Northgate Walk
1005 & 1010 Northgate Dr.
Address: 1005, 1010, 1020 and 1025 Northgate Drive
Project No.: ED16-038, UP16-018, S16-001,
LLA16-003, PTA 16-001
Applicant: Peter Stackpole, LCA Architects
590 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 310
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-1626
Project Planner: Steve Stafford
(415) 458-5048
steve.stafford@cityofsanrafael.org


Project DescriptionThe City has received an application proposing to redevelop and subdivide two contiguous parcels, currently developed with an existing commercial building and gas station use (1005 Northgate Dr.; APN: 178-240-17) and an existing multi-room hotel building (4 Point Sheraton at 1010 Northgate Dr.; APN: 178-240-21).
The project proposes to demolish the existing commercial building and gas station and construct a new 4-story, 30-unit, residential condominium building on that portion of the site.
The project also proposes to demolish the existing hotel ‘amenities’ (restaurant, meeting rooms, etc.) building and construct two (2) new 4-story, residential condominium buildings with 48 and 58 units, respectively.
Total units proposed on both sites is 136 units; 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units, and 30 ‘senior’ units.
The City has received an application proposing to redevelop and subdivide two contiguous parcels, currently developed with an existing commercial building and gas station use (1005 Northgate Dr.; APN: 178-240-17) and an existing multi-room hotel building (4 Point Sheraton at 1010 Northgate Dr.; APN: 178-240-21).
The project proposes to demolish the existing commercial building and gas station and construct a new 4-story, 30-unit, residential condominium building on that portion of the site.
The project also proposes to demolish the existing hotel ‘amenities’ (restaurant, meeting rooms, etc.) building and construct two (2) new 4-story, residential condominium buildings with 48 and 58 units, respectively.
Total units proposed on both sites is 136 units; 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units, and 30 ‘senior’ units.
Current StatusOn 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 is scheduled to review and act on the proposed project and requested entitlements.
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 is scheduled to review and act on the proposed project and requested entitlements.
Staff ReportsAll staff reports and agendas for this project can be found on the public meetings page of this website: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/meetings-search/
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/
Project PlansRevised Project Plans, 3/08/19
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)
Revised Project Plans, 3/08/19
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)
Technical/Supporting Studies- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Public CorrespondenceAll public comments received from Conceptual Design Review to the July 23, 2019 Planning Commission hearing
All public comments received from Conceptual Design Review to the July 23, 2019 Planning Commission hearing