HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD 2023 Proclamation for Larry PaulCity of San Rafael
Proclamation
Presented to
Larry Paul
WHEREAS, Larry Paul began his role with the City of San Rafael Design Review Board in July 1990
and served for 22 years until June 2002, during which time he served as Chair numerous
times; and
WHEREAS, In July 2002 he was appointed to the San Rafael Planning Commission where he served
for 16 years until June 2018, during which time he served as Chair numerous times; and
WHEREAS, In July 2018 he was reappointed to the Design Review Board where he served four more
years from July 2018 until June 2022, during which time he served as Chair in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Larry was always respectful of design professionals and carefully considered their
rationale for a design. He always made constructive suggestions to improve the design
whilst being conscious of designer’s choice and cost to applicant; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission reviewed
numerous important community development projects which will positively impact the
City for many decades including: the Village at Loch Lomond Marina; the renovation of
Northgate Mall; Target; the San Rafael Airport Recreation Facility; the Aegis Senior
Living facility; the Oakmont Senior Living facility; 703 Third St. (120-unit
‘rental’/mixed-use bldg.); 999 Third St (Two buildings totaling 207,000 sq ft for research
and development and office for BioMarin + 67 senior units above active aging center for
Whistlestop); 1201 Fifth Ave. (140 room hotel); and numerous other projects; and
WHEREAS, Larry was a major community stakeholder and participant in the Vision North San Rafael
(late 1990’s) and served as Chair of the community-based Steering Committee; and
WHEREAS, Larry was known for his passion for palm trees as a signature to a development project,
with a prime example being the signature palms at the BioMarin plaza located at the
intersection of Second St and Lincoln Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Larry contributed numerous volunteer hours over three decades for the betterment of the
City and dedicated his architectural background and expertise to comment on proposed
projects with the goal of achieving a high aesthetic for the City’s built environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim my sincere appreciation to
Larry Paul
for his many important contributions and community service to the City of San Rafael.
Kate Colin
Mayor