CDVR24-01060 - 3565 Willow Road Variance

The project associated with CDVR24-01060 involves a variance request for a detached garage at 3565 Willow Road, Bethel Island, California, seeking permission to exceed local zoning limits by constructing a 750 square-foot structure with a height of 15 feet 5 inches, compared to the permitted maximum of 500 square feet and 15 feet. The request was submitted by George Navarro and reviewed by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, with the variance ultimately denied on July 23, 2025. The application was processed under California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with a finding of exemption under Section 15061(b)(4), asserting no significant environmental impact. Administrative fees of $25 and $50 were paid to the department and county clerk respectively, but no formal contract was executed or funding allocated, as the permit was not approved. All correspondence and submissions were handled through traditional paper channels, with the department’s mailing address at 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 94553, and primary contact being Planner I Allison Seoane, reachable by phone or email. The project was never advanced to a procurement phase; therefore, no federal acquisition regulations, contract clauses, pricing structures, delivery schedules, inspection protocols, or performance metrics apply. The documentation reflects a local land use determination, not a binding agreement, and contains no elements of federal contracting such as Unique Entity IDs, labor certifications, invoicing systems, or contracting officer roles. The nature of the request and its outcome indicate a regulatory, not commercial, process centered solely on compliance with county zoning ordinances and environmental exemptions.