Caption
Project rendering from planning entitlement plans titled "Marinwood Apartments" prepared by LPAS Architecture + Design, September 9, 2024.
Recent Activities
On November 25, 2025, the Planning Division approved a Lot Line Adjustment and Tree Removal Permit associated with the project. The decision can be viewed here Hood,David_P5881_decision.pdf . This application is to adjust lot lines between two parcels and to remove a total of six regulated trees. Additionally, under a separate application currently under review, the applicant has requested Merger approval to merge four parcels into two parcels.
- On November 25, 2025, the Hood, David (Marinwood Apartments) Lot Line Adjustment and Tree Removal Permit was approved.
- July 1, 2025 - the applicant submitted a building permit application for 125 affordable units across four, three-story buildings and new retail commercial space. Plans are currently under review.
- December 6, 2024 - Planning entitlement issued via the Hoyt (Marinwood Plaza) Housing Compliance Review (P4478).
About the Project
Address(es):
121, 155, 175 and 197 Marinwood Avenue, San Rafael
Assessor's Parcel(s):
164-471-64
164-471-65
164-471-69
164-471-70
Project Contact(s):
| Contact | Name | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Property Owner | Marinwood Propco, L.P | 203-274-4359. Dial 711 for CA Relay. |
| Applicant | Glenn Ovitt, LPAS Architecture | 916-443-0335. Dial 711 for CA Relay. |
Project Description
The project design for the affordable housing development includes the following elements:
- 125 affordable units that would be contained in four, three-story buildings (Buildings A, B C and D);
- One, 1,040-square-foot retail space;
- A public, landscaped open space area (“civic plaza”) that would be accessed from Marinwood Avenue, adjacent to the proposed retail space;
- Resident services and amenities located on the first floor of Building B;
- Several resident open space areas;
- A Class II bicycle lane along Marinwood Avenue;
- On-site parking to service the proposed development and existing grocery store (a total of 189 parking spaces are proposed); and
- Landscaping and hardscape improvements.
The existing market would remain with development of the project.
Project Permits and Decision History
Planning Entitlements
- A planning application under the Hood, David (Marinwood Apartments) Lot Line Adjustment and Tree Removal Permit (P5881) was issued on November 25, 2025.
- Hoyt (Marinwood Plaza) Housing Compliance Review (P4478) Administrative Decision, issued on December 6, 2024.
- Hoyt (Marinwood Plaza) Housing Compliance Review (P4478) Plans, dated December 11, 2024.
Construction Permits
- A building permit application is currently under review.