Public Hearing Notice: 7/28 Planning Commission

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PLANNING COMMISSION of the City of Pittsburg will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chamber at City Hall on July 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM concerting the following item(s):

Public Hearing for Revocation of Use Permit No. AP-21-1570 for Day Spring Spa, 1353 Buchanan Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565

This is a Notice of Public Hearing pursuant to Pittsburg Municipal Code 18.28.110 for the Revocation of Use Permit No. 21-1570 (Adopted under Planning Commission Resolution No. 10171), which established a foot reflexology and massage therapy business withing an existing 1,536 square-foot commercial space located at 1353 Buchanan Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565. The property is located within the Highlands Square Shopping Center. The site is located within the CC (Community Commercial) zoning district. Assessor's Parcel Number: 088-460-002.

Environmental Determination: The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1, "Existing Facilities," of the CEQA Guidelines, section 15301.

Project Planner: Maurice Brenyah-Addow, (925) 252-4261 or [email protected].

Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Code Update, AP-26-0067 (TA)

This is a public hearing to consider a recommendation for City Council adoption of an Ordinance amending Title 18 ("Zoning"), Chapter 18.50, of the Pittsburg Municipal Code (PMC). The proposed text amendments are limited to Chapter 18.50, Article IV, "Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)." The amendments would update the City's ADU Ordinance, which was previously comprehensively amended in 2023, to ensure consistency with current State ADU law and improve the clarity, administration, and implementation of the City's development standards. The proposed amendments would also further implement Housing Program 7 of the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element, as adopted by City Council Resolution No. 24-14516.
The complete file for this project is available for public inspection; please contact the project planner listed below to make necessary arrangements. Any persons requiring additional accommodation to review this notice, including visually impaired persons, may contact the Planning Main Line at (925) 252-4920.

Comments or objections to the project can be made by writing or through e-mailed testimony prior to the meeting or provided orally during the meeting. Written comments citing the project name may be emailed to the project planner listed above or may be mailed or delivered to Pittsburg Planning Division, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Pursuant to Section 65009 of the California Government Code, if you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence on the matter delivered to this agency at, or prior to the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division before the hearing body's action on the matter will become a part of the administrative record.

Environmental Determination: The project is statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h), which includes the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multi-family residential zones by a city to implement provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code, as set forth in 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code. Under California Public Resources Code Section 21080.17, CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code, which is California's ADU and JADU law. Therefore, the adoption of the proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it implements State ADU and JADU law. Further, ADUs and JADUs approved ministerially are statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) of the CEQA guidelines and Section 21080(b)(1).

Project Planner: Kelsey Gunter, (925) 252-4814 or [email protected].

La Raza Market Liquor Sales (AP-23-0123 [UP-Sensitive])

This is a public hearing on an item requesting approval of the sale of distilled spirits (liquor sales) under a Type 21 ABC License as an accessory use to an existing grocery/convivence store at 134 E 10th Street, DBA La Raza Market. The current business operates from 7: 00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The proposed liquor sales would be available for purchase between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., consistent with the Performance Standards for Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Service Establishments (PMC Section 18.84.1025). La Raza Market currently sells beer and wine under a Type 20 ABC License. The beer and wine are stored in cooler boxes, labeled as #20 on the Floor Plan. The applicant proposes to expand the existing counter / cashier area for liquor sales. There are no other business operation modifications proposed. The project site is located at 134 E. 10th Street, Pittsburg, CA 94565 (Assessor's Parcel Number: 085-204-009), in the Downtown Service Commercial (CS-D) Zoning District.

The complete file for this project is available for public inspection; please contact the project planner listed below to make necessary arrangements. Any persons requiring additional accommodation to review this notice, including visually impaired persons, may contact the Planning Main Line at (925) 252-4920.
Comments or objections to the project can be made by writing or through e-mailed testimony prior to the meeting or provided orally during the meeting. Written comments citing the project name may be emailed to the project planner listed above or may be mailed or delivered to Pittsburg Planning Division, 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Pursuant to Section 65009 of the California Government Code, if you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence on the matter delivered to this agency at, or prior to the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division before the hearing body's action on the matter will become a part of the administrative record.

Environmental Determination: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1, "Existing Facilities," of the CEQA Guidelines, section 15301.

Project Planner: Kelsey Gunter, (925) 252-4814 or [email protected].