Planning Commission – November 18, 2025 (Special Meeting)
Planning Commission Special Meeting
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Participate In-Person:
San Rafael City Council Chambers
1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. RECORDING OF MEMBERS PRESENT AND ABSENT
C. APPROVAL OR REVISION OF ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS
D. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PROCEDURES
E. ACTION ITEMS
1. 1248 Fifth Avenue (APN 011-300-26) – Public hearing to consider a Major Environmental and Design Review Permit pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code 14.25 et seq. for the demolition of an existing 11,000 square foot commercial building, surface parking, and other site improvements; construction of a new (13) thirteen-story multi-family residential building with 188 units, inclusive of 19 units affordable to very low income households; tenant amenities; frontage improvements; and which seeks a density bonus and a concession and waivers from development standards pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915 – 65918.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15332 (In-Fill Developments Projects).
Project Planner:
Kristina Estudillo, Principal Planner, kristina.estudillo@cityofsanrafael.org
Krystle Rizzi, Contract Planner, krystle.rizzi@cityofsanrafael.org
Recommended Action – Adopt a resolution approving an Environmental and Design Review Permit (PLAN24-191 AND ED24-044) for demolition of an existing 11,000 square foot commercial building, surface parking, and other site improvements; construction of a new (13) thirteen-story multi-family residential building with 188 units, inclusive of 19 units affordable to very low income households and including tenant amenities and frontage improvements and determining the Project is Categorically Exempt from the CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development) of the CEQA Guidelines.
STAFF REPORT
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PUBLIC COMMENT
2. 1030 3rd Street (APN 011-300-26) – Public hearing to consider a Major Environmental and Design Review Permit pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code 14.25 et seq. for the demolition of an existing 4,400-square-foot commercial building and surface parking area; construction of a new 8-story mixed use building with 4,000-square-foot ground level commercial space, 131 residential units, inclusive of 11 units affordable to low income households; tenant amenities; frontage improvements; and which seeks a density bonus and a concession and waivers from development standards pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915 – 65918. CEQA Determination: Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15332 (In-Fill Developments Projects).
Project Planner:
Kristina Estudillo, Principal Planner, kristina.estudillo@cityofsanrafael.org
Krystle Rizzi, Contract Planner, krystle.rizzi@cityofsanrafael.org
Recommended Action – Adopt a resolution approving an Environmental and Design Review Permit (PLAN25-013 AND ED25-027) for demolition of an existing 4,400-square-foot commercial building and surface parking area; construction of a new 8-story mixed use building with 4,000-square-foot ground level commercial space, 131 residential units, inclusive of 11 units affordable to low income households; tenant amenities; frontage improvements; and which seeks a density bonus and a concession and waivers from development standards pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915 and determining the Project is Categorically Exempt from the CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 (Infill Development) of the CEQA Guidelines.
STAFF REPORT
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ATTACHMENT 2
ATTACHMENT 3
PUBLIC COMMENT
F. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
G. COMMISSION COMMUNICATION