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Council introduces ordinance to amend BioMarin development agreement, removing some public-access obligations
Summary
The council introduced an ordinance to adopt the first amendment to BioMarin's development agreement, removing requirements for park access, a conference facility, and temporary public parking at the 999 3rd Street parcel; council voted to introduce the ordinance 4-0 after staff described delivered public benefits and CEQA applicability.
The San Rafael City Council on May 4 introduced an ordinance to adopt the first amendment to BioMarin's development agreement (DA26-001), removing several previously required public benefits tied to future phases of the project.
Community Economic Development Director Micah Hinkle and consulting planner Sean Kennings presented the staff report. Kennings told the council that BioMarin has completed about $16 million in public benefits to date, including soil remediation of the 999 3rd Street parcel, land donations (including a contribution to Eden Housing), traffic improvements, and…
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