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San Rafael planning panel unanimously approves 14‑unit Loch Lomond residential project

Planning Commission of San Rafael · December 10, 2025
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Summary

The Planning Commission approved a three‑story, 14‑unit condominium project at 25 Loch Lomond Drive with a state density‑bonus concession and an added affordable‑housing covenant (condition No. 97); the vote was unanimous and staff said technical safety checks will occur at permitting.

The San Rafael Planning Commission voted unanimously Dec. 9 to approve a major environmental and design review and tentative map for a three‑story, 14‑unit residential project at 25 Loch Lomond Drive.

Staff presented the proposal as a redevelopment of a long‑vacant commercial parcel within the Loch Lomond Marina planned development (PD 18‑60), noting the City Council certified an environmental impact report for the larger marina site in 2007 and that applicable mitigation and monitoring measures will apply to the new project. Associate Planner Renee Nikenig told commissioners staff had added condition of approval No. 97 to the packet and provided an affordable‑housing agreement that applies to the project.

The applicant, Andy (owner of the neighborhood market), and his architect described a design that maintains a footprint similar to the previously approved scheme, preserves…

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