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Zoning administrator approves upper-story addition to San Rafael duplex
Summary
An upper-story 608-square-foot addition above a converted ADU on a duplex was approved with standard conditions; the acting zoning administrator noted the project meets plan policies and reminded attendees of a five-business-day appeal period.
The acting zoning administrator approved an environmental and design review on June 11 for an upper-story addition to an existing duplex in San Rafael, after staff told the hearing the project meets required development standards and general plan policies.
Planner Mikaela described the project as a roughly 608-square-foot upper-story addition placed over a previously converted accessory dwelling unit (noted in the transcript as a rooftop deck). The addition would expand the upper unit, adding bedroom, bathroom and closet space according to the applicant. Staff said the project meets applicable findings and recommended approval subject to standard conditions.
"I approved the project subject to the findings and conditions of approval," Acting Zoning Administrator Christina Estebio said, and repeated that the design review becomes effective on the sixth day unless an appeal is filed within five business days. Staff said they would send the staff report and the list of conditions to the applicant following the hearing.
No public speakers raised substantive concerns during the brief public-comment window recorded in the transcript. The approval was made administratively by the zoning administrator; no roll-call vote was recorded. Anyone wishing to appeal must submit an appeal by email to the planner with required fees and a letter within five business days.
