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San Rafael planning commission approves 238‑unit redevelopment at 4040 Civic Center Drive
Summary
The San Rafael Planning Commission on Jan. 27 approved a proposal to convert an office complex and adjacent parking structure into a two‑building, 238‑unit residential development, including 24 below‑market units; the decision was unanimous and may be appealed to the City Council.
The San Rafael Planning Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 27 to approve an environmental design review permit and vesting tentative map for a 238‑unit residential development at 4040 Civic Center Drive.
The project, as described by contract planner Janie Elsip and the applicant team, would replace a north parking structure with a new seven‑story building (Building 1) containing 130 units and convert the existing five‑story office building (Building 2) into 108 apartments. The proposal includes 24 below‑market units (13 in Building 1 and 11 in Building 2) designated for low‑income households and an affordable housing agreement that requires the units remain affordable for at least 55 years.
Staff told the commission the project was processed under recent state legislation (referred to in the meeting as AB 130) and the state density bonus law. Janie Elsip said the city can make the required objective findings under that framework and that staff recommended approval subject to conditions, including a condition addressing the outcome…
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