Housing
Marin IJ: Longtime Developer Jack Krystal, Who Has Sought to Develop the Area Around Club Evexia, Seaplane Adventures & Terra Outdoor Several Times, Seeks to Leverage a Flurry of State Laws That Have Stripped Local Jurisdictions
Now comes word via the Marin Independent Journal that San Rafael developer Jack Krystal has filed a preliminary application to construct a five-story residential building in unincorporated Mill Valley near Club Evexia, Seaplane Adventures, Terra Outdoor and treasured San Francisco Restaurant Piccino, which hopes to expand to the Presidio first and in Mill Valley in early 2026. The project at 258 and 260 Redwood Highway Frontage Road, which is very close to another project nearby that would would include 43 apartments and a 54-room residential care center. Under state law, the care center would count as a single dwelling because it would have a shared kitchen.
Read MoreGet Ready for the Spring Faire on March 29th, With More to Follow – Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
City of Mill Valley Tees Up a Quartet of Fantastic Events: Spring Faire March 29th, Re-Loved and Re-Sourced Market April 27th, PRIDE Kick-Off June 7th & Mill Valley Freedom Festival on June 14th!!
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 23rd
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Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 10th
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Read MoreMarin IJ: Plan to Carve up Marin Housing Project Between Marin City and Tam Junction Heads to Supervisors
“The designs did not reflect the site constraints,” Kalish told the Marin IJ. “It literally did not look like a design that had been produced for that site.” Kalish said that despite the risk of flooding at the location, the drawings showed windows placed at ground level. “Even the tree selections, when I checked them, none of them could have tolerated living there because their roots wouldn’t tolerate brackish water,” she said.
Read MoreMill Valley-Based Thompson Dorfman Submits Key Belvedere Files for Housing Redevelopment Plan
Thompson Dorfman plans to split the three-parcel complex into 12 lots to assist in the development of streets and other infrastructure. Mallard Road would become a 20-foot-wide, two-lane private access drive without sidewalks. The private drive would have textured pavement, traffic calming devices and street signs to reduce vehicle speed, according to Markwick. Under the state’s housing mandate, Belvedere must allow 160 new residences over the eight-year planning cycle ending in 2031.
Read MoreThe Redwoods, A Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, Announces Kyle Ruth-Islas as New Chief Executive Officer
“Hunter Moore was a wonderful leader for The Redwoods,” she continued. “He achieved remarkable things during his seven-year tenure – both at The Redwoods and in the community at large, and we know that Kyle will do the same. Not only does Kyle have extensive experience in leading senior living communities, but he knows The Redwoods well and is beloved by residents and staff alike. We are so pleased to have ‘one of our own’ as our new CEO and it’s been a wonderfully smooth transition.”
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of February 2nd
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Read MoreIn a Small But Significant Step Forward Toward Mill Valley’s Housing Goals, Planning Commissioner Backs Steve Geiszler’s Five-Unit, Two-Story Town Homes at 20 Sunnyside Ave.
“As a community, the challenge we have is accepting more housing and accepting more density of housing, and to not have that development to be all based on the automobile,” said Greg Hildebrand, a member of the commission. “This is in a perfect place to walk everywhere. You can get to everything in this location. It’s right downtown. We’re going to need to add housing. Even if it’s housing of any scale, we need more units. This is one of these projects that Bruce Dorfman noted, this is kind of the future of how to develop a site to get as much housing as possible without having a building and extra land to park cars.
Read MoreBay Area Schools, Families and Businesses Worry About Potential ICE Activity Under Trump Law – Federal Immigration Agencies Could Be Allowed to Make Arrests. Here Are Some Resources.
Marin County’s low-income, immigrant, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and historically undercounted residents, were disproportionately affected by the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic. And with the arrival of a new administration, these communities are again facing difficult conditions. A truly just and equitable recovery for Marin County requires a holistic approach that tackles the systemic inequities that have prevented pandemic recovery resources to reach those most in need. Here are some crucial resources: Get Immigration Support: Canal Alliance is the only provider of affordable and comprehensive immigration legal services in Marin County. IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE. DACA Renewal and Initial Applications – Know Your Rights. General Consultations. Asylum for Minors. Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. U Visa, T Visa, and VAWA. Green card renewals. Adjustment of Status
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