TCSD Use Permit Application
Update on the Use Permit Applications to Continue TCSD Events
As you may know, TCSD submitted two (2) use permit applications to the County of Marin for 203 Marin Ave (Tam Valley Community Center) and 305 Bell Lane (TCSD main office and corporation yard) to allow TCSD to continue to provide services and community events for its residents. The applications were in response to threatened litigation against TCSD by a neighboring resident (note: the resident has since filed suit), and a code enforcement action triggered by a resident’s anonymous complaint.
Specifically, the use permit application for 203 Marin Ave. will allow TCSD to continue to have bands (amplified outdoor music) at Creekside Fridays, Oktoberfest, and Earth Day events at the Tam Valley Community Center. The use permit application for 305 Bell Lane will allow TCSD to continue to offer Debris Day twice a year and the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day (HHWD).
Use Permit 203 Marin Ave (Tam Valley Community Center)
On March 5th,the Tamalpais Design Review Board (TDRB) considered the use permit application and recommended approval to the County Deputy Zoning Administrator (DZA). TDRB makes advisory recommendations to the DZA, who makes decisions regarding use permit applications among other thing.
On June 16th , the County Deputy Zoning Administrator approved the use permit to allow TCSD to hold specific events (e.g., Creekside Fridays) with amplified music at the Community Center. No appeal was filed. As a result, we can plan for the upcoming Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 20th.
Use Permit 305 Bell Lane (Corporation Yard)
On March 5th,the Tamalpais Design Review Board (TDRB) considered the use permit application and supported Debris Day and HHWD, but wanted TCSD to meet with neighbors on other issues. In response to community and TDRB comments, as well as to provide more clarity on its request, TCSD revised the use permit application to remove references to existing operations and, solely focused on the request for two Debris Days and one HHWD.
On June 16th , the County Deputy Zoning Administrator (DZA) approved the use permit to allow Debris Day and HHWD. However, Mr. Gervais (303 Bell Lane) appealed the decision to the County Planning Commission.
At the public hearing on August 4th, the Planning Commission denied the appeal and sustained the DZA approval. However, Mr. Gervais has appealed the Planning Commission decision to the Marin County Board of Supervisors (BOS).
No meeting date for the appeal to the BOS has been set yet. When we know the day and time of the meeting, we will post it on the TCSD website and include in weekly e-newsletter. Please note that it is highly unlikely that the BOS will consider this matter in time for TCSD to hold a Debris Day in October.
Thank you to the over 800 people who e-signed or signed the on-line letter of support for the two use permit applications. The letter of support and list signatures was included as part of the materials considered by the DZA and Planning Commission.
We also appreciated the many of you who attended the Tamalpais Design Review Board, DZA, and/or the Planning Commission hearings.
All the background information and County staff reports can be accessed by clicking the links below. The County materials contain the TCSD use permit applications
Click here for the County staff report to the Planning Commission
Attachment 2 contains the appeal to the PC
Attachment 3 contains the staff report to the DZA
Attachment 4 contains the TCSD responses to Mr. Gervais’s written comments
Read the appeal to the Board or Supervisors below: