Planning reference 01Lucky Drive and the north end
The Town's after-action report describes Lucky Drive as a low-lying north-end location where tidewater forced a road closure on January 2 and again during the January 3 peak. The report says water entered beneath Highway 101 and moved across the SMART right-of-way, disrupting access between Corte Madera and Larkspur. For a proposed mobile kitchen rental near Lucky Drive, use the parcel address rather than the neighborhood name to identify the legal receiving entrance. Ask the property owner to verify elevation, flood history, gate width, trailer turning space and a dry pad outside drainage routes. Mark electrical disconnects and water and sewer connections before delivery, and keep the unit outside public rights-of-way. During a warning, check AlertMarin and the current police or Caltrans notice because the prior closure record does not describe today's conditions. Have Marin County Environmental Health review the menu, layout and equipment documents when the work triggers plan check. The Town's report is evidence of past transportation and flood constraints, not proof of a food-business outage or a vendor route. Confirm access in writing with the owner and authorities.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 02Fifer Avenue
Fifer Avenue appears in the Town's account of the January 3 flood, when the recorded tide peak reached 8.71 feet and local roads were closed once vehicles could not pass safely. The report includes a photograph of flooding on Fifer Avenue and another at Tamal Vista Boulevard and Fifer Avenue. It does not identify a restaurant, food-service interruption or present road restriction. A kitchen renovation proposal on this street should start with the building owner's work schedule and a current site walk. Record the truck entrance, pavement condition, overhead clearance, turning area and a placement pad that remains clear of storm drains and fire access. Map receiving, refrigeration, preparation, cooking, handwashing and dish return so staff do not cross a contractor's route. Confirm electrical capacity, potable water, wastewater and grease handling with qualified trades. Marin County's checklist calls for plans, a menu, specifications for new and existing equipment and a sanitary-district letter or septic approval when applicable. The old flood image does not prove the current condition of a private lot. Do not arrange trailer placement until access and approvals are confirmed.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 03Nellen Avenue
The Town lists Nellen Avenue among the north-end streets affected from January 2 through 5, 2026. Its after-action report says unusually high tidewater, storm surge and runoff drove closures across town, with the January 3 tide peaking at 8.71 feet. The report does not identify a food establishment on Nellen Avenue or any ongoing closure. For a commercial kitchen project, establish the exact parcel and separate its private loading area from the street and sidewalk. Measure the full trailer length, entry width, turning radius, overhead utilities and the space needed for safe exit. Ask the owner whether the planned kitchen can connect to approved electrical, potable-water and sanitary service without crossing a public route. Keep refrigerated food protected during any transfer and follow County direction after flooding or utility interruption. Marin County requires plans, a menu and equipment specifications for applicable facility reviews; adding a temporary trailer does not automatically satisfy those approvals. Check current Town and AlertMarin notices before dispatch. The 2026 report provides dated hazard context only, not a route clearance, customer lead, local quote or confirmation that trailer delivery is feasible at every address.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 04Highway 101 and the Lucky Drive ramps
The January 2026 after-action report records water at Highway 101 underpasses and on- and off-ramps near Lucky Drive. Police closed roads when they became impassable, and the report estimates that the Highway 101 and Lucky Drive closures ran from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 3. Drivers used surface streets in an attempted detour, contributing to delays for responders and maintenance staff. Those details describe one event and must not be reused as a current delivery path. If a mobile kitchen is proposed for a business near the interchange, plan around the property's private driveway and get a current route review from the carrier and site owner. Confirm vehicle restrictions, planned construction, ramp status, trailer height and turning clearance on the actual travel day. Never route a commercial trailer through a closure or restricted emergency corridor. The Town's public works permit page lists street and lane closure requirements and transport permits for applicable work. A map pin alone cannot show legal access, a safe unloading pad or permission to stage. Local delivery coverage and an approved emergency supplier route are not published.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 05Mariner Cove
The Town's report identifies Mariner Cove as an east-side neighborhood that flooded during the January 2026 event. It records water entering between homes and, in some cases, through storm drains without check valves; most roads in the neighborhood flooded and Town staff closed them with caution tape and A-frame signs. The 2026 work plan says the Town will continue working with the Flood Board on immediate and near-term mitigation information and conceptual longer-term protection strategies for Mariner Cove. This context matters when evaluating a temporary kitchen site, but it does not establish a current flood emergency or a commercial kitchen outage. Before placing a trailer, check site elevation, drainage, pad strength and the route from the gate to the operating position. Do not place electrical equipment or food storage where floodwater could reach it. The owner should identify safe utility shutoffs, wastewater arrangements and a dry evacuation path. Obtain current closure instructions from local alerts, then confirm any proposed equipment movement with the property owner. Marin County must determine whether the food facility's plans need review. The neighborhood name is a planning reference, not a delivery-zone claim.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 06Marina Village
Corte Madera's after-action report says the Marina Village berm overtopped at sections between Harbor Drive and Channel Drive during the January 3 high tide. The report notes that the detention basin absorbed much of the water that entered the low-lying neighborhood. The Town's May 2026 report identifies fortifying and raising the existing berm as a priority, while the Town's work plan describes surveys, grant applications, outreach, design and environmental review. Those documents describe planning and flood response, not completed berm construction or a current customer need. For a kitchen rental proposal in Marina Village, inspect the actual pad and path after any high-water warning; do not use a basin, berm or public shoreline for trailer placement. Confirm the legal driveway, turnaround, pavement, overhead clearance and service connections with the property owner. Plan for safe cold holding and food handling only after the building's utilities are cleared. The Town's 2026 records document the location's flood exposure; they do not verify local rental availability, an emergency supplier route or delivery permission. Check current Town notices before scheduling transport.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 07Channel Drive and the Marina Village berm
The Town records flooding on Channel Drive and identifies two sections of the Marina Village berm where water overtopped during the January 3, 2026 tide. A related Town planning effort targets a survey and possible fortification of the berm, but the 2026 work plan describes funding applications, design and environmental review rather than a construction start date. A property near Channel Drive therefore needs an address-specific flood and access check, not an assumption that protection work is complete. Before a mobile commercial kitchen rental is considered, ask the owner for the building's flood history, elevation information, approved pad and utility locations. Identify where a truck can turn without blocking a fire lane or shared drive. Keep power connections above expected surface water and use qualified trades to verify safe electrical service. The food plan must preserve separation between raw and cooked food, provide handwashing and dishwashing capacity, and protect refrigerated ingredients. The County plan-check process controls food-facility approvals. Past berm overtopping is a documented hazard, not evidence that every lot flooded or that a particular food business shut down. Current conditions and any permitted delivery must be confirmed.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 08Harbor Drive
The Town's January 2026 report locates berm overtopping in Marina Village between numbered addresses on Harbor Drive and Channel Drive. It also says the detention basin retained much of the water that entered the low-lying neighborhood. These details identify a flood-planning concern, not a standing road closure or a specific commercial property problem. For a remodel inquiry on Harbor Drive, start with the property owner, exact building entrance and contractor schedule. Record whether the receiving area is private, how the trailer will enter and exit, and where workers can connect power, drinking water and sanitary discharge. Do not park a unit on the berm, basin or public roadway. Check the forecast and current Town or Marin County alerts before moving equipment, especially around high tides and heavy rain. If the kitchen is within a regulated flood hazard area, Corte Madera Public Works states that floodplain development permits apply to work in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Marin County Environmental Health should review applicable food plans before construction begins. The records reviewed do not establish an active Harbor Drive kitchen renovation, rental price, or confirmed delivery service.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 09Paradise Drive and San Clemente Creek
The Town lists Paradise Drive among the areas affected by the January 2026 flooding and includes an after-action photo captioned at San Clemente Creek at Paradise Drive. The report says floodwater from a side yard reached part of Paradise Drive on January 3. That history does not establish a present closure or tell whether a particular site can accept a trailer. For planning, confirm whether the property access lies within the Town, which agency controls the road segment, and whether any creek, drainage or floodplain permit applies. Corte Madera Public Works issues floodplain, grading, drainage and right-of-way permits for applicable work. Have the owner mark a stable private pad outside the creek corridor and show the utility path, grease handling and wastewater destination. A kitchen operator should provide a menu and a process plan for food receiving, preparation, cooking, handwashing and warewashing. Marin County requires plans and equipment specifications for covered facility reviews. Verify delivery vehicle limits and current road conditions with the owner and official notices before dispatch. The Town's flood report supplies local context only; it does not certify access, utility capacity, business status or equipment availability on Paradise Drive.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 10Golden Hind Passage
The Town's after-action report names Golden Hind Passage among Mariner Cove streets closed during the January 2026 flood. It explains that tidal water entered through low points and, in some cases, the storm-drain network; Town maintenance workers used caution tape and A-frame signs to close affected streets. The report also includes a photograph of flooding on Golden Hind Passage, but it does not state that a food business or kitchen was affected. For an address on this passage, verify access with the property manager on the date of delivery. A large trailer needs a private receiving point, adequate turning room, firm pavement and a clear exit; a residential street closure or narrow turn can make a planned move impossible. Confirm emergency access, accessible walkways and utility placement before setup. Do not bridge hoses or cables across shared lanes unless the property and authorities approve protection. If flood warnings are active, wait for official access direction. Marin County reviews applicable food-facility plans and equipment specifications. The cited event is a dated example of local street exposure, not an open-road statement, dispatch route or promise of Corte Madera service.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 11San Clemente Park
The Town report says a contractor brought two pallets of sandbags to the San Clemente Park parking lot on January 4, 2026 to support residents during the flood response. That was a specific public response action, not a designation of the park as a commercial equipment staging area. The report does not authorize business deliveries, trailer parking or food preparation at the park. If a nearby restaurant seeks temporary kitchen space, identify its own approved property and keep emergency response areas clear. Confirm access, pad dimensions, electrical service, potable water, sewer and grease arrangements with the facility owner and the relevant agencies. A commercial kitchen trailer should not be placed in a park lot without explicit written approval and applicable permits. During a new flood event, follow Town and AlertMarin communications rather than relying on the January sandbag location. Marin County Environmental Health requires complete plans and equipment specifications for applicable projects and may determine whether a temporary unit is covered by plan review. The record documents a past sandbag delivery only. It does not show an emergency kitchen operation, a food facility, a supplier route or permission for a vendor to use Town property.
Town Council January 2026 flood after-action report ↗Planning reference 12Town Hall and Tamalpais Drive
Corte Madera Town Hall at 300 Tamalpais Drive hosted a temporary Small Business Administration disaster-loan outreach center in March 2026 after the January flood. That public recovery service was not an emergency kitchen depot or a supplier staging assignment. During the January 3 road closures, the Town report says motorists diverted along Tamalpais Drive toward Magnolia Avenue, contributing to delays for responders. Those historical details make it important to distinguish a civic address from a delivery destination. For a food-service remodel, use the customer's parcel and designated receiving entrance; do not direct a trailer to Town Hall or a public assistance site. Check current traffic restrictions and confirm the business can host a unit on private property. The layout should preserve a clear path for customers and emergency access while providing approved handwashing and utility connections. Marin County Environmental Health publishes the submittal checklist and plan-review requirements. Public Works permits may apply if a project affects the right-of-way or floodplain. No source reviewed designates Town Hall as a disaster equipment hub or publishes an approved route from it to an EOC.
Town tidal flooding information and January 2026 after-action report ↗Planning reference 13Public Works Corporation Yard
The Corporation Yard is a municipal maintenance facility on Lucky Drive. The Town's May 2026 report says its office took as much as 18 inches of water during the January 3 flood. The same report describes cleaning and drying work, a temporary office trailer delivered January 23 with power, sewer and water arranged, and building restoration that was close to completion in May. The 2026 staff work plan included emergency repairs, renovations, temporary accommodations and flood mitigation at the Yard. This is documented use of a temporary office unit for municipal staff, not evidence that Mobile Kitchen Manufacture supplied it or that a kitchen unit is appropriate there. Do not approach the Yard as a public rental staging point. A food project at another address needs separate private-site approval and food-facility review. The owner should provide a safe pad, measured truck path, service connections and contractor dates. The Yard's recovery illustrates why flood exposure, electrical inspection and utility reconnection must be verified before returning food equipment to service. Current Yard access and final restoration status should be confirmed with the Town.
Town Council flood recovery report and 2026 staff work plan ↗Planning reference 14Black Kettle Lagoon Pump Station
The Town says the Black Kettle Lagoon Pump Station pumped floodwater out of the north end after the January 3 high tide, and its after-action report notes minor mechanical issues during the four-day event. The Town's current storm-drain project page includes Black Kettle among stations scheduled for short-term mechanical and electrical improvements, such as sensors, controllers, corrosion protection, trash racks and site repairs. The page's stated Phase 1 schedule is summer and fall 2026, with a second phase listed for spring 2027; verify the status because schedules can change. A pump station is critical flood infrastructure, not a food-service location or vendor drop point. Keep any proposed kitchen trailer on a separately approved private lot, away from the station, drainage paths and utility work. Confirm water and power conditions at the business itself rather than assuming the pump project restores restaurant service. During flood response, use official alerts and closures. The source establishes pump operation and planned maintenance, not a commercial kitchen outage, supplier access authorization or local equipment availability.
Town pump station repair project and January 2026 after-action report ↗Planning reference 15Old Corte Madera Square and Menke Park
The Town describes Old Corte Madera Square as its downtown commercial district, centered around historic Menke Park and containing locally owned restaurants, retail, fitness and professional businesses. That makes the area a useful planning reference for food-service tenants, but it does not identify a specific restaurant renovation or kitchen outage. The Town's Menke Park project page describes accessible path, landscaping, irrigation, seating and Piccolo Pavilion work; its latest posted construction update is dated May 12, 2026 and said work was resuming with a target schedule that has since passed. Check the current project notice before choosing a delivery window near the park. For a private commercial parcel, confirm the approved receiving drive, trailer turning area, fire access, loading rules, hours and surface conditions with the tenant and owner. Keep equipment outside park property and public sidewalks unless the Town grants written permission. Send the menu, equipment list and site plan to Marin County Environmental Health if the work requires review. The Town pages establish the district and a dated park project, not a supplier route, service territory, current closure or commitment to rent equipment there.
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