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File #: 25-4955    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/24/2025 In control: Contra Costa County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 12/1/2025 Final action:
Title: TOM LINN (Applicant) - VARMA, LLC (Owner), County File #CDLP25-02006: The applicant is requesting a Land Use Permit modification amending Land Use Permit #CDLP94-02009 for the purpose of adding a 960-square-foot modular building to an existing childcare facility on the subject property. The existing facility provides care for children aged 2-6 years old within two existing buildings totaling 4,060 square feet in area. The proposed 960-square-foot modular building would be utilized to provide care for up to 12 additional infant-aged children. The project also includes a request for tree permit approval authorizing dripline encroachment for one (1) eucalyptus tree for the construction of retaining wall and stairway improvements shown on the site plan. Lastly, the project includes a request to legalize an existing 1,080-square-foot shade structure located adjacent to the existing childcare facility, as well as landscaping improvements along the property’s Appian Way frontage. The subject ...
Attachments: 1. 01 CDLP25-02006 Findings and COAs, 2. 02 Maps Plans, 3. 03 Agency Comments
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Project Title:
Kids Corner Childcare Land Use Permit Modification


County File:
CDLP25-02006


Applicant/Owner:
Tom Linn Drafting and Design (Applicant) / Varma LLC (Owner)


Zoning/General Plan:
R-7 Single-Family Residential District / RLM Residential Low-Medium Density


Site Address/Location:
716 Appian Way, in the El Sobrante area of unincorporated Contra Costa County (APN: 430-181-006)


California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status:
Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e), additions to existing facilities


Project Planner:
Adrian Veliz, Senior Planner, (925) 655-2879

adrian.veliz@dcd.cccounty.us


Staff Recommendation:
Approve (See Section II for full recommendation)



I. PROJECT SUMMARY

The applicant is requesting a Land Use Permit modification amending Land Use Permit #CDLP91-02036 for the purpose of permitting the addition of a 960-square-foot modular building to an existing childcare facility on the subject property. The existing facility provides care for children ages 2-6 years old within two existing buildings totaling 4,060 square feet in area. The proposed 960-square-foot modular building would be utilized to provide care for up to 12 additional infant-aged children. The project also includes a request for tree permit approval authorizing dripline encroachment for one (1) eucalyptus tree for site improvements associated with the modular building. The project includes requests to legalize existing unpermitted structures, including 5-foot-tall retaining wall which and a 1,080-square-foot shade structure located adjacent to the existing childcare facility. Lastly, the project includes landscaping improvements along the property's Appian Way frontage.

II. RECOMMENDATION

The Department of Conservation and Development, Community Development Division (CDD) staff recommends that the County Zoning Administrator:

1. OPEN the public hearing for the Land Use Permit modification for Kids Corner Childcare (County File #CDLP25-02006),...

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