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Week of July 20 - 24, 2009
Tiburon
1. Tentative Agenda - Town Council - August 5, 2009
2. Invitation - Angel Island Immigration Station - Benefit Dinner - 9/18/09
Agendas & Minutes
3. Minutes - Planning Commission - July 8, 2009
4. Action Minutes - Planning Commission - July 22, 2009
Regional
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a) Workshop Announcement - Marin Community Development Agency -
Housing Element Update
b) Announcement - SF-Oakland Bay Bridge Closure & Increased Ferry Service -
Thursday, September 3 to Tuesday, September 8, 2009
c) Annual Report - 2009 - Marin Conservation League
d) Conference 2009 - Rail-Volution - Oct. 29 - Nov. 1-2009
e) Comcast California - June 2009
Aiendas & Minutes
f) None
* Council Only
TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon. Boulevard.
Tiburon, CA 94920
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tiburon Town Council
August 5, 2009
Regular Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
Closed Session - XXX p.m.
TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION - (XXX p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Councilmember Collins, Councilmember Gram, Councilmember Slavitz, Vice Mayor Berger,
Mayor Fredericks
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION, IF ANY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to address the Town Council on subjects not on the agenda may do so at this
time. Please note however, that the Town Council is not able to undertake extended
discussion or action on items not on the agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to
the appropriate Commission, Board, Committee or staff for consideration or placed on a future
Town Council meeting agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.
PRESENTATIONS
• Jt. Recreation Committee Annual Report - (Director Cathleen Andreucci)
0 Independent Campaign Expenditure Ordinance (League of Women Voters)
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by one motion of the Town Council unless
a request is made by a member of the Town Council, public or staff to remove an item for
separate discussion and consideration. If you wish to speak on a Consent Calendar item,
please seek recognition by the Mayor and do so at this time.
1. Town Council Minutes - Approve minutes of July 1, 2009 meeting (Town Clerk Crane
Iacopi)
2. Town Council Minutes -Approve minutes of July 15, 2009 meeting (Town Clerk Crane
Iacopi)
3. Grand Jury Report - Approve response to Grand Jury Report, "Saving Major Crimes Task
Force" (Town Attorney Danforth)
4. Taxi Regulation Program - Adopt resolution approving amendments to Taxi Regulation
Program administered by the Marin General Services Authority JPA (Town Attorney
Danforth)
ACTION ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
WEEKLY DIGESTS
• Town Council Weekly Digest -July 17, 2009
0 Town Council Weekly Digest -July 24, 2009
• Town Council Weekly Digest -July 31, 2009
ADJOURNMENT
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PLANNING COMMISSION
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MINUTES NO. 984
July 8, 2009
Regular Meeting
Town of Tiburon Council Chambers
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chair O'Donnell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Chair O'Donnell, Commissioners Corcoran, Fraser, and Kunzweiler
Absent: Commissioner Frymier
Staff Present: Planning Manager Watrous, Director of Community Development Anderson, and
Minutes Clerk Levison
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING: None
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
ACTION: It was M/S (Fraser/O'Donnell) to elect Commissioner Kunzweiler as Chair. Vote: 4-0.
Chair Kunzweiler stated his appreciation for former Chair O'Donnell's dedication and work in
leading the Planning Commission the past year.
ACTION: It was M/S (Kunzweiler/O'Donnell) to elect Commissioner Fraser as Vice-Chair.
Vote: 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. 9 CECILIA COURT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DENYING A REQUEST
TO AMEND THE TIBURON HIGHLANDS PRECISE PLAN (PD #15) TO
CREATE A LANDSCAPE ENVELOPE; FILE #30901; Ronald and Alice Lando,
Owners; Troy Martinez, 5 Elements Design, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Number
034-360-18
ACTION: It was M/S (Fraser/Corcoran) to adopt the resolution denying the request. Vote: 3-1
(O'Donnell voted no).
Director of Community Development Anderson noted that the Commission's action would be
final unless appealed to the Town Council within 10 days of this ruling.
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JULY 8. 2009 MINUTES NO. 984 PAGE I
2. 46 MAIN STREET: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; REVIEW OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED TO ALLOW THE SERVING OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES AT AN
EXISTING ART GALLERY (THE ART BAR MOLINAR); FILE #10801; Main
Street Properties, Owner; Deborah Molinar, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Number
059-102-19
Associate Planner Tyler presented the staff report, stating that on February 27, 2008, the
Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving a conditional use pennit to allow the
serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises at The Art Bar Molinar, located
at 46 Main Street. Condition of Approval No. 9 of the resolution requires that the Planning
Corn mission review the permit after one year to detennine if parking issues, noise, or other
problems have arisen due to special events associated with the use. She said that Staff is not
aware of any complaints from other businesses or residents located in the vicinity of the subject
site regarding parking issues or noise associated with this use.
Chair Kunzweiler opened the public hearing.
Bryan Chong said that he lives 5 doors down from The Art Bar Molinar. He voiced support for
the use permit, stating that it is a nice business that effectively combines retail and social space,
and he knew of no noise or parking issues.
Chair Kunzweiler closed the public hearing.
Commissioner O'Donnell voiced support for the use.
Commissioner Corcoran concurred and stated that the business has made a nice contribution to
the Main Street atmosphere.
Vice-Chair Fraser echoed the other Commissioners' comments and said that this has been a good
business for the downtown area.
ACTION: It was M/S (Corcoran/Fraser) to find The Art Bar Molinar in substantial compliance
with its use permit. Vote: 4-0.
3. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE REFORMATTING
AND TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE TIBURON ZONINIG ORDINACE; FILE
#MCA 2008-09; CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10, 2009
At the June 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission began its review of the
Town's update to the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance. At that time, the Commission reviewed all of
Article I and part of Article II. The public hearing was continued, with Staff directed to prepare
summaries of Articles III & IV for the July 8 Planning Commission meeting.
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JULY 8. 2009 MINUTES NO. 984 PAGE 2
Cominissioners provided various corrections and minor wording changes. They discussed the
following sections in greater detail for the purpose of clarification and/or further amendment:
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Section 16-21.030 - Residential Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Mr. Watrous stated that since the last meeting, staff has received several comments from the
public concerning the potential regulation of bed and breakfast inns (B&Bs), particularly in the
R-O zones. He explained that Table 2-1 in this section would allow B&Bs with a CUP in the R-
15 R-1-B, and R-O zones.
Chair Kunzweiler asked how the draft ordinance would differ from the old ordinance. Mr.
Anderson stated that there is no reference to or regulation of B&Bs in the previous ordinance.
Vice-Chair Fraser requested discussion on the permitting process for B&Bs, as well as seasonal
rentals, later in the meeting.
Referring to Subsection D, Commissioner O'Donnell reiterated his concern that a CUP
requirement for the conversion of multi-family homes in Old Tiburon would hinder rehabilitation
of certain properties.
Chair Kunzweiler said he understood that the requirement was intended to support maintenance
of existing housing in Old Tiburon without necessarily prohibiting the conversion of certain
homes and allows property owners to make a case for their request.
Commissioner O'Donnell wondered if a CUP would prove to be too onerous for a property
owners and he asked what conditions would apply to a request to rehabilitate a multi-unit
residence to a single-family home in Old Tiburon. Mr. Watrous explained that there are findings
to be made through the CUP process, some of which would apply. He said the primary finding
would be consideration of consistency with the General Plan and noted that the relevant General
Plan policy dictates the need to limit, not prohibit, conversion of these homes. Mr. Anderson
noted that any just cause could be considered sufficient to make the findings for approval.
Commissioner Corcoran questioned and confirmed that the updated ordinance has changed the
requirement from simply obtaining a building permit to also requiring a CUP. Mr. Watrous
stated that staff's intent was to avoid creating an entirely new process and it seemed best to stay
with a vetted process that would be subjects to the discretion of the Commission.
Vice-Chair Fraser noted that the origins of Old Tiburon go back to a fishing village, and the
neighborhood is uniquely laid out with inherently higher density. He said that there is merit to be
found in the ability to have input as to how the neighborhood evolves. He did not believe the
ordinance to be onerous but rather it provides an opportunity for collective input that will
ultimately benefit the whole community.
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JULY 8, 2009 MINUTES NO. 984 PAGE 3
Commissioner Corcoran stated that while the decision to convert one home may seem
insignificant, the collective impact of a number of these units transitioning to single-family
homes would have a dramatic effect on the community. He supported the CUP requirement and
stated that it ensures the Commission would have input on those impacts and would give the
community a voice into how these neighborhoods are shaped.
Commissioner O'Donnell referred to Table 2-1, listed the allowed locations for mobile homes,
and asked how that relates to parking of recreational vehicles (RVs). Mr. Watrous noted that
staff has eliminated mobile homes from the section that addresses parking and explained that a
mobile home is to be treated more as a permanent residence than a licensed vehicle.
Mr. Anderson explained that State law is very clear and requires mobile homes to be treated the
same as a stick-built home. He directed the Commission to the definition of mobile homes on
page X-21.
Section 16-21.040 - Residential Zones Development Standards
Vice-Chair Fraser referred to Subsection B (1) which states that the minimum open space
requirement in an R2 zone has a minimum dimension of 12 feet. He asked if that applies to the
width, length, or diagonal dimensions. Mr. Watrous said the language is unclear but that
interpretation has always been that each leg of measurement must be a minimum of 12 feet.
Chair Kunzweiler asked what the difference is between open space and usable open space. Mr.
Watrous explained that "usable" is a qualifier used to distinguish it further from open space in
terms of the OS zone definition.
Chair Kunzweiler noted that past applications have included the concept of private open space
and he asked if that needs to be addressed here. Mr. Anderson said that the subject is discussed
later in the ordinance. He noted that the Town has not had much opportunity to deal with the
construction of apartment complexes in the R3 zones and the open space requirements outlined
here have not been used for some time. He said that staff considers the required amount of usable
outdoor open space to be archaic and atypical of what one would find practiced today and
suggested the Commission consider reducing those numbers on the order of 50%.
Vice-Chair Fraser asked if that would be consistent with other communities in the area. Mr.
Anderson could not confirm what the standards are in other Marin cities.
Commissioner Corcoran noted that usable open space is defined as ground level space and asked
if the ordinance would require said amount of space located at ground level for each apartment.
Mr. Watrous said that could be difficult, particularly in the case of any multi-story building.
Commissioner Corcoran suggested "at ground level" be stricken from the definition.
Mr. Anderson clarified that this requirement calls for a total amount of open space, as defined by
the per unit requirement, for joint use by all units, not area to be usable used only by an
individual unit.
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Chair Kunzweiler' expressed hesitance for an arbitrary reduction of 50% and asked staff to
research the matter for points of reference.
Section 16-22.020 -Purposes of the Commercial Zones
Chair Kunzweiler acknowledged the intent behind discouraging ground-floor office space in the
downtown area but suggested that the language may be too harsh.
Commissioner O'Donnell doubted there are enough retail opportunities to sustain such a policy
and noted that the numerous real estate and architecture offices in Town would constitute
ground-floor office uses.
Chair Kunzweiler noted that real estate offices tend to encourage pedestrian traffic and asked if
such uses would be considered to be ground-floor offices.
Commissioner Fraser found the policy to be consistent with the General Plan. He said that a
proliferation of office uses, whatever they may be, decrease consumer's daily dependence on the
Town and would shrink the retail environment into something even smaller than it currently is.
He said that the policy is visionary and sets the structure for what we would like the Town to be,
and that it simply states the intent to encourage ground floor retail businesses.
Commissioner Corcoran referred to Subsection D, and although he agreed that no one would
support a drive-through restaurant in town, he suggested that the prohibition of take-out
establishments may be too broad. He said there is an opportunity for quality establishments that
offer primarily take-out service while still coinciding with the goals of the Town.
Commissioner O'Donnell suggested that the prohibition on take-out establishments be
eliminated or change the language from "primarily" take-out service to "solely."
Mr. Anderson stated that this section directly mirrors the general plan. He noted that staff has
not had any difficulty in distinguishing between fast food type uses and something like a yogurt
shop.
Commissioner O'Donnell noted that nearly every food service establishment today has some
extent of take-out service. Chair Kunzweiler agreed but said it is also clear that the current
wording sufficiently allows a process to deal with any exceptions.
Commissioner Corcoran said that a business offering 100% take-out service could still be the
right kind of business for Town. He inquired as to the ramifications of the Zoning Ordinance not
directly mirroring the General Plan on this policy.
Mr. Anderson explained that a zoning ordinance can be more restrictive than the general plan,
but not less restrictive. He read from the General Plan, noting that it directly prohibits drive-
through establishments while only discouraging others such as take-out businesses. Mr. Watrous
said he would the term change "prohibited" to "discouraged."
Section 16-22.040 - Commercial Zones General Development Standards
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JULY 8. 2009 MINUTES NO. 984 PAGE 5
Commissioner O'Donnell requested clarification on the term "review authority" used throughout
the document. Mr. Anderson said that this term replaces "acting body," and refers to whoever
has authority over the type of permit in question.
Commissioner Corcoran requested that additional language such as "is required" be added to
Subsection D. The same suggestion was later made for Section 16-22.040 (D).
Section 16-23.020 - Purposes of the Overlay Zones
Chair Kunzweiler asked if there are any retroactive impacts to properties situated in newly
designated flood zones. Mr. Anderson explained that those properties would now require flood
insurance and if any application came forward for improvements to the property, the base level
of any structures may. need to be raised.
Chair Kunzweiler referred to Subsection B and requested a clearer definition for the concept of a
Town density bonus. Commissioner Corcoran suggested deleting "a town density bonus and"
before "development incentives." Staff agreed to make that change.
Commissioner O'Donnell referred to Subsection D and asked if the Town maintains an inventory
of historic buildings. Mr. Anderson confirmed that it does. He explained that there are several
categories, with the largest focusing on the downtown area and is referred to in this section as the
historic preservation overlay zone.
Section 16-23.030 - Affordable Housing Overlay Zones Allowable Land Uses and Permit
Requirements
Commissioner O'Donnell asked if there is a senior component to the affordable housing overlay.
Mr. Anderson said that there is not a separate requirement for senior housing.
Commissioner Corcoran suggested adding the phrase "shall comply with all of the following" to
Subsection D.
Section 16-23.050 - Affordable Housing Overlay Zones Development Incentives
Chair Kunzweiler asked if Subsection A (3) conflicts with the Town's parking policies and noted
that it loosens a requirement others would face with respect to off-street parking. Mr. Anderson
explained that there is a concerted effort to relax certain requirements for projects involving a
high number of affordable units. He also stated that parking tends to be one of the more costly
aspects of a project and that certain projects would not be suitable for a reduction based upon
their specific size and location.
Commissioner O'Donnell suggested that staff has assumed that the typical occupants of
affordable units tend to own fewer cars than those residing in market rate units, which would
make loosening those requirements not so detrimental.
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - JULY 8. ?009 MINUTES NO. 984 PAGE 6
Commissioner Corcoran referred to Subsection A (4) and asked if it is suitable for the Town to
involve itself with the regulation of interior amenities. Mr. Anderson explained that many
developers tend to spare little expense in the market rate units with the hopes of balancing out
the cost of the affordable units. He said state law requires that developers of affordable units be
granted a number of concessions and this allows the Town to use that as one of the concessions.
Section 16-23.060 - Historic Protection Overlay Zone Allowable and Uses and General
Development Standards
Chair Kunzweiler referred to Subsection C and asked why the Director is would make this
decision instead of the Design Review Board. Mr. Anderson said that the process would be
structured so that all issues start with staff review and only those of any significance or
controversy are forwarded to the Design Review Board.
Section 16-26 - Public/Quasi-Public Zone
Chair Kunzweiler suggested that a definition of public/quasi-public uses be included.
ACTION: It was M/S (Fraser/Corcoran) to continue the hearing to the July 22, 2009 meeting.
Vote: 4-0.
MINUTES:
5. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 24, 2009
Commissioner O'Donnell requested the following amendments to the minutes:
• Page 5, 4th paragraph - "...would benefit from being better apprised of the fee structures
associated with the projects..."
• Page 7, 8th paragraph - "...discourages much needed rehabilitation of these certain
properties."
• Page 7, 9th paragraph - "Chair O'Donnell asked if the requirement of a CUP for seasonal
rentals is an enforceable prospect..."
Commissioner Corcoran requested the following amendment to the minutes:
• Page 5, 3rd paragraph - "He noted the Commission has voiced the need for additional
seheeli-ftg daycare opportunities on numerous occasions."
ACTION: It was M/S (Fraser/Corcoran) to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2009 meeting, as
amended. Vote: 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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TOWN OF TIBURON Action Minutes - Regular Meeting
Tiburon Town Hall Tiburon Planning Commission
1505 Tiburon Boulevard July 22, 2009 - 7:30 PM
Tiburon, CA 94920
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ACTION MINUTES 40/
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION'
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 7:30 PM
Present: Chairman Kunzweiler, Vice Chairman Fraser, Commissioner Corcoran,
Commissioner O'Donnell
Absent: Commissioner Frymier
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none
Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do
so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Planning Commission is not able to
undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda.
Matters requiring action will be referred to Town Staff for consideration and/or placed on a
future Planning Commission agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3)
minutes. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the
administrative record.
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
Commission and Committee Reports
Director's Report
PUBLIC HEARING
1. END OF PARENTE ROAD AND END OF ANTONETTE DRIVE: PRECISE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CREATE TWO BUILDING SITES ON A 10.2 ACRE
PARCEL; FILE #30703; Lionel Achuck, Owner; Tom Newton Applicant; Assessor's
Parcel No. 038-111-16 (Continued from June 10, 2009) [DW] Continued toAuzust
26, 2009 (4-0)
2. COMPREHENSIVE REFORMATTING AND TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE
TIBURON ZONING ORDINANCE; FILE #MCA 2008-09; CONTINUED FROM
JULY 8, 2009 [DW] Continued to August 26, 2009 (4-0)
Tiburon Planning Commission July 22, 2008 Page 1
Action Minutes
MINUTES
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -Regular Meeting of July 8, 2009
Approved As Amended (4-0)
ADJOURNMENT At 9:20 PM
Tiburon Planning Commission July 22, 2008 Page 2
Action Minutes
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
MARIN COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
WHO: Any and all interested persons.
WHAT: The Marin County Community Development Agency is holding a series of Planning Commission
Working Sessions to discuss specific issues and potential policy options for the Marin County
Housing Element Update. The Housing Element is part of the County's General Plan and provides an
overview of the community's existing housing conditions, future needs and outlines specific policies
for meeting Marin County's housing goals. It is updated approximately every 5 years.
The Housing Element Update will:
• Evaluate existing housing policies and programs
• Analyze obstacles and constraints to housing production in the community
• Develop an inventory of potential sites where housing may be developed
• Create an action plan by identifying programs the County will implement to achieve its
housing goals
Agendas and staff reports will be available for download at:
http://www.co.marin.ca.us/Housing Element. Written material for the Planning Commission should
be submitted to the Community Development Agency at least 10 days prior to the meeting date so
that it can be distributed and considered by the Planning Commission with the staff report. Any
written material submitted after this date will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior to or at
the meeting.
WHEN:
Planning Commission Working Sessions
Planning Commission Working Sessions will be conducted as public forums where planners will seek
discussion and direction from the Commission regarding specific Housing Element topics.
DATE TIME TOPIC
Workshop #2 Monday August 10, 2009 1:00-5:00pm Policies and Programs
Workshop #3 Monday October 12, 2009 1:00-5:00pm Housing Sites
WHERE: All of the above events will be held at the Marin County Civic Center, Planning Commission
Chambers, Room 328 (Administration Building), 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, California.
HOW TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE MARIN COUNTY HOUSING ELEMENT: The current Marin County
Housing Element and the Draft 2009 Housing Element update will be available at
http://www.co.marin.ca.us/Housing Element.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the proposed project please contact (415) 507-2698 or
housingelement@co.marin.ca.us.
Late agenda material can be inspected in the Community Development Agency between the hours of 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. The Community Development Agency is located in Room 308 Marin County Civic Center, 3509
Civic Center Drive, San Rafael.
The Planning Commission Chambers is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require American Sign
Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other accommodations to participate in this meeting, you
may request them by calling (415) 473-4381 (voice/TTY) or 711 for the California Relay Service or e-mailing
disabilityaccess@co.marin.ca.us at least four working days in advance of the event. Copies of documents are
available in accessible formats upon written request.
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San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Closure
Labor Day Weekend 2009
8 pm, Thursday.. Sept. 3 to 5 am, Tuesday, Sep
GOLDEN GAVE BIUDGE
CZHIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT
Impacts & Options for Golden Gate Bridge & Marin County
Area
A) Avoid Traffic Delays in the Highway 101 Corridor in Marin County by taking
public transit, staying home, or leaving town early ahead of the closure and
coming back after the Bay Bridge has been reopened.
B) During the Bay Bridge closure, motorists are advised of the very stronca
likelihood for lengthy delays in specific areas if people decide to drive and
do not follow one of the suggestions above.
C) The Golden Gate Bridge and the Highway 101 corridor directly adjacent to
the north operate at capacity on weekends and particularly on holiday
weekends. Traffic will back up if additional vehicles are added. See more
details on this below.
D) Ride ADDED Golden Gate Ferry Service. Ferry schedules are under
development now and will be posted at www. olq dengate.org soon.
E) Alternate Suggestions for Travel
East Bay to/from San Francisco: Drive to the Golden Gate Larkspur Ferry
Terminal via the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to catch the Golden Gate
Larkspur Ferry to San Francisco. Refer to the Larkspur-San Francisco Ferry
Schedule.
East Bay to/from Sausalito & Sausalito Arts Festival: Take BART to San
Francisco, Embarcadero Station. Walk a few blocks to catch the Golden
Gate Sausalito Ferry Terminal, located behind the Ferry Building, to get to the
Arts Festival. Refer to the Sausalito-San Francisco Ferry Schedule.
San Francisco to/from Sausalito & Sausalito Arts Festival: For those in San
Francisco, or those who access the Golden Gate San Francisco Ferry
Terminal via BART, Muni, Caltrain, or by bicycling or walking, board Golden
Gate San Francisco Ferry to/from Sausalito. Refer to the Sausalito-San
Francisco Ferry Schedule.
BOX 9000, PRESIDIO STATION • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94129-
Marin Countv to/from Sausalito & Sausalito Arts Festival: Drive, walk, bicycle,
carpool to Sausalito Arts Festival. See the Sausalito Arts Festival website for
more information.
Marin County to/from San Francisco: Ride the Larkspur Ferry. Drive, walk,
bicycle, carpool to the Larkspur Terminal. Refer to the Larkspur- San
Francisco Ferry Schedule.
Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate Ferry Service
Summary
Labor Day Weekend 2009
Friday, September 4
Golden Gate Transit buses and Golden Gate
Ferry operate REGULAR WEEKDAY schedules
Saturday, September 5
Golden Gate Transit buses operate regular
weekend/holiday service, and Golden Gate Ferry
operates ADDED service.
Sunday, September 5
Golden Gate Transit buses operate regular
weekend/holiday service, and Golden Gate Ferry
operates ADDED service.
Monday, September 7
Golden Gate Transit buses operate regular
(Labor Day):
weekend/holiday service, and Golden Gate Ferry
operates ADDED service.
Tuesday, September 8
Golden Gate Transit buses and Golden Gate
Ferry operate REGULAR WEEKDAY schedules
Golden Gate Sausalito/San Francisco Ferry Schedule
Saturday, September 5; Sunday, September 6;
Monday, September 7 ONLY
Depart Sausalito Arrive Golden Gate Depart Golden Arrive Sausalito
Ferry Landing San Francisco Ferry Gate San Francisco Ferry Landing
Terminal Ferry Terminal
10:00 am * 10:30 am
F 10:40 11:10
10:40am* 11:10am 11:25* 11:55
11:20 11:50 12:00 pm 12:30 p m
12:05pm* 12:35 pm 12:50* F 1:20
12:45 1:15 1:25 F 1:55
1:35 * 2:05 2:15 * 2:45
2:10 2:40 2:50 3:20
3:50 F 4:20 4:45 5:15
4:50 * 5:20 5:40 * 6:10
5:35 6:05 F 6:30 7:00
6:30 7:00 7:15 * 7:45
7:55 8:25 8:30 * 9:00
J* denotes added trip; Bold denotes pm trip; and crossing time is 30 minutes.
Golden Gate Larkspur/San Francisco Ferry Schedule
Saturday, September 5; Sunday, September 6; Monday, September 7
ONLY
Depart Golden
Gate Larkspur
Ferry Terminal
Arrive Golden Gate
San Francisco Ferry
Terminal
Depart Golden Gate
San Francisco Ferry
Terminal
Arrive Golden Gate
Larkspur
Ferry Terminal
F 9:00 am*
9:45 am
F_
9:40 10:30
F
T_
11:40 12:30 pm 12:40 pm 1:30 pm
1:40 2:30 2:40 3:30
3:40 4:30 4:40 5:25
5:30 7:00 7:15 F 8:00
* denotes added trip; 5:30 pm departure from Larkspur to SF via Sausalito; Bold
denotes pm trip; and crossing time is 45 to 50 minutes.
Golden Gate Ferry Terminal Locations & Parking Information
Golden Gate Larkspur Ferry Terminal: 101 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. From East Bay
take Route 40/42 or the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to Sir Francis Drake/101
south exit. Parking is free.
Golden Gate Sausalito Ferry Landing: Humboldt & Anchor; paid parking is
available in the area.
Golden Gate San Francisco Ferry Terminal: The Embarcadero at Market St.,
behind San Francisco Ferry Building. Paid parking is available in the area.
Specific Areas Where Traffic will Backup if People Opt to Drive
Access to the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco will gridlock if people
opt to drive. The Golden Gate Bridge has just six roadway lanes in total for both
north and south-bound traffic and does not have the same traffic throughput
capability as the Bay Bridge.
Traveling between the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (1-580) and Highway 101
in Marin County, there are two scenarios that involve a one lane road:
Traveling WEST across the Richmond Bridge to travel SOUTH on Highway 101: The
connecting roadway (East Sir Francis Drake Blvd.) off of Richmond Bridge is a
ONE LANE ROAD as it passes San Quentin prison on the way to Highway 101.
Traffic coming from the East Bay could even back up onto the Richmond Bridge.
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Traveling NORTH on Highway 101 in Marin County to access 1-580/Richmond
Bridge and points EAST: The first northbound for 1-580/Richmond Bridge exit off
Highway 101 to travel EAST will back up onto Highway 101 as the traffic slows
through the ONE LANE ROAD as it passes San Quentin prison enroute to the
Richmond Bridge. This then creates a jam on Highway 101 itself.
For More Information
Access transit schedules and fare information through www.aoldengate.orq or
by calling 511 (711 for TDD)
Golden Gate Bridge Traffic Trends - Labor Day Weekend
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
north and southbound
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
2006
89,902
94,260
89,310
2007
108,406
115,192
112,964
2008
88,556
97,328
91,672
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