Minor Use Permit No. 13-2024 & Director Level Zoning Clearance No. 09-2025 (3402 Cogswell Road)

The project involves the adaptive reuse of an existing 1,600 square foot retail space located at 3402 Cogswell Road, Unit B, El Monte, California, to establish a transitional water supply store within a residentially zoned area. This request is being processed under a Minor Use Permit and Director Level Zoning Clearance, with a proposed reduction of one parking space to accommodate voluntary landscaping enhancements. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301, Class 1, as it involves the restoration and continuation of an existing facility without expanding its footprint or altering its fundamental use. The applicant, Carolina & Silverio Pinedo, is responsible for submitting a certified exemption finding and a Notice of Exemption as part of the compliance process. The City of El Monte serves as the approving authority, with Whitney Weisberg, Assistant Planner, acting as the primary point of contact for administrative coordination. No federal acquisition regulations, contract clauses, or procurement elements such as funding codes, payment instructions, invoicing systems, or evaluation criteria are applicable, as this is a local land use and zoning matter rather than a formal federal contract. There is no specified contract value, delivery schedule, or performance timeline, and no federal representations, certifications, or socioeconomic designations are required or provided. The process is ministerial and non-competitive, centered on environmental compliance and zoning approval rather than competitive bidding or performance-based procurement.