(Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal). Closed - Opens at 10:00 AM Saturday. Northgate will not have an office component, but people migrating from workign from home or a remote location will be able to go to pool decks, fitness areas and outdoor spaces, Logan said. The popular clothing store Forever 21 is reportedly closing its location in Northgate Mall in San Rafael, California. Mon - Sat: 11A - 7P. The city staff has 30 days to review the plans to determine whether additional information or revisions are needed, Mendez said. Housing is key to spurring a resurgence of retail activity, because living spaces are used daily, and having markets and fast-casual dining next door will generate more trips to the retail areas, Logan said. Costco and Northgate Mall hosting a community open house on September 25 and September 26, About the Costco Pre Application and Conceptual Design Review, About the Community Development Review Process (Costco Project), Costco Wholesale Corporation, Michael Okuma, No PC support for gas component of the project (unanimous), Really need a master plan to understand what is planned for rest of mall, how this project would impact that and what that would do to housing potential, Confirmed the main Costco retail use and tire center are consistent with the current Master Use Permit, but not as designed (lack of integration with mall, circulation issues, height/bulk/mass), Need for data to support the benefits to the community and support claims that Costco will bring shoppers to mall, Concern with the increased height (Exception findings) more than current Sear footprint which results in bulk and mass coming so close to Northgate Dr, Need for better integration of the Costco with rest of Mall, Concern with on-site circulation access as noted by staff. The traffic study will evaluate existing traffic conditions, along with previously approved, but not yet built projects, including the recently approved Northgate Walk and other approved, but not yet built projects in North San Rafael. Futurewei Technologies, a unit of China-based Huawei, is cutting 43 jobs in Santa Clara. Suite 72 Available now! Andy Neff, a representative for Merlone Geier, confirmed that. What is the next step in the process for the project? (415) 499-5200. Why not consider housing in this location instead? The affected workers are represented by the Oakland office of Teamsters Local 70, the WARN notice stated. Grace Geraghty, executive director of the nonprofit Responsible Growth Marin, said she participated in a preview of the revision in a session organized by Merlone Geier. ATTENTION: Online services for the Business License Division and Transient Occupancy (Hotel) Tax will be unavailable starting 02/24/2023 at 3:30pm. San Marcos Pass, c1885 (with thanks to u/DaBooch425 for the request!). Live verbal commenting will be available during the session. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. It would include the demolition of the Macys and Kohls stores, the installation of a town square plaza and the addition of 409 residences and more retail space. The more density for housing, the more open green space we can keep.. How will the City consider traffic impacts in nearby neighborhoods? FILE: The BJ's Restaurant location at Northgate Mall in San Rafael is expected to close in April. 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So, there is no further action on the part of the city, unless we receive a formal application. BJs Restaurant, the national chain known for its Pizookie dessert, will have one fewer Bay Area location next month. Thats a great signal to the city to phase out burning fossil fuels to heat our homes.. San Rafael Join us for the next meeting of the Policing in our Community series: 3/8/2023, 6:00-8:00pm, Albert J. Boro Community Center at Pickleweed Park or Virtually. The study session, held on Tuesday, involved no decisions by city officials. A rendering of the proposed redevelopment of the Northgate shopping mall in San Rafael. Making the height Exception findings will be difficult. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. This content is for decoration only skip decoration. . This Study Session is an opportunity for early Planning Commission and Design Review Board project feedback on land use and design and allows early opportunity for public input. Hanson previously covered city government politics, homelessness and housing and environmental issues at the Chico Enterprise-Record. The mall is anchored by Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Nordstrom Rack.. Northgate opened in 1950 as one of the first modern shopping centers to . We are taking community input and new trends in retail to transform Northgate into something special for San Rafael." The mall, which first became a premier shopping destination for Marin County when it opened in the 1960s, has had to adjust through 50 years of economic changes. Bill Carney of Sustainable San Rafael called for building as many affordable residences as possible. Visit Us. Situated 20 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Northgate Mall today features an anchor lineup, a Century Theatres, a variety of specialty stores, services and restaurants. Square feet. Thats what the retailers want these days, is exterior access, said Stephen Logan, vice president for development in Merlone Geiers San Diego office. Those days are gone, but with a walkable mix of shopping, plazas, entertainment and housing, it could once again be a draw. Consider that separate but equal doesnt really work with affordable housing, she said. The Pre Application process allows an applicant to receive: 1) preliminary feedback from the City, including code requirements, 2) capacity review from utility providers, and 3) roadmap for any subsequent permits or processes required by the City to process the formal application. Housing really becomes the critical piece in Northgates evolution in that amenities will be close by. This one's at Slippery Rock. The closure will also affect 90 employees who work at. We are definitely pro-housing, she said. An emerging plan to redevelop the Northgate mall complex in Terra Linda is garnering mixed reviews, with some San Rafael residents saying it needs to include more housing and others less. The project would be surrounded by stores, restaurants and a remodeled IMAX Century Theater. The DRBs purview is solely on design matters, so comments should be related to design, such as site plan, architecture, bulk and mass, colors and material, landscaping, etc. We have been looking at ways to get more housing built faster in order to comply with the tall order given to us by the state, Jensen said. Costco has applied for a Pre Application and Conceptual Design Review for their proposal to demolish the existing multi story Sears building along with the two out buildings (former Sears catalog building and automotive center building) at the southern portion of Northgate Mall. The job cuts occurred on Feb. 17. Susana Guerrero is a reporter for SFGATE covering the Bay Area's food scene. The company warned that the job cuts could occur throughout 2023, depending on demand for warehouse and shipping work at the Port of Oakland. Adrian Rodriguez covers transportation, San Rafael and the Ross Valley for the Marin IJ. noise, traffic, parking, appropriateness and compatibility) before the project is further developed. Sign up today. A Costco Wholesale store has been proposed to replace the shuttered Sears location. Overall, the project aims to mix transit-oriented housing with community space, retail and restaurants. Merlone Geier hopes to revitalize the mall by building housing on the site, said David Geiser, the companys managing director. In North Hollywood, the Noho West center has residential next to office and retail spaces. See Store Hours. The housing component would include 911 homes in six apartment buildings no more than five stories tall. 1000 Northgate Mall. Logan added that parking for residents is a major issue. While some voiced support for creating as many new housing units as possible, others worried about the projects scope and its water needs. A total of 2,908 parking spaces are provided on the project site. Numerous studies have noted its important for affordable units to be dispersed through other elements of the project, so they get the same experience of life as everyone at market-rate housing as well.. Merlone Geier presented the new plan to members of the group this week. Northgate gives you what you want, the way you want it. She received an M.A. The mall has 2,908 parking spaces and the new plan would reduce that number to 2,311, including 1,789 not reserved for apartments. What we have consistently heard from residents is to make the town square and its integrated community amenities happen at the start of the redevelopment, he said. Northgate Mall is a shopping mall located in the Terra Linda neighborhood of San Rafael, California, 15 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The project site is located west of US Highway 101 (US 101), in the City of San Rafael, Marin County. No binding decisions are made as a result, Given the public interest in this project, the City has also suggested that the Planning Commission review the Conceptual Design Review application in order to weigh in on land use matters, (ie.