Conditional Use Permit PLN24-139 to Allow Nursing “College & Trade School”

The City of Richmond is reviewing a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a nursing college and trade school within approximately 42,672 square feet of the second floor of the historic Ford Company Assembly Plant located at 1414 Harbour Way South. The property is situated in a Light Industrial (IL) zoning district where such educational uses are permitted only with approval of a Conditional Use Permit under Richmond Municipal Code Section 15.04.204.020. The project involves interior tenant improvements to an existing building without altering the building’s footprint, exterior envelope, or occupancy classification, and is supported by a categorical exemption under California CEQA Section 15301 for minor alterations to existing structures. The applicant, represented by Linda C. Klein of Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, is seeking authorization to legally operate the educational facility, with no construction, safety, or accreditation standards explicitly detailed in the documentation. The permitting process is managed by the City of Richmond’s Planning Commission, with Avery Stark serving as the primary contact. There is no formal contract, procurement, or acquisition framework in place; this is a land use and zoning action, not a federal procurement. As such, there are no Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, contract values, payment terms, delivery schedules, or invoicing procedures applicable. No solicitation number, contract type, or pricing data is provided because this is a discretionary municipal permit, not a federally funded or regulated procurement. The documentation includes no representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures required for federal contracts, and no FAR, MIL-STD, or other federal contracting standards are referenced. The only required submittal is a certified document of CEQA exemption, with no formal list of attachments, inspection procedures, or performance metrics defined. The project hinges entirely on compliance with local zoning statutes and environmental review thresholds, with no federal oversight or financial terms involved.