CONTRA COSTA COUNTY - File #: 26-3548

• File #: 26-3548
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 8/10/2026
• In control: Contra Costa County Zoning Administrator
• On agenda: 8/17/2026
• Title: ANDY BYDE (Applicant) - COJAM, LLC (Owner), County File #CDSD24-09696: The applicant requests approval of a vesting tentative map for a subdivision which proposes to subdivide the 9.83-acre project site into 19 lots ranging in size from approximately 3,597 to 63,670 square feet, a 41,748-square-foot private access designated as Parcel A, and a 1,662-square-foot right-of-way dedication designated as Parcel B. On each new lot, a 4- to 5-bedroom single-family residence ranging in size from approximately 1,215 to 4,595 square feet is expected to be constructed. The residences on Lots 17 through 19 would be restricted for sale to very low-income households; therefore, the project is eligible for a Density Bonus, waivers or reductions in development standards, incentives and concessions, and parking reductions pursuant to the California Density Bonus Law, Gov. Code Section 65915(f)(2). The project is seeking waivers of development standards pertaining to: (a) a waiver to allow four off-stree...

Project Title:


North Gate Road 19-Lot Subdivision

County File(s):

#CDSD24-09696

Applicant

Owner:

Andy Byde, Calibr Ventures Incorporated

COJAM, LLC - Andy Byde

Zoning/General Plan:

Zoning: Single-Family Residential District (R-40)
General Plan: Residential Very-Low Density (RVL) and Resource Conservation (RC)

Site Address/Location:
1125 North Gate Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
APN: 138-180-002

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status:
The project is exempt pursuant Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a General Plan)


Project Planner:
Everett Louie, Project Planner (925) 655-2873
Everett.Louie@dcd.cccounty.us

Staff Recommendation:
Approve (See Section II for Full Recommendation)


I. PROJECT SUMMARY

The applicant is requesting approval of a vesting tentative map to subdivide an approximate 9.83-acre project site into 19 detached, single-family, lots and two common lots to be used for access. The project also includes a tree permit to allow the removal of 34 trees and work within the dripline of 13 trees and grading to include approximately 34,700 cubic yards of cut and 34,700 cubic yards of fill. The existing single family residence and accessory building will be demolished to allow for development of the site.

The single family lots will range in size from 3,597 to 63,760 square-feet and the common lots include a 41,748 square foot private access designated as Parcel A and a 1,662 square-foot right of way dedication designated as Parcel B. On each new lot, a 4- to 5- bedroom, 2-story, single-family residence ranging in footprint size from approximately 1,215 to 4,595 square feet is expected to be constructed. Of the 19 single-family residential units, the residences on Lots 17-19 will each be restricted for sale to a very low-income household. Accordingly, the project is eligible for a Density Bonus, waivers or reductions in development standards, and incentives and concessio...