PREPARED BY: GRIFFEN DEMPSEY DATE OF MEETING: 1/27/2026
SUBJECT:
TITLE
CONSIDERATION OF A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW, MINOR ADJUSTMENTS, AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH REDUCED FRONT AND REAR SETBACKS ON A SUBSTANDARD 2,925-SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED AT 1825 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, SAN PABLO, APN: 410-152-035
CEQA: This project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303, New Construction, Class 3(a), one single-family residence. Class 3(a) consists of construction and location of a limited number of new, small facilities or structures. Examples of this exemption include one single-family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone. In urbanized areas, up to three single-family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption. The project will involve the construction of a new single-family residence in a residential location. None of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 which would preclude the use of this exemption are applicable.
Label
Location: 1825 California Avenue
APN: 410-152-035
PLAN No: PLAN2512-0005
Zoning: R-1, Single-Family Residential
Owner: Tomer Steinberg / Bay Area JV, LLC
Applicant: Jonathan J. McKim, Architect
Staff Contact: Griffen Dempsey, Assistant Planner
Recommendation
Conduct public hearing; adopt Resolution
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REQUESTED ACTION
A request for approval of a Minor Design Review and Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story single-family residence on a substandard 2,925-square foot lot and a Minor Adjustment request to reduce the front and rear setbacks by two feet each, to be located at 1825 California Ave, APN: 410-152-035. The parcel is designated as Low Density Residential in the General Plan and is within the R-1, Single-Family Residential zoning district.
Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses:
The project site is currently a vacant p...
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