# Planning Commission 10/13/2026 at 7PM

The City of San Rafael Planning Commission met on October 13, 2026. The commission unanimously approved Resolution 257, with an amendment identifying the project by parcel number, for a major environmental and design review permit for a 12-unit residential development on vacant land at 50 Medale Road. The project includes a density-bonus request, one affordable unit and an in-lieu fee for the remaining affordability requirement. Commissioners asked about retaining walls, freeway noise, parking, and electric-vehicle charging; no additional parking or confirmed charging details were established in the discussion.

The director’s report covered the city’s planned application for California’s Prohousing designation, which can improve eligibility or priority for housing, transportation, and infrastructure grants. Staff said the application would be posted for public comment before submission and described consultant-supported planning work, including a forthcoming City Council discussion of the Northgate specific-plan consultant selection process. Staff also reported that the City Council authorized negotiations with Eden Housing for a proposed permanent, 100%-affordable development of at least 80 units at 350 Medale Road, a city-owned site acquired with Marin County funding. The project remains in early development, with terms and design to be developed and future review anticipated; temporary shelter work is being advanced separately by Public Works. No contract award, purchase amount, or final development agreement was reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning Commission 10/13/2026 at 7PM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbPX4AOCmP4) - City of San Rafael