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In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, January 23, 2010
Regular Meeting
San Rafael Design Review Board Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
Present: Jeff Kent
Stewart Summers
Eric Spielman
Larry Paul
Absent: Don Blayney, Alternate
Also Present: Steve Stafford, Senior Planner
STAFF COMMUNICATION
BOARD COMMUNICATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes, January 8, 2019
The Minutes were continued to next meeting
CONSENT
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
2. 1007, 1010, 1020 & 1030 Northgate Dr. (“Gateway Gas” and “Four Points by Sheraton”) –
Request for an Environmental and Design Review Permit, a Use Permit, a Lot Line
Adjustment and a Vesting Tentative Map to allow the construction of a 136 units within
three, 36’-tall, new residential condominium buildings on three developed or improved
parcels with garage parking and miscellaneous site improvements. The existing hotel is
proposed to remain on its own parcel; APNS: 178-240-17 & -21; Office (O) District Zone
(1005 Northgate Dr.) and Multifamily Residential – High Density (HR1) District Zone (1010
Northgate Dr.); Peter Stackpole for LCA Architects, Applicant; San Rafael Commercial,
LLC (1005 Northgate Dr.) and San Rafael Hillcrest, LLC (1010 Northgate Dr.), Owners; Case
No’s: ED16-038; UP16-018, LLA16-003 and S16-001. Project Planner: Steve Stafford
Staff Report
Public Correspondence 1 of 3
Public Correspondence 2 of 3
Public Correspondence 3 of 3
Eric Spielman moved and Larry Paul seconded to continue item to date uncertain. The Board made the
following comments:
• The architectural of the buildings needs to better relate to the design character elements found in
Terra Linda and that of the adjacent hotel. (The applicant is encouraged to pick up elements of
the Eichler “vocabulary” and simplify or combined vertical and horizontal articulation.)
• A pullout/drop-off area should be included in the site design for 1007 Northgate Dr.
• The shadow study needs to be re-analyzed for accuracy and enhanced to make it easier to
evaluate the shading impacts. The shadow study shall include a 9 a.m. analysis with the noon
and 3 p.m. analysis.
• The project amenities need to include an outdoor cooking/BBQ area. The applicant is encouraged
to explore locating this in the vicinity of the proposed pool.
• The project amenities need to include some type of outdoor play structure or area. The applicant
is encouraged to explore locating this in the vicinity of the proposed pool.
• The tree species proposed in the Landscape Plan needs to be re-evaluated, including the Texas
Privet and Deodar Cedar.
• In lieu of providing a pool amenity for 1007 Northgate Dr, the senior residents should have access
to the proposed swimming pool at 1030 Northgate Dr similar to other residents.
The vote is as follows:
AYES: Jeff Kent, Stewart Summers, Eric Spielman, Larry Paul
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Don Blayney, Alternate
ADJOURNMENT
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ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III
APPROVED THIS _____DAY OF_______, 2019
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Stewart Summers, Chair