City of Novato Current Planning s s Under & Recently Approved FEBRUARY 2018 Address Oakmont Senior Living 1461 S. Novato Boulevard APN 151-022-09 Undeveloped area at Quest Church property. Development of a 78 room senior assisted living facility, featuring 50 assisted living units and 28 memory care rooms. The facility is proposed at 72,000 square feet and 2- stories in height. Grunt General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Master Plan, Precise Development Plan, and Design DRC, PC, Approved DRC recommended approval of site design, massing, and conceptual architecture and landscaping on August 3, 2016 The Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve the project on May 22, 2017. The City Council approved the base project entitlements on July 11, 2017. The DRC approved the project s final design details on October 18, 2017. The applicant is preparing construction drawings to obtain a building permit. For more project information and meeting notices: www.novato.org/oakmont DRC = Design Commission 1
Hamilton Square 970 C Street 31 townhomes in eight, 3-story buildings, and one, two-story building, 6 of which are affordable. Includes soil remediation to residential standards. Marshall General Plan Amendment from Neighborhood Commercial to Multi- Family, Master Plan Amendment, Precise Development Plan, Use Permit, Design, and a Tentative Subdivision Map DRC, PC Approved/ Under The DRC held 5 review meetings and recommended approval of the project s design on May 7, 2014, meeting. State Water Board issued a letter of conditional concurrence regarding the RAP and its associated documents on February 23, 2016. Revised CEQA Initial Study was published for public review on October 14, 2016. An errata to this document will be prepared to provide updated data for the Air Quality and Hazards impact categories. A community meeting was conducted on December 15, 2016, to discuss the CEQA Initial Study. Phase I (soil remediation) was considered by the Planning Commission on May 17, 2017. The Commission recommended approval of Phase I. Phase I approved by the City Council on June 13, 2017. The applicant is working to finalize the remediation plan and meet mitigation requirements to complete Phase I. For more project information and meeting notices: www.novato.org/hamiltonsquare DRC = Design Commission 2
Atherton Place 7533 and 7537 Redwood 1,340 sq. ft. of retail space fronting Redwood Boulevard and 50 residential townhome units. Townhomes would be 2- stories over garage. Marshall Master Plan Amendment, Precise Development Plan Amendment, Design, and a Tentative Map DRC, PC, Approved DRC workshop conducted on July 8, 2015. Hearing conducted with DRC on August 3, 2016. DRC recommended approval of the revised site design, massing, and conceptual landscape design. The PC conducted a hearing on November 6, 2017, and recommended the City Council approve the project. No on-site affordable units proposed. Developer intends to pay fee in-lieu of providing affordable units since the project is grandfathered under a prior iteration of Novato s Affordable Housing Ordinance. The CC approved the project on December 5, 2017. The project will return to the DRC for review of the project s final site design, architecture, and landscaping details. A date has not been set for a DRC hearing. For more project information and meeting notices: www.novato.org/athertonplace DRC = Design Commission 3
Wood Hollow Hotel 7701 Redwood Boulevard Northwest corner of Wood Hollow Drive at Redwood Boulevard P2015-091 Four-story hotel building of 56,430 squarefeet, with 87 to 95 rooms. Parking includes a combination of surface stalls (64 cars) and a basement garage (23 cars). Grunt Master Plan Amendment, Precise Development Plan, and Design DRC, PC, Under Neighborhood meeting conducted on February 11, 2016. DRC workshop conducted on July 6, 2016. DRC workshop conducted on October 19, 2016. Story poles placed at the project site on March 24, 2017. The DRC conducted a public hearing on April 5, 2017. The DRC continued the matter after expressing concern about building height. The DRC conducted a public hearing on July 19, 2017, and recommended approval of the project s design. CEQA environmental review documentation is being finalized and is expected to be released for public review in March 2018. The PC is expected to consider the matter in April 2018. For more project information and meeting notices: www.novato.org/woodhollowhotel DRC = Design Commission 4
Bahia Heights End of Misty Court 143-272-07 Single-family residential subdivision proposing 9 residences. Walker Master Plan, Precise Development Plan, Tentative Subdivision Map, and Design DRC, PC, Under Neighborhood meeting conducted December 9, 2015. The DRC conducted a design workshop on May 4, 2016. The DRC conducted a public hearing on February 15, 2017. The DRC requested changes to the project s architectural concepts. The DRC conducted a public hearing on May 3, 2017, and recommended approval of the project s design. The PC considered the project on February 12, 2018, and recommended the City Council approve the project. The CC is tentatively scheduled to consider the project on March 27, 2018. For more project information and meeting notices: www.novato.org/bahiaheights DRC = Design Commission 5
Hamilton Cottages Hamilton Parkway West of Marblehead Lane APN 157-860-03 16 singlefamily, 2-story residences for senior occupancy, including 2 affordable forsale homes at the moderate income level. Marshall Master Plan Amendment, Precise Development Plan, Tentative Subdivision Map, and Design DRC, PC, Approved The project has received all necessary development entitlements. The developer has submitted documentation to complete the process to record a final subdivision map for the project. The matter will be scheduled for CC action. A tentative date for the CC s review has not been set. The developer has submitted building permit applications for the project. The construction plans are currently being reviewed by various permitting agencies. construction is expected to commence in late spring or early summer 2018. Landing Court No Address APN 153-162-70 34 new multifamily units in 2- and 3-story buildings, of which 7 are affordable units. Grunt Design and Tentative Subdivision Map For project information: www.novato.org/hamiltoncottages DRC & PC Inactive The project has been transferred to a new applicant. Staff is working with the applicant to re-start the development review process. DRC = Design Commission 6
North Bay Children s Center 933 C Street Renovate the existing day care center with a new 19,824 sq. ft. building and site amenities. Grunt Use Permit and Design DRC, PC, Incomplete DRC workshop on February 18, 2015. The DRC supported the site plan and recommended minor architectural enhancements. The DRC conducted a public hearing on October 4, 2017, and recommended approval of the project s design. The applicant is completing the balance of the application materials necessary to complete the use permit process. In addition, the applicant is working with its civil engineer to address utility connections for the project. McPhail s Office Amendments McPhail s Property APN 153-220-16 & 19 Amend General Plan land use designation from BPO to LIO. Master Plan and Precise Development Plan amendments to allow wider range of office and light industrial uses. Grunt General Plan, Master Plan, and Precise Development Plan Amendments PC Approved The PC considered the matter on December 18, 2017, and recommended the CC approve the proposal. The CC considered and approved the proposal on January 23, 2018. DRC = Design Commission 7
Mohajer Land Division & Variance 1037 Simmons Lane APN 141-071-66 Proposed 3 lot land division. Request for variance to allow nonconforming lot area and depth. Damodaran Tentative Map and Variance PC Incomplete Staff met with the applicant on January 30, 2018, to review an alternative subdivision design and discuss advancing the project. Staff anticipates the proposed subdivision will be reduce to two parcels and processing will begin again in March 2018. Schafer Stream Management Plan 896 Sutro Avenue Request for use permit to allow the retention of Redwood trees in Stream Protection Zone. Damodaran Use Permit ZA/PC Under The applicant delivered additional project information. Staff is preparing a report for a future public hearing. DRC = Design Commission 8
Hanna Ranch Mixed Use End of Rowland Boulevard APN 153-340-06 P2017-005 Request to conduct preliminary biological and traffic studies to determine potential level of environmental review of a revised project concept for Hanna Ranch, including: a hotel, restaurants, Costco fuel center, and office/retail building. Marshall Master Plan Amendment Precise Development Plan Amendment Tentative Map Design CC, PC, & DRC Under The DRC conducted a design workshop on August 16, 2017. The DRC was generally supportive of the revised project elements, but requested modification of Building C. The DRC conducted public hearing on October 4, 2017, and requested the applicant make further changes to Building C. The DRC conducted a public hearing on November 15, 2017, and recommended approval of the site design and building modifications proposed for Hanna Ranch. An addendum to the 2011 Hanna Ranch Final EIR is being prepared for the revised project proposal. For project information: www.novato.org/hannaranch DRC = Design Commission 9
Bahia River View Bahia Drive APN 143-151-06 P2017-023 Proposal for a 7-lot subdivision. Walker Master Plan, Precise Development Plan, Tentative Map, and Design DRC, PC, Under A neighborhood meeting was conducted on April 24, 2017. There were community concerns about density, building height, and aesthetics. A DRC public workshop was conducted on July 19, 2017. The applicant is making revisions based on public, DRC, and staff feedback. For project information: www.novato.org/bahiariverview Park-A-Pup 7586 Redwood Boulevard APN 143-061-11 P2017-017 Request for a use permit and design review to allow a dog kennel and retail shop. Walker Design & Use Permit DRC & PC Approved The applicant conducted a neighborhood meeting on April 26, 2017. The DRC conducted a public hearing on October 18, 2017, and recommended approval of the project s design. The Planning Commission approved the proposal on December 4, 2017. The applicant is having construction drawings prepared and will be submitting an application for a building permit. construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2018. For project information: www.novato.org/parkapup DRC = Design Commission 10
Rebelo Residence 2 Thomas Court APN 132-211-48 P2017-033 New singlefamily residence design review. Johnson Design DRC Under The project was referred to the DRC for a public hearing at the request of a neighboring property owner. The DRC held a workshop on September 20, 2017, and recommended architectural changes to reduce building mass. The applicant has submitted revised project plans in response to comments received at the DRC workshop. The DRC conducted a public hearing for the project on January 17, 2018. The DRC was not prepared to approve the proposal and recommended changes to the project. Staff is awaiting guidance from the applicant regarding whether the project will return to the DRC or if changes will be made to the proposed home that eliminate the need to obtain DRC approval. Gothelf Residential Addition 13 Black Oak Lane APN 146-110-75 P2017-036 Expansion of existing singlefamily residence in a hillside setting. Johnson Design CDD Under The applicant is making revisions to the project design. DRC = Design Commission 11
2 Mosey Lane Land Division 2 Mosey Lane APN 132-231-79 P2017-040 Hamilton Hospital Assisted Living Facility 516 Hospital Drive No. 115201 Subdivide an existing lot into two parcels for development with singlefamily residences. Senior assisted living facility and memory care center at the former Hamilton Hospital. Johnson Tentative Map CDD Incomplete The applicant is providing additional information in response to a completeness memo prepared by the Public Works Department. Marshall General Plan Amendment, Master Plan Amendment, Precise Development Plan, Design DRC Approved The project s development entitlements were approved by the City Council on September 21, 2015. The DRC workshop on June 21, 2017, and provide comments on design direction. The DRC approved the project s final design details on August 2, 2017. Montessori School Unity of Marin Church 600 Palm Drive APN 157-180-42 P2017-067 Request to amend existing use permit for religious facility to include Montessori school. The applicant is preparing construction plans to obtain a building permit. Johnson Use Permit Amendment PC Approved The applicant conducted a neighborhood meeting on September 28, 2017. The PC approved the proposal on December 18, 2017. DRC = Design Commission 12
Residence Inn Novato 7546 Redwood Boulevard APN 143-011-16 P2017-055 Construction of a new 103-room hotel (79,036 sq. ft.) with a separate 9,500 sq. ft. retail building. Hotel would be 3- to 4-stories in height. Walker General Plan Amendment Rezoning Master Plan Precise Development Plan Tentative Map Design DRC, PC, Under A neighborhood meeting was held on July 12, 2017. The DRC held a design workshop on September 6, 2017, and make recommendations to revise several aspects of the project s design. The DRC conducted a public hearing for the project on December 20, 2017. The DRC recommended approval of the site design, building massing/height, and conceptual architecture and landscaping proposed for the project. CEQA environmental review documentation is being prepared for the project. CEQA documentation is expected be complete in summer 2018 with subsequent PC and CC hearings occurring shortly thereafter. For project information: www.novato.org/residenceinn DRC = Design Commission 13
Bowser Residence Thomas Court APN 132-211-49 P2017-054 Nevin Addition 2036 Mill Road APN 146-165-13 P2017-079 760 McClay Land Division 760 McClay Road APN 140-161-012 P2017-084 Hussein Addition 710 Arthur Street APN 151-031-16 P2017-070 Excursion Rentals 33 Hamilton Drive APN 157-342-12 P2017-095 DRC = Design Commission Construction of a new, twostory single family residence. Addition of a second-story to an existing single-family residence. Subdivision of a single parcel into two parcels. Addition of a second-story to an existing single-family residence. Indoor vehicle storage. 14 Johnson Design DRC Approved The project was referred to the DRC for a public hearing at the request of a neighboring property owner. A DRC workshop was held September 20, 2017. The DRC was generally receptive of the project s design and requested minor amendments. The DRC approved the project on December 20, 2017. Damodaran Design CDD Incomplete The applicant submitted revised plans on February 15, 2018. Damodaran Land Division CDD Under The proposal is scheduled for action by the CDD on February 26, 2018. Damodaran Design CDD Incomplete The applicant is considering revisions. Johnson Use Permit ZA Withdrawn The applicant withdrew the project application on February 8, 2018.
PG&E Fence & Landscaping S. Novato Blvd. S. of Cow Barn Lane APN 160-591-70 P2017-093 Fencing and landscaping for an automated gas safety valve facility. Damodaran Design DRC Approved The application was scheduled for action by the CDD, but requests for a public hearing were received from neighboring property owners. The matter will be referred to the DRC. The DRC conditionally approved the fence and landscaping proposal on January 17, 2018. First & Grant Mixed-Use Development 1107 Grant Avenue APN 141-282-07 P2017-092 Demolish former Pini Hardware building and replace with mixed use building. 13,317sq. ft. of ground floor retail with twofloors of residential apartments 32 units. Grunt Design DRC Under A neighborhood meeting was conducted on November 2, 2017. The DRC is scheduled to conduct a design workshop on February 21, 2018. Staff is making arrangements with a transportation consultant to review parking demand and the availability of on-street parking to serve the commercial component of the project. DRC = Design Commission 15
Hanger 8 Hamilton Landing 8 Hamilton Landing APN 157-690-09 P2017-085 Construction of 56,000 sq. ft. office building. Walker Design DRC Under DRC previously approved building in July 2008, but approval expired. Application to reinstate prior design review approval. The applicant conducted a neighborhood meeting on December 11, 2017. The DRC will consider the project on February 21, 2018. Snyder Second Story Addition 74 Shields Lane APN 146-071-42 P2017-101 Dunne Second Story Deck Addition 159 Indian Hills APN 150-601-49 P2017-104 Construction of a second story addition. Expansion of an existing deck. Walker Design CDD Under Damodaran Design CDD Under The applicant submitted revised plans on February 5, 2018. The project was scheduled for action on February 9, 2017. A neighbor has raised concerns about the proposal. Given this circumstance, the proposed action has been postponed pending consideration of the neighbor s concerns. Wein Accessory Structure Addition 715 Del Mar Avenue APN 140-272-03 P2017-111 Marin Country Club Snack Bar Addition 500 Country Club Drive APN 160-040-24 P2018-013 DRC = Design Commission Expansion of an existing detached garage. Construction of a new two-level snack bar at the Club s pool facility. Johnson Design CDD Approved The CDD approved the proposed detached garage expansion on February 15, 2018. Damodaran Design CDD Under 16 The proposed building expansion is part of a larger remodel of the pool facility. However, only the snack bar building is subject to Design.
Miura Accessory Dwelling Unit 2 Ruth Court APN 141-142-37 P2018-009 Roberts Single-Family Dwelling 77 Carnoustie Heights APN 160-322-19 P2018-008 Satrap Lot Line Adjustment & Home Addition 9 Thunderbird Drive APN 160-264-04 P2018-006 Conversion of an existing accessory structure into an accessory dwelling unit. Demolition of an existing single-family residence and construction of a new home. Merger of two parcels under common ownership and expansion of an existing singlefamily residence. Phung Accessory Dwelling Permit ZA Under Johnson Design CDD Under Damodaran Lot Line Adjustment & Design CDD Under New project. New project. New project. DRC = Design Commission 17