina Estudillo, Principal Planner
DominicanResidentialDevelopment@cityofsanrafael.org

Project Status

Complete/Environmental Review

News Updates

City Seal

Dominican Valley Project Update

Posted on October 14, 2024

Since the last incompleteness determination was made, the applicant submitted additional information to staff and withdrew their request for a density bonus.  At that point, staff was able to determine that the project is now complete pursuant to the Permit Streamlining Act and the applicant withdrew their appeal of the staff determination that the project...
aerial view of the project site

Dominican Residential Project – Resubmittal of July 25, 2024

Posted on August 18, 2024

The Dominican Residential Project was resubmitted to the City of San Rafael on July 25, 2024. The project is currently under review by city staff.  Please check the Project Page for more information on the Development Application Submittal Materials.
aerial view of the project site

Dominican Residential Project – Resubmittal of March 29, 2024

Posted on April 4, 2024

The Dominican Residential Project was resubmitted to the City of San Rafael on March 29, 2024. The project is currently under review by city staff.  Please check the Project Page for more information on the Development Application Submittal Materials.

Project Timeline

Planning Application Submitted

12/6/2023

Application Under Review

Public Hearing

Final Action

Project Documents

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