New Mixed-Use Development of Residential and Commercial Units

The City of Richmond is overseeing the New Mixed-Use Development of Residential and Commercial Units, identified by solicitation number 2026-00197. This project involves the construction of a 3,327 square-foot two-story building on a 4,000 square-foot vacant parcel located west of 1725 Barrett Avenue in Richmond, California. The development will feature two ground-floor commercial units and two upper-story residential units, along with a 9-foot-6-inch breezeway providing access to three parking spaces and the rear of the property. The project aims to increase available housing and commercial space for the benefit of future residents and business patrons. The project is led by the City of Richmond, with Stefan Menzi serving as the project applicant and architect. It has been designated as exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15332, Class 32 for Infill Development, as it aligns with local zoning and general plan designations without posing significant environmental impacts. Administrative oversight is managed by Savannah Lane, the Associate Planner II. The lead agency is located at 450 Civic Center Plaza, PO Box 4046, Richmond, CA 94804-1630.