Planning Commission approves Building Connections Academy Use Permit (PL26079 - UP), 5–0

Building Connections Academy Use Permit (PL26079 - UP)

5 yes, 0 no

May Patel (yes), Jason Laub (yes), Raymond Barbour (yes), Aeysha Corio (yes), Craig Mizutani (yes)

Accessory Dwelling Units Development Code Amendments (PL26100 - DC)

5 yes, 0 no

Jason Laub (yes), Raymond Barbour (yes), Aeysha Corio (yes), Craig Mizutani (yes), May Patel (yes)

Consent Calendar (9/2/26 Minutes, Avesta Assisted Living Extension, Concord Village Apartments Extension)

5 yes, 0 no

ADJOURNMENT

0 yes, 0 no

Concord Village Apartments Use Permit Extension

2400 Salvio Street and 2401 and 2471 Willow Pass Road

A two-year extension for a 230-unit apartment project in downtown.

approved (4-0-1) · still approved

Building Connections Academy

2150 John Glenn Drive, Suite 200

Conversion of 24,813 square feet of an office building into a private elementary school for up to 48 students.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Avesta Assisted Living Facility Use Permit Extension

1335-1385 Galindo Street

A six-month extension for a 150-unit assisted living and memory care project.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Development Code Amendments

The city is updating its local ADU and JADU development codes to match recent state legislation passed between 2023 and 2026. These changes make it easier for homeowners to build additional units while keeping local rules compliant with state housing mandates.

What it means: Homeowners seeking to construct accessory dwelling units and residents looking for diverse housing options.

Building Connections Academy Private School Expansion

Building Connections Academy is moving to a larger location at 2150 John Glenn Drive to serve up to 48 students with developmental disabilities. The school provides specialized support to help students transition back to public school settings.

What it means: Students with developmental disabilities and their families living in Contra Costa County.

Building Connections Academy Private School Use Permit

A proposal to convert part of an existing office building on John Glenn Drive into a small private elementary school with up to 48 students.

What it means: Families seeking alternative private educational options in West Concord.