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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, October 23, 2018
Regular Meeting
San Rafael Planning Commission Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
Present: Jack Robertson
Berenice Davidson
Sarah Loughran
Jeff Schoppert
Mark Lubamersky
Absent: Barrett Schaefer
Aldo Mercado
Also Present: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECORDING OF MEMBERS PRESENT AND ABSENT
APPROVAL OR REVISION OF ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING PROCEDURES
URGENT COMMUNICATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes, 10/9/18
Mark Lubamersky moved and Sarah Loughran seconded to approve Minutes as presented. The vote is
as follows:
AYES: Jack Robertson, Berenice Davidson, Sarah Loughran, Jeff Schoppert, Mark Lubamersky
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Barrett Schaefer, Aldo Mercado
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 1005 and 1010 Northgate Dr. (Northgate Walk Residential Development) – Request for an
Environmental and Design Review Permit, a Lot Line Adjustment and a Vesting Tentative
Map to allow the construction of 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; LLA16-
003 and S16-001. Project Planner: Steve Stafford
Staff Report with Exhibits 1 - 4
Public Comments 1 of 2
Public Comments 2 of 2
Jack Robertson moved and Jeff Schoppert to accept comments made by the Commission and have the
project proceed. The following consensus comments were made by the Commission:
1) The type of Land Use is appropriate.
2) The density/scale/bulk mass is appropriate.
3) The subdivision Layout and the set-back easement is appropriate for this site.
4) The draft categorical exempt Environmental findings are appropriate.
5) There may be underutilization of density, but the bulk massing of the building is at the limit.
6) The Architecture and design may need to be refined and be more contemporary.
The vote is as follows:
AYES: Jack Robertson, Berenice Davidson, Sarah Loughran, Jeff Schoppert, Mark Lubamersky
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Barrett Schaefer, Aldo Mercado
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
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ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III
APPROVED THIS_____DAY____OF_______, 2018
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Berenice Davidson, Chair