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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 1, 2012
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planer
SUBJECT: June 6, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting; Continued Meeting for
Planning Commission Deliberation on the San Rafael Airport Recreational
Facility Project; 397-400 Smith Ranch Road
The Planning Commission accepted a considerable amount of public comment and testimony
at its May 29, 2012 hearing, received answers to its questions and concluded the public hearing
on the San Rafael Airport project. Given the late hour, the Commission was unable to
commence their deliberation and provide direction to staff. Therefore, the public hearing was
closed and the a motion was passed to continue its meeting on the project to a special meeting
date and time certain, Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at 7PM in the City Council Chambers to allow
the Commission time to start its deliberations on the project merits. Therefore, the Commission
would not need to re -open the public hearing to conduct its deliberations at this special meeting.
The Commission received draft resolutions for consideration attached to its March 27, 2012
staff report, and should continue to consider these resolutions in its deliberations. As noted in
staff's previous recommendations, the Commission's discussion should focus on the
characteristics and constraints associated with this site with respect to the proposed use
intensity, size of buildings and placement of improvements, and especially consider
compatibility with surrounding residential uses. In particular, there have been concerns raised
with regard to potential light trespass from vehicles and increased nighttime noise.
Additionally, this memorandum responds to one remaining question posed by the Commission
at its May 29 meeting regarding bicycle improvements for the area. The DEIR page 13-5
through 13-43 discuss the bicycle lane classifications. Pursuant to the City of San Rafael
Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update 2011 (Plan) adopted by City Council on April 4, 2011,
new Class II / III' bicycle facilities are proposed for Smith Ranch Road. Theses routes have a
"Mid -Term" priority with up to 10 years to implementation; covering a length of 0.9 miles and
estimated cost of $27,650.00.2 Also, an existing Class I multi -use bicycle path extends between
Old Redwood Highway (near Bank of America) to the private road access for the subject project
site (see attached map). Additional Class I pathways are planned along the SMART line. The
Plan in its entirety can be found online at:
http://acm.cityofsanrafael.org/Government/PublicWorks/San Rafael Public Works Projects/Bi
ke Pedestrian Master Plan Update.htm
t Class II facilities consists of a 4 -foot to 5 -foot wide striped and stenciled one-way bike lane, between the
vehicle travel lane and curb. Class III facilities consists of a bicycle route shared with pedestrians or
vehicular traffic, designated by signing and stencil markers. Class I is typically a path that provides for two-
way bicycle travel on a paved right of way separated for the street.
2 San Rafael Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan — 2011 Update Table 6-2
Community Development Department
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Aside from this memorandum, there will be no additional staff reports or resolutions presented
from staff. If staff receives any new correspondence prior to the June 6th meeting, copies will be
forwarded to the Commission.
As always, please feel free to contact me for any assistance, at (415) 485-3092 or email at
Kraig. Tam born ini(@cityofsanrafael.org
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission deliberate on the proposed PD Rezoning and
planning applications and provide direction to staff.
Attachment (1)
`San Rafael Bicycle Plan Exist. & Prop. Bikeways North' map
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