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SAN RAFAEL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 1400 FIFTH AVENUE
SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA
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An opportunity for public comments will be provided prior to the Board beginning its discussion on
each item.
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CALL TO ORDER
STAFF COMMUNICATION
BOARD COMMUNICATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes, August 18, 2015
NEW BUSINESS
2. 1005 and 1010 Northgate Dr. 1005 and 1010 Northgate Dr. (“Gateway Gas” and “Four
Points Sheraton”) – Conceptual Design Review for redevelopment and subdivision of two
contiguous parcels, currently developed with an existing commercial gas station and an
existing multi-room hotel building. The project proposes to maintain the existing hotel and
construct three (3) new 46’-tall buildings with 81 residential units, 85 units and 51 units,
respectively. The project includes height and density bonuses; APNS: 178-240-17 & -21; High-
Density (HR1) District (1010 Northgate Dr.) and Office (O) District (1005 Northgate Dr.) Zones;
David Trachtenberg of Trachtenberg Architects, Applicant; San Rafael Hillcrest, LLC and San
Rafael Commercial, LLC, Owners; Northgate Activity Center Neighborhood. Project Planner:
Steve Stafford
3. 10 E Crescent, (Silva Apartments) – Review of an Environmental and Design Review Permit
request proposing construction of a four-unit apartment building consisting of one, two and
three bedroom units in two levels (residential living unit over parking) on a 10,394 square foot
rectangular hillside parcel designated for high density residential development, and which
exhibits an upslope of approximately 33-percent grade from the street; APN: 10-291-67; High
Density (HR1.8) District; Dan Silva, owner/applicant; File No(s).: ED14-062. Project Planner:
Kraig Tambornini
ADJOURNMENT
I. Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 22, 2015
II. I, Anne Derrick, hereby certify that on Friday, September 4, 2015, I posted a notice of the
September 9, 2015 Design Review Board meeting on the City of San Rafael Agenda Board.
III. PC Liaison: Commissioner: Belletto
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Board Members:
Stewart Summers, Chair
Jeff Kent, Vice Chair
Bob Huntsberry
Cheryl Lentini
Eric Spielman