6.a-Hillside-Single-Family-Home — San Rafael City Council, April 7, 2025

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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: _______________________
Disposition: ___________________________
Agenda Item No: 6.a
Meeting Date: April 7, 2025

SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Community and Economic Development
Prepared by: Renee Nickenig, Associate Planner
Margaret Kavanaugh-Lynch, Planning Manager
City Manager Approval: ______________
TOPIC: MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT AND AN EXCEPTION TO SPECIFIED HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR 287 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW (ED24-001) AND EXCEPTION (EX24-003) TO SPECIFIED HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS FOR A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT WITH

A REDUCED FRONT YARD SETBACK, A DECREASED SETBACK FROM THE

GARAGE, AND A REDUCTION OF ONE REQUIRED OFF-STREET GUEST PARKING SPACE AT 287 MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE; APN 015-073-10; CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15061(b)(3) AND 15303
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution to approve a Major Environmental and Design Review (ED24-001) and Exception (EX24-003) to specified hillside development standards for a new single-family residence on a hillside lot with a reduced front yard setback, a decreased setback from the garage, and a reduction of one required off-street guest parking space at 287 Mountain View Avenue.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Project consists of a new single-family home and two-car garage, totaling approximately 2,437 square feet, on an approximately 12,220 square foot vacant lot at 287 Mountain View Avenue (“Project”).

The new residence is proposed to be situated towards the front (southeast) of the down-sloped lot. The lot is unusual in two ways: its mostly rectangular shape is modified along the front property line due to a bulb out in the right of way on Mountain View Avenue; and the average slope of 45.64%.

The applicant is requesting a Major Environmental and Design Review Permit and an Exception to specified Hillside Development Standards to allow the construction of a new single-family residence with a reduced front yard setback, a reduced garage setback, and a reduction of one required off-street guest parking space.

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BACKGROUND:

The Project requires two entitlements: a Major Environmental and Design Review Permit (San Rafael Municipal Code (SRMC) Chapter 14.25) and an Exception from the applicable front yard setback requirement, garage setback requirement, and parking requirement specified in the Hillside development standards (SRMC Chapter 14.12). The Planning Commission is typically the decision-making body for Major Environmental and Design Review Permits (SRMC Chapter 14.25.020(A); 14.25.040(A)(3)(a)), while the City Council is the decision-making body for an Exception from Hillside development standards. (SRMC Chapter 14.12.040). As City Council review is required for the requested Exception, the City Council will act as the decision-making body for both entitlements (SRMC Section 14.02.020(J)).(SRMC Section 14.02.020(J)).

On January 28, 2025, the Planning Commission convened a Public Hearing to discuss the staff report and recommendation and hear testimony of the applicant and the public. At the Hearing, Alternate Planning Commissioner Kent suggested modifications to the landscape plan for the applicant to consider.

Suggestions included considerations for upcoming changes to the building code and fire safety and a drawn example of how to accomplish the suggestions provided to the applicant. Those suggestions were noted by the Commissioners but are non-binding.

The Planning Commission unanimously moved to accept the staff’s recommendation and adopt the Resolution to recommend that the City Council approve the Project (Resolution No. 24-09, Attachment 2).

Public comment received prior to the January 28, 2025, Planning Commission Hearing was unintentionally omitted from the meeting packet and not addressed at the Hearing. The correspondence received is included in this staff report as Attachment 6 and discussed in the Community Outreach Section of this staff report. Section of this staff report.

ANALYSIS:

The Project is substantially compliant with General Plan 2040 and the San Rafael Municipal Code with three notable exceptions outlined in the discussion below. This includes reduced setbacks for the primary residence and garage and a reduction of one parking space. The analysis is based on the architectural plans submitted August 12, 2024 (Attachment 5).

General Plan 2040
The Project is in accordance with General Plan 2040 as a new single-family residential development within a Low-Density Residential designation (Policies LU-1.8: Density of Residential Development; Policy LU-2.1: Land Use Map and Categories) and in the Dominican/Black Canyon neighborhood (Policy CDP-2.3). If the Project is approved, the Project design will result in minimal grading of the existing hillside and preservation of the existing slope (Policy CDP-1.3: Hillside Protection). The design of the residence takes into consideration the existing configuration of the subject lot and surrounding lots, including the unusual configuration of the street and surrounding building setbacks. The Project has been reviewed and approved by the Building Division and Department of Public Works staff as part of the planning entitlement process. A standard condition of approval has been included to mandate all necessary building and grading permits to ensure that necessary regulations pertaining to structural requirements for hillside construction are met. (Policy S-2.2: Minimize the Potential Effects of Landslides). Please see Attachment 3, General Plan Consistency Table.

San Rafael Municipal Code
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The construction of a single-family residence on the subject parcel is permitted by right in the R-10 Residential Zoning District (R10) pursuant to SRMC Section 14.04.020; please see Attachment 4, Zoning Ordinance Consistency Table. However, this Project requires relief from three of the development standards found in SRMC Sections 14.04.030 (R-10 Residential Zoning District) and 14.12.030 (Hillside Development Overlay District), resulting in the need for the requested entitlements shown in the table below. These standards are noted in the table below with an *. Staff believes that the findings can be made to support the Project as discussed below.

Please note that * indicates the proposed does not meet the minimum standard, and ** indicates an existing nonconforming condition that is not a consideration for the Exception.

SRMC Section 14.04.030 Required Proposed
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.) 10,000 12,220
Minimum lot width (ft.) 75 62.44 (approximate)**
Garage Setback 20 16'-29' (approximate)*
Maximum height of structure (ft.) 30 23
Maximum lot coverage 40% 22% (2,712 sf)
Maximum upper story floor area 75% of lot coverage 20% (978 sf) SRMC Section 14.12.030 Required Proposed
A. Building Stepback

2. On non-downhill slope, walls facing front and
side property lines shall have a twenty-foot (20′)
height limit measured from existing grade shall
be observed within all areas within fifteen feet
(15′) of the maximum building envelope limit. To
allow for design flexibility on non-downhill
slopes, an encroachment into the street front,
street side and interior side stepback is
permitted along twenty-five percent (25%) of
the building length.
20 ft maximum 20 ft maximum
B. Setbacks
Structures may encroach into a required yard or
setback for a distance of not more than one-half
(½) of the required yard or setback, subject to
approval by the hearing body of an
environmental and design review permit, if that
the decrease minimizes the impact of hillside
development and grading. If such a reduction is
granted, a compensating increase in setback is
required in the opposing setback, i.e., a five-foot
reduction in a front yard setback would increase
the rear yard setback by five feet (5').

Front (ft.) 20 10*
Side (ft.) 10 10
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Street Side (ft.) 10 N/A
Rear (ft.) 10 133
C. Natural State
A minimum area of twenty-five percent (25%) of
the lot area plus the percentage figure of
average slope, not to exceed a maximum of
eighty-five percent (85%), must remain in its
natural state. This standard may be waived or
reduced for lots zoned PD (planned district) or
developed with clustered development with the
recommendation of the design review board,
subject to approval by the hearing body. This
requirement does not apply to properties where
the general plan has adopted a medium density
residential or high-density residential land use
designation.

Property Average Slope: 45.64% 70.64% 54%
D. Gross Building Square Footage
The maximum permitted gross building square
footage of all structures (including garages and
accessory structures over one hundred twenty
(120) square feet) is limited to two thousand five
hundred (2,500) square feet plus ten percent
(10%) of the lot area with the maximum gross
square footage set at six thousand five hundred
(6,500) square feet. This requirement does not
apply to properties where the general plan has
adopted a medium density residential or highdensity residential land use designation. 3,722-square feet 2437.65-square feet
E. Ridgeline Development
Development of new structures within one
hundred (100) vertical feet of a visually
significant ridgeline, as shown on the community
design map of the general plan, is prohibited
unless this restriction precludes all reasonable
economic use of the property:

N/A N/A
F. Parking Requirements
Single Family Requirement
Covered 2 2
Uncovered (Guest) 2 1 (reduced by one space) *
G. Lot Standards
Minimum lot sizes and widths for lots created
after November 21, 1991 are subject to the
slope tables established under Chapter 15.07 of
the subdivision ordinance.

N/A N/A
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H. Street and Driveways
New street and driveway grades shall not
exceed eighteen percent (18%) unless an
exception has been granted by the hearing
body, and the design has been recommended
by the design review board, public works
director and fire marshal to allow a driveway or
street slope up to a maximum twenty-five
percent (25%) grade. Streets and driveways
with slopes over fifteen percent (15%) shall be
a permanent, durable, non-asphalt hardscape
surface. Streets and driveways with slopes over
eighteen percent (18%) shall have
grooves/scoring for traction. A suitable
transition shall be provided at the street and
driveway apron to allow vehicles to safely
transition to/from roadways and parking areas,
as recommended by the department of public
works. Further, the design of the driveway
apron at the garage shall be subject to review
and recommendation from the department of
public works to ensure safe and efficient vehicle
ingress and egress
18% 18% (Maximum)
I. Design Review Requirement
An environmental and design review permit
may be required, consistent with the
requirements of Chapter 14.25, Environmental
and Design Review Permits. All applications
shall be evaluated for conformity with the
Hillside Residential Design Guidelines Manual.

Major Environmental and
Design Review and
Exception (Hillside)
In progress
Reduced Setback (primary structure)
Pursuant to SRMC Section 14.12.030(B), structures may encroach into a required yard or setback for a distance of not more than one-half of the required yard or setback. The R10 zoning district mandates a minimum 20-foot front setback, and this Project proposes to reduce the setback by half to 10 feet. SRMC Section 14.12.030(B) additionally mandates that if a setback reduction is granted, a compensating increase be applied to the opposing setback. As such, granting a reduction of 10 feet in the front yard, an additional 10 feet of setback will be required in the rear yard. The proposed Project complies with this increased rear setback requirement. Staff notes that the Project also shows an entrance stairway to the front porch encroaching into the reduced front setback by three-feet-eight-inches. Stairways may Project up to six feet into any required front yard, including a reduced front yard (SRMC Chapter 14.16.130(A)- (B)).

Reduced Setback (garage)
Pursuant to SRMC Section 14.04.030(B), a minimum 20-foot setback is required for new garages built perpendicular to the street. As shown, the garage will be set back a maximum of 26 feet from the property line at the southwest, and a minimum of approximately 16 feet at the northeast. The reduced setback and location of the driveway apron have been reviewed by the Department of Public Works and staff believe that the Project allows safe access to and from the street.

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Parking Reduction (uncovered guest space)
Pursuant to SRMC 14.12.030(F), two additional on-site guest parking spaces are required when parcels are located on streets less than 26 feet wide. The street along the subject property is approximately 21- feet wide towards the south, and so two on-site (covered or uncovered) parking spaces are required in addition to the two covered spaces required for all single-family residential properties.

The Project proposes that these two parking spaces be placed in tandem with the interior garage spaces, as permitted per SRMC Section 14.18.120. However, the proposed reduction of the garage setback would result in the reduction of one of the two guest parking spaces on the proposed driveway to approximately nine feet (9') by sixteen feet (16'), in which case the parking space would not be compliant with SRMC Section 14.18.100(A) mandating that standard size parking spaces shall be nine feet (9') by nineteen feet (19') in dimension. As such, the approval of the Project would result in the construction of one standard parking space and one compact parking space, instead of two standard parking spaces (SRMC Section 14.18.100).

Per SRMC Section 14.12.030(F), the requirement for two additional parking spaces may be waived or reduced by the hearing body when deemed appropriate or necessary to reduce the need for excessive grading or tree removal, and suitable off-site parking is determined to be available. The site is currently vacant with no trees present, and the proposed driveway will be sloped to reduce the need for excessive grading. Multiple site visits by staff indicate that on-street parking is available should the three full parking spaces supplied on site not be sufficient. Additionally, orienting the driveway at a location on the property where the garage would be properly setback would result in vehicles backing out onto the portion of the street less than twenty-six feet (26’) wide as is discouraged by the Code.

Design Review Criteria
In addition to the above objective development standards, the Project was assessed against the design review criteria established in SRMC Section 14.25.050 and is compliant with all relevant elements.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

The Project has been duly noticed to the public in accordance with SRMC Chapter 14.29. As of the date of publication of this report, there has been no additional comment received regarding the Project. As noted earlier in the report, one public comment received prior to the January 28, 2025, Planning Commission Hearing was unintentionally omitted from the meeting packet and not addressed at the Hearing. The correspondence received is included in this staff report as Attachment 6. This comment was generally supportive of the Project, though the commenter wanted to note that the Mountain View is very narrow in this area and has been identified for mandated parking restrictions including red paint on the curb in front of their home as well as signage to educate motorists that parking was only allowed on the odd numbered side of the street.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) REVIEW:

Staff recommends that the City Council find the Project to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) and to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) as the activity in question will not have a significant effect on the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this staff report.

OPTIONS:

The City Council has the following options to consider on this matter:

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1. Adopt the Resolution to approve a Major Environmental and Design Review (ED24-001) and Exception (EX24-003) to specified hillside development standards for a new single-family residence on a hillside lot with a reduced front yard setback, a decreased setback from the garage, and a reduction of one required off-street guest parking space at 287 Mountain View Avenue.

2. Adopt the Resolution with modifications, changes, or additional conditions of approval.

3. Continue the applications to allow the applicant to address any of the City Council’s comments or concerns

4. Deny the proposed Project and direct staff to return with a revised Resolutions of denial.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Resolution to Approve a Major Environmental and Design Review (ED24-001) and Exception (EX24-003) to specified hillside development standards for a new single-family residence on a hillside lot with a reduced front yard setback, a decreased setback from the garage, and a reduction of one required off-street guest parking space at 287 Mountain View Avenue.

2. Resolution of the Planning Commission Recommending the City Council Approve the requested Major Environmental and Design Review and Exception to the Hillside Development Standards (Resolution No. 24-09)

3. General Plan Consistency Table

4. Zoning Ordinance Consistency Table

5. Architectural Plans – Submitted August 12, 2024

6. Correspondence
RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE REQUESTED MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW (ED24-001) AND EXCEPTION (EX24-003) TO SPECIFIED HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

FOR A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ON A HILLSIDE LOT WITH A REDUCED

FRONT YARD SETBACK, A DECREASED SETBACK FROM THE GARAGE, AND A

REDUCTION OF ONE REQUIRED OFF-STREET GUEST PARKING SPACE APN: 015-073-10
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2023, Bacilia Macias (Applicant) submitted a request for an Environmental and Design Review Permit and Exception for a proposed new single-family residence (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the San Rafael Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed new construction and exception, and unanimously recommended approval to the Project; and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2025, the San Rafael Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Environmental and Design Review Permit and Exception for a proposed new single-family residence.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council makes the following findings based on its independent judgment after considering the Project, and having reviewed and taken into consideration all written and oral information submitted in this matter relating to the Environmental and Design Review (ED24-001) and Exception (EX24-003):

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Project is exempt from review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3) and to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) as the activity in question will not have a significant effect on the environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
(ED24-001)
A. The project design is in accord with the general plan, the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purposes of this chapter:

The Project design is in accord with the general plan, the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purposes of San Rafael Municipal Code (SRMC), as the Project is in accord with the Low Density Residential designation in General Plan 2040 - 2 -
and the policies to support residential building in hillside areas (Policy LU-1.8:

Density of Residential Development; Policy CDP-1.3: Hillside Protection; and Policy C-1.10: Hillside Preservation); the Project is located in the R10 Zoning District where single-family homes are permitted by right; and the Project is being reviewed in accord with the findings required for an environmental and design review (SRMC Section 14.25.090) and an exception from the hillside development standards (SRMC Section 14.12.040).

B. The project design is consistent with all applicable site, architecture and landscaping design criteria and guidelines for the district in which the site is located:

The Project generally conforms with the property development standards for the R10 zoning district (SRMC Section 14.04.030) and for the Hillside Development Overlay District (SRMC Section 14.12.020) and meets the findings required for exceptions to the development standards for which the proposed design does not meet. The Project was assessed against the design review criteria established in SRMC Section 14.25.050 and is compliant with all relevant elements.

C. The project design minimizes adverse environmental impacts:

The Project is limited to the existing graded portion of the site and will not require excessive grading into the hillside.

D. The project design will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, nor materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity:

The Project has been reviewed by the Building Division and the Fire Department and the location and orientation of the driveway has been reviewed for safe access by the Department of Public Works.

EXCEPTION (HILLSIDE) FINDINGS
(EX24-003)
A. The project design alternative meets the stated objectives of the hillside design guidelines to preserve the inherent characteristics of hillside sites, display sensitivity to the natural hillside setting and compatibility with nearby hillside neighborhoods, and maintain a strong relationship to the natural setting:

Limiting the Project to the existing graded portion of the site will avoid excessive grading and preserve the remaining natural hillside; the orientation of the driveway allows for more building area on the site in consideration of the existing condition - 3 -
of the street; and the Project will not exceed the maximum height or stepback requirements for hillside properties.

B. Alternative design solutions which minimize grading, retain more of the project site in its natural state, minimize visual impacts, protect significant trees, or protect natural resources result in a demonstrably superior project with greater sensitivity to the natural setting and compatibility with and sensitivity to nearby structures.

Locating the Project towards the front of the property will preserve the natural hillside in the rear yard as is present along surrounding properties, minimizing visual impacts and protecting significant trees and natural resources.

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(PLAN23-125)
Planning Division

1. Conditions Shall be Printed on Plans. The conditions of this Permit shall be printed on the second sheet of each plan set submitted for a building permit. Additional sheets may also be used if the second sheet is not of sufficient size to list all of the conditions. The sheet(s) containing the conditions shall be of the same size as those sheets containing the construction drawings; 8-1/2” by 11” sheets are not acceptable.

2. Term of Approval. This Design Review Permit (ED24-001) and Exception (EX24- 003) shall be valid for two years from the date of approval of the City Council and shall be null and void if a building permit is not exercised or a time extension granted prior to the expiration date. A permit for the construction of a building or structure is deemed exercised when a valid City building permit, if required, is issued, and construction has lawfully commenced.

3. Applicant Responsible for Compliance with Conditions. The applicant shall ensure compliance with all of the following conditions, including submittal to the Project planner of required approval signatures at the times specified. Failure to comply with any condition may result in construction being stopped, issuance of a citation, and/or modification or other remedies.

4. Plans and Representations Become Conditions. All information and representations, whether oral or written, including the building techniques, materials, elevations and appearance of the Project, as presented at the City Council meeting dated April 7, 2025 shall be the same as required for the issuance of a building permit, except as modified by these conditions of approval. Minor - 4 -
modifications or revisions to the Project shall be subject to review and approval by Director. Modifications deemed not minor by the Director may require review and approval as an amendment to the Environmental and Design Review Permit.

5. Subject to All Applicable Laws and Regulations. The Project is subject to, and shall comply with, all applicable City Ordinances and laws and regulations of other governmental agencies. Prior to any construction, the applicant shall identify and secure all applicable permits from the Planning and Building Divisions, Public Works Department and other affected City divisions and departments.

6. Construction Hours: Consistent with the City of San Rafael Municipal Code Section

8.13.050.A, construction hours shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Construction shall not be permitted on Sundays or City-observed holidays. Construction activities shall include delivery of materials, hauling materials off-site; startup of construction equipment engines, arrival of construction workers, paying of radios and other noises caused by equipment and/or construction workers arriving at, or working on, the site.

7. Discovery of Cultural, Archaeological or Paleontological Resources or Human Remains. If, during the course of construction potential resources or remains are found: All work is to stop within 100 feet of the finding and may not continue until the appropriate action listed below is satisfied.

A. If it is a cultural, archaeological or paleontological resource: the City of San Rafael and a qualified archeologist are to be notified immediately. The qualified archeologist will contact Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR) and the Planning Division and coordinate the appropriate evaluation of the find and implement any additional treatment or protection, if required.

No work shall occur in the vicinity until approved by the qualified archeologist, FIGR and Planning staff.

B. If human remains are encountered during any Project-related activity, all work is to halt within 100 feet of the Project and the Project sponsor shall contact both Planning staff and the County Coroner. If the County Coroner determines that the human remains are of Native American origin, the Planning staff shall notify FIGR within 24-hours of such identification who will work with Planning staff to determine the proper treatment of the remains.

8. Notice of Fees Protest The applicant may protest any fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions imposed by the City as part of the approval or as a condition of approval of this development. Per California Government Code - 5 -
Section 66020, this 90-day protest period has begun as of the date of the approval of this application.

9. Landscaping Shall Be Maintained. All landscaping included in this Project approval shall be maintained in good condition in perpetuity and any dead or dying plants, bushes, or trees shall be replaced with new healthy stock of a size compatible with the remainder of the growth at the time of replacement to the satisfaction of the Director.

10. Landscaping and irrigation plans shall comply with Marin Municipal Water District's (MMWD) water conservation rules and regulations. The Project must meet the Marin Municipal Water District's (MMWD) water conservation rules and regulations. For projects that are required to provide a water-efficient landscape pursuant to Section 14.16.370 of the San Rafael Municipal Code, the applicant shall prepare a landscape plan and supportive materials that comply with the Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) Ordinance No. 414, and future amendments as adopted. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide written verification of plan approval from MMWD.

11. Mechanical Equipment to be Screened. All mechanical equipment (i.e., air conditioning units, meters and transformers) and appurtenances not entirely enclosed within the structure (on side of building or roof) shall be screened from public view. The method used to accomplish the screening shall be indicated on the building plans and approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of a building permit.

12. Exterior Lighting. All exterior lighting shall be energy efficient where feasible; and shielded and directed downward and away from property lines to prevent excessive glare beyond the subject property.

Department of Public Works

13. A plan review letter from the project geotechnical engineer confirming that the project drawings are in conformance with their recommendations will be required prior to building permit issuance.

14. Projects that create or replace over 2,500 square feet of impervious surface are considered small projects and are required to provide a stormwater control plan for small projects in accordance with BASMAA and MCSTOPPP standards prior to building permit issuance.

More information and templates are available from the MCSTOPPP website. See tools and guidance, and post construction requirements at:
https://mcstoppp.org/2020/03/new-andredevelopment/
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15. Prior to start of construction, a grading permit shall be required from the Department of Public Works. Applications can be found on the City’s website:
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/grading-permits/

16. A minor temporary encroachment permit is required from the Department of Public Works prior to conducting any work within or any time the Public Right-of-Way (ROW) is restricted. This includes placing debris boxes in the street.

Encroachment permits can be applied for online on the city of San Rafael website:https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/encroachment-permits/

17. A construction vehicle impact fee shall be required at the time of building permit issuance, which is calculated at 1% of the valuation, with the first $10,000 of valuation exempt.

I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on Monday, the 7th day of April 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:
_________________
Lindsay Lara, City Clerk
Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.