555 Northgate Drive Affordable Housing Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026050398
Public Agency
City of San Rafael
Document Title
555 Northgate Drive Affordable Housing Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/11/2026
Document Description
Demolition of the existing building and pavement on the project site and construction of a new seven-story residential building with 193 dwelling units and 150 parking spaces, using provisions of State density bonus law.
Contact Information
Name
Christina Ratcliffe
Agency Name
City of San Rafael
Job Title
Project Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Nancy Liu
Agency Name
AMG and Associates, LLC
Job Title
Project Management Associate
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Rafael
Counties
Marin
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Northgate Drive
Zip
94903
Total Acres
2.2
Parcel #
175-060-32
State Highways
US 101
Railways
N/A
Airports
San Rafael Airport
Schools
Terra Linda High School, St. Isabella school
Waterways
Gallinas Creek
Township
2N
Range
6W
Base
MtDiablo
Other Location Info
555 Northgate Drive
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines, because: the project is consistent with the applicable City of San
Rafael General Plan designation and City of San Rafael General Plan policies and applicable zoning designation and regulations; the project site is 2.22 acres in size, is
within city limits, and is fully surrounded by urban uses; the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species; the project would not result in
significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by required utilities and public services. None of the exceptions
to a categorical exemption found in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines applies to the project. The City of San Rafael prepared a Categorical Exemption Report (April 2026) documenting these findings.
County Clerk
Marin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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