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In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, July 23, 2019
Regular Meeting
San Rafael Planning Commission Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
Present: Jeff Schoppert
Berenice Davidson
Shingai Samudzi
Aldo Mercado
Mark Lubamersky
Absent: Barrett Schaefer
Sarah Loughran
Also Present: Steve Stafford, Senior Planner
Paul Jensen, CDD Director
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, May 14, 2019
Berenice Davidson moved and Aldo Mercado seconded to approve Minutes as presented. The vote is as
follows:
AYES: Berenice Davidson, Shingai Samudzi, Aldo Mercado, Mark Lubamersky
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Jeff Schoppert
ABSENT: Barrett Schaefer, Sarah Loughran
PUBLIC HEARING
2. 1007, 1020 and 1030 Northgate Dr. (formerly 1005 and 1010 Northgate Dr.; ‘Northgate
Walk’) – Request for an Environmental and Design Review Permit, a Use Permit 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; File No(s).: ED16-038; UP16-
018 and S16-001; State law (California Environmental Quality Act) requires that this
project be reviewed to determine if a study of potential environmental effects is required.
It has been determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the
environment and no environmental review will be completed. This project qualifies for a
Categorical Exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines under 14 CRR Section 15332, [Class 32; In-Fill Development Projects]. If the
Planning Commission determines that this project is in an environmentally-sensitive area,
further study may be required. Project Planner: Steve Stafford
Staff Report
Mark Lubamersky moved and Aldo Mercado seconded to adopt resolution approving the project subject
to conditions as noted by Staff. The vote is as follows:
AYES: Jeff Schoppert, Berenice Davidson, Shingai Samudzi, Aldo Mercado, Mark Lubamersky
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Barrett Schaefer, Sarah Loughran
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
COMMISSION COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
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ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III
APPROVED THIS _____DAY OF_______, 2019
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Jeff Schoppert, Vice-Chair