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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, December 13, 2016
Regular Meeting
San Rafael Planning Commission Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECORDING OF MEMBERS PRESENT AND ABSENT
Present: Larry Paul
Jack Robertson
Barrett Schaefer
Berenice Davidson
Gerald Belletto
Sarah Loughran
Mark Lubamersky
Absent: None
Also Present: Raffi Boloyan, Planning Manager
Steve Stafford, Senior Planner
Caron Parker, Associate Planner
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PROCEDURES
URGENT COMMUNICATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes November 29, 2016
Barrett Schaefer moved and Jack Robertson seconded to approve Minutes as presented. The vote is as
follows:
AYES: Jack Robertson, Barrett Schaefer, Berenice Davidson, Gerald Belletto, Sarah Loughran,
Mark Lubamersky
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Larry Paul
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING
2. 815 B St. (Formerly 809 B St., and 1212 and 1214 2nd St.) Condition Compliance Review
2nd and B Streets Housing Development Project [ED12-060; UP12-029; LLA12-003 APNS:
011-256-12, -14, -15 and -32. Project Planner: Steve Stafford
Staff Report
Jack Robertson moved and Barrett Schaefer seconded to accept condition compliance review and to
support the architectural changes made to address historical mitigation measures items and direct the
$25K public benefit offered by the applicant to the Marin History Museum.
AYES: Jack Robertson, Barrett Schaefer, Berenice Davidson, Sarah Loughran
NOES: Larry Paul, Gerald Belletto, Mark Lubamersky
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
3. 350 Los Ranchitos (Guide Dogs for the Blind) – Request for Environmental and Design
Review Permit to allow the demolition of existing training offices, two kennels,
maintenance offices, maintenance storage and puppy socialization buildings and the
construction of a new Puppy center consisting of a 20,055 square foot building and 8,706
square feet of covered yards. The project would not increase dog, staff or volunteer
intensity on campus. The proposed project was reviewed by the Design Review Board on
September 7, 2016 and was recommended for approval; APN: 175-250-03; Public/Quasi-
Public (P/QP) Zoning District; Guide Dogs for the Blind, Owner; Brent Davies, Dreyfuss +
Blackford Architects, applicant; File No: ED16-043. Project Planner: Caron Parker
Staff Report
Barrett Schaefer moved and Gerald Belletto seconded to adopt resolution approving project as
presented. The vote is as follows:
AYES: Larry Paul, Jack Robertson, Barrett Schaefer, Berenice Davidson, Gerald Belletto, Sarah
Loughran, Mark Lubamersky
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. Planning Commission General Discussion on Land Use and Planning –Related Topics –
Recap and review of Summary and Draft Letter to City Council. APN: Citywide; File N o
P16-010.
Staff Report
The Letter to Council was reviews and accepted with one suggested modification.
5. Planning Commission Annual Meeting – Distribution of Rules and Procedures and
Selection of Planning Commission Liaison to the Design Review Board.
Staff Report
The Planning Commission Liaison to the Design Review Board was selected for 2017.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
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ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III
APPROVED THIS_____DAY____OF_______, 2016
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Mark Lubamersky, Chair