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SAN RAFAEL ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR HEARING
July 24, 2024
Minutes and Notice of Decision
(Pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code 14.28.050)
10:03 -10:20 am 1. 75 Bellam Boulevard (Marin Square) – Request for a Use Permit to
operate an all-ages establishment with pay-to-play arcade games
and pool tables at 75 Bellam Boulevard, Suite H (Arcade Zone); APN:
018-051-20; General Commercial (GC) Zone; Orlando Perez,
Applicant; Chelsea Pacific Investments LP, Owner; Case Number(s):
PLAN24-013/UP24-011
Project Planner: Renee Nickenig
PERMITS REQUIRED
• Conditional Use Permit (UP24-011). Pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code
(SRMC) Section 14.05.020, the inclusion of arcade games and pool tables requires
a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission in the General
Commercial (GC) zoning district. Pursuant to SRMC Section 14.22.020, the
Community and Economic Development Director has determined that the
proposed use does not warrant the designated level of review and as such will be
acted on by the Zoning Administrator.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project proposes to operate an all-ages establishment with pay-to-play games at 75
Bellam Boulevard (Marin Square), Suite H. The proposal includes the installation of two
(2) pinball machines, two (2) pool tables, six (6) foosball tables, and two (2) a ir hockey
tables. The use program would include limited food sales of pre -packaged items. The
proposal does not include any additional food service or preparation, and no alcohol
would be sold or permitted on-site.
The proposed hours of operation are 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, seven (7) days a week. The
program would intend to not admit minors during school hours, estimated to be between
8:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, August through June. The establishment
would be additionally available for rental to hold small -scale events. No amplified sound
is included in the business description.
PUBLIC HEARING
On July 24, 2024, a Zoning Administrator meeting was convened for this Conditional Use
Permit (UP24-011). The Zoning Administrator for this meeting, Margaret Kavanaugh-
Lynch, opened the meeting at approximately 10:03 am.
ZA Minutes and Notice of Decision
July 24, 2023
75 Bellam Boulevard, Suite H
UP24-011 (PLAN24-013)
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A. Planner Presentation
The Project Planner, Renee Nickenig, provided a brief overview of the project.
B. Applicant presentation
The applicant was present, but did not give an additional presentation.
C. Public Comments
A member of the public was present to ask clarifying questions in support of the project
applicant and noted an intention to assist in the final stages of the process.
D. Zoning Administrator Discussion
The Project Planner, applicant, a representative for the applicant, the member of the
public, an additional staff member, and the Zoning Administrator participated in an
open discussion of the project and the security recommendations provided by the San
Rafael Police Department.
E. Action
The Zoning Administrator Conditionally Approved the request for a Conditional Use
Permit (UP24-011).
The conditions of approval included in the staff report are included as part of the Zoning
Administrators decision.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:20 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 July 30, 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.
07/25/2024
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Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Planning Manager, Date
Zoning Administrator
