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SAN RAFAEL ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR HEARING
October 9, 2024
Minutes and Notice of Decision
(Pursuant to San Rafael Municipal Code 14.28.050)
10:06 -10:12 am 1. 825 Francisco Boulevard West – Request for a Use Permit to
operate the National Response Team storage facility and
administrative offices from 825 Francisco Boulevard West A;
APN: 018-012-09; Francisco Boulevard West Commercial
(FBWC) District; National Response Team, LLC, Applicant;
GRAHAM CENTER LLC, Owner; Case Number(s): UP24-005
(PLAN23-167)
Project Planner: Renee Nickenig
PERMITS REQUIRED
• Conditional Use Permit (UP24-005) - The project proposes to operate the National
Response Team restoration and emergency equipment storage facility, which is not
a use explicitly defined in the San Rafael Municipal Code (SRMC). Pursuant to
SRMC Section 14.05.020, uses not listed on the commercial matrix (SRMC Table
14.05.020) shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission to determine whether the
proposed use is consistent with the specified review criteria for the Francisco
Boulevard West Commercial District.
Following review of the proposed use, and pursuant to SRMC Section 14.22.020.B,
the Community and Economic Development Director determined that the application
may be processed and acted on by the Zoning Administrator as it is an
inconsequential use and will not have a detrimental impact on surrounding properties
(see Findings below), and therefore does not warrant the designated level of review
by the Planning Commission.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project proposes to operate the National Response Team (NRT) restoration and
emergency equipment storage facility. The NRT primarily services to restore structures
following damages related to water, fire, smoke and mold damage. The warehouse stores
restoration and personal protection equipment for employee and client use.
Administrative offices are also located within the warehouse space to accommodate five
(5) to seven (7) on-site employees. The warehouse operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for
administrative purposes and equipment and supply pick-up by employees and clients.
Trucks associated with the business are expected to be onsite during business hours and
offsite outside of business hours.
ZA Minutes and Notice of Decision
October 10, 2024
825 Francisco Blvd W
UP24-005 (PLAN23-167)
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PUBLIC HEARING
On October 9, 2024, a Zoning Administrator meeting was convened for this Use Permit
(UP24-005). The Acting Zoning Administrator opened the meeting at 10:06 am.
A. Applicant presentation
No presentation was given by the applicant.
B. Public Comments
No public comments were received prior to or during the hearing.
C. Discussion
The Zoning Administrator reviewed the findings for approval and the conditions
applied.
D. Action
The Zoning Administrator Conditionally Approved the request for this Use Permit (UP24-
005) subject to the conditions listed in the Report to Zoning Administrator dated October
3, 2024.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 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 October 16, 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.
10/10/2024
Renee Nickenig, Acting Zoning Administrator Date
