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File #: 26-935    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/9/2026 In control: Contra Costa County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 3/16/2026 Final action:
Title: DONALD WARDLAW, MORE THAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. (Applicant) - 2200 CENTRAL STREET LLC (Owner), County File CDLP25-02016: The applicant requests approval of a Land Use Permit to allow the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station, including six charging stations sheltered by a solar canopy, and a fenced ground level power bank unit. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of the Pittsburg Avenue and Central Street intersection in the North Richmond area of unincorporated Contra Costa County. (Zoning: P-1 Planned Unit District) (Assessor’s Parcel Number: 408-270-009) MLL
Attachments: 1. Attachment A Findings and COAs final.pdf, 2. Attachment B Maps.pdf, 3. Attachment C Plans.pdf, 4. Attachment D Agency Comments.pdf
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Project Title:
Pittsburg Avenue EV Charging Facility Land Use Permit


County File:
CDLP25-02016


Applicant/Owner:
Donald Wardlaw, More Than Construction, Inc. (Applicant) /
2200 Central Street LLC (Owner)


Zoning/General Plan:
P-1 Planned Unit District / LI Light Industry


Site Address/Location:
Northwest corner of the Pittsburg Avenue and Central Street intersection in the North Richmond area of unincorporated Contra Costa County (Assessor's Parcel Number: 408-270-009)


California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status:
Categorical Exemption - Class 3, CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(e), New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.


Project Planner:
Maria Lara-Lemus; (925) 655-2904

maria.lara-lemus@dcd.cccounty.us


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



I. PROJECT SUMMARY

The applicant requests approval of a Land Use Permit to allow the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging facility, including six charging stations sheltered by a solar canopy, and a fenced ground level power bank unit.

II. RECOMMENDATION

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

A. FIND that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.

B. APPROVE Land Use Permit CDLP25-02016 to allow the development of an electric vehicle charging facility on the project site, including six charging stations sheltered by a solar canopy, and a fenced ground level power bank unit, based on the attached findings and subject to the attached conditions of approval.

C. DIRECT staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

III. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. General Plan: LI Light Industry.

B. Zoning: P-1 Planned Unit District (North Richmond).

C. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Categorical Exemption - CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303(e), New Construction of Small Structures, Class 3 exemption...

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