San Rafael commissioners approve 8‑story mixed‑use building at 1033 3rd Street with 131 units The Planning Commission unanimously approved an 8‑story mixed‑use project at 1033 3rd Street (referred to as 900 A Street) that will deliver 131 units including 11 below‑market‑rate units, with conditions requiring construction management and permit‑stage technical reviews.

San Rafael has just approved an ambitious 8-story mixed-use building that promises 131 new residential units, including affordable options, and a vibrant ground-floor retail space!

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San Rafael planning commission approves 13‑story downtown housing project despite neighborhood concerns The Planning Commission unanimously approved a 13‑story, 188‑unit project at 1248 5th Avenue (presented as the 12 35th Avenue project) that includes 19 deed‑restricted very low‑income units. Staff relied on CEQA Class 32 infill analysis and state density bonus provisions; neighbors raised concerns about easements, parking, shadowing and traffic.

San Rafael's Planning Commission has approved a controversial 13-story housing project that promises 188 new units, including affordable options, despite significant pushback from local residents.

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Commission approves 8‑story, 131‑unit A‑Street project with 11 low‑income units The Planning Commission approved an 8‑story mixed‑use building at 1033 A Street (project '900 A Street') containing 131 units, including 11 low‑income deed‑restricted units, finding it consistent with state density bonus law and the downtown precise plan; commissioners praised the design while asking questions about ADA and parking.

San Rafael's Planning Commission has officially green-lighted an ambitious 8-story mixed-use project that promises 131 new residences and 11 low-income units, reshaping the city's skyline!

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San Rafael planning panel approves 13‑story, 188‑unit downtown housing project amid neighbor objections The San Rafael Planning Commission unanimously approved a 13‑story, 188‑unit residential building at 1248 5th Avenue (presented as the 12 35th Avenue project) including 19 very‑low‑income units. Neighbors raised concerns about easements, parking, construction impacts and shadowing; staff cited state housing laws and a Class 32 CEQA exemption.

San Rafael's Planning Commission has approved a towering 13-story, 188-unit residential project, but not without raising concerns from local neighbors about parking and construction impacts.

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San Rafael planning commission finds proposed purchase of Merrydale/Redwood site conforms with general plan The commission unanimously adopted a resolution that the cityacquisition of 350 Merrydale Road/3833 Redwood Highway conforms with the San Rafael General Plan. The property would be acquired with potential county grant support to host an interim shelter for about 65 people beginning early 2026 and later be developed as at-leas

San Rafael's Planning Commission just took a major step toward addressing homelessness with plans for an interim shelter and affordable housing development!

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San Rafael commission reviews high-density housing project near Marin transit hub Commission considers housing proposal amid traffic concerns and labor standards discussions.

San Rafael residents are torn as a controversial housing project sparks heated debates over traffic woes and community needs.

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San Rafael architect navigates challenges to revive landslide site with innovative home design Public hearing discusses challenges and design considerations for a new home on a landslide site.

An innovative home design is set to transform a historically troubled landslide site in San Rafael, tackling unique challenges while prioritizing safety and sustainability.

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