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Contra Costa County, CA

Contra Costa County Zoning Administrator

Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · 1:30 PM Pacific · 30 Muir Road, Martinez

County's note: Zoom: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/85491390617 Webinar ID: 854 9139 0617 Call in: (855) 758-1310 or (408) 961-3928

Agenda items

  1. ZA: S. Tully and W. Nelson Staff: A. Sylva, L. Theis (PW), and D. Walton Molina
  2. The Zoning Administrator meeting will be accessible in-person, via telephone, and via live-streaming to all members of the public. Zoning Administrator meetings can be viewed live online at: http://contra-costa.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13. Persons who wish to address the Zoning Administrator during public comment or with respect to an item on t…
    Full textThe Zoning Administrator meeting will be accessible in-person, via telephone, and via live-streaming to all members of the public. Zoning Administrator meetings can be viewed live online at: http://contra-costa.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13. Persons who wish to address the Zoning Administrator during public comment or with respect to an item on the agenda may comment in person or may call in during the meeting by dialing (855)758-1310 US Toll Free or (408) 961-3928. A caller should indicate they wish to speak on an agenda item, by pushing "#2" on their phone. Access via Zoom is also available using the following link https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/85491390617 Webinar ID: 854 9139 0617. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they wish to speak on an agenda item by using the “raise your hand” feature in the Zoom app. Public comments may also be submitted before the meeting by email at planninghearing@dcd.cccounty.us or by voicemail at (925) 655-2860. Commenters will generally be limited to three (3) minutes each. Comments submitted by email or voicemail will be included in the record of the meeting but will not be read or played aloud during the meeting. The Zoning Administrator may reduce the amount of time allotted per commenter at the beginning of each item or public comment period depending on the number of commenters and the business of the day. The Zoning Administrator may alter the order of agenda items at the meeting. Your patience is appreciated. The Community Development Division of the Department of Conservation and Development will provide reasonable accommodations to those persons needing translation services and for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in Zoning Administrator meetings. Please contact Hiliana Li at least 48 hours before the meeting at (925) 655-2860.
  3. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  4. 2. MINOR SUBDIVISION: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 2a. MICHAEL MILANI, MILANI & ASSOCIATES (Applicant) - JEFF AND SHEILA LANGON (Property Owners), County File CDMS25-00003: Request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a 1.9-acre property into 2 new residential parcels (Parcel A: 42,899.4 square-feet and Parcel B: 40,028.3 square-feet) with two variance requests to allow both parcels to have an ave…
    Full textMICHAEL MILANI, MILANI & ASSOCIATES (Applicant) - JEFF AND SHEILA LANGON (Property Owners), County File CDMS25-00003: Request for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a 1.9-acre property into 2 new residential parcels (Parcel A: 42,899.4 square-feet and Parcel B: 40,028.3 square-feet) with two variance requests to allow both parcels to have an average lot width of less than the 140-feet minimum required (Parcel A: 85-feet and Parcel B: 87-feet) and four exception requests to County’s Subdivisions Ordinance (1. Section 96-10.004 – “Underground Utilities” to not be required to ground existing utilities, 2. Section 96-14.0002 – “Improvement of County Streets” to not be required to install frontage improvements, 3. Section 914-2.002 – “Collect and Convey” to be permitted to only maintain the existing drainage pattern, and Section 914-12.010 – “Detention Basins - Maintenance” to permit private maintenance of onsite detention structures instead of the required public maintenance). The project also includes: removal of 21 onsite trees and work within the dripline of 22 onsite trees to remain, reconstruction of the existing driveway into a private road, demolition of the existing detached garage and two shed buildings, and approximately 1,260 cubic yards of grading (160 cubic yards of cut and 1,100 cubic yards of fill). The property is located at 2485 Caballo Ranchero Drive in the Diablo area of unincorporated Contra Costa County. (Zoning: R-40 Single-Family Residential District) (Assessor’s Parcel Number: 195-352-014) (Continued from August 17, 2026 ST) DV
    File 26-4445 · Discussion Item
  6. 3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
  7. 3a. GREG VANMECHELEN | VANMECHELEN ARCHITECTS (Applicant) - KEN AND JULIE KURTZMAN (Owners), County File CDDP25-03032: The applicant is seeking approval of a Kensington Design Review Development plan to allow a 398 square-foot addition to the existing residence as well as an 88-square-foot deck addition. The project results in a gross floor area (GFA) of 3,131 s…
    Full textGREG VANMECHELEN | VANMECHELEN ARCHITECTS (Applicant) - KEN AND JULIE KURTZMAN (Owners), County File CDDP25-03032: The applicant is seeking approval of a Kensington Design Review Development plan to allow a 398 square-foot addition to the existing residence as well as an 88-square-foot deck addition. The project results in a gross floor area (GFA) of 3,131 square feet, where 2,500 square feet is the GFA threshold necessitating public hearing. The project scope also includes a Variance for rear setback of 5-foot 10-inches (where 15 feet is the minimum). The subject property is located at 210 Amherst Avenue in the Kensington area of unincorporated Contra Costa County (APN: 570-050-004, Zoning R-6 Single-Family Residential, -TOV Tree Obstruction of Views Combining District, -K Kensington Combining District) (Continued from August 17, 2026 ST) DL
    File 26-4446 · Discussion Item
  8. 4. COMPLIANCE REVIEW: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
  9. 4a. JOHN & LORI RAMIREZ (Applicants & Owners), County File #CDCV25-00054: The applicant requests a second compliance review pursuant to condition of approval #3 for Land Use Permit #CDLP18-02013 for the continued operation of an off-road motorcycle recreation park approved by the County Planning Commission on March 24, 2021. The project is located at 50 Camino D…
    Full textJOHN & LORI RAMIREZ (Applicants & Owners), County File #CDCV25-00054: The applicant requests a second compliance review pursuant to condition of approval #3 for Land Use Permit #CDLP18-02013 for the continued operation of an off-road motorcycle recreation park approved by the County Planning Commission on March 24, 2021. The project is located at 50 Camino Diablo Road in the unincorporated Brentwood area of Contra Costa County. (Zoning: A-3 Heavy Agricultural District) (APN: 003-020-048) (Continued from August 17, 2026 ST) EL
    File 26-4447 · Discussion Item
  10. 5. LAND USE PERMIT: PUBLIC HEARING
  11. 5a. ANTONIO MORALES, RIBAS SERVICES (Applicant) - AHMED ABDULLAH (Owner), County File CDLP26-02009: The applicant requests approval of a Land Use Permit to establish a new convenience store “La Michoacana” within an existing commercial space of an existing mixed-use commercial/residential building. Exterior siding and roof renovations, interior tenant improvemen…
    Full textANTONIO MORALES, RIBAS SERVICES (Applicant) - AHMED ABDULLAH (Owner), County File CDLP26-02009: The applicant requests approval of a Land Use Permit to establish a new convenience store “La Michoacana” within an existing commercial space of an existing mixed-use commercial/residential building. Exterior siding and roof renovations, interior tenant improvements, parking layout improvements, and landscaping are proposed with no expansion of the building or commercial space. The subject property is located at 2379 Willow Pass Road in the Bay Point area of unincorporated Contra Costa County. (APN: 095-021-009, Zoning: P-1 Planned Unit District).CP
    File 26-4448 · Discussion Item
  12. 6. DEVELOPMENT PLAN: PUBLIC HEARING
  13. 6a. FRANK’S AUTO SERVICE (Applicant) - SARANAP VILLAGE DEVELOPERS, LLC (Owner), County File #CDDP26-03019: The applicant requests approval of a Development Plan Permit to modify Final Development Plan #CDDP13-03035, to allow the remodel of an existing building and change of business to a tire sales, installation, and alignment shop. No change to the building foo…
    Full textFRANK’S AUTO SERVICE (Applicant) - SARANAP VILLAGE DEVELOPERS, LLC (Owner), County File #CDDP26-03019: The applicant requests approval of a Development Plan Permit to modify Final Development Plan #CDDP13-03035, to allow the remodel of an existing building and change of business to a tire sales, installation, and alignment shop. No change to the building footprint is proposed. The application includes a request for a tree permit to allow for the removal of one code-protected 20-inch diameter oak tree. The project is located at 1326 Boulevard Way in the unincorporated Walnut Creek area of Contra Costa County. (Zoning: P-1 Planned Unit District) (Assessor's Parcel Number: 184-450-025).JL
    File 26-4449 · Discussion Item
  14. PLEASE NOTE: THE NEXT MEETING OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2026.

Item titles as published by Contra Costa County. Supporting documents are on the county's meeting page.