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Votes at a glance: Sept. 9 Larkspur Planning Commission
Summary
On Sept. 9 the Planning Commission approved three development items and recommended a zoning ordinance update to council; approvals included 26 Baltimore Ave (with window and fence conditions), 75 Cedar Ave (pool/pool‑house with fence and slope permits), and 546A Magnolia (seasonal outdoor enclosure), each subject to a 10‑day appeal period.
Summary of actions taken by the Larkspur Planning Commission on Sept. 9, 2025:
• PLN24061 — 26 Baltimore Avenue (design review; FAR and lot‑coverage exceptions; slope use permit; fence‑height exceptions). Outcome: Approved. Motion included conditions to frost/obscure two east‑facing corner windows and to step back and soften the Monte Vista fence (~2 feet step back and more transparent upper portion). Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absence. Appeal period: 10 calendar days.
• PLN25‑013 — 75 Cedar Avenue (design review; slope use permit for ~130 cu yd grading; pool and pool‑house; heritage tree removal; setback and fence height exceptions). Outcome: Approved. Staff recommended approval noting screening by vegetation and lack of neighbor objections; motion passed by roll call (4 yes, 0 no, 1 absence). Appeal period: 10 calendar days.
• PLN24054 — 546A Magnolia Avenue (design review for seasonal enclosures of front and rear outdoor patios in the downtown historic district). Outcome: Approved. Heritage Preservation Board recommended approval; fire department condition limits enclosures to 180 days per year (seasonal). Motion passed by roll call (4 yes, 0 no, 1 absence). Appeal period: 10 calendar days.
• SB9 / Government Code updates — Draft ordinance to amend Title 18 for two‑unit developments and urban lot splits (align local code with state law). Outcome: Planning Commission recommended City Council introduce the draft ordinance (motion passed 4 yes, 0 no, 1 absence). The item will move to City Council for introduction and subsequent adoption hearings.
Each approval is subject to standard findings, written conditions drafted by staff and the usual appeal process. Applicants must obtain any building, grading and slope‑use permits and satisfy conditions prior to construction.
