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SAN RAFAEL ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR HEARING
June 12, 2024
Minutes and Notice of Decision
(Pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code 14.28.050)
Item 1:
10:02 -10:09 am
619 Lindaro Street - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to
allow for the production of light louvers; APN: 013-061-50;
Lindaro Mixed Use District; Fred Gellert Jr., Owner; Landon
Gellert, Applicant; File No: UP24-006 (PLAN24-030)
Project Planner: Michaela O’Brien
PERMITS REQUIRED
Pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code (SRMC) Section 14.06.020, properties zoned
Lindaro Mixed Use require a conditional use permit with the approval of the zoning
administrator if the proposed site is located within a 300-foot radius of a residential district.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of a proposed new business, Honeylite Louvers, which will produce
custom light louvers. This business will be operated by a single individual and will occupy
an existing 400-square-foot space. Adjacent to this location is a coffee shop occupying
2,200 square feet. The proposed business does not require any new construction. To the
west, within 300 feet of the proposed business, is an existing residential district. Due to
the proximity to a residential district, a review by the Zoning Administrator is required.
PUBLIC HEARING
On June 12, 2024, a Zoning Administrator meeting was convened for this conditional use
permit (PLAN24-030/UP24-006). The Acting Zoning Administrator for this meeting,
Renee Nickenig, opened the meeting at 10:02am.
A. Planner Presentation
The Project Planner, Michaela O’Brien, provided an overview of the proposed project,
the project findings for approval, and the draft project conditions.
B. Applicant Presentation
The applicant, Landan Gellert, was present at the meeting and gave a brief
presentation on the proposed use.
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C. Public Comments
No public comments were received prior or during the hearing.
D. Zoning Administrator Discussion
The Zoning Administrator reviewed the project for decision. She noted that the findings
and conditions were included in the staff report.
E. Action
The Zoning Administrator Conditionally Approved the request for a Conditional Use
Permit (UP24-006). These conditions of approval are listed in the staff report as part
of the Zoning administrator's decision.
Item 2:
10:10 -10:18 am 1105 Mission Avenue - Request for an Environmental Design
Review Permit to allow for an addition of 972 square feet to an
existing detached unit; APN: 011-213-06; T4N 40/50; Maria
Pineda, Owner; Robert Ps Suttman, Applicant; File No: ED24-
008 (PLAN24-021)
Project Planner: Michaela O’Brien
PERMITS REQUIRED
Pursuant to San Rafael Downtown Precise Plan Section 1.1.060, a Minor Environmental
Design Review Permit is required for expansions over 50% of the existing building.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The property at 1105 Mission Avenue is zone T4 Neighborhood (T4N). The property
currently has two units, Unit A and Unit B. Unit A will remain as is, while Unit B is
proposed to be removed and reconstructed, including 215 square feet of previously
unpermitted work. Additionally, a 757 square foot extension will be added, bringing the
total proposed work to 972 square feet.
PUBLIC HEARING
On June 12, 2024, a Zoning Administrator meeting was convened for this environmental
design review (ED24-008). The Acting Zoning Administrator for this meeting, Renee
Nickenig opened the meeting at 10:10 am.
A. Planner Presentation
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The Project Planner, Michaela O’Brien, provided an overview of the proposed
project, the project findings for approval, and the draft project conditions.
B. Applicant Presentation
The applicant, Robert Suttman, was present at the meeting and gave a brief
presentation on the proposed use.
C. Public Comments
No public comments were received prior or during the hearing.
D. Action
The Zoning Administrator Conditionally Approved the request for an Environmental
and Design Review Permit (ED23-008). These conditions of approval are listed in
the staff report as part of the Zoning administrator's decision.
The hearing was adjourned at 10:18 am.
This Notice of Zoning Administrator decision is provided in compliance with SRMC
Section 14.28.050 - Notice of decision. Any aggrieved party may appeal this decision
pursuant to SRMC Section 14.28.030 - Filing and time limit of appeals, by submitting a
letter of appeal and the appropriate fees within five (5) working days of the date of
approval, or by June 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. This approval shall become effective at the
end of the appeal period.
Once a permit approval has been implemented/established in compliance with all City
requirements, it shall run with the land and be valid for the time period specified; e.g.,
duration of the project/use.
06/12/2024
Renee Nickenig, Acting Zoning Administrator Date