Zoning Administrator

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2026 TIME: 4:00 PM PLACE: Zoom Teleconference INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC Information regarding meetings, including agenda materials, schedules, public comment and more, please visit the City’s Meetings & Agendas webpage: https://www.cityofmartinez.org/government/meetings-and-agendas REMOTE PARTICIPATION This meeting will be conducted via Zoom Teleconference. The City cannot guarantee the public’s access to teleconferencing technology, nor guarantee uninterrupted access as technical difficulties may occur from time to time. If attending via Zoom, please join us by choosing any of the following options: 1. Via Mobile Phone or Desktop, using the Zoom App direct link: https://cityofmartinez-org.zoom.us/j/98503895274 2. Via Web Browser, from https:// zoom.us/join a. Webinar ID: 985 0389 5274 b. Passcode: 728649 3. Via Phone by calling (669)900-6833 and enter the meeting details provided above. ADA ACCOMODATIONS If you are a person with a disability and require modifications or accommodation to attend and/or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (925) 372-3512. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. CALL TO ORDER CIVILITY STATEMENT - As your appointed Governing Body, we will treat each other and the public with patience, civility, and courtesy as a model of the same behavior we wish to reflect in Martinez for the conduct of all City business and community participation. This includes respect for everyone's First Amendment Right to voice their opinion on matters within the City's subject matter jurisdiction, even if that opinion is different from our own. The decisions made will be for the benefit of the Martinez community and not for personal gain. PUBLIC COMMENT - FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Non-agenda public comment is limited to matters which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Zoning Administrator, and which are not action items listed elsewhere on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. 9 W Hayward Court - Variance Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 26-16, approving a retroactive Variance from Kirk Jennings for a 5-foot-tall fence and gate in the front yard and public right-of-way, where the maximum fence height permitted is 3 feet 6 inches, located at 9 W Hayward Court in the R-10.0 One Family Residential District (“R-10”) zoning district, Assessor’s Parcel No. 162-190-008-1, subject to conditions of approval. Staff Report - 9 W Hayward Court Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 26-16 2. 1170 Arnold Drive – CUP/Alcohol Sales Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 26-17, approving a request from Rajinder and Tirath Sahota to consider a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales of distilled spirits (Type 21 License) for a new liquor store with a takeout restaurant at 1170 Arnold Drive, Suite 110, in the Neighborhood Commercial (“NC”) zoning district, Assessor’s Parcel No. 377-112-018-9, subject to conditions of approval. Staff Report - 1170 Arnold Drive Attachment A - Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 26-17 3. 103 Escobar Street – Variance and Minor Exception Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 26-18, approving a request from Tony and Tiffany Chantri to consider: 1) a Variance to a) reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 feet to 20 feet; b) reduce the required side yard setback from five feet to three feet; c) reduce the required front yard setback from 20 feet to five feet; d) increase the maximum lot coverage from 40 percent to 45 percent, and e) increase the maximum Floor Area Ratio from 0.5 to 0.58; and 2) a Minor Exception to increase the building height to 27 feet and seven inches where 25 feet is permitted, to construct a 1,782- square-foot addition to the existing single-family residence, for a total  of 3,037 square feet, located at 103 Escobar Street in the Residential 6.0 (“R-6.0”) zoning district, Assessor’s Parcel No. 372-072-010-5, subject to conditions of approval. Staff Report - 103 Escobar Street Attachment A - Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 26-18 ADJOURNMENT On July 20, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the City Hall Kiosk, located at 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, CA 94553, and on the City website at www.cityofmartinez.org Administrative Aide III