
700 Irwin
Project Description
This SB 330 and AB 2011 project proposes a mixed-use high rise multi-family residential building at 700 Irwin Street was submitted on April 10, 2025. The Property fronts Second Street to the north, San Rafael Canal to the south, and Irwin Street to the west. The Project would demolish the existing 4-story vacant office building, which is 26,615 square feet and 50 feet tall, and has 72 parking spaces.
The Project proposes to construct a 17-story residential structure. The building will be 180 feet tall and include 200 dwelling units, 5,000 square feet of commercial space, and 215 parking spaces in an automated mechanical parking system, plus five conventional spaces. The applicant will use AB 2011 and the State Density Bonus Law to achieve the proposed height and density. The Project also includes an exterior boardwalk that allows the public pedestrian access from the intersection of Second and Irwin to and along San Rafael Canal.
The Project will comply with the primary and secondary affordable housing requirements by providing 15% of the base project units (15 units) at very low income levels and 15% of the base project units at moderate income levels.
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): 014-132-18
Zoning District: Office Downtown Precise Plan - Downtown Zone T5 Neighborhood (T5N 50/70)
Applicant
700 Irwin Street Partners, LLC
Andrew Junius
ajunius@reubenlaw.com
Project Contact
Project Planner – Christina Ratcliffe, AICP
christina.ratcliffe@cityofsanrafael.org
Project Status
Application Under Review
Project Milestones
April, 2025
Application submitted.
Planning Application Materials
Project Plans
2025-0410 700 Irwin Planning Submittal .pdf
Project Documents
Staff Reports and Plans
Staff reports and agendas can be found on the public meetings page of the City of San Rafael website: https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/public-meetings