Planning Commission 05/12/2026 at 7PM

The City of San Rafael Planning Commission held a meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily focused on the Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Hospital Modernization and Replacement Project. The meeting included a detailed presentation on the project scope, phases, and environmental review process under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The city has contracted Environmental Science Associates through a competitive bid to prepare the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Commissioners and public attendees discussed concerns related to air quality, construction impacts, traffic, and cumulative effects with nearby projects. The commission unanimously voted to direct staff to prepare the draft EIR, incorporating public and written comments received during the scoping period. Additional administrative items included announcements about upcoming training and scheduling for future meetings.