HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD BioMarin Development Agreement____________________________________________________________________________________
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: May 3, 2021
Disposition: Resolution 14908
Agenda Item No: 7.a
Meeting Date: May 3, 2021
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Community Development Department
Prepared by: Paul A. Jensen, AICP [SK]
Community Development Director
City Manager Approval: ______________
TOPIC: BIOMARIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR
THE EXECUTED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ORDINANCE 1982) BETWEEN
BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL AND THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPANDED SAN RAFAEL CORPORATE CENTER (750-790
LINDARO STREET AND 781-791 LINCOLN AVENUE AND 999 3RD STREET); CASE
NO.: P21-007
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1.Open the public hearing and accept public testimony on the Annual Review Report;
2.Close the public hearing; and
3.Adopt resolution approving Annual Review Report (Attachment 1)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On March 23, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1982 approving a Development
Agreement (DA) between BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BioMarin) and the City of San Rafael. This DA
permits the phased development and expansion of the San Rafael Corporate Center and the 999 3rd
Street property with laboratory and research and development (R&D) buildings. The DA vests the land
use and development entitlements/approvals for 10 years.
The procedures and requirements for reviewing and approving DAs are prescribed by City Resolution
6089. The procedures require periodic review to ensure that the project is proceeding in good faith and
that the terms of the DA are being met. Ordinance No. 1982 specifically requires an annual review for
this DA. This report presents the first anniversary annual review, and a public hearing is required to
solicit comments on the Annual Review Report. BioMarin has submitted an Annual Report (Attachment
2)which demonstrates progress and compliance with the terms of the DA. A draft resolution has been
prepared (see attached Attachment 1) outlining findings that support the approval of this Annual Review
Report.
BACKGROUND:
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In 2012, BioMarin purchased the San Rafael Corporate Center (SRCC), a 15.54-acre campus of office
buildings located south of Second Street. Since the initial purchase, BioMarin has built-out the original
campus of buildings (five office buildings and two parking garages) and now occupies the campus with
corporate office, R&D, and laboratory uses. In 2015, BioMarin was granted entitlements to expand the
SRCC campus to develop a sixth office/lab building on the surface parking lot west of Lindaro Street
(755 Lindaro Street), and to expand the existing parking garage located east of Lincoln Avenue. This
expansion has not been built.
In 2018, BioMarin purchased the three-acre site at 999 3rd Street, formerly owned and occupied by PG
& E. This property, which also fronts on Lindaro Street and 2nd Street is contiguous to the SRCC. This
three-acre site previously underwent a two-phased soils remediation project administered by both
PG&E and BioMarin. The fully remediated site is now vacant and paved with asphalt.
BioMarin & Vivalon/EDEN Housing Development Approvals
On March 23, 2020, the City Council approved entitlements to redevelop the 999 3rd Street site and
append this site to the SRCC for an expanded campus. BioMarin intends to develop the properties
over a phased period to maintain its corporate campus and increase laboratory and research and
development space. The City Council actions for this approval included the following:
• Certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR).
• Expansion of the Planned Development (PD) zoning District adopted for the SRCC to
encompass/incorporate the 999 3rd St. property. Within the expanded PD District, a General Plan
Amendment was granted to allow for a new floor area ratio allowance (development intensity) to
govern the expanded SRCC as one project site. The approvals also extended and incorporated the
previously approved expansion of the SRCC campus, which, as noted above is the development of
an office/lab building at 755 Lindaro Street and expanded parking garage.
• Approval of a Master Use Permit, Environmental and Design Review Permit, and Tentative Parcel
Map. The Vesting Parcel Map divides the three-acre, 999 3rd Street into two parcels: a large parcel
(116,680 square feet), and a small parcel (15,000 square feet) at the northwestern portion of the
site.
• Approval of most of the 999 3rd Street site (large parcel reference above) for development of the
expanded BioMarin campus with 207,000 sq. ft. of laboratory/research and development (R&D) and
office space (split about equally between the two uses). This development is contained in two, 72-ft
tall, four-story buildings. The ground floor is designed to provide amenities to support the BioMarin
campus, which may include lobbies; an auditorium; conference rooms; a small café; and dining
space. A useable roof top deck (above the ground floor between the two buildings) is proposed for
employee use as noted in the concept drawing package.
• Approval of a senior center and senior housing on northwest portion of the property (15,000 square
foot small parcel reference above) was allocated to Vivalon (formerly Whistlestop) and EDEN
Housing was approved for development of a six-story building for a new senior center and senior
housing (67 low-income rental units). The expanded PD District does not apply to this parcel.
• Approval of a Development Agreement (DA) (adopted on April 6, 2020) to vest the approvals for an
extended period of time (10 years). The DA freezes the City’s development fees at the current fee
schedule rates in exchange for BioMarin providing certain public benefits (discussed below). The
DA is applicable to the expanded BioMarin campus development only. Vivalon and EDEN Housing
are not party to this DA, so the vesting does not apply to the senior center and senior housing.
A complete and detailed Background and Project Description discussion can be found in the January
28, 2020 Planning Commission staff report and the March 23, 2020 City Council staff report. The
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Planning Commission and City Council meetings can also be viewed on the Meeting Agendas & Videos
page, online at: http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/meetings. Referenced application material exhibits are
also included within FEIR attachments, also online at: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/999-3rd.
Terms of the Development Agreement
The DA affords the City and the developer (BioMarin) the opportunity to negotiate terms and conditions,
as well as public benefits, in exchange for the 10-year vesting of the project approvals. The executed
DA, which can be accessed here includes the following list of the public benefits, as well as other
obligations and requirements:
1. Northwestern Portion Donation. BioMarin is required to donate the 15,000 square foot
northwestern parcel on the 999 3rd Street site to Vivalon (formerly Whistlestop). The donation is
part of a land exchange through which the delta in value of the exchanged properties, as of a
June 2018 appraisal, results in a $1,200,000 donation.
2. Remediation. For the benefit of development of a healthy aging campus and affordable senior
housing, BioMarin is required to complete the second phase of the soil remediation for the 999
3rd Street Property by performing an investigation and cleanup under the State Department of
Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) Voluntary Cleanup Program. BioMarin is responsible to fund
this remediation ($2,000,000). The total remediation costs for the entire three-acre site are over
$16,000,000.
3. Retail Space. BioMarin agreed to provide 3,500 square feet of retail space on a portion of the
999 3rd Street property (the actual layout and location of such space to be determined by
BioMarin). The retail space is required to be open to the public during BioMarin’s business
hours (from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
4. Public Plaza. BioMarin agreed to provide an approximately 6,000 square feet of landscaped
plaza “Front Porch” located at the corner of 3rd Street and Lindaro Street (the actual layout of
such plaza to be determined by BioMarin). This plaza is required to be open to the public from
dawn to dusk.
5. Striping for Bike Lane. BioMarin is required to add striping for Class II Bike lane on Lindaro
Street from 3rd Street to Andersen Drive or up to one mile of an equivalent section of roadway in
San Rafael that is determined by the City to meet the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan.
6. Restriping for Pedestrian Safety. BioMarin is required to improve pedestrian safety with
restriping at the corner of Lindaro Street and 3rd Street.
7. Contribution for Traffic Light Synchronization. BioMarin is required to contribute $500,000 to the
City towards the synchronization of traffic lights along the 2nd and 3rd Street corridors to improve
traffic flow or for other traffic/circulation/parking improvement measures as reasonably
determined by the City. This obligation may be payable in full at the first anniversary of the
Effective Date, or $125,000 each year for four (4) years (commencing on the first anniversary of
the Effective Date and continuing for the next three (3) anniversaries of the Effective Date), at
the option and sole discretion of BioMarin.
8. Contribution for Shuttle Service. BioMarin is required to contribute $400,000 to the City for
purposes of implementing a first mile/last mile shuttle service or for other
traffic/circulation/parking improvement measures as reasonably determined by the City. This
obligation shall be payable in increments of $100,000 each year for four (4) years (commencing
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on the first anniversary of the Effective Date and continuing for the next three (3) anniversaries
of the Effective Date).
9. City’s Use for Public Parking and Ancillary Uses. Upon the effective date of the DA and until
BioMarin submits any construction related permit (grading, building, etc.) for either Building A or
B, BioMarin is required to allow the City to utilize up to 70% of the surface area of the 999 3rd
Street property (the exact layout to be reasonably negotiated and agreed to by the parties so as
to maximize the utility of the portion to be used by the City and the remaining portion) for public
parking and ancillary uses (such as food truck market, etc.) until such time as commencement
of construction activities for either building on this property.
10. Donation of Lease to Vivalon. Upon BioMarin’s acquisition of the Vivalon property at 648
Lindaro Avenue (land exchanged referenced above), BioMarin is required to donate to Vivalon a
leaseback of 930 Tamalpais Avenue for three (3) years, valued at approximately $256,000 as of
May 2019.
Additional Obligations. BioMarin agreed to the following additional obligations if certain timing
milestones in the DA are not met:
• If construction on the 999 3rd Street property has not commenced by the sixth (6th) anniversary
of the effective date of this DA, then BioMarin is required to construct the Class II Bike lane
along Lindaro Street from 3rd Street to Andersen Drive (Item # 5 Above) and required
improvements to the 2nd Street and Lindaro Street intersection; and
• If construction of the second building at the 999 3rd Street property has not commenced by the
eighth (8th) anniversary of the effective date of the DA, then the vesting of the entitlements for
the SRCC expansion (approved office/lab building at 755 Lindaro Street) shall expire.
Continuing Obligations Relating to the Original SRCC Development Agreement. The 1998 DA executed
for the SRCC campus (initially executed between Fair Isaac and the City of San Rafael) included the
following ongoing obligations (in perpetuity), which were carried over into the current DA between the
City and BioMarin:
1. Public Parking on Nights and Weekends. The Project shall continue to make available to the
public parking on the western SRCC surface parking lot and garage (west of Lindaro Street)
during evening and weekend hours.
2. Park Area. The Project shall continue to provide the publicly accessible park located along the
south side of the SRCC campus (south of and between Building A at 750 Lindaro Street and
Building B at 781 Lincoln Avenue). This park area shall open to the public from dawn to dusk.
The public’s use of the park area shall be subject the Reservation Rules and Policies on file with
the City.
3. Conference Facility. The Project will continue to offer an after-business-hours publicly
accessible, interior conference facility consisting of 2,500 square feet. At the sole option of
BioMarin, this facility may be relocated from the current location on the SRCC property to a
location within the 999 3rd Street property that provides substantially equivalent amenities and
space, as determined upon the completion of the retail and plaza portions of the R&D
Development Property. The public’s use of the Conference Facility shall be subject to the
scheduling, fee, priority use and rules, regulations and guidelines provisions set forth in the
Reservation Rules and Policies on file with the City.
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Annual Reporting. Upon the City’s request, BioMarin is required to report to the City, no more
frequently than once per calendar year, on the status of its development plans related to the DA.
ANALYSIS:
Annual Report on Development Agreement
Per City Resolution No. 6089, periodic review is required to ensure that the project is proceeding in
good faith and that the terms of the DA are being met. Per the terms of the DA, BioMarin has
submitted an Annual Report (Attachment 2), which represents the first-year anniversary status of the
project. While the Annual Report states that there are no updates on the start of the project
construction, it reports on the status of the DA terms and obligations. The following is the status of the
key terms and obligations (listed above) that are pertinent to this first anniversary annual review:
Northwestern Portion Donation (Item #1). On September 14, 2020, BioMarin and Vivalon
negotiated and executed a Charitable Contribution and Exchange Agreement to effectuate
BioMarin’s donation of the northwestern, 15,000 square foot portion of the 999 3rd Street site. It
is expected that this agreement will close in early May 2021. The closing date is contingent
upon: 1) the recently completed site certification for remediation by DTSC; and 2) approval and
recordation of the Final Parcel Map (creating the parcel).
Remediation (Item #2). BioMarin has completed the remediation of the western portion of the
999 3rd Street property. Final site certification for the completed remediation (for the entire
three-acre site) was provided by DTSC on March 24, 2021.
Contribution for Traffic Light Synchronization (Item #7). BioMarin has submitted a check to the
City in the amount of $125,000 for the traffic light synchronization. This is the first of four annual
payments to the City for a total contribution of $500,000.
Contribution to Shuttle Service (Item #8). BioMarin has submitted a check to the City in the
amount of $100,000 as a contribution to a future shuttle service. This is the first of four annual
payments to the City for a total contribution of $400,000.
City’s Use for Public Parking and Ancillary Uses (Item #9). The City and BioMarin have been
working to complete a license agreement for the City’s temporary use of 70% of 999 3rd Street
property. A draft license agreement is completed, which identifies the footprint of the temporary
use area (eastern portion of the site), public parking details and specified temporary uses.
Vivalon/EDEN Housing needs a construction staging area near their project site. City staff and
BioMarin are discussing the inclusion of a construction staging use in the license agreement,
which may result in some adjustments to the allowable use footprint. It is expected that the
agreement will be completed and executed this month.
BioMarin has demonstrated good faith in meeting the terms and obligations of the DA. As required by
Resolution No. 6089, a resolution has been prepared (Attachment 1) for City Council adoption, which
confirms compliance with the terms and obligations of the DA for this first anniversary annual review.
Status of Vivalon/EDEN Housing Senior Center and Senior Housing
As discussed above, the Vivalon/EDEN Housing Senior Center and Senior Housing project was entitled
concurrent with the BioMarin project approvals. However, Vivalon/EDEN Housing is not party to the
DA. This project is progressing through the City building permit process and initial construction phase.
It is expected that construction will commence this summer.
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Environmental Review
As discussed above, the BioMarin and Vivalon/EDEN Housing development projects were subject to
environmental review and a Final Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified. As required by
State law (California Environmental Quality Act), action on the annual review of the Development Agreement
must be reviewed to determine if it is subject to environmental review. As the Annual Review is an
informational report, it will have no physical impact on the environment, and is therefore exempt from
environmental review per CEQA Guidelines under 14 CRR Section 15061(b).
PUBLIC NOTICING AND OUTREACH:
Notice of this public hearing has been conducted in accordance with the City’s noticing requirements. A
Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to all property owners and occupants within a 300-foot radius of
the project site, the appropriate neighborhood groups (Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods and
the Gerstle Park Neighborhood), and all other interested parties, 15 calendar days prior to the date of
this meeting. Public notice was also posted on the project site (Exhibit 3).
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project is a private development and does not have a negative impact on the City budget given
that the planning review and processing of these applications are subject to 100% cost recovery fees,
paid for by the applicant.
As discussed above, the DA for the project will be subject to the City’s development fees but the
required fees and fee amounts are locked-in at the time the DA is executed. In exchange for the
vesting of the fees, the DA obligates BioMarin to other financial contributions to the City which are
discussed above.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options to consider on this matter:
1. Adopt Resolution to approve the Annual Report as recommended by staff;
2. Adopt Resolution with modifications; or
3. Continue the public hearing and require additional information, study, or analysis.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft City Council resolution approving the Annual Review Report for the approved
Development Agreement with BioMarin
2. BioMarin Annual Report, April 5, 2021
3. City Council Public Hearing Notice
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RESOLUTION NO. 14908
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FIRST
ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE EXCUTED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(ORDINANCE 1982) BETWEEN BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL AND THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXPANDED SAN RAFAEL CORPORATE
CENTER (750-790 LINDARO STREET AND 781-791 LINCOLN AVENUE AND 999 3rd
STREET) CASE NO. P21-007 (APN’S: 011-265-01, 013-012-38 AND -39 AND 013-021-50, -
51, -52 -53, -54, -55)
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2018, BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BioMarin), in conjunction
with Vivalon (formerly Whistlestop)/EDEN Housing, submitted planning applications to the City
of San Rafael Community Development Department for the development of the three-acre
parcel located at 999 3rd Street (former PG &E property). The planning applications included: a)
a General Plan Amendment (GPA18-001) and Zoning Text Amendment (ZO18-003); b) an
amendment to the Planned Development (PD) District Amendment (ZC18-002); c) a Master Use
Permit (UP18-034); d) an Environmental and Design Review Permit (ED18-087); e) a
Development Agreement (DA19-001); f) a Small Subdivision/Tentative Parcel Map (S18-001);
and g) and a Sign Program Amendment (SP18-006). These applications presented the
development of two projects: BioMarin’s proposal to build two, 72-foot tall, four-story
laboratory/research and development buildings, totaling 207,000 sq. ft. on a 115,680 square
foot portion of this site; and the Vivalon/EDEN Housing proposal to build a 67-unit, 70-foot tall,
six-story senior center and affordable senior housing building on a 15,000 square foot portion of
this; and
WHEREAS, the BioMarin applications included a request to incorporate its
laboratory/research and development portion of the project into the existing, contiguous 15.5-
acre San Rafael Corporate Center (SRCC) campus located south of 2nd Street. The application
for the PD District amendment Z18-002 (referenced above) proposed to extend this District to
include this 115,680 square foot portion of the 999 3rd Street site. The expanded SRCC campus
would total 18 acres; and
WHEREAS, the Development Agreement DA19-001 application filed by BioMarin
requested a 10-year time frame for buildout of the expanded campus approvals, which would
freeze the development application and impact fees for this 10-year period. In exchange for this
vested time period, BioMarin offered the City a series of public benefits as consideration for the
Development Agreement. Vivalon/EDEN Housing was not party to this Development Agreement
request; and
WHEREAS, a Development Agreement was drafted to incorporate the proposed terms
and obligations for both parties. Further, it was processed in accordance with the requirements
set forth in City Council Resolution No. 6089, which establishes the City’s rules and regulations
for the consideration of Development Agreements; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, through the adoption of ordinances and resolutions, the
San Rafael City Council certif ied a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and approved the
collective planning applications. This action included the approval of a Development Agreement
through adoption of Ordinance No. 1982; and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2020 the Development Agreement was executed; and
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WHEREAS, the procedures and requirements for reviewing and approving Development
Agreements are prescribed by City Council Resolution No. 6089. As the Development
Agreement vests entitlement approvals for up to 10 years, the procedures require periodic
review to ensure that the project is proceeding in good faith and that the terms of the
Development Agreement are being met. Ordinance 1982 specifically requires an annual review
of this Development Agreement through the 10-year term; and
WHEREAS, in April 2021, BioMarin submitted the first anniversary Annual Report (dated
April 5, 2021), which provides information on the status of the project and compliance with the
terms and obligations of the Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 6089, on May 3, 2021, the City Council held a
duly noticed public hearing to review the Development Agreement Annual Review Report
prepared by the Community Development Department and considered all oral and written public
testimony; and
WHEREAS, the custodian of documents which constitute the record of proceedings
upon which this decision is based, is the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 6089, the City Council finds and determines
based on substantial evidence presented in the Annual Review Report that the BioMarin,
developer has complied in good faith with the terms and the conditions of the Development
Agreement during this first anniversary period of review.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael
does hereby approve the BioMarin Development Agreement Annual Review Report dated May
3, 2021.
I, LINDSAY LARA, the Clerk of 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 of said City held on Monday, the 3rd day of May 2021, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
BioMarin Annual Report
Obligations Relating to the R&D Development Property
April 5, 2021
BioMarin Annual Report
Obligations Relating to the R&D Development Property
April 5, 2021
As required by the Development Agreement (“DA”), BioMarin is pleased to submit this annual report to
provide an update on the current status of the new projects and compliance with the DA’s terms and
obligations, due on the first anniversary of the Effective Date. While there are no updates on the start of
construction of new R&D projects, the following addresses compliance with the obligations to date.
Northwestern Portion Donation. Developer shall donate the Northwestern Portion to Whistlestop as
part of a land swap through which the delta in value of the swapped properties, as of a June 2018
appraisal, results in a One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) donation. Developer
shall donate the Northwestern Portion in its then current as-is condition, for development of a healthy
aging campus and affordable senior housing.
BioMarin and Vivalon (previously Whistlestop) negotiated and executed a Charitable Contribution and
Exchange Agreement on September 14, 2020 to effectuate BioMarin’s donation of the northwest portion
of the property for the benefit of development of a healthy aging campus and affordable senior housing.
We expect to close on this agreement in early May 2021, as the closing date is contingent upon the
recently completed site certification from DTSC and the parcel separation approval by the City of San
Rafael. Parcel separation application and maps were submitted to the City of San Rafael in January
2021 in preparation for this donation.
Remediation. For the benefit of development of a healthy aging campus and affordable senior housing,
Developer shall complete the second phase of the soil remediation for the 999 3rd Street Property by
performing an investigation and cleanup under the DTSC’s Voluntary Cleanup Program. Developer shall
complete such second phase of remediation prior to commencement of construction and development
activities for the R&D Development Property, resulting in out-of-pocket costs for Developer of over Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000) and total remediation costs of over Sixteen Million Dollars ($16,000,000).
BioMarin completed the remediation of the west portion of the property and received DTSC’s final site
certification for the entire property on March 24, 2021.
Retail Space: Developer agrees that a portion of the R&D Development Property consisting of
approximately 3,500 square feet of retail space (the actual layout and location of such space to be
determined by Developer) (the “Retail Space”) shall be open to the public during Developer’s business
hours (from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). This obligation shall commence upon the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy for the Retail Space and when the Retail Space is open for business and continue until such
time as the Retail Space is vacant because a tenant cannot be found despite commercially reasonable
efforts to market the space at a commercially reasonable rent for three years.
This obligation will commence upon the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for retail space.
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Public Plaza: Developer agrees to provide an approximately 6,000 square feet of landscaped plaza “Front
Porch” located at the corner of 3rd Street and Lindaro Street (the actual layout of such plaza to be
determined by Developer) that will be open to the public from dawn to dusk. This obligation shall
commence upon the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for such plaza.
This obligation will commence upon the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for retail space.
Striping for Bike Lane: Developer shall add striping for Class II Bike lane on Lindaro Street from 3rd
Street to Anderson Drive or up to one mile of an equivalent section of roadway in San Rafael that is
determined by the City to meet the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. This obligation shall be required at
the time of the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for either Building A or B, unless otherwise
required by Section 4.11.1.
This obligation will commence upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy for either building A or B.
Contribution for Traffic Light Synchronization: Developer shall contribute $500,000 to the City
towards the synchronization of traffic lights along the 2nd and 3rd Street corridors to improve traffic flow
or for other traffic/circulation/parking improvement measures as reasonably determined by the City. This
obligation may be payable in full at the first anniversary of the Effective Date, or $125,000 each year for
four (4) years (commencing on the first anniversary of the Effective Date and continuing for the next
three (3) anniversaries of the Effective Date), at the option of Developer, in Developer’s sole discretion.
In exchange for this $500,000 contribution and in light of significant concerns about pedestrian safety and
the fact that a parallel public path already exists, the City is eliminating a prior requirement that the
Lindaro and Parking Expansion Project develop and maintain a trail along the backside of the Lincoln
Avenue garage which is along southern edge of the campus abutting Mahon Creek.
BioMarin submitted a check in the amount of $125,000 to the City of San Rafael in April 2021 as
contribution towards the synchronization of traffic lights along the 2nd and 3rd Street corridors to improve
traffic flow or for other traffic/circulation/parking improvement measures as reasonably determined by
the City. This is the first of 4 annual payments for a total of $500,000.
Contribution for Shuttle Service: Developer shall contribute $400,000 to the City for purposes of
implementing a first mile/last mile shuttle service or for other traffic/circulation/parking improvement
measures as reasonably determined by the City. This obligation shall be payable in increments of
$100,000 each year for four (4) years (commencing on the first anniversary of the Effective Date and
continuing for the next three (3) anniversaries of the Effective Date).
BioMarin submitted a check in the amount of $100,000 to the City of San Rafael in April 2021. This
contribution is to support the City of San Rafael implementing a first mile/last mile shuttle service or for
other traffic/circulation/parking improvement measures as reasonably determined by the City. This is the
first of 4 annual payments for a total of $400,000.
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City’s Use for Public Parking and Ancillary Uses. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement and
until Developer submits any construction related permit (grading, building, etc.) for either Building A or
B, the Developer shall allow the City to utilize up to 70% of the surface area of the R&D Development
Property (the exact layout to be reasonably negotiated and agreed to by the parties so as to maximize the
utility of the portion to be used by the City and the remaining portion) for public parking and ancillary
uses (such as food truck market, etc.) (the “Temporary Public Parking Parcel”) until such time as
commencement of construction activities for either building on the R&D Development Property. City
shall be financially and legally responsible for (i) any improvements or modifications to the R&D
Development Property that
BioMarin negotiated a license agreement for temporary public parking and ancillary uses as noted above
with San Rafael Assistant City Attorney, Lisa Goldfien. BioMarin submitted the final draft of this
agreement in September 2020 and it is pending the San Rafael Department of Public Works’ review and
approval.
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the San Rafael City Council will hold a public hearing on the following project:
MEETING
DATE/TIME/LOCATION:
Monday, May 3, 2021 7:00 p.m. COVID-19 ADVISORY NOTICE
Consistent with Executive Orders No.-25-20 and No. N-29-20 from the
Executive Department of the State of California and the Marin County
March 16, 2020 Shelter in Place Order, the San Rafael City Council
meeting of May 3, 2021 will not be physically open to the public and the
meeting will be streamed live to YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/cityofsanrafael and through Zoom. Instructions
on how to participate online, will be available on the YouTube channel.
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
ANNUAL REVIEW OF BIOMARIN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT – 999
3RD STREET, 750-790 LINDARO STREET, & 781-791 LINCOLN AVE –
On April 6, 2020, the San Rafael City Council adopted Ordinance 1982
approving a Development Agreement between BioMarin Pharmaceutical
and the City of San Rafael. This Development Agreement permits the
phased development and expansion of the San Rafael Corporate Center
and the 999 3rd Street property with laboratory/research and development
buildings, vesting these approvals for 10 years. Per City Resolution 6089,
annual review of the Development Agreement is required through the term
of this Agreement. The City Council will receive the first anniversary annual
review report and will conduct a public hearing to solicit comments on the
annual review report. File No.: P21-007.
As required by State law (California Environmental Quality Act), review and
action on the Annual Review of the Development Agreement must be
reviewed to determine if it is subject to environmental review. As the
Annual Review is an informational report, it will have no physical impact on
the environment, and is therefore exempt from environmental review per
CEQA Guidelines under 14 CRR Section 15061(b).
WHAT WILL HAPPEN: You may comment on the annual review of the Development Agreement
online. The City Council will consider public comment/testimony and decide
whether to accept the annual review report.
IF YOU CANNOT
PARTICIPATE:
You may send a letter to Lindsay Lara, City Clerk by email to
Lindsay.Lara@cityofsanrafael.org..
FOR MORE
INFORMATION:
Contact Sean Kennings, Project Planner at (415) 533-2111 or
sean@lakassociates.com. . The Community Development
Department is open to public walk-in service on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings from 8:30am-12:30pm only. For more
information, you can contact the project planner. You can also view
the staff report after 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting at
http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/meetings.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Lindsay Lara
Lindsay Lara
CITY CLERK
