Sausalito public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, with no public hearings scheduled. The main business items are a discussion of revisions to the City-Wide Sausalito Historic Context Statement and a review of the 2022 Planning Commission calendar. The meeting is largely procedural, with public comment periods and approval of minutes.

• Consideration of revisions to the City-Wide Sausalito Historic Context Statement
• Discussion of 2022 Planning Commission Calendar
• Public comments on items not on the agenda
• Approval of November 17, 2021 draft meeting minutes
• Status update on Valhalla Building Permit

Special Joint Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission are meeting jointly via Zoom to discuss two items: an update on SB 9 (state law allowing duplexes on single-family lots) and an update on Objective Development Design Standards. The meeting is held remotely due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, with public comment allowed via Zoom or phone.

• SB 9 update presentation by City Attorney Mary Wagner
• Objective Development Design Standards update presentation by Planning Consultant Bob Brown
• Discussion of Resolution No. 6059
• Review of Corte Madera Draft ODDS and Marin County ODDS Toolkit
• Langsam Building at 719-725 Bridgeway presentation

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Design Review Permit for a new 225-square-foot detached garage above a proposed 264-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit at 514 Bonita Street. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, with no in-person attendance. The commission will also receive a recap of the Community Development Department overview presented to the City Council on November 9, 2021, and hear updates on various subcommittees and city matters.

• Public hearing on Design Review Permit for 514 Bonita Street: new 225 sq ft garage over 264 sq ft ADU
• Approval of draft minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting
• Community Development Department overview recap from November 9, 2021 City Council presentation
• Update on 719-725 Bridgeway appeal from City Council special meeting
• Reports from subcommittees: Objective Design and Development Standards, Housing Element Advisory, Parklet

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to replace existing boat docks at 310 Harbor Drive in the Clipper Yacht Harbor, which requires a Design Review Permit, a Non-Conformity Permit, and a Non-Conformity Permit. The commission will also consider two tree removal permits: one for a diseased tree at 111 Bridgeway and one for a diseased Big-Leaf maple at 23 Cazneau Avenue. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to the declared state of emergency.

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development proposals: replacing boat docks at Clipper Yacht Harbor (310 Harbor Drive) and a home addition at 234 Woodward Avenue. They will also consider authorizing teleconference meetings under AB 361 and receive a report on the Community Development Department's quarterly activities.

• 310 Harbor Drive: Design Review, Conditional Use, and Non-Conformity permits to replace boat docks in Clipper Yacht Harbor Basins 3 and 4; staff recommends continuing to Oct 20
• 234 Woodward Avenue: Design Review Permit with Heightened Design Review for a 647 sq ft addition, variance for two parking spaces, and encroachment agreement recommendation
• Authorizing teleconference meetings in compliance with AB 361
• Report on CDD Quarterly Report for Q4 FY20/21 (April-June 2021)
• Approval of minutes from 9-8-21 and 9-22-21 meetings

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals. The most significant is a request to demolish the existing building at 719-725 Bridgeway and construct a new two-story mixed-use building with retail and residential condominiums, including a Napa Farms Market. The Commission will also consider a design review for a 647-square-foot addition at 234 Woodward Avenue (recommended for continuance) and a design review with an ADU at 424A Locust Street. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• 719-725 Bridgeway: Demolish existing building, construct two-story mixed-use with formula retail (Napa Farms Market), 3 residential condos, variance for façade height, tree removal permit
• 234 Woodward Avenue: 647 sq ft addition, design review, encroachment agreement, nonconformity permit, variance; staff recommends continuance to October 6
• 424A Locust Street: Design review with heightened review, nonconformity permit, 719 sq ft ADU, conditional use permit for privacy standard exception
• Public comment via Zoom with 'Raise Hand' or *9; written comments due five days in advance

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will hold a remote Zoom meeting to consider two development items: a continued hearing for a mixed-use building at 719-725 Bridgeway and a proposal for exterior changes and expanded sidewalk dining at 12 El Portal/690 Bridgeway. The meeting also includes a presentation on retail retention strategy and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• 719-725 Bridgeway: demolition and new two-story mixed-use building with retail (Napa Farms Market), condos, variance, tree removal; hearing continued to Sept 22
• 12 El Portal/690 Bridgeway: design review, encroachment agreement, and minor use permit for exterior storefront changes and expanded sidewalk dining
• Special presentation: EDAC Retail and Business Retention Strategy update
• Approval of minutes from six prior meetings (April-July 2021)

Community Forum on the Future of Outdoor Dining

The Sausalito Community Development Department is hosting a community forum to gather input on which outdoor dining and vending activities should continue after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted on June 15. The city issued over 30 temporary permits, allowed four parklets, and closed part of Caledonia Street for dining. Feedback from the forum and a survey will be shared with the City Council at a future meeting.

• Community forum on outdoor dining and vending future
• Over 30 temporary outdoor dining and vending permits issued
• Four temporary parklets allowed for outdoor dining
• Seasonal closure of Caledonia Street for on-street dining four days a week
• Live polling and survey to gauge policy options

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development projects, including a design review for a new home at 654 Sausalito Blvd, an appeal of an accessory dwelling unit permit at 11 Marion Avenue, and a subdivision at 167-169 Filbert Avenue. The commission will also hold a study session and a public hearing on a proposed five-level home with an ADU at 177 Cazneau Avenue, including its environmental review. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Design Review Permit for a 3,731 sq ft home at 654 Sausalito Blvd, including tree removal and encroachment agreement
• Appeal of an Amnesty Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit approval at 11 Marion Avenue
• Design Review Permit, Encroachment Agreement, and Tentative Minor Subdivision Map for 167-169 Filbert Avenue
• Study session and public hearing for a 2,671 sq ft residence with ADU at 177 Cazneau Avenue, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Approval of draft minutes from March 17, April 21, and May 5, 2021 meetings

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine service at 221 Second Street, and a Design Review Permit to demolish and rebuild a home at 654 Sausalito Blvd. The commission will also receive updates on various subcommittees and staff projects.

• Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine consumption at 221 Second Street, including outdoor seating on public sidewalk
• Minor Use Permit for five tables and ten chairs plus one ADA table on sidewalk along Second Street
• Design Review Permit to demolish existing single-family residence and construct 3,731 sq ft home at 654 Sausalito Blvd
• Tree Removal Permit to remove five mature trees (three protected) at 654 Sausalito Blvd
• Encroachment Agreement for driveway, entry stairway, and gate upgrades within right-of-way at 654 Sausalito Blvd

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will review and make a recommendation on the draft Historic Context Statement for the city, and hold a public hearing on a tree removal permit for 118 Central Avenue. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Review of Draft Historic Context Statement for Sausalito
• Public hearing on Tree Removal Permit 2021-00116 for 118 Central Avenue to remove two coast live oak trees
• Staff recommends approval of the tree removal permit with conditions

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a tentative map and condominium conversion permit for an existing duplex at 195-197 Hi Vista Road, with a staff recommendation to approve with conditions. The meeting also includes a study session on replacing boat docks at Clipper Yacht Harbor (310 Harbor Drive) and discussion of a new subcommittee on design standards. The meeting is held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing: Tentative Minor Subdivision Map and Condominium Conversion Permit for 195-197 Hi Vista Road (Project ID 2019-00080)
• Study session: Design Review, Conditional Use, and Non-Conformity Permits to replace boat docks at Clipper Yacht Harbor Basins 3 and 4, 310 Harbor Drive (Project ID DR/CUP/NC2019-00096)
• New business: creation of and appointments to a subcommittee on Objective Design and Development Standards
• Honoring outgoing Commissioner Morgan Pierce and welcoming incoming Commissioner Andrew Junius

Planning Commission

The Sausalito Planning Commission is holding a remote meeting via Zoom to discuss several informational items, including an overview of the Housing Accountability Act, the Community Development Department's work plan for FY21/22, a late mail policy discussion, and signage regulations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion and presentation.

• Overview of the Housing Accountability Act (oral presentation)
• FY21/22 Community Development Department work plan (oral presentation)
• Late Mail Policy discussion referencing May 23, 2018 and June 20, 2018 staff reports
• Discussion of signage regulations in Sausalito (oral presentation)