On October 23, 2018, the Planning Commission provided initial review and feedback on specific topic areas associated with the project, as requested by staff, including: 1) land use; 2) density; 3) scale; 4) bulk/mass; 5) subdivision layout; 6) setback easement; and 7) environmental findings. Staff sought only direction from the Commission. No action (approval or denial) was requested or taken at this hearing. Comments provided by the Commission will be used as guide to modify the project, as necessary.

On January 23, 2019, Design Review Board reviewed the proposed site and building design and provided the following recommendations:

• The architectural of the buildings needs to better relate to the design character elements found in Terra Linda and that of the adjacent hotel. (The applicant is encouraged to pick up elements of the Eichler “vocabulary” and simplify or combined vertical and horizontal articulation.)
• A pullout/drop-off area should be included in the site design for 1007 Northgate Dr.
• The shadow study needs to be re-analyzed for accuracy and enhanced to make it easier to evaluate the shading impacts. The shadow study shall include a 9 a.m. analysis in addition to the noon and 3 p.m. analysis.
• The project amenities need to include an outdoor cooking/BBQ area. The applicant is encouraged to explore locating this amenity in the vicinity of the proposed pool.
• The project amenities need to include some type of outdoor play structure or area. The applicant is encouraged to explore locating this in the vicinity of the proposed pool.
• The tree species palette proposed in the Landscape Plan needs to be re-evaluated, particularly the Texas Privet and Deodar Cedar species.

• In lieu of providing a pool amenity for 1007 Northgate Dr, the senior residents should have access to the proposed swimming pool at 1030 Northgate Dr., like the other residents at 1020 and 1030 Northgate Dr.

On May 21, 2019, the Design Review Board continued their review of site and building design revisions to the project. The Design Review Board ultimately recommended approval of the project design, as revised.

On July 23. 2019 the Planning Commission conditionally approved the project.

• Approved Resolution

On June 23, 2021, the project entitlements were granted an automatic 18-month time extension in compliance with State of California Assembly Bill 1561, or until January 23, 2023.

• Time Extension Letter

All staff reports and agendas for this project can be found on the public meetings page of this website: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/meetings-search/ 

Revised Project Plans, 3/08/19

• Project Plans (Full Set)

Revised Project Plans, 3/30/18 SUPERSEDED BY 3/08/19 PLANS

• Common Sheets A0.0 - A2.1
• Architectural Sheets 1007.0 - 1007.7
• Architectural Sheets 1020.0 - 1020.8
• Architectural Sheets 1030.0 - 1030.9
• Shadow Study Sheets SH1.1 - SH1.4
• Civil Plan Sheets C0 - C4
• Landscape Plan Sheets 

Revised Project plans (Part 1), July 1, 2016 (large file - may take a while to download) SUPERSEDED BY 3/30/18 PLANS

Revised Project plans (Part 2), July 1, 2016 (large file - may take a while to download) SUPERSEDED BY 3/30/18 PLANS

Original Project Plans (submitted 4/15/16) SUPERSEDED BY 3/30/18 PLANS:

• Common Sheets A0.0 - A1.2 (Part 1 of 7)
• Architectural Sheets 1005.0 - 1005.7 (Part 2 of 7)
• Architectural Sheets 1020.0 - 1020.8 (Part 3 of 7)
• Architectural Sheets 1025.0 - 1025-8 (Part 4 of 7)
• Shadow Study Sheets SH1.1 - SH1.4 (Part 5 of 7)
• Civil Plan Sheets C0 - C4 (Part 6 of 7)
• Landscape Plan Sheet L1 - L4 (Part 7 of 7)

• Air Quality Impact Analysis, LSA Associates, Inc.; May 2018
• Studies/Biological Site Assessment- 1005-101 Northgate Drive Project, LSA Associates, Inc.; December 7, 2015
• Tree Survey Report- Northgate Drive Project, LSA Associates, Inc.; April 12, 2016
• Revised Tree Survey Report- Northgate Drive Project, LSA Associates, Inc.; May 5, 2016
• Geotechnical Investigation- Hillcrest Multi-Use Development- 1005/1020/1025 Northgate Drive, Miller-Pacific Engineering Group; January 27, 2016
• GHG Compliance Checklist, City of San Rafael, June 6, 2018
• Noise Impact Analysis, 1005-1010 Northgate Drive Project, LSA Associates, Inc.; March 2016
• Preliminary Hydrology Study For Northgate Walk, CSW/St2 Engineers; July 1, 2016
• Site Mitigation Plan for 1005 Northgate Drive, AEI Consultants Environmental and Engineering Services; June 17, 2016
• Environmental Site Assessment Four Points by Sheraton- 1010 Northgate Drive, AllWest Environmental, Inc; December 28, 2012
  • Part 1
  • Part 2
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessment- 1005 Northgate Drive, Odic Environmental; August 28, 2013
• Trip Generation Memo, W-Trans, August 29, 2016
• Peer Review of 8/29/16 Trip Generation and Parking Analysis Memo for 1005/1020/1025 Northgate Drive by W-Trans; Parisi Transportation Associates; October 24, 2016
• Supplemental Trip Generation Memo for Freitas Pkwy/US 101 North ramps/Civic Center by W-Trans, December 12, 2017
• Supplemental Peer Review of 12/12/17 Trip Generation and Parking Analysis Memos for 1005/1020/1025 Northgate Drive by W-Trans; Parisi Transportation Associates; January 25, 2018
• Northgate Walk Peer Review of City's Traffic Analysis by Parisi; October 18, 2018
• Northgate Walk Traffic Analysis Memo; October 18, 2018
• Traffic Modeling Analysis Memo, City’s Traffic Engineer, September 12, 2017
• Peer Review of Traffic Modeling Analysis Memo by Parisi Transportation Associates; October 14, 2016
• Northgate Walk View Studies; LCA Architects, June 30, 2016
• Parking Analysis for the Northgate San Rafael Project, W-Trans; June 30, 2016
• Parking Analysis for the Northgate San Rafael Project, W-Trans; September 14, 2016
• Revised Parking Analysis for Northgate San Rafael Project, W-Trans, December 12, 2017

These following documents are available for review at the Planning Division offices

• Preliminary Title Report for 1005 Northgate Drive, Commonwealth Land Title Company; issued June 12, 2014
• ALTA Title Report for 1010 Northgate Dr., Stewart Title Guaranty Co., issued October 9, 2012