Variance and Tree Permit for New Residence, County File #CDVR24-01044
Summary
SCH Number
2026050936
Public Agency
Contra Costa County
Document Title
Variance and Tree Permit for New Residence, County File #CDVR24-01044
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/22/2026
Document Description
Variance, Tree Permit and Small Lot Design Review, approved May 4, 2026 by the Contra Costa County Zoning Administrator, authorizing a 9-foot front setback, tree removal of two code-protected trees on a vacant lot for the construction of a new single-family residence. The scope included Small Lot Design Review.
Contact Information
Name
Diana Lecca
Agency Name
Contra Costa County
Job Title
Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Bacilia Macias
Agency Name
Bacilia Macias Architecture
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Richmond, San Pablo
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Barth Avenue, Capitol Hill Avenue, Harbor View Avenue
Zip
94806
Total Acres
0.11
Parcel #
419-192-015
State Highways
Interstate 80
Schools
Riverside Elementary, St. David of Wales Catholic School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(a)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(a), New Construction of Small Structures, which provides a Class 3 exemption for construction of a single-family residence. There is no substantial evidence that the project involves unusual circumstances, including future activities resulting in, or which might reasonably result in, significant impact which threaten the environment. None of the exceptions in CEQA guidelines section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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