HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11609 (Condominium Campus)RESOLUTION NO. 11609
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A TENTATIVE MAP
(TSO4-004) FOR RE -SUBDIVISION OF THE COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM CAMPUS
LOCATED AT 4300 REDWOOD HIGHWAY FOR UP TO 50 CONDOMINIUM UNITS
(APN: 155-110-05 AND 06)
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2004, on behalf of 4300 Redwood Road Venture, LLC, owner,
Perry Palmer submitted a planning application for a Tentative Map to the Community
Development Department to allow resubdivision for up to 50 condominium units at the 10.0 -acre
Fairchild site located at 4300 Redwood Highway, and on May 25, 2004, the applications were
deemed complete for processing; and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2004, the San Rafael Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing on the proposed Tentative Map, accepting all oral and written public testimony
and the written report of the Community Development Department staff, and recommended
approval of the Tentative Map application; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of a separate resolution, the Planning Commission has
recommended approval of a concurrent application for Rezoning from a Planned Development
(PD 1804) District to a revised PD District to allow up to 50 condominium units; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2004, the San Rafael City Council held a duly -noticed public
hearing on the proposed project and accepted all oral and written public testimony and the written
report of the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, by adoption of a separate ordinance, the City Council approved a Rezoning
from Planned Development (PD 1804) District to a revised PD District for the property, which
establishes the appropriate development regulations and trip generation rates for the proposed
project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council made the following findings with respect to the applications for
a Tentative Map to allow re -subdivision of the of the commercial condominium campus located
at 4300 Redwood Highway for up to 50 condominium units:
Tentative Map Findings (TSO4-004)
The proposed map is in accord with the General Plan, and any adopted specific plan or
neighborhood plan in that: a) the proposed 16 -building commercial condominium
development with up to 50 units would be consistent with its underlying Light
Industrial/Office General Plan land use designation; b) the proposed site plan would be
consistent with the minimum size and shape for lots, and lot design standards, in accordance
with the City's Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance; c) the project would redevelop
an in -fill site in an urbanized area where public services are available; d) potential
environmental impacts on the site have been mitigated; and e) the project has paid traffic
mitigation fees to contribute its fair share toward traffic improvements in the area.
2. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the San Rafael
General Plan and any pertinent specific or neighborhood plans in that: a) the project proposes
structures, site improvements, landscaping, parking, and architectural designs appropriate for
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the setting; b) Zoning Ordinance Chapter 25 — Design Criteria findings have been made
below which, implement the General Plan design policies LU -19 through LU -36; and c) the
the project has been reviewed by the Design Review Board to ensure that the design is
compatible with the neighborhood and surrounding environs.
The property subject to the subdivision is physically suitable for the type and density of the
development that is proposed in that: a) the project was reviewed by the Design Review
Board and Planning Commission, and Environmental and Design Review Permit findings
have been made determining that the project is in conformance with the design criteria in the
General Plan, and Chapter 25 of the Zoning Ordinance; b) adequate services and utility
systems are immediately accessible to the site from Redwood Highway to serve the proposed
development; and c) adequate area would be provided on-site for required parking,
landscaping and drainage improvements.
4. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat in
that: a) a 50 -foot hardscape setback and a 100 -foot building setback would be maintained
between the project and Gallinas Creek; b) geotechnical review has been completed for the
project to evaluate potential hazards; c) the proposed project has been reviewed and
conditioned to incorporate fire and crime prevention techniques by the City's Police and Fire
Departments, and would be constructed to meet the minimum standards of the Uniform Fire
and Building Codes; d) the project has been conditioned to require stormwater pollution
prevention measures and best management practices (BMPs) in accordance with Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) standards; and e) mitigation measures have been
recommended as conditions of approval to reduce potential impacts to less -than -significant
levels.
The design of the subdivision or the type of proposed improvements is not likely to cause
serious health problems in that: a) there are adequate services for site development; b) the
subdivision has been designed to be sensitive to the character and improvements of the
surrounding area; and c) the potential environmental impacts have been assessed pursuant to
the provisions of the CEQA and mitigated to a less -than -significant level through the project
design and conditions of approval.
6. The design of the subdivision or the type of the proposed improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the
proposed subdivision in that: a) no access easements are required for the public at large,
public rights -of way, or public trials exist on the property; and b) an existing improved
roadway right-of-way (Redwood Highway) exists that would provide adequate and safe
access and utility connections to the condominiums.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve the
application for a Tentative Map to re -subdivide the subject property for up to 50 condominium
units, subject to the following the conditions of approval:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. This Tentative Map approval permits the re -subdivision of the subject property for up to
50 condominium units within the building footprints identified on the Tentative Map and
the approved Environmental and Design Review Permit (ED03-004) plans. All
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improvements and uses of the subject property shall be consistent with the approved
Planned Development District (ZC04-004) and the adopted Use Permit (UP03-004) and
Environmental and Design Review Permit (ED03-004) for the project.
2. The Final Map for the condominiums shall be recorded, prior to the issuance of building
permits for tenant improvements for Phase H of the project. Said Final Map shall include
a parenthetical statement under exception to public service easement to read
"approximate building footprints."
3. The applicant shall record a document of annexation to the CC&Rs for Phase H of the
project to accurately reflect the 50 condominium units (delineated on the condominium
plan) with the recordation of the Final Map for the re -subdivision.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk if the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held Monday, the 19'h day of July, 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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JEA$NE M. LEONCn, City Clerk