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SAN RAFAEL ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR HEARING
November 20, 2024
Minutes and Notice of Decision
(Pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code 14.28.050)
10:04 -10:10 am 1. 38 Gary Place – Request for a Use Permit to operate a Crunch
Fitness with indoor and outdoor exercise facilities at 38 Gary Place;
APN: 018-063-04; Light Industrial/Office (LI/O) District; Richard
Tanaka, Applicant; CHELSEA PACIFIC
INVESTMENTS LP, Owner; Case Number(s): UP24-007 (PLAN24-
043)
Project Planner: Renee Nickenig, Associate Planner
10:14 -10:19 am 2. 440 Smith Ranch Road – On-site private improvements to allow a
minor modification to outdoor tennis/padel courts, landscaping, and
parking areas at the San Rafael Airport Sports Center; APN: 115-
230-12; San Rafael Airport Planned Development District
(PD1909-WO); ED24-034 (PLAN24-142)
Project Planner: Jose M. Herrera-Preza, Principal Planner
ITEM 1: 38 GARY PLACE, UP24-007 (PLAN24-043)
PERMITS REQUIRED
• Use Permit (UP24-007) Pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code (SRMC) Section
14.06.020, a Conditional Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator is
required for fitness/recreation facilities in the Light Industrial/Office (LI/O) zoning
district.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project proposes to operate a Crunch Fitness at the subject property. The use will be
primary contained within the existing building, with limited use at the designated outdoor area
of the site. The project proposed to operate a Crunch Fitness facility within the existing
building and outdoor area at 38 Gary Place. The facility will be open 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Monday through Friday, and 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. Peak use is expected
on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Weekday capacity is
expected to peak at 79 persons, with up to six employees on site.
The majority of the use will take place within the interior of the existing building. Use of the
outdoor fitness area will be limited, and as conditioned will be adequately screened from
public view.
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PUBLIC HEARING
On November 20, 2024 a Zoning Administrator meeting was convened for this Use Permit
(UP24-007). The Acting Zoning Administrator for this meeting, Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch,
Planner Manager, opened the meeting at 10:04 am.
A. Planner Presentation
The Project Planner gave a brief presentation on the proposed project and findings for
approval.
B. Applicant presentation
The applicant was present at the hearing, but did not give a presentation.
C. Public Comments
No public was received prior to- or during the hearing.
D. ZA discussion
The Zoning Administrator briefly discussed the project and confirmed the findings for
approval.
E. Action
The Zoning Administrator Conditionally Approved the request for a Use Permit (UP24-
007).
These conditions of approval are listed in the staff report submitted for this Zoning
Administrator Hearing and are included as part of the Zoning Administrators decision
The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 am.
ITEM 2: 440 SMITH RANCH ROAD, ED24-034 (PLAN24-142)
PERMITS REQUIRED
• Environmental and Design Review (ED24-034) Pursuant to Ordinance No. 1909
San Rafael Airport Planned Development District - Recreational Facility PD1909
II(B)(2) allows for minor additions and modifications located within areas approved
for development may be permitted subject to approval of a minor (Zoning
Administrator) Environmental and Design Review permit.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The development application consists of minor amendments to planning entitlements ED22-
019/PLAN22-049 to allow the construction of 23 outdoor tennis/padel courts, shade
structures, landscaping, exterior lighting, and a parking lot at the San Rafael Airport Sports
Center. The revision will reduce the total number of tennis/padel ball courts from 23 to 17,
relocate the padel courts to the south of the previously approved location, and add 73 off-
street parking spaces. The proposed revisions will improve vehicular traffic circulation on the
site through the elimination of a dead-end drive aisle that would require vehicles to make
three point turns or back out of the parking area. The revision will incorporate a flow-through
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lane around the perimeter of the sports courts connecting all vehicular traffic lanes on the
site. The revision will improve the flow of vehicular traffic and increase parking capacity of the
site. The overall site development area remains the same as detailed in PD1909, the revision
is limited to on-site private improvements, and no new structures are proposed.
PUBLIC HEARING
On November 20, 2024 a Zoning Administrator meeting was convened for this Environmental
and Design Review Permit (ED24-034). The Acting Zoning Administrator for this meeting,
Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Planner Manager, opened the meeting at 10:14 am.
F. Planner Presentation
The Project Planner gave a brief presentation on the proposed project and findings for
approval.
G. Applicant presentation
The applicant was present at the hearing, but did not give a presentation.
H. Public Comments
No public was received prior to- or during the hearing.
I. ZA discussion
The Zoning Administrator briefly discussed the project and confirmed the findings for
approval.
J. Action
The Zoning Administrator Conditionally Approved the request for a Environmental and
Design Review (ED24-034).
These conditions of approval are listed in the staff report submitted for this Zoning
Administrator Hearing and are included as part of the Zoning Administrators decision
The meeting was adjourned at 10:19 am.
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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 November
27, 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.
07/20/2023
Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Acting Zoning Administrator Date
